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Governor of the Philippines Wright received Secretary of War Taft’s telegram, and he will release Beekman Winthrop at once, though he will be sorry to lose him. (Winthrop had been appointed Governor of Puerto Rico.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-18
General Wood reports that General Edward Charles O’Brien was never employed by the military government of Cuba. O’Brien was instead the president of the Cuban Pan-American Express Company. Consequently, his Cuban record is clean.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-05
Underground revolutionary activity, led by Artemio Ricarte, continues in the Philippines and succeeded in forming a mutiny in the Philippine Constabulary near Vigan. Ricarte is currently on the run and several secret service men are on his trail. Governor Wright remains confident in the loyalty of native forces. Sixto Lopez attempted to return to the Philippines but once again refused to take the oath of allegiance and returned to Hong Kong. The Aglipayan movement is strong in several provinces and is creating tensions with the Catholic Church.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-15
Luke E. Wright thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment as Civil Governor of the Philippines.
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1903-10-22
Luke E. Wright describes events and offers his opinion relating to charges made by Father O’Mahoney in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-15
Vice Governor Wright agrees with the value of scientific research in the Philippines outlined in the Committee of the Academy of Science report, but doubts the ability of the Insular Government to undertake it. He also comments on church issues in the Philippines.
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1903-03-26
Luke E. Wright recommends Herbert J. Davis for appointment to the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Davis is a lawyer for Western Union and comes recommended by Governor Taft, among others. There is a belief that a Catholic should be appointed to the post.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-10
Luke E. Wright is leaving for Washington, D.C., tomorrow and will bring the address with him unless it is needed sooner.
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1902-11-22
Governor General of the Philippines Wright, subsequent to a meeting with Emilio Aguinaldo, discusses a variety of recent issues and occurrences in the Philippines.
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1902-07-20
The Municipal Council of Lilio has levied a tax on the ringing of church bells. Such a tax is in excess of their municipal authority as there is no law against the ringing of church bells in the municipal code. The Municipal Council of Lilio should be informed as soon as possible.
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1902-07-14
Acting Governor of the Philippines Wright is working with church authorities to remove a priest from the parish church in Lubao that the locals find objectionable.
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1902-05-30
Acting Governor General of the Philippines Wright has received the complaints about the friars inhabiting the Pueblo of Jimenez. The friars are not breaking any law and have the right to live wherever they like. It is unfortunate that they insist on remaining in a community that does not desire their presence or services. Inhabitants do not need to visit the friars’ church or contribute to their maintenance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
Acting Governor of the Philippines Wright urges Governor Joven to exercise his authority as provincial governor and investigate the complaint that has been filed against the Municipal Council of San Luis. The council is alleged to have refused to allow the assessment of buildings and land belonging to the Catholic Church, and to have ejected the parish priest from possession of those properties. If the municipal council has acted illegally, and if the parties refuse to restore the properties to the church, Joven must enforce the law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-20