Letter from William H. Taft to Macario Favilla
Governor Taft has received a protest from the town of Dagupan regarding two Dominican friars in town. According to the Treaty of Paris, Spaniards, including friars, are entitled to go anywhere in the Philippines “in pursuit of their calling.” Citizens are not required to listen to the friars or to attend church and can attend any religious worship they choose. The government will preserve peace and freedom of religion. Governor Favilla’s task is to explain the situation to the citizens.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-10-13