The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-05-06

demonstrates the : purposes, tendencies and
beneticient intentions OF the United States
Government Naturally. II Is impossible TO frame
legal provisions which are perfect, but these
are susceptible of future Improvement in. order
that they may meet future necessities and keep
pace with the development In political knowi-
rests the creation OF municipalities which shall
faithfully administer their interests and protect
their rights and liberties. Their action Is
limited by the law solely by a desire to esta blish
such as appear to be necessary to secure the
prosperity and the moral andmaterial advance
ment OF the country And II. notwithstand,
Ing the prudent foresight Of the United
States Government as herein expressed. errors
should occur and abuses should be committed
by the Municipalities In the management OF
their interests, the abuses will be strongly re-
pressed in accordance with the penal law. and
responsibility for errors committed must be
charged TO the electors, who. IL Is 10 be hoped,
after having seen that they have chosen incom-
petent or unworthy officers, will endeavor to
exercise the elective franchise more wisely In
the future. BY such a course OF action they
will demonstrate that they, possess the qnailti-
have a clear idea OF their rights and liberties;
that they know how to guard their common in
~terests, and that. they honestly desire the
progress and happiness Of the country
Gen. Otis then proceeds to outline the pro-
visions OF the law which were determined upon
BY the board which was organized for the pur-
ment Gen. Otis approves the report Of the
board of which Don Cayetano Arellano. Chief
Justice OF the Philippines. was President.
the towns and municipalities and vests the
municipal government OF each town in an
Alcaide and a municipal council These
officers are to be chosen at large by the quail
term Of Office shall be for TWO, years
from and after the first Monday Y
January next after their election and ilntili
their successors are chosen and qualified.
Towns Of the first class, containing not less than
5000 inhabitants. shall have eighteen coun-
cilors, towns with a population between 1900
and q, 900 shall have fourteen councillors. with
a population between 10000 and 1900, ten
councillors; less than 10000 inhabitants three
councillors,
the eliRibles being those who prior TO Aug. Is.
1895, held the office OF Municipal captain,
Gvbernadorcillo, Lieutenant or Cabe2H DO
Barangqy; those who annually pay, 20, pesos or
more Of the established taxes. and those who
speak. read and w-ite English. and spanish.
Each eleCtor before cns'ing his ballot Is com
pelled 10 take m oath that he il not a SUBJECT
or citizen of any foreign power, and that ne
recognizes and accepts the supreme authority
of the United States of America, and viii main
tain true faith and allegiance thereto
Regarding the onicers. the law says, IN no
municipal Office ecClesiastic-. soldiers IN actlye
service, persons receiving salary IRON NUM-
cipal, provincial or government, funds; debtors
to said funds; contractors Of public works ana
their bondsmen, clerks and functionaries Of the
Administrations while in said capacity; bank
rupts until discharged or insane or feehle-
minded persons
The Alcalde is authorized To appoint oil non
elective officers Of the municipality. exact
p%unctual payment OF taxes, punish violatons ot
municipal ordinances and regulations, The
Municipal Council has power TO create the
Offices OF Municipal Attorney, Treasurer, Sec
rotary and such officers D. may be necessary 10
manage the finances ana propFftg 81 nc 5ns tDsn;
and schools, to levy and collect taxes. All Or