The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-06-07
EXCITING ELECTION
HELD IN PHILIPPINES
Added Interest Because Of Split
Among Mathematics Who Have
Controlled for Years.

Manila, p. l., June Probably the
most exciting general elections held in
the Philippine Islands since the gov
eminent was organized under Ameri-
can sovereignty took place yesterday
throughout the archipelago. The prin.
cipal contest centered in control of
the next legislature, although govern
ors. treasurers and other officials of
all but four Of the forty nine provinces
were chosen. In four provinces, in
habited by non.Christian tribes, the
officials are opointed by the governor
general OF the Philippines.
Since the establishment OF the
house OF representatives in 1907. the
Nacionalista party has controlled that
body by large majority. That party
also has controlled the senate. with
virtually no opposition, since the up.
per house came into existence six
years ago
Early this year revolt in the party
ranks occurred over the question of
the method OF leadership. One fac.
ton under the leadership OF Sergio
Osmena, who has been speaker OF the
house S nee its organization. contend.
ed for unipersonal leadership in the
party. The other faction, headed by
Manuel L. Quezon. president OF the
Senate, advocated collective leader.
ship or leadership by committee OF
five or more persons.
After many weeks spent in futile
attempts to compromise their diner.
ences and after Speaker Osmena and
Senate President Quezon announced
their intention to retire from publ c
life, the final split In the party came.
resulting in the formation OF the Ma.
cionalista Gollectivista party. Sen.
ator Quezon reconsidered his determi.
nation to quit public life and announ.
ced he would lead the newe Collec.
tivista party and become a candidate
for the senate again in his hold dis.
trict, composed OF the provinces of
Tayabas, Cavite Bantangas and Min
doro.
Speaker Osmena also declared rdl
Speaker Osmena also decided to
continue In public life, as the head
OF the Nac'onalista party, but instead
OF seeking reelection to the house he
became candidate for the senate in
his home province. Cebu.
Both Mr., Quezoii and Mr.. Osmena
visited many provinces during the
, campaign and orators were on the
stump in virtually every municipality
and barrio (village) IN the islands.
The Democratic party which had 4
representatives in the last legislature
total Of ia, nominated candidates in
a number OF provinces. Members OF
that party claimed that their repre-
'sentation in the next legls allure
would be largely increased as a result
the election toda.
rt'ty male .crCl twenty ont
" ars Of age or over who is not q
citizen or subject OF a foreign power
and who had been a resident of Clo
Phi ippines for one year, may vote
provided he owns property valued al
$3.50 or who pays $50 taxes annually
Certain persons who held office ant
were EMIT ed to vote under the Span
ish regime also may vote regardless o.
any property qualification. The regis
tiation of voters is required five day,
before election
Tie sale or dispersion OF alcohol,
drinks on registration days,on the day
proceed ng the election, on election da,
votes, is prohibited. Cockfighting ant
horse racing also are prohibited OF
election day
A general election is held ever!
three years.