August 25, 1936
As Quezon was about to start for Iloilo I asked his secretary, Vargas, to secure me an interview with the President as I wished to… Read More »August 25, 1936
As Quezon was about to start for Iloilo I asked his secretary, Vargas, to secure me an interview with the President as I wished to… Read More »August 25, 1936
Quezon’s banquet for General MacArthur of 144 guests at one table in the central hall in Malacañan. Army, Navy, Consular Corps, Committees of Assembly, Church… Read More »August 24, 1936
Brought home to lunch, Dr. Victor Clark, the economic expert from Washington, who has been here for four months. As we both have been “advisers”… Read More »August 21, 1936
Quezon’s 58th birthday–great animation at Malacañan. The President was in very good form, and enthusiastic in his greeting. Had a talk with Yulo about Philippine… Read More »August 19, 1936
I read of a petition by part of the Native officials of the Dutch East Indies to the Volksrad for an autonomous government after ten… Read More »August 18, 1936
The August 15 edition of La Union reports an intelligent speech by Diputada Dolores Ibarruri in the Cortes in Spain, which makes clear the Civil… Read More »August 17, 1936
August 15 at Rafferty’s dinner (Grawfus). I sat between Alfonso Sy Cip and Romulo, head of the Herald. Romulo told me of his dramatic defiance… Read More »August 13-17, 1936
Quiet Sunday. The A. D. Williams’ to bridge and dinner. Williams thinks Vargas may be the one who makes it so difficult for the few… Read More »August 16, 1936
Talk with A. D. Williams over the building activities of Quezon. Malacañan Palace is never quiet; always, there is hammering and moving of walls etc.… Read More »August 12, 1936