June 8, 1936
Slept until 11 a.m. The party went up to Cotobato and Quezon, Speth and I swam at the mouth of the river. Formerly, General Wood’s… Read More »June 8, 1936
Diary of Francis Burton Harrison
June 6, 1936
Arrived at Iligan, route having been changed by Quezon in accord with news from the Manila Weather Bureau. The visit to Culion is now to… Read More »June 6, 1936
May 31, 1936
Sunday. Day reserved for bridge with Quezon but early in the morning a message came through from Nueva Ecija, that he would not return. Went… Read More »May 31, 1936
May 30, 1936
Many telephones out of action due to yesterday’s small flood. Talked, however, with Quezon on the telephone. Press carries a statement that the President opposes… Read More »May 30, 1936
May 29, 1936
A. D. Williams at my office. A few days ago, he was called before the Cabinet to advise on new taxation. Quezon wants a transportation… Read More »May 29, 1936
May 28, 1936
Survey Board. I gave Unson a message from Quezon about the Provincial Treasurers. Advised him to bring up at once for Executive Order the transfer… Read More »May 28, 1936
May 27, 1936
Luncheon alone with Quezon at Malacañan. He appeared in very good spirits; is swimming daily in his tank, and played golf at Wak-Wak at 5… Read More »May 27, 1936
May 26, 1936
Conference at the office of Paez, who had just returned from an air trip (his first) to survey transport possibilities in Mindanao. He showed me… Read More »May 26, 1936
May 25, 1936
At the Survey Board and office, discussing the Bureau of Science etc. Bridge in the p.m. at the Manila Club.