Alejandro Roces

January 4, 1936

by Francis Burton Harrison
January 4, 1936December 30, 2020

Watched pelota in p.m. at Casino Español, a really good fast game. Dined later with Captain & Mrs. Lussier; all there were “army” except Doria… Read More »January 4, 1936

December 2, 1935

by Francis Burton Harrison
December 2, 1935December 30, 2020

An hour and a half with Foley (New York manager of the Philippine National Bank) over the Manila RR. bond purchase –his ideas and mine… Read More »December 2, 1935

December 1, 1935

by Francis Burton Harrison
December 1, 1935December 30, 2020

Sunday a.m. Malacañan Palace was thrown open to the public by the President’s orders—crowds of tao sightseers—Quezon’s about to leave on Banahao for Zamboanga with… Read More »December 1, 1935

October 25, 1935, 9 p.m. — October 29, 8 a.m.

by Francis Burton Harrison
October 29, 1935December 30, 2020

My wife and I are on a trip to the Bicol Provinces as guests of Sr. A. Roces. Sr. Paez, head of the Manila Railroad… Read More »October 25, 1935, 9 p.m. — October 29, 8 a.m.