October 1, 1937
The General, a few days ago, put in his application for retirement, effective Dec. 31. Possibly that will dispose of the question of his immediate… Read More »October 1, 1937
The General, a few days ago, put in his application for retirement, effective Dec. 31. Possibly that will dispose of the question of his immediate… Read More »October 1, 1937
Have begun a campaign to instill in Philippine Army, particularly in officers, a higher regard for regulations, orders, and care of government property. Recently two… Read More »July 31, 1937
a. General has directed me to get up estimates on total needs in mobilization equipment for next two years, to end of 1939. This amount,… Read More »June 28, 1937
State banquet at Malacañan for Lord Rothermere–I doubt whether Quezon understands how to appraise correctly Lord Rothermere’s position in England. The old man made a… Read More »October 19, 1936
Return to Manila of Quintin Paredes, Resident Commissioner to the United States, who is reported as wishing to resign. He states the difficulties he has… Read More »September 21, 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
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
On August 3rd the Bulletin carried an article stating that the High Commissioner’s office had turned “thumbs down” on the proposed new bond issue for… Read More »August 3-9, 1936
Sunday morning visit from Colin Hoskins. We agreed in disapproval of “nuisance taxes.” There was talk of warehouses and rural credit facilities. I asked him:… Read More »June 28, 1936