February 18, 1936
When I saw the Cabinet today waiting patiently for the President to finish a talk in the Palace, I did not much envy them–especially when… Read More »February 18, 1936
When I saw the Cabinet today waiting patiently for the President to finish a talk in the Palace, I did not much envy them–especially when… Read More »February 18, 1936
Quezon appoints the National Economic Council and Government Survey Board; both have been held up for more than two months while Roxas was coyly weighing… Read More »February 14, 1936
At office, Hartendorp, who has been appointed Adviser to the President on press matters, came in to see me–he has the next room. He suggested… Read More »February 12, 1936
Morning paper discussed whether Roxas’ refusal indicated a split in the coalition; also announced the resignation of “Mike” Elizalde as head of the National Development… Read More »February 11, 1936
Call from Blunt to return mine –complimented him on his address yesterday especially his rejection of unnecessary adjectives. He enquired what use we were making… Read More »January 29, 1936
Left with Quezon, Colonel Santos and Mayor Posadas for the new site of Bilibid Prison at Muntinlupa, near Alabang, Laguna. We travelled in a motor… Read More »January 13, 1936
Having failed yesterday through lack of organization of his staff to get an interview with Quezon, he asked me to lunch today. Advised him to… Read More »January 11, 1936
Played golf in a.m. at Fort McKinley with Doria; afterwards, we swam in the bay in front of our house. Colin Hoskins to lunch and… Read More »January 7, 1936
At the office in the morning Hoskins was discussing the landlord and tenant situation. He said that with rice (palay) selling at 3 pesos a ganta… Read More »January 6, 1936