April 6, 1936
At sea, with wind abating. Talk over gambling and sporting shows in the Philippines. Greyhound racing has a definite black eye because of the crookedness… Read More »April 6, 1936
At sea, with wind abating. Talk over gambling and sporting shows in the Philippines. Greyhound racing has a definite black eye because of the crookedness… Read More »April 6, 1936
Arrived at 1 p.m. at Iligan, but such a heavy sea was running we could not land at the pier. All were greatly disappointed not… Read More »April 5, 1936
Back in Zamboanga. About 11 o’c off for Basilan, which was “non-Christian territory” in my time. Rough crossing to Isabela. I had visited there 20… Read More »March 21, 1936
Arrived at Zamboanga one hour before the Mayon which brought Quezon, his daughter “Baby” and a considerable suite. Walk up to market place where Assemblyman… Read More »March 19, 1936
Visit to office of the usual series of men wanting me to get them jobs. Great relief when Rafferty arrived–he has forced his partners in… Read More »February 28, 1936
Up for sunrise — pretty but not special. All the vintas shoving off early. — Most people here agree that Quezon & Co. are dismayed… Read More »Fri., Nov. 8, 1935
Clear & hot again. Gygax arranged for a hop in the plane, & Lee took me up at 10:00 till nearly 11:00 — up &… Read More »Thurs., Nov. 7, 1935
Back in the U.S. to-day, if it is only the P.I. (Incident on the “Medway” at Singapore — wedding — capt’s daughter & some off.… Read More »Wed., Nov. 6, 1935
Our ship called at Zamboanga to-day. It is at the southern comer of the Philippine group. We had just one hour ashore. It is a… Read More »Second Month, 20