At Cuyo, in the Cuyo Islands, for the Calamianes Islands and the Cuyo Islands, commencing on the first Tuesdays of May and November of each year. SEC. 4. Actions triable in Courts of First Instance and arising in any island not included within any province, and not in this act specifically mentioned, shall be triable in the Court of First Instance held in that island or province nearest to the island in which the cause of action shall arise. SEC. 5. A Judge of the Court of First Instance may hold a special term of court at any time, when in his opinion the public good so requires, at a place provided by this act for holding regular terms of court in his district. The proceedings of the court at such special term shall be in all respects as valid and effective as though had at the regular term. SEC. 6. A Judge of First Instance shall have power to issue writs of injunction and to make orders appointing receivers in causes pending in a Court of First Instance within his district and all other preliminary and interlocutory orders, when he is within the district but without the province; and to hear and determine, when within the district but without the province, any interlocutory motion or issue after due and reasonable notice to the parties; but all final hearings shall be had within the province unless the parties by their counsel consent to a hearing at a place not within the province, provided, however, that after the final hearing is had, the final order or judgment may be entered by the Clerk of the Court at any time thereafter upon the written direction of the Judge if signed by him at any place within his district. On the filing of a petition for the writ of habeas corpus or for release upon bail or reduction of bail in any Court of First Instance, the hearing may be had at any place in the district which the Judge shall deem convenient. All criminal trials must be tried at the place designated in the law as the place at which the court having jurisdiction thereof shall be held. SEC. 7. This act shall take effect on its passage. [No. 141.] AN ACT to amend the Provincial Government act, No. 83, and the act amendatory thereof, No. 133. By authority of the President of the United States, be it enacted by the United States Philippine Commission, that: SECTION 1. The Provincial Government Act, No. 83, and the act amendatory thereof, No. 133, are hereby amended and supplemented by adding thereto the following numbered section: "SEC. 39. The oaths of office may be administered to provincial officers by a member of the Commission, the Secretary to the same, the Governor of the province, or any United States army officer stationed in the province wherein the provincial officer is to perform his duties, by the Judge of First Instance within whose judicial district the said province lies, or by any other judicial officer having jurisdiction therein." SEC. 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this act, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with Sec tion 2 of "An Act Prescribing the Order of Procedure by the Commission in the Enactment of Laws," passed September 26, 1900. SEC. 3. This act shall take effect on its passage. Enacted, June 18, 1901. [No. 142.] AN ACT to amend Act No. 104, entitled "An Act Extending the Provisions of the Provincial Government act to the Province of Romblon as therein defined." By authority of the President of the United States, be it enacted by the United States Philippine Commission, that: SECTION 1. Section 4 of Act No. 104, entitled "An Act Extending the Provisions of the Provincial Government Act to the Province of Romblon as therein defined," is hereby amended by striking out the words "January" at the end of the second line thereof, "July" in the third line, quarter's" in the seventh line, and substituting for the latter the word "semi-annual," so that the section shall read: "SEC. 4. The presidentes or alcaldes of the municipalities of the province shall meet on the third Monday in April and October to consider improvements needed in the province and for the provincial government, and to make recommendations to the Provincial Board. The convention shall be called together by the Provincial Secretary and shall elect a chairman for each semi-annual session. The Provincial Secretary shall act as secretary of the convention, and shall certify its recommendations to the Provincial Board." SEC. 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this act, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with Section 2 of "An Act Prescribing the Order of Procedure by the Commission in the Enactment of Laws," passed September 26, 1900. SEC. 3. This act shall take effect on its passage. Enacted, June 18, 1901. [No. 143.] AN ACT appropriating one hundred and forty-three thousand, seven hundred and forty-one dollars and thirty-two cents ($143,741.32), or so much thereof as may be necessary, in money of the United States, for the expenses of the Insular Government not provided for in the general appropriation act for the second quarter of the year 1901. By authority of the President of the United States, be it enacted by the United States Philippine Commission, that: SECTION 1. The Chief Quartermaster, Division of the Philippines, is hereby authorized to expend from unexpended appropriations in his hands, eleven thousand, five hundred dollars ($11,500), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the salaries of clerks for the second quarter of the year 1901, in the offices of the Adjutant General of the headquarters of the departments of Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and Jolo. The Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Visayas, is hereby authorized to expend from funds in his hands appropriated under the the head of Miscellaneous Expenses, for the quarter ending March 31, 1901, one thousand, five hundred and seventy-five dollars ($1,575), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the following purposes: Witness fees, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750); printing for civil bureaus, two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); transportation, five hundred and seventy-five dollars ($575). The Collector of Customs of the Islands and of the Chief Port is hereby authorized to pay the salaries of the following employés for the second quarter of the year 1901, appropriations for the same having been already made: One clerk, Class 3; one inspector, Class 8; three clerks, Class 9; four clerks, Class 10; seven clerks, Class A; two clerks, Class F; four clerks, Class I; twenty-six employés at an annual compensation of one hundred and eighty dollars ($180) each; one employé at an annual compensation of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150); fifteen employés at an annual compensation of one hundred and twenty dollars ($120); and three employés at an annual compensation of ninety dollars ($90) each. SEC. 2. The following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, in money of the United States, are hereby appropriated out of any money in the Insular Treasury not otherwise appropriated to pay the expenses of the Insular Government not provided for in the General Appropriation Act for the second quarter of the year 1901: CHIEF QUARTERMASTER, DIVISION OF THE PHILIPPINES. For the payment of native scouts in the Department of Mindanao and Jolo for the months of May and June, eight thousand, five hundred and fifteen dollars ($8,515); for repairs to officers' quarters at the Exposition grounds for the use of school teachers, seventeen hundred and fifty dollars ($1,750); for repairs upon and equipment of the leper hospital at Palestina, Ambos Camarines, two thousand, four hundred and ninety-three dollars and thirty-four cents ($2,493.34). In all, twelve thousand, seven hundred and fifty-eight dollars and thirty-four cents ($12,758.34), or so much thereof as may be necessary. DISBURSING QUARTERMASTER OF CIVIL BUREAUS. For the salary of one "escribiente" of the Court of First Instance at Balanga, for the second quarter of the year 1901, eighteen dollars ($18); for increase in the salary of the head janitor of the Intendencia Building to twelve dollars and fifty cents per month and of three assistants to ten dollars ($10) per month each, hereby authorized, for the month of June, eight dollars and seventy-five cents ($8.75); for painting and overhauling the building occupied by the Captain of the Port, twelve hundred and fifty dollars ($1,250). In all, for the Disbursing Quartermaster of Civil Bureaus, one thousand, two hundred and seventy-six dollars and seventy-five cents ($1,276.75), or so much thereof as may be necessary. OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL AND DEPARTMENTS REPORTING TO HIM. Department of Prisons: For the salary of one clerk, Class 9, in Presidio de Manila for the second quarter of the year 1901, three hundred dollars ($300); one clerk, Class 9, and for an increase of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) a month in the salaries of three hospital stewards and one teamster, authorized by Act No. 102, in Bilibid Prison, for the second quarter of the year 1901, three hundred and thirty dollars ($330); for increase in the salaries in the Cárcel Pública, authorized by Act No. 102, one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($187.50); for the construction of a wire fence around the government property outside the walls of Bilibid Prison, eight hundred and twenty-five dollars ($825); for improvements and repairs at Bilibid Prison, for the construction of a new pavilion and the completion of the gate house, sixteen thousand, one hundred and eighty-two dollars and sixty-nine cents ($16,182.69). In all, for the Department of Prisons, seventeen thousand, eight hundred and twenty-five dollars and nineteen cents ($17,825.19), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of the Adjutant General's Office: For the services of a stenographic reporter for a military commission convened by the Provost Marshal General, five hundred dollars ($500); for salary of one interpreter and translator at two hundred dollars ($200) per month, for the second quarter of the year 1901, six hundred dollars ($600); for two stenographers, Class 9, for May and June, 1901, for the Board on Preparation of Municipal Ordinances, four hundred dollars ($400). In all, for the Department of the Adjutant General's Office, one thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of Police: For salaries for the second quarter of the year 1901, authorized by Act No. 102, one clerk and six Secret Service employés, Class 9; two Secret Service employés, Class A; three clerks and one Secret Service employé, Class D; one clerk and one Secret Service employé, Class F; eight clerks, Class G; two Secret Service employés, Class I; four Secret Service employés, Class J; two clerks and three Secret Service employés at a compensation at the rate of one hundred and eighty dollars ($180) per annum each, and for an increase in salary of other employés authorized by Act No. 102, five thousand, two hundred and seventy-five dollars ($5,275); for printing and stationery, five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and twenty-three cents ($597.23); for reimbursement to Metropolitan messes for cooking for prisoners detained at stations prior to April 10th, two hundred and sixty-eight dollars and sixty-seven cents ($268.67). In all, for the Department of Police, six thousand, one hundred and forty dollars and ninety cents ($6,140.90), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of the Board or Health: For two additional disinfecting carts and for transportation of officers acting as medical inspectors for May and June, 1901, five hundred and forty-nine dollars ($549), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Office of the City Engineer: For the construction of a canal from an open estero in San Sebastian to the Estero de Tanduay, thirteen thousand and ninety-five dollars ($13,095), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of Water Supply: For the repairs of the walls and roof of the deposito, and for the repairs of the pipe line and water conduit from the pumping station to the deposito, twenty-three hundred dollars ($2,300), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of City Schools: For fitting up the municipal school for the temporary accommoda tion of teachers, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of Municipal Records: For the salary of an interpreter and translator, Class 9, hereby authorized, for the Superior Provost Court, from February 24 to June 30, 1901, four hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty-nine cents ($414.29), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of Streets, Parks, Fire and Sanitation: For an increase in salaries authorized by Act No. 102, over amount appropriated, three thousand, three hundred and twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($3,322.50); for the purchase of three fire engines, for hose wagons, two hook and ladder trucks, two coal carts, twentyfive American horses, eleven sets of double harness, three sets of single harness, one buggy, four thousand, five hundred (4,500) feet of hose, three chemical engines, and for repairs and alteration of fire stations, forty-three thousand, six hundred dollars ($43,600). In all, forty-six thousand, nine hundred and twenty-two dollars and fifty cents ($46,922.50), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of Licenses and Municipal Revenue: For an increase in salaries authorized by Act No. 102, over amount appropriated, eleven hundred and sixty-four dollars ($1,164); for matadero fuel, two hundred dollars ($200). In all, thirteen hundred and sixty-four dollars ($1,364), or so much thereof as may be necessary. Department of Inspection: For subsistence and treatment of indigent natives and Spaniards at San Juan de Dios Hospital, four thousand, five hundred dollars ($4,500), or so much thereof as may be necessary. In all, for the Office of Provost Marshal General and departments reporting to him, ninety-five thousand, three hundred and sixty dollars and eighty-eight cents ($95,360.88), or so much thereof as may be necessary. TREASURER OF THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO. For the salaries of the following clerks for May and June, hereby authorized, one clerk, Class 7; one clerk, Class 8; and three clerks, Class 9, one thousand, one hundred dollars ($1,100); for traveling expenses for the examination of banks and the offices of provincial treasurers, two hundred dollars ($200). In all, for the Treasurer of the Philippine Archipelago, one thousand, three hundred dollars ($1,300), or so much thereof as may be necessary. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. For increase in the salary of one interpreter from nine hundred dollars ($900) a year to one thousand dollars ($1,000) a year, hereby authorized, for the month of June, eight dollars and thirty-three cents ($8.33); for salaries of the following employés, hereby authorized, one clerk, Class 9, and three clerks, Class 10, for the month of June, and one packer at an annual salary of ninety dollars ($90), for the months of May and June, three hundred and sixty-five dollars ($365); for carrying on the experimental work at the experimental farm at Granja, Negros, with a view of incorporating the farm with the agricultural school to be established in Negros, under Act No. 74, one thousand dollars ($1,000). |