As It Is in the Philippines (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. Facts Concerning the Real Condition in the Provinces by a Former Civil Treasurer of Nueva Ecija. There have been occasions when the authorities of the civil government have fallen out among themselves. Most cases, the public, as a rule, hear little about. In the case of Amzi B. Kelly, Treasurer of the Province of Nueva Ecija, a most interesting tale was unfolded to the public, interesting as showing the real opinion of those at work in the Provinces under the civil government, and while their salaries are dependent upon it, they are not only loyal and faithful servants of the Government, but make glowing reports which they know will please the Commission, but which in many instances, the majority of people not belonging in Government employ, know to be either false or misrepresented. Mr. Kelly is evidently an honest man, if he is somewhat indiscreet. He discovered what he considered to be a deliberate fraud on the part of the native Governor, and publicly charged him with it, reporting it to the Commission. The Governor of the Province being an influential man, the Commission did not desire openly to take any action. They thought it better under the circumstances to remove Mr. Kelly to some other sphere of duty, but Mr. Kelly strenuously objected to being transferred and demanded a full investigation in public. Thereupon the Commission removed him from office. Mr. Kelly went to Manila and wrote out his views on the subject for the public press, and very interesting they proved to be, a thorough exposure of things connected with the civil government, by one of its employees. Of course, allowances must be made for the fact that Mr. Kelly was bitterly indignant at the treatment he received, and his views are probably somewhat biased, but there is ...