Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands to the Secretary of War, 1918 (January 1, 1918, to December 31, 1918).

This document constitutes the annual report from the Governor General of the Philippine Islands to the United States Secretary of War, covering the pivotal year of 1918, the final year of the First World War. It provides a comprehensive record of the Philippine government's operations, finances, and public sentiment during a period of intense loyalty to the American war effort, marked by the formation of the Philippine Council of Defense and the Philippine National Guard. The report is significant for documenting the robust financial health and increasing self-governance of the islands, including the creation of key government-owned industrial corporations like the National Development Company. Crucially, it captures the political moment immediately following the Armistice, noting the renewal of the Filipino aspiration for independence and the Governor General's official belief that the stable government prerequisite, as mandated by the Jones Law, had been met. It serves as an essential source for understanding the progress toward Philippine autonomy under American rule.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. APA Citation: Governor General of the Philippine Islands. (1919). Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands to the Secretary of War, 1918 (January 1, 1918, to December 31, 1918). U.S. Government Printing Office.