This document is the official annual report detailing the operations of the government of the Philippine Islands for the fiscal year 1928 and the final months of Governor General Henry L. Stimson's administration. It was transmitted to the United States Congress by President Herbert Hoover in late 1929, printed as House Document No. 133. The report's primary focus is the political and economic agenda pursued by Governor General Stimson, who sought to reverse the atmosphere of deadlock that had characterized the preceding years of American-Filipino relations. Stimson successfully worked to establish a cooperative government by creating structured machinery, including the development of a responsible cabinet system drawn from the majority party of the Philippine Legislature. A major theme is the promotion of economic development, which Stimson viewed as necessary for the islands' progress toward self-governance. He championed legislative amendments to the restrictive corporation laws to attract foreign capital, an effort that sparked significant public debate and ultimately secured the support of Filipino legislative leaders, including Senate President Manuel L. Quezon. The report also details the government's response to the devastating typhoon of 1928 and covers the activities of key departments, summarizing progress in public instruction, finance, agriculture, and judicial matters, including an investigation into widespread irregularities in the bar examinations. It serves as a vital record of American colonial policy and the evolving political landscape under the 1916 Jones Act.
Annual Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands 1928