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The first Philippine Commission (also known as the Schurman commission) was appointed by US president McKinley in 1899. The Commission was given legislative, and some executive, power over the Philippines in 1900. It was replaced by an elected Philippine Senate in 1916. | The first Philippine Commission (also known as the Schurman commission) was appointed by US president McKinley in 1899. The Commission was given legislative, and some executive, power over the Philippines in 1900. It was replaced by an elected Philippine Senate in 1916. | ||
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1901: Google Books has part 1 of the report for December 1, 1900 through October 15, 1901. Access may be restricted outside the United States.<br> | 1901: Google Books has part 1 of the report for December 1, 1900 through October 15, 1901. Access may be restricted outside the United States.<br> | ||
1901: Google Books has part 2 of the report for December 1, 1900 through October 15, 1901. Access may be restricted outside the United States.<br> | 1901: Google Books has part 2 of the report for December 1, 1900 through October 15, 1901. Access may be restricted outside the United States.<br> |