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Excerpt from Annual Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, 1926: Communication From the President of the United States, Transmitting Report of the Governor General of the Philippine Islands, Including Reports of the Heads of the Departments of the Philippine Government, for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1926
The administration of the city has been excellent, thanks to a 'yery efficient mayor. The finances are in good shape, and a: large increase in the number and value of new buildings was noted. Much has been done to beautify the city through the activities of the metropolitan civic commission. For the purpose of improving the water supply of Manila and surrounding towns, the metropolitan water district was authorized to issue bonds in the amount of P12, ooo, ooo. Work on the addition to the present water system is now well under way and when completed will insure an ample water supply for 50 years, allowing for a rapid increase in population and a large per capita consumption of water. The police force of' the city is one Of which any large city might well be proud. Much has been done to diminish crime and control vice; Credit for this con dition is largely due to a very able chief of police.
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