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Bill Taft: “An enormous increase in the commercial development of the islands has been made since they were virtually granted full…”

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An enormous increase in the commercial development of the islands has been made since they were virtually granted full access to our markets three years ago, with every prospect of increasing development and diversified industries.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft notes the substantial commercial development in the Philippines since gaining access to American markets.

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