Then there is a section which provides that samples of merchandise may be introduced without the payment of duty. This is for the benefit of drummers and for the trade that comes from abroad. We have also extended the exemption of articles for household use introduced by immigrants. officers. missionaries. and others going to the Philippines. and enlarged it. It seems that during the time of the socalled "reign of Agulnaldo." in order to save the jewels and sacred vestments in the churches from pillage. which were of great value. they were taken from the churches to some of the adjoining countries for safety. When it was desired to reimport them into the Philippine Islands they found that duty must be paid upon them.
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