Every step taken by the United States since the inception of American sovereignty over the Philippines has been to prepare the Filipino people for independence. As a result. they are now ready for independence politically. socially. and economically. Fifth. The American farmer is urging protection from the unrestricted free entry of competitive Philippine products. Sixth. American labor is seeking protection from unrestricted immigration of Filipino laborers. especially at this time of widespread unemployment. Eighth. The present freetrade reciprocity between the United States and the Philippines is the basis for the major industries of the islands and can not be terminated abruptly without injuring both American and Philippine economic interests.
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