Under such government they will enjoy complete autonomy as to domestic affairs. subject only to certain reservations intended to safeguard both the sovereignty and the responsibilities of the United States. Second. Pending final relinquishment of American sovereignty the free importation of certain Philippine products into the United States shall not exceed specified limits based upon the status quo as represented by estimated importations from existing investments. Third. Pending independence. Philippine immigration to the United States is limited to a maximum annual quota of 50. Fourth. On the 4th of July immediately following the expiration of a period of eight years from the date of the inauguration of the government of the Philippine commonwealth American sovereignty will be withdrawn and the complete independence of the Philippine Islands formally recognized.
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