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The Chairman of the Committee on Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives ( Fairfield ) to the Secretary of State
Washington
,
March 25,
1924
.
Dear Sir: The Insular Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives has directed me to inquire of the State Department as to whether the granting of Independence at this time to the [Page 265] Philippine Islands would be contrary to any provisions of the Four Power Pact.51
An early reply would be very much appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
Louis W.
Fairfield