REPORTING SCRIPT

A pleasant day everyone.

I hope you're all doing well today. My name is [Your Name]/ We are [Group Name], and
I'll/We’ll be your presenter for today's session. It's a pleasure to be here with you all. Before we
delve into our topic, I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the opportunity
to share this information with you.

Now, let's delve into the heart of the matter which is Filipino Governance Against Governor
Wood.

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The content of today's report will be consisted of 4 parts,

1st: Quest of Independence, where in we will be talking about The Filipinization Policy, outlined
in the Jones Law which promised Philippine independence while vesting executive power in the
American governor general, faced challenges under Governor Leonard Wood's administration, as
revealed by the Wood-Forbes mission, exposing widespread corruption and resistance to Wood's
governance reforms.

2nd: The Governor General, where in we will tackle the personal information of the Governor.

3rd: His 1st Year, that summarized the beginning of his Governance

and Lastly, The petition Letter.

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The Filipinization Policy, initiated under the Jones Law promising Philippine independence
while maintaining executive power under the American governor-general, faced hurdles during
Leonard Wood's tenure. Despite assuming office in 1920 after the Democrats' loss, Wood's
administration was marred by widespread corruption and resistance to reform efforts, as revealed
by the Wood-Forbes mission. Wood's own correspondence and reluctance to continue as
governor-general, along with opposition from Filipino leaders like Osmeña, underscored the
challenges to the policy and Filipino political participation during his tenure.

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Leonard Wood, born in Winchester, New Hampshire, is renowned for his roles as Governor
General of the Philippines, Governor of Cuba, and Governor of Moro. Prior to his political
career, Wood served as an army surgeon, earning distinction by receiving the Medal of Honor in
1898. Notably, he was a key member of the fact-finding committee known as the Wood-Forbes
mission. Remarkably, Wood was the only medical officer to hold the prestigious position of
Army Chief of Staff, highlighting his diverse and influential contributions to both military and
political spheres.

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Governor General Leonard Wood prioritized promoting harmony, efficiency, and honesty in
governance in the Philippines. His focus areas included reducing government involvement in
business, managing fiscal matters, and improving public health. However, challenges arose due
to the Quezon-Osmeña rift, leading to limited legislative output and numerous vetoed bills, often
due to issues like poor wording or political nature.

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Governor General Leonard Wood's reinstatement of Ray Conley, despite bribery accusations,
sparked the Conley's Affair. Conley's subsequent acquittal led to the resignation of Filipino
leaders. Grievances against Wood included his refusal to support laws, reversing Filipinization,
obstructing economic policies, and making appointments after vetoing appropriations,
contributing to a Cabinet Crisis.

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Wood's administration was accused of misusing public funds for additional compensation,
interfering in judicial matters, disregarding Senate advice and appointments, and usurping
legislative powers. His actions also strained relations between Americans and Filipinos,
attempted closure of the Philippine National Bank, engaged in propaganda, and directly
controlled Philippine government affairs, contributing to the Cabinet Crisis.
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The memorandum highlights Harrison's deviation from instructions, allowing political leaders to
assume powers beyond the Jones Act. Wood's resistance to this encroachment is endorsed,
indicating Filipino dissatisfaction with the Act. The War Department's support message is noted,
underscoring the importance of adhering to Secretary Baker's instructions.

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And here are the references.

And this will be the end of our report. Thank you for your comprehension.