Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Americans” in entry philippine-islands of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
... and, if they can be found competent and willing to perform the duties, they are to receive the offices in preference to any others.
It will be necessary to fill some offices for the present with Americans , which, after a time, may well be filled by natives of the islands.
As soon as practicable a system for ascertaining the merit and fitness of candidates for civil office should be put in force.
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| † | Americans | 3,104 | 539 | 2 | 1 | 0 user votes | |
| British Americans | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 user votes | ||
| Christian Americans | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 user votes | ||
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