Travel to Philippines: Manila: City Beautiful: Photo 8 Hidden by landscaping, the hotel has a cornerstone laid by the American cabinet officer who, for lack of a Colonial Office, was responsible for the Philippines. Architect Parsons had no imperial qualms and in 1914 quit in disgust at what he called Woodrow Wilson's "scuttle policy," by which Parsons meant Wilson's intention to grant independence to the Philippines sooner, rather than later. View: tiny * small * medium * big * biggest Photo Size Back to Philippines: Manila: City Beautiful chapter Short link for this page: http://www.greatmirror.com?justpic=15294

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