Philippine Scheme of Bonuses for Parents Manila, Nov. 1.
Just been introduced in the Philippine legislature offering! Donuses tothe parents of - big families," Representative Manuel Funtabeila is sponsor of the mea-
"Get married, young man and young woman, and help the pines to increase in population, said Mr. Funtabella. in' a recent. interview. The rapid increase of Chinese the islands has led him to fear that in tine the Filipinos from the map unless the Filiping Dirthrate increases, 'The Dill is headed, "A measure to promote fecundity' and' stimulate marriage among Pilipino families, Sia tw pensions form people who have the largest number of chilely 5
"Why not reprery?," the sentative asks. "Under sich conditions you can render a patriotic service to the government. The government will reciprocate by giving you a yension."—Reuter.
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