Mr. McNutt said that members of the joint Philippines-American Committee investigating problems of Philippine independence had reached an almost complete agreement. He seid here were "several minor Points" on which agreement had not Yet been reached, but predicted that even if these minor problems were not settled, the committee soon would be ready to submit its report.
The High Commissioner told the press that the Philippines at present were in a "very happy economic position" but said the future of the islands was a troublesome problem.
He said it would be essential to modify the Tydings-McDufle Independence Bill, particularly sections regarding the graduated export tax.
Mr. Roosevelt, he said, was greatly pleased by the condition of political affairs in the state of Indiana, the High Commissioners home state of which he was once Governor. He mentioned domestic political questions merely in passing, however, and made no reference to the movement backed by Indiana Democrats to nominate him for President in 1940.
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