Sr. Quezon, under the constitution, has the power to do away with the Fight of habeas corpus if he deems it necessary, and an imprisoned elvi-Hian—-if St. Quezon exorcised his right—would have no appeal to any court against his imprisonment, The president openly admitted to Filipino newspapermen recently that hho detests political opposition, pointing out that when f see opposite swallow il" The phrase rang tru for some of his former bitter opponents, including General Emilio. Axuinaldo, who ran for the presidency. against him in 1935, and Vice-Pres dent Sergio Osmena are now full: edged Quezon supporters.
Juan Sumatong is head of the onl opposition to President Quezon at the present time, and Sr. Quezon recently remarked, "all F have to do take him into the party."
Two Stumbling Blocks Thre are only two stumbling blocks in the path of Sr, Quezon's march to complete power—the United States High Commissioner, Mr. Francis B. Sayre, and the United States Army and Navy.
Mr. Sayre has held back on the purse.sttings, refusing to give Presi dent Quezon control over the cocoanut all exist tax rebates from the United States, but has insisted that these funds be spent In accor ance with the Jaws laid down. by the American Congress, Every dime spent by the Commonwealth from these funds must be personally approved by Mr. Sayre.
American defence forces act ax a deterrent to President Quezon in that he realizes continued American protection is vitally necessary if the Filipinos are ever: to gain and keep their independence. A {09 outward show of dictatorial autho ud abandonment of American democratic principles might bring about a decision on the part of the Amer~ jean people to enst aside completely the prospect of ever granting assistaance'to the Filipinos in time of need.
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