Use of Materials from Public Lands
- Allows opening and working of quarries and gravel pits on public lands with Governor-General's written approval.
- Permits extraction of earth, stone, timber, and other materials from public lands for railway construction.
- Restrictions: Applies only to public lands available for homestead settlement or sale under the Public Land Act, or to government timber lands.
- Excludes lands designated for other public uses and friars' lands.
Rights Over Roads and Municipal or Provincial Lands
- Manila Railroad Company may cross or occupy public roads, alleys, avenues, and squares with Governor-General's approval.
- May acquire title to other municipal or provincial lands necessary for railway use.
- Terms to be agreed upon with local authorities; failing agreement, terms shall be fixed by the Governor-General.
- Upon franchise termination, lands or rights revert to the granting government.
Acquisition of Lands from Private Parties and by Condemnation
- Company may acquire lands by purchase, contract, lease, grant, or donation from private or corporate owners.
- Right to acquire by condemnation lands necessary for right of way, bridges, terminals (including wharves and docks), sidings, stations, and other railway facilities.
- Restrictions on occupying lands in use for provincial, governmental, or municipal purposes without local authorities' consent or Governor-General's approval.
- Condemnation rights to be exercised following Philippine laws in force.
Construction and Maintenance Rights
- Authorization to build and maintain tracks (single or multiple), bridges, viaducts, culverts, fences, and related railway structures.
- Permission to erect depots, station houses, engine houses, freight houses, machine shops, water tanks, turntables, elevators, warehouses, wharves, piers, and related facilities.
- Right to build commercial establishments like hotels or restaurants at any station or terminal.
Extension of Provisions to Foreshore and Reclaimed Lands
- Application of these rights extended to foreshore areas as defined by law and to land formed or reclaimed by dredging, filling, or other government means.
- Does not apply if such lands are set aside for other public purposes.
- Lands ceded hereunder are excluded from the scope of Act Numbered 1654 of the Philippine Commission.
Limitation and Approval by Governor-General
- Governor-General determines the extent (land amount or right of way width) of land the company may acquire on foreshore or reclaimed lands.
- All plans for structures and railway lines in such areas require Governor-General's approval before erection or construction.
Reversion of Land Rights
- Rights or title to public lands granted under this law shall revert to the respective government upon franchise termination, revocation, or repeal.