Creation and Management of the Telegraphic Division in the Philippines Constabulary
- A telegraphic division within the Philippines Constabulary is established, tasked with operating and maintaining these communications lines.
- The Chief may employ experienced telegraph operators and appoint them as inspectors or subinspectors within this division.
- Inspector ranks (first to fourth class) and subinspector appointments and promotions are at the Chief's discretion based on public interest.
- The Chief is empowered to enlist telegraph and telephone operators as privates, corporals, or sergeants for operational duties.
- Compensation for these personnel is subject to approval by the Secretary of Commerce and Police.
- Constabulary personnel may be used for construction, repair, and maintenance work on the lines as deemed necessary.
- The division may transmit messages for private individuals or corporations for reasonable fees, with tariffs subject to approval by the Secretary of Commerce and Police.
- All proceeds from transmission services must be reported and remitted to the Insular Treasury as public funds.
- The Chief must submit a quarterly report to the Commission via the Secretary of Commerce and Police detailing personnel strength, fiscal receipts from message tolls, and other relevant information.
Legislative Expediency and Effectivity
- The Act mandates expedited passage according to the procedural rules stipulated in a prior law dated September 26, 1900.
- This law takes effect immediately upon its passage on September 15, 1902.