Appointment and Role of Lieutenant-Governor of Abra
- A lieutenant-governor for the subprovince of Abra will be appointed by the Governor-General with the Philippine Commission's consent.
- The lieutenant-governor will be a member of the Ilocos Sur provincial board, reside in Bangued, and have an office there.
- The position carries an annual salary of 2,400 pesos, paid monthly.
- The lieutenant-governor will exercise powers similar to the Ilocos Sur governor within the organized parts of Abra, under the governor of Ilocos Sur's supervision.
Rights and Privileges of Abra's Inhabitants
- All inhabitants of the annexed territory, except non-Christian tribes, enjoy the same rights and privileges as Ilocos Sur residents.
- Municipal officers in the annexed areas have the same legal relationships with provincial officials as other municipalities of Ilocos Sur, subject to section 2 of this Act.
Governance of Non-Christian Tribes
- Existing governance structures for non-Christian residents under prior Acts (Nos. 445 and 546) remain effective.
- These governance provisions extend to non-Christian settlements in Ilocos Sur.
- The Abra lieutenant-governor exercises powers over non-Christian tribes akin to those in prior Acts.
- Certain provincial powers regarding non-Christian affairs transfer to Ilocos Sur's corresponding officials.
- In the lieutenant-governor's absence or vacancy, the Ilocos Sur governor assumes his duties.
- The Ilocos Sur governor must attend the annual meeting of non-Christian tribe presidents at Bangued, chaired by the lieutenant-governor.
Transfer of Property and Obligations
- All property, assets, uncollected taxes, contracts, and obligations of Abra transfer to Ilocos Sur.
- Specific contracts and obligations are exempted only if explicitly canceled in this Act.
Financial Provisions and Debt Cancellation
- Loans to Abra totaling $2,000 and $3,000 (US currency) are canceled.
- Funds are appropriated from the Insular Treasury to pay outstanding salaries, wages, debts to Insular Purchasing Agent, and other liabilities except for a 6,000-peso loan from the Congressional relief fund.
- The 6,000-peso loan for public school construction remains and will be assumed by Ilocos Sur under prior terms.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- Act No. 206 and other laws conflicting with this Act are repealed.
Expedite Provision
- The Act's passage is expedited for the public good per prescribed procedures.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect on April 1, 1905.