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Act No. 827: Return of PH Exhibits from St. Louis Expo

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Return of PH Exhibits from St. Louis Expo

Law: Act No. 827

Decision Date: Aug 5, 1903

Act No. 827 expedited the return of Philippine government-owned exhibits from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to Manila for use in a permanent museum, including property from the Insular Museum of Ethnology, Natural History, and Commerce.

Selection and Repatriation of Philippine Government-Owned Exhibits

A committee appointed by the Civil Governor is tasked with selecting certain exhibits owned by the Philippine Government displayed at the St. Louis Exposition.
Selection criteria include prudence and affordability concerning the reshipment of exhibits back to Manila.
Selected items are intended for use in a permanent museum located in Manila.

Return of Insular Museum Exhibits

The property, effects, and exhibits of the Insular Museum of Ethnology, Natural History, and Commerce, previously incorporated into the Exposition Board's collection, are mandated to be returned to Manila.
These returned exhibits will also contribute to the establishment or replenishment of a permanent museum in Manila.

Legislative Expediency and Effective Date

The Act expressly states the necessity of expedited legislative passage in accord with prior procedural laws for urgent public benefit.
The law takes immediate effect upon its approval and enactment on August 5, 1903.

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