Organization of Manila Metropolitan Police

Section 1 directs the Provost-Marshal-General to raise and equip a police force for the city of Manila and neighboring towns.
The police force consists of three captains, three first lieutenants, three second lieutenants, twenty-four sergeants, twenty-four corporals, and three hundred privates.
Section 1 requires selection “from the American Volunteer soldiery now serving in these Islands.”
Section 1 divides the force into three companies.
Each company must consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, eight sergeants, eight corporals, and one hundred privates.
Section 1 establishes the name “Metropolitan Police Force of Manila.”

Section 1 places the police-force raising and equipping process under the Military Governor’s supervision.
Section 3 authorizes the use of the Metropolitan Police Force of Manila beyond Manila and vicinity.
Section 3 allows the force to be used “in any other part of the Islands.”
Section 3 states that the force serves “in addition to the ordinary duties of police in the city of Manila and vicinity.”

Section 2 requires monthly payment of the Metropolitan Police Force officers and men “in money of the United States.”
Section 2 sets monthly pay rates as follows:
- Captains: $150
- First lieutenants: $125
- Second lieutenants: $115
- Sergeants: $90
- Corporals: $75
- Privates: $65
Section 2 fixes the pay “per month” for all listed ranks.