Scope of Prohibited Conduct
- Utterance of seditious words or speeches.
- Writing, publishing, or circulating scurrilous libels against the U.S. or Philippine Governments.
- Printing, writing, publishing, uttering statements or speeches that obstruct lawful officers or incite unlawful meetings.
- Actions inciting rebellious conspiracies or stirring people against lawful authorities.
- Acts disturbing community peace, the safety, or order of the government.
- Concealing such illegal acts from authorities.
Penalties
- Punishable by a fine of up to two thousand dollars (U.S. currency).
- Or imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years.
- Or both fine and imprisonment, at the court's discretion.
Legislative Procedure and Effectivity
- The act was expedited due to public necessity, following established procedural rules.
- It took effect immediately upon passage on August 20, 1907.