In the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, the United States took control of the Philippine Islands, setting off a decades-long struggle for independence. This report, written by Leonard Wood and a special mission to the islands, offers a detailed account of the political and economic conditions in the Philippines during this critical period. Rich with primary source material and firsthand observations, this book provides an invaluable understanding of the challenges facing the American colonial administration and the Filipino people during this tumultuous time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.