Since September 1, 1902, 224 teachers have separated from the bureau for various reasons, as given in the following table:

The twenty-one teachers who were appointed to civil positions were thereby continued in the service of the government in other bureaus.

Under "Served practically two years" are included those whose two years' contract had expired or whose contract would have expired during the long vacation. Under "Business or general" are included local appointees who were not bound by contract to serve any specified time.

NECROLOGY.

Deaths of employees of bureau of education subsequent to last annual report.

Mr. Allen was stationed in Naga, Cebu, when he contracted smallpox, and after an illness of three weeks succumbed to the disease. The body was interred just outside the Naga cemetery, and the spot was marked with a board. Deceased left a wife

and two children, who were in Naga at time of death. Mrs. Christina Lamp, mother of Mrs. Allen, Davenport, Iowa, was notified of this death.

Mrs. Josephine Baugh was 27 years of age and married. Her home was in Sacramento, Cal., and nearest relative in the United States is Mrs. M. Barry, her husband being in the Philippine Islands. At the time of her death she was stationed at Oton, Iloilo, where she died and was interred.

Mr. Price W. Cooper was 27 years of age at the time of his death and unmarried. His home in the United States was in Ritchie County, W. Va., and nearest relative C. S. Cooper, of Auburn, Ritchie County, W. Va. His station at the time of his death was Laoag, Ilocos Norte, but he died in the San Lazaro hospital, Manila, and was interred in the national cemetery; the number of the grave is 970.

Mr. Walter Gilliam was, at the time of his death, 29 years of age. His station was Palanqui, Albay, but he died at Ligao, same province, in the city hospital, and was interred in the cemetery of that town. His home in the United States was Ely, Tex., and that of nearest relative, his mother, Mrs. S. Gilliam, at Merkil, Tex.

Mr. Joshua Bartlett Kirkpatrick was unmarried. His station was at Aynquitan, Oriental Negros, but at the time of his death was in Amblan, Oriental Negros, and was interred at same town in the new cemetery. His home in the United States was Haverhill, Mass., and address of nearest relative is George Kirkpatrick, 38 Mechanic street, Exeter, N. H.

Mrs. Marian Lutz was 31 years of age and married to Division Superintendent Lutz, of division of Laguna. Her station was Santa Cruz, Laguna, but at time of death was in the civil hospital, Manila, and was interred in the national cemetery, Manila. Her home in the United States was Minneapolis, and her nearest relative in the United States Frank Mills, who lives at Fairmount, Cal. Her death was pronounced "heart failure due to cholera."

Mr. D. C. Montgomery was at the time of his death division superintendent of schools for the division of Occidental Negros, and was murdered by ladrones while traveling between the towns of Talisay and Bacolod, the latter town being his headquarters. He was married, his wife being in the Philippine Islands at the present time. His home in the United States was at Wayne, Nebr. His nearest relative in the United States is his father, D. W. Montgomery, Oak, Nuckolls County, Nebr.

Mr.

Mr. John J. O'Donnell, jr., was, at the time of his death, 25 years of age. His station was Jaen, Nueva Ecija, but he died at the military hospital of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, and was interred in the military cemetery of the same town. O'Donnell was a native of Boston, Mass., and leaves a father, John J. O'Donnell, who resides at 129 Myrtle street, Boston, Mass.

His

Mr. Orman K. Osbon was 27 years of age and married to a native woman. station at time of death was Bolinao, Zambales, at which place he died and was interred. His death was caused by a gunshot wound fired by a ladrone while he was with a party hunting the robbers. His nearest relative in the United States is O. M. Osbon, of Howard, S. Dak. His wife, Mrs. Antonia Osbon, resides in Manila.

Mr. Walter Roy Matthews, of Pitogo, Tayabas, died from the effects of a gunshot, fired by himself, on February 19, 1903. He was interred on a knoll near the church of Pitogo, and in close proximity to an American soldier. His home was in Lansing, Mich.

Mrs. Mae I. Ross (née Ellis) was 27 years of age and married to William A. Ross, an employee of the bureau of education, and was stationed at Lucban, Tayabas. At the time of her death she was in the Civil Hospital, Manila. Her remains were taken to the United States by her husband.

Mr. Vernon E. Skiff was 25 years of age, single, and a native of Cherry Creek, N. Y. His station was Bauang, Union, but at time of death was in San Fernando, Union, and was interred in the infectious-disease cemetery of San Fernando. His nearest relative is Mr. Edson Skiff, of Cherry Creek, N. Y.

Robert P. Walker was 33 years of age, married, and a native of Lucille, Tenn. His station was at Tagbilaran, Bohol, but he died at Cebu, Cebu, and was interred in the military cemetery of the same town. His wife, Amanda A. Walker, was his nearest relative. Her address is probably Lucille, Tenn. The last known as to her whereabouts she was en route to the United States.

CLERICAL FORCE IN OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.

William J. Fisher, disbursing officer; William Stewart, property clerk; Alvin Colburn, record clerk; Ernest Staples, stenographer; William L. Hay, bookkeeper; Harry E. Laughlin, invoice clerk; George E. Lorenz, property returns; Clyde A. Wood, filing clerk; William P. Pettus, storekeeper; Joaquin de Aurteneche, interpreter and clerk; Leland S. Smith, voucher clerk; Norman L. Downs, clerk; Ruby G. Rhodes, clerk; Nellie L. Hill, typewriter; Walker L. Martin, messenger.

EXHIBIT C.

REPORTS OF DIVISION SUPERINTEndents anD PRINCIPALS OF THE INSULAR NORMAL, TRade, and naUTICAL SCHOOLS, FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 1, 1903.

DIVISION OF MANILLA.

[Report of Mr. G. A. O'REILLY, city superintendent of schools.]

That portion of the report included between dates July 1, 1902, and June 15, 1903, is based upon information contained in reports submitted by former city superintendents. The balance is based upon personal observation and experience.

The attendance in both day and evening schools during the past year has not been satisfactory. It began in July, 1902, with an enrollment of 2,974 and an attendance of 2,175 in the day schools, and an enrollment of 1,886 and an attendance of 1,482 in the night schools. At the close of the school year, March 20, 1903, the enrollment in the day schools was 3,458 with an attendance of 3,093, and an enrollment of 1,933 and an attendance of 1,508 in the night schools. The following tables will indicate the actual condition:

A number of causes are indicated in reports of former city superintendents as having been responsible for this condition. My term of service beginning June 6, 1903, has not been sufficiently extensive to justify the expression of an opinion as to the facts of the case. During the past two months the attendance has been materially increased and is still increasing. The work began on June 15 after the long vacation with an enrollment of 3,046 and an attendance of 2,341 in the day schools, and an enrollment of 2,626 and an attendance of 1,907 in the night schools. Present enrollment in day schools, 4,273; night schools, 3,314. Attendance day schools, 3,950; night schools, 2,677. Notwithstanding this fact the attendance is still small in proportion to the population. This condition will exist until radical improve

ments in the condition of school buildings have been made. The Filipino in his present condition is not easily impressed with the merits of an educational institution conducted in an ordinary cheap dwelling house, as is the case with many of our schools.

New, modern, commodious school buildings are necessary in all parts of the city. In some parts they are indispensable. In that portion of Trozo lying beyond Azcarraga is a population of perhaps 50,000 without a school of any kind. The houses in this district are built of nipa, and are not available for school purposes. Nearly every school building in the city is overcrowded. In some cases it has been found necessary to use rooms which are entirely unfit for occupation. Numerous exercises necessary for pupils are rendered impossible by this lack of accommodation. In several cases school buildings are unsanitary in the extreme.

The public schools of Manila are divided into five classes:

This work, under the direction of Miss Kate L. Bassett, has been established upon a substantial basis and has proven satisfactory. Each kindergarten is in charge of an American subdirector, who is a trained kindergartener. In the American kindergarten the assistants are American; in the Filipino kindergartens they are natives. Equipment and plans are modern. The Filipino children take an active interest in the work and develop rapidly. I believe that the experiment will be entirely successful.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

Elementary schools are in operation in Tondo, Binondo, Trozo, Gagalangin, Santa Cruz, Quiapo, Sampaloc, Santa Mesa, San Miguel, Concepcion, Intramuros, Ermita, Malate, Singalon, Paco, Pandacan, Santa Ana.

The work in these schools is in a decidedly healthy condition. Interest of pupils and teachers is active and increasing. Development of pupils along lines of study is rapid and reasonably symmetrical. It has been clearly demonstrated that the Filipino possesses both disposition and ability to learn English. Certain undesirable conditions still exist in these schools. I know of none, however, which can not be improved within a reasonable time. The most serious-defective buildings—has been already noted. Other objectionable features are that the schools are not properly or uniformly graded. No definite course of study exists. The entire system is without correlation. No plan exists whereby students may be transferred from one school to another. Pupils do not seem to recognize obligation to attend any particular school, but move from district to district as the whim may direct. Months will be required before these difficulties can be obviated.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

Secondary schools have been established at 13 Plaza Santa Ana and 338 Calle Jolo. The Plaza Santa Ana School was opened August 10, and at present has an enrollment of 193. The Calle Jolo School was opened August 18 and at present has an enrollment of 101. The work in both of these schools is proving successful; that in the Plaza Santa Ana School is particularly so. The present teaching force of this school consists of 6 American and 2 native teachers and the principal, Mr. F. R. Lutz. The teaching force in the Calle Jolo School consists of 4 American teachers and the principal, Mr. Guy Clinton. The course of instruction covers six years, two years for preparatory and four years for regular secondary work.

The following course of study has been decided upon for the regular course:

In addition to this regular course, special instruction is offered along business and commercial lines. These schools reach a class of students formerly not administered to by the public schools of the city. Grammar schools, as formerly existing, were not entirely satisfactory because conducted as advanced features in elementary schools.

The secondary school, conducted as a separate and complete institution, reaches a class not otherwise available. At least one more secondary school is a present necessity. The lack of American teachers makes its immediate establishment impossible.

NIGHT SCHOOLS.

The condition of night schools is most gratifying. The interest of adult natives in the work offered is all that can be desired. These schools, 23 in number, are filled to their utmost capacity. New classes are being opened almost weekly. Present accommodations are far from adequate and hundreds of students have been turned away because of this fact. This condition is being rapidly obviated, and we shall soon be able to accommodate all available candidates. The students in these schools range from 14 years of age upward. Almost every profession, trade, line of business, and condition of life is represented. The standards of these schools are being raised and many teachers have been discontinued because of inadaptability. Many of the night-school teachers are employees in various bureaus of the government and have had no normal training or experience. Only the best are retained.

NORMAL SCHOOLS.

These schools, two in number, are located in Paco, 396 Calle Real, and Sampaloc, Calle Alix 45. These schools are established for the purpose of furnishing regular normal training to native teachers employed in the city schools. The course of study covers a period of three years and includes branches taught in regular normals. In order to make this course a possibility it has been found necessary to confine instruction of pupils to a long session in the morning and to devote the afternoon to instruction for teachers. A definite course of study has been prepared and shall be closely followed. Each normal is in charge of a principal who directs the work. The work of instruction in these normals is performed by the regular American teachers, each teaching for a term of two months.