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August 21, 1931
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Tokyo on Aug. 21, War Secretary Patrick J. Hurley denies seeking data in Manila to justify a presidential veto of Philippine independence legislation, stating Hoover would only veto if facts require it, amid military opposition fearing disaster.
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Hurley Denies He Is Seeking Data
TOKIO. Aug. 21. (U.P.)-Patrick J. Hurley, secretary of war, in an interview today denied that he was proceeding to Manila at the request of President Hoover to gather data justifying veto by the President of a possible Philippine independence bill in the next congress.
He said unofficially that he believed President Hoover would not veto such a bill unless facts demonstrated it was necessary.
The army and navy oppose such independence, he said, believing that it would result in political and economic disaster within a year.
TOKIO. Aug. 21. (U.P.)-Patrick J. Hurley, secretary of war, in an interview today denied that he was proceeding to Manila at the request of President Hoover to gather data justifying veto by the President of a possible Philippine independence bill in the next congress.
He said unofficially that he believed President Hoover would not veto such a bill unless facts demonstrated it was necessary.
The army and navy oppose such independence, he said, believing that it would result in political and economic disaster within a year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Patrick Hurley
Philippine Independence
President Hoover
Veto
Army Navy Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Patrick J. Hurley
President Hoover
Where did it happen?
Tokio
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Key Persons
Patrick J. Hurley
President Hoover
Location
Tokio
Event Date
Aug. 21
Story Details
Patrick J. Hurley denies traveling to Manila to gather data for President Hoover to veto a Philippine independence bill. He believes Hoover would not veto unless necessary, and notes army and navy opposition due to potential disaster.