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Show U. S. COMMISSIONER TO PHILIPPINES QUITS. WASHINGTON. Dec 5. Charles 13 . Elliott of Minnesota, a member of the Philippine commission, who now Is In Washington, has resigned and his resignation resig-nation has been accepted by President Taft. As a commissioner he was especially espec-ially charged with matters concerning commerce and the police department. In view ot tho short period of time remain-ins remain-ins under tho present administration, It Is expected tho vacancy will be filled by tho appointment of some one now In the Islands. |