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Show Philippines Seek Freedom Wi'.shintloit. Congress was urged by Jaime C. de Veyva, the Philippine delegate, to grant the Philippines the right to hold a constitutional conven-(I conven-(I n as the next logical step to be taken tak-en in the direction of their promised and complete independence. "You have promised," I'e Veyra declared la an nddrcss to the house, "on one pretense pre-tense or another that freedom has been denied us. We most earnestly and solemnly beseech you not to add to this delay. We have carried out our part of the contract. We beg yon to carry out yours." |