The hot air of Philippine politics was somewhat cooled by a Senatorial by-election in the Manila district. The results of the election were much more favorable to Governor General Wood than was expected and will probably set at rest any doubts at the War Department of the Governor's ability to handle the situation. In the election, in which some 90,000 votes were cast, Ramon Fernandes (Collectivista candidate) defeated Juan Sumulong (Democratic candidate) by a plurality of " between 10,000 and 15,000."
The Collectivista or Coalition Party, headed by Señors Quezon and Osmena, based its...
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