This historical document, "Immorality and Political Grafting of Roman Catholic Priests in the Philippine Islands," comprises extracts from a message by the President of the United States in response to a Senate resolution of January 26, 1901. It transmits a report from the Secretary concerning allegations of immorality and political corruption among Roman Catholic priests in the Philippine Islands during the early 20th century.
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