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In Re: R. Mcculloch Dick 038 Phil 224

In re R. MCCULLOCH DICK.

G.R. No. 13862 | 1918-04-15

D E C I S I O N


CARSON, J .:

Counsel for petitioner moves for a rehearing, and in support of his motion relies more especially upon the provisions of Act No. 2757 of the Philippine Legislature. approved February 23, 1918.

This Act is as follows:

"[No. 2767.]

"AN ACT TO PENALIZE THE PUBLICATION OF LIBELS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS OR OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE PRESENT WAR.

"Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Legislature assembled and by the authority of the same:

"SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful to print, publish or circulate articles, manuscripts, engravings, or...