THE HOWES-CUTTING BILL
The Howes-Cutting Bill won over President Hoover’s veto. This Bill called for a 12-year transitional period for Philippine Commonwealth under Filipino executive. The United States retained the right to military and naval bases while the United States Supreme Court could review decisions by the Philippine courts. During the probationary period, the United States could impose tariffs on Philippine sugar, coconut oil, and fibers in excess for specified quotas.