the United States Military Governor in the Philippine Islands

“ I ........................................., having been appointed .............................................................., in the Philippine Islands, recognize and accept the supreme authority of the United States of America. And I do solemnly swear that I will maintain good faith and fidelity to the government; that I will obey the existing laws which rule in the Philippine Islands, as well as the legal orders and decrees of the duly constituted government therein ”

“ IV. The Supreme Court as above constituted will meet upon the call of its president at the earliest practicable date for the purpose of organization and for the formation of such recommendations relating to its procedure under United States authority as may be deemed by it advisable. ”