Vol. I

PHILIPPINE

LAW JOURNAL

AUGUST 1914

No. 1

Greetings

FROM THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT

A happy idea is that of the students of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines to publish a monthly journal, as an open arena for their debates and other intellectual productions; a field for training in literary pursuits; innocent amusement for recreation of the mind, or for seriously occupying moments of leisure-all such, and more, it will be the medium of publicity which may perhaps also draw forth hidden abilities, excite emulation in the modest ones who are now lightly esteemed but have real worth, and stimulate them to strengthen and apply the knowledge they have acquired, a thing that often happens when appeal is made to the public.

Heartily do I endorse the idea, as may plainly be seen, especially if it will contribute to popularizing legal knowledge, the diffusion of which is advantageous for the most scrupulous fulfillment of duties and obligations and the correct exercise of rights. Accept my heartiest felicitations and fervent hopes that the journal attain to honor and profit.

Edited always in good faith, with noble ideas and rectitude of intention, with consciousness of the matter written, and with the respect and consideration due to the basic principles of society, to institutions, and to individuals, it will be, according to one writer's happy expression, like a sword placed in the hands of heroes to bring glorious days upon the country.

Cayetano S. Arellano.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAW,

BOARD OF REGENTS

That the "Philippine Law Journal" will develop the power of knowledge and of achievement which is so essential to the success of a lawyer or of one who aspires to become a lawyer; that it will enhance the latter's knowledge of the general principles underlying all laws and of the intimate relation of such principles with the changing conditions of social life,such is my earnest hope.

A lawyer is in duty bound not only to rendr service to his clients, but also to contribute with acquired experience to the enrichment of the scientific principles of his profession, drawing forth from the spring of life the elixir which is to vivify the new rules and principles of science.

Progress is made up of the successful efforts of men and of their perception of living facts. Just as society moves ever onward so scientific knowledge should not remain stationary.

It is my firm belief that the "Philippine Law Journal" will accomplish much toward this end. And I have none but cheering words of encouragement for the faculty and student body of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines in their laudable endeavor to publish the "Philippine Law Journal."

There is no doubt in my mind but that the College of Law will succeed in its efforts to form a generation of future leading citizens who will bring about the day in which the law and nothing but the law will be the guiding star of a new society and a new government.

Rafael Palma.

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

It is with a great deal of satisfaction that I write this word of greeting to the Philippine Law Journal.

One of the historic and vital functions of a great university is to issue publications which will be of interest and value to those who are engaged in active work outside of the university's walls. A university supported by the Government cannot fulfill its function unless it engages in this very important form of extension work. I, therefore, hope that the Phil

ippine Law Journal, coming from the College of Law, will be an example which will be followed by other departments of our university.

Another feature which I heartily welcome is that here we have a practical example of that active cooperation on the part of undergraduates, alumni and faculty, without which there can be no true university spirit. It emphasizes the important fact that the youngest freshman is just as much a "member" of the university as is the senior professor, and that this membership does not cease with commencement-day but extends throughout the life of the graduate.

All success to the Philippine Law Journal!

Murray Bartlett.