
Forzado System and the Mariana Islands
The Spanish Forzado System. Before the Mariana Islands served as an official penal colony for political prisoners and criminals from Spain and her territories in
The Spanish Forzado System. Before the Mariana Islands served as an official penal colony for political prisoners and criminals from Spain and her territories in
Executive General Orders issued by Naval Governor William John Maxwell (28 March 1914 – 29 April 1916). To learn more read his entry, Governor Maxwell.
Executive General Order issued in 1916. To go back to the list of General Orders click here. Note: there are more Executive General Orders from
Executive General Order No. 191. It is hereby ordered and decreed that: –
1. Executive General Orders No. 69 and 89 shall not be
Executive General Order No. 180. 1. All merchants, persons, corporations and agencies engaged in trade in this Island shall keep the books required by the
General Order No. 74. By virtue of appointment from the Home Government the undersigned hereby assumes command of this island as acting governor pending the
General Order No. 48. It is hereby ordered and decreed: 1. That whenever a document shall purport to have originated in territory under the jurisdiction
General Order No. 39. It is hereby ordered and decreed: 1. That on the 1st day of April, 1902, the industrial tax (contribucion industrial) in
General Order No. 10. 1. The Spanish system of taxation on real estate is hereby abolished, and in lieu thereof a land tax shall be