Preamble
Whereas the state of the supply of food staples, which made necessary the passage of Act Numbered Two thousand and seventy-six, continues to exist and will probably so continue for the larger part of the present year; Whereas said Act Numbered Two thousand and seventy-six, by its terms, ceases to be in force on February first, nineteen hundred and twelve; and Whereas to prevent great distress among the people of the Philippine Islands during the period of scarcity, means must be provided to meet conditions as they arise: Now, therefore, By authority of the United States, be it enacted by the Philippine Legislature, that: