Section 2
SEC. 2. Until otherwise provided by law, the administration and control of the war vessels the construction where-' of is hereby authorized, and of such other vessels as may be constructed hereafter, shall be in the hands of the Governor-General; and in order the better to carry into effect the purposes set forth in the aforesaid Joint Resolution Numbered Seven of the Philippine Legislature, the said Governor-General is authorized to enter, on behalf of the Government of the Philippine Islands, into such arrangements or agreements with the Government of the United States concerning the crew and equipment of the vessels and their use either in the Islands or outside of the same, as the needs of the service may require.