Section 1
SECTION 1. The Collector of Customs for the Philippine Archipelago is hereby authorized to clear vessels for any port, in provinces where civil government is in force, not open to vessels engaged in the coastwise trade, and where no inspectors of customs are stationed, whenever in his judgment it is necessary to do so in order to promote and advance commerce and business: Provided, That in every case where such permission is granted, the vessel to which it is given shall report to the inspector of customs at the open port nearest the port for which it is cleared and shall deposit the ship's papers with him; and, after entering the closed port, shall return to the open port and report to the inspector of customs for clearance.