Section 2
SEC. 2. The purchase of rice, authorized by section one hereof, shall be made by the Insular Purchasing Agent in such manner and quantities and at such prices and times as the Civil Governor may direct. The rice so purchased shall be distributed by sale at such prices and in such localities as the Civil Governor may direct, or shall be paid for by work on roads or other public improvements, or shall be distributed in emergencies gratuitously to starving people upon order of the Civil Governor: Provided, however, That it is the declared policy of the Commission to distribute rice gratuitously only in cases of sudden emergencies, and in all other cases of destitution to furnish rice in consideration of work done for the public. Where distribution of rice, either by sale or gratuitously, is made under the provisions of this Act for the inhabitants of any province, such rice shall be sent to the provincial supervisor of such province, by him to be distributed under the orders of the provincial board and the Civil Governor.