Private Law 75–322

That in recognition

Frank W. Carpenter.

Annuity payment granted to.

of the many years of distinguished and conspicuous service of Frank W. Carpenter to the United States in the Philippine Islands, including the negotiation of a treaty in 1915 with the Sultan of Sulu making it possible for the United States to hold the islands throughout the World War without the utilization of its armed forces, at the same time removing a fundamental obstacle to Philippine independence, and in further recognition of the fact that such years of service resulted in his permanent and total disability, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the said Frank W. Carpenter, former Governor of the Moro Province and of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, Philippine Islands, an annuity at the rate of $1,800 per annum, in monthly installments, the first installment to be due and payable on the 1st day of the month after which this Act is enacted: Provided, That no part of the amount

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any

Penalty for violation.

person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.