Editorial Notes Codification Sections 1221 to 1226 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence. Section 1221, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 9, 39 Stat. 547 , related to restoration of public property and lands ceded to United States by Spain to the Philippine Legislature. Section 1222, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 9, 39 Stat. 547 , related to approval by President of acts regulating public domain, mining, and timber. Section 1223, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 14, 32 Stat. 696 ; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, § 12, 39 Stat. 548 , related to perfecting titles of claimants from Spain. Section 1224, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 63, 32 Stat. 706 , related to authority of Government to acquire real and personal property. Section 1225, acts July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 64, 32 Stat. 706 ; Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §§ 12, 22, 39 Stat. 548 , 553, related to acquisition of property of religious orders. Section 1226, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 65, 32 Stat. 707 , related to use of lands acquired from religious orders as public property.