Editorial Notes Codification Sections 1236b to 1237c were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence. Section 1236b, act Dec. 22, 1941, ch. 617, § 1, 55 Stat. 852 , related to export tax rate and temporary suspension. Section 1236c, act Dec. 22, 1941, ch. 617, § 2, 55 Stat. 852 , related to reduction of export quotas and temporary suspension. Section 1237, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, § 7, 47 Stat. 765 ; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, § 7, 48 Stat. 460 , related to government relations and appointment and duties of the High Commissioner to the Philippines. Section 1237a, acts Mar. 21, 1935, ch. 36, title I, 49 Stat. 59 ; May 15, 1936, ch. 404, § 1, 49 Stat. 1306 ; July 19, 1937, ch. 511, § 1, 50 Stat. 516 ; June 11, 1938, ch. 348, § 1, 52 Stat. 669 ; June 28, 1939, ch. 246, § 1, 53 Stat. 858 ; June 18, 1940, ch. 395, § 1, 54 Stat. 410 ; June 28, 1941, ch. 259, § 1, 55 Stat. 309 ; July 2, 1942, ch. 473, § 1, 56 Stat. 510 ; July 12, 1943, ch. 219, § 1, 57 Stat. 454 , related to salaries of legal advisor and financial expert. Section 1237b, act June 5, 1936, ch. 519, 49 Stat. 1478 , related to appointment powers, and duties of the acting High Commissioner, and was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a) , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 649 . Section 1237c, act Aug. 11, 1937, ch. 581, §§ 1–3, 50 Stat. 621 , 622, related to authorization to Chief Clerk and Assistant Chief Clerk of High Commissioner to administer oaths.