From the introduction Probably no branch of the government of the United States has been more ably administered than that pertaining to the Philippine islands. From outlawry, murder and rapine a few short years have brought us to peace and good feeling. From poverty, pestilence and famine they have brought us to comparative affluence and comfort. History will do credit to them men whose executive genius and unselfish devotion to duty have made so great a success in a system of government which other nations predicted was certain to fail when attempted with Orientals. A considerable part of the American success has been due to the Officers and men of the insular constabulary. The present tale deals with the difficulties met by them in the early days of the civil government, difficulties and dangers all met cheerfully and surmounted. In this story two Americans are prominent... Keywords: An Army boy in Philippines, Charles Evans Kilbourne, United States, Rapine, Murder, Credit, Orientals, Americans,

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