Taft Commission
The Taft Commission, also known as the Second Philippine Commission (Filipino: Ikalawang Komisyon ng Pilipinas, Spanish: Segunda Comisión de Filipinas), was established by United States President William McKinley on March 16, 1900, following the recommendations of the First Philippine Commission, using presidential war powers while the United States was engaged in the Philippine–American War. McKinley's letter of instruction to the commission (dated April 7, 1900) defined American policies and intentions which make cultural and economic progress, acquire skill in self-government, and eventually progress to national independence.