"House of strong materials", as here used, means any dwelling-house which has its frame, floor, and sides made of wood, or if not wholly of wood, of concrete, steel, stone, or other like material. 

[976; 2165.] 

Bureaus Pertaining to Department of Commerce and Police 

## CHAPTER 32 

Philippine Constabulary 

## PRELIMINARY  ARTICLE 

Title of Chapter 

## TITLE VIII 

SECTION 1038 . Title of Chapter . — This chapter shall be known as the Constabulary Law. 

Philippine Constabulary 

## ARTICLE I 

SECTION 1039 . Constitution of Philippine Constabulary . — For the preservation of peace, law, and order in the Philippine Islands there shall be maintained as herein provided an organized and disciplined body to be known as the Philippine Constabulary. 

[Comp., 1196.] 

SECTION 1040 . Authority of Governor-General Over Philippine Constabulary . — In the exercise of its power to maintain peace, law, and order, the Philippine Constabulary shall be subject to the command and general supervision of the Governor-General. 

[175-1; 255-1.] 

SECTION 1041 . Chief and Assistant Chiefs of Philippine Constabulary . — The Philippine Constabulary shall have one Chief and such number of Assistant Chiefs as may from time to time be available under current appropriations. 

[1407-12 ( a ); 2296.] 

