the Treasurer forthwith, in writing, to inform the Governor-General of the facts, and if the Governor-General find s the statements of the Treasurer to be true, he shall forthwith forbid the institution to do business in the Islands and shall direct the Treasurer to take charge of its assets and proceed according to law. 

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SECTION 1792 . Duty of Treasurer to File Petition in Court . — Upon receiving the order from the Governor-General mentioned in the last preceding section, the Treasurer shall, by the Attorney-General, file a petition in the Court of First Instance in the ter ritorial jurisdiction of which the institution in question is situated, reciting the proceedings which have been taken and praying the assistance and supervision of the court in the liquidation of the affairs of the same. The Treasurer shall thereafter, un der the supervision of the court and with all convenient speed, reduce the assets of the institution to money. 

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SECTION 1793 . Distribution of Assets . — After payment of the costs of the proceedings, including reasonable commission and fees to the Treasurer, to be allowed by the court, the Treasurer shall pay the debts of the institution, under decree of the court, i n the order of their legal priority. 

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SECTION 1794 . Disposition of Fees and Commissions . — All costs, fees, and commissions earned by the Insular Treasurer or any deputy of his in winding up the affairs and administering the assets of an insolvent institution under this article shall be deposi ted as a special fund with the Insular Treasurer, to be used to pay the salaries of the clerks and other employees whose employment is rendered necessary in the discharge of the trust, together with other additional expenses caused thereby. The balance of commissions, fees, and costs earned, after the payment of all expenses, shall be turned into the Insular Treasury. 

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## ARTICLE IX 

## Supervision Over Mutual Benefit, Relief, and Benevolent Societies and Associations 

SECTION 1795 . Initial Report to Insular Treasurer Upon Organization of Society . — Mutual benefit, relief, and benevolent societies or associations, whether incorporated or not, formed or organized for the purpose of paying sick benefits to 

