Politics and Government

General Order No. 1. It is prohibited to sell, issue, or in any way to dispose of any intoxicating spirituous liquors in the island of Guam, or in the contiguous waters, reefs, or lands thereof, or to any person who was not a resident of this island prior to August 7, 1899; and any person convicted of violating this order may be punished by a fine not exceeding $100 (Mexican money), or imprisonment not exceeding one month, or both, on approval of the governor, and the offender’s contraband goods shall be confiscated.

General Orders issued by Acting Naval Governor Raymond Stone (16 May 1904 – 2 Nov. 1905). To go back to the list of General Orders click here.

General Orders issued by Acting Naval Governor Raymond Stone (28 Jan. 1904 – 16 May 1904). To go back to the list of General Orders click here.

General Orders issued by Naval Governor William Elbridge Sewell (9 February 1903 – March 1904). To learn more read entry: Guam Leaders from 1899-1904. To go back to the list of General Orders click here.

General Orders issued by Naval Governor William Swift (11 Aug. 1901 – 1 Nov. 1901). To learn more read entry: Guam Leaders from 1899-1904. To go back to the list of General Orders click here.

General Orders issued by Naval Governor Seaton Schroeder (19 July 1901 – 2 Nov. 1903). To learn more read entry: Guam Leaders from 1899-1904. To go back to the list of General Orders click here.

General Orders issued by Naval Governor Richard P. Leary (1 Aug. 1899 – June 1900). To learn more read entry: Guam Leaders from 1899-1904.