Popular Election of the Governor of Porto Rico: Hearings...on H.R. 12173...H.R.6047...May 16, 19281928 - 32 páginas |
Términos y frases comunes
act of Porto American citizens American sovereignty appointed approved March aspirations Barcelo believe bill cablegram CALVIN COOLIDGE CHAIRMAN Chief Justice Taft citizens of Porto civil government complete autonomy Congress constitution continental United Cuba domestic sense economic elected governor enacted favor FEBRUARY 28 FIORELLO H Foraker Act foreign GARES gentlemen Governor of Porto Governor Towner grant Haiti honor HOOPER House of Representatives incorporated Territories independence indorsed island of Porto KNUTSON laws of Porto legislation Major LaGuardia matter ment opinion organic act organic law organized Territory Panama Canal political popular election Porto Rican products President Coolidge privilege qualified question RAGON read as follows responsible right to elect San Juan Santo Domingo Secretary of War Secretary Weeks self-government session situation in Porto Spanish statehood status of Porto suggestion Supreme Court supreme executive power taxes tion to-day Union United States Senate vote WILLIAMS York
Pasajes populares
Página 2 - States; and he shall perform such additional duties and functions as may in pursuance of law be delegated or assigned to him by the President.
Página 3 - Labor shall be to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment.
Página 1 - He shall commission all officers that he may be authorized to appoint. He shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws of the Philippine Islands...
Página 2 - He shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, and hold his office at the pleasure of the President and until his successor is chosen and qualified.
Página 1 - He shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws of the Philippine Islands and of the United States operative within the Philippine Islands, and whenever it becomes necessary he may call upon the commanders of the military and naval forces of the United States...
Página 24 - Incorporation has always been a step, and an important one, leading to statehood. Without, in the slightest degree, intimating an opinion as to the wisdom of such a policy, for that is not our province, it is reasonable to assume that when such a step is taken it will be begun and taken by Congress deliberately and with a clear declaration of purpose, and not left a matter of mere inference or construction.
Página 2 - He may grant pardons and respites for offences against the laws of said Territory, and reprieves for offences against the laws of the United States, until the decision of the President can be made known thereon...
Página 2 - Rico, and respites for offenses against the laws of the United States, until the decision of the President can be ascertained...
Página 1 - ... in case of rebellion or invasion, or imminent danger thereof, when the public safety requires it...
Página 2 - States, to hold office for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed by the President.