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
affairs amended American American citizens appointed approved authority autonomy become believe bill CHAIRMAN Chief commissioner committee complete Congress consider consideration constitution continental continue Cuba DAVILA designated duties economic election enacted entitled executive exercise existence fact favor feel foreign GARES gentlemen give given going Governor of Porto grant happiness head hope House idea important incorporated independence insular interests island of Porto justice KNUTSON LAGUARDIA language legislation less letter live look March matter ment mind natural opinion organic Panama passed perhaps political population Porto Rico possession practical present President privilege progress qualified question RAGON read as follows reason receives reference regard relation Representatives responsible Ricans Secretary self-government Senate situation speaking statehood status status of Porto step suggestion Supreme Court Territories tion to-day Union United views vote 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.