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...Porto Rico: pianoforte. J. M. Sanroma...
...understand the attitude of Porto Rico towards the role that the United States is now playing in the present international struggle, a bit of history will not be out of place. When the Spanish-American war broke out, Porto Ricans looked to this country as their liberator, and a wave of Americanism swept across the country. We tried hard to become Americans in thought as well as in fact. A slight glance at our legislation between 1900 and 1904 will convince anyone of the truth of this statement. We went as far as to give more importance to English than...
...people with it and controlled absolutely the branch of the Government responsible to the voters up to November, 1916. The consent of the governed has not been, until the recent Jones Bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Wilson, a recognized axiom of government in Porto Rico. In spite of popular support, the Unionist Party, as any other party would have been, was helpless to solve the vital questions affecting Porto Rico--the relations between the island and the United States, the curbing of the omnipotence of corporations, etc., for the simple reason that by the Foraker...
...Jones Bill which has become law, gives Porto Rico a form of home rule and makes Porto Ricans citizens of the United States. The press of the Island has expressed the joy that the people feel now due to such an important event, and there is faith in the United States and in the spirit of fairness prevailing here which has led this nation to generous action for the benefit of assailed mankind...
There is no doubt that if Porto Rico could view the status of Cuba, the bond between this precious Antille and this colossus would be one of the deepest affection. Although these wishes are not realized, gentlemen, let me assure you and the American people of our loyalty to the United States. The original charter of Porto Rico was granted by Spain because our loyalty had been tested, and it remained unbroken through the many vicissitudes that she had to suffer. We have seen our coasts bombarded and invaded by all her powerful past enemies, England, Holland, France...