...of all concerned : EXECUTIVE ORDER. Whereas by act of Congress approved March 2, 1917 (39 Stat. 951) entitled "An act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico and for other purposes," it is provided, inter alia, "That the President may from time to time, in his discretion, convey to...

...valid and binding obligations of the people of Porto Rico. Under section 3 of the Act of Congress of March 2, 1917, entitled "An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, ami for other purposes," the Government of Porto Rico has power to levy sufficient taxes for sinking...

...of August, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen. [SEAL.] ROBERT LANSING. [SEAL] CECIL SPRING RICE. AN ACT TO PROVIDE A CIVIL GOVERNMENT FOR PORTO RICO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.1 Approved March 2, 1917. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the...

...of August, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen. [SEAL.] ROBERT LANSING. [SEAL] CECIL SPRING RICE. AN ACT TO PROVIDE A CIVIL GOVERNMENT FOR PORTO RICO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.1 Approved March 2, 1917. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the...

...Congress approved April 12, 1900 (31 Stat. L., 77), entitled "An act temporarily to provide revenues and a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes," I have the honor to submit herewith my annual report on the operations of the department of the auditor, together with a statement of the...

...act approved April twelfth, nineteen hundred, entitled "An act temporarily to provide revenues and a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes," I have the honor to submit the following documents: 1. Civil Code of Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. 2. Law of Civil Procedure...

...been one of prosperity and progress in Porto Rico. Certain political changes are embodied in the bill "To Provide a Civil Government for Porto Rico and for other Purposes," which passed the House of Representatives on June 15, 1910, at the last session of Congress, and is...

...- HOrsl) OF REPRESENTATIVES •t - -- / SIXTY-THIRD CONGRESS I SECOND SESSION i ON HR 13818 A BILL TO PROVIDE A CIVIL GOVERNMENT FOR PORTO RICO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES FEBRUARY 26, 28, AND MARCH 2 WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFIFIOB 1914 i COMMITTEE ON INSULAR AFFA...

...Washington, DC The committee met at 10.30 o'clock am, having under consideration the bill (S. 4604) to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes. Present: Senators Shafroth (chairman), Clapp, and Vardaman; the Secretary of War; and Brig. Gen. Frank...

...constituting a commission appointed to appear before your committee to urge the passage of HK 9533 entitled "An act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes," beg leave to submit to the consideration of your honorable committee the following memorandum of amendments...