New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
PORTO RICO'S GOVERNOR.
CHARLES Fl. ALLEN INAUGURATED WITH
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES.

San Imam Porto Rico. May 1.-The inaugura-
ton of Charles Herbert Allen, formerly Assist
ant Secretary Of the United States Navy, DIS 'he
first American Civil Governor of the Island or
Porto Rico took place to-day The ceremony
was impressive
The dav's exercises opened at sunrise with
s.renades by the bands Of the 11th Infantry,
the 9TH Cavalry and the Porto Rican regiment
The city bands also played the island and United
States National airs before the Executive Man
sion. and on the principal plazas and while
marching through the streets.
The troops began assembling at o'clock,
and later Governor Allen and General Davis
reviewed the troops, the sailors and marines
from the fleet and the police and civic societies
on the plaza. Each company on passing the
Governor presented arms otherwise saluted-
The plaza and adjoining housetops were packed
with people The native troops were we'll re-
ceived by the natives to the Regulars and sail
ors being accorded only nominal applause.
Governor Allen took the oath of office 1870
a m under a flag canopy at the Executive
Mansion Among those present were Rear Ad-
miral Farquhar, Commander-in-Chief of the
North Atlantic Station; Chaplain Brown, Bishop
Blenk Judge Quinones, of the Supreme Court
and the members Of that court; Governor-Gen-
eral Davis. the appontees of yesterday. all the
foreign consuls the families Of Governors Davis
thirty prominent citizens. No soldiers were in
sight.
THE TRANSFER OF OFFICE.
General Davis, in introducing the Governor
elect spoke follows
The duty has been devolved upon me. by order of
the President to this day transfer to the Governor
Of Porto Rico the charge assigned 10 me by orders
g 6s Of T e0y fhe
aa-1- o
inhabitants ii would have been Impossible for me
and maintaining the rule Of a despot, the very
@ conF6 wnfh 81 + e cT as Which began
win me landing Of n The Amg IN n J9y coe a is o
DAY brought to a conclusion. The Porto Ricans
have eagerly onged for 5hT f day & the S dayn MarS Of
Governor has anxiously awaited the n9ment he
civil authorities these duties and responsibilities
which have been devolved upon him nj.
ratified in April 1899, and it is proper to note
step was taken in, the Organization of a civil gov
eminent. The principal executive and legislative
sTess At least forty OF these viii be citizens of
fts,s with the President The Whole CT the judi
ciary may also in the discretion OF the President
The laws familiar to you win continue in force
except as they may be moded 1y mfdry @ e1 SfqeT bc
Promulgated un I they have received careful con-
natives learT . the laws and Institutions, of the
country and &niliar with its social and industrial
The laws provide basis for industry, trade and
commerce which warrants the belief that the, dark
clouds of misery and want which have shadowed
the past and present will soon roll away BY these
laws very pound Of sugar will find purchaser at
20 per cent greater Rrice tobacco WI De douofeG d "a
absolutely trade the moment your ability is
shown 70 support The Government Your laws re-
giOn and private rights are all preserved ana the
laws can only change Py the wll VA & oI tae fiTs lGr
future Of peace. happiness and prosperity The
privations and misery of the past and present viii
Military rule over civilized people actuated by
tie opposition Of the people TO such a government
intensified by knowing that In the United
power. Ny constant effort has, been 10 govern
through civil instrumentality whenever possible,
presence and influence of the troops. They have
paee gn oeeasion has not existed for their forci-
BIZ intervention. showing that the people have
borne themselves loyal citizens, accepting their
lot and looking forward with hope and confidence
iege Of saying. Il am an American citizen"
On this memorable occasion make scknowledg-
people for the hospitable reception and innumera-
ole manifestauons OF cordial e99peTaton IN @ eye &c az
tary assistants. Associated with me were able and
cordial co|operation. deem it fortunate to leave
the civil administration so many competent and ef-
Now. sir TO you. the 1rst Governor named for
Of Congress have the high honor and proud sat
isfsction 70 deliver 20 your keeping the Government
ADMINISTERING THE OATH.
The Chief Justice then administered the fol-
lowing oath:
You, Charles II. Allen do solemnly that
you VIII support and defend the Constitution of the
United states against ali enemies foreign or do
iiesuc, allo mat you VIII bear true faith and allie
glance 10 the same: that you take this obliga ton
freely. without any mental reservation purpose
discharge the .ute d 6e ~ Once ~ on a Which you
about to enter, so help you, God.
Seventeen guns were fired from Fort San
Crstobal, El Morro and the feet and Governor
Allen delivered the following address
At this impressive ceremony bring to YOU the
!ii-Ditanfs OF The ever faithful" island of Porto
people Of the United States
imposing as the occasion Is IN itself and far
rtactnng as its effect be upon Of
your beautiful island il is especially signiica ut,
because Il marks the first step in the estabishme 1T
Itis 81 c'II government under the flag of the
1li-leI states Of America and with the blessings
ana opportunities that with
A ne" page has been turned in the volume of
your history. and new ina augurated in the de-
NeioIHent of your island Whether IL shall turn
OUT Wei OF III depends largely upon yourselves
ne greatest constitution makers only lay the
lolAlallcn The building Of the superstrGCture-
tHtlIlig-inust rest upon the industry ard wisdom
OF the people themselves.
Inc governmental plan presented in act Of Con-
sress Is only the foundation. To your il is
committed. and you to-day assume a great trust
40 greater work ever confronted people than tina
Of building their fortunes. II viii stimulate
seventy millions Of people the water, vet
close az hand in community Of thought and in
terest. IS watching your every effort ready to help
you and 70 assist you 10 help yourselves.
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL
Fellow citizens Of Porto Rico-for as l have
taken the oatn Of Office here to-day from this