The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
GOVERNOR OF
PUERTO RICO
Allen Inaugurated and Takes
Control Of the Island.
ersaff
HE WAS WELL RECEIVED
New Governor Makes q Stirring Address,
Which Is Well Received by the Natives.
Promises Equal RlShis.'-EiiOh to
Spoil Ills Reception Falls.
HE WAS WELL RECEIVED

SAN JUAN. Puerto Rico. May L.
The enthusiasm OF the people at the
Inauguration Of Governor Allen today
was greater than was expected. In
spite of the publication In the DlarIo
Of letter from Julio Henna Of New
York. suggesting that the people re-
main indoors and refrain from taking
part In the Inauguration, Thereby ST.
lently protesting and showing the
American government that Puerto
Rico was dissatisfied" he was well re-
ceiyed. The Diario Is the organ Of the
federal party and has quite a large
circulation.
The letter created a sensation. AZ
ter dwelling on the subject OF the free
treatment u Hawaii Henna points out
that Puerto Rioans have not been
treated on the same basis as Hawaii
ard brings UP so.called unfuilled
promises OF General Miles. etc.
lie says; The island does not ge,
what she deserves
Governor Aliens address was re-
ceived favorably though quietly. Some
Americans. who looked on. commented
upon the apparent lack OF interest on
the part Of the Puerto Ricans. There
was display Of national colors from
a number OF private houses, but moth
Ing that would compare, for instance,
with ths displays OF holidays and sun
days twelve months ago. when the
Spanish flag iioated from every other
house.
Governor Aliens speech was as fol-
lows:
At this impressive ceremony bring
10 you-the inhabitants OF the ever
faithful" island OF Puerto Rieo-the
congratulations and good wishes Of
the people OF the United States.
Imposing as the occasion is in Itself.
and far reaching as It's effect may be
uppn the future u your beautiful isl.
and Il IL especially significant because
II marks the first step in the establish
ment here OF civil government under
the flag Of the United states OF Ameri-
On, and with the blessings and oppor-
tunities that go with H.
A new page has been turned in the
volume OF your history, and a new era
inaugurated In the development OF your
island. Whether Il shall turn out well
,or M now depends largely upon your
selves. The greatest constitution max
ers can only lay the foundation. Build
ing OF the superstruoture-whether or
not Il shall be stately, beautiful and
enduring--must rest upon the Industry
and wisdom Of the people themselves,
The governmental plan presented In
&C, Of congress is only the foundation.
To your care II is submitted,and you to-
day assume a great trust No greater
work ever confronted a people than
that OF building their own fortunes. It
VIII stimulate you also to bear In mind
that great nation Of seventy Millions
OF people across the water, yet close at
h,lnd in community Of thought and In
terest, IN watching your every effort,
ready to help you and to assist you to
help yourselves.
Fellow-citizens OF Puerto Rico-for,
as l have taken the oath of office here
today, so from this time l become one
OF you in my endeavor TO work with
you and for you In all that tends to the
true interests OF the island-I bring
this message from the president, and
place myself In full accord with It,
that II is his intention to give to you,
80 fur as all officers are concerned,
whether selected from your own num-
bers or from the United States, men
OF character and standing, who are en-
thuslastlc and dillgent and industrious
men of high sense OF honor, who will
not seek to advance their own fortunes
at your expense, and who will not al
low others to 10 so; men who VIII see
that justice and straightforward hon
esty Will be meted out TO all, and who
viii have sole regard for the welfare