The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-02

ways Objectionable, and the opposition of
the people to such a government was
lntenslned by knowing that in the United
states the military is subordinate to the
civil power My constant effort has been
to govern through civil instrumentality
whenever possible, without manifesting
influence OF the troops. They have never
been used to maintain the law and pre-
serve peace. An occasion has not exist
ed for their forcible Intervention. show
ing that the people have borne them
selves as loyal citizens, accepting their
lot and looking forward with hope and
confidence to the time when they would
enjoy the proud privilege of saving: IT
am an American citizen
ON this memorable occasion I make
encouragement Of feelings of the deep
est gratitude to the people for hospitable
reception and 1nnumerable manifestations
OF cord1a! cooperation in execution of
the oimcult task assumed to me and my
military military assistants. Associated with me
we're aole and enlightened citizens. and
thank them all for their cordial CO.
operation 1 deem 1t fortunate to leave
the civil administration to many compe-
tent and efficient servants.
NOW, SIR to you, the first governor
named for the post by the president. In
pursuance to the act of congress 7 have
the high honor and proud satisfaction to
of Puerto Rico
INVOCATION.
linen 1olloWed an invocation by Bishop
Bleenk, dwelling upon the solemn and
memorable occasion In the history of the
island and the United States. the Al
m1ghty's guidance and constant protec-
ton, praying that the event would usher
in the dawn of a brighter future and the
beginning of the fruitiOn of cherished
hopes and aspirations and imploring man
fold gifts and blessings upon Gov. Allen.
and praying the Almighty would be his
support and light and that the island
would be 'the happy home of q contented
and prosperous people, the pride of the
world and a cheering example to MANY
lands TO follow"
Inc troops began assembling, and Gen.
Davis and Gov. Allen reviewed the cavaI-
~. infantry, the Puerto Rico regiment,
the sailors and marines from the feet,
and the police and civic societies. Each
company in passing presented arms or
gave salutes. The plaza and adjoining
housetops were packed with people, of
whom about 5000 were present. The ma
tive troops received the most applause
from the natives the regulars and sailors
being accorded only nominal applause
The people were exceedingly quiet or
derry and undemOnstrative. The speeches
were followed by applause of handclaps.
There were no loud shouts, whistling, etc,
such as characterize American crowds on
such occas ions
Gov Allen took the oath of office at
1890 a. m. under flag canopy at the ex-
ecutive mansion.
PEOPLE APATHETIC.
Some of the Americans who looked on
commented on the apparent lack of In
terest on the part Of the Puerto Ricans
This was probably more apparent than
real In any event any lack of demon
stratiVeness should be attributed to their
training for four centuries under an cop
pressive regime, which held them in re-
straint and did not allow them free ex-
preston Of emotion. Only now are they
beginning to realize the changed order
of things, and this only In a small degree
A city Of $4,000 might have been expected
TO turn out a larger crowd especially
as all the business houses were closed
| There was a display of national colors
from a number of private houses, but
nothing that would compare, for instance
with the displays of holidays and Sun
days twelve months ago, when a Spanish
flag 1iOated over every house