The Bolivar County Democrat., 1923-05-05
BY JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN

Fourth Ohio, in which Governor Towner. who sue
ceeds e. Mont Reilly, took part. Probably the best
way to tell about it is to reproduce the proceed
Ings from the Congressional Record, which are as
follows, under the caption, Transporting Commit
tee of Fourth Ohio Infantry to Porto Rico:
The next business the Calendar for Unani-
nous Consent was the joint resolution (H j. Res.
442) to authorize the transportation to Porto Rico
of committee representing the Fourth Ohio In
santry, with Spain
The Clerk read the title to the resolution.
The SPEAKER pro telnpore. Is there objection
to the present consideration of the resolution?
Mr.. STAFFORD. Reserving the right to object,
I wish to inquire whether there is any instance
where the Government has allowed it's utilities to
be used gratuitously for transportation purposes
proposed in the resolution submitted for objec-
ion consideration.
Mr. MCKENZIE l wish to say to the gentleman
shat cannot answer that question. l simply
give him our reason for reporting this resolution.
It involves the officers of the Fourth Ohio Infantry
who took part in the SpanishAmercan War. They
want to go to Porto Rico to put marker there.
There may not be any precedent for 1t, but 1t
seems to me it is matter that should not Quib-
Die about.
Mr. CRAMTON. VIII the gentleman yield?
Mr.. MCKENZIE. Yes.
Mr.. CRAMTON. 1t is my recollection that at
the time of the last Oympian games at Antwerp
such provision was put into the law, and
festants went over to the number of enc or two
nundred a Government transport under a sim
uar provision.
Mr.. TOWNER VIII the gentleman yield?
Mr.. STAFFORD. will gladly yield to the fu-
fure distinguished Governor of Porto Rico. whom
ALL l know very happy to have been hon
ored with such distinguished appointment lap
plause1 If / may be allowed, wish him God
speed in his work n his new honorable position.
Mr. TOWNER. Mr. Speaker, l only want to
make this statement. 1t would be difficult to find
q precedent for It, The Fourth Ohio Infantry cap
tured the town o. Guyana In Porto Rico, during
the Spanisf-American War. This is the twenty
fifth anniversary Of that event. The survivors of
this regiment desire send small party TO Porto
Rico and also allow them to go on transport with
oIt any additional expense to the Government.
They desire that for two reasons: First that 1t
would give their visit significance that they
could net acquire by reason of going on some other
vessel at their own expense 1t will not cost the
Government anything and it Will be an act of cOur
tesy, especially to the regiment and especially also
to the people of Porto Rico, who will gladly receive
them and join with them In the memorial exer-
cises.
Mr. STAFFORD Mr. Speaker as a courtesy to
the future Governor of Porto Rico. withdraw
my reservation of an objection.
Mr. MONDELL. Mr. Speaker, there is an ad
ditional why the resolution should be
passed. By the time his visit is made our col
leagIe our friend from Iowa, will be In Porto
Rico as the governor of that beautiful island, and
desire that opportunity shall be offered
these gentlemen to visit Porto Rico at the time he
Is there and see how splenddly he is maintain
ing the prestige Of the Nation and adding to the
glory and prosperity of Porto Rico [Appause.l
Mr. DAVILA. Mr.. Speaker am proud of my
ancestry and my Spanish blood, but without any
reflection On the Spanish people, whom love and
admire want TO say that the day the American