"I visited many of the different villages, inspecting thoroughly many different buildings."
"The present coal law limiting the individual entry to 160 acres puts a premium on fraud."
"The law forbids it, and the law must and will be enforced; I will see to it that the illegal fences are removed unless Congress at the present session takes steps to legalize proper fencing by governm..."
"Many of the buildings they put up were excellent and are still in use."
"Everywhere are to be seen the drainage ditches which in removing the water have removed the breeding places of the mosquitoes."
"Last year was the most prosperous year that the island has ever known, before or since the American occupation."
"We have just cause for pride in the character of our representatives who have administered the tropic islands."
"In conclusion let me express my admiration for the work done by the Congress."
"The governor and council are co-operating with all of the most enlightened and most patriotic of the people of Porto Rico."
"I earnestly hope that immediate provision will be made for dredging San Juan harbor."
"It has not been easy to instill into the minds of the people unaccustomed to the exercise of freedom."
"I most earnestly hope that this will be done."