Mar 25, 1931
to protect American workingmen from further competition for positions by new alien immigration during the existing conditions of employment
Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933. A member of the Republican Party, Hoover was born in Iowa but later moved to California. Before his presidency, he served as the Secretary of Commerce from 1921 to 1928, where he focused on promoting economic growth and efficiency. Hoover was also known for his humanitarian efforts during World War I, leading relief efforts in Europe and earning a reputation as a skilled administrator.
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Mar 25, 1931
They have been extending their markets and have been making some shipments to England of bananas, with success.
Mar 25, 1931
We have reduced expenses by doing away with the Governor at St. Johns.
Mar 25, 1931
The government is ably conducted by Porto Rican-born citizens and there are today only three or four important officials upon the island who were not born there.
Mar 25, 1931
The purpose of the transfer of the administration from the naval to a civil department is to see if we can develop some form of industry or agriculture which will relieve us of the present costs and liabilities in support of the population…
Mar 25, 1931
They are showing great courage and initiative in this rehabilitation.
Mar 25, 1931
consular officials, charged with the duty of issuing visas to intending immigrants, have carefully examined each applicant
Mar 25, 1931
Viewed from every point except remote naval contingencies, it was unfortunate that we ever acquired these islands.
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