William Taft actually said...

At present there is manhood suffrage in the island, and, as a very large percentage of the voters are unable to read or write, the electorat...

It is much better in the interests of the people of the island that the suffrage should be limited by an educational and property qualificat...

I commend to Congress the consideration of the report of the Secretary of War and recommend the adoption of his suggestions, which have been...

I give my cordial approval to the recommendation made by the Secretary of State and urge upon Congress timely provision in accordance therew...