Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1921, Page 19

'DENIES PORTO RICO | SEEKS AUTONOMY 'Delegate Davila Claims Talk | of Independence Due to F Skillful Propaganda. T the Bditor of The Star: Permit me to thank you fof the wery kindly editorial whicn appeared in your issue the evening of March 10 ‘dealing with Porto Rico. Locat- ed’ here at the nation's capital. The Star has an opportunity to observe conditions in the most distant quar- ters in their proper perspective and it generally deals with them in their ftrue proportions. It has been my observation during my residence here that The Star can msually see the humor of a situa- tion, especially if there is a politi- cal tinge to it. Also it extracts the full measure of enjoyment from the various brands of buncombe that are constantly coming to light in this far fluig and complex republic of ours. The Star. however, like many other good judges of the political game, does not seem to be alive to what is now going on in Porto Rico. Feel Change in Regime. The quadrennial shake-up that fol- Jows each change of a national ad- ministration is felt in the islands of the sea with the same intensity as in the several sovereign states, and when you look beneath this horrible specter of “independence” that has been raised to startle the serenity of the American people, you will find that it is only the machination of one branch of the Pie Counter Brigade with an eye on the governorship and the other executive offices that are soon to be distributed to the faithful. That is the true meaning of all this talk about “The Independence Movement in Porto Rico” which is now filling the columns of the Amer- ican pr It has been one of the most active propagandas with which we have ever had to deal, and it must_be admitted to the sorrow of the Porto Rican people that it has been very cleverly and effectively done. In order to understand this matter it should not be forgotten that as a result of the decisions in the famous insular cases by the United States upreme Court shortly after our an- nexation we were left somewhat in the position of Mahomet's coffin be- tween heaven and earth, for we were given no fixed status. From the Spanish war of 1898 to | 1817 the Porto Rican people were | Meither flesh nor fowl nor good red | herring o far as citizenship was con- cerned. American citizenship was withheld until the Congress preces ing the last extended that privilege by the act of March 2, 1917. Fol- lowing this declaration our people volunteered for military service long be fore the enactment of the compulsory service act, and the unionist party. which is now the chief object of attack, in convention assembled petitioned the President to extend the draft and ail other war measures to Porto Rico. Expl Loyalty. Repeatedly during the progress of | the war. when projects were submit- ! ted that gave an opportunity to judge | popular sentiment in various sections | of the United States, the returns from | Porto Rico, based upon population, gave her a percentage far above | many of the states. This is the brief- est and most effective way to dispose | of these innuendos regarding the dis- loyalty of the Porto Rican people. If these facts could be made more generally known to the American | people they would understand that the ulterior purpose ir all this furious | waving of the American flag is to shake the plum tree. There is no denying a sentiment of independence ! among an element of the population. But it is also true that another ele- | ment in the island has always re. garded such talk as an iridescent| dream. i Many of the leaders of the majority party and the foremost men of the island realize the advantage of the American _institutions _and__of an ample democratic government under the American flag. They recognize how economically, politically and otherwise their interests are bound up with those of the great American republic, and they yield to no other class of Americans in their loyalty to the flag. In my humble way I am a marcher in the ranks of this latter class, and 1 confidently believe that in a test of strength this will be found the true sentiment of the mass of the Porto THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. MARCH 13, TAX BELL RINGS SOON. |MARYLAND DEMOCRATS But Two More Days in Which to FAVOR PAID CHAIRMAN File Income Returns. ‘Taxpayers have two remaining days in which to file their income tax re- turns for the year 1920. The office of the deputy collector of internal revenue, 1422 Pennsylvania ing criticism. by the course it pur- sued in Porto Rico. Notwithstanding the diatribes of hired propagandists to the contrary, the American people may feel assured of the [ gratitude that the Porto Ricans feel for them. They realize that the wonderful advance in wealth, education, hygiene, ng conditions and all that makes for happiness is due to the benevolent poli- cy that has been pursued by the United ates since the American occupation, with the full and hearty co-operation of Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE Md., March 12.—Some- thing new in the way of politics will be tried out in Maryland shortly if plans now under way do not con- flict with the_corrupt practices act 1921—PART T. tributed to the campaign fund. Last| year, as has happened before, more money was spent than was either in hand or in sight. So just now there is a man's-size job ahcad in raising the money to make up the deficit in the party treasury, which has been met temporarily by a loan. Just now the democrats are some- what uncertain about the approach- ing state campaign. There is a great deal of work to be done in etting the party house in order, and this task is greater in the city than in 7 few votes would have to shift { give control to the republicans. republicans are cheered by victory and they will fight this y | with greater confidence t ore. 0 the party chairmanship and the | way it is to be handled is now « | more than ordinary importance to th democrats, and especially to t administration . —_— | In less than a century four women | occupied the throne of Rus: 0 (of them—the Empress . and one Elizabeth, the T19% to | proved herself far in_advance of other The | rulers ast fall's | women full civil rights. of her time by conferring on 209 REDUCTION R, “Save the Surface” EAR IN and year out deterioration is 8t work on the exposed wood- vork of your home. PAINT IT and preserve it! Interfor and exterior weork 1114 Ph. N. 231.232 Rosaries, silver and gold fill- e RoneeieT 50 up Rosaries in all colored birth- stones, for the sl mup hand chased, 2.50 up One Antique Hand-cut Onyx Rosary. Sp cial .. Crosses, gold, ~with or without &old neck chain.. D. ALPHER, Jeweler 907 G St. N.W. For Elks For Masons IPfur x13‘:mneu-rmodn or Locomotive Engin For Eastarn Btar "Sineee the Porto Rican people. All that wo ask is that we be allowed a voice in the selection of the men who are to govern us. We only ask for able, loyal administrators who under- stand our people, our language and cur institutions, and the one thing that we devoutly wish for at this timo is that th cetzeular and skillful propaganda vhich is now being conducted under the oak of the independence bogy may FELIX CORDOVA DAVILA. ENTERTAIN R. C. BORTLE. Rollin C. Bortle, vice president of the National City Company, was the guest at a luncheon given in his honor yesterday by Charles P. Light, secre- tary of the Alfalfa Club, at the Army and Navy Club. Others who attended the luncheon . John A. Lejeune, Justice liott, Huston Thompson, Aspinwall, Gen. W. P. Maurice Connally, Capt. P. St J . W. C. Neville, avenue, where a force of revenue of- ficers is assisting District residents in making out their forms, will be open to- morrow from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until midnight. To avoid penalties the return must be flled and at least one-fourth of the amount of tax due_paid on or before midnight of March 15. The returns, sworn to before a notary or other person authorized to administer | favorably. The chairman of the state the oath, may be flled either at the local | committee has a lot of work to do office of the deputy collector or sent to it is not easy to get some on Collector of Internal Revenue Joshua W. willing to do it for the love Miles, Baltimore. Payments sent by mail should be by check or money order made out to “Collector of internal rev- | enue, Baltimore, Md." FARM IMPLEMENTS CUT. Large An- | nounces 15 Per Cent Reduction. RACI Wis, March 12.—A large implement concern here an- nounced today a 15 per cent cut in the price of all its implement pro- ducts effective immediately. of the state. It is proposed to make the chalrman of the state democratic central committee a regularly sal- aried official of the party, which will allow him to devote his entire time to_state organization. A “I think well of the suggestion, said Gov. Ritchie, when asked for his opinion. heard the subject dis me little time ago.” he con- and_the idea impressed me Rican people. Just at this time the American press and our public men are devoting a great deal of attention to our rela- tions with Latin America. Our Presi- dent has given proof of his sincere desire to cultivate the friendship of the people to the south of us by the stand he has taken at the very out- et of his administration with re- spect to the Colombian treaty. As to the merits of that controversy I nat- urally have nothing to say, for it does not concern the Porto Rican peo- ple. I only refer to it because Secre- tary Colby on his return from South America reported that because of it a widespread feeling of antagonism agains United States existed throughout the vast domain of Cen- tral and South America. Opposition Is Expressed. That such an opinion has existed for some time has been known in Porto Rico and all other Spanish- speaking countries. I have felt it was an unjust feeling and 1 have never missed the opportunity to do all in my power to correct it. At the same time T have repeatedly pointed out that this government had an excellent opportunity for disarm- of it As'to whether the corrupt practices act would in any way prevent the payment of a sala © the chairman of the committee, Gov. Ritchie said he had not ascertained. He thought there might be some obstacle, but | | it would be looked up. The law. of course, regulates the expenditures of political committees to a certain ex- tent and puts a limitation on the con- tributions of a campaign. But at the same time the com- mittees of the party pay for pretty! much everything they want to pa for and have always been able Lo get rid of all the money that is con ‘Wisconsin Concern py Electric Vacuum Cleaner “Sent to You on 0 Days’ Free Tnal We are going to loan you this splendid cleaner for 10 whole days. Remember, the free loan won’t cost you a penny. We pay the delivery charges. We bear every expense. You use it for 10 days, with- out the slightest obligation to buy. We want you to see how it picks up thread, lint and ravelings and every speck of dust and dirt. This Great Free Trial Offer Expires March 31 s generous plan. 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