William Atkinson Jones (late a Representative from Virginia): Memorial Addresses Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, Sixty-fifty Congress. Proceedings in the House February 16, 1919. Proceedings in the Senate April 17, 1918U.S. Government Printing Office, 1919 - 126 pages |
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ADDRESS American Anti-Imperialist League April 17 archipelago behalf cablegram catafalque cause chairman champion Clerk colleague Committee on Insular complete independence condolence Congress Congressman JONES Crisanto Evangelista death deceased Declaration Democratic Party district express Fili Filipino Francis Burton Harrison gentleman from Virginia governor gratitude grief heart honor House of Representatives human ideals illustrious Insular Affairs Jones bill Jones law JONES's justice labors legislation liberty lived Manila Manuel L measure Member memorial services mourning municipal president Municipality of San noble occasion organic act patriotic Philippine independence Philippine Islands pino political Porto Rico preamble President Quezon principle Provincial board Rafael Palma Representative JONES resolution Resolved respect Rizal self-government Senate Señor sentiment Sergio Osmeña sincere sorrow soul sovereignty SPEAKER pro tempore spirit struggle Telegram from municipal Telegram from president tion to-day tribute United VEYRA voice Washington WILLIAM ATKINSON JONES YANGCO
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Page 77 - Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions, and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of the contingent fund of the House. rt] Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
Page 9 - One God, one law, one element, And one far-off divine event, To which the whole creation moves.
Page 7 - Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the Senate do now adjourn.
Page 78 - Res. 197) were read, considered by unanimous consent, and unanimously agreed to, as follows : Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Hon.
Page 108 - THE radiant morn hath passed away, And spent too soon her golden store ; The shadows of departing day Creep on once more.
Page 24 - In all the forms of government and administrative provisions which they are authorized to prescribe, the Commission should bear in mind that the government which they are establishing is designed not for our satisfaction, or for the expression of our theoretical views, but for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the Philippine Islands...
Page 78 - Resolved, That the Secretary communicate a copy of these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. The Vice President appointed, under the second resolution, as a committee on the part of the Senate Mr.
Page 75 - The people of every country are the only safe guardians of their own rights, and are the only instruments which can be used for their destruction. And certainly they would never consent to be so used were they not deceived. To avoid this, they should be instructed to a certain degree. I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment...
Page 40 - Whereas it is, as it has always been, the purpose of the people of the United States to withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands and to recognize their independence as soon as a stable government can be established therein...
Page 40 - Whereas for the speedy accomplishment of such purpose it is desirable to place in the hands of the people of the Philippines as large a control of their domestic affairs as can be given them without, in the meantime, impairing the exercise of the rights of sovereignty by the people of the. United States...