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...sanction of a great Government and a united people. Our soldiers will be able to fight for France without the risk of expatriation. Our money will go directly to the French treasury. And the French Government, in sending these officers to Harvard, is recognizing the official and far stronger bond that now unites the two nations...
There is no doubt that if Porto Rico could view the status of Cuba, the bond between this precious Antille and this colossus would be one of the deepest affection. Although these wishes are not realized, gentlemen, let me assure you and the American people of our loyalty to the United States. The original charter of Porto Rico was granted by Spain because our loyalty had been tested, and it remained unbroken through the many vicissitudes that she had to suffer. We have seen our coasts bombarded and invaded by all her powerful past enemies, England, Holland, France...
...members of the Naval Militia and the Naval Reserve will be flashed throughout the land immediately upon the signing of the war resolution by President Wilson. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has asked that Congress appropriate immediately $3,502,- 517,000 to finance the war for one year. A bond issue to be absorbed by the Federal Reserve Banks, and increased taxation on estates, incomes, whisky, beer and tobacco, will be resorted to to raise the huge amount. There is little doubt but that the Government will have no difficulty in raising the requisite funds...
...were unable to report, but will be back for today's workout. Phinney, who has been substituting with Murray at third base, was not on the field, and may leave the squad permanently in order to join the Naval Reserve. Yesterday's game was marked by some hard-hitting, Bond, who has been leading the squad at the bat, having an especially brilliant day with the stick, with three timely singles to his credit. Bothfeld and Burrill were each credited with a single and a double, and Ellis, McLeod and Reed also contributed to the day's total of hits...
Several changes were made in the line-up of Team A: Ellis taking Casey's place in centre field on account of the latter's absence; Bond returning to his old place in left field, and Zach starting the game behind the bat for the first time. Team B started the scoring in the first inning and obtained what proved to be a safe lead, tallying three runs. Wyche started off by drawing a base on balls; McLeod, being hit by Boyd, who was pitching for Team A, reached first, and both scored when Holly drove out a long double...