Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1909 — PORTO RICAN BILL PASSED [ARTICLE]

PORTO RICAN BILL PASSED

Legislation Recommended by Taft Goes Through the House. Washington, June B—The house passed the Porto Rican bill as recom mended by the president without amendment. The measure provides that when ever the legislature shall fail to make the necessary appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year, those for the current.year shall be considered as in full force and effect.