...to govern the said islands shall, until otherwise provided by Congress, be vested in such person or persons and shall be exercised in such manner as the...said islands in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion.2 What was the purpose in the introduction of such a measure in the Senate of...

...manner as the President of the United States shall direct for the establishment of Civil government and for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of...enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion." In other words, any and all laws deemed necessary by the President were to be set up and executed ;...

...manner as the President of the United States shall direct, for the establishment of civil government and for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of...enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion : Provided, That all franchises granted under the authority hereof shall contain a reservation of the...

...manner as the President of the United States shall direct, for the establishment of civil government and for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of...enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion." Without discussing the question of a delegation of the powers of Congress to the President, or a delegation...

...States shall direct, for the establishment of civil government and for maintaining and protecting tho inhabitants of said islands in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion: Provided, That all franchises granted under the authority hereof shall contain a reservation of the-...