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Editorial
July 7, 1954
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Editorial from The West End News supports the new Organic Act for the Virgin Islands, highlighting its role in ending financial dependency, critiques opposition, and urges unity on St. Croix, drawing parallels to U.S. Independence Day celebrations on July 4.
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The West End News
Published Daily, Sundays & Holidays Excepted
Entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office in Frederiksted May 5, 1923, under Act of Congress of March 18, 1897
PAUL E. JOSEPH
Editor & Publisher
CEPHUS N. ROGERS
General Assistant
Frederiksted, St. Croix, V. I.
5c a copy, 75c a Mth., $9. a Yr.
SNAPSHOTS
Some persons are determined to throw a monkey wrench in the new Organic Act for the Virgin Islands although it is in its final stages of becoming law.
Chattel slavery was abolished in 1848, economic slavery for the people came to an end in 1916, but ever since the transfer the Municipalities have been suffering from financial slavery, the new Organic Act as it will furnish the municipalities with a solid foundation upon which to build fiscal independence.
It is interesting to hear some people talk about political freedom and greater autonomy but when they were abusing the rights and privileges they possessed they failed to listen to the voice of reason.
The people of continental United States are in position to bear all their expenses, although the people of the Virgin Islands are Americans they are still very much dependent upon those on the continent for their expenses, and he who pays the fiddler has a right to call the tune still holds good in politics.
Lest we forget, it must be mentioned that under the New Organic Act the salaries of Virgin Islands legislators will be paid by the Federal government and we all know what that means.
Paul Revere riding speedily through the neighborhood. The drums and fife, the signing of the Declaration at Independence Hall the ringing of the Liberty Bell, The announcement and the break loose of wild excitement and merry making.
We can, if we really care to, work together for greater things as for pleasure These fine citizens of ours who from time to time put time, effort & money in carrying through these programs must be highly complemented for taking up and carrying their assigned tasks successfully.
As we celebrate today in commemoration of another year of Independence of the United States, let us be mindful that the thirteen colonies had to band themselves together to acquire the desired goal and even with bitter opposition from some quarters at first, their goal was finally reached. With a new Organic Act for these islands and the features contained therein, we cannot move away from the fact that the need is now greater for a seriously interested and overwhelmingly united St. Croix.
As we celebrate today through the program from here to the Race Track and the Fireworks at the water front, let us resolve and direct our efforts toward keeping our St. Croix as one solid unit, one for all, and all for one.
The End
Published Daily, Sundays & Holidays Excepted
Entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office in Frederiksted May 5, 1923, under Act of Congress of March 18, 1897
PAUL E. JOSEPH
Editor & Publisher
CEPHUS N. ROGERS
General Assistant
Frederiksted, St. Croix, V. I.
5c a copy, 75c a Mth., $9. a Yr.
SNAPSHOTS
Some persons are determined to throw a monkey wrench in the new Organic Act for the Virgin Islands although it is in its final stages of becoming law.
Chattel slavery was abolished in 1848, economic slavery for the people came to an end in 1916, but ever since the transfer the Municipalities have been suffering from financial slavery, the new Organic Act as it will furnish the municipalities with a solid foundation upon which to build fiscal independence.
It is interesting to hear some people talk about political freedom and greater autonomy but when they were abusing the rights and privileges they possessed they failed to listen to the voice of reason.
The people of continental United States are in position to bear all their expenses, although the people of the Virgin Islands are Americans they are still very much dependent upon those on the continent for their expenses, and he who pays the fiddler has a right to call the tune still holds good in politics.
Lest we forget, it must be mentioned that under the New Organic Act the salaries of Virgin Islands legislators will be paid by the Federal government and we all know what that means.
Paul Revere riding speedily through the neighborhood. The drums and fife, the signing of the Declaration at Independence Hall the ringing of the Liberty Bell, The announcement and the break loose of wild excitement and merry making.
We can, if we really care to, work together for greater things as for pleasure These fine citizens of ours who from time to time put time, effort & money in carrying through these programs must be highly complemented for taking up and carrying their assigned tasks successfully.
As we celebrate today in commemoration of another year of Independence of the United States, let us be mindful that the thirteen colonies had to band themselves together to acquire the desired goal and even with bitter opposition from some quarters at first, their goal was finally reached. With a new Organic Act for these islands and the features contained therein, we cannot move away from the fact that the need is now greater for a seriously interested and overwhelmingly united St. Croix.
As we celebrate today through the program from here to the Race Track and the Fireworks at the water front, let us resolve and direct our efforts toward keeping our St. Croix as one solid unit, one for all, and all for one.
The End
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Organic Act
Virgin Islands
Fiscal Independence
Political Unity
Financial Slavery
Us Independence
St Croix
What entities or persons were involved?
Federal Government
Virgin Islands Legislators
Municipalities
St. Croix
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Virgin Islands Organic Act And Political Unity
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Organic Act, Urging Unity And Drawing Historical Parallels
Key Figures
Federal Government
Virgin Islands Legislators
Municipalities
St. Croix
Key Arguments
Opposition To The New Organic Act Hinders Progress Toward Fiscal Independence
Historical Progression From Chattel Slavery (1848) To Economic Slavery End (1916) To Ongoing Financial Slavery
Critique Of Those Advocating Political Freedom While Abusing Existing Rights
Virgin Islands Dependency On Continental U.S. Funding Justifies Federal Influence
Federal Payment Of Legislator Salaries Under Organic Act Ensures Accountability
Parallels To American Revolution Emphasize Need For Unity Despite Opposition
Call For St. Croix To Unite Like The Thirteen Colonies For Greater Autonomy