New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-12-21

which 1t now beats. For this reason and be-
canse Of the national Importance Of the sub
ject, recommend legislation regarding the
1t the ports Of debarkation.
regret to state that the people Of Alaska
unprovided with any form Of government by
While the extent Of it's population does not
the Of the
ate necessity for constituting such q form OF
Government as will promote the education OF
the people and secure the administration OF
Justice. The Senate at its last session passed
bill providing for construction Of 9 building
for the library of Congress-, but 1t failed to be-
come law. The provision OF such able pro-
for the copyright department connected with
1t, has become subject OF national Inn
portance, and should receive prompt atten-
ton.
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA.
The report of the Commissioners of the Dist
riot of Columbia, herewith transmitted, will
inform you fully Of the condition of the affairs
lation is for the reclamation and improvement
OF the marshes, and for the establishment OF
the harbor lines along the Potomac river
front 1t is that in their tS
health of the residents of the adjacent parts of
the city, and that they greatly mar the general
ASPECT Ct the park In which stands the WISH
add to that park and the park south Of the
Executive Mansion largo area of valuable
land, and would transform what is now be-
tractive landscape extending to the river
front. They recommend the removal OF the
steam railway lines from the surface of the
necessary depots in such places as may. be
convenient for the public accommodation.
They cali attention to the deficiency of the
water supply, which seriously a1ects the ma,
Nf thla0 md no and
comfort of its inhabitants. commend
these subjects to your careful considera-
ton.
The importance of timely legislation with
THE VOTE FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
was sharply called to the attention of the peo-
pie more than four years ago. 1t is to be hoped
that some well-defned measure may be devils
ed before another national election, which
will render unnecessary resort to any expe-
nation of questions upon contested returns.
Questions which concern the very existence
OF the Government and the liberties OF the
people were suggested by the prolonged illness
of the late President and his consequent in
capacity to perform the functions of his office.
1t is provided by the second article Of the
constitution, in the fifth clause of its first Sec
ton, that in case of the removal of the Presi'
dent from Office, or of his death OrresignatiOn,
inability to discharge the powers and duties of
said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice
1fcSlucIlt. W udC - TIC AllCc1lC1Ou VI Iu0 COII-
stitution in its specification of ''inabflity to
discharge the powers and duties of said office, -
is one OF the contingencies which calls the
Vice President to the exercise of Presidential
functions, is the inability delegated in its ma
ture to lOng-cOntinued intellectual incapacity,
or has it broader import? What must be its ex-
tent and duration? How must it's existence be
established? Has the President, whose inabil-
ity is the subject of inquiry, any voice in de-
termining whether or not it exists. Or Is the
decision of that mOmentOus and delicate ques-
ton contided to the Vice President, or is II
contemplated by the constitution that Congress
should provide by law precisely
WHAT SHOULD CONSTITUTE INABILITY,
and how and by what tribunal or authority II
should be ascertained. If the inability proves
to be temporary in its nature, and during ite
continuance the Vice President lawfully ex
ercises the functions of the Executive, by
what tenure does he hold his Office? Does he
continue as President for the remainder of the
fOur-years term, or would the elected Presi
dent, if his inability should cease in the inter
val, be empowered to resume his office; anC
if, having such lawful authority, he SHOULD
exercise it, would the Vice President be there
upon empowered to resume his powers anC
duties as such. cannot doubt that these I'M
pOrtant questions will receive your early anc
thoughtful consideration.
= Deeply impressed with
THE GRAVITY OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
which have so unexpectedly devOlved upOr
me, it will be my constant purpose to cooperate
with you in such measures as will promote thu
glory of the country and the prosperity of it,
people.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 6, 1881.