Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-12-18


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copyright. makes manifest the necessity Of
prompt action to insure It's proper acconmoda-
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s u, ~ = 5tS/ DISTRICT MATTERS. n }.i% Z
Ny attention has been called 20 q controversy
which has arisen from the condition OF the law
relating railroad facilities tn tho city OF Wash
lngton, which has involved the commissioners Of
the district in much annoyance and trouble. l
hope the diligently will be promptly settled by
appropriate legislation. The commissioners
represent that enough Of the revenues Of the
United States to repay the sum advanced by the
government for sewer improvements under the
act OF June 80. 1884. They desire now an adj
vance Of the share which ultimately should be
borne by the district OF the cost Of extensive
improvements to the streets Of the city. The
total expenses Of these contemplated improve
OF the opinion That q considerable SUM could he
saved it they had all the money in hand, So that
contracts for the whole work could be made at
the same time. They express confidence that il
| the advance asked for should be made the gov
eminent would be reimbursed the same within .
reasonable time. / have no doubt that these
improvements could be made much cheaper il
undertaken together and prosecuted according
to general PLAZA. The license law now in force
within the district Is deficient and uncertain in
some OF It's provisions and ought TO be amended
The commissioners urge, with good reason, the
necessity OF providing building for the use Of
the district government, which shall better Sc
cure the safety and preservation Of its valuable
books and records.
TUE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
/ The present condition Of the law In relation
to the succession to the presidency III the event
OF the death, disability or removal OF both the
president and vice president is such as TO re-
Quire immediate amendment. This subject has
repeatedly been considered by congress, bur no
result has been reached The recent lan,entable
death OF the vice president and vacancies at tho
same tine In all other offices. the incumbsnts Of
which might Immediately exercise the functions
OF the presidential Office, has caused public anx-
lety. and a just demand that recurrence OF
such a condition Of affairs should not be per-
United. In conclusion commend to the wise
and thoughtful attention OF congress the needs,
the welfare and the corporation CT intelli-
gent and generous nation 10 subordinate these
to the narrow advantages Of partisanShip or the
accomplishment of selfish aims Is to violate the
peoples trust and betray the peoples interests.
But an individual sense Of responsibility on the
part OF each OF US. and stern determination to
perform Our duty we'll, raust give us place among
those who have added In their day and genera
ton TO the glory and prosperity Of our beloved
land. (Signedl GROVER CLEVELAND
Washington, y. g., Dec. s. 1885.