The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-24

dsse. beg to say that I am certainly in
favor OF such policy as wifi tend to induce
Americans 70 thoroughly explore. prospect
and develop our Alaskan territory under
the most favorable conditions the govern
naent can extend 10 that great region.
The subject OF Alaska 70 long neglected
Will be taken up from a legislative posra:
OF view the coming winter and / sincerely
hope that We may b. able 10 make such
provisions for the opening up Of highways
through that country as viii induce our
own people 20 work in our own territory,
as they naturally feel inclined 20 do. IN
preference 20 going abroad
The boundary question should. Of
course. be settled al the earliest practicable
date and 4 map Of our entire Alaskan pos
sessions published without unnecessary
delay. I question the expectancy for the
present Of dividing the territory. but I
have no doubt that additional courts will
54 established. military telegraph fine ex-
tended and measures taken TO give good
government and security 20 life ard prop
erty as far az that can be done by the
genera. government"
s@natoY W. r. Allison, OF Iowa. who was
among the presidential candidates AT the
last Republican national convention,
states: 80 far as can viii contribute
SO far ar legislation can do SOTO the de-
vciopment OF this new country. but what
steps win be- taken I DO not know and
therefore do rot commit myself 70 any"
Senator Francis E. Warren, chairman OF
the committee on irrigation and reciama-
ton 81 public lands. writes from Wyomin z
that his answer Is favorable 10 all the
questions as 10 miners giving America the
first consideration He Ii not at present
Ia favor of making two territories out Of
Alaska but Il think" he says. we ought
To permit ANEka delegate In congress
and give her better government" Sem
a'or Warren also favors the army post
idea
Senator James Mcmillan, of Michigan.
sends this answer: II am In receipt Of your
circular letter. which have read with in
terest and 10 which Will give careful con-
sideration when legislation is, before the
senate"
From the Lower House.
Hon. Thomas Updegrafr. of Iowa. Is the
hrsf congressman 10 answer the circular
and he says: while I cannot answer
categorically just what would do on the
seven subjects you PROFOUND. ! can say
that I am In favor of American interests
all the time as against any foreign inter-
ests, but this answer is superfiuous"
Congressman l.. $. Livingston, Of Geor-
gia, says: ITO you first. second third and
fourth questions l answer emphaticaIly
yes; TO your fifth. j am not certain, but
think i would. to your sixth. I am also
doubtful: 10 your seventh yes. am an
American and for Americans first and all
the time. We should in every Way favor
Seattle for the reasons given In your cir
GUAR"
Here Is the answer OF Congressman J.
ID. Hicks. Of Pennsylvania: .As a repre-
sentative citizen. of course I am In favor
OF everything that pertains 10 the up
huiiding or our own country, and in the
several questions which you submit To my
Judgment for answer | am inclined 10 give
an Affirmative answer. / will, however,
have conference with your Senator VIII
son and will be governed by what he says
Representative Ellis, OF Oregon. says:
In reply, viii say 10 your first question
would answer In the affirmative: 10 the
second. likewise; also the third and fourth
and fifth as well. In regard to the sixth
question, ] have not given that sufficient
attention to know what would he the
proper thing In the premises The seventh
l would answer In the affirmative
Il hope TO be able TO cooperate with
the members from the Pacific coast in do
ing all possible In the opening up of Alas
ka so that the people of this country.
rather than of British America. may re-
ceive the greatest good possible by reason
OF the rich strikes made in that country
Congressman Underwood. OF Alabama,
says:
Your favor. In reference to the compeii-
ton now going on for the export trade to
the kiondike gold fields. came duly to
hand. am not sufficiently informed on
all the various matters involved in your
questions to give you definite answer at
present but ! am we'll acquainted with
your representative in congress, Hon
James Hamilton Lewis. He has my en-
tire confidence and IL will give me pleas-
ure to be of what assistance 1 can TO him
In the house. so far as he thinks It neces-
sary 10 take action TO protect the Interests
Of your state
II prefer" writes Congressman George
Steele, OF Indiana, ito answer as a whole
by saying that | am In favor OF America
against any other country. Would be in
favor of the establishment of small mill
tary post In Alaska. out would not favor
the division Of the territory"
Congressman Ciardy. of Kentucky. saws
yes TO questions I. 2, s and 4. He ~ not
sufficiently informed to give answers 10
the other questions except the one reia;-
ing 10 the establishment OF military
post on the Yukon. and he favors that II
real facts show the need OF it,
tufigIfS~HfaN 0itiiifU u. IDRpo. OF Ken
lucky. writes that he will give the
questions early and careful consideration
and closes by saying that ne Is In fun
sympathy with the hest interests OF the
people OF this country
Congressman James Mcguire. OF Califor.
MIA, states in a short letter that the cir.
cu'ar vii. receive attention from him al
the proper time.
Congressman j, A. Norton OF Ohio. fay.
ors work In American territory ane
thinks miners should do all they can u
aid this country. He says he is an Amer
lean and looks with favor upon all leris
lation that viii benefit the United state.
and her outside territory. lie il no, SUI
ttcientiy well posted TO answer the uueS
ton concerning the abolition OF pyea as !
SUPPORT. lie fasoss the division ~ Alas
ks and the establishment OF an army pos
on the Yukon.
Congressman George II Whita Give
! favorable answers 10 all the questions ex
( eept the ones relating TO the military nos
f. and the abolition ~ the pyea port. whtr,
/ he does mot answer
Congressman Castle. OF California fay
/ ore the abolition of she SUPPORT hu, Is on
/ posed 90 dividing the territory.
Many ether congressman send IN az
swers which are favorable 20 the srcr;
/ can idea. hat MANY Of them are no, sam
/ cieutly we'll posted 20 answer 3 and
! A cup % muddy coffee is not whole
/ Same neither e a hfttrfe IF