The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-14


Administration II Not Aided W II.
All senator's ana representatives In con-
gress from this state have replied to the
communications OF the Chamber Of Com
merce setting forth the needs Of Puget
sound from this session OF the nations
lawmakers, In every case earnestly prom
islng to forward the measures recommends
ed. In only one instance has there been
criticism. Congressman Jones speaks
in his reply of pickering among Diff
ferent cities OF the Northwest regarding
the shipment OF supplies to the Philippines,
and suggests that it would be possible to
do more effective work II these cities
should get together and unitedly ask for
what they want.
This statement was criticised by Presi-
dent Graves, of the Chamber Of Com
merce, at yesterdays meeting. He said
that In not single instance had he known
Of Seattle expressing anything but satis-
faction over the distribution OF this busi-
ness of the government. and that when the
department decided to send some OF the
transports from Tacoma It met with the
hearty approval Of the citizens OF Seattle
He said that Capt Robinson, the assistant
quartermaster In charge OF this branch OF
the service had told him he had not heard
one word in disparagement of Tacoma.
1--WE have not asked the department to
decide this matter offhand,' said Mr.
Graves, but eighteen months ago asked
that a commission be appointed to inves-
tigate all the ports Of the Pacific coast and
to decide which was preferable for hand
ling these supplies; and now we have again
taken up this phase OF the matter. and are
willing to abide by the result OF such an
investigation. But whether there IL bick-
ering or not, the government should avail
itself OF the superior facilities here. az we
have repeatedly asked"
The chamber passed motion Affirming
what the president and secretary had done
In carrying on the correspondence. and au-
thorizing them to continue It along the
lines indicated.
Following are copies of the letters re-
ceived from the members of the delega-
ton In congress, all written at wAshing-
ton, under date Of December 6:
From Francis w. Cushman.
First, let me say have always been
heartily In favor Of the Pacific cable; Sec
ond, that since arriving In Washington
city. have done some work in drawing ,
bill providing for the appointment OF q
commission to investigate conditions of
Oriental trade. looking toward better COM
mercial relations With those countries. I
note your valuable suggestions az to Ave
members, with their geographical loca-.
'in the matter Of military shipments to
the Philippine islands via Puget sound. I
have gone to the limit; have said, ana
said 1t loud. that should not stand with
the political party now at the head OF this
government unless they stood by the in
the corridors Of the war department since
my arrival here. and have done the very
best could in this matter.
I'm the matter suggested by you regard
cfQ II mi al
admit that In the hurry of other things
shall take i up TSnt away
been working on since my arrival here.
On my trip to Alaska last summer was
given a number Of points by the captains
where the lighthouses were needed, and am
glad to note that my observations on that
trip correspond with your suggestions.
There is no question that a new lighthouse
district rs,t Is needed and shall DO my best
II shall also bear In mind what you say
regarding the Magnolia BLUM military post.
securing an ample appropriation for this
project.
"Regarding the proposed public building
at Seattle. think You are very wise not
time you have purchased an available and
appropriate site. there would not be enough
left of this amount to build more than the
foundations Of suitable building, let alone
the superstructure. l think you should
have for your building not less than $780,
600, and more IL we can get II for you.
know of no ether three cities In the United
States of the size and Importance Of Seat
tie, Tacoma and Spokane that have not
had public buildings years ago.
Regarding the Puget sound-Iake Wash
ington ship canal. appreciate the inn
mense amount Of work done by the people
of King county to carry out this great I'M
ali cam and shall ss1d for an aa p1E
alton, Of 100000 by the present congress-
for this work.
LET me say. in conslusion. that at vari-
Gus times rumors have reached my ears
that some people In Seattle have reported
that would be hostile to the interests of
Seattle. do not think ! need to assure
you that this is mistake. I hope that
after the people of the state have had con.
fidence enough In me to elect me to this
office I shall prove broad enough and fair
the sections Of my entire state. Trusting
that you will always write me of any mat
tiers of interest. and assuring yon of my
hearty. cooperation, am" etc.
Letter Of w. L. Jones.
IT am In most hearty sympathy with
every proposition presented by yon, and
you will find me giving my most earnest
support to secure everyone OF them Yes
terday 1 introduced in the house a bill in
creasing the appropriation for the public
building to 81, ZOO. 900. OF course you under
stand as well as I do the difficulties We
shall have to secure this additional appro-
priation, but IL It Is not secured 1t will not
be from any fault Of mine.
Regarding the Lake Washington and
Puget sound canal and naval basin, but
very little can be done until you get the
matter of the right-of-way finally settled.
I have always been In sympathy with this
project and the more 1t is investigated
the more convinced am that it will be or
very great benefit to the nation, and that
It should be completed at as early day
as practicable.
"As to the Alaskan matters. they will
receive my most hearty support. The light
house board is very strongly in favor of
locating and constructing lighthouses in
teinly be able to secure some OF these at
least during the coming year.
1.-THE advantages Of Puget sound as a
shipping station to the Philippines will be
continuously urged before the department
by me. am not advocating the claims OF
any particular city. but am doing all can
to convince the government OF the adj
yaptages OF Puget sound. I am satisfied