Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-09

opportunity comes with them.
The islands lie under the shelter OF
our flag. They are ours by every title
OF law and equity. They cannot be
abandoned. II we desert them we leave
them at once 20 anarchy and finally to
barbarism.
As long as the insurrection continues
the military arm must necessarily be
supreme. But there is no reason why
steps should not be taken from time TO
time to inaugurate governments essen.
TALLY popular in their form as fast a.
territory is held or controlled by our
troops.
necessity for immediate legislative
action exists in The territory of AIaska
Substantially the only law providing
civil government for this territory is
the act of May II, 1864. This is mea-
ger in its provisions and is fitted only
for the administration of affairs in q
country sparsely inhabited by civilized
people and unlmportant in trade and
production, as vas Alaska at the time
this act was passed
The increase IN population by immi-
grafton during the past few years con-
sequent upon the discovery of gold has
produced such condition as calls for
more ample facilities for local self-gov-
eminent and more numerous convent
ences of civil and judicial administra-
ton.
Lynch Law.
The love of law and sense of obedi-
ence and submission to lawfully con-
stituted judicial tribunals are embed
ded in the hearts OF our people and any
violation of these sentiments and dis
regard of their obligations Justly
arouses public condemnation. The
guarantees of life, liberty and of civil
rights should De faithfully upheld.
A Memorial Bridge.
| Congress- at It's last session, appro-
priated $500 70 enable the chief of en-
gineers of the arm to continue the ex-
aminations of the subject and to make
or secure designs, calculations and esti-
mates for a memorial bridge from the
most convenient point of the naval OBJ
servatory ground, OF adjacent thereto,
across the Potomac river, to the most
convenient point OF the Arlington estate
property.
| CiNil Service.
1t is believed that the merit system
has been greatly strengthened and its
permanence assured. 1t will be my con-
slant aim in the administration of gov
eminent in our possessions to make fit
ness, character and merit essential to
appointment TO office and to gice to the
capable and deserving inhabitants
preferences in appointments.
The Great Anniversary.
The 14th Of December will be the
Tooth anniversary of the death of
Washington. For hundred years the
republic has had the priceless advant-
age of the lofty standard of character
and conduct which he bequeathed to
the American people. 1t Is an inheri-
lance which time, instead of wasting,
continually increases and enriches. We
may justly nope that in the years to
come the benignant influence OF the
father of his country may be even more
potent for good than in the century
which is drawing to a close. | have
been glad to learn that in many parts
of the country the people will fittingly
observe this historic anniversary.
Presented TO this congress are great
opportunities. With them come great
responsibilities. The power confded to
us increases he weight of our obllga-
tons 70 the people and we must be pro-
foundry sensitive of them as we con-
template the new and grave problems
which confront us. Aiming only at the
public good, we cannot err A right
Interpretation of the peoples will! and
of duty cannot fail to insure wise meas
lures for the welfare of the islands
which have come under the authority
of the United States and insure TO the
common interest and lasting honor OF
our country. Never has this nation
had more abundant cause than during
the past year for thankfulness to God
for manifold blessings and mercies for
which we make reyerent acknowledge
ment.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Dec. ), 1899.