The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-04

building in Washington, so far as / am
informed, the space for official records is
not only exhausted, but the walls OF rooms
are lined with shelves, the middle floor
space of many rooms is filled with file
cases and garrets and Easements, which
were never intended and are united for
their accommodation, are crowded with
them. Aside from the Inconvenience, there
from the weight of these records upon
timbers not Intended for their support.
There should be a separate building, es-
pecially designed for the purpose of receiv-
ing and preserving the annually accumu
lating archives of the several executive
departments. Such A hall need not be a
costly structure, but should be so ar
ranged as to admit OF enlargement from
time to time. / urgently recommend that
the Congress take early action in this
matter.
adopted at "a recent meeting of the Amer
lean Bar Association concerning the pro-
posed celebration of John Marshall day
Feb. 4, 1901. Fitting exercises have been
arranged, and il is earnestly desired by
the committee that the Congress may par
ticipate in this movement to honor the
memory Of the great jurist-
The transfer OF the government TO this
city is a fact of great historical interest
Among the people there is a feeling OF
genuine pride In the capital of the Re-
public. 1t is q matter OF interest in this
connection that in 1900 the population of
the District of Columbia was 1903; to-day
il is 2lS, us. The population Of the city of
Washington was then 3.2l0; to-day IL is
2iS, 1855. The Congress having provided for
an appropriate national celebration or the
centennial anniversary of the establishment
of the seat of government in the District
of Columbia. the committee authorized by
il has prepared a programme for the 18th
of December. 1900, which date has been
selected as the anniversary lay. Deep in
terest has been shown In the arrangements
for the celebration by the members of the
committees of the Senate and House of
Representatives, the committee of Cover
norS appointed by the President and the
committees appointed by the citizens and
inhabitants of the District of Columbia
generally. The programme, in addition
TO a reception and other exercises at the
executive mansion, provides commemora-
tive exercises TO be held Jointly by the
Senate and House Of Representatives in
the hall OF the House of Representatives.
and a reception at the Corcoran Gallery of
Art in honor of the Governors of the States
and Territories.
In our great prosperity we must guard
against the danger It invites of extrava-
gance in government expenditures and APP
preparations; and the chosen representa-
tives of the people will. j doubt not, fur
nish an example in their legislation of that
wise economy which I'm season Of plenty
husbands for the future In this era of
great business activity and opportunity
caution is not untimely. 1t will not abate
but strengthen confidence 1t will not re-
tard. but promote legitimate industrial and
commercial expansion. Our growing
power brings with Ii temptations and
perils requiring constant vigilance TO avoid.
Ii must not be used 10 invite conflicts, nor
for oppression. but for the more effective
maintenance of those principles Of equality
and justice upon which our institutions
and happiness depend. Let us keep always
In mind that the foundation OF our govern
ment is liberty: It's supe~rstructure peace.
WILLIAM MKINLEY-
Executive Mansion. Dec. g.