The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-23

The observation-disclosures agrees with the
cpintow expressed by correspondent
whose letter appears IN this issue. that
the lndeterminafe sentence for crime
shsuld BE- authorized by statute in this
atats. II should be done not only for the
ssneon stated. hut for others that are,
peshsps. even stronger. But X should
ccsue ~ part OF the systenatiration Of
tnssneds - dssling with crime, having in
Vipwsshe better protection 81 society and
the reform Of the criminal himself.
TAc fneeserminate sentence authorizes
ths eaurt 70 smrfs-on certain classes Of
Offenders for indefinite periods. within
given iimifs. their release depending upon
thar swn soudns, IN the meantime and
such evidence. as they may give OF a
ssnusns and permanent reform. N APP
piies particularly 20 two classes Of Of.
fenders' the old Jail birds referred TO by
our correspondent. who are certain to
enter upon another career OF crime as
soon A. released from temporary con-
fipement. and the youthful criminal whose
fsrss offence has brought him within the
eperation of the Law but wha may be
saved 20 himself ana TO aoclsty br ths
Substitution Of the idea Of reform tsr tha,
~ punishment The indetermina,e SEN
sence l. IN force IN many Of the mos,
enlightened mad progressive states Of the
linton and any attempt 70 abolish {, IN
those would he regarded az a step back.
wssA towars barhari.n.
To secure the fun bensn, os The reform.
a'osv svatsm. ~ which this idea l. bur
one s'smrn,. the state should have place
Of astsnsiaa especially designed for nrst
Offenders and those who have not W.,
passed The sxc when character harden.
insa Ftser that ordinarily deies reform.
sach are the State vefefmatersss. a. ais.
siasusshsd fresn tina state prnitenssarls-.
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