The Nome nugget., 1903-07-29
FOR RETIREMENT OF CONDITIONS

The general commit lee to whose care has been en- trusted the reception and enter ainment of the toral commi ttee at a recent meeting adopted me moral setting forth the needs of Alaska" far as congressional legislation is concerned. On the whole the needs" are modest and the "demands" are req sonable. There was decided unanmity all the subjects embraced in the resolutions adopted except on that relating to territorial government. On this important question for such we consider it, opinion divided, but the friends of the territorial idea won and the resolution adopted. It will, there- fore, be found embodied among the other resolutions, in which the most urgent needs of this section of Alaska are fully set forth The position of THE NUGGET the territorial question is well known by its readers and it need not be referred to at length at this time We believe that the time is when
 territorial government will become necessity, and it is not too early to begin intelligent discussion of the subject. That the territorial idea" has staunch opponents will be conceded that the oppo- siton is crysallized admit, and that it is largely composed of the big corporations operating in the territory and the United States federal officials is apparent. But we believe that the great of the people heartily in favor of the self-government dea and that it will grow and spread there is little doubt The people of Southeastern Alaska have been discussing the question for more than a year past but up to the present time in the northwestern section it has received but little consideration But the seed is being planted, and in the very of events following long established precedents it will prevail.
 The resolutions committee also formulated number of other resolutions which were unanimously acqucsced in. Among these was one urging con- gress to give the territory a delegate in that body. whether territorial government is granted not ; another deals with the of the Eskimo, and the resolution asks congress to decide the status of these people and provide for their maintenance; amend mehts to the mining laws also suggested, the establishment and maintenance of a life saving sta tion at Nome is urged is also the improvement of the mouth of Snake river, that safe harbor may be had for coasng vessels barges and small craft dur ing stress of weather. The need of system of wagon roads to be constructed by appropriations by con- Rress In order that the almost inaccessible min eral sections may be reached, is pointed out in a succinct way. The establishment of land office, amendments to the Alaska Code, an ice loat service during tbe winter months, the repeal of the nquitous icen>e tax law, amendments to the mining laws especia y fol Alaska, are also urged. A resolution also adopted asking that an additional judge be appointed for this judicial divsion in view of the great amount of litigation which is constantly aris ing and which promises to increase with the rapid development oi the mineral of this section An alAmercan route for the transportation of mails IS also recommended, well the early completion of the telegraph ne and the erection of court house and jail.
 The resolutions adopted, we think, conserva. tive and just. The requests and demands contained therein are moderate No radical legislation for Alaska is demanded It is simply, but plainly, asked that citizens of Alaska be given few of the priv
 eges accorded the citizens of other states and err- tories.