Arizona republican., 1909-10-01
SHIP SUBSIDY
 DECLARATION. President Will Recommend Building Up Merchant Marine THE ALASKAN GOVERNMENT
MT. Taft Disapponts North erners by the Announce
 ment that for the Present He Will Oppose Territo-
 rial Form of Government

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 30.-Speaking before the largest audience that he has faced since his trip began, a crowd which overflowed the natural Pacific exposition with it's seating capacity of nearly 20.OO0. the presi- dent today announced that he would urge in his coming message to congress the enactment of a ship subsidy law. MT. Taft declared that the country was ready to make such an experi- to build Qp an American merchant marine His utterances on this sub ject were received with great ac- claim.
 When the president turned to Alas ka. however, and declared that he was opposed to granting a territorial form of government to that far off possession. the statement was re ceived in silence. As the president proceeded. however, and outlined his policy for the upbuilding of Alaska, recommending government aid in the construction of railroads. of the plan for the establishing of a local gov ernment by commission of five or more members appointed by the pres ident and cooperating with the gov ernor, and when he told of the great possibilities that lie. in Alaska, he plainly caught the favor of his hear CTS and was loudly cheered.
 Later in the day. when he was admitted to membership in the Arc tic Brotherhood. an international or ganizatlon made up of Canadians and Americans interested in the develop ment of Alaska, the president an- nounced that he intended to visit Alaska next summer and to go as far into the territory as time would permit, in order that he might come into contact with the people and see for himself what might best be done for their welfare.
 The president frankly told the members ot the brotherhood that he did not believe Alaska at this time is ready for entire self government
 T am as much in favor of popular government as anybody" declared the president, but 1 am in favor of popular government only when the conditions exist under which a popu- lar government may be a success and work for the benefit of the peo-
 at When there are limitations growing out of various circumstances, we must take other means until popular government becomes possible. and then. of course. it is the best govern ment in the world
 In announcing ms position with regard to a ship subsidy, the presi- dent declared that with $6,000.0OO to sS. .OOO, 900 earned by the government on the foreign mail service each year. a satisfactory system of subsidy could be inaugurated. As to the argument that a ship subsidy would be an appropriation of public moneys to private companies. the president said the subsidy was in principle and effect much the same as protective tariff system. much the same as assistance in the devel- opment and improvement of rivers and harbors. and the reclamation of arid lands through government irri- sdtiOn projects.
 If a war should come at this time" the president declared, "the United States would not have enough vessels to carry coal to its fleets. And it would be doubtful under the neutrality laws" he added. ''if the United States would be able to buy foreign vessels in the emergency"
 The president had an interesting and busy day, which ended tonight with a banquet in the Washington building. on the exposition grounds. Early this morning he motored out to the fair grounds to review the parade of nations, in which Ameri- cans. Japanese. Filipinos. Chinese. Igorrotes and Eskimos took part. Then he spent two hours or more in going through the various build ings and exhibits. This was fol- lowed by a luncheon in the New York state building