The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-03-08
Governors Message
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In the aggregate, during the Dlen- nium, the Territory has kept well within the limits of appropriations provided. In some instances materlal unexpended balances revert to the general fund.-. In other cases expen- ditures have unavoidably exceeded the provisions made.
 The report of the Territorial tail and a close examination of this report is invited. An expert and com- prehensive audit of the treasury, as required by law, has just been con- pleted. It covers period of six years since the only preceding audit and discloses a competent and faithful handling of Territorial finances. This audit is analytical and illumi- hating, and will doubtlesss prove useful to your honorable body for guidance in making estimates for the ensuing two years. The Govern or, the Secretary of the Territory, and the clerk of the United States Court of the First Judicial Division are constituted by law Session 1913 chapter77, Sec. 7-k) Board of audit and in performance of duty will make a quarterly examination in the interim of the quadrennial eX- pert audits provided for.
 In the care given to needy pi- oneers, men and women, the Terri tory has been provident and gener- ous.I has set an excellent example to older communities in the administra- tion of it's charities. It's pension sys- tenn involves no costly methods of relief goes directly to those in need. It is doubtful whether any other ter ritory ever made as good record in caring for it's own. The Alaska Pioneers home is efficienty managed and it is gratifying to note for the last calendar year a marked reduc- tion in maintenance costs, approxi- mating nearly $12,000 without in the least curtailing the comforts of the institution. Looking ahead, it is clear that the present old and decay ing structures must within a few years, be rebuilt and replaced with, new buildings. Grounds for garden ing and small farming in connection with the institution would greatly facilitate it's successful management.
 Extension of Territorial charities should be approached with caution consistent with growth and possible revenues. Under the liberal existing system the outlay must naturally in crease with increasing population.
 A merging of the appropriations for the relief of destitution and the care of dependent children is advisa ble and here recommended, as their aims are virtually the same. For the biennium a deficit of the fund at the disposal of the Juvenile Courts de- veloped owing to unusual demands, whereas the relief fund shows a sub stantial balance.
 The establishment of two govern ment training schools has been au tnorized and this will obviate the ne- cessity and added expense of send ing Native children to distant points outside the Territory.
 The system of transporting insane persons outside the Territory for care and treatment under contract is commendable only in its econom ical phase as eeffcting Alaska. Other system must be devised and substi- tuted as soon as the Territory's means will permit.
 The Territorial Mine Inspector, who had served with recognized if delity and competency, resigned on June 30, 1922, to accept the position of Supervising Mining Engineer for Alaska of the Federal Bureau of Mines. Under a cooperative arrange ment with the Bureau and a coordi- nation of work the Territory was en- abled to retain the benefit of his ser vices without cost, except as to clerk hire incident to his continued duty as Labor Commissioner and minor office expense. Thus a saving of sev- eral thousand dollars to the Territo- ry was effected, with an improved and enlarged service. The current mining report, prepared jointly, which has been placed in your hands is most complete and satisfactory review of mineral conditions in the Territory and attests convincingly the value of coordination. strongly recommend, in view of the fact that the Bureau of Mines is now equipped