The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-07
FIRST BEEN NAL MESSAGE OF GOV.
 BONE DELIVERED
Crowd Fills Hall of Lower House as Governor Reads
 Customary Message.
(Contlnueo rom rase One,

, ITDu1 SaE6 U0c.b Among the recommendations made in the message were: Safeguarding liof the school system; continued ! simplicity of machinery for admifis- trltion of the affairs of the Terri tory; approach of additional charities with caution; merging of appropria- tions for dependent children and re- lief of deistitutlon; substitution of other means Of caring for Alaskan in- sane persons when the Territory's means will permit (tho present me thod being. commended for reasons of econOmy); continuation of the pres cnt cclordanated system Of mining in- ,spection; suspension Of judgment as to utility and equity of fish reserve policy of the Federal government u.- til after the first seasons operation; Ie!beral appropriation fer continued operations Of the Alaska Fish Com mission; provision for the upkeep and housing of the Alaska Museum and Historical Library; no change in the elechion laws; provision for de- sirable publicity by small appropri- ation: memorial to Congress to grant Alaska soldiers land rights; adequate provision for the Alaska A. & NJ. College, and continued prudence in Legislation.
 Text of Message
 "Mr President, Mir Speaker and gentlemen Of the Alaska Territorial Legislature
 q esteem fl high privilege, in pursuance of custom, to appear be- fore your honorable body.
 You are assembled in sixth bien-i nial session under most propitious circumstances. Abnormal times are passing. Improved conditions are at hand.
 "Alaska's s potentialities are so mani fest, its resources so manifold, that it cannot mark timc or retrosrade
 ''ln growing volume of commerce., in steadily expanding industry. the year just closed showed unmistalS- able signs of returning prosperity in which the entire Territory is al ready sharing or soon will begin to- share.
 An awakened general interest in Alaska and a strengthened faith in it's future are certainly tending 10 invite population and stimulate en- terprise. Indeed. this Legislature may well be imbued with spirit of supreme optimism and resolute cour- age in taking up the work the people have given you to do. To have part ill the constructive, upbuilding affairs of an empire in the making 10 contribute toward the solution of Itoneer problems in the ineeptive stages of progress--is distinction that will endure. 1 congratulate you upon your opportunity for service. In the annals of Alaska the records of the Territorial Legislature become thus bestowed upon you. Seeing this wonderland come into eminence, your children and your children's children will proudly cherish the memory of the work performed here.
 Mindful of the duties and obliga- tions imposed upon me as Governor and recognizing that the welfare of Alaska is our united aim, ii is ny will to cooperate with you in the fullest degree and be of every pos slble aid in your deliberations and proceedings. vw g
 Ten years have elapsed since the first Legislature met at this Capitai. The decade is the most memorable of the ages. A stupendous conflict shook the world. America's inter vention brought peace. Alaska's re- sponse to the eountry's calls in dire emergency rebounds to the Terri tory's everlasting glory. Contribu- tions generously given and sacrifices freely made brought no compensa- the stress of war demonstrated the Territory's inherent patriotism and sturdy Ameiicanism and revealed the spirit of Alaska at its very best. Well may that fine chapter be re- called with pride.
 Slowly the world lis regaining it's bearings. Quickest in recovery, the AllicrlCdH ttpUDilC tOudy IS tut strongest exponent of stable democ- racy and assured civilization It's banner shines resplendently, and Al aska-soDerly and patiently working out its destiny-in duo season will surely add a bright star to that banner. "The Territory has met and over come obstacles incident to readjust- ment following the war with less diff ficulty than other sections of the national domain. It has been singu- larly blessed by Providence and Naz ture and has passed through the or deal strongly equipped for better years to come.
 Numerically the Territory has wit messed a decline since, the first Legis- lature here assembled. The popula- tion is less today than then. Un- toward, unforeseen evtnts--primarily It the European cataclysm--explain the decrease in numbers. But Alaska has a more permanent citizenry than ten years ago. It has become a coun-