The Kenai Peninsula pioneer., 1956-02-27
Governor Heiniz|erlar1 Has Hiqh Praise for Delegates

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 on to reenact, in some degree, the role Of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison MA producing am Alaskan version Of The Federalist." !"
 History will serve to point out many of the situations which this Constitution can be expected to face during the next three months, but I wish to comment on one which will probably recur in many guises. In championirg the Constitution Of the United States during the adoption con- troyersy, the proponents were repeatedly called upon to any sWer many variations 0f the charge that it was imperfect.
 Limited Vantage
 These who brought these charges were generally viewing the Constitution from tho limited vantage place of special interest 0r sectional preiudices, or lOuk- ing upon its parts as though they were separate and unrelated. In- dOubtedly, the Constitution which you have framed IS already being examined for inperfections.
 The charges of imperfectlons can, Of course, arise from special interests, regional points of view and the frequent propensity of people to consider one feature Uf proposition without reference tO how it influences Or Is inv fluenced by other features 0f the proposition
 Cites Words
 Perhaps you can draw strength and comfort from the words of Alexander Hamilton in 1.-The Fed- eralist N0. SIS, the final essay in the series in which he gives an answer tU all criticisms of this nature:
 "I never expect to zee a per- feet work from imperfect man. The result of the deliberations Of all collective bodies must necessarily be ~ compound as well Of the errors and pretud- ices, as Of the good sense and wisdom, 0f the individuals of whom they arc composed. The cOmpactS which Are tU embrace thirteen distinct states in a common bond of amity and union, must as necessarily be a compromise of as many dissim- liar interests and inclinatiOns. How can perfection spring from such matRrials2"
 Speaking for myself, I believe, from the reports of this Conven- tion as given currently hy the newspapers as the sessions pro- gressed, that this Constitution for the State of Alaska is in its entirety " good work, that it will provide a foundation for a State Of Alaska of which we can be proud, and which may cause some existing States tO reeXamine their basic charters with view to ad- opting some of the Alaska fea- lures.
 Not Perfect
 If I find myself trying to pick flaws, reread these words 0f Hamilton; tNo advocate of the measure can be found, who will not declare as his sentiment, that tho system, though 1t may mot he perfect i'm every part, is, upon the whole, w good one; IS tue best that the present views and cir- cunlstances Of the country will permit; and IS such \ one as promises every species of secur- ity which " reasonable people can desire"
 The delegates to this ConVen- tiOn are entitled t0 the cOmmen- dalton of all Alaskans. present and future. They have given care- ful and reflective study to rel evant material obtained from States and other Governmental units that appeared to offer some thing of value which they might use; they have shown a fine will ingness to hear and consider the views Of Alaskans of all shades of opinion, and to work fOr ac- ceptable compromises on impend- ing deadlocks: and, In general and above aIl, they have worked hard and cOnscientiously to produce something that will promote the social and economic welfare of Alaska.
 Go Down in History
 ' do not doubt that the names of vou delegates and your ac- complishments here will be fea- tured in histories of Alaska for a long, long period of time.