Government of Alaska: Statements Before the Committee ... on the Bill S. 5436 to Create a Legislative Council in the District of Alaska, to Confer Legislative Powers Thereon, and for Other PurposesUSA Congress Senate Committee on Territories, United States. Territories, Committee on (Senate, 61:2) U.S. Government Printing Office, 1910 - 159 pages |
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... course they are for home rule , and each of these parties declared for it absolutely . That does not mean that we want a governor , because we have a governor . It does not mean that we want a system of courts such as they have in all ...
... course they are for home rule , and each of these parties declared for it absolutely . That does not mean that we want a governor , because we have a governor . It does not mean that we want a system of courts such as they have in all ...
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... course , opposed to a bill giving Alaska any right to local government . First , the Guggenheims are opposed to it , and every man , woman , or child that they can control , and their news- papers , are fighting the bill to give Alaska ...
... course , opposed to a bill giving Alaska any right to local government . First , the Guggenheims are opposed to it , and every man , woman , or child that they can control , and their news- papers , are fighting the bill to give Alaska ...
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... course I do not object to that ; I do not object to having all the money that Congress may think proper turned in to the treasury of Alaska . It is paid in by the citizens there ; and I do not see any objection to that from my ...
... course I do not object to that ; I do not object to having all the money that Congress may think proper turned in to the treasury of Alaska . It is paid in by the citizens there ; and I do not see any objection to that from my ...
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... course the committee will have to excuse me , because I know nothing about what you have done at other meetings . All I know is what is on the face of the bill . The CHAIRMAN . We know the amounts ; we have before the com- mittee the ...
... course the committee will have to excuse me , because I know nothing about what you have done at other meetings . All I know is what is on the face of the bill . The CHAIRMAN . We know the amounts ; we have before the com- mittee the ...
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... course I object to these very large salaries , because they are entirely out of proportion to the amount of service these men can render in Alaska . The CHAIRMAN . Of course , Judge , I do not want to and I shall not again interrupt you ...
... course I object to these very large salaries , because they are entirely out of proportion to the amount of service these men can render in Alaska . The CHAIRMAN . Of course , Judge , I do not want to and I shall not again interrupt you ...
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Page 34 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory, according to their choice, reserving their natural allegiance, may return to Russia within three years ; but, if they should prefer to remain in the ceded territory, they, with the exception of uncivilized native tribes, shall be admitted to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States, and shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion.
Page 34 - ... shall be admitted to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States, and shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion. The uncivilized tribes will be subject to such laws and regulations as the United States may, from time to time, adopt in regard to aboriginal tribes of that country.
Page 23 - That all franchises or rights granted under this act shall forbid the issue of stock or bonds except in exchange for actual cash or for property at a fair valuation...
Page 25 - ... corporations, shall provide for the effective regulation of the charges thereof, for the official inspection and regulation of the books and accounts of such corporations, and for the payment of a reasonable percentage of gross earnings into the treasury of the Philippine Islands or of the Province or municipality within which such franchises are granted and exercised...
Page 22 - That no private property shall be damaged or taken for any purpose under this section without just compensation, and that such authority to take and occupy land shall not authorize the taking, use, or occupation of any land except such as is required for the actual necessary purposes for which the franchise Is granted...
Page 17 - That the commissioner of the interior shall superintend all •works of a public nature, and shall have charge of all public buildings, grounds, and lands, except those belonging to the United States, and shall execute such requirements as may be imposed by law with respect thereto, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law...
Page 22 - No franchise or right shall be granted to any individual, firm, or corporation, except under the condition that it shall be subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal by the Congress of the Philippines when the public interest so requires.
Page 22 - ... to create, consolidate, and reorganize the municipalities, so far as may be necessary, and to provide and repeal laws and ordinances therefor; and also the power to alter, amend, modify, and repeal any and all laws and ordinances of every character now in force in Porto Rico, or any municipality or district thereof, not inconsistent with the provisions hereof: Provided, however.
Page 25 - That all franchises, privileges, or concessions granted under this Act shall forbid the issue of stock or bonds except in exchange for actual...
Page 22 - Including streets, highways, squares, and reservations, and over similar property of the government of said islands, and may adopt rules and regulations under which the provincial and municipal governments of the Islands may grant the right to use and occupy such public property belonging to said Provinces or municipalities: Provided, That no...