I may say here that if the Legislature that convenes under this act shall again fix the odd years for the meeting of the Territorial Legislature it will depend upon the next Congress to ratify that action by making the appropriation for their meeting. It is enough now to say that two years have elapsed since they had a legislature. The Territory is new. There is a great influx of immigration to the Territory. Needful laws are required and prompt action on the part of the Legislature to meet certain emergencies is necessary. And I think every gentleman will agree with me that in these Territories where immigration is flowing in. and which are being settled up rapidly. legislation once in two years is certainly required and necessary. Therefore. Mr.
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