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NOME, ALASKA, JULY 24, 1916.
Judging from the preliminary evi
dent, s of the campaign period, the
so-called "party spirit” is fast de
veloping in Alaska and there is much
reason to believe that the forthcom
ing election will lie fought out largely
upon party lines.
in a general sense we accept the
view that a division of sentiment rel
ative to political measures is, to a
i-i i tain extent, necessary to good gov
ernment. The existence of political
<iiv isiuns, or parties, establishes a
much needed spirit of competition in
publics which cun hardly fail to pro
vince ii certain beneficial effect on the
general system of government ad
ministration. The existence of two
or more parties ill a nation, united
in the matter of politics and methods
acts very much the same as the es
tablishment of several stores in a
given commercial Held; a competltve
spirit arises which results in eacli
ot itie establishments striving to the
utmost of their capabilities to serve
11 tv best quality of wares at the most
economical prices. But, while offering
many features tending to better V'V
> rnment, til. party system also lias
its disadvantages. While establish
ing a spirit which normally tends to
ward increased efficiency in govern
ment. the party system also produces
conditions which cannot be looked
upon as making for better govern
ment.
Jt is through the party system that
graft flourishes in its widest and most
varied forms. Political chicanery of
every variety finds its safest refuge
Under the protecting wing of the po
litical party. In a great sense the
party system is a hotbed for every
form of political rottenness. This is
generally well understood. However,
it is not the purpose to discuss politi
cal systems. The only degree in
which the subject of party politics ts
interesting to ourselves is as regards
its application In Alaska. While rec
ognizing that the system is useful, in
deed, to ascertain extent necessary, as
applied in other' localities, we must
confess a sorrow that it is developing
in Alaska to the extent now mani
fested.
For one tiling we feel that the par
ty system contains loo much of the
"down the other fellow” spirit to be
conducive to the best interests of a
new and developed land like Alaska.
Alaska does not need so much gov
ernment as it does development. The
matter of governing it is not nearly
so vital ns the matter of furthering
iis growth and progress. In a gen
eral sense we believe that the develop
ment of political divisions and senti
ments here will have no other effect
than to serve the interests of a few
office seekers and political leaders
while doing little or nothing toward
accomplishing the primary desire of
every bona fide resident of Alaska,
namely, the development of the terri
tory.
Primarily because of the “down the
other fellow” spirit already referred
to. the establishment of political par
ties cannot, we believe, have other
than a deterrent effect on the general
progress of the country. The Interest
of Alaskans should be first of all,
Alaska. There should be no divisions
of sentiment over the only vital ques
tion which confronts the people of
this Alaska the development of the
country.
There should be perfect accord,
perfect harmony, in the task of open
ing up the territory and barring its
marvelous riches for the benefit of all.
Politics will not assist but little at
best and will probably do more burin
than good in that it lias a tendency
to create selfish interests which can
not hut become a deterrent to the
primary requirement. The tendency
uf political parlies is too much of the
grind your own axe order to do more
than create divisions which will de
tract from (he one great, the to all,
icsiruble object.
Politics or political beliefs are en
ilrely superfluous in assisting in any
thing of this nature. If Alaska needs
any parties at all, it should lie an Al
askan party, a party of one faith and
inc method and should lie composed
of every mother's son in the territory,
all pledged to the one policy of de
veloping tlie country to the best in
terests of all. Tite establishment of
strictly political parties cun do the
country little or no good and, if the
ev idences of the past do not belie the
prospects the development of politi
cal divisions will mean only that the
country will be exploited for the benc
iit of a few self seekers and the spoils
system will flourish to the general
letriment of every one but the politic
ians and their henchmen.
As long as Alaska is in the present
undeveloped condition political par
ies are not needed in any sense what
ever. What is wanted is unanimity
"f action in developing the country
and this politics will not bring. When
llio country is developed there will be
time enough to quarrel over the spoils.
NEW LAW PROHIBITS
KILLING 01NARTEN
on a recent mail from the outside
Cur Warden Cal Townsend received
i letter from the department of com
merce relative to the recent enact -
aunt by congress of a law prohibit
ing the killing of marten until 1921.
says the Alaskan Citizen of July TO.
I'he letter also contains a communi
cation to the public in general regard
ing what shall lie done with marten
• • * *-- .... possession or
any person or persons. The entire
ommunication is as follows:
June 1, 191 fi.
To Whom It May Concern:
In view of the prohibition upon the
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killing of martens In Alaska prior
to November 15, 1921, the department
of commerce requires that all persons
having marten pelts on hand in that
territory which they propose to re
tain after November 15, 1916, furnish
thi rommissoner of fisheries, Wash
ington, I >. an affidavit setting forth
the number of skins involved and
other pertinent facts, in the following
form:
I, the undersigned, being duly sworn
| depose and *s.iv that I have in my
i possesson . marten
pelts, every one of which is prime and
was taken legally to retain in the ter
ritory of Alaska until after Novem
ber 15, 1916.
(Signature.) .
(!’. O. Address) .
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Subscribed and sworn to before me
this . day of .
1916.
(Seal.).
Notary Public.
All marten pelts found in the pos
session of any person or which may
lie shipped from Alaska after Novem
ber 15, 1916, will be checked against
>8 : affidavits In the possession of
the commissioner of fisheries, and all
such pelts not so accounted for will
lie sold as prima facie evidence of il
legal killing of martens.
WILLIAM C. RED FIELD,
Secretary.
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