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THE FIGHT ON WICKERSHAM
Prior to the meeting of the Democratic convention at Skagway which
nominated Charles L. Bunnell of V aldez as the candidate for delegate
in opposition to James Wickersham, the anti-Wickersham press of the
territory were guarded in their statements with reference to the man
whose defeat they were endeavoring to encompass. The reason of
their extreme cautiousness was that it was within the bounds of possi
bility that the Democrats might indorse Wickersham’s candidacy. In
fact, quite a respectable minority of that farcical convention was in
favor of that course. It would have been humiliating to the opposi
tion press to have to swallow abusive and untrue statements and fall in
line for the man they so much opposed. So they left their retreat open
and burned no bridges behind them. Since the convention found a
man willing to serve as the “goat,” the floodgates of their eloquence
have been opened, and no statement is too preposterous for them to
give utterance to now that is derogatory of Wickersham. One state
ment is that “if Delegate Wickersham had supported more of the poli
cies of the administration he would have been even more useful to his
constituents than he has been. Among the more important of the ad
ministration Alaska policies have been: (1) Full territorial form of
government, (2) the government railroad, (3) Lane’s development
board plan, (4) coal leasing, (5) a more liberal interpretation of the
land laws, (6) appropriations for additional a:ds to navigation, (7)
an investigation of the Alaska fisheries, (8) opening to location the
eighty-rod tracts between water front claims. * * * Delegate
Wickersham became identified with such of these propositions as he
concerned himself with at all during the present congress—perhaps ex
Cpptine quoction or <xiJo lo natij,nliuil dfttfT ihfy held t>CCO!T16 c\Cj“
ministration policies. Many of them, including the proposal for full
territorial government, have not yet received the support of Delegate
Wickersham.”
The quotation is, of course, from the Juneau Empire. Let us see
what these policies are, many of which ‘have not yet received the sup
port of Delegate Wickersham.”
In Wickersham’s platform, which has been repeatedly published, we
- find that (1) he supports the progressive Alaskan policy of President
Wilson, which included “full territorial form of government”; (2) that
he favors continued appropriations in aid of government-owned and
operated railroads in Alaska; (3) to create the commission form of
control m the administration of national affairs in Alaska (Lane’s
plan); (4) to secure the passage of a fair coal-leasing bill; (5) to
procure reservation of lands ior school purposes and for establishment
of an agricultural college, granting a second homestead to those who
have none in Alaska, and for survey of all lands in Alaska at govern
ment expense; (6) to secure appropriations for aids to navigation, and
for trails, roads and bridges; (7) to protect our fisheries from destruc
tion and monopoly, and to compel them to pay their just proportion
for the support of the Alaskan government.
The proposition for the repeal of the law reserving from appropria
tion the 80-rod tracts between water front claims (8), is the only one
of the “more important administration Alaska policies” mentioned by
the Empire which Delegate Wickersham does not declare for in his
platform, and it was evidently taken as a matter of course that he
should support that measure.
Thus the charge that many of the more important administration
Alaska policies” have not yet received the support of Delegate Wicker
sham simmers down to one proposition which was not even an ad
ministration measure. It would seem to be beneath the dignity of a
newspaper whose owner is in the position of that of the Empire’s to
resort to the methods of the w'ard-heeler, who regards the opposing
candidate as a mark for untruth and abuse.
Why should not Candidate Bunnell’s supjsorters stick to the truth?
IDITAROD’S GOLD PRODUCT
The White Seal left Iditarod on the 19th. Captain Sproule says that while Iditarod
is going to produce a lot of gold, this money is all Guggenheim gold and not as widely
attributed, therefore, as in years gone by. Times seem to be very quiet there. Ruby
is a better individual camp and is doing very well this season.
Thus the Fairbanks News-Miner quotes Captain Sproule of the river
boat White Seal on his arrival in that city after his recent trip to Idita
rod. It is not made apparent where the genial captain secures his in
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side information, nor upon what qualifications he bases his ability to
designate a neighboring city as “a better individual camp” than Idita
rod. For some reason not understood here there appears to be a regu
lar campaign of misinformation this season as to Iditarod’s gold prod
uct. J. F. Pugh, collector of customs for Alaska, m a dispatch from
Juneau on August 18, gives the following figures, which “he thinks are
conservative”: Nome, $4,000,000; Ruby, $1,000,000; Fairbanks, j
$4,000,000, and Iditarod, $1,500,000.
The value of the figures given by Mr. Pugh may be gained from the
fact that individual shipments of gold from this district this season, in
dependent of the Yukon Gold Company, the largest producer of the
district, upon the close of river shipments last Sunday, aggregated
within a few thousands of $1,000,000. This is the sum indicated by
Mr. Pugh as the total product of the Ruby district, which Captain |
Sproule says is a “better individual camp.” Tire product of the Ruby
district last season was placed at $500,000.
The Pioneer is reliably informed that the product of this camp this
year will be close to the $3,000,000 mark, and instead of this money
being “all Guggenheim gold,” scarcely one-half will be the output of
the Yukon Gold Company. Iditarod has no reason to pose as a boom
camp, but it has a right to expect that persons attempting to give out
information as to this district should at least make an effort to secure
reliable information.
The European war is also developing some rather amusing features,
in the midst of the terrible tragedy. Austria started hostilities in an
endeavor to punish Servia for supposed wrongs inflicted, and evidently
started out with a determination to absorb the Balkan kingdom. De
spite the fact that the Austrian invasion of Servia was a complete
failure, and that the Servians are now invading Austria, the news dis
patches convey the information that Emperor Franz Joseph’s govern
ment has issued a proclamation annexing Servia to the Austro-Hun
garian empire.
Germans residing m the United States and their sympathizers have
complained bitterly of the coloring of war news, and the matter has
even been brought up in congress. That the sympathizers with Ger
many’s enemies are not the only ones guilty of the act complained of
is evidenced by the following from the New Wk Staats-Zeitung:
“Every night the Zeppelin airships go out to the North sea, and when
they return there is an English battleship destroyed. Nineteen English
battleships have been destroyed so far.”
THE PRODIGAL SON <
‘‘At last I’m wise, I will arise and seek my father’s shack.” Thus muttered low
the ancient bo, and then he hit the track. From dwellings rude he’d oft been
shooed, been chased by farmers’ dogs; this poor old scout, all down and out, had
herded with the hogs. His heart was wrong, it took him long to recognize the
truth, that there’s a glad and smiling dad for each repentant youth. “I will arise,
doggone my eyes,” the prodigal observed, “and try to strik*1 the old straight pike
from which I idly swerved.” The father saw, while baling straw, the truant, sore
and lamed; he whooped with joy; “my s.vaybacked boy, you’re welcome!” he ex
claimed. Midst glee and mirth, two dollars’ worth <»f fireworks then he burned;
“well kill a cow,” cried father, “now that Reuben has returned!” IIis sisters sang,
the farmhouse rang wilh glee till rafters split; his mother sighed with hope and
pride, his granny had a fit. And it’s today the same old way. the lamp doth nightly
burn, to guide you home, O boys who roam, if you will but return. Walt Mason.
WICKERSHAM’S ANNOUNCEMENT AND PLATFORM
To the People of Alaska:
I shall be a candidate for re-election as delegate from Alaska at the
November election. This announcement is made upon the request of many people
in Alaska, and because my duties as your representative in congress prevent me
from coming home at an early date to make it in person.
In case of my election in November it will be my purpose to work for con
gressional enactment:
1. In support of the progressive Alaskan policy declared by President
Wilson in his message to congress, December 2, 1913.
2. To continue appropriations in aid of government-owned and operated
railroads in Alaska.
3. To secure better administrative control over railroad and steamship
lines in Alaska, a reduction of the present confiscatory rates, and permanent dis
solution of the monopoly which has so long controlled transportation facilities in
Alaska in violation of the Sherman act.
4. To secure an additional appropriation of $450,000 for the immediate
completion of the capitol building at Juneau, and other appropriations for other
needed public buildings in Alaska.
5. To secure the construction of a safe and suitable harbor at Nome, and
the improvement of Dry strait.
6. To secure the passage of a fair coal-leasing bill, so the mines may be
immediately opened for development without monopoly.
7. To secure appropriations for aids to navigation, and for roads, trails
and bridges.
8. To protect our fisheries from destruction and m jnopoly, and to compel
them to pay their just proportion for the support of Alaskan government.
9. To create the commission form of control in the administration of na
tional affairs in Alaska, so that our public lands, fisheries, coal mines, forests,
roads, game, Indians, and educational, charitable and penal institutions may be
managed in Alaska by a single commission headed by Alaskans.
iu. 10 procure uie reservation ol sections lb and 3b in each township of
public lands surveyed, for the support of common schools in the Territory; for a
law granting a second homestead to those who have none in Alaska; for the estab
lishment of an agricultural college in the Tanana valley; for the survey of all
homesteads on unsurveved lands in Alaska at the expense of the United States,
11. To otherwise aid in the general progressive policy of the development
of Alaska along lines approved by her citizens and President Wilson.
In again announcing my candidacy, permit me to call your attention to
the changed conditions which now surround Alaska problems in congress. For
the last four years every effort made by your delegate to secure sympathetic sup
port for progressive laws in aid of the development of Alaska was denied. Alas
kans will long remember the attempt to pass the infamous Beveridge bill for the
creation of an appointive carpet-bag legislature for Alaska, under war department
control, and the impudent refusal of George W. Perkins to permit the construc
tion of a competing line of railroad into the Matanuska coal fields and the Tanana
valley. Hew our ports were closed in restraint of trade by this same transporta
tion trust is told in the recent pleas of “guilty” in the United States court at
Juneau. They are as powerful in Washington as in Alaska, and in both places
really had a “free hand in Alaskan matters.”
But a change came when Woodrow Wilson became President. A Western
man with Western ideas and courage to carry them into execution was made sec
retary of the interior, and given a “free hand in Alaskan matters.” The door to
monopoly was closed; that to conservation with use by the people without mo
nopoly was thrown wide open, and the rusty wheels of progress were put in
motion.
It was not necessary for the delegate from Alaska to change his position,
his principles or his line of effort to secure sympathy and support. The adminis
tration changed—not the delegate from Alaska. With that change in administra
tion your delegate found himself in company with those who sought progressive
Alaskan legislation. The delegate introduced the Alaska railroad bill in congress
on April 7, 1913, the first day of the special session; on December 2, 1913, Presi
dent Wilson in his first message to the regular session approved it, and thereafter,
with his active support, it became a law. His administration procured other pro
gressive bills to be introduced in aid of the development of Alaska, and those
offered by your delegate have met with friendly support and approval. Today the
enactment of truly progressive laws for the development of Alaska, free from
monopoly, is being personally urged by President Wilson, and occupies first place
in his administrative program. <
Alaska and the Pacific coast ought to give him and his Alaskan policy un- <
stinted support. JAMES WICKERSHAM. <
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POSTOFFICE CANDY STORE
The lobby of the local postoffice has re
•ently undergone several alterations and im
irovements, and Albert Wile has put in a
-’cry attractive line of confectionery. A
lice selection of drugs and toilet articles
nay also be found in the display.
Black Cod, 35c pound.
Iditarod Meat Co.
DEAD QUIET
The little chap was playing “store”
Along with other boys;
And as they romped around the floor
They made a lot of noise.
“Keep that store quiet,” mother said.
The little chap was wise.
“All right,” quoth he, “we’ll just pretend
‘That we don't advertise.”
—Whitehorse Star.
WANT PLACE
ON BALLOT
Wiseman, Koyukuk Precinct. Alaska,
August 14, 1914.
To the Editor of the Iditarod Pioneer, Idit
arod, Alaska.
Sir: We, the undersigned, members of
the committee elected on the 3d day of
August, 1914, by the citizens of the Koyu
kuk precinct, in puplic convention, beg
leave to submit to you the cause and action
of said convention as follows:
That two years ago we were disfranchised
in the election of the legislative assembly
on account of the late arrival of the notices
for holding said election.
That this year we have received no no
tices in time to take action so as to par
ticipate by delegate or proxy in the party
conventions held for the purpose of nomi
nating candidates for the several offices.
That in some degree we feel injured in
the past and resent the present slight. That
we fully realize the fact that duties, obli
gations and necessities ever and anon in
crease in the same ratio as localities grow
and expand, and thereby causing an official
to be elected from such populous places to
be so absorbed in the anxieties for their own
welfare as to close his eyes to the painful
truths, facts and conditions existing in
smaller settlements.
That we believe that the only method
or course left to us to conserve and safe
guard our own interests and welfare and
those of other similar camps scattered
through the vast territory north of the Yu
kon river is to have at least one member in
the representative branch of the legisla
tive assembly. Therefore a call was issued
to obtain in a public meeting an expression
and sentiment of the citizens, which was as
follows:
That Mr. 0. R. Williams of the Koyukuk
precinct, being a man free from affiliation
with any political organization and bound
by ties or obligations to no party, was nomi
nated to serve as our candidate.
In consequence of the facts we petition
you to ask one of your candidates to resign
in order to make room for 0. R. Williams’
name on the ticket. Should our request be
deemed impossible to grant, please submit
the name of our candidate to the people on
slips to be used as stickers or covers to some
one named on your tickets.
Hoping that you may fully understand
with what patience we have submitted and
endured the opposing forces now existing,
and realize the truth of the logic of our rea
son, appreciate the justice of our actions
and aid in putting into execution our plans
and entreaties, we most respectfully submit
the same to you for your careful considera
tion. Very respectfully,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
ERLE BROWN.
A. M. SMITH.
WILSON TO BE CANDIDATE
FOR A SECOND TERM
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3. -President Wil
son today authorized Vice President Mar
shall to make the statement that he would
be a candidate for re-election in 191G.
Private Secretary Tumulty, when he was
ask-ad concerning the statement, would not
comment, but it is believed there is no
longer any doubt of the candidacy of Mr.
Wilson.
DAN DRISCOLL GOES OUTSIDE
After twelve years’ close application to
business in Dawson and Fairbanks, Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Driscoll are leaving this evening
for Yamhill, Ore., where they will visit with
old acquaintances and rest up for the win
ter, returning in the spring for another
twelve years of Alaska v/ork. Fairbanks
will miss Mr. and Mrs. Dan Driscoll, but
will be glad to know* that it will be not for
long. The camp has not better citizens than
they are, and will wish them a pleasant
visit on the Outside. Mr. Driscoll is a mem
ber of the Alaska legislature from this dis
trict, and with his compatriot, E. B. Collins
of the creeks, will seek re-election this fall.
There is not much doubt that he will win
the election, although he wall not be here
to look after his interests, for he did good
work during the last session and is entitled
to a return trip to Juneau.—Fairbanks
News Miner, Sept. 11.
OLD-TIMERS OF NORTH
GREET JAMES WICKERSHAM
SEATTLE, Sept. 12.—The steamship
Mariposa was the scene of a novel reception
this afternoon, which was arranged by
Alaska sourdoughs in honor of Delegate
Wickersham, who left tonight for the North
to open his campaign for re-election. The
delegate was summoned aboard the steamer
at 3:30, and was escorted to the upper
deck, where he found awaiting him twenty
five old-timers of the North, attired in the
regalia of the Yukon Order of Pioneers.
George Snow acted as spokesman of the
bunch, and following a brief speech, in
which he assured the delegate that Alaskans
appreciated his efforts in behalf of the ter
ritory he represented, and would stand by
him in the coming election, he presented the
delegate with a mammoth floral horseshoe
measuring seven feet in height.
In response the delegate sid that Alas
kans must stand together for the develop
ment of the territory; they must make
Alaska a real state, builded upon American
civilization and loyalty to the Stars and
Stripes.
Among the old-timers present were George
Sutler and “Mushon." Beverly Dobbs was
there with his moving picture camera.
Mr. Wickersham expects to be in Pair
banks in October.
When questioned regarding the outlook
for the Alaska railroad, the delegate de
clared that the war in Europe would have
no effcet on the construction of the road;
that the building would be started by the
administration just as soon as possible, and
that the work undoubtedly would be rushed
to an early completion.
LINDEBERG EQUIPS CORWIN
TO RESCUE KARLUK’S CREW
Jafet Lindeberg, the Nome mining mag
nate, has chartered the steamer Corwin to
go to Wrangell island and aid the revenue
cutter Bear in rescuing the crew of the
wrecked Stefansson steamer Karluk. It is
imperative that their rescue be accomplished
without delay, as the northern ice fields will
soon make navigation in those parts impos
sible, without considering the fact that the
men will have long since exhausted the
scant store of supplies which was left with
them, and must be depending alrgely on the
game which they secure.
In equipping the Corwin provisions for an
extended trip have been provided—enough
to last the ship for a year in case she is
caught in the ice. This will make three
ships that will make the attempt to reach
Wrangell island before navigation closes.
Captain Bartlett, who sailed aboard the
Bear, is gTeafly worried lest the scientists
and crew of the Karluk, on Wrangell island,
run short of provisions. He declared that
they had only sufficient with them to last
until the first of August. Their ammuni
tion was also limited.
The Corwin was to have sailed from
Nome September 6.
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