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SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
Those who discuss the shipping hill, the bill wh'ch
made it lawful for foreign vessels under certain circum
stances to ply between two or more American ports,
should not forget that the government had been permitt
ing that sort of thing before the law was passed. In other
words the law legalized exactly what was being done be
fore it was passed, and nothing has been permitted since
the passage of the law that was not allowed before. That
is whv there was no interest on the part ot the shipping
board regarding tlit application of the law to Alaska. The
board had not been allowing foreign vessels, owned by
ralroad companies, to ply on regular schedule between
American ports. It had been permitting foreign steamers
trading in America, and partirtdary those under charter
to the American government, to carry freight between
American ports as they proceeded from place to place in
gathering up cargoes or discharging them. I he board
asked Congress to make these things they had already
keen doing lawful, and Congress complied. When the
hill came to the committee for discussion it was discovered
that as prepared it would give the shipping hoard auth
ority to allow foreign passenger vessels owned and oper
ated bv foreign railroad comnanies, running on regular
schedule in Alaskan waters, to carry freight and passen
gers between American ports. It was urged that this be
stricken from the bill. It was pointed out that American
i ailroad companies were not permitted to do this and that
Canada does not permit American freight and passenger
ships, operating on regular schedules—or otherwise- to
run between Canadian ports. The Shipping Board im
medatoly announced that it had not allowed such proced
ure in the past anywhere, that it had no immediate inten
tion of allowing, and that it was ind'fferent as to wether
oi not the bill was amended so as to deprive the board of
authority to permit something not contemplated, and the
airiendinen* was unanimously adoped by the committee,
and passed by Congress. (.Juneau Empire), fll
WHALE OIL USED IX NORWEGIAN BUTTER
The Norwegin Government has recently arranged to
import about 1<> tons of butter per week from Denmark
at a price of $1 per pound. This is to he mixed with mar
garine made from whale oil and will he distributed by the
Government. fil
The kerosene and gasoline situation is acute in Nor
way. There is no oil for lighting private houses, and the
signal lights for railroads and ships are much curtailed;
even some of the lighthouses are being discont nued. A
large number of thrashing machines and motor plows are
expected to arrive from the United States this spring, hut
they can not he used unless some new supplies of petrol
eum and benzine can be ootained.
SAVING SHOE LEATHER.
Make two pairs of shoes do the work of three, while
maintains its war-time scarcity and price, is the advice
of the United States Bureau of Standards.
“It is apparent," says the Bureau, “that it is a matt
er of econmy to keep two or more pairs of shoes, wearing
them in rotation. Some manufactures claimthat two
I>airs of shoes worn alternately will outlast three pairs
worn consecutively. Wet shoes should be dried slowly,
and, if possible, shoe trees should be inserted to prevent
their losing shape and becoming uncomfortable, and also
to prolong the life of the shoe”. '
Swatters
The arrival of Sidney Anderson, President ol the
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, will be an excellent
npportunity for the local chamber of Commerce members
o have a discussion over matters which benefit this sec
lion. Anchorage should forget it’s little spite and the
wo cities, having so much in common should work togeth
er in every thing benefiting this part of Alaska.
The harvester trust has raised the wages of its emp
loyes 10 per cent. If the well known rule in such cases is
allowed the price of the trust’s products will be raised
i0 per cent, the former’s products will go up and the rest
if us will cough up.
“The tight on Itiggs is backed by labor from the
North,” is the head line in the Juneau Dispatch. Rigg s
•onfirmation plainly shows labor’s strength in Alaska,
ioesn’t it?.
Seward merchants, backed by the citizens, perhaps
ould show a most friendly ond neighborly spirit by help
ing out hardy farmers of the Matanuska and purchase
heir products, for potatoes are needed by all.
President Wilson, by executive order, has established
prohibition in the Island of Oahu. The island of Oahu is
now a dry zone entirely surrounded by water.—(Dallas
News.) >
I
Chas A. Sulzer
Candidate For Re-election as
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
From Alaska
“In deciding to enter the primanes as a candidate for Delegate to
Congress from Alaska, 1 feel impelled to make a brief statement to
the people of the territory. It is now nearly a year since I was seated
in the House as Alaska's representative Vo congress. During the nr ost
of this time the United States has been engaged in a world war, and
every resource of the nation, including money and man power is ce
ing devoted to the single purpose of winning this great war . Every
member of congress in considering legislation for the nation, has
placed the country's war needs above all needs and requirements anti
has subordinated his desires to the military estaolishment of :he
United States.
“Alaska has responded nobly to the nation’s call. She has given
her share* willingly and unstinting!}'. When the democratic party
went before the people of Alaska in November, nineteen sixteen, it
stood for a certain constructive program which embodied as its prin
cip.U elements a wider measure of home rule for the territory, and a
s ine and rational policy in the development of natural resources ami
every posible aid to the pioneers of the country.
“I have introduced among others the following bills in congress
which I am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
“Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
rule the dominating principle.
“Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be fair
to all and the protection of the ?o1mon supply from depletion.
“Making changes in the homestead laws by abolishing the eigiity
rod reservation.
“Authorizing free surveys of homesteads in isolated sections.
“Changing the game laws so as to give the people a better oppor
tunity to use the game of the country without its being slaughtered.
“E<tcnding the federal farm loan act to Alaska.
“Providing for the care of Alaska’s insane within the Territory.
“At all times 1 have endeavored to keep constantly in mind the
needs of the territory and the people of the territory. In spite of the
war some measure of progress has bedn achieved. I have assisted In
passing a law’ which helped the prospector by suspendi lg assessment
work on claims dU"iig the year' nineteen seventeen and nineteen
eighteen. The extension of the wireless and cable system in Alaska has
been accomplished with bright prospects for a further extension.
“Recognition has been forced for Alaska in the matter of appoint
ments to the second series of training camps for officers. Contracts
which prevented the fanners of the interior from supplying army
posts with cheir vegetables are cancelled.
“Suggestions and requests that I again go before the people of
\laska have come to me from A'arkans all over the territory. Reit
erating my desire to serve the best interests of Alaska, I am submit
ting my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for
Delegate to Congress."
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