fought against any improvement of the work
men’s compensation act, against protecting our
resident fishermen from the competition of
foreign fishermen, against a tax on fish traps
based on the catch, against the primary election
laws, in short, against everything that did not
have the approval of the cannery and mining
lawyers.
Fourth Division
John W. Dunn is running for reelection to
the Senate. He made a fine record there and
should be returned. He is progressive, inde
pendent and fearless. He is opposed by George
Moody, a man who was drunk most of the time
during the last session where he served as a
member of the House.
In the House. The key man in the Fourth
Division is H. H. Ross. He, as chairman of the
Ways and Means committee, got the large ap
propriations for the College of Alaska in Fair
banks. He is progressive and fearless. Those
citizens in the Fourth who do not know for
whom to vote, should look to Mr. Ross for ad
vice. Men who will work with him should be
supported. Men who fight him should be de
feated, because the record of Mr. Ross is so
splendid and so patriotic that citizens are safe
in following his leadership.
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE NOMINEES
OF THE FIRST DIVISION—ALASKA,
FAVORS:
The creation of the elective office of Con
troller to perform Territorial duties, with a
Board of Control to manage Territorial Insti
tutions and affairs.
A complete new Probate Code, as the present
laws do not protect wives with community pro
perty provisions; do not afford sufficient pro
tection to heirs and beneficiaries of wills, and
are unreasonably expensive and cause exploita
tion of estates.
Strengthened Primary Election Laws, in op
position to the old and corrupt proxy-conven
tion nominating system, with enactment of
statutory provisions to protect Primary, Special
and Municipal elections against fraud, by pro
viding for criminal prosecutions and punishment
The building of more Roads and Trails, that
will tend to the greater development of the re
sources of the Territory.
Adequate appropriation for old-age pensions,
destitute children and old pioneers.
Territorial elective officers to perform duties
authorized by Congress, many of which have
been given by previous Legislatures to Federal
officials, thus destroying the spirit of “Home
Rule.”
A higher Tax on non-resident Fishermen, so
as to encourage a larger resident fishermen pop
ulation in Alaska.
Reduction of Taxes on Fur Farms and infant
industries of the Territory, abolishment of the
poll tax and material reduction or abolishment
of license taxes on business and professions.
Encouragement to the Mining Prospector,
thru Territorial financial assistance.
A financial subsidy to enable an American
steamer to establish a steamer route for the
carrying of fresh and iced fish from Alaska
ports to Prince Rupert, returning with freight
cargo shipped from eastern U. S. ports
A gradual regulation of the Fish Traps, with
the object of preserving the fish industry an*}
increasing the number of resident fishermen,
who would make their permanent home in
Alaska.
Control by the Territory, as soon as possible,
of the Fisheries, Game and Fur of Alaska.
Repeal of obsolete Laws and compilation of
Territorial statutes.
Liberal appropriations for, and the highest
possible efficiency in our public school's.
An improved and more equitable Workmen’s
Compensation Act.
The maintenance of a just and equitable Rev
enue Law, so as to relieve as much as possible
the bone fide resident of Alaska from the burd
en of taxation.
Co-operation with Delegate Dan butneriana
in maintaining and bettering the Alaska Rail
road, and aiding him in securing government
appropriations for other needs of the Territory,
and for Public Buildings at Juneau and Ket*
chikan.
Construction and maintenance in the Terri
tory, of an Institution by the Federal Govern
ment, for the care of the Insane of Alaska, and
thus eliminate the present objectionable contract
system.
Respectfully Submitted to the Voters,
WILL A. STEEL,
For Senator.
CHAS. A. BENJAMIN, !
CHAS. B. FERGUSON,
WILLIAM L. PAUL,
WILLIAM A. WORTH,
& For Representatives.