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THE ALEXANDER FISHERIES BILL.
The wires inform us that the pernicious Alexander fisheries
bill lias been killed, so far as this session of the congress is
concerned. But it will be revived at the next session of con
gress. Of this, we may he assured, because the big fishing in
terests of Alaska do not propose to let such a beneficent piece
of legislation in their behalf to die without a mighty effort to
have it passed by the congress.
Here is a bill that should be opposed by the people of Alas
ka, without regard to party affiliation. If it is passed by the
congress, tin* Alaska legislative assembly will lose all power to
levy taxes against the large cannery interests, and we know of
no reason at all why they should be made immune from con
tributing to the territorial treasury, especially when the funds
sp derived can be employed to such good advantage by the
territory.
It now appears, on the face of the election returns avail
able, that Delegate. Wickersham will not be in the next con
gress. With the delegate on. hand to fight the measure, there
is little likelihood of its passage. We have no right to say
that the probable delegate-elect, Mr. Sulzer, would be less loyal
to the interests of Alaska than is the present delegate, but it
stands to reason that a new man could not make as efficient a
fight as could Mr. Wickersham, because of his lack of experi
ence. So far as we know, Mr. Sulzer has not made public his
views with respect to the Alexander fisheries bill. Tt is as
sumed, of course, that he is opposed to the pernicious measure.
For the good of the territory, we hope he will thus announce
himself.
The new attorney-general, George B. Grigsby, has already
taken off his coat to fight the vicious bill. As he is the official
that is empowered to enforce the tax levy against the cannery
companies, his influence will harry great weight]
THE GOVERNORSHIP. ■
The rumor is current in democratic political circles that
Governor .T. F. A. Strong will not again seek appointment, but
that he will throwHhe weight of his influence in favor of John
W. Troy, editor and manager of the Juneau-Empire. As a re
publican newspaper, The Times does not assume to have apv
say with respect to democratic plums that may be given out
.as a result of the national democratic victory. We may take
occasion to say, however, that Governor Strong is a tine and
loyal Alaskan, that he has made a most efficient record in the
gubernatorial chair, and that if lie retires (and it will be at
iiis own volition), he will go with the good will and best wishes
of a big majority of Alaskans, who know him and who honor
and respect him. As to his probable successor, Mr. -Trov, he too
is a sourdough Alaskan. For years he was the editor and man
ager of the Skagway Alaskan, during the early days of the
Klondike stampede. He was among the first to agitate for a
territorial form of government for Alaska. As editor of the
Juneau Empire, Mr. Troy made a valiant fight for the election
of the democratic candidate for delegate to congress. If party
service counts for anything, we know of no democrat in Alaska
who has so well earned recognition at the hands of his party.
If Governor Strong feels that he must retire when his present
term expires, it is fair to presume that a democrat will succeed
liim. And if a democrat is appointed, why not Mr. Troy?
A NEUTRAL MAKES COMMENT.
(Valdez Prospector) < , t
It is amusing to riote the friendly spats between Seward
and Anchorage as to which is the terminal of tile‘government
railroad. Seward triumphantly points to the fact that no ves
sels will get into Anchorage for the next five or six months as
conclusive proof that the new railroad town is barred by nature
from making any .claims, as. to the terminal city. In both Sew
ard papers, however,.are accounts pf a gigantic snpwslide, esti
mated to contain 50,000 yards of snow, which has closed the line
to traffic and which will not^bei removed until next spring be
cause another one is likely to ‘O^cUr tlt any moment. This,' to
an unbiased outsider, would seem to take a greht deal of weight
from Seward’s 9laims, and leave the railroad without any term
inal whatever. It may be some day that the advantages of Val
dez as a terminal point for the railroad to the interior will be
recognized. With a pass of less than 2,000 feet to cross and
with no steep grades or deep cuts the Valdez route is the logi
cal one. The harbor is the best protected on the coast.
The minstrel show under the auspices of the local order of
Moose last night demonstrated the fact that Anchorage has
talent of a high order of ability. The show was clean, whole
some and clever, and the young gentleman who was in immedi
ate charge of the performance—Mr. C. G. Wilford—is to be
complimented upon his efforts. Likewise, the entire company
of performers are to be complimented for their efficiency and
for contributing to the amusement of an audience that filled
the spacious Empress theatre to its capacity. These loca
shows, of well directed and capably performed by the partici
pants, are much appreciated.
“The Store Thnt Hy« What Von Went—When You Want It.*'
loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1910.
Vol. 1. No. 131. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA «h and D
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PARIS,Dec. 1.—One of the most
interesting developments in 'contem
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a sort of French Ivrupp’s, in the center
of France.
When this establishment is in work
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from M. Albert Thomas himself,
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, of firms making munitions will- seek
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peace. It is just at that moment that
France must not slacken' her efforts.
When the invaders are expelled
from the country and the inhabitants
return to their previous occupations'
there will be an enormous need of
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mills, factories and workshops. Then
the arsenal of death will become the
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! The basket ball match scheduled for
i New Year’s Day in the new Union
hall, is causing considerable excite
ment among the local athletes/ Both
teams are practicing for the match,'
which promises to be hotly contested.
ATTENTION MOOSE,
j All members of the L. O. O. M: are
j requested to attend the meeting at
j Moose hall, Wednesday evening, De
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<* CHRISTMAS
OPPORTUNITIES
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