We are not appealing for any exclusive
privileges for a class of citizens; we ask no
favors that others do not receive; we simply
ask that all fishermen in Alaskan waters be
placed upon the same competitive basis
under as stringent measures as the Secre
tary of Commerce may care to impose for
the protection of the fish supply. We are
able to compete with the whites in fishery
if we are given an equal chance with them,
but under the discriminatory regulations of
the Secretary of Commerce whereby
monopoly is given to certain favored whites
competition is impossible.
We have appealed to Mr. Secretary
Hoover for a square deal and our represen
tatives have plead with him to treat us
fairly, but he ignores our pleas and there
fore we now appeal to the American Con
gress for redress. We pray that the power
to which Mr. Hoover is subject shall inter
cede for us and instruct the Secretary of
Commerce to administer the Alaskan fish
eries in fairness and justice to all who are
engaged in the industry.
THE ALASKA NATIVE
BROTHERHOOD,
By FRANK D. PRICE,
President.
Attest:
GIDEON DUNCAN,
Secretary.