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DISAPPOINTING NEWS
The* announcement of Judge WiekerXhnm that there is no prospect of
Vis appointment to the governorship comes as a distinct disappointment to a
•majority of the people of this district, mast of whom are unanimous in the
vi».w that he is not only entitled to the position by reason of 'has long years
,,f service in behalf of the territory and its people as delegate, to CongTesn
Vat. also ticca use <>f the more important fact that there Ls scarcely a man alive
who is more conversant with the economic and legislative needs of Alaska
ttr.n he. Had the people of Alaska full choice in the selection of a mam
to fill the office of governor, it is doubtful if they could find either in or out
of the territory one who possesses a more comprehensive knowledge of the
country or who could fulfill the duties of the position with a cleaner insight
.r to the actual conditions confronting its pioneer people in their efforts to re
claim the land from the wilderness and make therein a horn- for themselves
and generations to come.
During the nearly two decades in which he served the territory as the
chosen representst:ve of its people .1 the national capital. lie demonstrated
beyond dispute that it. would require something more than cursory search to
Pnd a man who possesses a d.yper personal merest in Alaska or who would
Pbov for its welfare with keener devotion. Not even his bitterest political
opponents but will concede that he is exceptionally capably and endowed with
every attribute and attainment necessary to discharge the duties of that high
etfico with credit to himself and benefit to C!»e land and its people.
Thnt the administration does not see fit to consider him as eligible for
the governorship is deeply regrettable. Reports from all sections of the t-*r
iltory Indicate conclusively that he is the first cfhoice of the people, if not of
the rabble of twopenny politicians who compose the bulk of his opponents in
Alaska, and his rejection will scarcely win friends for the administration
which has so arbitrarily rejected the obvious desire of the people for tiis ap
pointment.
-IN MEMORIA
The death of Kranklin K. I*»ne, foi«m»-r Secretary af the Interior, will
bring a. feeling of deep regret to the averag • Aiuiikan for the reason that his
tnitfinely passing1 from the stage of life deprives! the territory of an able and
sjwere friend. During his tenure of the office of Secretary of the Interior,
liajie at all times displayed deep regard for the welfare of Alaska and an
earnest desire to do his utfmnst to aid its progress and development.
Although hedged about witih live multitulinous red tape limitations
associated with the present system of bureaucratic control of AJaskan affairs,
a ml frequently hampered in many of his efforts by the thick headed ness and
unwillingness of Congress. l^arae mrvertheless succeeded in doing more to fa
cilitate the growth of the teiritory than any individual before or pfter his Lime.
As the culminating effort of his friendship for (his great Northland,
ha originated and gave tiro first impetus to the idea of federal administration
©f territorial affiktrs through a resident board of commissioners. (Vystalized
in the Curry Mil. that idea is today occupying the attention of Congress with
excellent prospect of ultimate adoption, if nut in the present measure, at least
in some other moor, approved form.
Alaskans owe to Lane a. debt of sincere gratitude both for his Interest
and efforts iir their behalf—a debt whbfli tiow, unfortunately can be repaid
• •nly in kind thoughts and graceful remenrt*ranees.
A MUCH NEEDED DEVELOPMENT
(FYonv Juneau Umpire)
Alaska development is what we need. It is what the whole United
States needs Our timber, coal, oil, copper and precious metals are needed
■no-f as never before. With the scarcity of wood pulp, coal and oil and the
fabulous prices these commodities now «knmand everywhere, our resources are
looked to as never before. The blight that was put on this country ten or
twelve years ago, and has been perpetuated ever since, is beginning to pall.
Government officials realize that the extremists have had their day, and
it has been a cold day for Alaska. After conserving everything, then the
experiment <>f trying various methods to unlock the resources was commenced.
;.rd is continuing with various degrees of success. There Is more hope in
icference to the opportunity to take our timber and make it into wood pulp.
The forestry department is inclined to be more than ordinarly consid
erate of the wishes of the manufacturer. And certainly there is need for the
development "f our forests, if it will have the effect of reducing the soaring
cost of print paper. TJut a few years ago the publisher who purchased in
ton lots could buy for less than three cents per pound. Today he pays twelve
rents. The big city dailies, who purchase in car lots and make yearly con
tracts, pay considerably less.
If Alaska can establish pulp mills on a par with the rapid development
in Canada it would prove of enduring benefit to the people of the territory
and make for a permanent population that would tend to open up many other
fields of endeavor. We notice in a telegram from New York that George
Watkins Evans, wfho is familiar with all our coal fields, urges that the gov
•i nment give greater encouragement to potential investors, who might hr
Inclined to develop this great industry. Here's hoping that his voice reachef
:o the capital at Washington.
MORE BOY BABIES BORN IN WAR TIME. It is apparently a fact
that in the time of war the proport ion of boy lo girl babies is much greatet
:hnn in time of peace. No one Is able to explain why this is so on anj
scientific grounds. It is a mysterious and beneficent provision of Nature U
make good the loss of masculine lives due to war. and thus maintain tin
balance of the sexes. »
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ALASKA DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BILL MUCH OPPOSED
Washington, May 14 -Public bend
ings on the Curry bill, providing for
administration of federal bureau func
tions In Alaska through a resident
commission, dosed today. The hear
ings developed consider;)ble opposition
to the bill. I*riside.nt Handing is un
derstood to be neither for nor against
the bill, which has been discussed by
the cabinet in connection with the prn
poiftl to adopt a fixed policy as regards
the administration and development of
Just before adjournment Inst night
Chairman Curry denounced as false an
article printed in the Washington
Times by Norman Hap good which
charged that the House Committee on
Territories "has been holding hearings
on a gigantic plan to hand the re
sources of Alaska over to a commis
sion responsible to nobody.*
Greeley, chief of the forestry divi
sion. vigorously opposed the hill.
—
Sec. Wallace Against Development
„ Board Bill
Washington. May 16—Opposition to
the. bill to create an Ala .ka Develop
merit Hoard is expressed by Secretary
of Agriculture Wallace in a letter to
Congressman Curry, chairman of the
House Committee; on Territories.
In effect Wallace argued that the
measure (proposes to set up a branch
of the federal government having jur
isdiction over certain properties and
functions in Ahutiut..
VIRGINIA MINE WAR
SITUATION GRAVE
Williamson. W. Va.. May 11—A
Litth* mining town near here around
which is centered the. bitter West Vir
ginia coal strike struggle, was opened
today. He ports say sharp lighting is
In progress in the streets of the town.
Washington .Concerned, over Coal
Struggle
Washington, May 14—Secretary
Weeks is considering vending federal
i troops into the embattled districts of
the West Virginia coal fields.
A telegram received by I‘resident
Harding from Governor Morrow of
Kentucky says the. fighting of the past
few days along the Kentucky-West
Virginia border depicts a grave
Infantry Ordered Rnady for Move to
Mingo County
Camp Sherman, Ohio, May 14—The
entire t9th Infantry regiment was or
dered todny to prupa re to move Into the
battle zone In the iiiinfasr eonnties of
Went Virginia.
Strikers Be tile at MorHmac
Williamson, W Va. May 16—Thirty
minutes of ahooting at Merrimac, West,
Virginia, eras the extent of hostilities,
in West Vlrglna’s border b-.ittle last1
23 PER CENT DECREASE IN
WHITE POPULATION OF ALASKA
Washington. May It—The white
population of Alaska decreased 23.4
per cent between 1910 and 1920. the
f'engus Bureau announced today.
The present population of the terri
tory comjnises 25,783 whites, 26,421
Indians. 128 negroes. 56 Japanese and
312 Filipinos. Hawaiian^ and Koreans.
ALLEGED MURDERESS
OFFERS NOVEL DEFENSE
Honolulu, May 15—Mrs. Southward
alleged woman Bluebeard, in a state
ment today, denied that she is crimin
ally responsible for the death of her
four former husbands but offered the
novel explantion that she possibly was
the innocent cause of their decease
through typhoid innoculation. “I am
innocc'nt," she declared, • “but I do be
lieve that I may be a typhoid carrier.”
GOV’T VESSELS FOR ALASKA
IF PRIVATE CARRIERS FAIL
Washington, May 14—Chairman
Benson, it was announced today, has
ordered the Shipping Board officials at
Seattle to put government vessels In
the Alaska service to keep the terri
tory supplied with food, in the event
that tJhe private ship owners do not do
Alaska Assured Transportation By
Government
Seattle, May 15—-Alaskans may rest
assured that a \vJ«nel will be dispatched
from Seattle to their relief at nine
o’clock Tuesday morning. It will be
the steamship Northern, under charier
to the United Stataa Shipping Board.
The announcement that this propos
al will become effective was made late
this afternoon by R. If. Somtnes, dis
[ triot director of the Shipping Board.
| (r Mowing the completion of all neces
Thki vessel will tarry piuuMigers and
freight .milking botJh southeastern and
southwestern Alaska ports and no
strike will prevent her sailing.
SINN FEINN ATTEMPT
TERRORIZATION OF LONDON
Istmlon, May 16—A Sinn Felnn
campaign to terrorize l/ondon coin
•mlenced at midnight Saturday. Var
ious suburbs nnd various adjacent
towns were visited by armed men whose
object was arson, but who. when in
terrupted in their operations, resorted
to shooting.
Three persons were wound'd, in
cluding a man and his wife. The
houses fired were in nearly every case
occupied by persons who are connected j
with the Irish constabulary.
Irish Baronet’s Daughter Slain From
Ambush
Belfast. Ireland. May 16—'Miss
Harrington, only daughter of Sir
Charles Harrington of CllensLil Castle.
County IJoneruck. and I’olfre Inspector
Biggs, were shot dead from ambush
Sunday night by civilians while they
were motoring from Kiliasuliy to New
port, County Tipperary.
Nine policemen, two soldiers and
several other persons were also killed
in attacks and counter attacks at var
ious points. One constable was killed
and two others wounded in n cladh at
Drumcol higher.
MUST PROTECT
ALASKA RESOURCES,
Washington . May 14—-Necessary
protection for the pulp wood and w.itcr
power resources of Alaska, in order
to prevent reckless exploitation was
emphasized today by Oreeley, chief of
the forestry service. before the House
I committee on territory®.
WOBBLIES CHARGE HAYWOOD
WITH HUGE EMBEZZLEMENT
Chicago. May 15—Charges %rere
made on the floor of the f. W. W ,
convention here last night that Will
iam I\ Haywood fled because. of a
shortage of 1X5,000 in the brotherhood
HARDING AGAIN REFUSES
ALASKA VISIT
Salem, Ore. May 15—President
Harding (has written to Oovcrnor
Wolcott that he wiH be unable to join
the proposed governor's conference
trip to Alaska in July, It wsia an
BANKER LARSON CONVICTED
ON SECOND COUNT
Tacoma, W«. May 14—Ole Larsoa,
prfuodent of the defunct Scandinavia n
Amerlcan Bank of Tacoma, was to
day convicted on a second count under
thv> indictnJEiats returned against him
in ccmncvtion with the bank's failure.
Thin timup! Uimn was convicted of
making crocked loans to himself.
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!New York. May 18—Western gov
erner'w Hart, Davis and Mabey wen
officially received by New York City
tonight, receiving marked attention.
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