THE PLATFORM
of
JOHN W. DUNN
Independent Candidate for Re-election to the
SENATE of ALASKA FOURTH DIVISION
I am a candidate for reelection to the Alaska
Senate. I stand absolutely on my past record; I have
no apology to make for my political behavior; I have
done my best to serve the people.
The following is a brief statement of some of the
principles that I have worked and voted for; and some
that I shall continue to work and vote for if elected,
to-wit:
ror the present revenue law drawn up by the
Hon. H. H. Ross of Fairbanks. It is just and equit
able; one of the best tax laws ever passed by any
law making body. And I am glad to say that it was
my privilege to help to pass it. The law is so arranged,
that the fellow who makes money from the Terri
torial resources pays most of the taxes (in principle
the Territory retains a very small per cent of the
values realized from the Territorial resources, with
which to pay the Territorial expenses, while of course
the operator takes the balance). This law the legis
lature passed in 1923; it has run the gauntlet through
the courts, including the Supreme Court of the United
States, and stood the test. It has been a veritable
Gibraltar. Let us keep it. With reasonable economy
that law will furnish the Territory with sufficient
funds to pay the Territorial expenses for some years
to come. The privileged interests fought that law from
start to finish, all through the Legislature, and through
all the courts- But the}' were beaten at every step
Now just watch the slippery lobby kid at the next
session, trying to get a part of the law repealed, thus
designing to shift the hefty portion of the taxes to
the backs of the little fellows.
Every legislator should do his bit to keep the
Alaska Railroad under Government control and keep
the government boats running on the rivers. Remember
we are pioneers working to develop Alaska, spending
our lives here. The few dollars that the Government
may spend here, without immediate return of profits,
does not in any sense of the word compare with what
we are spending here. Although we cannot legislate
on this important subject, however, we can boost and
co-operate with our Delegate, Dan Sutherland, who
is ever ready to advance a good cause for Alaska.
Good schools; Kindergarten, grammar, high
schools and the college must be maintained; not for
the purpose of disseminating political propaganda; but
for educational purposes. Good schools and good
colleges make good citizens.
Phone 456 P. O. Box 863
GEO. F. RICHMOND, Mgr.
ST. REGIS CAFE
Oldest established eating centre
in the city
Third Avenue,
PRINCE RUPERT, B. C.
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The Royal Fish Company
Buyers and Shippers of
Fresh and Frozen Fish
John Dybhavn, Mgr.
Prince Rupert, B. C.
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Tom Dyhavan - Stan Moran
We Use All Closed Cars
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I Grand Terminal Club
Ben. Self, Sec.-Treas.
Corner 2nd Ave. at 6th
Prince Rupert, B. C.
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