The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-06

first introduced in the chamber a resolution suggesting the territorial convention, briefly referred to the results of that con- ventlon, and particularly to the graceful manner In which Juneau and Douglas ls- land conceded to Skagwav the honor of naming the delegate of the convention to Washington. or course Mr. Price having moved the first resolution In the matter, and been one of the foremost workers in the new movement for government recog- milton, 1t seemed eminently fitting that he should be chosen. And Mr. Price had made good representative, not of one sec tion but of all Alaska.
 When a private individual assumed a public trust he became a public servant, and for his services well rendered became emitted to public recognition. In order to accept such a public trust Mr. Price had made great personal sacrifices, and this public recognition of these sacrifices and of the able work and substantial good he had been able to accomplish for Alaska, was no more than he was entitled to, and we hope that the future will prove good paw master for such unselfsh and patriotic ser- vices.
 Mir. Prices Able Reply.
 Mr. Price, who was loudly eheered as he rose to respond said:
 "Frlends and fellow workers in the cham Der of Commerce; to say that my cup of gfatlhcasion Is not hiisd to ovts-assslnK as this demonstration or your friendship and hearty good cheer give to me tonight, would be to acknowledge within myself total lack of appreciation of the interest and efforts of my friends and daily asso> ciates, and to show a total absence of grat- itude for this great honor you do do me.
 "Words are used as a means 10 convey to others our thoughts and desires to oth- CTS, but there are times when they become weak vassals and are wholly inadequate to convey true feeling. Such Is my pres ent helpless condition. But trusting you will take the spirit for the words of ap> preciatlon would utter. 1 can only say that this Is the proudest moment of my life. (Applause.)
 Repeatedly have been asked as to how would be compensated for my ef' forts on behalf of our Alaskan cause, and could those questloners be present tonight, this occasion would be their best answer. For myself,the knowledge that my friends believe in me, believe l have made an honest effort In their behalf, is to me of the greatest value.
 "The utterances of our good friend Dr.. Moore in welcoming me back to your midst, could not be heard with other than feeling of satisfaction and pride on my part, for by them believe have succeed ed in a matter more valuable 10 me than all others. that of having the esteem and respect of the community in which have built my home and expect to live. As to my devotion to the cause 1 am entitled to no special credit for any special devotion, as society charges every man to do his duty and have done no more than mine, after accepting the charge, In the best way my ability. circumstances and conditions would permit.
 "You say Skagway Is proud to call this my home. say pride and congratulatlon should be mine In being one of you and have the honor of representing in part, a people of whom thls great nation of great people can find no better, more loyal and more progressive In any state or territory In the Unlon." (Applaus..)
 Attorney Day is Converted.
 Attorney H, A. Dav was called upon tc speak on the subject "The Need of Rep le sentative in Congress-" and upon this | h. mae tr,Iv eloonent and forceful He