Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-17
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WORK AHEAD FOR THE DELEGATE

Aithough the full returns of last Tuesday, election not yet hand the results of the polling far received are such insure the return of Delegate James Wicker sham with substantial plurality This is as it should be- Delegate Nickersans reelection eloquent endorse of the he has succeeded in placing upon the the statute book and his influence in the territory longer beed by those who have personal grind Delegate Wickerams reelection was not the result of mere hero worship would have believe; but the outcome of absolute conviction that he is the best in the territory for the position In previous elections Mr Wckersham has owed much to the weakness of his oppo but such cannot be said of this years electon with such Kraucznas Jennings and Gilmore in the field
 all of them backed by Velorganzed intelligent support vho knew exactly what they wanted and the best way to secure their ends.
 In many ways the recent election of far greater inn pOrance than of its predecessors Alaska stands the threshold Of segovenmen which will lead eventually to statehood There much to be done In few months the first Alaska legislature will meet at Juneau and the eyes of nneyfour millions of people will be turned toward the territorial capital with mingled feelings of curiosity, doubt fear and hope The legislature will pass such laws the experience of its members leads them to believe are necessary for the proper government and profitable develop of the territory. The laws will be submitted to the governor vho being Alaskan, will probably be more likely to agree with the territorial legislature than other wise But the crucial test will after the governors signature has been appended No laws that passed the houses of congress subjected to such close scrutiny the first acts of our legislature will be. Net a sentence not phrase not word but will be examined for flaws inconsistencies with existing laws other features which may prove objectionable to vested interests Then the people of Alaska will have to rejoice that they have man of James Wickersham's ability and character representing them at Washington; then they may rest sued that not of the lawful of their elected legi lare will be sdeacked oveTrued the behest of the representatives of corporations wishing to secure special and exclusive privileges in the territory, immunity from the operation of its laws without vigorous protest from the delegate.
 is for that reason, among others that the people of Alaska to be congratulated their choice of delegate 1t is for that A. Nickesam reelected and it is for that lie will receive the united support of all loyal Aaskans long he remains their representative at Washington. lie has been tried in the past and not found vanting and he is at liberty to go with the good work until the people see fit to make change. their able of the local campaign. The Wick esham vote amounted to G5 per of the entire vote cast in this precinct.
 The first Alaskan legislature will have plenty of room for all of the defeated candidates for delegate and their sistance would doubtless be welcomed by the territory
 Mr. krauczunas is to be congratuated on the showing he made His vote will be scrtinzed with c0usider ble l- terest 1y Outside politicians.
 son. Mr. Harras received 2 of the 35 votes cast the head of navigation"
 A man the creeks voted for Robert W. Jennings under the impression he voting for William Jennings Bryan.
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