The Alaska citizen., 1913-05-26

eNplo fation. he declared. Owing to the united demand for better transportation in the territory. the opening of the country and the dc. yelopment or the natural resources was now a hand, continued the executive. He called attention to the bill now before congress. and ayerred that the government would build railroad to the interior and open the coal mines
 Alaska offers an opportuuiy y 10 all seeking to better heir condi tons under the new era now dawning upon the country" said the governor T am the steward of the people. and ask the co-0nrra- tion of all Alaskans in order ta make my admin stratiou q success "
 In conelHd ng. Governor Strong complimented Governor Clark on he good work accomplished under his admnistra ion.
 Major and Mrs. Strong reached Juneau last evening on the ateam- ship City Of seattle The town went wild with enthusiasm. and the greatest throngs ever seen i Juneau paraded the streets The Steamah ! was gaily decord ed with flags and bunting when f steamed 10 is place at the dock An ovation was sison to the new governor ard Mrs. Strong by the crowd of people that filled every inch of space on the dock \ holiday was declared bt the town people for few hours
 Tonight big recept on is te sat2 place al the Elks hall under the auspices of the Juneau Democratic club.
 TREADWELE, May 2l.-TGa mines and mill closed down tolas and the entire populaee weut oyer to Juneau 10 greet the new aoErr- nor and witness the inaugural cera- monies
 The business places Of Tread well and Douglas are closed.
 LEAVES SOON FOR NORTH.
 VICTORIA. May 2i.-EXFlorer $ elansson, who is making prepa. rations to start for the Arctic re eiens te continue his researches in the far North. will set sail from this city some time durn the first week in June in the steamer Earluk
 NOME STILL KICKING.
 NOME. May 22.=The Democrats of Seward peninsula have united ih protest against the apo ntmeht of Emmett JorGar as marshal of the Second division and strong pres sure is beng brought O belr upon President Wilson to reconsider his act ion iii the matter. Il the pres dent refuses to withdraw the name of the unpopular appointee. an of fort will be made to prevent lis confrmat on in the senate. The argument against the appointment of Jordan is based almost entirely upon the fact that he $ not an Alaskan in the true sense of the word. He is only a summer reai- dent
 In the appeal which was wired to President Wilson the local Demo arats say they are willin gto accept either Albert Todd or James DalE the latter being brother of the late national committeeman. The of Baly is preferred by the Jennings Democrats but thet are willing to compromise on Todd if necessary.
 Jordan secured his appointment influences in the East.
 FIRST APPOINTMENT
 JUNEAU, May 22-the first of fc'a appointment made by Cover nor Strong was anrpaneed this when he named N. W. Shorthill as secretary 10 the gov ernor. The announcement was re ceived with great pleasure hy tn" residents of the city, for MT Short- hill has made many friends during his incumbency under the Clark adm nistra ion. He is thoroH@hly with the routine work of the governor's office, and proved himself invaluable to Governor Clark
 No other appointments have as yet been made hy the new eXeeH- tive Governor Strong spent most of his time today becoming ac- quainted with the routine of he office, and answering accumulated 
 RIVER IS CLEAR.
 DAWSON. May 22,-The Yukon river is clear of ice above this city and navigat on is now open between Dawson and the foo of Lake Ia berge. Within few days the first steamers will have arrived from the lake and the rush of early freight for the lower river will commence.
 Advices received today s ate that three boats are now on the river headed this way with full loads Of passengers and freight. They are the Canadian. Tana and Nesntlin, the last mentioned having been nam ed after the new Skookum Jim strike near Atlln.
 Upon the arrival of the upriver steamers. the Schwatka St, Michael and Robert Kerr will start for the lower Yukon. The Kerr is await ing shipment of cattle which is now enroute. and will distribute the fresh meat supply along the lower river. A considerable part of the j shipment will be transferrei! a Gib- bon for Fairbanks.
 Whitehorse boats are not expect ed before early in June.
 NOME ITEMS.
 NOME, May 23-The dredgiu@ season was opened in the Solomon river region on Tuesday by the Sew ard dredge and within a few days practically all of the big mac lines will be in operation at various points on the peninsula. The Ernst company's dredge was the second to start up.