The Alaska citizen., 1913-06-02
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 ID ALASKANS
WILL STILL LABOR FOR US.

WILL STILL LABOR FOR US.
 SEATTLE, May 26-"There can be no development on a large scale until the people oft he Eastern States get away from the idea that the territory is valuable only as place for the establishment of experimental stations for sCien tific purposes" Such was the state ment of Walter F.. Clark. ex-gover. nor of Alaska. who arrived from Juneau today on his way to Washing ton to make his final report to the interior department. Continuing. the former executive said the great need of the territory at this time is rail. roads. and he expressed the hope that the present administration would see it's way clear to grant the finan, cial aid necessary to the construc- lion Of the much-nceded roads.
 Clark says he has great faith in the Wilson administration. and he expresses the hope that the Democratic President will he un- hindered by congress in his efforts to bring about the reforms upon which the future prosperity of Alas ka depends
 The former governor expects to remain in Washington indefinitely and during his stay there he will devote his time io the interests of the territory over which he presid- ei during the past four years There are many things which were left un. done by the Taft administration. and Clark will endeavor to bring about their accomplishment be:ore he leaves the capital
 DAWSON. May 2. - Reports from up the Yukon indicate that all of the ice has left the river abovt Dawson. including Hellgate. at which point it was feared the early steam CTS would he considerably delayed Today's advices state that the first steamer from the foot of Lake Laberge will reach Dawson tomor. row. There are three boats on the river at the present time. but it is thought the Tana will he the first boat in. followed closely hy the Nesutlin and the Canadian. The Tana. which has both freight and passengers for the lower couu- try will go direct to the American side. The Nesutlin is bringing freight for this place as we'll as consider able amount for Fairbanks and othei points along the lower river. The Canadian has cattle for transfer tc the steamer Robert Kerr. which is re ady to sail on short notice. i DAWSON. May 2. The mining season has begun in real earnest in the Klonlike region. Practically all of the dredges and hydraulic 1 plants within radius of % miles of Dawson are running full blast, l and cleaning up on an average of l s5o,00o daily. Predictions based on i first few days operations place $5.- i 000.000. which was the mark reached 1 last year.
 The district now enjoys the dis tinction of having in it's midst three of the largest gold diggers in the world, two of which were completed and started work during the past week. The dredges are located on the Boyle concession.
 The first steamers sailing out of Dawson will take large amount ol Solu loI tic BoNtI lllHtHl dSSuS l office at Vancouver In fact, prac- tically all of the gold from this camp will be sent to Vancouver hereafter in consequence of the 1 liberal treatment given Northern CTS by the Canadian government.
 JUNEAU May 2. After de 1 liberation of three hours. the coro- ners jury in the case of Jack Wixon, l the man who was killed in the Por cupine country last week by Rodgers exonerated Rodgers on the grounds that he killed Wixon in self-defense The evidence was conclusive, and il is thought that no further action will be taken in the matter The tragedy was enacted in the mining district back of Haines. and immediately following the killing of Wixon. his slayer surrendered to the this city
 WASHINGTON. May 27. = Sena, tor Key Pittman. of Nevada. intro duced a bill in the upper house of congress today authorizing the issu- ance of bonds in the sum of S40.00C for the construction of a schoolhouse at Juneau. The passage of such bill was urged by the Alaska lesisla, ture. and the measure introduced by Senator Pittman has the endorse ment of Governor Strong.
 SEASON OPENED.
 NOME. May 2S. The steamer Corwin reached port today from Pu, get sound. being the first boat of the season to reach Nome The consists of general merchandise and a large consignment of mining machinery. Only few passengers made the trip.
 The master of the vessel reports a severe storm enroute. The gale lasted many hours and caused con siderable damage. although the boat was not disabled. as had been re- ported here earlier in the week.
 BISHOP THE MAN.
 JUNEAU. May 2S - The repor, is in general circulation here that Harry Bishop. the well known Jul neau engineer. is slated for the ap- pointment as territorial treasurer the office which was created by the late territorial legislature. The job is regarded as the most desirable within the gift of the governor and the selection of Bishop, it is stated has been made from score of appli | cants. The salary attached to the office is s4.000 per annum
 GOVERNOR APPOINTS.
 JUNEAU, May 2S. : Governor