The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1915-03-15

Another bill was introduced in
the house today providing that one,
half of the national forest reserve
fund be expended for the establish
| schools
CONFERENCE ON.
| WASHINGTON, d. c., March 10
| President Wilson and Secretary
Lane held conference this morn
ing for the purpose of considering
the selection of the coast terminus
Of the government railroad. The
purchase of existing railroads was
discussed at some length, but no
decision was reached with regard
to the Copper River 4 Northwestern
or the Alaska Northern railroad.
The representatives Of the latter
road have refused the offer made
by the government but it is stated
| that negotiations have not been
called off because Of the failure to
agree on terms.
| II the eastern side Of Cook inlet
| is selected as the coast terminus of
the railroad, Seward probably will
be the terminal city; if it is decided
to locate on the western side. Ship
creek probably will be chosen as
the temporary terminus, and Port
age bay as permanent terminus.
The Alaska railroad project has
been sidetracked OF late, owing to
the unexpected developments in the
European war situation and the
more recent developments in Mexi-
CO. In view of the conference to-
day, however it is believed that it
is the intention of President Wilson
to rush the matter to conclusion.
LEGISLATURE WORKING.
JUNEAU, March II. The prin-
cipal feature of today's session OF
the territorial lawmakers was the
introduction Of memorial to con-
gress by Representative Snow, Of
Ruby. asking the national legislator,
to provide for the taking Of vote
on the prohibition question at the
next election.
A bill introduced in the house this
afternoon gives municipal magis
trates jurisdiction in civil suits where
the amount involved does not exceed
the sum Of $500.
Another bill introduced in the
house provides for the amendment
Of the medicine and surgery law en-
acted at the last session.
The eight-hour mining act, as it is
proposed to amend 1t, will apply to
persons employed in offices, hotels
and laundries.
NEW BANK FOR SEWARD.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. March IL
G NJ tho in n
OF the Seward National bank, is au-
thority for the statement that the
new institution will be opened for
that 1t Is the hope Of the incorpor-
ators to open the bank about the
middle OF next month.
WATCHING THEIR CHANCE.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March IL
Falcon Joslin and Clyde L. Morris.
who are here for the purpose Of Sc
curing the contract for constructing
the government railroad il Alaska
are completely in the dark regard
ing the plans Of President Wilson.
They have been unable to ascertain
whether it Ia the intention Of the
administration to build an entirely
new road or purchase one OF the
existing roads, and they are equally
in the dark regarding the manner
Of construction. should it be decided
to build-whether the work will be
done by the government or turned
over to contractors.
There is report in circulation
today to the effect that the govern
ment offered the representatives of
the Alaska Northern railroad the
sum OF $35O.000 for their property.
1t has been practically admitted by
officials of the government that the
offer was refused.
II Is also understood that Presi-
dent Wilson has requested the mem
bers OF the Alaska engineering COM
mission to supply additional data
regarding the cost Of construction
and operation.