The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-05
OF
 REPUBLICANS
 OF TERRITORY

The following is the platform adopt ed by the Republicans at Seward April 1s, 1916:
 1st We believe that the Terri tory of Alaska is entitled to more extended powers. and pledge our sup port to Statehood for the whole or part of the Territory.
 2nd. That one of the most vital needs Of Alaska is the construction of the railroads. trails and bridges throughout the Territory to permit the development of regions of rich resources now inaccessible, except at enormous expense. and in order to promote the construction of these great arteries of commerce. we favor financial aid by the federal govern mont of all legitimate railroad enter prises organized to build trunk lines ,n Alaska whenever such companies shall with their own capital make substantial progress with their pro- iects. and we urge that an railroads SO aided be governed and controlled in the fixing Of freight and pas senger tarin. We urge the speedy completion Of the governmental rail- way now being constructed and favor liberal and prompt appropriations therefor
 Srd. We believe that the rapid growth of the country and the ex- pansion Of its industries. has been largely due to the Protective Tarih lnaugurated and maintained by the Republican Party; that the present depression in the states is primarily due to It's partial abrogation by the Democratic administration. We de- mand its full restoration. and that our industries shall receive such meas ure Of protection as shall enable them to successfully compete with the na- tions of the world.
 4th. As part of the protective system. we urged the immediate up- building by proper legislation Of a merchant marine. which shall consist of vessels built by Americans. owned by Americans. manned by Americans, carrying American cargoes. under pro- tection of the American flag, to every foreign port; independent production cannot exist with dependent trans portation.
 5th. That Congress is urged to make appropriations for the extension of the Alaska cable md wireless sys- tems to all parts of the Territory.
 9th. We favor liberal land laws for the Territory which shall encour- age the settlement of the agricultural areas and the development of the mineral resources, whereby the set tiers and locators may be assured of securing title from the government without unnecessary delay or depart mental interference.
 7th. We demand federal investiga- ton of the monoply known as the Fresh Fish Trust" Of the United States and Canada, which is driving away from Alaska the American fish ing fleets. and destroying for the fishermen of Alaska market for their product which Is honestly taken from the waters of the United States.
 Sth. We believe that a most thor ough and complete preparation for war Is the nations greatest guarantee of peace We therefore favor com- plete system of coast defense and an adequate army and navy for any pur- pose, upbuilt, however along such lines as will not engender a spirit of militarism.
 9th. We most emphatically disap. prove of the vacillating manner in which the Democratic administration has handled affairs with Mexico dur ing the past three years; but VIC pledge our undivided support to tho
 overnment at Washington in its pres ent undertaking in Mexico, and in whatever 1t may hereafter under take in vindication of the Nation's rights. and the Nations honor in Mexico. or elsewhere.
 10th. We charge the Democratic administration with having ignored Alaskans in appointments to public office in this Territory. and with hay. Ing disgraced our citizenship by the