The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-26

| this work In Alaska.
 We appreciate the work performed by the Coast and Geodotic Survey In wire dragging and surveying our waterways, and the work of the Light House Service In extending in an able manner our aids to navigation. We urge larger appropriations for these services that are performing work of such vital importance to the lives and property of our people
 We urge the extension of the zone system of the parcel post to Alaska, and see no reason why our citizens should not enjoy the same beneilts as those residing in the states
 Favor Community Rlshts.
 We strongly favor the community property rights of women and we urge the passage of law similar to tho Tanner Bill introduced at tho last Legislature but defeated by our opponents
 The depredatlons of wolves have become a serious matter and we pledge the candidate of this conven- ton to urge upon Congress the neccs- sity of bounty on wolves by the National government We also favor @ larger bounty by the Territory and more liberal law on this subject
 Administration Commended
 We agree with the sentiment ex- pressed in the Republican platform that Alaska should be for Alaskans. and we commend the Democratic ad- ministratlon for the great advance made in this direction over former administrations and We pledge our selves and our candidate to work for this accomplishment. We regret that the Republican party has adopted this slogan only after 1t is out of office and power, and would suggest that it would have been much better had they followed this rule when they had some offices at their dis posal
 We favor the extension and im- provement of our telegraphic facili- ties and urge the government to give proper consideration to this impor- tant necessity in modern commerce. We urge a reduction of the prevail ing tolls.
 We send our greetings to the Pioneers of Alaska and pledge our selves to at all times show them the utmost consideration The men who have blazed the trails of Alaska, who have sought out the hidden wealth from our seas and who have delved deep into the fastHesses of our for ests and mountains and streams, and brought forth the light leading to the golden harvest of mineral wealth, ere entitled to all that a grateful people can do for them. Their lives have been devoted to the Territory and in their declining years they should rest assured of the appreciation and aid Of their fellow citizens. We commend the Aldrich law providing pensions for these aged pioneers.
 Allegiance to Democracy.
 Finally. we renew our allegiance 10 the principles of Democracy pro claimed when the dawn of liberty nrst tinted the American skies. and maintained unsullied throughout the century and more of freedom that this. the worlds greatest nation, has einblazoned upon the history of civilization. We know no cast. we recognize no class. We stand har- mcnious and united in the det.rai- nation to work unselnshly for the best interests of all tho people or Alaska. We stand for progress and improvement in all the walks of life For the miners and fishermen and toilers of our great Territory we shall ever stand prepared to fight to redress wrongs or unjust burdens. and to defend their efforts to im- prove their conditions for the gen. eral good. We invite the capitalist and man Of means. who by hls wealth and energy is prepared hon estly to exploit and develop our vast dormant resources. and thus give employment to labor increase our trade and commerce and add to the wealth of the nation. We stand for equal and exact justice to all, and we are opposed Co any special privi- iegos against the interests of the common welfare.
 Asks Support Of Alaskans.
 The Democratic Party of Alaska. united and strong. under the azure sky and lofty white peaks of the ereat empire of the North. firm in the conviction that it shall remain the dominant political party of our Territory. proclaims its purpose to insist on clean and honest officials, to work unselhshly for the upbuilding of our Territory and the happiness of our people. regardless of personal ambitions or party considerations.
 With the Democratic Party des- tined to remain in power in the nation. the best interests of Alaska can be advanced by the Democracy of the Territory We are alert to our opportunities to serve Alaska, better than 1t has ever been served. We realize the responsibilities of direct ing the affairs of the greatest Terri tory of the Union. and we are pre- pared to render an honest and com potent stewardship.
 With these aims and principles we invite all loyal citizens of Alaska to enroll under the banner of Democ- racy. Appealing to the common sense and sound judgment of the men and women of Alaska. we enter this cam- paign with absolute confidence as- sured that the banner of Democracy shall wave. OCT the land of the free and the home of the brave; and that it shall likewise unfold OCT the Elm. rtrn nf urnnlth and thn lnnd nf rnld