The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

| same udtIf t- lht ltlldllllnR fIN,UUN would be derived without cost to the Territory from the revenue derived from the land.
 Senator Roman objected to the bill as proposed on the grounds that the location should be decided by the people of the Territory and not by Federal enactment. The Senator from the Third Division also main tained that the Matanuska Valley and the Cook Inlet country assured more available and better tillable land than the Tanana Valley: that the proximity of the Matanuska coal fields and other mining properties assured a population of from 10000 to 30,O00 people who would con sume the agricultural output of the farming community. There are at present." Seantor Roman stated in support of his Division, "approxi- mately 300 farmers who are living on their farms in the Matanuska Val ley and depending entirely upon their farms for a living"
 Senator Gaustad upheld the view point of Senator Sutherland and maintained that the very isolation of the interior demanded just such as- and School of Mines could give to help them in working out their prob lens.
 Tom McGowan gave a short talk md answered inquiries on the sit lation in Fairbanks at the request ,f the Senate this afternoon He voiced his approval of such institu- tions provided there exists suffic- tent funds for the maintenance and betterment first of the common schools of the Territory Public schools first, roads second. and Col ,eges third" is the way MT. Me Iowan expressed his stand.
 Upon motion, further consideration )f the bill was deferred until next Friday.
 House Bill relating to underground ode, coal and placed mines and gen ,ral eight hour bill were carried over )n the daily file until tomorrow.
 QG otUdlo COIiNtlltu WltI members present at 10 o'clock this morning. Following the services by he chaplain, reading and approval of he minutes, memorial pertaining o the disposition and control of oil ands in the Territory was introduced he Committee on Mines.
 House Bill, introduced by Repre- sentative Burns, providing an ap- propriation of $10,0C0 for military emergencies was referred to the com mittee of the whole for consideration n the Senate today.
 House Joint Memorial by Repre- sentative Snow, providing for use of funds from sale of certain lands for the improvement of conditions in 'ailroad towns. was referred to the Finance committee.
 During the report of standing com nittees, the Committee on Roads re- ported the bill referring to the ap- oropriation of funds for roads back Q the Senate with recommends ion from Senators Aldrich and Suth- erland that it do pass. Senator Gaustad refusing to concur.
 Senate Bills Nos. and 35 were reported back to the Senate by the Judiciary committee with recommen- iations that they do pass.
 Senator Gaustad introduced five new bills, all of which had to do with enactment of necessary legislation not already provided for the govern nent of towns Senator Gaustad al 50 introduced a bill to provide for primary elections in the Territory of Alaska The bill was referred to the Committee on Elections. Senator Roman introduced bill making it misdemeanor, punishable oy penalty, for a person to draw bank check without funds. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Com mittee.
 Upon motion of Senator Roman, the Senate resolved itself into com nittee of the whole for the consid- eration of the daily file.
 Senate bill by Senator Sutherland, providing for the acceptance of grants of lands from the Federal government for an Agricultural Col lege and School of Mines was amended and voted to be returned to he Senate with recommendation for it's passage.
 The Senate adjourned at 3 o'clock after an unusually long session, to meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock.