The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-07
UNITED DEMOCRACY
{ Fairbanks Citizenl


 The question of who is to receive the endorse men of the Democrats of Alaska for the Governorship is to be appointed in the future and it is meet that the rank and file of should more There should be at least majority choice for the poinment.
 Heretofore, during the past four years the leader of the Democratic party in the Territory has been the Governor, the ranking member of the party This was changed by the vote in the last election when Chas. A. Sulzer was elected Delegate the Demo- cratic ticket and, according to view, at the time chosen by the Democrats for the party leader until another election shall take place, which time they may either continue him leader. if has proven unfit for the honor show their dsapprova by
 As leader think that sulzer is entitled to- and should receive the support of every Democrat in the the affuent office holder There is no other way in which anything be accomplished for Alas ka either by him by other person
 It is of vital importance that the Governor of Al aska shall be in accord with the views of the re- mander of the party. It is also necessary that he shall support the Delegate unreservedly and with his might Hafhearted support is than none at all The next four years mean lot to the Ter needed help of the national will be diff cult of attainment If there is any discord among those whose duty it is to look out for chances TOT obtaining them are greatly lessened thereby and we shall be forced to forego much that would other
 There must be harmony between the Delegate and the Governor It seems to be settled that the ing to subordinate hmesf to the leadership Sulzer after having himself been the acknowledged leader of the party TOT several years This being the it is our opinion that Governor Strong be willing to eliminate himself in favor of man who is willing to enter into cooperation with the Delegate If he is unwilling to do this it is then up the file Of the Democrats to pledge their backing the gate, and support candidate who will work in concert with him.
 If the party is to continue victorious in the flu ture there must be concord in all clements There IS being started at this time campaign dis cord so that the defeated elements may again come into power Nothing would please Wickersham men and the old line Republicans more than to see the party split over the appointment of Governor They are doing all in their power foster such a sp as IS evidenced by the stand that is being by Wickersham papers the Territory that the Governor is being fought by Federal office holders because he is unwilling certain political schemes If they are able to impose such a view on even part of the Democrats they will have attained their ends and the next election will witness the de feat of Democracy in Alaska.
 AS have said before the opposition to the present Governor must center their choice on some one man, otherwise he is reappointment Hold ing the view that he does in regard the Delegate II does not seem wise to us that he should get this Judge Jennings, of Juneau has been picked as the strongest man to make the race against Strong lie is said to be acceptable the Delegate and in com plete accord with the outlined by advancement of Alaska
 He has made an excellent record in his work in the First Division. He is conceded by all who know him to be of the brainies and most forceful men Tn the Territory Even his political opponents First Division give him credit for Straightforward ness and common sense rule of proceedings that is seldom met with in any Court Having made such an enviable record in his present position and being in perfect accord with the Delegate, we think that |, is no more than right that the Democrats of the Terri tory should show their appreciation him by sup rorting him for the Governorship if he will accept such an appointments if not, then other canii- date who will work with the Delegate progress of Alaska should be given the position