The daily progressive-miner., 1917-01-03
X Kefchika aKr And
 The MOOfG0
 Fish Question

over previously existing conditions but does that the passage this bill will further improve conditona
 We informed by the habu fishermen that the Canadian boats are paid g per for their fish than the have been advised that will be to their interest in than to take their supplies from Prince Rupert.
 It not to be wondered at that those subjected the treatment previously accorded Alaskan halbu fishermen should view with suspicion which had the appearance o forcing conditions upon them and indeed felt that the passage of this bill would make matters for the fisher than would strongly oppose it. but reasoning follows the business supporting this measure cannot be benefited without corresponding benefit to the fisher men, If the Prince Rupert market American fisher Kechan the logical point for the big fish market and the Grand Trunk Pacific will make Ketckan the terminal for
 The vital question before the citizens of this vicinity this time who interested in the development of city and district is the Ketchan fish market The question of support opposition to the called abut Bill designed close the British Columbia the shipment of fish from the United but the mind of the writer the subject of much import this section require closer attention than has been given during the excitement and interest of political campaign There should bo penalty suffered for the honest exchange of views in fact it is what should be nged in. Prior to the ing the Prince Rupert port American boats by the Canadian Orders in Council Ketchkan had begun to do quite business which speedily diverted Prince Rupert where it has mained since for the that much better price paid the shippers there they had been getting before
 As have stated the fishermen have derived more eft all bonded shipping from these waters to American port The competition will be just keen at Prince Rupert and a every believe that instead receiving less than fishermen will get the disc ation which they suffer the Canadian port. Many fishermen prejudced against the claiming it purely selfish and for the benefit of the Cold Storage and Front interests the dermen of the fishermen All bus
 prompted by selfish motives but there kinds of selfish with consideration for community interests while the other is let coin the expression community el what is known in Seattle the Seattle Spirit Nov all cultivate Community Seshness cooperate working things and measures beneficial community will but if cultivate the that the passage of this will benefit than another in my opinion help Prince Rupert to rear the advancement of Ke kan The principal business interests of the ardent sup of this bill here Kechan and it hardly able to that they would champion to bring e market here for the purpose of cheapenng it. The bigger
 establish here the oushng and prosperous will ready market the fishermen good prices of population building home prosperi and penanency and the booming Kechian. Personally judgment in the matter is such that feel the duty of all loyal the best interests of Southeastern Alaska kan particular do their and hats figuratvey speak and get into the fight Study the situation well before you criticise, and you will join the boosters.
 It appears be both un-Amecan and unbusinesske well unpatriotic home ovn permit continue which compes market the products waters destined for American consumption foreign all of which psases thru yard This should be Let unite.
 FOREST J. HUNT