The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-29

visit any section without being i'm pressed with the great potential pos abilities of industrial expansion.
 '"The present industries can be greatly increased, and new industries can be established. Many of the great stretches of wilderness along out coast sections and in the interior can be made as productive and popu- lous as the centers of population al ready established, and the latter. with trade expansion surrounding them will also grow in population and i'm portance.
 Silk Worm Industry
 "For instance" continued the Gov ernor, "Alaskans have been so busy with big problems that many smaller and important industries have been overlooked, which is true of all new countries.
 "On my way across the Continent I met some Japanese who informed me that the Alaska climate in sec tions of the coast is very similar to ] the climate of Japan where the silk work industry thrives. They prom ised to send me literature and infor- | nation about the industry from Yoko- homa Children and natives can cas- | fly engage in the business, and it can | be carried on, I am informed at very | little cost.
 l Is After Information
 "Up to date my knowledge of the Territory has been confined mostly to the interior section. I have a great deal to learn about the coast section. There are many lines of ze myself, among the greatest ot which is the fishing industry. In this connection 1 may say that I shall go to Ketchikan, probably Wednes day to attend the meeting there of the AmericanCana Fisheries Con ference, and meet Secretary Redfield and the other American and Canad ian delegates. I hope to get much information there which will assist me.
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 q am starting out on my caree, with the determination to assist ev erything which is constructive, and with more or less intimate ac quaintance with the heads of the various departments in Washington which have charge of Alaska affairs have found that practically all ol he bureau chiefs and officials are oroadminded men willing to do the pest they can for the Territory, but who have been hampered by lack o correct knowledge about the actua eonditions They all have assured me hat they will assist in the develop ment of the Territory in every pos sible way.
 Work of Delegate
 q also had an opportunity to set the splendid and energetic work O Delegate Charles A. Sulzer in Con gross, and the powerful way in whicl he is working for the betterment O Alaska, irrespective of party or class )r personal distinction or preferment is worthy the support of every Alas kan who wants to sec the Territor. progress.
 "One is also delighted to note thu Delegates high standing with tht heads of departments and with Con gressmen generally with whom ht has come in contact. l canno say too much for the untiring ant Inselfish work of our Delegate fol Alaska have no apologies to offel for giving him my full endorsement for his continued success and for m, admiration of MT. Sulzer."
 About Appointments
 When asked about appointments the Governor replied that as yet ht had not formulated any policy. He said he was in no hurry to make any appointments, that he intended tC take his time and act ,upon definite knowledge, before making any chang es.
 q do not propose to stampede in to any hasty action on any matter concerning Alaska and the interests of the people," the Governor con | cluded with a smile.