The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
RIGGS OUTLINES
 HIS POLICY AS
 GOV. OF ALASKA

Governor Thomas Riggs, Jr.. hal given the following interview as the new chief executive of the territory
 "I have no set policy" he said "As governor of Alaska I shall em ploy the same methods that 1 pur sued with the Alaskan Engineering Commission for getting results con structively. I have been an optim ist always about Alaska. One can not visit any section without being impressed with the potential possi bilities of industrial expansion.
 "The present industries can be greatly increased, and new industrie: can be established. Many of the grea' stretches of wilderness along oul coast sections and in the interior car be made as productive and populous as the centers of population alread! established, and the latter. with proper trade expansion surrounding them, will also grow in population and importance.
 SILK WORM INDUSTRY
 For instance" continued the gov ernor. "Alaskans have been so busy with big problems that many smaller and important industries have beer overlooked. which is true of all new countries.
 "On my way across the continent 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 worm industry thrives. They promised to send me literature and information from Yokohama. Chil dren and natives can easily engage in the business, and it can be car ried on, am informed, at very little cost
 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 coas, industry with which l must familiar ize myself, among the greatest ol which is the fishing industry. Ir this connection I may say that shall go to Ketchikan to attend the meeting there of the Americana Cana dian fisheries conference, and meet Secretary Redfield and the other American and Canadian delegates. hope to get much information there which will assist me.
 WANTS TO HELP ALASKA
 'l am starting out on my career with the determination to assist everything which is constructive, and with more or less intimate acQuain tance with the heads of the various departments in Washington which have charge of Alaska affairs. have found that practically all oi the bureau chiefs and officials are broadminded men willing to do the best they can for the territory, but who have been hampered by lack oi conditions. They have all assured me that they will assist in the development of the territory in every possible way.
 WORK OF DELEGATE
 ''I also had an opportunity to see the splendid and energetic wrok of Delegate Charles A. Sulzer in con gress, and the powerful way in which he is working for the betterment of Alaska, irrespective of party or class or personal distinction or preferment Is worthy the support of every Alas kan who wants to see the territory prosper.
 One is also delighted to note the delegates high standing with the heads of departments and with con gressmen generally with whom he has come in contact. cannot say too much for the untiring and unset fish work of our delegate for Alaska l have no apologies to offer for giving him my full endorsement foI his continued success and for my ad miration of Mir. Sulzer.''
 ABOUT APPOINTMENTS
 When asked about appointments the governor replied that as yet he 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.
 ''l do not propose to stampede into any nasty action on any matter con cerning Alaska and the interests o the people," the governor concluded with smile.