The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-05
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ALASkA'S NEXT GOVERNOR

al campaign has cleared away anu Senator Warren G. Harding is to be iuaugurated president of the Unlteu States on March next, with poth houses of congress solidly Republl- ran. our thoughts naturally turn to Alaska and the effect the chahse in administration will have upon this territory. There are many changes needed in the federal laws that will prove beneficial in the development of our resources and we have every reason to believe that remedial leg islttion will be provided under the new regime.
 Next in importance is the appoint ments to be made by President Harding in this territory, the prln- cipal one of which is that of gov ernor. upon whom devolVes the duty of not only representing the govern ment. but the territory as we'll Ill his administration as chief eXecu- tive or AnleIlCd ieoI iiOh'-~'' ~ one of the richest spots on earth, with natural advantages sufficient to attract and maintain a population treble it's present size. That this official should be an Alaskan i'll every sense of the word goes with out saying.
 The Republicans of this section of Alaska feel that they have the most available candidate for governor Of Alaska in the person of George C. Fazelet. of Cordova and insist that he allow the use of his name for the office the duties of which he is so eminently qualified to discharge. Mr Hazelet is one of the pioneer residents of Alaska has blazed trails, helped to develop it's re- sources, established new industries and is one of the substantial and sue cessful business men of the north.
 Mr. Hazelet has the confidence and respect of the people Of Alaska, regardless of party affiliations, as was demonstrated at the primary election last April, by the large vote he received when elected as dele gate to the Republican national con- yention at Chicago. His home town gave him it's almost unanimous sup port, a compliment which any candi- date may we'll feel proud of. His first choice for president in the convention was Gov. Coolidge and when he found he could not be noml- mated he considered it to the best interest of the territory to support Senator Harding which he did for several ballots before he was select ed as the partys standard bearer. Mr. Hazelet long has had wide acouaintanceship with the leaders of both parties throughout the nation and in his attendance at the national convention he strengthened this posi- tion.
 AS out 5oNSl IlCi ~'Li' iA"f1N4~' ." recommendation to Washington would have great weight and effect. He is a clear thinker, sound reason CT, is a man of extraordinary capacl- ty and when he presented matter either to the president or the heads of the departments it's merit would be bound to be recognized and as result Alaska would reap the benefit. Mr Hazelet would also lend dignity to the office, is a pleasing talker and a trained executive. From every viewpoint he is the logical man to be Alaska's next governor and the Daily Times not only takes great pleasure in presenting his name to the Republicans of the ter ritory, but also suggests that the local Republican Club call special meeting and give our townsman its unanimous endorsement. Cordova has never had a federal appoint ment to any territorial office and it now asks that the party leaders and organizations throughout Alas ka give us their support in move