The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-24
GIVE SERVICE MEN
 FAIR PLAY, BOX SAYS
Ex-Soldier Grills Parlor Chair Pat riots, and Suggests Bonus for
 Soldiers, as in Other States

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 23-Editor of the Alaska Daily Empire-I wish to say I am constant reader of your paper, especially of your editorials Some time back I noticed a state ment by you referring to fuel to keep the pot boiling" and expres. sions of the majority on topics of the day, etc.
 l happen to be one that served the colors and followed the Flag during the past calamity; must say that am surprised to note actions of "af- ter crisis patriots" fiag-wavers and would-be savious of our glorious land and it's institutions.
 One can meet men and women now adays shouting at the top of their voices, that they are 100 per cent perfect and are willing to die to prove same, and what's more, are trying to convince others besides themselves. It is we'll known fact that the Territory of Alaska had more volunteers according to its population than any other Territory or State in the Union, during the last great combat Very few had to be drafted to make up the required quota, and now that the threatening clouds have passed. some are inclined to look at the eX-service men as a thing of the past I think that his efforts should be appreciated and that he should be furnished with en- ployment when in need of it.
 Nothing has been said in regard to giving ex-service men of Alaska a bonus. I am sure that there are many who would appreciate it at this time of the year when work is slack and the fishing season has not yet arrived.
 Some people have the illusion that all the ex-soldier needs is the glad hand and slap on the back. Let's suggest something more material in these days of high prices If the Territory is not able to give the men bonus perhaps some provisions could be made whereby the federal treasury could credit the returned soldiers certain amount ftr a cer- tain length of time upon their word of honor. Wisconsin and Rhode Isl and have given the ex-soldiers $l0 bonus for each month they were in the service. Massachusetts and Min nesota gave $15 to each soldier and the so-called Bolsheviki state of North Dakota gave s25.
 Alaska has given us nothing but advice and hot air
 Some time back, when the call of arms was sounded these men went forward for the sake of upholding and bettering the standard of human ity, and the principles for which the people at large believe in, and were willing to blast or be blasted.
 If such efforts were properly hon ored, after such an emergency, then if ever tumult of like nature ar rives again there would be no need whatsoever for the laws of draft or conscription for men to protect our honor, shores and all those who come under the watchful eye of the eagle and the sacred folds of old glory.
 It seems too often that the stew type" have been preferred rather than returned soldiers, which is 'one of the reasons for discontent and un.. rest. To grow and prosper we must not try and hinder one another, but work in conjunction and give each and every individual fighting chance to make good. Honor-bright. consid- CT the under dog" of this day. Nuf said.
 LEE RoX, Junqau Alaska