The Nome nugget., 1921-11-19
COOPERATION IS BIC NEED IN
NORTH SAYS GOVERNOR

Governor Scott c. Bone left on the Alameda yesterday for Seward and Anchorage. A final session of the Fish Commission will be held at Cor portant matters have been under consideration by the commission the past few days. Secretary Garfield probably will accompany the gover- nor to Seward and Anchorage. says the Juneau Sunday Capital of Sep tember 25.
 Primarily" said the governor just before his departure. "I am making this trip to acquaint myself more fully with the railroad work and to see the new city of Anchor age While in the Interior I went over only that section of the railroad from Fairbanks to Nenana. Now, l hope, if time will permit. to make a trip over the main section to the end of steel and. also, to visit the coal mines.
 Tt is to be regretted. deeply. that broad federal policies were not de- veloped concurently with the build ing of the government railroad. It is now imperative. as l view it. that constructive measures be adopted at the earliest date in order that the road upon it's completion may be turned to the maximum degree of usefulness. That it will pay I havc not the least doubt It will prove wise investment in every Way. as suming that the government does not propose to cease it's activities in Al aska with the completion of the rail- road. l assume this confidential.
 All the agricultural land conti- guous to the railroad must be open ed to settlement without delay. It must be made easier for homestead CTS to obtain a foothold. This is likewise true of capital. Invest mepts must be encouraged. All un- necessary restrictions should be re- moved. while of course. always safe guarding public interests. With simplihcation of the system of gov ernment for Alaska. which l feel sure is coming about. look into the future of Alaska with optimism. I honestly believe that an era of un- precedented progress and develop- ment is now near at hand. The ad- ministration at Washington is pleds ed to help Alaska. No longer is there halfhearted interest in the Territory. but genuine and deter mined intention to do something. All the conditions are favorable to progress.
 "To facilitate and consummateth the ends towards which Alaskans are all striving. pulling-together through out the territory is of the utmost importance. I am thoroughly ap- preciative of the fine spirit of help fulness shown toward me and in sup port of my administration. It means much. I crave this cooperation from all of Alaska. and in return therefor promise the very best of ability within me.
 "The formal opening for traffic of the government railroad will be a great event in Alaska's histOry-an event of moment to every section of Alaska.
 President Harding is coming to Alaska next summer and will take trip over the road. Secretary Fall will doubtless accompany him. Other important visitors are to be expect ed. The year 1922 promises to be notable and memorable one .n many respects. Alaska and flask ans all may well be of good cheer. Advices from the States indicate business and industrial conditions are improving and turn for the better has come. This will speedily be reflected in Alaska. Every sign is therefOre notent with nromisa n