The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-05
HAzELET GIVEN
 ENDORSEMENT OF JOHN C. NC BRIDE
National Committeeman Sup- ports Cordova Man for
 Covernorship of Alaska.
ORGANIZATIONS BACKED
Mcbride Says Divisional Committeeman United in
 Choosing Hazelet.

Cleaving its way through thel political storm clouds lowering over Alaska since the November election results were known, the first ray of definite light came this morning when J. c. Mcbride, Republican National Committeeman for theI Territory, issued statement un- reservedly endorsing the candidacy of George c. Hazelet, of Cordova, for appointment as Governor of Alaska Mr Mcbride also stated that he would do everything in his power to help MT. Hazelet secure the ap-I pointment.
 The National Committeeman s announcement is marked for it's 1 brevity and it's unqualified endorse ment of the COrdova mans candl- dacy. He said: Since the aspir- ants have been in the field have been pressed by wires from all sec tions of the Territory and by per sonal calls from many prominent Republicans to make definite en- dorsement. 1 have delayed some what in making an endorsement not because felt any hesitancy personally, but l realized that the Republican success in the Territory at the late election was in a very great measure due to the whole or ganization, and, therefore, felt it to- be incumbent on me to acqualnt myself with the desires of the or 9anizaton leaders.
 Since the election I have been giving the matter due consideration and have consulted with various divisional chairmen who are unit with myself in endorsing MT. Haze let's candidacy. have also con- suited other Republican leaders re- garding the matter
 "i have a very high personal re- gard for Mr. lIazelet and feel that Alaska is very fortunate to have at this time q man of his calIber available for it's Governor. am glad indeed to give him my en- dorsement and l know that he Is in every way qualified to discharge the duties of the high office of Governor of Alaska"
 Mir. Mcbride said that he eX- poets the appointment for Governor to be the first to be made by Presi- dent Harding after he assumes of flee. probably coming early in his administration, for the reason that Gov. Thomas Riggs will hand in his hn oh nf Il ministration, according to an an nouncement made sometime ago by Gov. Riggs.
 George C. Hazelet landed on the shores of Prince William Sound 1T the early days before there was any town at Valdez He went into the Interior from near where Nai9cs now stands and for many years w2s miner and prospector. He was one of the first men to go into the Nizial River district and is known to prac- tically all of the oldtimefs as good trail companion. square shooter and good partner It is said of him that no man ever hit the trdll with him once that did non want to do so again.
 He has made his home in tae towns along Prince William Sound for man years and is now and has long been one of Alaska's most prominent citizens. A consistent he- publican, he has seldom sought polit- ical favor. He was elected Delegate from Alaska to the last Republican National Convention at Chicago. be- ing high man on the list Of cant!
 dates for the honor. Mir. Hazelet has been endorsed for the Governor ship since the announcement of his candidacy by many local Rcpuba- can clubs and number of prOmia- ent Republicans According 10 statement made ny Mir. Mcbride afta. trip the latter made to Seward a few weeks ago the Westward DOT ton of Alaska is solidly for the appointment of Mr. Hazelet and he has a strong personal following in both the First and Fourth Division.