The Dolores star., 1922-04-07


ending June 80 1921. He goes into detail and says
generally, among other things:
The report Of the governor for the fiscal year
ended June 30. 1921, emphasizes, the paramount
need of Alaska, liberalized laws and 1ex-
ible rules and regulations Hereunder with con-
centration Of authority and responsibility and an
administration co-ordinated and brought closer
nome. Capital and people required to develop
the resources of the territory and until 1t is male
easier for these two necessary factors to obtain
n foothold the territory will not progress. The
difficulties of administration are great owing to
distances and inadequate transportation and mail
facilities. Under the present long range system of
government individual initiative has been halted
and the pioneer spirit maimed. To promote eii-
cheney by minimizing relays, the governor earnest
ly recommends that the administration be
trazed at Juneau. the territorial capital, to the
tullest extent possible, while governmental super
vision Is maintained at Washington To further
this end after he proposed consolidation of bureaus
under one departmental head, he suggests that
each essential bureau station a representative at
Juneau empowered to act upon all matters not
affecting public policy. distractions met by cap.
ital seeking investment and by people in quest of
homesteads have been lessened somewhat in re-
cent years, but by no means removed; both capital
and people. it is urged, are entitled to farer
chance than they have ever had in the past
''ln conclusion, the governor submits the follow
ing recommendations
"a coordnated and simplifed system of gov.
ernment, with bureaus having Jurisdiction in Alas
ka. consolidated under departmental head al
Washington
The stationng at juneau OF an authorized agent
of each essential bureau exercising admnistra-
tive functions in Alaska with power to act upon
matters not affecting federal policy
"a centraiization of executive and admnistra.
tive business in Alaska to tie fullest extent con-
sstent with continued governmental supervision
An appropriation of 100000 to supplement the
fund of Sl55,OOO now available for the purpose of
constructing an administrative and executive build
ing at Juneau on ground owned by the government
and to provide quarters therein for the territorial
legislature and the Alaska historical library and
museum.
Liberal mining and land laws framed to meet
distinctive and divergent conditions in Alaska and
regulations under such laws that will tend to stim
ulate enterprise and encourage settlement
"A colonization plan to be worked out in con-
junction with the operation of the government rail-
road to bring under cultivation the vast area of az
rcultural land in the interior
Improved transportation facilities and more
equitable freight rates. through private enterprise
If obtainable and under governmental regulation
and control or, alternative througb tho
operation of vessels of the United States shjppinp
board and the establishment of a MOSQUITO fleet
to meet local needs
More liberal mail subsidies to enable the most.
office department to function In Alaska and thns
aid in the solution of transportation problems
Continued conservation and safeguarding of
the fisheries of Alaska
uninterrupted construction Of roads and traus
throughout the territory and necessary apnronrioD
tons to carry forward the comprehensive plans
OF the Alaska road commission working in coop
Grafton with the territorial road commission. ona
the transfer Of the work in the territory of the
bureau of public roads to the Alaska road com.
mission as further step toward coordlnotion
efficiency and economy
Allotment of fair percentage ar Ioss. .
half, of the net revenues derived from tho pr,,,,.
Islands, which are In Alaskan waters. to tho non
erai fund Of the territory.
More specific recommendations are not mod.
because of the conviction that co-orlinated s,s
tenn OF government will facilitate the solution Of
many Important territorial problems and ,hs I'D ID.
1ustment Of collateral questions and Issues"