The Holly chieftain., 1922-03-30


generally, among other things:
"The report Of the governor for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1921, emphasizes, as the paramount
need of Alaska, slberalized laws and more aex-
ible rules and regulations hereunder with con-
centration Of authority and responsibility and an
administration c0-0rdinated and brought closer
home. Capital and people required to develop
the resources Of the territory and until 1t is made
easier for these two necessary factors to obtain
foothold the territory will not progress. The
difficulties of administration 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 MANNED. To promote eff
cheney by minimizing relays the governor earnest
ly recommends that the administration be CEN
tralized at Juneau. the territorial capital to the
fullest 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 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, 1t is urged, are entitled to fairer
chance than they have ever had In the past.
"In conclusion the governor submits the follow
Ing recommendations:
"a co-ordinnted and simpfed system of gov
efnfnent, Win DuFeauS naVInS III AIuS-
ka consolidated under one departmental head at
Washington
The stationing 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.
IA Capitalization Of executive and admnstra-
tive business in Alaska to the fullest extent con-
sistent with continued governmental supervision
An appropriation of 100000 to supplement the
fund of $155,000 now available for the purpose Of
constructing administrative and executive build
ing at Juneau 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
IA 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 ag
ricultural land in the interior.
"Improved transportation facilities and more
equitable freight rates through private enterprise
IL obtainable, and under governmental regulation
and CONTROL or as an alternative through the
operation of vessels Of the United States shipping
board and the establishment of mosquito fleet
to meet local needs.
More liberal mall subsidies to enable the post
office department to function In Alaska and thus
aid in the solution of transportation problems.
"Continued conservation and safeguarding Of
the fisheries of Alaska N
uninterrupted construction of roads and trails
throughout the territory and necessary appropria-
tions to carry forward the comprehensive plans
of the Alaska road commission, working in coop
Grafton with the territorial road commission; and
the transfer of the work in the territory Of the
bureau of public roads to the Alaska road COM
mission as further step toward coordination,
efficiency and economy.
Allotment of a fair percentage, at least one
half of the net derived from the Prlbllof
islands, which are in Alaskan waters, to the gen.
eral fund of the territory.
"More specific recommendations are not made
because of the conviction that co-ordinated sys.
TEN Of government Will facilitate the solution of
many important territorial problems and the ad.
justment Of collateral questions and issues"