The Alaska daily empire., 1922-06-26
HUSTON CONFERS
 WITH BUSINESS
 MEN OF JUNEAU
Discusses Local Problems with Them and Gov. Bone
 at Meeting Today.
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had been some criticism of the Bureau of Fisheries in the past, some he said probably justified, but much of it resulting from misunder- standing. He expressed the utmost confidence in the Bureau and in pr. Henry O'Malley, the new Commis- sioner, whom, he said, is a very able and vigorous official.
 Fund Diversion Unopposed.
 The Secretary said the Depart ment of Commerce was not opposed to the idea of diverting a portion of the net revenue accruing from the fur seal industry. He was in formed of the local request for such diversion. Governor Bone also said that he had recommended such a procedure in his annual report last year and had been informed by the Department that 1t would report favorably on a measure to accom- plish the desired purposes if one were introduced.
 The proposal to induce Congress 10 impose a tariff on herring i'm ported into the United States from foreign countries was also discussed The Government dock proposal was taken up and the Secretary said, in view of the need existing, he would ask Secretary Hoover to take the matter up with the War Depart ment. The question of erecting a Capitol building was also discussed Those present at the conference, in addition to the officials mentioned. were w. c. Johnson, Acting Presi- dent Juneau Commercial Associa- ton, B. B. Behrends, Charles Gold stein, R. E. Robertson, H. L. Faulk- ner, Walter DeLong, l. Goldstein, E. J. White. w. B. Kirk.
 Officials Enjoy Stay.
 All members of the official party s7id they were delighed with their visit to Juneau and their reception. The plans made last week we're car I'ied out fully The Mojave arrived Sunday morning at Il o'clock and was met by Governor Bone, Territor- ial officials and a committee from the Juneau Commercial Association. Owing to the inclemency of the weather few cltizens were at the dock to meet the boat.
 Mir Huston and several members of his parity were taken at once to Governor Bone's residence for a short visit. About 1 p. m. the entire party left flor tihe Glacier. Cars were pro uided flor the "trip by B. M. Behrends, Robert Simpson, Capt. A. II. Bond, Tlheo. Hyder, George R. Marshall and Bob Turner In addition to visiting the Glacier. Mir. Huston With Cover nor Bone and Mayor Robertson visit ed the Carlson cannery at Aux Bay. On theIr retlrIIn from the trip the visitors were taken to the Alaska Jalneau mime The visiting officials were the guests at a dinner given et their home. Col. James c. Steese, who joined the panty here, being the only other guest.
 Many attended the reception given at Governors House Sunday evening, gresuing the distinguished visitors.
 Concludes Visit.
 The conference this morning end ed the visit of the party, which left al its conclusion for Cordova. Ac- c,mparssed by Col James G. Steese, r''e party plans to leave Cordova Wednesday morning for Chitina and go over Richardson Highway to Fair hunks. This portion of the trip will Ire made in record-brehking time if fine schedule planned is maintained c1ly five days being allowed from the time the parity leaves Cordova until it rejotns its vesseA at Seward. Ii it is unable ito make connection with a regular train at Fairbanks, a spe csaa will be arranged to take them tC Anchorage.
 Personnel of Party.
 Mir Huston, who ts making his first tn,lp to hhe Territory. stressed ahe importnce placed by the Adminis tr,aticn on gd.ting into personal toucl with Alaska and Alaskans. We wan to meet people, get their views ant get acquainted with them so tha when we need information we will know where and from whom to ge Gt." he said. He was impressed witt what he had seen of Alaska and com psa,ei HlIis section to Puget Sound
 Ward T. Bawor. in charge of tho Bureau of Fisheries Alaska work, iS we'll known here, having been iheTt several times hn connection with hi: work He will accompany the Secre tsry on the entire "trip. pr. A. H BrSolas is widely and favorabl, known in the Territory, where he is regarded as Ia genuine sourdough. IN first came to Alaska 25 years agt and the present visit is his 22nd triI here. Dr. Leonard Stejneger, o the Nacionai Museum. is one of thu worlds foremost authorities on sea problems. He visited Alaska 25 year: ago, studying the hcrds and wa here Tor la silort time. The growtl cf this section. he slid, As to hin almost marvellous. He, with Capt. C F. Undqutst. will leave the party a Cx..v,,,y,,ka y,dfsr Isl2,td and sstlldy the sen