The Alaska daily empire., 1922-10-18
GARFIELD URGES
 NECESSITY FOR
 CLOSE HARMONY
Suggests Plan of Organlza- tion-To Renew Effort
 to Get New Cable.

Formation of a Territorial Cham Der of Commerce. composed of repre- sentatives of all commercial organ izations in Alaska, for the purpose of bringing about greater unity of action iS suggested by Charles D. Garfield, manager of the Alaska Blu reau of the Seattle Chamber or Commerce, in a letter to all Alaska commercial clubs. MT. Garfield's suggestion is that the several com mercial clubs in Alaska appoint mem bers of the next Territorial Legis- lature to represent them in Juneau in the organization of central chamber of commerce which shall be the clearing house for the in- divdual organizations.
 Hampers in Reaching Policy
 In his communication, MT. Garfield said:
 What's the matter with Alaska? is a question familiar to every All askan and each resident answers 1t in his own way. It is likewise question being answered in various ways by non-residents who have been studying the affairs of the Territory. Consequently, the answers reaching Washington are varied and often contradictory Congressman and de- partmental officers criticise Alaskans for not agreeing upon what Is need ed. The result has been inadequate constructive action upon the part of the federal authorities.
 There is obviously one remedy. Now is the time to give thought to those constructive policies which will develop the country into a prosper ous community with population commensurate with its support Al askans must get together, discuss and agrea upon a program. With every section backing definite plan, the national government will doubtless respond This suggests central commercial organization. Owing to distances of travel, lack of time, high transportation and other ex penses, if has been impractical to get business men together in con ference on this matter. For thai reason it is now proposed that rep resentatives to the Legislature next spring be authorized by their con stituents to set forth the basic needs of the respective districts and the necessities of the Territory at large This body could become member of the United States Chamber oi Commerce and through that valued agency obtain recognition.
 After New Cable
 Renewal of the effort to- secure new cable between Alaska and Se- attle will be forthcoming at the next session of Congress, according to Mir. Garfield. To replace the present badly worn and obsolete cable with a new one capable of taking care or all demands of wire traffic, the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce is pre- pairing to present data to Congress in support of bill calling for $1,- 5O0,00O for a new Alaska cable. MT. Garfield advises that endorsements of the bill and facts bearing on the need for the new cable be for warded to the Alaska Bureau, which will see that duplicates of them get to the Delegate.
 Interest in the states continues steady, it was stated Hardly a day passes that our office does not re- ceive queries regarding employment and business conditions generally in the Territory" He suggests ial l,,hS keep the Alaska Bureau informed as to business opportunities and con ditions of employment so that in, formation can be passed to inquir. CTS