The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-12-14

without doubt the most comprehen-
 sive and constructive piece of legis-
 lation ever introduced in any legis-
 lative body for the proper protection and propagation of wild life. Perhaps the bill does not give Alaska absolute control of her game and fur as we might wish, but such is neither necessary nor desirable in the present state of development and financial condition of the Territory The Territory finds it difficult to fi- nance the new administrative ex- penses to which it is now obligated and there is even some talk of abol- ishing certain important territorial offices. Obviously, therefore, the Territory cannot finance the protec- tion of her game and fur as pro yided in the above mentioned law which would devolve upon her if she were to be given control of these inn portant resources. It is expected that the federal government will find it necessary to make appropriation of S75,000 or sS0,000 to carry out the provisions of the bill for the first year, and a like sum, if not a larger one, annually thereafter. It is need less to say that the financial condi tion of the Territory absolutely pro- hibits the appropriation of any such sum for this purpose either now or in he very near future.
 The bill provides for the consoli dation of the protective and admins trative work under the biological survey. This organization is the only branch of the United States gov ernment experienced in such matters. Its employees are making lifetime studies of their respective lines and are authorities on their subjects. The bill provides that the personnel of the commission which will direct the
 
 ;ase of special assistance being need ed the services of any of the biologi- cal survey specialists would be avail able, just as they have alrea y been oc assistance in building up the fin farming and reindeer raising in the Territory
 The commission, as provided in the bill, will be made up of Alaskans and will be strictly a non-political body It is quite obvious that any com wholly subject to appoint ment or dismissal through any office which in itself is filled by political will be unable to carry on any definite policy. Federal money to tafray all expenses and a resident non-political game commits sion to direct the work more nearly approaches the ideal.
 The proposed bill is a long step towards local control. It provides that the commission shall apply the within seasonable limits as they may determne by climatic and geographic conditions. The con- mission will be made up of represen, tatiYe citizens of the different districts with due respect to wishes of the residents of those districts fish seasons, license fees and appoint assistants after giving due consid- sration to the wishes of the resi- dents of the regions affected.
 The residents of Ketchikan were pioneers in the matter of game con servation in organizing the first Game Protective association in Alas ka. The, demands for corrective legislation with relation to game and fur bearing animals are practi. cally all met in the pending bill They have therefore acted consistent ly in endorsing it. Other clubs and associations organized subsequently and upon the same principle can dc likewise.
 House Bill '12143 does not rep resent the wishes of any one district, organization, or individual, but gives the opportunity to put into effect regulations best suited for the whole Territory. It appears to be trul, Alaska Game Bill. Ketchikan Chronicle.