The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-07


perience. Is in full accord Gov
ernor Bone declared In q report
transmitted through Secretary OF
the Interior Work.
1.-THE system is too complicated
to render satisfactory service, now
ever earnest its aims, and this fact
has been uniformly attestad and EN-
pfaSized by those who have becn
brought into direct contact with
the system since Alaska became
q territory, and upon whom admin
istration as q whole has chiefly de-
volved.
"a simplified and centralized sys-
tenn brought home to Alaska IS
urgently and obviously needed 70
speed the progress OF the TERRITORY
Ia shortening OF the line OF com
munication as much as possible Do
tween Alaska and washington. as
suggested by the late President, In
order TO bring about the closest CO.
operation and understanding be-
tween the national agencies operaI-
ing In the Territory"
Assails System, Not individuals.
The governor said ne intended no
criticism OF the efforts of any par
ticular bureau or department in It's
administration Of Alaskan affairs,
and characterized as unworthy
propaganda" the charges that sins
ster influences are seeking 20 de-
spoil Alaska and waste lts re-
sources"
Alaska requires conservation
favors it and welcomes It, ana gives
steadfast support to every practical
safeguard. texistant or proposed. nee
essary 20 prevent reckless exploi.
tafion In any direction In the devei-
oprnent OF the territory" the gov
ernor asserted.
"a concentration OF authority and
responsible ty "a businesSlike or
sanitation Of AlaslSa's affairs in lieu
Of divided authority and response
bility-certainly would make Tor
administrative efficiency and hasten
the safe solution OF territorial prob
lens. That government, through bu-
reaus. Is good for any land or any
community is too untenable Tor
sober discussion. Equally so is the
ythougi1t that conservation In Alaska
Il dependent upon such q system,
or that the abrogation OF bureau
cracy would render the protection Of
the resources any less secure.
Year just Passed Notable One.
although rich In resources,
Governor Bone said, exaggerated
ideas that Alaska IL an Eldorado,
with. its mountains and streams
laden with gold, are being dispeiIed.
The fiscal year 1929 showed ap-
preciablo Improvement in business
and industry, and an almost complete
recovery from adverse conditions
Immediately following the world
war. Mining activities increased In
many parts OF the Territory.
Among Governor Bones recomEnen-
cations were:
/. Appropriation Of 100000 70
supplement q fund Of $4,000 to
build q Federal Office building IN
Alaska.
Grafton of the Alaskan railroad to
meet Industrial needs.
8. An annual appropriation Of ST.
SOC. 900 to build roads in the interior.
4. The vesting in the Department
of Commerce of complete authority
over fisheries.
5. Improved facilities for tourist
travel by putting two Shipping Board
vessels in Alaskan service.
s. The consolidation OF all law en-
forcement agencies in Alaska under
the Department Of Justice.
Z. "A colonization plan to be opera
tive In connection with the Alaska
railroad, with priority rights to lands
freely granted to Alaska soldiers Of
the world war.
8. Allotment OF q fair percentage,
at least One-half, of the net revenues
derived from the Prtbi1of Islands,
which are in Alaskan waters, TO the
general fund of the territory.