Seward daily gateway., 1923-02-26
LEGISLATORS HERE QN WAY TO SESSION
 AT JUNEAU

the Gateway city on their way south. Of late number have already depart ed for the scene of their future labors, with number still to go.
 Those who recently arrived from 1 the interior and who are at present in Seward are as follows: Senator Chas. w. Brown, Second Division; Senator M. D. Snodgrass, Fourth Division, Representative Jobr A. Wilson, Sec ond Division; n. H. Ross, E. M Keys, Fred Johnsan, all of the Fourth Divi- sion.
 In interviews with Gateway repre- sentative regarding any proposed measures which they would introduce nearly all were rather reticent in mak- ing statements, being of the opinion that it would not be good policy to cross bridges before they came to them. Following is a few terse expres- sions of those legislators now in Sew ard:
 Senator Charles w. Brown-'I have formed no definite plans as yet, pre- ferring to let matters come to head before attempting to introduce any thing to the legislature. 1 believe that only legislation which is of benefic- I-ial nature should be passed, and to that end will bend my efforts. My con stituency will be looked after as my first consideration with whatever will be of benefit to the territory coming a close second The coming session appears to me to be one which will at times be strenuous owing to the diff ferent views which will be presented on some proposed measures. I believe that the territory should get just proportion from the fur seal sales of the Pribiloff islands, it is source of revenue that should be diverted to the territory. I am strongly in favor of an increased pension for the Pioneers of the country, for it was upon their eff forts that the north has been develop ed"
 Rep. John A. Wilson-"My efforts will be concerned chiefly with the in terests of the Second Division with my support thrown toward those meas ures which will be for the good of Al aska, as whole. A recent resolution of Igloo No. 1, Pioneers of Alaska, at Nome, calling for an increase of the pioneer pension, and which was en- dorsed by the Nenana and Fairbanks Igloos. will receive my support when presented It is proposed to increase the present allowance to twenty-five dollars. Should other members not in- troduce this proposal to the legisla- ture, I am prepared to do so myself Other members can have the assu1- ance that I will lend my support to such legislation which will be benell- cial to the northland. This is my first term ana l CduLOI Cohllhi' AAiy oCAA - = program of which know nothing.
 Senator NJ. D. "Educa- tion good roads and agriculture are my hobbies and to the beaerment of these I shall devote my efforts, chiefly in addition to aiding all good leglsla- tive measures. I believe that Alaska should derive more revenue from the pribiloff fur seal sales, which is nat uraI resource of the north. The plat form of the Fourth Division will re- ceiva my strongest support. Other than this I am not prepared to make statement"
 Rep. H. H. Ross-'I strongly favor appropriations for the Agricultural college; pioneer relief measures; tax ation which will become one of the principal problems at this session. road appropriations; change Ill the present law relative to dependent children in conformity to the Mothers Pension law, now in force III most oi the states; to secure more revenue from the Pribiloff island fur sales which rightfully belong to the terri tory; the continuance of an effort to secure ample provision for the care of aged pioneers through the Pioneers Homo and pension allowance Rep. Fred B. Johnson-'.The views mt forth by my colleague, MT. Ross, express my sentiments to nicely al though I have in view other proposi- lions which I prefer not to make puD- lie at present. My hobby is schools and good roads, and on these matters I believe that the Fourth Division Will stand solid The members from the 4tn
 will seek to give all possible aid to
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