Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-06

sion as Hatchery Superintendent the Federal Bureau gave evidence of it's | appreciation of the work being done l by the Territory Liberal provision l for the continuance of salmon propa- gation and it's reasonable extension l during the binennium seem fully jus 1 tified by existing condition. As can- neries profit by this work an increas- ed tax upon nonresident fishermen is manifestly warranted
 "A pressing duty devolves upon the Territory to provide for the upkeep and safe housing of the Alaska His torical Library and Museum, its sta- tus having been definitely and finally fixed as Territorial institution. The collection of historical works. books, papers and curios, is most valuable and could not be replaced in the event of loss. It is of the highest impor- tance to perServe the rare collection and guard it closely. The Alaska His 1 torical Association will place before you the urgent needs. Had the insti- tuition remained under Federal juris- diction as originally created, Congress at it's recent session would have been asked to meet the emergency. Under the changed situation action by the Legislature cannot safely be delayed
 Familiarity with Alaska primary and election system has given added smoothness- to it's operation and, save for minor amendments to perfect ard clarify the general ac,, legislation on this subject does not appear necessary or advisable. The system in providing means to express the popular will achieves it's paramount aim and pur- pose. Changes calculated to produce confusion should be avoided whenever possible
 Popular ignorance of Alaska is the TerTitory's heaviest handicap. Sys- tematic continuous and intensive publicity is necessary to overcome this. The Presidents prospective wis it has aroused widespread interest in this still unknown land and created during the year an unprecedented de- mand for information. Inquiries from all parts of the Union, as we'll as for elgn countries have received prompt attention. The Governors office is a clearing house of publicity and this branch of executive work has grown steadily, without cost to the Territory. 1 Phamplets and leaflets prepared by the late Publicity Bureau have been broadly disseminated to advantage and special articles requested by pa pers and magazines have reached mil lions of readers. Informative material should always be available and kept revised and up to date. For this and kindred purposes, to the end of pro- mitigating facts about Alaska a small publicity fund could proftably be em- ployed and the suggested end of such provision is respectfully submitted
 Two epochal events have marked the biennium now closing-the com, pletion and operation of the Alaska Railroad, built by the government at an expense of $56,OOO,OOO, and the opening of the Alaska Agricultural H~lJo
 The importance of the railroad pro- ject cannot be overestimated. It opens interior Alaska, making accessible vast resources previously beyond reach and transforming valleys hith- erto wilderness. Unprecedented winter travel bespeaks changing con- ditions and the dawn of a new day and brighter era. The operation of the railroad means the early solution of other transportation problems and Alaska will now go forward more rap idly than ever before Of necessity the government must push the build ing of roads and trails in order to bring the railroad into full measure of usefulness and make it pay. A col onization plan that will insure home stealing and create permanent set clement becomes most urgent and to hasten such an eventuation I recom- mend that your most honorable body memorialize Congress to grant land rights to Alaska soldiers of the World War Rewarding service to country, the government would simultaneously insure good citizenship.
 'In the notable opening in Septem- Der last of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines there came into being the first institution
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