The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-30

and the number of people employed in established industries, or the ere ation of new industries, is indicative of progress in industrial develop ment.
 New industries have not been at- tracted to the Territory as rapidly as we might desire, but those that have been established have succeed ed. Those who can remember the conditions that existed around the first salmon canneries will appre- ciate the improvements that have been made by the installation of modern machinery, and the adop- ton of sanitary measures. The capital investment has increased from a few thousand dollars to many millions, and the net annual return has risen rapidly. Those who are best informed believe that this industry is now established on basis which insures steady pro- duction and perpetual supply. This i has not been achieved in a short time, but it is the result of years of experience aided by careful sci entific study.
 Progress in Mining
 "The progress that has been made in the mining industry Is evidenced by the well equipped mills and large dredges which have replaced the old stamp mills and sluice boxes of the pioneer days. The high grade copper mines of Alas ka are known throughout the world, and the achievements of our largest gold mine, in mining and milling low grade ore is notable because of the methods that have been de- veloped Time will not permit me 1 to comment on the improvements ! that have been made in many of our smaller industries, but those who have followed them through out the years will tell you that they have been successful, and have every reason to believe that the future gives promise for expansion
 Thus far we have mentioned the material things, but it should not be assumed that we have neg lected the moral and spiritual vel fare of our communities Here, as elsewhere, the missionaries were among the first to establish them , selves, and we have records of a mission so far as we know the first in Alaska that was organized 1 by Shelikoff in 1785. Since that time there have been many devout men and women who have given their best efforts to carry the mes sage of the scriptures to the re- mote places in the Territory. To- day there are substantial churches in nearly every community and we have but to observe these edifices and note the influence that they exert to appreciate that they are in keeping with our other institu- tions.
 i Tribute to Progress
 T have referred very briefly to the progress that has been made in some of the more important phases of our development, in the hope that when you pause and re- fleet on the conditions as they existed in the past and compare them with those of today, you will the more appreciate the gradual but sure advance that we have achieved
 T believe that the laying of this ;Icornerstone which is part of the imposing structure that is to house the administrative offices in our Territory is a fitting tribute to the progress that we have made and my sincere hope is that it will serve as a source of inspiration to all Alaskans and create through out our great Territory firm re- solve to strive for greater achieve ments in the future"
 Preceding the ceremonies, a short parade through the business sec ton of the city, led by the Juneau City Band, was held. Following the parade the cornerstone was laid