Seward daily gateway., 1932-12-09
BUILDING FROM WITHIN


 Whatever the outcome of the Democratic admins ratlon and it's attitude toward Alaska all augeres point to the possibility that momentum seeking to carry the Territory forward to it's ultimate goal will have to come from within.
 Regardless of depth of sympathy willingness to as sst with public Improvements and an earnest desire to assume the full measure of responsibility for the nitia- non ot progress the fact remains that order to redeem its platform pledges the administration will be con- peed to make radical and drastic crtanents in expen- ltureSNaturally would expect this work to begin with cleaning out the swarm of parasites cluterng up the buildings in Washington But for each one displaced there will be another who few months ago was decry Ing Federal extlaVagancc standing ready accept the berth If he fails to get it he will consider himself ill., treated and his party ungrateful,
 It is at this point that the G. O. P and Democratic parties dverge. The latters foundation was laid upon the principle of science of government vs Government for profit That s Jefferson considered the man who vot ed m order to gain some especial remuneration whether III business or political favor par with him who bartered his franchise for so many dollars in hand
 It remains to be if the landslide to the Democra- tic standard will vindcate Jeersons position Unless it does one may lcok for little change in the personnel of the government save in political sense, unless President Elect Roosevelt and his political generals are prepared to be swept out of office four years hence.
 And there are few active politicians in Alaska who would not accept Federal snecure not stopping slder the question Of who is to ultimately pay the b
 Aside from bureaucratic positions and those attend ant upon dry enforcement there no sinecures or superfuous offices in Alaska In fact has been over looked to extent.
 Alaska has declared itself for home rule Some inter- pret this m terms of county and township government Each county would require set of officers, as would each township They must be paid They would not be paid ny the Federal government The burden would fall upon Alaskan taxpayers Interpreted in terms of the master minds of the political Armament home rule means sur- render by the Federal government of control of all sources which Alaska is capable of administering.
 The big problem Is the segregatng of these resourc- outlining plan for their administration and present. llg a case at Washington that will hold water and not subject to being riddled with holes by Aaskas enemies such Nebraskas Howl who will have an even break in party numbers in the Senate and the present lame duck following supporting him.
 On top of this the matter of Alaskas ability to build from Within-marsha her and send ter saesmen and advertising the money marts to bid for business There those who believe this be done and who willing to undertake if backed by moral support Unfortunately this ofentimes lacking due to petty jealouses and the fear that community will gain advantage over another
 That is the manner in which the Pacific coast build- ed it's metroposes-by convincing the world that it had something which could be explained only in superatives 1t Is the in which the successful business houses the best in the world If the truth was known the man who wrote the parable in the Scriptures about the three talents and the Gurying of under bushel the big shot of the current advertising game It is of the best things wrten because it applies to mental we'll monetary talents.
 Alaska has been under bushel long enough It is de- served of being hailed with, Wel done, thou good and faithful servant; enter into the glory of thy kingdom"
 And there are many other good ones in the great Book of Philosophy which offer much food for thought
 The year 1888 should become the milestone marking the beginning of great progress This progress should