The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-11
CLOSEUP VIEW OF CONVENTION
 GIVEN BY TROY
Democrats Were Success. full Because They Re-
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 How the Democrats wrote their repeal plank on Prohibition was described by MT Troy. The ReSo- lutions Committee of which he was a member was presided over by Senator David I. Walsh of Mas sachusetts. Eight members met with the chairman to discuss the Prohibition Plank. A second meet ing was held attended by 16 mem- bers At the next meeting IT members were present, then 20 and finally 24.
 They agreed upon the plank and drafted it for what they expected would be a minority report. How ever, at the final session of the Committee to their surprise the draft was adopted by a vote of 35 to IT, one member not voting, and automatically became the ma jority plank It was finally adopt ed by the Convention, after a striking debate, by a majority of TOO votes, definitely committing the party for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and immediate modi- fication of the Volstead Act.
 Makes Great Impression
 The dramatic air trip made by Gov. Roosevelt from Albany to Chicago and his personal appear ance before the convention to ac- cept the nomination made a strong appeal to the delegates. He was given a wildly enthusiastic recep- tion, and the speech he delivered written on the plane, was really great expression, MT. Troy said.
 Gov Ritchie of Maryland was easily the most popular leader that attended the convention, and Gov. Al Smith was second.
 Meets Alaskans
 MT. Troy met number of for mer Alaskans in Chicago. A. A. GMax> Humfrey, former Juneau resident now manager of Hills Bros, did a lot to make Alaskans' stay there pleasant. He asked to be remembered to all his friends here and said next to Juneau he liked Chicago best. Everett Now ell, SOD of MT. and Mrs. w. E. Novel; of this city, Bob Curry and others were seen also.
 "In the two months I was away, I didn't see any place that looked as prosperous as Juneau does, I am glad to get back home" Mir. Troy said.
 Airways Head Talks
 Lyman s. Peck, Division Man ager of the Alaska-Pacific Air ways, with headquarters at Fair banks, spoke briefly to the Cham Der. He is enroute now to the Interior to take over his new du- Ities. His company is subsidiary of the Pan-American Airways which will take over the Alaska Air ways, Inc on September l.
 MT. Peck said it was gratifying to find Alaskans so enthusiastic over the future of commercial fly ing hl the Territory. Pioneering work here in that industry, he said would be great undertak- ing for anyone. He will be here until Saturday, leaving then for Skagway and Whitehorse where he will take a plane for Fair banks.
 Ketchikan Not Envious
 Ketchikan is not envious of Ju- neau's prosperity but is glad to see it do so well, declared F. E. Karnes, Superintendent of the City Schools there and candidate on the Democratic ticket for Con- missioner of Education. Business conditions in Ketchikan are slack due to low fish prices. However better conditions are hoped fol before the winter sets in.
 District Engineer Coming
 Col. c. L. Sturtevant, United States District Engineer for tht Seattle district, of which Alaska is now a part, will inspect Alaskan rivers and harbors projects this and next month, the ChamSer was advis.d by communication from him. He expects to arrive hert on September or g, and will dis cuss local conditions with th' Chamber at that time.
 A fiscal report was received from the American Legion for the Fourth of July celebration, and showing cash blaance left of $96.92 which was remitted to the Chamber Revenues were $l,35151 and dis bursements $1,176.59.
 Thirty-four letters of inquiry were received and answered b! the Secretary's office during tn: past week, Secretary G. H. Walm' ley reported.
 Beavers Are Aided
 "Tie Boyle Dam" near the Rudy ranch on Glacier Highway has beer completed, E. M. Goddard reported Beavers, recently began to rebuild 4l- 1J T xrro