The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-06-13

es unless necessary to remedy 2 serious condition.
 50 that we may be guided ir future regulations by a knowledge of all the facts, local conditions anc the dasiresof Alaskans as well a others engaged in the industry, W; are holding public hearings wher- ever we go this summer. We art giving everyone an opportunity tx ts heard to submit facts, view! and criticisms. None who desire! to see the Commissioner and dis cuss fisheries matters will be de nied the opportunity. And the reg ulations for next season will b. based upon the facts and data de- veloped in these hearings and pri- vate discussions" declared the Commissioner.
 Fair Deal Basic Policy
 Broadly the general policy and plan of the Bureau of Fisheries were outlined by him, with the ap- proval of Daniel s. Roper, Secre- tary of Commerce, are as follows Our basic policy is fair deal all around: to those who have their capital invested in the in- dustry, to those employed by the industry, to the people at large who own this natural wealth in the ocean bordering Alaska and entire Pacific Coast, and to the consuming public. Scientific con- servation of this great natural re- source is necessarily a part of this fair deal which in turn is a part of the new deal President Roose- welt promised the American people. ITO this end 1t is altogether likely that restrictions and regula- tions will be frightened up in some directions and at some places, and liberalized in others; with the fur ther possibility of a general over hauling of the regulative plan here tofore in effect in Alaskan waters, and with specific relation to closed areas which it may be found ad- visable to extend in certain dis tricts.
 Tn the doing of this, some can nery interests may feel aggrieved That will be unfortunate for them of course, but in the public inter- est it may not be possible to avoid drastic action. In any event, indi- vidual interests must necessarily be subordinated to the public in- terest
 Tt is my responsibility first oi all to conserve this great natural resource so it may be perpetuated for future generations. Secondly it is my responsibility Gas I am under instructions from the Ma tional Administration in these two matters of broad and fundamental policy) so to regulate the industry that it will be brought to a stabil- ized basis of profitable operation. T am directly responsible to g member of the Cabinet of Presi- dent Roosevelt, the Secretary O Commerce, Hon. Daniel c. Roper for the well-being of the salmon canning industry insofar as gov ernmental guidance and friendl! cooperation can make the industr, in intirety prosperous.
 with this statement of back comprehensive program, herewith officially announce the Fedora Government is undertaking to d. the following things for the sal mon canning industry:
 "1-Raise prices of the produc
 in keeping with the needs o
 the consuming public, so tha
 all adequately financed an,
 properly 10 a t ed cannerie
 can operate at profit sui
 ficiently large to insure
 ldll ' V U II O1l illNNoOiilCll
 capital and to pay highe
 wages under improved work
 ing conditions.
 Eve purpose to kill off unfai
 throat competition,
 eliminate the un ustifiabl
 price cutters, and to see the
 certain economically iniqu
 tous trade practices are abo
 ished.
 "3-Our ultimate objective is
 regulate supply in balance
 relation to demand, so thf
 canners and banks whic
 make heavy loans to finant
 the seasons pack may alwal
 be assured of stabilize
 market at profitable prit
 level. To accomplish this,
 shall not hesitate, when nee
 essary, to issue regulation
 curtailing production. Tn
 may involve closing specific
 areas altogether or restrictin
 the catch in many areas. T
 whatever extent this migf
 prove to be advisable, l wi
 not hesitate to act.
 "4-Unlawful fishing or violatio
 of rules and regulations, wi
 bring severe penalties. Thos
 who have been guilty will b
 the first ones whose area
 will be closed or reStricte