The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-24
PARKS SIGNS BONE DRY LAW REPEALER
Most FauOrable Comment Made by Eastern Men Ouer Appointment Of J. ". Troy
 To Be GOUernOr of AIaska

NEW YORK, March 24.-Com- mendation and praise with respect to the appointment of John w Troy, publisher of The Daily Al aska Empire, at Juneau, by Presi- dent Roosevelt, was expressed ir New York today from leaders ir political, editorial and journalistic fields.
 Particular stress was placed or the fact that as a publisher, MT Troy is well aware of Alaska's problems.
 Most of them pointed to the fact that the most successful admins tration of Alaska occurred during the administration of another news paperman, Scott c. Bone.
 Happy Appointment
 Frank Parker Stockbridge, Pres ident of the American Press As sociation, one of those to speak for the press, pointed out that this is the third newspaperman ap- pointed by the present administra- ton for high public office. "The happy appointment of Johr w. Troy, following the appoint ment of Josephus Daniels ant Robert w. Bingham, makes tht third journalist who has beer called to the service of the coun- try. The appointment of MT. Troy will also recall to mind that ont of the most successful Governor, that Alaska has had was also C newspaperman, Scott c. Bone"
 'The able leadership of MT. Troy MT. Stockbridge added, lis vel known in this country and Alaska and newspapermen are happy tc have another one called from theil profession to represent the Fedora Govern ment. The President, choice is well received and the honor given Mir. Troy is a deserv. ling one"
 Gerard Pleased
 One of the leaders of Democ- racy in New York and former Am bassador to Germany during th< Wilson administration, James w Gerard, declared that all those in terested in mining enterprises ir Alaska will be pleased with the appointment.
 As one who has been interested in mining enterprises in Alaska I, with others in similar line oi enterprise, are extremely pleased with the appointment of MT. Troy and believe his appointment means great advance in the de- velopment of the very rich Terri tory of Alaska"
 Battle Elated
 Another prominent New York lawyer, George Gordon Battle, and a good friend of MT. Troy, also expresses his pleasure at the ap- pointment.
 T have the highest regard and esteem for MT. Troy. I know he will make an admirable Governor and I heartily congratulate the people of Alaska on his appoitn- ment. He is an old-timer in AL |aska, having served as Collector |of Customs during the Wilson ad- ministration and is therefore well acquainted with all local condi- tions and problems. He has the requisite ability, character and ex- .perience," continued MT. Battle to deal with these questions and to protect the interests of Alaska and it's inhabitants. The news of his appointment will be received, I am sure, with universal gratifi- cation and approval"
 Editors Comment
 Declaring that there is no man who can better administer the Territory of Alaska, James Wright Brown, editor of Editor and Pub fisher, declared that President Roosevelt's choice was the wisest that could be made in the case.
 MT. Troy is, I know from my conversations with him in New York and from closely following his work, directly in touch with