The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29

adam territory between Alaska and
the States, establishment of 8
through route requires co-opera
ton from that country, and its
permission for planes to use the
route. Weather conditions have to
be studied and taken into consid-
GRAFTON. Emergency landing fields
have to be provided. Lights must
be erected and radio facilities in
stalled All of this must be taken
care of, but he reiterated he hoped
something can be done"
Administration Shows Intatrest
Mr.. Branch pointed out that the
Roosevelt Administration had al
ready evidenced substantial inter
est in Alaska. He pointed out its
relief program and predicted i'm
provement of naval and military
facilities up here, ending: Il be-
lieve from now on you will find
this Government taking more and
more interest in Alaska"
He paid a high tribute to both
Delegate Dimond and Coy. Troy
You have made no mistake in
sending Delegate Dimond to Wash
ington. He is constantly on the go,
diligent, alert and reasonable. 1t
is pleasure to deal with him. He
is held in the highest esteem in
Washington and any Department
is ready and willing to aid him.
You are particularly fortunate
in your Governor. 1 found many
persons, who know him personally
and many others who know him by
reputation. I was told by them,
be sure and see John Troy. He
is one of the finest fellows and
ablest men you will meet.
I Aims of Administration
He asserted the President is the
real leader of the people and "sets
the pace" for his entire Admins
tration. The one thought in his
mind is to make the government
more responsive to the needs of the
people than ever before, with due
regard to the rights of everyone
and without special privilege to
anyone.
1--WE find an almost unanimous
belief and confidence in him This
is natural since he takes his case
direct to the people as whole.
Not to leaders of adherents of any
particular political party nor to
the financial interests of the coun-
try. He is mapping his plans and
hopes understood by the average
man.
'We are very fortunate in having
such leadership and you are in
having such Delegate to Con-
gress as Mr.. Dimond and such a
Governor as Mr.. Troy. 1t is
through them that the Admins
tration will work to promote de-
velopment and improvement of
Alaska"
i On Our Way
l The drought has seriously handi-
capped the Administration, but it
has not stopped the march toward
recovery. 1--WE are on our way to
prosperity. Better days are ahead
We are more confident.
| That is vast improvement over
the situation of II months ago
when every man, woman and child
lin the States were affected serious
lily by the conditions then existing.
| Do All He Can
Reverting briefly to local mail
service conditions, he said he could
assure Alaskans when we get
down to Alaska problems we will
be as helpful as we can be-"
He cited the magnificent record
made by the Post Office Depart
ment under Postmaster General
James A. Farley, who during the
first year of his administration
turned standing deficit into
a profit There. are 250,000 en-
fployees of the department. When
Mr.. Farley assumed office, there
were $4,000 more than its opera
tons justified. However, none were
discharged. .
The Department expends some
$750,000 annually in Alaska mail
service operations. The revenues
from the service crosses about
$152 900.
The expense, he said is ire
mendous. But the Administration
is trying to do things for you, and
have no doubt that the Govern
ment is going to improve things
in Alaska.
Likes This Town
!, He characterized Juneau as a
distinctive city, and he had never
; seen one just like it before.
He admired the scenery, enjoyed
j the climate and marveled at the
7 progressive spirit and culture of
its people. He was surprised at
the progressive and modern way
in which things, are done here.
Will Improve Service
: Mr.. Thach said despite the fact
: that the PAA has never shown a
: profit on its Alaska operations.
the. company was not discouraged