The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-01-01
THE NEW YEAR.

THE NEW YEAR.
 No New Year in its history as integral part of the United States has loomed auspicously for Alaska does 1894 AS other Territory has ever been its prosperity is dependent upon Federal policies and activities. That is because we are largely gov erned from Washington, either by bureaus or Con- gress. At time heretofore have the policies of any national administration been particularly suited to local needs.
 The Governments monetary policy the subject of bitter debate elsewhere, is God-send to Alaska It has boosted the price of the gold mined from Alaskan mineral areas from s2067 ounce to s34O6 No one can estimate the benefit accruing from that single source. Operating mines earn increasing profits Marginal properties are being brought to the operating stage Prospects are being more seriously explored. And prospectors are again combing the hills and valleys for deposits of the yellow metal
 Silver has to its own no less than gold The recent action of MT Roosevelt that raised the price of silver from 43 to 64A cents an ounce on newly mined silver ought to prove as large factor in Alaska's mineral development the advanced price of gold Alaskas silver mining, just getting start when the World War ended, has been in the dumps since then. It has chance now to revive
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 The New Years promise Tor the fisheries IS Just as encouraging that in the mining industry Newly promulgated regulatlonS TOT tiie cry indicates sympathetic attitude on the part Of Federal authorities that has been sadly lacking for many years Local residents engaged in fishing and working in processing plants are promised better chance their livelihood than has been avail able at any time since the absolute control of the industry vested in the Department or Commerce
 Fisheries Commissioner Bell has taken important steps to give the seiner and gill netter an even with, he trane in He has demonstrated his concern about the human side of the fisheries
 The Blue Eagle will fly over Alaska canneries next summer. Under it. wages will be increased hours of work regulated and working conditions improved. Alaska labor, at last, will be recognized and have say about operations in the salmon fishery.
 If nothing had been done except these things that insure better times in the major industries of Alaska, New Years promise to Alaska would be more encouraging than ever before But it does no. stop there Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been allotted to the Territory for emergency construction work In every community of any ms 5eral importance projects have been approved and working on them, earning enough to tide them over the winter season Men and women for ed in the last three years to accept the does of private and public charity, are back at work at no nal wages Hundreds are being employed at Emergency Conservation camps under the Forest Service on generous terms. Roads and other fac1li- ties are being built with Government funds
 At no time in the past has winter work been so abu ndant and labor employed to perform 1t. The Emergency Conservation camps, the Civil Works Ad- ministration the Public Works Administration the Federal Emergency Relief Administration all have made it possible for many hundred men to obtain jobs at lvable wages Most of these activities were launched in 1883 and will be continued in 1884
 
 What is true of Alaska generally applies to Juneau with particular force. The gold and silver policies are peculiarly suited to this region. Our known low grade deposits refecting the new price on gold Operating mines making more money employing the largest number of workers in their history. Fishermen in Southeast Alaska are assured of wider markets and better prices than ever before. The unemployed are more certain of jobs than at any time since 1929.
 A bridge is soon to link Juneau and Douglas into single community Significant improvements are certain for the community, which already many are employed and more will be added during the winter Temporary streets and walks Will loughby Avenue are now bei.g replaced with permanent structures. Gold Creek is being cleared of dangerous obstructions and walled in with rock. The Scatter Tract project is progressing rap idly Work has been launched Evergreen Bowl Scenic Last Chance Basin and Perseverance is to be opened up by fine trail. Other lesser improve are under way Truly, Juneau entered new year under more promising auspices
 New Year is the time when good resolutions are made Ordinarily they are honored more in their