The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-01
GOVERNOR URGES
 DEVELOPMENT OF MINES, AVIATION
Population Increase Would
 Result Through Promot- ing Mineral Resources
TRANSPORTATION IS
 STILL CRYING NEED
Fisheries Show Bright Pros pect for Coming Season
 Salmon Pack High

Reiterating his recommendation for the establishment of full Territor- ial form of government in Alaska, Gov. John W. Troy in his annual re- port to Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, released today, de- clared the continued growth of Alas ka depends largely upon vigorous development of mining particularly gold mining urged the Federal government Go assist in the develop ment of mineral lands.
 People brought to Alaska to pros pect for gold and finding employ ment in public works would furnish population that would make markets for agricultural products, timber and other resources Of the Territory . the Chief Executive said
 Needs Stressed
 The Governor stressed the need of adequate transportation, espec- ially roads, trails, bridges and air service; construction of the Inter national highway; improvement of harbors and waterways and estab- lishment of naval and army air bases in Alaska.
 Prefacing his report, Gov. Troy said:
 Alaska made substantial progress during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 1885.
 "A few labor strikes are practically all that clouded the beginning of the new year. The most important of these strikes was the strike of the Alaska Juneau gold mine and a fishermen's strike in the vicinity of Cordova. Aside from these striking miners and fishermen, there was scarcely any unemployment among those who are able to work and wish ed to do so There was no dire pover- ty to speak of.
 MIRA Activities
 ''The various MIRA activities, in- cluding PWA, EZRA and eco in l0oo dilQ 4Oof, ouboVdliUidlly ouP- ported by liberal Territorial indigent and welfare appropriations, have served to relieve distress
 Our experience has convinced me that the best method to fight the de- pression is to carry on large pro gram of construction, including the erection of necessary buildings, hos pitals schools, etc. Of course, there would still be need for direct and work relief for those who find it impossible to secure employment through these public projects and private enterprises and for unem- ployables.
 T believe the Territorial munich pal governments ought to take care of the unemployed. This has been done throughout the Territory to a very large extent.
 'The fishermen's strike at Cordova and elsewhere reduced the 1885 sal- mon pack to the extent of S50OOOO or s60O,0OO. However, the termina- tiop of the Alaska Juneau miners .sstrike, July 5, in manner that in dicat8 there will be little or no fur ther interruption in mining through labor troubles, points to a produc- tive and prosperous mining industry throughout the coming fiscal year.
 Gold Production
 "The increase in gold production for the year just ended over that for the previous year indicates what we may expect from continued opera tion under the increased value of gold The outlook for the mining in dustry is rosy.
 "The salmon pack the last year was the largest in the history of the Territory. This indicated that the efforts to maintain the supply of raw materials fer fisheries have been successful.
 "The year last past is further proof that immediate expansion of activities and industry in Alaska
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