The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10
ALASKANS WORKING TOGETHER
 IN A COMMON CAUSE

Alaska voters again have demonstrated that they are sodly back of the Alaska program, and have faith and confidence in the Democratic party which is furthering that program. As returns continue to come in, the votes for the Democratic candidates in all Divisions mount higher, leaving no question at this writing to the outcome when the final vote is counted.
 In view of what be safely termed Demo- cratic landslide, it is high compliment to two Re- publican candidates, Andrew Nerland of Fairbanks and Harry Race of Ketchkan that they are ernerg ing from the victorious, the only Republicans in the large field of candidates to survive the avalanche of Democratic votes. Both MT. Nerland and MT. Race the finest type of Aaskans Best proof of it is the excellent political support given them by their fellow citizens. Both will do credit to the Alaska Legislature which meets in January. Both stand whole heartedy for the Territory and it's best inter- ests The Republican party well feel proud that it has been successful in eecng to office two of its highest caber candidates.
 Aside from these two, it a sweep. Delegate Anthony J. Dmond probably will out of the campaign, when the final returns checked with the largest vote given candidate in the Terri tory. revealing plainly that the citizens of Alaska have absolute faith in his ability to handle their af fairs in Washington. Territorial Auditor Frank A. Boyle. Attorney General James S. Truitt and High way Engineer William A. Hesse all have been success full rolling up commanding leads their Repub- opponents
 Four Democratic Senators have been elected to the Legislature. They are Norman R. Walker of the First Division reelected O. D. Cochran in the Second, James Patterson in the Third and Victor C. Rivers in the Fourth This means virtually a complete Demo- cratic Senate in January The holdovers Henry Roden, Independent in the First John Devine Demo- crat, in the Second Maurice Brunelle, Democrat in the Third and John Powers Democrat in the Fourth.
 The House membership will be made up predom- nately Democratic. In the First Division. Joe Green of Hyder, Democrat, has been reelected Serving with him will be Capt. James V. Davis and J. P. An- derson, Democrats. of Juneau, and MT. Race, the Republican from Ketchikan. In the Second, Tolbert Scott Democrat has been reelected and three Demo- crats elected to serve with him from that Division w. Leanard Smith, John Litchenberg and George T. Laibin.
 In the Third, H. H. McCutcheon Democrat, has been rechosen by the voters of that Division to in the Legislature. Democrats serving with him will be Dan Kennedy, Edward D. Coffey and Nell Scott Mir. Nerand Republican, wins the distinction of being reelected in the Fourth and Democrats appar- enty victorious Dan L. Green, Leo w. Rogge and Victor B. Ross Thus with the two named exceptions the House will be entirely Democratic
 In casting oyer this picture, thing cannot be overlooked. Four and two years ago. the voters of -idshd Eoteu dBduiSl nepupuCan rule. The majority thought it mis-rule rather than rule. Tuesday in this Territory they voted their confidence in ocratc administration and its policies in office This election was not an anti-sentiment. It an over whelming pro-sentment It that many Re- publicans joined the ranks of the Democrats in en- dorsing the present administration.
 In face of that vote of confidence there is no time for the Democratic party to gloat over victory The fruits of victory sweet but sweeter will be the endeavor to carry forward for Alaska and war rant that confidence reposed in the administration Ey the citizens of this Territory Alaska voters have endorsed the Alaska program It is up to the men in office and the party which supported them to carry that program forward
 We make quite furry over politics in Alaska revealing healthy political situation. But now is an excellent time to forget the petty jealousy and political pickering which is bound to arise in every campaign and work together for the goal that every Alaskan worthy the name desires-a better Alaska with greater opportunity for all. Let not be Re- publicans and Democrats during the next two years but Alaskans, working together in common cause