The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-14

propration of s85,OOO year would have to be
 made by the Legislature think that you will
 agree that such amount is amply Justified
 when the benefits to be gained are considered
 LIQUOR PROBLEM
 The operation of the Liquor Laws in Alaska is one that should receive your attention Generally speaking l believe the Liquor Board has done good job well However, this is matter for the Legislature to decide Most of the complaints about the liquor situation have been aimed at the lack of enforcement of the laws and regulations rather than the system itself It is fair to say however that these complaints are coming less ire quenty than formerly As time has on the eanestnes and integrity the Liquor Board has gotten greater and greater recognition. Information has caused the people to understand clearly that the Liquor Board has earnestly sriven be fair and to work in the interest of the public welfare There has been no scandal con nected with any phase of the situation The public has had square dea and so @ have those engaged m m the liquor business. am still convinced that the license system is far better than would be Territorial or mum cpal liquor stores Under the system prevailing m Alaska the dealer purchases the brands of liquor and pays the price that his trade indicates The business is being con ducted as nearly possible like any other commercial business There things that ought to be determ ined One of these the status of the Indians and their eligibility to purchase and use. liquor Lawyers have differed whether the Liquor Board would have the authority refuse the sale of liquor to Indians. Opinions differ among both Indians and Whites as to the proper method to pursue in this matter The argument IS ad- vanced by many that Indians do not know how to handle liquor and therefore, should not be permitted to have it. Other arguments have been advanced by people of equal intelligence sincerity and good ath that It IS Detter Io the Indians and Eskmos to purchase good hquor legally than to drink poisonous home brews and moonshine This of the Legislature don't see where Territorial Liquor stores could improve this situation do not see that 1t Wou @ be h by having ing n o on ded the no be granted feel that local option would probably not produce results that would justify the expense of con satisfactory Usually when one precinct votes dry another precinct not far distant votes wet and those in the dry precinct permitted to buy their liquor in a wet precinct
 The Liquor Boards enforcement organization is not large enough police the entire Territory rgidly should be polced and has not always had the coopera tion of other law enforcement agencies This also is matter which should receive the thought and consideration of the Legislature believe the enforcement personnel should be increased
 The Liquor Board will file comprehensive report this whole question: and commend it to your thought ful consideration.
 FUR FARMS
 believe there should be two experimental fur farms in Alaska with experts at their head who could carry experimentation in all phases of that industry This is project that could very profaby em, Survey would be suitable organization to carry the work The Biological Survey is willing to undertake this Congress. It is possible that the Territory might get the funds by setting up Public Works project for that purpose.
 While the law providing $2oOO bounty wolves and coyotes is costing more than previously, and there appropriation for that purpose would think be unwse to reduce the bounty think the appropriation should be made.
 just received telegram from J. Sidney Rood Acting General Superintendent of the Reindeer Service in which he says
 Wolves undoubtedly killing thousand rein
 deer annually. Selawk herd which counted twelve
 thousand reindeer two years ago now reported
 Uy GoVernHeHC teacnef reduced less i've CnOu-
 sand. Although Selawk situation worst wolf
 problem is serious in most herds. Estimated ten
 thousand natives depend reindeer between
 Kodiak and Barter Island source food, clothing.
 Legislators should be urged make every possible
 effort maintain bounty at present figure and
 operate Federal agencies fullest extent eradcat-
 ing wolf menace
 TOURIST TRAVEL
 The Territory ought to bear mind the tourist travel It has proved and again that tourists provide valuable to country Last year wit messed the largest tourist travel to Alaska in the history of the Territory This is ample proof that attrac ons for tourists very great Many of the sections of this and other countries have regular tourist bureaus to promote tourist travel The Legislature could very well maintain such bureau It has sustained the Alaska Chamber of Commerce largely with that in mind and in view of that fact the Alaska Chamber of Commerce has done excellent work in cooperation with other organiza ons and commercial industries in promoting travel to the Territory.
 In this connection call your attention to the several Worlds Ears planned and being planned. mention par tculary the proposed San Francisco celebration fair nf