The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-07-25
FARLEY ENJOYS FIRST VOYAGE
 TO TERRITORY
Postmaster General Now Sees Vital Need Air Mail,
 Other Development
VISITS ALASKA JUNEAU MILL THIS MORNING
Cabinet Officer Hopes to Come Back Some Day
 to See Interior

Pleasantly impressed with his first glimpses of Alaska and see ing great possibilities for its future, Postmaster General James A. Far ley and party paused in Juneau Tor an hour this morning while souIh bound aboard the Aleutian after a trip which took him as far as the Palmer colony.
 While the vessel was in port, MT Farley, accompanied by his daugh- ters Betty and Ann; Ambrose o. Connell, his executive assistant, ana Edward L. Roddan, assistant puo- licity director of the Democratic National Committee, was escorted through the Alaska Juneau mill by L. H. Metzgar, General Superinten- dent of the Alaska Juneau Goid Mining Company operations here.
 Giving his impressions of his vlSlt north, the Postmaster General said:
 T am leaving Alaska with mem ories of a most pleasant and enjoy able visit. The scenery surpasses anything I have ever seen and the many interesting things to be seen at each port make Alaska the ideal vacation land. The Roosevelt Ad- ministration has been sympathetic to the needs of the Territory and the officials in Washington will continue to cooperate in solving your problems.
 Having seen the Territory, l realize now more than ever that eX- tended air mail facilities are vitally necessary. The new service to be established should prove to be tremendous boon to the people and industries of Alaska
 Palmer Colony Goes Ahead
 q was glad of the chance to ob- serve at first hand the progress being made at the Palmer agricul- turaI community. There were many difficulties to be overcome but the flourishing condition of the colony is the best evidence that the experi- ment is going to be a success ln every way
 Alaska is to be envied for its natural resources and the sound manner in which the mining, fish ing and agricultural interests are being developed bear testimony to the fact that the Territory is at the threshold of new period Of growth and expansion.
 Our visit was made extremely pleasant by the courtesy and kind ness shown us by Gov. John W.. Troy and by the other Federal, Ter ritorial and local officials who went out of their way to show us the beauties and grandeur of this de- lightful land. I was glad of the op- portunity to talk over political con- ditions with National Committee man J. A. Hellenthal and the other officials of the Democratic party.
 Praise for Dim0nd
 "Your Delegate in Congress, An thony J. Dimond, was fellow pas senger on the ship and through his guidance and help we were able to make the most, of the limited time at our disposal. MT. Dimond is one of the most sincere and useful men in Congress and it was pleas ing to learn that the people here know and appreciate what he is doing at Washington to promote the welfare of the Territory.
 This trip to Alaska was planned as a graduation present for my two daughters, Betty and Ann, the former of whom just graduated from high school and the latter from grammar school A better choice could not have been made. The girls have had marvellous time and they are carrying away happy memories of the warm hospitality of the Alaskan people.
 Some day I hope to return and to have the chance to see more Of the Interior In the meanwhile I shall be an ardent booster for the wonderful land of Alaska
 MT. Farley was accompanied on the round trip to Seward by J. A. Hellenthal, Democratic National Committeeman, and Mrs. Hellen- thai.
 Despite a few inconveniences, MT. Farley enjoyed every minute of his trip" said MT. Hellenthal "He took a keen interest in everything