The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, November 28, 1928, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIBE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” NO 4957. VOL. XXXIII., jUNEAU ALASKA WEDNESDAY NOV! hMBLR 28, 1928. MEMBER OF ASS PROPOSAL MADE TO U. S. T0 BUILD NICARAGUA SITUATION IN ALASKA G0OD, STATES PARKS Governor's Annual Report to Secretary of Interior Is Made Public CONDITIONS NOT BAD UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES Decline in Fisheries and Mineral Products for Past Year Noted “In view of an cline in the prod mon fisheries, the industrial con- ditions and the economic situation in Alaska were in general as sat- isfactory as could be expected dur- ing the year which closed June 30, 1928, declared Gov. George A. Parks in his annual report to the| Interior Department which was made public today by Secretary Roy O. West. Labor, he notec was well employed and there were no widespread epidemics. The Governor’s report is com- prehensive in scope and takes up in detail the Territory’s indus- tries, social, economic and health conditions, A feature of former reports, a map of the Territory containing valuable data, is un- fortunately lacking in the current one. unexpected de- on of the sal- Investments Increase In his introduction to the re- port, in which there is an excel- lent summarization of local condi- tions, the Governor said in part: “The revenues derived.from the major industries declined, but the capital investment and mumber of persons employed in them increas- ed. “The balance in the Territorial Treasury at the close of business of December 31, 1927, was $772 058.59; this is the largest closing Balasies for any year within. the past decade, treasury receipts from all sources exceeding ex- penditures by more than $150,000. “The Territorial and National banks in the Territory show com- bined resources as follows: Capi- ital, $915,000, Surplus and Undi- vided Profits, $820,250; Deposits, $12,196,560; as compared with the following figures for the previous yea Capital $840,000; Surplus and * Undivided Profits, $687,500; Deposits, $12,130,000.” Importance of Fishing The importance of prosperity in fishing and mining industries are stressed by the Governor in a sig- nificant paragraph in which he declared: “The principal industries in! Alaska, if classified according to capital investméht and value of products, are fishing and mining. Consequently, when there is a de- cline in the quantity of the pro- duction of the fisheries or in the value of the mineral output it is reflected in the economic condi- tions in the fishing or mining dis- tricts. The statistics for the fis- cal year which ended June 30, 1928, show that there was an un- usual decline in the output of both of these industries and the effect ‘was apparent in nearly every sec- tion of the Territory. Loss In Commerce ‘The Customs’ records disclose a decrease of $26,055,973 in the shipments from Alaska to the United States, and an increase of $1,332,564 in the value of ship- ments to the Territory. ‘The to- tal commerce, foreign and domes- tie, is valued at $87,357,517; this ‘s §24,723419 or 22.05 per cent less than that of 1927 which amounted to $112,080,936. Never- theless, the balance of trade in favor of Alaska, was $20,566,605. The exports were valued at $53,- 962,061 as compared with $80,01 034 for 1927, while the imporits were reported to be $33,395,466 in 1928 and $32,062,902 in 1927. The sharp decline in -exports is ac- counted for by the falling off in the production of salmon fisheries, and to a less extent, by the de- erease in the mineral output.” Upholds Fisheries Policy Gov. Parks upholds the policies of the U. S. Bureau of Fisheries, whicls he declaved, give promise of maintaining a perpetual supply of salmon for the canning indus- try, ete. He points out that the 1926 season-was the most produc- tive since 1918 and that the 1927 season was a disappointment. “Barly in the season,” he added, it was nt that, the salmon run would be much less than was Recommendations Made By Gov. Purks in Report|| 1. A survey by the Internation. al Halibut Commission, or the Bu- reau ¢f Fisheries, to determine the) extent and location of unexplored|® Ber. Penin- halibut fishing grounds in the Alaska vieinity ing Sea, along the in Islands. of the sula and the of the This is neces- depletion of the known sources of supply in Southeastern Alaska and British Columbia, and the probabi some of these areas may be closed in the near future. 2. An investigation of the Bu- reau of Fisheries to ascertain the condition of the herring fisheries. This should be completed as soon as possible so that, if necessary, further acticn ma be taken tc prevent the depletion of the sup- ply of these fish. The controver. sies which arise each year between the proponents of various theories| concerning the herring, its use, and the danger of its extermina-} tion, cannot be definitely settled until accurate data is available Investigation by the Terri- agencies discloses that pre. nimals, chiefly otes and are destroying wild game and migratory birds and have be- come a real menace. Immediate action is necessary and the Terri- tory cannot undertake the con- trol without Federal aid. The Federal Government should con- tribute funds to supplement Torri- torial appropriaticns and to be expended by ‘the Territory in an Aleutian sary because torial datory wolves, expected. ‘To meet this situation and provide for the required es- capement to the spawning grounds, it was necessary to restrict the fishing in many districts, The inevitable result was a large reduc- tion in the number of fish caught as compared with the preceding| three years, although one note- worthy feature was that the catch| of humpback salmon was larger| than for any year since prior to 1924 % * * * %, ! “While the 1927 fishing season| as a whole was a grevious disap- pointment, it is encouraging to| note that the rduction for the| early part of 1928 indicates /thalt the catch for this year will\ ceed all expectations, and there is every reason to bhelieve that the | present policy of the Bureau of Fisheries is sound and will result in the perpetuation of the salmon fisheries.” The Governor reviewed tions in the condi- several branches of the fisheries industry, including mild curing, fresh fish, herring, halibut, cod fishing, whaling, shell fish and seals. Pulp Development Progressing Notable progress is being made toward developing a pulp and pa- per making industry in Alaska, said ithe Governor's report: “The of Ilthe pulp and paper industry never has been more encouraging. 5 | coope; agreement outlook for an early development cooperative ag effo anim 3 4. The to exterminate the pred.nux) contract Sy care of the insane from Alaska should be abolished and they should be cared for in a Govern ment institution. 5. The appropriations for the Bureau of Education are not suf. ficient to enable that organization to provide necessary facilities, edu- cational, vocational and medical for all of the natives. An in- dustrial school in Southeastern Alaska is necessary and increased appropriations should be made for new schools in many other sec- tions. 6. In many sections of the Ter. ritory the transportation facilities are far ahead of the system communication, ;The United States Signal Corps should be given ad- ditional funds that they can establish stations at strategic points 7. Aviation has advanced a point where supervision of per sonnel and equipment is essentia to safeguard public interests. Thc regulations of the Department o! Comme should be enforced ir the Territory by competent inspec tors. o 80 The present policy of sending rigible native children out of the Territory is of doubtful wis lom. It ‘would be much bette to establish a detention home in ska where these cases may be disciplined in the vicinity of thei: home and 'where they will be ar xample to othe in “For more than 24 years the in- sane from Alaska have been cared for in Morningside Hospital near Portland, Oregon. The sanitarium contracts to care for the patients for $52 per month. For many years efforts have been made Kc eliminate the contract system. The Territorial Legislature has memor- ialized Congress on several occa- sions and two years ago, the Sec- ary of Interior submitted a re- port on the subjeet, but as yet no action has been taken by Congre: It is hoped that this matter will receive the attention of Congress this year and that arrangements {will be made to provide a Govern. care for the committed ment institution unfortunates 'who from Alaska." Roads and Trails The importance of roads and trails in the development of the Territory’s resources is again em- phasized. ‘The Governor notes ‘the work done by the Alaska Road Commission and ‘the United States Bureau of Public Roads, and de. clares that both perform services of unusual value to the Territory. He added: “Funds appropriated by the Territory for roads and trails are allotted to the several projects by the Territorial Road Commission and expended under with the Federal agencies. Because it is possible to use the Federal organi- to are The companies to whom 'were awarded timber ‘contracts have been engaged in making investiga- tjons of the projects and the work is progressing most satisfactorily. Early construction of hydroelec- tric plants is anticipated. The estimaltes of the engineers in the Department of Agriculture indi- cate that the forests of Alaska may be made to produce 1,300,000 tons of newsprint anually in per- petuity and that there are avail. able more than 500,000 undeveloped horsepower within easy reach of the timber supply. The wise utii- zation of these resources 1s as- sured and within the next four years the manufacture of paper will take its place as one of the major industries of the Territory.” New Capitol Building As to tne status of the projected Territorial capitol building, Gov. Parks’ report said: “The authorization for a new Capitol building in Juneau and the appropriation of funds for its con- struction by the last Congress as-| sures the Territory of a much needed improvement. When the building is completed, it will af- ford housing facilities for all of the Federal and many of the Ter- ritorial offices which now occupy rented quarters. The Territorial Legislature will have adequate fa- cilities for its sessions instead of ! meeting in improvised quarters as it has in the past.” Care of Insane Statistics relative to the care of Alaska insane ‘at Morningside ‘| zattens in the construction of the projedts, the Territory is not re- quired to expend a large amount of its funds for overhead and there is no duplication of organiza- tion.” Mining Low Reached The mineral production of the Territory since 1880 aggregates $685,374,000, 62 per cent of which was from gold mines, -said the Governor, Most of the yield came from placer mines. The output increased annually until 1916 and following that year it has declined. This situation was accounted for in part by the exhaustion of known high grade pacer ground and the lower selling prices of mineral products. Recent developments for working vast areas of. low grade placer areas ‘with modern machinery promises to bring about a new era in gold mining, said the report, adding: “There is every reason to believe that the produc- tion of gold from these sources will increase the annual production very materially, and it is likely that the low point has been reacked in the mineral output in the Territory.” ‘Last year's mineral production was valued at $14,404,000 as com- pared ‘with $17,664,800 for the pre- ceding year. Gold decreased from $6,707,000 in 1926 to $5,927,000 in 1927, while 'the value of copper mined decreased from $9,489,000 in 1926 to $7.260,000 in 1927. Gold trom lode mines ed. More than 90 per cent of the latter yield came from Southeastern Alaska, the largest operating prop- Sanitarium are submitted. Com- menting on the contract system, the Governor urges la abolish- ‘Mm erty being the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining company of this city. Coal rexceeded in (cuw: Page Two) British Cabinet Informed as to King's Condition LONDON, Nov. 28 ter from the King's cian, Lord Dawson, was mitted to the Cabinet morning and ordered lished. The letter said his Majesty is suffering from | inflammation and congestion of the right lung with ex- | tensive plastic pleurisy on the ‘right side. There must be anxiety, the letter said, | due to infection which nat- urally must be serious. The condition of one lung, how- ever, is somewhat improved. The letter pointed out that the King's strength has been maintained. Lord Dawson the King's illness thus far is being controlled and its force | lessened and he hoped dura- | tion will be curtailed. VOLUNTEERSTO HUNT FOR TWO MISSING BOATS| Salvage Tug Akutan Leaves Ketchikan to Search Gulf of Alaska KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Confident that the crews of the missing halibut schooners Brun- vol and Imperial are alive ,a volun. teer crew of 12 men left last night aboard the salvage tug Akutan te search ‘thé coast of the Gulf &f Alaska. The Akutan is :ommand of Capt »wner, and Capt. volunteers are prepared for three weeks' trip. If nothing is tound on the coast from Yakutat o0 Cape St. EI , the Akutan will proceed to Middleton Island and then Montague Island. Fishermen recalled when A schooner was lost at Yakutat five years ago, the men salvaged some tood from the boat and lived for 32 days until rescued. this pub- stated that Nov. 28.— under the foint L. H. Jennings (Chris Ross. The FOUR BOATS IN SEARCH No report of locating the miss- ing halibut boats Brunvol and Im-} perial had been received up a late hour today Collector of Customs J. C. McBride received a message from Ketchikan stating that the salvage tug Akutan had left there to assist the three boats that are now combing the waters and shore line where the missing schooners were last seen. While it is possible that one or both of the boats may be lying disabled in one of the many small coves along the coast, it is feared that they were swamped by the heavy storm that raged in the Gulf about November 15. (Col. McBride stated that on sev- eral occasions boats had been re- ported missing along the Gulf coast, no word being received from them for two or three weeks and they were later located in some out-of-the-way shelter, broken down, “which goes to show,” he said, “that there is still a great chance that the Brunvol and Im- perial are safe.” The Coast Guard cutter Unalga and the small cutter Cygan from Ketchikan, as well as the schooner Senator, are still conducting the search. The Akutan that left Ket- chikan last night, should reach the vicinity sometime Saturday. Gala Day to Celebrate Mexican Inauguration i MEXICO CITY, Nov. 28.—The swearing into office November 30 of Emilio Portes Gil, provisional president-elect of Mexico, is to be made a gala occasion, under plans now being formulated. The o-t‘ will be administered in the rational stadium in the pres- ence of thousands. IChiefs of military operations from all parts of the country will attend, as well {port FARM RELIEF LEGISLATION FIGHT 1S ON Controversy Is Raging a Capitol Hoover May Have to Take Hand WASHINGTON, Naov. 28.—Pre dent-clect Hoover may be callec upon to take a hand in the contro. versy raging at the Capitol as t whether Farm Reief will be dis posed of at the approaching shor ait the leisure of an s ssion or extra session Mr. Hoover promised returning from his South American lour probably in January, it appear likely that he will find himself ir this un position, and while Coolidge still Presigent. Coclidge Up In Air From the White House came word that been unable to majority opinion ng Congressmen, dent on the Congre ed in that leg today the the decide what of is from feels that ar farm bill b and T slation is th first prerequisite to immediate ac- tion. Views of Leaders Congressional leaders feel tha Hoover should indicate his view on the modified relief measy drafted by Chairman Me} the Senate Agricultural Committee before any sericus attempt is made to capture time in the short sion. Farm Relief is also involvec ses in the tariff revision problem and there seems to be general unanim, ity that there should be tariff re. vigion but there are those Wwho want an extra session next Spring. SEA POWER DISCUSSION 1S PROPOSED Conference Between U. S. and British Suggest- ed by Britten WASHINGTON, Nov. Chairman Fred A. Britten, tee, suggested that his tee meet a committee British. Parliament and equality of sea power the United States and ( tain on all classes of war not affected by the Washington Arms Conference. The proposals was made public Congress- today in a cablegram man Britten sent to Prime Min ister Baldwin. It is proposed to hold a meet- ing in Canada after March next and the committees will re- with tecommendations to their respective governments on the results of their discussions. Chairman Britten said the cablegram was prompted by Pre- mier Baldwin’s statement on No- vember 13 expressing a desire for more frequent personal discus- sions between American and Brit- ish representatives to aid betteri the gov- ernments and peoples of the two understanding between countries. as the governors of -the various states, the diplomatic corps and all high government officials. The senate and chamber of deputies ‘will be in joint session at the stadium for the occasion. After the ceremony a military parade will be reviewed from the balcondes of the national palace by the outgoing and incoming presi- dents, the President has the emergency tariff. act passed at the short sessions. Oth- ers feel it should be taken up at of the House Naval Affairs Commit- commit- from the discuss bhetween at Bri- vessels tl | 1 | n N HERE'S A “CONSCI _lot of good it will do him! (Graphie Syndicate Photo two offic A BalkyrBird Broadcasts ing his protests against Thamk;lvln; dinners over the “mike.” IATED PRESS T0US OBJECTOR” of the turkey tribe voic- Al Youthful Flier, on Long Flight, Taken Ill, Forced Down KEY WEST, Fla., Nov. 28 Leonard Flo, youthful Cana- | dian flier, attempting a non- | stop solo fight. from Walkgr. ville, Ontarfo, to Havana, Cuba, failed late yesterday within 90 miles of his goal. He was sd with illness after | his long fiight and was forced to land here and was taken to a hospital, later going to a ho- tel where he told the manager he would fly to Havana to- day then attempt a nonstop flight from Havana to Detroit Flo's ilness was due to caf- fine capsules taken to keep him awake. 0 | L. GRAF ZEPPELIN T0 MAKE TRIP TO ALASKA 30 - 28.—Air Arctie, BERLIN, Nnv. plorations in the east of Alaska, in April, with the ‘Graf Zeppelin, Jecided upon here today Fridtjof Nansen, famous Sc dinavian explorer, will the expedition which under the auspices of Ae Society. T. Von Guerard, Minister of Commerce, and his “Director of Aviation, Mafor Brandenburg,} called a conference which was at- tended by Nansen, Dr. Eckener| and Capt. Burns, Secretary of the General Aero-Arctic Society. Dr. Eckener is one of the rectors of the socitey but ha decided whether he will ta lin the flight, The tentative route calls for a start at Friedrichshafen, then via Leningrad, to Nome, Alaska. From there a loop will be made over |the unexplored regions, north- east of Alaska and the return | will be made via the same route wlthoul the locp. SMALLPOX IS FOUND AT UNALAKLEET BY N was an- command will be b-Aretic Three cases or smallpox were found in Unalakleet yesterday by Dr. J. A, Sutherland, Assistant Territorial Health Commissioner for the Feurth Division, who making a geéneral inspection of | settlements on the Lower Yukon | River and adjacent distriets. No cases had - been Unalakleet, but Dr. Sutherland Nome. Inhabitants of the settlement were vaccinated and supplies left for treatment of the sick. The village was put under strict quar- antine. Dr. Sutherland is now in Nome and will return direct to Fairbanks by plane this week. is | * reported from landed there enroute by plane to| MYSTERY AIR CRAFT BEING | CONSTRUCTED fSecrccv tnveibpts Lon-ye‘ P hepion struction at Plant on Lake Co FRIEDRICHSH/ ‘While the me of e Zep he Do on | discussed tion Works {affiliated with Works, quiet superplane e glant plane h: all secrecy of |shops on the |1ake from wi been barred The new tionary type {hoped ~ to is s ich pla wit t solve Lake for r months cons nstance AT rit pelin ronjer e and are the ly const iss side is ¢ h which he 28 draw b Constrie- | . Consta Zeppe el n wting at o trans-Atlantic | ruction of the been going on in wartime the the visitors have| revolu question o ! whether airships or airplanes wi the the transocea of runnn nie e Ship i The body u]' thesgian 15 sub- | constructed like a ship tantially fit the weathe 0.1 tempestous ocean jmay be found Idown to the wate It is built with and the interior a series of water to prevent the being flooded | {shipped ! Hull Ha | The hull is fu Ikeel to steady the The span measures 164 feet in Jeea er of the wav ecessary r 1 massive is te conveyance most | when 1t | g/ o g0 walls divided into| tight bulkhcads s Keel rnished entire ship case water from is with u, ship in a high of the wings | Tweive motors are arranged ir {behind the “|tandem fashion, six front and six| wings and will supply | 6,000 horsepower motor energy. There will be room for 50 pas- sengers and 20 carry The maximum tons 45 radius of 1,860 miles. There will than The plane |the German intended for ith Atlantic, is ser’ vice aeros S ewe SALVATON ARMY HEAD IS HERE ON TUUR Staff-Capt. J. of the aticn neaun on | Wrangell, {ing the Army, Angon, Killisnoo, |in | ruther Division. (at Wrangell. ! as head Acton, Alaska Division of arrived ete. of the tons. speed will 118 miles an hour with a flying| 58 in of freight. With a full cargo, the vessel Wlll! a weight of be be a salon larger| on a Zeppelin, being built Luft Hansa and for is the in charge the Ju- the Northwestern from and is today inspect work at this place. is making a tour of the stations |of the army in Southeast Alaska, and will sail on the Margnita for visits at Sitka, Hoonah, Tenakee, He | This is Capt. Acton’s first visit Juneau since: his installation las successor to Major W. J. Car- Alaska His headquarters are ce, | PRICE TEN CENTS oA R NEW CANAL IS CUSGESTED TO HOGVER BY NIC. Precident-elect Mov cada Subject at Coifeience NICARAGUANS DINED ABGARD EATTLESHIP Discusses [ wer (,) rol” Little Nation, Using Water— Compliment BATTLESHIP MARY- r Nicaragna, Diaz and of Ni- that the Nicar- Atlantic Corinto, President Monead rited States build (he ua Canal 'inking the nd Pacifie Follow! nne the Mary with President- elet Hoover und his party, the two officlals cxpressed this view. To mnew:papermen, in inter- views aboard the buttlcship, the declarcd that the visit of Hoover wouid aid the de- sire of all Nicaraguan parties for the friendliest relaiions with the United Staics. They also declared they favored the reiention of United State: Marines in Niear- agua uni.il the training of their own Natioaal Guard i# completed (two years hence. Both officials declared that the |ecnstruction ol a canal would be uconumk‘nll\ advanta: ons also a to tbo Dlortie of Am- epu il " Moncads unm he disciised the canal subject with Hoover. Toast 11 Walct the luncheon M Hoover Niearag in water say- aking: “The Amer- ] with r the in Ni- m aboard | | | | | nop cooperate aople 0 the rag ing el T ty American I “l treasyre 1 cé as | ident-elect ¢ the United States, I hope Gen. icada will remember it us one f the great duys of his careern” this 18 o great day re GIVEN Pl WELCOME sta Rica, ct Hoover vuie when oelock this siden noisy at 8 v i wis en { rded orni 1 30 ries exchanged tleship Mary- in the har- i ng the Brit- tecorated with end a rge crowd was on th wharf. The Native Police Band played as ihe visitors came aghore. Cabinet delegation met Mr. Hoovet who left soon after land- ing for the capital, San Jose, fwhere he will be received by }A'resldent Cleto Gonzoles Vique. A President Of (To Virginia for "l"/mnksgit ing ish MNCTS, Were W AS3HING I'ON, Nov. 28.— Presilent Coolldge and Mrs. Cool- tdge tnrned toward Virginia to- day fcr the Thaunksgiving holiday at the Swennanoa Country Club a sho distance from Waynes- boro which has been gziven over to th hief Executive for his |stay in the old dominlon. A spee- fal truin "carried the President and Lis party ‘o the « ene, Tomorrow the Fesident and his wife will uttend Thanksgiving gervic at Charlottesville and |afterwards be guests at a buffet luncheon at the home of Presi dent Ald i of the Univer- sity of uvia. ne Thanks- |glving diuner will be served at ithe Country Club. The memb of the Presiden- tial Party mav be zuests for & nort time at the football game Hetween irg/viv and North Carolin: t v et STOCK QUOTATIONS g NEW YORIL, Nov. zs.—mfia‘ Juneau mine stock is quoted to- day at 8 Chrysler 1207§, 67 %, Kennecott Copper 130, Mis- souri 73%, Nevada 33%, Pack- ard Motors 180 %, Sears, ¢ 18 Srewart-Warner 118, U. is"" 148,