The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 27, 1937, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire trust. That Russia leads the world "in gold production may be partly due to this Ameri- can engineer, who has been awarded a high ROBERT W. BENDER - - Editor ana Manager honor by Stalin. mesaypetmndb i o ey With Soviet steamers now plying North Pa- At Bl A M o i cific waters, a new impetus has been given Alaska. the Siberian fishing industry, which centers S o Fow Offie in Janes i+ Second Giaw| oD the Kamchatka Peninsula. Similarly, the warter. . | Red whaling fleet caught more than 600 ates paid, at the e, $12.00 One year month hey will promptly notif ularity in the deliver phones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. i Press is exclusively entitled to the use fo and also the local news TION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION FORMER EMPIRE REPORTER TELLS OF SOVIET PROGRE North Pole aerial exploration by Soviet Russia again turned t ties of that country its Arctic development and the strides it is making, Calvin S. particularly in White, former Empire reporter and news broadcaster now with the China Press in Shanghai and foreign correspondent for the New York Times, gives an in- teresting and enlightening account of Soviet advances| in Siberia in a recent article in the Times. Reporter White writes Many Americans think of Soviet range land half a world e U.S.S.R. mainland is o from United States territory. tance across ice-filled Bering t, which separates Alaska from Siberia, where the Soviets are at work transforming a vast wilder- ness into a new center of population A scant hundred miles from “the golden sands of Nome" is Point Anadyr, one of the key posts in the development of the U.S.SR North. The bleax Diomedes Islands, one Rus- sian, the other American, lie only twenty miles apart in Bering Strait. Far to the southwest is Attu Island, most westerly of United States possessions and nearer Khabarov: capital of the Soviet Far Eastcrn area, than to any, American settlement, The Russian development on the Pacific and in the Arctic is going forward at such a pace thai Khabarovsk, a few years ago an out- post in the wilderness with only a few hundred Russia as t actually fty-four miles T)m is the dis- souls, now has a population of 90,000. Vladi- vostok, which roughly corresponds to Seattle as a supply city for the Far North, has grown to a ropulation of a quarter of a million, while the number cf people in European and Asiatic Siberia combined is more than 10,000,000. The natural resources of Siberia are tre- mendous. Russia last r led the entire world in gold production, and a large part of the precious metal came from the extreme northeast. The Tungus coal basin in Arctic Siberia has an estimated reserve of 400,000,- 000,000 tons, while the oil deposits in that sec- tion and in the interior to the southward are said to be sufficient to supply the entire Soviet Union. Once holding complete supremacy in the field of fur trading, Russia is again vying for that place and has a rich and little-exploited territory in Siberia. Fishing off the Kamchat- ka const rivals that of Alaska for abundance and high quality of product. The Soviet development of Siberia properly began with the opening of the Northern Sea route from Vladivostok to Murmansk, near Finland and the most northerly ice-free port in the world. The ice-breaker Sibriakov blazed the way in 1932 with her journey arouna Wrangell Island and past Nome to the Pa- cific, and the following year three cargo ves sels sailed to the mouth of the Lena River from Archangel and established a permanent town there to serve as a seaport for the vast country drained by the river. Sixty-five freighters were sent over the Northern Sea Route last summer, and nine- teen permanent stations have been established along the way. Those who read Rex Beach’s “Iron Trail,” which chronicled the construction of the Cop- per River Railway in Alaska, will retain the vivid picture of the drama and hardship of railroad building in the Far North. Identical scenes were enacted in Siberia last year, as the double tracking of the Transsiberian Rail- way neared completion. A paralleling line was laid down along the entire route of the Europe-to-Asia road, and several hundred miles of spur lines are now in various stages of construction. Day and night shifts have been driving the steel rails farther on, work- ing in temperatures that sometimes touched 50 degrees below, sometimes 115 above. Des- pite the many difficulties encountered, the double tracking of the main line was complet- ed on schedule at the first of this year, Four new all-weather highways will also span Siberia and link it with European US.SR. One hundred feet wide and paved with concrete, nearly 400 miles of these super travel lanes are being built under bomb-proof snow sheds. Two hundred miles of these sheds have also been constructed over the new railway tracks, sualizing the possibility of war in the East, the side walls of theése stiow sheds are protected by sloping embankments of earth forty feet wide at the base The development of air service between Siberia and Moscow has been given equally great attention. In 1937 weekly schedules are beine maintained between posts in the extreme ! portheast and the cities of European R Besides these means of transportation, car are being dug to link the grent rivers of Asia and Europe ‘The science and technique of mining in the North have been developed to a high degree by Americans, and the Soviets have shown themselves to be frankly eager to learn these Is methods. Last year four Siberian mining en- gineers and representatives of the Amtorg Trading Company made an trip inspection through Alaska, studying its quartz and | mines. Three years ago John Little| Alaska mining engineer, was called to Moscow to serve as technical adviser to the 25 per month. six months, in advance, $6.00; £ men, patches credited to it or not other- published . eyes of the world toward the whales last year, fulfilling its part of the Sec- ond Five-Year Plan by 122 per cent. More pelts than ever before were taken from the seal herds of the Commander Islands, neigh- ¥ boring our own Pribilof group. y For ix exploring parties, involving 380 ent forth last year by the All- Union Arctic Institute. The purpose of the r expeditions was to study the possibility of de- veloping various industries in the Far North and to organize safe means of transportation. The ice-breaker Sadko was sent to the vi- cinity of the Novosibirsk Islands to solve a century-old Arctic mystery—the existence or non- ence of Sannikov Island. The island was first described by a Siberian merchant ot the eighteenth century, and was included in the Arctic maps of 1811, Nansen, in his drift’ on the Fram in 1893, reported that birds hov- ered over his masts in the locality where San- nikov was supposed to be, but he could not see land. An expedition sent out in 1600 met with failure, with many of its members dying of starvation. No trace of the island could be found by the ice-breaker Sadko, and Sanni- kov remains unknown to this day. Tales of equal interest were brought back by many of the other forty-five expeditions and served to whet the interest of Russians in their lands to the north and east. were further evidence that fhere still is gold in hills,” if you know where to look. Chilkat range. Apparently there is no demand for a sign in Congress. “no speed- ing” Mr. Justice Sutherland and Moscow | Philadelphia Record) We see where the Supreme Court has agreed to hear argument on the question of whether jig-saw puzzles are games. Better than any jig-saw puzzle is | the lineup of the Court on a suit involving our agree- ment recognizing the Soviei Union. It seems that the Petrograd Metal $25,438 on deposit with August Belmont & Co. in New York City when the Russian Revolution occurred and ihe Bolsheviks nationalized all Russian property. The Belmont firm, and later its heirs, refused to honor the |Soviet decree and, as part of the recognition agree- ment, the Russian Government assigned this and \other claims against American firms to the United States Government in part payment of pre-revolu- tionary debts. The Federal District Court in New York City and the Circuit Court of Appeals both declined to I1]10\»: the Federal Government to take the $25,438. iThey held that since the deposit was in New York, {it was subject to American law and the Soviet nation- alization decree—being contrary to “due process” \ therefore null and void. Mere humble laymen like ourselves might have ‘expected this point of view to be shared by the four conservatives on the Supreme Court, if not also by “Chiof Justice Hughes and Mr. Justice Roberts. Instead, fwe find Mr. Jugtice Sutherland—for a conservative ! majority—recognizing the Soviet decree as law. The |1iberal minority, Stone, Brand al Cardozo, upheid "ldles' rights, said the Federal CG¢vernment could | not force New York State to make the Belmonts hand | over the $25,438, treaty or no treaty. | ‘When the conservatives recognize the Soviets and ithe liberals go States’ rights, we laymen may be par- ‘| doned a slight bewilderment. | | i | 1 All Hail to Joe (New York World-Telegram) Altogether apart from the issues involved in the ,Supreme Court question, |Eenator Joseph Robinson thing. we desire to congratulate for doing a remarkable Upon the President’s return from Texas the ma- | Jority leader was among the first to confer with him. | Following the meeting the Senator, speaking of the fcoux't controversy which has split the Senate as wide jopen as an alligator pear, said that, while the battle iwill go on, nevertheless, the vote will be close, and ;lhat the packing proposition had a “fair prospect” of | passage. | Now, in the light of all our past observation of {political claiming, we submit that as something that | classifies for the first time in history. For it has been |the hitherto unalterable custom of political leaders |to claim everything, high, low, jack and the game, five honors, or what have you, and then let the bur- iden of proof fall where it may. | It is only hecessary to recall the “in-the-bag” | prophecies of John Hamilton et al. to refresh the mem- {ory of how the claiming technique has operated in imatters political. But now comes one who for rugged honesty and | self-restraint is entitled to medals and memorials such |as seldom have honored either the living or the dead. Uncle Joe faces the realities. His Arkansas ob- ectivity appraises the situation. ‘n higher impulse than is customary in public affairs, he abandons the landslide strategy and frankly admits | that the cause of the administration for which he is (spokesman has a real fight on its hands—that it's close and that prospects for victory are only fair. Refreshing, this, as a sunrise in the Ozarks. | we say, all hail to this breaker of precedents. Only five out of a college class in the West could name correctly the seven hills of Rome, but maybe |over there.—Boston Herald. Among the many inter sting occurrenées of these still pretty prevalent.—Indianapolis News. The love that makes -theiworld go round ‘®1§o |sometimes changes.the.identity of the chief figure at {a great ceremony.—Detroit Free Press. And George VI is probably saying to himself that once in a lifetime is plenty.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Glory goes to the muher not to the outfielder whose star catch really won the game. The man who rode with Paul Revere gets no statue—Toledo Blade. } It's pretty tough when all the poor old fan can say is, “O well, the season's still young!”—Boston Globe. King George made a good job pinch-hitting for Edward.—Wheeling, W. Va., News-Register. Living like a King can't be so bad. No pre- election promises, no looking ahead to 1940, and a Prime Minister to tell you where to sign.—Detroit News, Works had And, answering to ' & And | \they could have guessed right on the biggest bluff days, a good many people don't forget that strikes are | H A p P Y . 'll' ~——————— | NOTICE, AUTOMOBILE DRIVER! - . a——— B I R T H D A Y | 20 Y A | Drivers’ Licenses expire May 31, ’ o n (14 H 1937. Operators must secure new li- P Taklt \ ears {-)0 I or oscope \censes by June 1, 1937. Lic. $1.00. ay n The Empire, extends congratuld- From The Empire | H. I. LUCAS, tions and best wishes today, theéir | “The stars incline City Clerk. PHONES 92 or #5 birthday anniversary, to the follow but do not compel” Iy > B Free Delivery ing: ‘5 A 1 o1 || Lade and placer location notices Fresh Meats, Groceries, SAY 37 Miss Esther Cashen had recovered - "I or sale at The Empire Office. “Liquors, Wines and Beer Bernice Lovejoy » from an operation for appendicitis FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1937 NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING We Sell for LESS Because ——— e s | . | f + Ig a \ S TR tell how much men’s minds are con- As a tip to those WPA artists who are to mint cilliated by a kind manner and gen- Alaska scenes we suggest the sun setting behind \he tle speech "—Cicero. . say, correct.” decollate, guillotine. Word Study: times and it is yours.” crease our vocabulary by masterin Report of a gold strike in the Hyder district is, ona word each day. s g “them thar | conciliated; won over from hostil- ity; Betty Jane Mill & Ira E. Tucker PR Se performed some time ago at St. This should be a fairly fortunate day for most activities, We Sell for CASH ({ Leader Dept. Store OF CREDITORS for benefic aspects dominate, accarding to as- R S OOURE S Edward Leach | Unfavorable weather had marred|tyology. The morning THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, : g should be a James Snell “lthe success of the Eagles picnic|iycky’ time to seek employment. DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT George Brothers ~Phillip Forrest lto Nevada Creek, which, however, JUNEAU. A. H. Ziegler had South and East on HHumboldt. DAILY LESSONS! INENGLISH By W. L. Gordon | {he has elatm. Words Often Misused: DoO_ not 3 “The solution I mbsolutely /St Fws Correct’ ‘does not require’ : superlative. ©Omit absolutely. , Often Mispronounced: - Ethekeal. ernment “Use a word three Let us in- m‘ Today’s word: reconciled. “It is difficult to - - | | | + LOOK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon 4 Grant Baldwin, { o dise that an American traveler may bring in from abroad without pay- What is the value of merchan- assembled a fairly large crowd. He was to wisit New ‘York and Washington in'the inter- ests of mining’.property’ in which Miss L. Kron, who had had returned. to, Jyneau. As a_means of preventing waste of food fish not being utilized, Gov- receiving stations for South following a vacation, was stopping at the Gastineau Ho- persons who are of serious mind| | The ‘executive board of the Alaska may be irascible and opinionated. Automobile Association was to meet| for the purpose of organization and habits, astrologers declare. Fashions to discuss business of importance. will dictate a reaction from recent ! On the board were J. J. Connors, free and easy manners. Cash Cole, Whitney, Ralph Abercrombie, Otto have the augury of a year of many Wilde and M. D. Berry. The Federal jail was being over- Veering of public sympathy to-| ), the Matter of FRED F. wards men of affairs and escpec- SCHREY, Bankrupt, In Bankruptcy. ially heads of big business is fore-{ mq the creditors of Fred F. Schrey, ¥ cast and this month may be marked|of sitka, in the First Division of the | | L pAUTY SALON l | left for the ihe preamer by crises in certain fields of indus: ses ~|Territory of Alaska and District - y | “YOUR APPEARANCE IS try. eforesaid, a bankrupt: There is a sign of good promise| Notice is hereby given that on| | s}]SgfifiR;i!"ONS!BILm" for men in the learned professions. [May 24, AD. 1937, the said Fred F. {Physicians, lawyers, architects, den- Schrey was duly adjudicated bank- tists and ocultists are to have a'rupt and that the first meeting of Iperiod of profit. yhis creditors will be held at the of- Bankers and capitalists now may |fice of the undersigned referee at have many requests for loans and 268 South Franklin Street in said the stars warn them of perilous|Juneau on Thursday, June 24, 1937, the risks due to secret purposes actu-fat the hour of 2 o'clock in the after- Phone. 318 been to ' - -re-al, all ‘e’ " ‘:)‘:"]:“‘ll“ri:“(;;?:; ‘:mmta:e:oid“sy’:[mm'kotmg of fish had been sug-|ating borrowers. {noon, at which Ume the said credi- lable. AT 70 gmed International problems are fo as-lmrs may attend, prove their claims, i ! . 4 { |sume many-sided angles, the seers|appoint a trustee, examine the wr‘gé"::cmx‘::pe”"d' Cologne. Ob-{ g Stivers, customs officer from 'predict, and the summer will test|bankrupt, and transact such other $ Svnonvrfivv Behead, decapitate, Sk@gway, had arrived from the diplomats and statesmen. |business as may properly come be-| Juneau Dmg Co. young | fore the meeting. H. B. LE FEVRE, icome under a stimulating planetary' Referee in Bankruptcy. jinfluence at this time when they Publication date, May 26, 1937. and| University students and Lode ana praver focaiion notice. tor sale at The Empire Office Among Harvard men in training should avoid distracting social in- kS in France was George McClelland, terests. former Thane man, who had worked | in the mill during 1915. land was the brother of City Clerk ward P. J. McClelland of Skagway. There is an aspect today which McClel- inclines both men and women to- the sort of egotism which ‘arouses arguments and quarrels. Statesmen as well as other men Lum See You are invited to present this coupon at the hox office of the Capitol Theatre and receive tickets for your- self and a friend or Girls should studiously develop Roy Persons whose birthdate it is surprising and unusual experiences. For many, great changes are indi- cated. b ing duty? St i ati i i i X hauled, with a new foundation be- Children born on this day prob- relative to see mi' c‘{j’r:*;‘t Q.T;‘r‘fc:’:o:,‘i““m“" WaS ing laid and mew floors installed. ably will be intelligent and con- The work was being done by pris- sciencious. Subjects of this sign o 0 3. What rank officer in the &Yy ,ners i the jail. may gain lasting fame. “Glrls’ D 4 coiresponds to a captain in the na- Jean Louis Rudolphe Agassiz, vy? a g i v ¥ Increasing activity of the German naturalist, was born on this day - - & What does verrucose mean? artillery along the British front had 1807. Others who have cclebrated As % parc-ap subscriber of The Ak 3; A"_ , e WeSLern-mOSt hean reported between the Scarpe it as a birthday include Pierre Gus- ° ° U river and Croiselle, tave Beauregard, Confederate gen- Dall Alaska Em lre R ————e eral, 1818; Sir William Pitt, British 4is A death dr.‘almg Gf'rman attack statesman, 1759. Good only for current offering. by sixteen aircraft resulting in the (Copyrignt, 1937) 2. Henry Clay. killing and injuring of scores of r Your Name May Appear Tomorrow 3. A Colonel. men, women and children had Q2 4. Covered with wartlike eleva- marked the bloodiest Teutonic aer- WATCH THIS SPACE tions. ial attack ever to be made on Eng- Ludwiq Nelson 5. Turkey. *“ land. e e - (& Latne WATCHMAKER and JEWELER - “¥' The temperature in Juneau var- Juneau. Masks v 230 South Franklis Cerenhone 1) MODERN ied between 50 and 52 degrees, with ETIQUETTE .| clear conditions prevailing. - P e CONNORS MOTOR CC., Ir By Roberta Lee Work and Dress - - ANC » “Uistributors Q. 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