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OTFtClAi. CITY PAPER.
M Moud oUm mail matter
July I. Mi, at the Poatofflce
at Skajwa j, Alaaka.
L. S. Kallar, Publisher.
Subscription Ratos.
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Ou moath by carrier 1.00
TVrva Mentha by mail 2.20
SU jaoatha by mall 4.60
Om yaar by mall 9.00
Subscription* and adrsrtisement
received by:
SwmK News Co. .. Whltehorse, Y.
JL W. QWeoa Carcroaa, Y. T.
K. L. Pillaaa Atlia, B. C.
M. A. Baraett Halaes, Alaska
WHO IS BEHIND THE BEVERIDGE
BILL?
Since President Taft first enunci
ated his plan to have Alaska govern
ed by an appointive commission, un
til the present time, when persistent
efforts are being made to push this j
pernicious measure through Congress,
there has been a vast deal of specula
tion among the people of Alaska as to
the real inception of the proposal and
the interests behind the bill. A de
cided minority of the people of the
north have thought Taft. though mis
taken and grossly misinformed con
cerning northern conditions, sincere
in believing this plan of government
to be for the best interests of Alaska.
Others have thought it merely a cog
in the political machine that the
President seems to be building, a soft
berth for political appointees, which
will enable old debts to be paid and
fresh obligations incurred.
The first hypothesis is unthinkable.
If Taft was sincere he would want to
get at all the facts in the case and al
though he has refused to be informed
by the proper people, it is inconcelv
able that he Is not aware of the true
status of the case and does not real
ize the injustice of his actions.
As for the second inference; that
is no doubt correct. The proposed
commission would prove a rich reward
to political workers and would farther
entrench the present administration 1
power. But this only partially ex
plains the President's keen anxiety
to pass the Beveridg bill ? and this
same bill. It must be remembered,
was drafted at Taft's suggestion.
There are certain interests back of
the Beveridge bill who have millions
of dollars at stake in the territory
and who hope to "protect" themselvid
and to obtain advantages throught tho
creation of an appointive assembly.
This charge is a serious one to make;
but it is absolutely apparent to those
whe have closely followed the ins and
outs of Alaskan legislation, who have
read the testimony in the hearings of
the Senate committee on territories
and who know the affiliations of the
men who have lobbied for the bill
and misrepresented facts in an effort
to have It pass. Probably no docu
mentary evidence of this fact can be
adduced. Men do not set such things
on paper. But two and two make
four and circumstance piled upon cir
cumstance points to certain conclu
sion which any man of ordinary in
telligence is compelled to accept.
The Guggenheim^ are undoubtedly
behind the Beverldg bill and that
means the Northwestern Commercial
company, the Fishery trust, the Cop
per River and Northwestern railroad,
at least one of the big transportation
companies, and several other concerns
that have heavy Investments in the
territory and are looking forward to
the future.
Naturally enough the question will
be asked: ? Why are these interests
behind the Beveridge bill?
Because they are opposed to home
rule. The people of Alaska know
that these companies, while they havt;
done much toward the development
of Alaska, have also evaded a Just
payment for what privileges they hav<
been granted by the government. It
is a notorious fact that the tax on
the salmon fishery industry is re
bated under an act lobbied through
Congress by Lieut. Jarvis. a paid
agent of the trust. This benefits the
Fish trust to the extent of several
hundred thousand dollars a year.
Our seal herds are being depleted
tad the government is actually paying
out more money to protect the holder
of this monopoly than It receives In
return.
The Alaskan coal lands .worth mil- j
Hons of dollars, were practically In
the grasp of the Guggenheims until j
Glavls and Flnchot exposed the deal.
If Alaska has home rule .these cor- 1
poratlons must bear their proportion
ate burden of the cost of government. |
must seek special privileges in open
market with fair competition, must
conduct their affairs with mora or les?
publicity .and must deal fairly by the
people: who. under home rule, will
hold the whip hand; ? and It Is exact
ly these same things that these cor- 1
poratlons wish to avoid. To defeat :
home rule and to place Alaska in the
hands of u political commission, the
interests are uniting on the Bever
idge bill and surely a better instru
ment designed to conceal commercial
loot and raplno and to allow the
"spoils of war" was never evolved
since the days when Rome waxed
rich on the tribute from conquered
provinces.
FRESH MEATS RECEIVED
The FYye-Bruhn company received
a choice shipment of Chickens, Weld
ers, Hams. Bacon, Beef, Pork, Mut
ton, Livers, Tongues, Hearts and Ox
Talis on the last boat.
WANTED:? 6&lea Agents for forced i
draft equipment for boiler plants
Guaranteed territory. Commission In.
sis. Address Wing, 90 West St., N.
Y. City. 3t
None better or purer than Gl??on
Ryo and Val Blatz Boer. Orders
by Phono promptly delivered.
The Mascot.
Subscribe for The Alaskan.
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This matter of writing paper.
Don't experiment. Use the paper
that everybody know? is correct.
It Is "Made in Berkshire" by
EATON, CRANE &. PIKE
and we carry it In many styles.
Important!
WILLIAM
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Skagway ^
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Druggist
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J COME IN AND GEO1 OUR PKICES ON
Choice. Dainty Pieces of Carved Ivory
such us Crlbbage boards, Paper w? <phi6and Knives and Napkin rings
Alaska Silver and Copper Novelties
Suvenir s -oons, Bracelets, Envelope openers and P?per knives
Cut Glass. Hand Painted Japanese China and Nugget
Jewolry
Alaska Cedar Pacques, Leather Wall, Banners, and
Sofa Pillow with Burnt Designs
I J. Ikuia
m tma urn tarn ms am mmt hsmeam
HEATED AND UGH i ED FINE SAMPLE ROOM ~
BY ITS OWN PLANT FOR DRUMMERS [i
Ufhitc Pass Rote! j
P. 0 McMillan, Manager
Cargesi and best appointed fiotel in the Yukon
ttlbiteborse, V. C.
CHOICE BAR STOCK
RATES MODERATE
4.
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIRST CLASS CAFE y
.J. ATLIN-CONRAD STAGE IN CONNECTION *f
f , V ^CHOICE BAR STOCK T
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'Caribou Hotel!
E. w. GIDEON, Proprietor
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Popw?e V T
FURNACE HEATED UdlCrObb| I.I.
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MOORE'S WHMRF CO.
Terminus \V. P. & Y. Route
All South Bound Steamer* Arrive end Depart FromThla Dock
REGULATIONS 1909
Warehouse, open for delivery of merchandise from 8 a. m. to 5 p.m.
Perishables ONLY delivered on Sunday or at night.
All fratght s lipments destined southbound must be accompanied by a
Shipper's Manifest (papers can be obtained at the U. 8. customs
office) and must be delivered beforn 5 p .m. No freight will be re
ceived on wharf after this nour.
BAGGAGE? Tolls win 00 collected on Checked Baggage Only. No
charge for bags and grips when uncheckod.
The wharf gate will be clo?jd to the publlo when steamer Is nearlng
dock and w'll be open jd only when passengers have disembarked
2 Wharfage Tariff can be nad on application at office on dock,
| P.O. Bo* 175. E. J. SHAW RESIDENT, MANAGER
TheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLE NO. 22.
(Dally Except Sunday.)
No. 1. N. Bound No. 2. S. Bound
1st class 1st class
8 30 a. m. Leaves SKAC UAY Arrivee 3 20 p. m.
10 00 " " WHITE PASS " 1 45 "
11 00 " " LOG ABIN " 12 42 "
11 30 " " BENNETT M 12 10 "
1 30 p. m. " CARIBOU " 10 25 a. m.
3 45 " Arrives WHITE HORSE Learee 8 15 "
Passengers must be at depoj In time to hav? Baggage inspect
ed and checked. Inspection Is stopp d 30 minutes before leaving time of
train.
150 pounds of baggage will be checked free with each full fare
ticket and 75 pounds with each half fare ticket
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CLOUDY AND CM
The result ot the observation takon
nt Moore wharf at midnight, Mar. 10,
1010, Is u followi. .
Temperature t'.meooservat'n 2;"> aoove
Max. temp. preceding 24 hours ubovo
Mlu. " " " " 2u above
Moan " " " " above
Barometer 20.80
Clear a' d Calm
INTERIOR WEATHER.
Whltehorse 8 above
Lower Lcbarge 4 "
Atlin 4 "
Hootallnqua 2 "
Big Salmon 0 "
Yukon Crossing 8 :e'i.w
Selkirk 8
Coffee Creek 2 *'
Stewart 10 ?'
Ov'ilvle 8 "
D.iws:>n . .... 3 11 '
FURNITURE FOR SALE.
i Piano, new good condition; matt- ?
ress, large: 3 parlor lamps; 2 baby .
carriages; hand sowing machine.
Answer care Alaskan. s
French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum
Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco
Pouches at TONY DOIITERO'S.
Come in or phono orders for Gibsoi ; j
Ryo and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to j
your home by The Mascot, j
B. B. B. pipes need no description j
and can only bo had at TONY DOR
TERO'S.
JUNEAU S. S. CO'S. |
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAM EK
Carry 1 iik U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berner* Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Trnaket-, Sitka and \Vn< ports
SAILS?
March 2, 8, !4, 20, 26
at 8:00 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOUGHTON, Agent j
Broadway and Fifth Ave -"feose 90
U. S Mail Steamer
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Carrying Passengers and Mall will
leave Skagway for Haines
Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Returning leaves Haines for Skag
way at 2 P. M.
FIRE ONE WAV SI.5D: ROUfiB TRIP S2.50
BOAT CAN BE CHARTERED FOR
EXCURSIONS SUNDAYS AND
EVENINGS
Cable Code "Hegg" . Phone 86
SKAGWAY
STEAMERS FOR
n Seattle. Tsccma .
y,* 9
VO'J Victoria, Vsncouve.', Aim ?
Evetett, Olympia, Port Town? r<tl, Jv. .l!i
Uclhn^harn, Eureka, Ca.ita Bftik^ra, Mexico
San Francisco, Los AngeEes,
C. W. ANDREWS. C. A. P. D. C D. DUN ANN. G. P. A.
1 13 Jainci St., ??'?'-? ! ! i Mar Let St., San K Trinciico
flight reserved <o chanso this Schcdulo
NEXT SAILINGS WILL P??
S. S. COTTAGE CITY
March 3 - 15 - 27
FRANK H. STUART Agent, 2nd and Broadway, SKAGWAY
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,A ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
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Next Saliini' of the ?'r. : Pnm.Pni" ?
S. S JEFFERSON
February 25th March 8th, 20th
Company r verve* ri*!.' i > s.iIHdr date without unite*.
C. B. GUPTILL, Agent. Phone 66
Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C. COAST SERVICE)
STEAMSHIP W PRINCESS MAY
March 18 28 April 8 18 28
Subject to ehiitiirc without notice
Foi Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, via Prince Rupert
F. F. W LOWLE ?g* nt
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Will Sail From |
SKAGWAY for SEATTLE and Way Ports j
March 6-18-30 |
Sailing date subject to change without notice.
SEATTLE OFFICE W> W. BOUGHTON, H
LR WAY PHONI AGT. BROadway
1^;. iVY,vy.vrflfc V ? ir.Mfc'i w.w ~ >
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fhrough Line From
Skngway to Atlin, White Horse, Big SalmoD, Dawson and Intermedial Yukon River Points.
Tne new placer cumpH in the Alsekand Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via Whito Horse
Winter Route Stage Service
During tho winter season, whenlnavitfatlon Is closed, dally trains will continue running between
Ska;' way and White Hors.\ A throngh Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between Whito Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horse for Dawson and
intermediate points.
For Conrad City, locatcd in the heart of tho newly discovered and fabulously rich quam camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our dally trains to Caribou.
P. "or na'. ion relative to passenger, freight and v.eTaphlo rates, apply
to any acentof the Companv, or to"
l'RAFFIC DEPARTMENT A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mugr. F. B. WURZPACHER Gen Agcn
Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver R C. and Skaguay, '^ki> Skaguay, Alaska