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Briefly, the speech list night by Gov
ernor Moegatt's candidate made these
pilots:
1. The first half of it dwelt upon Al
aska, the quality of its people, its great
resources, prospects, splendid future,
lie would rather represent such a con
stituency than any other.
This people is entitled to aad
should have the right of self-govern
ment. town and territoral. He would
cot say what kind of government should
be accorded it but had f jith in the peo
ple, that they would exercise judgment
and s: "-restraint in framing such
sok,in" of government as is best suited
to their peculiar needs and conditions.
3. Men may doubt the utility of estab
lishing self-government out he never
met a miner who would say he was
content with the present conditions.
L'he mining laws of Alaska need much
amending. The title of a miner to the
claim he stakes should be made secure,
as is the title of a homesteader, so long
as he works it in good faith; the power
of attorney should be done away with.
4. To secure anything at the hands of
congress the delegate from Alaska
must be of the same political profession
as the dominant party In congress; that
if the democrats were In power he
would advise Alaska to send a demo
crat as its delegate. A bill must have
the party endorsement or it is dead
?lrea !y. tie read Mr. Cale's declara
tion that he ''woald not be a candidate
before any partizan convention" and
followed it by saying it was futile to
send a political hermaphrodite to
congress.
5. The people becoming restless and
many leaving, the speaker begged
themnrttodo so as he would detain
them 'ut a moment longt r and conclud
e<i with a peroration ot> Alaska, l er
rivers, forests, fisheries, in'nes and
people.
SOME GOOD POINTS
It will be seen the speech con
tain* some good points. It sounded
well But no mm believed a word of
it, that it meant what it said, or that it
fores1. adowed any good to como to him
except by the principle of contradiction.
I f ycu were not in favor of territorial
government you might applaud, of
course, ^ince the speech was sufficiently
pleasing to the ear to- lead to you to be
ll ve it might fool the other man who
f.ivored territorial government and lead
him into casting his vote for Mr. Cor
?>00, when <-cu might then enjoy a
laugh 1 it 'h.v* is the hypnotism of
c-'nceit i) ? K.uis some to believe
they alo. e are wise to w". it is going or.
Acd all the while the crowd is already
enjoying the joko Immediately upon
the c.< c M*ion of the speech, the au
dience tiling out In sileuce, the band in
theem,.'>y of Mr. Corson not roused
by his vi rds to play a tunc at the finish
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but quietly putting their instruments
under their arms and mingling with
the smiling people, a solitary Individual
stepped up before all present, the
speaker still on the platform, and ex
tended bis hand In congratulation. Tbe
man was a democrat, a democrat who
was named as delegate to the Juneau
convention, but WHO REFUSED TO
GO TO THAT CONVENTION WHEN
(T WAS PROPOSED TO INSTRUCT
THE DELEGATION FOR TERRI
TORIAL GOVERNMENT.
This was an entertaining Incident
Itself apart from the speech. Now let
us look over the points of the speech
one by one ? they also have their
interest.
AN HONORABLE AMBITION
The Alaskan is in full accord with
Mr. Cordon as to the dignity and honor
attaching to the office of representative
in congress of the people of Alaska. It
has been the habit ot some to sneer at
this office as one not worth while to
men worth while. Perhaps from the
stand point of the mere tnoooy getter
this Is true. Sixty thousand pioneers?
the estimate of Mr. Corson?
developing a vast empire, neglected
and ignored by congress in every way
save 1q the matter of levyiug taxes,
seeK a voice that will speak for them
before the tribunal that alone has the
power to grant them relief. It seems to
us that there is opportunity here
that should appeal to the high
ambition of men of high attain
ments. But honor attaches to an hon
orable office only when acquired and
sustained Inhonor. Mr. Corson is mak
ing his campaign upon his declared
belief in territorial government and
to man believes he means it. He was
i
nominated by the governor who de
clares openly, "we aro not ripe."
UNANIMOUS
To the second count there is no (lis
seat. However It is well known that
Mr. Corson ia decrying the bill intro
duced by Mr.Cale on the ground that "it
does not provide for full territorial gov
ernment," and his own claim upon the
confidence of the people rests, he says,
In his determination to advocate such
for us. The Alaskan favored the Cale
compromise, it will be remembered, on
this very ground which Mr. Cor.-on ad- ^
vaoces in his speech? that it otTers a
form of relief that might be developed
from year to year. But however much
Mr. Corson may say he bolieves in and
trusts the people the people do not
trust Mr. Corson. The latitude he asks
in framing our self-government bill
michi be allowed to some other
but not to the nominee of Mr.
Hoggatir, for Mr. Hoggatt bolievos
only the SALOON ELEMENT
favori territorial government and
as a whole "we are not ripe." The
self-restraint we would be expected to
exercise under such a guiding hand
would overtax us we fear.
WITHOUT DISSENT
As to tbe third point we are all of
one mind? the mining laws need fixing.
A DOCTRINE OF SHAME
That a man asking the support of
republican votes should advance the
doctrine that, should Mr. Bryan be
elected president those of us that do
not b lieve in him or his doctrines must
straightway vote contrary to our con
victions in order that we be granted
what is our absolute due as citizens of
the republic, is altogether worthy of
one who. out of tho hand of Governor
Hocgmt preaches the dootrine of ter
ritorial government. And this follow
ing directly upon a flowing eulogy upon
Alaskan manhood. Out upon such
principle and such republicanism !
Some others of ua know why we are
republlcsnB and why we ?re demo
crats and will refuse to prostitute our
belief and our principles to secure our
rights, however long they may be de
fered. But the argument has no more
truth to it than principle. Alaska has
no vote on any question before con
gress? the vote is expressly denied.
The delegate is expected to tako no
part In the determination of affairs ot
the nation which, while there, he sees
passing before him. He is there to ad
vise congress of our wishes and that is
all.
! When congress considers a pica for
the paving of Pennsylvania avenue Id
Washington city has It first to be de
termined whether the people who live
there are democrats or republican*?
The cases are Identical? the congress
holds exaotly the same relation to Al
aska as it does to the District of Colum
bia save that the one is under its eye
and the other is far off. This argu
ment, which will be used over the ter
ritory, is intended to fool the untbink
top
But the eulogy paid by Mr. Corton to
themanhool of Alaska Is deserved.
The men who come up here are sslf
reliant, self-respecting, capable men?
Dot many of them can be fooled with so
easy a bait. They love simplicity and
plain honesty. They will manifest an
instance of their likes when Mr. Calo
comes along a little later.
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Paid Up Capital : : : $10,000,000.00
Rust :::::::: 5,000,000.00
BANKING BY MlA i L_
Qold Dust Bought
DRAFTS issued payable in all countries in the world
SKAGW AY BRANCH W. T. WHITE. Mgr.
Trading Post at Wells
S. J. WEITZMAN * CO.
Store .stocked with all the needs of the country for
Miuers, Prospectors and Tourists. Haines prices with
Uc per pound added for freight
Road House with Clean, Comfortable Beds? Restaurant with
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ALL THE MARKET A FFORDS
Ferry Crossing from the Post. Teams for Freighting and Saddle^Horses
Freight handled from Eainea Wharf through to
Wells, Porcupine, Pleasant Camp and Rainy Hollow.
Passenger Canoes stop at Kluokwan, where Indians camp. A good Trail
leads to Wells ? one mile distant. Traveleis should note this fact.
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?White Ribbon Toilet and Bath Soap
i? considered the best in the market
at the present time.' ? Trade Dictionary.
Ule sell Ibis Soap at 10 c.
and an elegant assortment of other
HIGH GRADE SOAPS:
AT SEATTLE PRICES j
Wm.t ritt.Ph.G.j
Having completed reliable arrange
ments (or an adequate supply of the
bc?t
British Columbia Coal
for the coming winter we offer for
Skagway Coal Consumers, Coals at
following prices;?
Wellington (Departure Bay)
Run of Mine $12'per ton
Wellington (Ladysmith)
Selected Lumps $13 per ton
Anthracite (Banff B. C.)
Chestnut Size $20 per toa
Prices abovd arc on wharf and in bulk
or sacked and for cash. Delivery $1.00
per ton extra.
SHAW & JOHNSON
Phones 11 or 109 Skagway, Alaska
U. S Mail Steamer
Carrying
Passengers and Mail
Will leave Skagway Daily
at, 9 a. m. for Haines
Returning, Leaves Haines for
Skagway at 2 p. m.
Fare one way $150
Round trio $2.50
JUNEAU 8. S. CO'S.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMER
Carrying U. S. Mall
For Haines, Berners Bay, Juneau,
Hoonn, Tenakee, Sitka and Way ports
SA I LS
Thursdays at 3 p. m.
Sundays at 9 a. m.
WILLIS NOWELL, Mgr., Juneau
W. W. BOOGHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fifth Ave. Phone 80
Georgia
Pacific Coast S. S. Co. |
PIONEER ALASKA Li>'*
SPEED, SAFETY COMFORT,
Seattle, and otber Puget Sound Porto
CARRYING U.S. MA1I.
Steamers of This Com pany Leave
CITY Of SEATTLf June 20-30
HUMBOLDT - ? June 15-25
Connecting with the Company's Steamers at Seattle for San Francisco,
Southern California, Eorkka (Humboldt Bay) and Mexico
Jffir Above Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice.
FRANK H. STUART, Agent
Second and Broadway, Skagway
Seattle Ticket Office, 113 James St.
C. D. DUNANN, General Passenger Agent,
112 Market Street, ban Francisco, Cal.
Canadian Pacific Railwav
(B. C. Coast Service)
TWIN SCREW STEAMSHIP
PRINCESS MAY
JUNE 8-20 JULY 2-14-25
PRINCESS ROYAL
JUNE 13-26 JULY 8-20 AUGUST I
Leaves Skagway
For Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle. Stop-overs allowed
Spacious Observation and Smoking Rooms
Tickets to any part of the world and all information from
Phono 87 F. F. W. LOWLE, Agent
Alaska Steamship Co.
Carrying U. S. M&il and Alaska Pacific Express
Next Sailing of the Fast Passenerer Steamers
Dolphin June 8, 18, 28
Jefferson June 3, 13, 23
Company reserves right to change sailing date without notice.
Transfers to Viotorla and Vancouver Without Additional Charge
Through Tickets to San Francioco
R. A. CARROLL, Agent. Phone 66
TheWhitePass &Yukon Route
TIME TABLED No.
(Daily Except Sunday.)
18.
No. J. N. Bound
1st class.
0 30 a. m.
12 05 p. m.
12 48 "
1 40 "
3 20 p. m.
5 30
Leaves
Arrives
SKAGUAY
WHITE PASS
LOG CABIN
BENNETT
CARIBOU
White Horsjc
Arrives
Leavos
No. 2, S. Bound
1st claia
4 30 p. an
3 05 "
2 20 *'
1 45
11 40 a. ip.
9 30 "
Passengers must be at depots in time to have Baggage Inspected atid
ohecked. Inspection is stopped 30 minutes before leaving time of train.
150 pounds of baggage will be chooked freo with each full fare ticket
'^nd 75 pounds with eaoh half faro ticket
Through Line From
Skagway to Atlin, White Horse, Big Salmon, Dawson and Intermediate Yukon River JPoints.
The new placer camps in the Alsek and Kluane Mining Districts are reached only via White Horse
Winter Route Stage Service
During the winter season, whenlnavlgation is closed, dally trains will continue running between
Skagway and White Horse. A through Mail, Passenger and Freight Service will be maintained
by a Thoroughly Equipped Stage Line between White Horse and Dawson.
Regular stages, carrying mail, express and passengers, leave White Horso for Dawson and
intermediate points.
For Conrad City, located in^tfce heart of the newly discovered and fabulously rich quartz camp
of the Windy Arm District, take our daily trains to Caribou.
For information relative to passenger, freight and telegraphic rates, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to:
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Vancouver, B. C. '
A. L. BERDOE, Gen. Mngr. F. B. WURZBACHER Gen, Agent
Vanoouver, B. 0. and Skaguay, Alaska Skaguay, Alaska