The Cordova Daily Times
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1915.
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ALASKANS SHOULD BE CONSULTED
IN REFERENCE TO CELEBRATION IN 1917
REALIZING that Alaskans should' be consulted in refer
ence to commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the
purchase of this territory by the United States, instead
of going ahead with the plans for an exposition in Seattle in
1917, Colonel Blethen’s Times cautions his home people not to
go too far with Alaska and offers them the following very
timely advice:
A suggestion to celebrate Alaska’s fiftieth anniversary by
by some form of festival in Seattle comes from a distinguished
Californian, not from any source in this city. Hon. Julius
Kahn, congressman, originated the idea, out of a worthy motive
of compliment both to the Northland and the Pacific North
west, and he made it the basis of an able and instructive speech
during his recent visit here.
With due respect to Congressman Kahn as a Californian,
and in a wider sense as a citizen of the United States, The
Times feels that this is a matter in which it would be well to
make haste slowly. The suggestion, indeed, comes appropri
ately from a legislator of distinction, and on that account it
serves to emphasize the important point that Alaska is not
an isolated community any longer; it is distinctively and vitally
a part of the United States—the entire country has a right to
claim, and does claim, an interest in any great public move
ment affecting its welfare.
Therein is to be found the precise reason why the feelings
and inclinations of Alaskans themselves ought to be sought out
and respected in a mattei of this kind. It is plain to be seen
that Seattle has not the least desire to arrogate to itself the
distinction and the privilege of holding a festival or a great
fair in 1917; and it seems to be quite as plain that Alaskans
would not be in hearty accord with such an enterprise.
Alaska is entitled to its own celebration. Broadly speak
ing, it is probable that the tourist element of the United States
intent on visiting the Pacific Slope two years from nowr, would
prefer that the celebration,, if cast on a scale commensurate
with the importance of the event, be held at some point in
Alaska.
It ought to be borne in mind, too, in this connection,
that Fairbanks already lias well matured plans to hold an
exposition. Therefore any step taken by Seattle that might
tend to detract from the fair to be held in that city would
scarcely be considerate or friendly. The attitude of Alaska, in
view of Congressman Kahn’s suggestion, is probably well
stated by the Juneau Dispatch. * That newspaper says
editorially:
“Every commercial organization in Alaska should go on
record against a strictly Alaska celebration being held in
Seattle, or any other place outside of the Northland.”
The Times is heartily in accord with this view. Never
theless this newspaper believes it would be well if the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce would sound out sentiment in this
matter. For fifty years, almost Alaska has been American
territory. In March, 1867, this government took that country
off Russia’s hands, and October 18 of that year American
forces raised the Stars and Stripes at Sitka, taking formal
possession of a vast domain. The purchase price was $7,2(K),tKK);
today, by material standards alone, the country is worth, not
millions, but billions of dollars.
Certainly, the possession of Alaska is of such material and
potential importance that its fiftieth anniversary under the
American flag should be celebrated. There should be a festival
of some kind to commemorate the wonderful and prophetic
vision of William H. Seward when he negotiated the purchase
that has gone into American history as his greatest act of
constructive statesmanship. It would' not be amiss, if in
furthering the plan of observance, the president of the United
States would fix public attention on the event, by proclaiming
October 18, 1017, a national holiday.
In the meantime, Seattle may well deliberate. The
Chamber of Commerce can aid in marked degree by bringing
influnce to bear on Western cities in particular, and all Ameri
can cities in general, to learn what would be their attitude in a
matter of so great public interest.
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WHAT OF THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL NOW
THAT PEACE NO LONGER REIGNS
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IT is but a few wears since The Hague tribunal was estab
lished. The thought behind it was that in as much as
differences between nations are bound' to arise, to prevent
their culminating in war, they should be submitted to an
impartial tribunal for decision and that nations would be glad
to accept those decisions. The whole civilized world hailed
the proposition as the beginning of the reign of peace on earth.
But in actual practice it was soon found that some amend
ments would be necessarj. When some nations become angrv
enough to fight, or when great advantages were promised which
appealed too strongly to the avarice or cupidity of a nation
it was found that some nations at least w’ould break their
pledges and precipita te a war.
Then the expedient wras considered of making the code
which had been outlined by the tribunal binding by having the
nations combine, and' crush any power that violated the code.
To this a world’s boycott against such a nation was proposed.
But it had been developed during the past ten months that
something more is needed, for the spectacle is presented of one
nation so terribly equipped that all the surrounding powers
combined are barely holding up against. The next demand
will be for a limitation of armies and armament, and’ the
natural conclusion is that until the wild beast, latent in the[
most civilized nation, is more subdued, there will continue to
be wars.
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The last note of our government to Germany rings high
and true. . It carries no threat hut makes clear that justice is
expected, justice under the law from a great nation for a great
wrong committed, and the implication thnt right must rule is
unmistakable.
The first feature of it is that what it asks is not limited to
any national boundaries, but for all the world.
The high courtesy in which its words are couched is main
tained all the way through it, and* its tone when its entire
import is considered, accentuates its power and broadens its
significance, for insidiously it makes clear that it is in truth
the voice of one hundred millions of free people, demanding
that justice shall be done. It will have its effect unless indeed
a great nation lias gone mad.
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The Times acknowledges the receipt of a copy of “Alaska,
Our Frontier Wonderland,” the caption of a booklet issued by
the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. It
is illustrated and well piepared, with a map of Alaska accom
panying. I here is considorable statistical and other* inf orma*
ion which will prove cf interest to those seeking information
about the Northland.
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Unga and Chit inn seem to have been the only two places
in Alaska that went <lry. The government now ought to estab
lish a commission to investigate what kind of a brand the good
and holy people of those places had handed out to them.—
Seward Gateway.
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Chairman Edes lias opened headquarters at Seward, and
the residents of that town are now happy. In the meantime
the Alaska Engineering Commission is doing its railroad
construction work at Anchorage.
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A movement is on foot to serve an all Alaskan dinner at the
San Francisco exposition, with President Wilson as the guest
of honor, the menu to consist of dishes created from the
products of this territory.
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
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Physician and Surgeon
Office at Company Hospital
Hours—10 to 12; 1 to 6 p. m.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office In Adams Building
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Councellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
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Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, 8eward and
8HIP CREEK, via INSIDE PA9SAGE
Salle from Seattle— Sails from Cordova—
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Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
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Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC 8. 8. CO. ALA8KA COAST CO.
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Next sailing from 8eattle will be
ADMIRAL WATSON, JUNE 5
ADMIRAL EVANS, JUNE 15
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
KataUa, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
8eattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
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