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H. G. STEEL, Editor and Manager
CORDOVA, ALASKA. TUCRSPAV. KKHRCARV 17, H>Ui.
COPPER AFTER THE WAR.
Tlic end of the war is not yet in sight, hut an end there is
going to tie some day, and with it there are going to be trade
problems but little less complicated than those which arose at
llie beginning of the war. Already the copper producers are
beginning to think ot these. Get it be said right away that tin*
consensus of opinion among them is that immediately after the
Avar there is going to be a great demand for copper, especially
from Germany, to replace that which has been abstracted from
the needs of housing, transportation, etc. The question that is
troubling the copper producers is not how they are going to
dispose of their copper, but how they are going to satisfy tJie
European demand.
One of the subjects that will arise relates to contracts that
could not he filled after the outbreak of the war; that is, most
of the copper producers had previously entered into contracts
Avith German buyers for the delivery of copper in August, Sep
tember, October, etc., of 1014. which became impossible of
fulfillment. We understand that legally the buyers could not
enforce such contracts after the war is over, but avo believe it
io be the general intention of the producers to carry out these
contracts as soon as possible, in all cases Avhere the buyer
Avithin a reasonable time has expressed his desire for their
execution, at the price written upon them in Ibid, although it
is the common expectation that the prevailing price of copper
Avill be much higher upon termination of the war than it was in
1014. Such a policy would be inspired by their pride in their
American name and the traditions of uprightness that there
have always been in their business dealings w ith Europe.
However, there are incidental questions that will have to
receive careful consideration b< fore any line of policy can be
determined. These relate large!v to the matter of ocean I reights,
Avhiclt have been so greatly disturbed, and probably will con
tinue 1o be long after the war is over. Another serious question
is that of insurance. Tlu* Avaters around Europe Avill be dan
gerous from loose, floating mines for many months after
hostilities have ceased, and insurance rates will consequently
be far above the normal. Who shall pay Hie extra charges <>n
this account? It seems that this is something that ought to be
borne by the buyer.
The matter of freight rates itself is a far more knotty pro
idem. At present the charge for carrying copper to British and
French ports is six or seven times higher than it Avas in July,
!!l|4. After Jhc war it will go down perhaps it Avill start
downward before the war is over—but it will probably be
months before il is down to the normal level. What is tin*
shipper avIio sold copper at a certain price c. i. f. in July, 1014,
and' proposes to fulfill the contract in 101(1, or 101 7, or 1018
going to do about this?
The termination of the Avar will add to the ocean carrying
capacity a large tonnage of ships immobilized during the Avar.
This should tend t<> reduce freight rates. But suppose the
German irovermncnt takes a hand in the replenishment of tie*
copper resources of Germany ? Suppose* cooper is bought f. o, b.
New York and the German merchant marine is commandeered
to earrv that particular copper to Germany? What then
Avould lie the position of the American producers in filling
their contracts?
These are some of the questions that are going to arise,
and are already engaging the attention of the copper producers.
They are questions that concern not only them, but also the
consumers in Europe and the steamship companies. It is not
too early to enter upon consideration of tin* ways whereby the
business is to be adjusted.
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WAGES IN THE STEEL TRADE.
The action of the Steel Corpora lion in advancing wages
about 10 per cent has been generally followed by independent
manufacturers, and has put wages in the iron and steel trades
on the highest level ever readied*. The independents necessar
ily followed the action of the Corporation, which was really a
measure of precaution, perhaps accelerated a little in time by
the Youngstown strike. The manufacturers realize that in the
present condition of tlio iron and steel trades stoppages on
account of strikes or scarcity of labor are likely to be disas
trous, ami they seem to have taken prompt steps to avert such
trouble. There was some loss, of unskilled labor especially,
after the war in Europe began, and a number of foreigners
left to join the armies of their respective countries. Their
places have not been taken, since immigration in the last year
lias been very light, and other trades besides iron are now em
ploying their full tale of men—or as near it as they can get.
Expr once shows that an advance in wages like this is
very ban o recall, and* that while there may be some reduc
tion in rai >s they never go quite down to the preceding level.
The present activity in the trade seems likely to last through at
least the greater part of this year. Whatever may happen in
the twelve months of 191G the wage standard now set is likely
to bold through the year.
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^ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodn.ua steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau. Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Hails from Soattlo. Sails from Cordova.
February 10. ALAMEDA.February 20
February 20 .... NORTHWESTERN ... February 29
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas. Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives. S. S. Seward. S. 8. Seward, 5th; 8. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. S.
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 AgentTicket Agent I
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT. February 9
ADMIRAL WATSON.February 18
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Iniet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Port*.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
(Copper River &
| Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
g Two trams every six days between Cordova and |
$ Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making £
£ connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving £
| from Seattle. g
£ Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, |
Mondays and Thursdays.
£ Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays. £
Leave Kennecott for Chitina. Wednesday and Saturdays. |
£ Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice. |
Dining Car in Connection With all Regular Pessenger Trains Be- £
£ tween Cordova snd Chitina. £
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
£ Tickets on sale it Depot or up-town office, Alaska £
£ Steamship Company building'
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