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PRESERVING THK ALASKA SALMON
The Salmon Packers are Interested in preserving the fish of Alaska.
Everybody admits it, the records of the past will prove it. A large num
ber of them gathered in solemn conclave in Seattle and weut on record—
utmost unanimously—that they are DELIGHTED with the new Fish Re
serve established this fall in the Prince William Sound region. Is not
that a body blow to the Reserve? Think of the Salmon Canners of Al
aska commending steps taken to preserve the fish of Alaska by the Secre
tary of Commerce! Have the despoilers of the Alaska Salmon finally
turned reformers? Have the greed and avarice of the past years shown
them their folly and now have they seen a great light? We would hon
estly like to think so. It would be Interesting to have the District Court
records of this Committee appointed to commend Hoover, placed alongside
of their letter as a sort of Addenda. We just wonder if any of them,
have ever said tliey would rather pay the necessary fines for violating teh
Sunday Trap Closing law. than to obey that law. We wonder if any of
them have ever been fined for illegal fishing In rivers, etc. Yet we won
der if they are really Interested in preserving Alaska salmon otherwise
than in the can marked with their label.
DECK M B E R 21
The Northerners as well as to those living in the states, this date is
of asocial interest. From now on until June 21, the days will be getting
a little longer each day. This fall in the North :;as been marked by much
sunshine and beautiful moonlight nights, thus causing oue to feel that the
days were much longer than they are officially declared to be.
HONORS ARK EVEN
"Mr. Clemenceau is singularly unfortunate in some of his allusions."
says the Republican Publicity Association, through its President, Hon. Jon
athan Bourne. Jr. "Speaking in Memorial Continental Hall in Washing
ton. the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolu
t.on. he-reminded his audience that France had come to the aid of Amer
ica in 1776. 'We answered your call,' said he, 'Now are you going to an
swer ours?'
"Apparently the distinguished Frenchman thinks the Cnited States
still owes a moral debt to France on account of what his country did for
us in the Revolution. In his query he gave no credit for what we did iu
the world war, but it has been the notion of most of us that what we did
in ISIS repaid our obligation to France about twenty times.
"In the c.onay we spent on the war, the number of soldiers we sent
to France, and the number of American lives lost in the struggle, we ex
ceeded many times over the aid extended by France In the Revolution.
"Moreover, the Cnited States preserved the independence of France In
19IS just as surely as France hastened the Independence of America in
1776 It is apparent that both the mcral and material debt we owed to
France was completely wiped out in 191S.
"Our people are tired of being told otherwise."
What of Mexico After Two
Years of Rule by Obregon
mi-m Kvpressed by Persons Who
Hate Watched Successor of Car
ranza.
.Mexico City. Dec. 19.—A military
situation that is decidedly better:
an economic situation that Is with
out doubt worse, and an internation
al situation that is In status quo.
These are the terms used by im
p« rtial observers here to describe
conditions in Mexico as they were oo
December 1 when President Obregon
completed the second year of his ad
ministration.
Combined optimism and pessimism
are expressed by persons who, dur
ing llie past 24 months, have watch
ed General Alvaro Obregon, the rev
olutionary successor of President
Carranza. unfold his program of na
tional reconstruction which, accord
ing to him and his adherents, is to
lift Mexico from turbulence an& re-1
bell ion to a place of dignity and
credit among the nations of the
world.
It cannot be denied that Mexico
today is more at peace than at any
time during the past decade. Rebel
leaders of importance hav9 either
faced the firing squad or have died
in battle. General Francisco Murgia,
the most pretentious, rebel, was exe
cuted last October following his cap
ture at Twpehancs, Lurango, bjr fed
eral forces. His death was closely
followed by that of Qan«r*l Juan
Carrasco, who for many months had
terrorized the west coast, principally
in the state of Slnaloa. The elimina
tion of these two revolutionists had
a salutacy effect upon lesser rebel
chiefs who, according to war otlice
statements, have made requests for
amnesty in large numbers. Each case
is being decided upon its individual
merits.
Mexico as yet Is not wholly at
peace. Every state harbors its dis
gruntled eleraeuis which at times
adopt harassing tactics, sacking vil
lages, blowing up trains and pillag
ing haciendas. Mario Ferrer heads
considerable forces in Oaxaca; Mi
guel Aleman and others are heard
from frequently in Vera Cruz; Pue
blo, Jalisco, Hidalgo, Michoacan and
Guerrero each has its well known
malcontents. The northern tier of
states — Tamaulipas, Coahuila and
Chihuahua—also reports outbreaks,
but these are said by federal author
ities to be Inspired by rebels oper
ating from the United States side
of. the international boundary.Among
those cited as the chief conspirators
are Candido Aguilar, Pablo Gonzales,
Esteban Cantu and Manuel Polaez.
All these men, however, from time
to time during the past few months
have disclaimed any Intention to
start trouble in Mexico.
The army has been reduced to ap
proximately 50,000 men, aud the warj
office budget for 1923 shows a ma
terial reduction from that of 1922.
i Trains are running everywhere and
new highways are being opened.
These facts are po.nted to by friends
of President Obregon as substantial
proof of the assertion that the era of
nation-wide peace is. near at. hand.
Economically, Mexico, Is not In as
good condition us It was a year ago.
The absence of United States recog
nition hns withheld the anticipated
influx of foreigu capital, and busi
ness is at a virtual standstill. Money
Is tight and banks are loaning only
on gilt-edged security. "The general
economic condition In Mexico has
shown no improvement during the
month of October, and conditions
are somewhat worse," says a report
to the United States department of
commerce by John P. Bushnell, act
,ng trade commissioner in Mexico,
covering the current month. "This
situation is due to the gradual de
crease in the purchasing power of
the population and the low state of
general production. Up to the end
of October the national congress had
failed to pass any legislation which
would have hud a remedial effect on
existing economic conditions. This,
with the enactment of certain labor
jaws by so.ne of the states. Is caus
ing some apprehension. The agra
■ ian policy of the administration con
tinues to be enforced. Summed up,
there is a general lack of confidence
in commerce circles that is reflected
u decreased sales and production.
The most optimistic note in the
economic situation arises from the
agreement reached last June in New
York between Secretary de la Huer
to and representatives of Mexico's
foreign creditors. Tile treasury de
partment says that the 12,000,000
pesos necessary for the initial In
terest payment due next January 3,
is now on deposit and that the re
mainder of the 33.000,000 pesos to
be paid uext year will be available
on the prescribed dates. If Mexico
meets these payments promptly, fi
nancial circles admit that business
stability will be greatly increased.
The past year has seen no forward
step taken toward recognition of
Mexico by the United States, Great
Britain or France. In fact, the dead
lock which has existed ever since
Secretary Hughes made his demand
that American rights in Mexico be
secured by treaty, has merely been
emphasized. President Obregon and
the foreign office have reiterated
that to sign such a treaty would
stultify national honor. Secretary
Hughes is insistent that proper guar
antees for life and property be
given, and there are no ind.cations
that either side will recede.
Twenty-six nations have now rec
ognized the Obragon regime, In
cluding Germany, China, Japan, It
aly. Holland. Sweden, and virtually
all of the South and Central Ameri
can countries.
President Obregon has a congress
elected last September, that Is dis
tinctly favorable to liini in the lower
ouse and not openly antagonistic
in the senate. The chamber of depu
ties ratified without dissenting vote
the de la llucrta agreement and has
signified a willingness to give full
consideration to the various projects
of law which the chief executive
cither has submitted or plans to sub
mit. Among these are a regulation
of Article 27, which Is the thorn of
disagreement in International afTairs
—an amendment to Article 123 deal
ing with labor, and numerous othur
measures concerned with domestic
reconstruction.
uik mrw .-ill itotiui.
Despite rumors ot disagreement
and personal jealousies, the "Big
Three" still continues to direct in
the main the destinies of the repub
lic. President Obregon, Secretary
of Interior Calles and Secretary of
the Treasury de la Huerta have main
tained throughout the past two years
the same co-operation and cohesion
that swept Carranza from power,
nami'd de la Huerta provisional pres
ident. and eventually seated Obregon
at the head of government. The of
ficial family, however, has not re
mained intact. General Antonio Vil
lareal resigned from the agriculture
portfolio and that department Is now
administered by Ramon de Negri,
sub-treasury. General Francisco
Serano is secretary of war, succeed
ing General Enrique Estrada, and
Miguel Alesio Robles replaced Ra
fael Zubaran Copmany, resigned. I
General Amado Aguirre is at the
head of the department of communi
cations, succeeding Pasoual Oritiz
Rubio.
Radical elements are admittedly
stronger than two years ago, but
whether this is the result of alleged
leniency shown them by high gov
ernment officials, or is the natural
product of the times, is a matter
for speculation. Labor unions have
enlarged their sphere greatly during
the past year, and strikes have been'
frequent.
What, then, of Mexico at the end ,
of two years of Obregon? His friends-)
point to the general peaceful silua-1
tiou to the de la Huerta agreement i
Christmas
SOUND over all waterj. reach out from
all land**
The chorus at voices, the clasping of
hands:
S.'ng hymns that were sung by the stars
of the morn.
Sing songs of the angels when Jesus was
born I
With.glad Jubilations
Bring hope to She nationst
The dark night Is ending and dawn has
begun:
Rise, hope of the ages. arise like the
sun,
AH epaech /low to music, all hearts beat
as one J
Sing the bridal of nations, with chorals
of love.
Sing out the war vulture end sing in the
dove.
TU1 the hearts of the peopU keep time In
accord
And the voice of the world is the voice of
the Lord I
Clasp hands of the nations
In strong gratulatiojis;
The dark night is ending and dawn has
begun:
Rise» hope of the ages. arise Uka the
All speech flow to music, all hearts beat
as one /
Blow, bugles at battle, the marches of
peace:
East. west, north and south, let the long
quarrel ceaje.
Sing of glory to God. poace to awn of
goodwill!
Hark. Joining in chorus.
The heavens bend o'er us!
The dark night is ending and dawn has
begun:
Rise, hope of the ages, arise likm the
sun.
And speech flow to' music, oil hearts beat
as one!
—John GreenUat Wh&titr.
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A w T WAS Christmas morning.
uMk, I Old Hiram Palmer sau by
the window waitlug for :he
• postman. Clxrlstmas eve
had been rather blei-.k. He
bad »e«u, from the wlnduw. groups of
people pssslng from tluie to time, bur
rjrlug, smiling, nuvb guy, happy peo
ple.
Hiram was old, too old. He had
outlived his friends, his Immediate
family, his day had long since gone
by. He had gtveD generously to hos
pitals and charitable Institutions and
a number of personal presents. He
always, for example, sent some of the
large baskets of fruit the town's lead
ing shop arranged so attractively, to
those be knew would never buy them
selves sue', delicacies.
The last Christmas he had only re
ceived two presents. One from his
nephew out West and auother from
a grandchild.
He was waiting for these now.
The postman came along the 9treet.
Eacerly old. Hiram waited. And then
UC gl>l up nuu
went to the door.
But the post
mac hail passed
by. "Are you
sure you have
nothing for me?"
he called out.
"Look more care
fully. I was ex
pecting some
packages."
The postman
looked again.
"I'm sorry. Mr.
Palmer, but there
l« nothing here.'
Slowly Hiram
went back Into
file lonely litle
house. He had
lived too long.
For his nephew
had said:
"1 I tiWl
bother about Unci? Hiram this year.
It's a nuisance tc shop, and anyway
what does he carp about a necktie?
Re ran hu.v all he wants!"
And' his grandchild had snld:
"I've got to cut down my Christmas
list. It's mo long."
And she had run her pencil throssfc
her grandfather"! name.
For she had said:
"Christmas is for young people.
He'» too old to care about presents
and a handkerchief or two which I
Tiilghr send hl.nV
and to the reduction of the army as
the substantial accomplishments of
General Obregon. His critics declare
that the present peace Is merely on
the surface, and that all that is need
ed is a rebel leader or sufficient im
portance to cast the nation once
again Into Internal warfare. Business
conditions cannot exist much longer
as they are at present, they assert,
and they are gloomy In their predic
tions of the future.
Meanwhile General Obregon, en
joying excellent health after several
months of illness, betrays no anxiety
and apparently is confident, to use
ais words in addressing congress re
cently, that "the situation generally
of the nation Indicates cleaWy that It
is developing normally along the
road to prosperity in accordance with
the political and social principles
consecrated by the Constitution of
1917, providing an Impregnable safe
guard for the dignity and autonomy
of the republic."
Catarrh Cannot Be Gored
With LOCAL, APPLICATIONS, u the*
cannot roach the mat of tho disease.
Catarrh la a local disease, greatly In
fluenced by constitutional condition), and
In order to cure It ydu mu»t take an
Internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medi
cine Is taken internally and acta thru
the blood on the muccus surfaces of the
syttara. Hall's Catarrh Medirins was
piescribed by one ot the beet physic la. :-i
ln'tlthia country for years. It is com.- 1
posed of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some of the beat blood
purifiers. The perfecr combination or
the Ingredients In Hall's Catarrh Medi
cine la >fhat produces, sucB wonderful
results In catarrhal condition!. Send for
testimonials., free.
F. J. CHBNBT ft OO., Prop*., Toledo, O.
All Drugfflsts, 75c.
Hall's Family Fill* for constipation.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U. 8. I-and Offlc® At ,
Juneau, Alaska, Nor. 27, 1982.
NOTICE is hereby glTen that
Perle B. Allen, of Haines, Alaska,
who. on November 3, 1922, made
homestead entry, No. 03425, for lots
3. 4, & 5 and 3W%NE>4 sec- 18;
lot 1, Section 14, Townebip 80
Range 59 E, Copper River Meridian-,
has tiled notice of intention to mako
final three-year 'Proof, to establish
clr.lm to the land ebor« described,
bofore R. H. Odell, Notary Public,
at Haines, Alaska, on th* sixth day
of January, 1923. ,
Claimant names as witnesses.:
N. 0. Hanson, of Haines, Alaska.
M. A. Oestner, of Haines, Alaska.
O. W. Hinchman, of Hainea. Ala
ska.
J H. Chisel, of Haines,. Alaska.
PRANK A. BOY 1,13,
Register.
First Publication, Dec. 5, 1922,
| Final Publication,. Jan. 4, 1923.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given, that the
undersigned haa been duly appoint
ed, Administrator of the estate of
Robert H. Ferry, deceased, by the
Probate court of the Territory of Al
aska, sitting in probate at Haines,
Alaska, and all persons h&Ting
claims against said estate ax*.requir
ed to present them to me at my office
in the City of Haines, Alaska, with
the proper vouchers within all
months from the date of the first
publication of this notice.
H. O. BANTA,
Adlmlnstrator.
Nov. 39-Dec. 7,14,88,-,22.
|Guard Ycrar Health
CATARRH
C, of the
BLADDER'
PREVENTIVE
AFFORDS UTMOST
PROTECTION
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Federal Power Commission
Tn compliance with The Federal
Water Power Act (.41 Stat., 1063)
notice Is hereby given that the Home
Power Company, Skagway, Alaska,
has filed application for a prelimin
ary permit covering a power develop
| ment on the North Fork of the Skag
1 way River, approximately 6% mllee
northeasterly of Skagway, Alaska,
Any objection to such application, or
request for a hearing thereon, to
gether with any briefs, reports, or
other data tor which consideration
is desired, should ha submitted to'
the Executive Secretary, Federal I
Power Commission, Washington,
D. C.
Nov. i, 11, 18, 2 5; Deo. i.». 1C.2I, '*»<
Big Game Guide :
Sportsmen who men Interest
ed Id hunting. big game in the
Lower Yukon cwutq ar» In
vited to call o* oo. .1 hsrra
lived for nieny yean tar the At
lln country, and can gnamntee
hunting pap-tlee One saedmena.
I have • good- power boot
for lake imnting and fishing. .
For information call on ad
dress
Tom Williams
A TUN ..... B. C.
V.
Baby Blinded
from Eczema
"The child's bead and face were almost
a solid sore. The eyet perfectly blind.
Doctor said the wor«t caae be had ever
seen. (>n* sample of D. D- D. did won
derful worse. A complete cure fol
lowed." Thos. J. Dorminey.Jenison, Ala.
yon write, too, to the D. D. D. Company of
Chicago for a sample and get immediate relief.
Or. come in and we will'tel! you what D. D. I>*
has accomplished in your own. neUrhborhoodi
Your money back unless thellrstbottlorelieve!
you. 85c, ooc and$).oo*
2M. Ioiteln ftr SMn v»sease
KETJLEB BROS. BRffS OO.
Skagway Dlatrlbvtora
PROFESSIONAL CARDS •
• •••••«••«
W. B. STOUT
Attorney at Law
Practice in ail court*
In Territory of Alaska
1A1NES AI.AHK^
SKAGWAY •
FRATERNAL ORDERS *
Camp Skagway No. 1
mee(« every second and
fourth Tuesday evening
at 8:30 o'clock. Visit
ng brothers cordhJly welcome.
I. 31. Keller, L. S. Keller,
Arctic Recorder. Arctic Chief
. B. P. O. ELKS, Ska*.
Lv .//J way Lodge, No. 431, B.
W P. O. Elks, meets every
agfc Thursday at 8 p. in.
SjjBK Visiting brothers cor
lialiy welcome.
dan Mcdonald, e. r
?. J. VANDEWALL, Secretary.
F. & A. M.
White Pass Lodge F. & A.
M. No. 113, meets 2nd and
4th Saturday evenings of
each month at S o'clock.
Visiting Brethren are wel
come.
F. J. Van de Wall, W. M.
r. J. Standish, Secretary.
Fraternal Order of
%rf5V Eagles
Skagway Aerie, No. 25,
Fraternal Order of
Eagles, meet the ftrst
in(l third Wednesday night of each
nonth at their hail on Fifth Are
me. Visiting brothers cordially i«
rited to attend.
M. A. GODING, WP.
S. E. WALLACE, SECY.
Naomi Chapter No. 0
O. E. 8., meet*. Ill Ma
sonic hall, first and
third Friday of each
month, at 8 o'clock.
Visiting members welcome.
POLLY WEBSTER
Worthy Matron
Fanny Speer, Secretary.
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iskan is as good as a letter.
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