The Federal Government could follow up this
policy in respect to a number of other matters in
Alaska—including the rail belt area. It would do
well in its program for this region to provide ade
quate bunkers at Seward, so that the coal production
of the fine fields tributary to Anchorage could be
enlarged through facilities for more speedy and less
expensive means of handling. Such a service that
would expand the coal shipments would enlarge
the revenues to the railroad. Without facilities
scarcely any port can expect to enlarge its com
merce and trade. Costs of such improvements need
not be assessed so that handling charges be ad
vanced. All improvements, especially in this period,
are for the development and advance of the
Territory as well as to care for the unemployed.
It is hoped the Government will continue its
Federal building allowances, consistently and pro
gressively in Alaska, and especially hasten the plans
to give Anchorage the much needed building. The
good graces of Gov. Troy in the matter certainly
are to be appreciated, as are those of Delegate
Diinond and others working for the improvements.
Americanism—Joining your neighbors to help put
out the fire; resenting the chief's orders and pour
ing on a little gasoline to show you can't be bossed.
