Letter from William B. Colver to Gifford Pinchot
William B. Colver reviews his proposed program for Alaskan coal mines. In order to protect labor and prevent unfair competition, Colver wants government ownership of the coal mines, the rail transport to the coal mines, and of a fleet of Pacific colliers. He fears that private ownership in distant Alaska will allow private interests to corrupt and control the local administration leading to mismanagement and scandal detrimental to the public and the United States.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-08
