If they prove to be unprofitable as a commercial proposition. the Government should not undertake to operate them at a loss. The agricultural possibilities of this country are too remote to be taken into serious consideration. as a foundation for this enterprise. These possibilities are stated so cautiously. and with so much reservation by the Government agents who have conducted experiments in that region. that the statements of these agents are really warning signals. and should serve to discourage rather than encourage emigration to Alaska. Whatever may be the hopes that this country holds out to adventurous prospectors who are ready to take a gamblers chance. it affords no attractions to the agricultural pioneer. In time perchance. far down the centuries. the inexorable law of increase may fill to overflowing the countries that are blessed with a genial sun. and a generous soil.
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