COMMENTS ON ALASKA'S TRADE.

The article discusses the state of trade in Alaska at the time of publication. The author presents the history of the United States' acquisition of Alaska from Russia in 1867. A profile of Alaska's exploited natural resources is given, including the mining of iron, silver, platinum and gold, fur trade, fishing and canning industries, and petroleum production. The author notes the limited system of road and rail transportation that exists in the region and highlights the use of air travel to reach remote areas.