The Cordova Daily Times
__(Member of Associated Press)__
VOL. IV. NO. 269 CORDOVA. ALASKA. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
PETROGRAD CAPTURED FROM BOLSHEVIKI
MAYNARD WINS IN BIG AVIATION RACE
SENATE WILL OBJECT TO U. S.
* PARTICIPATING IN LEAGUE WORK
UNTIL PEACE TREATY IS RATIFIED
PARIS, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The supreme council of the
peace conference has adopted a reso
lution declaring that delegates of the
great powers may sit on the commis
sions created by the peace treaty, and
Vote on all questions, regardless of
whether their governments have rati
fied the treaty.
Unless the United States senate ob
jects to this procedure, Americans
will sit on the commissions.
Republicans Object
WASHINGTON, Oct. IS (by Associ
ated Press).—Republican leaders de
clared today emphatically that the sen
ate would not consent to American
participation in the meeting of the
League of Nations or in the work of
any of the commissions authorized by
that body until the peace treaty-has
been ratified by the senate and laws
have been passed .authorizing such rep
resentation.
Would Be a Usurpation
The Republicans say that the^ reso
lution introduced by Senator New of
Indiana, forbidding premature partici
pation in the meetings of the League
of Nations before the senate acts on
the treaty, is being considered.
They declare that the appointment
of American delegates before the sen
ate takes action would be “another
usurpation of power by the executive
branch of the government.”
All Fall Amendments Rejected
The senate has rejected the last
of the numerous amendments to the
peace treaty offered by Senator Fall
of New Mexico. The last one to be
rejected was designed to curtail the
power of the American representative
on the reparations commission.
The amendment was defeated with
out the necessity for a roll call.
Failure of League Would Be Deterrent
ALBANY, N. Y„ Oct. IS (by Asso
ciated Press).—Secretary of State
Robert Lansing, speaking at the New
York University .yesterday, urged “the
adoption of the League of Nations cov
enant in its present form, as otherwise
it would discourage future attempts to
obtain unity of action in attempts to
avoid conflicts..
YANK TROOPS
ALL TO LEAVE
FRANCE SOON
PARIS, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Less than fifteen thousand
American troops remain in France,
and it is expected that all will be gone
this month.
The task of repatriating the German
prisoners has been completed. The
liquidating of army supplies, the squar
ing of accounts and the policing of the
American conference headquarters
are the only duties left. The supplies
have all become French property.
HAKESREFUSAL
TO NEGOTIATE
SIX-HOUR DAY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—The meeting of the bi
tuminous coal operators and repre
sentatives of the miners with Secre
tary of Labor Wilson yesterday, for
the purpose of arriving at an agree
ment as to wages which would avert
the strike scheduled for November 1
ended in failure.
Secretary Wilson has asked for a
meeting of the full scale committee
for Tuesday next, in an effort to avert
the strike, and the miners have, ac
cepted the invitation. /
Conditional Acceptance by Operators
The coal operators decided to ac
cept. the invitation of Secretary Wil
son to attend the conference, but an
nounced their firm decision not to ne
gotiate the demand for a six-hour day
and not to deal with the unions unless
the strike be first called off.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Dr. Alonzo Taylor of
the department of agriculture told the
senate committee on agriculture today
that no relief from the present sugar
shortage was in sight, and that it was
probable that conditions would become
worse.
The consumption of sugar had in
creased 18 per cent over last year,
said Dr. Taylor, on account of the in
creased manufacture of candy and soft
. drinks.
ANOTHER MILLION
CREDIT GIVEN ITALY
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The treasury depart
* ment announced today that a new
credit of a million dollars had been
extended to Italy, making a total of
$1,626,922 loaned to Italy.
The total credits extended to all the
allies amounts to $9,647,419,000.
BRIG. GEN. PRESTON
DIES AT ADVANCED AGE
SEATTLE, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Brigadier General Simon
Preston, a veteran of the civil war
and a noted railroad builder, died here
today, aged 95 years.
SINN FEINNERS HAVE
RE-ELECTED DE VALERA
DUBLIN, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The secret Sinn Fein conven
tion has re-elected President De Va
lera, who is now in the United States.
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GENERAL YUDENICH’S ARMY SAID
TO HAVE ENTERED PETROGRAD
AND KRONSTADT SURRENDERED
PARIS, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The Stock Exchange has
posted an official notice stating that
Petrograd has capitulated to the
forces of General Yudenich.
Belated Reports Fail to Confirm
LONDON, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Early this (Saturday) morn
ing the authorities are unable to con
firm the report of the entry of General
[ Yudenich’s army into the suburbs of
Petrograd.
* Report That Kronstadt Has Fallen
A Helsingfors report states that
Kronstadt surrendered Friday. The
Bolsheviki are reported to be desper
ately defending Petrograd.
The situation is obscure, but it is
believed that General Yudenitch’s
anti-Bolshevik troops are in a semi
circle around Petrograd.
A Stockholm report stated that Yu
denich entered the city at 3 o’clock
Thursday afternoon.
Severe Fighting in Progress
Bolshevik official reports state that
severe fighting is in progress northeast
of the Pass of Kovno.
Moscow reports that eleven enemy
torpedo boats are bombarding Kras
nai, Gorka.
The Daily Mail’s Helsingfors corre
spondent reports that neither Petro
grad nor Gatchinepskov had been cap
tured up to Friday.
German Troops Pouring In
COPENHAGEN, Oct. IS (by Asso
ciated Press).—Bolshevik prisoners !
captured by the Letts says that Ger
man troops are continually arriving in |
the Baltic from Germany.
STRIKE TIES
UP SHIPPING
AT NEI YORK
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NEW YORK, Oct. IS (by Associated
Press). -The longshoremen’s strike
continues to tie up most of the ship
ping from this port. The embargo
against transatlantic shipping through
the port of New York will not be lifted
until the strike is settled.
Thirty-five thousand longshoremen
are still on strike, and a food shortage
is feared. Foodstuffs are piled high
on the piers and perishable goods are
decaying. The coastwise steamships
are tied up.
YUKONBOATS
MAROONED ARE
NOW RELEASED
DAWSON. Y. T„ O.ct. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Rising temperature
has cleared the Yukon river of ice,
and the four marooned steamboats be
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tween this city and Whitehorse have
been released.
An extra steamer may be dispatched
from Whitehorse to this city with de
layed freight.
ITALY IS SEEKING
MANDATE OVER TURKEY
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 18 (by As
sociated Press).—It is believed here
{hat Italy is a candidate for the man
date over Turkey.
The Italians are trying hard to es
tablish themselves in a financial and
commercial way here.
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FISH QUOTATIONS
KETCHIKAN, Oct. 18—Today’s fish
quotations were: Halibut, firsts,
15%c; seconds, 13Msc; sablefish, 3)4c;
RAILROADS TO
SOON GO BACK
TO OWNERS
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WASHINGTON, Oct. IS (by Assoei-.
ated Press).—The senate committee
on interstate commerce has completed j
the drafting of the government’s rail- (
road policy bill It provides that con
trol and operation of the railroads by
the government is to end thirty days
after the measure has been enacted.
It also provides for a federal commis
sion on wages and working conditions.
Another provision which has been
written into the bill provides a pen
alty for employes who participate in
strikes.
WOMEN TO AID
FIGHT AGAINST
HIGH PRICES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—A. Mitchell Palmer, at
torney general of the United States,
has enlisted the aid of the women of
the country in fighting the high cost
of living. The women are to be urged
by speakers to ignore tradesmen’s
propaganda to “buy now,” and to wait
for a decline in prices, which the of
ficials say is inevitable.
Frequent changes in women's styles
also will be discouraged.
VERNONS THE CHAMPS
IN W TERN SERIES
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The championship of
the Western minor leagues was won
by Vernon, yesterday’s game resulting
in a victory for that team over St.
Paul by a score of 2 to 1.
PASADENA, Cal.. Oct. 18> (by Asso
ciated Press).—King Albert of Bel
gium and the members of his family
and suite have left for the Grand
Canyon flf the Colorado.
WONDERFUL AIR RECORD MADE
IN TRANSCONTINENTAL CONTEST
BUT CASUALTY LIST IS LARGE
MINEOLA, N. Y„ Oct. 18 (by Asso-!
eiated Press).—Lieutenant Maynard j
arrived here this afternoon, thus win
ning the greatest aviation endurance j
test in the history of the science of j
flying.
Mrs. Maynard and her two daugh-1
ters, aged five and nine years, were i
up early this morning, awaiting the
arrival of the husband and father.
A big crowd'had gathered here to
meet the “parson,” and a squadron of j
artny and private planes accompanied !
him on his last lap.
Maynard flew one hundred and forty- 1
two miles in the last lap at the rate j
of nearly two miles a minute.
Smith Well on Way Westward
DES MOINES, Iowa. Oct. 18 (by As
sociated Press).—Smith left here for
Omaha this morning.
Some Minor Accidents
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18 (by As
sociated Press).—Lieutenant D. B.
Gish, one of the contestants in the
transcontinental airplane race, struck
a building while making a landing
here today. His machine was wrecked
but Gish was uninjured.
RAWLINS, Wyo., Oct. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Major Gilkeson, one
of the transcontinental aviators, met
with an accident today in which hie
plane was wrecked. Gilkeson sus
tained no injuries.
SALT LAKE, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Cadet D. L. Cardiff;-flying a
German Fokker in the big race,
wrecked his machine here today while
making a forced la ding. He was un
injured.
AUBURN, Cal., Oct. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—Major Henry Abbey
made a forced landing in a rice field
near here today. He was uniinjured
but the plane was wrecked.
Horrified at Casualty List
SPOKANE. Wash., Ocf 18 (by As
sociated Press).—The Associated En
gineers of Spokane, including several
former aviators, have sent a protest
:o the government against further
transcontinental airplane rac^gs, be
cause of the number of fatalities
imong the racers.
IN HEALTH
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—The bulletin from the
White House last night stated that ,
there was definite improvement in the J
condition of President Wilson. The
prostatic condition was so improved,
it was reported, that an operation was
deemed unnecessary.
This morning's bulletin said there
was no material change in the condi
tion of the President.
The noon bulletin issued by Dr.
Grayson stated that there was no ma
terial change in the condition of Presi
dent Wilson.
Change in Plans
It was announced this afternoon
that President and Mrs. Wilson will
not receive the king and queen of Bel
gium at the White House this month.
Vice President and Mrs. Thomas
^Marshall will entertain the royal
guests.
GERMAN ZEPPELIN TO BE
BROI T TO AMERICA
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—A 1,600-foot Zeppelin, which
was ready to start for America for
the purpose of dropping bombs on New
York city when the armistice was
signed, and which was waiting in a
shed at Spandau, Germany, is expect
ed to come here soon under the con
trol of Americans.
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SINKING STEAMSHIP
ABANDONED BY CREW
BOSTON, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The wooden steamship Am
monochic, in a sinking conhition, has
been abandoned by her crew at sea.
The members of the crew were res
cued.
RUSSIA URGED
TO THROW OFF
BOLSHEVISM
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).--The mazine “Struggling Rus
sia" is giving wide publicity to ap
peals from a score of American states
men and business men, editors and
labor leaders, urging the Russian peo
ple to throw off the yoke of Bolshev
ism and establish a true democracy.
Samuel Gompers, in his appeal, says
that American labor sadly views the
Bolshevists’ terrible course, which has
been forced on the Russians by gun
and bayonet.
Former Ambassador to Russia David
T. Francis, Elihu Root, Senators King
of Utah, Johnson of South Dakota and
Thomas of Colorado, and Jacob Schiff,
also have written appeals.
HEAVY TAXES CAUSE
TROUBLE IN FIUME
FIUME. Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Disturbances are reported
throughout the city. A majority ot
Fiume’s business interests are oppos
ing D’Annunzio because he has levied
heavy taxes.
seattleIsgrowing
TO BE A BIG CITY
SEATTLE, Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The new city directory just
issued by the Polk company estimates
the population of the city of Seattle
at 420,000, a pain of twenty thousand
over a yeai fgo.
CONQUEROR OF TURKS
GIVEN RESPONSIBLE POSITION
LONDON. Oct. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Field Marshal Allenby has
been appointed British high commis
sioner for Egypt and the Soudan.