The Cordova iDaily Times
(Member of Associated Press)
VOL. IV. NO. 94 CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1919_ PRICE TEN CENTS
EXPECT EARLY AND DEFINITE PEACE RESULTS
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BOLSHEVISM IN HUNGARY IS
CHARGED TO AUTOCRATIC AND
CRIMINAL POLICY OF MAGYARS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (by Associated Press).—“The
spread of Bolshevism to Hungary is the result of the criminal
and autocratic policy of the whole Magyar privileged classes
during the last hundred years,” declared Colonel Hurban, mili
tary attache of the Czeclio-Slovak legation, in an interview
today.
The formation by the Hungarian people of a republic, Col.
Hurban said, was merely an attempt by the Magyars to threaten
the allies and prevent the carrying out of the demands upon
the central powers now being formulated at the peace confer
ence.
Hungary Must Toe Lenine’s Mark
COPENHAGEN, March 27 (by Associated Press).—Le
nine, the Russian Bolshevik premier, has sent a wireless dis
patch to Bela Kun, the Hungarian minister of foreign affairs,
asking guaranties that the new7 Hungarian government is really
communistic, and not merely socialistic. Lenine warns Kun
against imitating the Russian tactics in detail, saying it would
be a grave mistake.
Cieneral Mangin May lake Charge
PARIS, March 27 (by Associated Press).—General Man
gin, one of the leading officers of the French army, has been
recalled from Mayence to undertake a mission, ft is believed
to be connected with the Hungarian situation.
Italians Occupy Hungarian City
LONDON, March 27 (by Associated Press).—The Italians
have occupied Pressburg, Hungary.
Bolshevik Designs Against Poland
COPENHAGEN, March 27 (by Associated Press).—It is
reported that the Russian Bolsheviki will send a big army
against Poland early in the spring.
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Poles Unable to Protect Themselves
WARSAW, March 27 (by Associated Press).—General Pil
sudski, provisional head of the Polisli state, in an interview with
the Associated Press correspondent today, said:
“We have men and officers, but no uniforms, rifles, muni
tions or artillery. Poland has been attacked on three sides, and
yet Vhe can not protect herself. Poland ought to equip five hun
dred thousand men. Much of tlie material tliat has been left in
France could be .used by us. ’ ’
He said the Ukrainian army was using material left by the
German and Austrian armies.
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Other Small Nations Want Arms
WASHINGTON, March 27 (by Associated Press).—Ru
mania and Czecho-Slovakia have asked the United States and
the allies for arms, ammunition and equipment for troops to
go against the Russian and Hungarian “red” armies.
Bessarabia Is New Factor in Fight
LONDON, March 27 (by Associated Press).—A republic
has been proclaimed in Bessarabia, and its army has been or
dered to proceed against the Rumanian army. A portion of
the Rumanian army already has been forced back.
It is reported that the Bolsheviki are engineering the Bess
arabian movement. Rumania claimed Bessarabia when Russia
collapsed, and Rumanian troops are occupying portions of the
country. \
FIRST AMERICAN FOOD SHIP
ARRIVES WITH SUP PLIES FOR HUNS
BERLIN, March 27 (by Associated Press).—Germany
feels today that peace is nearer than ever before. The first
American food ship has arrived at a German port, and German
financial experts are conferring preparatory to going to Ver
sailles for the pepce conference.
Many sections of Germany have despaired of getting food
* on account of the delay. The food has arrived in the nick of
time to meet the food crisis.
WICK CHARGES
BIG MONOPOLY
IN SHIPPING
SEATTLE, March 27 (by Associated
Press).—The Post-Intelligencer today
publishes the second portion of Janies
Wickersham’s sensational letter to
Secretary of the Interior Lane. To
day’s installment deals with that por
tion in which the charge is made that
the Yukon and Tanana river steam
boat lines combined against the gov
ernment railroad within a month after
congress approved the act authorizing
the construction of the railroad, and
that the combination created a mo
nopoly which resulted in a policy of
extortion in transportation rates.
The article also gives Wickersham's
arraignment of the administration for
“profiteering" against shippers, and
his statement that the monopoly is a
crime against the development of
Alaska. The ligures by which Wlck
ersham attempts to prove that the
people of Interior Alaska are mulcted
of $12 per ton in excess freight rates
also are given.
KAISER BILL INTENDS TO
GO TO SWITZERLAND
GENEVA, March 27 (by Associated
Press).—The former kaiser, alarmed
by the receipt of many threatening
letters, intends to come to Switzer
land. The German and Austrian no
bility are seeking moderate-priced
houses here.
BAKER WILI * END
SOME T] IN EUROPE
WASHINGTON, March 27 (by As
sociated Press).—Secretary of War
Baker plans to sail for Europe April
K for an indefinite stay.
WICK LEAVES SEATTLE
ON WAY TO JUNEAU
SEATTLE, March 27 (by Associated
Press).—James Wickersham sailed
for Juneau today.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, March 27.—Alaska
Gold, 3%; Alaska Juneau, 1%.
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1 IIUlfcL IU BE SttNt
OF MINING ACTIVITY
There is considerable mining activ
ity at Tiekell, on the government trail.
Hurdle and Boulder creeks, showing
up particularly well and upon which
there will be some development work
this season. After seven years of
prospecting Gilbert Lee and William
Wesserling have located gold quartz
which shows good values. They have
secured a mill from the Port Wells
district which will be placed on their
property. Red Ellis and Nick Michem
will also Install a small plant in that
section and work a lead from which
they mortared out $1600 last year. M.
P. Olsen has taken a bond on the
claims owned by Richardson, Smith
and Farstadft and expects, to secure
Borne outside capital with which to do
development work.
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Myer Blum, vice-president of the
First Bank of Cordova, and the Blum,
O’Neill Co., will arrive here on the
Alaska and spend some time in Cor
dova.
TAFT WORKING
IN HARMONY
WITHWILSON
WASHINGTON, March 27 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Former President Taft
recently gave the White House some
suggestions regarding proposed amend
ments to the league of nations cov
enant. Secretary Tumulty sent them
to President Wilson at Paris, and he
submitted one of them to the peace
conference.
Secretary Tumulty informed Mr.
Taft that President Wilson would wel
come any suggestions from him.
One of lilr. Taft’s suggestions con
cerned the Monroe doctrine. The na
ture of the others was not announced.
The President sent his thanks to Mr.
Taft.
OFFICIALS ARE
REWARDED BY
HN.PERSHING
WAKMngTON, March 27’“(by 'As
sociated Press).—General Pershing
has awarded the Distinguished Serv
ice cross to six American government
officials for meritorious and distin
guished services. The six are:
Chairman Hurley of the United
States Shipping Board.
Representative Cravath of the treas
ury department. v
George McFadden, representative in
France of the war trade board.
Dwight Morrow, member of the
American ship commission.
Edward Stettinius, special assistant
secretary of war.
D. H. Sherman, American member
of,the inter-allied maritime council.
HOPES FOR PASSAGE OF
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT
ST. LOUIS, March 27 (by Associated
Press).—President Wilson has sent to
the National American Women’s Suf
frage Association convention, in ses
sion here, a message saying he ear
nestly hopes the suffrage amendment
to the federal constitution soon will
be adopted.
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CONQUEROR OF TURK
TO COMMAND IN EGYPT
CAIRO, March 27 (by Associated
Press).—General Allenby, whose vic
tory over the Turks in Palestine elimi
nated the Ottoman empire as a factor
in the war, and who was recently ap
pointed high commissioner to Egypt
and the Sudan, arrived here today.
FIVE THOUSAND ARE
STILL UNACCOUNTED FOR
WASHINGTON, March 27 (by Asso
ciated Press).—General Pershing has
notified the war department that there
are still 5,500 American officers and
men listed as missing. This compares
with 161,000 British and 290,000
French.
FISH QUOTATIONS
KETCHIKAN, March 27.—Tester
day’s prices for fish were: Halibut,
(Irsta, ioc; seconds, 9c; sableflsh. Sc;
red rock, l%c.
TIME ARRIVES FOR I ROICACTION
AND STEP IS TAKEN BY LEADERS
WITHOUT REGARD TO CRITICISM
PARIS, March 27 (by Associated Press).—The premiers
of Great Britain, France and Italy are gathered together in
President Wilson’s study today to settle questions which are
blocking the road to peace. No event of the peace conference
has excited such interest and discussion as the action of Presi
dent Wilson and the premiers in taking affairs into their own
hands.
It is believed the time has arrived for the assertion of a
strong policy, thus assuring early and definite results. Presi
dent Wilson and the premiers are being severely criticized
for taking charge of the situation.
As to Rights of Non-Citizens
It has been proposed that countries seeking to enter the
league of nations must grant to citizens and non-citizens reli
gious freedom, protection to persons and property, liberty of
the press, and free exercise of the rights of suffrage such as
may be guaranteed by their constitutions, customs or laws.
This proposal does not apply to enemy countries.
Equality of Races Urged by Japanese
The Japanese delegation is pressing for an amendment to
tlie Jea^e of Rations cod,nan. ,
lty of races and just treatment of their nationals. The Austro- '•
lian delegates are-opposed to the amendment.
May Renew Attempt to Conciliate Russians
The return to Paris of one of the American peace delegates
who has been to Petrograd and elsewhere in Russia gives rise to
the belief that the allies are to make another attempt to recon
cile the warring Russian factions. The peace conference of
ficials refuse to discuss the matter.
To Choose Seat of League
Premier Orlando of Italy, Baron Makino of Japan, General
Smuts of Great Britain and Colonel House, representing the
United States, compose the peace conference committee named
today to consider tlie* question of a permanent seat for (he
league of nations. /
Assurance as to British Colonies
LONDON, March 27 (by Associated Press).—Chancellor
A. Bonar Law, speaking in the house of commons last night,
said no agreement had been entered into at the peace confer
ence which would interfere with the full control of England or
of the British dominions over their own customs duties.
Adriatic Question Is a Serious One
PARIS, March 27 (by"Associated Press).—The Adriatic
issue is the most stubborn question remaining for the peace con
ference to solve. There are no indications of a compromise upon
the question between the nations involved. It is reported that
the Italian admiral at Spalato is arresting many Jugo-Slavs.
The Italian delegates to the peace conference have sub
mitted a query as to whether Jugo-Slovakia has declared war
on Italy. It is reported that Jugo-Slovakia has prohibited im
portations from Italy.
IMPORT OF GERMAN PRODUCTS
PROHIBITED BY WAR MEASURE
WASHINGTON, March 27 (by Associated Press).—Ger-^
many’s hope of reconquering the American market received a
blow today when the alien property custodian notified the users
of dyes, chemicals, fertilizers and other German products that
importations of these commodities from Germany hereafter
would be subject to prosecutiou for infringement of patents
licensed under the trading with the enemy act.
The possibility of a great dumping of German goods in
America is reported already guarded against, and the plan has
been effectually blocked before shipments could begin.