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The Cordova Daily Times
(Member of Associated Press)_
VOL. IV. NO. 101_CORDOVA, ALASKA. FRIDAY, APRIL 4. 1919_PRICE TEN CENTS
FRANCE TO BE PROTECTED AGAINST HUNS
ADMINISTRATION FAVORS INDEPENDENCE FOR PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
BRITISH INSIST UPON GUARANTY
THAT FRANCE BE SECURE FROM
INVASION BY HUNS IN FUTURE
PARIS, April 4 (by Associated Press).—Premier Lloyd
George denied today that there were dissensions between
France* and Great Britain regarding guaranties for France
against Germany. He said there was complete understanding
between the two governments, and declared that Great Britain
was rdady to make fresh sacrifices if necessary to secure the
peace and independence of France.
The British premier said he wished France to know that
it was the will of the British people that France have complete
security for the future. He said that even fifty years hence
Gieat Britain would be ready at any time to make sacrifices
for France if Germany should let loose the scourge of war on
France for the third time.
Ability of Germans to Pay Indemnities
Several of tlie French delegates to the peace conference
declare that many French ideas are gaining ground at the con
ference. The Echo de Paris says the council believes that Ger
many will pay immediately six billion francs in various kinds
of money, and that she can deliver material and manufactured
goods worth thirty billion francs.
New Proposal by Foch
LONDON, April 4 (by Associated Press) .—Marshal Foch
has proposed that the Germans permit the Polish troops of
General Hallar to be taken by the land route from Luneville
across Germany to Poland.
WILSON LAID UP
IN PARIS WITH
SLIGHT COLD
WASHINGTON, April 4 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Wilson is
confined to his bed by a severe cold,
which is said to be not serious. The
three premiers met today at the “Paris
White House” as usual, and necessary
matters were , referred to the sick
room. The conferees will consult the
President personally if the occasion
arises.
It is expected that President Wilson
will be able to shake off the cold by
means of a rest. Officials here believe
that his illness will interrupt the work
of the council but a few days.
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CIRCULATING PETITION
FOR PARDON OF DEBS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Charles Edward Rus
sell, Frank Walsh and others have
signed an application preliminary to
a petition for pardon for Eugene V.
Debs, recently sentenced to ten years’
imprisonment for seditious utterances.
The petition will be presented to Presi
dent Wilson.
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REAPPOINT HENDERSON
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER
JUNEAU, April * (Special to the
Daily Times).—L. D. Henderson has
been reappointed commissioner of ed
ucation by the board of education,
which consists of all the senior sen
ators and the governor.
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The local exemption board has com
pleted its labors and upon final exam
ination the books and records, which
will be shipped to the governor’s of
fice on tomorrow’s boat, were found in
excellent condition
NEW ELECTION
BILL IS BEFORE
BOTH HOUSES
JUNEAU, April 4 (Special to the
Daily Times).—The eight-hour bill has
peen favorably reported in the house.
It includes the canneries, and permits
pvertime, with time and a half pay,
in emergencies.
A new election bill has been intro
luced in both houses, making the Aus
:ralian ballot mandatory, and provid
ing that only Indians who have sev
pred tribal relations and can read and
write and prove their right to citizen
ship can vote.
Hearings before the joint commit
tees on transportation on the bill for
he establishment of a territorial trans
portation line will begin tomorrow.
TROOPSHIP
STRIKES MINE
AND FOUNDERS
PARIS, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—The Italian transport Umbria,
carrying two thousand officers and
soldiers from Venice to other Italian
ports, struck a mine and was sunk
yesterday. Several were killed and a
hundred injured.
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MAY BE TWO SEATS
FOR LEAGUE OF NATIONS
PARIS, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—It is possible that the league
of nations will have two seats—one ai
Geneva and the other at Brussels, be
cause half of the delegates favor eacl
place.
GERMAN INTELLECTUALS
ISSUE INSULTING LETTER
OF THREATENING NATURE
BERLIN, April 4 (by Associated Press).—The lead- jj
ffi ing ethical, philosophical and religious societies of Ger- M
j§ many have addressed an appeal to President Wilson giv- jjj
m ing warning against disregard of his fourteen points, in U
agreement with which Germany laid down her arms.
The appeal declares that if the Germans are driven jg
p to desperation they would rather become Bolslieviki than m
- slaves, and says that the allies have provoked the anar- jfj
( elastic conditions now prevalent in Germany by refusing ;jj
g to relax the blockade. i I
Discussing the possibility of a revival of militarism, g|
jg the appeal says that only one thing could again weld the jj
• Germans of every state into a warlike power, and that is g§
| a continuation of the policy of hate and annihilation jj
1 which the allies are now pursuing.
President Wilson is warned that the United States, jg
S with its billion-dollar trusts, is a fertile field for com- jj
p munism, and it is suggested that all wealthy Americans jj
U would better support the league of nations.
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ARMY DOCTORS
TOO CARELESS,
IN EPIDEMICS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The public health serv- ■
ice charges many medical officers with j i
the army with being careless and negli- 1
gent in the matter of prevention and ; :
control of typoid and paratyphoid in i
the army.
It is said that in many of the epi- j1
demies among the Americans overseas,
especially during the last offensives, 1
many of the officers failed to grasp 1
the significance of the reports of ill- '
ness brought to them. _. 1
ARMED BANDS I
OF SMUGGLERS
IN GERMANY
BERNE, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—It is reported that bands of ■
German smugglers, one hundred to *
one hundred and fifty strong, and
made up of former soldiers armed with 1
rifles and machine guns, are operating 1
on a wholesale scale on the northern
Swiss frontier. 1
Poaching has increased alarmingly 1
since the revolution, and more than 1
seventy foresters and gamekeepers
have been killed.
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ALASKA MINING STOCKS
:
NEW YORK, April 4.y-Alaska Gold, i
3*4; Alaska Juneau, 2.
GOLDEN STATE
WANTS TO PUT
"'BAN on japs
SACRAMENTO. Cal., April 4 (by As
lociated Press).—Senator Inman has
isked' permission to introduce a bill
irohibiting the Japanese frcun leasing
igricultural lands in California. The
ules committee, however, has denied
he request-on the ground that it is
leemed inadvisable.
The legislature may cable to Presi
lent Wilson asking if the proposed
egislation would embarrass the Amer
can delegation at the peace confer
nce.
SENATOR GORE
HAS PLAN FOR
AMENDMENTS
MIAMI, Fla., April 4 (by Associated
h-ess).—Senator Gore of Oklahoma,
ipeaking here last night, said he fa
vored a league of nations, with such
imendments as will protect the in
egrity of American institutions.
He said he believed the league con
ititution should be fixed so that any
lation could withdraw from the league
f its workings proved unsatisfactory.
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FISH QUOTATIONS
KETCHIKAN, April 4.—Yesterday’s
lsh prices (were: Halibut, firsts, 10c;
leconds, 8c; sablefish, 3c; red rock,
t^c.
INSURANCE AND COMPENSATION
PROMPTLY PAID TO SOLDIERS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (by Associated Press).—The war
risk insurance bureau is issuing checks for allotments, allow
ances, insurance and compensation in the same month they fall
due. In Mai'ch 1,062,566 contracts, representing a total of $39,
148,323, were paid. Since the bureau was established $419,
000,000 has been paid out. Mechanical devices which sign
twenty contracts at a time are used.
SECRETARY OF WAR BAKER
VOICES VIEWS OF PRESIDENT
FAVORINGSELF-GOVERNMENT
WASHINGTON, April 4 (by Associated Press).—Secretary
ol‘ War Baker, addressing the members of the Philippines legis
lature, comprising a special mission which is here seeking im
mediate independence for the islands, said he spoke President
Wilson’s mind when he said he believed the time had come to
grant the complete independence desired by the Filipinos. Mr.
Baker said he believed the mission would be able to carry home
the message that the American people loved liberty too dearly
to deny it to others.
The secretary read a letter which President Wilson had left
for the occasion, expressing the hope that the mission would re
sult in bringing about the desirable ends set forth in the joint
resolution of the Philippines legislature.
Francis Burton Harrison, governor of the Philippines, who
accompanied the mission, declared that the obstacles to inde
pendence of a few years ago had now been cleared away.
The members of the mission declared that the Philippines
have a stable government which is supported and managed by
the people.
The Filipinos paid a tribute to America for the manner in
which the Americans had handled the island’s affairs. They
said the co-operation of the Americans and Filipinos had
broujrht. unprecedented progress and prosperity to the islands.
JUNEAU, SAYS
GRAND JURY
JUNEAU, April 4 (Special to the
Daily Times).- The grand Jury, com
posed of many prominent business
men, including Valentine and Gray,
the late opposing candidates for
mayor, with B. M. Behrends, the lead
ing Juneau banker, as foreman, has
submitted its report. It states that
it has investigated the charges of
graft at Juneau, and says they are
absolutely without foundation.
The grand jury also praises the pro
bate judge and administrators for
"efficient, fair, honest and expeditious
administration of the estates of the
victims of the Princess Sophia disas
ter.”
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR AMERICAN HEROES
LONDON, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—Memorial services for Ameri
can soldiers killed during the war were
held In Westminster abbey today, un
der the auspices of the English-Speak
ing Union. The services were attend
ed by many Americans, including de
tachments from the army and navy.
FLU AGAIN BREAKS OUT
IN NEW SOUTH WALES
SYDNEY, N. S. W., April 4 (by As
sociated Press)!—Owing to a serious
recurrence of influenza in New South
Wales, the government has again or
dered the wearing of masks in public
places.
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JUDGE LINDSEY IS
REPORTED VERY ILL
DENVER, April 4 (by Associalec
Press).—Judge Ben Lindsay of th<
juvenile court here is dangerously il
in New York.
RAINBOW BOYS
WILL SOON BE
ON WAY HOME
WASHINGTON, April 4 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Forty-second, or
Rainbow division, complete, has been
assigned for early convoy home.
Admiral Sims Expected
NEW YORK, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—The steamship Mauretania,
with Admiral Sims and his staff on
board, is expected to arrive here Sun
day or Monday.
Aviators Arrive
The steamship Arizonian, carrying
2,629 men of the American aero squad
ron, arrived from France today.
ATTACKOFBOLSHEVIKI
REPULSED BY ALLIES
ARCHANGEL, April 4 (by Associat
ed Press).—A Bolshevik attack on Bol
shoiaozera this morning was repulsed
with heavy losses. Otherwise the sit
uation is unchanged. The allied losses
were slight.
AIRPLANES TO BE USED
FOR LOAN CAMPAIGN
TACOMA, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—A "flying circus," advertising
the Victory loan here on April 22, has
been arranged for. The largest fleet
of airplanes ever seen together in the
Northwest will participate, and eleven
airplanes, with twenty officers and
fifty mechanics, will come from the
naval aerial station at San Diego for
the occasion.
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FORMER NOME MAN
WEDS HONOLULU GIRL
TACOMA, April 4 (by Associated
Press).—William M. Eddy, formerly a
member of the Alaska legislature from
Nome, and Mildred D. Gear of Hono
lulu were married here today.