The Cordova Daily Times
Member of The Associated Press
VOL 111. NO. 330 CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14. HUM PRICE TEN CENTS
TEUTONS MUST BE REBUKED, SAYS WILSON
SECRETARY LANE WANTS MAD, SYSTEM RESTORED
LAPIS, Dei'. 14 (by Associated Press). The arrival of
President Wilson in the French capital last nipdd was awaited
bv dense thrones at the station, who roared out a welcome while
the artillery fired salutes. President Poincaire, Premier Flem
enceau and other dignitaries greeted President Wilson and
shook his hands, after which the distinguished visitor was
driven past solid tines ol !■ rench troops and jrreat thronys ot
people to the Prince Murat mansion, where the President is
to reside duritiu;- liis stay in Paris.
The peopie crowded the ”rass\ slopes of the Paris fortifi
cations and cried in Kimlidi, “ \\ elcomc, Wilson! ‘'Lone live
Wilson!” s? VJ
Poincaire’s Tribute to American President
Thousands of person* waited for hours along the streets
through which Pi" ideal Wilson was to pass. Many sat on
the captured Lmman cannon lining the roadway. Cheers
greeted the I resident at even station through which his train
passed. The weather was favorable, and the station was pro
fusely decorated and carpeted in red. The Republican (iuard
band played “The Star Spangled Banner,” and as the train en
tern! the station a salute of one hundred guns was fired.
In his address of welcome to President Wilson the
French president said:
4 “Paris and France are awaiting you impatiently, eager to
acclaim in you the illustrious democrat w hose words and deeds
were* inspired by exalted thought, the philosopher delighting
in the solution of universal laws from particular events, the
eminent statesman who found a way to express the highest po
litical ami moral truths in formulas which bear the stamp of
immortality. We also had a passionate desire to oiler thanks
to the groat republic of which you are chief for tin* invaluable
assistance which was spontaneously rendered to the defenders
of right and liberty.”
American Soldiers Have Expressed American Ideals
In replying to President Poincaire’s address of welcome
President Wilson said:
“It is delightful to find myself in France. I feel the quick
contact of sympathy and friendship. I wish to express my
thanks for the kinds words spoken about me. 1 am only trying
to speak through the American people, who wanted eternal
peace, with right and justice established. Surely Belgium and
France, in the final settlement of the war, will want the Tea
tons rebuked for the terror and spoliation inflicted upon them.
They will also want all men made aware that wars can not be
begun without entailing punishment.
“American soldiers have expressed America’s true spirit,
and have given of their best with enthusiasm for their ideals.
We are happy that they were associated with such comrades
as they had.”
Later President Poineaire gave a dinner in honor of the
American President.
President Poineaire and Premier (’lemenceau left Presi
dent Wilson at the Murat mansion. The crowd cheered as the
American flag was hoisted over the residence. The French
warmly hailed the American soldiers on the streets, and en
llmsiasm ran high.
OLD-TIMER FROZEN TO DEATH
SEWA1H), Dec. 14 (Special to the Daily Times).—.John
Parker, a Pioneer of this section, left Seldovia on December '2
tor a cruise up Cook inlet with Frank Ernest and another old
tinier. Encountering engine trouble, the boat was beached
near China Pot. The men were drenched with water, and
Ernest went in search of aid. When he returned to tin* scene
Parker was found frozen to death.
John Woodward, 70 years of age, a pioneer of Kenai penin
sula, and for years mail carrier between Homer and Seldovia,
left the latter port a month ago in a dory propelled by an Evin
rade motor. He has not been since, and as stormy weather has
been experienced in that region, lie has been placed among the
long list of Alaska’s missing.
AND OFFICERS
i ARE MURDERED
NKW YOIJK. Dec. 14 (by Abbo
jrir.ted Press). During the busieHi
hour of the day highwaymen today
i mtered the Hast Brooklyn Savings
Bank, killed two nllicers and made
their escape in a taxicab with $13,000.
JULIES HONOR
M10RRY OF
EDITH CAVELL
LONDON. Dec 14 (by Associated
Press). The grave of Miss Edith
(’aveil, the martyred English nurse,
is believed to have been located in
| the International cemetery at Brus
sels from a (lerman plan of the ceme
tery.
| The British community in Fci*t*^*
' on Tuesday last held memorial serv*
1 ices over the grave. The British min
ister laid on the mound a wreath
from King (leorge and Queen Mary,
inscribed. “In memory of a brave,
splendid Englishwoman."
The British legation sent colors
.aml Brand Whitlock added a tribute.
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CHIPLOADS OF
XMAS GIFTS
! GO TO FRANCE
WASHINGTON. Dec M (by Associ
ated Cress).—General March has com
plimented Brigadier General Hines, di
rector of embarkation, in getting all
Christmas packages cleared for
France without delay..
The army officer dispatched six
(Christmas ships, carrying 26,000 sacks
1 of mail and 2.248,000 Christmas pack
ages.
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MICHIGAN SENATORSHIP
IS BONE OF CONTENTION
!
( WASHINGTON. Dec. 14 (by Asso
j dated Press). The presentation to
| the senate of the formal certificate
I of election of Truman Newberry, the
I Republican candidate for senator from
Michigan, who defeated Henry Ford.
| resulted in a controversy which cul
minated in the withdrawal of the cer
tificate for the present.
REICHSTAG SCHEDULED
TO MEET IN NEAR FUTURE
AMSTERDAM, Dor 14 (by Asso
ciated Press).— A Berlin dispatch
says that the reichstag has been con
vened to meet at a date yet unan
nounced.
AUSTRAIAN EMPEROR
NOT WANTED BY SWISS
MUNICH, Dec. 14 (by Associated
Press).—Switzerland has declined to
permit the former Austrian emperor
to reside in that country.
GERMANY MADE
OVERTURESTO
NEGROTROOPS
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14 «l»y Associ
ated Press). Gnptain Lester was on
the stand again today before tin* sen
ate committee which is investigating
the German and brewery propagandas.
He told tin- committee that the Ger
man propagandists passed the word
among negro troops in America that
if Germany was successful in the war
the Vnited States would be occupied
by the German army, and that a por
tion of this country would he given
over to negroes exclusively.
3QyOOO MEN TO
BE RELEASED
DAILY SOON
N(; T OK, I)ec. 14 (by As
sociated Press). General Peyton <\
March, chief of staff of tin* army, sum
marizing the record of the Ninety
! rrt division, composed of troops from
Maska. Washington, Oregon and other
Western states, said today that they
joined the British in Flanders early
in October. They advanced six kilo
meters on November 1 on the Scheldt
line against intense rifle and machine
gun fire. On November It end 4 they
were engaged in patrol duty on the
Scheldt front, and on November 5
they were withdrawn to rest
General March also announced that
fifteen thousand soldiers were being
released daily from the army, and
that it was expected that the rate
would he thirty thousand daily soon.
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TEN BIG SHIPS
ARE RETURNING
WITH OUR BOYS
HKKST. Dor 14 (by Associated
Pressi. Ten \merican dreadnaugbts
which escorted President Wilson into
this port have sailed for New York.
They expect to arrive there before
(’hristmas.
The steamship (leorge Washington,
which brought the President and his
party across the Atlantic, is taking
troops aboard, and will sail tomorrow
with four thousand men.
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ALLIED MISSION WILL
MAKE TRIP TO POLAND
WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (by Assn
dated Press! The United Slates and
the allies are to send a special mis
sion to Poland to investigate the re
ported atrocities.
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VIENNA, Dec. 14 (by Associated
Press).—Former Austrian Premier
Czernin today showed newspaper cor
respondents copies of letters, one
written in April, 1917, addressed to
former Kmperor Karl, In which he
warned him that the Teutons were
nearing defeat. The letters showed
that Czerttln hud been quite frank
with the emperor regarding the con
ditions prevailing.
LANE OPPOSED TO WITHDRAWALS
OR RESERVING OF PUBLIC LANDS
\\ A SI 11 ,\ (I I ()\, I )<•(•. 14 (11 \ A '>< iciatei | Press). Tie- an
""•''I of Secretary of the Interior Lane wa- ^ul>rni11< d to
congress today. It deals largely with Alaska, and makes many
recommendations with reference to the northern territory.
I he report refers to Governor's recommendation that tie
gold mining industry by new methods of purchasing. The gov
eminent, says the secretary, should take over the transporta
lion lines until normal conditions return. The bureau of cdu
ration should receive a large appropriation
Mr. Lane says that expert stockmen w ill be sent to Ala-ha
to study and advise regarding the reindeer industr'a-. The
bureau ol fisheries should receive an increased appropriation,
and no more withdrawals or reservations of public hands
should be made without complete investigation.
I In- navy department, says the secretarv, should transfer
to the territory title to the Pioneers' home at Sitka.
Among the recommendations made hv Mr. Latte are: Mop
extensive coast surveys, more loads and trails, so that markets
may lie found for agricultural products; transportation should
he provided tor Alaska coal: the mail contract svstem should
be restored, instead of shipping mail by express and freight:
an investigation should be made as to the advisability of estab
lishing a federal constabulary, and the game laws should be
remodeled and more wardens appointed.
\\ A S111 X4 i I <tX. I tec. 14 (l>y Associat i•<I I’nss). S| n a k
mg for (iennany, Sw itzerland has asked the Pnited States gov
eminent for infonnation regarding the date and phu.. the
peace conference. A prompt reply is urged on account of the
fear of a famine in (iennany.
Armistice to Be Extended
('( d’MX 11 A(iMX, Dec. 14 (by Associated Press). 1 he at
mistier delegates assembled at Treves have decided that the
armistice should he extended until the conclusion of the pre
liminary peace negotiiitions.
It is reported that the armistice has been extended to
January 14.
GERMANY MUST
PAY FOR RUIN
DONE IN FRANCE
I'll 11 .A I >FI .IT II A. 1 lee. M To re
enlistrii>■ t the destroyed portions id
France architecturally as they were
before they were ruined by the (lei
mans is the purpose of the French
government as outlined by Bernard T
Slloningcr, formerly president of the
American Chamber of Commerce in
Paris
The French government plant* to
accomplish this by reimbursing indi
viduals for their shattered homes,
mills and factories according to their
value before destruction. Mr. Hhon
inger recently told the executive com
mittee of the Philadelphia Chamber
of Commerce. Ultimately, he said,
Germany will pay the bill for restora
tion.
Throughout the war, he added.
French boards of appraisers have
been estimating the values of prop
erty destroyed by the Huns, and now
have accurate data. To those who
desire to rebuild the French govern
ment will Issue indemnity bonds up
to 80 per cent of the former value ot
| their property While the external
. app* iraiu •• i>! uit' mnnnngs rciMint
will 1m- maim I. Mr Shotilnger said
the interiors will he constructed in
modern sanitary style.
Referring to the fact that tin
l'n*n h gm-rumenf has made arranjo
tii'-nis to purchase materials for re
• oust run ion hy pooling or combining
it> orders. In- suggested that \meri
can manufacturers would be asked to
supply some materials and that the>
promote the formation of selling com
hinations so that possihl huge order
lor construct i.m materials from
I'rance could 1 •* rapidl\ assimilated.
ENGLISHHOUSE
OF LORDS TO
BE REFORMED
LONI)ON. Dec U 11>> Asso dated
1‘reas). Chancellor A. Ilonar Law. in
ail election address last niaht. .aid
the coalition ministry. If returned to
power, would undertake the reform
of the house of lords. The second
clu mber was necessary, he said, but
it was not intended to further permit
hereditary membership.
Chancellor Law said that the gov
ernment would give the upper house
the strength that alone could come
from direct access to the people.