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VOL.JV. NCI 238 _ CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
ALL-RUSSIAN ARMY MEETS DISASTER
FAILURE TO RATIFY TREATY
WOULD ENCOURAGE WARFARE
President Pictures Dire Results from Adverse Ac
tion — Concert of Nations Represented in
League Was Direct Result of Instructions
of Congress—Johnson in Indiana
HELENA, Mont,, Sept. 12 (by Associated Press).—Presi
dent Wilson, speaking here last night, said he had been told
that the West was pervaded by what was termed radicalism.
He said the old way to keep men from agitating against griev
ances was to remove the grievances.
If the League of Nations should fail of ratification, said
the President, the United States would be guilty of preparing a
situation which would bring about a final war.
The President said that congress had authorized him sev
eral years ago to try to secure an international peace concert,
and now that it had been accomplished they do not like it, he
said. “The West,” lie said, “must favor the treaty of peace if
it believed in progressivism and a sane purification of political
affairs. ”
Small Audience at Coeur d’Alene City
COEUR D’ALENE CITY, Idaho, Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—In his speech here today President Wilson pictured
the world again aflame with war unless the treaty of peace
be ratified. “America,” he said, “faces a decision as to
whether she will prove to the world that she meant what she
. said in promising to aid the peace concert.
The President spoke in a big tent, but the tent was not
filled.
Johnson Enthusiastically Received
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12 (by Associated Press).—Sen
ator Johnson of California was enthusiastically received here
last night by a crowd which filled the largest hall in the down
town section of the citv. He was mfro3fn$ed by Henry L. Wil
son, formerly United States ambassador to Mexico, who said
that Johnson, like the late Colonel Roosevelt, called things by
their right names. The crowd cried, “ You are right.”
When Senator Johnson in his speech insisted that Ameri
can troops should be returned from Siberia immediately, cheers
were given by the audience.
In his attack on the League of Nations Senator Johnson
said: “I am here—you all are here—because Americanism still
lives.”
Ohio Senator Confirmed in His Stand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (by Associated Press).—Sen
ator Harding, Republican, of Ohio, in the senate today declared
his intention of voting for the amendments to the treaty. He
said that every dav of discussion and every hour ot study of
the treaty persuaded him that the League of Nations in its
£ present form was a peril to the republic.
President’s Party Greeted by Children
ON BOARD PRESIDENT’S TRAIN, Aug. 11 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Wilson, on his way to Helena, de
voted much of his time in completing the arrangements for the
October labor conference at Washington.
Crowds of children greeted the train at Livingston, pre
senting baskets of flowers to Mrs. Wilson.
Tiie President remarked that they were “all good Demo
crats.”
Railroad Measure
Favorably Reported
WASHINGTON. Sept. 12 (by
Associated Press).—The sen
ate committee on territories
yesterday favorably reported
the bill appropriatine $17,000,
f 000 for the completion of the
Alaska government railroad,
and also the bill authorizing
the city of Ketchikan to sell
bonds for building a light plant
and school.
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NO CHANGE IN POLICY
REGARDING NORTH RUSSIA
LONDON, Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—Secretary of War Winston
Churchill said today that there had
been no change in the British policy
relative to the intention to evacuate
North Russa.
TRYING TO POPULARIZE
THE USE OF FIG LEAVES
CHICAGO, Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—The National Association of
Retail Clothiers predicts that there
will be a large increase in the cost
of men’s clothing next year.
SENSATIONAL STATEMENT IS
ATTRIBUTED TO LANSING AND •
SECRETARY REMAINS SILENT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (by Associated Press).—
William C. Bullitt of Philadelphia, formerly attached to
the American peace commission, in a statement before
the senate committee on foreign relations today, said
that Secretary of State Lansing told him at Paris last
May that if the American people and the Tinted States
senate knew what the treaty meant ratification of that
document would In1 defeated.
Secretary of State Is Silent
WATERTOWN, N. V., Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—Secretary of State Robert Lansing, who is here
today, refused absolutely to comment on Bullitt’s state
ment to the senate committee on foreign relations.
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Few Disturbances Reported, and Men Are Apply
ing to Be Reinstated—Governor Finds No
Palliation for Strikers’ Action—Samuel
Gompers Urges Men to Return
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BOSTON, Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—Several of the striking po
licemen are asking for reinstatement.
There were few disturbances during
the night. The local unions are vot
ing on a general strke. The Central
Labor Union adjourned without acting
oo the proposal.
The governor says the policemen’s
strike is a desertion from duty, and he
can think of no condition under which
they should be allowed to return to
work.
Deaths as a result of the rioting
number five. Guardsmen in breaking
up dice games shot and killed a youth
and wounded two men.
Miss Margaret Walsh died last
night. She was shot during the dis
•urbanoes when the troops fired into
the rioters yesterday.
Gompers Asks Reinstatement
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (by Asso
ciate Press).—Samuel Gompers, pres
ident of the American Federation of
Labor, has made public a telegram
which he sent to Mayor Peters ol
Boston, in which he appeals to the
striking policemen to return to work
Strike Was Unauthorized
SPRINGFIELD, 111., Sept. 12 (by
Associated Press).—The strike of the
electrical workers in Boston was not
authorized by the Internatonal Broth
erhood of Electrical Workers, said
Secretary Ford today.
SURVIVORS OF WRECK
ARRIVE AT MIAMI
IN WEAKENED STATE
MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 12 (by Associat
ed Press).—Nine survivors of the
Ward liner Corydon have arrived
here in a weakened condition, after
being in a lifeboat for two days with
out food or water.
Captain C. C. Christianson of the
Corydon refused to leave his ship and
went down with the rest of the crew.
It is reported that the British
schooner Mystery was sunk in the
hurricane.
Another Storm Coming
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A new tropical hurri
cane is headed for Texas, according
to the weather bureau, and storm
warnings have been ordered displayed
from Port Arthur to Corpus Christi.
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
WILL MEET AT ATLANTIC
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 12 (by As
sociated Press).—The Grand Army of
the Republic, which is holding its an
nual encampment here this week, yes
terday selected Atlantic City for the
place of holding its next encamp
ment.
The encampment today passed a
resolution opposing the ratification of
the treaty of peace by the United
States.
Colonel James D. Bell of Brooklyn
was unanimously elected commander
in-chief of the organization today.
HOUSE NAMES DATE
FOR HONORING PERSHING
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The house ot' repre
sentatives has set September 18 as
the date on which General Pershing
is to be awarded a sword of honor.
Experts are trying to remedy a
mistake made in the commission of
General Pershing, which otherwise
will cost him three pay allowances
under the new title. Congress made
him a general “of the armies of the
United States.” while the war depart
ment made him a general “of the
regular army.”
Felicitated by Daniels
VICTORIA. B. C., Sept. 12 (by As
sociated Press).—Secretary Daniels
today wirelessed to General Pershing
stating that “the whole coxintry is the
richer because of the achievements
*)f the magnificent army under your
'leadership.”
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
RATIFIES PEACE TREATY
OTTAWA. Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—The house of commons
today assented without reservations
to the treaty of peace. Both houses
having now ratified the treaty, it will
be sent to the British government.
COLORADO MINERS
FOULLY MURDERED
TELLURIDE, Colo., Sept. 12 (by
Associated Press). — Four miners
were yesterday shot and killed by
two unidentified masked men.
FflRTY FIVE THOUSAND SOLDIERS
OF SIBERIAN ARMY CAPTURED
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Great Disaster Reported to Have Overwhelmed
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Forces of All-Russian Army—Usual Atroci
ties Follow Bolshevik Victory—More En
couraging Report from Consul
LONDON, Sept. 12 (by Associated Pres • ! fisphteh s
from Moscow report that the Bolsheviki haw captured the re
mainder of Admiral Kolchak’s forces around Aktiu, daktiu
iiinsk and Orik, making a total of forty-five thousand men cap
tured by the Bolslieviki within a week.
Believe Omsk Is Out of Danger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (by Associated Press).—The
United States consul at Omsk reports that the retreat of Ad
i miral Kolchak’s army lias been checked, and that it is generally
believed that Omsk is no longer in danger from the Bolsheviki.
Bolsheviki Murder I housands
OMSK, Sept. 12 (by Associated Press).—Refugees from
s Perm assert that tin* Bolsheviki, after the capture of Perm,
! permitted the Chinese and Hungarian detachments to pillage
! the town, the permission lasting for three days. They then
'ordered everyone shot who sympathized with the Siberian
| army. It is estimated that several thousand persons were thus
!executed.
SEATTLE GIVES
! GREETINGS TO
j PACIFIC FLEET
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 (by Associated
Press).—The Pacific fleet under the
command of Admiral Rodman arrived
in port shortly before 1 o’clock this
afternoon.
leg delayed the arrival of the fleet
somewhat. The water front, locks
and buildings and surrounding hills
were jammed with thousands ol per
sons as the fleet steamed in single
file intc Elliott bay, with the dread
naught Arkansas in the lead.
Secretary Daniels left the Arkansas
| while en route for Seattle on board
the destroyer Anthony for Bremer
ton. where he will dedicate » Y. M. 0.
A. building.
A heavy rain prevails here today.
After a three-dav visit here the
fleet will be split into several parts,
which will visit various Puget sound
ports, following a review by Secre
tary Daniels at Tacoma.
At Victoria
VICTORIA, B. C„ April 12 (by As
sociated Press).—The dreadnaughts
New Mexico and Arkansas, and a di
vision of destroyers, with Secretary
of the Navy Daniels and Admiral
Rodman on board, anchored here late
last evening, and were greeted by
the shore batteries with a salute of
twenty-one guns, which was returned
by the warships.
Premier Oliver and Mayor Porter
met the distinguished visitors and
took them for an automobile trip.
Secretary Daniels was the guest at
dinner last night of the Canadian
Club.
Will Visit Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. 12 (by
Associated Press).—A portion of the
Pacific fleet will visit this city when
the prince of Wales arrives here,
probably late next week. It is an
nounced that Admiral Rodman wflll
give a dinner on board the Newr Mex
ico in honor of the prince.
JAPAN AWAKE
TO GRAVITY OF
HER SITUATION
TOKIO, Sept. 12 (by Associated
i Press).—Japan’s general attitude is
' one of waiting for the final action of
: the American senate regarding Shan
tung. Several members of the diet
are asking the government if there
is a possibility that the United States
will enforce by arms a possible new
treaty wth Germany.
; Many persons are Believed to have
| been impressed by the assignment of
j one-half the American fleet to the
| Pacific coast.
MOB DEALS HARSHLY
WITH NEWSPAPERS
FAVORING REBELLION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The offices of La
Prensa and El Commercio, Lima
‘ newspapers, have been attacked by
mobs and partially destroyed. The
home of Miro Yuesada. proprietor of
El Commercio, was wrecked by the
mob.
The disorders followed a mass
meeting of protest against conspira
tors who plotted to attack President
Leguia.
Colonel Slade
Approves of Road
ST. PAUL, Sept. 12 (by As
sociated Press). — Colonel
George Slade, who has just re
turned from Alaska, said in an
interview here today that he
would recommend that con
gress authorize the completion
of the government railroad in
Alaska, at an expense of $17.
000,000, as provided In the
measure now before the senate.
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