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VOL. IV. NO. 214_ CORDOVA, ALASKA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1919_._ PRICE TEN CENTS
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT’S FAILURE
TO PROTECT AMERICAN CITIZENS
BRIGS RELATIONS TO A CRISIS
Belated Announcement of Exchange of Diplomatic
Notes Probably Made Necessary by Action in
Prohibiting Export of Arms and Munitions
for President Carranza’s Mexican Army
W ASHINGTON, Aug*. 15 (by Associated Press).—It is
announced that the state department sent a note to the Mexican
foreign office on July 22 giving warning that there would be
a radical change in the policy of the United States government
toward Mexico if the government of that country continued to
fail to protect Americans in Mexico.
Replying o the note, the Mexican government declared
that everything possible was being done to protect foreigners,
and that unless they concentrated in the populous centers it
would be impossible to afford them the protection demanded.
Exportation of Arms Stopped
t The Carranza government will not be permitted to import
* further arms or ammunition from the United States for the
present, because of the situation growing out of the threatened
change of policy of the United States government relative to
Mexico.
OPPOSITION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The senate agricul
tural committee has blocked action on
the amendment to the food control
act suggested by Attorney General
Palmer as a means of reducing the
high cost of living.
Chairman Gronna hopes that the
committee will act finally on the meas
ure on Tuesday next.
GOVERNOR GENERAL
GREETS ROYAL VISITOR
ON ARRIVAL IN CANADA
ST. JOHN, N. B„ Aug. 15—The
cruiser Dragon, with the prince of
Wales on board, arrived here to
day. The governor general of the
Dominion, the duke of Devonshire,
went on board the cruiser to extend
his greetings to the royal visitor.
PITTSBURGH IN THROES
OF STREET CAR STRIKE
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—Three thousand motor
men and conductors struck here to
day, paralyzing the street car service.
WANTS ACCOUNTING
ON BIG RELIEF FUND
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Chairman Good of the
house committee on appropriations
has introduced a resolution asking
President Wilson to report as to what
use was made of the $100,000,000 fund
appropriated by congress for the re
lief of destitution in Europe.
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION
COLOGNE, Aug. 14 (by Associated
Press).—A British munitions dump at
Kalk, an eastern suburb of this city,
expired today, killing fourteen per
sons and injuring many.
WILL ATTEMPT
SUPPRESSION
OF SINN FEIN
LONDON, Aug. 15 (by Associated
Press).—It was announced by the
government today that owing to the
increase of crime in the County Clare,
Ireland, it had been decided to sup
; press all Sinn Fein and kindred or
ganizations in that country.
The action of the government is
prompted by the recent seizure of
arms destined for the British troops
in Ireland by bands of Sinn Feiners
in County Clare.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL TO
ACT IN HARMONY WITH
LOCAL COMMITTEES
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Attorney General
Palmer yesterday announced his in
tention of prosecuting dealers in ne
cessities who sell at prices above
those to be determined by the fair
price committees in cities and coun
ties to be fair and just.
Seizures Have Good Effect
CHICAGO, Aug. 15 (by Associated
Press).—Radical overturns in grain
and provision prices are ascribed to
the federal seizures of hoarded food.
Corn fell 8% cents yesterday, and
pork dropped $3.35 per barrel.
WELL-KNOWN ARTIST
MARRIED TO HIS MODEL
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 (by Associated
Press).—Howard Chandler Christy,
the noted artist, was married today
to Mrs. Nancy May Parker, a widow
who has been his favorite model for
eight years.
SAN FRANCISCO NURSES
TO DEMAND MORE PAY
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15 (by As
sociated Press). — Eight hundred
nurses of this city and vicinity will
demand more pay and shorter hours
on September 1.
COLONEL MEARS IS COMMENDED
FOR VALUABLE WORK IN FRANCE
SEATTLE, Aug. 15 (by Associated Press).—A Post
Intelligencer special from Washington says that Colonel
Frederick Hears, the newly-appointed chairman of the
Alaskan engineering commission, who is now en route
North, has been awarded the Distinguished Service
I medal.
The citation says that the medal is awarded for ex
ceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as com
manding officer of the Thirty-first (railway) engineers,
and later as assistant general manager and then as gen
eral manager of the transportation corps of the railway
i department overseas.
The citation continues that the railways of the Amer
ican expeditionary forces were operated with rare success
! and the huge transportation problem was solved on ac
count of Colonel Hears’ remarkable executive ability and
his skill as an organizer.
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Attempts to Make Escape with Plunder—Austria
to Be Held Responsible for His Extradition—
Rumanians Making Hay While Sun Shines
GENEVA, Aug. 15 (by Associated Press).—The allies have
informed the Austrian government that it will be held respon
sible for Bela Hun, the deposed Hungarian communist leader,
and for his extradition later for trial by an allied tribunal.
Bela Kun will fight extradition, and hopes to go to the
United States with the money his wife obtained in Budapest.
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Rumanians Are Industrious Looters
VIENNA, Aug. 15 (by Associated Press).—Reports from
Budapest are to the effect that the Rumanians continue to strip
the country, and have seized the railway lines.
The Rumanians are seizing all food from warehouses, and
| even, it is said, have threshing machines working in the harvest
j fields. It is said also that they are taking all medical supplies
from the hospitals.
Jury Declares He Is Not an Anarchist and Awards
; Him Six Cents—History of Famous Case Which
Developed from Eccentricity of Manufacturer
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich., Aug. 15
(by Associated Press).—The jury in
the libel suit of Henry Ford against
the Chicago Tribune brought in its
verdict this morning, awarding the
plaintiff damages of 6 cents. Ford
will be able to obtain only $50 in costs
in addition to the judgment.
History of Famous Case
It was on June 23, 1916, after Mex
ican bandits had raided Columbus,
N. M., and military preparedness was
a burning issue, not only because of
the Mexican menace but because of
the conflagration in Europe, that the
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Chicago Tribune printed its famous
editorial headed “Ford Is An Anar
chist.”
Editorial writers of the Tribune
testified that they had followed Mr.
Ford’s pacifist propaganda, but had
not recognized it as a real danger to
the country until a news item was
received from Detroit that Mr. Ford
was trying to discourage the recruit
ing of the guard which had been or
dered to the Rio Grande. The item,
authenticity of which was denied by
Ford witnesses, stated that the Ford
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FORMER IDOL OF ITALIAN PEOPLE
HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DISASTER
ROME, Aug. 15 (by Associated Press).—A commis
sion of inquiry lias officially reported that General Oa
dorna and other Italian generals mainly were responsible
for the disaster to the Italian army at Capore in October,
1917, during which the talians retreatedF (to the Piave.
The report states that the Italians lacked reserves
and that the morale of the forces was low. Clerical propa
ganda is said to have lessened the morale of the soldiers.
HITCHCOCK ASSURES PRESIDENT
OF SPEEDY COMMITTEE ACTION
ON PEACE PACT AND COVENANT
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Twenty Republicans Will Vote for Treaty with
Reservations—Attempt to Bring Opposing Par
ties Together—President to Provide Against
Misunderstanding of Conference Actions
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (by Associated Press).—The
Republican advocates of reservations in the adoption of tiie
peace treaty announced today that twenty Republican senators
are ready to vote for the speedy ratification of the treaty with
reservations.
Senator Hitchcock, administration leader and ranking
Democratic member of the committee on foreign relations, dis
claims any part in the negotiations for the settlement, but it is
expected that the matter will be laid before President Wilson
tonight.
Later Senator Hitchcock visited the President and told
him that he believed the peace treaty would be reported out
by the committee within two or three weeks.
Guarding Against Misquotation
President Wilson lias written a letter to Senator Lodge
in which he says that stenographic reports will lie made of the
coming conference between the President and the senate com
mittee on foreign relations, for the discussion of the peace
treaty. A transcript of the notes, he says, will be made public.
OHIO GOVERNOR
HOT ON TRAIL
OF PROFITEERS
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 15 (by As
sociated Press.)—Forty warrants
charging Ohio food dealers with prof
iteering and hoarding have been is
sued by the state authorities by order
of Governor Cox.
The governor says he will ask the
federal authorities to confiscate and
place on the market two million
pounds of poultry held in Ohio cold
storage plants.
CHILDREN MEET DEATH
WHEN AIRPLANE FALLS
AMONG SIGHTSEERS
BALTIMORE, Aug. 115 (by Associ
ated Press).—Three children were
I killed here today when an exhibition
airplane crashed into a fence behind
which were crowded hundreds of spec
tators.
Seven persons were injured.
STATE CONSTABULARY
CALLED TO QUELL RIOTS
BUTLER, Penn., Aug. 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—On account of rioting
among the striking workmen of the
Standard Steel Corporation plane, the
troopers of the state constabulary
have been summoned here.
GOVERNORS TO DISCUSS
ALL-ABSORBING TOPIC
SALT LAKE, Aug. 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—The governors of twen
ty-two states will meet here Wednes
day next to discuss the hight cost of
living and the means of reducing it.
JAPS REFUSE
TO SEND HELP
TO KOLCHAK
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TOKIO, Aug. 15 (by Associated
Press).—The Japanese government
informed the Kolchak All-Russian
government that it is unable to grant
Kolchak’s request to send several Jap
anese divisions to help fight the Bol
sheviki.
TRAVELING CONVENTION
OF NEWSPAPER MEN
HOLDING HIGH JINKS
SEATTLE. Aug. 15 (by Associated
Press).—Two hundred and fifty edi
tors and publishers of newspapers are
here today in attendance on the trav
eling convention of the National Edi
torial Association.
Yesterday the delegates climbed
Mount Rainier. Tomorrow they will
attend the launching of the steamer
“Editor,” and on Sunday they will go
to Victoria, B. C., for the final sessions
of the convention.
It is probable that Boston will be
chosen for the next convention.
PRESIDENT’S REASONS
FOR VETOING REPEAL
OF DAYLIGHT SAVING
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Wilson has
vetoed the bill repealing the daylight
saving law.
In returning the bill to congress he
transmitted a message stating that he
did so with the utmost reluctance, as
he realized the serious inconvenience
that “daylight-saving” caused the
farmers. “But,” he said, “the country
needs increased production by indus
try, which is facilitated by the day
light-saving* law.”