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VOL. IV, NO. 150 CORDOVA, ALASKA, MAY 31. 1919. PRICE TEN CENTS
j IF'NOT IN VERSAILLES
i IT WILL BE IN BERLIN
AMERICAN FLIERS ARRIVE IN ENGLAND
HE EXPIRED FOR SIGNING
PEACE TREATY AND HUNS ARE
ROGANT BUT WILL BE FORCED
A
BERLIN, May 31 (by Associated Press).—The German
foreign office reiterated categorically and emphatically the
statement that Germany declines to sign the peace terms.
Will Force Huns to Sign !
LONDON, May 31 (by Asociated Press)—Lloyd George :
declared: “We will tell the Germans you must sign. If you ■
don’t sign at Versailles you shall sign at Berlin. We are not
going to give way.”
Newspapers Demand Rejection of Proposals \
PARIS, May 31 (by Associated Press).—The morning <
papers declare the allies will acept, no important modifications «
in the terms, as the result of counter proposals. The Echo de 1
Paris says the allied answer will be short. The Excelsior said:
“Answer and reject almost entirely the German suggestions, j
although a few points mav receive some retouching.” •
Document Equivalent to Death Sentence \
BERLIN, May 31 (by Associatd Press).—Former Arnbas- s
sador Bemstorff declared that no German can be found who >
would attach his name to a document equivalent to a death
sentence to the Fatherland. He said: “If the allies sincerely 1
wish peace they must amend the unacceptable and unfillable
treaty terms.” ■ «. 1
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No Further Delay Will Be Tolerated <
PARIS, May 31 (by Associated Press).—The German '
delegation has been notified the period of delay for presenting j
objections to the peace treaty have expired, and that no further e
notes will be accepted. In French diplomatic and political cir
cles it is believed the allies will not make the terms easier or
change them in any way. ]
Huns Deliver Two New Notes t
VERSAILLES, May 30 (by Associated Press).—The Ger- ’
mans delivered to the peace conference two new notes, also over
the French and English translations of the first section of the
counter proposals. <
Germany Answered in Advance ]
PARIS, May 30 (by Associated Press).—The newspapers '
agree that the allies answered in advance Germany’s preten- 1
tious counter proposals, and it is believed the allies will not J
consider these proposals. The newspapers say Germany is .
endeavoring to escape the moral and material consequences of
the war.
Fiume May Be a Free City
PARIS, May 30 (by Associated Press).—Premier Orlando J
visited President Wilson for a conference regarding the
Adriatic situation. It is reported Fiume will be made a free
city under the guidance of the league.
Huns Are “Sjoofing” Themselves
BERLIN, May 30 (by Associated Press).—The semi-offi
cial Wolff bureau is circulating a story, under an Amsterdam
date, asserting that the United States is becoming increasingly
dissatisfied with the developments at Versailles and that there j
is an unmistakable strengthening of inclination for an under- 3
standing with Germany through a modification of the peace ■
terms. ,
Austria to Be Dealt With Next s
PARTS, May 31 (by Associated Press).—The council of
four met to consider the Austrian terms.
EXTREME WING
OF SOCIALIST
PARTY FIRED
CHICAGO, Mciy 81 (by Associated
Press).—Ten members ol the national
executive committee of the Socialist
party are meeting. It is reported that
they have suspended twenty-five hun
dred members of the extreme wing of
the party for planning to start na
tion-wide meetings to demand the re
lease of Eugene V. Debs.
VOTING ON GENERAL
STRIKE IN CANADA !
VANCOUVER, B. C., May 31 (by 1
Associated Press).—The Unionists are 1
voting on the question of a general
strike for June 3.
SEATTLE REPUBLICANS i
FORM GEN. WOOD CLUB;
SEATTLiE, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—A General Wood For Presi
dent Club has been formed here. Major ‘
H. S. Armstad, of Spokane, Is one otj
the leading members. j
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SEATTLE, May 31 (by Associated
^ress-. — The “wets” have opened
leadquarters to obtain signatures to
letitions asking for a referendum on
iVashington’s ratification of the pro
libition amendment.
WASHINGTON, May 31 (by Asso
fiated Press).—It is reported to the
date department that the Russian
Soviets have decided to mobilize all
irisoners returning from Russia and
Austria.
WASHINGTON. May 31 (by Asso
:iated Press).—George Creel, through
he treasury department, has asked
:ongress for $32,000 to close the ac
:ounts of the committee on public in
ormation.
SPOKANE, May 31 (by Associated
’ress).—Mayor Ole Hanson, in a
peech here, denounced un-American
sm and declared that neither he nor
Ihief of Police Warren were respon
ible for the settlement of the Seattle
;eneral strike, asserting that the
Americanism of Seattle brought it
bout.
ST. JOHNS, May 31 (by Associated
’ress), — Frederick Rayuhata,. wUo
iroke his machine when starting,
abled Commander Grieve who sailed
vith Hawker, to try the flight again,
s Raynham’s navigator and five Brit
sh expeditions were here ready to
tart overseas.
NEW YORK, May 31 (by Associated
’ress).—Army official investigators
raise the Young Men’s Christian As
ociation for their work in France.
Inofficial critics condemned the as
ociation work previously.
WASHINGTON, May 30 (by Asso
rted Press).—The first aeroplane
redding is scheduled to take place at
lllenington Field, Texas, tomorrow
rhen Lieutenant Robert Meade and
liss Marjorie Dumont, of Cincinnati,
rill be married in a big bombing
ilane by Army Chaplain White, high
a the air.
DAWSON, May 31 (by Associated
Press 1.—Two more deaths have result
ed from ptomaine poison, as the result
of lia ing eaten something at the Yu
kon ! old Company’s mess on Hunker
creek,
WASHINGTON, *May 31 (by Asso
ciatfiff Press).—One thousand Nieu
port tud six hundred Spad aeroplanes
and sixteen hundred motors, which the
war t department purchased from
France during the war, will be shipped
to America for use in the army here.
TOLEDO, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—Walter Monohair, Willard’s
chiefs sparring partner, was granted a
furktgh from the army to join Wil
lard# training camp.
N;^V YORK, May 31 (by Associated
Pres#—Colonel Robert Bacon, for
mer ambassador to France, died at his
home, here yesterday. He served in
France during the war and has three
army officer sons; was former Har
vard (’Odtball and crew captain and
secrdKJ^bf state for a short, period.
TOwWTO, May 31 (by Associated
Press sympathetic general strike
is a* jjfe effect here. It is reported
close.
SEATTLE, May 31 (by Associated
Press).—The athletes of six Oregon,
California and Washington universi
ties are competing here in a Pacific
coast conference track meet. The
weather is good and as the track is
fast it is expected that records will
be broken.
PALL MALL, Tenn., May 31 (by As
sociated Press)/—Sergeant York, the
greatest hero of the war, forgot dis
tinctions when he met his aged
mother. People gathered for miles
around to see York.
LONDON, May *31 (by Associated
Press).—A wireless says it is believed
that the Bolshevikl will soon abandon
Orenburg, their last stronghold in
Southwestern Russia on account of
the enemy pressure.
ALASKA RAILROAD GETS AN
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION
TO CONTINUE WORK UNDER WAY
WASHINGTON, May 30 (by Associated Press).—The
louse approved the appropriation of $1,964,350 for the Alaska
■ailway in the general deficiency bill which it sent to the senate
oday. The house took action so the construction work would
lot be temporarily interrupted. It is expected the present
orce of fifteen hundred men will be doubled in June.
Urges Completion of Railroad
J. L. McPherson, manager of the Alaska bureau of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce, told the senate appropriations
emmittee that the success of the entire railroad was depend
,nt upon its early completion to interior navigable waters, so
Uaskans can build homes and industries and attract others to
he territory. He said two hundred and fifty miles of new
vork had been completed.
Major Revenue From Through Traffic
Mr. McPherson/said: “We simply have been creating in
erior Alaska’s richer placer deposits at great economic loss;
hat the condition can be righted only by economic means of
ransportation to be afforded by the government railroad; that
;he major revenue for several years will be from through traf
ic the road will carry. The longer the project is delayed the
ess traffic there will be upon its completion.’’ McPherson ap
Deared before the committee as engineer for the Alaskan En
gineering Commission.
NAVY SEAPLANE HAKES FIRST
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT ACROSS
THE ATLANTIC TO ENGLAND
PLYMOUTH, England, May 31 (by Associated Press).—
The NC-4 arrived at 2:26 o’clock this afternoon from Ferrol,
Spain, thus successfully completing its transatlantic flight. It
is unofficialy learned that there is a prospect of the NC-4 mak
ing the fly home over a direct route from Ireland and New
Foundland. It is understood a conference will be held shortly
to discuss the project.
British Planes Greet Americans
PLYMOUTH, May 31 (by Associated Press).—The seaplane
traveled only from fifty to one hundred feet above the sea
on th flight from Portugal. Three British planes flew out to
meet the Americans and give public greetings.
Aviators Are Summoned, to Paris
PLYMOUTH, May 31 (by Associated Press).—After rest
ing Read and crew will proceed to Paris, at the direction of
President Wilson, and give the allied officers attending the
conference there an account of their voyage. The plane aver
aged seventy knots an hour on her voyage from Ferrol. To
night an elaborate entertainment will be tendered the NC-4
crew.
Sends Congratulations
tary Daniels has wired the NC-4 that all ^^^can's are happy
over the flight, which is an epoch making event in the world’s
history. He is planning to place the NC-4 in a national museum.
Engine Trouble on Last Run
WASHINGTON, May 30 'by Associted Press).—The Sea
plane NC-4 left Lisbon for Plymouth and landed at the mouth
cf Mondego river, one hundred miles north of Lisbon, it is be
lieved on account of engine trouble. It has evidently been left
high by the tide and cannot start until high tide Saturday.
Delay Disappoints the Throng
PLYMOUTH, May 30 (by Associated Press).—Big crowds
gathered today at he bluffs to watch the arrival of the NC-4
but were disappointed in its non-appearance. The destroyei
Rochester is here. __
THOSE NAMED I
ON IMPORTANT
COMMITTEES
WASHINGTON. May 31 (by Abso- (
elated Press).—The senate territories 1
committee Is composed of McLean, of 1
Connecticut; Jones, of Washington; *
Harding, Ohio; Hale, Maine; Borah, £
Idaho; Smoot, Utah—Republicans;
Pittman, Nevada; Owen, Oklahoma;
Phelan, California; Nuget, Idaho; £
Chamberlain, Oregon—Democrats.
The house committee on territories
la Curry, California, chairman; John- £
son, Washington; Dowell, Idaho; Sin
nott, Oregon; McFadden, Pennsyl
vania; Baer, North Dakota; Ramsey ,
New Jersey; Klecka, Wisconsin;
Brooks, Pennsylvania; Strong, Kansas
—Republicans; Watkins, Louisiana;
Ferris, Oklahoma; Watson, Virginia;
Weaver, North Carolina; Langford,
Georgia; Davey, Ohio—Democrats.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY '
WAR HAS RESIGNED'
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WASHINGTON, May 31 (by Asso- ,
elated Press). — Frederick Keppel,
third assistant secretary of war, has
handed In his resignation, effective i
July 1, to become director of the for- <
elgn operations of the American Red .
Cross. 1
JUJOR FAVORS
LANES PLAN
FOR SOLDIERS
WASHINGTON, May 31 (by Asso
iated Press).—Hy Sterling, legisla
te representative of the American
'ederation of Labor, appeared before
h house committee on public lands
nd urged the passage of legislation
o carry out Secretary Lane’s project
or farms for soldiers and said all
imerican soldiers wanted this legisla
ion. Representative Timberlake, Re
mblican member from Colorado, told
he committee the sentiment in his
tate favors Lane’s legislation.
STRIKERS ATTACK CARS
AND SEVERAL INJURED
LETHBRIDGE, ARa., May 31 (by
tssociated Press) .—Strikers attacked
, train carrying home several non
trikers, who were attempting to keep
, municipal coal mine in repair dur
ng the strike. They broke the win
lows of the cars. The police attacked
he strikers in a half hour battle, dur
ng which several were inpured and
ine arrested.
Much credit for the erection of the .
concrete memorial to the memory of
>ur soldier dead is due to Councilman
L J. MacConnell and Rev. p. P. Zeig
er, who had the matter In charge.