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Question Whether United States Senate
Will Approve Treaty Being Discussed
—President Wilson May Go Be
fore Country in Its Behalf
WASHINGTON, May 8 (by Associated Press).—The eyes
of the world are concentrated on the peace treaty, and the
question is being asked, Will the United States senate accept
it? It is believed that Germany will sign the pact, but„that it
may require economic pressure to bring about fulfillment of
some of its terms.
President Wilson evidently prevailed in his determination
that the league of nations be an inseparable part of the treaty.
The nations which do not accept the treaty can not open eco
nomic relations with Germany.
If President Wilson finds that the senate is opposed to
the treaty he may carry the case tn tlie people by making a
speaking tour of the country.
The total indemnity payments to be paid by Germany are
not fixed in the treaty, but twenty billion marks is to be the
first payment.
Senator Borah Has an Objection
Senator Borah of Idaho today voiced vigorous opposition
to the proposed alliance between Great Britain, France and
the United States, whereby the United States would be com
mitted to go to the aid of France in case of an unprovoked at
tack by the Germans. He said he-was not in favor of any alli
ance or pacT that in any way would bring the United States into
future,European wars.
A Democratic Estimate
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska was the only senator who
commented on the peace treaty as a whole. He characterized
it as a monumental work.
NOME MAKES
PROUD RECORD
IN BOND SALES
SEATTLE, May 8 (by Associated
Press).—Nome reports that she has
oversubscribed her quota of the Vic
tory loan. Three hundred and eighty
six persons bought $114,550 worth of1
bonds.
It is believed that Nome is the first
Alasrfa district to oversubscribe.
SEATTLE, May 8.—The following
was received from San Francisco un
der date of May 7:
“Unofficial figures from the Federal
Reserve Bank of the Twelfth district
show Victory loan subscriptions to
date of $134,653,200, from 424,723 sub
scribers.
“Four captured German cannon are
being offered to the states and cities
showing the highest percentage of
oversubscription.
“Portland and Spokane are the only
two large towns in the district to ‘go
over the top.’ San Francisco, with
$22,208,750 subscribed, has closed the
city and county offices and the public
schools for the rest of the week, in
order that the children, teachers and
employes may form an army of sales
men.—Farnsworth.” LENOIR.
Twelfth Will Go Over the Top
SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Victory loan headquar
ters for the Twelfth Federal Reserve
district, which includes Alaska, reports
two-thirds of its $301,500,000 quota sub
scribed, with the chances of going over
the top before the close of the cam
paign excellent.
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REPUBLICAN SENATORS
TO ORGANIZE MAY 14
WASHINGTON, May 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Senator Lodge has
called a conference of the Republican
senators for May 14 to perfect organ
ization of the senate.
Representative Mondell of Wyom
ing, Republican floor leader of the
house, has called a conference of the
Republican house members for
• May 17.
FIRST FLIGHT
ACROSSOCEAN
BEGUN TODAY
NEW YORK, May 8 (by Associated
Press).—The first transatlantic flight
was begun today, when three naval
airplanes left Rockaway Beach for
Halifax on the first leg of the journey.
Commander John S. Towers, com
manding the expedition, and piloting
plane NC-3, said on departing: "Boys,
we are going across.” He expressed
confidence that the Americans would
be the first to cross the ocean.
Each plane carries three men. A
big navy dirigible took the air at the
same time that the planes ascended,
and left without its destination being
announced.
|n Touch with Land Stations
NEWPORT, R. I„ May 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The naval radio sta
tion here is in constant communica
tion with the three planes which
are attempting the transatlantic flight.
The fliers are reported to be making
good progress.
CORDOVANS MUST WAKE
UP TO THEIR DUTY
Previous subscriptions .$40,700
Today’s subscriptions . 2,800
Total .$43,500
Cordova has raised nearly half, of
its quota In the Victory Liberty loan
campaign, which ends Saturday night.
It is expected that thp Copper river
valley subscriptions due on today’s
train Will" greatly increase this
amount. Those subscribing today
were:
Mrs. H. A. Slater, H. A. Slater, Will
iam Canavan, Harold L. Steel, E. E.
Gerdrum, -''Thor. Thompson, P. A.
Wolden, Miss E. E. Tamsley, Peter
Olson, Osborne Brothers, Mrs. Mary
E. Koch, Albert Cllnkerbeard, Ethel
Graham, John Ramsgard, W. L. Furs
man, Eleanor Fursman.
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ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, May 8.—Alaska Gold,
3%; Alaska Juneau, 1%.
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MAURICE LEAHY IS tRPOINTED
BY TERRITORIAL 3 WPlNG BOARD . j
TO CONDUCT AI INVESTIGATION 1
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JUNEAU, May 8 (Special to the jiaily Times).—Governor Riggs,
Treasurer 8mith and Secretary Davlsotjj constituting the newly-created g
territorial shipping board, met today jjpd organized under the terms g
of the act of the legislature. s g
Maurice D. Leahy of Seattle Was made special counsel to investi
gate transportation rates, their reasotNwblpness and the remedies to g
be applied. This work must be prosecuted at Seattle.
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TREATY NOW BUG WAFTED
DEALING WITR4USMNS AND
OTHER ALffiSOF GERMANS
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PARIS, May 8 (by Associated Press).—President Wilson
and the premiers are arranging to present peace terms to the
Austrians, Bulgarians and Hungarians. Portions of the Aus
trian treaty already have been drafted. It is believed that
five billion crowns indemnity will V demanded of Austria.
It is expected that the United iStates will be asked to be
come mandatory for Armenia. It is reported that President
Wilson will submit the matter-to congress.
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MINERS WANT
SIX-HOUR DAY
AND MG WAGE
SALT LAKE, May 8 (by Associated
Press).—Reports from Park City are
to the effect that tite mines there have
been closed as the result of a strike
by a thousand miners for a six-hour
day and a wage of $5.50.
The strike is being conducted by the
Industrial Workers of the World.
BERING SEA ICE GOES
ORTEARUER THAN USUAL
NOME, May 8 (by Associated
indications point to an
«ww» tMufip. IfgKtee
sea apd the snow is nearly-all
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TACOMAMAN NAMED
FOR MILITARY HONOR
WASHINGTON, March 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—General Pershing has
awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross to Captain Arthur Bradbury of
Tacoma.
Qean Hands
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" Pilate tried to wash his hands
of the blood of Christ.
He was * quitter.
You can*t have dean hands
unless you take your share
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VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN
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Attitude of Teuton Delegates to Peace
Conference Arouses Indignation Be
cause of Impudence and Aggres
siveness—Consider Terms
VERSAILLES, May 8 (by Associated Press).—The cere
mony of handing- the peace treaty to the German delegates
yesterday lacked the military uniforms, the color, pomp and
display that marked the Vienna and Berlin peace congresses,
but it seemed to gain in impressiveness by the absence of color.
Premier Clemenceau delivered the treaty to the Gentians
with a short speech. Count Von Brockdorff Rantzau, replying,
said Germany was defeated, but was not alone at fault. He said
the charges of German cruelties were incorrect.
The Germans remained seated while Clemenceau talked,
and Count Rantzau delivered his speech while sitting.
The representatives of twenty-seven allied governments
were present, making it truly a world congress.
German Attitude Arouses Indignation
It is believed that the German leader did not rise when he
spoke on account of his physical condition. He spoke so softly
at first that Premier Clemenceau asked him to speak louder.
Pinally two interpreters placed themselves near the French pre
mier and the American President to translate his utterances.
Von Brockdorff Rantzau’s guttural German repeatedly
rang out in strong emphasis when he declared that Germany’s
admission of guilt for the whole war would be a lie, and when
he forbade tin* allies to speak of cruelty and murder in view of
tlie suffering and deaths in Germany under the blockade and
after the signing of the armistice.
These bold and unrepentant declarations gave rise to a
murmur of indignation in the chamber.
Germans Impudent and Aggressive
,4 . LONDON, May & (lav Associated Press).—Premier Hughes
of Australia said the German delegates had insulted the peace
congress. The German spSkesuJan* Jie“said, didlifft IbHojrtlir T"
example of Premier Clemenceau and stand while’talking;
Premier Massey of New Zealand .said the German delegates
were very impudent and aggressive.
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Germans to Consider Terms
PARIS, May 8 (by Associated Press).—The peace terms
have been sent to Germany, and it is expected that the German
government will begin the immediate conside^atipn of the
treaty, by the terms of which Germany virtually will be reduced
to the position of a minor power.
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WILSON WILL
COME HOME
THIS MONTH
PARIS, May 8 (by Associated Press)
It is indicated that President Wilson
contemplates hastening home because
of the convocation of congress for
May 19. Undoubtedly he will remain
in Paris until the fifteen days allowed
to the Germans to consider the terms
of the peace treaty have expired, and
probably for the signing of the docu
ment, unless too long a delay ensues,
in which case he will forego the sat
isfaction of signing the treaty person
ally.
The message of President Wilson
to congress will be cabled to Wash
ington, to be read when congress con
venes.
DEPARTMENT ESTIMATE
OF WINTER WHEAT CROP
WASHINGTON, May 8 (by Associ
ated Press).—The department of agri
culture announced today that the win
ter wheat production this year will be
899,915,000 bushels.
GENERAL PERSHING WILL
NOT RETURN UNTIL JULY
WASHINGTON, May 8 (by Associ
ated Press).—Secretary of War Baker
says that General Pershing is not plan
ning to return to the United States
before July. He added that no official
decision has been made as to the date
of his return.
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JURYMAYHAVE
GARRISON CASE
BY TOMORROW
SEATTLE, May 8 (by Associated
Press).—The case of Ruth Garrison,
charged with the murder of Mrs.
Grace Storrs, will probably be in thi
hands of the jury on Friday.
Alienists continued their testimony
today. An endeavor is being made
to prove that the defendant was men
tally irresponsible when she poisoned
Mrs. Storrs.
FREE ADVICE GIVEN
TO WARD OFF INSECTS
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WASHINGTON, May 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—May is the month
when the insects wake up and gi t
ready to attacko’our trees, says a bul
letin from the American Forestry As
sociation. Here is some tree advice
from the association for May:
Plant evergreens during the first
part of May. Spray for all varieties
of insects, those that chew, suck and
bore. Spray for fungous disease.' Com
mence cultivating and watering trees
and shtrubs. Complete the removal of
trees hopelessly infested with boring
insects such as the Hickory Bark bet
tie, the two-lined Chestnut borer. Ex
amine trees to see that they are fro»
from eggs of the Tussock moth.
Gypsy moth, etc., and from coeooiw
such as those of the Brown-tail moth
and the Bag-worm.
E. H. Weaver and wife, of Fair
banks, were among the ai-rivals in
Cordova on today’s train. ,
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