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VQL: Vl, NQ- 140 CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, MAY 15 , 1920
WICKERSHAM IS OPPOSING CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE BUNNELL
OPEN SHOP FOR
ONGSHOREMEN
INAUGURATED
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SEATTLE, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—The longshoremen have de
cided to end the strike which began
May 4, and the wafer front employers
hare issued a statement declaring
that the open shop will be the basis
in the future for hiring men. Many
<of the men employed during the strike
^ will be retained.
Union longshoremen applying for
work yesterday found that crews al
ready had been engaged.
FIVE THOUSAND TO STRIKE
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Officials of the building trades
unions here predict that a general
strike of the five thousand members
will be inaugurated June 1, following
the announcement by Mayor Caldwell
that his efforts to reconcile the dif
ferences between the master builders
• .and the employes had failed.
The Associated Industries refused to
permit the master builders to sign
an agreement unless the open shop
clause were inserted, and the mayor
said the unions refused to sign such
an agreement.
THREE MEN GASSED IN
’ \ COEUR D’ALENE MINE
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WALLACE, Idaho. May 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Three men were killed
and one man narrowly escaped death
from the effects of gas fumes in the
Marsh mine, near Burke, yesterday.
CLOSED SHOP IS
CLAIMED TO BE
BOON TO LABOR
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NEW YORK, May 15 (by Associated
^Press).—Addressing the National Man
ufacturers’ Association here yesterday,
Senator Miles Poindexter of Washing
ton said the issue confronting the na
tion today was whether capital and
labor shall be subject to the control
of the law. He declared the freedom
of the laboring man was at stake
through the closed shop.
Mr. Ponidexter said he approved of
labor unions in their proper sphere.
STRIKING WORKERS
TO ARM THEMSELVES
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Striking metal work
ers here have voted to arm themselves
^against what they term the espionage
and attacks of their former employ
ers. A committee ’will ask for police
permission to carry weapons. They
claim the employers hire men to at
tack and intimidate the strikers.
BOLSHEVIK DIVISION
HAS BEEN ANNIHILATED
WARSAW, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—The rout of the Tenth Bol
shevik division in battle off the mouth
of the Beresina river is reported in an
official communication. The remnants
of the force were either killed or cap
tured while attempting to cross the
Dnieper.
SAYS CHARGES.
ARE NOT BORNE
OUT BY FACTS
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WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—Continuing his testimony
before the senate naval investigating
committee today, Secretary of the
Navy Daniels said that the charges
made by Admiral Sims, that the navy
| department was lacking in plans and
I was unprepared for war, was “unin
j formed and wanton.”
The secretary detailed naval prep
j arations covering a period of four
| years prior to the war, following the
j late Admiral Dewey’s outline as far
as congress permitted. He cited the
message of President Roosevelt, in
1905, declaring unnecessary any in
crease beyond present units in the
immediate future.
DEMOCRATS OF
WASHINGTON TO
GET TOGETHER
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! SPOKANE, Wash., May 15 (by As
sociated Press).—Members of the op
posing camps of the contesting dele
gations from Pierce and King counties
to the state Democratic convention,
to be held here today, said last night
that the prospects were bright for the
avoidance of a conflict, and it is be
lieved that no rump convention will
be held.
FARGO, N. D., May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—The Nonpartisan League
yesterday indorsed Governor Frazier
for renomination by the Republican
party.
SULTAN OF TURKEY
THREATENS TO RESIGN
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 15 (by As
sociated Press).—A rumor which is
given credence here says that the sul
tan will resign his throne as a protest
against the severe terms of the peace
treaty.
LEGION MUST KEEP
HANDS OFF DISPUTES
INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The policy of “hands
off” for the American Legion as an
organization in all disputes between
capital and labor is outlined by Frank
lin D’Olier, in a letter to the state
adjutant of that organization in New
Jersey.
CITY OF MATAMORAS
GIVES UP TO ENEMY
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 15 (by
Associated Press).—The city of Mata
moras surrendered yesterday to the
revolutionists, in accordance with the
terms arranged Thursday.
TUG HUNTER IS SUNK
BUT CREW IS RESCUED
ABERDEEN, Wash., May 15 (by As
sociated Press).—The tug Hunter was
sunk off Grays Harbor Wednesday, it
was learned yesterday. The crew was
rescued and taken to Tacoma.
WICKERSHAM IS SUCCESSFUL IN
HOLDING UP CONFIRMATIONS OF
JUDGE BUNNELL AND R. F. ROTH
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associated Press).—Delegate George
Grigsby of Alaska and former Delegate James Wickersham appeared
yesterday before the senate judiciary sub-committee in connection with
the charges of political activity which have held up action on the
nominations of Charles E. Bunnell, judge of the district court of the
Fourth division of Alaska, and R. F. Roth, district attorney tor the
same division.
Doubt is expressed as to the probability of action on the nomina
tions before the coming recess of congress.
CARRANZA IS
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—Carranza’s escape from
the revolutionary attack near Esper
anza was reported today by General
Obregon, who said the deposed presi
dent had broken his lines and was
moving southward into the mountains
with a small outfit.
The federals who were left behind
are still fighting a sanguinary battle.
Carranza, who is well supplied with
artillery and machine guns, repulsed
the rebels on Thursday. There were
heavy losses on both sides. Two Car
ranza trains were burned and others
were destroyed by the federals.
Nothing has been heard of the Brit
ish consul at Vera Cruz and two Ameri
cans who were supposed to be with
Carranza when the fighting started.
The American transport Portland
and the British cruiser Cambrian ar
rived at Vera Cruz today.
CORDOVA CHAMBER
FAVORS INCREASED
ROAD APPROPRIATION
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In response to a request from Dele
gate Grigsby the Cordova Chamber of
Commerce has placed itself on record
in favor of an increased appropriation
for road work in the territory and to
day sent the following telegram to
Senators Wesley L. Jones and Miles
Poindexter:
“Undersigned urges your vigorous
support of measure before Senate
committee to increase appropriation
Alaska Road Commission to $420,000.
Development of Alaska along govern
ment railway retarded unless this
amount is given. Otherwise no new
work can be undertaken by Commis
sion.
“Cordova Chamber of Commerce”
BATTING LEADERS
IN MAJOR LEAGUES
CHICAGO, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—Johnson of Cleveland leads
the American Baseball League in bat
ting, with an average of .414. Nichol
son of Pittsburgh leads the National
League, with .455.
WANT REVOLVING FUND
’ FOR ROAD EQUIPMENT
$
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—The interstate com
merce commission has been asked to
authorize the immediate use of part
of the government’s revolving fund for
the purchase of rail equipment by the
Association of Railroad Executives.
GOOD TO CO!
FROM HEARINGS
I SAYS BROOKS
SEATTLE, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—The government interdepart
mental committee which has been hold
ing hearings here during the week rel
ative to transportation and develop
ment matters for Alaska concluded
its work here today, after hearing M.
P. Snodgrass, superintendent of the
agricultural experiment station at
Fairbanks, on farming in the North,
and J. L. McPherson, manager of the
Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber
of Commerce, on general conditions in
Alaska.
The members of the committee will
leave tonight for Washington. Colonel
Brooks, the chairman, expressed him
self as being well pleased with the
results of the hearings. He will sub
mit the report of the committee to
Secretary of the Interior Payne about
ten days after his arrival in Washing
ton. He believes the hearings will be
productive of good results.
PRESENT POSTAL RATES
ARE TO BE EXTENDED
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—The house committee on
postoffices and post roads has form
ally reported the bill extending the
existing postal rates on second-class
matter until June 1 of next year.
The committee declares it to be
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sound public policy to grant the post
ponement for one year of the proposed
increases.
AIR MAIL SERVICEFROM
CHICAGO TO OMAHA
CHICAGO, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—An airplane carrying five
hundred pounds of mail left here for
Omaha at 10:30 o’clock this morning,
inaugurating a service which will be
daily except Sundays and holidays.
SECOND” REDUCTION
IN FLOUR THIS WEEK
MINNEAPOLIS, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—Flour dropped in price
another 50 cents per barrel today,
making the decrease for the week $1.
Lower wheat is ascribed as the rea
son.
SENATE VOTES IN FAVOR
OF PEACE DECLARATION
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—The resolution to declare
the war with Germany and Austria at
an end was adopted by the senate to
day by a vote of 43 to 38. It now
goes to conference.
MARTIAL LAW
IS DECLARED
BY RUSSIANS
MOSCOW, May 12 (by Associated
Press).—A decree dated May 12, is
sued by the central executive commit
tee, proclaims martial law in the prov
inces of Central and Northern Russia
and Archangel, and a twenty-four-hour
work-day is made immediately effec
tive.
Under the decree issued by the ad
ministrative offices the executive com
mittees are given unlimited power to
enforce the program.
ARMISTICE IS PROPOSED
VLADIVOSTOK, May 12 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Russian soviet
has proposed an armistice between the
Japanese and Siberians, according to
a dispatch from Irkutsk.
ROUND FIGURE
FOR INDEMNITY
FROMGERMANY
HYTHE, England, May 15 (by As
sociated Press).—Premiers Lloyd
George and Millerand, at a conference
here today, decided that the Spa con
ference between the supreme allied
council and the German leaders be
postponed from May 25 to June 21.
It is understood that Millerand has
accepted the principle of fixing a
round figure for the German indem
nity, on condition that France be given
priority in the time of payment and
receive a partial payment as early as
possible.
FRENCH TROOPS WITHDRAW
PARIS, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—The withdrawal of the French
troops from Frankfort and Darmstadt
began today.
TRADE RELATIONS
WITH RUSSIA BALKED
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—Officials intimate that
the desolate picture of Russian condi
tions made public yesterday by Colonel
Ryan will prevent the immediate con
sideration of the proposal to resume
trade relations with that country.
MASTER CROOK
FINALLY BEEN CAUGHT
NEW YORK, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—Jules Nicky Arnstein, the al
leged master mind in New York’s five
million dollar bond theft, has been ar
rested, after a search which has been
in progress sihce February.
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IN PRICE OF CRUDE OIL
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PITTSBURGH, May 15 (by Associ
ated Press).—Corning. Ohio, crude oil
advanced another 25 cents today.
RICE IS SEIZED TO
PREVENT HOARDING
MANILA, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—The government has seized
all rice to prevent hoarding.
FOREIGN TRADE
DEVELOPMENT
IS NECESSARY
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (by As
sociated Press).—The necessity of ap
plication by the United States of ef
forts for the intensive development of
foreign trade, in preparation for the
time when dependence can be placed
on imports rather than resources, was
the subject of discussion at the For
eign Trade convention yesterday.
International experts declared that
the primary steps in this connection
are the improvement and development
of communication systems, the estab
lishment of a governmental foreign
policy, the protection of American
rights abroad, and private control of
shipping, unhampered by federal con
trol.
At the closing session of the con
vention last evening a declaration of
principles was adopted which urged
the negotiation of a peace treaty which
would safeguard every principle of
government, protecting the rights of
citizens, to become effective immedi
ately Other principles enunciated
were: °
A fair and reasonable opportunity
for other nations to sell their prod
ucts, especially raw materials, without
detriment to industry; the encourage
ment of manufacturers; the establish
ment of a foreign policy; a merchant
marine in private ownership; addi
tional import duties against nations
discriminating against the United
States; better communication with
and representation in foreign coun
tries, and private ownership of rail
roads.
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS ARE
UP IN ARMS
PORTLAND, May 15 (by Associated
Press).—The Spanish War Veterans
have forwarded to President Wilson a
resolution protesting against the ef
fort to obtain a pardon for J. Henry
Albers, a wealth mill owner of this
city, who was sentenced to three years’
imprisonment for violation of the es
pionage act. It was announced also
that the matter would be placed be
fore the American Legion.
SOLDIERS’ CASH BONUS
IS TO BE LIMITED .
WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Republican mem
bers of the house of representatives
have decided to limit the maximum
cash bonus under the proposed soldier
relief bill to $500, and to limit grants®
under other provisions to $625.
A majority of the Republican mem
bers of the house ways and means
committee have voluntarily agreed to
the proposal for the taxation of stock
dividends as a plan for raising part
of the money needed for the soldier
relief. Democratic support of the pro
posal also is promised.
When the question was brought to a
vote in the committee this morning,
however, the result stood 7 to 7, and
the proposal was declared rejected.
The supporters of the stock tax said
they expected to reopen the fight when
the Democratic members of the com
mittee were present. The bill will
go to the full committee next Wednes
day.