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VOLJV. NO. 278 _CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1919_PRICE TEN CENTS
ALLIES WILL RATIFY TREATY DECEMBER 1
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SENATE MAY AGREE TO COMPROMISE
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PRESIDENT MUM ON ACTION
OF SENATE BUT WILL TAKE
UP TREATY IN HIS MESSAGE
PARIS, Nov. 21 (bv Associated Press).—The supreme
council of the peace conference has decided to formally ratify
the. treaty of peace with Germany on December 1. The Ameri
can delegates have received no instructions regarding their
participation. It is believed here that the baited States senate
will agree to a compromise ratification. Great Britain, France,]
Italy and .Japan have ratified the treaty.
President s Message to Deal with Treaty
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Associated Pness).—Presi
dent Wilson will take up the whole subject of the treaty of
Versailles in his message to congress on December 1. He will
have nothing to say concerning the aqtion of the senate in fail
ing to ratify the treaty until that time.
Will Not Allow Fight to Lapse
Senator Hitchcock has drawn up a new set of compromise
reservations modifying those submitted by the committee on
foreign relations of the senate. The' new draft requests the
powers to accept affirmatively the senate qualifications.
The indications are tlmt'the administration has, no inten
tion of allowing the long fight to lapse, and there is no thought
of negotiating a new treaty.
League Without America Means Chaos
LONDON, Nov. 21 (by Associated Press).-—-British public
men are silent concerning the disposal of the peace treaty by
the baited States senate, as they do not desire to influence
American policies. The Liberals declare that if the baited
States remains out of the League of Nations the world will still
la* a “whirlpool of competitive armaments.”
Great Britain Guarantees to Aid France
PARIS, Nov. 21 (by Associated Press).—Great Britain and
France have exchanged ratifications of the treaty by which
Great Britain agrees to aid France in case of an unprovoked
attack.
Swedes Will Await American Action
CHRISTIANIA, Nov. 21 (by Associated Press).—The
Swedish parliament lias decided to postpone action upon the
League of Nations until next year, desiring to await action by
the baited States.
BAN ON BOOZE
NOT BE LIFTED,
SAYS WILSON
ST. LOUIS. Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press).—Federal Judge Pollock today
granted a temporary injunction
against the enforcement of the Vol
stead war-time prohibition enforce
ment act, which in effect sanctions
the lifting of the prohibition on the
sale of beer here.
Ban Will Not Be Lifted
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—It is announced that
President Wilson will not rescind the
war-time prohibition act until peace
has been formally declared.
AUTO HIT BY TRAIN
AND THREE ARE KILLED
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Three persons were
killed here yesterday when an auto
rhobile was hit by an electric train
and burst into flames.
IRISH REPUBLIC
INDORSEMENT
TONED DOWN
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 (by As
sociated Press).—The local post of
the American Legion has tabled a
resolution indorsing the aims of the
Irish republic.
Officers of the Legion say that this
action was taken in conformity with
the policy of the order, which is op
posed to mixing in politics.
ATTORNEYGENERAL
IS A NERVOUS WRECK
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Attorney General A.
Mitchell Palmer is reported to be on
the verge of nervous breakdown.
TRAIN IS DERAILED
AND SIX INJURED
TRIPP, S. D., Nov. 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—Six persons were hurt.1
one of them fatally, when three j
coaches of a Milwaukee train were I
derailed near here today.
COAL OPERATORS DECLARE
OFFER MADE TO MINERS IS THE
UTMOST THEY WILL CONCEDE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Associ
3|V‘ci Press).—The bituminous coal op
erators have served what practically
amounts to an ultimatum on the
miners, declaring that their offer of
yesterday of 15 cents per ton, or 20
per cent increase in wages, was the
utmost they could give.
The miners have reached no con
clusion regarding the offer. Presi
dent Lewis says the offer is too low.
^Restrained from Striking
DENVER, Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press).- District Judge Frank Herley
today issued an order restraining the
coal miners from putting a strike into
effect tomorrow. The district officials
of the United Mine Workers were
named in the order.
O. Johnson, district president of the
United Mine Workers, declared before
the grand jury today that the s'rike
order had been rescinded.
Former Soldiers to Dig Coal
(TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—John Berger, com
mander of the American Legion post
here, announced today that the mem
bers of the order are ready to form a
company to dig coal if the miners re
fuse to return to work.
Urges Government Operation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 21 (by As
sociated Press).—Governor Cox said
today that the government should op
erate the coal miries unless relief
comes soon.
Texans to Gather Fuel
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21 (by
Associated Press).—Governor Robert
son of Oklahoma announced today that
November 26 would be “state fuel
day,” on which all citizens are urged
to devote all their time to gathering
wood and coal.
Schools to Close
i DBS MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 21 (by
{ Associated Press).—The schools of
j this city have been closed for an in
definite period, owing to the shortage !
of coal.
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CHARGED WITH
CENTRALIA, Wash., Nov. 21 (by
Associated Press).—Eleven men were
arraigned here today, charged specific
ally with the murder of Warren
Grimm on Armistice day. They were
given thirty-six hours in .which to
plead.
The local bar association has re
solved to bar from membership any
attorney who undertakes the defense
f of the accused.
Two defendants are still at large,
but are believed to have been sur
/ rounded by a posse.
OFFICIALS WANT
NEW UNIFORMS
ANDMOREPAY
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—The immigration officers
here have decided to petition the de
partment at Washington for new uni
forms, saying that their present garb
makes them resemble street car con
ductors. They also demand increased
paj.
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Ad SNOT DEPORTED
DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Asso
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ciated Press).—Immigration Commis
sioner Caminetti told a committee of
the house of representatives yester
day that the failure to take %ction in
the case of four hundred aliens rec
ommended for deportation was due to
lack of funds.
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PLUMB PLAN
NOT FAVORED
BY FARMERS
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 21 (by
Associated Press).—The National
Grange, in session here, announces
its opposition to the Plumb plan of
a government-owned marine, and ad
vocates the immediate return of the
railroads to their owners.
The farmers disclaim responsibility
for the high cost of living.
A resolution was introduced today
proposing the exclusion of immigrants
not filing declarations of intention to
become citizens.
DE VALERA PLEASED
SENATE FAILED TO
RATIFY PEACE TREATY
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—Earnonn De Valera, the
so-called president of the “Irish re
public,” expressed last night his sat
isfaction at the failure of the United
States senate to ratify the treaty of
peace with Germany.
FIRE DESTROYS BOAT
CLUB AT BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, Md„ Nov. 21 (by As
sociated Press).—Fire last night de
stroyed the building of the Arundel
Boat Club, together with two hundred
and fifty boats, valued at $100,000.
WOMEN CLAMOR FOR
RETURN OF 2-CENT PIECE
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—The Women’s Associa
tion has asked the revival of the two
cent piece, to be stamped with a like
ness of the late Theodore Roosevelt.
CHEAPER POWER IS NEEDED
IN ALASKA IF RESOURCES
ARE TO BE DEVELOPED
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press).—John A. Davis, delegate to
the American Mining Congress from
the Alaska chapter, in address before
the congress today, warned the coun
try that unless power became cheaper
in the far North Alaska w'ould lose its
gold-mining industry and its popula
tion.
“The government,” said Mr. Davies,
“has been too autocratic. I do not
believe that the management needs
changing, but the methods must be
made less unpopular.”
The speaker asserted that until
there was more democracy in industry
there could be no industrial peace in
the world.
The power problem in Alaska could
be solved, continued Mr. Davis, if the
government would erect a power plant
there, costing nine million dollars, to
utilize lignite for fuel. It was impos
sible, he said, to store this fuel or erect
stock piles owing to moisture. The
power could be generated and trans
mitted electrically to the mining dis
tricts at one-fourth to one-sixth of the
present cost.
Such a plant should be built by the
government, said the Alaska delegate,
because it was most vitally interested
in the future of Alaska, and it is today
building a railroad from tidewater to
the Interior at a cost of $52,000,000.
The project must be undertaken
quickly, he concluded, because the
mining industry is facing a grave
crisis.
At yesterday’s session resolutions
were adopted urging congress to im
prove the roads in the gold districts,
90 pdr cent of which, it was asserted
are inaccessible.
ALASKA ABLE
ENACT OWN
SEATTLE. Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press). -Governor Higgs of Alaska, at
the hearing being held by the bureau
of fisheries on the question of limiting
fishing in Southwestern Alaska waters,
said today that Alaska was able to
enact its own laws for the protection
of its fisheries.
Frank Warren, representing the can
neries, declared that all would co
operate in restricting fishing in
streams.
Mr. Sprague, who is connected with
the bureau of fisheries in Alaska,
urged the abolition of seine fishing
and the restriction of traps.
JAPAN DENIES THAT
IT IS NEGOTIATING
WITH SOVIET RUSSIA
PARIS, Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press).—The Japanese delegation to
the peace conference yesterday denied
that negotiations were in progress be
tween the Russian soviet and Japan.
FIRE DESTROYS ARMY
BARRACKS IN KANSAS
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Nov. 21 (by
Associated Press).—Fire which start
ed last night in the army disciplinary
barracks was soon beyond control, and
it was found impossible to save the
buildings.
DANIELS TO REVIEW
MANY MINE SWEEPERS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Secretary of the Navy
Daniels will review the mine sweep
ers which have just returned from
foreign service on Monday next.
The vessels were responsible for the
discovery of fifty thousand mines.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (by Asso
ciated Press'). - The government has
warned Mexico that further molesta
tion of William Jenkins, the consular
agent at Puebla of the United States,
who was recently kidnaped and ran
somed from bandits, would seriously
affect the actions of the government,
for which Mexico must assume the re
sponsibility.
Protection for American Companies
NOGALES, Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press). -It is announced that the Mex
ican government will give military
protection to American mining prop
erties, involving big holdings.
BIG BATCH OF
BEER TURNED
INTO SEWERS
ZION CITY, 111., Nov. 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—One hundred and
thirty-eight thousand, nine hundred
and ninety-seven bottles of 2% per
cent beer were poured into the sewers
here today. Mayor W. H. Clendenin
poured out the first bottle, and the
police completed the job.
The beer was seized from smug
glers.
WILL ACCEPT OFFICE
IF MADE UNANIMOUS
PARIS, Nov. 21 (by Associated
Press).—According to the Press de
Paris, Marshal Foch has accepted a
nomination for senator or minister on
condition that all parties unite in his
support.
YUMA. Arlz., Nov. 21 (by Associ
ated Press).-—Jack Johnson has been
matched to meet Carl Morris in De
cember at San Luis, fourteen miles
south of the Mexicon line, in a finish
fight.