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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1919.
BURLESON’S OFFENSE
Postmaster General Burleson, beset
by enemies within and without his
own party, committed a blunder—or
was the victim of a blunder—which
renders his position almost hopeless.
The telegraph companies under his
control refused to send out on their
wires to American newspapers the fol
lowing summary of a news article which
the New Yokr World, through its news
bureau, was offering for sale:
“Washington — Seibold—Burleson
pictured as snoop, trouble-maker, dis
organizer, autocrat and arch,-politic
ian—post office employes call their
chief slave driver, convict laborers
having been whipped on his farm—
Misgovernment of mail system alleged
—He is credited with having put na
tional prohibition through — 5,000
(words).”
When the New York World com
plained of this amazing censorship
the postmaster general ordered the
telegraph companies to pass all mat
ter relative to him and denied that he
had ordered the refusal to transmit
the world’s summary.
The point is that, under government
control, the telegraph companies at
tempted to establish a censorship in
behalf of a government official who
was a target for criticism. Had the
censorship been enforced the World’s
article criticizing Burleson would not
have appeared throughout the coun
try. And had a censorship been estab
lished as a result of this precedent the
freedom of the press guaranteed by
the federal constitution, supported by
the constitution of the states, would
have disappeared.
Admittedly such a censorship could
not have endured for long in a free
country, but in view of the war re
strictions carried over into peace
times, the people are beginning to
doubt whether we have maintained
our ancient freedom in full force and
effect. It is by just such autocratic
acts as the war made necessary and
as Mr. Burleson’s bureaucrats copied
that freedom is gradually wrested
from a people.
Inasmuch as the order to suppress
the World’s article was in violation of
the United States constitution it was
an act which would have justified the
impeachment of Mr. Burleson.
Whether he was responsible for the
order is still a question, but the fact
that he hastened to rescind it does not
prove that he was not author of it, for
he may have realized, soon after is
suing it, the dire consequences it
might entail to himself.
We are inclined to think, however,
that the postmaster general did not
authorize the order. Only a madman
or a bureaucrat of the smallest calibre,
in our opinion, could have issued such
an order. Burleson may be arrogant,
dictatorial and a bungling adminis
trator, but it is inconceivable that he
could have been guilty of such narrow
ness. Nevertheless he must accept
the responsibility, for it is under his
administration that this astonishing
offense was committed.
In one sense the affair has served
as a useful purpose. It has warned the
American people that grave peril lurks
in government ownership, that the
country’s fundamental Institutions are
menaced by political control of the
means of communication and trans
portation. And the more government
control is extended the greater the
peril.
REPUBLICANS TO THE RESCUE
The fact that the new congress, be
fore which Alaska’s claim for recogni
tion must be presented, will be com
posed largely of Republicans, should
not and probably will not menace or
delay the railroad appropriation. The
Republicans, it will be remembered,
initiated the Alaska railroad project
and provided the funds with which the
work was started. And now that they
are in control of congress again, it is
reasonable to believe that they will
welcome the opportunity to carry on
the work to completion. With a
friendly congress on the one hand
and an administration pledged tc
Alaska development on the other, the
territory should have compartivelj
smooth sailing. We anticipate that
the Republicans will want to know a
lot about federal activities during the
time that the Democrats have been in
control of affairs in Alaska, but we
do not believe that they will go to the
extreme of jeopardizing the railroad
enterprise by withholding funds need
ed to continue the work. They wit
not if they are properly informed ol
the true conditions in Alaska, and we
believe the territory is fortunate in
having Mr. McPherson at the front
at this time to present this informa
tion.—Nenana News.
WHAT KIND OF A STUNT IS THIS!
The Oakland (Calif.) Tribune ol
April 15 contains the following:
“Detained when the police went tc
the dock and arrested twenty Mexi
cans who had taken passage on the
vessel, and who are alleged to have
been smuggled across the border, the
steamer Governor sailed from San
Francisco for Puget sound Saturday
several hours behind schedule time.
“The men taken ashore are said to
have shipped to go to Alaska for a
big cannery, which outfits in Puget
sound.
“All of the members of the crew
were sent from this port, with free
transportation. Two wagon loads of
prisoners, who are under sentence for
six months, were also taken aboard
and will go to the cannery. They were
carefully guarded by the police, who
prevented any mistakes. Altogether
there are 400 prisoners who will be
sent to Alaska instead of being fed by
San Francisco.”
Of course, we have no means of
knowing whether this published state
ment is true, or partially true, or
wholly false. We reproduce it as we
find it, with the comment that if true,
it is nothing more or less than a
damnable outrage to permit these can
neries to import to Alaska such a
class of laborers. The citizenship of
Alaska, on the whole, will compare
very favorably indeed with that of
any commonwealth under the Ameri
can flag. Indeed, our patriotism and
loyalty to the government, with a few
remote exceptions, are undisputed.
Alaska goes over the top in all
patriotic endeavors, the best possible
test as to the loyalty of its citizens.
But we shall reserve further comment
until w« know whether or not there
is foundation in fact for this publish
ed story. We have no wish to unjust
ly accuse the canneries or any other
concerns. In an important matter
like this, we must be armed with the
facts.—Anchorage Times.
Alonzo Jamballi, of Fairbanks, is
in the hospital suffering from a gun
shot wound in the right wrist and arm.
The weapon accidently discharged
while he was out duck hunting.
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NOTICE OF SALE
Pursuant to the order of the District Court hereto annexed, the Common
Council of the Town of Cordova in regular session has ordered and does here
by give notice that the property hereinafter described be sold at public auction
to the highest bidder at tho town hall at Cordova, Alaska, at the hour of 10
a.m. and continuing until Buch property shall be disposed of, on the 10th
day of June, 1919, and if not concluded on said day, said sale to be continued
from day to day, Sundays and holidays, excepted, until sold.
Dated the 6th day of May, 1919.
(Seal! K. G. ROBINSON, Town Clerk.
ORDER OF SALE
No. C.-154
In the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division.—In the mat
ter of the Delinquent Tax Rolls of the Town of Cordova, Alaska, for the
years 1916, 1917 and 1918.
This matter came on regularly to be heard by the court at Valdez on the
26th day of April, 1919, upon the statement of the Town of Cordova, a munici
pal corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Alaska, and situ
ated within the Third division of the Territory of Alaska, for a determination
by the court of the legality of the delinquent tax rolls of real property of said
town for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918, a copy of which said rolls, duly certi
fied by the clerk of said town, is filed herein, and for an order authorizing the
said Town of Cordova to sell according to law the several tracts of land de
scribed in said delinquent tax rolls to satisfy and discharge the tax Hens
thereon, excepting only those tracts of land described therein upon which the
tax has been paid prior to the date of hearing.
And it appearing to the court that all proceedings required by law and by
the ordinance of said Town of Cordova governing the assessment and collec
tion of taxes in said town were fully complied with in the proceedings for that
purpose for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918; that said delinquent tax rolls were
duly made up as required by law and the ordinance of said town; and that
notice of the time and place of presenting the same to the court for adjust
ment and order of sale was duly given as required by law and the ordinances
of said town; and that such notice stated that said delinquent rolls would be
presented to this court for adjustment and order of sale on the 21st day of
April, 1919.
And no person having appeared herein in any manner to contest this pro
ceeding or to question the legality of all the matters and things had and done
herein and in connection with said delinquent taxes as set forth in this said
statement, and the court having considered said statement, and being satisfied
that the same is regular in form and in accordance with the laws and ordi
nances governing the same, and being fully advised in the premises:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: That the Town of Cordova may proceed to
sell, according to law, the several tracts of land described in said delinquent
tax rolls upon which the taxes, penalties and interest have not been paid, as
shown on said delinquent tax rolls now on file herein, or a true copy thereof
as published, which is annexed to and made a part of this order, to satisfy
the amounts respectively due as delinquent taxes on each of said tracts, in
cluding the cost of publication of said rolls, of this proceeding, and of such
sale, each tract being charged with the pro rata of such costs, said total
amount being the sum of $198.50.
Done in open court at Valdez, Alaska, this 26th day of April, 1919.
By the court: FRED M. BROWN, Judge.
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1918
Real Estate
Name— Block Lot Valuation. Tax. Penalty. Int. Costs. Total.
Andrew Beck.E K $ 1,700.00 $ 17.00 $ .85 $ .18 $11.50 $ 29.53
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
Geo. Hickman. 3 R. R.
Add. 10 350.00 3.50 .17 .04 2.30 6.01
Gertrude Johnson 5 5 1,500.00 15.00 .75 .16 1 0.20 26.11
Gertrude Johnson 5 6 1,500.00 15.00 .75 .16 10.20 26.11
M. G. Leach.26 6 250.00 2.50 .13 .04 1.70 4.37
D. E. Morris.26 8 250.00 2.50 .13 .04 1 70 4 37
F. W. Marshall. 2 R. R.
Add. 3 200.00 2.00 .10 .02 1.30 3.42
M. B. Shannon.26 11 100.00 1.00 .05 .01 .65 1.71
Michael Shannon.,17 i7 100.00 1.00 .05 .01 .65 L71
John Strigsvie. 6 14
and 20 ft.
of 13 2,700.00 27.00 1.25 .28 18.30 4 6.83
Mrs.E.L.Schooling 5 12 750.00 7.50 .37 .08 5.10 13.05
Total .$13,400.00 $134.00 $6.60 $1.42 $90.80 $232.82
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1S17
Real Estate
Andrew Beck.E E » l,$Kk00 $ 34.00 $L70 $4.42 $23.10 $ 63.22
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 1.000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
D. E. Morris.26 8 250.00 5.00 .25 .66 3.40 9.31
M. B. Shannon.26 11 100.00 2.00 .10 .26 1.35 3.71
Michael Shannon..17 17 100.00 2.00 .10 .26 1.35 3^71
Total .$ 6,150.00 $123.00 $6.15 $16.00 $83.60 $22S.75
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1916
Real Estate
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 $ 940.00 $ 9.40 $~47 $2.38 $ 6.35 $ 18 60
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 940.00 9.40 .47 2.38 6.35 18 60
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 940.00 9.40 .47 2.38 6.35 18 60
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 750.00 7.50 .35 1.12 5.05 14.02
Total .$ 3,570.00 $ 35.70 $1.76 $8.26 $24.10 $ 69.82
NOTE.—I certify that the foregoing and attached list is a true and cor
rect copy of the delinquent tax roll of real property of the Town of Cordova
Alaska, for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918; that said taxes for the year 1916
became delinquent February 12, 1917; that the total amount of delinquent
faxes tor said year is $35.70; total penalty due is'$1.76; total interest due is
$8.26; and the aggregate of the whole is $45.72.
And I further certify that the taxes for the year 1917 became delinquent
on February 11, 1918; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $123.00;
total penalty due is $6.15; total interest due is $16.00; and the aggregate of
the whole is $145.15.
And I furher certify that the taxes for the year 1918 became delinquent
on February 10, 1919; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $134 00
total penalty due is $6.60; total interest due is $1.42; and the aggregate of the
whole is $142.02.
And I further certify that the taxes for the year 1918 became delinquent
completed by me on this 19th day of April, 1919, and contains a true and cor
rect statement of all the taxes, assessments and penalties due the Town of
Cordova for taxes for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918.
Witness my hand and seal of the said town this 19th day of April, 1919
(Seal) K. G. ROBINSON,
Town Clerk, Cordova, Alaska.
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