The Cordova Daily Times
____(Member of Associated Press)__
VOL. IV. NO. 120 CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
ITALIAN PREMIER LEAVES PEACE TABLE
ROME PLANS BIG DEMONSTRATION IN HONOR OF ITS DELEGATE
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1 ORLANDO RESENTS ATTEMPT
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g PARIS, April 25 (by Associated Press).—Premier g
g Orlando, in a statement published today following his de- g
g parture for Rome, lays great stress upon the question of g
g the propriety of “any attempt from the outside to set up g
g opposition between the Italian people and government.” g
g He said President Wilson had disregarded diplomatic cus- g
g tom in his recently-published statement.
BREACH WITH CONFERENCE
WIDENS WITH DEPARTURE OF
ITALY'S PREMIER FROM PARIS
. PARIS, April 25 (by Associated Press).—Premier Or
lando, General Diaz and three other members of the Italian
peace commission left Paris today. They were given an ova
tion at the railway station.
A hopeful feeling prevails, although Italian headquarters
will no longer discuss the breach with the conference. It is
said tlrc spmstk»r«raybe8pttledwitLin a fortnight. * ' • ” " *
' Orlando went to Rome to consult with parliament. The
newspapers say that Orlando’s departure wrill not cause a rup
ture, and they believe a compromise is forthcoming.
EUROPE MUST
AGAIN RESORT
TOWARBREAD
PARIS, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—The supreme food council,
under the chairmanship of Herbert
oover, is planning to increase the
milling percentage of cereals, which
virtually would put the world back to
a war-bread basis for the next three
months.
Will Not Affect America
NEW YORK, April 25 (by Associ
ated Press).—Federal Wheat Director
Julius Barnes said today that the
people of the United States would con
tinue to eat white bread, despite the
return of European countries to a war
bread basis. America has enough
wheat to supply itself and Europe also,
he says.
COLD WAVE PREVAILS
EAST OF MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, April 25 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A cold wave, with
snow flurries and freezing tempera
tures, is prevalent over the whole ter
ritory of the United States east of the
Mississippi. Crop damage is predicted.
Baseball games have been postponed.
TAFT STILL SUPPORTS
PRESIDENT’S ACTIONS
ARDMORE, Okla., April 25 (by As
sociated Press).—Former President
Taft says that President Wilson’s pub
lished statement and his actions at
the Paris conference are eminently
proper.
Mr. Taft said that Italy could not
consistently obstruct the peace treaty,
as she was dependent upon the United
States financially and for food an<\
coal.
PRESIDENT OF UNITED
MINE WORKERS WILL
GO TO CONFERENCE
PARIS, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—Prank Hays, president of the
United Mine Workers of America, has
been called to Paris to cohfer with
President Wilson.
DRAMATIC SH001 ;
IN DIVORCE CASE
CHICAGO, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—A divorce case in Judge
Brothers’ court came to a dramatic
close today when Mrs. Elmer Simpson
shot her husband, who was on the
witness stand, through the mouth, in
flicting a probably fatal wound.
KING SUBSCRIBES TO
SULGRAVE MANOR FUND
LONDON, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—King George has subscribed
£100 to a fund which is being raised
by the Daily Telegraph for the pur
pose of restoring Sulgrave manor, the
old English home of the ancestors of
George Washington.
REPORTED RESIGNATION
OF PAGE IS DENIED
WASHINGTON, April 25 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The state department
announces that the report that Thomas
Nelson Page, American ambassador to
Rome, has offered to resign, is un
founded and untrue.
CHIEF-WARREN CLOSES
LW.W. HALL AT SEATTLE
SEATTLE, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—Chief of Police Joe Warren
has placed a lock on the hall of the
Industrial Workers of the World. He
says it will not be unlocked while he
remains chief.
VICTORY LOAN
DRIVE LACKING
IN USUAL PEP
WASHINGTON, April 25 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The treasury depart
ment fears that many persons may re
gard the Victory loan as certain of
success without the usual efforts.
Subscriptions reported to date total
$396,496,000, but it is believed that
the actual total is much higher, as
many sales are unreported.
In the Twelfth District
SEATTLE, April 25.—The following
has been received from San Francisco
under date of April 24:
“Total subscriptions to the Victory
loan reported by the Twelfth District
Federal Reserve Bank, inclusive of
April 23, but probably representing
only the first day’s subscriptions, are
$15,549,250, with 40,000 subscribers.
It is estimated that the subscriptions
for the week will pass the hundred
million mark.
“Oregon reports that twenty-three
counties have gone ’over the top.’—
Farnsworth." LENOIR.
HALFiLUON''
DOLLAR FIRE
IN BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, April 25 (by Associ
ated Press).—One fireman was killed
and ten injured in the collapse of the
wall of the St. Mary’s Industrial
school, which was burned last night
with a loss of half a million dollars.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, April 25.—Alaska
Gold, 3%; Alaska Juneau, 1%.
PASSAGE OF
8-HOUR BILL
IS NOT LIKELY
£ * 1
JjpfEAU, April 25 (Special to the
Daiiiy Times).—Senator Sutherland’s
bill Abolishing the territorial publicity
bureau was defeated in the house of
representatives yesterday.
In .the senate the discussion on the
Dunjt-Pennington eight-hour bill indi
cate# that the measure will be de
feated.
Senator, Frawley opposes it on the
ground of unconstitutionality.
Senator! Heckman is opposed to it
on the ground that it will destroy the
fisheries industry, which pays most of
the territorial taxes.
Senator Ronan opposes it because
of the provision for time and one-half
for overtime, which he alleges would
offer a premium for its violation.
Senator Hess opposes it on consti
tutional and other grounds.
FBH QUOTATIONS
SEATTLE, April 25.—Yesterday’s
alibut, 9%c;
cod, 3c.
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OF
10F
WOODEN SHIPS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The United States
Shipping Board is advertising for bids
for 431 surplus wooden steamship
hulls built during the war.
Chairman Hurley said today that the
Shipping Board had determined to can
cel contracts for an additional two mil
lion tons of steel ships, which were
ordered during the war, and that the
board will build ships at peace prices.
WAITZEN EXPECTED TO FALL - |
FRENCH AIDING RUMANIANS
GENEVA, April 25 (by Associated Press).—The Czecho
slovaks have attacked the city of Waitzen, northeast of Buda
pest, and the city is expected to fall. The French are aiding
the Rumanians advancing in eastern Hungary.
New Perils for Allies in North Russia
ARCHANGEL, April 25 (by Associated Press).—The ice in
the Dvina river is breaking up, and the Bolshevists soon will *
be able to use gunboats against the allied positions.
noninflammablegas MAY BE
DISCOVERED AT MOUNT KATMAI
WASHINGTON, April 25 (by Associated Press).—The ■
National Geographical Society announces that Professor Robert i
F. Griggs, heading the society’s sixth expedition, has arrived 1
at Kodiak, Alaska, en route to explore the Mount Katmai re- ‘
gion. Professor Griggs will endeavor to determine whether '
helium, a non-inflammable gas which is expected to revolution
ize the science of ballooning, can be found around Mount Kat
mai. .«*1 - *
Professor Griggs headed the society’s expeditions in 1915 \
and subsequent years. He has proclaimed Mount Katmai as -
one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. I
PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY
TO STAGE CLOSING SCENES OF !
GREAT PEACE CONFERENCE |
PARIS, April 25 (by Associated Press).—German if
official couriers have arrived at Versailles in advance §i
of the German peace delegation. if
The peace conference will hold a plenary session on if
Monday next to consider the revised league of nations if
covenant. The session will be open to the public and the if
covenant will be published immediateely if approved. fj
ORLANDO’S STAND IS UPHELD
IN ALL SECTIONS OF ITALY
ROME TO HOLD BIG RECEPTION
ROME, April 25 (by Associated Press).—A monster dem
onstration lias been organized to greet Premier Orlando on Fri
day night on his return from Paris. Great excitement prevails
among members of the chamber of deputies and the senate over
the situation at Paris. Many members believe that Italy should
without Italy, acelrfiing to^the temfFo^tKe treaty*binding the
allies.
Demonstrations are to be held also in other Italian cities
in support of Orlando.
PoDular Demonstration in Rome
Crowds attending patriotic meetings last night cheered
Premier Orlando’s decision to leave Paris. There is a universal
protest against the stand taken by President Wilson.
The demonstrants cried “ Long Live America” and “ Down
with Wilson.”
The Epoca says: “Italy has fought a desperate war and
sustained the heaviest sacrifices for the purest ideals. Wilson
in his unreasoning obstinacy is jeopardizing them.”
Panic Prevails at Scene of Controversy
PARIS, April 25 (by Associated Press).—-An American of
ficer who arrived here today from Fiume says it is reported
that fourteen Italian divisions have been ordered to Fiume, and
that all civilians except Italians are leaving. He says the city
is alive with Itallian soldiers.
BRITISH MADE
GOOD SHOWING
IN AIR SERVICE
LONDON, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—The strength of the British
tir service before the war was 272
nachines. When the armistice was j
ilgned the British had 22,170 machines, j
It is estimated that the British:
lowned 7,054 Hun planes, dropped j
1,042 tons of bombs and fired 2,500,000 :
-ounds of ammunition at ground tar-1
jets.
VUKON RIVER WILL
SOON BE CLEAR OF ICE
VANCOUVER, B. C„ April 25 (by
VsBOciated Press).—Reports from
Vhitehorse are to the effect that the
ce in the Yukon is breaking up. It
s expected that the steamship Daw
on, in charge of Captain Turceill,
vill be the first vessel to leave White
lorse for Dawson. She will leave on
une 2.
The budget for the expenses of the
.dmlnlstration of Yukon Territory for
his year has been placed at $215,000.
'his is an Increase over last year of
30,000.
MUCH TRAVEL
TO TERRITORY
THIS SEASON
SEATTLE, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—The Times today says that
travel to Alaska is running 25 per cent
stronger than at this time last year.
The shipping interests believe, it says,
that the great Northern territory will
make up the losses suffered in popu
lation last summer. Most of the
Alaska boats are booked to the limit
of their accommodations up to May 1.
TRANSPORT LEVIA'AN
BRINGS MANY TROOPS
NEW YORK, April 25 (by Associ
ated Press).—The transport Leviathan
arrived here today, bringing twelve
thousand and fifty troops of the Forty
second division.
SOCIALIST NEWSPAPERS
INDORSE WILSON’S STAND
PARIS, April 25 (by Associated
Press).—The French Socialist news
papers indorse President Wilson in
his stand at the peace conference.