The Cordova t)ailu Times
(Member of Asso^^ied Press)
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i VOL. TV. NO. 138 CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRi: |Y, MAY 16, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
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UNITED STATES WILL MEDIATE
BETWEEN ITALY AND JUGOSLAVS
RELATIVE TO ADRIATIC PROBLEM
PARIS, May 16 (by Associated Press).—Negotiations for
the adjustment of the Adriatic controversy are in progress, by
which a settlement between Italy and Jugoslavia, through
American mediation, is contemplated. Under this plan the
Austrian treaty will not specify the disposition to be made of
Dalmatia, Istria and Fiume, beyond detaching them from Aus
tria.
The council of foreign ministers has refused the request of
Poland for a portion of the German fleet. The ruling was made
that they were unnecessary for Poland’s defense.
A list of the historical monuments and buildings destroyed
by the Germans in northern France is being prepared for the
chamber of deputies, which will fix the restoration bill.
It is indicated that the Austrian peace terms will be pre
sented to the delegates of that country the middle of next week.
The council of four yesterday discussed the military, naval and
aerial terms.
Conferring on Food Situation
ST. GERMAIN, May 16 (by Associated Press).—The Aus
trian delegates to the peace conference are today conferring
with the allies regarding food for Austria.
NAVY DIRIGIBLE
PROBABLY LOST
OUT ON OCEAN
ST. JOHNS, N. F., May 16 (by As
sociated Press).—The dirigible C. H,
which broke from her moorings here
yesterday and drifted out to sea, prob
ably has been lost. A merchantman
which found her stood by all night,
but wirelessed that she could not re
main longer. She left the dirigible
afloat before the destroyer arrived.
The destroyer has returned here with
, out the dirigible.
A False Start
TREPASSEY, N. F., May 16 (by
Associated Press).—Aviators say the
rough weather outside the harbor
compelled the abandoning the flight
yesterday.
The NC-3 left for the Azores this
morning, and this time, it is believed,
she will make the trip. Perfect
weather is reported along the route.
It is believed that the other two will
follow soon.
MAYOR OF SEATTLE TO
MAKE PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
NEW YORK, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—Ole Hanson, mayor of Seat
tle, will be the chief speaker at the
banquet in connection with the an
nual session of the National Associa
tion of Manufacturers next week.
PALACE OF CORTEZ IS
TO BE RECONSTRUCTED
MEXICO CITY. May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Th© palace of Cortez,
E In the suburbs of Coyoacan, Is to be
reconstructed by the government and
used as a museum for relics of the
Spanish conquest. The structure, 400
years old, has been allowed to fall
Into ruins. In the court yard are an
cient trees,, under which Herman Cor
tez and his familiars were wont to
rest. These are hundreds of years
older than the ancient building Itself.
The chapel attached to the palace is
still in good condition.
BELGIAN CONGO SHIPS
COTTON TO ANTWERP
’ ANTWERP, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—The first shipment fo cotton
from the Belgian Congo arrived in
Antwerp. It amounted to about eight
tons but it will shortly be followed by
larger quantities.
Heretofore Belgian industry haB
been relying exclusively on imports
from America. The first attempts at
cotton growing in the Belgian Congo
were made during the war, in 1915.
Today there are already several cot
ton plantations in operation in the
Maniema and Sankaru districts. The
1918 crop yielded about 250 tons.
VILLA TAKES
CORRALITOS
AND RETIRES
WASHINGTON, May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—It is reported that
Villa attacked and captured Corralitos
on May 6, inflicting heavy losses upon
the federals. Later he withdrew when
the federals were reinforced by the
Chihuahua garrison.
almost! centenarian
BUT TAKES DAILY WALK
BOULDER, Colo., May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Dr. George W. Carter
recntly celebrated his ninety-second
birthday by a two mile walk into the
country and back. This i3 not unusual
however, as it has been his custom
during the last few years to make a
practice of walking four miles each
day rain or shine.
Dr. Carter was born in England in
1827. He came to the United States
when he was eight years old. He is a
graduate of the University of Michi
gan.
KING LEAVES BRUSSES
FOR LONDON BY PLANE
BRUSSELS, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—King Albert left by airplane
for England today.
KRUUlOESTONOME
AS ADMIRAL LINE AGENT
SEATTLE, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—H. T. Krull, former purser of
Alaska Steamship Company’s vessels,
has been named as the Pacific Steam
ship Company’s agent at Nome. '
ARMY OF UNEMPLOYED
STRIKE IN BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—During the German occupa
tion a certain amount was doled out
by the Comite National to the unem
ployed Belgians to keep from starva
tion and incidentally to prevent them
from working for the Germans. Since
the armistice it has been continued
because there is no work available.
Today a long parade formed near
the Place Rogler and proceeded up
and down the important boulevards.
They were some of the unemployed.
They were striking for more pay. It
has become a most expensive luxury
to be idle in Belgium and so this
morning there took place in Brussels
a “strike of the unemployed.”
There are seven hundred and fifty
thousand unemployed In Belgium.
WINNIPEG TIED
UP BY ACTION
OF STRIKERS
WINNIPEG, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—The telephone operators
have joined the strike, and the web
pressmen are to take another strike
vote. If the vote should be favorable
the newspapers will be unable to
issue.
Volunteers are replacing the strik
ing firemen, and are being kept busy
answering false alarms.
PROFESSIONAL
BpEBALL HELD
10 BE A TRUST
V4WINGT0N, May 16 (by Associ
ated Brsb).—The supreme court of
the ljjBrlct of Columbia has over
ruletlM>p motion for a new trial in
behaSr^M organized baseball, in the
suit lip which the Federal Baseball
Le»g# was awarded a judgment for
$42^)dfc with $24,000 attorneys’ fees.
'fhSsuit was instituted under the
Shdrnfain anti-trust act.
FALL OF PETROGR EXPECTED
WHEN FINNISH MY ARRIVES
COPENHAGEN, May 16 (by Associated Press).—It is re
ported that a strong Finnish array ift marching against Petro
grad. It is expected that the city v|u fall in a few days. The
soviet has advised residents to lea re*
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Hungarian Bolshevists *| epare for Siege
VIENNA, May 16 (by Associ;t^d Press).—It is reported
that all allied representatives have eft Budapest, and that the
Red Guards are digging trenches ai >«nd the city.
Fighting Among Jjag£>slavs
LONDON, May 16 (by Associi tsjd Press).—Serious fight
ing has taken place between Serbia sjand Croatians at Agram,
the Croatian capital. Many were filled.
ELABORATE PROGRAM OF LEG TtON OUTLINED
BY LEADER OF HOUSE REP S FOR COMING
SPECIAL. SESSION OF -SIXTH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, May 16 (by Associated Press).—Repre
sentative Mondell, chairman of the house steering committee,
announced today that the house, soon after it convenes, prob
ably will pass measures for the repeal of the tax on semi-lux
uries, for the return of the telegraph and telephone lines to
their owners, pass railroad legislation, give expression to views
on the national shipping policy, pass the woman suffrage
amendment, inaugurate a budget system, provide means to re
duce the government departments, consider the tariff and pass
measures for aiding discharged soldiers and sailors.
The Republican representatives will meet tomorrow to
consider this program.
ALIEN LABORERS ARE PREPARING TO RETURN
TO THEIR HOMES IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
AS A CONSEQUENCE OF UNEMPLOYMENT
WASHINGTON, May 16 (by Associated Press).—1The de
partment of labor reports a widespread exodus of aliens from
the United States. It is .said that many already have left, and
that unemployment and family reasons are the greatest factor;:
in the movement.
Investigations made in many cities show that 50 per cent
of the aliens of certain races intend to leave. Investigations by
operators of steel mills showed that 65 per cent of their foreign
laborers would leave, and that 91 per cent of these did not in
tend to return.
A prominent Chicago Hungarian estimates that thirty
thousand unnaturalized Austro-Hungarians in that city will
return to their native land. __
[GERMAN AND BULGAR
OFFICERS ARE ARRESTED
IN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE
SALONIKI, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—An official statement says
that a number of German and Bul
garian officers and men have been ar
rested. They were wearing Italian
uniforms In an effort to escape to Bul
garia.
PROMINENT SCULPTOR
DIES IN EASTERN CITY
BOSTON, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—Richard Brooks, the sculp
tor, died here last night. The statue
of Secretary Seward in Volunteer
park, Seattle, was one of Brooks’
productions.
PRESIDENT OF CHINA
REFUSES resignations
OF CABINET MEMBERS
PARIS, May 16 (by Assoclatet
Press).—The peace conference hai
been Informed that the Chinese cabl
net has resigned, but that the pres!
dent has refused to accept the reBig
nations.
It Is said that the peace conferenci
between representatives of North am
South China at Shanghai has brokei
up without results.
WILSON TO BE NOTIFIED
WHEN CONGRESS MEET
WASHINGTON, May 16 (by Asst
elated Press).—Congress will notlf
President Wilson by cable when :
convenes on Monday next.
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PROTEST AGAINST TREATY
WAS WRITTEN BY GERMANS
BEFORE SEELNG DOCUMENT
NEW YORK, May 16 (by Associated Press).—It is re
ported that most of the German protests against the peace terms
impress the allied chiefs as being propaganda. They bear evi
dence of having been written before the German delegates saw
the peace treaty. The text of the document is not quoted.
It is believed that in spite of the strong remonstrances,
Germany will sign the treaty.
A Spanish View of the Treaty
MADRID, May 16 (by Associated Press).—The Madrid
Diario Universal, a Liberal organ owned by Premier Manan
cnes, voices approval of the German peace terms, and declares
that they are rightful and just when the ravages suffered by
Belgium, France and Italy are considered.
HALIBUT FLEET
FEELS EFFECTS
OF LOW PRICES
SEATTLE, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—Owners of fishing vessels
here, representing the halibut fleet,
announced today that they will be
compelled to tie up their vessels un
less the halibut market improves.
They say they lose from $50 to $500
every trip.
Prices at Seattle
SEATTLE, May 16.—Prices for fish
at noon today were: Halibut, 10*4c;
sablefish, 4c; lnig and red cod, l%c.
LEGISLATION
HAWAII WANTS
OF CONGRESS
HONOLULU, May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—J. Kuhio Kalanianaole
delegate to congress from Hawaii, has
formulated an extensive program of
legislation for Hgwaii which will be
presented at the extra session which
convenes next week.
Aiming Uinnr UUUgs, HO *v**I **=>“■
congress for:
Statehood for Hawaii.
An additional appropriation of
$500,000 for the new federal building
in Honolulu.
An appropriation of $25,000 for a
concrete observatory for Professor
Thomas A. Jaggar, jr., in charge of
the weather bureau’s station at the
volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii.
An act to give Hawaii a share of
the $200,000,000 federal fund for good
roads.
Educational fund for illiterate
aliens in Hawaii.
Legislation to benefit Hawaiian
homesteaders.
Harbor improvemnts for Hilo, Ha
waii.
Old age pension for federal em
ployes.
Adequate duty on coffee, to encour
age its cultivation In Hawaii.
Action against the custom of des
1 lgnatlng Hawaii as an Insular posses
* sion and a publicity campaign to edu
cate government officials and con
1 gressmen as to the real statute of Ha
i wail as a territory.
Reservation of certain districts oi
- Hawaii for national parks.
Battleship to be named Hawaii.
Continued • suspension of coastwlsi
> shiping laws to permit relief of con
* gested passenger traffic by foreigi
1 vessels.
Increased salaries for judges am
other federal officials in territory.
Election of governor and terrltorla
secretary by direct vote. The preBl
| dent now appoints the governor.
ALASKA MINING STOCK!
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t NEW YORK, May 16.—Alaska Golc
3%; Alaska Juneau, 2%.
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GREEK TROOPS
HAVE LANDED
IN ASIA MINOR
——•—
PARIS, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—Greek troops have been
landed at Smyrna. Greece have been
given the mandatory over Smyrna.
Allied warships are concentrating
at Smyrna, and it is believed that the
American battleship Arizona and four
cruisers are included in the fleet.
BIG CATTLE SALE TAKES
PLACE AT BUENOS AYRES
BUENOS AIRES, May 16 (by As»o
ciated Press).—The world’s record
cattle sale took place here yesterday,
when ten thousand fat steers were
sold for two and one-half million
pesos.
BERLIN ISSUES ORDER
TO PROTECT FOREIGNERS
BERLIN, May 16 (by Associated
Press).—The police have issued a
proclamation against demonstrations
hostile to foreign residents. It says
that acts of this sort will be punished
with the utmost severity.
FIGHTERS PREPARING
FOR COMING BATTLE
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Jack Dempsey, the
challenger for the heavyweight pugi
listic championship, is here, inspect
ing training sites. He expects to
start training Monday to increase his
speed and endurance.
Willard will arrive here next week.
AD WINNIPEG STRIKE
Later.—The newspapers suspended
today when the stereotypers and
pressmen struck.
OAKLAND POLICE CHIEF
RESIGNS UNDER FIRE
OAKLAND, Cal., May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Chief of Police Ned
derman of this city, under indictment
for bribery, has resigned.
SCOUT TR00PH0N0RS
MEMORY OF ROOSEVELT
GREELEY, Colo., May 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A tree was planted
here to honor the memory of Theo
dore Roosevelt a few days ago by the
boy scout troop of the state teachers
college. The program was distinct
ively a boy scout program, the scout
[ oath, creed and allegiance to the flag
oath of that organization all having a
( place on the program. The tree was
planted on the campus of the teachers
college and will be attended by the
scouts until it is grown. Similar pro
grams of three planting are planned
| by scout organizations throughout tlio
entire country in honor of the lai ■
, president who was one of the organi
zation’s admirers.