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VOL. IV. NO. 231 _ CORDOVA, ALASKA. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1919 _PRICE TEN CENTS
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SENATE PASSES MEASURE
FOR LEASING OF OIL LANDS
WHICH MEANS MUCH HERE
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (by Associated Press).—
The senate last evening passed the oil, gas and coal-land
leasing bill, after approving amendments forbidding oil
companies which take advantage of its provisions from
charging different prices for their products in different
parts of the country. The measure now goes to the house.
Alaska coal lands are expressly excluded from the
operation of the proposed law.
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Issues Appeal to Russians to Assist in Driving the
Bolsheviki from Power—Petrograd Soviet
Wants Peace—Anti-Bolshevists Attempt
to Drive Reds from City of Kiev
LONDON, Sept. -1- (by Associated Press).—Admiral Kol
chak, head of the All-Russian government, has issued a stirring
appeal urging Russians capable of bearing arms to join the
aimy. Olliers are urged to furnish supplies.
A Moscow wre]ess dispatch says that Trotzky lias de
clared that the Bolsheviki must defend Petrograd.. He said
that unless Finland ceased provocations the Bolsheviki would
make an advance on that country.
The Petrograd soviet lias decided to offer peace to Es
thonia.
The Bolsheviki claim to have captured the town of Du
jrbovka, on the Volga.
Kiev Once More the Scene of Fighting
Reports from Moscow are to the effect that the anti-Bolshe
vists have occupied the southern suburbs of-Kiev, and that the
lighting continues.
Berne advices say that the Bolsheviki are seeking to open
#peace negotiations with the Lithuanians, who have them sur
u’ undiMi, and that Kolchak lias evacuated Omsk and retired to
Irkutsk.
IMPORTANT SESSION
OF LABOR CONGRESS
TO MEET AT GLASGOW
LONDON, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—Eight hundred and forty
eight delegates, representing more
than two million workers, are expect
ed to attend the meeting of the
Trades Union Congress at Glasgow
this month. It is expected to be the
largest meeting of that organization
ever held.
w Advocates of direct action are ex
pected to be strongly opposed by ad
vocates of constitutional methods,
and the fight in all probability will be
a bitter one. The radicals are ex
pected to lose.
CARUSO STANDS TO LOSE
LARGE SUM IN DAMAGES
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—Enrico Caruso, the great
operatic tenor, says that he is under
contract for twelve performances to
be given in Mexico City, for which he
is to receive $84,000.
If conditions are bad in Mexico he
will not go there, he says. His fail
ure to appear will cost hm $300,000
in damages, according to the contract.
ONE FRENCHMAN WHO
DISAPPROVES TREATY
PARIS, Sept. 4 (by Associated
i Press).—Deputy Franklin Boullion,
the fourteenth orator in the chamber
of deputies’ debate on the ratifica
tion of the peace treaty, declared yes
terday that he intended to vote
against the treaty.
He is the first deputy to announce
that he intends to vote adversely.
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HOUSE COMMITTEE
LEARNS OF WASTE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (by Asso
| ciated Press).—Hundreds of auto
' mobiles, many of them unerated, are
held in the field camps of Maryland,
where they have been since February,
awaiting sale by the government, the
house investigating committee was in
formed yesterday.
Four thousand uncrated machines
and seven thousand crated are await
ing disposition.
PERSHING’S REGIMENT
IN POST OF HONOR
WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Pershing’s own fa
mous picked regiment, which repre
sented the American army in the Vic
tory parades in Paris and London,
will be the guard of honor for the
general when he leads the parade of
the First division, both in New York
and Washington.
A congressional committee will for
mally meet General Pershing in New
York. Senator Warren, Pershing’s
father-in-law, is on the committee,
and will probably present Pershing
with an ornate sword.
ALASKA WAR HERO
TO ENTER WEDLOCK
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SEATTLE, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—James Edelton of Steel
creek, Alaska, who was a captain in
the Canadian overseas forces, will be
married here today to Miss Florence
Patience of Point Gray, B. C. Edel
ton was wounded six times.
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Defends Treaty of Peace and League of
Nations and Says He Would Not Have
Returned from Europe with Other
Speech Is Well Received at Columbus, Where First
Stop Is Made—Could Not Hear Question Re
garding Shantung—Expects Ratification
—Smiles at Third Term Suggestion
WASHINGTON, Sept, 4 (by Associated Press).—Presi
dent Wilson, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Secretary Tumulty,
Dr. Grayson and thirty correspondents, left the capital last
('veiling to begin bis tour of the country. The first stop will be
at Columbus, Ohio, where the President will deliver an address
this morning.
First Gun in Speaking Campaign
COLT MBPS, Ohio, Sept. 4 (by Associated Press).—Co
lumbus was profusely decorated for the reception of the Presi
dent, who opened his speaking tour of the country with a speech
here today at noon. Four thousand persons beard the Presi
dent, and bis remarks were frequently interrupted with cheers,
Former Governor Campbell introduced President Wilson as
“the first citizen of tin* big, round world.”
The President said Isis purpose in making the tour of the
country at this time was to make bis report to bis fellow-coun
trymen. “The only people 1 owe any report to,” lie said, “are
you and other American citizens, and it seems increasingly nec
essary that 1 make this report because T read many speeches
about the treatv and am unable to gather from them much of
vhat the treaty contains.”
The President appealed to his hearers that if they would
net ready the treaty themselves to at least accept the account
of its contents as given by those who made it. “If T couuld not
have returned with the kind of treaty I brought back,” he said,
“T would not have come back.”
An Effort to End War Forever
Speaking of the League of Nations, the President said that
I) ‘v was formed in the fulfillment of the promise of the United
SS'Ss, which was fighting a war to end war forever. He said
tudt not to establish such a league would show a lack of faith
with those who did the fighting. ^
The League of Nations, he said, was the only thing that
would be able to prevent another catastrophe. “The treaty,”
he continued, “tears away the chains of oppression and gives
small nationalities the tight to live their own lives. The treaty
is an attempt to right Europe’s wrongs, and in my humble opin
ion it is a measurable success.”
He said the treaty of peace undertook to punish Ger
many, but not to overwhelmingly crush any great people. The
reparation provided for, hi* said, was no greater than Germany
could pay.
The President said he was astonished at the statements
made concerning the treaty by some men who probably had not
read that document.
Predicts Acceptance of Treaty
President Wilson said that the treaty was shot through
with the American principle of the choice of the governed. He
predicted that the treaty would be accepted and urged his hear
ers not to let the treaty be misrepresented.
The international labor organization which was created by
the treaty, said Mr. Wilson, would hold its first meeting in
Washington in October, whether the treaty was ratified or not.
Chinaman Creates Diversion
As President Wilson was leaving the stage a Chinaman in
the gallery shouted, “How about Shantung?” The President
apparently did not hear him and continued on his way out of
the building.
Goes to Hoosier Capital Tonight
The President will speak at Indianapolis tonight, and pro
ceed thence to St. Louis. Although the chief executive spoke
extemporaneously at Harrisburg, his speech at Columbus is
considered the keynote utterance of his trip.
Columbus is the farthest east of the thirty-six cities on his
i schedule. He will deliver only four addresses east of the Mis
sissippi. His train is being given a clear track over all rail
roads.
Laughingly Deprecates Third I erm 1 alk
ON BOARD THE PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL, Sept. 4 (by
Associated Press).—A man in the crowd at the Denison depot
reminded the President that Denison voted against him at the
last election, but that it would be for him next year
“Oh, no,” replied the President, laughing and shrugging
bis shoulders.
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MURDERER OF ISAAC EVANS 1
SURRENDERS TO OFFICERS
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SEW ARI), Sept. 4 (by Associated Press).—William
Dinu 'ey, who fatally shot Deputy Marshal Evans on
Monday last, and who lias since been in hiding, surren
dered himself to the officers at 1 o’clock this afternoon.
! 1 le held up his hands when two searchers approached him.
The fugitive had not been a mile away from Seward
since the shooting. He was making his way to the citv
to get something to eat. He did not know that he had
killed Evans, and said that Evans fired the first shot. He
says lie is sorry for the deed, and that he never before
killed a man and never wanted to have that charged
against him.
HighQapanese Official Makes Prediction That Ne
gotiations Looking to That End May Be Un
dertaken Within Few Months—Powers
Seek to Reopen Adriatic Question
NEW YORK, Kept. 4 (by Associated Press).—Youske Mat
sura, secretary of the Japanese foreign relations department,
returning from the peace conference, in an interview here yes
terday predicted that Japan would restore Shantung to China
within a year. He said he would not bo surprised if negotia
tions were opened looking to this end within a few months.
Adriatic Question May Be Reopened
PARIS, Sept. 4 (by Associated Press).—It has been
learned that the three governments which w< re parties to the
pact of London have decided to send a collective note to Presi
dent Wilson asking his assent to a compromise of the Adri
atic question. It is believed that the President can agree to
this without modifying his original position.
LAST FREIGHT FOR
YUKON RIVER POINTS
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SEATTLE, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—The steamship Alameda,
sailing tomorrow, will''carry the last
freight of the season for lower Yukon
river points, by way of Skagwav and
Whitehorse. The Jefferson, sailing
Friday, also is carrying freight for
Interior Alaska.
DISQUE TESTIFIES
IN HIS 'OWN BEHALF
PORTLAND, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press)/—General Disque took the
stand in the spruce investigation here
yesterday. He said he was prepared
to disprove every charge that had
been made against his administra
tion.
General Disque denied that he had
a secret understanding with Samuel
Gompers for an eight-hour day in the
logging camps and mills. He said he
assumed full responsibility for that,
and for puttng the soldiers of the
spruce division on civilian pay.
FISH QUOTATIONS
SEATTLE, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—Prices for fish at noon, Sept.
3, were as follows: Pickled sable
fish, $20 per bbl.; Pickled herring,
old stock, $12 per bbl.; new stock,
$22 per bbl. Salmon—Last# year’s
pack: Sockeye, $18; pinks, $14; fall,
$15 per bbl. These prices will apply
until about October 1. Halibut,
14%c per lb.; sablefish, 5c per lb.;
ling and red cod, 4c per lb.
PRIMATE SAILS FOR AMERICA
BREST, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—Cardinal Mercier sailed for
New York today on board the steam
ship Northern Pacific.
BOMB THROWN AT
GOVERNOR OF KOREA
INJURES MANY PERSONS
TOKIO, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—A bomb was thrown at Gov
ernor General Saito at Seoul, the
Korean capital. Tuesday, Twenty
five persons were injured. Saito for
merly was an admiral in the Japanese
navy.
INFLUENTIAL OFFICIALS
WOULD CURB PROFITEERS
BOSTON, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—The National Association of
Attorney Generals, in session here, *
yesterday voted to confer with Attor
ney General Palmer on plans for a
national campaign to reduce the cost
of living and to secure state legisla
tion to curb profiteering.
WILSON SIGNS BILL
PROMOTING PERSHING
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Wilson yes
terday signed the bill to make per
manent the rank of general now held
by General Pershing, and immediate
ly sent his nomination to the senate.
ABSURD REPORT DENIED
LONDON, Sept. 4 (by Associated
Press).—The Berlin report to the ef
fect that General Gough of the British
army had announced an attack on
Petrograd was impending is untrue.
General Gotigh is in England.
SAILORS GO OUT FOR DISCHARGE
G. W. Feelingaem. Moore Brown, H.
D. Strang, Evans Gaines and Wallace
Jeffers of the Saturn, who have been
stationed at St. Paul island, left Cor
dova yesterday afternoon for the
States to be discharged from the gov
ernment service.