CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1920_ _ PRICE TEN CENTS
PLATF0R1 AND AGAINST LEAGUE ADOPTCD
PRESIDENT HAS
10 DAYS TIME TO
CONSIDER BILLS
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WASHINGTON, June 10 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Attorney General Pal
mer made a formal ruling today, which
was communicated to President Wil
son, that the chief executive has ten
days after the adjournment of con
gress in which to sign bills and reso
lutions. The ruling may change the
status of a number of bills killed by
pocket veto, including the water
pc&er bill and the resolution repeal
ing most of the special war-time legis
lation.
HOUSTON SAYS
REVENUES WE
•COVER EXPENSE
WASHINGTON, June 10 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Secretary of Agricul
ture Houston, writing to the bankers
of the country, declared that when
completed the report of the treasury
for the fiscal year ending with this
month would show little if any deficit,
during the first full fiscal year since
the cessation of fighting, the secretary
says, the revenues will almost if not
entirely cover the government ex
penses.
EDWARDS WANTS
PEOPLE TO PASS
ON VOLSTAD ACT
SEAGIRT. N. J., June 9 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Governor Edwards has
issued a statement demanding a lib
eralization of the Volstad act and call
ing upon the people of the country
“to pass judgment by constitutional
means” upon the act.
fADOO NAMED
BY MINISTER
KANSAS CITY, June 10 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Rev. Burris Jenkins,
minister and newspaper publisher, an-,
nounced today that he had accepted)
the invitation of McAdoo’s friends to
place McAdoo’s name before the Dem
ocratic national convention at San
J£rancisco for the presidency.
ulstersIght
with raiders
BELFAST, June 10 (by Associated
Press).—A pitched battle occurred last
night near Enniskillen between Ulster
volunteers and raiders. The raiders
were surprised as they were appar
ently about to burn the court house.
In the battle which ensued two Ulsters
and seven raiders were wounded.
AFTER BITTER FIGHT ON TREATY PLANK
PARTY LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY AGREE
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associated Press).—A League of♦
Nations plank declared by leaders to be acceptable to every
body was unanimously adopted today by the resolutions sub
committee, apparently putting an end to all threats of a party
split over the League of Nations issue.
The half-hour session today was opened by Cardinal Gib
bons, who was generously applauded.
News of the settlement of the platform controversy put new
life in the delegates. At the close of the invocation, Senator
McCormick reported that a unanimous agreement on the plat
onn had been made, which was greeted with roars of cheers.
He moved that a recess be taken until 4 o’clock to enable the
oiumitte to perfect the platform, and the motion was carried
iimid tremendous applause.
Johnson declared in a statement today after the agreement
n the League of Nations plank: “The first assault of inter
nationalism and international bankers on the Republican party
lias ben met and defated.” There would be a second assault
vith the object of nominating a candidate, which he hoped also
vould be defeated. He believed it unnecessary now to take
die leagu fight to the floor of the convention.
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BORAH LED THE FIGHT AGAINST
RATIFICATION OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associated Press).—A general row
over the league of nations took such a furious aspect that for
a time it overshadowed the nominating deadlock and threatened
to upset the tenor of the whole convention. W. Harvey Crane,
former Massachusetts senator and old-line leader at many con
ventions, gathered a group of mild reservationists and informed
the platform builders that they would make a mistake if they
didn’t declare for a league principle. Borah led the fight
against it. In a most dramatic fashion lie intimated that he and 1
his colleagues could never accept any plank declaring affirma- 1
lively for an ratification of the treaty, with or without reserva
tions. He declared that should the party accept such a plank 1
they would part company with it. i
The mild reservationists, led by Crane stuck to their guns
and Watson's desperate efforts to bring harmony was apparent- ]
iy without results.
A long discussion in the resolutions subcommittee failed to
bring tlie opposing* factions apparently closer and all efforts to
reach an agreement were abandoned for the night.
ELIHU ROOT DRAFTS TREATY PLANK
WHICH PROVES ACCEPTABLE TO ALL
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associatd Press).—The convention
nssembled in its third session this morning with bright pros
pects of speedy action on the platform and nominations. Senator
Borah announced that the irreconcilables had accepted a league
of nations plank, drafted by Eliliu Root, who is now in Europe.
The Idaho senator added that Senator Lodge had taken a stand
opposed to the ratification of the treaty and would so inform the
convention. With the peril of a party split averted plain sailing
is expected. The Root plank provides for a new agreement
with other nations which shall include a tribunal for the settle
ment of international questions. It omits all endorsement of the
pending league covenant. Senator Johnson’s connection with
the move is not known but those closest to him here have declar
ed that he will not bolt the convention.
Mexican and Armenian planks were approved by the sub
committee. A recess until 4 o’clock this afternoon was agreed
upon, when it is expected that the platform will be ready for
submission to the convention.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE BURDENED
WITH SUBJECTS OF VERY WIDE RANGE
(Special to the Times)
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associated Press).—Little progress
vas made yesterday in formulating a platform. Open hearings
vere held and the resolutions presented covered the wide range
rom the dog catcher’s union to the society for the propagation
'f canary birds. There is but little chance of the committee
laving its report ready before night.
Everybody is at sea as to who will be the presidential nom
nee, and there was never such a condition as exists today in the
listory of the Republican party. Coolidge looks like the “dark
lorse,” but the report of the credentials committee makes no
change in the standing of the leading candidates. The Wood
mpporters made an effort all of last night to upset the report
if the temporary rule made by the national committee, but to no
avail. The fight was a hard one and lasted until 5 o’clock this
morning. The result was but two changes and a standoff for
Lowden and Wood.
The treaty plank will likely go to the floor of the conven
don. Tf it does the vote for a candidate will not take place nn
:il Friday. GEORGE C.HAZELET.
WODD LIKELY HAVE HONOR OF BEING
THE FIRST CANDIDATE NOMINATED
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associated Press).—It is general
y understood Wood will get the coveted first place in the nom
nating speeches, with Lowden second, as Alabama, the first
state, decided not to vield to Lowden. Arizona is friendly to
Wood and will probably yield for a speech by Allen, of Kansas.
The New York delegation has discussed the possible course of
action in the event Prof. Nicholas Butler released them after the
preliminary ballots. It is announced that there is “no pro
nounced drift toward any candidate.”
The Missouri delegation voted down, by 24 to 11, a motion
to rescind the election of Jacob Balder as national committee
nan because of the testimony before the senate investigating
committee that he handled the Lowden funds.
SENATE IS COMMENDED FOR REFUSAL
TO RATIFY LEAGUE OF NATIONS PACT
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associated Press).—Watson de
3lares that the adoption of the Root plank will not affect the
3hances of any candidate. Borah says it establishes three
principles for which the irreconcibles contended, namely, the
emission of any pledge for ratification; commendation of the
senate for refusing to ratify and a statement that any future
eague must be in accordance with the American ideals and
principles of Washington. The plank condemns the president
n negotiating a treaty and league and his insistence on accept- i
ance without change. (Continued on Page Eight)
SAN FRANCISCO. June 10 (by As
sociated Press).—Belief that the Dem
ocratic party grows stronger each day
while the Republican party grows
weaker “because the Republicans are
weakening themselves by internal
strife,” was expressed by Homer S.
Cummings, chariman of the Demo
cratic national committee, on his ar
rival here today.
“You can’t get me excited,” was the
only comment Cummings would make
he was told that he was being consul
ered in some quarters as a presiden
tial nominee.
SNUGGLE PLOT
UNEARTHED ON
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Jl^AREZ, June 10 (by Associated
Press).—A notorious American smug
gler was arrested here today by the
Mexican authorities in connection with
the alleged smuggling of American
munitions to Villa. The alleged smug
gler was later released, his name not
being given out. Eight Mexicans also
were arrested in connection with a
widespread plot to supply Villa with
munitions.
WARBASIS WILL
AGAIN GOVERN
USE OF SUGAR
WASHINGTON, June 10 (by Asso
ciated Press'*.—The rationing of sugar
on the same basis as during the war
time period will go into effect in
hotels and restaurants throughout the
country one June 21, Armin W. Riley,
special assistant to Attorney General
Palmer, announced today.
SEATTLE JITNEY
WILL BE TABOO
SEATTLE, June 10 (by Associated
Press).—The federal court held today
that the city ordinance regulating jit
neys was legal in all respects, and
the city council is now considering
plans to keep the jitneys off the down
town streets.
WASHINGTON, June 10 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The net operating in
come of the railroads of the country
increased nearly $1,000,000 in March
as compared with the month of March
during the last two years, according
to a partial summary prepared by the
interstate commerce commission.
WILSON MEXICAN POLICY DENOUNCED |
AND ARMENIAN MANDATE OPPOSED
CHICAGO, June 10 (by Associated Press).—The platform
bitterly denounces the Wilson Mexican policy; declares against
‘recognition of any Mexican governmentunless it is respon
sible and will give sufficient guarantees that the lives and prop
erty rights of Americans will be respected and protected, wrong
corrected and just compensation made for injuries sustained;
declares strongly against an Armenia mandate, asserting it
would require 59,000 American youths and an expense of $276,- i
100,000 annually to maintain it, even if there was no serious
trouble.
The tentative platform draft, which will probably be ap
proved by the full committee, includes an industrial relations
plank without reference to anti-strike legislation; a plank blam
ing depreciation of money values to the high cost of living;
opposing government ownership and operation of railroads;
pledging the gratitude and generosity of the party to former
service men without mention of a cash bonus; asking prompt
ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. The sub
committee voted against the inclusion of any direct reference
to prohibiton.
Lowden, Wood, Butler and Harding heaquarters all re
fused to issue a statement on the Boot plan. Ogden Mills said
CTane was perfectly satisfied, which is taken to indicate that
the anti-Johnson forces are placated.
The agreement started lively speculation as to its effect
upon the chances of the candidates, and the general belief seems
to be to the effect that none except perhaps Johnson can claim
nny victory. Otherwise conditions respecting the' candidates
remains unchanged.
Everyone is anxiously awaiting the first ballot. Strong
claims are made by all, but there is nothing tangible to indi
cate that any candidate has improved his chances.
It is very doubtful if a ballot will be reached tonight.