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The Cordova Daily Times
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VOL. IV. NO. 143 CORDOVA, ALASKA. THUR DAY, MAY 22, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
ITALIANS MUST EXPLAIN LANDING OF THEIR TROOPS IN SMYRNA
SOLDIERS’AND WORKERS'COUNCIL
DEMAND THAT GERMANY SIGN
PEACE OFFER MADE BY ALLIES
SUMMARY—(by Associated Press).—England, France
and America have sent to Italy a joint note requesting an ex
planation as to the landing of Italian forces in Smyrna, Tur
key, which the allies are trying to pacify before giving Greece a
mandate over Smyrna. Orlando answered the note. It is re
ported that a personal clash occurred between Orlando and
Venizelos, which resultd in \enizelos withdrawing from
the conference.
GERMANY IS GIVEN A WEEK’S GRACE
PARIS, May 22.—As the time for the signing of the peace
treaty expired today, upon their request the Germans have been
granted a seven days’ extension to reply in full.
GERMAN COUNCIL DEMANDS SIGNING OF TREATY
BERLIN, May 22 (by Associated Press).—The Soldiers’
and Workers’ Council lias adopted resolutions demanding that
the peace treaty be signed.
IRELAND NOW DEMANDS RECOGNITION
PARIS, May 22 (by Associated Press).—Valera, Count
Plunkett and other Sinn Fein leaders have written to Clemen
ceau, declaring that Ireland is not bound by England’s action
regarding peace and they ask for recogntion on behalf of
Ireland.
ORLANDO HAS RETURNED TO ROME
PARIS, May 22.—Premier Orlando has gone to Rome to
confer with his government regarding international foreign
questions and probably the Adriatic controversy. He is ex
pected to return lire immediately.
CONDITIONS OF RECOGNITION OF OMSK
WASHINGTON, May (by Associated Press).—Kol
chak has been notified by the Paris conference that the Omsk
government will be recognized the moment it establishes a
government based on a constituent assembly, with freedom of
speech and the press.
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CROWD HISSES
AT DEPARTURE
OF NOBILITY
GENEVA, May 22 (by, Associated
Press).—The former Austrian emperor
and empress, with several archdukes
and tons of baggage, arrived here on
route to Chateau Prazinz, their future
home, which was formerly occupied
by Jerome Bonaparte. A large crowd
gathered at the depot and hissed as
the party departed.
WINNING IS
OPERATING ITS
INDUSTRIES
WINNIPEG, May 22.—The indica
tions are that the general strike is
collapsing. Mayor Gray has an
nounced that the efforts to obtain fa
cilities for public convenience are
proving successful and that the muni
cipal government is still in authority.
WINNIPEG, May 22 (by Associated
Press).—This city is resuming the
operations of its commercial enter
prises in a most aggressive manner. In
the meantime government officials are
conferring with the unionists regard
ing a settlement of the strike.
All UK IKANfc MAKES
Al BRADY HIS WIFE
NEW YORK, May 22 (by Associated
Press).—Alice Brady, a movie star,
vas last night married to John L.
Crane, the actor.
FARMERSWm
ORGANIZE IN
ONEJODY
SPOKANE, May 22 (by Associated
Press).—With the announced purpose
)f fusing all economic, agricultural,
lorticultural and dairying organiza
;ions of the United States into one
'ederatlon, which shall be able to rep
-esent the interests of the farmer in
he affairs of the nation and especial
y at Washington, a series of farmers’
;onvention8 will be held this spring in
leven states, mainly in the west.
Plans for the meetings, at which
prominent speakers are to appear, are
leing formulated by A. A. Elmore, of
this city, president of the Washington
States Farmers’ Union and chairman
jf the organization committee of the
National Board of Farm Organiza
tions.
The meetings already. arranged for
are to be followed by similar conven
tions in the middle west and other
parts of the nation, which will be held
later in the year, after the harvest
season is ended, Mr. Elmore said.
Starting at Lexington, Ky., May 31,
the conferences will include Salt Lake
City, June 3 and 4; Modesto, Cali.,
June 7; Spokane, Wash., June 11, 12
and 13; Bozeman, Mont., June 14;
BOLSHEVIKI PLANS CONTROL OF
RUMANIA AND LAUNCHES ITS
BALTIC FRONT SPRING DRIVE
VIENNA, May 22.—“Hold out at all costs,” wirelessed
Trotzky to Bela Kun. “Keep on presenting a fair face to the
allies, thus fooling them until we are ill control of Rumania.”
BOLSHEVIKI ACTIVE ON BALTIC FRONT t
PARIS, May 22.—A Liabua dispatch says the Bolsheviki
spring movement has begun on the Baltic front.
MOBILIZING FORCES AT,PETROGRAD
WASHINGTON, May 22.—Swedish reports say the Bolslie
v'iki in Petrograd have formed a committee for the defense of
the proletariat, with broad powers, fit has been decided to '
mobilize all men of age and requisition horses and arms. \
ACTIVITY OF AMERICAN TROOPS
ALONG THE RHINE INDICATES ,
SOME TROUBLE IS EXPECTED;
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COBLEN^MaXM. to Asswfe Press).—
ian general headquarters has recalled to Coblenz
General Liggett, commander of the army of occupation. Major
General John Hines, commander of the third corps is en route
o London.
Nine hundred motor trucks began to move Tuesday at
midnight from west of the Rhine to the Bridgehead area.
Trucks have been distributed to various points of advantage
imong the trooops holding the zone east of the Rhine, should
the occasion arise for Americans to start advances. .
PERSHING WILL STICK CLOSE TO JOB <
LONDON, May 22 (by Associated Press).—General Persh- i
ing lias advised the British government that he cannot leave
the Rhine to visit London.
WOUNDED CZECHO-SLOVAKS ARE
BEING TREATED IN SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22 (by Associated Press).—A
hundred wounded Czecho-Slovaks are reported aboard the
transport Sheridan from Vladivostok on Monday to receive
medical treatment. They were all wounded in action in Siberia.
[t is expected that eleven hundred more will arrive soon. All ;
are badly wounded and unable to secure adequate medical ,
treatment nearer than San Francisco. I
SEAPLANF. UNABLE TO GET STARTED
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WASHINGTON, May 22.—High winds prevented the sea
plane NC-4 from renewing its flight today.
ONLY ONE OF THE TROUBLES REMEDIED
PONTA, Delgada, May 21.—The engine trouble of NC-4
aas been remedied and the plane will start for Lisbon at day
break, weather permitting.<
Bismarck, N. D., June 16; Fargo, N.
D.. June 17, and Mitchell, S. D. June
18.
Speakers will Include United States
Senator Thomas P. Gore, Gifford Pln
chot, Dr. W. J. Spillman, editor of a
farm journal of Pennsylvania; J. A.
JUcsSparran, master of the Pennsyl
vania state grange; Charles S. Bar
rett, national president of the farm
ers’ union; Milo D. Campbell, presi
dent of the National Federation of
Milk Producers, and Morris McAuliff,
president of the farmers’ union of
Kansas. All of these men are expect
ed to appear at each of the conven
tions. Mr. Elmore said:
'•It is hoped, through the regional
conferences, to federate all the agri
cultural, horticultural and dairy or
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ganlzatlons of the sections represent
ed,” Mr. Elmore said in outlining the l
purpose of the meetings. "A second \
purpose Is to secure the support of j
the farmers for the proposed plan to
Brect a national temple of agriculture.
In which will be housed the various
national farmers’ organisations, m
Washington, D. C. The third purpose
Is to bind together all the farmers’
organizations of the nation Into one
body, which can make its Influence
(elt in the affairs of the country.”
Arrangements are being made here
for the accommodation of 5,000 farm
ers from Washington, Oregon and
Idaho at the northwestern conference,
which is to cover perhaps the largest
territory of any of the conventions
so far arranged.
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT MEETS
APPROVAL OF THE REPUBLICANS
AND LIKELY TO PASS SENATE
WASHINGTON, May 22 (by Associated Press).—The
voman suffrage constitutional amendment passed the house
yesterday by a vote of 304 to 88. The resolution now goes to
he senate, where its supporters plan and will urge speedy ac
ion. Suffrage leaders predict its final enactment within the
text two weeks.
SUFFRAGE BILL LIKELY TO PASS SENATE
WASHINGTON, May 22 by Associated Press).—Senator
dale, of Maine, has announced that he intended to support the
roman suffrage amendment. Hale opposed suffrage at the
ast session. The suffragists now claim that they have sufficient
otes in the senate to insure the adoption of the measure.
REPUBLICANS LINE UP IN FAVOR OF WOMEN
WAHINGTON, May 22 (by Associated Press).—Chair
tan Hays has told the Republican women’s national com
littee that women would get the full consideration of all other
idividuals in the party. Speaker Gillette and Senator Cum
nins will address the women tonight.
FLEET OF SCOUTING AIRCRAFT
MAY BE BUILT BY TOE NAVY
WASHINGTON, May 22.—Naval officials believe the
general board of the navy will recommend the constructing of
i fleet of scouting aircraft of the dirigible type, involving a
ype on the principles of the German Zeppelin, which has been
mproved as a rsult of the war.
DESTROYER FLEET BASE NOW AT ANTWERP
ANTWERP, May 22.—The continental base of the Amer
can destroyer fleet has been transferrd here from Brest, until
rune 1, when it will be shifted to America.
FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYS
RESIDENCE DISTRICT OF MOBILE
MOBILE, May 22.—This city was visited by a serious fire
resterday, when twenty square blocks of the residence section
rere burned. Two hundred buildings were destroyed, fifteen
mndred people are homeless and the damage amounted to over
>alf a million dollars.
PACIFIC METAL TRADES UNION
THREATENS TO STRIKE IN JULY
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>0W, of the Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council, has announced
hat two hundred and fifty thousand of its members will strike
it ten o’clock on the morning of July 21 unless an agreement
o take the place of the Macey award is reached before that
ime. A
BAPTISTSCONDEMN PRESIDENT
FOR FAVORING REPEAL OF PR B
DENVER, May 22.—At yesterday afternoon’s session of
'he Northern Baptist convention, which is meeting here, a
•esolution was adopted which unanimously condemned Presi
lent Wilson for reccommending a repeal of war-time prohibi
;ion.