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THE NENANA NEWS
VOLUME IV
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
NENANA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, NOV. 23, 1922
NUMBER 378
DELEGATE ATTACKS FEDERAL ACTION
FRENCH VISITOR AROUSES IRE OF CONGRESSMEN
PEACE CONFERENCE TRYING TO PACIFY NEAR EAST
LETTER THREATENS TIGER;
SOLONS ASK EXPLANATION
NEW YORK, Nov. 23—A police
escort has been assigned to former
Premier Clemenceau, who arrived
from France this week, and who is
^ reported to have received a letter
threatening his life. The letter was
signed, “World War Veterans.”
The letter read: ‘‘Don’t you dare
say too much about our country
and Germany. If you don’t heed
our advice, you will hear bullets
flying about your head. We are
sick of hearing you poilus poison
ing the minds of our people.”
^ Solon* Want Explanation
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23
The utterances of Clenenceau in
this country again came under fire
in the senate yesterday, in the
course of a debate in which many of
the issues of the Versailles treaty
were revived, covering recent pro
blems of international relations.
Senator Hitchcock declared that
the attitude of Clemenceau toward
Germany had been such as to de
tract somewhat from the effective
ness of his appeals to the American
^ people and the senate. The senazor
said, however, that he criticised the
French policy rather than Clemen
ceau. and pointed out that the
nation is honored by the Tiger’s
visit.
After praising Clemenceau per
sonally, Hitchcock concluded; “1
would like to have Clemenceau, in
his nex1: speech, justify putting
negro Senegalese troops among the
whites, if it can be justified.”
* Senator Borah declared that the
outstanding feature of the Tiger’s
first speech in America was to ac
cuse America of dishonor. “That
statement.” die senator pointed out
“is as unfounded as it is ungrate
ful."
Criticism Welcomed
NEW YORK. Nov. 23—Clemen
ceau left for Bos.on today in the
private car of Charles Schwab. He
is quoted as saving that he welcomed
criticism of his speeches by mem
4 bers of Congress.
RETAIL COSTS INCREASE
WASHINGTON. D. C., Nov. 23—
There was a two per cent increase
in the retail cost of food consumed
by the average family in the United
States during the month ending on
October 15, according to figures
compiled by the department of labor.
The estimate was based on the
prices of 43 articles of food.
IRISH EXECUTIONS REPORTED
LONDON, Nov. 23—It is report
ed here that Erskine Childers, chief
lieatenant of Devalera, and eight
others, whose names are not given,:
were executed this week in Ireland.
The report was contained in a dis
patch received by the Evening News
and an effort is now being made to
verify the report.
Report Is Denied
LONDON, Nov. 23—A Dublin
dispatch, printed tonight, denies the
report of the execution of Childers.
Trying To Get Out
DUBLIN. Nov. 23—A writ of
habeas corpus has been refused
Erskine Childers by the master of
rolls, in answer to the application
filed by Patrick Lynch, counsel for
Childers, for a stay of execution.
The judge explained that he could
not grant the writ for the reason
that he had no jurisdiction. He
pointed otri that Childers had en
tered a civil court for protection,
while he proclaimed himself a sol
dier of the Irish Republic. The an
swer must be that the court’s juris
diction was ousted by the state of
war which Childers helped to bring
about.
A. Nyberg is a recent arrival in
town. He is registered at the Cooney
SUTHERLAND WANTS ALASKA
TO HAVE CHANCE AT FISHING
WET FORCES ARE ORGANIZING
TO MODIFY VOLSTEAD ACT
ST. LOUIS. Nov. 23—Plans for
the organization of the wet forces
in every state in the union, with a
view to obtaining a modification of i
the Volstead law, were discussed j
here this week at a meeting of the j
National Association Opposed to the ‘
Prohibition Amendment.
The prediction was made that the '
liquor question probably will be the
main issue before the nation in
1924, as the result of sweeping j
victories claimed by the Wets in the
recent general elections.
SIXTY PERSONS LOSE LIVES
IN ATTEMPT TO MAKE LAND
MEXICALI. Nov. 23—More than;
sixty persons were drowned this
week when a boat capsized while!
an attempt was being made to effect
a landing a: Labomba. sixty miles
south of this city.
DROUGHT THREATENS EAST
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 23—T h e
state of Pennsylvania is experienc
ing one of the worst droughts in
history, according to advices re-1
ceived from all sections of the i
state. At Johnstown, if no relief
comes within the next three days,
the Cambria Steel Company will be
compelled to curtail operations at
least fifty per cent, throwing eight
thousand mer. out of work.
COCO COLA KING MAKING
FIGHT IN DAMAGE SUIT
ATLANTA, Nov. 23—Walter J.
Candlerson. coco cola king, has
filed a special demurrer, including
a general denial of allegations, in
the $100,000 damage suit instituted
against him by Mrs. Clyde K. By
field, in connection with an alleged
attack made upon her during an
ocean voyage to Europe last sum
mer.
SEATTLE CHAMBER URGING
MONEY FOR ALASKA CABLE
SEATTLE. Nov. 23—The hoard
of trustees of the Seattle Chamber
of Commerce has adopted a reso
lution urging a federal appropria
tion of SI.500,000 for a new cable
to Alaska. It is pointed out that
the old cable now in use has out
lived its usefulness and is frequently
out of commission.
MERGER BEING CONSIDERED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23—!
The legal aspects of the proposed j
merger of the Armour and Morris ■
packing interests is being studied j
by the department of justice, with ■
a view to laying a comprehensive
formal report before the cabinet ]
at an early meeting.
ITALIAN NOTABLE DYING
ROME, Nov. 23—Baron Sidney
Sonning, aged 75 years, former
Italian premier and foreign min
ister, suffered a stroke of apoplexy
this week and his condition is such
that little hope is entertained for
his recovery. He was prime minister
twice before the war and, as for
eign minister during the war and
the peace conference at Paris he
won greatest prominence
MORGAN HAS SICK SPELL
LONDON, Nov. 23—J. P. Morgan
who was reported ill last night, is
quite Himself again today. He has
only a slight cold.
SEATTLE, N'ov. 23—Delegate
Dan Sutherland, who appeared at
the fisheries hearing here this week,
declared that he opposed the entire
proposal for the creation of fisheries
reserves along the Alaska coast.
"On behalf of the people of
Alaska." the delegate announced,
“whose consent is unasked and
whose rights in this matter have
been ignored, I object to this move
to parcel out 5,000 miles of sea
coast to the big monopolists, deny
ing the individual fishermen of the
Territory their constitutional right
to free fisheries. This proposal is
an outrage to the people of Alaska.
The reservation plan originates, not
with the bureau of fisheries but with
the big monopolists who own or
control fishing locations within the
proposed reserves.”
Fish Commission Getting Busy
JUNEAU, Nov. 23—The Terri
torial Fish Commission, which held
a session here this week, urged the
establishment of a closed season
for salmon fishing during the an
nual run, and the curtailment of I
waste in the herring industry.
E. M. Ball, who attended as a
representative of the federal bureau
of fisheries, recommended the pro
hibition of fishing between the mouth
of the Eyak river and Mountainj
• slough, and in Tongass narrows,
between Mou.ain point and Point}
Higgins so as to provide spawning
grounds. He also urged that a new
hatchery be established on Ketchi
kan creek, and the removal of the
Juneau hatchery to Auk lake, and
the purchase of a vessel for the
, transportation of eggs.
SENATOR ODD1E INTRODUCES
BILL TO AID GOLD MINERS
WASHINGTON'. D. C.. Nov. 23
Senator Oddie. Republican, of Nev
ada. has introduced a bill providing,
for the payment of a bounty of 25 j
cents peT pennyweight on all gold [
produced in the United States.
In explanation of his measure,
the senator told the senate that the
enactment of the bill is a necessary j
adjustment, to compensate for the!
present increased cost of producing
gold. He declared that it would e
sult in increased gold production.;
which has dropped more than fifty
millions in six years.
The action of the senator is an j
effort to revive interest in the sug
gested gold bonus, which was laid j
before Congress several years ago.
MANAGEMENT IS BLAMED
FOR REILLY MINE DEATHS
BARXESBORO. Pa.. Xov. 23—
The verdict of the coroner’s jury,
which investigated the recent mine
disaster at Spangler, resulting in
the death of 77 coal miners, holds
the management of the Reilly Col
leries Company responsible for the
explosion.
The jury found that the explo
sion “occurred from the use of
open lights after the management
had knowledge of the accumulation
of gas. and by not employing a
sufficient number of fire bosses to
make proper inspection.”
GOVERNOR ALLEN TO START
LEGAL FIGHT ON KLANSMEN
TOPEKA. Nov. 23—Governor Al
len has made an announcement in
which he indicates that legal action
will be taken shortly with a view
to making it unlawful for any per
son in Kansas to belong to the Ku
Klux Klan.
It is understood that the state
will institute proceedings to oust
the klan on the ground that the or
ganization is a Georgia corporation;
and is not registered in Kansas, j
The action will be filed in the state I
supreme court
S!K1 BANNED IN FRANCE
PARIS, Nov. 23—Battling Siki.
colored boxer who recently defeat
ed Carpentier, and who was refused j
permission to fight in England, re
ceived another setback this week I
when the French Boxing federation !'
cancelled his license. It is said the.
federation is considering further ac
tion against the champion.
C. R. Mayben is a guest at the
Cooney hoteL
SECRETARY DAVIS SUGGESTS
NEW TEST FOR IMMIGRANTS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23—In an
address delivered in this city this
week. Secretary of Labor Davis re
ferred to the passport system of se
lecting- immigrants, under the three
per cent law. as "a most clumsy
piece of machinery.” He announced
tha. he had a petition ready for
presentation to Congress, providing
for blood, physical, mental and
character examinations which, he
declared, would result in the ad
mission of a much better class of j
immigrants than are being taken!
in under the present system.
FIRST WOMAN SENATOR
HAS SHORT PUBLIC CAREER
WASHINGTON'. D. C.. Nov. 23—
Mrs. Felton, who was appointed to
ill out the unexpired term of the
ate Senator Watson, and who has
:he distinction of having been the
irst woman senator in the United
States, closed her senatorial career
ifter answering to the roll call, fol
lowing the convening of Congress
:his week. She was succeeded im
nediately by Walter A. George, who
vas elected this month.
After answering to her name, Mrs.
Felton made a brief address and
received an ovation from senators
md spectators.
5ULTAN ESCAPES WITH CASH
BUT LEAVES WIVES BEHIND
CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 23—
Officials of :he sultan's palace re
reived a radio message from the j
rxiled monarch yesterday, from
Malta, inquiring after his numerous
vives, all of whom were left be
lind. The reply stated that “all
ire well and happy.”
Local newspapers assert that the
sultan took with him half a million
lollars in currency, a solid gold an
tique dinner set, valued at a quar>
?r of a million dollars, and jewels
valued at several hundred thousand
lollars.
STATE CAN HANDLE CASE
WASHINGTON, D C„ Nov. 23—
rhe state authorities of Louisiana
ippear to be fully able to handle
iny situation within that state re
sulting from the activities of se
rret organizations or other agencies,
n the opinion of President Harding
md Attorney General Daugherty,
vho were in conference this week
vith Governor Parker, of Louisiana,
md the attorney general of that
state.
Col. F. Mears is expected in
own this week from the coast.
!
CHAIRMAN GREEN EXPLAINS
BENEFITS OF SHIP SUBSIDY
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23
Chairman Green, of the house
merchant marine committee, told
the members of the house today
that the administration ship sub
sidy bill would create an adequate
merchant marine, increase America’s
foreijrn trade, retain three hundred
million dollars in freight money an
nually in this country, give work to
:housands of men and provide a
merchant fleet in time of war.
“In this bill,” he said, “we are
seeking to remedy long years of
discrimination and injustice."
Caraway Attacks Measure
Attacking the request of Presi
dent Harding for the passage of
the ship subsidy bill, Senator Cara
way, of Arkansas, introduced a
joint resolution this week which, !f
passed, will prohibit members of
Congress who were defeated at the
recent election, from voting on
ocher than routine legislation at
this session of Congress. The sen
ator declared that the President
had, in effect, asked Congress to
disregard the voice of the people
as expressed at the polls this month
Bill Has Clear Track
By a vote of 200 to 110, the
house has adopted a rule giving the
ship subsidy bill privileged status;
EIUH I Y-hOUK LOSE LIVES
IN BIG MINE EXPLOSION
BIRMINGHAM. Nov. 23—Frank
Crockard, president of the Wood
ward Iron Company, is authority for
the statement that 84 lives were
lost as a result of an explosion in
the Dolomite mine. In addition to
those killed, sixty were injured.
PIERCE BUTLER NAMED JUDGE
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23—
rhe name of Pierce Butler, of St.
Paul, has been sent to the senate by
President Harding for confirmation
ts assistant justice of the United
■states supreme court, to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation
recently of Justice Day.
SCHOONER CREW MUTINIES
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23—The
steam schooner Jacinto, bound for
Drays Harbor, put back into port
yesterday and the members of the
ieck crew were turned over to the
iuthorities, charged with mutiny. ,
rhe trouble, which is alleged to <
lave been caused by liquor, started |
shortly after the schooner hadj
tleared the Golden Gate and not un- j
til the officers had brought their re- j
rolvers into play that the men were \
•ubdued. Two of the men were in-1
iured.
BRITAIN HONORED UNKNOWN
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23—
[t became known here yesterday
’or the first time that officials of
the British embassy went to the
:omb of America’s Unknown sol
iier and, with solemn ceremony,
eft a wreath, inscribed “In undying
nemory.”
PEONAGE CHARGE FAILS
PENSACOLA, Nov. 23—The trial
)f Sidney J. Catts, former gov
?rnor of Florida, on a charge if
lolding John Rogers, negro, in a
state of peonage, ended in an ac
juittal yesterday, the jury being out
inly nine minutes. The case was
tried in the U. S. district court.
PEACE CONFERENCE OPENS;
ALLIES INSIST ON SECRECY
LAUSANNE, Nov. 23—The Near
East fx'ace conference opened here
on Monday, according to schedule.
President Haab, of Switzerland, who
is presiding; as chairman, read an
address of welcome, to which Lord
Curzon, British foreign secretary,
made formal reply.
The opening session was marked
by an unsuccessful effort on the
part of Ismet Pasha, of the Turk
ish delegation, to securre consent
to hold open sessions, and to give
full publicity to all proceedings of
the conference. He was overruled
and it was hten agreed that in
formation given to the public would
be limited to formal communiques
POSTOFFICE TRUCK STOLEN;
LOSS OF MAIL NOT GREAT
CHICAGO. Nov. 23—A postoffice
motor truck carrying air mail to the
Checkerboard flying field, was held
up and robbed by bandits yesterday
morning, but the loss was not large
as there was only a small amount
I of registered matter aboard. The
truck was stolen by the bandits
but the driver escaped.
PROGRESSIVES CALL MEETING
TO START NEW PARTY MOVE
WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 23
Senator LaFollette, Republican, and
Representative Huddleston, Demo
crat. of Alabama, chairman and
vice chairman, respectively of the
Peoples Legislative Service, have is
sued a call for a conference of
Progressives, to be held here on
December 1. for the purpose of or
ganizing a Progressive group.
ISLAND MEASURE APPROVED:
FILIPINOS TO URGE FREEDOM
MANILA. Nov. 23—The resolu
tion requesting permission from the
United States to call a constitu
tional convention for the purpose
of framing an independent island re
public, which was passed by the
Philippine senate three weeks ago.
was formally approved by the house
of representatives yesterday.
The action of the lawmakers will
be made known immediately to
President Harding’ and Congress will
be petitioned to allow the action
desired.
EFFORT WILL BE MADE SOON
TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23
Chairman Johnson, of the house im
migration committee, will offer a<
amendment to the immigration law
shortly, providing for the exclusion
of all immigrants who are not
eligible to citizenship in the United
States.
HARBOARD TO QUIT SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 23
Secretary of War Weeks has an
nounced the retirement, on Decem
ber 29, of General James G. Har
board as chief of staff, and slated
to succeed Pershing as chief of
staff. He will become head of the
Radio Corporation of America.
PASSION PLAY AUTHOR DEAD
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 23—
Mrs. Christine Wethebeli Stevenson
author of the American Passion Play
which was produced at Los An
geles las; summer, died i* re yester
day.
TRAIN DERAILED—SIX HURT
M’ALISTER, Okla., Nov 23—Six
passengers were injured yesterday
when six Pullman coaches left the
track near this city. The coaches
were part of the Missouri, Pacific
& Texas Delux Limited. Two of
the passengers were seriously in
jured.