The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
tntereo as Second Class Matter Sep*
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
SATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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AMERICAS OFFER REJECTED
Again America’s good offices in the
solution of the economic crisis in Eu
rope have been rejected and the ciu-i
ted States has retreated from the
scene. Europe, which professes a de
sire for American friendship, is not
willing "to accept co-operation on ourj
terms.
So tar as the breakdown of negotia
tions over the proposed conference to
inquire into Germany's capacity to pay
reparations is concerned, the blame
rests with France. Possibly the word
responsibility should be substituted
for blame. France, rightly or wrong
ly, does not feel that it is subject to
world censure for imposing the eondi-.
lions which led to the failure ot the
negotiations.. It is difficult tor any
American, and for most Europeans, to
accept the French viewpoint, however)
much they sympathize with it. In the
larger view, world opinion regards
European economic revival as being
paramount to real or fancied security
for France as that security is defined
by France—virtually meaning the dis
integration of Germany.
Premier Poincare iaici down condi
tions to the acceptance ol the Ameri
can proposal lor an economic confer-1
ence which Preseident Coolidge anu
Secretary Hughes could not accept.
Primarily Poincare sought to limit j
ihe investigation of Germany’s capac
ity to pay lor a term of six years—or
until 1930 this date being the limit
01 time in which any postponement
of payments might be made without
unanimous consent of the reparations
commission. After that time, consent,
by another inquiry might be made.
Another condition Imposed was that
the scope ol the inquiry should not
include the French occupation of the
Ruhr basin. In the opinion of the
American government, these limita
tions were such as to preclude the pos
jsibility of the proposed commission’s
going beyond what was termed an
auditing of Germany’s accounts, and
consequently no advantage w^as seen
in proceeding with the conference.
It cannot be charged that the Uni
ted States is lacking in a desire to be
of service to Europe. Mr. Hughes has
made it plain that this country wants
to help avert an economic breakdown.
The offer was made in a sincere ef
fort at co-operation.. But it has again
been rejected, or hedged about with
such conditions as to nullify the whole
undertaking. Again it is Europe’s
loss and our gain.
Tomorrow’, Saturday, the Gateway’s
Christmas edition wdll be issued. We
will have no apologies to make for
the size of this edition, twelve pages,
as the work was done by two men
with the assistance of a third, a half
day at a time. We have issued a four
page daily during this time and kept
-up with the rest of our work, so feel
that we have done our best for the
town. If you do not get your paper
before 6 o’clock phone this office.
THROUGH TRAINS PLANNED
TO FAIRBANKS IN SUMMER
According to plans now being pro-'
mulgated, the passenger trains during:
the tourist season next summer will
be operated on a 24-hour schedule be
tween Seward and Fairbanks, with a
btop-over at Curry optional with the
pas.-, ngers.
Col. Landis said that when 100 or
more passengers desire an extra train
Bpec;„is will be run for them with
standard equipment. Extra sleepers
will oe added to all regular trains at
Curry. An hour and a half stopover
will be made at Anchorage.
Col. Landis looks for a large tourist
travel this coming year, and will ar
range to handle it expeditiously.
MELLON'S TAX PLAN WILL
RELIEVE ONLY 25,000 PERSONS
■ WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Senator
Gardner of Texas stated that altho
substantial reiki.' would be afforded
by the Mellon lax redaction plan it
-would only affect about 25,000 indi
viduals who are surtax payers. He
said die democrats favorel relieving
the smaller taxpayers first.
COTTON VALUES JUMP
NEW YORK, Dec. 21— Cotton val
ues Jummped during the last hour of
•trading today from 95 to 110 points.
Bulkier Wells and wife, with Andy
Simons as guide, are expected to ar
live in port today from their hunting
trip to Sand Point and Unga. This is
the party for whose safety much ap
prehension was felt several weeks
ago. They left Sand Point on the gas
boat Viking, working along the coast
hunting big bears. From Kanatak the
party will be brought to Seward on
the board of education ship. Eider.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells, who reside in
Denver, will take the Alaska for home.
NEW REGENT FOR GREECE
ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 21.—Admi-j
ral Coundouriotis has assumed the re-j
gency ol Greece.
EARTHQUAKE HITS MANILA
MANILA, Dec. 21.—An earthquake
at 4 o'clock this morning shook the
buildings causing great fright to the
occupants.
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YOUNG ACTRESS OF NOTE
Clara Bow, 18-year-old actress, who
attracted wide attention in “Down to
(he Sea in Ships.” She will have im
portant parts in “Ma;»:ime,” by Rida
Johnson Young and “Poisoned Para
dise,” Robert W. Service’s recent nov
el of Monte Carlo.
Harry Bowers, former Seward bar
ber, was a passenger on the Alaska.
He will work with Jake Hepfinger at
the O. K. barbershop.
Fresh Halibut, sewara Fish Co. tf
H. V. Hoben
SEWARD
A. F. Davis
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
Want YOU
to try the
Baxter
COAL.
The coal showing a greater content of heat units
per ton than any coal being mined in Alaska
Delivered to You at $11 per ton
ALSO HEALY LUMP, NUT, OR MINE RUN,
NANAIMO COAL IN SACKS OR BULK
Auto Service
OUR AUTOS MEET All BOATS and TRAINS
Telephone Orders to Main 81
After 5 p. m. until 8 a. m. Telephone Madison 24
LIBERTY THEATRE
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MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
PHOTOGRAPHS.
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PHONE ADAMS 128
Use More
Milk
Seward Dairy
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADI80N 130
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Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies,
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TRY OUR CARD TABLES
Corner Fourth and Adams Sts.
SEWARD CLUB
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Pacific Coastwise Service
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Dec. 31st
Jan. 27
Making all regular Southeastern and South
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CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Sailings from Seattle every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday for San Francisco, Los Angeles,
and San Diego.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Residence, Madison 40
iH.F.ALEXANDER. PRESIDENT
T'Sji
STEAMSHIP STARR
Will Sail for the Westward
about January 10th,
CONNECTING WITH THE STEAMER NORTHWESTERN j
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON 13* SEWARD, ALASKA
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
V
THE PALACE
John Mattich, Prop.
Pool Soft Drinks Cigars
FURNISHED ROOMS
Phone Mam 55
BARBER SHOP
BATHS
F. C. Miller, Prop.
DR. O. A. BRAAFLADT
Dentist
Office Hoars 9 A. M. 5 to P. M.
Office open Evenings by Appointment
TELEPHONES
Office, Adams 111 Res., Adams 21
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
8EWARD & ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harriman Bank Building
DR. J. A. BAUGHMAN
Physician and Surgeon
Chronic Diseases a Specialty
Phone Madison 90, Seward, Alaska.
AARON E. RUCKER
Attorney at Law
Office in Arcade Building
’PHONE ADAMS 121
SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Office Phone, Madison 136
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When In need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
WM. D. COPPERNOLL
LAWYER
Seward, Alaska
Seward Grill
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets Ail Boats and Trains
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
_ Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHERTY, Sec.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and Xrd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. A A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
visiting Brethern wel.
W. G. PERRY, W. M.
Cbas. E. Smith, Sec.
tome.
Seward Lodge
No. 1425.
L. O. O. M.
Will meet every
Tuesday night at
8 o’clock. Visiting
Brothers welcome
CHAS KREFTING, Dictator.
M. A. HORNER, Secretary.
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I. O. O. F.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A.7.
Meets Thursdays at 8 p. m. Visiting
Brothers welcome. ANDY NOVAK,
N. G.; Chas. Lechner, Sec.
IGLOO NO. NINE.
PIONEER8 OF ALASKA
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellow's HalL
CAL M. BROSIUS, Pres.
EARL DURGIN. Sec.
8EWARO FUST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
J. p. HANNON, Adjutant. <t