The Seward Gateway
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HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Entered as Second Class Matter Sep
*e-t'er 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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GERMANY’S REPARATION OFFER
Rejection by France of Germany’s
recent proposals on reparations was
regarded as certain by Allied diplo
mats, as it was regarded as a mat
ter of bargaining rather than a final
plan. Instead of making a proposal
that would have been acceptable Ger
many asked to be let off too lightly,
in view of the damage done to France
in the late war. The result was to
further aggravate an already serious
situation.
Berlin asked that the total of its
obligations be placed at thirty billion
gold marks, or approximately seven
billion dollars in' American money.
When the reparations commission two
years ago fixed the tentative total it
placed it as one hundred and twenty
billion gold marks, or about thirty
billion dollars American money. That
obviously was too high, and Germany
could not meet it. American bankers
who made a study of the situation,
suggested that twelve billion gold
marks would be within Germany’s ca
pacity to pay and that even this sum
would place her in industrial slavery
lor the next half century. At the time
it seemed to be generally understood
that this sum, suggested from a dis
interested source, should be agreed to
by the reparations commission.
Of course Germany now makes the
j>oint—and it is not to be disregard
ed—that the occupation of her rich
industrial area in the Ruhr district
by France has greatly lessened her
ability to pay, but that by France oc
cupying this district, it makes it im
possible for her to pay. France has
said that the occupation will not be
abandoned until Germany pays. Ger
many cannot pay unless her whole in
dustrial machine is working. Thus is
an impasse reached.
Germany’s fault from the beginning
has been that she did not want tc
meet the payments. Rather than dc
so. she went into volunary bankrupt
cy and the only cash payments that
have been made have come from out
side sources—from people in foreign
countries who have poured billions in
to Germany speculating in worthless
marks. Berlin had no intendon of
stabilizing the mark. She played the
speculators lor suckers to the extent
of over one billion dollars. Her in
dustrial magnates who became multi
millionaires by going heavily in debt
and then meeting their internal obli
gations with marks worth only a frac
tion of what they were when the
debts were contracted, have banked
or invested their surplus in foreign
countries —in dollars and pounds.
And finally, believing that the other
allies would not allow France to in.
vade the Ruhr, Germany defaulted on
her reparations. It was a typical
German blunder.
Meanwhile France has invested
large sums in restoring the devastat
ed areas. She has done this with the
understanding that Germany ultimate
ly would pay the cost, as Germany
had been called upon by the allies to
do. Germany failing, France stepped
in, took over the Ruhr district, and
began to squeeze blood from the tur- j
nip.
From the standpoint oi reparations j
the French plan has been an expen-'
sive proposition. Although they hole i
the industrial heart of Germany they j
have not succeeded in collecting as
much as Germany was reluctantly
paying at the time of the invasion.
The German policy of “passive re
sistance” did not deter the French,
but it has succeeded in preventing
them from operating the mines ana
industries at a material profit. From
the viewpoint of peace and satisfac
tory adjustment both countries are
making mistakes. And France is pre
paring to thrust its saber deeper into
' the heart of Germany.
CONFERENCE MAY RESULT IN
RECOGNITION OF MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, May 14.—A confer
! ence which may result in the recog
: nition of Mexico by the United States
jbegan here today.
CHEVY CHASE DOUBLES PLAYED
WASHINGTON, May 14.—R. Nor
ris Williams and Watson Washburn
defeated Vincent Richards and M. Fu
kuda of Japan in the finals of the Che
vy Chase doubles tennic tournament
3-6, 7.6, 7-5 and 6-3.
ENDORSE WORLD COURT
NEW YORK, May 11.—The Cham
ber of Commerce of the United States
. in concluding its annual convention
1 here today indorsed the American par
ticipation in the world court and ad
i vocated increasing immigration quo
j tas two per cent.
LIBERTY
THEATRE
TONIGHT
John Gilbert
in
44
Arabian Love”
a vivid tale of barbaric adventure
also
Bottling Torchy’s
Last Hops
Topics of the Day
WEDNESDAY
Metro Presents
VIOLA DANA
in Irvin S. Cobb’s celebrated story
of a heart in hock
“The $5 Baby”
Pathe News No. 6
FELLOW ROMANS
Quaint Isle of Mankin
BY VISITING SALESMAN
Carl Foasberg, salesman, who re
cently arrived from the States, has
announced his intention of locating
permanently in this section of the
territory and will establish offices at
Anchorage in order to keep in close
touch with his patrons, who will cover
the territory between Cordova and
Fairbanks.
Mr. Foasberg will represent such
well-known firms at the Tacoma Bis
cuit and Candy Co., Henningsen Pro
duce Co., dairy products; J. M. Co
hen, the Olympic brand of cigars;
Wittenberg Glove Co.; Sound Tire
Co.; Shull-Day Big Five Overalls;
Hannon Produce Co., fresh fruits and ’
vegetables; Sunshine Jane products,;
peanut butter and cereals.
Mr. Fred Feaks, also a recent arri-!
val, will be associated with Mr. Foas- j
berg in placing these lines of goods i
with the merchants. The policy of
the new salesmen will be square deal
ing and all goods sold under a strict
guarantee.
SUPREME COURT'S RULING
NOT RECOGNIZED BY DEPT.
WASHINGTON, May 14.—New reg
ulations by (the treasury department
have ignored the supreme court’s de
cision respecting the transportation of
liquor by ships. A conference is ex
pected to be called Wednesday or
Thursday to consider preliminary
drafts in shaping up treasury reports.
The conferees will probably include
representative of the prohibition unit
and the Shipping Board, also Assis
tant Secretary Moss and Commission
er Blaire of the internal revenue bu
reau.
RIVER PIRATES STEAL SUGAR
NEW YORK, May 14.—Harbor po
lice report that the river pirates who
were formerly engaged in stealing
rum, have concentrated their efforts
on sugar since the prices jumped.
WILDE WILL MEET VILLA
NEW YORK, May 14.—Word was re
ceived here that Jimmy Wilde, fly
weight champion of the world, is sail
ing on the Aquitania for his bout here
June 16th with Pancho Villa, the win
1 ner to meet Francis Genaro, present
American title holder.
PITTSBURGH BEATS NAVY TEAM
ANNAPOLIS, May 14.—Pittsburgh
defeated the navy baseball team 12 to
10 Saturday. The midshipmen defeat
ed Johns Hopkins lacrosse team 6 tc
3, but lost to Massachusetts Tech at
tennis, five matches to 22. The mid
shipmen track team defeated Pennsj
State 77% to 57%.
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.
GERMANS USE MINES TO
HINDER FRENCH SHIPMENTS
DUSSELDORF, May 14.—French
headquarters announced today that
Germans are using floating mines to
hinder coal and ooke shipments along
the rivers and canals.
V
NAVY RIFLEMEN WIN
\POLIS, May 14.—The navy
rli" won first and (third places in
th' °m intercollegiate shoot. Geo.
W on was second and Pennsy
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SEWARD, ALASKA
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Card Table*, Candies,
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Cigars and Cigarettes
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Ice Cream Made Daily
Phone Adams 128
SYLVIA’S
SEWARD
DRUG CO.
The Rexall Store
Seward. Alaska
Good Service
Quick Returns
We are selling agents for
Alaska Fur Shippers, disposing
of your furs to the best advan
tage possible. Regular Sales
will be held about every two
months. Special sales held
whenever market justifies.
Advances made on shipments
when requested.
Give us your support
Ship now for our next sale
Commission
We charge shipper 4% on lots over
$1,000 and 5% on lots under $1,000,
which covers fire and burglary insur
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May 10 May 17 May 23
S. S. ADMIRAL EVANS
May 24th June 1st June &th
The Evans sailing May 24th
calls at Kanatak.
Wayne Blue, Agent
» ARCADE BUILDING
Tel. Res. Madison 40 Office, Main 81
Pacific Coastwise Jerviee
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iH.F.ALEXANDER. PRESIDENT!
STEAMSHIP STARR
Will sail from Seward for Westward Alaska
on or About
MAY 10, 1923
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
phone madison i3v
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| Fishermen's Supplies, Gasoline & Distillate
1 Hardware, Stoves and Ranges. Powder, Ammunition, Caps Guns, Fuse
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RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
SEWARD & 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
MRS. RICHARD M’NALLY
PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER
Office of City Clerk
Bank of Seward Bldg. Seward. Alaska.
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When in need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
SEE
MORFORD
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets Ail Boats and Trains
General Repair Shop
PHONOGRAPHS, SEWING MA
CHINES CLEANED AND
REPAIRED
Light Machinery a Specialty
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
ELECTRICAL WORK
PHONE ADAMS 66
INQUIRE OF GEO. THORKILSEN
TAILORING
C. Henning
SEWARD ALASKA
SEWARD LODGES
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 3rd
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 montn.
visiting Brethern wel
W. O. PERRY, W. M
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
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.
I. O. O. F.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A.7.
Meets Thursdays at 8 p. m. Visiting
Brothers welcome GERHARD JOHN
SEN, N. G., Chas. Lechner, Sec.
IGLOO NO. NINE.
PIONEERS OF ALASKA
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellow’s Hall.
CAL M. BROSIUS, Pres.
EARL DURGIN, Sec.
SEWARD PlST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.