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VOLUME NINETEEN. No. 47. NOME, ALASKA FRIDAY, APRIL 25th. 1919 TELEPHCjf
BILL ABOLISHING PUBLICITY BUREAU FAILS BY ONE VOTE
* ( Special to The Nugget )
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 25—The* Sutherland bill, providing for the* ab
c lit ion of the* Alaska Publicity Bureau, was defeated in the House of Represen
tatives vesterday after a lively campaign.
Th.. measure lacked one vote of th • requirt'd number, altho backed by
.1 inajorit.v vote of the representatives present. The final vote stood eight to
seven In favor of the bill but the Organic Act provision requiring a majority
of all the members to which the House is entitled made it necessary that nine
affirmative votes be cast before the measure could pass. The Senate has been
deadlocked for two days over the pending eight hour legislation. No party
linos have been drawn and the deadlock is : imply a ease of where the members
cannot agree regarding the exemption of seasonal occupations, the basis of
determining wages and other differences of similiar character. The transpor
tation bill has reached the Senate after passage by the House and it is pre
dicted that the measure will pass the Senate speedily. The bill as approved
by the lower branch of the legislature appropriates $300,000 for the establish
ment of the proposed Territorial steamship line and names the governor md
the Territorial treasurer and secretary is a shipping board which will have
general control of. operations. The bill also authorizes municipalities to join
with other municipalities to operate feeder lines.
The Allan bill appropriating $2,500 for the Council of Defense has pas
sed the house. The bill repealing the (b eet election of national commit ice
men and delegates to the national convention's was defeated in the Senate
The Senate Hatchery bill, appropriating eighty thousand dollars for the ter
ritorial fish hatcheries, passed second reading in the House today and is prac
tically sure to pass at third reading. The Grand Igloo. Pioneers of Alaska
"hold an open session at the Palace The: it'•a last night. Delegate Wiekersham.
O. P. Hubbard, and others addressed the meeting. Governor Rjggs did not
appear as scheduled but sent his regrets, stating that his wife was sick. Fal
con Joslin and Pennington both refused to speak at the session. During; the
course of his address, Delegate Wiekersham announced that his great private
library will be donated to the Alaska University when that educational insitut
lon Is established.
Political circles are discussing with considerable interest the I'.e t
that Wiekersham and Tom Donohoe, the machine leader and one of Wick’s
clearest political enemies, are going to Valdez on the same steamer. It
is presumed that Wiekersham is going to the Bristol Bay region to personally
investigate the vote cast there in the last delegate contest. The Democrats
have called a party convention to nomin te a candidate for Delegate at the
special election called for June 3, but the Republicans are uncertain regarding
what to do. in view of the prospect that Wiekersham will contest tin* election of
Sulzer.
YUKON ICE REPORTED BROKEN AT WHITEHORSF..
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
4PANQPUyjJR„ April 25—Ueuous from Whitehorse. Yukon Territory,
say the Yukon ice has broken at that poi u is exported th.'U Vie liavwon
will be the first boat to leave Whitehorse for Dawson. The steamer is
scheduled to leave June 2nd. in charge of Capt. Turnbel.
CHIEF WARREN TAKES DRASTIC STAND AGAINST SEATTLE I. W W.
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
SEATTLE. April 25—Chief of Police Warren descended on the local
headquarters of the I. W. W. today and after locking the door of the radical
hotbed, declared that it shall not he opened as long as he is chief of police
of the city. Warren’s stand is vigorously applauded by the earlier editions
of the afternoon papers.
GERMAN COURIERS AT VERSAILLES.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS. April 25—German couriers have arrived at Versailles in ad
vance of the German peace delegation, according to an announcement today.
The couriers are charged with the duty of making advance preparations for
the comfort of the delegation, which is due to arrive April 28th.
ANGERED AT ALLIES FAILURE TO EXTEND
CONFERENCE INVITATION TO MEXICO, CARRANZA
REFUSES RECOGNIZE MONROE DOCTRINE j
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press
WASHINGTON. April 24—The failure of the Allies to invite Mexico to
attend the conference of neutral nations held in connection with the Inter
Allied Peace Conference is said to have z'tirred up bitter resentment on the
part of President Carranza.
Reports from Mexico City assert that he has declared his intention to
to refuse recognition to the Monroe Doctrine, to which ho is known to have
expressed earlier opposition.
Carranza’s resentment against the Allies has apparently been enhanced
by the Allies recognition of the Monrote Doctrine and led him to throw down
the challenge that he will not grant the doctrine recognition.
The failure of the Allies to invite Mexico to send representatives to
the neutral conference is said to be due to the fact that the Allies look upon
Ci-rranza with suspicion because of his treatment of foreign investors.
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Carranza Recalls Mexican Minister to France
MEXICO CITY, April 24—It is stated in semi-official circles that Pres
ident Carranza has recalled Albert J. Pani, Mexican Minister to France. The
re son for the alleged action Is said to lie in the fact that Pani has boon unable
to present his credentials to the French government, although he has been in
Paris for some time. The reason for the inability of the envoy to secure rec
ognition by thef French government is not stated.
It is also understood that the Mexican government will refuse to grant
recognition to the Monro® Doctrine in spite of the fact that it has been en
dorsed by thy Allies through the League of Nations.
TREASURY FEARS LACK OF RESPONSE TO VICTORY LOAN DRIVE.
feptr-ii1 to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 25—Officials of the Treasury Department ex
press a fear that many people regard the present Victory Loan drive as being
certain of success without the usual efforts toward arousing public enthusiasm
in furthering subscriptions. The reports reaching the department to dat*»
ahow totals considerably behind what was expected, indicating that the public
are somewhat apathetic to the loan appeal. Subscriptions reported to date
total $196,496,000. It Is believed, however, that the actual totals are much
higher, as many sales are still unreported.
NEWS NOTES
The ii*'Xt incoming mail is expect. (
Sunday. The outgoing mail for Yuk
on and Interior points will leave Mon
day.
Much work will have to be carried
out during the reconstruction perioc
for which funds are urgently needed.
Buy Victory Notes and do your bit.
I’ecu use of the Annual Memorial
exercises of the Eagles and Moose
Fraternal organizations, next Sumlav
at _ I*. M. the Federated Sunday
School will meet at 1 o’clock I’. M. Tim
pastors’ sermon topic for the evening
i: Fugle Hall will be:
Nome, and the Gospel of Christ
The Miners Club card social last
night attracted the usual good sized
gathering of pleasure seekers and was
in every way as enjoyable as its pre
decessors. The prizes were annex .1
by the following. Ladies1 first, Mrs
M <». Flowers; second, Mrs Hansen:
thi'd. Mrs Ohas. Larson Gentlemen:
F..st, Ncls Trolsen; second, 'll
St.awn: third James .McHugh.
Gymnastic physical culture is durd
jery and few people have persistence
enough to benefit by it. Bowling is s
nighty enjoyable recreation and ac
complishes the desired results in a
pleasant pastime way.
The play at the Howling Alley w
lively and continuous all of last even
ing but the principal interest, ccntori-d
upon a triple handed three-game con
test between Messrs Jones and Eagle,
of Council, and A. U. Miller of the
Marshal’s office. The event was with
out brilliant plays or exception il
scores Imt was highly spirited thru
out. Jones registered the high piny at
IDS and Miller the high average at 17J
The contest closed with much friendly
banter for another tryout at an early
ll it not how much you make, but
how much you save which counts. In
vest your savings in Liberty Loan
Notes, safest of all securities.
Open water has been visible from
tie more elevated sections of Nome
for several days, indicating that the
spring breakup of the ice pack, linger
ing along the shore during the winter,
has set in. I’art it s residing on the
tundra report that the ice is broken off
ns far as the eye can see up and down
tin coast. As far as can be perceived
from shore, the break is located nhoul
twelve or fifteen miles out.
SECOND COUNT POLET
SAM-E-KAR CONTEST
Final Weekly Count Saturday 5 p. m.
Hdon Baldwin . 19050
John Watson .! .'035
oc* Brown . .'lr-OO'*
‘ iiginia Van Sickle.11865
Wilfred Noilly .8710
Baby Heguess . 1815
Paul Gawno .. Ml 35
Helen Riggs . 1275
Scgred Seppala . 12 40
Elwood Crooks . 1630
Dorothy Morris .1115
Alice Anderson . 1010
Joe Walsh .J010
Joe Kristaln .1000
Mildred Maynard .1000
Valerie McGuire . 1000
Per Peterson . 1000
Sarah Shields .1000
ATTENTION L. O. O. M.
Memorial services in memory de
parted brothers will be held at lodqe
rooms, Eagle Hall, Sunday, April 27th.
Memliers assemble Eagle club rooms
2.30 p. m. By order of the Dictator.
CHAS. THOMAS Sec’ty.
EAGLES ATTENTION
F. O. E. Members will ascmble at
Eagle Club rooms at 1:30 P. M. Sun
day, April 27, to prepare for Memor
ial services at 2 P. M.
' ORLANDO DEPARTS FOR HOME BUT BELIEVED COMPROMISE COMING
Spoc'ial to the Nugget l>y jIi»» Associated Press
PARIS, April Pemier t n l.■ i».J<■ Peac Delegate Diaz and three
other nietnhers of tie It. b m peace delegati >u left Paris for Home today, there
by partially rullllling the Italian threat <>f a a withdrawal of the Peace
Conference delegation. The departing premier and his assistants were given
an ovation at the station before their departure.
Although the Italians liav. to so...; extent made good their threat to
leave the Peace Confer, nee because of the itfusal of the Allies to accede to the
Italian Dalmatian demands, it is not b,.'.cved that the withdrawal is final.
There is a hopeful f« ling apparent at ‘tie Italian headquarters, despite the
letiroment of the premier. Before depaiilug Orlando said: "There is nothing
to he gained by discussing the breach with the Peace Conference." Other
members of the departing delegation <1 •elined to discuss their departure but
intimated a hope that the questions involved in the Italian claims may be set
tle.1 within a fortnight. It is believed that this view indicates that the
Italians may change their demands after conference with the home officials,
particularly as it . |.pears that there is practically no hope that Wilson or
Coot-go will agree i . the Italian claims.
Remaining members of the delegation intimate that Orlando went home
to consult the Itali in parliament. Paris newspapers say Orlando's departure
does not moan a ;upturn but inclines to a belief that a compromise is corning
Italians Cheered for America but Condemn Wilson
ROM H. April 25- (beat crowds a’t. tiding the patriotic meetings called
j b. protest against the refusal of the Italian claims to Fiutne loudly cheered the
I liere is an universal protest arising from all Italy against the stand
taken by President Wilson regarding the Italian demands and parades and
pat rot ie meetings are being held in all parts of the country. Dentonst rants
here are crying "Long Live America" \vi.h vigor but append their approval
of the republic b\ an equally vociferous cry of "Down with Wilson. In an
•11 ta le applauding Orlando for his stand. Hie Kpoca says today: "Italy fought
a desperate war and sustained the heaviest sacriffees of any of the Allies for tho
j urest of ideals. President Wilson’s unreasonable obstinacy is seriously
jeopardizing them."
Taft Says Italy Cannot Obstruct Peace Treaty
ARDMOltK. oniahoma. April 25—Former President William Howard
Tail declared in an address here today that Pi-sident Wilson’s statements and
actions in Paris have been eminently proper, and asserted that the president
is in no di • i• jeopardizing the peace ti aty settlements by firmness in his op
position to tie Italian claims in Dalmatii. Taft further declared that Italy
cannot consistently obstruct the peace treaty, oving to the fact that she is
economically dependent on \merlca f.»t food and coal and is also Indebted to
Ibis nation finam-i.ilh
HOOVER WILL PLACE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ON WAR BREAD DIET.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
I’.\IHS. April 23- The Supreme Allied Food Council, under the leader
sliip "i American l'“od Administrator II • bel t ('. Hoover, is planning to in
crease the milling percentage in a wav which will virtually put the world
hack to ,i war bread basin for the next thice months, according to statements
made by members of tin* commission.
Wheat Director Says America will not be Affected.
NEW YORK. April 23- Federal Wheat Director Julius Barnes said in
preference to the Paris dispatch stating that the Allied Food Commission is
planning to change the grain milling percentage to tic- degree that the world
•will In* placed on a w bread basis, that the activities of the Supreme Food
j Commission will have little or no effect n, America. "Americans will cun
jiinue to cat white bread, as at present, despite the possible return of Europe
to a war bread basis," he said, adding. “America has enough wheat to supply
both America and Europe.
12ih DISTRICT HAS SUBSCRIBED FIFTEEN AND A HALF MILLION.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
The following statement of the results of the Victory Loan drive to
c'ate were transmitted to the Nugget by Col. E. B. Lenoir, head ot the Alaska
Military and Cable Service.
SK \TTLE. April 25.—The following is from San Francisco dated
April 2ilh. “District Bank totals inclusive of the 23rd but probably represent
ing only the first day's subscriptions, are $15,549.25<i. Number of subscribers
40,000 The estimate of the officials is that the hundred million mark w:ll
to passed by the close of the week. Oregon shows 23 counties over the top.
PLENARY SESSION OF PEACE CONFERENCEE WILL CONSIDER
REVISED LEAGUE OF NATIONS CONSTITUTION MONDAY
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 25—Announcement v.is made today that the Peace Con
ference will hold a plenary session Monday for the purpose of considering the
revised League of Nations covenant. Thy. session will be open to the public
The covenant will be published immediately if approved by the conference.
COLD WAVE SWEEPS OVER EASTERN SECTION.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
W ASHINGTON. April 25—A cold wave, accompanied by snow flurries
and freezing temperatures has spread over the greater part of the territory
east of the Mississippi valley from Florida to the Northern boundry. Groat
crop damage is predicted in many sections. The cold snap has also put a r
quietus on the opening games of the baseball season and all games have been
postponed.
CZECHO-SLOVAKS ATTACKING HUNGARIAN CITY
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
GENEVA, April 23—The Czeeho-SIovaks are reported in Austrian
dispatches to be attacking the city of W'aitzen. situated on the Danube river
twenty one miles northeast of Budapest. The reports indicate that the attack
ing forces arc making steady headway and the early fall of the city is ex
pected. Reports have also been received here stating that French forces are
riding the Roumanians who are advancing through eastern Hungary.