REDS LAUNCH BOMBING CAMPAIGN
JAPS GET CONTROL OF SHANTUNG
BELIEVED ANARCHISTS CONDUCTING
NATION WIDE BOMB CAMPAIGN
Special to the Nugget by the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, April 30—Seventeen explosive bombs addressed to
prominent people have been found in the New 1 ork mail by the postoffico
officials within the past two or three days, according to statements made by
the officials of the police department today. In nearly every instance the
discovery of the bombs was due to the failure of the miscreants who sent them
to attach sufficient postage. This led to an investigation which revealed the
character of the packages and led to the discovery of others. Not knowing
how many of the deadly packages had been mailed here, the postal authorities
commenced examining all paekuges #hich might contain bombs. This pro
eeedure resulted in the finding of several more.
Among the packages containing bombs is one addressed to Postmaster
General Burleson: another Secretary of Labor Wilson and another to Attorney
Generu) Palmer. Others are addressed to Mayor Hyland, of New York. Im
migration chief Caminetti, John D. Rockefeller and J. P. Morgan Jr. How
many of the deadly packages have escaped the vigilance of the postoffice offi
cials is unknown, although it is thought that several may have been sent
through the mails before the first bomb was discovered. It is known that
former Senator Hardwick of Georgia recently received a bomb through the
mail which blew off the bunds of a negro maid when she attempted to open
the package in which it was sent.
The police believe that the bomb mailing operations are the work of
anarchists or other radicals who are conducting a bombing campaign which is
believed to extend to all parts of the country. The bombs discovered here are
said to closely resemble the bomb discovered in the mail of Mayor Hanson of
Seattle last Monday.
San Francisco Dist. Att’y. Receives Two Mailed Bombs
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30—Two explosive bombs were discovered in
the mail of the District Attorney here today.
New York Officials to End Leniency Toward Anarchists
NEW YORK, May 1—The officials here have decided to end the at
titude of leniency hitherto accorded the anarchists and will undertake a general
round up of the anarchistic elements with a view to their deportation as
undesirables.
This decison is the result of the bomb plot disclosures resulting from
the discovery- made by the local postal officials that the mails arc being used
in the furtherenee of what appears to be a gigantic assassination plot.
The local officials have commenced a stringent campaign against, the
reds and will invade the radical haunts in force for the purpose of rounding
up and deporting the anarchistic radicals with which certain quarters of the
city arc infested.
Believed Reds Intended to Celebrate May Day With Nation
Wide Bomb Slaughter
NEW YORK, May 1—Reports reaching the Federal postal officials
here say thirty six bombs have been interrupted in their transit through the
mails in various cities of the eastern and western states.
It is believed that the senders intended the bombs to arrive at their
various, destinations on May 1st., that day being a radical holiday.
Carolina Postmaster Finds Bomb Intended for Senator Overman
WASHINGTON. May 1—The postmaster of Salisbury, North Carolina
lias discovered a bomb addressed to Senator Overman in the instil reaching his
office. Overman is the chairman of the special Sensite committee engaged in
investigating the pro-German and radical propaganda and is si resident «>f
Salisbury, the town where the bomb was apprehended.
The postmaster wired Senator Overman that he is holding the package
containing the bomb.
Bombists After Senator Smoot
NEW YORK, May 1—Two packages containing explosive bombs ad
dressed to Senator Smoot of Utah and aonther unknown addresseee were re
turned to the Gimblc Co. store for additional postage by the mail authorities,
who supposed them to have been mailed by that establishment owing to the
Gimblc label on the wrappers. Without suspecting anything wrong, the ship
ping clerk of the firm affixed the extra stamps and remailed the packages
last Tuesday.
ALLIES RECEIVE GERMAN CREDENTIALS AT VERSAILLES
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
VERSAILLES, May 1—An American and Allied committee today re
ceived thte credentials of the German peace envoys. It has been decided that
the Germans and the Allies will meet in formal session at the Hotel Trianon
and conduct the jjeace settlements around green covered horseshoe shaped
tables. The German delegates have excited little curiosity here and the
townspeople grant them very little attention. Tiu Germans are housed in
three hotels.
FAMOUS BATTLESHIPS WILL LEAVE SERVICE
Special te The Nome Nugget by The Associated Pi ess.
WASHINGTON, May 1—A Navy Department .:nouncement says the
* famous old battleships Indiana, Massachusetts and Oregon, which helped to
destroy the Spanish fleet at Santiago, <’uba, during the Spanish-American war.
will shortly be taken out of commission.
The names of the valiant old fighting ships will be retained in the
navy, however, as they will be assigned to some of the new dreadnoughts auth
orized in the naval construction bill.
After being taken out of commission, the three vessels will probably
be junked or used for target ships in naval gunnery practice. Twenty years
ago the Indiana, Massachusetts and Oregon were regarded as among the
most powerful warships afloat but are now completely outclassed by th<>
modern dreadnoughts and battle cruisers.
DANIELS LUNCHES WITH BRITISH SOVEREIGN
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Frees.
LONDON, May 1—Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels was a guest
of King George at luncheon today and spent some time discussing naval
matters with the British ruler. The King is greatly interested in naval
affairs and believes that a large navy and an international police force are
necessary to the League of Nations when peace Is declared in order to dampen
any desire Jfor conquest some nations may hold.
CHANCES IN SIBERIA
i lie discussion relative to the pros
pects of an opening of the Siberian
countr* inclines much to the view
that Siberia is any man’s land at pres
ent and also a land of milk and honey
where things come so easy that all one
needs to do is to pick them up. How
much of this is truth we have no
means of knowing, but believe we are
safe in venturing the opinion that Al
askans had best make sure of what
they are about before rushing off to
the farther coast in search of fortune.
Regardless ->r whether the untamed
Bolshevik! arc holding sway in North-1
eastern Siberia or not, it is not a par
ticularly healthy country unless one is'
possessed of an understanding of the
general conditions and to some extent
cognizant of what may l>e expected.
Kor the enlightment of those who arc
thinking of stampeding to the Russian
coast, we reproduce below the letter]
written to the Juneau Km pi re recently!
by Arvid Frantzen, who is well known’
hero ttnd who by reason <>f wide ex
perience on the Siberian shore is well
uualifled to give an opinion concerning
the prospects for the venturesome one]
who thinks it is what the gambler
calls ‘easy pickings" in the Siberian'
country. The letter referred to fol
llows.
" iiy all tins con talk ot n rush to
Siberia next spring is mere than 1 can
figure out. Your article referring to
the occupation of Siberia by; the Allied
troops of Ktstern Siberia is a sure
bunk to those poor stickers who joirt
an\ organization for prospecting, de
veloping or investing capital in a for
eign land. I know whereof I speak
since I have roamed the Siberian coast1
from I’etrupovlosk, which is the capi
tal or Kamchatka, to Koltleliin Ray
and that constitutes a far
longer coast line than our Alas
kan coast. it is the only port
of entry for all vessels. There is ab
solutely no driftwood on its shores,
and no coal to be had unless import
ed. 'The country is rich in minerals,
furs and fish. Large tramp steamers
visit Anadir Ray every summer, and
put up immense quantities of a deli
cious red salmon, which is found on
this coast. On account of the snow
not disappearing till late in July and
sometime in August, it leaves a very
short season for the transient pros
pector. Do the prospecting parties
"ki<l" themselves that they can in
vade a foreign land and set up camp
in their own ways and customs, tres
pass on the century-old hunting and
trapping grounds of the natives,
breeds and halfbreeds of Siberia (all
citizens of Russia) without causing
strife •'and discontent aomng them?
Most of the able bodied natives along
the coast have served in American
whaling voss-'s since 1370. They
| speak fairly good English, and are a
bad, troublesome bunch, entirely dif
ferent from our hospitable Alaskan
natives. I have lived among them
for three months at a time, and I have!
made a good many trips along the
coast. The natives there are aided
anil abetted by the wily Cossack offi
cials, who are stationed along the
coast.
w en, here s hoping that all aoic
bodiod Alaskans stay In their own
backyard and develop it. It needs It.
Let that 20,000 Cet-Uich-Quiclc-Wal
ingford’s rush to Siberia, and I bet, Mi
Editor, a home made ICabler, that in
the fall of 1919 there will be 19,999
damphools come back and say, “I
tol^ you so.” The remaining guy will
go "nuts” and take to the hills.”
ARVID FRANZEN
We have fought and won; now wo
mutt pay for the price of peace. The
Victory Loan is for that purpose. Will
yo not do your bit by buying a note?
Sell your hammer and buy a horn.
If you can not buy a Victoy Loan you
can at least boost tlie Loan.
Wc still have an army in Europe, j
will you not support them in the ful- j
lest measure by buying a note in thej
Victory Loan.
i
PEACE. CONFERENCE MAKES JAPS HEIR
TO GERMAN CONCESSIONS IN SHANTUNG
Special to Tlie Nome Nugget by The Associated Tiers
TAiti*. April .May I*— Speculation regarding tin- character of the agree
meat reached by the IVuee Conference regarding the conflicting claims of
Japan ami China with respect to Kiao Chau and the Shantung peninsula was
1 '' 1 ii> tip ammunt ement that tlie Teuco Conference itas decided
that all general rights at Mi.hau and tlie Shantung province are to be trans
ferred to Japan without reserve, thereby virtually making the Japanese the
hens of the Germans la the Shantung section of China. The conference has
deeded however, tha, the Japanese tenure of the concession shall no, he per
manent and has laid down the dictum tha, China shall retain the ownership
«int. .sovereignity of Shantung.
Under conference ruling Japan will retain all „f the economic
P n.leges pro,.,. l„ tip..cession granted Germany by China and also
me additional ri. • .t iMegii , cmi,.,.,, „» ... n. :
1 •* settlement at 1 sing Sac, south af Kiao Chau.
NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DECLARES
CONVENING OF CONGRESS NECESSARY TO
SAFEGUARD SOCIAL AND BUSINESS STRUCTURE
Special to Tlie Nome Nugget'by The Associated Tress.
St. 1.01 IS. .May I The Chamber of Commerce of the United States,
representing over a half million business men. declares in a resolution passed
eongirssimiat legislation is imperatively necessary in order to
Sal gua.d tie nation..I social ami business structure and urges the president
h convene 'he special session of congress at the ear" tut possible date.
As originally presented, the resolution urged the president to return
^1M 111 ■' ' I., i.in.ene cougtess in special session, but tlie reference to
Wilson's return was later eliminated.
SOLDIER RESENTS WEARING NATIONAL
UNIFORM IN SOCIALIST PARADCf
~ . ~ 2 Associated Press.
1 Declining1 th.it lie resented seeing the nation.1! 1
'•I I person Who was opposed to the government
i< i toii;i> knocked down .1 marcher wearing a sold
<y p; 1 rade held hy the Cleveland Socialists today
g carried hy the man in soldier clothes. The at
ight in wlu h scores of police, soldiers and civilians
mil the radicals were forced to flee. The melee
•suited in a considerable number receiving slight
injuries
PROGRESSIVE LEADERS OPPOSE REPUBLICAN
CONFERENCE ON LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Special u> The Nome Nugget hy The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. .M»y I -SevernI Republican progressive senator's are
ol considering the League Of Nations rnveiu.nt in order to determine tie;
pony's attitude thereto.
Senator's Johnson. „r ('nlifornin. Jones, of Washington. McNary. of
Oregon and Borah tire the lenders in II..position nml derinrr. that the
... Notions is not .1 iwrty uuestion.
RICHARDSON REPORTS GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS
OF U. S. TROOPS ON ARCHANGEL FRONT
Spec'tal lo tlte Nugget By tlie Associated Press.
\\ A SI 11 Nt.Tt IN. April 311 —I n a report to the War Department. Major
Genera) Richardson, commander of tip. American forces on the Archangel
front, says that he litis inspected tin- American forces in Northern Russia an I
found the troops in excellent health and also in good spirits, notwithstanding
theip long isolate,,.
Richardson makes no reference to the recent indications of disaffection
among a company of the American soldiers and his report suggests that what
ever dissatisfaction existed lias been dissipated.
BELGIAN NEWSPAPERS ASSERT BELGIUM WILL
REJECT TERMS IMPOSED BV WILSON AND PREMIER’S
Special to Tito Nome Nugget by Tlte Associated Press
BIU-SSEUR. May 1—The terms imposed on Belgium by the Allied war
settlements are creating wide dissatisfaction among the Belgians and the
inclination to refuse acceptance is everywhere prevalent. The newspapers say
that the nation cannot accept the terms President Wilson and the Allied prem
ier’s desire to impose.
The. pallets are unanimous In declaring that the Belgian nation wants
to bo restored to full politico! and economic independence and also wants full
indemnity for the damages resulting from the German invasion, instead of the
partial Indemnities and restricted economic anti political independence granted
by (lie peace treaty.
GERMAN GOVERNMENT TROOPS CLOSING IN ON MUNICH
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, May l —Berlin advices today announce that the Ger
man government forces are closing in on Munich and its capture from the
radicals is expected within a short period.
The government forces are said to have captured a large number of
small towns and villages forty miles northwest of Munich after sharp fighting
with the Soviet army.
FRENCH WORKERS CALL MAY DAY GENERAL STRIKE
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press
PARIS, May 1—The greater part of the industries of the French nation
are at a standstill today as a result of the calling of a twenty four hour May
Day strike by the labor unions. The strike is intended to signify the desire
of labor for better working conditions.
Street cars and taxi-cabs have stopped running today and no carriages
are visible. The newspapers are also closed down. As u result of the trans
portation tie up, many of the Peace Conference delegates walked from their
hotels to the conference place. So far the strikers have displayed no inclination
to raise disorders and the general situation is quiet.