NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
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VOLUME XIX ~ ~ NOME, ALASKA MONDAY OCTOBER 27. 1919. TELEPHONE MAIN V
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BANDITS CAPTURE I). S. CONSUL
A. F.LDEMAIMS REJECTION STNNE LEGISLATION
AMERICAN CONSULAR AGENT CAPTURED
DY MEXICAN DANDITS; STATE DEPARTMENT
SENDS PEREMPTORY NOTE TO CARRANZA
Special to the Nome Nugget l»y The Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21—The State Department has been officially
advised of the capture of American consular agent Jenkins of Chihuahua by
Mexican bandits who are reported holding him for ransom.
The advices say the bandits are demanding one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars for his release. The capture of Jenkins is said to have
occurred several days ago hut no other details are yet available.
Although fully aware of the outrage, the Mexican government is
reported to have taken no steps to secure Jenkins’ release up to the present.
The failure of Mexico to make an effort in this direction is provoking wide
comment in government circles and the view is expressed that serious fric
tion may develop If the Mexican government falls to take speedy action
to secure the consular agent’s freedom.
Slate Deportment Demands Mexican Gov’t Effect Release Of Captured Consul
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24—The State Department has sent President
Carranza u peremptory demand that the Mexican government immediately
effect the release of American consular agent Jenkins of Chihuahua, who is
a prisoner in the hands of Mexican bandits who are demanding one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars ransom.
The State Department note is couched in the most deeisiw
language and demands that Jenkins shall he restored to freedom unharmed
and immediately even though the Mexicans must, pay the rah so m demanded
by the bandits. The message has been wired to the American representa
tive at Mexico City with instructions to present it to Carranza immediately
olli. ial c ircles owing to the* prespeut that delay on the part of tlte Carranza
.Mexico is likely to develop into something more than a mere punitive ex
cursion unless Mexico makes speedy amends for her repented failures to
Senate Measure Asks Wilson To Use Entire American Aimed Forces In
WASHINGTON. Oct. 25—Mexico's attitude* toward the capture of
|.cessions of Congressional ire and has already resulted in several fiery
feeding Jenkin's release from captivity.
The resolution referred i» Was introduced liy Senator Moyers, of
•Montana, and asks the consent of congress for the president to use* all Arner
If you are contemplating spending the winter Outside, besure to have
WILSON DENOUNCES PROJECTED COAL
STRIKE AS UNJUSTIFIABLE AND UNLAWFUL
Sltedal to the Nugget ><v the Associated I'ress i
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27—In a public statement issued fmm the White
liouso today, President Wilson denounced the projected strike of soft «o.i!
miners for a sixty five percent increase in wages and a six hour day and |
declared that the full measure of the law will he invoked to protect the nation.
Tho statement declares the projected strike, scheduled to comment e
November 1, to be “entirely unjustifiable and unlawful.” The statement
further asserts that the strike is aimed at objects which possess no moral or
legal justification and which are inimical to the national welfare.
After denouncing the strike project in vigorous terms, Mr. Wilson calls
upon the officials of the coal miners union to recall tho strike order in the
interest of the nation.
Mr, Wilson's message further warns tho miners that in the event of
the strike being called “means will be fount! to protect the nation's interests
in any emergency arising from the strike situation" and declares that "the
law will bo enforced in preventing the strike provoking harmful effeefs on
the nation at large,”
The president also stated that he Is still ready to appoint a tribunal
to investigate the facts connected with the coal situation which will render
a speedy decision based on just and equitable principles. The calling of the
strike he declares is not fully representative of the wishes of the soft coal
miners as many of the unions have not voted on the strike call.
The presidential stand is in every way the most drastic that he has
ever taken with respect to labor demands and in sharp contrast with ids
former decided inclination to listen to labor pleas.
In official circles the view Is -hold that the president is determined that
the strike shall not permitted to seriously interfere with industry, even if it
is necessary for the government to take control of the mines and operate them
under government Jurisdiction.
Mr, Wilson’s statement was apparently unexpected by the unions and
HOUSE APPROVES ALASKA PROVISIONS OF COAL BILL.
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27—The House of Representatives has approved
the section of the oil and coal land leasing bill limiting the number of pros
pecting permits in Alaska to five.
Wilson Discussing Business With Tumulty and Grayson.
WASHINGTON, Oct 27—The official statement issued by Dr. Grayson
regarding President Wilson’s condition today says “the President’s progress
Is continuing.”
Reports from the presidential mansion say Wilson is growing stronger
rapidly and he Is commencing to devote his attention to business In daily
increasing proportion. He is said to devote several hours dally to discussing
business matters with Secretary Tumulty and Dr, Orayson.
SENATE DEFEATS JOHNSTON’S AMENDMENT
TO TREATY EQUALIZING VOTE.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27—By a vote of thirty eight for and forty against,
the senate today defeated the amendment to the peace treaty presented by
8enator Johnson designed to equalize the voting strength of England and
America in the League of Nations.
the peremptory tone of his demand for the recall of the strike order is plain
ly causing considerable concern among the union officials here. I’p to the
present no statement concerning the union attitude regarding the presidential
message has been forthcoming from the unions.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27—L'p to a late hour today the miners unions
had not replied to the strike statement issued by President Wilson itiis
morning.
The failure of the government to announce just what it intends to
do regarding the strike is plainly puzzling the union leaders and is believed
to be the cause of their apparent reluctance toward making u reply to Wilson's
statement. The view is general that the government intends t<> keep a stiong
hand on tin* radical leaders of the strike
Million Coal Miners Preparing for Walkout.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 27—Preparations for the great strike of coal
miners called for November 1st are continuing without regard to the demand
of the president for the recall of the strike order. The strike will involve
nearly a million miners, according to the union officials here.
Despite the apparent attitude of defiance maintained by the unions,
it is understood that the miners are becoming doubtful of the results of the
projected strike venture and several of the lenders are said to have expressed
themselves as being ready to negotiate the wage question to avert a strike.
NEWS NOTES
Telegraph communications with the
States was again Interrupted this
morning, presumbably somewhere
along the Yukon. As a result of the
breakdown, telegrams arriving during
the day were generally much belated.
Richard Decker, whose name is
given In the passenger list of the in
coming steamer Victoria, is the new
minister assigned to take charge of the
Federated Church during the coming
winter, according to advices reaching
Dr Baldwin, head of the Methorist
mission.
Dave Colby, of the U. S. roadhouse,
arrived in town yesterday and reports
that the Nome river railroad bridge
on upper Nome river about 16 miles
from Nome, was washed otft from
bank to bank by the high water re
stating from the soft spell of the past
few days. Mr Colby says the water
In Nome river reached a higher level
than has been recorded since white
occupation of the district began and
not only carried away the railroad
bridge but also the foot bridge near
the roadhouse. The loss of the rail
road bridge is a serious one for travel
lers to and from the Interior during the
the open period. Unless the bridge is
replaced or a ferry provided, mushers
will be compelled to make a wide de
tour or resort to wading.
Messrs E. E. Tierce, Ivor Johnson,
B. Evans and Rice,arrived from Candle
via the Kougarok trail Friday after
an exceedingly difficult trip across
the peninsula. The arrivals have all
crossed the peninsula a number of
times during their association with
this section but say the trip this fall
was the toughest they have encount
ered. Much snow was encountered in
the upper reaches of the peninsula
which later gave way to open streams
and high water as the Bering coast
was neared.
PUBLIC DANCE.
Nome Lodge, Loyal Order of Mooso,
will hold a public dance at small
Eagle hall Monday evening, October
27. Admiseion genta $1; ladies free.
Tha public invited.
PROPOSED ANTI
STRIKE LEGISLATION
AROUSES A. F. L.
Sp«Tul in His Nomt NuggM hy The Assoclale.l IToss:
WASHINGTON, Od. 25 The most open attempt . \ i m 1,1,. ,.r.
he taken immediate!.! if either house -.r congress passes the anti strike legis
lation in the pending railroad lull providing for the return of the railroads
Tlie declaration <>r the officials has .aused a sensation in the capital
owing to the apparent intention of the unions to coerce congress.
POINDEXTER RUT
FRR PRESIDENCY
Ppeeia 1 to the Nome Nugget 1 \ The Associated Press:
1920
ment, Senator .Poindexter's statement also defines his views of tie present
aicato that upward of a dozen national legislators have the picsid.nH.il he,.
INTERNATIONAL LABOR CONFERENCE
MEETS IN WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, del. 27 The International Lal...r tv.,,,. .. *
t'ided for in the peace treaty with Germany will convene lea Wednesday.
Delegates am arriving from .Japan. Hngland. I'rame and Iteigium.
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