HUNS PRESENT COUNTEB PROPOSALS
REPUBS. TO PROBE WAR EXPENDITURES
MISSOURI SOLON MIXING IN ALASKA FISHERIES—
PROPOSES LEASING OF FISHING LOCATIONS
'Specie.I to The No»ne Nugget l>y The Associated Pies*.
WASHINGTON, May 29—Representative Alexander, Democrat, of Mis
souri, is the latest congressional representative to take a hand in the con
servation of Alaska fisheries by introducing a Dill providing for sundry c hanges
11 the present government regulations of the northern fisheries which will
place the fisheries and tin? fishing industry under still closer departmental
Alexander’s Dill provides that no commercial fishing may lie done in
Alaska waters without special permission from the* Department of Commerce.
Moth canneries and fishermen must obtain licenses to operate from the Sec
retary of Commerce The Dill provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall
lea.se to commercial fishermen and fish canneries fixed locations for periods of
fifteen years or less, and confers on the lessors the sole right to operate in
the. leased locations.
Alexander has also introduced another measure proposing a closed
season for halibut in Pacific waters. The bill fixes the closed period in Jan
uary and February.
DAWSON DREDGE SUPERINTENDENT DIES SUDDENLY
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
DAWSON. May 28—(Delayed in Transit) — William <\ Lawson. A sis •
tant Superintendent of the Yukon (Sold Co., the largest mining corporation
in the Dawson district, died here today as a result of ptomaine poisoning.
The deceased was widely known in local mining and business ciicles
and had been in the employ of the* dredging corporation for years.
VILLA REPORTED MOVING ON JAUREZ WITH FORMIDABLE FORCE
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
JAUREZ, Mexico, May 29—It is reported that a large body of Villa
troops are moving in the direction of Jaurez with the intention of attacking
the city in pursuance of a new revolutionary plan hatched by tin* notorious
Pancho Villa, who is reported again active in Northern Mexico and well sup
plied with men and munitions for continuing his suspended efforts t•» control
the government.
The officials in command of the garrison here assert that their force
is large enough to successfully resist any attacks which may ho made by the
revolutionists.
Travelers Report Chaos Again Returning to Mexico.
HAVANA. Culm. May 29—Travelers arriving in Cuba, from Vera
Cruz and Tampico during the past few days report that ‘conditions in Mexico
are a gain^ verging on ttie chaotit* and there is every indication that the Car
ranze government is breaking down.
The arrivals say that disorganization is visible on every side and Is
growing daily worse throughout the southern sections. Riots have developtd
at many points and only the strictest military rule is preventing a popular
outbreak. Dissatisfaction with the government is openly expressed in the
larger centers on the (lulf coast. Carranza is reported to have instituted a
stringent censorship to prevent news of the prevailing conditions obtaining
circulation.
ADRIATIC QUESTION SAID TO BE PRACTICALLY SETTLED
AS RESULT OF WEDNESDAY CONFERENCE OF BIG FOUR
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
PARIS, May 29—It is understood in high quarters that the dispute
regarding the disposition of the Adriatic claims of Italy and Jugoslavia has
been practically settled as a result <>f a conference of the Allied premier’s
and President Wilson yesterday.
It is understood that under the new understanding the Italians are
certain to receive the Dalmatian islands along the eastern Adriatic coast but
will not be awarded possession of either Zara or Sebenecio, the two important
Dalmatian towns on the mainland claimed by Italy under the terms <>f th«
London treaty.
The new provisions with respect to Flume are still shrouded with
mystery. It is expected that details of the settlement will he announcer?
within the next day or two.
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A FEW REMINDERS
The biography and platform of
K’N'KS printed elsewhere in this is
sue has; a clear sound ring to it. Advt.
Who pointed Alaska politics? (bigs
ing to steal the Delegate election. Adv.
"When They (the thing) steal an el
ection on me, they have a job on their
hands"—oxcapt from speech of
iWickorsham in A. I!, llall last Sum
Who attempted to break quarantine,
[regardless of human lives, when the
Influenza, was raging up and down our
coast, in another attempt 1<> steal an
election at the dictates of the machine
gang?—Sure, it was federal officials
and members of the gang, who are
dominated by (Irigsby. Adv.
It is a well known fact that WOMKN
helped to make the world safe for
democracy — they will help to make
Alaska safe for democracy by voting
for J. J* Jones at the special election
June 3rd. Advt.
Authentic telegrams received say
JONHS will snow (Irigsby under in
Southeastern Alaska. Adv.
Don't he misled by the politic d
jobbites that (Irigsby can beat Jones
—it is a lie. Adv.
Its’ a cinch that (.Irigsby will never
be elected delegate to congress for the
overwhelming majority that there will
be no grounds left for stealing or eon
testing. Advt.
for .Tones- the Machine gang leaders
have said so by conceding this divi
sion to Jones yesterday. Advt.
Hverybod\ knows how to spell
JONHS, if y..u fail to gel printed bal
lots in your precinct, why simply write
J. H. Jones for Delegate from Alaska
on a piece of paper. Adv.
Nome went over the TOI* in all the
Liberty l^oan and lied Cross drives,
lets put Nome over the Top for Jones,
Adv.
against, federal officials interfering in
local as well as territorial politics.
Adv.
If the oflicc of delegate was ap
pointive Jones would never he seated
in congress. Advt.
Come on Boys! Now is tlie time
to “remove the* thorns and create har
mony”—by voting for JONES. Advt.
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ALASKA S. S. CO. EXPLAINS REASON FOR REQUEST
FOR INCREASE IN TRAFFIC CHARGES
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
SEATTLE, May t Delayed in Transit >—The Washington news
dispatch of yesterday announcing that the Alaska Steamship Company has
made application t<» the Interstate Commerce Commission for an increase in
traffic rates between Seattle and Tacoma and between Seattle and southern
Alaska points, is explained by the .-ompany officials as affecting only through
passenger and freight business origin..ting at paints other than Seattle, such
as tourist tickets s..|«l :.t inland points. According to the officials the in
crease sought does not otherwise apply b> Alaska traffic rates and means no
increase in charges which have their source in Seattle shipments or passenger
traffic.
The traffic that will be affected in case tin- increase is granted amounts
to about one percent ..f the total business of the company. The application is
intended to raise these rates t.. amounts uniform with the rates adopted in
March.
REPUBLICANS PREPARING TO INVESTIGATE
WAR DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. May 2ts—(Delayed in Transit.)—Iidications point,
strongly to the prospect that the war expenditures of the War Department
arc to be subjected to a rigid soiutiny by the Republicans.
The first step toward an investigation of the financial dealings of the
department during Hu* war period lias been taken by Representative Graham.
Republican, who has prepared a resolution for presentation to the House pro
viding for the appointment of a committee to undertake a complete investigat
ion of the War Department expenditures.
WILSON S CANDIDACY FOR THIRD TERM BELIEVED
DEPENDENT ON ACTION TOWARD LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
PI IR'AGO. May 2s (Delayed in Transmission)—The question of
whether President Wilson will again be a candidate for the presidency in
1920 is believed by Democratic leaders to In* largely dependent on the action
taken by Congress with respect to the League of Nations. I'p to the present
Wilson has not definitely disclosed his attitude toward a third term, most of
Ids remarks on the subject being of an inferential character which may mean
something or nothing.
Chairman Cummins of the National Deinm-rutic Committee is of the
view that Wilson may run again if the League of Nations is rejected.
Cummins stated in an interview toda> that he believes Wilson's can
didacy for a third term will be determined largely by the fate of the League
of Nations. Cummins said lie believes Wilson will run again if the League
is beaten, bid added that lie believes that it is unbeatable.
FORMER BAVARIAN KING REPORTED
SHOWING SIGNS OF DEMENTIA
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
GLNL\ A, May 29 (Associated Press Special)-- Local doctors assert
that former king Ludwig. ..f Ravaria is becoming insane. The ex-monarch
is residing in the vicinity of Geneva in company with other dethroned mem
bers of the (Sermon and \ustriuu nobility, who have settled down in Switzer
land.
According to the doctors, several «»f whom have beeen summoned to
the chateau in which Ludwig resides, the former Bavarian ruler has displayed
signs ot tailing mentality. lie is said to have fits «• f great violence in which
declares that Bavaria has won the war and wants to return at the head of
his supposedly victorious army.
REPORTED EIGHTY AMERICANS MISSING IN FIRE
AND EXPLOSION IN COBLENZ AREA
Sp«cinl to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Pce3s.
LONDON, May 29- Dispatches from Cologne today say eighty persons,
most of whom are American soldiers, are missing as a result of a. fire in a
building occupied by the American forces of occupation in the Coblenz ares,
combined with the resultant explosion of an ammunition dump.
The disaster occurred yesterday. The cause is not stated. The Am
erican military authorities are said to be conducting an investigation to as
certain if the fire and explosion are due to German agencies
GERMANS DELIVER COUNTER PROPOSALS THURSDAY
SlpeetaJ to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS, May L’9—The Germans have delivered their counter peace pro
posals and they arc being considered by the Council of Four at this morning's
session.
The German proposals were completed later yesterday and were pre
sented (o the Peace Council immediately.
Immediately following the delivery of the German reply. Foreign Sec
retary von Broekdorff Rantzau, leader of the German delegation, announced
that he intends to leave Versailles for Spa today and will probably remain
there until the Allies pass upon the German answer.
Nothing has so far been given out concerning the character of the
Gorman proposals, although it is believed that they present wide differences
from the peace settlement terms outlined in the Allied treaty.