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VOLUME XIX. ' No.^50.^ Q NOME, ALA8KA MONDAY AUGUST 25, 1919. TELEPHONE MAIN 111
M. S. FORCES QUITTING MEXICO
JONES MTREMCES PEACE TREATY IEQISUTION
JOSEPH ORDERED TO ABANDON JOB.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS, Aug. 33—Dictator Joseph has been ordered by the Allies to
forego any effort to remain at the head of the Hungarian government owing
to the wide opposition developing against his possible accession to the presl
The Supreme Council has instructed the Allied Mission at Budapest
to inform Joseph that he must, leave the Hungarian government in the in
terests of international and Kuropean peace.
In explanation of the order, tin* Allied representatives are instructed
to inform the former archduke that Hurope has suffered so much under the
Hapsburg’s that there is a general animosity everywhere against ids
assuming the presidency.
The view is held that with a Hapshurg at the head of the new
republic, there will he few who will have full confidence in the government.
Joseph Is reported intending to lay down the* dictatorship as soon as the
new cabinet is completed.
Reported Joseph Retained At Head Of Hungarian Government
ZURICH, Switzerland, Aug. 23—It Ih reported from Vienna that
former archduke Joseph has been retained at the head of tho new Hungarian
ministry.
Joseph Lays Down Dictatorship In Response To Allied Demands.
PARIS, Aug. 25—Former archduke Joseph lias yielded* to the pres
sure of public opinion and the demands of the Allies by laying down the
Hungarian dictatorship, according In reports from the Allied mission* at
Hilda pest reaching the Supreme Council today.
Joseph is said to have retired as Dictator of Hungary Saturday night.
According to reports, the new cabinet in process of formation under Minister
of the Interior Baron Sigsmund I’ereny, Ih practically completed and has
already taken over the direction of the government.
Former Premier Pleda.II, is included in the new cabinet membership,
holding the portfolio of Minister of Food.
CLAIMS ONLY ONE U. S. BUILT P LANE ON ARGONNE F/IONT.
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Aug. 25—That there was only one Amerean built aero-,
plane attached to the 91st Army Division on the war front and that he
saw only one American plane on the Argonne front throughout the entire
period of the great Argonne buttle between the Germans and Americans which
resulted in the former being driven from that section of the battle
lino, was the startling declaration made today to the Congressional committee
engaged in Investigating tiie expenditures for spruce production during the
war period by Captain William McKay, an infantry commander of Seattle
who was on the American front during the greater part of the period in
which the Americans participated in the fighting on the Allied battle front.
The Congressional committee arrived in Seattle Saturday. In re
sponse to an announcement of the committee that it wished to hear the
former officer’s and army aviators of the northwest tell their opinions of
the aeroplane supply on the war front. Capt McKay declared that through
out the entire period of the great battle In the Argonne section he saw only
one American built aeroplane In use in connection with the American
operations. Ho asserted that there was no more than one strictly American
plane attached to the 91st Division during tho entire period'In which he
v-as connected with that unit of the American army in the field. The
majority of the planes used by the Americans were of French and English
make, he said. McKay told the committee that tho shortage of planes
Dft tho Americans Vocally at the mercy of the German aviators during
the greater part of the historic Argonne struggle.
SAN DIEGO AIRMEN STILL MISSING
Special Io the Nome Nugget by Tne Associated Press:
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25—Despite the efforts of a large number of
aviators to locate the missing army aviators Lieutenant’s Frederick Ward
house and C. H. Connelly, not a trace of the men has been
found since their departuret from the San Diego aviation station on a border
reconnaissance last Wednesday. t \
Over a dozen planes have searched for hundreds of miles along
the shores of the Gulf of I*ower California and In the regions adjacent to
the border but have found not the slightest trace of tho missing airmen or
their machine.
Major’ Theodore Macauley, the famous cross country aviator in
command of the detachment of aviators from Rockwell Field, has been
ordered by the War Department to make a personal search for the missing
aviators.
The view is generally held here that the two airmen are dead some
where In the desert areas below the bonier.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAIL TRAFFIC PARALYZED BY 6TRIKE
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25—The state of rail paralysis existing
throughout this section Is continuing today with no prospect of relief in
sight.
The walkout of the Southern Pacific employees Iuih practically sus
pended all railroad traffic and great congestion Is already developing.
Yesterday a large share of the thirty one hundred shop employees
of the Southern Pacific Joined the trainmen's strike, making the situation
• still more serious. No trains are leaving and only a few have arrived during
the post forty eight hours.
Following their walkout yesterday, the striking ,shopmen held a
street parade which was participated in by several hundred symrsithlzers.
The street car situation is equally bad. Only a few cars are run
ning under the protection of armed guards.
FAMOUS IDAHO MINES SURROUNDED BY FOREST FIRES
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SPOKANE, Aug. 25—The Forest Ranger and Sullivan mines Are
reported practically surrounded by the great forast fires raging In Western
Idaho.' e
Communication with the Olnee la euapended but tha (mat circle
«t (Ira la atljl a conaldambla dlataaoa away and It la baltand the men will
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' DEMANDS WITHDRAWAL OF U. S. FROM LEAGUE
IF CONSCRIPTION NOT ABOLISHED.
| Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26—The most drastic proposal that has yet
appeared In connection with the senate objection to the peace treaty de
i veloped today with tho introduction of a bill by Senator Jones of Washington
proposing tho withdrawal of the United States from the League of Nations
1 unless all members abolish militory Conscription in every form immed
iately after organization, thereby destroying the tendency to maintain
strong military establishments.
Tho bill also undertakes to protect the United States against tho
vague provisions of the much discussed Article 10 of the League covenant
by providing that the American representatives on the League Council shall
not consent to decisions of any character involving the United States military
or naval forces unless authorized to do so by congress, thus placing the
final decision regarding the employment of the military and naval branches
of the government under the direct jurisdiction of congress.
Tho Jones measure also defines that the American delegates on the
League Council shall hi; elected by the people for ;i period of four years.
The salary of tho delegates is fixed at $26,000 per annum.
Senator Jones, claims the measure will relieve the United States of
all apprehension regarding the obligations involved under Article 10 uf the
covenant and will also prove an effective means of preventing the building
i.f grout urmies by making enlistments purely voluntary in all nations be
longing to the League.
MEXICAN PARLIAMENT SEEKING TRUE FACTS
RELATIVE TO RELATIONS WITH U. S.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25—The Mexican Chamber of Deputies is re
ported commencing active steps to learn tin* true state of the relations
at present existing between Mexico and tin* United States, according to advices
reaching the State Department.
According to the reports the Mexican parliament is not Inclined to
accept Carranza’s version of the situation and recently defeated a resolu
tion asking for an interrogation of Carranza regarding the relations be
tween America and Mexico. Later the Chamber of Deputies instructed
the Foreign Relations Committee t*> investigate the causes and character of
the present international crisis and make recommendations.
Government officials incline to the view that the parliamentary re
fusal to seek information from Carranza regarding the situation indicates
that the deputies to some extent distrust the Carranza attitude with respect
to the United States.
THEODORE R008EVELT JR TOURING COUNTRY
IN INTEREST OF WAR VETERANS LEAGUE
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Aug. 25—Theodore Roosevelt Jr. leaves New York
within a day or two on a four weeks speaking tour of the country for the
purpose of stimulating Interest in the American League of War Veterans
organization recently founded in this locality.
Roosevelt contemplates devoting much of the time to speaking in
the Western states, where the organization has attracted little Interest,
lie is due to arrive in Seattle kite in September.
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INSURGENTS THREATENING VLADIVOSTOK
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press. i
LONDON, Aug. 25—Reports from Manchurian sources to the London
press indicate that the insurgent elements in Eastern Siberia, are threaten
ing an attack on Vladivostok. A large force of the anti-Kolchak following
is said to have practically surrounded the city hut have not made an
iutack as yet.
Vladivostok is reported filled with refugees from the surrounding
districts who fled there for safety from the insurgents. Japanese troops
are holding the city .and a Japanese war squadron Is said to have arrived
Within the past day or two.
PACIFIC FLEET ARRIVES AT MONTEREY
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
MONTEREY. • Aug. 25—The guns of the historic Monterey Presidio
boomed a thunderous welcome to the Pacific fleet when it nrived in Monterey
Bay from Santa. Barbara today.
The fleet will remain here several days before proceeding to other
ports up the coast.
Governor Stephens and Admiral Rodman will attend the flag raising
at. the old Spanish customs house .tomorrow in connection with the celebra
tion festivities.
MCLAUGHLIN FORMER TENNI8 CHAMP. LOOKING TO COME BACK
Special to The Nome Nugget by Tbo Associated Frets.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25—The national tennis tournament is scheduled
jtu start this afternoon at Forest Hill. A majority of the most famous
American player^ are entered In the contest and a large crowd of tennis
enthusiasts is gathering to witness the contest.
Rein Stops Opening Of Tennis Tourney.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25—A hard rainstorm has forced the post
ponment of the first round of the Forest Hill tennis contests.
FOG HINDERING SEARCH FOR LOST SAN DIEGO AVIATORS
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23—Dense fogs are seriously hindering the search
for Aviators Frederick Wardhouse and C. H. Connelly, who have been
missing since Wednesday.
It Is now commencing to be feared that the two airmen are dead
somewhere In Mexico. A large number of army airplanes are scouting
CYer the Dower California peninsula and the Gulf of California In search
of the missing airmen. Up to the present no trace of them has beon found.
DRILL REPORT BLANKS FOR BOTH FROZEN AND THAWED GROUND
U. S. EXPEDITION ABANDONS SEAPCH.
Special to Tbe Nome Nugget by The Associated Prej.v
MAItFA, Tex. Aug. 25— lieports from the American expedition in
search of the Mexican bandits who captured army aviator's l>avis and
Peterson say the Americans decided yesterday to withdraw, owing to tie
apparent futijity of extending their efforts to local.- the bandits, who have
probably scattered for and wide by this time
Major James I*. Vanc.y. commander of the punative expedition tele
a total of six bandits whose career's were brought to an untimely end by the
MAItFA, Tex. Aug. 25—Army aviator's George K. liico and L.
1 jo liquet, who are engaged in the search for the Mexican bandits below the
vices from the American expedition early today
the past twelve hours and it is believed forced the men t.o descend.
Border Airmen Located Today
MAItFA, Tex. Aug. 25—Advices from the punitive expedition below
The men are said to have tost their bearings In the storm yester
day and were forced to descend.
FORMER OFFICIAL WARNS BRITAIN AGAINST
EXTREME ACTIVITIES IN INDIA
Fpt«-ial to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
■ hat grave possibilities are developing in India at tie present time as a result.
in a revolution against the British Empire.
BRITISH COMPETE WITH AMERICANS IN INTERNATIONAL
FLIGHT BETWEEN TORONTO AND NEW YORK*
Special to the Nome Nugget hy The Associated Press:
TORONTO, Aug. 25— American and British aviators are competing
machines entered in the contest will carry a letter from the visiting Prime
of Wales to President Wilson.
CALIFORNIA RAILROAD STRIKE TIES UP S. P. SERVICE
ft Dedal to Tie Nugget by The Associated Press.
LOS ANUELES, Aug. 22—1The strike at the southern California
t*ut the major part of traffic is entirely suspended.
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