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VOLUME NINETEEN No^WfTVW j NOME, ALASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 27lh 1919 TELEPHONE MAIN 11«
LEAGUE OF NATIONS PUN IS ADOPTED
WILSON VISITS SCENES OF AMERICAN VICTORIES.
HpeCtel to tho Nugget By the Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 27—President and Mrs. Wilson spent the greater part
oi Sunday visiting Ithelms, Chateau Thieiry and a dozen or more war razed
villages on the Rhelms-Marne sector of the former battle front, where the
American forces distinguished themselves in |t|te terrific flghtihg which
turned the Germans back from the Marne and Paris.
After looking at the fearful devastation created by the fighting,
WDaon remarked to a press representative: "I can’t put into words the
impressions received among these scenes of ruin and desolation."
The French hope that Wilson will visit all of the devastated sections
<4 Northern France before helping to decide what may be exacted from
Germany for her devastations at the Peace Conference.
The Wilson’s visited Belleau Wood where the American marines
fought so gallantly, and also visited the graves of hundreds of American sol
diers who were killed In the terrific fighting on that section of the front before
the Crown Prince was driven back and the Allied march to Germany deci
sively begun.
The French have renamed Belleau Wood In honor of the Americans
and it is now known as the Bois de la Marines. The President sjfcnt con
siderable time viewing the ruins of Chateau Thierry, where the Allies stopped
the German advance toward Paris and was apparently much impressed,
frequently colling Mrs. Wilson’s attention to points where the Americans had
distinguished themselves.
Wilson remarked during his stay In Chateau Thierry that tho place
promisee to become a Mecca for American tourists, for many years to come.
ALL AMERICAN OVER8EAS FORCES TO COME HOME IN 6 MONTHS.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Preas.
WASHINGTON, Jan 27—Chief of Staff General Peyton C. March
announced today that the War Department plans to return the entire force;
of Americans now on duty overseas to the United States within a period of
elk months. •
General March stated that the Americans now abroad will be brought
back to America us fast as transportation can be provided and will all be
demobilised and returned todfteir homes within the period Indicated.
The plans of the department provide for tho transportation of close
to threo hundred thousand American troops monthly until the last of the
overseas forces are once more back on home sotf.
EXPECTED ULTIMATE FATE OF GERMAN COLONIES
WILL BE CONSIDERED BY SUPREME COUNCIL TODAY
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 27—It is expected that the much discussed question of
what disposal will be made of the German colonies will be taken up by the
Supreme Council of the Peace Congress at its session today.
In diplomatic circles it is believed that the decision of the Supreme
Council will practically decide the ultimate fate of the former German colon
ial ponezelons, as the Peace Conference is hardly likely to change Che
Supremo Council decision.
England and France have already agreed that the colonies will not
iovert to Germany, thereby preventing the Germans from establishing sub
marine bases beyond their own shores in the futfire. The American attitude
towmrdi the German colonies has not been revealed as yet. the American
delegation having at no time discussed the question publicly. The opinion
prevails In diplomatic circles that the French will get the German Kammerun
and Belgium will claim that portion of the German Congo which she cap
tured by force of .arms.
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS RELEASED FROM DURANCE VILE.
SpetfUd to Um Nugget By the Associated Press.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 27—A totid of one hundred and eleven
persons held in the Federal military prison here as conscientious objectors to
army duty, liave been released, after serving terms of various duration.
In every case the prisoners were released on parole, Two of the
men refused to take their liberty -under such conditions, declaring that to be
released on parole is also against their religious scruples.
Tpe releases comprise practically the entire number who were con
fined during the war op the score of their refusal to undertake army duty
of alleged religious convictions.
R. R. WAT80N REMOVED TO B. C. SHIPYARDS FOR REPAIRS.
Bpfffiul to (ho Nugget by the Associated Press ®
VICTORIA, Jan. 27—The Admiral Lins’ steamer Watson arrived here
today and Will be placed in a local drydock far repairs sustained during her
laat (rip down from Alaska,
The vessel was brought here for repairs owing to the strike of ship
yard workers at Seattle. The contract for replacing the broken crankshaft
and other damages sustained on the voyage has been taken by the Yarrow
Sdsatflf this city. The Watson was towed from Seattle to the local plant.
X •EATTUE *HINYAI»W ASKED TO CANCEL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
EpsdaJ to the Nugget By the Associated Pres.
SEATTLE, Jan. ST—The Emergency Fleet Corporation has requested
torse of the local shipbuilding plants lately engaged on government work
to submit estimates of the costs of cancelling their contracts for government
veggsln Indicating that the government Intends to secure a cancellation of
toe contracts by agreement with the emgrioyera instead of taking a hnnd in
settling the strike, as was anticipated would he tbs case.
„ Bmnnueh as the Seattle Srms have contracts for the construction of
“Ato »l—ill for the government, their release of the contracts will prove
» settees kfss to the community, to which the shipyards have meant a vast
toteWte ta basinets during the period of American war portlclpaney.
The Strikers say the government request Is a challenge to them and
Intended to soars them Into suspending the strike through fear of their Jobs
tteag taken away for good. /
SEATTLE BUILDING TRADES
UNIONS CONSIDERING ,
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
A-sscc'iated I'reas Sendee.
SEATTLE, Jan. 25—The Building
Trades unions of Seattle will call a
sympathetic strike in the event that
the Central Labor Council orders it,
according to announcements made by
officials of the Building Trades un
ions today. For the purpose of assist
ing the striking ship builders in their
demand for increased wages, the Cen
tral La»>or Council is taking a refer
endum vote on the question of calling
a general strike. The shipyard situa
tion remains the same, neither side
appearing willing to consider an offer
of compromise.
POPE BENEDICT QIVEB
AUDIENCE TO AMERICAN
NAVAL OFFICERS
Associated Press Service.
ROME, Jan. 25—Pope Benedict re
ceived a group of American naval of
ficers at a special audience held in the
reception chambers of the Vatican
yesterday.
The pontiff appeared much interes
ted in the Americans and referred in
a pleased tone to the recent visit of
President Wilson.
ALASKA BUREAU ELECTS NEW
OFFICIALS
Associated Press Service.
SEATTLE. Jan. 25—S. H. Hedges
has been elected Chairman of the Ala
ska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce. Wm. Calvert Jr. was el
ected to fill the office of vlct-chair
man. The executive committee of
the Alaska Bureau plans to make a
special endeavor to obtain permission
for a congressional delegation to visit
Alaska during the coming summer.
REPUBLICANS DEFEAT MON
ARCHISTS AT LISBON
Associated Press Service.
LISBON, Jan. 25—The Republicans
have completely defeated the efforts
of the Monarchists of Lisbon in their
attempts to overthrow the present
government.
Aside from a portion of the more
Northerly districts, the remainuer of
Portugal is under Republican control.
The southern sections have failed to
respond to the efforts to restore the
monarchy and it is believed that i the
efforts of the rebels will meet with
failure.
NEWS NOTES
The arrival of a number of native
deer herders with dressed r*. indeer
during recent days has resulted in the
local demand for the delectable meat
being fairly well supplied at present.
The herders are disposing of the meat
direct to the consumers either by the
whole carcass or by quarter.'. Ac
cording to one of the herders the nat
ive deer men contemplate brin; ing in
a steady supply of the meat for some
time to come.
The Moose ladies wil hold a public
social at the small Eagle hall follow
ing the regular business session of the
lodge this evening. Cards, dancing
and refreshments In the shape of cof
fee and cake will be the principal
features of the program. App oprlate
- wises have been hung up for the
winners at the card tables. Every
one is invited and ladies will be ad
mitted free. The nominal ch rge of
$1.00 has been fixed as the j#lce of
admission of the male sex. The pro
gram is scheduled to coram. nee at
8:43 p. m. sharp.
IT IS MORE ECONOMICAL TO
EAT
AT THE ARCTIC BAKERY
~ THAN TO COOK AT HO lE.
PEACE CONFERENCE FORMALLY ADOPTS
•** —«**—* — • •' • LEAGUE OF NATIONS PLAN
i*AIUS, Jan. 27 The Peace Conference by unanimous consent has
adopted the League of Nations project advocated by President Wilson. The
decision of the Conference to endorse the plan was made at today’s session
and means that the long discusser! project will shortly become a reality.
After deciding to endorse the plan, the Peace Congress named President
Wilson and Col. House a-s the American members of the committee which
will have the task of devising means for bringing the proposed international
organisation into active existence.
During the discussion around the conference board today. Premier
Lloyd George and Italian Premier Orlando both declared themselves in favor
of the League and pledged the support of their respective nations to its ful
fillment.
PORTUGESE GOVERNMENT PREPARING
TO CRUSH MONARCHIST REVOLT
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
LISBON, Portugal, Jan. 27—The Republican government is assembl
ing troops at various points with the intention of forcibly suppressing the
mona rch lsf*revol ution.
Large forces composed mainly of volunteers are being collected and
will be sent to the various districts where the monarchists have established
themselves. Loaders of the Republican regime say the revolution has
proven abortive and the sections under Royalist control represent only a
small portion of the nation.
According to recent reports, the royalists are completely in control of
the provinces of Minho, Trasophics and Montas. situated in the more norther
ly section of the country, but have gained only a trifling foothold elsewhere.
ALLIED RETIREMENT IN ARCHANGEL DUE BOLSHEVIKI PRESSURE.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press
LONDON, Jan. 27—Official advices from the headquarters of the
British Expeditionary forces in Archangel province report that the recent
retirement of tlie Allies on the lower rim of the Archangel sector was caused
by enemy pressure.
The reports say that the Allied forces, composed mainly of America..s
end Russians, have evacuated the town of Shenkursk under pressure of the
Bolsheviki. who have brought up additional forces to oppose the Allies in
recent weeks.
.The retilenient is not cxtejisive, however, as the retiring forces have
formed a shorter line a short distance north of the town and have been
reinforced.
JACK DEMPSEY MAY OPPOSE WILLARD FOR CHAMPIONSHIP.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27—Jack Dempsey, whose recent victories have
added greatly to his prize ring prestiage. has been named as the possible
opponent of Champion Jess Willard, at the worlds championship battle
scheduled to come off in July.
Willard contracted with Tex Rickard last year to fight for ins title
against some opponent to be named by Rickard. The consideration under
which the champion agreed to undertake ;t match is stated to have been
a purse of one hundred thousand dollars. Rickard contemplated naming
Georges Carperticr. the famous French boxer, as Willard's opponent but tho
French champ was wounded in the war and it is believed that bis injuries
fcave placed him out of the running.
WILLIE HAS GROWN GROUCHY UNDER ADVERSITY.
Special to Tho Nugget by The Associated Press.
LONDON. Jan. 27—Reports from Holland say the former tieriinai ^
kaiser is taking his exile in anything but a cheerful spirit. Tho former
emperor is said to have grown surly and introspective during recent weeks
ind rarely speaks to either the servants or the guards around the Hohon
lollern domicile. This change in disposition is especially marked in view
pf the former tendency of the kaiser to address the guards and chat with the
older house servants.
The former kaiser is being steadily deserted by everyone who formerly
courted his favor and has practically no visitors at the present time. Hi*
correspondence has also dwindled to very small proportions. During a rv
cent conversation with a visitor the ex-kaiser i* said to have remarked that
his visit to Amerigncgen is nearly ended.
JOHN ROSENE ANSWERS CALL OF GRIM REAPER.
Special to Tho Nugget by The Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Jan. 27—John Rosene, Alaska pioneer and one of the
most important figures in the earlier development of the Northern territory,
died here Sunday as a result of a sudden attack of heart failure.
Rosene went to the Klondike in 1896 and was associated with a number
Of important mining enterprises. Later on he returned to Seattle and or
ganized the Northwestern Commercial Company and other Alaska corporation*.
At the time of his death he was the guiding spirit of several large enterprises
with Alaskan connections.
ADMIRAL CHADWICK DIES SUDDENLY.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27—Rear Admiral Chadwick died suddenly here
today. " ^
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