THE NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
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VOLUME NINETEEN No . ELEVEN NOME, ALASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1919. TELEPHONE MAIN 114
LABOR IS TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION
SECOND SESSON OF PEACE CONFERENCE
SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 24—The second formal session of the Inter-Allied Pea.-e
conference opens tomorrow. International legislation regarding labor will
be the first business on the program of the congress and is expected to result
in a definite understanding regarding the future status of labor.
It is believed that the American representatives will propose full
recognition of the principles- of international protection of labor by govern
ment agencies, thus to a gre.it degree offsetting the natural tendency townrd
class control of governments. The views «>f the British delegates are said
to be in agreement with those of the Americans in this respect.
(lornpers and other labor leaders have worked assiduously to secure
recognition of the claims of labor by the Peace congress and are enthusiastic
over the prospects that labor will receive international recognition.
The question of internationalizing the Panama canal is at present
the subject of much discussion among the diplomats, altho it is not indicated
that America will be inclined to rolenquish her present control of the groat
waterway. It Is pointed out, however, that the formation of ;i League of
Nations will have a tendency toward the internationalization of all sea high
ways like the Dardanelles, and the Suez and Panama canals, all of which are
of International use in the pursuit of commerce.
Lord Robert Cecil, the British exponent of the League of Nations, says
the question of whether the I'nnama canal will be internationalized depends
entirely upon America’s attitude toward tlie proposal for the internationaliza
tion of all ocean highways.
RUMORED PORTUGESE MONARCHY PROCLAIMED,
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
MADRID, Spain. Jan. 24—Reports from the Portugese border today
say the monarchsist movement has taken hold of the greater part of Portugal
and a monarchy has been proclaimed.
According to the reports, only the extreme Southern sections of the
ration are sti|| adhering to the. republican government.
Lisbon Garrison Joins Monarchists,
VIOO, Spain, Jan. 24—Unverified reports reaching here assert that
Lisbon is practically tinder the control of the Portugese monarchists owing
to the greater part of the Lisbon garrison joining the rebellious movement.
The reports indicate that the defalcations among the troops ut Lisbon and
re hayr left tl <■ P.cpublican government practically without military!
support. To all appearances the present government is doomed to fall
v\ ithin a short period.
Former King Manuel Makes Mysterious Journey,
J.#ONPON, Jan. 24—Former King Manuel qf Portugal arrived here
yesterday on a Journey, tne nature of which has not been disclosed.
It is believed, however, that the former ruler’s trip has some bearing
cn the monarchist revolution now in progress in Portugal. Rumors in cir
culation today say Manuel has left for Portugal on a Spanish steamer which
sailed early today. Efforts to locate his whereabouts have failed and the
belief prevails that he has returned to his former kingdom.
Reports 'from Spain today say the monarchist movement, although
attaining great success in the Northern sections, is making ny headway in
Southern Portugal and there arc indications that the Republican government
may yet regain control of the situation
THIRTY STATES OFFICIALLY RATIFY PROHIBITION
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 24—Thirty states have formally notified the State
Department that they have ratified prohibition and the remainder of those en
dorsing the prohibition amendment are expected to take simiHar action within
a brief time.
California Is included among the states who have officially announced
their endorsement of the amendment.
It is understood that an attempt was made by the liquor interests to
prevent Governor Stephens from notifying the State Department of the action
of the state legislature. Stephens is said o have refused to recognize the
claims made by the liquor interests intended to delay California’s official
notification.
JJTKfUNIANS GIVE BOLSHEVIKI SEVERE DEFEAT ^EA.R KOSZEOARY
Special tfl the Nugget by the Associated Press
PARIS, Jan. 24—Authentic advices reaching Paris journals announce
that tho Lithunians inflicted a severe defeat to the Bolsheviki army operating
in the Lithunian section during the early days of the present week. The
battle occurred in the vicinity of the town of Koszedary, between Vilna and
Kovno.
The Bolsheviki suffered heavy casualties in the fighting and also lost
approximately rilxty five hundred troops wfiQ were fcaptured by the Lithunians.
Tfte yietorlpus Lithunians are reported advancing toward Vilna in an
a^empt to capture that important Bolsheviki stronghold.
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NEWSPAPERMEN TO BE ADMITTED TO
SECOND SESSION OF PEACE QQNGRBSS.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
Jftn. 34—Announcement has been made that the. Supreme
Goupcil of the Peace Congress has decided to admit newspaper representa
tives to the second conference which is scheduled to commence Saturday.
Whether or not the arrangements will be made permanent or not is apparently
not decided, and appears to depend upon what use is made of the opportunity
thus provided to gain the news first hand,
0gLD COMMITTEE SAY8 SPECIAL ACTION NOT NECESSARY,
special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24—The special committee appointed to in
vestigate the entire question of the gold standard has reported that special
government or International action will not be necessary fo stimulate the
production of gold, now that peace is in sight.
The committee expresses the view that peace conditions will remove
the humorous detrimental conditions which have confronted the gold industry
jpjMKtir the wgr period and restore production to the former dimensions. The
. f fP*»lttse frpwns upon any suggestion that the present price of gold 1m* in
cfpasqd by International agreement.
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RIGGS AND SULZER
ARRIVE AT SEATTLE
Associated Kress Srevice.
SEATTLE. Jan. 24—Governor Tlios
Itiggs Jr. arrived in Seattle late yes
terday afternoon from Washington oil
liis way to Alaska. Kiggs was ac
companied on the trip from the capi
tal by former Alaska Delegate Kims,
utilizer. Koth will sail for Alaska
Sunday on the steamship Alameda.
Discussing Alaska affairs with rep
resentatives of the press. Governor
Kiggs said that the principal needs of
tlie Northern territory at the present
time are men and cheaper transporta
tion—especially the latter. While in
Washington, Kiggs attempted to en
list the interest of the government in
i transportation plan based on the
maintenance of a line of government
steamships between Seattle and Ala
ska. Kiggs also took up the question
if land reclaimation work in the ter
ritory with Secretary Kane of
•he Interiod Department and ex
presses the view that much work in
Lhat line will be undertaken by tlie
federal government. Kiggs says he
will lay the plans of the department
before the Alaska Legislature during
ihe coming session and expects the
territorial legislative body to work in
conjunction with Lane in the proposed
reclaimation work.
STRIKE PREVENTS REPAIRS
TO STEAMER WATSON
Associated Press Service.
SEATTLE. Jan. 23—Owing t. the1
shipyard strikes the Admiral Line
steamer Watson, which arrived here
ft’ith a broken crankshaft a few days
tffo, cannot be repaired at present and
vill remain tied up indefinitely.
The Watson was died:»led to sail
’or Alaska again next Saturday but
vill lie replaced by the steamer t'ur
icao until repairs are effected. 1
RIGGS EXPECTED AT.SEATTLE
Associated Press Service,
SEATTLE. Jan 23—-Governor Riggs
>1' Alaska in returning from a lengthy!
day in Washington and is expect >d to
irrlve here today on his wa> to
Alaska. Saturday he will visit Taco
ma, where he will be the guest of the
rncoma Commercial Club at ;i li neb
jn to be given in his honor.
The Tacoma organization lias . sked
ill Tacoma sourdoughs to su rgost
means of entertaining the gov rnor
luring his visit. The. luncheon has
been planned and an automobile trip
frptn Tacoma to Camp Lewis has also
hpen proposed.
RED CROSS APPROPRIATES
$25,000 TO RELIEVE
ALASKA FLU SITUATION
Associated Press Sendee.
WASHINGTON', Jan. 23—.- iner
Ican Red Cross headquarters announ
ced today that the sum of twenty five
thousand dollars has been appropria
ted for relief work in Alaska in con
nection with the Influenza epidemic.
The appropriation Is made by the
Red Cross in response to a request of
Governor Riggs of Alaskq for relief
by the Red Cross pending aett n by
congress.
SEATTLE LABOR TO VOTE
ON A GENERAL STRIKE
Associated Press. Service.
SEATTLE, Jan. 23—The C ntral
Labor Council and allied unions have
announced that they will hold a refer
endum vote on catling a general trike
of all labor in this city in conne ction
with the shipyard strike now in >rog
ress, .by way of supporting the hip
workers in their ftght for living . ages
IT 18 MORE ECONOMICAL 70
EAT
AT THE ARCTIC BAKEF/
THAN TO COOK AT HOME.
TROTSKY REPORTED CAPTURED BY ESTHONIAN ARMY.
[Special to the Nugget liy the Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 21 Reliable information n u lling I'.uis today say Rol
jshev-iki Minister of War Trotsk.v is a prisoner in the hand ..f Ksthonian
army which recently inflicted a seven defeat t.» the liosheviki .. near
the town of Narva in the Ksthonian se.-tion of W. s ern Russia.
According to the reports. Trot.sk> was raptured by tin- Ksthoniuns
after defeating the Rolsheviki forces at Narva. I*, tails of the War Minister’s
capture are not available but it is indicated that he was din-ting the
operations of the Red Army when overtaken by the Kstlmnians.
It is reported that both la-nine and Trotsk.v admitted that the Rol
sheviki regime is bankrupt and possesses no tun.Is to provide food and sup
plies ,or tho Rolsheviki troops. ' They an- also credited with saving that
Industrial conditions are so bad in Russia that neither money • food is to
be had.
WILSON MAY BE OFFERED CHAIRMANSHIP
OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS COMMISSION.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS. Jan. 21 The Kcho do Paris says today that President Wilson
will in all probability be offered the presidency of the commission which w ill
have the duty of forming the proposed League of Nations after the proposal
has received the? endorsement of the Peace Conference. That sm 'i endorse
ment will be forthcoming in the near future is now looked upon as a certainty.
The work of planning the Kongo.- will probably be h-rt almost en
tirely in the hands of the Commission, which will probably be made tie
League, after organization has been effected.
With the endorsement of Kngland and America lu-hind it. the ultimate
formation of the League is looked upon as sure b> a majority of the diplo
mats now in tho capital.
PORTION OF RUSSIAN GOVERNMENTS REFUSE
ALLIES CONFERENCE REQUEST
Special to the Nugget P.y the Associated Pro- •
LONDON. Jan. 24—The London Daily Telegraph says it understands
that a number of the independent Russian governments will definitely refuse
the request of the Allies to enter into joint ronf.-n tie.- regarding the resolution
cf affairs in Russia.
The journal says it has received reliable information that the Russian
governments of Tomnsk. Archangel. Crimea and Vakat.-rinolar. all of which
have declared their independence of the Rolsheviki government at Moscow,
will absolutely refuse to send representatives to Ihe Inter-Allied Peace Con
ference at Paris in response to the Allies proposals. Refusal to have dealings
with the Rolsheviki appears to be the chief i. for the decision to hav.
nothing to do with the conference.
The newspapers here are not unanimou- in favoring the plans of tin
sentatlvcs of the various Russian governments. Numbers of tin kritish pap
ers hold the view that nothing can be gained by bringing Russian political
troubles.
GENERAL TRANSPORTATION STRIKE DEVELOPS IN PARIS.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
PARIS, ./an. 24—A general strike of transportation
halted all subway and surface cars throughout the city,
omnibusses and other forms of freight and passengers conv.
included in the strike.
Today for the first time in many years, everybody u
daily tasks. Wage increases demanded by tlv anions at
cause of the tie-up.
PEACE CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE SIZE OF
FORCES REQUIRED BY ALLIES.
Special to tile Nugget By the Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 24—The Supreme Council of tin- IVure Congress lias
decided to appoint a committee to investigate and deride on the strength of
lihe military forces to be maintained l>\ the Allies on tie- Western front dur
ing the remainder of the armistice period.
| At the present time each of the allied nations appears to be maintain
ing armies on the front, far out of proportion to tin- actual requirements and
at an unnecessary expense.
The Supreme Council has named as members of the committee to
undertake this important task. General Koch, for Kranee. General Bliss for
America, General Diaz for Italy and British War Minister Churchill for
England. M. Loucher. French Minister of Construction has been named as
the fifth member of the committtee.
LONDON MAIL SAYS WILSON AGREES THAT
GERMANY MUST PAY INDEMNITIES
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press
LONDON. Jan. 24—The London Mail, quoting high authority, says
President Wilson has signified his agreement with the principle espoused by
Great Britain that Germany must pay indemnities, in addition to the full
costs of reparation for damage created by the German forces during the war.
The American executive, however, is inclined to the view that the costs of
reparation will be so tremendous that the allies cannot expect other damages
unless the burden of payment is placed upon future generations of Germans.
The British representatives at the conference have started a discus
sion looking to the total abolition of conscription and a general disarmament
of all the nations.
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