The Chitina leader., 1911-05-20
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Washington, May S-Representa- tive Humphrey today expressed him. self in thorough sympathy with tn ], citizens of Cordova in their protes- tation against the failure of Congress to give them relief. although he does not, of course, beleive they used the proper course in bringing their griev- ance to the attention of the country. He said today:
 "I believe the people of Cordova were wrong in resorting to violence in voicing their displeasure at the manner in which Congress has per sisted in treating them, but otherwise sympathize with them thoroughly. 1 think not only Congress, but the President, as we'll, is to blame for the situation in which they find them. selves. The President, of course, was entirely sincere in his advocacy of a coal land leasing bill, which, if it had passed. would have been very bene- ficial to Cordova and all of Alaska and the fault in that instance was with Congress, which refused to act upon the bill recommended by the administration. However, MT. Taft is subject to more or less criticism for not insisting that the department of the interior dispose of large number of coal land cases against which there are no charges of ir- regularity but which are being held up only because the department had given it's entire attention to other claims which have become involved in the controversy.
 "I think it shame that such should be the case, and shall do all can to help the people of Cor dova out of their predicament. but, of course, there is not much that one member of Congress can do when the 1 majority, urged on by the radical conservationists, insist upon refusing to open up any of Alaska's abundant resources"
 Washington, May 15.-In the fla nous Buck range case the Supreme Court today rendered decision, holding that Messrs Mitchell. Comp CTS and Morrison, national labor lead CTS, were not guilty of contempt of Supreme Court has recognized the right of labor to make war upon in terests antagonistic to its cause. New York, May 15.-Gifford Pinchot arrived today from Eu- rope and was interviewed about na- tional politics. He did not care to be quoted, and did not mind saying that he was pelased with the appointment of Henry L. Stimson, of New York, to succeed Dickinson as secretary of | war. He declared that MT. Stimson
 would prove a valuable executive cab | inet officer, and that the country generally would benefit from his ser vice.
 | Washington, May 15.-The pro l gressives have united on LaFollette as the logical candidate for Presi- dent. A vigorous campaign will be instituted at once and organizations formed in the different states to boost his candidacy.
 Washington. May 15.-A govern ment report just made public shows that the farming industry of the Unit ed States during 1910 produced nine billion dollars. Texas was the first state in the Union for the largest output of the value on farm products.
 It is believed the present year will show a substantial increase.
 London, May 15.-The German en- peror and empress arrived today and an elaborate program has been pro- vided for their entertainment. New York, May 15.--Mrs. Taft is seriously ill. The physicians state it is due to nervous strain and that she must have absolute quiet and rest. A number of her engagements have been cancelled.
 Sydney. Australia, May 15.-Lang won today from Lester in the sixth round. The latter was disqualified as he dropped and pretended to be dazed without being hit.
 Seattle, May 1o.-John Murphy a
 wireless expert of New York City, is
 here en route to Alaska, to see what
 Is needed to improve the stations al-