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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-16
DANGER IN COMPULSION.

Lewiston, Me-"The railroad man
ayers are trying to divert attention from
the real issue and are seeking to gain
favor for legislation for compulsory
arbitration, or compulsory investigation
of industrial disputes, and to establish
some governmental agency by which in
dustrial relations can be regulated and
manipulated" said President Gompers
in speech delivered in this city Labor
day
"The railroad men have presented
their demands and made their fight in
a simple, direct manner. They have re-
lied entirely upon their economic organ
ization. They have not sought any spe
cial privilege, and legal protection, or
endeavored to utilize any governmental
agency to establish their just demands
Compulsory arbitration or so-called
investigation is simply way to restrain
free necessary action on the part of
wage earners and to make them more
easily dominated by employers"
President Gompers spoke at length on
the question of labor injunctions, which,
together with compulsory arbitration, is
denial of the workers liberty. He
traced the history of the agitation that
eliminated in the CLAYTON law because
of the confiscation of the homes of
Danbury hatters. In this connection
President Gompers called attention to
the fact that Charles E. Hughes, candi-
date for president, was member of the
United States Supreme Court at the
time and indorsed this decision.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-16
NON-UNIONISTS REWARDED.

New York.-President Williams, of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company,
announces that the board of directors
has authorized wage advance for near
ly 10000 employees as a reward for not
joining the Street Car Mems Union
which recentlv won strike in this city.
The increases range from 2 to 3 cents
and hour and will total $650,O00 year.
Because the Brooklyn men took no
part in the movement to better condi-
tions, and made no sacrifice, they are
now rewarded for their 'loyalty,"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-16
FOI.D PLANTS PROFITABLE.

Detrot.-A profit of more than ST.
100000 week was made by the Ford
Motor Company during the year ending
July 81, according to a statement made
public last week The years business
totaled $2O6, ,S67,347, and profits during
the same period were $59,994,l1s. The
total number of men employed in all
plants is 1880. OF these 36,626 receive
$5 or more day, the statement says.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-16
CAR MEN GAIN GROUND.

Birmingham, Ala.-A three-year I'M
ion shop agreement between the Street
Car Mems Union and the local street
car company has been ratified by both
parties. Wage increases that will aver
age 21a cents an hour September l, 1917,
has been secured.
The union shop clause provides:
"All employees who are or who may
become members of this association
shall remain members in good standing
in accordance with the laws of the as
sociation during the life of this agree
ment, and any members who fails to
comply with this section shall be dis
missed from the service of the CON-
pany"
The employees are pledged to give
their earnest cooperation to prevent
personal injury, loss of life and damage
to property, and assist i'll every way
the safety first" organization OF the
company.
Chattanooga, Tenn After short
strike the local street car company mas
agreed to recognize the Street CaI
Mems Union and reinstate discharged
men. Wage rates and working condi-
tions will be taken up by the company
and committee of employees. In case
of failure of agreement these questions
are to be arbitrated
About 30 employees suspended work
They included conductors, motormen
shop men, linemen, meter readers and
power house men.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
1 s ] RAILROADS MAY BE TIED UP
 BY STRIKE

NEW YORK, March 30. -- The de mands of the railroad employees for increased wages and shorter hours were presented to the general man. agers of the roads at a meeting which had been arranged for this purpose, in this city today. The demands are the joint action of the Brotherhod of Locomotive Engineers, the Brother hood of Railway Conductors, and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. total membership of 100000 men, and a strike on refusal to receive affir- native answers to their requests would paralyze the commercial life of the nation, as it would tie up in definitely every important system in the country. The chief demands of the men are an eight hour day, and time and one-half for overtime. The railroads have until April 29 to reply. Over 1S0 separate and distinct rail- road systems are involved. The de- mands, if granted, will tremendously increase the expense of operation for the railroads, and they have been con ducting a campaign of publicity for months in the leading journals, laying their side of the matter before the people in an effort to win the appro- val of public opinion.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
SOLDIERS WILL TILL CANADA $
 SO|L

WINNIPEG. Canada, March %. - An official order, extending to every on-commissioned officer and man on active service in Canada leave of ab- sence not exceeding one month to go out on farms, has solved western Can ada's problem in finding help to plant this years grain crop, in the opinion of government officials here.
 Under the provisions of the order, the soldiers will receive full pay for their service in the army, in addition to the payment received from farmers for their work. Free transportation from camp to farm will be provided by the government to the extent of 300 miles. and operation of the mili- tary order will begin as soon as con ditions permit of working the land.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
BRITISH VESSEL HELD UP BY \
 STOWAWAY

LEWES, Delaware, March 30. - Ernest Schuler, German, who slowed away on the British steamer Matoppo, when she left New York for Vladivos- tok, with a cargo of war munitions for the Russian government, appeared in the captains cabin shortly after the voyage started with a pistol in his hand, and forced the master of the ship to submit to being bound. Schu- Ter then disabled the wireless appar- atus to prevent an alarm being given. Later he locked the captain in the latter's room, searched his papers and the ships safe. The absence of the captain was noted by other members of the crew, who, on searching for him, located Schuler, and disarmed him. The Matoppo put into this port, and Schuler was placed under arrest by the federal authorities.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
? PAR|S THEATRE ACCOMMODATE
 1O,O0O

LONDON, March 30. - In eXcavat- ing for the opening up of the ancient arena of Lutece, in the Rue Morgue, on the left bank of the Seine, a deep gallery running parallel to the Seine and paved with stone has been dis covered and the engineers in charge are now occupied in exploring it. The work on these excavations is going on actively at this part, When they are finished Paris will possess an open air theatre capable of accommodate ing more than 10, 900 spectators, and provided with a stage 100 yards long, to which an open square Will add marvellous decoration. It will be the reproduction of the Gallo-Roman cir GUS at the very place where the in habitants of Ancient Lutece formerly witnessed the combats of gladiators and chariot races.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
GERMANS UNABLE.
 REGAIN LOST POSITIONS

PARIS, March 30. - The war office communique issued this morning re- ports that there were further infan- try attacks by the Germans against the French positions defending Yer dun last night. The chief effort of the Teutons was directed towards re- capturing the lost positions in the Avoncourt wood, which the French won two days ago. All their attacks last night were easily repulsed, and no further advances of the Germans is reported at any point. Around Malan- court the German heavy artillery con tinued the bombardment, but no in lfantry attacks were made. East of the Mouse the fighting was confined exclusively to artillery exchanges.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

Special by Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, March 30. - The state department, through it's agents abroad, is using every possible means to secure absolute and conclusive proof regarding the recent disasters which have sunk the British steamers Sussex, Englishman and Manchester, all unarmed merchant ships, having American citizens on board.
 The circumstances surrounding the catastrophes are strongly indicative of the British claim that the ships were torpedoed without warning by Ger man submarines. The evidence so far received, in the form of affidavits from persons on the ships, including American passengers and members of the crews, has all tended to substan- tiate the torpedo theory.
 If the torpedo explanation is the correct one, then this government will
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
RUSSIA SECURES R. R. G RAN I
 FROM CHINA

PEKING, March 30. - The Chinese government today signed an agree ment with Russia, granting the latter country certain much wanted railroad in Manchuria. Under the terms of the instrument, Russia is permitted to construct a railroad $50 miles long. running from Harbin. in Manchuria, to Aigun, in Siberia This road will give Russia control of the whole of northern Manchuria, prac- tically making it Russian province, and duplicating the situation in south ern Manchuria, where Japan recently forced important and far-reaching from China under threats of war. The Japanese concessions also include the privilege of building railways.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
BILL |S PASSED REST R|C TIM |
 IMMIGRATION

WASHINGTON. March 30. - The Burnett immigration restriction bill passed the House today, the measure receiving an enormous majority. The bill was supported irrespective of party lines The measure as passed contains extreme Asiatic exclusion provisions, which drew the unanimous support of the Pacific coast congress men. It also retains the literacy test, which was the rock the measure foun- dered on several years ago, when an identical bill was vetoed by President Taft. Wilson is considered to be Op- posed to the literaCy test. and will probably follow Taft in exercising the veto power. The bill is assured of passage in the Senate, and it's advo- cates claim enough to pass it over the presidents veto. The only doubtful place will be in the Senate, where the majority in favor of the bill has not been definitely ascertained
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
LONDON PAPERS REDUCE SIZE IN
 ACCOUNT WAR

LONDON, March 30. - Londoners are getting their daily news in more condensed form than ever before in history. It was never served up to them in anything like the manner in the United States. where the head lines come pretty close to conveying the story. but an effort at terseness and conciseness has been made in the telling of the story that is quite an innovation in journalism here. The change was made necessary by the regulations governing the importation of paper - measure of economy brought on by the war - which re duced the supply of print paper, and which resulted in the publishers of the great dailies deciding to cut down the size of their edition to about one half of what they were before March 1 last, when the law became operative.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
pedoing Of Three Uharmed Merchant Vessels
 Has Aroused President Wilson Into Action

marine warfare conducted by the Der lin admiralty, and will detail the course of the negotiations since the sinking of the Lusitania, and the vari- ous promises made by Germany which have not been kept.
 All of the recent incidents of un- warned attacks on unarmed ships will be included in this indictment. which will make the issue between the two countries clearcut, providing Germany disclaims responsibility for the dis asters. That this country will con tinue its investigations until conclu- sive proof of what caused the recent has been received. may be taken as positive. When proof has been secured and the administration are sure of their ground, the United States will act promptly and decisively In others words, the period of hesitant diplomacy is over Wilson feels that Germany has been
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

LONDON, March 30. - No press dispatches have been received from Holland since last Tuesday and it is rumored that the cable has been cut by the Germans. The only reason for this action on the part of the Ger mans would be the imminence of war between Holland and Germany over the unwarranted sinking of the Dutch steamer Tubantia. This reason is be- ing advanced by the jingo press, but the conservative better opinion dis The government officials all state that the trouble is local with the cable. The government officials al lstate that there is little possibility of an open
 breach between Holland and Germany.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
CAPT. TAUSCHER ARRESTED FUR
 CONSPIRACY

NEW YORK, March 30. - Captain Hans Tauscher. husband of Johanna Gadsky, the prima donna, now appear ing in grand opera at the Metropolitan Opera House in this city. was arrested today by secret agents of the depart ment of justice. The arrested man, who is reputed to be an officer in the German navy. is charged with conspir- acy to blow up the Panama canal.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

be assured that Germany is wasing war with her submarines in direct violation of her recent assurances to the United States. It is stated on the highest official authority in this city that the administration has agreed upon the next step to be taken by the United States, unless Germany makes a satisfactory reply to the last inquiries directed to her by Ambassa- dor Girard concerning the sinking of these ships.
 When the time comes. when this country will feel justified in taking positive action in the matter. the president is prepared to issue state ment to the people of the country. ex- planing his attitude, and taking them into his confidence in regard to the reasons for his acts.
 This statement will be in the na~ ture of a general indictment of the German policy as shown by the sub
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
HOLLAND $ COST OF WAR VERY
 GREAT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, March 20. - The war has so far cost Holland a clear $14O,OOO,OOO. Further, reckon ing the demands of the intervening period at $S,000,O0O a month, the new minister of finance, Dr. Anton van Gyn, estimates that by August l next sum of $180,0OO,OO will have been spent on the mobilized land and sea forces and in meeting the various other extraordinary demands on the treasury by the war crisis.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

afforded every opportunity to comply with the reasonable demands of this country. and the continued sinking of
 merchant ships Is beginning to cause the officials to feel that the Germans are not living up to their agreements, or else the German admiralty fails to exercise, either wilfully or negligent ly as the case may be, sufficient con trol over it's submarine commanders.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
FRENCH REPULSE NORTHWEST IF
 MALANCOURT

BERLIN. March 30. The war office official statement issued this morning. announced that the French had made repeated attacks to recover their lost positions in the wood north west of Malancourt, but had been re- pulsed in all their efforts. suffering heavy losses in the attempts. The statement contains no further infor- nation concerning the situation around Verdun.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
PACIFIC SALMON WANTED BY
 ALLIES

PORTLAND, March 30. -- France and italy have ordered four hundred thousand cases of pink salmon from the Pacific coast salmon concerns. The order is at present unfillable, as the higher grades of last seasons pack must be disposed of before the pinks are sold All the stocks of canned salmon on the coast will be exhausted in filling up this huge or der, and it is not known for certain vet whether it can be filled com pletely.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
S|R JOHN SIMON HEAPS REWARD
 AT LAW

LONDON, March 29. Sir John Simon, who retired from the British cabinet because he could not agree with his associates on the question of military compulsion, has returned to the bar as a private practitioner. His first big case, suit between two insurance companies, will come up shortly in the Chancery division. His retaining fee in this case. $35,000, is an illustration of the enormous re wards which are possible to a high class lawyer in England.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

The increased passenger rate on al. steamers plying between Seattle and Alaska will go into effect on Sat urday. The fare to Prince William Sound ports will hereafter be as fol- lows: First class. upper deck, $50; main deck, $47.50; steerage, $30, The fare to Cook Inlet will be S60. A new freight rate will also go into effect, but the tariff schedule has not as yet been received here.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
] I ORM AT SEA |NTERRUP
 CABLE

LONDON, March 30. - It has been officially announced that the interrup- ton in the cable service between Hol- land and Great Britain was due to the severe storm that has been rag ing in the North sea. The seat of the trouble has been located, and a repair ship dispatched from Holland to re medy the defect, and the cable will be in working order in a few days.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
FoaEsrERs TO GO TO SEWARD.

Within the next week or ten days Chief Forester T. NJ. Hunt and his assistants. c. ]. Clifford and A. L. Norgen, will go to Seward, where they will be temporarily located. and may possibly remain there. The Cor dova office will be kept open, with w. J. Mcdonald in charge.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

WASHINGTON. March 30. - It is unofficially reported here today that a preliminary report on the sinking of the channel steamer Sussex has been forwarded to the state department by Ambassador Page in London, to the effect that a British torpedo boat de- stroyer. which attempted to rescue the passengers and crew of the sink ing Sussex. was fired upon by the German submarine while performing it's work of mercy
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31
WORk CHART|NG 0UR WATERS
 UNDER WAY

SEATTLE. March 30. - Two crews to man boats of the U. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey sailed for Alaska to- day to commence their seasons work charting the dangerous waters of the inside passage to the great northern territory. The two crews will man the steamers King and Winge, and the Equator, both of which will be employed during the season in south eastern Alaska waters.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

The steamer Admiral Evans is due to sail from Seward at [ o'clock this morning, and will be in Cordova early tomorrow on her southbound trip.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

The Pacific Alaska Navigation Com pany's new steamer, the Aroline, left Juneau at 4 o'clock Thursday morn ing, and is due here Saturday morn ing. She will stop at Katalla, for which port she has five passengers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

Our former townsman, w. E. Root, has received his commission as post master at Seward, and will take over the office April 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-31

For Sale = The launch Wickersham, 27 feet long, horsepower Regal en- zine. Call at Second Hand Store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-03
EACH MAN TO BRING
BOY TO "W BANQUET

Arrangements have been completed
for the most interesting events Of the
year under the auspices Of the boys
division of the Y. NJ. G. A.-the an
nual fathers and sons banquet, which
will be held this evening at $50 at
the association building
One hundred and thirty-eight fathers
and sons have signified their intention
TO be present and this number is ex-
pected to be supplemented by other
men and boys who do not register.
Owen o. Ward of Chicago, detective.
who has spoken here on a number OF
occasions, and whose address tonight
Will be on THE lncorrigible Father"
arrived in the city this afternoon.
j. j. Somerville. secretary of the
boys division, reiterated today his in
vitation to all men and boys In the
city to attend the banquet. providing
only that a boy accompanies each man
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-03
FACTORY LEAGUE
ADMITS 6 TEAMS

That the Industrial, or Factory
league. the new organization to sup
plant the S. A. L. in semi-pro circles
Ut the city. is to be a permanent at.
fair was evidenced last night when
representatives of the six teams to
comprise the circuit met at the Y.
M. c. A. and adopted a constitution
and bylaws. Election of officers and
the completion of other business mat
tiers was postponed until the next
meeting to be held at the "Y'' Thurs
day night, March g.
The league as it now stands is COM
prised of six industrial concerns of the
city, the Pennsy, Ad-Hill, Natco. A.
s. NJ, Westcott Motor and Starr Piano.
The constitution of the new organic
alton adopted last night, makes spe-
cific demand that all teams of the cir
cult be individual concern teams: that
is, clubs entered in the league make
up must be from factories or indus
trial plants.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-03
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
FRANKLIN SMARTS
UNDER MEMORIES
OF 24-17 DEFEAT

Franklin's claim to the runner-up
honors in the basketball race of the
/. G. A. L. will be decided tonight
at the Coliseum when the Baptists and
the Earlham crew take the floor for
what promises to be the class of col
legiate battles in Richmond this sea-
son. The Franklin Earlham clash will
be preceded by curtain raiser be-
tween Liberty high school and the
Freshmen five of Earlham college.
The husky crew of Franklinites in
vaded the city late this afternoon.
The Baptists with their great amount
of hulk and beef present formidable
appearance. And, still remembering
that 24-to-7 surprise party at Franklin
a few weeks back, the visitors hope
for revenge tonight.
Liberty's crew of leather tossers
were scheduled to arrive late this aft
ernoon. The Union county team,
through its persistent challenge to the
r. H. S. squad, has worked up quite
rep in Richmond, and the local fans
are anxious to see what the boys
have in the way of class.
The first game will be called about
7:45 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-03
Bl0u1t Brings Cannon
As+ +%+ +++
Fears Indian Uprising
*** *** 49,
Sticks Close to Room

IkIIy 0
hasn't Indian wooy
west, but If he does-sood-nisht Indian
When Barney Oohery after Billy
oherty
city,
deneed considerable reluctance
"tAow about those Indians cautiously young
Rlount.
"Oh, amt
Sitting Bull and his
Doherx
"Yes that be but would Sitting
survival
jected
Then with Irish eoquenee
soldiers had both Richmond Muncie
dns wouldn't Billy but ACTING
principle
faithful
Yesterday while in Richmond Billy
each time with Barney
he had
andn with the Indians When
locked himself in his and oiled trusty "gats."
cinch
time being, at least