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Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
CASEY A BBOTT
SUPPORTS CANTU
AGAINST REBELS

A reformer from Sonora arrived in
Mexicali a few days ago with wonder
full news to the effect that law had
been made there under which all for
eigners were compelled to draw 80
per cent of their labor from MeXi-
cans. He began to agitate quietly for
its introduction in Lower California
and managed to get together quite
following. AS Governor Cantu did
not look with favor upon the inno-
vation it was decided to remove their
activities across the border into Cal
eXico and thus open up a movement
against the governor.
When Mayor Casey Abbott heard
that the MeXicans were assembling
for this political purpose he charged
upon them supported by the United
States immigration and Intelligence
services and notified the agitators
that to incite and plan movements
against the established government
of Lower California was contrary to
international law and would not be
permitted within the limits of CaleX-
leo, thus brinnig the meeting to an
end before it got a chance to start.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
(By Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Aug. 26.-
The striking steam railroad men in
tend to ignore the instructions of their
national chiefs to resume work. This
decision was reached today following
meetings which began last night. They
based their action on the phrase in the
orders which said they need not sub
NIT themselves to danger of mob vio-
lence. They said that return would now
be dangerous. There seemed little
probability that there will be any inn
provement in the strike situation to-
day. The strike zone was gradually
extended until it now reaches Barstow.
Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, San Die
go and Las Vegas, Nevada, local de-
velopments included the announcement
that the federal grand jury is to meet
with intimation that DELAYS in the
mails are to be investigated.
The Pacific Electric announces that
it will have normal daylight service
by tomorrow. The Los Angeles Rail-
way it is said is restoring normal day
light service. One Santa Fe train
reached Los Angeles yesteray, broth
erhood members bringing it in before
joining the strike. Another train IL
expected today, under similar condi-
tions.
The railroad yards are choked with
freight, perishable foodstuffs are rot
ting in cars, the docks are covered
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
SAN DIEGO'S LATEST is
FIRE FIGHTERS UNION
(BY Associated Pressl

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Aug. 26.-San
Diego city firemen have followed the
lead of the school teachers, girl tele-
phone operators, domestic workers
and others in forming unions here and
have organized a local of the Interna-
tional Fire Fighters Association.
The new union, it is said, will at
tempt to have the city adopt the two
platoon system.
The firemen's union recently adopt
ed resolutions in answer to criticisms
made by Mayor l.. j. Wilde and city
councilmen who said unionized firemen
might permit "unfair" buildings to
burn up. The firemen said they would
adhere to the pledge to protect lives
and property and to extinguish fires
with the least possible damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
FLEET TURNS SALT
WATER INTO FRESH
(Bv Associated Press\

MONTEREY, Calf, Aug 26.-The
Pacific fleet obtains from the salt sea
the fresh water it requires for laun-
dry, bathing and drinking purposes.
An armada of its size, with its
thousands of officers and enlisted men
uses a great deal of water, the flag
ship New Mexico alone, according to
Lieut.. Sidney 3. Blaisdell, assistant
engineer, ATTACHED to that dread
naught, requiring a daily average of
$500 gallons.
A steady flow of salt water is
pumped into six evaporators which
condenses all but the saline portion
into steam.
The result is as fine distilled water
as can be found anywhere, Mr.. Blais-
dell says.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
NEW BLOW AT
PACKERS TRUST
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26

(ByAssociated Press)
The federal trade commission has
recommended to the President
that the operation OF refrigera-
tor cars and cars in the transpOr-
tatiOn of meat and livestock be
declared a government monopoly,
declaring the step necessary to
control the five big packers who
own 95 per cent of the refrigera-
tor equipment of the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
GARY DECLINES TO MEET
TRADE UNION LEADERS

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Elbert
Gary, chairman of the board of di-
rectors of the United States steel
corporation has declined to meet per-
sonally John Fitzpatrick and other
representatives of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, constituting COM
|mittee appointed to organize the work
ers in the iron and steel industries.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26

The following telegram tells its
own story:
Washington, ID. c., Aug. 25.
+. III. Mclver, Secy.,
El Centre, California.
State Dept. rendered opinion
Mexico has no legal rights to wat
err of Colorado, citing opinions.
Harmon and Burch suggested lio-
eral policy toward Mexico which
met with bitter condemnation by
committee. One congressman sug-
gesting Secretary Lansing should
either uphold rights of American
citizens or resign from office.
Com mittee assures us bill will be
favOrably reported out within ten
days by unanimous vote. Senti-
ment growing among congress-
men favor of bill. Several assert
bill will pass house by good ma
jority. Bills progress through
committee delayed account slow
ness of departments rendering
opinions asked for. Unfortunate
in not having our own congress-
men here to urge speedy action
by departments and committee.
Understand Kettner does not eX-
pect to return until December.
Note your wire of twenty-iifth.
Beard should urge Swing to re-
turn to Washington in interest of
valley. His services are iTdispens-
able, his knowledge of subject and
situation here, as gained by prev
ious experience, also official
acquaintance in Washington, can
not be duplicated by new man in
months, at this stage. No time
can be lost by valley in training
new timber. Adopt every effort to
assist in early passage of bill.
Wires and letters from valley or
ganizatiOns should be sent Arid
Lands committee and President
Wilson, urging immediate action.
WCuld be especially beneficial for
district to wire on account OF
emergency of situation. Leaving
Tuesday night for California.
o. N. SHAW.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-26
NEW TELEPHONE
STRIKE THREATENED
(BvAssociated Press)

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26.-
Miss Nellie Johnson, InternatiOn-
al vice-president of the telephone
operators announces the rejec-
tiOn Of the compromise offer
which ended the recent strike by
referendum vote. She said negO-
tiatiOns would be re-Opened with
the company and if they resulted
unsatisfactory, strike vote will
be taken.