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The Washington herald., 1919-08-02

penses for straight time with a
substantial additional for necessary
overtime. An increase of IL cents
per hour as asked for by the snop
employees would. if applied to all
employees. mean GncludinG neces-
sary overtime) an increase of prob
ably $500. 100000 per year in operat-
ing expenses.
The government is already incur
ring a deficit at the rate of several
hundred million dollars per year i'll
opeationg the railroads, because the
increase in transportation rates has
been proportionately less than the in
Creascs in wages already granted and
the increases in prices which have
taken place"
Mr.. Hines advises the President
against use OF his wartime powers
in increasing freight rates so that the
wage increases may be granted. On
this point. he says:
The question is a peace-tine ques-
tion between the entire American pub
lie on the one hand and the 1000 000
railroad employees and the members of
their families on the other hand. 1t
is a question which I do not believe
the executive ought to undertake to
decide unless specific authority is con-
ferred upon him for the express pur-
pose of deciding It,
The fact that these demands are
made and are so urgently pressed
emphasizes the great necessity OF
having for their decision legisla-
tion which will provide adequate
machinery representing both the
public and the employees. Obvious
ly any such machinery should in
clude a method whereby revenues
will be provided to the extent re-
quired to pay the increased wages
awarded"
The Director Generals plan OF
The Washington herald., 1919-08-02

making the Interstate Commerce
Commission - the rate making
power of the country-subservfen
to the proposed board is explained
by the statement that nothing
should be allowed to interfere with
the powers OF the proposed board.
He sets out his conclusions as fol-
lows:
II therefore respectfully recon-
mend that Congress be asked
promptly to adopt legislation pro-
viding a properly constituted body
on which the public and labor will
be adequately represented and
on these and all railroad wage
working conditions (because the
latter cannot be satisfactorily sep
arated from the current handling Of
railroad operations and therefore
should continue to be dealt with by
the Railroad Administration. Such
legislation should also provide
that IL wage increases shall be de-
cided upon II shall be mandatory
upon the rate-making body to pro-
vide where necessary increased
rates to take care of resulting In
creases in the cost OF operating
railroads.
~ do not think that we can prop
erly deal with this great problem
without a full recognition OF the fact
that the cost OF living is rapidly ris-
ing and that every month that passes
promises to impair still further the
purchasing power of the existing
wages OF railroad employees unssss the
rise in the cost OF living can be SIC
cessfulIy restrained las I earnestly
hope in the general public interest II
can speedily be-. I therefore further
recommend that Congress be asked
to provide in any such legislation
that any increases in railroad wages
which may be made by the tribunal
constituted for that purpose shall be
made effective as OF August |. 1919,
| to such an extent as that tribunal
may regard reasonable and proper in
order to give railroad employees from
! that date the benefit which the tri-
( bunal may think they were then en-
titled to. In this way the delay nee
/ essarily incident to the creation OF
! such tribunal and its action will not
! be prejudicial to the fair interests Of
the railroad employees"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-02

vestigate and determine all questions
concerning the wages of railway en-
ployes, and which will also make the
decisions of that body mandatory upon
the rate making body and provide
when necessary, increased rates to
cover any recommended increases in
wages and. therefore, in the cost of
operating the railroads.
In view also OF the indisputa BILE
facts with regard to the increased cost
OF living. I concur in Mr.. Hines sug-
gestiOn that the legislation under
taken should authorize the body thus
set up to make its findings with re-
gard to the extent that that tribunal
may regard reasonable and proper. in
order to give real relief to the en-
ployes concerned.
Il need not. l am sure. urge upon
you the Importance of this matter,
which seems vital from more than one
point of view. and I hope that you
will think this form OF action the
proper and necessary one"
Every Worker Wants Raise.
After reciting the many demands
for increases from practically all
classes OF railroad employees. Mr..
Hines letter. referred to by the Presi-
dent. says:
The situation thus presented in
wolves the following considerations: :
I'VE have received the most posi-
tive assurances that any general
increases to shop employees will re-
suit in demands for corresponding
increases to every other class of
railroad employees. The situation,
therefore, cannot be viewed except
as a whole for the entire 1000 900
railroad employees. Viewing il as
whole, every increase OF 1 cent
per hour means an increase of $50
O00seo0 per year in operating ex-
The Washington herald., 1919-08-02
Buys Airplane to Race With Stork

Fort Dodge. iowa, Aug. IA doctor
in motor car on bad roads hasn't
a chance to beat the stork these mod
ern times, DR.. F. c. Stahlee believed.
He bought an airplane today.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-02
Big Church Ad. Campaign.

Stony Brook. n. Y, Aug. IA ma
tion-wide campaign OF church adver-
tisinE through newspapers was
launched today at the new era con-
ference OF the Presbyterian Church.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-02
RECESS OF HOUSE
is POSTPONED AT
WILSON'S REQUEST
CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE

!. Possession by the Department OF
Labor Of facts showing that although
the market price of cattle took a de-
"Ided slump in June and July. the
retail price of beef SCARED to new
heights
:. The House Interstate and Foreign
commerce Committee reported out
iavOrably the IGOe resolution pTovid-
ing for an investigation OF the cost
of shoes by the Federal Trade Com
mission.
2. Secretary Of War Baker notified
the House that ne would comply "as
fully and as rapidly as possible
with the resolution calling upon him
To place the army's surplus food sup
plies on sale without delay.
10. The American meat packing in
dustry tclegraphed directly to Presi-
dert Wilson an offer to cooperate
n every way possible in his Cabinet
investigation of the high cost of Iiv-
ng. and to place Unrcservedly be-
fOTe the committee appointed by the
cabinet all facts relating to the
packing business. This action was
taken through the Institute of
American Meat Packers. represent
ETE the ive largest packers and
parts Of the country.
The subcommittee named by the
r.embers Of the Cabinet is COM
r.p--d of Director General of Rail-
roEd- Hines. William 3. Colver.
nrrrr9n Of the Federal Trad.
..5surl..ston ard z. {. LeffnCwell.
rBEfsfart -cCreJary- Of the Treas
I-y. NJ TefinCveU recommended
rhe creation Of free market for
~ heat
Il. {. of l. Keeps Wilson Busy.
Tre high cost of living occupied
fEr -reatrr part OF the Presidents
rrme yesterday. His letter to the
Senate and House committee
.hahmen. asking for the special
railroad board. was sent after a
difference with Mr.. Hines. Tho
President. however. has seen Mr..
Hines many times IN the past ten
days. The Presidents letter. iden-
tlaaI to Senator Cummins and Rep
sentative Esch. is as follows:
u take the liberty OF inclosinE q
COPY Of a letter which have Just
received from Mr. Walker D. Hines.
the Director General of Railroads. and
which ] am sure you will agree with
me in thinking contains matter for
very serious thought and for action
also.
May I not say that I concur in
tho suggestions which Mr.. Hines
males in the two concluding para
aphs of his letter hope that it
will be possible for your committee
10 consider and recommend legisla-
ton which will provide a body of the
proper constitution. authorized to in
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
RECREATION STATIONS
 WILL BE ESTABLISHED
 IN ALASKA DISTRICTS
Prominent Members of the Knights of Columbus Are Coming a n To Juneau Soon

SEATTLE, Aug 30.-Andrew Buck ley, of St. Paul, supreme physician of the Knights of Columbus, and Martin Carmondy, deputy supreme knight, are here en route to Juneau to establish recreational centers in all Alaska districts. Deputy J. H. Hubby joined the party here. Direc- tor A. G. Bagley. of San Francisco, director for the society's war work on the Pacific Coast. also is to join the others here. There will be ten in the party, accompanied by their wives, also to include Edward Walsh, district deputy of the State of Wash ington. who is in charge of the party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
AN ULTIMATUM BY AMERICAN
 GIVEN TURKEY
Is Informed by Admiral Bristol that the MeSSa- cres of the Armenians
 Must Stop

Washington, Aug. 30.-The State Department announces that Rear Ad. miral Mark Bristol, commander oi the American naval forces in Turkey, has notified the Turkish government that the massacres in Armenia must cease The department says he had the sanction of the government in is- suing the order.
 It was explained that the warning is in line with the policy constantly pursued by the government before the war in protesting against Turk ish atrocities, and that the present action is independent from any other nation on the part of America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
LABOR COUNCIL WANTS .ln LANE TO TAKE PLACE 2 ae HELD BY FITZGERALD
Former Mayor Hanson Declares Lane is a Radical-Hanson Likely Will Write
 a Book sfsJWt

SEATTLE. Aug. 30.-It was an nounced that Mayor Ole Hanson re. signed because he needs a complete rest. The Labor Council wants w. D. Lane to become president of the City Council in place of c. ,B. Fitz- gerald who was elected mayor to succeed Hanson. Hanson says Lane is a radical. It is believed that Han son is going on lecture tour and IS writing a book telling of his fight for Americanism during the general strike in this city and state.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
LA TOILETTE AGAINST
 ANY HASTE IN ACTION
 ON OIL LEASING BILL
Senator Criticises the Public Lands, Committee in Not Giving Public Hearing on
 Cne 6llk ,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.-Senator Robert LaFolette in speech warned the Senate against undue haste in passing the pending oil leasing bill. He asserted the bill was different from the one favorably reported last session. He criticised the Public Lands Committee for failure to give interested ones a hearing on the bill. Senator Charles s. Thomas of Colo rado accused government depart ments of meddling and promised to interfere with the plans of the In terior Department respecting water power sites.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Railway Director Hines Gives Notice to Men That They Must Re-
 turn to Work
MEN ARE RETURNING
Government is Determined to Operate the Railroads if Strikers Longer
 Hold Out

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Rail- way Director Hines has issued or ders to the railway employees which assumes the character of an ultima tum. He has served notice on all railroad officers and employees, and the citizens and public officials of California, Arizona, and Nevada that the Railroad Administration will undertake to restore full ser o'clock this morning.
 The notice says that all strikers who have not returned to work by that time will find their places filled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
BATTLESHIPS OF PACIFIC FLEET
 TO COME NORTH
Plans Have Been Perfect ed by Admiral Rodman For Visit of Ships
 Early Next Year

ON BOARD THE NEW YORK AT SEA, Aug. 30.-Plans have been per fected with the approval of Admiral Rodman for several vessels of the Pacific fleet to visit Alaska early next season. The visit was post poned owing to the lateness of the present season, and the necessity of docking a number of the vessels for repairs.
 The New York will join the fleet at Monterey Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
GEN. PERSHINC TO
 ANSWER QUESTIONS

PARIS, Aug. BOA Congress sional Committee on War Expendi- lures will examine Gen. Pershing today and among other things will ask him about the alleged attack on the Germans the day after the armistice was signed; also about the disposition of surplus army stock
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
DECLARES HIS EFFORTS WERE
 NOT APPRECIATED

WASHINGTON. Aug 30.-Former Acting Judge Advocate Ansell told the Senate Committee that Baker March and Crowder and other off cials had blocked the efforts Of An sell to secure clemency for the sol diers from what he declared to be harsh sentences. He said the off cials mentioned did not like his lib eral views.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
WARNING GIVEN OUT ABOUT MIXING UP WITH
 OTHER DENOMINATION

LIMA. Peru, Aug. 30.-Monsignor Emilio Lisen. Archbishop of Lima, has issued warning for Catholics not to participate in movement to- establish a Young Mems Christian Association branch here. He said 1t might lead to a general censor from the Church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
GERMAN SUBMARINE
 IS REPORTED SAFE

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 30-A radio message has been received from the German submarine U-66. which 1t was feared was lost on the way from Panama, which stated that the boat will arrive in three days. and was delayed by rough weather.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Wckersham Says He Will Take No More Soldier Testimony For Fear
 of Murder
MINER SAYS BABY ACT"
Valdez Paper Accuses Wick of Playing Baby
 Act and SIandering Signal Corps Men

" VALDEZ, Aug. 30.-Judge James Wickersham, testifying yesterday as a witness in his contest case against Delegate George B. Grigsby, said he did not intend to take further deposi- tions of Signal Corps men because his friends feared that he would be killed if he undertook it, and that he had been advised by his attorney, and good many other respectable men, that if they testified as to whom they voted they would falsely say they voted for Wickersham, although, he said, it has been notorious that most of them had voted for Sulzer.
 Wickersham further testified that he had been severely beaten in an alteration with Tom Selby last Sat urday, and that he had boen unable to do anything sincc that time.
 Mjner Aeeusss- Wickershasn of Max
 Ing ScandaIous Charges and Playing Baby.
 Commenting on Judgo Wicker sham's testimony, the Valdez Miner accuses him of directly accusing the Signal Corps men of intending to commit perjury and murder. It says the facts of the matter arc that the Signal Corps mon divided almost equally between Wickersham and Sul- ger in their voting, and that Wicker sham now realizes that fact. and see- ing that there is nothing in the situa- ton that would aid him in his con- test, he is playing the baby act to gain sympathy. v
 The Miner says, denying the charges Wickersham made, that the Signal Corps men ares all men of the highest character.
 The Miner says, further, that in the fight with young Selby, Wicker sham sustained only slight bruises on tho jaw and the loss of tooth, but was not otherwise wounded. It says Wickersham struck the first blow, and was properly threshed for. his i'm pudencc and attack. It, says the fight really amounted to nothing as far as its significance is concerned.
 Wick After Alaska Soldiers,
 The Miner furthor accuses Judge Wickersham of endeavoring to pre- vent Alaskans who had enlisted in the army, or who had been drafted, from voting. It says he Is trying to get the entire vote at Fort Liscum thrown out, notwithstanding that they were all troops that had been gathered from various sections of Alaska and had resided at Fort Lis- cum for more than thirty days be- fore the election. All of them were bona fide residents and citizens Of Alaska before they entered the ser vice, and had been so for several years, many of them from early childhood. Wickersham claims that those Alaskans who had periodically enlisted or selected for service could not gain a residence at Fort Liscum but were actually residents Of the precincts where they lived before en' listment
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
BREWERY COMPANY
 SECURES A REBATE

CHICAGO. Aug. 30.-Four hundred barrels containing 12,000 gallons Of 2A beer, manufactured by Schlitz of Milwaukee. were dumped in the gut .ters by revenue inspectors, to en- able the company to recover $2.4OO in taxes previously paid the govern ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
OUTLOOK FOR NQRTHLAND IS
 VERY BRIGHT
F. w. Bradley Gives a Re- view of His Trip Through Alaska in Effort to
 Get More Ore

Breathing a spirit of optimism and having great faith in the properties of the Alaska-Juneau Mining Com pany at Juneau and the future of the vicinity as whole, F. W. Bradley, president of the Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company, the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company and famous mining engineer, has re- turned from his lengthy trip to the interior of Alaska. MT. Bradley came out from the inside to be where he could be in touch with affairs in the states on account of strike that is now on in the Occur Alene where Mr Bradley has properties. He also will take charge of affairs for the Alaska Juneau and other properties while his brother, P. R. Bradley, is on a trip to the south.
 "The people of Juneau and vicin- ity do not realize how well off they are as regards to mineral belt. said F. w. Bradley this morning. "At Cordova with the meximum number of men that can be employed in the Kennecott placed at $50 they have a busy and prosperous community and everyone is happy. The Juneau dis trict has more than the Kennecott and has unlimited possibilities for the future"
 Is After Prospects.
 Being asked to describe his re- cent trip to the Interior and his i'm pressions of the country, MT Brad, ley said that his trip was primarily for one purpose. He had heard that in the Dawson and Fairbanks dis tricts there were quartz claims pos sessing the characteristics of the Alaska Juneau mine. that is. having slate mixed with the quartz. He stated that he wanted to get hold oi these properties if possible before people saw what a great success ths sorting process at the Alaska Juneau is to be.
 Another object of his trip was ;o examine the famous Engineer mine At this place he found the property
 
 1 in litigation and no one was allowed to take samples.
 Another thing that he was lookin, for was properties possessing shippin' ore of such quality that Ii could b. | either shipped to Treadwcll for thu Cyanide process or to the Bunke Hill and Sullivan smelter in Idah which property MT. Brady also cor trols.
 Examining Properties.
 Mir. Bradley examined propertie lin the vicinity of Whitehorse. in tn Hootalinqua district. Conrad distric Wheaton ard Atlin At the presen time he has Joe Jones and w. Hargraves in that vicinity scoutin' He left that district for Dawson an the Mayo silver prospects after ha' |
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Rodenberg Introduces a Resolution in Congress With That Purpose
 in View
PRICES ARE TUMBLING
The Campaign on the Cost of Living Having Bene- ficiaI Effect-Gover-
 nors To Assist

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Rep- resentative William A. Rodenburg, Republican, of Illinois, has intro duced a resolution proposing that Congress declare the President should postpone his tour around the country until the nation knows definitely the outcome of the prob lems now pending.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
ACTION IS URGED
 NOT TO SEND TROOPS

WASHINGTON. Aug 30.-Repro- Wood. Republican, of In diana. in a speech in the House urged that the House take action against sending American troops to Selisia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
BELIEVED EXPLOSION
 CAUSED BY A WORM

EXCHANGED, Aug. 90. - The explosion of an ammunition barge sunk the Monterey in this harbor. A glow worm is believed to have been the cause. Twenty personsl were killed and forty others are missing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
COFFEE IS POISONED

CHICAGO. Aug. 30.-Thirty per sons were poisoned in downtown lunch counter. Arsenic was put In their coffee by some one with malic- ious intent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
REPRESENTS THE HlNDoos

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Dudley Field Malone, representing the Hin doos in India, told the Senate For eign Relations Committee not to ratify the treaty in it's present form. He said it would break the hearts of millions of Egyptians. He said the Hindoos were being opressed by Eng land
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Delegation Presents Re- quest to Senate Con- mittee Accompanied
 By Warning
PEACE TREATY MATTERS
Prediction Made by Sena- tor Sherman that PreS- ent Congress Not Vote
 on Peace Treaty

Washington, Aug. 30.-A delegation of colored men has asked the Sen ate Foreign Relations Committee for an amendment to the peace treaty providing for racial equality. They said serious trouble could be ex- pected unless better treatment was accorded the negroes in the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30

WAsHINGToN-samuel compers and President Wilson held confer enee, the result Of which is not made known. 1t is believed they discussed the labor situation, especially the railroads and steel worksrs. 1t 10 said the steel workers at Gary are considerins striking for better pay and less hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
ACTORS STRIKE IN
 WASHINGTON CITY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 30.-The ac- tors of several theatres struck before the opening performance last night. The managers claim that they were given no previous warning of the strike.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
To Visit Many Cities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Presi- dent Wilson on his circle westward will visit 30 cities, returning to Washington Sept. 3Oth. He will speak in Seattle and Tacoma on Sept. 18th. and 14th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
BOLSHEVIKI ARE
 BEING FORWARDED

LONDON. Aug. 30.-Two hours of heavy bombardment were heard near Kronstdt Wednesday. It is believed that the British Naval and Aerial forces were firing on the Bolsheviki fort and vessels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
FRENCH MASTERPIECE
 HAS BEEN STOLEN

BOLOGNA, Aug. BOA French of the Madona ana child has been stolen from the Dibelle. The picture dates back to the 18th. Century. Among visitors who are suspected is colored photographer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Ordered to Aooept Offer

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30.-The local unions have been advised to accept the offer of President Will son for a smaller wage increase. pending the outcome of the Goc- ernment's efforts to reduce the cost of living.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Fish In Storage

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30. - The Department of Agriculture reports that 64,O40,173 pounds of frozen fish was in cold storage on August 15th., as compared with 82,000,O0O pounds the same time last year. A total of 9,OO0,000 pounds of mild cured salmon is held this year cop- pared with 5,00O.000 pounds the previous year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
PRUSSIA FEARS THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT LIKE
 EMDLEMS OF BATTLE

BERLIN, Aug. 3O.-Prussfa has discontinued making flags or anni- versary battle emblems lest the people regard them as sentiment favoring the old regime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Prices Coming Down

CHICAGO, Aug. 30.-The price of supplies continue to drop on the Board of Trade. Live hogs are sell ing for $14.50 per 100 pounds. A still further slump is expected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30

WARsAW-The Polish Foreign Ministry has decided to send repre- sentatives to all of the Russian gov ernments except te the eolshesiki at Moscew,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
HONOR FOR PERsHING

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30. The House passed the bill authorizing the President to make Gen. Persh- ing a permanent General,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
COAST GUARD IS BACK
 UNDER THE TREASURY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Presi- dent Wilson has transferred the Coast Guard back to the Treasury Department, from the Navy Depart ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
WANT INDEPENDENCE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Claims for self government for Lithunia, Ukraine, Esthonia and Livonia, for. mer Russian provinces, have been presented to the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-30
Governors Will Help

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Gov- ernors of seven States are here to form States Corporation" for the purpose of assisting the Federal Government in reducing the cost of living.