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The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
Defends Position of Mexico as "Neutral"
During War and Belittles League of Ma
tions-His Absurd Message Is Filled
with Stories of Foreign Misdeeds
While Mexican President Is Prating About 'For-
eign Misrepresentation" Americans Are Be
ing Extraordinarily Attack on
American Airplane in Which Of
hcer Is Seriously Wounded

MEXICO CITY, Sept (by Associated Press)-President
Carranzas message congress- submitted today defended
Mexico against foreign misrepresentation particularly that
emanatng from the United States. Regarding foreigners in
Mexico he referred alleged nusces pracced against Mex
leans in the United States.
Caranza defended the position of neutrality taken by
Mexico during the and protested against the charges that
the Mexican government incapable and unwilling pro
tect foreign lives and property.
The president asserted that Mexico did ask admission
the League Of Nations because the league did establish
equality for all nations and races
Carranza reiterated former statements to the effect that
Mexico did and would not recognize the Monroe doctrine
He said the government willing follow concia-
tory policy regarding oil legislation, but willing
rifce Mexican national sovereignty
The message contained long list of alleged foreign trans
gessons against Mexican sovereignty and rectod attacks upon
MeXcans in the United States The American invasons Of
Mexico declared Caanza violation of Mexico rights
He said that Mexico did regret that it had been invited
to join the League of Nations.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
DOMINION FELICITATED
ON GOOD RELATIONS

OTTAWA, Sept. 2 (by Associated
Press "A special session of the Do
minion parliament convened today to
ratify the peace treaty.
The governor general, the Duke of
Devonshire, in opening the parliament,
said that the sincere welcome to Can
ada recently accorded the Prince of
Wales showed that the ties between
England and Canada never were
firmer.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
CARRANZA WOULD
JUSTIFY HIS POLICY
DEPUTY MARSHAL IS
SHOT BY PRISONER
Millions of Tons of Alaska Coal
Available for Naval Purposes,
Is Report of Naval Commission

SEATTLE, Sept. (by Associated Press).
A special to the Times says that the navy de-
partment commission, just back from Alaska,
has reported that 100000 tons Of coal suit
able for naval use is available in the Mata-
nuska field. The commission recommends
that the coal be brought to seaboard at Anchor
age or Seward.
This report has not been made public, but
a naval officer is said to have given the above
facts to Senator Poindexter.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
LAWYER FIGURES IT ALL OUT
THAT ALASKANS WOULD LOSE
UNDER COMMERCE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (by Associated Press).-
Frank Law counsel for the Alaska Steamship Company,
told the interstate committee of the house to-
day that Alaska steamship rates would have to be greatly
increased if water transportation placed under the
regulatory jurisdiction Of the interstate
mission
He said that the existing laws limiting the liability
of ship for cargo losses would be Cancelled by the
new bill making it necessary for to carry
insurance. which in turn would be advanced to the ship
per through advanced rates.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
PRESIDENT JEALOUS
OF HIS PREROCATIVE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (by Associ-
ated Press) President Wilson has
declined to give the senate foreign re-
lations committee the tentative drafts
of the treaties with Austria-H Hungary,
Turkey and Bulgaria, because it would
take the function of negotiating trea-
ties from executive hands.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
Man Suspected of Murder lnflicts Wound
Which Only Superb Physical Condition
of Victim Prevents from Being Fa-
tal-His Recovery Is Expected

Would-Be Assassin Suspected of Foul Murder at
Anchorage, in Which Woman Is Supposed to
Have Been Killed for Money-Whole
Country Aroused, and No Chance
for Criminal to Make Escape
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
Crime of Which Cummings Is Suspected

ANCHORAGE, Sept. Especial to the Daily Tmes).
Margaret LavOr Of the underworld operating
and soft drink paror opposite the baseball park has dis
appeared She last late Monday night August 25
Deputy masas have made vigorous search for her. but with
Volunteers Sunday last thoroughly searched
empty houses Cellars old wells and other places throughout the
vicinity for but without avail The former red light dis
trc also has been thoroughly searched and organized party
is continuing the search for her body
The woman formerly lived at Fairbanks and on Ceary
creek She about 3 years Of and weighed than
hundred pounds At the time Of her disappearance she
known to have thousand dollars on her person She
lightly dressed and diamond dragon pn rings
gold watch Undoubtedly she murdered for her money
and vauabes She left her place Of business FRIEND
saying she would return shortly.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
Hopes Held Out for Evans Recovery

Evans is very popular here and feeling high. The
doctors hold out hopes for Evans recovery although his
Ction is serious His splendid physical condition is expected
to pull him through
Many theories regarding the disappearance Of the
have EARTH but is generally believed that she
was murdered and her body thrown in the bay
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
PARATIONS
FOR RECEIVING
GEN. PERSHLNC
Will Head Parade in New York
and Later Visit Home
State = French Hero
Bids Godspeed

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (by Associ-
ated Press) General Pershing is to
lead the First division of the army
when it parades in New York upon
his arrival there. 1t is expected in
Washington that General Pershing will
arrive in New York on September 8,
and that he will come here within
three or four days to report to the de-
partment of war Later he will visit
his home in Missouri, returning to
Washington to give the congressional
investigation committees his views re
garding a permanent military policy.
Foch's Farewell to Pershing
BREST, Sept 2 (by Associated
Press) Marshal Foch went on board
the Leviathan here yesterday to bid
farewall to General Pershing. In bid
ding the American general goodbye
he said:
France will care for Americas dead
here reHgiously. These dead will bind
the two countries together more
closely"
The Leviathan sailed for New York
with General Pershing on board last
evening.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
And Here Is Another Instance

LAREDO, Texas Sept. (by Associated Press)-Mexi-
today fired upon two American aviation officers flying
along the Rio Grande border patrol duty One American
was wounded in the head
Captain Davis McNab the officer wounded His com
paniOn Lieutenant Johnson brought the machine down in
safety on the American side An arpane with surgeon
rushed to the farmhouse where McNab had been put bed
The officers flying low when twenty-five Mexcans
suddenly from behind bushes and poured vOey
of rife fire into the plane
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
EDITORS WIFE COMING

Mrs. J. Harmon Caskey, wife of the
publisher of the Fairbanks Citizen,
and a prominent woman's club enthu-
siast of the Interior metropolis, will
be in Cordova shortly on her way to
the Outside.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
Cardinal Mercier
Will Be Bearer of
Message of Pope

PARIS, Sept. 2 (by Associated
Press) Cardinal Mercier left
today for Brest to sail for the
United States, to thank the
American people for the aid ex-
tended to Belgium during the
war.
The pope has instructed the
cardinal to give President Will
son the pope's views regarding
the League of Nations.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
And This Is the Sort of Protection Provided

ELL PASO, Texas, Sept (by Associated Press)-A tcIe-
gram received here today says that Mexican bandits have
killed Adam Shaeer American CITIZEN aged 81 years.
his mine in the state of Zacatecas
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02

SEWARD, Sept Special to the Daily Times).-United
States Deputy Marshal Isaac Evans shot tins afternoon
Fv DEMPSEY Cummings wanted at Anchorage III con-
necton with the disappearance of woman OF the underworld
there One bullet passed through the right side OF Evans body
and three others wild Evans is in serious condition.
Cummings was being led to jail when he suddenly turned,
jumped six feet away and drew 38caber automatic pistol
and fred returned the fire but Of his shots was
effective.
Cummings started up the track and posses in automo-
ble on locomotives and speeders searching for
him.
Would-Be Assassin Still at Large
SEWARD, Sept Especial to the Daily Tmes).-United
States Marshal Brenneman arrived this morning from VAL
dez take charge Of the posses hunting for William Dempsey
alias Cummings who yesterday shot Deputy Marshal Isaac
Evans while resisting arrest.
Deputy Marshas Mossman and Burgs arrived here late
last night Anchorage assist in directing the
Twentyseven sourdougs have formed night patrol and
thirty sourdougs day PATROL and all avenues from Seward
north to Snow river guarded.
Resurrection river yesterday at noon. 1t is
believed this may have been Dempsey Otherwise trace Of
@ has been since he abandoned the hand which he
ade his escape yesterday morning. twenty minutes after the
shooting took place.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-09-02
Secretaryship
Is Awarded to
Bob Sommers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (by
Associated Press). - President
Wilson today sent the name of
r. J. Sommers of Fairbanks to
the senate in nomination for the
position of surveyor general of
Alaska, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Charles E. Da-
wilson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22

,,an he holds their morals and prin'
cInles as high as white mans, Tor IN
true Ugh, they are when we would
ne shorn OF our hypocrisy.
It's only a commercial grievance
YOU have against them. Now here's
the point: when the time comes
that the people Of the U. ). must De
rid of Japs. there Is an honofaoie
way to go about 1t to expei then'
from this country. 1t Is not heces'
sary for the press to poison the
neonle's minds against the race and
their nation with untruths, ana
nurse up a hatred and a war.
That is why DR.. Crowther spoke
against your method. It's narrow
and non-diplomatic.
Yours very truly.
II. A. POSTIE,
COL Columbia St. city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
Beaver Hides and
Swan Skins Seized

Forty-one beaver hides and three
swan skins. sccreted on the schooner
ozmo. which docked here at Pier 10
last Friday. have been seized by Gus
toms officers. The seizure. valued
at $500. was made ut the request Of
tho U. s. bureau OF fisheries. The
skins were brought from Alaska
Under present legislation II In I'M
lawful TO kin beavers In Alaska un-
III 1929. and II is illegal TO ship
swan skins from Alaska into the
United States at any time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
WANTS FIGHT KEPT UP

Editor The Star: You may not
feel like being angry with Rev.
Crowther, but his defense OF the
Japs gave me such a headache that
II spoiled my dinner. The ministers
are doing more harm to this coun-
try than anyone with their brother
idea" am just home from Call
fornia and I know they have more
than enough to worry about, with
the Japs filling their vsefeys.
Seattle people are asleep to the
danger OF the situation and so long
as they flock TO the market and
shop with the Japs In preference 20
whites; also let them lease our
hotels, etc, what can we do?
Why not make fight against
che Washington law that allows
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
Crowther Is
Praised;Also
Is Criticised
CITES SACRAMENTO VALLEY

Editor The Star; My blood fair
~ boiled when | read your pubh-
cation OF the giSt OF the sermon
by Rev. ]. T., Crowther on the
Japanese question. And | dare say
It's well for my humble self that
read IL IN your paper instead OF
hearing the sermon itself. as | no
doubt would have been plnched for
disturbing religious meeting. DIR.
Crowther surely knows only one
side Of this very important subject.
else he could not take the stand
that he does.
The greater part OF two years
past 1 spent In California travelling
In a commercial way. And one
who has made the territory up
readily understand why the people
OF the great state Of California are
aroused on this question. u IL a
fight TO save their homes and land
for the coming generation. And
were DR.. Crowthcr to make the
rounds as have made them. he
would throw up both hands and
say enough
Japs In restaurants will work
eight or ten hours. then go home
and lie down four or five hours.
and then come back and work five
or six hours more. seven days In
the week.
l have been IN the markets In
Los Angeles and have seen Jap
farmers coming into market fast
asleep-had slept all the way:
their horses guiding themselves.
They would get up Mt : In the
morning. hitch onto a wagon load
ed the night before, and In some
cases drive IS miles. sleeping all
the way In. Can Americans COM
pete with thiss No. The time has
come for Americans to realize that
there IL great danger not far
ahead. Peace and safety Is not the
motto for this case.
Before the civil war people
laughed at the thought OF anything
like rebellion. But when too late
TO avert the danger. the greatest
civil war OF all time was fought
causing the death OF more than a
million OF our best manhood.
There were men who saw this
danger years before. and had they
been listened TO. all OF that terrible
war could have been avertcd. But
they pooh-poohed them then. as
they do the warning OF the yellow
peril today.
But the danger today Is even
greater than II was then. l WIN
not take space 10 discuss the many
reasons why this Is true. Dozens
OF reasons already have been pub
lished along this line. But the
Japs are getting 30 thick. and
acquiring land so fast In Caiusa.
as well as other parts OF Sacra-
mento valley. that people there
know they are up against IL. Why
waltz Handle this question NOW.
before It's too late. Let all true
Americans step out and show
which side OF the fence they are
on And may Dr. Crowther see the
error OF his way and repent before
IL Is too late.
America for Americans.
w. II. MILLER.
ais Epler Building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
Mahogany-finish
Floor Lamps, $3.50
Indignant Citizens
Storm City Hall

Indignant citizens. who live within
the packing house aroma zone. mob.
ilized to storm tho city hall wednes.
day afternoon and protest against ex.
tension OF permits for Fry & Co. and
Barton q Co. in the south end OF
town. Beacon hill residents say they
are tired OF listening to the dieing
squeals of condemned porkers. The
packing plants permits expire July,
1920.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
CosaxfENDs STAR

Editor Tho Star: Your editorial
calling DIR. J. f. Crowther to task
for his un-American sermon on the
Japs was most timely and opportune.
/ heartily endorse the sentiment you
express.
You are 10 be commended for your
agitation Of the Japanese question.
This Is a white mans country and
not big enough for further immigra.
ton OF any races with whom the
whites cannot inter-marry.
w. NJ. WHITNEY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
PRAISES CRowTHER

Editor The Star: Looking over
your paper today I note your scorn.
full remarks against a man who In
beyond your capacity to criticise.
There Ia some one OF you. too.
strong on personal opinion. hiding
behind the words I'VE" and "Amcri.
canism" until you sound hysterical
to Americans Of deeds aid not OF
words.
After hearing DR.. Crowther speak
was surprised that he dared to
tell the truth TO minds that were
already partly poisoned by the
press.
The Doctor struck me as a fear
less speaker OF the truth, well in.
formed on his subject and broad in
his understanding and analysis OF
world matters.
You are very superficial In your
criticism Of Doc. You are not on
the plane or elevation even to
understand the man. IL Is only the
good and honest at heart that gain
true knowledge. and a broad under.
standing, and they don't go around
sneering In their scornful pity OF a
man, trying to arouse all the Gin.
ners In a loud voice, Behold the
man. / disapprove of him" Who?
II you will listen to DIR. Crowther
and not start 10 oppose him the
moment he starts. In your prejudis-
tic way. but try to weigh and verify
what he says. from the. right source
and honestly, you will soon find
that the man IL an impartial phil.
osopher and student Of the worlds
troubles. and goes deep to get the
matter for his speeches. and he
truly knows the Chinese and Jap
anese history from the 10th cen
fury year by year. and is not afraid
to give It straight. and as Chris
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
FIND MAN, WOMAN DEAD

LOS ANGELES. Cal. oct a.
Detectives today believed Mrs. lola
Schmidt. who was found dead last
night. was murdered by George S.
Crossman, OF Nevada in fit of
jealous rage. Crossman was found
dead in another room of the apart.
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
Walrus Chops Are
Going to Be High

The high cost OF living is hitting
the Eskimo. Walrus chops and
reindeer steaks and seal livers are
becoming scarcer every day on the
ice foes of the North. according TO
w. y. Van Vain, field expert OF the
University OF Pennsylvania. princi.
pal speaker at meeting Tuesday OF
the Municipal League. White hunt.
ers are responsible. he says.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
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$1.75

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THE BASEMENT STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22

our girls to marry them7 California
will not stand for II. so why do we
let them disgrace our state by com.
ing here7 Keep up your fight
A READER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-22

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-21
SAYS SEC BAKER FENCES ON COURTS-MARTIAI
Germany Launched Fatal Attack
on Allied Line Year Ago Today

March offcnslv. was 10 carry his
battle front 80 far from Germany
that he could not get back. Won
iiindenburg was defeated In France.
somewhat after the basic manner Of
Napoieons defeat in Russia. Sapos
leon rushed too far into the cnemy's
country, and so did Won Hindenburg.
The changes In methods Of warfare
during the intervening century made
trenpnHa OF "A mile AZ dangerous Ia
Won Hindenhurg a. n 2ofnlle tres
PARIS to Napoleon.
Why Won iIindenburg attempted
his futile advance In a matter that
concerns Germany's insane war men
tally. The persistent error Of the
German military leaders turnout the
war was their refusal TO remain In
active. They had gamblers pas.
sion for the initiative This may
be- fruitful when odds are not heavi.
Is ia the enemy's favor. But II be-.
comes suicidal when continued In
the face of such odds as Americas
cntranc. into the war gave the al
lies. Won iiindenburg'H essential lack
81 genius WAS demonstrated by his
refusal 10 enter upon a complete de-
fcnsivs Immediately II became APP
parent. as IL did last winter. that the
United states intended pouring ipto
Europe az many million troops Rs
were needed To- win the war.
Had Won Iiiudcnburg held fast 10
his original Western front. he would
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-21
PLAN AIR Line
IN CALIFORNIA
Will Garry Freight and Pas
SengerS Soon

SANTA BARBARA. March IL
Santa Barbara win have the first
aerial freight and passenger service
10 be inaugurated IN the West with.
IN 80 days. 1t was announced by H..
$. Beeks and WIN. y. Ross. at spe.
cinl meeting OF the Chamber Of Com.
mcrce recently. A syndicate proposes
an aerial service from san Diego TO
Santa Barbara. and from Los An
geles 10 Catalina island. The tenta.
tive schedule provides for three
round trips daily. Huge planes.
equipped with twin motors. capable
OF carrying ~ passengers. with a
freight capacity OF 200 pounds. will
be Installed on the run. Prominent
aviatora OF the United States army
viii pilot the machines. The Cham.
her Of Commerce heartily Endorsed
the plan. An option has been taken
on property here for landing sta.
tion. a group of Eastern capitalists.
said TO be back of the venture. Is ex.
pcc,ed here within the next few
days. u was announced.