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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
CLEMENCEAU IS
 CERTAIN U..S.s
 WILL SIGN PACT
Premier of France in Ad- dressing Chamber Makes What is Called a Re-
 marabIe Speech ].

PARIS, Sept! Premier Clemen- ceau on his roth birthday yesterday made what was considered remark able address to the Chamber of Depu- ties.
 ue askod for the ratifisation of the treatv as it stood. He saia Trance couId firmly count on America to adopt the treaty; that the Interests in the cause of democracy of France and America were identical.
 The Deputies previously thought that the Premier had sighted Ameri- ca in his speech Wednesday His speech yesterday. however, showed that no slghf vas intended.
 Mr CleMeuceau in an impassioned utteranca said America flung men into batae with admirable impetuos- ity"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
ADVANCE OF RATES
 IS ANNOUNCED BY THE ADMIRAL LINE"
Will Raise Freight Rates to Nearly $1.OO Per Ton More to Points in Alaska and Also to
 California

SEATTLE, Sept. 26.-The Pacific Steamship Company, commonly known as the Admiral Line, announced last evening that it would be compelled to advance freight rates to Alaska end California points little under $1 per ton more.
 The company announces loss or $160,463 for the seven months ending July 31, due, it is claimed, to in creased operating expenses-fuel, wages and insurance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
MINING MEN
 TO WORK OUT
 MINE TAXATION
Committe of 21 Leading Engineers and Corpora ton Chiefs Appointed
 By Institute

CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-The Ameri- can Institute of Mining and Metal lurgical Engineers in convention here has named a committee of 21 lead ing mining engineers and corpora ton chiefs to work out an equitable basis of federal taxation for the mines, and to interpret taxation and mining laws.
 Upon the decision the government is waiting in order to collect taxes from the mines for the past year and this year The committee will have it's first conference in Washington in October.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26

WICHITA. Sept 26.-On the or ders of Dr. Grayson, President Viii son has cancelled the remaining dates of his tour, only four speech es, and will proceed direct to Wash ington City. Dr. Grayson said the President is ill and physically ex- hausted, and that while there is nothing TO cause concern or that is critical, the nervous reaction from the strenuous trip is affecting the Presidents digestive organs, and makes the suspension of the trip imperative.
 ILL NIGHT BEFORE
 The President was ill most of the night before. The decision was made to return direct to Washing ton just before the train arrived here, two hours late. The Presi- dent wanted to continua his speech es, but Dr. Grayson was insistent that he cancel all remaining dates. It is expected the train will arrive in Washington Sunday. Four speeches have been cancelled. ..--....PRESIDENT IS. BETTER
 At noon before the train left here, the President was feeling better. He was able to sit up. He issued a statement that he was disappoint- ed that he wss unable to meet the people of Kansas.
 Upon reaching here, the President was asked to take swing through the south. He wanted to greet the crowds at the depot here, but pr. Grayson kept him in his car.
 Secretary Humility issued a state ment in which he said that the Pre- sident had exerted himself constant Iy and had been under such strain during the last year, and had SC spent himself without reserve on this trip, that a nervous reaction of he digestive organs compelled his fe
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
WHAT GARY DECLARES

NEW YORK. Sept 26.-E. H. Gary, of the steel corporations, said last night that he believed the steel cor pOration directors cannot confer or negotiate with John Fitzpatrick, mittee, was a reply made by Gary to the statement of Fitzpatrick that tho strike would be ended at once if tho steel corporations would consent to arbitrate tho issues of the striks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
cuMMlNs aRoAsrsr PRESIDENT


 WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Senator Albert B. Cummins in addressing the Senate said that when Presiden; Wilson ended his work at Paris, America had no frieids in Eay9pe, Asia or Africa.
 Our brilliant services in the war. he said, "were almost forgotten in the storm of protests which followed Wilson home"
 Senator Cummins said the people first welcomed the covenant as means of preventing wa9 bri 'hai they lately had discovered in 'Ae provisions of the covenant Of the League of Nations things which must inevitably provoke wars.
 The speaker denied that the Sen ators opposing the covenant were do ing so to accomplish political de signs and ambitions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
AN EXPLOSION IN SPOKANE BUILDING
 PROVES MYSTERIOUS

SPOKANE. Sept. 26.-An explosion in the building housing the Old Ma tional Bank here. 16 stories high. shattered the windows and scared the tenants. There were no casu- allies. The police believe a bomb was thrown into the building from an adjacent building. They have no idea who might be responsible for the deed,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
HOLDS KINGS COUNCIL

PARIS. Sept. 26-The Italian Peace Delegation here is in constant communication with Rome regarding the Plume situation. and announced last evening that the Kings Council held two meetings. pledging those present to secrecy
 It is believed in conference cir cles that a recent communication from President Wilson, regarding the latest developments in the Fiume in cident, was before the conneil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA :, TELECRAPHS THAT SOVEREIGNTY OF STATE THREATENED DETAILS
 OF PROGRESS OF STEEL STRIKE

COLUMBUS, Sept 26.-Gov. John J. Cornwell of West Virginia has wired Gov James M Cox of Ohio, stating that 5000 Ohio strikers are planning to cross into Hancock county, w. Va, to compel the work CTS there to quit their posts.
 The Governor in his telegram said he regards this as an attack on the sovereignty of West Virginia.
 Gov. Cox has wired the sheriff at power to prevent conflict.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
PLUME QUESTION IS BROUGHT UP IN
 U.S. CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Sept 26.-Senator Philander C. Knox has introduced a resolution asking Secretary Daniels if American marines have been land ed at Frau, Dalmatia, as reported in the press dispatches, in order to com pei the evacuation of the volunteer Italian forces who are reported to have occupied the place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
sTRIkERs' REQUEST REFUSED

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2G.-President Grace of the Bethlehem Steel Com pany last evening refused to grant the request for a conference with the steel employees, w. z. Foster, secretary of the strikers committee, indicated that a strike of the work CTS of the plant would be called Mon- day next.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
ROBERT J. SOMMERS
 GIVEN CONFIRMATION

WASHINGTON. Sept 26.-The
 United States Senate yesterday con firmed the nomination of Robert J. Sommers to be Surveyor General of the Territory of Alaska. He was nominated to the position hy Presi- dent Wilson September 3. ta sue ceed Charles F. Davidson, deceased.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26

am not by his side, for I am good Italian and sympathize with the cause he holds so dear"
 The son of the great Italian author emphasized that the elder d'Annunzio never had any personal or political ambition
 Opposition in the Italian press and among some politicians against ener- getic action regarding Plume is due
 Continued on P;ge Eight.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
CLAIMS BELGIAN
 INTERESTS AFTER
 DUTCHY OF LIMBERC

WASHINGTON. Sept. 26.--Tho Netherland Legation has published document, circulated secretly in Bel gium, asking the Belgian General Headquarters to create sentiment for the annexation of the Dutch province of Iimburg to Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
LONG TERM NOTES ARE PROPOSED FOR
 NOTES OF ALLIES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Negotia- tions will begin soon for the funding of $10.0OO.0OO of Allies obliga- tions to America into long term se- curities. All Of the present credits are short term notes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
asrRIKE REACHES COAST

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26.-The first evidence of tho steel strike reaching the Pacific coast came yes terday when small number of work men quit the American Steel & Wire Company which is a subsidiary steel cOrpOration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
BOTH SIDES CLAIM ADvANTAGE

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26.-EmplOy CTS of the steel corporations claimed this morning that men are returning to work daily. The union leaders, on the other hand, claim tho strike Is becoming more effective daily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
RATHBONE. NAMED ON COMMISSION
 BY PRESIDENT
Will Represent the Govern- ment in Reconstruction of Europe-Ashurst to
 Support Treaty

ON BOARD OF WILSON'S TRAIN, Sept. 26.--President Wilson yester- day commissioned Albert Rathbone, assistant secretary of the Treasury to represent the United States gov ernment in financial rehabilitation measures in Europe. II is under 'o9a that Rathbone wi. assist the vifh of the Repara Lion Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
ITALIANS RETIRE AGAIN

ROME, Sept 26.-On the advice of superior officers, an Italian detach- ment which penetrated the Dalma- tian town of Frau, retired again to the Italian area.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
MERELY A PARADE

STEUBENVII4LE, Sept. 26.-It was announced here today that strikers may parade to Weirton, w. Va, next week, for the purpose of holding meetings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
sNlPERs ARE ARRESTED

PITTSBURGH, Sept 26.-State troops and the strikers exchanged shots in the woods near Clarion None were injured He troopers ar rested three armed men in the woods who were sniping at the men going to work in the mills.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
MAKES HIS RECORD CLEAR

WASHINGTON, Sept 26.-Senator Harry F. Ashurst of Arizona, Demo crat, reported to be opposed to the treaty in its present form. tele- graphed yesterday that he would sup port the treaty as 1t stands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
NOT LIKELY CHANGE TREATY

PAIdS Sept. 26-From official sources last evening it was learned that the treaty will not likely be changed any by the French Chamber of Deputies. but that the discussions 2 regarding it may run into next month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
WILL INVITE CHINA TO CONFERENCE

TOXIC. Sept. 26.--(Associated Press s)-Goyernment officials have notified pSess correspondents that Japan is planning to invite China to confer on the Shantung situation. as soon as Japan ratifies the worlds peace treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26

The Fairbanks school term opened September 15. with large number of pupils,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26
STRIKERS MAY INVADE w. VIRGINIA
CONTINUAL STRAIN OF MEETING IMMENSE CROWDS WITHOUT REST
 PROVES TOO MUCH IS ORDERED
 TO WASHINGTON BY PHYSICIAN

turn to Washington on the orders of pr. Grayson, notwithstanding the earnest desire of the President to complete his engagements.
 Stands Strain We'll
 Those who are closest to the Pre- sident, and accompanying him, say that outtafily he has been standing the strata well, but that he has been sun ring from headaches and fatigue and was compelled to confine himself closely to the train.
 Delivered 40 Speeches
 The audiences have been 80 large. that it required all of the exertion of the President to make his voice car ry. He has made lf1early 40 speeches and been constantly on the go, with out a single respite, and between speeches has been compelled to give his attention to matters of State, including the conference Of labor and capital which will soor ns held.
 The mum erous automobile parades, duriHg which he was compelled to stand and wave his hat and greet the crowds, and the impromptu ad- dresses from the. rear of his train, have been ordeals sapping his na- turally strongeyitality.
 Tried to Get Rest
 During his trip the President made several changes in his schedule with view of trying to avoid the great crowds which surged everywhere to greet him. He tried vainly at San Diego to get rest in the hotel, but was unsuccessful. He WIS defeated in his purpose also of getting rest in Los Angeles.
 IS UP TO SENATE.
 PUEBLO, Sept. 26.-President Will son speaking here reduced his fight for the treaty to the direct issue of its acceptance or rejection by the United States Senate. and not it's mutilation. He invited the Senate to take definite stand, one way or the other. He said this nation knew where he stood on the question, and :" 0a inc inc people knew just here lf, Senate stood regarding insurance against wars in the future
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26

A conference has been called to meet In Washington, at which time 1t is intehs to place important facu before congress concerning the railroad situation. which has reached an acute stage. Among the persons who have been invited to take part in the conference are Frank P. Walsh, formerly joint chairman of the War Labor Board;
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26

Joseph w. Folk. formerly Governor of Missouri; John Lind. from Min neapolis; Julia c. Lathrop. head of tine Chiidren's Bureau of the De partment of Labor: Judge Walter Clark, of North Carolina. and Daan Herman Schneider. of the Uuiver- sity of Cincinnati. and Edward F. Dunne, of Chicago.
 .41- sEM A1
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-26

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Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
WAR DEPARTMENT
EXPL AIMS RUSS
TROOP MU TINY

Washington, April 1.-THE War
Department made public tonight a
paraphrase of message from the
American commander at Archangel,
lated March 81, reporting the refu-
sal of a company Of infantry to pro-
ceed to the front line until definite
assurances had been received from
Washington as to when the Ameri-
can troops would be withdrawn from
Russia
General March. chief of staff, re-
iterated last week that it was the
intention of the American govern
lnent to withdraw its troops from
northern Russia as soon as Ice con-
ditions would permit and said this
mean that they should certainly be
brought out by June.
The force in the Archangel region
operating with the British, French
and North Russian armies is the
Three Hundred and Thirty in
fantry, National Army, composed
largely of Michigan men. The regi-
ment is commanded by Colonel Geo.
f. Stewart. q regular army officer.
An official report to the War De-
partment on discomfort among Amer
lean troops in Northern RUSSIA IS
undel stood to contain about the same
facts related in the Associated Press
dispatches received yesterday, descrih-
ing the unwillingness of an Ameri-
can company to return to the firing
line until Appealed to by their regi-
mental commander.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
TURNER DENIES
CURRENT STORIES

In letter to The Press, Dee Turn
er, the proprietor of Jacumba, denies
the report that he had sold the noun
tain resort and was going to the
Texas oil fields. Says Mr.. Turner:
Report has just reached me that
| had sold Jacumba, was going to
the Texas oil fields and that there
would not be any lots sold or i'm
provements made at Jacumba this
summer. Such a report is false and
without foundation. | am selling a
half interest in Jacumba TO reliable
people who will Immediately join me
in selling lots and developing ia
cumba Hot Springs for the convent
ence and advantage Of Imperial VAL
ley people"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
PARENT WRITES
ON PLAY STAGED
BY HIGH SCHOOL

The play staged at the High School
auditorium last night was the event
of the season. The costumes were
good, the acting was good. the sing
ing was good, the music was good
in fact, the play as whole was
great, and too much credit cannot be
given to those who took part, and es-
peclally the one eSponsible-.MiSs
Florence Hoover.
Ell Centro has never had a teacher
more beloved by pupils and friends
than Miss Hoover She is tireless in
aer work and is always looking for
more to do. She never misses an
opportunity to say nice word for
anybody, and if possible, carry it in
60 acts. The most charitable girl
IN the world, she is so bid that she
gives credit everywhere, but never
blames.
By the above remarks, | do not
mean that Won should loose sight of
the players. because they certainly
showed talent, and they could not
have done better. There was not d
hitch from start 20 finish, and it was
worth much more than the price
charged Everyone wishes to see
many more plays just as good in the
future ,and let us hope that Miss
Hoover will oe the director. They
we will know in advance that they
will be successes. PARENT.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
GOVERNOR WARNS
A G. A I'm ST STATE
EX TR AVAGANCE

Sa .,amento, Am;l IA Solemn
warning" against the ''granting of
appropriations jeopardizing the fl
nancial integrity of the state was
issued to the legislature today in a
special message placed before the
Senate ard Assembly by Governor
Stephens, in which he discussed the
financial COZ ditions of the common
wealth.
The N, ssage followed announce
ment by the State Board of Control
that appr opriation measures already
before the Legislature for action
would reduce thai states SUI plus to
81, ,l53 ,425. State officials have SAID
that a surplus of $2,000,000 should
be maint lined + y possible emergen-
CieS.
"Whlle there are man meritorious
appropriation measures before you,
the govc:"or'' message said there
is Il limit to the states ability 20
pay"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
POP Ar LAD
DIES SUDDENLY

Kenneth Parke Anderson, second
son of Mrs. Sophie P. Curtis, passed
quietly away in his sleep, just before
Z this morning, at the family resi-
dence on Olive street near Sixth.
Kenneth was born at Columbus,
Neb., and moved, with his parents,
his brother, Harris p, and sister,
Mary Elizabeth Anderson, to this
city about seven years ago. Some
four or five years ago he was thrown
from his bicycle, suffering severe
fall, from which he never fully re-
covered, and fer the past year he had
not been attending school.
lie was of a bright, happy dispo-
sition, endearing himself to all who
knew him by his manly qualies. He
was loyal member of the Boy
Scouts and was eagerly looking for
ward to the time when he would be
old enough to join the navy.
Other relatives of the deceased axe:
Mrs. A. H. Griswold of this city, A.
M. Anderson of Los Angeles, A. A.
Anderson of San Francisco, Gilbert
V. Anderson Of Pittsburg, Pa, and
w. O. Anderson of Vallejo, this
state.
Funeral services will be held from
the Episcopal church, Of which he
was a member, Sunday afternoon at
3 p. m., Rev. Darneille officiating.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
CHILD LABOR
HEREEXPOSEO
B Y s I A I s
TOR
Report Is a Strong Indict-
ment of Growers and Par
ents-Will Be Subject at
Meet Tomorrow.

A serious indictment of Imperial
Valley cotton growers is contained
in report of state Investigator
which will be taken up in whole or
in part at tomorrow mornings ses-
sion of the Americanization confer
ence to be held at the Tulane the
atle under the auspices of the County
Farm Bureau ana the State Com
mission on Immigration and Hous-
ing.
The report charges growers with
becoming willing accomplices in fla
grant violations of the school law,
with benevolent liberation or consent
to child labor, and with political Jug
Cling in the closing of schools to
furnish a labor supply for the pick
ing Of the crops.
Singing sections from this report
fellow:
while there may have been isolat-
ed cases to the contrary, this inves-
tigation has disclosed not one cot
ton grower who urged the school at
tendance of his employees children.
On the other hand, child labor Is be-
ing steadily encouraged and, in fact,
farmers now depend to a large ex-
tent on it.
There is no direct hiring of child
labor by the growers. Parents are
hired and they, in turn, work the
children. Of the two classes, the
parents may be said to be the worst
offenders.
"The assistant deputy labor COM
missioner at San Diego is the author
ity for the statement that in certain
school districts, having cotton grow
ers as trustees, the schools have been
deliberately closed under some weak
pretext, but manifestly for the pur-
pose of releasing the children for
work in the cotton fields.
Child labor began as scrt of
recl cation or outing, but, unchecked,
has now developed into CONNER
cialized vice"
The report was based on condi-
tions alleged to have been found here
during January and February of
this year. In the discussion at the
conference it is expected that move
fer amendments to the child labor
law making no exceptions and abol-
ishing the two-mile school limit may
be launched.
The twin object of the major por-
ton of tcmorrow's conference will be
the taking up OF the pfoDlemS OF tne
Amelicanization of the Valleys alien
population and the education of
American born peoples who are Hit
crate.
1t is estimated that $500 children
under Is years of age worked in the
cotton fields here during the past
season at time when the schools
were open. %
An important development of the
meet may be the opening of cam
paign for better housing conditions
on Valley ranches, for the purpose
of eliminating nomad labor, securing
homes for desirable wcrkmen and
their families. and the securing of a
permanent labor supply.
The State Bureau on Housing be-
lieves that betterment of housing
conditions will go far toward SOW
ing the Valleys labor problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
Attorney Lost
Judge a Hero

A story that contains all the ele-
ments of a melodramatic motion pic
ture scenario, involving a family lost
and wandering in the wilds and fast
nesses of the mountains, and hero,
but with the villain and the love mo-
tiff strangely missing, has been
brought back to the Valley by vaca-
tionists in the Campo section.
The cast of characters includes
some of the best known men Of Ell
Centro, with Judge Franklin J. Cole
in the rcle of modest hero, Hugh
Hanes as an assistant or deputy hero,
and Attorney Joseph F. Seymour and
family as the other principals.
Tme-Last Sunday
Place-Moreno dam.
Setting-Mountains stream and
SOME fish.
Action-Attorney Seymour, his
wife and two children leave the Cam
po hotel early in the morning for a
day to be spent on the lake, Mr.
Seymour with his mind intent on
plenty of fish and sport, and his chill
dren out for frolic.
Next Scene-Seven o'clock at the
hotel and the shades of night are
falling. Judge Cole and Mr.. Hanes
wondering what had become of the
Seymours. Nine, 10 and II O'Clock
passed without trace of the wan
derers.
Judge Cole and Mr.. Hanes then
jump into the formers car and mo-
tor to the shores of the lake to take
up the search. After climbing the
heights and covering miles of foot
paths, the pair discern campfire
glowing a short distance away.
Going to the fire, they discover the
Seymours shivering from the cold
and with confession that they were
lost Mr. Seymour tells. the story of
their wanderings.
Fadeout-They spend a delightful
time in a skiff on the lake, hours
passing like minutes, so enjoyable
was the time. Night falls and they
cannot locate the cove near which
they left their machine. Finally, so
worn out and fatigued were they that
they sought refuge on the shore,
where they expected to await the
coming Of morning, when they could
Seemore.
They were found at o'clock in
the morning.
So the story goes as it came to
us from the mountains. Mr.. Seymour
declined to be quoted, and Judge Cole,
modest hero that he is, would say
nothing.
The scenario might be entitled.
"The Perils of Joseph or Laws (par-
don the pun) It's Dark"