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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
GOV. HART HINTS AT CROOKEDNESS IN
 STATE ROAD AFFAIRS

TACOMA, Dec. LA letter received from Gov. Louis F. Hart by the Tac- oma Automobile Club intimates that he was approached with offers "of strong financial return" if he would discharge James Allen, highway com missioner The reasons. it was in- timated, were that such action would mean changes in the road specifica. tions which would permit the. use Of certain kind of paving. TT ,.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
SOCIALIST MEMBER
 MAY BE ARRESTED

ROME. Dec. 1.-Signor Missiano. a Socialist. has been elected to tho Chamber of Deputies from both Nar pies and Turin. At the beginning q the war he went to Switzerland. 1t is alleged. to evade service in the army. He was later expelled from swstser. land and went to Germany.
 During his absence an Italian milt tary court condemned him to be shot for desertion and the question now arises whether he can be arrested or enjoys parliamentary immunity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
NO REVOLUTION J, INTENDED THERE

PARIS, Dec. 1.-Signor Missiano. leader of the extreme wing of the So- cialist party. denied today that his organization was planning drastic steps as a result of the recent cleo tiops which was victory for the Conservatives and for the Clemen' ceau government.
 "The Socialist party does not in- tend to start revolution" he said to the Associated Press. "The revo- lution was a scarecrow by which ouS adversaries tried to stampede vot' CTS"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
NEWbERRY IS INDICTED BY
 GRAND JURY Is AIIeQed That He Spent One Million in Corrupt ing Voters to Defeat Henry Ford ONE PLEADS GUILTY William E. Rice, Printer Pleaded Guilty to the Charge and Is Re-
 leased on Bail
ONE PLEADS GUILTY

GRAND RAPIDS. Dec. Truman H., Newberry, Republican, United Stetes Senator from Michigan. has been indicted by the federal grand ilry on the charge of fraud, corrup t5oh and conspiracy in connection with tho election. by which he ob- taansd h6s seat. defeating Henry Ford. Qemocfat. , One hnndred and three others were indicted on the same charge. An of ecef announced that the evidence dis closed the spending of at least tuition in q fraudulent manner.
 { William P, Rice. local printer and onA of the many defendants in gicted on charges of alleged corlup tions on the part of Newberry. has pleaded guilty of conspiracy, and has tteen released on $1,000 bonds. ia- veskigat3on shows that the campaign expenses were spent where it was ke,ished the r,ost could be accom- phshed in the interests 0f Newberry
 Included in the indictments is H A. Hopkins, legislative clerk of tho UAj<4d 6tates Senate. Officials ssy 3h1 aSidence reveals . political scandai without parallel in United Statea history. They declare that the evidence shows that voters were bribed, election boards were cor ruptea and editors and movies were subsddf1ed in the interests Of New A.A.-.xsc ,nudidorv
 investigation by grand jury Of the elsction of Truman H. Newberry to the United States Senate was ordered by the Department of Justice and was based, 1t was announced, on file complaints and public charges or fraud and corruption" made by the Lseutenant Governor of Michigan ana others, United States District Judge Sessions presided over the injury which was conducted by Frank C. psily and H. Hale Souter. special as- sistants to United States Attorney General Palmer.
 witnesses were summoned from oyery part of the state and represent d both political parties. Chas. 5. oat,orn. former Governor Of Michigan, a,,A osc ok the Republican candidates dIfeatsd for the nomination by MT. NewhAfry in the primary election vas che first witness summoned |. Truman H. Newberry. Secretary Of the Navy in the Cabinet of Theodore
 anosavelt. was declared elected over Heary Ford. Detroit automobile man usaekurer. the Democrat nominee, Tn Michiean's last sensational election. { Inc. Republican nomination was carried by MT. Newberry after yAty hard light. Mr. Ford received Ahs Democratic nomination. The cleo tton. oampaign became bitter. charges .nd counter charges being preferree hy, adAerenas oe the two candidates. Mr Newberry was finally declared ,.tected by . majority of 7.567. days nfxer the election.
 MT. Ford filed petition with the aAnate ct the last session. contest inr senaAor Newberry's right to a .nst Al resolution proposed by Sen ; For pomerene. Democrat of Ohio. lssked .a Senate. investigation but re- csayed no action in the committee on psiyilcges and elections to which ii v.a referred. The resolution was :re-intro6uced in the special session b3t. E the suggestion of MT Ford's counsel, action was deferred.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
SICKNESSv
 IS PROVING FATAL
 IN THE QUEEN CITY

SEATTLE. Dec. Fifty cases in the past two months. six of which proved fatal. of disease resembling sleeping sickness" have been re- ported by the Health Commissioner. He reports that he has been unable Q isolate the germ.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
JURY INDICTS U. s. SENATOR
LANSING DEMANDS IMMEDIATE . RELEASE OF JENKINS; STATE DEPARTMENT HAS ALL FACTS. 5:
 AND SENDS ITS FINAL NOTE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-This af- ternoon Stephen c. Porter, Chairman of the House Foreign Relations Com mittee, conferred with Secretary Lam. sing, and later said the State Depart. ment means business this time. Por. ter said Lansing asserted that noth- ing would change his belief of the necessity of forcefuI intervention, or the seizing of Mexican ports, growing out of the Mexican situation.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Anoth4r note, believed to be the last which will be sent, and sharper in tone, has been directed by the State Depart. ment to Mexico concerning the re- fusaI of Mexico to release William O. Jenkins, the United States coneuiae agent at Puebla, Mexico, my
 The note says, in reply to the Mex, ican note, that the United states de- clines to be drawn into judicial dtSl cussions on irreveiand and unimpoe. tant matters. It says the request foe
 
 on right and justice. 1t says Mexico must show cause for his detention.
 The note also says that the reply made by Carran2a that the demand is without the right of international law, and that the Jenkins case is in the hands of the Mexican state courts and is being Investigated by the Mex- ican government. is simply n excuse Cor the purpose of, causing more de- lays.
 The American note rencws the re. quest for tho immediate release of Jenkins It arraigns the Mexican government for It's conduct and se- verely ctaracterizes it as m attempt to involve the Jenkins case in legal intricacies, in order to avoid comply ing with the American ts0quest. No indications havc been given As to the course the United States may pursue in case Jenkins is not released In compliance with the latest note.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
BLAME swlrcHMEN FOR Acc,-
 DENT

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 1.-Santo Fee officials here said that it was possible that the, striking switchmen at Pittsburgh, Kan. threw the switch as a troop was passink over.
 There were 1888 volunteer work. CTS on the train who arrived at Pitts, burgh to dig coal. They all wore, army uniforms, some with overseas medals. The cars ran into an open switch and eight cars were derailed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
yEhk,Ns k, .NorE EMPHATIC

WASHINGTON. Doc, Lit was an- nounced last night that the State De- partment had dispatched another note to Mexico cmcerning the. release of William o. Jenkins. No intimation at the time as to the character of the note was disclosed. but the opin- ion prevailed that 1t was more em- phatic than any note sent heretofore. It was indicated that 1t will be the last note to Mexico concerning this subject.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
NO MORE NOTES TO cARRANzA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Gov ernment has about all of the neces. sary information in the case of James Wallace, tho eighth American citizen killed by Mexicans since the latter part of, July. and began Satur. day framing details for a course ot action, and 9, note to Carransa con corning tho incident Officials said Saturday that. they believed the note to Do the last that would be sent by the State, Department to President Carranza concerning Mexican violar tions Of American rights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
ANOTHER PLOT TO
 RETURN EMPEROR
 TO GERMAN NATION

DUSSELDORF. Dec. 1.-The Ger man Socialists have discovered an other plot to return former Emperor Wilhelm and Crown Prince Frederick William to Germany carly in De cember
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
ASKED FOR TROOPS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec. 1.-Tha railroad head officials yesterday wired Governors asking them to ap- peal to the Government to furnish troops to insure the operation of trains dumng the switchmen's strike. The officials declare that they were not given any warning regarding the strike. ass.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
INTERVENTION WOULD HAVE 70
 eE PRorEcroRArE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1.-Herbert Priestly. assistant professor Of Mex ican history of the University oS California, in an address here dc clared that no sort of intervantion in Mexico except an absolute taking over of the government, under pro tectorate sfmilar to that of the Phil- ippines. would likely prove success full sS~iSsf3's
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
GOVERNORS ASK FOR FUEL Ao.
 MtNsTRATioN

CHICAGO, Dec. l.-At tho confer .ence of Geycraors of seven soft coal states 1t was agreed that the Gov, crnment should take all steps pos. sible to obtain the immediate produc- tion of coal It was decided to re. commend to the Government the es- tabMshment at once of complete fuel administration. with an admin istrator for each state to be appoint cd by the Governor. also a, request for equitable distribution of coal under uniform and rigid regulations in all states.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
GREAT ACTIVITY IS
 NOTED FOR THE W FIUME DICTATOR

BELGRADE, Dec. 1.-Great ac-l tivity is reported at Plume City. Al destroyer left Plume for Zara with 1000 shock troops. It is reported that the fleet under d 'Annunzio intends to occupy Sebico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
NOME APPROPRIATION
 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF
 HARBOR IS PROPOSED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. - Among the estimates made to Congress for harbor and river appropriations is an item of $10,000 for the improvement of the harbor at Nome, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
TEXTILE WORKERS ARE ON A STRIKE AND
 TIE UP THE MILLS

FALL RIVER. Mass. Dec. 1. - Approximately 1000 textile workers went on a strike here today for . 26 per cent. increase in pay. All of the textile mills. which employ s8. 900 operatives have ceased op' erations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
GLOBE CITY LIGHTING PLANT

ST. JOSEPH,I Mo. Dec. l.-The scarcity of fuel here caused the clos ing of the light and power plant On ly the large industries are working
 Three cars of coal only remain in the railroad yards. LA mass meeting oi citizens was called, to consider the situation. Ns i'f
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
l1ucK ARRIVES HOME

PORTSMOUTH. Eng- Dec. I. The Prince of Wales arrived here. after bsjng away from home on . tour Of Canada and America since July.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
Second 6nference Meets at Washington to Con- slider Problems of La-
 Dor and Capital
URGE FEDERAL CONTROL
Seven Governors Ask For Fuel Administration; Fed eraI a nd State Govern
 ments Cooperate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-An Indus trial Conference of F delegates has assembled here. This marks the sec ond effort of President Wilson to de- wise means for settling the choatic conditions 0f Industry in the United States.
 Labor is dissatisfied with the per sonnel of the delegates. They claim that no labor Representative has been named, but assert that all of the oth- CT interests have been represented.
 The idea of the President was to secure representative men who would give attention to all sides of the in, dustrial question, and avoid the mis- takes of friction which resulted at the group conference recently held.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
R. R. EMPLOYEES WON'T STAND
 FOR STRIKES
President Lee of Railway Trainmen Talks Plain to Workmen; Penalty
 For Strikes

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 1.-Presi. dent Lee, of the Railway Trainmen Brotherhood, has wired the terminal manager of the Southern & Kansas no protection benefits will be given by the union to men engaged in ille- gal strike. He says the membership must understand thai penalty will follow all violations of contracts with the Government, not authorized by the Union, and that there is no doubt that such strikes will not only prove a failure, but will mean the loss of positions of the men engaged in such strikes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
READY MONEY IS
 OFFERED 0'D0WD. TO .
 MEET JEFF SMITH

DENVER, Col. Dec. LA tele- gram has been received offering Mike O'Dowd of St. Paul e15.000 to meet Jeff Smith for . 20 round championship bout here in January
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
< sENp rRooPs 70 KANsAs

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 1.-Over l, 800 Federal troops have been ordered to the mining districts in connection with a plan to operate the mines un-. der a United States receivershlp. Special trains will varFy volunteer workers. st.rN .r; .f
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
kANsAs 'MiMEs TO OPEN

TOPEKA. Kan, Dec. Cll.|rweIVe hundred National Guardsmen and 300 volunteer coal miners have been sent to Cherokee and the Crawford coal districts. The Governor hopes to have the mines dn Osage county in operation some time today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
SAFE Is BLOWN AND SUM TAKEN

OMAHA. Dec. 1.-Robbers blew open the safe of the Hayden Bros. big department store here last night and secured $63.000 in cash and other securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
FoRcEs ARE RETReAr,Mc

LONDON, Dec. 1.-Kolchak's forces are ,retreating 90 fast that they are unable to build defensive works. Kol chak has formed a body guard of s.000 to protect himself from cap ture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
ENVIRONMENTS STRIKE QUITS

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 1.-The fiji teen hundred switchmen who went on a strike Sunday, today ended the strike as suddenly and unexpected as when it started. It Is not known what ended the strike.' but 1t is be- lieved to be due to the refusal of the Brotherhood of Railway Train men to sanction the strike.
 Fifteen hundred yardmen and train men went on strike Saturday night. Eight roads were affected. The day crews quit and the night crews did not go to work until this morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
BOULDER FAILS ON . Ta, AN ELECTRIC TRAIN

-pi PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. Hive pepeous were slightly injured by . boulder falling on an electric train near Osvsgo yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01
GOV. RIGGS COMING
 ON THE ALAMEDA

SEATTLE, Dec 1.-Gov. Thomas Riggs. IT,. sailed for Juneau yes terday on the Alameda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-01

WASHINGTON MINE WORKING TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 1.-The su- perintendent of the Wilkeson mines said today that 70 ex-soldiers were producing coal there.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
Fight it Out on This Line
if il Takes All Summer!
tFrom The New York sun.)

II is virtually important that the sd-
vocates af the Presidents League Of
Nations should not succeed in mis-
leading the people into the belief that
its opponents are hostile TO any con
stitutional and practical arrangement
that will be conducive to the preven-
tion Of war Very many American citi-
zens who would never consent to the
abandonment Of the Monroe Doctrine
or the yielding by millimeter's
breadth Of any portion Of American
sovereignty and independence in the
conduct Of our foreign relations are
Just as deeply cocerned for the peace
Of the world as is the most 6nthusi-
astically idealst supporter Of tie
original Wilson programme. Many Of
these Americans, opposed outright 10
The Objectionable features Of the cove
nant which the President wants the
Senate TO accept untouched. would be
glad 10 see a league Of nations estab-
lished as an experiment in the inter,
est Of peace provided that we could
enter such a league and participate IN
such an experiment without the sacri-
Nee Of that which is more precious to
our republic and its people even than
itself
This IS the plain truth Of the mat
ter, although It has been the trick OF
tho President and Of some Of his
spokesmen In the. Congress and in the
newspaper press 10 represent any Oh
lection to any entanging feature OF
the proposed covenant as opposition TO
any sort Of international co-opera-
tion. whether styled a league OF ma
tions or otherwise labelled for max
ing more probable the preservation or
peace and more difficult the beginning
OF wsr. Such an organization has al
ways been the legitimate hope Of mil
lions In this country and elsewhere.
There is nothing objectionable in the
mere name Of League Of Nations. There |
was nothing Objectionable in the name
Of the Hague Tribunal. What is obiec- /
tionable Is the employment Of the name !
to cover compact destructive Of the
independence Of the United States.
Elihu Root. one Of the foremost Of
American statesmen, has pointed out
how our independence may be preserv-
ed without rejecting the League Of Ma
tions in It's entirety. Other plans for
our traditional policy ana
our freedom OF action I'm foreign affairs
viii doubtless be suggested during the
consideration of the treaty by the SEN
ate. There will be little objection
among the people TO the acceptance OF
a league Of nations which does not sub
merge any part Of Americas sovereign
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
BARRED SALES.

~, FSTlMoNY before The House sub-oomniites Of the
war investigating committee which is investigating
The Quarermaser Corps Of the army shows that
plus Of canned goods TO the value Of approximately
siiOiOo0OO is in the hands Of this branch Of the army
andNhat the amount is constantly increasing account
Of deliveries under cancelled contracts.
Colonel Alexander NJ Davis OF the recent wit
nesses and it through his testimony that the
mttee learned that deliveries st being made by the
Gamers on cancelled contracts though the
over and the army being reduced in each day. In
explaining why deliveries were st made Colonel Davis
said
II mean. in order TO close mp contracts without injury
TO the contractor settlement board organized to
determine what fair delivery and these deliveries
are being made under the decision OF this settlement
board"
Tho Investigation Is proving the many assertions that
and extravaganza have amuck In the War De
partment, according to many Of those conducting the
Investigation.
Recent testimony has barred an agreement made he
General r. r. Wood quarermaster-sene OF the
army and the with The approval Of The Secretary
OF War, that the army would place this surplus Of
canned goods the market
Up to the time General Wood returned from France
where he charge Of the quartermaster work in the
A. E. F. General Rogers acting quarermaster general
and it was hined by Colonel Davis that Rogers TAX
Ing steps to place the surplus the market had 1t not
been for the agreement.
Colonel Davis questioned closely to the authen-
tcy OF his statement regarding the agreement and he
replied each time that the agreement had been made and
that he had II on General Rogers authority that It had
been made with the authority and sanction Of the Score
tary Of War.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
With the Photographers

II may be pointed out to the ex-Crown Prince that
there is considerable difference between going back and
coming baok,-Kansas City Star.
Assuming that the United States Is ready 20 furnish It's
share Of altrusm where Is the rest coming from What
is Japan giving up. for stsnce?-Washinson Post.
The House has done well not 10 pass the agricultural
appropriation bill with It's provision TO repeal daylight
saving over the Presidents veto Now let II amend the
bill omitting the repeal II Il possible 10 find way
between and next spring 10 suit the clocks to the
habits OF the farmers that VIII be well.-New York SUM-
couple OF market fishermen Of southeastern Kansas
catching big river "css" with tackle that resembles
an old whale Asher's equipment Enormous barbed
hooks take the place Of harpoons Each hook has socket
instead Of the eye. and IS held by friction on the
end OF Ions pole to which 70 is also fastened by two
feet Of stout cord Familiar With the habits Of the giant
catfish the men have dihcuy IN locating the holes
wnere they lie When nsh is "snagged' the jerk de-
taenes the hook from the pole and the captive IS played
until II slves up.-Popular Mechanics Magazine
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
Editorial Opinion
AN UNwARRANTED AND
LOW-BROWED INSULT
From the Dover State Sentinel,

From the Dover State Sentinel,
Delaware suffragists have ample
cause to resent the following editorial
In the Dover Delawarean:
1.-The woman suffragettes, few days
ago, held a meeting in one Of our sis
ter towns, that attracted some atten-
tion and caused some discussion. Some
one was asked to define or tell what he
thought Of the suffragettes. His answer
was that they were lot Of old hens
who wanted to be roosters. We have
never seen a better definition
And we have never seen a sillier or
more grossly insulting definition. In
the. suffrage ranks in Delaware are
found many Of our States best and
brainiest and most patriotic and low
able women II is outrageous that
newspaper. which was for so many
years the family organ Of the Sauls-
burys and which recently has degen-
Grated into a mere echo Of the Dover
State News, has so far forgotten itself
as to fling such an unwarranted and
lowbrowed insult into the faces Of
such women. - Wilmington Evening
journal.
While we are not thoroughly con-
vlnced that the extension Of suffrage
TO women would be of benefit TO the
country. or even TO the women them
selves, we certainly are convinced that
the women who are conscientiouslY
working for their own and their SIS
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
WHERE DO WE
GO FROM HERE ?

That is the title Of a 65-pase booklet
that the Wilmington Community Ser
vice is distributing among returned sol
dlers and copies Of which can be OBJ
tanned at the business ONCE OF this
newspaper
The booklet contains complete data
that the soldier or sailor and his folks
and friends ought to know, in order
that he may properly and successfully
rehahlntale himself at home or wher-
ever he chooses 10 locate when dis
CHARGED from the service.
Itsseven mighty interesting reading to
those who did not go TO war because
it supplies facts that deal with the
army and navy and which are af gem
eral interest TO those who want to keep
uosted on affairs The Information con-
iained was compiled by William Brown
Maloney, late major United States
army.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

Conviction Strengthens day by day
IN the Senate that when reservations
as 10 articles and clauses OF the
League OF Nations are stuck into the
treaty the covenant win go before the
Peace Conference again. All the better
II 70 does
What the American people know
they are going 10 do and are not going
to do after the treaty ratifylng and
the League tinkerlng are over should
also be unmistakably clear 10 all the
world now as well as later. Senate
action on the reservations as such, with
nothing else done by The other sigma
tory Powers, might leave a question
IN some minds as TO the rock bottom
meaning Of 10 for everybody But Sen
ate action which went back 10 the
Paris Peace Conference, which was ac-
cepted or acknowledged there, could
leave no shadow Of doubt in the mind
OF anybody
One thing as certain as the rising OF
the sun IS that League Of Nations or
no League OF Nations, the United
States, so long as it has the strength
TO say nay, is never going to permit
any government Of the Old World or
any combination Of governments OF the
Old World to dictate how the Monroe
Doctrine shall be applied to nations
and peoples in the New World All the
Powers East and West. should under
stand this now and not wait TO ind 10
out later
Another thing just as certain is that
no matter what the League Of Nations
deerees the people Of the United States
are not going to help Japan to take and
hold the great Chinese territory and
the millions Of Chinese population