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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-14
R-34 ENDS ITS ROUND
TRIP ACROSS OCEAN
0irigibIe Lands Safely at Pull
ham, England, After
Flying rs Hours
LOST WHOLE DAY IN FOG
BY the Associated Press

Pulham. Norfolk, Eng. July IA
Great Britain's mammoth transatlantic
air pioneer. the dirigible R-34. arrived
at the air station here at 9 $50 o'clock
yesterday morning, Greenwich mean
time. completing her round trip between
the British Isles and the United States
The R.34 poked her nose out of the
clouds northeast of this village and
after circling the flying field three times
glided gently to the ground and ten min
utes lateg was housed in the dirigible
shed. The voyage from Long Island
was without particular incident and was
completed in approximately seventy five
hours.
Photographs taken recently in the
United states. brought to England by
the R-34 and taken to London by air
plane from Pulham, are published in the
London morning newspapers today. This
is looked upon as the first step toward
the prediction by Viscount Nortbcliffe
that quick interchange of New York
and London newspapers and nboto-
graphs by aerial post was a possibility
of the near future.
The photographs brought by the r "a
include President Wilson'S arrival st
New York, view Of the R-34 taken
from an American airship as the British
dirigible first approached Mineola and
n snapshot of the first knockdown in the
Willard Dempsey. fight at Toledo. on
July 4. r..
Soon after daybreak yesterday. 400
men stationed at the airdrome were
reused from sleep to prepare for the
landing of the transatlantic voyager.
Lookouts took position in towers and
wireless operators prepared to pick up
messages from the airsbip. The sun
rose bright. but soon afterward was
obscured by clouds. There was no wind.
and those on watch were confident that
the dirigible would arrive on time.
Dirigible Lands Safely
Shouts from those on the field greeted
the first sight of the long gray body low
on the horizon. AS the r "a approached
the field she dropped from a height of
5000 feet to 1000 feet. The men who
were to aid the airship in landing were
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

 NEW CONSULS
 BE APPOINTED
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.--The for eign affairs committee of the house has recommended that twenty-five new consuls be appointed and, also that one hundred and fifty new vice consuls be assigned to posts in for eign countries.
 The committee also recommended that three million dollars be appro priated for the purpose of purchasing news embassies. These recommen dations are made with a view to the futherance of American commerce.
 There is no doubt but what these recommendations will be approved as the majority of congress realizes the necessity for a definite step being taken by America in the matter Of obtaining foreign trade.
 The consuls and vice-consuls will be stationed in cities where the United States has never before had a representative. They will be al lotted to the different countries ac cording to the needs of trade condi tions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
AMERICA WILL
 PAY HUGE SUM
 TO N0RWECLANS
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan. 9.-AnnounceMent was made here today to the effect that Chairman Hurley of the United States shipping board agreed that America should reimburse the Nor wegiAn ship owners the amount that was invested by them in contracts, material and ships when they were requisitioned by the United States.
 The amount is eleven million dol lars and it is said that this will clear all obligations of the United States to these ship owners. Unless such a measure was taken many Norwe- gian ship owners stood to lose a large amount of money. Much of this money is represented in ships which are now sailing the high seas, while the rest was invested in ship building material or bound up in contracts.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ALLIES HAVING
 TROUBLE WITH
 TURKISH GOVT.
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan. 9.-Unless the Turkish garrison at Medina surren- ders it's arms immediately to the al lies. the forts along the Dardanelles will be destroyed. This is the ulti- matum which was sent to the Turkish government today by the allies.
 Under the armistice terms, the gar rison at Medina was supposed to turn over all its armament to the allied armies but for some reason the Turks have not complied with this part of the terms.
 Medina, which is the largest Turk ish garrison in Arabia. controls a very strategic portion of the :oun- try There is no way in which the Turkish government can postpone the surrendering of the arms as the statement of the allies offers them the choice of but two things: either giving up all arms at Medina at once or see the Dardanelles Notifications entirely demolished. It is believed at the allied headquarters that Fur. key will comply with this demand a, once.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
WIDOW IIHERITS ENTIRE ESTATE
 OF ROOSEVELT
(The Associated Press)

OYSTER BAY, N. J., Jan. 9.-The will of Theodore Roosevelt was read here today. The will leaves the en, tire estate to the widow of the de. ceased, including all the family silver and plate.
 It is estimated that the estate of the late colonel is worth half a mil lion dollars. most of which is real estate. A trust fund of sixty thou sand dollars is set aside for the children. This is to be divided equal ly among the living children of the deceased.
 The will names as trustees of the estate Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Junior, eldest son of the former President, and w. Emlen Roosevelt, a cousin of the colonel.
 Only a few of the immediate fam lily were present at the reading ol the will which was opened at the Roosevelt residence on Sagamore Hill.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ENGLAND NAMES DELEGATION FOR PEACE CONGRESS; THOT
 SEA QUESTION NOW SETTLED
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan l0.-Those who will comprise the dele gaon look after the interests of Great Britain at the coming peace conference have been named, follows:
 David Lloyd George, prime minister.
 Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer.
 Arthur Balfou secretary of state for foreign affairs
 George Nicol Barnes, privy counsellor.
 The Colonial representatives will be: For Australia, Premier Hughes Canada Premier Borden and for South Africa Premier Bothe.
 EIGHTY DEL IEGATES PROBABLE
 It is probable that the total number of delegates to be present the peace conference will be in the neigborhood of eighty with number of delegates to whom will be assigned minor duties such Investigating reports etc. Outside of England and America definite information has been received concerning the other nations It is be- ieved that many of the smaller nations will enter obec ton as to the limitation placed the aong of delegates according position of power.
 CLENENCEAU AND GEORGE MAY HAVE AGREED
 LONDON, Jan. 10.-Paris messages received here to- day would indicate that Lloyd George and Georges Cemen have reached agreement the question of the freedom of the seas From the of the messages is believed that little will be said this question the peace conference Both believe that they have scored great question that appeared fraught with difficulties.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

the New York papers are quoting a big market for bismuth and tin, which is higher than ever known. The copper markets are the worst shot up of any and will be for a long time.
 Enjoying the mild climate, the fresh fruits and the good music out side. but would like little 50 be- low to vary the monotony.
 Expect to be travelling most of the next year and will ge glad to advise of anything which might prove of interest to your many readers.
 Sincerely yours,
 w F UHlTE,J V
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
BERGER PLANS
 FIGHT RETAIN
 SEAT CONGRESS
(Ihe Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Victor Berger announced today that he intends to fight to retain his seat in congress Berger Is the socialist recently re. elected representative from a dis. trict in Wisconsin.
 J. P. Carney, the defeated Demo cratic candidate for the same office has already filed a complaint that Berger be barred from taking his seat and citing as his reason for the disbarment. the charge that Victor Berger is disloyal
 The socialist representative was re- gently indicted in company with a number of other prominent socialists for violating the espionage act and at present is out on bail pending his trial.
 Victor Berger was elected in 1911 as representative from Wisconsin, be. ing the first socialist to take his seat in the house of representatives. Owing to the recent indictment against Berger, there is great like. lihood that be will be barred from taking his seat in the house.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ACTIVITIES IN
 SIBERIA HAVE
 STARTED AGAIN
(The Associated Press)

EXCHANGED, Jan. 9.-The Ameri. can and allied forces operating in Siberia have renewed active war fare against the Bolsheviki The en- agreements started last Monday and have continued spasmodical!y since then.
 It is reported that the American troops burned the village of Kadish from which they were forced to re- tire. Their retirement, however, was only temporary as they later attacked and recaptured the ruins.
 It seems that the opposing forces have received heavy endorsements as they are offering very stubborn resistance to the allied troops. The casualties of the allies have been exceedingly light, no doubt owing to the superiority of their commanders.
 The allies are carrying an often. sive warfare against the Bolsheviki and are meeting with general sue cess.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
LAW TO FORCE WEARING MASK
 RECOMMENDED
(The- Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9.-The board of supervisors has recommend ed that an ordinance be passed to compel every one to wear an influ enZa mask.
 In the recommendation tthe board states that this seems to be the only effectual means of preventing the spread of the influenza epidemic IL was thot, for time, that each per son would voluntarily wear the mask as preventative but observation has disclosed the fact that there are many who are careless about taking this precaution.
 Immediately upon the passage of the ordinance, orders are to be given the police force to strictly enforce the law and to make no exceptions as to arrests. The board is deter. mined to do everything in it's power to stop the spread of the epidemic.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
.SULzER GAINS
 IN KUSKOKWIM

By a correction made in the re- turns received from the Kuskokwim the lead of Charles Sulzer has been increased in the Fourth division by two. The previous tabulations give the following results: Wickersham, 4; Sulzer, g.
 Thru slight disarrangement of names by the clerks making the en- tries in the election books the re- turns for Wickersham were made larger and those for Sulzer smaller. On adding up the total vote cast in a proper manner the returns were found to be as noted, giving Sulzer further lead of two votes. The town of Iditarod is yet to be heard from, which is thot will complete the Fourth division returns.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
INVESTIGATION SOPHIA WRECK
 IS COMMENCED
(The Associated Press)

VICTORIA, Jan 10.-The investi. gation as to the wrecking- of the steamer Princess Sophia opened here today before Justice Morrison. The first witness to be called was Cap tain Miller, of the fishing schooner King & Winge. one of the first yes sells to be at the scene of the wreck.
 The substance of Captain Miller's story was to the effect that ter rifle snowstorm was raging at the time of the attempted rescue and 1t was impossible for him to see dis tinctly. It would have been impos. sible for any rescue to have been effected under the circumstances. This opinion. he stated. was con cured in by the captains of other vessels standing by at the time that his ship was.
 On the completion of the taking of the testimony of Captain Miller the hearing adjourned. Tomorrow the evidence of the master and crew of the lighthouse tender Cedar" will be taken
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
HOSPITAL MAY
 CLOSE lTSDOORS

There is strong possibility that the hospital may be compelled to close its doors thru lack of support. At the present time there are but few patients at the institution and it costs as much to conduct the es- tablishment for few patients as it does for many. The expense of heat, light and the necessary attendants goes on just the same whether the rooms are all occupied or not.
 During the past year the hospital has taken care of great number of charity cases and as these are never a source of revenue the ex- pense account went on just the same
 The hospital has not received any voluntary assistance from this camp for many years and to have the institution close would be disas- trous. Some method should be de- vised whereby funds may be raised to lessen the cost of operation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ASA PITT0CK
 NOW LOCATED
 CAMP STUART

The recent mail prot word from Asa Pittock, who went outside to en- list. At the time of writing he was located at Camp Stuart, Virginia, and had been promoted to the rank of corporal. He is connected with the M. H. unit, No. 339, near Newport News.
 Pittock, with his detachment, was all ready to embark for overseas ser vice when the influenza epidemic hit his section and as a result all of the boys were detained. He is feeling sore at the act of fate, as he was de- sirous of going across. His feelings are shared by the rest of the boys ur his company, who are disappointed at not getting chance at the Huns.
 Pittock misses the good northern bill of fare, to which he was accus- toned, and enclosed sample menu that would make a sourdough blush not for delicacies either, but for its brevity as a grub" list. About the most conspicuous item on the menu is coffee, which is handed out three times day. As soon as he is dis charged Pittock will hit the back trail for Fairbanks, and about the next thing he will locate will be a good feed of some thing substantial and which does not appear on the army bill; And it won't be hard to do that
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
AMERICANS ARE
 OPPOSING HUNS NOT RUSSIANS
(The Associated Press)


 WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-That the American and allied forces are in Russia solely for the purpose of op- posing the German Bolsheviki forces and are not there for the purpose of carrying on warfare against the Russian people, is the statement made today by Chairman Hitchcock of the foreign relations committee of the senate.
 The statement was made In reply to request of Senator Johnson, who desired an official statement re- garding the allied operations in Rus sia.
 In replying, Chairman Hitchcock said in part: "The American and allied operations in Russia are friend. ly, not hostile, to the Russian forces. These troops are opposing the Ger man Bolsheviki forces and are op- posing them only. The allies seized Vladivostok, Murmansk and Arch. angel as a measure of war against the Imperial German government and not as an hostile act against Russia"
 There is no Russia now, anyway; there Is but vast, disorganized az gregation of local governments" Chairman Hitchcock explained that il was for the protection of the true Russians that the allied troops were now conducting a campaign in that country.
 In no sense did the chairman want the forces in Russia to be construed as waging war against the Russian government
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
FEW RATES MAY RUIN INDUSTRY
 SAY SHIPPERS
(The Associated PresS)

SEATTLE, Jan. 9.-At the hearing being held here by the North Pacific freight traffic committee, several shippers charge their eastern com. petitors with trying to break the Al. aska herring industry.
 It is claimed by these shippers that the customers are using unfair methods in order to make it prac- tically impossible to ship herring from Alaska to the east. It is charged that thru a readjustment of freight rates, it is now unprofitable for the Pacific dealer to attempt to compete with the eastern fish mer. chants.
 The western shippers say that the Alaska product is rapidly replacing the Scotch herring in favor with the eastern consumers. The majority of the herring shippers in the east are importing the Scotch fish and dis. covering that they were rapidly los. ing trade to the Alaskan product, they caused readjustment of freight rates to such an extent that it will eliminate the shipping of the western fish.
 The shippers making this charge to the traffic committee asked that some means be employed whereby they be allowed to enter free competition with the eastern merchants
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
COMMITTEE TO
 HOLD HEARING
 NEXT THURSDAY
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The house committee has announced that it will hold hearings next Tuesday to con- slider Chairman Burnett's bill for prohibiting immigration.
 The bill as drawn by Representa- tive Burnett prohibits immigrants from entering the United States for four years after the signing of the peace treaty. The committee has signified it's intention to go into every detail affecting the bill. be fore it makes any recommendation concerning its disposal.
 Many of the representatives have expressed themselves as being in favor of such a measure and think that it would be a good move for the protection of home labor.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
NEW CABINET OF GREAT BRITAIN
 IS ANNOUNCED
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan. 10.-The partial or. ganization of the new British cabinet was announced here today. many of the old members being returned to their positions. Those who have been designated on the portfolio are as follows:
 David Lloyd George. prime minis ter and first lord of the treasury.
 Leader of the house of commons, Andrew Bonar Law. Leader of the house of To- Is, Earl of Curzon.
 Those appointed without portfolio are:
 George Nicoll Barnes. Sir Eric Geddes.
 Sir F. E. Smith, lord chanc ilor.
 Edward Shortt, home secretary.
 Arthur J. Balfour, foreign sec-o tary.
 Viscount Milner, colonial secretary.
 Winston Churchill, secretary of war, air. ministry. These offices were combined.
 Walter Hume Long, first lord of the admiralty.
 Sir Albert Stanley, president of the board of trade
 Edwin Montague. secretary for h. dia.
 A few new members were added to the cabinet. During the war many men with great executive ability were uncovered and in recognition of their services they were named on the cabinet, which is thot to be one of the strongest that has been appoint ed to consider the destinies of the British nation in years. Many of the members belong to the former gov ernment coalition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
MANY ARE DEAD
 OF INFLUENZA
(The Associated Press)

PAPEETE, Tahiti, Jan. 9.-At least twenty per cent of this city's popu. lation has been wiped out by an epidemic of influenza which has been raging for the past few weeks. Every hospital in the city is taxed to the limit while it is practically impos. sible for a great many of the suffer CTS to get proper medical attention, owing to the shortage of physicians and nurses.
 Reports received here state that hundreds of persons are dying in the outlying islands. In many of these places there are no facilities for com. batting the disease and no measures were taken to prevent its spreading.
 The authorities are now doing everything in their power to get con. trol of the situation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
NO INFLUENZA
 IN COAST TOWN

SEWARD, Jan. 9.-This city is en- tirely free of influenza. There has not been single case here in the past seven weeks. Precautions are taken that there will not be a repeti- tion of the dread disease. several small gas boats have arrived from the westward and they report that there is not single case of influ. enza in any of the towns west of of here.
 Bob Griffith is expected to arrive here tonight with half a million dol the gold from Iditarod and is on his way to the states.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
CZECH PREMIER BARELY ESCAPES
 ASSASSINATION
(The Associated PresS)

BASEL, Jan. 9.-A determined at. tempt was made at Prague today to assassinate the Czecho.Slovak prem fer, Dr. Karl Kramarz Eight shots were fired at the premier but only one took effect.
 The wound is not considered seri. ous, altho it was only by a miracle that the premier did not lose his life. The identity of the would-be assassin has not been learned.
 As the premier was popular with the Czecho-Slovak people, it is thot the attempt was made by some per son of another nationality. The city was thrown into a momentary panic over the attack but was soon quieted when it became public that no great damage was done.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

The baron's uncle will be long re- membered in the United States on account of his activities against this country. He was given his pass. port upon the breaking of diplomatic relations between America and the German government. Count von Bernstorff is now occupied in con- piling data for the German foreign office in Berlin.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

broken In all of the cells occupied by the Sim u'ciners and their sym. pathizers. and the furniture was smashed to liindling. Whatever dam. age could b. done was accomplish. ed, anything ,o s .ow their contempt for the authorities. It was not until several streams of water was turned into the cells were the unruly ones subdued.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ENGLAND NOT C0UNTENACINC
 LEAGUE NATIONS
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.--Professor Edmund von Mach, former profes. sor of Harvard, who appeared before the senate propaganda investigation committee today made the assertion that the present propaganda against the league of nations being dis. cussed in England does not come from the people but from the British government.
 The professor stated that he had some proof that the British govern ment started the movement against the proposition, as advocated by President Wilson, and thru agents endeavored to make it appear as tho the people were opposed to the suggestion.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
NEAR RELATIVE
 OF BERNSTORFF
 BEEN ARRESTED
(Thc Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 9.-Baron Allardt Muench was sentenced today to spend three months in the county Jail. The baron is a nephew of Count von Bernstorff, former German am bassador to the United States.
 Baron Muench was charged with attempting to enter the country with forged passports. As the evidence against him was very plain. 1t took but a short while to secure a con victiOn.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
RELATIVE IS
 BEING SOUGHT

Commissioner Reed Heilig Is in re. ceipt of request for information regarding one Mike Petinaris. The letter of inquiry is as follows:
 "Cordova, Alaska, Dec. 26. Dear Sir:
 Kindly inform me if Mike Petin' aris, Greek, is in your city, be- cause he is a relative of mine and I did not hear from him for a long time. So if you find out anything about him let me know and oblige
 ."Yours truly,
 "JIM KATSOGIAMIS.
 BOX AT, Cordova, Alaska"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
UPRISING HELD
 IN DUBLIN JAIL
(The Associated Press)

VIuc AbSOCIdtcU IIobbI
 DUBLIN, Jan. 10.-Serious disturb. ances are reported in the Mountjoy prison, where several Sim Feiners are imprisoned for political offenses, altho they were lodged as ordinary prisoners.
 The disturbance was caused by the prisoners on the grounds that they were not being treated right. During the uproar windows were
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13
ANCHORAGE IS
 FREE OF FLU
Especial to The Citizen)

ANCHORAGE, Jan. 9.-The health condition of this city is entirely was about month ago. From the precautions being taken it is not thot likely there will be resumption of the epidemic.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

H. c. Davis was yesterday advised that his son, Edby, had been dis charged from service at Camp Lewis and would soon be on his way home. Edby will be glad to be home again among the folks and will doubtless have much to relate regarding army life as seen by Alaskans.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-01-13

Commissioner R. s. McDonald. OF Nenana, returned to his bailiwick
 yesterday.