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New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Japanese Imports
Increase in Value.
But Not in Quantity
Latest Figures Show New
Influx of Oriental Goods
Has Not Affected Market;
Transportation Is Better

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Despite
the steady growth of imports from
Japan since the signing of the armis-
tice, officials of the Department Of |
Commerce declared that American mar
kets have been but little affected by
the influx of Oriental goods. Imports
from japan have increased mainly in
value rather than in quantity, it is
said
During the eleven months ending
with November, 1919, according to- the
latest available figures, America i'm
ported goods valued at $780,, 7,13o,1s7
from Japan, compared with 1854 ,502
In 1918 and s23s,55o,el7 in 1917.
One reason for the increase in i'm
ports is the shipping facilities now
available, officials declare. though
Japan's expansion in foreign trade is
regarded as general. Japanese goods
which are sent to this country, how
ever, are Of the cheaper grades, it is
said, and do not compete with the high
class American manufactures. Low
grade paper and cotton goods. tea, veg
etable oils, silk and bamboo manufac-
lures are said to form the bulk Of the
Japanese imports. The only classes Of
manufactures in which Japan and the
United States are on. competitive
footing are toys and a few novelties
in which the two countries now lead
the world, officials say.
The constant increase in Japan's ex-
| port trade, not only with the United
States but with tho world, indicates q
heavy demand will be made in the Far
East for American machinery and me-
chanical devices. experts declare.
Japan. it is said, can manufacture
cheaply low grade goods, but must i'm
port machinery with which to do it.
Trade experts seem to concede that
Japan will control the trade Of the
/ Far East in the cheaper lines, but they
believe the demand for American man
ufacturing machinery and ofice appli-
ances will keep step with tho growth
OF Japanese trade.
kets by Japanese manufacturers 10 ex-
pected by trade experts Of tho Depart
ment OF Commerce. At present Japan
has the advantage over European ex-
portcrs, they say, because Of the un-
ssttled conditions brought on by the
war.
But when the industries Of Europe
have readjusted themselves = return
OF the normal flow Of imports into the
United States 10 looked for For the
next few years Japan's progress as q
manufacturing nation will be almost
wholly along the lines Of her peculiar
domestic products and low-grads man
ufactures, it 10 asserted.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Investment
Information

In this department The Tribune soill
throa0 tho light Of such Information
as is at its command o5s the tnvest-
tent problems Of its readers. the
utmost care is used IN tho eornpt!o-
ton and presentation Of such a.
fornsd alton and .0e believe It to be de-
pendable. But 100 toish especially to
emphasize to our readers tho tace
that ne1o Developments of such tn-
portance as to greatly change 5hs
statue Of security are constantly
taking place. Therefore, as q matter
Of self f-protection, tho investor shoa!d
make 1t point to keep in close touch
With tho affairs Of the compdntes
whose securities he hos purchased
and soitA general developments boar
ing upon the Vdlue Of such securttfes.
Constant watchfulxsss u the best
sofequa7d tho investo7 can possibly
haze.
Questions Of general interest to
investors soiu 30 answered in this
column, in sohick case only initials
sciU be used. Others will Be ox-
sDered BY mail Addrese oil tn-
Quiries. tnclosfn0 a stamped. 3D.
dressed envelope to Financial Editor.
The Tribune. 154 Nassau Strest. Ne1o
York City.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Canadian EMBARGO
Cuts Paper Supply
In u. S. 40Per Cent
Middle West Newspapers to
Suffer as the Result of
Drastic Action Against
American Owned Mills

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. American
newspapers in tho Middle West appar-
emily will be 40 per cent short Of their
supply Of paper, the State Department
announced to-day, as the result Of an
embargo placed by tho Canadian gov
eminent on all shipments Of newsprint
paper to the United States from the
plant of the Fort Francis Company. an
Anne concern in west
ern Ontario.
The department said it was informed
that the Western provinces of Canada
were undergoing \ severe paper famine
the newspapers in some cities having
suspended and in ono case having
Joined in a single condensed daily
sheet.
ITO relieve the situation" said the
departments statement, "the Canadian
government ordered the Fort Francis
Company to divert heavy proportion
OF its product from American custom
ers to the western Canadian cities. In
compensation the Canadian government
arranged that the easternmost Ameri-
can consumers Of the company receive
paper from a Canadian mill near Sault
Ste. Marie, according to the instruc-
t'ons and in fulfllment Of the con-
tracts OF the Fort Francis Company.
The Fort Francis Company asserts
that this compensatory arrangement
has not been carried out, and the com
pany therefore is opposing the enforce
ment Of tho Canadian governments or
oer. The Canadian government, in con-
sequence, has placed an embargo on
Company to the United States and the
latter can supply its American custom.
ers only to the extent Of the produc.
ton Of mill which it maintains on
American soil.
tho situation" .
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Union Oil of Delaware

Question-Will you please inform me re-
garding prospects, Of Union Oil Company of
Delaware, giving me assets back of common
stock, and what the chances may be Of any
dividends on same? Would you consider the
common stock at present market a good
speculation for a possible rise to so
share this year w. G. r.
Answer-The Union Oil Company of
Delaware is a holding company. 1t
owns 24.85 per cent of the stock of the
Union Oil Company of California and
SO per cent Of the stock of the Co.
lumbia Oil Producing Company. The
former company has been large earn
er, its profits for 1913 being $6,O23 ,13e.
There is no earnings statement Of the
parent company. The balance sheet of
October l, 1919, however, shows in
vestment in the California company Of
$17,376,286 and in the Columbia com
pany Of $2,803,419. There was cash
available for working capital Of $780,
spa is 81 sSs Bassat ssa., o
par value. Three hundred thousand
shares are to, be exchanged for stock
of the Commonwealth Petroleum Cor
poration, with which the Union COM
pany has been closely identified. This
company has net income Of $460,040
for a period Of ten months ended Octo-
Der 81. 1919, and surplus of $780,
469. The issued capital was $15,864,-
093. The company is said to be in a
good position for dividend payments,
but what the policy will be we cannot
state. The stock is too speculative for
US to attempt to forecast its movement
in the market. The company was or
ganized August 16, 1919. The produc-
ton of the California company for
1918 was 8,271 ,084 barrels. This COM
pany markets its own production. II
you will write to the company at Will
you q statement.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
South American
Banks Seek to Open
Branches i'm u. S.
Vanderlip Urges Modifica-
ton of State Laws Pro-
hibiting Competition by
Foreign Institutions

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Aftcr a
day spent in group conferences. in
which delegates from the various
American countries discussed national
problems with representatives of
American business, the second general
session of the Pan-Amcrican financial
congress was assembled tonight, with
William G. McAdoo, formerly Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, as it's presiding
officer. DR.. John Bassett Moore, vice
president Of the central executive
council of the international high COM
mission which was organized in 1915
to promote mutual interests Of Amcri-.
can republics, gave an account of the
commissions work.
Mr.. McAdoo dealt largely with the
financial aspects of increased trade be-
tween republics on the North and
South American continents, and the
present-day position in which the
Americas And themselves with refer
ence to Europe.
"The marvellous prosperity the Amer
icas have enjoyed has given us, united,
great capacity for service to the world"
Mr.. McAdoo said. Europe, ravaged
by war, hungry and destitute, yet
our materials. The task is a COM
mon one for the Americas. We, the
American republics, are partners in re-
sponsibility and should be co0perators
in a great enterprise. We must. to
tho extent Of our ability, aid Europe
promptly, generously, and on sound,
economic lines"
Banking Laws Uurged Modified
In the group discussions Argentina
led of to-day with a request presented
through Frank A. Vanderlip, the
United States representative, for modi-
fcation of state banking laws in the
United States to permit South Ameri-
can banks to open branches in this
country. Mr.. Vanderlip said that
American members supported the Ar
gentine delegates in protfering the
request.
Although American banking houses
are opening branches all over the
states make it impossible for Latin
American institutions to open branches
in this country and compete with us
on our own ground. The interests Of
fairness demand readjustment, so that
at least certain government institu-
tions, such as the Bank of Argentina,
may be permitted to open branches in
our financial centers and compete for
deposits"
Haytian delegates at their group
meeting adopted resolutions commend
ing tho United States for Intervening
and occupying that country and de-
claring that internal conditions have
been greatly improved since tho COM
ing Of the United States into tho
Haytian national situation"
Tho representatives Of United States
business concerns on the Bolivian com
mittee recommended that that country
be facilitated in obtaining a loan Of
$b,o00,000 with which to complete tho
construction Of railroad across South
America, passing through Bolivia.
Trade Relations Urged Improved
DR.. Moore in his address reported
particularly on the work of the inter-
national high commission for tho bet
terment Of internal trade relations.
Substantial ameliorations Of meth
DDS Of customs administration have
been secured in various quarters" said
Mr.. Moore. Regulations permitting
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
De Beers Consolidated Mines, Limited


e o
$4,000 "American Shares"
THE Chase os 81 4mFe 81 9RK
Deposit Agreement with
New York i Pepostssy % at the
of the Company deposited
s5ssss s; ~ t3 s:s s1:: @: 1 .:
sferrds s2lolo each s2sooooo
redtinon eLondond
De Limited registered in 1888
the Colony Province of the Cape OF ood nope IN the InoH eoun
uoitpan and Bufonte practically the whole OF the oHyfontm
Mine controls about 809d the worlds output OF diamonds
regularly 1902
and 1916 when they suspended
owing conditions
on the Deferred sha Of Which o9s
and 6o? for the second six months At the present rate OF exchange the
dividend equivalent about $3 per Anerican Share
the months Of fiscal ending June 80 1920
dividend 500 paid equivalent the rate OF exchange to about
$225 per "Amcrcan SHARE
dswibe Dpotary Sterling
Shares in dollars, without deduction under laws
for British South African provided the "American Shares"
be held who subjects of ordinarily
in the United Kingdom.
Attention snvited letter addressed the
prospects, copies o which hmaybe ehadu upon
Application be the
the New York Stock Exchange
the Amern Shares
be Subject to he approval Of A. Cook Esq ~
Price SAT per "American Share"
" andn il nnsued
sub.erpto resubjec Ito
LAZARD FRERES
Nassau Street New York CITY
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New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Canadian Trade Larger

OTTAWA. Jan. c0.-Canadian trade
at the close Of the first nine months
of the fiscal year ending with Decem-
ber, 1919, showed an increase Of $3l.-
6so.bot over the same period in 1918,
it was announced to-day. Tho grand
total for the nine mo.>ths was $i,707,-
b07 800. Imports for ho&e consump-
ton amounted 10 $476.481 ,73o, on which
the duty collected WAS $129;S2d, ,0S9.
Export: sa1, IT.. Of domestic prodcets tot&llsd
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
New Envoy From Brazil
Js Experienced Diplomat

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dee. 2s.--Au-
gusto Cockrans do AIencar, just ap-
pointed Brazilian Ambassador to the
United States, 10 considered ono Of
Brazii's most accomplished and expe-
Tisnced diplomats. He has been In tho
service twenty-ninA years. He was
Minister 10 Peru from 1911 until 1918.
when he was recalled to assume the
duties Of sub-secretary at the Minis
Try Ok Foreign Relations. Dy. do Allen
car speaks English AusntIy.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Kennecott Copper

Question-Kindly give me informa ton re-
garding Kennecott Copper, having bought
when the price was higher than the present
price. I would like to know il it is advisable
to sell at loss or to continue to hold the
stock. Why has the stock been so low the
last two years 1--F. McF.
Answer - Kennecott Copper like
other copper companies has felt the
effects of the depression in the trade.
There appears to be change for the
better at present, however. Already
the price Of the metal has advanced
somewhat and many people believe
her needs the demand for copper will
expand. Perhaps the present condi-
tion Of the trade has been fairly we'll
discounted.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21

tho simultaneous loading and unload
ing OF cargoes and the advance prepa-
ration of cargoes have been brought
about In numerous countries.
progress has been made with the
adoption OF = uniform statistical classi-
fication of merchandise. Six countries
already have taken favorable action
and two more are understood to be on
the point of so doing.
Every effort has been made to ad-
vance uniform legislation in regard to
bills Of exchange, checks. bills Of lad
ing and warehouse receipts"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
Bar Anti-British H;a,orv

). D. MacLean, Minister Of Education.
when in Vancouver. B. c., few days
ago, announced that "Grants Canadian
History" which has been frequently
criticized for It's alleged anti British
tone, Is not to be used any further in
the schools Of tho provincs.-Christian
Science Monitor.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-21
RE4ADJUSTMENT
Maxwell Motor Company, Inc.
Chalmers Motor Corporation
To the Holders of
MAXWELL MOTOR COMPANY, INC:

To the Holders of
MAXWELL MOTOR COMPANY, INC.
s.5s ssssnd ffs1ssS s1sSsSss sss ssas.
mmon stock.
CHALMERS MOTOR COMPANY
First Mortgage Five Yearoo Notes
CHALMERS MOTOR CORPORATION:
ces6saged c stock stock;
To the Holders Deposit issued under Plan
and Agreement dated August 3O 1919
above mentioned securities
Announcement is hereby by the Committee
The following securities have been
the plan.
Stock of Maxwell Motor Company, Inc. per
Of Motor Company
Stock of Chalmers Motor Corporation
foregoing deposited particular
Of Chalmers Motor Company
judgment Committee sufficient
the Plan operative.
positive commitment for the
chase the latter of the of
in the Plan, the between the
Committee of
The time for the deposit of securities
bX extended to and including JANUARY 81 IT,
said date sufficient additional received
will
$1O000,oO0 of Notes of the New Company.
The Committee believes that the prompt
Plan the
fore urges the prompt deposit of their securities
Copies of the Plan and Agreement Readjusment
obtained the Secretary of the the
office OF the Maxwell Motor Company, 1nc Detroit Michigan
Dated, New York December 16, 1919
Harry BsoNSER chairsa.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Luke McLuke Says

Every wife knows that her hus- band would have more money if he could say "No" when he is down town the way he can say No" when he is at home r
 Egotism is one of the few things that is willing to work overtime without demanding a big bonus.
 And it would take about $200,O00,- 100 worth of yeast to cause some nen to rise to the occasion.
 Another strange tE'ng is that the fellow who always has his hand out 'ever seems to be able to grasp an opportunity
 What has become of the 0. f. man who used to wear a pair of red knitted pulse warmers?
 Actors and authors imagine that hey receive a lot of adverse criti- 3ism. But when it comes to getting tnocks from critical hammers, the stepmother is in a class by herself.
 Why is it that a woman can't read the home paper without eXclaiming Well, for pittee's sake,," about a dozen times?
 You may not believe it. but a deaf and dumb idiot is better company than brilliant conversationalist who knows il all.
 A man may have whiskerS that must be shaved every day. But he hasn't a round bale of hair that must be arranged artistically every day.
 Tell most any man the exact truth you for insulting him.
 No matter how yon do thing, you will always find plenty of loafers who can tell you how it could be done better
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Democratic Division

(Boston News Bureau)
 Separation between the conservative and radical elements in politics is becoming sharply de- fined every day and Washington views the breach in its relation to the coming Democratic campaign, Herbert Hoover and William Jennings Bryan bid fair to leadership of the divisions, provided the Food Administrator is willing
 Contest for leadership between these two men will leave the old line politicians absolutely in the cold. Hoover is independent of any machine, and impatient of old methods He will not play the game professional would, and he stands before the world the antagonist of Bolshevism. He knows it from his experience overseas, and he will give to the United States sound admnstra- ton business lines progressive enough meet the demands of the day but firmly against radi- calism. Because of this Hoover will draw from d large following which, like the people of Europe, looks to the United States the chief bulwark against radcalsm in the world today.
 MT. Bryan the other hand, is making a frank bid to the radicals in his tirades against the spec ial interests, in his advocacy of government ship and naturalization of industry. He is ready to seek the nomination with support of all the ele- mens of unrest, and hs attitude upon the League of Nations is looked upon in Washington merely presaging definite bid for Presidential nominat ion on platform relating to domestic questions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
PrOspector, Leading Citizen
(DaWSOu News ]

When contemplating the best way in which to lay the founda ton of future greatness for the Yu- kon the fact always to the fore that the land must depend upon the prospector It must be ac- knowledged that in any country in which mining is the chief industry the prospecor is indispensable He it is who leads the way into the new gold fields and silver fields. Without his service, region such this would not be opened nor continue to operate.
 Prospecting is not transient service. Pay streaks and mineral deposits always elusive. The country at large may be highly mineralized but in order to keep the yield up to such volume will command continuous mining industry, prospecting must be incessant
 IL is gratifying to note that mining conventions and the mining provinces and states giving the prospecor recognition this day, and that the pros pector is organizing, and that governments un- deraking devise systematic of couragng and aiding the behind the pick
 If Yukon expects to keep up with the procession in development of her mneraZed areas she must keep up with plans for aid to the prospector There's way. May those most vtally concerned keep this fact before them, and that the way is opened
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Palmer Tanned the Reds
Seattle Times)


 Lack of acquaintance with conditions is respon- sible for the opinion entertained by Eastern public officials that the importance of Red activity in the United States has been over-estmated.
 former Federal District Attorney at Phadel- phia expresses the view that much of the Boshevist agitation in the country is mere talk" He is correct in this view-but for the that he supposes
 Boshevism and kindred errors failed to get any where because they were checked promptly by the Attorney General. Instead of feeble and ineffec. tive bureaucracy, such they encountered in Rus fia the Reds discovered they dealing with an aggressive and forceful government, prepared fend itself and the people of the Republic against attack from any quarter
 Nothing did so much to tone down the ncen- diaries as the deportation of number of alien anarchists on the transport Buford. That incident proved to the foreigner that the United States, in dealing with extraordinary problems, does not hesi ate to employ extraordinary measures
 The Red has been tanned He is desperately anx- 'ous now to keep out of the deportation net But he still would be plotting and still would be seeking to overthrow the government had less drastic means been employed in dealing with him and his fellow consprators..
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

Fifteen of the 34 daily newspapers of North Caro- lima are supporting Hoover for the Democratic nom nation for President and at the head of the Hoover movement in the State is Gov. Bickett. It is sgni- ficant that North Carolina is the State of Secretary Daniels the Presidents Cabinet and Senator Sim mons for six years chairman of the powerful Fi- Committee in the Senate
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Blankets and Comforts
 Need Washing Often

If blankets and comforts were washed once a year century ago, our forefathers thought 1t was suf- ficient.
 Now we know that these bed clothes become soiled ,even if to the eye they may seem sanitary enough.
 |. If you would have your blankets and comforts as spotless and inn maculate as your other bed linen, send them to us. We employ q special method of laundering that makes them light and fresh, that gives them a wonderful fluffiness, that frees them from every impurity
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Another Paradox,

To knock a man may bring him woe, And you may live to rue it.; He'll stand up for himself, cen
 though
 He has to lie to do it
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Then 1t Happened.

''I wonder if he would?" unused the
 rummy as he poured some iodine into his cereal beverage to give it a kick.
 "You wonder if you would what?" demanded the barkeep as he grabbed q pop bottle.
 Why, if a reporter was sent to cover hanging, I wonder if he would say that it was a good moose item?'' replied the rummy as he headed for the door.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

kind things that my friends nave advanced on my behalf Yet, l hope they will real ze my sincerity in not tieing myself to undefined partisanship.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

If there is any truth in the report that Jim Reed is thinking turning Republican, the wise old foxes of the Republican party will doubtless sue out writ of injunction
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
The Wise Fool.

The truth will out" observed the sage.
 "Yes,' commented the fool. Ut is always out of some people,"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
Ouchl

Dear Luke: see by the papers hat violin music has awakened a woman in New York who had been
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

Perhaps Virginias rejection of the woman suf- frage amendment may be explained by her proximity the White House where those women, who would be called hoodlums if they were women, per formed their picketing antics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

Fox ranchers of the Yukon are meeting with success in their industry and bringing thousands of dollars annually into the Territory from world markets--( Dawson News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

As soon as MT. Hoover definitely decides which party he belongs to- the other won't find it hard to give 57 reasons why he couldn't be President Bos ton Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20
The Limit

The Limit. She never smiles, and she lacks grace, This sOur-faced Mrs. Hurdle; If she put cold cream on her face, l know that it would curdle
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

Supreme Court decisions notoriousy dry feading.-(Wall Street JournaD
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

Herr Hohenzollern wants it distinctly understood that he is homesick,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-20

The Washington probing industry is active enough, goodness knows, but it's product is not all that could be desired.-(Indanapoli News.)