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The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
BRITISH NAVY
 WAS HELPLESS BEFORE SUBS

WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Associ- ated Press) s).-A confidential cable gram sent by President Wilson to Ad- miral Sims at London during the war was read to the senate naval investi- gating committee yesterday by Secre- tary Daniels.
 This message expressed surprise that the British admiralty had failed to use it's great naval superiority ef- fectively against the German subma- rines, and called on Admiral Sims for comments and suggestions, based on independent thought, regardless of British judgment. The admiralty, de- clared the President, was helpless to the point of panic in fear of the sub marines, and the British had rejected American plans on the grounds of pru- dence. He declared that it was no time for prudence, and that the situa- t1On demanded bOldness, even at the cost of great loss. ,.
 Secretary Daniels declared that the cablegram which, Sims said made him want to jump overheard" and which read, Consider American yes sels having armed guards safer when sailing independently was never signed by the secretary of the navy, as asserted by Sims. The signature, he said, was "A. F. Carter, by. diree- Etior~of the chief of naval operations ''
 MT. Daniels said he disagreed sharply with Admiral Sims over con- voys, the secretary holding everything to be secondary to the safety of the American soldiers.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
SOCIALISTS NOMINATE
 DEBS BY RECLAMATION

NEW YORK, May 13 (by Associated Press) The national Socialist conven- tion today nominated Eugene V. Debs for President by exclamation.
 The convention went wild accIaiming Debs as the Lincoln of the Wabash, '' and some delegates broke down and wept ..--.......
 Debs is federal convict 2253 at the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga, serving a term for sedition.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
PRISONERSARE STARTED FOR
 HOME ON FOOT

WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Associ ated Press).-The Red Cross has been informed that a thousand Austrian and Hungarian prisoners in Siberia have started for home on foot, dressed in the remnants of the uniforms issued to them in 1914. The Bolsheviki have made no provision for feeding, colth ing or repatriating the prisoners.
 American relief societies and churches have launched campaign to raise $3,OOO,OOO to assist them on their 4,OOO-mile tramp.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
AUSTRIA WILL JOINLEACUE IN
 NEAR FUTURE

LONDON, May 13 (by Associated ressl.-Austria, and probably Hun. gary, will be admitted to the League of Nations at it's first summer meeting it was learned from high source yes. terday. .~ ...
 Germany, Bulgaria, and possibly Turkey, will be admitted at the sec ond session, the date of which hcs not yet bsen fixed
 The allies desire to .re-establish DO. litical and commercial relations with the former enemy countries, and are taking membership in the league as the shortest course.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
FIGHTING AT BORDER

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 13.- The advance guard ot the Mexican revolutionists is approaching the south ern side of Matamoras, opposite Brownsville. Shots have been ex- changed between the Carranzistas and 300 advancing rebels. It is believed the town will be. taken before night fall. American troops are on guard on the American side of the border.
 Negotiations are progressing for the peaceful surrender of MatamorOs.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
HIGH PRICE IN NEW ORLEANS

ls NEW ORLEANS, May 13,-Con. sumers in New Orleans began paying 28 cents per pound for granulated sugar yesterday. The federal fair price commission has allowed whole salers and retailers an increase in profits of 1A cents and IA cents re- spectively.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
ARISTOCRATIC WEDDING
 DRAWS ROYAL GUESTS

LONDON, May 13.-The sovereigns of Great Britain and Belgium attended the wedding yesterday of Lady Cynthia Curzon, daughter of Earl Curzon, to Oswald. Mosley. The function out rivaled anything in British society in recent years.
 The Belgian rulers arrived by air plane last Saturday. The American ambassador and his wife were among the guests.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
SECOND-CLASS MAIL
 RATES MAY NOT BE
 INCREASED THIS YEAR

WASHINGTON May 13 (by Associ- ated Press) The existing rates for second-class mail matter would be con- tinued until July of next year under bill reported favorably by the house postoffice committee yesterday.
 The measure would postpone for one year each of the two authorized auto matic increases in rates scheduled to be effective July 1 next and July 1 of 1921.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
SHORTAGE IN NORTHWEST

GREAT FALLS, Mont, May 13.- Residents of Montana are shipping sugar by parcel post to friends in North Dakota and other states, it was reported at the state convention of wholesale grocers here yesterday.
 Montana is now threatened with 8 shortage, and retailers will be asked not to sell outside the state, and to investigate large orders in order to prevent hoarding.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
IS SADDLED WITH
 BIC WAR DEBT

LONDON, May 13.-Treasurer Watt of the commonwealth of Australia in an interview here yesterday said that the morale of the people of Australia was their only asset. They were bur dened with a war debt of 96O per capital, he said.
 The situation in the Pacific was deli cate, said MT. Watt, owing to the at titude of Japan because of her failure to secure racial equality at the peace conference.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
MYSTERIOUS BREAK IN.
 MESSAGE FROM MOSCOW

LONDON, May 13 (by Associated Press) experts are puzzled over the sudden stoppage in the mid dIe of a sentence of a wireless message from the Moscow station on Sunday afternoon. The station has not been heard from since, and it is believed that something unusual has happened.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
SUDRY CIVIL BILL IS
 PASSED BY LOWER HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The house of representatives yesterday passed the sundry civil bill, carrying $425,- OOO,OO0, more than two-thirds of which is for payment of war compensation claims.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
BOLIVIA GETS LOAN FROM
 CONCERN IN NEW YORK

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The de- partment of commerce has been ad- vised that Bolivia has arranged loan of $10,O00,O0O with a New York con- cern, for use in conversion of French loans of 1910 and 1913.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
EX- CHAMPION DIVER
 MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

NEW YORK, May 13.-Arthur G. McAlenan, ex-national champion diver, and holder of several worlds swim ming records, was seriously injured yesterday in a taxicab accident at Long Island City.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
CHIEF SPECIAL AGENT
 TENDERS RESIGNATION

WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Associ- ated Press) M. Nye, chief special agent of the state department and for many years active in the secret service, has rendered his resignation, to be affective June 1. He has accept ed a position with private concern.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
CARRANZA AT BAY

VERA CRUZ, May 13 (by Associated Press) ).-Carranza with four thousand mon, is fighting desperately between 9san Marcos and Puebla, state of Texi- cala. with troops under Trevino and Hill, The revolutionists are rushing achievements to the scene.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
PROFIT MARGIN ONSUCAR WILL
 BERECULATED

WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Associ- ated Press).-The, deparment of jus tice has notified all federal attorneys that the margin of profit on sugar is to be restricted to 1 cent for whole salers and cents for retailers.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13

LONDON, May 13 (by Associated Press) Reports of unusual activities in various parts of Ireland reached the proportions of an avalanche at noon today. Many barracks were destroyed and income tax officers were attacked.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
PURCHASE OF SILVER
 MAY BE RESUMED

WASHINGTON, May 13 Cby Associ- ated Press) Treasury officials believe that the purchase of silver at $1 an ounce will soon be resumed.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
PEACE TREATY GIVEN TO
 TURKISH DELEGATION

PARIS, May 13-The peace treaty was presented to the Turkish delega- tion yesterday. The ceremony was, very simple.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
YALE STUDENTS ARE
 STRONG FOR HOOVER

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 1S.-The Yale undergraduates, in mock na- tional convention yesterday, nominated Herbert Hoover for President over Lowden, Johnson and Wood
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
IMMIGRATION MEASURE
 SICNEB BY PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, May 13.-President Wilson yesterday signed the bill amending the immigration law, making possible the deportation of Germans and other aliens interned during the var.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, May 12.-Prices for fish at noon yesterday were: Halibut, 153Ac; red and ling cod, %.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13

SEATTLE, May 13 (by Associated Press) ).-Harry A. Bishop, for many years resident of Alaska, and at one time United States marshal at Juneau, died here yesterday, at the age of 51. He is survived by a widow.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-13
WILL NOT PUBLISH PLANS

The plans of the navy department for naval activities in he war with Ger many will not be furnished to the sen ate committee which is Investigating the Sims-Daniels row. Rear Admiral J. s. McKean said it would give a possible future enemy an immense ad vantage.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Passenger ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
On All Railroads Affected by Strike

railroads entering New York ouows:
suburban service
practically normal; other freight
service 60 nomal through
normal and improving rapidy hourly trans
Philadelphia other freight moved
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN HARTFORD-Many trains annuled
through service still tangd communication service adequate
but irregular; little freight moved
LONG 1sLAND-seam traffic SO electric service
complete ne freight moving
JERSEY CENTRAThrough suburban approaching
norma Philadelphia restored Newark branch still
pended; perishabe freight moved.
EREThrough somewhat irregua suburban being
"Indgnation Specials" of which twenty will
day; moving perishabes
LACKAWANNAFew through trains running; commuters will
fifteen ndgnation Specials this line to-day freight
WEST SHOREPassenger service approaching noma moving milk
and perishabes
LEHIGH vALLEY-Passengr practically normal
freight moved
BALTIMORE OHOPassenger service from Pennsylvania Station
deayed lines
Totenve
ing $40 p.
HUDSON TUBES-Stl idle but said to have trained ready
resume a moments notice.
FERRIES-Service improved
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Strike Subsidies
In Chicago Area
First Meat Dispatched to
East in Several Days;
Many Workers Return

CHICAGO, April 14.--The railroad
strike in Chicago and the West entered
it's fourteenth day to-day with addi-
tional Improvement reported from
practically every rail center affected.
For five days all reports have. indi
Gated gradual resumption Of business
throughout the central states.
The Western Association Of Railroad
Managers reported passenger and
suburban business in their territory
being maintained at normal and de-
clared more switch engines were work
ing here to-day than at any time since
the strike started.
Livestock receipts also showed an
increase, while trains Of fresh meat
and live cattle were dispatched to
Eastern cities, marking the first move
ment of meat eastward in several days.
One hundred and fifty Rock Island
employees in Chicago have returned to
work, restoring normal conditions, the
company announced tonight. 500 Line
employees and Pennsylvania fremen
have taken similar action.
The Rock Island offices reported
strikers at Ell Reno, Okla: Fort Worth,
Tex, and Chickasha, Okla, had also
returned to work.
The insurgents reported accessions at
Kansas City, Cleveland, Columbus,
Ohio, and in Pennsylvania, but their
figures were disputed and there
seemed no doubt that their ranks were
thinning. Conditions approximating
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Law Is a Joke
TO Profiteers,
Says Gompers
Nothing Done to Prevent
High Prices and Cougers
Clpackle While People
Suffer, He Declare s
Bars ''Wild Cat Strikes
Employers Urged to Heed
Union Labor Demand, as
'Rnmbling Is Menacing'

CLEVELAND, April 14.-samuel
Gempess. president of the American
Federation Of Labor. here to attend
convention Of cigar makers. to-day is
sued a. statement regarding the gen.
eral industrial unrest. He said that
nothing practical had been done to
prevent the high cost of living and
that iafs "made to protect the masses
from Exploitation have been turned
against them. while the profiteers
ehuekld in gIee."
He urged all workers to practice self
restraint. SO that rational demands Of
labor may be gained.
employers. business men and men
IN officiAl and public life, whether in Or
cut Of the legislative or administrative
bodies.. should also understand the
acute qituation and heed the normal
movement, for the rumblings are men
Acing."s Mr.. Gompers said, in con-
elusions
"Thes condition of the workers has
been tense since the signing of the
aYmistice. That condition has been
aggravated by profiteers, by number
Of employees and by the action of ma
4ionAl and state legislators in enact
ing or attempting to enact legislation
Of restrictive character.
"No wonder that the workers who
did SO much to win the war and who
are now 33 1-3 per cent worse off
financially than before the war are dis
eontented and resentful on account Of
their present conditions and surround
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

normal exist at Indianapolis, one of
the important rail centers Of the CEN
trail states.
The Pittsburgh and Cleveland gate
huge quantities Of perishable goods
are awaiting movement Fast.
In the South, the strike wave ap-
parently has subsidized. The return Of
many men in Atlanta and Washington
was highly encouraging to the railroad
officials. Full mail and passenger serv-
ice between Richmond and Washington
was restored.
Michigan's army of unemployed con-
tinued to grow. Conservative estimates
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Caillaux Trial Nears End
Prosecutor. i'll Summing Up.
Fails to Ask Death Penalty

PARIS, April 14.-The case of Joseph
Caillaux, formerly Premier of France.
on trial for alleged treason, entered the
summing-up stage for the prosecution
to-day.
In his address, Theodore Lescouve, the
prosecutor, announced he would waive
all the testimony given by Leon Rosen-
wald, all Argentine newspaper man.
Rosenwald's identity had been chal-
lenged by the defense after he had tes-
titled that Caillaux had told him in the
midst of the war that France must have
peace with Germany at any cost.
NJ Lescouve stated that an investign-
ton had proved that Rosenwald's real
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15


The municipal bus lines proved en-
tirely inadequate to handle the crowds
to and from the interior Of the island,
where trolley and train service are both
suspended. They were so overcrowded
that accidents were feared. The trolley
lines are running on the north and
south sides Of the island, but there are
no trains. Thousands were waiting
again last night at the st. George ferry
terminal for any kind Of vehicle.
Rumors Of a strike on the trolley
lines now in operation were current ali
day. 1t was reported the employees on
these lines, operated by the Richmond
Light and Railway Company, would go
out this morning. Representatives Of
the employees, however, denied last
night that there would be strike.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
Auto Parking Ban Lifted
At Staten Island Terminal
Upper andLower Levels Of Ferry
Station at ST. George Ope, to
Public Until Rail Strike Ends

St0ttOn az 81. george OPen 10
Public Until Rail Strike Ends
AT the suggestion Of The Tribune
yesterday, Commissioner Grover A.
Whalen Of the Department Of Plant
and Structures last night arranged to
permit the parking Of private auto
mobiles on city property at the munich
pal ferry terminal at st. George, Staten
Island, while the present serious con-
ditions due to the railroad strike exist.
The Commissioner issued the following
notice:
"This department. will permit, tenn
porarily, the parking of automobiles
on the vehicle level of the ferry at st.
George. The parking space on the up
per level will be used only for cars with
chauffeurs. On the lower level cars
may be left unattended up to the limits
of the space available, the department,
however, assuming no responsibility
for the cars or their contents. This
permission is temporary, and will cease
when normal conditions have been re-
stored"
A feeble attempt to resume train
service on Staten Island was made yes
terday, which resulted in the running
of only two mail trains" on the Tomp-
kinsville division. One arrived at St.
George at 1882 o'clock in the morning
and the other left at $40 in the after
noon. Regular crews manned the trains.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
economic student to understand she

economic student TO understand the
situation.
"Unless wages are increased to meet
the increased cost of living. the amount
paid is equal to q reduction in wages
and corresponding lowering of the
workers standards.
"No wonder then that we find work
ers. non-members of organized work.
ers and even some who are union men,
becoming impatient and disregarding
the discipline usually practiced in
labor unions.
"- urge upon all the workers to or
ganize and practice self-restraint. so
that in an orderly and rational manner
the demands of labor may be presented
and obtained. Little or nothing can be
accomplished by wild cat strikes"
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15
placed the humber forced into idleness

placed the humber forced into idleness
in various parts Of the state at upwards
Of 160, 900 to-day. approximately two
The strikers rank gave no indica-
sions of break and company officials
declared only the labor board at Wash
ingtop had power to effect settlement.
Seven hundred employees Of the
Conemaugh yards of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, at Johnstown, Pa, announced
that they would strike tomorrow after
noon unless their demands for In
creased wages were granted.
Reports from Ohio showed serious in
dustrial conditions, with coal mines
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

and steel mills closed at many centers.
Approximately 100000 workers have
been thrown out Of employment by the |
strike throughout the state.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-15

name was Leon Kahn, who was born in
Alsace-Lorraine.
The prosecutor asked the court to find
Caillaux guilty, but rcfrained from ask
ing the death penalty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-16
Longshoremen Will Vote
Tonight ON Going Back
Believed Coastwise Workers Are
Ready to End Strike That
Has Cost Millions

The meeting of various coastwise To-
calls of the international Longshore-
mems Association, scheduled for yes
terday at st. Veronica's Hall, Wash
ington and Barrow streets, to take a
vote on the question of returning to
work, was postponed until o'clock to-
night.
In view of the agreement said to
have been reached between union lead
ers and the coastwise steam ship COM
panies, it is believed that the long
drawn-out struggle that has cost the
merchants and workers many millions
CT dollars will now be ended. 1t is
expected that the union truckers, who
have been out in sympathy, will then
agree to haul goods from the piers
and SO render the Independent truck
ing system of the merchants un-
necessary.
1t was thought that the return of
the coastwise workers would also result
in sending the striking crews on rail
road tugboats back to their jobs.
Thomas B. Healey, president of the
Marine Workers Afhliation, declared,
however, that the strikers on the float
ing equipment Of the railroads will
continue to stay out because the rail-
roads had refused to grant to the men
resumption of priority rights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-16
Aero and Flying
Clubs to Vote on
Merger Tonight
General Membership of Two
Organizations Expected to
Declare for Union by
Overwhelming Majority

Members of the Aero Club Of America
and the American Flying Club will vote
tonight upon the proposed plan to
merge the two clubs into one national
organization. Both clubs have called
special meeting for this purpose,
| after the board of governors in each
case approved the plan.
1t is expected that the plan will be
Endorsed by the general membership
with an Overwhelming vote. Should
this prove to be true, the United States
will have one of the most powerful
aviation clubs in the world.
The two special meetings tonight
follow closely an internal dispute in
the Aero Club that came close to
disrupting that organization, and finally
| resulted in the suspension of Henry
Woodhouse, one of the governors, from
the club.
ter to the members Of the Aero Club
yesterday, stating that il the merger
went through he would Immediately in
stitute legal action under sections 7,
| IL, 13 and IA of the membership cor
! poration laws of this state to annul the
! action, on the ground that these sec
tions have been violated. He also in
cluded a circular said to be signed by
forty-one members Of the club, calling
Tor special meetlng TO De neIO III Cne
clubhouse August % next, at which
it will be voted to postpone the merger.
He already has two actions pending
against the Aero Club and its board
| of governors. In one he seeks to OBJ
tain a writ Of mandamus reinstating
him in his position as governor Of the
club. Although he is suspended as a
member of the club, Woodhouse is
still residing there, the governors TAX
| ing no further action pending a de-
cision in this suit.
Should he attempt to take part in
the meeting tonight an interesting
situation will arise. He has contended
that his suspension was illegal and
contrary to the bylaws Of the club.
His other action against the club is
for permanent injunction restrain
ing the club from realizing the pro-
posed merger. In this he was de-
feated in a motion for temporary in
junction pending trial Of the action,
Supreme Court Justice Glennon refus-
ing his motion in this case without
comment.
The action for mandamus was argued
before Supreme Court Justice Burr
last week, and there is a possibility
that decision on this action may be
handed down to-day before the meeting
takes place tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-16
5000 Indorse
Bill of Rights
For Negro Race
League of Nations as 1t
Refers to Black People
of the World Declared
Void by Convention Here
Africa for a Homeland
Representation in Congress
and Exemption From
Draft Demanded in u. S.

Three thousand negroes gave their
enthusiastic approval last night at ia
West 13sth Street to declaration Of
rights" designed to stimulate the spirit
of solidarity among negroes as race.
They were gathered at convention
called by the Universal Negro Improve
ment Association and the African Com
munities League.
The declaration of rights" which
was read by Marcus Garvey, enumer-
ates the burdens Of the black man in
this and other countries, and demands
that the negro in the United States
have his own separate representation
in the legislative branch of the govern
ment and be exempt from military serv-
ice except by permission "of the lead
er of the negro peoples Of the world y
or unless the land in which he dwells
Is invaded.
League of Nations Void
The bill of rights declares the League
of Nations null and void so far as the
negro is concerned, because it deprives
him of his liberty. Equal rights and
privileges all over the world are de-
manded. The national colors are des-
ignated as red, black and green, and
August 81 is proclaimed as the national
holiday.
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