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The New York herald., 1921-12-23

rapidly be expanded in time of war.
Submarines could only be built II the
1 Industry were kept alive. and person
mel could only be provided If a trained
nucleus existed. Hence II was only by
means OF abolition that this menace to
the mercantile marine OF the world
| could be got rid of.
| He had said earlier in his remarks
that the British Empire delegation was
animated by no selfish motives. At the
| same time 1t would be foolish not TO
recognize that Great Britain was the
nation most exposed TO the menace of
submarines. AS long as submarine war
fare continued 1t would be the greatest
menace TO the food supplies on which
our country was depending. The Brit.
ish people lived in a crowded island
whose soil produced only two-fifths of
its supply OF food
For the remaining three-ifths they
sought relief upon sea communications
On an average only seven weeks
stocks we're maintained in the country.
BY far the greatest anxiety which the
British Government had felt during the
war was to prevent the reserves of
food falling to zero. Was IL surprising
therefore If with a danger in front of
them as great as any to which NJ.
BRAND had so eloquently explained
France was subject the British people
protested against weapon which was
the negation OF humanity and civiliza-
ton itself?
There are some people who said It
was this vulnerabilty of Great Britain
which justified the retention of the sub
marine. since 1t was by these means
alone that the British Empire could be
stricken down. The late war had
shown, however, that the British EN-
pire was not easily stricken down, and
if war should ever come again he imag-
ined that means would be found for our
country to save itself from starvation.
But it might be claimed If the U-boat
had begun its operations earlier or had
had better luck the result might have
been different.
Points Out Americas Danger.
To this he would reply that the Brit
ish Navy had constituted almost the key
stone Of the allied arch. But for the
British Navy France would have been
ruined. Belgium would have been over
run and even the United States of Amer
lea, self-contained, self-supporting, with
vast resources. would have been i'm
potent to intervene and might have had
to abandon its army and all that it had
in France or else make a humiliating
peace.
That would not have been disaster
to Great Britain alone. That was why
he resented the idea, which had been
The New York herald., 1921-12-23
BIG POWERS TAKE UP
SUBMARINE QUESTION

| If the argument was sound and II sub
| marines were essential for this purpose
| there was no country which would need
| them so much as the British Empire,
which possessed coast line which. with
| out wishing to boast, he believed Was
almost as large as that of all the five
Powers present at this conference put
| together. and the length OF which was
7 four times the circumference of the
globe. and which. in addition. had the
longest trade routes Of any country TO
protect.
Submarines Found Ineffective.
1t was partly because our experience
had shown that they were NOS effective
| for this purpose that we were ready
TO abandon submarines. The late war
had made IL abundantly clear that the
greatest peril to maritime communica-
tions was the submarine, and that peril
was specially great to a country which
did not possess command or the sea
on the surface, Hence. 1t was to the
interest of any such Power to get rid OF
this terrible menace. And in this con-
nection it must be remembered that the
submarine was of no value as a defense
TO be used against submarines II was
against merchant ships alone that they
achieved real success.
1t would be as we'll to recall what the
German submarine fleet had accom-
plished against mercantile marines. NO
less than II, 600 900 tons of shipping had
been sunk, of value of $1,l0O.OO0.0o 900,
apart from their cargoes Over 10000 nom
combatants. men, women and children,
had been drowned. 1t was true that this
action had been undertaken in violation
of all laws, both human and divine.
The German excuse for 1t had been It's
effectiveness. They had used the same
argument as In the case OF poison gas,
peared likely to endure for all time now
that nations had been driven to resort
20 it. The menace of the submarine
could only be got rid of by its total BAN
ishment from the sea. That was the in
tention of the Treaty of Versailles. which
had forbidden Germany to construct
submarines. whether for military or
mercantile purposes.
Were we 70 assume. Lord Lee con-
tinued, that Germany was always to be
bad and the other Powers were always
to be good? Was there to be one rule
for Germany and another rule for the
rest of the world? In saying this he
was not casting any reflection on any
nation, and least of all on the officers
and men of the submarine fleets. These
men were the pick of their services
gallant and high minded men--but they
were obliged to obey orders and ex-
perience had shown that occasionally
governments could go mad.
-. nv,ux
The New York herald., 1921-12-23

4 published in a part of the press. that the
abolition OF submarines was merely a
selfish and unworthy design. 1t had
| been suggested that the conditions of the
late war might never recur. Could
France be sure of tins? Could France
run the risk of a disaster to her near
neighbor and only certain ally II the
situation OF 1914 were ever reproduced?
1t was necessary 10 take long views
in this matter. and the British Empire
delegation believed that they were fight-
ing the battle not only of the allied
and associated Powers. but of the whole
civilized world, in advocating the aboli-
tion Of the submarine.
He felt sure that some one would
ask: How can We feel sure that If we
abolish submarines other Powers who
are not represented will not proceed
with the building of submarines? The
same question might be asked as TO
other classes of craft mentioned In the
American scheme He found 1t impos-
sible to believe that other Powers would
set themselves against the opinion Of
the rest OF the civilized world regard
ing this particular weapon. II. how
ever. the great naval Powers should at
some future date find themselves ex-
posed to piracy by the action OF some
smaller Power, surely they would fnd
thet means Of bringing Nemesis to the
transgressor. World opinion was q very
powerful weapon and certainly some
means would be found by which the
great naval Powers could protect them
selves IL necessary.
Chcapness Plea Bclittled.
1t was said that submarines We're a.
cheap method of warfare. Surely this
conference did not desire to make war
cheap? When war has been cheap II
had been almost continuous. He hoped
the submarine would not be defended
because it would be weapon within the
reach OF all. 1t might perhaps be cheap
or the aggressor, but II was not so for
the victim. The average number Of Ger
man submarines at sea simultaneously
during the late war had not been more
than nine or ten, but Great Britain had
20 maintain an average of no less than
5000 anti-submarine surface craft In
order to deal with these.
IL could be seen, therefore that it was
very expensive form of war for the
defender The British delegation was
anxious to contribute toward the ideals
of the present conference. They desired
not only a limitation of armaments but
also limitation of expenditures, which
constituted so great a burden in time OF
peace. That was why Great Britain,
which had the tradition of possessing the
greatest navy, had welcomed the pro-
posal for curbing capital ships. What
The New York herald., 1921-12-23
Can See Abolition Only.

The view of the British Empire dele
cation therefore was that the only
proper course was the abolition of sub
marines. Their limitation was mot suf-
ficient. His objection to limitation was
that a submarine fleet could so very
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the United States Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, Cordova Precinct, at Cordova, in Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of T. w. Lynch, Deceased. No. IA. Notice to Creditors.
 Public notice is hereby given, that on the 10th day of January, 1921, the undersigned, Emma Lynch, was duly appointed, and now is, the lawful ad- ministratrix of the estate of the above named T. w. Lynch, deceased and that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present them within six months from the date of this notice to said administratrix, at the law office of Frank H. Foster, Esquire, her attorney in this matter, at Cordova, in the said Cordova pre-. cinct, Third Judicial Division, Terri. tory of Alaska, said office being the place for transacting the business of said estate.
 This notice is dated and the date of it's first publication is January II, 1921.
 EMMA LYNCH, Administratrix of the estate of T. w
 Lynch, Deceased.
 J-11-18-25 F-1-8-15-22.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17
EIGHT PAGES

moditfes, shipped from Seattle, Wash ington, by Eyres & Seattle Drayage Company, via s. s. Alaska, voyage 24, on or about October 18th, 1917. con sfgEed to R. E. Hutchison, Cordova, Alaska.
 The proceeds of the sale of said property to be applied, first, to dis charge said railway company's lien thereon for the just and reasonable charges advanced by said railway company, for transportation, wharf age, storing and safely keeping said property, and war taxes on such charges, and the cost of keeping and selling such property, the remainder. II any, to be paid by said railway company to the respective owners of said property.
 COPPER RIVER & NORTHWEST
 ERIN RAILWAY COMPANY.
 By CALEB CORSER, Supt. First publication, December 30. 1920. LS st publication, January 20, 1921.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
 PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 o'clock a. m., on January 22nd, 1921, at the door of the dock office of the Copper River & Northwestern Rail way Company, at the Ocean Dock, in the Town of Cordova, Territory of Alaska, said railway company will sell at public auction to the highest bid der for cash, the following described personal property, or as much thereof as may be sufficient to pay the charges hereinafter mentioned, to- wit:
 Five (5) crates of saloon boxes, same being knockeddown partitions, fittings and furnishings thereof, to form when set up, small compart- ments or booths suitable for restaur- ants, soft-drink places or other uses ; which property was shipped from Se- attle, Washington by Coast Supply Company, via s. S. Mariposa, voyage 69, on or about May 25th, 1916, and consigned to shippers order, notify Horseshoe Liquor Company, Cordova, Alaska; also
 Eight (8) bundles of cotton sacks,
 suitable for sacking ore or other com
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17

When I asked him if he knew the req son he couldn't answer me. Then I told him it was because of the laws which tied everything up.
 There are thousands of little coves where whole families could live and catch herring, cod, salmon and other fish of various times of the year. Their farms would be on the sea, But these families vii. not come when they are unable to get title to the land on which they would have to build their homes. The only thing left is for the people of Alaska to get to- gether and do something for them selves."
 Among other things MT. Noon urged that the government railroad be con- pleted by contract under bonds so that the work would not drag out longer than necessary. During his trip, which embraced Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and many other smaller cit. ies, he spoke before commercial clubs, lodges and various other public gath erings and from the wide publicity ac- corded him by the press everywhere in regard to Alaska's needs, it is be- lieved that much benefit for Alaska will result. His trip was financed through the Seward Chamber of Com. merce.
 Included in the program urged by Mir. Noon were the following:
 Coal Leasing Regulations. - Let these be modified to make them oper- ative in fact, and make the mining of coal by private operatotrs a primary feature of governmental policy; and, while about it, give an equal break to the man of moderate means, the man who must be depended upon to discover and prospect
 Oil Leasing Bill and Regulations This matter should be relieved of am- biguity in order that privileges, re- strictions and methods of procedure, and ultimate rights, would not be differently construed by every man in- terested in the subject.
 Forest reserves should at once be thrown open to settlement, and such reservations as may be continued should be deemed as of secondary inn portance to the comfort, happiness and well-being of men now living.
 Regulations affecting homesteads should be devised fundamentally in the interest of settlers and home builders, and new law be drafted to fit the land laws to existing condi- tions.
 isheries.-Regulatio of the de- partment of commerce should be inn mediately revised with the main ob. ject the development of fishing com. munities along the waters, and with a further view to the ultimate transfer of exclusive jurisdiction over Alaskan fisheries to the people of Alaska.
 Improved transportation, colonist rates, standard mail service, and oth- CT pressing needs should reveive i'm mediate and equal consideration.
 Reclamation.-Le 5O,OOO acres of Alaskan agricultural lands be made ready for the blow and be offered to settlers on the same terms as re- claimed swamp lands in the south and irrigated desert lands in the west.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17
TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the town taxes of the town of Cordova, Alaska, are now due and payable to the undersigned town treasurer, at his office in the Bank of Alaska.
 That said taxes will be delinquent at p. m., on Monday, February IA. 1921, and unless paid prior thereto 5 per cent will be added to the amount thereof.
 THOS. s. SCOTT, 1-3-2wks. Town Treasurer.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17

First publication Jan. IT, 1921. Last publication March 26, 1921.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-01-17

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, JUNEAU, ALASKA, December a1, 1920. Serial o4654. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
Sox-Knittings Solon Gassing
 By Using His Needle

LONDON. May 21.-The death of ]. Cathcart Wason. member of Par lament for the Orkney and Shetland islands. removes-one of the most ori- ginal characters in the House. MT. Wason was 7S years old and stood six feet and six inches in height.
 He developed the curious habit some years ago of knitting socks dur ing slack times in the Commons. not actually in the House. but in the tea room or one of the whips rooms, while uninterestlng debates were go, ing on in the Chamber.
 He said his original purpose in learning to knit was to commend himself to the womenfolk Of Orkney and Shetland during his electoral campaigns. but he found afterwards that it was a soothing occupation for dull hours.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
Mexico As Host Will Entertain
 1000 Americans

MEXICO CITY, May 21.-Prepara' tions are being made here for the entertainment of more than 150e del egates to the Interngtional Trade Conference which opens in Mexico City next June 20 and continues for six days. More than 1000 delegates are expected from the United States alone. The Women's Chamber of Commerce of the United States has been invited to participate in the ses sions.
 Spanish, English and French will be the official languages of the meet ings but the committees in charge assert German, Italian, Swedish and Norwegian exporters and importers will be well represented.
 The program will include discus sions Of such subjects as Eexican credits and methocs of sales and dis tributions. tariff reciprocity between Mexico and the countries with which it exchanges goods and products, standardizing weights and measures in the United States, Canada and Mexico and the exchange of Mexican American scholarships
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
Reading Modified
 Plans Are Approved

PHILADELPHIA, May 21.ZApprov al of the modified plan for the seg- regation of the Reading companies, decreed by the United States SUI preme court. was given today by the federal district court and disposes finally all questions in the unscramb- ling of the properties controlled by the Reading company. a holding con- cern, unless someone takes an appeal
 The two Dig points decided were:
 Equal rights are given to the com. mon and preferred stockholders in receiving the stock of the new cor poration to be formed to take over the Reading eompany's equity in the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company.
 Placing the majority stock of the New Jersey Central railroad. sc;ned by the Reading company, in the hands of trustee or trustees to be appointed until favorable time ar Tives for its sale. removing from the control of the ReaG.ng company pend ing final disposal.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
BOOzF VENDORS TO FMJOY REST
 700 AGENTS IF
 U. {. WILL TAKE

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Thous- ands of bootleggets may escape pun ishment for violation of the liquor laws as the result of the furlough of TOO federal prohibition agents until July 1, Commissioner Kramer declar- ed tonight. In any event, he added, many cases will have to be continued over the 40 days which will add to the congestion of crowded court dockets.
 Most of the governments important witnesses, Kramer explained, are the agents. Most of these men, he said. would return to their homes, making it necessary either to subpoena them and pay their way to the places of trial or continue the cases
 At present, he said, it is too soon to guage the effect of the illegal liquor traffic. As result of the agents furlough. however. he assert ed the cut would hurt the prohibition enforcement unit in every way and set it back if not undo work done in organizing the force.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
.FARREILS NAME
 CAUSES DEBATE IN sF NATE OVER |SH0PTAGE BILL


 WASHINGTON. May 21.-The invi- tation, understood to have been cx- tended by President Harding to James A. Farrell. president of the United States Steel Corporation. to become chairman of the shipping board was the subject of partisan debate in the house today during con sideration of the s1O0O0o,000 defi- ciency appropriation bill. which fn- cludes items for the board.
 Farrell's name was brought, mp by Representative Davis. Democrat. of Tennessee, member of the merch- ant marine committee. after Chair man Good. of the appropriations com mittee. had been questioned by Dem ocrats as to the boards policy.
 Tt will be the substitution of bus mess policy for lack of business policy" replied Good. adding that the president. required by the shipping board act to appoint men From cer- tsin geographical sections, was do- ing his best to find slOO.OO0 men for $12.000 jobs.
 Asserting that all appointments were being held up. while the pres ident was trying to persuade Farrell to accept Dayis declared that the man being sought by the president was head "of one, of the greatest monopolies in the world and one ,,-h-1t, x.-o,,I1 h. ,,,<,.t ,,;ta1rx, loor oarr, ed in the expansion of shipping oper- ations"
 '1s this MT. Farrell the only man capable of holding the high posi- tion?" Davis asked "Why are his qualifications such as to delay ap- pointment of other members?"
 Representative Madden, Republi- can of Illinois. asked why the same criticism should not have been heap ed on President Wilson for putting Charles NJ. Schwab at the head of the board in war time.
 'Schwab was called in during an emergency when other men were patriotic enough to lay aside their own affairs to serve the country" Davis asserted.
 Farrell, as chairman Of the hoart, Good declared, would not be permit ted to purchase ton of steel
 "The problem of the board is to sell its ships and operate those re- tained." he said.
 The discussion ended after Repre- sentative Connolly. Democrat of Tex as. read an extract from the report of the house committee investigat7 ing the boards activities. declaring tits accomplishments were the most remarkable achievements the, world had ever known"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
MEMORIAL DAY
 GALL |S ISSUED

PHOENIX. May 21.--Acting Cover nor Ernest R. Hall today issued a proclamation designating Monday, May 30, as Memorial day and d,lling especially upon "all ex-service men to take part in the memorial services and the decoration of the graves of our fallen comrades, in Che realiza- tion that simultaneously the graves Of those who sleep in foreign soil are being covered with the fairest flow CTS of France.
 As an outward symbol tof our re- membrance and honor for our glori- ous dead" the proclamation said, 'ft has been requested that tiny silk pop pies be worn on Memorial day. These little tokens will be offered for sale in every city in this state, the pro ceeds being used in helping the chil- dren of the devastated regions of France. victims of the great war And I do further recommend that in connection with tine observance of Memorial day, the emblem of the silk poppy be generally worn"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
Does Prohibitio
 Law Repeal Former Law? Court Queried

PHOENIX. May 21.-- The United States supreme court has been asked by the federal circuit court of ap- peals of the ninth district. sitting in San Francisco. to decide whether the federal prohibition laws repealed the old internal revenue laws regarding punishment for illegally making liq- uor. according to an announcement made here today by Thomas A. Flynn United States district attorney.
 Flynn said this was the first time this matter ever has been put before the supreme court.
 The particular case on which the supreme court. will pass is that of James L. Brooks. who was convicted in Tucson of having violated the in ternal revenue laws on four counts He was convicted on Aprll 15 1920 and was sentenced to serve g year and day in the federal prison a; Leavenworth. Kan. and to pay fine of $2lO0.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
Fugitive Former
 Florida Governor
 Held For PeOnage

ALBANY. Ga. May 2l. Il The search for Sidney J. Catts. until recently governor of Florida and before than an ordained minister, ended today with his arrest here on the federal charge of peonage. Released on his bond furnished by Albany citizens at the solicitation of two local ministers. he was re- turning to Jacksonville tonight.
 Two charges, await Catts. the federal charge Of peonage and the state charge of bribery.
 The arrest was brought about by "a clerk. wAo, i1aving sold a col lar to n.m noticed the initials "S J. C." in, the discarded collar. The clerk thereupon, notified the po- lice.
 Catts made no effort to conceal his identity. and remarked: Well it seems my enemies won't let me alone" Later Dhe added that he had been to- British Columbia and did not learn of the indictments until he was en route home.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-05-22
Mail Car Bandit
 Still At Liberty

SAN FRANCISCO. May 21. - The bandit, believed by federal authori- ties here to be Roy Gardner. who robbed the mail car of the Southern Pacific limited last night at Newcas- tier. Calf. obtained s11, watch and mail car keys, according to William l. Madeira. acting chief postal inspec tor here. tonight.
 Latest information tonight on the search for the, bandit was that he was thought to be surrounded near Rosey!lle. Calif., by a party of fed eral inspectors, Southern Pacific of ficers and county officials.