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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17

Contradicting the statement of .Dr. Hugh Ms Smith. U. s. Commissioner of Fisheries, that Gov. Riggs had made statements relative to the at titudes of the Bureau of Fisheries which were contrary to the facts, Senator William Britt, Chairman of the Committee on Fisheries in the late session of the Territorial Leg, islature, today strongly supported the position taken by the Governor and quoted from documents exr amined by the Senate in confrma. tion of the statements made by the Governor.
 Documents Quoted.
 Commenting on press reports of the testimony of Commissioner Smith before the Committee or Ter ritories of the House of Repr sen tatives conducting hearings on the Curry Development Board measure Mr. Britt said:
 "The statement of Dr. Smith that the charges made by Governor Riggs are not warranted by the facts, do not seem to be carried out from the perusal of the official documents which were procured from the Gov. ernor under the request contained in the Senate resolution. You will re member that Governor Riggs in ex. plaining these letters stated that he accused no one of wrong doing. but drew attention to the fact through long distance administration evils had crept into the administration of the laws and regulations until the Territorial Fish Commission alr ost doubted the good faith of the Bureau.
 "In connection with the alleged opening of the Chilkat and ChLko 1t Rivers, the letters disclose thet on March 15, 1919, reference is made by the agent of the Bureau C. Flber- ics at Seattle to request by Mir Y. H. Cam to he allowed Co take fish in the Chilkl. River Jut was refused on the ground that such fishing was illegal.
 "On April 13. 1919 protest was made to the Bureau of Fisheries against granting Haines Packing Company permission to take fish on the Chilkat River above pipe line.
 Gives No Publicity.
 "On April 1e, 1919. the Bureau
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
BRITT CHALLENGES SMITHS
 CLAIM THAT R|CCS' CHARGES
 NOT SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE

wrote: The matter was brought to the attention of the Bureau recently by MT. P k. Harris, vice-president of the company, who made repre- sentations that the enforcement of the order would deprive the natives of making a living and also force the closing of the cannery at Let nikof Cove. The Bureau, was not disposed to accede to the request for modification of the order, but upon looking further into the question it was decided action as indicated in the enclosed copy of letter to the haines Packing Company No publicity should bo given the matter at present.
 "On the same date the following letter, in part, was addressed by the Bureau to Haines Packing Company Tn reply to your letter of the 10th instant requesting a modification of the closing order of December 21, 1918, to the extent that fishing in the Chilkat River and off the mouth l0cTtOl may Dc tohtihuCo uhoOi thS general fisheries laws and regula- tions as heretofore, you are advised that the order above referred to will not be enforced for the present at least on the Chilkat River
 Notice Is Limited.
 "It does not seem that any other concern was notified as to the non- enforcement of the closing order, and in fact at the hearings held by the Bureau in Seattle, MT. Otto Burk- hardt of the Alaska-Pacific Fisheries stated emphatically that there was a nigger in the woodpile somewhere. Neither does it seem that MT. Cam was notified regarding the non-en- forcement of the regulation.
 "On April 30, 1919, an inspector of the Bureau asked permission to investigate conditions on the Chil. kat and further asked: It would seem that if the order is not to be made effective on the Chilkat MT Cam should be at once advised as well as any others concerned or in. terested Thus, if the Bureau con. tinues to disapprove the closing of the Chilkat I should like to be ad. vised by wire that I might inform Mir. Cam and any others that all
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Orders Favorable Report
 On Nomination of Blair

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Senator Bois Penrose. of Pennsylvania. Chairman of the Finance Committee, today ordered a favorable report upon the nomination of David Blair to be Commissioner of Internal Rev enue. It is understood that Senate action will take place sometime this afternoon. The committees action was defeat for Senator Hiram Johnson, of California. who opposed confirmation of Blair's nomination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
SELECTS CHILD
 AS AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, May H.rPrcsi- dent Warren G. Harding has se- lected Richard Washburn Child to be ambassador to Italy according to an announcement from the White House this afternoon. Child was formerly editor of Golfers Weekly He formerly lived in New York City but lately has been a resident of Washington. White was recently connected with the Republican Ma tional Committee and spent part of the time during the last campaign at Harding's headquarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Reciprocal Trade Is
 Sought by Montanians

LEWISTON. May 17.-The Mon tana oil Mems Association last night resolutioned and asked the Federal government to make a reciprocal trade arrangement with Canada to permit petroleum and products into the Dominion of Canada from the United States without duty and to equaiize the exchange between the two countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Washington Town Is
 Wiped Out by a Fire

RAINIER, Oregon, May 17. - The little town of Stella, Washington, on the opposite side of the Columbia River from this town, was practi- cally destroyed by fire last night. The loss is estimated to be Sl00,- 900. More than so families are home less. Children were brought across the. river during the night and are being cared for here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Lumber Companies Fined;
 Now Withdraw from Legion

PORTLAND, Ore, May 17.-Six lumber companies which were fined $500 each by the directors of the Loyal Legion Loggers and Lumber men Association, on charges of re- dueing wages below the minimum of $360 per day, announced today that they have resigned from the organi- zation. The six companies are among the largest in this sectiou.f
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
NOT RECOGNIZE
 NEW REPUBLIC
 AT THEPRESENT
Certain Rumors Are Denied by Officials of the State
 Department.

WASHINGTON. May 17.-Recog- milton of the Republic of South China is not contemplated by the United States government according to brief announcement made from the State Department office this ait ernoon Ma Soo, the representative of South China, was received by the officials of the State Department and rumors immediately spread that the little Chinese Republic woul4 now be recognized.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Transatlantic Cable
 Is Damaged by a Freak

NEW YORK. May 1.-The dam age to the Western Union Trans Atlantic cable by the aurora boreauis last Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. may necessitate the raising of the cable for repairs. This an was made here today by officials of the company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Large Sum of Money
 ls Produced by J. B

WASHINGTON, May IF. - The Treasury Department officials an- nounced today the receipt of ST. 100000 from Great Britain. the sec ond installment in payment of ;l22,- 100000 for silver purchased during the world war,
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Three Men and Woman Are
 Killed in Ambush Fight

DUBLIN, May Flour persons, including a woman were killed in d fight last night in the County of Gal away. The four were ambushed at Ballyturn District Inspector Blake and his wife, Captain Cornwallis and Lieutenant McCreey were the vic tins of the ambush fight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
FOR CANADIAN VESSELS.

Gov. Riggs today telegraphed Secretary Fall again requesting that steps be taken to enable Canadian vessels to transport both passengers and necessary supplies during the strike emergency. Owing to the un- certainty of operation of American. steamers, Gov. Riggs stated that much relief would be afforded the public if the Canadian vessels wero allowed to handle passengers be- tween local Alaskan ports.
 While press despatches received by The Empire from Seattle stated that preparations are being made to get the Admiral Watson out of that city tomorrow. telegrams received by private individuals today stated that the Watson would not sail be- fore Friday and would carry noth- ing except necessary supplies to the various towns. It will not go to Cold Bay. 1t was stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
CANNOT DOWN
 MARINERS OF
 A SUBMARINE E
Little Craft Disabled at Sea, Crew Uses Bedding to
 Reach the Land.

HILO, May 1.-The United States submarine RIA arrived here early this morning under jury rig, sails made from mattresses and ham, mocks, and the masts made of the iron rods of the hunks. The oil supply was exhausted 150 miles out and the little craft limped into port under emergency propelling power.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
SECRETARY OF WAR DECLINES
 MAKE SHOWING Weeks Believes Federal Troops Are Not Neces-
 sary in Coal Fields. CIVIL AUTHORITIES
 GREATLY PERTURBED Claim Situation Is Like a Volcano Ready to
 Start Erupting.

WASHINGTON, May 17.--Secre- tary of War John w. Weeks prac- tically declared this afternoon that he was not in favor of sending Fed eral troops to the West Virginia coal fields.
 In a statement, Secretary Weeks said: "The Federal government is not disposed to declare martial law or employ Federal troops in the West Virginia coal fields merely to anticipate that the situation may get beyond the control of the state authorities. Reports indicate that the situation there is quieter. 7
 Fear Demonstration.
 CHARLESTON, May 17-Gov Morrow, of Kentucky. said today that he had made his third urgent request to the War Department to send troops into the battle zone in Mingo County, West Virginia, where a great miners demonstration is ex- pected Thursday, it being the first anniversary of the Matewan battle.
 Civil authorities declare that the situation today Is like a smoldering volcano with the eruption immed- lately imminent
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Railroad Men Protsst.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-The men of the clerical force of the stores department. also the station men of the Southern Pacific. have refused to accept a 25 per cent re- duction in wages. The men will ap- peal direct to the Railway Board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Lieutenant Colonel
 Pierce Passes Away

TOURS. France. May 17.-Lieu- tenant Colonel c. C. Pierce. retired. head of the American Memorial Con- mission, died here during the night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
Miners May Show Front.

Miners May Show Front.
 NEW YORK, May 17.-A consoli- dation of forces of the anthracite and bituminous mine workers through the country soon may show a solid front regarding wages. It is said that negotiations to this ef- feet were discussed at a secret con- ference held this afternoon between representatives of both X organize tiOns. .sss tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
AND
 PASSENGERS COMING NORTH
Steamer Northwestern Is to Sail Tonight and the
 Watson Tomorrow.
INJUNCTIONS AGAINST
 6 UNIONS IS ASKED
Damages at Rate of Ten Thousand Dollars a Day
 Are Also Asked.

BULLETIN-SEATTLE, May IF. All preparations have been made complete for the sailing of the steamer Northwestern tonight for Alaska and for the dispatch of the steamer Admiral Watson tomorrow night.
 Both vessels will go to South eastern and Southwestern Alaska carrying food, freight, passengers and mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
RAID ON STEAMER.

PORTLAND, Ore, May 17.-Men who are claimed to be strike sym pathizers, last night raided the steamship Swiftscout and expelled the crew but not until after a free for-all fight. The men of the new crew were supplied by the Federal Service Bureau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17
INJUNCTION IS ASKED.

SAln AAAI, AAdy Ats OAAsVu States District Attorney Robert Saunders this forenoon filed a suit in equity against six marine unions and associations asking for. an in- junction restraining them from picketing, trespassing or committing acts of violence in connection with the United States Shipping Boards vessels. &
 United States District Attorney 2 Saunders also asked $10,000 a day for damages from May 1.
 Application for the temporary re- order will possibly be ar- gued late this afternoon.
 MAY IMPORT WORKERS.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-Ship. ping Associations are considering the importation of non-union work CTS from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to man vessels If the strike is not settled within two weeks.
 WEST IS HARD HIT.
 WASHINGTON, May 17.-Re- ports on the present strike in ship- ping circles, from May l to May 16, show that 142 vessels were held in ports on the Atl&ntic and the Pacific coasts for lack of crews. | During this time, 302 vessclS sailed,
 At Seattle, nine vessels wtre held and 17 sailed. x IL aH
 The effect of the strike is felt more on the Pacific Coast, including the coast of Alaska, than either on The Atlantic nr fhA Rulf coa sfs
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-17

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The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
CUTTER RETURNS
 AFTER LONG TRIP
No Trace of Fishing Boat Swift sure, Missing Since
 October @

I'm Alaska waters since last April the majority of which time was spcut iu cruising in Boring Sea and near UuImok Pass. Che Pribilof isle auda and Bristol bay Che coast guard cutter Uualga. Captain B. J.. Hrocbway commander arrived in port berc yesterday afternoon and after taking on coal loft for Seattle.
 The vessel has recently been used n search for Che halibut fishing boat swfsurc. last seen on October D. Gfy miles south Of Yakutat Abe solutcIy no trace was found Of Che boat according to Captain Brock way
 Captain Brockway said series Of terrific storms had been encountered eyer since leaving unalaska and that thc trip was a hard one.
 Besides Che regular crew Of Che umlea there arc several passengers on board. Including A. II. Proctor
 superintendent of Che pribilof island .ookoHess Hector Mckenzie. with a party Of eight men who have been Investigating water power sites for thc navy at Dutch Harbor; A. H. smith am ol stampeder from Point Barrow and Mr. OKelly Hudsons Bay m trading company factor from Che Arctic Ocean.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
 FOR ROOF GARDEN DANCE

Tickets are now on mlo for Che Roof Garden dauco to bo given next Fr.dN night December 9 at EIm Hall by Che Womcna Auxiliary oi ieIoo No. G. Pioneers Of Mmka Tickets have boon placed at Bur.orda Corner w. IT, Case store. Br.uH Pharmacy Steward stroeU Vaim- Hncs icvclry store. Alaskan Hotel Juneau pu'ors. Casdue1u Hotel Com lee Cream parloH and Che Brunswick Bowling Alleys Tickets are also being sold by members of fhe orrauizauon The admission win be tvcnty-Gyc cont for ladies and one dollar for gentlemen. and win Iurludo refreshments Wooflers or- elcatra win furnish Che music
 Plans for decorations have been romploted and promise a scene of summer beauty. TO enhance Che charm of summertime ladies win vear light gowns Tho committee on refreshments is prcparIue m.d- rieht summer fcast which Is mc'ud- cd in Che admission price.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
THANKSGIVING
 HEREABOUTS Day Was Quietly Passed After Busy Previous Night-Church Ser
 vices and Dinners.

Thanksgiving waa % quiet day u Juneau and ncIshborhoor'ns towns following a busy Wednesday night whom Che Catholic bazaar wound up % throo days and nights carnival Of business. pleasure and Interest iu a glowing 0nallc. Dances woro also given Wednesday night by Ono EIm and .nouelas nrcmon and when Manufacturing arrived accompanied by a bowling Tam breeze everybody was in mood for resting. taking it easy and following lines Of loast rc- sisnncc.
 Tho churches generally held aor- vices commensurate with Che ocm- a.on in Che forenoon Che prcsbyter- ians and Mothod.su having union services at Che church of Che former where Dr. Allen of Che Methodist church delivered am able. mtcrcst.ue and ntuue discourse Many gir.H "N"N ana .INW A|H I''.N. ..'..." - thc skating pond iu tho afternoon Che wind not being much iu evidence hcrc
 A mcr lot Of turkeys was ucyc soon in tms par, of Alaska chan ar- rived on Tuesday and by Wednesday cyonme tho markets were practical lr sold out but nearly every family lad a copy of Che Thmkeiy.uF cdI. uou for dinner and the truo inward ness of scores of fine eob1.era wore discussed and scattered over mmac- .ulatc table linen Inter n Che day to- .cthcr with au Che deliuc.es thcre unto portaIu.ug
 Many family dinners were served. no.ehbor dinod witch uciehbou and .he true spirit of Che day was pre- dominant u all Che homes and those who had mo homes patron.Ecd Che res- uuunts. au of which were amply nranarcd Go accommodate and care tor thcIr guests
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
NEEDS OF CHINA
 TOLD BY CHINK
Chow Ts1cm, Former Minister of Finance in China, Talks of His
 County's Needs

Seattle "A man who combines in hs intellectual equipment Che bland wisdom Of his old chief l.. Hung Chang and Che bland wit Of his cone temporary Wu Ting Fang Chow rmchL former minister Of finance ol Chua has been sent by Che Pekin .oyorumont to Washington Co act as advisor extraordinary to Che Chinese delegation during Che conference on limitation Of armameuts Aiterward hc win eo To New York "on busi- ucss." a term interpreted Go mean he win have something important Co say to the international bankers wiur reference to Che loans and the finances of Che Asiaic republic.
 The special envoy who arrived hero on Che Admiral liner Silver sutc. with a corps of secretaries and .crvauts said that China by the world regarded as a victim of na- uomI pacidsm. is i'm reality Che vice Um Of is own multitude Of militar- IsU.
 "Reuoyod of hcr military gangs and wIJh a good. strong central gov- erummt established. China win be on firm foundations. financially and nationally. within three yoars.' he declared. "And if at Che conference tho nations of Che world show a wil- uuruc to abandon frccbootng pol- IcIcs. there win be am end Co the Far Eastern question"
 Mr. Chow spent fourteen years in Che United States as diplomatic at- ,acho. Hc camc first in Che entour- aee of Che saracious Li Hung Chang
 and later served witch Che famous Chinese minister to Washington. Wu Ting Fang. Hc is now a banker at TicnTsn. and credited with being Che most influential nnancicr in China
 During his thirty years of govern mert scryIcc. hc was several times a cabinet minister and once or twice governor Of Che province Of shan mr which figured prominently In
 ho deliberations Of Che arms con- ference
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
NO TERROR IN
 "CARPETBAGISM
Both Candidates for Member. of Parliament for Yukon Reside
 m Vancouver, B. c.

Th word .Carpc,blesor' has mo torror or Yuboaers. as both uom- n.e. for thc election Co be held De- ..mhar 6 to select d member ot Che uomr.ou house at Ottawa reside in Vancouver and both arc lawyers barrat.n they are called by our Canadian cousins.
 AT rIor. uus mad. to nominate %
 unddat. for ,ac Liberal party who has mad. Yukon l.s homo for tu.rty.tuo roau ull a man who has devoted aI that ume To tho ad-
 .u.m.rt %. Che Interests ot Che i.rtou bu. he was turned down and tHo nomination wont Co an ou,-
 Hor
 However both Che nominees for o.u.. uer. al oue umc residents Of Dawson and both have served as conn toner eot.ruor Of One terr.- torr Both .r. good mH but both have .u fHe country and made homes and eaueet in Che practice ol har profession oseNhuc. and tu.r present Interest in Yukon H to ha,. ue electors send them .o ot uua The Liberal candidate s Frederick T.mr.oH ConedoH while Che .o.r,.t. candidate H George U.s
 An effort was moJe .u certain ruar.u m Unun Columbia some tm. ago .o deprive Yukon ot a meme hu in Parliament and attach chat constituency fo th. northern por uo %. Hrun Columbia thc pres. anr Aum "rIue" but nothing ame O. It and Yukon a slu eaulel Go her own member.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 JUNEAU'S BEST BET

within Che past week there have been four fire alarm1 and each time tho department has responded SO promptly that. with Che exception Of one case. Che fire yesterday iu Che sawmiu messhousc. no damage was done Co property. The messhousc arc starting as it did in an upper room from an oyorheated stove. had made considerable hoadwny before it was discovered and the run. being a long one. Che ramshackle building was au in flames when Che fire fighters arrived. but their good work prevented any spread and the dam age Was but nominal The past two weeks have been hazardous ones but with her fire boys on the job at ail hours. property owners Of Juneau have not worried.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
CATHOLIC BAZAAR ENDS;
 WAS BIG SUCCESS

Wh Che spirit of rcyoiry and guc- cess. Che Catholic bazaar ended Wed- uosday night aftcr throo days of mn and Christmas bargains Over 600 persons attended Che bamar Wednesday night and by midnight practically everything for nlc had boon disposed of
 The Moose lodge won iu Che com test for Che most popular frotcruai organization and secured Che auto erarbed picture of Che White House donated by Mrs Warren G Harding. The slk nor also went with Che pie ure Joe Lynch secured Che bi- cyclo and Mary Caru Che doll
 The committee in charge of Che bazaar expresses dccp gratitude to Che public and those otherwise os- astine in Che success ot thc event.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
FISHERIES OFFICIAL
 MARRIED AT VANCOUVER

Tho marriage of Miss Lucy Fay Lawrence. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton L. Lawrence of San Jose California. to Mir. Edward M. Ball of Juneau took place on November i'm Vancouver B. C.. at Che home Of tro brides uncle and amt Mr. and Mrs Edward l.. Lawrence. according t6 announcement received here.
 lr Ball is assistant Alaska agent for Che Bureau Of Fisheries and Is well known in Che coastal district of Asska. urs Ball visited n iu- uoau lsst ummcr.
 Mr. and Mrs. Bah orc now in Washington and expect Co return North after Che first Of Che year to mafc their future homo here where ur. Ball maintains his hcadQnartera
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
DRAKEs TAKE OUTING

Nr and Mrs. Jim Drake Che for mer of Oo'js,c.uH Frocory dopar,- mont Che hitter chic, clerk in Che oi- ucc of Che Territorial school comm'a- aoncr hayc snout th.s week at A. J. snrueuc's rural retreat on Che Mcn- deuhau roadebout ten miica from town and where malards arc want Go eraec I'm tlc dann'o iron gray oi carly moru While Che weather has not beon as favorable s it might have beou. word from MT. and Mrs. Drake s Go the effect that .hoy are having a pheasant tme.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
WORK ON PAPER MILL
 MAY START IN SPRING

Preliminary work win probably he started on Che paper min project at Thme early iu tho spring according to George P. Jackson. general man- aeor of Che Alaska Casuuom MIn- .ne Company who Is hero on ona- incss trip in Che interest Of Che com- uauy
 rho money market is light and at Inc present umc lt is difficult to finance such @ largo proposition as is contemplated for Che paper m'l' but ho persons interested in Che proicct are working on It and arc certain something win Doc done m Che spfInr Mr. Jackson so,d.
 Mr. Jackson now maintains his hcldouartcr in Seattle.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-11-26
FIRE DESTROYS FRONT
 STREET BOARDING HOUSE

Fire I m have started from an oy.rn...oI .tot. u tho second story ot thc building practically destroyed m. sawmI Boarding uoue near thc Juneau Lmh. commnya mI on Iouoe Front stree. early yeHerdW
 f,emooa
 The building Is n s.ory-aud-a-haii 1n. mor. t.n r0 Ioo, long. and Is owned by Un.y sha.tu.a O. Seattle. n u insured lor ssoo but .his
 mount i... i win mo. cover Che .o..
 The rr. was .aid io have boon a stubborn ou. and burned for over mn hour At one time It was uec- .ary 10 kc.r four streams ol water playing %. M. flames
 Tho occupants O. Che buld.us which ua. also a room.re house op- eatef by George 1urMua % Jap- me. escaped muIurcl aud were lbI. to ar. some of the.r bo'oue-