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The New York herald., 1921-10-06
Japan Has Plans Ready to Fortify
Long String of Islands in Pacific

coast and Australia that could be used
to great advantage by the nations con-
trolling them, Japan exercises more or
less complete dominion over six. not
counting over hundred little islands
around Japan itself
The number of islands thus con-
trolled by Japan is not so important
as the location of them. All OF them
are situated north Of the equator and
dot the waters within radius OF 1000
miles OF the sea. The Japanese ISL
ands given under mandate are the
Carolines with $4,000 population, the
Marshall with $4,000. the Ladrone
(thicD with 5000 and the Island Of
Yap with 10000. The combined ter
ritory OF these islands Is not far from
10000 square miles. In addition to
these Japan controls the Pelew, the
Ogasawara and the Parry groups the
combined area OF which Is probably g.
600 square miles.
British Possessions.
The largest real estate holdings Of
any nation in the Pacific belong to the
British Government. which controls
the Fiji. the Phoenix, the Gilbert. the
Pleasant and eight small islands in
the region of Australia and, Jointly
with the French. the New Hebrides.
The United States, by direct acqui-
sition, controls Hawaii. the Philippines.
Wake. Guam. Marcus and the Baker
groups. extending over stretch of
the Pacific north OF the equator, with
Baker Island on the fringe of II.
Under League of Nations mandates
Australia controls New Ireland and
New Britain. formerly identified as
the Bismark group. and Madang.
New Zealand exercises mandatory
privileges over New Guinea and Ger
man Samoa. the United States main
tanning its previously acquired base
At Pago Pago. Through previous ac-
QUESTION the French control New Gale
donia and Loyalty Islands and the
Dutch the Island OF Timor. In this
distribution OF Pacific island territory
the Japanese find themselves advan-
tageously placed almost directly I'm
the line between the Philippines and
the Hawaiian Islands, over which the
United states exercises direct control
The distance from San Francisco to
Hawaii is 2.100 miles, while Guam is
separated by 1897 miles from the
United States territory In the Pacific.
with the Philippines $500 miles dts
tant to the west from Guam. Guam is
located directly cast Of the Philip
pines and southwest from Honolulu.
North OF Guam is the Marianas group
and 200 miles away to the northwest
are the Ogasawara. both OF which are
controlled by Japan, and provide con-
venient stepping stones (or prospec-
tive naval bases) between Japan and
Guam. South OF Guam, and almost on
a line with the Panama Canal. arc the
Caroline Islands. East of these are the
Marshall Islands. There are a grea,
many Islands In each of these groups
and most of them are SO advanta-
geously distributed that they would
provide the Mikado's Government with
unusually favorable facilities for naval
Continued on Eleventh PAGE.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

Bonin Island Is not by any means
the most important upon which japan
might depend for offensive and de-
fensive uses in the event Of war with
any Power that might seek to question
her policies Of expansion in the Pa
cific. The island has been japanese
territory since 1861. 1t might prove
of tremendous strategic Importance
under certain contingencies. Fairly
direct information is at hand to show
that the Japanese Government has
already spent more than 100000 In
fortifying Bonin Island as the result
of careful survey conducted under
the direction of the Japanese Navy
Department.
Much significance is attached to the
activities OF the Japanese naval forces
on Bonin Island by the fact that 1t is
only ten hours steaming distance from
Guam, the American naval base. Re-
ports which diplomats representing
other countries at TOXIC view with
interest are. In effect. that the pre-
liminary plans for fortifying the Mar
shall and Caroline Islands, which arc
under the mandate OF Japan. have
been completed. but that no work has
actually been inaugurated In the d.
rection Of transforming those islands
into effective naval bases. The ad-
ministration OF these islands has been
turned over TO the Navy Department.
notwithstanding the Introduction OF
civil administration on the Marshall
and Caroline .Islands.
The plans Of Japan regarding the
islands which she occupied before the
German war and which have since come
under her control form n lively sub
Ject OF discussion among not only for
eign diplomats but business men rep
rcsenting the interests OF countries
dealing with the Mikado's Government
and people. 1t is considered very sig
nificant by these men that the Japan
ese Government has not made formal
denial OF Its purpose to transform
those Of established strategic value
into naval stations and bases in such
way as to give her a comprehensive
string Of such stations from the Parry
group to the coast OF japan itself.
Military vsIue os Islands.
DiSCuSSioH hinouR ieduerS OF the
Japanese Government concerning the
military value of the islands which
the Mikado's Government now controls
in the Pacific Is naturally interpreted
to indicate insurance in case of war.
although II Is not accounted for by any
legitimate apprehension Of attacks
from foreign quarters. Government
leaders at Pekir. Melbourne and Aucls-
land. who maintain a vigilant eye upon
all things japanese. presume to read
the mannuvers OF japan as indicating
a belief that such preparations will be
justified In the future, though versions
cmanating from this quarter are very
naturally scoffed at In government
circles here at Toxic.
A comparison OF the distribution OF
the islands in the Pacific which would
be- called upon to play important parts
IN war involving the future Of Asia
shows that Japan occupies a very for
midable position. OF the thirty-two
islands scattered between the Japanese
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

confixusd on Third Page.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06
YANKS BEAT GIANTS 3 TOO
IN WORLD SERIES OPENER;
ALR7IGHT PITCHING BYMA VS.
$103, ,965 Gate Receipts on First Day
Set Record for Championship Games

THE total receipts the first of the world series $685.
professional baseball the
paid for the sixth of the Cincn
natl White Sox series of 1919.
Here is the Office the GianYankee
Total paid attendance ........... 30,2O2
Total receipts .$103,965
OF this $15,594 5 cen) the National
Commission
The remainder $ss371 divided between the players and
the of the contending clubs, follows
Owners share Gao cent.) .$35,34S
Players share (60 per cent? $53,022
OF players of the contesng clubs
rs the the second
place each 10 the the
finished third The players share confined the
from subsequent
being per Commission
to
the club receive so
and the losers 40 per cent of the purse.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06
BY LOUIS SEIBOLD.

BY
tdn Correspo OF NEw OAK HERIp
+
haphazard
control
fellow
pleased
quite
aspirations the
possessions
value a bases
equality brought forward just the right moment
popious periods generally
diplomats throughout world stroke Of subtle
position reflect the
recognition Of nationals by other countries
denied
playing
Genvthe
whose strategic
which might
prospected in advance.
unofficial tending
forifying BONN
permitted by
which
Nations
regarding either her plans actual undertake
highly island which
control to be obtained One good this
without the
critics will in precisely the
which fairly
complete partial political control.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

THE BEST IN ITS HISTORY.
The New York Herald, with all that was
best of The Sun intertwined with it, and
the whole revitalized. is a bigger and better
The New York herald., 1921-10-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair to-day and tomorrow; warmer to-
day; moderate southwest and west winds.
Highest temperature yesterday, 6I; lowest, 4S.
Detailed reports win page.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06
Situated North Of Equator, They Pro
vide Formidable Line of Offence
and Defence Whose Future Uses,
Seibold Says, Are Not Disclosed.
NIPPONS STATESMEN RE EJOICE
OVER DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH
Race Equality Claim Advanced at Paris Peace
Conference Declared to Have Been Cloak
for Manoeuvre to Enlarge Military
Advantage in Far East.

Japan the Pacific wrested from the Paris confer
following NEW YORK HERALD
conditions thar transpscfc
problems taken in Washington November
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

ccntsaaed on Thsrtccrth Page.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

contissssd on Forrtoswth Poes.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

oo~s,rssd on Fvtse~tA Pses.
The New York herald., 1921-10-06

Continued on Eleventh Page.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
Nd MENOHER SPIKED PLOT TO LINK THEM WITH KU KLUX1
XII KLUX ASSA|LED
BY CHURCH PAPER
Southwestern Christian Advo-
cate, Methodist Publication,
Attacks klan
CIVILIZATION ENDANGERED

One Of the most direct attacks on the
Ku Klux Klan by any organized society
was sent out in large type on the first
page of the August II issue of the
Southwestern Christian Advocate, n
Protestant publication put out at New
Orleans by the Methodist Book Con-
cern. This condemnation of the Klan.
under the signature of the Rev. Rodney
w. Roundy. associate secretary OF the
Home Missions Council was as follows
From the Christian point of view
the Ku Klux organization and those
who use It's methods, whether official
or otherwise, are dangerous to the COM
mon life. To have a group OF men
abroad in America whose purpose is to
stir up prejudice of any kind is not
only un Christian but contrary to well
established American principles; to
hive the truth regarding Negroes and
Negro organizations basely distorted can
only mean the aggravation Of a situa-
ton already bad enough.
ut is bad thing in politics. De
signing politicians. demagogues,, easily
exploit these prejudices and follow up
the work done for their own selfish aims
To have such factors in city politics as
a group of anti Negroes, anti foreigners
or anti any other group is thoroughly
vicious.
Rather widespread occurrences dur
ing the last twelve months In various
sections of the South are ample proof
of the fact that only lawlessness and
crime can be expected from ku kiuX
activity. Other parts Of the country
will not be free from the same effects
growing out of similar methods. y
very pernicious by-product is the ac-
tivity of those who may have no con-
nection with any Ku Klux organiza-
ton, but freely use its worst methods.
"All reasonable means of publicity
should be used to prevent unwholesome
Ku Klux developments. In this pub
licity the pulpit and the press are most
important factors. Ku Klux organi-
cations and their satellites can flourish
only in darkness. An adequate public
discussion, accompanied by law enforce
ment, will 60 far toward curing the ills
Of this leprous social disease now af-
fccting all too many white people, and
will be an effective safeguard for the
dangers involved. All Christians should
use their voices and utmost influence
in suppressing this evil and in prevent
ing even its inception in American
communities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23

clined to accept whatever honor might
be involved.
Some time last May" wrote Gem
cral Pershing. under date of August y :,
IAN invitation was extended to me to
join this organization, but l politely
declined. You are ut liberty to en-
phasize this statement as strongly as
you wish.
Major General Menoher furnished n
copy of this letter of declination dated
May II, 1921, of which the pertinent
passages read as follows:
"I have your letter of May o. in
regard to the organization Knights
Of the Air, and also Il previous letter
or two and a telegram in regard to
the same organization, including the
one notifying me of my election as
Honorable Vice Commander.
Il feel that ! cannot at this time
accept this position and am SO mott
flying you. Two or three calls that
l have had from newspaper cOrre-
spondents indicate that my name is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23

CONSTITUTIONAL

dividuals who may or may not have
violated the law, are not as a general
proposition subject TO Federal prose
cution. Criminal prosecutions must
be made under the State laws, in his
opinion. In regard to the Ku Klux he
reiterated his statement that Federal
action will lie if there has been some
use Of the mails to defraud. The fea-
ture Of the organization which proves
most 1s5asteful to him is the presump-
tion that the Government is not
equipped to administer justice.
'"Therc is no need and there is not
any room in this country for any self
constituted vigilance organization, said
he. The Department of Justice is or
ganized to enforce the law, and does
not need the assistance of any auxiliary
body. Any individual citizen can walk
in with his counsel and see that his
rights are protected"
Mr.. Daugherty pointed out the De-
pGrtment of Justice has authority to
call in persons in connection with its
Investigations, and pointed to the pol
icy followed since he has become At
torney General. This has been to give
the principals in any case a hearing.
Explains Constitution
The Attorney General was asked
concerning the charge made by Rep
resentative Tague, Democrat, of Mas
sachusetts, in his resolution calling
upon the House to approve a special
investigating committee. Mr.. Tague
asserted several articles of the Con-
stitution had been violated by the Klan.
Attorney General Daugherty pointed
out the organic law did not carry any
penalty for violations, but depended
upon subsequent action by the lcgisla-
tive body for the teeth that muie it en-
forccable. At the time of the original
Ku Klux, legislation specially covering
the operations of masked men on the
public highways was passed, but later
was held to he unconstitutional
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
MEN0HER NOT TEMPTED
BY BAIT OF KU KlUX KLAN
Confirms Refusal to Accept Office
In knights Of the Air"
BIZ q Nfnn Cnrre snnn,do..
ID q nTdU correspondent
Washington, Sept. 23.-NIsior r

Washington. Sept, 23.-Major Cen.
eral Charles II. Mcnoher, who has inst
been relieved as director Of the army ai.
service at his own request, to be- rs.
signed to the command of troops. todav y
confirmed published statements that he
declined an office in the Knights of the
Air, an auxiliary of the Ku Klux Klan.
he said II first learned of the Kniebto
Of the Air through the use of another
army officers name. On one Occasion I
met c. Anderson Wright. former chief
of stan of this organization. Subse.
quently was notified | had been elect
ed vice COMMANDER or something of
that sort. I immediately declined, and I'd
informed them' / would have notbina
to do with the Knights of the Air and
would not accept any office or member.
ship in It." :,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
F0RESTALL KHAN PARADE
Bartlett, Tex, March Abandoned
When Mayor Forblds Il

Temple, Tex, Sept u = BY A. p !
-ku Klux Klansmcn made no effort
to carry out their announced purpose Of
parading at Bartlett last night, accord
ing TO reports received here
Notices had been posted in various
parts of the town that a parade would
be held by the Klansmen. Mayor Stan
ton Allen Issued proclamation forbid.
ding 1t and ordered the City Marshal to
arrest any persons appearing on the
stkeets in disguise. '"'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
KU KLUX BOASTS IT WILL
WELCOME FEDERAL PROBE
Simmons Says kIan viii Open It's
Books II u. S, Acts

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 23.-CRy A. Pl
The Ku KluN KIan Will welcome any
impartial investigation and will open
its books aud records 10 Federal au
thorities, w, J, Simmons, Imperial
Wizard, said in a statement last pight
when informed that the Department "f
Justice might summon officials of the
organization to Washington for inter
rogation.
He denied that the Imperial KIon-
cilium, council of the order, had becn
summoned TO meet to consider dis.
closures now being published about the
ku kluX Khan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
kU KLUX KHAN SWEEPING NATION
..GER. COLE ASSA|LS
!: COL. GEO. HARVEY
I"Raps" Him as One Safe.
| ly at Home During
4 World War.

, br.'on--o,sspi Charles H csis o,
, NAahss piNl,ion fsme As,ailed Auhss
'seoF 'csorrs Hsnsy Tor HE rse.si
susrlnts. on the ssr at q rss, uss,
ina Of 5000 khtlI.h hish sshoo, psi
90 bostos conmoa rsssntiy.
I AithonEh General Cois did Get nss
: uoa Aubs'ndor Harvey By sane. h,
Isft 30 doubt 10 The nlnds OF bis hear
's a. 10 shom he nssut. Tts ssn.
,rL lea Of his psr-onn kso~Isxss sl
Ne selrit sod brsssfy .nd Ideals Of
The m,n Sho iOushi 10 rr,ae.
had pet." he estIshnsd. - nss
. tsllius hlas,lf 80 Americas, . mss
. ho'diat hith office has h.d the .iirosi,
s'y 10 declare pVbllely, SD 10 tive
couniry Of su slly. that these nen and
'hei' tomthhe, vent into the .sr fOf
only a selfish pgIpo,s
Who E,ss hin. Slth NJ, r,slirIou,
'ohSus. the rant 10 sps.s for our sol
dlers, living or dead,
How d.fs he. . nsp not svsa vs,n
.Jnt NE soun,fy's unlform 10 time Of
s,' but in,ts.d ,ir,inr 10 eouiort,
safety and sse at home, nov d.r,
lhe 90 Insult The msmory ot The ds,d
tsd 'landst The character OF The lls.
p1o~rai. .. ,.... ~.r,,.a
4 solder shs lost q hrsth.,
yjtls. - . commander
ttizrs,Aa- lSlkk- -axhfall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
New Premier Has American wiz.

Berlin. Sept. 23.-The new Bavarian
Premier, Count Hugo Lerchenfeld, has
an American wife. Before her marriage
she was Miss Ethel Wyman, of Detroit,
Mich. She married the Count In New
York In 1902.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
Repudiated by Pershing

These latter gentlemen and soldiers,
in statements to the press, promptly
repudiated that assertion. Roth of
them, after this investigation into all
phases of the incorporated Ku Klux
movement began. stated they had
been notified by C. Anderson Wright
of their election as Honorable Vice
Commanders Of the knights of the Air,
and both added they had promptly de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23

being used to further the interests Of
the organization. OF course, any such
use of my name Is unauthorized
This letter was addressed to G. An
derson Wright. No. 1910 Hurt Build
ing, Atlanta, Ga. In the official roster
of employees of the Propagation Depart
ment, Knights of the Ku Klux klan.
which was printed September 10 by the
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER one &C. A.
Wright was listed as a King Kleagle
attached to the Headquarters Staff, +"
and his address was given as ''No. 1919
Hurt Building, Atlanta, Ga"
Spread to New York
Shortly after the repudiations Of
the Knights of the AIR given out by
Generals Pershing and Menoher. G.
Anderson Wright dropped from sight
was reported, he was In New York and
could be reached at 1869 Broadway on
n telephone, "Pcnnsylvania 6844,"
which is listed in the name of the Can
ttlever Aero Company and also in the
name of the Christmas Acroplane Com
pany and of DR.. W. W. Christmas.
A telephone call to that number was
answered by person who stated he was
c. Anderson Wright.
In many issues of the semi official
klan newspaper, the SearchIight, in
the mast head" at the top of the
editorial column the address of the
New York branch office is given as
Room 621, Brown King Building,
telephone Pennsylvania 6644. No
Brown King" Building is In the New
York City directory, but the office en-
trance of the Browning King Building
i" 1863 Broadway.
1t can be noted here that newspapers
which openly opposed or actively in
vestigated the Ku Klux Kan became
subjects for little "attention" out of
the ordinary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23

COPYRIGHT 1921, by the Public Ledoer oo..
p"hg ana ne Press Publishing Com Co"'-
PAM Nhe NeW YORK YnrLdL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
Pershing SpOils
Plan of KLansmen

Continued from Page One
to in a petition signed by more than n
thousand people, including General
Pershing and General Menoher.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
Offices Have Been Riied

In the case of at least one newspaper
these incidents have included The
riiing of an editorial desk. failure of
letters mailed by correspondents in
other cities to reach 1t, receipt of M.
merouss threatening letters, some Of
them initiated "K. X. k" and nm
apparent attempt at espionage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23

Here the Kan's invade the
secret of avators Above shown portion Of of
the Searchight the KIans official publication eXtng the
growth the Kn and below
to avatOrs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23

Question of Jurisdiction
Mr.. Daughcrty expressed the opin-
pom persons gNrbed in white robes and
masks, who insult or injure or deprive
OI their protection under the law In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-23
PARCEL POST
COIN MACHINES

Bell, Fruit and others. card HkZx<
Reels (IsiT Modeis), Jaekpot
Poker Card. Deweys; 100 nsw H0jH*r{W
and rebuilt. All bargains. nilVNXx{U
Eastern once III
SLOAN NOVELTY MFG. co. WkvYW
scr N. 9th ~. k503&3nD
PsII prDt~r fT2l
The Seward gateway., 1921-02-18

4--Assf gy tf sSAhh A .. V. ss~s . V [. .s AS b To The United states Department of Aericultura Bgresu = Prbns Rpads.
 We, 7 theS undsrsi15 lds lp1dtnts q the village Of Kend dsSirs to &prsss our appreciation for tlt wolf aohs ,on the road between Ksnai Lake aaadd aadd Russian River and at this time i'm press upon you the nrgsnt need q .xtending this rosd into the valsss pfs Kenai. l:sssf
 This road will serve this district a population of about five hundred in- hab;tants at the present time, . mode ,f transportation and communicates with the outside world as we are completely isolated for q period of six months each year on account of clos ed navigation due to ice in Cook 1n- let. ;.
 The district through which this road will pass is rich in game and is5a future agricultural district and the lack of good roads is the one great ,bsticle in the development of the mining industry which is of consider able value on this route.
 At the present tims we get our mail four times during the winter seq son from Seward, via. Roosevelt and the absence of 3 good road makes shis a most hazardous undertaking, re quiring at times 8 month to make the trip. ' :. The necessity of this road is im- 3ressed most keenly upon our minds ''cr at the present time we have a nan in Kenai with frozen feet, badly n need of medical aid, but owing to he present conditions of the country is almost impossible to transport i'm to the neares physician at Sew .rd. During the flu epidemic, two s',ars ago, the necessity of this road trough such a populated district was >ost wildly brought to. our minds, we have neither nurse or physi-
 an to aid us.
 We most. earnestly petition you to d US in relieving these conditions, hich will be a permanent benefit, by rropriating funds to make this a uitable road. ...
 H. S. Young, F. O. O'Brien, Sig
 I'd Hars"n. c. W. Carlson, Al. Greg ,rson, Andrew Berg, John Hedb"' |, 7rea Chulin, Paul Bacher, Knick Pete, :. P. Raining A: A. Demidpf, K, Bal ,bo, Geo. Hirshing, George Pederson,
The Seward gateway., 1921-02-18

Gust Ness, AsAshoilepff, Joe conseff ], J,1ulisnsops Wm. Anstin, ". N. Daw. sen Fl AlbeSt Thompson, K. v. Pststson
 Q. sschondsnof, ". A Deidof, Alsz A. Wanoff, Sig. 4. IvanoH, Pete Back sn,sAvid wick, 8. simpons, John A. Lqeeo, Fred Wittern, c. Hellenay The Moose Horn, Alex Miskakoff, Mike Dplchskf s. Sorokovikoff, P. E. Sine onoA, N. Calitrnicky, Emil Berg, M. M. Iyanoff, F. c.. Nishakof, George
 Miller Louis Bell, Alfred Rosness.
The Seward gateway., 1921-02-18
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Alaskan Engineering Commission Trains leave and arrive at Seward as follows:-
 s:3o A. M. Tuesday and Friday for Roosevelt, Tunnel, Girdwood and Anchorage. Arrive 3:45 P. N. Wednesday and Saturday. Connections at Anchorage on Wednes- day and Saturday at 7:so A. M. for Matanuska, Wasilla, Houston, Talkeetna, and Chulitna on Mon day, Wednesday, Friday at S:SO A. M. for Matanuska, Eska and Chickaloon.