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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-20

COUNCIL PASSES
 ORDINANCES FOR
 YUKON REVENUES
Yukon Assesses Steamboat Property Boosts Hunt
 ing Licenses to $200.

Ten ordinances, in addition to the general appropriation, were passed by the Yukon Council which recently closed it's sessions in Dawson. Many of the ordinances were drawn with the purpose of securing revenue for the Territory, finances being made the subject of a special communica tion from Commissioner Mckenzie to the Council
 The revenue measures passed in cluded placing tax on bachelors and other unmarried persons; one providing for assessment on steam boats and barges operated in the Territory and for waterfront assess ment in Whitehorse; an amendment to the Yukon Game Ordinance by increasing licenses for big game hunters from $100 to $200; changing the export fur tax fee.
 Eight Hour Law.
 The Council also passed an ordi- nance regulating the hours of em- rloyment in underground quartz or lode mining. This provides an eight hour day for underground mining, Another measure passed gives the Territory authority to sell at pub lie auction to the highest bidder all claims on which the Grown grant tax has not been paid. If the amount offered on such, sale is not sufficient to cover the taxes due and is un- satisfactory to the Commissioned the claim shall be forfeited to the Grown. Redemption may be male by owners or their heirs within 12 months from the date of sale upon payment of all costs and interest at 12 per cent per annum.
 Other Ordinances.
 A measure establishing monthly pay day in certain industries was passed. This states that all miners shall be paid not later than the 18th day of each month and shall apply to all employees of any mining com. pany whether an actual miner or working in the company stores. An ordinance prohibiting the appoint tiltut u etiiN ollC OACCpL ti lCcIdthl ol Yukon Territory to arbitration boards another prohibiting the sale of arsenic or strychnine without written order of a physician, veteri- nary surgeon or officer command R. c. M. P were also passed.
 Cuts off Allowances.
 The Council also passed a resolu tion cutting off certain allowances for Territorial employees and em ployees of the city of Dawson. The resolution provided for discontinue ance of granting of holiday allow ances and also retiring allowances, except that such employees be given one months salary at the time of dismissal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-20
$17,720 IS PAID TO
 WITNESS EASTERN BOUT

MILWAUKEE, May 20. A crowded house paid $17,720 to wit ness the Johnny Dundee-Rocky Kan sas fight here recently, it was an nounced by Frank Mulkern. pro- moter. A majority of sport writers gave Dundee the victory
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-20
Japs Deny Hand in Outer
 Mongolia Disturbances

TOKYO, May 20. - The Japanese Foreign Office has issued com munique denying reports said to De circulated in China that Japanese are at the bottom of the disturb ances in Outer Mongolia.
 The statement also denied that the Japanese military authorities have supplied arms and ammunitions to Russian and Mongolian forces operating in Mongolia and that Japan is in collision with a cer- tain Chinese clique and is abetting it in the restoration of the Imperial regime in that country"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-20
FEMALE PITCHER PUTS
 OVER ONE NO HIT GAME

NEW YORK, May 20 - Today S nomination for baseball hall of fame is female pitcher, who twirled a the Passaic, N. J., public school Number 12 team yesterday struck cut twenty batters of the East Ruth erford, N. J. grammar school. Pas safe won seven to one.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-20
YESTERDAYS GAMES National Iea oue

At Boston-Boston 5, Cincinnati 1. At Brooklyn-Pittsbu :, Brook lyn 5. At New York-Chicago 5, New York g. At Philadelphia Louis 3, Phila- adelphia 2.
 American League. At Chicago-New York II, Chicago 4. At Detroit-Detroit 8, Boston 2. At Cleveland-Cleveland 4, Phila- delphia 3. At St. Louis - Washington 8, St, Louis 5
 Pacific Coast League. At Los Angeles-I-os Angeles ?, Portland 1 Portland ,, Los An geles 2. At San Francisco-Sa Francisco 4, Seattle 3. At Sacramento Sacramento 13 Oakland 3.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-05-20
Invited to Eicht.

NEW YORK, May 20.-The Prince of Wales and Lord Lonsdale, head of the National Sporting Club of Lon don, have been invited to attend the Dempsey-Carpentier fight as guests of Tex Rickard promoter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
Sheriff Sale.

Sheriff Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Grant
18th judicial District Court.
No. 1896.
Miller Bros. Motor Co. VS.. T. X. Nc
knight. as
By virtue of Writ of Fl Fla issued
out of the Honorable Thirteenth Judi
cial District Court and to me directed
In the above numbered and entitled
suit, directing and commanding me to
seize and sell the property of defend
ant. | have seized and will offer for
sale at the principal front door of the
Court House in Colfax, La, between
the hours prescribed by law for judicial
sales, on
SATURDAY, JULY 16. 1921,
the following described property. seiz-
ed as the property of the defendant
herein, to-wit:
l Dodge Truck.
Terms of Cash, with the benefit
of appraisement.
C0lfax, La, June 20. 1921.
L. o. CLINTON,
Sheriff of Grant Parish. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
A Family Reunion.

A family reunion of the Vim
son family was celebrated at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.
Smith, of Verda. La, July 2 and
3. 1921. A most pleasant time
was enjoyed by all. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. M. M.
Vinson and family, Mrs. A. L.
Starns and baby. Mrs. T. E.
Walsworth and family. Mr.. /. S.
Vinson. Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
Wheat. Mr.. and Mrs. G. d.
Smith and family
We regret very much that
four of the brothers were unable
to attend. Those absent were:
Jessie, Robert Lee. Brooks and
Dayton. The family missed their
presence very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.. Smiths
daughter, Miss Isola. from La.
State Normal, accompanied by
Miss Jessie NJ. Hart. of Thibo-
daux, La. also enjoyed the
home coming"
May the Lord give them
strength to do his work. and
bless us with another reunion in
lime IN Gonna Orc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
will do what we claim for it
cure Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. We do not claim to cure
any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is q liquid, taken internally, and
acts through the blood upon the
mucous surfaces Of the system, thus
reducing the Inflammation and re-
storing normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
I'D. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

A distinguished visitor to Col
fax this week was Col. Frank P.
Stubs, candidate for governor
In the late gubernatorial race,
He was accompanied by Hon. H.
II. White, of Alexandria and Mr..
M. Mason. of Selma. they all be.
ing interested in the session of
the police jury held last Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Miss Elizabeth Dale. who has
been visiting relatives here the
past moth, returned to Shreve-
port Wednesday to resume her
studies in the Schumpert SAM
tarium. She was accompanied
by Miss Willie Blackwood who
VIII also enter training at the
Schumpert.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Miss leila Mathews. who has
been visiting in Colfax for the
past two weeks, returned to her
home in EXPANSION. Tuesday, be-
ing accompanied by her sister,
Mrs. L. 0. Clinton and baby.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
Rub My Tism kills pain.
Notice.

Notice.
This is. to give notice that have
sold my interest in the co-partnership
of the Mutual Mercantile CO. doing
business at Georgetown, La, and COM
posed of DR.. B. Word and j. L. Holm
es, the said Holmes assuming all liabi-
hties against said firm and purchasing
all of the outstanding Indebtedness to
same.
This the 10th day of June, 1921.
~ ~ DR. BROWN WORD.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting OF the stockholders of the
Farmers Gin Co. Inc, will be held at
the gin OF the company in Colfax, La,
at p. m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, 1921,
for the purpose of electing officers and
for the transaction of any other bust
ness @. A. HARGIS,
iy 2-6t Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. Frank Dunn having sold his in
terest IN the Coifax Garage to Richards
Brothers and Mcfarland. be will not
be responsible for present or future
obligations of the Colfax Garage.
Colfax, La, June 10, 1921.
-. COLFAX GARAGE, y
lil-6t A. L. Richards. Mgr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Cook, of
Monroe, and Mr.. and Mrs. F. c..
Rembert, of Shreveport, return
ed home last Tuesday after a visit
OF four days to their parents Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
To Whom 1t May Concern.

The Colfax Methodist Sunday
School is trying to organize an
Adult Bible Class and would be
glad to have all persons from the
age of Is up to join us, and you
are cordially invited to attend
Sunday at $50.
]. @. LONG.
Superintendent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. Virgil McNeely and sister,
Miss Mary. spent Wednesday in
Alexandra.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

The Civic League will present
Frances French Lanier, reader
and impersonator. and Miss Hen
derson. accompanist at the school
auditorium on Tuesday evening,
July IL, at 8 o'clock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Miss Ruby Wells. of Alexan-
dria. is visiting friends and rel
atives here this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
Applying for Parole

l. the undersigned, convicted OF
Grand Larceny in June 1920 am apply.
ing Tor parole. J. d. robson.
June 20. 1921.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

You will receive notice through
this space next week of the most
startling bargains since the war.
we are now on rock bottom and
you should take advantage of our
most wonderful reductions and
supply your needs. Watch for ad
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. L. A. Barrios and family
visited relatives in Alexandra
Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
For Sale,

A White Mountain refrigerator, ca
pacity 100 pounds, good as new. Will
sell at bargain.
MRS. T. X. SMITH,
II Route 2, Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

BORN. To Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Kelly Mcknight, at Upper Will
age, on July 8, 1921, a girl.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

BoRN.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Futrell. on July A, 1921, a son.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mrs. 7. ]. Porteus, of Plaque
mine. is visiting her mother,
Mrs. 81. G. Goodwin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. j. B. Roberts and family
left this week for Mineral Wells.
Texas, where they will spend
several weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
Trespass Notice.

Positively no hunting, fishing or
trapping allowed on the Red place in
Natchltoches parish either in field or
wood land. B. B. DEAN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Miss Bernice McNeely is visit
ing friends in Alexandra.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Wells, of
Alexandria, spent Sunday here
the guests of relatives.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Willett
and children. and Mrs. Jamie
knotzsch. of Rochelle, were WIS.,
iting friends here Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
The coNax Chronicle
SATURDAY, JULY g. 1921
Rnb-My-Tism for heumatism.

Miss Willie Long is visiting
relatives in Winfield.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

666 cures Bilious Fever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

{ Mr.. j. G. Murphy of Pineville,
was . visitor here Sunday and
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09
Rub My-Tism cures sores.
Notice.

Notice.
| am applying for pardon.
This May q. 1921.
OF l. N. FOLDEN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

666 cures Dengue Fever.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

666 cures chills and Fever
Let u do your printing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-07-09

Monday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
PREDICTS VICTORY
FOR RAIL STRIKERS
Union Officials Claim That Strike
Breakers Help

SAVANNAH, April 14th.,-The
strike-breakers are doing more to help
the cause of the striking railway men
of thea. B. & A. Railway than any
agency the company could have en-
ployed," was the statement of S. N.
Huff, assistant grand chief OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
GERS, before a meeting of the organ
lied railway crafts, held the Knights
OF Pythias Auditorium last night.
He also emphasized the fact that
this is the same sort of fight that
all the railway men would be con-
fronted with should the railway COM
pany win, saying that the strike meant
as much to them as it did to the strik-
ers.
Coming direct from Atlanta, Mr..
Huff claims that the status of the
striking railway mer remains unchang-
ed, with the ranks still holding firm.
The strike has been going on since
March 5th when the entire force of
the railway, numbering 1,500 men re-
fused to stand for a reduction in wag-
es. The meeting last evening was a
sympathetic meeting called to determ-
inc how the strike was progressing
and to lend their moral support with
whatever financial aid might be re-
quired.
1t was also suggested that COM
munication be sent to Atlanta to de-
termine the financial condition of men
and whether any assistance is needed.
There were two hundred men pres
ent at the meeting, representing local
organized railway crafts, with various
members being called on for speeches.
All spoke in the same vein as Huff in
predicting speedy settlement.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
Few Suggestions
To Growing Hogs

Now is a good time to plant graz
ing plots for hogs Cattail, Millet,
Soudan Grass or Sorghum planted in
2foot rows and cultivated lightly two
or three times afford early grazing.
1t is a good idea to plant more than
one patch SO as to rotate grazing,
which are very essential to the grow
ing OF hogs successfully.
Hogs should be kept out of the
swamps as far as possible. Hogs
ranging in swamp are much more
susceptible to worms, parasites and
diseases than those running on the
higher lands.
Worm Remedy
One bushel of charcoal, one bushel
of hard wood ashes, 6 pounds Of salt,
mixed with pounds of Coperas.
pounds of lime and a pounds of sulph-
ur dissolved in 2 gallons of boiling
water Place this mixture in a dry
containcr, accessible to the hogs at
all times as a preventative of worms.
Any kind of oil on water in a hog
waller will keep off lice and other par
osites.
When cholera is nearby it is a good
idea to have your hogs inoculated as
preventative against cholera.
Parties growing hogs for market,
should elso bear in mind the import
ance Of having their hogs ready for
the market during the months of July,
August and September, when thd
market is usually much higher than
it is at other times of the year. Es-
pecially in the Fall and Winter when
the market is often glutted with hogs.
Yours very truly,
c. T. OWENS,
County Agent
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
Savannah Presbytery
Holds Conference

The Presbytery of Savannah met in
the Fitzgerald Presbyterian Church,
Tuesday night, and in the absence of
the Moderator, Rev. L. ]. Hertwig,
of Statesboro, the opening sermon
was preached by Rev. Douglas Wau-
chope who is so favorably known and
admired by host of Fitzgerald
friends.
The Presbytery was called to order
by Rev. J. c. Blackburn of Douglas,
the last moderator present, and DIR.
Neal L. Anderson Of Independent
church, Savannah, was elected Mod
orator. Rev. Henry Rankin of Bry-
an Neck is permanent recording clerk
and Rev. r. M. Mann is stated clerk
and has direct charge of all business
of the Presbytery.
For various reasons the attendance
was smaller than usual, only twenty
representatives being present Con
siderable routine business was trans
acted, but this was one of the short
est Spring meetings in the history Of
the Presbytery. An unusually thought
tul sermon was preached Wednesday
morning by Rev. Henry Rankin on
The Faithful in Christ Jesus" and
at night an inspiring address on Mis-
sions was made by DR.. Anderson.
"wednesday afternoon the visitors
were given an auto ride over the city,
and surrounding country and were
loud in their praise of everything, say
ing they had never enjoyed a meet
ing more than the one in Fitzgerald
Those present were, minister's B. r.
Anderson, Vidalia, DIR. Neal L. And
crson, Savannah, ]. c. Blackburn,
Douglas, Dr. A. F. Carr, Savannah,
IA. l.. Johnson Blackshear Henry
Rankin, Bryan Neck, L. r. Scott,
Valdosta, DR.. J. S. Sibley, Waycross,
F. d. Thomas, Brunswick, A. D.
! Wauchope, Waycross; Elders F. d.
Hicks, Adel, ]. L. Wilkes, Vidalia,
r. J. Wright, Brunswick, SIN. Moore,
Douglas, Charles Fraser, Pennington,
]. r. Morton, Savannah, H. H. Britt,
Triton, O. NJ. Way, Valdosta, H. K.
Sigh represented the fitzgerald
church
The congregation was we'll organ
lied and every thing necessary for the
comfort and pleasure of the Presby-
terry was cheerfully done, things NOV
ed along smoothly and all the guests
expressed desire to return to Fitz-
gerald very shortly.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
CELEBRATE OPEN
ING OF HIGHWAY

The meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce last night was productive
of much of interest to the general
public, since matters of vital i'm
Cportance to our citizens came before
Tthe body.
Foremost among them was the
proposed raise in Telephone rates
Mr.. w. R. Bowen presented the case
for the Telephone Company and
asked for an investigation of the
facts as presented by a competent
comittee of the Chamber. President
Mayes appointed Messrs. F. R. Jus-
tice, J. c. Glover, A. H. Thurmond,
U. J. Bennett and VIM. McLendon to
thoroughly go into the details and re-
port back to the Chamber at an early
date, when proper resolutions NAV
be adopted and steps be taken either
to support or oppose the proposed
rates.
The Fitzgerald-O highway
| nearing completion, the Chamber of
Commerce will arrange for suitable
public joint demonstration of Ocilla
and Fitzgerald citizens to celebrate
this important event. Messrs. Den
mark, r. M. Ware, Dickey, Fox and
bowen were appointed committee
to look after this matter.
Messrs. Bowen, PARROT and R. E.
Lee were appointed a committee to
meet with the Ben Hill Farm Bureau
and a committee of the Fitzgerald
Fair Association next Saturday to
cooperate in the 1921 Fair for Fitz
gerald.
Closer social relations were advo-
Gated and to develop the social side
OF the Chambers activities a monthly
dinner will be arranged for at one of
the hotels, for one Thursday in each
month, beginning May 1st.
BY unanimous vote the merchants
of the organization agreed to close
their establishments each Thursday,
beginning May 5th, and continuing to
the last Of August, at noon for a
weekly half holiday.
The drive for funds for Georgia
Tech, which is in charge of Pres
!ident ]. H, Mayes also received Off
cial recognition and will have the ac-
tive support of the organization.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
Closing OF Vaughn
Taylor School

Vaughn-Taylor School closed Ap-
ri 9Th. In teaching 81 yeors | have
never had a school that gave me as
little trouble. Almost all my pupils
were good and kind to each other,
and to the teachers. 1t was a delight
to teach them.
Almost al the pupils in Miss Ado
Yarbrougb's room were as nice as
those in mine and made good prog
fess. The people, the principle and
the pupils were delighted with Miss
Ada.
The following pupils in my room,
deserve credit for regular attendance
and the splendid progress which they
made: Ruby Stone, Jesse McCuller,
Walter Bond, Maggie Harvey, Ruth
Stone, Gussie Leveritt, Theron Stone.
Berta Leveritt, Maggie McCuller,
Ralph Leveritt, John Leveritt, Willie
Harvey, Bessie Dorminey, Evelyn
Roberts, Troy Stone, Joe Bond, Hor-
ace Leveritt, Raymond Hunter and
John Russell Trammei.
Quite a number of others while in
school behaved as we'll and learned
lessons as we'll as those above named
scholars, but some entered school late
in the term, some attended irregularly
and some left before school closed.
A Little Prodigy in Vaughn Taylor
John Russell Trammell, the little
six year old son of ]. N. Trammell is
an unusually bright boy. Although
he is so young he was in the fifth
grade in my school this year. He
MADE Good" and was promoted to
the sixth grade
THE PRINCIPAL
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
". NHLEY HOWARD SPEAKS At GRAND SUNDAY
SPEAKS ON STRIKE
CONTROVERSY

Reserved seat tickets for the mass
meeting of citizens, to be addressed
by Hon. William Schley Howard and
others, on the A. B. & A. Railway
controversy may be had FREE by
applying to Mr.. P. c. Collins, secre-
tary of the committee in charge who
will be at the Opera House at Q p.
m. Sunday.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend this meeting. Special arrange
ments have been made to look after
all the ladies who may wish to attend
the speaking. You cannot judge the
merits of the controversy between
the Railroad Company and its for
mer employees unless you know both
sides. The speakers Sunday after
noon will present to you the claims
of the former employees of the A.,
b. & A. Come out and hear and then
Judge
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-15
Tiny Island Is Nerve
Center OF Pacific
SpeckOf Rock in Pacific Sea By
Virtue of Geographic Position Be-
comes Much Sought After Soil By
Many Nations.
(By International News Service>

w @AtSAA1oltOA1d1 NEWS OGIVlCGJ
NEW YORK, April 18TH The
Island of zap in the northern Pacific
one of the Caroline group has sudden
ly sprung into prominence in conse-
quence of its being the cable commun-
ication nerve center of the Pacific.
1t will be recalled that during the
Peace Conference in Paris, in May,
1919, at a meeting at which the Jap
anese representative was present. it
was decided that the mandate for the
Pacific islands north of the Equator
formerly belonging to Germany should
be awarded to Japan and the mandate
for those south of the Equator to Aus
tralia and New Zealand
1t is said that some time before this
meeting was held there had been a
meeting of foreign Ministers at the
Quai dOrsay, at which Mr.. Lansing
then the United States Secretary Of
State, made a reservation excluding
zap from the Islands which were to be
placed under the mandate of Japan.
1t is said no official record exists of
Mr.. Lansings declaration on this oc-
casion.
The United States has no wish to
acquire zap, desiring only equal cable
rights with all nations, and asks that
the island should he interna+iora1ized
The contention of Japan is laid to
be that all the islands north OF the
Equator formerly owned by Germany
were intrusted to her.