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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Crime of Competitive Armament.
(New York World. ]


 The staggering burden of taxation today is still the staggering burden of expenditures for past and future The estimates for the Navy alone for the coming fiscal year exceed the govern nent for the first of the Wilson Administration excluding appropriations for the Post Office Depart nent, which is practically self-sustanng There can be reduction in taxation, there be no measure of economy in government which will apprecably tighten the load of taxation, that does not begin with expenditures
 MT Borah has introduced in the Senate a reso- luon requesting the President to enter into nego- tiatons with Great Britain and Japan looking to a reduction of 50 per cent annually in naval expend7 lures for period of five years Secretary Daniels suggests that if the United States is to be kent out of the League of Nations by the Harding Administra ton conference of the nations should be called to consider the matter of disarmament.
 Both of these suggestions in harmony with the purposes of the League of Nations although senator Borah is irreeonciable opponent of the League All the great nations are proceeding with thelr preparedness programmes although all them except the United States the very verge ot bankruptcy Our naval estimates for 1920 are S6795l5,731. Great Britan's actual appropriations amount to $4l0597796, with the program for capital ships held in abeyance. France has appropriated for Naval purposes $174,S292 243 which she needs for e. construction work, and Itay's appropriations are T'3S9.226, while JapGn, the country whose military program is the chief concern of the United States $ spending $lS7.207,243.
 The Japanese have said that they cannot agree reuuce armament 1T the United States is to con- 'inue to arm, and the chief argument in support of he American program is the policy of the Japanese The United States is the richest and most powerful ountry in the world. and it is the only great power nat IS outside the League. Naturally. there can be io confidence anywhere in disarmament while the United States holds aloof and 1t is therefore the luty of this country to take the lead
 Senator Borahs resolution is in the right direc- loh' secretary Daniels suggestion is in the right hrection' Our war expenditures sthing our own prosperity and they are helping to bankrupt every ody else. They are as pernicous an erample to me nations today as Germany's military program ten years ago
 If there is any lesson whatever to ba learned rom war that has cost than 10 900 OOO lives nd nearly 00,0O0 100000 in treasure if ia inc iIinlhai loy or competitive armament and if the nited States is unwilling 10 take the tnitativa in destroying this system its burden of guilt is even reater than its burden of wanton extrayagonca
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
STATE ASKS FOR FEDERAL RESERVE.

The sForest Commissioners of the State of Wash ingon are prosecuting campaign for the ceding by the Federal Government to the separate States the National Forests within the States They contend the system being developed by the United States of reservng lands and appropriating their soil products mineral content and water power really creates a Federal Territory within the State practically free from taxation, but enjoying all the advantages of schools, highways and general improvements"
 In speaking of the Federal Governments system and the plan have the Federal Government ex- change timber the forest for logged of ington State Forest Commissioners in recently issued circular, say:
 We reierate the principles set forth in
 letter of March IS. 1920, the Chief
 Forester of the United States and maintain
 that the National forests, and other forest
 lands. under Federal control. Xcepting mi
 tary and scenic reserves, should be ceded to-
 the state, and until that time the Federal
 Government should pay the taxing units of
 the state sums equivalent to the income
 which would be derived if such lands were
 privately owned. We opposed to the
 change of timber for ogged-of lands pro
 posed by government officials as it opens
 door for peculaion and increases the Gov
 ernment's holdings, already great
 There can be no successful questioning of the position of the Washington State officials. The re- tenton of ownership and control lands within the boundaries Of States is the creation of State within a State in which the people have local sef-government Federal ownership of the soil means Federal government and State governmental means government from without and not self govern ment. It Is not compatible with the American system Of government
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Coke Hill on Election.
(Nenana News.)

In conversation with representative of the Anchorage Times, the occasion of his recent visit the coast Assistant District Attorney E. Coke Hill referred the overwhelming Republican victory in tie Fourth Division as merely in keeping with the general feeling which predominated throughout the nation. Of course, he said, the Fourth Division voters possibly tIife emphatic in their ex- presson, but not account of any particular animosity toward administration officials
 MT Hill said further that the people of the Fourth Division, regardless of party afation sincerely re- gret that the change in political mana cement may mean the retirement of Judge Bunnell, who is uni versally respected and admired in the Division.
 Like other travellers the trail, MT Hill paid high tribute to courtesy of railroad employees en- ccuntered the trip across the Pass
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Luke McLuke Says

No matter how ornery a man may be he gets a lot of comfort out of the belief that there are whole lot worse people in the world than he is.
 What her husband may think doesn't concern d woman three hoo raws in Halifax It is what the Neighbors will think that worries her
 Some girls are so afraid you won't think they are modest they keep a permanent blush painted on their cheeks
 Men excel al some things. But when a woman starts out to get fat she can make a fat man look like d skeleton.
 Men get the idea that women lack a sense of humor just because the women want to be humored all the time
 Wouldn't 1t be great if we had a College of Elocution that could teach you WHEN to speak and not HOW?
 We don't care if she does mix uD in politics. So long as woman is womanly enough 10 enjoy a good cry feminism is in no danger
 Another thing we cant understand how the lower the gas pressure the higher the bill gets.
 A modern girl can't see why she should put in four years learning to play a piano with her hands when she can learn 10 play 1t with her feet in four seconds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

The announcement that Charles Evans Hughes will probably be Secretary State in the Cabinet Of President Harding recalls again incougruity in the make up Of Cabinets in this country The Secretary of State is made by the chief the Presidents advisers He is supposed be the Presi dents right hand man. and usually he has been se- lected with that in mind. He also is the foreign minister. Qualifications for these functions are not always found in the same person Rarely do md that the same has had those experiences in public life that go make up an ideal head of a Cabinet, first class chief adviser the Presi- dent, and the experiences that would make one an ideal foreign minister. The result has been that usually the President has selected his Secretary of State to It the headship of the Cabinet rather than diplomatic needs Marshall Madison Clay Van Buren, Webster, Calhoun, Everett Marcy Cass. Seward, Evarts, Bayard, sherman Bryan and other great statesmen who have served as Secretary of State had had little special experience in foreign affairs when they began their services as Cabinet members They chosen more because of their experiences in political leadership and statecraft than for their technical qualifications in foreign affairs.
 In European countries it is not often that the head of Cabinet is also foreign minister Frequently
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

Dispatches say Berlin people thrilled over the probability of between the United States and Japan. The papers daily contain all sorts of weird stories about the nasty preparations for armed fct, and the populace is watching daily for news of the declaration of
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

At a meeting held in the Metropolitan Opera House at New York, opening the campaign to raise $33 900, 900 for the starving children of Europe. $612, ,000 raised The largest gift from an anonymous source for $100,00 The money accom- panied the gift Herbert Hoover was the principal speaker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Then 1t Happened

q was just wondering" remarked the Cheerful Idiot.
 What were you wondering?" asked the Wise Guy.
 Why, l was wondering if you could say that blind girl who is pretty is a good looker?" replied the Cheerful idiot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Fooey!

Did you ever bite into an apple and find a worm in it?" asked the Thin Man.
 That's nothing" replied the Fat Man Did you ever bite into an ap- pie and find only half a worm in it :''
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

President-Elect Harding could do nothing that would inspire more confidence among those Ameri- who doing things than to announce that Herbert Hoover and Charles M. Schwab will both have places in his Cabinet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
What, For a Whole Half Hour7

What, For a Whole HaIf Hour7
 (Ad. in Knoxville Sentiney.)
 REWARD-I will pay the sum of $150 for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties and the Ne. of the machine that ran over my wife, Mrs. Maggie Carney, from 10 to 1O:3O p. m. on the 18th day Of September, 1920, at the corner of Broadway and Wells. A. E. Carney.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Paw Knows EverythinQ

Willie-Paw, why do they call Il courting when a fellow goes to see girl?
 Paw-Because it often winds up in the Court, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

Switzerands army wants $l85OO 900 for ex- 2enses in 1921, reminding us that there sin arc peoples who do not think exclusively in buliops - { New York Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

For mere land-ubber Josephus Daniels seems Columbia Record)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Doesn't the Moon Ever Shine
 Texas, George?

Houston POst
 Tom Wallace is up in the mount ain wilds of Eastern Kentucky in. vestigating the vast coal deposits. be doing. Why doesn't Luke Me Luke try on an assignment like that"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Why Not?
Notice!

John Turner Reel of Seattle, Wash, has been appointed Moving Picture Operator in the Names Is Names Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
BITS OF BY.PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
Our Joe Miller Contest

Our Joe Miller Contest
 A Milwaukee man claims the old est joke is the one about the young fellow who was sick and went to see a specialist. The specialist ex- amined him and then said:
 Young man, you will have to cut out some of this wine, women and song business. You are killing your self"
 "All right, Doc,," replied the young man. "Ill never sing again"
 Why Not?
 When they are sending out wedding invitations, why do they say: Your presence is requested?" Why don they be honest about it and say Your presents are requested?'
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

"Cut-Cut-Cut-CaW- W-Cut-C C ut-Cut!" Did you know that George Hen
 singer has poultry store in Chat
 tanooga, Tenn?
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Hooray!

Hooray!
 The stuff is so blamed dear that few of us own coal. But what we started to tell you was that lone Wood is a stenographer in the office of the DeaverKennedy Company Knoxville, Tenn
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11

Names Is Names Forest Trees lives in Ironton, Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
"I See You!'

"l See Youl" P K Boo is in business at Chapel Hill, N. c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Iur Daily Special

Our Daily Special Failure Is Never Asked To Respond To An Encore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-11
Famou Firsts
Adam.

Adam. --Baby. --Baseman.
 -Cigar. George Washington.-Matt Bradley
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
NEW
 BILL IN PLACE
 OF CURRY ACT

SEATTLE, May 23 (by Associated Press).-A special dispatch from Washington says a new bill will be introduced in congress providing for the administration of national proper ty and interest in Alaska, including the operation of the railroad and other means of transportation. h. stead of creating a board as the Curry bill does, power will be vested in the president to make such redis- tribution of functions among the executive agencies as he may deem necessary, giving them authority to make regulations and issue orders.
 Alaskans who have examined the bill say 1t will do much to centralize government in the territory. The bill was drawn to meet objections to the Curry bill.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Mcbride Submits List of Names

WASHINGTON, May 21. Especial to Daily Times) s).-Republican Ma tional Committeeman J. c. Mcbride has recommended to the various de- partmeuts the appointment of the fol- lowing Alaskans to office:
 For governor-CharlesG Goldstein. For collector of customs-J. c. Nc Bride.
 For surveyor general-Henry Tripp First division-For judge, E. E. Ritchie; marshal, Sid Carter; district attorney, Grover Vim.
 Second division-For judge, George J. Lomen; marshal, Combs; district attorney, Frank Harrison.
 Third division-For judge, Arthur Frame; marshal, Harvey Sullivan district attorney w. c. Coppernoll. Fourth division-For judge, Thos Marquam; marshal, Charles Beam district attorney, Guy Erwin.
 Delegate Sutherland is reported to have endorsed the candidates of Lo. men and Harrison of Nome and Erwin of Fairbanks.
 o. P. GAUSTAD.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Fight Develops Into Merry One

SEATTLE, May 23 (by Associated Press).-A Post-Intelligencer Wash ington special, dated Saturday, says:
 William T. Perkins of Seattle was today indorsed for the appointment of governor of Alaska at meeting of Alaskaus called for the purpose of considering the political situation. A committee composed of D. E. Stubbs, and John Steele was appoint ed to present the indorsement to Secretary of the Interior Fall.
 Delegate Sutherland is insisting that the appointment go to a resident Alaskan and was not a party to the Perkins endorsement.
 Among Alaskans in the city not present at the conference were na- tional committeeman Mcbride, George c. Hazelet, candidate for governor; Tom Marquam, candidate for judge, and James Wickersham, active cau- didate for governor with sutherland's support.
 The Mcbride following has a slate for all federal patronage, according to reports, and this may complicate the situation. As far as he Is concerned as national committeeman, Mcbride
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23

has submitted list of recommenda- tions for the several jobs to be parceled out. His recommendation was the outcome of a series of con- ferences held day and night since sat in the early conferences but sent excuses to the last meeting, pleading other engagements. Hazelet has held Mcbride was invited to submit tentative list of men whose appoint ment as governor would be accept able to him. Sutherland suggested four such names, but Mcbride offered no suggestions.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
CONDITIONAL
 RECOGNITION
 GIVEN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, May 23 (by Asso- ciated Press).-A definite statement outlining the conditions on which the United States will recognize the Mex ican government have been prepared for submission to Presidnt Obregon in the form of a memorandum, which is said to insist that Obregon must sign document giving assurances that Americans and their interests will be safeguarded before this coun. try will consider resumption of for nal relations. Es.;
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
CLAYS
 WREATH UPON
 HERDS COFFIN

NEW YORK, May 23 (by Associat- ed Press).-President Harding, with eyes brimmiug with tears, iaid a wreath on the coffin of the first American soldier to die on German soil at the funeral ceremonies today for the 5000 war dead at the army pier in Hoboken.
 The president gazed at the long rows of collins and said in husky voice: "One hundred thousand sor- rows are touching my heart It must not be again. God grant it will not be-
 Mrs. Harding wept softly.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
NEW DEAL TO PLACE U. s. ON
 SOUND BASIS

NEW YORK, May 23 (by Associat- ed Press) s).-President Harding, ad- dressing a luncheon today at the Academy of Political Science, reaf- firmed the administration proposal to place the government on sound business basis, even at the cost of offending certain class of politi- cians." The president said the task will be successfully completed and the administration will continue 8 policy of "stony-hearted devotion to the public interests" without a trace of sympathy for office holders whose only. excuse for drawing salary is . need of money.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
M0RGANS WILL FLOAT
 BIG LOAN FOR FRANCE

NEW YORK, May 23 {by" Associ- ated Press).-J. P. Morgan & Co. have announced that France has authorized them to issue in the United States $100,000,000 worth of French 20-year external loan 71a per cent bonds, the proceeds to be used to retire French obligations maturing in this country this year, and for such purchases of food stuffs and raw materials as may be necessary.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
SHELVES HOLD
 STOCK OF HIGH PRICED GOODS

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23 (by As sociated Press). Most of the retail CTS fthe Twelfth reserve district have not yet cleared their shelves of high price stocks purchased last year and present buying by retailers is to meet only day to day needs, accord ing to a statement issued today from reserve headquarters here.
 Present wholesale prices are less in all lines than last year. Retailers report. sales at declining values in increasing volume. ~
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
RAIL CONSOLIDATION
 TO COME ULTIMATELY

WASHINGTON, May 23 (by Asso- ciatertt Press) The railroads must make sharp reductions in operating expenses if their credit and financial stability are to be re-established, a committee of the National Chamber of Commerce declared after a survey. The committee indicated belief that grouping or consolidation of railroads must come ultimately.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
City of Seattle
 To Sail Sunday

SEATTLE, May 23 (by Associated Press).-The Pacific Steamship Com pany issued the following statement today:
 Conditions are favorable for re- turn to normal of steamer sailings. We expect before long to return three more ships to the California run and the City of Seattle will return to the Alaska route next Sunday, carry ing food, supplies and passengers
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
E AS RESULT OF
 EGYPT RIOTS

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, May 23 (by Associated Press) Five Europeans were killed and 72 wounded during riots here last night and today.
 The outbreak resulted from the kill ing of native by Greek.
 Many fires were started and it is believed a number of people were burned in their homes
 It is officially announced that 25 were killed and 130 wounded during the rioting.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
FIRST BATTLE TAKES PLACE
 SlLESIA SOIL

LONDON, May 23 (by Associated Press) The first real war operations during the Polish insurrection in Up- per Silesia occurred Saturday when Germans made an attack in the Gros. steiner forest, according to a dispatch to the London Times from Ratibor. The Poles left their positions hur. riedly, and the Germans are rushing endorsements to the sector.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Galen Wires TOlunsn1un Has Better Chance Than
 EUer Of Being Goue,mor
M'BRIDE DENIES GAUSTAD STORY

WASHINGTON, May 23.-(Special to the Daily Times) .-Gaustad's story is abso~ lutely false. Am not recommending anyone for governor except Hazelet, whose chances are better than ever Will stand behind and recommend candidates endorsed by the or ganization only.
 (Signed) J. C. McBRIDE.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
SHANTUNC TO BE RETURNED
 BY JAPANESE

TOXIC, May 23 (by Associated Press).-Japan will evacuate Siberia and restore Shantung to China at the earliest possible moment, according to the statement of an official in the for eign office, following adjournment of the colonial conference after a weeks session. It is declared this means no chance of Japan's fundamental pol. 1ey in the Far East.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Reject Proposal Without Even Vote

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23 (by As- sociated Press). s).-Unions embracing the striking marine workers here :, have decided, without even the for the compromise offer tentatively agreed upon by Secretary of Labor Davis and the engineers association, officials declared today
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
SPENT
 SIX BILLIONS IN YEAR

WASHINGTON May 23 (by Associ- ated Press).-Passage of the mail deficiency appropriation bill, carrying $100,000,000, will bring the total cost of the government for the fiscal year ending June 30 to $6,OOO,OOO,OOO, Rep resentative Brynes of South Carolina told the house Saturday.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Galen Says Hazelet Chances Very Good

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Ad- wise all friends that consider George C. Hazelet's chances for appointment as governor better than ever, regardless of tele- grams sent out asking for other endorsements. Wickersham has positively been eliminated as a candidate. There will be no compromise or second choice, as far as we can prevent.
 JAMES L. GALEN.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Owners Reject
 Davis Proposals

NEW YORK, May 23 (by Associat- ed Press). The executive and wage committees of the Steamship Owners Association have rejected the pro- posals of Secretary of Labor Davis
 for a settlement of the marine strike.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
ALLEGED SHORTAGE
 BEING INVESTIGATED

SEATTLE May 23 (by Associated Press) John R. Helenaky, third as- sistant treasurer of the Trade Union Savings and Loan Association, Is mis- sing, and Saettle officials of the or ganization are Investigating a possible shortage in his accounts.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Another Conference
 To Be Held Tomorrow

NEW YORK, May 23 (by Associ- ated Press). - Secretary of Labor Davis has succeeded in having the president and vice president of the American Steamship Owners Asso- citation consent to another conference i4 Washington Tuesday morning. The strike committee was also invited to attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
APPROPRIATION FOR
 NEW FLEET BASE CUT

. WASHINGTON, May 23 (by As- sociated Press).-The senate today struck from the naval appropriation bill the provision for a new fleet base at Alameda.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
MATE OF GOVERNOR
 CLEARED OF BLAME

SEATTLE May 23 (by Associated Press) 1t was officially announced today that the charge against Arne Haze, third mate of the steamer Gov. erner, in connection with the sinking of that vessel on April 1, has been dis missed, and Haze exonerated from all glame for the collision.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
Two Europeans Burned in Street

LONDON. May 23 (by Associated Press).-A Cairo dispatch reports many dead lying in the streets of AleVxandria. One report says two Europeans were drenched with gaso- line and burned in the streets.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
FIRE THREATENING
 NATIONAL RESERVE

DULUTH, May 23 (by AOssociated Press).-Fire which is in the Wales branch state forest reserve on it's south boundary, is sweeping into the national reserve. A large force of men IS being rushed to the scene to aid in fighting the flames.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-23
TARIFF BILL PASSED
 UP TO PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, May 23 .(by Associ- ated Press).-The house today adopt ed the conference report on the emer- gency tariff bill and the measure now goes to the president.