Juneau Empire from Juneau, Alaska • 1

THE ALASKA AILY EMPIRE i THE NEWS ALL THE VOL. NO. 2429. JUNEAU, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1921. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.

PRICE TEN BONE SWORN IN; GOVERNOR RIGGS RETIRES TODAY FROM OFFICE PRESIDENT 60MPERS MAKES FLAT CHARGE THAT GERMAN ORGANIZED LABOR WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR WAR AUPITORIUM, DENVER, June Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, in a speech to the delegates last night placed the blame for the greatest cataclysm of modern times, the recent world war, squarely on the shoulders of organized labor of Germany. President Gompers said German organized labor would have prevented the world war had taken the situation in hand instead14 of showing faithlessness to the common did not prevail at the peace said Gompers, it is not difficult to understand the desire to penalize JENNINGS STATES CONGRESS HAS POWER TO CLOSE ALASKAN PORTS IN OPINION ON SHIPPING BILL I Did He Get Much Or Did He Get Only a Little? BISBEE, June ban dit on horseback rode into the small town of San Simon last night anti escaped with all the money in sight. COAL SHORTAGE FEARED UNLESS MINES OPENED TACOMA. June reduction in the cost of production and the distribution of coal was discussed by the state commission today as a means of reopening the coal mines. The mineB in this state have been closed by a strike since last March.

With coal in the bunkers nearly fears are felt that a crisi3 will result next winter unless the. solution of opening the mines is reached. Claim Vision Told Him To Kill Woman with Ax BPOkAVE, June Josephine Ford died this forenoon from injuries sustained when John Schramm, a supposed mad man, attacked her with an ax. He said he had had a vision telling him to kill the woman. Two Thousand Miners Are Reduced in Pay; No Kick LEAD, South Dakota June of 2000 miners were today reduced fifty cents a day.

There was no complaint among the men. Vein of Lead Is Found In Heart of Iowa City Iowa, June vein of lead, forty feet deep in a 160 has been found In the heart of the Surface lhdications show a value of $50,000. Patriotic Citizens To Enforce the Dry Laws WASHINGTON, D. June Roy A. Haynes, new Prohibition Commissioner issued ad appeal today to patriotic citizens to enforce the dry law.

Funeral of Policeman Is Cause for Riot in Ireland BELFA8T, June 15. Several women are among the injured as the result of an outbreak at the funeral of a policeman killed recently In a tight between Republicans and the Crown forces. That Congress not only has the power to limit transportation be tween American points and Alaskan ports to vessels of American owner ship and registry, but, if it chooses, to exercise it, it has the power to close absolutely Alaskau ports un der Article Four, Section Three, Clause of the Federal Constitution, is the opinion of Judge It. W. Jen nlngs, as expressed in the case of the Juneau Hardware Company and the Territory of Alaska, vs.

John W. Troy, Collector of Customs, in which Judge Jennings upheld the const! tutiouality of the Merchant Murine Act of June 1920. This case was heard last week before Judge Jennings in the U. S. District Court at Ketchikan and tincourt sustained a demurrer entered to the complaint by counsel for the defendant, the demurrer alleging that the complaint did not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.

Following the decision of Judge Jennings, U. S. Attorney J. A. Siniser filed a judgment of dismissal in order that an appgal might be taken; at ooce, which wa3 done yesterday by Attorney General Rustgard.

The ruling of Judge Jennings in the case follows In full: The Opinion This is a suit for au injunction to restrain the Collector of Customs of the port of Juneau from taking proceedings to forfeit certain merchandise alleged to be in transit to Juneau in a ship of foreign registry and ownership, and consigned to the Juneau Hardware Company. It is alleged that the Collector threatens to take steps to have said shipment forfeited on account of the fact that said shipment is being made in violation of Section 27 of the Act of Congress of June 5, 1920, entitled, "An Act to provide for the promotion and maintenance of the American Merchant Marine, to repeal certain emergency legislation and provide for the disposition, regulation and use of property acquired thereunder, and for other purposes, (page 988, Statutes 1919-1920, 2nd Session, 66th Congress), which said section provides as follows: no merchandise shall be transported by water, or by land and water, on penalty of forfeiture thereof, between points in the United States, Including, Districts, Territories, end possessions thereof embraced within the coastwise laws, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation, in any other vepsel than a vessel built in and documented under the laws of the United- States and owned by persons who are titlzens of the United States, or vessels to which the privilege of engaging in the coastwise trade is extended by sec tions 18 or 22 of this Act: Provld ed. that this section shall not apply to merchandise transported between points within the continental United States, excluding Alaska, over through routes heretofore or hereafter recognized by the Interstate Commerce Commission for which routes rate tariffs have been or shall hereafter be filed with said commission when Buch routes are in part over Canadian rail lines and their own or other connecting water Facts Not Sufficient To the amended complaint tn the case a demurrer has been interposed (Continued on Page Seven.) NEICE OF GENERAL PERSHING Marcella Pershing a neice of the famous General, who has left her beautiful home in Kalis as to become a screen star. i MARTIAL LAW IS AGAIN DECLARED IN W. VIRGINIA Striking Coal Miners Renew by'the A.

F. ol L. WILLIAMSON, W. June 15 One man was killed, two were wounded and 47 were arrested as a result of miners in Mingo county during the night. Martial law has been declared.

A. F. of L. Resolutioni DENVER, June 15, The American Federation of Labor has adopted a resolution against intolerable and un-American conditions in Mingo county, West Virginia, where 6,001) miners are resisting a lockout of the operators because of membership in the United Mine The resolution further asks the Senate to investigate the situation. The American Federation of Labor convention has passed a resolution protesting against the Scott bill, increasing the length of the navigation season on the Great Lakes; the reduction of the number of skilled sea men employed aboard the ships, and the increase of hours of labor.

To Train Leaders. Labor universities to train leaders for the organized labor movement are proposed in a resolution submitted to the American Federation of Labor. The resolution provides for a referendum vote. Another resolution introduced today asks President Harding and Congress to lead the world movement for disarmament by calling a conference of the powers of the world. New National Commander American Legion Fought GRAND RAPIDS, June 15.

John Garfield Emery, new National Commander of the American Legion, was in much fighting in France. He went to France as a captain of infantry with the first group of Americans. Later he was promoted to the rank of Major Emery was wounded in the MeuaeArgonne offensive and was Invalided home. Canadian Is Elected to Head International Rotary Gubs EDINBURGH. June Dr.

Craw ford McCullough of Fort William. Ontario, has been unanimously elect ed president of the International Asaociatlon of Rotary Clubs. SHRINERS ELECT ERNEST A. CUnS TO HIGH OFFICE Chosen Imperial Potentate by Council Money for Flood Sufferers. DES MOINES, June A Cults, of Savannah, chief rabban of the Mystic Shrine, was today elected Imperial Potentate at the session of the Imperial Council.

Tom Houston of Chicago was elected imperial outer guard on the second ballot. Next year's conclave will be at San Francisco, beginning July 13 and ending July 16. The Imperial Council voted $3,000 from the general treasury for relief of Pueblo flood sufferers. Ernest A. Cutis, newly elected Potentate, visited in Juneau last year during the Shrine ceremon tals and made many friends.

HUGHES SPEAKS OUT REGARDING DUTY Influence Should Not Be Frittered Away in Rivalaries in Europe. PROVIDENCE, R. June 15.Secretary of Slate Charles E. Hughes this afternoon told a gath ering of fellow alumni of Brown Uni versity that it was not desirable that helpful Influence should be frittered away by ing ourselves unnecessarily to political questions which involves rivalries finteresl abroad with which we have no proper is equally as true that we cannot escape our relations to the economic problems of the concluded Secretary Hughes. Special Railroad Agent Is Shot and Killed by Robber: PORTLAND, June car robbers shot and killed J.

H. Phillips, special railroad agent. The latter killed one of the robbers be fore he succumbed. The remaining robber, after throwing the body ol bis confederate in the Willamette River, escaped in a row boat. New Governor of Alaska Goes In Office and Old Going Out GOVERNOR RIGGS SPENDING LAST DAY IN OFFICE Retires Tomorrow to Be Private Citizen Leaves Soon for the States.

SOMMERS ACTING GOVERNOR FOR TIME Secretary of Alaska Chief Executive Until Bone Reaches Juneau. "My term of office expires with today and tomorrow I again take ny place in the ranks of the private litizens of Alaska," said Gov. Thomas Riggs this morning'. "Scott C. Bone lias taken the oath of office as Governor of the Territory and as such enters on the duties of his office tomorrow added Gov.

Riggs. Gov. Klggs was notified this morning by Secretary Fall of Mr. induction into office. The was administered in the office by Associate Joseph McKenna of the United States Supreme Court.

Pending the arrival of Gov. Bone in the Territory, It. J. Sommers will fill the Chief office as Acting Governor. rVtnuiHaruhlft anrnriun 1 disappointment was expressed this morning by local citizens that Gov.

Hone had taken the oatli of office 'n Washington. As far as is he is the first Governor of the Ter-1 ritory who has not taken lie oath of office in the Territory. It had been hoped that Mr. Hone would aw4it his arrival here before taking the oath and entering on his duties so Alaskans might have an opportunity to participate In the inlugurul ceremonies. to Leave Soon.

Gov. Riggs stated today that he will make arrangements to leave for be States for an extended vacation in a short time. "It had been my intention to remain here and receive Gov. Bone and do everything in my power to aid him in getting in toucli witli the details of the said Gov. Higgs.

"Had he been inducted to iffice in the Territory I would have carried out this plan, but as long as he has already taken the oath of office and enters on the duties of his iffice tomorrow, I feel that it is no longer necessary for me to hold to my original Governor Riggs said that he and Mrs. Riggs and two children, and his sister, Mrs. R. E. Elmore, would probably depart for the South about June 24.

Major Contracts of War Time to Be Investigated WASHINGTON, D. June Attorney General Hurry M. Daugherty announced today that Department of Justice has commenced an investigation of all mujor war time contracts with the government of the United States. On advicg of Attorney General Daugherty, President Harding has annulled the War con tracts with the United States Harness Company for disposal of surplus harness on the grounds that the contracts violate the criminal code. This code prohibits participation by government officers or employees in such participation.

Steamer Admiral Watson on Way North; Sailed Forenoon SEATTLE, June Ad mlral Wataon sailed for Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska ports at 10:20 o'clock this forenoon writh 170 passengers aboard, the lag being booked for Juneau: E. Dnre. Elroy N'ltnis, A. L. Duncan and one steerage.

a---a i i United States and Japan Start To Settle Troubles I WASHINGTON, June rect negotiations have been started between the United States and Japan for the setI tlement of questions pending 1 between the two nations. These I include immigration, question of I aliens owning lands and the re- turn of Shantung. SIMS STARTS ON HIS WAY TO U. S. LONDON, June Admiral William S.

Sims left for Southampton this morning enroute to the United States. The American! navy official rode in a special carj burdened with floral testimonials. Despite the earliu-sn of his departure, a large crowd gathered to bid Rear Admiral Sims a farewell. Rear Admlrul Sims, according to his town statements, had not received the call to return to the United States, supposed to have been cabled by Secretary of the Navy Denby. Sims will be asked to explain tils speech made here in regard to Irish sympathizers in the United States to Congress, according to reports received In London.

Democrats make an Attack On Republicans; Shown Up WASHINGTON, D. June The Senate Democrats have launched a broadside against the Republicans who are claiming great achievements so far during the Harding administration. The Democrats attack tlie emergency tariff and the failure to reduce taxation. Portland Engineers Turn Down Terms to End Strike PORTLAND, June Portland branch of the Marine Beneficial Association, last night by a vote, rejected the wage settlement of the present marine strike and which was signed in Washington by the M. E.

B. A. and tho United States Shipping Board officials. Farmer Labor Party Will Send Committee to Russia CHICAGO, June FarmerLabor Party plans to send a commission to study conditions in Russia with a view as to what can be done to reestablish trade relations with the United States. It is an nounced that Parley Christensen will head the party to be sent to Russia.

He was candidate for the presidency at the election held last November. SCOTT C. BONE TAKES OATH OF OFFICE IN EAST Oath Is Administered by Justice of the United States Supreme Court. SECRETARY FALL IS INTERESTED SPECTATOR Bone Goes to New York at Appointments Are Held Up. WASHINGTON, June C.

Bone was sworn in as Governor of Alaska this morning in the Interior Department by Associate Justice Joseph McKenna of the United States Supreme Court. In addition to Secretary Albert B. Pall, many friends witnessed the ceremony. Those present Included John T. Adams, Chairman of the Republican National Committee; Senator Harry S.

New, of Indiana; Congressman Charles K. Curry, of California; Butke, Commissioner of InHan Affairs; Elmer Dover, Republican National of Washington; former Congressman Will Humphrey of Seattle; Ricjiajd Hat too, formerly of 4. Sutheidatid, Delegate from AlMkgr, Col. T. Perkins, of Seattle; Tt, McBride, Republican National Committeeman of Alaska; Charles E.

Herron; Cecil H. Clegg, of Fairbanks; O. P. liubard, of Juneau and many other Alaskans and newspaper r.orrcspondentf. Goes to New York.

Coincident with taking the oath jf office, Mr. Bono celebrated the thirty-fourth anniversary of his wedding. Shortly after the oath vas administered, Governor and VIrs. Bone left Washington New Pork where they will attend a family reunion tonight. It was announced that will again take the natli of office when he arrives in Alaska.

Appointments Are Discussed. Last night Secretary Fall, Mr. Bone and Attorney General Daugherty called at the White House'rekac to Federal appointments In the rerrltoify. It Is understood that the ilscusslon turned to Federal Judges, II. S.

Marshals and U. S. Attorneys. It is not expected, however, hat any appointments tor Alaska vill be announced tor several days ind most of them will not be made jntii after Gov. Bone arrives In Alaska.

Battle Expected Shortly In Asia Minor by Greeks CONSTANTINOPLE, June The opening of the Oreok offensive ngalnst the Turkish Nationalists, In Asia Minor, is believed imminent. HORSE DRIVEN OVER SOLDIERS LYING SICK IN GERMAN PRISON CAMP AMONG DETAILS AT TRIAL British Columbia Government Agent 1 For Selling Liquor i i VANCOUVER. June I 15. of intoxicating liquor under governm control I started today In British Co- 1 lurnbla. It la announced that Scotch whiskey will be sold at 1 prices between $4 and I I a-1 LONDON.

June endured by British prisoners of war in tlie German prison camp at Flavy le Martel, when men died by hundreds, were bared in a recent trial I at Leipeic before the German Sujurenie Court trying war criminals. is according to authentic adI rices reaching here. Captain Muller, commandant of the camp, was the defendant, accased by the Allies of extreme cruelty and of responsibility for ttte death of many British prisoners, witnesses, Jjo of them on Pace Two.).