Cottonwood Chronicle Newspaper, April 8, 1921, Page 2

Congressman J. W. Fordney of Mich- igan, who will have charge of tariff legisiation when congress meets. WORLD’S CROPS IN PROMISING CONDITION Washington, D. C.—The condition of cereal crops in the northern hemi- sphere was described as “generally fav- orable” by the department of agricul- ture’s bureau of crops in a summary of foreign crop prospects. The mild winter in almost all the reporting coun- tries was held to have been an im- portant factor in the crop situation, The bureau said that nothing reliable had come through as to Russian crops. Due to mild weather, seeding was reported to have started in Saskatche- wan and Alberta, Canada, a month earlier than usual. Winter rains im- proved the autumn-sown cereals in France. Spring cultivation was re- ported unusually advanced in the United Kingdom. Crops in Finland were sald to be in a “promising con- dition” and Belgium late wheat was reported somewhat irregular. The Italian crops were reported as making norma! progress and the wheat area in Roumania was estimated at 5.3 per cent over last year. Fair and mild weather in Germany was declared to have been favorable to the cereal crops. The total wheat acreage in India was estimated at 23,352,000 acres. From the southern hemisphere, Ar- gentine reported a continuation of favorable climatic conditions. Exces- sive rains were reported from Aus- tralia, but the latest figures indicated the output of wheat would reach 147,- 000,000 bushels. The bureau noted an effort to en- courage production of hemp in west- ern Canada. BRIEF GENERAL NEWS Last week's casualties among Brit- ish forces in Ireland again were heavy, says the official weekly review, which places them at 46. There is more unemployment in Ore- gon at present that for four years past, according to a statement issued by C. H. Gram, state labor commis- sioner. President Harding has selected Colonel George Harvey as ambassador to Great Britain. Puneral services for John Burroughs, famous naturalist, who died while en route to his home from California, were held at West Park, N. Y., Sat- urday. Mining men from all over the United States assembled in Portland, Or., Tuesday for the third annual inter- national mining convention. Alfred Griffin (“Al G.") Field, pre- mier of American minstrels, died from Bright's disease at Columbus, Ohio. Instead of seeking a return to the pre-war level of prices, Secretary of Agriculture Wallace declares it would be better for all concerned to estab- lish a level about 70 per cent above the pre-war normal, Schools Cannot Pay Vaccination Costs. Salem, Or.—Services of a physician employed in the vaccination of pupils of a school district, even at the re- quest of the district board, cannot be paid for out of funds of the district, according to an opinion prepared by Attorney General Van Winkle. Walla Walla Union Accepts Wage Cut. Walla Walla, Wash. — Representa- tives of the bricklayers’ and plasterers’ union met with the employers’ asso- elation and agreed to accept a reduc- tion of $1 a day in wages effective im- mediately. Prince of Greece Dies in Battle. London.—Prince Andreas of Greece, brother of King Constantine, has died , from wounds received in fighting near ‘Bron, aan e Coustantinaple Capoten. GERMANY MUST PAY, SECRETARY STATES Reparations Claims Held to Be Just, In Reply to Note From Germany. Washington.—“The United States stands with the governments of the allies in holding Germany responsible for the war and therefore morally bound to make reparations, so far as possible.” This is the positive déclaration of Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes, made by him in his reply to a com- munication from the German govern- ment, forwarded to him under date of March 29. In his reply, Secretary of State Hughes expressed pleasure at Ger- many’s “unequivocal expression” of its desire to pay to the limit of ability and said: “This government believes that it recognizes tn the memorandum of Dr. Simons a sincere desire on the part of the German government to reopen negotiations with the allies on a new basis and hopes that such negotia- tions, once resumed, may lead to a prompt settlement which will at the same time satisfy the just claims of the allies and permit Germany hope- fully to renew its productive activi- ties.” The formal statement of the United States as*to German reparaticn is contained in an exchange of commu- nications with German government of- ficials, made public by the state de- partment. They are in the form of memoranda transmitted through Lor- ing Dresel, American high commission- er at Berlin. GREEKS DEFEATED BY TURK NATIONALISTS Constantinople—The Greeks have been defeated by the Turks in the battle at Eski-Shehr, said a communi- cation issued by the headquarters of | Mustapha Kemal Pasha, Turkish na- | tionalist leader. Kiazim Kara Bekir, commander of | the Turkish nationalists in Armenia, with his “army of salvation,” was | nearing Sivas. A Turkish communique said that the battle on the Esk!-Shehr frontier lasting nine days had been concluded, Biledjik being recaptured and the Greeks retreating toward Brussa. Turkish transports, convoyed by | boishevik gunboats, have landed part of Kara Bekir's army at Ineboll. The allies will refuse Greeks per- mission to transport their troops in Thrace to the battle front in Asia Minor by way of Constantinople or to use the Ismid railway. The Italians have protested that a Greek patrol has held up the steamer Cleopatra in the Black sea. The al- les have informed the Greeks that they must not blockade the sea. The Greeks have begun reinforcing their army. The Greek merchant marine has been mobilized as trans- ports and it is expected the Greeks can put an army of 200,000 in the field. The size of this army is being viewed with alarm by the Serbians and Bulgarians. GERMANS ADMIT PLAN Assumption of Allied Debts by Taking Bonds Is Proposal. Berlin.—The German government of- ficlally admitted having sounded the United States government with the view to the assumption by Germany of a portion of the allied debts to America through the latter accepting German reparations bonds in lieu of part of the allied obligations. No actual negotiations, however, it was said, had occurred between Germany and the United States regarding repar- ations. Dr. Simons, the foreign minister, it was added, had explained to Loring Dresel, United States commissioner in Berlin, the German standpoint con- cerning reparations. Seizure of Liquor Restricted. Seattle, Wash.—Federal prohibition agents are not empowered to stop and search citizens for liquor on the streets, or in hotel lobbies, unless the officers are provided with specific search warrants, Federal Judge Neter- er held in a decision handed down here. Exorbitant Hotels “Strike” Called. Salt Lake City, Utah—A “strike” against hotels charging exorbitant prices for rooms and meals was called by Utah division of the Travelers’ Protective Association of America at their annual meeting. Tariff on Hops Wanted. Sacramento, Cal. — Without dissent the state senate adopted resolutions requesting congress to hapose a pro tective tariff on hops. Eee ONT EN eS I Ale New photograph of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, who is assistant secretary of the navy. NINE LOST LIVES ON STEAMER GOVERNOR Seattle, Wash.—Revised list of those who lost their lives when the steam- ‘ship Governor was rammed and sunk early Friday morning by the steel freighter West Hartland was placed at nine through the appearance in Seattle of Alfred Riseau, listed among the dead as Alfred Kaseau. Riseau had been registered at a Seattle hotel and visited the office of the department of justice when he failed to find his name among the list of survivors. His identity was speedily established. Those who lost their lives are: Mrs. W. W. Washburn Jr., Sadie Washburn, Olene Washburn, Neah Bay; J. Clancy, Los Angeles; F. Sheek and V. Brulsema, San Francisco, pas- sengers, and the following members of the crew; Grant Christensen, as- sistant engineer; C. M. Aubrittian, oller; Harry Webster, waiter. |WALLA WALLA WHEAT $1 Even Best Grades Hard to Market at Unusually Low Price. Walla Walla, Wash.—Dollar wheat | is again an actuality in Walla Walla jfor the first time since October 27, }1914, when bluestem brought that | price. Estimates of dealers are that | 250,000 bushels of wheat was sold {here last week, prices ranging from $1.06 to $1 and even less, according to the grade. Even best wheat was | hard to market at $1 as the farmers had difficulty in finding buyers. Despite the low prices at present there will be a large acreage in wheat in Walla Walla county this year and farmers are looking for a huge crop as indications were never better. Colorado House Passes Alien Bill. Denver.—The anti-alien bill to pre- vent persons ineligible for citizenship from owning land in the state, passed the lower house of the general as- sembly and now goes to the governor. Governor Shoup has indicated he will sign it. THE MARKETS Portland. Portland is getting so much wheat that the local trade is not inclined to make purchases. General market here \ is so full of wheat that it is unable {to take on additional supplies and whatever quotations may be made in the immediate future are likely to be of @ most nominal character. Oats—No. 2 white feed $32. Corn—Whole, $38; cracked, $41. Hay—Willamette valley timothy, $25 per ton; alfalfa, $18.60@19. Butter Fat—33@35c. Eggs—Ranch, 18@24c. Cattle—Choice steers, $7.50@8; me- dium to choice steers, $7@7.50; fair | to good steers, $6@7. Sheep—East of mountain lambs, $7@8; Willamette valley lambs, $5.50 @6.25. Hogs — Prime mixed $11.75@12; smooth heavy, $11@11.50. Seattle. Wheat—Hard white and soft white, $1.15; white club, $1.14; hard red winter, soft red winter and northern spring, $1.11; eastern red Walla, $1.10; Big Bend, $1.25. Hay — Eastern Washington mixed, $82 per ton, alfalfa, $24. Butter Fat—39@44c. Eggs—Ranch, 21@2%c. Hoge—Prime, $11.50@12; heavies, $10.60@11.50. 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