Despite the assertion of Representative Sirovich,
of New York, that he was shown in Russia an
official map taken from official Japanese files by
Russian spies showing plans for Japanese invasion
of Alaska, we do not believe Japan has any idea
of conflict with the United States in the near
future. But it not impossible that Japanese mili
tary and naval strategists have drawn up theoretical
"war plans” embodying tactics to be pursued in
case of eventualities now unforeseen. It is obvious
that they would immediately recognize the vulner
ability of the American Pacific Coast cities from
attacks launched from an Alaskan base, and the
comparative ease with which such a base could
be established here. If the Russians have any
"plans'’ and "maps,” they are undoubtedly of that
nature.
Mr. Sirovich’s statements, though not made in
connection with, the Delegate’s bill for airplane bases
in Alaska, furnish the very strongest sort of argu
ment why that bill should be passed without delay.
As far as it can go within the limits of the London
treaty, the United States should make every possible
defense provision here.
Maybe President Roosevelt can take some of
the worries off the mind of Congress by telling
it about the big fish that got away from him.
Alcohol is reported to be selling in San Fran
cisco at one cent a gallon. Probably that’s the
stuff that some of these "blend” whiskies are
made out of.
Electricity for Seasickness.
(New York Herald Tribune.)
The electric gadget for the seasick which Dr.
