Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 310, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 December 1919 — DEPORTEES ON BOARD BUFORD SEEM CONTENT. [ARTICLE]

DEPORTEES ON BOARD BUFORD SEEM CONTENT.

Washington, Dec. 26.—A wireless message from the army transport Buford,‘on which a number of radicals were deported from the United States,, received at the war department today, said everything was well on board the ship and “the Reds were contented.” All dealings between the ship officials and the passengers are carried on through Alexander Berkman, who, before the Buford sailed, was chosen by the deportees as their leader. The radiogram, dated “At Sea December 24,” was as follows: “General Hinei, Washington: 'Hie Reds are contented and everything is 0. K. Even on leaving the island (Ellis island) there was no disturbance and no cursing as stated in the newspapers. They are allowed on deck and exercise in the morning and again in the afternoon. They are obedient and respectful. The weather is, moderate with rain; the ship steady; average eight knots. Her couse iff x southward for the Azores that rough seas may be avoided. Dealings with the Reds are through Berkman, the leader. There are no signs of seasickness aboard. Mess for all classes is excellent, the chief steward and steward’s crew being exceptional. Special attention is being paid to ventilation and the berth compartments are strictly clean and orderly.”