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NOTE UNSATISFACTORY
WASHINGTON, May 31.—The German reply to the American note
occasions feelings of profound disappointment in official circles. Ger
many holds that she was protecting the lives of her soldiers by making
use of all possible means to prevent the landing of munitions of war
upon hostile soil. She disclaims the intention at any time of sinking
or attacking neutral vessels.
Berlin Outlines Note’s Contents
BERLIN, May 29.—In substance the reply of the German govern
ment to the American note puts forth the suggestion that America
should defer definite consideration of Germany’s submarine policy
until the two governments have positively established the status of the
Lusitania when she was sent to the bottom. Germany claims that its
information sustains the charge that the Lusitania was an auxiliary
cruiser, and that she was carrying munitions of war, and also soldiers.
It is admitted that the Gu!flight was torpedoed by a German submarine.
United States Ambassador Gerard intimates that the reply of the
German government is not satisfactory. The Berlin newspapers printed
the document yesterday.
Another Note to Be Forwarded
WASHINGTON, June L—Cabinet officials freely express their dis
satisfaction with Germany’s reply to the American note on the sub
marine policy of Germany. The second note to Germany on the sub
ject is expected to be sent forward within forty-eight hours. This note
will answer Germany’s demands for a bill of particulars, and will deny
that the Lusitania was a troopship, and will also make absolutely clear
the Gulflight and Cushing cases. It will be made plain that German ex
pressions of regret and offers of arbitration do not carry weight with
America. If diplomatic connections are severed ultimately, owing to
Germany remaining obdurate, an extra session of congress will be
called.
Callers upon the President today were told that he did not consider
it proper to discuss Germany’s reply to the American note until after
his conference with the cabinet at today’s meeting. He said there
would be no delay by America in making a reply to Germany.
Cabinet Discusses Note
WASHINGTON, June 4.—The cabinet today discussed the note to
Germany, which it is believed will be forwarded tomorrow. The mat
ter has been hanging fire while the President was gathering more facts.
Wednesday afternoon President Wilson had a cong conference with
the German ambassador.
The note to the kaiser, as outlined, will probably be a most pointed
communication, and will contend that the Lusitania incident constitutes
merely a subordinate question to the real issue involved. Coincident!}'
with the note there will start for Berlin a personal emissary of the Ger
man ambassador, who will outline the American views on the sub
marine warfare.
The President himself penned the reply to Germany, but did so after
consultation with Secretary of Stale Bryan. He also consulted Attor
ney General Gregory, who examined the Lusitania affidavits, and with
Counsellor Lansing. The government has carefully investigated the
German contention that the Lusitania carried guns, and is convinced
that there is no ground for such claim, and the note will so inform
Germany.
Optimism prevails over the conference between the President and
Ambassador Bernstorff on Wednesday.
German Scoffs at “American Bluff”
LONDON, May 3 I.—Advices from Berlin state that Count Renent
low’s organ will print an amazing article stating that Germany cares
nothing for American bluff or needs.
Bernstorff’s Emissary Sails
WASHINGTON, June 4.—Meyer Gerard, Red Cross commissioner
from Germany, will act as the German ambassador’s personal emissary
lo Berlin. He sailed to Germany yesterday.
WILSON ADVISES MEXICAN LEADERS
WASHINGTON, June 2—President Wilson yesterday sent a note to
Mexico asking that the warring factions disarm, and stated that fifteen
thousand armed men could no longer be permitted to cause starvation
to fifteen millions of non-combatants. All American agents throughout
Mexico have been notified by telegraph of the contents of the note of
warning.
Coalition rule for Mexico is the plan which President Wilson sug
gests, and by means of which it is hoped to avert intervention by the
United States in Mexico.
The telegram of the President was forwarded to Carranza, Zapata,
Villa and Garza, and was communicated to them not as an American
diplomatic note, but as President Wilson’s statement to the American
people expressing his attitude.
Received Calmly by Public
VERA CRUZ, June 4.—President Wilson’s note to Carranza and
others leaders of the Mexican factions, which has been published here,
has been calmly received by the public.
Leaders Will Ignore Note
EL PASO, June 4.—The Mexican leaders show a disposition to ig
nore the note of President Wilson. They have been given two weeks
in which to make a decision.
At the headuarters of Villa it was stated that any attempt by the
United States to meddle in Mexican affairs would be resented.
American Naval Officers Fired Upon ,
HOUSTON, Tex., June 3.—A tank steamship brings news that Mex
icans fired upon American naval officers on board a tugboat at Per
nambuco, in the oil fields of Mexico.
Looting and Bloodshed Follow Evacuation of Monterey
LAREDO, Tex., June 4.—Tales of hunger, riots and wanton looting
and bloodshed subsequent to the evacuation of Monterey by Villa’s
troops are told by refugees.
Postmaster Wile has received a letter of
inquiry from Compton, Cal., as to the
whereabouts of Joe McNamee, who was last
heard from in Iditarod. Anyone knowing
his whereabouts is requested to communi
cate with the postmaster.
NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS
AWAKENED BY CIVIL WAR
WASHINGTON, June 1. In his Memorial
day address at Arlington cemetery President
■ Wilson said that the civil war did more
than save the Union, in that it created for
the first time a national consciousness in
the rebirth of the Union, enabling the Amer
ican nation to realize its united destiny.
ROCKEFELLER RESPONSIBLE
FOR COLORADO OUTRAGES
KANSAS CITY, June 1.—Chairman
Walsh of the United States industrial com
mission states that that body has proved
that John I). Rockefeller, Jr., was directly
responsible for everything which happened
during the Colorado strike.
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE
FOR NOME AND ST. MICHAEL
SEATTLE, June 2—The steamship Sen
ator sailed yesterday noon for Nome and
St. Michael, and today the Victoria departed
for the same destination. Both vessels are
fully loaded and carry' limit passenger lists.
| DISASTROUS FIRE IN SEATTLE
—
SEATTLE, June 4.—Spontaneous com
| bustion was responsible for a fire which de
stroyed the Pacific Coast Company’s coal
bunkers in this city earlv this morning. The
loss is 8100,000.
COURT DECISION HELPS STOCKS
NEW YORK, June 4.—United States
Steel stock jumped four points today, fol
lowing a supreme court decision.
BLAMES US FOR EARTHQUAKE
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2. An earth
quake shock was felt from coast to coast
I today. It is believed to have originated in
Alaska.
! ECCENTRIC SEATTLE JUDGE I
SUCCUMBS TO POISONING
SEATTLE, May 30.—Superior Judge
| John E. Humphries died this morning of
I uremic poisoning. The deceased was
J known to fame principally for his eccen- i
tricities. At the time of" the I. W. W. j
! troubles in Seattle a year and a half ago !
1 he committed hundreds of persons to jail
for contempt of court and his impeachment
I was strongly urged. He was in the habit
! of delivering daily lectures from the bench
| for the benefit of newspaper reporters, who
| took delight in exploiting his fantastic ideas.
; ZEPPELIN RAIDS FREQUENT
IN AND NEAR LONDON TOWN
LONDON, June 4.—The admiralty has
issued a statement that Zeppelin raiders
Hew over London last night, and several
[ fires which occurred are attributed to them.
| No loss of life was reported.
I Raiders also were seen over Ramsgate and
' Brentwood, seventeen miles from London. !
Ninety incendiary bombs were dropped j
! in the East End early on the morning of I
June 1. Several buildings were set on fire j
I and four persons were killed and one in- j
| jured.
LOS ANGELES ELECTION
LOS ANGELES, June 2.— The result of !
I Tuesday’s mayoralty election are still in
j doubt, "and it will take an official count to j
1 determine whether Whiffen or Sebastian is
I elected. At noon today Sebastian had a
lead of two thousand, but latest accounts
j state that W'hiffen has a slight lead. Inter
est is keen in the outcome, as an extremely j
| bitter fight has been waged, Sebastian hav
ing only last week been acquitted on a
felony charge.
RIOTS IN JAPAN
TOKIO, June 3.—Serious popular out- j
I breaks have taken place here, culminating
| in anti-administration riots.
MADELINE FORCE ASTOR
TO WED CLARENCE MACKAY
NEW YORK, May 31.—A rumor comes
from England to the effect that Mrs. Made
line Force Astor, widow of Colonel John
Jacob Astor, who lost his life in the Titanic
disaster three years ago, will soon wed Clar
ence Mackay, head of the Mackay-Bennett
cable and telegraph system.
“THUNDERER” IN TROUBLE
FOR TIPPING THINGS OFF
LONDON, June 1.- The government has
begun the prosecution of the London Times
for aiding Germany by publication of the
statement that the last French reserves
which were called out were young and raw
recruits.
MAKING PREPARATIONS
FOR AMERICANS TO LEAVE
AMSTERDAM, June 4.—The United '
States ambassador at Berlin, Mr. Gerard, i
has arranged for special trains to take ,
Americans from Berlin if the occasion should !
arise.
VANDERBILT’S WILL
—
NEW YORK, May 31. -The will of Alfred
Vanderbilt, who lost his life in the Lusitania ■
disaster, was probated this morning. It
leaves $3,000,000 to his wife, as well as all
his real and personal property.
CANADIAN WAR LOSSES
OTTAWA, June 2.—The Canadian losses
in the war up to the present time are offi
cially placed at about nine thousand.
NO FAMINE IN BERLIN
—
BERLIN, June 4.-—Flour is plentiful here.
White bread is now allowed, and the price
has been lowered. German soldiers have
been forbidden to frequent bars.
SEATTLE, May 31.—Fifteen tons of 80 per cent dynamite, which was loaded on a scow moored in
the harbor, exploded early yesterday morning. No buildings within a radius of five miles were with
out broken windows, and the awakened people were in a frantic state for an hour before the police and
firemen leadned what had happened.
The dynamite was landed recently from a San Francisco steamer, and was consigned to Vladivo
stok. It is claimed that German sympathizers or agents were responsible for the deed,
firemen learned what had happened. _
“WHERE’S THE NEW STRIKE?” IS THE BIG QUESTION
i -
i There has been an air of excitement evi
| dent in the city throughout the past week.
! and somewhat of a reminder of early Alaska
days, which have been written about by
such authors as Rex Beach and Jack Lon
don. when stampedes were undertaken at a
moment’s notice and without any definite ;
knowledge on the part of the stampeders as j
to ultimate destination. Now is the time of :
year when traveling is comparatively easy
in Alaska by water, and any kind of an ex
cuse is sufficient to start the restless ones
! in search of new fields, hor the past month
there has been much talk throughout the
district with regard to the reported strikes
in the Tolovana country, and much specu
lation as to whether a new and profitable
camp is to be located there. While as yet
no one has started for that new Eldorado (
from Iditarod, many are only awaiting more
definite information.
But talk of the Tolovana was relegated !
to the rear on Tuesday last, when a party i
of Flat City men appeared in the city and
assuming an air of mystery and secrecy, j
set about the task of outfitting for a trip
to some unknown destination. All sorts of
rumors were rife as to the district for which
they were bound, and many guesses were j
hazarded, but the boys turned a deaf ear j
to all inquiries, and after considerable delay
in securing the means of transportation,
started down the river on Wednesday after
noon on board the gasoline boat Sea Wolf.
The party consisted of George Mutchler, f
Jack Mutchler, Herb Kearney and Louis
Seyler. They took with them on board the
Sea Wolf a Peterborough canoe equipped
with a gasoline motor and a poling boat, j
with which they expect to make the final i
stage of their journey. They carried an ex
tensive outfit.
From the time of their appearance in the
city little groups began to form and confer
on the many rumors current, and it was not
long before parties were in process of forma
tion to follow the leaders. On Thursday a
party consisting of Ray Longdon, Harry
Phillips, “Smiling Albert" and Marcel
Brochu, all inveterate “stampeders,” got j
away on a poling boat rigged up with an }
“Evinrude” motor, and the sidewheel
steamer Marie F„ with another party on
board, left on Thursday evening. Others
parties wrere said to be in process of forma
tion.
Little Known of “Strike"
At this writing nothing definite can be
learned as to where the strike which has
caused this miniature stampede is located.
If any others than the original party know
anything of it, they certainly have kept the
secret well.
Dave Mutchler, who helped to outfit the ;
party, declares that he has but. meager in- i
formation as to the find, and that he did i
not consider it of sufficient importance to
join the party leaving for the scene, being
content to leave his interests with others,
ind that he considers the venture as "merely
taking a chance.”
While the destination of the Mutchler I
party has not been divulged, it is generally '
believed to be in the neighborhood of Rus- j
sian Mission, on the lower Yukon, or inland j
from Marshall City, the scene of-a futile j
stampede two years ago. Others are of the
opinion that the strike is located on the
Kuskokwim. and that the destination of the
party on the Yukon is Russian Mission,
thence by the portage to the first named
stream. Others there are who guess that
Pimute, a short distance below Holy Cross,
on the Yukon, is the place. That the re
puted strike is located some distance from
the navigable streams is indicated by the
preparations made by the stampeders.
It is the intention of the original party
to utilize the Sea Wolf as far as the mouth
of the Innoko, and as this vessel is a speedy
one, it is quite probable that unless those
following her know the location of the al
leged strike they will have difficulty in fol
lowing the original party.
As far as any information that has been
vouchsafed to the public is concerned, it
would seem that there is little reason to
encourage a stampede.
Mrs. A. A. Shonbeck and Mrs. Jacobs
were visitors in the city from the creeks on
Tuesday last.
DIKEMAN WIRELESS PLANT
NOW IN WORKING ORDER
In the cargo of the steamer Washburn,
which arrived at Dikeman last week from
the upper Yukon, was the equipment for
the Dikeman wireless station, which has
now been installed and the company is pre
pared now to receive and forward messages.
MOVEMENT OF MAILS
During the present month mails for Idit
arod will leave Nulato on the 9th, 16th and
23d. Beginning with June 30, the mails
for this place will be dispatched from Holy
Cross, and continue during the remainder of
the open season.
The next mail is expected here about June
8, and the outgoing mail will close at the
local postoffice on June 9.
dikeman is mystified
The following aerograms have been re
ceived from Dikeman:
Dikeman, June 3.—Mysterious stampeders
arrived 11 p. m.; departed 1:30 a. m.
Dikeman, June 4.—Long, low, rakish pol
ing boat arrived 10:30 p. m. 3d, containing
four stampeders. Men refused to answer
any questions until asked to have a drink.
Reported that they were being followed by
one-armed man in green canoe, towing a
steamboat.
If you are in need of anything in our
line, see us. Two stores—Flat and Iditarod.
Boas the Clothier.
Visit our new store at Flat.
Boas the Clothier.
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
IN THE DANGER ZONE
Damage Inflicted in Aeroplane Raid
PARIS, June 4.—The headquarters of
<he crown prince of Germany have been
bombarded by a fleet of twenty-nine aero
planes, and much damage was inflicted.
Regular Weekly Announcement
PARIS, June 2.—The Germans are again
bombarding Rheims.
Germans Being Slowly Forced Back
PARIS, June 4.—The French are slowly
driving the Germans from the defenses north
of Arras.
FIGHT FOR CONSTANTINOPLE
NEARING FINAL STAGES
LONDON, June 4.—Five British sub
marines are now operating in the Sea of
Marmora. A German transport has been
sunk by one of these vessels.
Turkish Losses
ATHENS, June 1.—The Turkish losses in
the Dardanelles so far total sixty thousand.
Mrs. Robert Soutar, residing in the lower
part of the city, on First street, has been
Confined to her home during the past week
with a severe attack of fever. Her condi
tion was slightly improved last evening. Dr.
Auringer is in attendance.
The Boas Clothing Store at Flat. Prices
reasonable.
Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, 12
ean. Iditarod Meat Co.
Fine Watch Repairing. YoTf?..^'
DISASTER TO RUSSIAN ARMS
DUE TO POOR EQUIPMENT
LONDON, June 4,—Chancellor of the Ex
chequer Lloyd George, in an address deliv
ered last night, said the Russian defeats
could be attributed to failure in the depart
ment of supplies and superior equipment on
jhe part of the Germans. He made a stir
ring appeal to employers and employes to
make every effort to keep the British army
well supplied and equipped with the neces
sary munitions of war.
LIFE RENDERED INTOLERABLE
TO AMERICANS IN GERMANY
LONDON, June 2.—Americans are leav
ing Germany because of the bitterness
shown toward them in many cities, which
renders life intolerable.
STILL FISHING FOR SUBMARINE
HONOLULU, June 2—A large hole has
been found in the sunken submarine, sup
posed to have been caused by the grappling
appliances. No bodies have been located.
When you come in from the creeks, don’t
forget to stop in and try the Crosby steam
and graduated shower baths.
THE CROSBY MASSAGE AND BATH
PARLORS
The Home of the Twenteth Century Turk
ish Bath
Mrs. George Mutchler of the Grand hotel.
Flat, was in the city for a couple of days
this week.
A full line of Rubber Goods at Boas’, Flat
and Jditarod.
ANS VICTORIOUS
BERLIN, June 4.—There is wild rejoicing throughout Germany
and Austria over the fall of Przemysl. All shops and schools are closed.
It is believed that the fall of Lemberg will follow.
Along a front of a hundred miles the great Austro-German army is
rolling forward against Lemberg, chasing the retreating Russians, who
are vainly trying to reform their shattered lines.
The possibility of the Russians capturing Cracow is now remote. A
strong offensive has developed along the front of the Warsaw attack,
and the action is especially severe in the Rawka and Bzura river dis
tricts.
The Bavarians were credited with having captured the outer de
fenses on June 2.
Three hundred thousand Russians were captured during the month
of May.
Russians Still Optimistic
PETROGRAD, June 4.—The withdrawal of the Russian forces from
Przemysi will tighten the line and make the fall of Lemberg improb
able. Three Austrian regiments were slaughtered and four thousand
captured north of Przemysl.
Great Human Sacrifice
LONDON, June 4.—After a siege lasting three weeks, culminating
in a mighty battle around Przemysl, involving great human sacrifice,
the Austro-German army has captured that fortress, following a heavy
artillery bombardment.
Desperate Fighting in the Mountains
GENEVA, June 4.—The Austrians are making a desperate effort to
dislodge the Russians from Montecezo pass.
German Aeroplane Wrecks Picture Show
WARSAW, June 2.—A cicwded motion picture theater here was
struck by a bomb dropped from a German aeroplane. Six persons
were killed and twenty injured.
An important position near Stryl, in East Galicia, has been captured
by the Austrians.
Russians Capture German Base
LONDON, June 4.—The German base near Memel has been cut off
by the Russians, and several positions have been captured.
ROUMANIA AND BULGARIA MAY ENTER
PARIS, June 3.—It is reported here that the king of Italy will medi
ate between Russia and Roumania in order to insure the latter s en
trance into the war. Word from Rome is to the effect that the leading
Italian newspapers hail as an accomplished fact the entrance of Rou
mania and Bulgaria into the war.
It is reported that Roumania and Bulgaria have come to an under
standing and will act in concert. If their demands are refused and
they enter the war, Roumania will attack Austria and Bulgaria will at
tack Turkey.
Italian Operations
ROME, June 2.—The Italian armies are drawing near Trieste. Va
rious towns in the province of that name are reported to be in the hands
of mobs and to be in danger of destruction unless the Italian soldiers
arrive soon. Archduke Eugene has been placed in command of all
Italian forces on the Italian frontier. The military plans provide for
the complete domination of all Alpine passes. Points of strategic im
portance are already securely held or are being taken.
Italian airmen have dropped bombs on various Austrian cities, ana
are also invading Trent from east of Revere to threaten the Austrian
naval base at Pola, where they bombarded the arsenal and set it on fire.
The Vatican authorities ridicule the report that Pope Benedict will
leave the city.
Certain to Enter War
LONDON, June 2.—The territorial demands by the Roumanians
have been refused by the Teutons, and it is now’ certain that Roumania
and Bulgaria will enter the war.
Rumored That Italy Has Broken With Turkey
ATHENS, May 31.—It is reported that the Italian ambassador has
left Constantinople, Italy having broken with Turkey.
Austrian Vessels Sunk
GENEVA, June 4.—Two Italian torpedo boats have damaged an
Austrian auxiliary cruiser and sunk two merchantmen in the Gulf of
Trieste.
Austrian Positions Captured by Italians
ROME, June 4.—The Alpine mountaineers have captured the Aus
trian positions in the defile of Valinferno.
GERMAN SUBMARINE BLOCKADE
Activities of the Torpedo Craft
QUEENSTOWN, May 31.—The White Star liner Liverpool, from
Montreal, was chased by a submarine off the south coast of Ireland,
but escaped.
LONDON, June 1.—The British steamer Ethiope has been torpedoed
and sunk by a German submarine.
LONDON, June 2.—The British steamer Saidie H., Alexandria for
Liverpool, has been torpedoed and sunk in the North sea. Many of
the crew were drowned, among whom was the stewardess. There
were forty-one survivors.
Danish Neutrality Ignored
LONDON, June 4.—The crew of the Danish steamer Salvador has
arrived at the Scottish port of Lorick. They report that their vessel
was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, m spite of the ap
peal of the captain that his ship was a neutral vessel. The crew were
picked up by a trawler.
The Danish steamer Lapland has also been torpedoed off the coast
of Scotlan.d
The Danish steamer Scoborg was torpedoed and sunk off the Faroe
islands.
The Dutch steamer Tulloch Moor has been shelled and sunk by a
submarine. The crew escaped.