Iditarod Pioneer
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FRIENDLY RELATIONS
DEPEND 01 AUSTRIANS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—The reply to Austria
declares that the official admission of that government
that the Ancona was torpedoed after stopping is alone
sufficient to fix the responsible/ for the disaster. The
American government demands a disavowal of the
act, reparation, and punishment for the submarine
commander. The note empln izes lire statement that
the continuance of good rela ions between the two
countries depends upon the action of Austria.
Second Note Practically an Ultmatum
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. i'he second note on the
Ancona matter was forwarced to Austria today. It
is a brief, sharp note, couche 1 in vigorous language,
and lias the entire approva of the President. It is
unofficially reported that it is practically an ulti
matum.
Emperor Counsel Compliance
THE HAGUE, Dec. 23.- Advices received here
state that Emperor Franci; Joseph of Austria has
counseled the foreign minister. Durian, to grant tne
American demands in the Ancona case.
Second American Note
VIENNA, Dec. 23.—TV second American note
arrived last night.
Early Reply Expected
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.—Secretary of State
Lansing expects a prompt reply to the Austrian note.
Text of Austrian Reply Made Public
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—The text of Austria’s
reply to the American not ■ on the Ancona incident
was made public this after s on. It reveals the fact
that Vienna does no! accep the views presented by
the United States governi;. it, and claims tnat the J
facts do not warrant placing the onus of tne disaster
upon she <.uminander of the -.jbmanne.
Reported Note V Satisfactory
VIENNA, Dec. 24. li t second American note1
appears to be satisfactory to the Austrian govern
ment.
PRESIDENT QUIETLY MARRIED SATURDAY
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—President Wilson and
.Virs. Norman Galt were married at 8:o0 o clock last
Saturday night, in the presence of less than thirty
guests.
On Their Honeymoon
HOT SPRINGS, Va„ Dec. 20.—President Wilson
and his bride arrived here Sunday morning and were
riven an elaborate secluded suite m the hotel.
SENSATIONAL PLEA CF HUMANITY LEAGUE
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 23.—The German Humanity
League has issued a Christmas manifesto calling!
upon the soldiers to quit the trenches and depose
the kaiser. Carl Berstorn and others signed the
manifesto.
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NEWS OF THE WAR FROM VARIOUS SOURCES
Another Big War Credit
BERLIN, Dec. 22.—The reichstag has voted a
war credit of ten billion marks.
Britain’s Demand for More Troops
LONDON, Dec. 22.—Premier Asquith has asked
for a million more men to take their place at the
front. A proclamation has been issued calling to
the colors on January 25 the first division of Derby
recruits.
Boer Leader Paroled
LONDON, Dec. 22.—Christian De W et, the noted
Boer who led the rebellion against British authority
in South Africa, and was sentenced to seven years’
imprisonment, has been paroled.
German General Killed
LONDON, Dec. 18.—Major General Von Slock
F'ausen of the German army has been killed in action.
Conquerors of Italians Would Help
PARIS, Dec. 18.—The emperor of Abyssinia has
offered two hundred thousand soldiers to the entente
a'lies.
Disaster to Zeppelin Crew
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 18—A Zeppelin airship,
heavily laden with bombs, exploded near Namur and
the entire crew were killed.
Deposed Commander Bids Farewell
LONDON, Dec. 20.—General French had bidden
farewell to the troops at the front.
Famous General Dead
BERLIN, Dec. 23.—General Von Emmerich, the
coriquerer of the Liege fortresses, is dead.
Kaiser Is III in Bed
LONDON, Dec. 23.—Kaiser Wilhelm is ill in bed,
and his proposed trip to the western battle front
has been postponed.
FORD PEACE COMMISSION
GETS A COOL RECEPTION
CHRISTIANIA, Dec. 22. The Kurd peace
party arrived here on Monday last and left \
for Stockholm on Wednesday. Their activi i
ties were restricted here, and the local or- j
ganizations abandoned the plans for a pub .
lie welcome. The party was informed that j
they would not be permitted to hold meet ;
ings in Copenhagen, but they intend to go j
there and select delegates.
Death of a Member of Party
CHRISTIANIA, Dec. 23. Lloyd Ring j
ham, a member of the l'ord peace party, is j
dead of pneumonia. He was the husband j
of Amelia Bingham, the American actress, j
The second contingent of the peace party j
has arrived. The steamship Oscar II, with j
the entire party on board, has sailed for j
Stockholm.
Henry Ford, the leader of the expedition, I
is ill m bed with pneumonia. He will re j
join the party later by rail.
Fcrd Invalided Home
CHISTIANIA, Dec. 24.- -The Norwegian !
liner Bergcii.-dju, with Henry Ford aboard,
sailed from Bergen fi r New York this morn
ing. Mr. Ford said before leaving that the
peace expedition would continue under the
auspices of the Women’s International Peace j
Association. Ford was advised to return to
America and seek rest and consult with i
ohysicians.
BRITISH COLONIES
Will Not Tolerate Conclusion cf
War by Inconclusive Peace, As
serts Canada’s Piem-er
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.— Canada and
other British dominions are firmly received
that the European war shall not be ter
minated by an inconclusive peace, was the
statement made by the Canadian prime min
ister, Robert L. Borden, in a speech de
livered at a banquet here last night.
“There is a wide significance in this con
flict," stated Mr. Borden, “but it is not our
purpose at this time to argue or affirm the ;
justice of the British cause."
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FEAR THAT PRIVATEERING
IS ABOUT TO BE REVIVED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2”>. Government
officials are investigating the departure of
several sea-going motor boats from the •
United States coa.^t, which it is believed are j
being met and armed with guns for raiding |
purposes, and the mysterious movements of
several government yachts in the Gulf of
Mexico, in order to prevent violations of
neutrality through the use of American
territory as a base of naval operations. The |
British government agents fear a commerce
raiding campaign is about to be begun
against the British oil tank steam.-hins.
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HIGH PRICES FOR STEEL
PITTSBURGH. Doc. 22. The price of
steel is steadily advancing, and ha* reached
the unprecedented figures of from £30 to $40
per ton.
BERNHARDT SAID TO BE DYING
LONDON, Dec. 22.- -Advices received
from Paris today state that Sara B?rnhardt
the eminent French actress, is at the point
of death.
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THE SCHMIDT TRIAL
LOP ANGELES, Dec. 22, The state ba«
rested its rase in the trial of Schmidt for
complicity in the Los Angeles Times dyna
mite outrare.
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CONCUSS IS AnioiTSWFn
“ UNTIL AFTER NEW YEAR’S
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18. -Congress ad
| iourned last nieht until January 4. Ad
journment. followed closely upon the passage
, of the emergency tax measure bv the senate.
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WILSON’S NAME ON BALLOT
LANSING. Mich.. Dec. 17. The name of
] Woodrow Wilson will be placed on the ballot
j to be used at the presidential primaries in
Michigan next spring.
MAY ORGANIZE PARTY
TO REPAIR TO HOT SPRINGS
Harry Leland, who has been in the city
during the past several days, is endeaoring
I to organize a party to go to the locally
i famous hot springs of the Tuluksak river
! region, in the Kuskokwim district, to spend
an indefinite period in recreation and re
cuperation. lie believes he will be able to
form a party of half a dozen persons, and
the intention is to proceed to the spring
erect cabins and give a try-out to the al
leged health-giving properties of the min
eral waters.
Harry has suffered severely for several
months past with rheumatism, and has been
told of remarkable cures effected at the
springs on the Tuluksak. One case in par
ticular is told of where a prospector who
was entirely helpless was carried to the
natural health resort by natives, and at the
end of two weeks was entirely free from
rheumatism.
There are said to be at least half a dozen
of the health-giving springs, and the water
bubbles from the ground at a very hi<?h
temperature. Very little is known as to the
mineral properties of the waters, but they
are famous among the natives for cures of
rheumatism and kindred diseases. There are
no accommodations at the springs, and it
will be necessary for the party to erect
shelter.
PEACE IN MEXICO
Contending Factions Agree at Last
ard Villa Will Be Given Asylum
in the United States
EL PASO, Texas. Dec. 21. A peace pact
lias been signed by officials representing Villa
and the de facto government in northern
Mexico.
Villa’s' brother has arrived here, and Villa
is expected today. Villa has announced his
intention of abandoning hostilities.
Will Be Given Asylum Here
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21. The state de
pertinent has decided to give Villa asylum
in the United States, such as is accorded to
other political refugees.
American capital is now preparing to re
suine operations in Mexico, owing to the
signing of the peace pact.
Villa Releases Americans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.- Villa has re
1 ased all Americans imprisoned in Chihua
hua and has left for the United States.
Rebel's Wife Is Skeptical
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 22. -Mrs.
Villa, wife of the Mexican revolutionary
leader, arrived here today on her way to
Cuba. She says the general wi I never
come to the United States, but will remain
in the Mexican mountains with his friends.
A New Ambassador
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. President Wil
son has named Henry Fletcher of Texas as
ambassador to Mexico.
MINISTER OF MUNITIONS
GIVES WARNING TO \ ABOR
LONDON, Dec. 21.- David Lloyd George.
British minister of munitions, says that it
will rest with labor as to when the end of
the war will come. If the men Will permit
unskilled labor to assist in the manufacture
of munitions of war. hostilities will speedily
be brought to an end.
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BRITAIN’S WAR MINISTER
TO WED PROMINENT LADY
LONDON, Dec. 18. Earl Kitchener, who
p]ways has been regarded as a confirmed
bachelor and woman hater, is soon to be
married to the Countess of Minto, widow
of the former governor general of Canada.
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FORMER CABINET OFFICER
FAVORS WILSON PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Dec. 22. Former Secretary of
the Interior Walter Fisher has expressed
1 imse'f in favor of the preparedness pro
gram of President Wilson, but fears that it
will imperil trade.
WELL-KNOWN ENGINEER
DIES IN CALIFORNIA
ALAMEDA. Cfl., Dec. 22. Colonel Alex
under Swanitz, the engineer who constructed
the Alaska Nortliern railroad, is dead here
from a complication of diseases.
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EDES UNDERGOES OPERATION
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. Chairman
Edes (f the Alaska engineering commission,
which has char, e < f the construction of the
government railroad in Aia;-ku. arrived here
today. He will undergo an operation for an
abscess (f the ear.
Needs of Territory Are Net Over
looked by Cabinet Officials
h Their Reports
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.— Development
is the keynote of Secretary of the Interior
Franklin T. Lane’s annual report. He asks
I $2,000,000 for the immediate use of the
i Alaska engineering commission in railroad
I construction.
The secretary also strongly urges better
: government for Alaska, and recommends the
j enactment of legislation embodying his ideas
I of administering federal affairs in Alaska
by means of a resident commission.
The Poorly-Paid Officials
Secretary of Commerce Redfield says in
j his report that the plan of fixed allowances
for federal officials in Alaska works a hard
ship on many of them, and they are in
some instances compelled to pay part of
their expenses out of their salaries.
Recommends Mine Experimental Station
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21— Alaska Mine
Inspector Smith, in his annual report, says
that mining in Alaska is steadily increasing,
and has been most marked during the past
year. He recommends that the present in
spection law be repealed and a new one
enacted more fitted to the needs of the ter
ritory. He also recommends that a mine ex
perimental station be established in Alaska.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
The Pioneer extends to its readers
and to the people of the entire district
the compliments of the season, and
wishes them a "Merry Christmas.
That the young may enjoy to the
utmost the incomparable pleasures of
this season of good cheer, and that the
old may find renewal of former joys
in the Yuletide season Is the sincere
wish of THE EDITOR.
FRIEND OF THE PRESIDENT
ON IMPORTANT MISSION
NEW YORK, Dec. 22. Colonel Hou-e,
the close personal friend of President Wilson,
said today that he will leave for Europe
‘shortly to deliver to certain American am
bassadors information regarding the govern
ment’s attitude on various international
questions. He denies that the trip can he
! considered as in any way a peace mission.
Lansing Is Silent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. Secretary of
j State Lansing today refused to comment
upon the proposed trio of Colonel House.
ABUSE OF PRESIDENT
CONTINUED BY ROOSEVELT
NEW YORK, Dec. 29. Under the title,
! “Sins of the Wilson Administration.'’ former
President Roosevelt has just had published
an article which says that the attitude as
1 sumed by the United States in Mexico and
in Europe is one of infamy.
Roosevelt aLo says that President Wilson
has appropriated to his own use Roosevelt’s •
! policy of preparedness.
MILITARY ATTACHE SAILS
NEW YORK, Dec. 22. Captain Yen
Papen. the German military attache whose
rccrll wss demanded by President Wil on.
sailed for home today.
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Cturej Great Excitement in the
Lend of the Rising Sun—No
Lives Were Lost
IONDON, Dec. 23. The new Japanese
liner Yasaka has been sunk without warning
;n the eastern Mediterranean while en route
to London from Japan. There were 129
i passengers en board and the crew consisted
f sixty men. It is believed that all were
saved.
Great Excitement at Tokio
TOKIO. Dec. 23. The sinking of the
Yasaka has caused great excitement here.
The nationality of the submarine which
•tecomi h.shed her destruction has not been
learned.
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PRO-GERMAN OUTRAGE
IS NIPPED IN THE BUD
NEW YORK. Dec. 18.- Paul Koenig, for
mcrly head of the secret service of the Ham
burg-American steamship line, and Richard
Lindecker were arrested here today, charged
i:h conspiracy to destroy the Wei.and
1 ‘anal.
“Missing Link” Is Found
NEW YORK. Dec 23. Edmund Justice,
night watchman for the Hamburg-American
•toamship l ne. has been arrested. It is be
lieved that he will furnish the missing link
■ n the chain of evidence that is being forged
around those concerned in the Teutonic ;
bomb conspiracy.
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FAMOUS FOOTBALL PLAYER
KILLED IN NORTHERN FRANCE
A few weeks ago The Pioneer reprinted
a letter from John Prentis Poe to a friend
in Kentucky, which had been forwarded to
K. M. Stanton of this city, to whom the j
writer was well known. The letter was ;
| written in the trenches of northern France, |
j and gave an insight into the lot of the pres
ent-day srl.iier. Since the letter was writ
| ten Poe has been numbered with the dead,
I according to the following dispatch pub
lished in an Outside paper just received
; here:
“London, Oct. 30. John Prentiss Poe, the
j famous Princeton football player, and one
I of the first of the family to obtain national
| reputations as football players, was killed
i recently while fighting as a private in the
I British army in northern France. Poe was
; known in Alaska, as he was of the party
i which completed the boundary survey be
: tween Alaska and the Yukon territory."
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POSTOFFICE TO BE CLOSED
FOR LMTIRE DAY TODAY
Today being Christmas day, and a holiday,
the postefiice will be closed all day. On
Sunday the customary hours will prevail,
the general delivery window being open
from noon until 1 o’clock.
The mail arrived about noon yesterday,
and consisted of a fair-sized consignment of
both first and second-class matter. It was
in charge of “Red” Biehle, who succeeds
Teddy Cassidy as czrricr.
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CHRISTMAS IN IDITAROD
QUIETEST IN ITS HISTORY
Christmas day in Iditarod probably will
be the quietest in its history. No public
event of any nature is to take place, and
aside from many private dinner parties,
and the cessation of business, the day will
resemble the ordinary Sabbath.
The Christmas tree celebration and enter
tainment at Flat City last night, given un
der the auspices of the Moose lodge, drew
quite a number of Iditarod families.
BILLY CLARK A CANNERYMAN
| A Tacoma newspaper gives the details of
j the organization of a cannery company
• which will operate in Southeastern Alaska, j
the capitalization of which is S60.000. ■
Among the directors of the new corporation :
is W. S. Clark, formerly of this city, but ;
now of Tacoma. The company expects tcv
be in operation by the beginning of the 1
i salmon run in Alaska next summer
RUSSIAN FORCE BOMBARDS
AND CAPTURES TOM
LONDON, Dec. 21. A Russian cruiser and two
destroyers, convoying sixteen transports, have ar
rived off the Bulgarian ports. I he bombardment
oi Varna has been commenced vigorously.
Town Destroyed and Troops Landed
LONDON, Dee. 22.-—Advices received here slate
that, the Russians have bombarded and destroyed
the town of Varna, and a large force of troops has
been successfully landed there.
The Germans are preparing to advance upon the
allied forces at Salonika
Greek Troops Intervene
ATHFNS, Dec. 21. -Greek troops have occupied
'he Dorian section, interposing themselves between
be entente allies’ line and the Bulgarians.
Bulgarians May Cross Greek Border
LONDON, Dec. 23.—The proclamation of martial
law throughout Greece is unofficially reported to be
imminent, there is a possibility that the Bulgarians
may cross the border.
Big Battle Eeng Fought
ROME, Dec. 18.—A big battle is being fought in
the valley of the Albanian or Black Dnna river be
tween the Serbians and the Bulgarians.
EVACUATION OF GALLIPOLI PENINSULA BEGINS
LONDON, Dec. 20.—The British troops in the
Sulvan and Anzac districts, on Gallipoli peninsula,
have been withdrawn, part going to Salonika and
others to Egypt.
Turks Break Allies’ Line
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 22, The Turks have
driven through the allies’ line to the sea and have
captured great quantities of loot.
New Commander at Dardanelles
LONDON, Dec. 23.—Lieutenant General Murray
has been appointed to succeed Mumoe, the British
commander at the Dardanelles.
Tremendous Casualty List cf British
LONDON, Dec. 23.—The British losses in the Dar
danelles campaign are placed at 122,000.
Kaiser Will Not Visit His Ally
ROME, Dee. 20. —Kaiser Wilhelm has announced
that he will not visit the sultan of Turkey, according
to advices received here.
Turks Sink Two Vessels
LONDON, Dec. 23.—Two of the enemy's moni
tors have been sunk by Turkish batteries at Irak
point.
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RENEWED ACTIVITY ON WESTERN FRONT
LONDON, Dec. 21.—The Germans have renewed
'he offensive on the western front. The advance
was begun under cover of gas bombs. The force
charging the alhes’ trenches near Ypres was nearly
annihilated, and other attacks also have been re
pulsed.
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E!G FORCE OF TEUTONS STARTS FOR EGYPT
LONDON, Dec. 22.—The great offensive move
ment against Egypt by the Germans and Turks has
begun. Three hundred thousand soldiers form the
advance force which has just started for that ob
jective.
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SWEDEN EXPERIENCES SEVERE WEATHER
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 24.—Sweden has been ex
per'encing the coldest weather of the past hundred
and fifty years. The thermometer registered 62 de
gres below zero in scores of places.
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS INFLICT DAMAGE ON TURKS
LONDON, Dec. 24.—Russian warships have sunk
the Turkish cruiser Midirill and disabled the cruiser
Sultan Selim, according to dispatches from Athens.
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PROBABLE SUCCESSOR TO EARL KITCHENER
LONDON, Dec. 24.—Lieutenant General Robert
son is hinted at as the successor of Earl Kitchener.
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KAISER REPORTED TO HAVE FATAL MALADY
PARIS, Dec. 24.—It is reported here that Kaiser
Wilhelm is seriously ill with cancer of the throat.
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KEYSTONE STATE IN CLUTCHES OF EPIDEMIC
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24.—The entire state of
Pennsylvania is infected with la grippe and a!]
branches of life are crippled.