HE WHO WASTES A CRUST OF BREAD PROLONGS THE WAR
RUSSIA HUMBLY SUBMITS TO GERMANY’S BRASTIC TERMS
~) RUSSIAN CHARADES"!
RUSSIAN
Petrograd, March 4.—Ratification of the peace treaty
with Germany will be taken up Thursday next and will
be passed finally by an All-Russian congress to be com
posed deputies of workmen s, peasants’ and Cossacks
councils, who will assemble for the purpose. On Sun
day a German airman raided parts of this city, killing
three persons and wounding five.
Petrograd. March 7. — Petrograd is calm and orderly
today regardless of the presence of Teutonic troops at
Narva, which is but 100 miles from this city, and of the
evidence on all sides of the removal of war supplies.
GERMAN
Berlin, March 2.- The general staff announced yes
terday that Teutonic operations on the Northern Russia
front are taking the normal course. Another Estho
nian regiment has placed itself under command of the
German staff. In Minsk the Germans have captured
50,000 rifles and 2,000 machine guns.
Berlin, March 4.—Today’s official statement says the
Germans operating on the Russian front have captured
6.800 officers. 57,000 men, 2,400 guns, 5,000 machine
guns, 5,000 motor cars, 8,300 railway trucks, 80 locomo
tives, and a vast amount of ammunition.
JAPANESE
Tokio, March 2.—The Bolsheviki have seized the
pier at Vladivostok containing munitions and other
goods valued at one hundred million roubles, according
to advices here today. The same dispatch stated that
the Bolsheviki threatened to requisition foreign mer
chant ships for their own use, and that the Allied war
ships in the harbor were preparing to land marines.
The emperor of Japan has summoned Admiral Togo,
the famous naval leader, for a conference on the Rus
sian situation
Tokio, March 5. —The Kussian situation completely
absorbs the interest of the public and press, with a full
realization of the serious nature of the responsibility
involved.
AMERICAN
Washington, March 2.—It it announced in official ad
vices from Petrograd that Ambassador Francis and his
staff, American consulate, military mission, and Red
Cross representatives had left Petrograd for Vologda
by railroad on February 27.
Washington, March 5.—It is stated upon high au
thority that if Japan sends an expeditionary force into
Siberia, she will do so without the approval of the
United States. The delicate question facing the Presi
dent today, is whether or not to protest against the
Japanese proposal, and how strong. The American
government has no agreements with either Japan or
Russia, and is, therefore, in a sense, merely a looker-on.
Washington, March 6.—The Allies have been in
formed as to the attitude of the United States toward
Japanese activities in Siberia, and have informed Japan
of same.
It is authoritatively stated today that the United
States has sent no communication to Japan on the sub
ject of the latter’s action in Siberia, and that if any of
this government’s views are expressed it will be to
Great Britain.
Washington, March 2.—The administration refused
today to discuss the Japanese Russian situation, but
said an exchange of correspondence between the Allies
had taken place, and that progress was being made.
SWITZERLAND
Geneva, March 7.—The Teutonic press is greatly agi
tated over the possibility of Japanese intervention in
Siberia, and the German people have already been
warned to expect it.
BRITISH
London, March 5.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Tokio states that it has been decided by the ambassa
dors of England, France and Italy to ask the Japanese
government to take steps to guard Allied interests in
the Far East.
London, March 5.—Narva, 100 miles southeast of
Petrograd, has been occupied by the Germans, and the
enemy is continuing to advance on Petrograd, accord
ing to a dispatch from Petrograd*
London, March 6.—An official Russian statement re
ceived here today says Gen. Krylenko, the Bolsheviki
RIGGS APPOINTED GOVERNOR
Washington, March 7,—President Wilson today sent
the name of Thomas A. Riggs, of Nenana, Alaska, to
the Senate for confirmation as governor of Alaska, to
succeed J. F. A. Strong.
Chairman Edes to Run Things Alone
Washington, March 7.—Indications are that no successor
will be appointed to the position made vacant by the resigna
tion of Thomas A. Riggs as a member of the Alaska Engineer
ing Commission and none has been made to replace Colonel
Frederick Mears, of the same commission, which is thus re
duced to Chairman W. C. Edes, who, it is understood, will be
in entire control of the railroad work hereafter.
ARGUING FOR ALASKA STATEHOOD
Washington, March 5.—Hearings were begun before the
House committee on territories today on the Sul/.ei biil for
statehood for Alaska. John W. Troy, of Juneau, editor oi the ^
Alaska Daily Empire, argued for the release of the Territory 1
from the control of Congress, urging legislation that would
give the legislature full power to pass its own laws, aDd to
make them effective without congressional saneiiou. Hearing
will be continued.
AMBASSADOR FRANCIS STATEMENT
Volga, March 6.—American Ambassador Francis issued a
statement today on the international situation as affecting Rus
sia. He said America was not desirous of conquest of any part
of Russia, and that he had recommended that the United States
recognize any government in Russia which would continue the
war against the Central Powers.
commander in chief, has sent a communication to the
German and Austrian commanders in chief calling at
tention to the fact that Germans and Austrians are still
attacking Russians, notwithstanding the conclusion of
peace.
London, March 8.—A dispatch from Tien',Tsin says
that Japan has caused it to be known that she welcomes
China’s co-operation in the Siberian drive.
SWEDISH
Stockholm, March 2 —The American consul who re
mained in Petrograd after the departure of Ambassador
Francis, has now left the city, indicating that matters
have taken a sudden turn for the worse.
AUSTRIAN
Vienna, March 4.—Austro-Hungarian forces oper
ating in Podelia, in Southwestern Russia, are making
satisfactory progress, says an unofficial statement is
sued today.
DANISH
Christiana, March 4 —The Aland islands, the archi
pelago between the Baltic sea and the Guf1 of Bothnia,
were occupied Sunday by German troops.
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AMERICAN
Washington, March 2.—Four American soldiers who
were caught asleep in the front- line trenches while
doing sentry duty, have been sentenced to death. The
matter has been put up to General Pershing, and al
though he has authority to act, he has referred the
cases to the War department.
Commenting on the recent battle of Toul between
Americans and the "crack troops of the Hanoverian
regiments, Gen. Pershing said that the»re was every
reason to be proud over the fact that the Hanoverians
were not only driven back to their trenches in uttei
confusion, but that every objective of their raid hac
failed.
American Army in France, March 6.—During las!
night artillery firing continued, and pati-ol parties were
active on the American sector northwest of Toul.
American Army in France, March 7.—An American
patrol comprising one officer and eight men who were
missing since last night in the sector northwest of Toul,
I suddenly emerged from a sneii noie ciose to uie ieu
] tonic lines today and made a dash across No Man’s
Land, escaping without a shot being fired at them.
American Army in France, March 8.--Early this
morning an American patrol of five men out-fought an
enemy patrol of ten men whom they met in No Man’s
iLand. The Americans opened fire on the Germans,
and for ten minutes there was a sharp skirmish. The
enemy then retreated, leaving two dead and two
wounded Bavarians who were made prisoners by the
Americans, who returned to their trenches without a
scratch.
BRITISH
London, March 2.—Gen. Haig reported today that a
force had raided the British trenches in the neighbor
hood of Hargicourt, during the night, and that all Ger
mans were either killed or captured.
Early this morning the Germans carried out a raid
over a wide front against the Portuguese troops in
trenches in Northern France. Successful counter at
tacks ejected the Germans, reported the war office today.
The Germans have produced another war horror
which is an aerial counterpart of the famous diving
( cruisers, according to the correspondent of the Man
’ Chester Guardian. The new machine carries bombs
weighing half a ton each.
I London, March 4.—A number of successrui raias were
carried out by United States troops on different parts of
the front, says today’s report. Australian troops en
tered German trenches near Warneton, and after killing
50 of the enemy and destroying several dugouts, brought
back 11 prisoners and several machine guns. Other
successful raids were carried out by Australian troops
in the neighborhood of Gaphard.
London, March 6. — Raiding activities have continued
along the British front today, according to reports.
East of Bullecourt the English conducted a successful
raid this morning, taking a few prisoners and two ma
chine guns.
GERMAN
Berlin, March 2.—Ten Americans were captured yes
terday by Germans near Chavignon, on the French
front, army headquarters announced today.
FRENCH
Paris, March 5.—American forces repulsed a German
surprise attack today in the Lorraine region and took
some prisoners, according to the French war-offi.ce
statement.
Paris, March 2.—A Spanish ship, chartered by Swit
zerland and conveying 3,000 tons of wheat from Amer
ica to Europe, was torpedoed.
Wilhelm Puts His Trust in the Sword
Amsterdam, March 8.—Kaiser Wilhelm has sent a telegram to
the king of Saxony commenting on the peace with Russia, in which
he says: ‘T feel the greatest gratitude towards God and the army
which extorted this peace. Wo have made an enormous step for
ward. Firmly trusting to the sword, I face the future which will
bring victory and strong peace.”
Serbia and Montenegro About Ready to Quit
Berlin, March 5.—The Leipsic News Nachrichten says that ne
gotiations with Serbia and Montenegro are a matter of only a few
weeks, as both, like Rumania, are out of the war, and must sign
peace terms.
Rumania Signs Peace Treaty With Germany
Copenhagen, March 6.—A treaty of peace between Rumania
and the Central Powers was signed at Bucharest at 7 o'clock last
(Tuesday) night, according to an official announcement from Ber
lin, received here today.
Japan’s Entry Into Siberia An Unknown Quantity
Amsterdam, March G.—Japanese intervention in Siberia will
either lead to a Russo-German agreement against Japan, or to an
understanding between the Japanese and the Germans, is the ex
pressed opinion of the Cologne Velkzeitung, copies of which were
received here today.
Dose of Kultur for Belgian Fisherman
London, March 7.—A dispatch from Penzance today describes
how the crew of a German submarine brutally killed the already
, wounded master of a Belgian fishing smack, who refused to leave
his vessel. His son was a witness to the murder.
Only Six Persons Saved
London, March 8.—The British steamer Kenmare has been
i submarined with but six persons saved, was announced by the ad
miralty today.
FEET BADLY FROZEN
Victor Crisan, an old-time resident of
Interior Alaska, was brought to this
camp last Sunday from Tolstoi by Paul
Keating, the merchant, suffering from
badly frozen feet— the result of wad
ing in an overflow. Mr. Crisan is now
la the Reed hospital, Flat City.
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Mrs. George Mutchler braved the
snowstorm last Tuesday by coming to
Iditarod, and during her short stay, ac
companied by Mrs. Claude Baker,
did a thrifty bi’ of business in the way
t' disposing of lickets for the Ladies’
Red Ci Oa» RaUy at Fiat last night.
It Will Take Two Years
Butte, Mont., March 2.—Two years
at least will he required to put the
Germans back across the line, declared ,
Col. Breen, chief of the staff of Gen.
Green, in command of Camp Lewis, in
an interview today. Col. Breen has
just returned from France.
San Francisco, March 2.—The su
preme court has denied the writ in
the Thomas F. Mooney case, and the
defendant must hang unless pardoned.
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Alec Dickson left Thursday for the
Outside where he intends to join the
array. _
Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
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1-NEWS-1
Washington, March 4.—The War de
partment today announced that it would
build a 125,900.000 ordnance base in
F ranee.
The maximum price for aluminum
has been fixed by the President at 32
cents a pound at various American
plants.
The center of interest in the world
war today in the Far East, is the an
nouncement from Petrograd and Ber
1 in that the Bolsheviki had accepted
Germany’s drastic peace terms. This
announcement brings the Siberian situ
ation to a crisis.
Major-General Preston C. March
today took over his new duties as act
ing chief of the general staff of the
army.__
NO BOOZE BUSINESS FOB J. BULL
London, March 6.—The government
has turned down the proposition to
purchase the liquor trade of the coun
try.
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Owen Gray arrived Thursday after
noon with a big consignment of mail.
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CENSURE LAFOLLETTE
Madison, Wis., March 6.—The lower
house of the state legislature today
passed a resolution censuring United
States Senator LaFollette for his atti
tude in war. The measure has already
passed the state senate.
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By Thursday’s mail the Miners &
Merchants Bank received a supply of
Liberty bonds in denominations of $500
and $1,000. ^_
C. P. Wood, local factor for the N<
C. Co., left yesterday for Yakotna and
McGrath, on a ten days' business trip,