REFUSES TO oW
TRUST LEGISLATION
Republicans Want President Wilson
to Let Measures Go Over Until
p the Next Session.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.—President
Wilson is determined to press his
trust legislation program through at
the present session despite all efforts
toward delay on the part of Repub
licans.
Republican leaders in caucus last
night decided to urge the postpone
ment of the trust legislation until
the next session on account of the
financial unrest due to the European
war. President Wilson has replied
that he sees no reason why the leg
islation should be delayed but rather
the reverse. He believes that legis
lation which will tend to place busi
ness on a firm basis is imperative at
the present time.
. Democratic leaders who are sup
porting President . Wilson’s trust
measures assert that the Republicans
'P- are attempting to delay the passage
of the' measures In the hope that to
do so would count heavily against
the Democrats in the fall elections.
MORE PLAGUE
AT e ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4—Fourteen
new cases of plague have been re
ported here today by the medical au
thorities and more stringent meas
ures will be taken by the govern
ment to stamp out the scourge. The
fight on the rats continues and thou
sands are being killed each day.
. CALIFORNIA HAS
MANYCRIMINALS
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.—Califor-1
nia sociologists and criminologists
are puzzled today over the increase
in the state’s prison population. Fig
-4 ures just made public by the state
prison board show 3,937 convicts, in
f eluding those on parole, or 450 more
than at the corresponding time a
year ago. This is the largest in
crease in the state’s history.
Some are Inclined to attribute the
Increase to the working of the pa
role law but a majority of the pris
on board members disagree with this
v* view. They point out that of 96 men
paroled in April only nine violated
a Parole and only two of these by com
mittlng new crimes. This is not con
sidered a bad per centage. Of a to
tal of 649 men on parole, 643 are
employed at wages aggregating $23,
635.70 monthly. ’
Admiral Sampson In 8sattlo.
SEATTLE, Aug. 4.—The steamer
'Admiral Sampson, of the Admiral
£ Line, reached here this morning from
Alaska and will leave on the 6th
oil the return trip north.
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German Ship With $15,000,000 In Gold Returns To United States Painted To
Resemble British Ship—England Has Not Declared War On Germany
French Spy System Is Reported Keeping Tab on Germans—Belgium Will
Fight Germany To Maintain Neutrality—American Cruiser To Sail With
$5,000,000 In Gold To Bring Americans Home—German Dirigible Drops
Bombs On French City—Zeppelins Start for Brussels—Belgium Warned.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.—Germany has
declared war upon Belgium today be
cause of the refusal of Belgium to
give permission to the German troops
to cross the territory. The Belgium
army is resisting as best they can
the German troops and French troops
are coming through to aid them.
King Albert has taken charge of the
army personally and is concentrating
his troops to strike the Germans.
The sympathy of this country is
strongly French, as they fear German
aggression. ;
Belgium Is Patriotic.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.—Immediately
following the German declaration of
war against Belgium for opposing the
passage of German troops through
Belgium King Albert appeared before
the parliament and addressed that
body. His appearance was the sig
nal for a tremendous outburst of pa
rtiotism. The king declared that
Belgium wras prepared to shed its last
drop of blood to maintain the inde
pendence of the country.
Berlin Doubts Reports.
BERLIN, Aug. 4.—German officials
refuse to credit the report emanating
from French sources that the regi
ment of Uhlans have been nlhllated
in their attempt to invade France. It
is recalled that during the Franco
Prussian war that news of French
victories were continually t being re
ported even when their troops were
being utterly routed or captured. No
official report of the engagement has
been received from the German offi
cers.
Germans Using Dirigibles.
PARIS, Aug. 4.—A German dirigi
ble, operating from Metz, circled ov
er the French border today evident
ly with a view of gaining knowledge
of the French fortifications. Wnile
sailing over Luneville bombs were
dropped into the city, wrecking a
historic church.
U. S. Government Notified.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4—Germany
has officially notified the United
States government that a state of
war exists between that country and
France. This government has been
notified to warn its citizens that to
continue their residence in France
will make them subject to the for
tunes of war.
U. S. to Remain Neutral.
President Wilson has issued a dec
laration that the United States gov
ernment will remain neutral in the
conflict waging in Europe. He has al
so expressed the hope that no overt
act will be committed which will
cause this country to become involv
ed in any international complica
tions as a result of the war.
Airships to Attack Brussels.
PARIS, Aug. 4.—The French gov
ernment has advised the authorities
■at Brussels, Belgium, that three Zep
pelins, loaded with high explosives,
have left Germany headed for Brus
sels with the object of destroying the
city. The authorities of Belgium
have been warned to be on the look
out for the airships and to destroy
ithem before they arrive over, the
city.
Secret Service Works Well.
The French war department has a
wonderful system of espionage and
so far has been able to keep inform
ed of the doings of the German army.
There Is no movement of troops that
is not promptly reported here and
has been met by counter movements
from France.
Dutch Check Invasion.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.—The German
troops which are invading the prov
ince of Limburg in Holland have been
checked by an unexpected movement
on the part of the Hollanders. They
have opened the dykes and let the
sea roll over the province through
which the Germans are marching.
The Hollanders by opening the dykes
have placed water between the Ger
man troops and their other provinces
which will make the occupation of
Holland unprofitable to the Germans
as a basis for operations.
French Reserves Summoned.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.—Six
thousand French reserves near this
city have been ordered to return to
France at once. Transportation for
them will be furnished by the French
consul, who will send a trainload from
here tomorrow. At New York a
French steamer will take them to
France.
I
Servians Unprepared.
VIENNA, Aug. 4.—Dispatches re
ceived this morning from authentic
sources state that the mobilization of
the Servian troops shows them to be
ill prepared for service. Owing to
Servia having been engaged in the
Balkan struggle which necesitated
her troops being. stationed at wide
ly different parts she is unprepared
for the rapid mobilization of an army
sufficient to check the invaders which
are being sent from Austria.
Diplomatic Relations Severed.
PARIS, Aug. 4.—ill diplomatic re
lations between France and Germany
have been formally severed and the
German representatives have all tak
en their departures. German subjects
have been notified to get out of
France as hostilities have begun.
Would 8elze Congo.
LONDON, Aug. 4.—Germany has
sent an ultimatum to Belgium de
manding free passage through the
country for her troops. The ulti
matum contained the threat that a
refusal to accede to the request
would be considered a declaration of
war and would be followed by the
seizure of the Congo Free State, Bel
gium’s African possessions. Belgium
has appealed to England for protec
tion.
Carry War to Africa.
LONDON, Aug. 4.—It is recognized
that should Germany attempt to
seize the Congo Free State, Belgium’s
South African possessions, England
would be compelled to send troops to
check the movement, and all Cen
tral and South Africa would become
involved in the struggle. Germany is
strong in East Africa and could send
troops into the Congo Free State be
fore the French forces in French Con
go could check the movement.
Would Send Indian Troops.
LONDON, Aug. 4.—Should England
become involved in the war in South
Africa through the seizure of France
and Belgium’s possessions there, it is
reported that native troops would be
sent from India owing to the inhospi
table climate which is deadly to
white troops. It is regarded as in
evitable that Germany would lose her
African possessions should she carry
the war to Africa by seizing Congo.
* Waiting for Russia.
Because of the time needed by Rus
sia to mobilize her troops the French
army will remain upon the defen
sive, delaying the Germans until the
Russians can cross into Austria and
into Germany. The British are ex
pected to land troops in Belgium and
in Holland to prevent the Germans
from securing control of the coast.
No Big Battles Fought.
SEATTLE, Aug. 4.—No real battle
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DEMOCRATS ENDORSE PRESIDENT’S POLICIES
SKAGWAY, Aug. 4.—Joe Baxter, of
Valdez, was elected temporary chair
man of the Democratic convention
here last night and H. J. Turner
was named temporary secretary. The
following committee was named on
credentials: C. E. Davidson, of Ju
neau; Charles Siheffler, of Cordova;
Dan Callighan, of Fairbanks; F.
Johnson and Thos. Cole.
. Committee on permanent organiza
tion: Z. R. Cheney, C.. M. Grath,
Frank Bach, C. J. Todd, Louis Mil
ler.
Committee on platform and reso
lutions: R. F. Roth, J. W. Troy, C.
E. Bunnell, J. H. Cobb, J. M. Miller,
J. Snow, Bernard Hurst
Committee on rules and order of
business: M. Harrlas, K. M. Tan
ner, Jas. Kennedy, D. Noll, J. W.
Combs.
The convention was called to or
der yesterday by Chairman Davidson
<of the t&rltorial committee and C.
E. Bunnell as secretary.
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SKAGWAY, Aug. 4.—Charles E.
C. E BUNNELL, OF VALDEZ, IS NAMED PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
OF CONVENTION—60V. 8TR0NS6 18 ENDORSED—WANT ALAS
KA POSITIONS HELD BY RE SIDENTS OF NORTHLAND.
Bunnell, of Valdez, will be elected
permanent chairman of the Democrat
ic convention this afternoon and
Hurley J. Turner will be permanent
secretary.
The platform drawn up by the com
mittee on resolutions and adopted by
the convention, congratulates Alaska
upon the advent to power of the
Democratic party under the splendid
and inspiring leadership of Woodrow
Wilson and the great men in his cab
inet The platform further says:
“The party „haa redeemed every
^pledge of the Baltimore platform;
has freed the Industry of the coun
try from the domination of special
interests, brought independence and
prosperity to the' United States in
spite of the efforts of Wall street
to produce a panic; has abandoned
dollar diplomacy and with patience
and wisdom President Wilson has
guided the country through tryihg
foreign complications to righteous
ness and peace.
"More Important to us, the govern
ment, under the leadership of Presi
dent Wilson has struck off the shack
les which have so. lon$ bound and
restricted the territory and set Alas
ka on the high road towards devel
opment and prosperity and will make
the northland a happy, prosperous
and contented commonwealth.”
The Democratic party of Alaska Is
pledged to co-operate with the Dem
ocratic administration' of President
Wilson In securing from congress a
full territorial government for the
territory.
The government railroad line is en
dorsed and the plan of Secretary lane
to have a development board for the
territory is also approved.
The opening of the coal lands, the
abolishment of forest reserves, the
survey of the lands of the territory
and the opening of the country for
settlement.
The. establishment of a land office
In western Alaska Is also recommend
ed, . as is also *the establishment of
the Australian ballot.
Other features of the platform are:
Compensation of workmen for Injury,
passage of a law for the establish
ment of the Australian ballot, elds for
navigation, liberal appropriations for
roads and trails, Improvement of the
harbor at Nome, and strict regulation
of the fisheries.
The convention also strongly en
dorsed the plank in the Baltimore
platform for the appointment of Alas
kans for Alaska positions, and ends
by giving the administration of Gov
ernor Strong its endorsement and
pointing with pride to his record.
WESTERN ROADS
ARE DISSATISFIED
Will Urge Interstate Commission for
Permission to Increase Rates
Five Per Cent.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.—The rail
roads west of the Mississippi river
which were granted permission to
advance their rates one and one-half
per cent, by the Interstate Com
merce Commission, are dissatisfied
and will press for a five per cent,
increase.
The claim is made that owing to
the higher wages paid employes and
the cost of operating through less
populous sections the roads are un
able to gain a fair return on the cap
ital invested. The Eastern roads
which were refused an increase of
their rates, will also appeal from the
decision.
HAS STARTED MISSION
AT TANANA CROSSING
Miss Celia Wright, who was con
nected with the Penil Mission in
Valdez for some time, is connected
with St. Timothy's mission at Tanana
Crossing. She recently made a trip
to Fairbanks to secure a year’s sup
plies for the institution.
NO CUP RACE
IRIS SEASON
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.—No cup race
will be held this season, in spite
of the fact that the Shamrock IV. is
now almost here In convoy of the
steam yacht Erin, owned by Sir
Thomas Lipton. Because of the war
of nations the race has been called
off.
RAILROAD TAX
PLEASES JOSLIN
SEATTLE, Aug. 4.—Falcon Joslin,
the Tanana railroad operator, arriv
ed here today after a trip to N*W
York and Washington. He expresses
himself as well pleased with the
action by congress whereby the rail
road tax of $100 per mile is abol
ished in favor of a stated per cent,
of the railroad’s gross earnings. Jos
lln’s road had been unable to pay the
tax and his road would have been
subject to confiscation had the tax
arrears not been cancelled.
Thought It Safer.
LONDON, Aug. 4.—At the Old Bai
ley a prisoner who said he was un
able to hire a lawyer asked the court
to appoint some one to represent
his case. “Just make your own
choice,” said the recorder, pointing
to a score of barristers present. The
prisoner carefully scanned the coun
tenances of the three rows of lawyers
and then announced: “Never mind;
I’ll defend myself.”
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