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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1«10
CABINET CRISIS PASSED.
The cabinet crisis in England ap
pears to have been of greater signifi
cance than any that has occurred dur
ing the present European war. It
was not so much the result of a con
flict between two parties cr factions
as it was between two men—Premier
Asquith and War Secretary Lloyd
George. It was a battle of the giants
and the world watched the conilict.
The Premier was forced out and
Lloyd George was elevate I to his
place after a temporary interregnum
of Bonar Law. As the crisis came to
a showndown, however, the labor par
ty supported Asquith in his conten
tions, and the London Press announc
ed that Lloyd-George had lost out in
the first test of strength. The War
Secretary tendered his resignation,
which the cabinet accepted, and aft
er tendering the office to Bonar Law,
the labor leader, the King gave the
name of Lloyd-George to the cabinet
for confirmation.
The controversy prow out of the
conduct of the war under the present
coalition ministry, and while there
seems to have been general agree
ment in the cabinet in favor of the
creation of a "war council” compos
ed of from three to five men, the
break between Asquith and Lloyd
George, according to advices from
London, occurred on the- question of
the premier’s heading the council,
which Lloyd-George strenuously ob
jected to.
Just what Lloyd-George’s objection
to this plan was’ has not been clearly
disclosed, except that he believed
Asquith's policies vacillating and too
lenient, ai^l that a stronger man
should conduct the war campaign to
insure success.
Both leaders in the contri versy
are popular in England and have
weathered the stormy period brought
on by the war in a way that has done
credit to themselves. Lloyd-George
l.as made the most spectacular rise,
however, and is commonly known as
the “strong man” of England. His
popularity with the masses is his
greatest political asset. As Chancel
lor of the Exchequer he' placed Bri
tain’s finances on a substantial foun
dation and as Minister of Munitions
turned England into a vast munitions
factory. As War Minister he had
greater authority and ever, and it
seems highly probable that he will
yet occupy the niche in popular es
teem that Lord Kitchener held. The
people have great faith in his ability.
end believe that if any man can hrlng
the war to a successful conclusion he
is the man.
It was thought in England that a
coalition cabinet, representing all
parties, would solve the war situa
tion, but the cabinet’s handling of the
war hus not been wholly satisfactory.
It is the English way of “muddling
through,” however—even to the. point
of engaging in an unseemly scrap for
power between’ two of her great men
and forgetting the war.
SUFPRAGK MILITANT.
The first sign of militancy in the
suffrage movement since the election
was given while the President was
leading his annual message to Con
gress the fourth of the present month.
The demonstration did not take that,
form that marked (he activities of
the Pankhurst propaganda in En
gland, but the exploit of the feminists
was a trifle more daring than any
thing they have attempted in the p.vt
and had the President not been sport
enough to greet it with a smile, might
have caused him temporary embar
rassment.
The suffragists won the distinction
of having carried their fight into the
halls of congress ahead of any of the
other propagandists—unless the ex
ception be the tmti-high-cost-of-liv
ing movement. They chose a most
effective way of attracting attention
to the battle because it was a spec
tacular one.
The members of the congressional
union resent the statement that the
yellow banner bearing the words,
“Mr. President, What Will You Do
For Woman Suffrage?” was smuggled
into the House chamber in a hand
bag, and made the important correc
tion that it was carried under a Ne
vada woman’s coat. The militants I
had their program arranged on sched
ule and just as the President reach
led the only part of his address they
thought made the occasion, they un
furled the banner. It was at the
point where President Wilson, in dis
cussing the Porto Rican bill said,
"The present laws governing the is'
and and regulating the rights and
privileges of its people are not just."
It is probaDle that this demonstra
tion presages others of like charac
ter and the President and Congress
will be allowed no peace during the
! winter by the suffrage workers. The
j women may not be able to accorn
jplish much during the present Coi'
igress, but in view of the support
! accorded him by the feminine vote
during the late election, President
Wilson would be doing his duty to
advocate universal suffrage. Just
why an ignorant foreigner should bo
more competent to judge the affairs
of a nation and cast his vote there
for than an intelligent American wo
man can hardly be understood in this
day of progress. During the barbaric
ora when women were forced to tend
to the crops and herds while their
lords and masters engaged in th j
princely pastime of war, it was mete
and proper that woman should have
no voice in the affairs of state; but
woman's sphere has enlarged until
man has become second in the race
for supremacy, and women have tak
en his jobs, his offices, his pastimes,
and in many cases, his. trousers.
THE Valdez Chamber of Com
merce is entering upon an aggressi/e
campaign of publicity, and requests
THE EMPRESS
Tonight at 8 p. m. Sharp.
Another Fine Triangle Program.
BESSIE BARRISCALE
With Clara Williams and Robert McKim, in five acts
“The Last Act”
ALSO THE ALL-STAR KEYSTONE COMEDY
“The Hunt”
Ford Sterling and his fun makers
Sunday - ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE
REGULAR ADMISSION REGULAR ADMISSION
the help of every citizen in its effort
to bring the resources of this district
to-the attention of capitalists and
tourists. It Is expected that a large
tourist trade will be done by the
steamship companies and the Cham
ber will endeavor to secure a fair
share of the incoming trade for Val
dez. If you are not a member of
the commercial body send your ap
plication and $1.50 in to Secretary
H. H. Jones, and fall in line for the
uplift of Valdez.
NEW YORK dispatches say that
statistics show that murder is on a
decline. Of course, this means i.i
America. In Europe it has increasei
fcy several hundred per cent.
THE Santa Fe has ordered a dis
tribution equal to 10 per cent of a
year’s pay to all its employes in the
service of the railroad system for ai
least two years, and whose annual
compensation does not exceed $2,50''.
ELEVEN bills and resolutions
bearing on the high cost of living
were introduced in Congress during
the first day's opening session. Per
haps the honorable solons have over
looked the high cost of investigating
STATISTICS prepared in Chicago
show that a dollar Is worth only 5:1
cents as compared with its va'ue in
1900—but to those who spend it for
four, sugar and potatoes it looks tei.
times as large as it did sixteen years
ago.
THE SEATTLE Post-Intelligencer
syas that twelve men in New York
City govern the price of every staple
of food. It the President would call
in the seventy-six investigating com
mittees and imprison these twelve
men the probity of the P.-I.’s sta‘e
ment could easily be ascertained.
DREADNOUGHT WORKERS
ASK FOR LABOR WAGE
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—Work on
the dreadnought New Mexico, in the
'course of construction at the navy
yard in Brooklyn, was held up today
by a strike of 160 riveters for higher
wages. Naval Constructor Rock said
the secretary of the navy had ar
ranged for an increase at New Years,
but the men want it at once. They
leceive $3.25 a day, which they say
|is below the scale paid in regular
shops.
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eastern capitalist. Property not to
be located over 20 miles from sea
beach or railroad. Does not make any
difference whethere ore is suphides,
carbonates, oxides, native or silicates,
so long as there are indications of
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well defined ledges. State price and
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A. F. SODERSTROM,
407 9th North St., Phoenix, Arizona.
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A Good Buy, .
Party leaving city is forced to sell
small block of Sweepstake stock at
a sacrifice. Your opportunity—but
quick action is required. Alaska In
v estment Co. 2t
Attorney W. H. Whittlesey left on
the Alameda for a trip to Seward.
PBOPBSSIOWAIi CABPg.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
eacci over Valdes Drag Co.
PAeae >18 McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon, U- S. Public Health Serv.
(Marine Hospital)
DONOHOE & DIMOND
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Phene M VALDEZ. ALASKA
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LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offleen la Whaling Ball ding
Phone iei VALDEZ. ALASKA
ASA C. BALDWIN
CIVIL ENGINEER
II. S. Mineral Swfsyxr
McKinley Street spporits V. M-3—n.
VeJdec, Alaska'
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Orsdasts Nntlaaal PMrwdti,
DENTIST
2Ttra Mow 0f (ttljristmas
(Sift ^atisfartian
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Only A Few More Shopping Days Before Xmas
Notwithstanding the fact that this store has
been the busy Xmas shopping center in Valdez
the past two weeks, we still have a large as
sortment of presents tor Father, Mother, Bro
v
ther or Sister.
For Men
Gloves, Neckties, Socks, Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Razors,
Smoking Sets, House Coats, Bath Robes, Stetson Hats,
Style Plus and Hart Schaffner and Marx Suits.
For Ladies
Kayser Silk Hose, Holeproof Hose, Traveling Bags, Silk
Waists said Dresses, Winter Coats, Furs, Traveling Clocks,
Fancy Box Writing Paper, Slippers, Etc.
For Children
Toys of all kinds, Sleds and Wagons, Sweater Sets,
Mackinaw Sets, Stockings, Handkerchiefs and Comfy Slippers.
For the House
Cut Glass, Electric Vacuum Cleaners, Casseroles, Electric
Percolators, Electric Irons, Down Comforters, Blankets, Art
Squares, Majestic Ranges, Edison Phonographs.
We have hundreds <0 articles too numerous to men
tion, | so if you dont see what you want ask the man
behind the counter.
S Blum & Co.
(INCORPORATED)
GOOD GOODS.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers ia
ALL KINDS OF JUNK
Buyers of Metal, Rubber, Ma
nila Rope, Sacks, Machinery,
Pipe, Hides, Furs and Bottles.
104A Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
Try the Cottage Dining Room for
good home-cooked meals. Mrs. M.
Rucker, Phoae 181. tf
Pictures and Panoramic Views
make fine presents. Valdes Drug
Co. tf
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
MEN
a RATES REASONABLE
Nice clean rooms, good beds,
rooms rented by day, week, or
month. At thef Hopkins House
MRS. P. REED
When b Seward Stop at be
COLEMAN HOUSE
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Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
ROBERT GARNER. IWAnt
Granite Mine.
CHAS. McCALLUM, Secretary,
_ Valdes Alaska.
Bert Place in Valdes to
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