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THURSDAY. APRIL 85, 1017
“IRELAND SLACKING"
The situation in Ireland today is
a violation of the principle of self-de
termination for which we ourselves
are fighting. Steadily for more than
forty years has Ireland by a vote of
more than four to ohe asked for self
government and been denied.
Bad government brlnfta bad results.
Canada and Australia were both per
mitted to vote upon conscription, and
It was endorsed by the one and turn
ed down by the other. No one can call
the Australians slackers,- and yet Ire
land has more volunteers in the Brit
ish army at the front than Australia.
Two years ago Ireland had contrib
uted 173,000 volunteers to the Brit
ish army and navy—all volunteers.
That, for a nation of but 4,000,000
people equals an army of 4,000,000
volunteers for the United States.
When this nation reaches that num
ber pf volunteers it will be time to
throw stones at Ireland. The above
does not include the thousands of
loyal Irish serving in the armies of
the overseas dominions.
General N. B. Marshall wrote from
the Dardanelles, where the shattered
Irish regiments stood shoulder to
shoulder with the Australians and
New Zealanders, “Though I am En
glish I must say that I am proud of
the Irish soldiers. They have fought
magnificently. They are the cream of
the army. Ireland should be proud of
her sons as she has done her duty
nobly.”
At a time when this nation is heart
sick because we ourselves are failing
to measure up to the requirements
expected it must be remembered that
loyal, self-governing Australia refus
ed to accept conscription. But she was
within her rights. So is Ireland.
Critics throughout the nation are
making the most of Ireland’s refusal
to accept peremptory conscription.
Editorial writers are hurling broad
sides at her for her alleged disloyalty.
These same writers were silent over
the Australian vote; they were silent
over the narrow margin with which
conscription carried in Canada, and
they are silent over the refusal to al
low the American people to vote upon
the question.
The country today stands unhesi
tatingly behind the administration in
its war program, and were conscrip
tion to be voted upon it would carry
by an overwhelming majoncy; dui
who can deny that at the time the
draft waa proposed that it would not
have been turned down by a large ma
jority. It takes time to educate a na
tion up to where it understands its
peril.
So with Ireland. Those who are
loudly calling her a slacker today
should remember that it is only a lit
tle over a year since Great Britain
and Canada were applying the same
epithet to this country. We awoke to
our peril and Joined the world against
the common enemy. So too will Ire
land when she understands her needs.
Until that time we must work to show
her people the peril of allowing Ger
man militarism to dominate the
world.
UNLESS we, as citizens of Valdez,
do all in our power to hang together
and keep our citizens at home, we will
report many absent at roll call next
winter. The town must have indus
tries if it has to pay a bonus to se
cure them. We must give persons de
siring to come to Valdez an oppor
tunity to secure remunerative em
ployment. There is room on our wat
erfront for a large number of fac
tories, but we hold on and wait for the
ravens to feed us, as in the days of
Elijah. We have'the best town site
and the best hatbor in the territory,
both lying idle for lack of Industries.
Now is the time to get together and
boost for our town. In good times we
urifl be too bust to boost." In hard
times we are too depressed. We have
one cannery which adds to our rev
enue, but we should have more. There
are more fish in the sea to be caught,
and the same applies to other indus
tries. The city council has advertised
that it will pay cash for all fish hrot
to the city, hut so far we have failed
to arouse interest. The flats ai% cov
ered with idle craft. There are thous
ands of pounds of’ fish waiting to take
the bait, but we can get no fishermen.
The council asked for opinions on
constructing a float, hut aside from
the usual knockers who hastened to
protest against expending a dollar to
get baok ten, there were no persons
interested enough ttf tibet the civic
body half way. Are we lazy, self-sat
isfied or indifferentf There must be
some reason for our failure to take
advantage of our opportunities. We
work ourselves up to the point of
frenzy over politics or some small
civic matter involving a few dollars
and stuff cotton in our ears to keep
from hearing the voice of Opportun
ity. We must put more time in trying
to build up our city or we will have
no city to build up. Meet with the
council. Take an interest in city af
fairs, and if you have a good idea for
the advancement of our town send it
in. Let the rest of us know it. It takes
a united citizenry to build a town.
One man can pull down faster than
twenty can build up.
THE NEW espionage bill which
somebody seems anxious to have Con
gress adopt provides twenty years’
imprisonment for the use of language
contemptuous of the executive de
partments of the government but per
mits scot freedom to anyone who ven
tures to criticise Congress. Why the
distinction? Congress is as much an
integral part of the government as
the President or any of his appoin
tees; and most of the latter are de
pendent upon Congress for the crea
tion and the maintenance of the places
which they hold. The new espionage
bill would seem to make the creatures
greater than the creator.
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THE
THURSDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
YOU WILL LOVE PETITE
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Lenore Ulrich
Triumph* over complexity of situation* and predica
ments that contribute to make a wonderful story of
love, intrigue, Spanish Romance and sentiment.
HERE IS A GOOD SPRING TONIC
THE ROAD AGENT
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- SUNDAY. Douglas Fairbanks in THE AMERICANO
RED CROSS SOCIAL
A GREAT SUCCESS
A large number of Valdezans at
tended the Red Cross musicale and
dance at the Post last night, the Post
boat being taxed to capacity to accom
odate the crowds. All who attended
report a splendid time and the Post
ladles realized a neat sum for the Red
Cross. Some of the cakes auctioned
off went as high as $16.50, and bid
ding was lively. A complete program
of the function will be published in
Saturday's paper.
ASKED FOR TROOPS
WASHINGTON: A message reach
ing the state department today from
Stockholm reported the Finnish offlc
cial news bureau had given out a
statement declaring that all German
troops landed in Finland had been at
the request of the Finnish govern
ment. When the Germans landed on
the Aland Islands Sweden protested.
GERMANY MAY ALLOW
GRAIN SHIPS PASSAGE
WASHINGTON: Early guarantee
of safe conduct by Germany for Am
erican ships carrying grain to Cette,
the Swiss port in France, was pre
dicted today by Hans Sulzer, the
Swiss minister, in a statement ex
plaining difficulties Switzerland has
had In obtaining food released by the
United States. Regulations to that
end are very promising.
For Brat-class mania ana good ear*
toe at reasonable price* try tbe Mar1
chants' Cate. tt
.
If tt isn’t an Bpstman is Isn’t a
kodak. Valdes Drug Co., tt
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JOHNSTON CHOCOLATES
just received at the Valdez Drug
Co. t*
NUGGET AND IVORY
and Alaskan Jewelry, Valdez Drug
Co. tf
CITY EXPRES8, Phone 82; ready
to transfe. that bazKato (or you. tf
FISH
Black cod, red snapper and halibut,
JuBt received by Love-Wbitley Com
pany, tf
Just received all the latest popu
lar songs at O. O. Relnke's. tf
HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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CHAS. A. SULZER
Candidate For Re-election
A»
DELEGATE to CONGRESS
From Alaska
“In deciding to enter the primaries as a candidate for Delegate to
Congress from Alaska, I feel Impelled.to.make pi Wel statement to
the people of the territory. It Is now nearly a year since I was seated
In the House as Alaska’s representative to congress. During the most
of this time the United States has been engaged In a world war, and
every resource of the nation. Including money and man power Is be
ing devoted to the single purpose of winning this great war. Every
member of congress in considering legislation for the nation, has
placed the country’s war needs above all needs and requirements and
has subordinated bis desires to the military establishment of the
United States.
“Alaska has responded nobly to the nation’s call. She has given
her shake willingly and unstlntingly. When the democratic party
went before the people of Alaska in November, nineteen Sixteen, It
stood for a certain constructive program which embodied as Its prin
cipal elements a wider measure of home rule for the territory, and a
sane and rational policy in the development of natural resources and
every possible aid to the pioneers of the country.
“I have Introduced among others the following bills In congress
which f am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
"Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
rule the dominating principle.
“Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be fair
to all,, and the protection of the salmon supply from depletion.
“Making changes in the homestead laws by abolishing the eighty
rod reservation.
“Authorising free surveys of homesteads in isolated sections.
“Changing the game laws so as to give the people a better oppor
tunity to use tbe game of the country without Its being slaughtered.
"Extending the federal farm loan act to Alaska.
“Providing for the care of Alaska’s Insane within the territory.
“At all times I have endeavored to keep constantly In mind the
needs of the territory and the people of the territory. In spite of the
war some measure of progress has been achieved. I have assisted In
passing a law which helped the prospector by suspending assessment
work on claims during the years nineteen seventeen and nineteen
eighteen. The extension of the wireless and cable system in Alaska has
been accomplished with bright prospects for a further extension.
"Recognition has been forced for Alaska in the matter of appoint
ments to the second series of training camps tor officers. Contracts
which prevented the farmers of the Interior from supplying army
post* with their vegetables are cancelled.
“Suggestions and requests that I again go before the people of
Alaska have come to me from Alaskans all over the territory. Reit
erating my desire to serve the best Interests of Alaska I am submit
ting toy «»**»» as a candidate for the democratic nomination for
Delegate to Congress."
We have just opened a new line of the Na
tional Biscuit Company’8 delicious cookies.
They are fine.
Something that will appeal to those who wish to save
Solid Pack Peaches, Gallon tin.75c
Solid Pack Apricots, Gallon tin.75c
Solid Pack Apples, Gallon tin.60c
Solid Pack Blackberries, Gallon tin.80c
Soiid Pack Pumpkin, Gallon tin.55c
Solid Pack Squash, Gallon tin..55c
Solid Pack String Beans, Gallon tin.75c
Solid Pack Peas, Gallon tin.75c
Solid Pack Spinach, Gallon tin..75c
Solid Pack Tomatoes, Grallon tin.65c
Puree Tomatoes, Gallon tin.55c
& COMPANY
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Member of the Ignited States Food Administration
License number G-48S2S
GOOD GOODS --- RIGHT PRICES
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J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Contract Surgeon U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon, U. S. Marine Hoepltal
and
Public Health Service
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Valdes Led«e No. 168
rct.uuL.AK communications, nrst
Wednesday in eeeh month in Ms- >
soaie Hall. Visitors always wel
come. .
WALTER ELLIOT. W. M.
C. C. REYNOLDS, Sec.
L 0. 0. F.
ViUa, No, 6
Meets every Monday mgnt at s:oo
o’clock p. m., In Odd Fellows'
Hall. Visiting members cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
OTTO ELFSTROM, N. G.
R. D. NICHOLLS, Secretary.
Fraternal Order Eagles
Valdez Aerie No. 1971
Meets every Friday night in Eaglo
Hall. ViBiting Members cordially in*
vited to attend these meetings.
ED. WOOD, W. P.
C. J. TODD, Sec.
Order of Eastern Star >
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Valdez Chapter No. 5
9TATED communications, first and
third Tuesdays of each month at
Masonic Hall. Visiting members
always welcome.
RENA E„ CRAWFORD. W. M.
J. A. SILVERMAN. M. D. Sec’y. /
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Weekly trips from Valdes to
EUamar, Landlock, Fldalgo and
way porta. Passengers landed
at all points. 1
Carrying freight and pa lean
For rates apply on beard.
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