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SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1915.
-STRAINED RELATIONS.”
The notification that our relations
with :he German government are
"strained” need cause no surprise
Strained relations naturally follow' dis
putes about international questions.
The consoling thing is the fact that
as far as we are concerned these
"strained relations” indicate no na
tional hostility—not even a general
feeling of resentment.
It is safe to say, however, that none
of the numerous cases of strained re
lations which have occurred in our
history have found us more clearly
within the letter as well as the spirit
of the law of nations. Some of them
have unquestionably found us in a
much more assailable position front
the standpoint of international law.
For instance,.the differences which
threatened to arise between this
country and France as a result of the
Maximilian regime in Mexico, and be
tween this country and England as
a consequence of President Cleve
land’s Venezuela message, botli came
from our adherence to a doctrine
which had not then been recognized
as a part of the law of nations, and
is not fully so recognized now.
Going back to still earlier years of
our history, the differences with
France and England arose before cer
tain matters of international law were
as clear as they are now. In those
days the principle that a blockade
to be binding must be effective had
not been established. In those days
there was apparently even a color of
argument for the impressment of a
nation’s seamen from neutral ships,
outrageous as it seems and then
seemed to us.
In the present case there can be no
question of the strict technical sound
ness of our position. The fact that
the northern neutral nations are
adopting the form of our protes* in
toto shows plainly enough that the
issues there raised are not questions
of geography, sympathy or nationality
They are nothing more than asser
tions of recognized neutral rights
which cannot be affected by the spec
ial circumstances of any belligerent.
Nor is there anything in llie idea
that in order to secure respect for
rights of life and property from one
nation we may rightfully be asked
to force another nation to adopt our
view of the international rules gov
erning a certain species of property.
Our rights as against each and every
belligerent are complete and are in
no way related.
We might conceivably be willing
‘ io submit to the regular procedure of
( a prize court, which follows the rules
t of international law and whose decis
ions are of high authority, and ob
,i' ject seriously to the summary proced
, ure of a torpedo, witli the possibility
"■ of injuries to life more difficult to re
dress. Our right to make such elec
V tion is entirely clear.
However, it is growing plainer each
day that belligerents are prone more
and more to appeal to the principle
of “national necessity” as the su
preme law and to relegate the juristic
arguments to the background. In
; brief, it is a condition and not a
'theory of law that confronts the pres
ident in his dealing with the two
'great antagonists.
| It is this which complicates the
^situation. And it is this which makes
'the duty of loyal Americans to give
Itheir president their sympathy and
pupport in his efforts to steer our
■ountry safely and honorably through
(rowing difficulties not of Its mak
ng. May his diplomacy be as suc
■essful in relieving strained relations
s his legal arguments are unasasil
ble.—Ex.
BELONGS IN PHILADELPHIA
The contest over the question of
indlng the Liberty Bell to the San
ranclsco exposition for exhibition is
sain at white heat in Philadelphia,
id patriotic societies are preparing
rotests against its removal. There
no lack of city and stale politic
ns who are willing to go along to
lard the bell provided' their expen
*
ses are paid, but who would guard
the guardians in such an event? This
venerable and cherished relic could
doubtless be sent to the coast and
brought back in safety, but it belongs
in its present safe quarters. The bell
is of great value, but its value is not
the kind that is insurable. We can
not insure its symbolism or its as
sociations, and why lake chances?
Nor is it for the best interests of the
Quaker City that it should be sent
over or around the country. It is
one of her local attractions, and it
means more in its proper set ting than
it would as a piece of cracked metal
set up for the gaze of the curious,
thus losing the greater part of its sig
nificance.—Boston Transcript.
PRISONERS GIVE SHOW
TO AID RED CROSS
LEAVENWORTH, Kas.—Fifty-five
unguarded prison* rs from the feder
al penitentiary at Fort Leaventvorth
came into town on an electric car,
formed in line headed by a band,
marched to a theatre, where they gave
a minstrel performance, and return
ed to the prison, ■w ith not a man miss
ing. The party was accompanied on
ly by the prison chaplain, under
whose direction the performance was
given. The prisoner minstrels play
ed to a capacity house, and proceeds
of the affair will go to the American
Red Cross.
GRANBY SMELTER PEOPLE
INCREASE OPERATION
BOSTON.—Two more furnaces of
tl>o Grand Forks smelter have been
Mown in by the Granby Consolidated,
making six sections of the plant npw
in operation. Within another month
the two idle furnaces will also have
been blown, thereby placing the en
tire battery of eight in commission.
The Hidden Creek smelter contin
ues to operate two of i*s three fur
naces, but the capacity at that plant
will be increased fully 25 per cent.
by the erection of a fourth furnace,
orders for which have been already
put. in. This will permit of steady
operation of three furnaces at Anyox,
leaving a fourth furnace in reserve.
Through the lack of sufficient wa
ter at Hidden Creek the Granby has
lately been shipping matte from that
property to the Grand Forks smelter
for conversion into blister copeptv As
the company secrued an “in transit”
rate of 25 cents a ton for the trans
portation of this material it was con
sidered a good step to take.
By July next the Granby should he
in a position to treat 2,500 tons of ore
daily at Hidden Creek, in addition to
a normal quote of ore at the Grand
Forks plant. From current operations
the company is understood to bo
earning in excess of $100,000 a month.
—Boston News Bureau.
Europe’s Payments To Us.
MONTREAL.—If Europe does not
settle, by sales of American stock*
to New York, the large current in
debtedness reflected by the low ex
change rates, how will it be settled'
It would not be wise to assume that
any very great quantity of gold will
be sent from London or Ottawa to
New York. The belligerent nations in
Europe have too great a need for it
One might presume that means will
be found to finance the purchases in
the United States in other ways
London can always count on the
steady stream of dividend money, not
only from North America, but alsc
from South America, South Africa
Australia, India, Holland, Scandinavia
and other neutral countries.
Although at present overborne, in
case of the United States, by the
special purchases of supplies, this
stream is very important. From time
to time, as issues of American bonds
or notes mature in London, they can
be liquidated, if necessary, without
loss. Then neutral countries and the
British dominions and colonies which
have payments to make to London
will be encouraged or directed to
New York to get the money they
need. New York will extend its
sphere of financial influence; but
probably, in view of the indebtedness
of these outside states to England,
some of the proceeds of the new loans
made will find their way to London’s
credit on American bankers’ books.
.It is rumored on the streets that
Marshal Erwin’s resignation has been
asked for, to take effect March 5.
The marshal says that he has nothing
to say on "the subject, but he has
a merry twinkle in his eye. It is
also rumored that several applica
tions for the place have already been
filed in the office of the attorney gen
eral.—Fairbanks Citizen.
It is reported that the Union Oil
company, of California, are soon to
cut into the Standard Oil in supply
ing the launches in Southeastern
Alaska. The erection of an oil sta
tion at Ketchikan is contemplated.
The Prospector office for Job work.
especially If Henpecked.
Yhere's paradox in many a phrase.
Wo hear, beyond debate.
A man may weigh his words and yet
May find they have no weight.
—San Francisco Chronicle.
Wise Pop.
Junes—Sergeant, my daughter intends
to elope tonight with young Smith.
Police Sergealit—AVel 1 ?
Jones — Well, just lock me up till
morning, so 1 can't possibly interfere
with them.—Chicago News.
Dcubt.
D’Auber—1 am a self made man.
Knocker-Bragging or apologizing?—
Boston Traveler.
In a Restaurant.
Patnm-I suppose you have a gootl
| many queer, people to serve.
Waiter—Yes. sir. All tilings tunic to
him who waits.-Kansas City Star.
Second Thought.
Young Attorney (briskly)—Well, sir.
why did yon send for me?
Trisoner—Well, now thet I've got a
look at you I’m denied if I know.—
Chicago News.
Wrong Diagnosis.
Doc — You need relaxation. Try
stretching out on the flat of your back.
The Man—I’ve been on the flat of my
back for the last six months, ever
since I bought that new car.—Wash
ington Star.
Special Sale of Shoe Pacs
We are overstocked on
Gold Seal Pacs . ;
and in order to move them have decided to sell them
at greatly reduced prices.
Now - $3.50 - Now
These are 12 in. Pacs, formerly $4.50
and 16 in. Pacs, formerly $5.00
This Sale will be for a limited time only
BEST PUCE TO EAT
MRS. ST. MARIE’S
Moved to Reed Building, on Wall
Street, next to Road Commission
< 7 a m to » a m
MEALS< Lunch 12 m to I p m
' 6 to 7 p m
BOARD & ROOM SSO per Mo.
Notice To Creditors.
In the matter of the estate of George
Hansen, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned, administrator of the es
tate of George Hansen, deceased, to
the creditors thereof, and to all per
sons having claims against said es
tate, to exhibit the same with the
necessary vouchers, within six months
after the first publication of this no
tice, to-wit, within six months after
the 24th day of February, 1915, to
said administrator, at the office of
Donohoe & Dimond, his attorneys in
said matter, at Valdez, Alaska, the
same being the place for the trans
action of the business of said es
tate.
The date of the first, publication
j of this notice is the 24th day of Feb
i i nary, 1915.
A. S. JENSEN, Administrator.
i
Notice To Creditors.
In the Commissioner’s Court for the
Territory of Alaska. Third Divis
ion. At Valdez. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of W.
II. Blackwell, deceased.—Notice to
Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the un
dersigned has been regularly appoint
ed as the executrix of the estate of
\V. H. Blackwell, deceased, and cred
itors and all other persons, having
claims against said estate, are here
by notified to exhibit the same to me,
together with the necessary proof
thereof, at my place of business at
Valdez, Alaska, within six months af
ter the first publication of this no
tice, the same being the place for the
transaction of all business in connec
tion with said estate. Dated at Val
dez, Alaska, this 13th day of Febru
ary, 1915.
MRS, W. H. BLACKWELL,
Executrix of the estate of W. H.
Blackwell, deceased.
Date of first publication Feb. 16, 1915.
Date of last publication March 16,
1915.
TIDE TABLES PORT OF VALDEZ.
Compiled from the official tide ta
bles issued by the Coast and Geodet
ic Survey. The time for high and
low water is for the Port of Valdez
and is Valdez time. Immediately fol
lowing the t’me of high and low wa
ter is given the height of the tide
in feet and tenths:
Friday, March 5.
High tide 2:15 a. m., 13.0; 2:52 p.
m„ 10.9.
Low tide 8:43 a. m., 0.2; 8:35 p.
m., 1.1.
Saturday, March 6.
High tide 2:53 a. m„ 13.0; 3:46 p.
m., 9.9.
Low tide 9:36 a. m., 0.4; 8:35 p.
m., 1.9.
Sunday, March 7.
High tide 3:38 a. m., 12.6; 4:52 p.
m„ 9.0.
Low tide 10:36 a. m., 0.1; 10:00 p.
m., 2.8.
Don’t forget the Woman’s Guild sale
of foods at Love-Whitley’s Saturday.
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OF
Native and ¥ ¥ T]VflD17D and Building
Puget Sound Ju V/iV101LI\ Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
S. S. Mariposa and S. 5. Alameda sail from Seattle
the 1st, 8th, 16th and 24th
EVERY MONTH
From Valdez south -7th, 15th, 23rd and 30th for Cordova,
Juneau, Ketchikan and Seattle.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep creek Treadwell. Douglas
Cordova. Ellamar. Valdez and Latoueho. Explosives. S S Seward. S S Seward, nth
S S Lntouchc. 15th: S S Cordova. 25th of each month—Right, reserved to change this
schedule without notice.
F B. Tt«:y, Gen’l Agt- Valde* Dock Co., Local Agt.
WHY AUSTRIAN ARMY
SHELLED BELGRADE CITY
WASHINGTON.—Bombardment of
Belgrade and warning of future sim
ilar bombardments were explained by
the Vienna foreign office in dispatch
es to the embassy here, as action in
reprisal for the shelling of open
towns by Serbs. The dispatch says:
“In the southern war theatre the
Serbs repeatedly shelled open towns,
thus killing many civilians and chil
dren, especially in Semlin. The Aus
tro-Hungarian commander replied,
shelling Belgrade for a short time and
notifying the Serbs that the future
shelling of open towns by them will
always elicit a similar response.”
The Prospector office for job wort
ARCADE CAFE
“We Never Close.”
Private Dining Room.
The Best of Everything. We Bake Our Own
Bread and Pastry. Bread foKSale.
Jack Collin -_•_Proprietor
Valdez Hospital
Largest and Best Equipped Hospital
in Southwestern Alaska.
Graduate Norses—Private Rooms for Patients
For Terms'and Particulars Apply to
E. C. DALTON, M, D., Physician in Charge.
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Valdez, Alaska, March 5, 1915.
STATION \bovo Below, Snow In. WEATHER CONDITIONS
Donnelly . 2 7 Clear, culm, trail fair.
McCallum . 5 24 Cloudy, windy, trail drifted.
j Paxson’s . Id 33 Cloudy, windy, trail drifted.
Hogan . 8 15 Cloudy, windy, trail fair.
Gulkana . 11 14 Cloudy, calm, trail good. '
Copper Center .... 15 10 Cloudy, calm, trail good.
Tonsina .. 10 25 Cloudy, calm, trail good.
Teikhell . 10 26 Cloudy, calm, trail good.
Beaver Dam. 8 36 Cloudy, calm, trail good.
Summit . 23 75 Snowing, calm, trail fair.
Wortman’s . 33 36 Cloudy, calm, trail fair.