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SATURDAY. JUNE 23, 1017
THE RUSSIAN ENIGMA
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Will Russia, after all, weather the
storm and become a real asset to the
allies? The question remains unan
swered today, just as it has been a
source of considerable anxiety to the
allies from the days of ther evolution.
Nobody knows.
But a light is filtering through the
clouds that have hung over the head
long course of the Slavic empire since
the extreme radicals launched their
efforts to undermine the first provi
sional government in Russia—ac
cording to the best opinion—it is not
likely to negotiate a separate peace.
In fact, the view now seems to be that
there has been little danger of a sep
arate peace. Yet admitedly the coun
try is so completely paralyzed that
it can be of little immediate assist
ance to the allies even if it remains
loyal to its engagements.
The Germans, judging from expres
sious of public men and of the preas,
have little hope fo negotiating a sep
arate peace with the central govern
ment, and are directing their efforts
toward inciting the Finns, the Lithu
anians and the Poles to break away
from the Petrograd rule.
The socialist group is perhaps the
dominating factor in the situation at
present. The first provisional govern
ment was composed largely of repre
sentatives of the bourgeosie. which
constitutes the majority of the duma.
"file downfall of Milukoff, the foreign
minister, was brought about because
lie urged the policy of seizing Con
stantinople and the Dardenelles, and
with him went the power of the mid
dle group. The representatives of the
workmen and soldiers now share the
authority invested in the provisional
government in about ec;ual measure
with the duma contingent. They in
sist, not on a separate peace, but on
a general, international peace, on a
basis of no annexations and no indem
nities— the socialist peace formula.
The Kronstadt- incident, resulting
from the seizure by soldiers and
workmen of the great Kronstadt for
tress, which dominates Petrograd.
looked serious for a time, but happily
it has been closed by the socialists re
cognizing the provisional government.
The leaders are visionaries who would
decentralize the government in order
to democratize it—a policy which if
successful would lead inevitably to
dismemberment.
Just what the American commis
sion, headed by Elihu Root, will be
able to do, is uncertain, but there is
ground for the hope that it will be
able to revivify the stronger element
and, because of tbe democratic ideals
it represents, stabilize the tottering
structure which is neither a republic
nor a monarchy.
At any rate, the outlook is grow
ing gradually more hopeful, even tho
the danger is by no means past, and
leaves ground for the belief that tho
Russia may not be an asset it will not
be an actual liability to the allies.
THE first word has been heard
from the peasants of Russia—and it
carries an encouraging note. The chief
factor in the situation since the revo
lution has been the loose organiza
tion of workmen and soldiers dele
gates, dominated by the socialists.
The peasants would constitute the
most powerful element in Russia if
they were united, for they outnumber
any other group. Their congress is op
posed to “humiliating indemnities”
as the price of peace, but what is
more important, it calls upon the Rus
sian army to submit to discipline and
to defend revolutionary Russia—a
program which is the essence of pa
triotism and wisdom. It appears that
the peasants, rather than the radicals
possess the real elements of self-gov
ernment. If that is the case Russia—
assuming the peasants realize their
strength and apply it—is destined to
become one of the world’s foremost
republics.
VALDEZ will celebrate the Fourth
| THE EMPRESS
SATURDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
THE E--PRESS CIRCUIT PRESENTS
I The eminent and celebrated CYRIL “MAUDE,
supported by a superior cast including
LOIS MEREDITH in
“The
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Greater
•CYRIL MAUDE (PATHEX*
A PATHE GOLD ROOSTER FEATURE
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Regular Admission .... 25c
j STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
In a fitting manner, the committee in
charge of the affair reporting that
money enough has been subscribed to
make tbe celebration one of the great
est in the history of Valdez. The
Ladies Auxiliary of the Alaska Pio
neers will be in charge of the grand
ball at night, and this insures all who
attend a good time, as they are royal
entertainers. The bidarka race is a
new and novel feature in the program
and will undoubtedly bring out many
contestants. While Cordova will cele
brate the day in common with other
Alaskan towns we believe our local
people should remain in Valdez, as
the program arranged for the na
tion's natal day is the best yet arrang
ed. The prizes for many of the events
have been doubled, notably in the
rock drilling and baseball game. a.nd
substantial prizes will be offered for
j the races, tug of war and other sports.
IF some of our prominent men who
lived years ago were alive now they
would probably be indicted if not im
prisoned for traitorous conduct. The
stringent, un-American regulations
being enforced in many localities for,
unwise and injudicious remarks were
unknown in the old days. John Adams!
while President, refused to approve1
of the celebration of Washington's
birthday on the ground that it was
un-American to honor a citizen of a
republic. Abraham Lincoln took the I
stump against the prosecution of thei
Mexican war and waged a bitter fight.
against President Zachery Taylor for
sending troops into Mexico. These:
men were national characters and es-|
caped prosecution, but had they lived 1
at the present time they would have!
been promptly suppressed.— Ex.
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FRANCE is the first of the nations
at war to give the approximate terms
on which it will make peace. These
include, roughly, the restoration of
the lost provinces of Alsace and Lor
raine as well as indemnity in the
form of reparation for the German in
vasion of France—the amount of the
indemnity to be determined, appar-;
ently, at the peace conference. Also!
!fhe French demand a solution of mili-j
tarism by the organization of a So-;
ciety of Arms, or league to enforce j
peace, which represents the French!
spirit of democracy. These aims are'
clear and unequivocal—and the kaisv
er is virtually told to make the most
of them.
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HAIG’S answer to the boast of thej
German kaiser that the British and;
French offensive on the western front1
had been definitely stopped, was a j
drive at a new point, more terrific i
and more devastating than any prev
ious attack in the world’s history. The
dominant position of the allies in the j
West shows that they can attack j
whenever and wherever they desire, j
while the Germans—though by noj
means defeated—are fighting a purely'
defensive style of warfare. The su-1
periority of the allies in men and j
guns gives them the advantage neces- j
sary to wear down the foe and ulti
mately to win the war.
THE Juneau Dispatch tries to make !
its readers believe that Governor i
WANTED
M
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N
TO ENLIST IN THE
U. S. NAVY
FOR PARTICULARS SEE
Str. SATURN
CORDOVA ALASKA.
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common sense styles for growing feet.
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Fancies in Women’s Footwear
Owing to lack of store space and facilities for service until recently we
made no attempt to replace our former stock of women's shoes. Now that this
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stoi c is in a better position to serve and cater to your foot wants we are pleased
to announce the arrival of a brand new stock of shoes for women, including
several numbers deserving of especial mention.
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opera last ...$3.50
Mahogany Kid Sandal;
New York heel; the
newest in pumps ; $6.00
Cross Strap Kid Slipper,
medium heel; style and
comfort _ $5.00
Sand top. patent botton,
rrtedium vamp and heel;
price. $5.50
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strong is a great man because he
turned against his party. If a Repub
lican has occupied the gubernatorial
chair and had committed the same
crime against his party that the
“Democratic” incumbent has done
the Dispatch would emit a roar like
a steam siren. Which goes to show
that it is simply a question of the
Dispatch running both parties instead
of laying down untH its men are in
office. Benedict Arnold and several
other old time American citizens also
achieved considerable notoriety along
these lines, but we have no recollec
tion of any bouquets being bestowed
upon them. The victors have generally
divided the political spoils in Alaska
since the good old days of Secretary
Seward, and there is no reason that
the opposition of the Dispatch should
change this honored custom. Were
the Governor as loyal a Democrat as
the Dispatch would have us believe
his endorsement by that paper would
be less conspicuous and of more bene
fit to the recipient.
THE Boston streetcar men’s union
is objecting to women as conductors
on street cars to fill the places made
vacant by enlistments.
AT THE CHURCHES
Christian Science Society
Pioneer Hall
Sunday Service 11 a. m.
Subject of Lesson Sermon, “Is the
Universe, Including Man, Evolved by
Atomic Force?”
Sunday School 12:15.
Wednesday Evening Meetings at 8
o’clock.
Free reading room open Wedne*
day from 2 until 5 and from 7 until
8 p. m.
All are welcome to attend the meet
ings and visit the reading room.
Episcopal Church Services
Rev. George John Zinn, minister
in charge.
Services Sunday, June 24, 1917,
being the third Sunday after Trinity.
Morning Service and Sermon 11
a. m.
Sunday School 12 m.
Evening Service and Sermon 4 p. m.
First Congregational Church
Rev. R. Demain Nicholls, pastor.
Sunday June 24th, 1917.
11 a. m. Worship with Sermon—
“Religious Earnestness.”
12 noon. Sunday School.
8 p. m. Song Service and Sermon—
“Saying and Doing.”
Thursday 7:30 p. m. The mid-week
meeting, study of Sunday School les
son. Followed by the weekly lesson—
“The Message of Jesus to Our Mod
ern Life.”
Catholic Church Services
Mass 7:30 and 8:30 a. m.
Benediction immediately follow
ing Mass at 8:30.
Evening Services 7:30
—Fr. A. Fletcher, S. J.
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Sailing weekly out of Valdez
will deliver passengers, mail, ex
press and fast freight at any
point on Prince William Sound.
RATES REASONABLE
Periodical service by agree
ment to outlying camps a spe
cialty.
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. M. CONLEY President.
Valdez Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary,
Valdez Alaska.
J. E. WILSON
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Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
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VALDEZ LODGE
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Free Ml Accepted Himm
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Bail. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN. W. II.
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A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
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Office on Alaaka Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE.
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—b Owl Drag S»*rt.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
hot--COLD'
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
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Offlcea over Valdes Drue Co.
Pboae *13 McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon. V S. Public Health Serv.
(Marine Hospital)
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Id Valdez Since 1888
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Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdez
American Flags, Pins and Buttons
for sale at tbe Emporium. tf
Lowney’s Box Candles at Hunt's
Candy Kitchen. tf