-- VALDEZ, ALASKA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 111, 1917 NUMBER 37
VOLUME XIV. _ __ _:_
WILL REFUSE TO j
TREAT GERMANY
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ON THE SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN
Government Officials Assert Adminis
tration Will Not Make Proposal
Until Germany Renews the Sussex |
Pledges.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 13.—
'the proposal, which it is reported
Germany will submit through the
Swiss Minister that the United States
make spine proposal regarding the
German submarine program, upon
vvhcih to base negotiations, will be un
qualifiedly rejected by the Adminis
tration, according to officials here.
The Government will refuse to treat
with Germany upon the subject un- j
loss that country renews the pledges |
given the United States in the com
munications regarding the sinking of
the Channel steamer Sussex. In the
event Germany returns to the prin
ciples laid down in these pledges the
Administration will willingly open
negotiations with Germany regarding
the rules of submarine warfare.
SHIP OWNERS !
WAIT CONVOYS
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Administration Will Probably Supply I
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Guns and Gunners, But Definite |
Conclusion on This Point Has Not
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WASHINGTON, D. C„ Feb. 13.— |
The ship owners have intimated to j
the government that they desire a
convoy of warships, but it is extreme
ly doubtful if such a request will be
considered. It is probable that the
Administration will furnish the ves
sels with guns and gunners, although
no definite decision on this point will
be given.
ENORMOUS COST
EUROPEAN WAR
FALLS HEAVIEST UPON ENGLAND
Great Britain Is Spending $28,000,
OOO Daily to Finance Struggle—
Other Nations Bring Total to En
ormous Amount.
LONDON, Peb. 13.—The enor
mous drain upon the financial re
sources of the European nations en
gaged in the war is evidenced by the
statements of Chancellor of the Ex
chequer, Bonar Law, yesterday before
the House of Commons. He asserted
that the struggle was costing Great
Britain no less than $28,000,000 per
day. While England is expending
more money in the conduct of the war
than any other single nation engaged,
nevertheless the daily expense reaches
staggering figures.
Dr. Rystroni Injured.
Dr. Rystrom of Land lock bay met
with a severe injury to his hand a
few days ago. While walking on tha
beach he fell, splitting the little finger
of his right hand to the hone on a
.vharp stone. The wound is healing
nicely, but he will be deprived of the
^•'ise of his hand for several weeks.
Mariposa Due This Evening.
The steamer Mariposa arrived in
Oordova last evening and was sched
uled to leave there for Valdez at 11
o’clock this morning. She will prob
ably arrive here about 6 o’clook thie
evening.
Guy Banta returned to Ellamar on
he launch Gene this morning.
ASK *200,000 TO PROBE
THE HIGH COST OF IJVIXG
WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 13.—
The Department of Agriculture and
the Federal Trade Commission has
asked Congress for an appropriation
of $200,000 to continue the probe in
to the high price of foodstuffs and j
to’ push the inquiry to the point
where indictments may be secured
against those illegally boosting the
prices of the necessities of life.
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GERMANY IS LOSING
TWO SIRS A DAY
NEW YORK. Feb. 13.—A British
officer here is authority for the state
ment that Germany is losing sub
marines at the rate of two each day.
The official says that it is only a mat
ter of a short time that she will be
without submarines.
PREDICTS BIG
50 PER CENT OVER EAST YEAR
Manager Haines of the Pacific Steam
ship Company Predicts Record
Commerce for Territory—Tourist
Travel Will lie Enormous.
SEATTLE, Wn„ Feb. 13.-- Mana
ger Haines, of the Pacific Steamship
Company, predicts an enormous bus
iness with Alaska during the present
year. He asserts that the comm£re$,
between the States and the territory
will be not less than 50 per cent great-,
er than last year when it broke ail
previous records. He is also author
ity for the statement that the tourist
travel to Alaska this year will be the
greatest in the history of the country.
BANKING BOARD
LINDBERGH MAKES CHARGES
Congressman from Minnesota As
serts Members of Federal Reserve
Board and Governor Harding guil
ty of High Crimes.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 13.—
Congressman Charles A. Lindbergh,
republican, of Minnesota, charging
high crimes, misdemeanors and con
spiracy, has introduced a resolution
in the House asking for the indict
ment of Governor Harding, of Iowa,
and Paul Warberg and the other
members of the Federal Reserve
Hanking Board.
FRAWK P. WALSH.
Famaua Ldwydr Dafanda *ay Wh<
8aid Thaw Haraawhippad Him.
Photo by American Press Association.
GERMANY NEVER
HO HAY TEUTONIC DIPLOMATS
, Assort Germany Counted the Cost of
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
| and Will Pay the Price—Will Hinl:
All Kliips Carrying Contraband.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 13.—
[Teutonic diplomats assert that Ger
many will never renew the Sussex as
surances. They state that Germany
counted the cost before making her
declaration of unrestricted submarine
warfare, and is prepared to pay the
price. Germany’s aim is to starve
out England and cut off her supply
of munitions from the United States
and Canada, and to this end will
spare no vessel, neutral or otherwise,
unless the vessels are carrying nor
contraband cargoes.
CREW ARES AN
INTERNED SHIP
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IX THK HARBOR OK HOXOLUil'j
German Cruiser Geier Is Set Afire by
Crew—Klames extinguished ami
Officials Kind Machine Guns and
Ammunition!
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HONOLULU. Feb. 13.—The crew 1
of the German cruiser Geier, which
has been interned in the harbor here
for many months, set fire to the vcs-1
sel yesterday in the hope of prevent-'
ing her falling into the hands of the
United States government in the event'
of war. The flames were extinguish-'
ed and officers in searching the vessel:
found that in some manner she had*
secured several machine guns and a1
ilarge quantity of ammunition since!
she was interned and her armament j
removed. It is believed that the of-'
Ificers and crew of the vessel had •
[planned to make a dasli to sea. but
was frustrated by the vigilance of the
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SCHOOLS HIKE NEW
LI6HTING SYSTEM
PRONOUNCED BIG IMPROVEMENT
New Indirect Lighting Increase!* Illu
mination About Forty Per Cent at
An Increased Current Consumption
of Only Ten Per Cent.
The Prince William Sound Water
Power, Light & Telephone Company
has Just completed the installation of
a new lighting system in the public
school buildings, a much needed im
provement, and one which will make
for efficiency of botl^ teachers and
children. The new system iR of the
indirect type, and increases the illu
mination of the building by about 10 {
per cent at an Increase of less than j
10 per cent of current consumption, ■
By this new system the direct rays of
the lamps are not thrown intp the j
eyes, but are diffused throughout the j
rooms, relieving eye-strain and pro
moting better vision, so much desir-;
c-d, particularly with the younger pu
pile. Both teachers and. pupils are
enthusiastic over the new system and
j pronounce It one of the greatest im
provements' ever instituted in the;
schools.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
There £iil be a meeting of the
Chamber jffof Commerce tomorrow
evening o’clock in the city hall.
All metmn of the organization are
requested to be present and all citi
zens are invited, as matters of in
terest to the community will be dis
cussed.
COMMISSIONERS
ORE EXPELLED
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ARE DRIVEN OUT OF BELGIUM
Members of American Relief Commis
sion in Belgium Are Driven From
Country by the German Authorities
Hut Will Continue Work.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 13.—
United States Ambassador Page at
London, has notified the State De
partment that the German authori
ties are expelling the American Reiiet
Commission from Belgium with the
exception of United States Minister
Whitlock. The step is profoundly re
gretted, as it will cut oft thousands
of Belgians from their only means of
recuring food. The members of the
commission assert they will keep up
the work as far as possible, outside
of Belgium.
HOLD AMERICANS
ASJIOSTAGES
TO SECURE RELEASE OE CREWS
Germany Notifies Swiss Minister Tliat
Anierieaii Seamen Will Be Held Un
til German <Yews Are Released b>
United States.
WASHINGTON, D. C’„ Feb. 13 —
Advices received from the Swiss Min
ister at Berlin, who is representing
American interests in Germany, that
he has received formal notice from
the German government that the 72
Americans brought td Germany on the
captured British steamer Yarrowdan
will be retained until the German
government has been assured that the
crews of the various interned steam
ers in United States ports will be re
leased. This action on the part of
Germany has startled the Presidant
and other officials of the government,
and It is stated that this move will
provoke immediate action on the part
of the Administration to adopt meas
ures of reprisal.
SEEKS RECALL OF
CORRESPONDENT
BECAUSE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Secretary of State After George Bar
tholomew Because of Article In Co*
logne Gazette Stating Relations
Might Soon Be Renewed.
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 13
Secretary of State Lansing is arrang
ing for the return of George Barthol
ome, a newspaper correspondent, who
recently wrote an article for the Co
logne Gazette in which he stated that
.there was a possibility of the early
resumption of diplomatic intercourse
between the United States and Ger-'
many. The Secretary asserts that
such a statement Is an insult to this
government.
Trappers Make Good Catch.
C. W. Cook reports that the na
tives at Tatitlik are making excel
lent catches of fur this winter, prin
cipally mink and wolverine and have
i already gathered in a large number of
skins.
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i Jack Stanley of Ellamar left on the
Gene thiB morning to return home
after spending several days in town.
Alaska Sails North 16th.
Advices received at the local steam
ship office state that the steamship
Alaska of the Alaska Steamship line,
will sail from Seattle for Valdez on
the morning of February 16, at 9:00
o'clock.
BELIEVE APPOINTMENT OF
GRAYSON BEEN SHELVED
WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 13.—
The senate has as yet taken no action
upon the appointment of Dr. Gray
son. the President's personal physi
cian, to the head of the navy medical
corps with the rank of Rear Admiral.
It is generally believed the appoint
ment has been shelved and that no
action will be taken either to con
firm or reject the appointment.
Admiral Watson Sails South.
The steamer Admiral Watson ar
rived from the westward about 7:30
last evening and sailed south about
an hour later. Her passengers for
Valdez were Charles Millard. Steve
Peck and two steerage. The only
passenger booked from here was
Mrs. J. H. Ingram for Cordova.
MERCHANT SHIPS
WOULD MAKE ACTION ILLEGAL
Senator LaKolette Introduces Resolu
tion Making Arming of Merchant
Vessels in Time of Peace Illegal—
Resolution Tabled.
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 13.—
Senator LaFollette. of Wisconsin, to
day introduced a resolution in the
Senate making it illegal to arm mer
chantmen in time of peace. *The ob
ject of the resolution was to preveal
the projected arming of American
Merchant vessels for protection from
submarine attack, but by an over
i whelming vote the resolution was
'tabled for later discussion.
EIGHT SHIPS
SUNK BY SUBS!
TWO SEAMEN DIE IN THE BOATS'
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Norwegian Steamer Solbakken sent j
to Bottom off Cape Fioistere and
Two of Crew Die of Ex|>osure Be
fore Reaching Shore.
LONDON Feb. 13.—Lloyd's reports
eight mercliantment sunk yesterday
as a result of- German submarine act
ivity. The Norwegian steamer Sol
bakken was among the victims of
the subs, and was sunk off Cape Fin
istere, on the coast of France, and
two members of the crew perished
from exposure in the small boats be
fore they were able to make land.
Mrs. J. H. Ingram left on the Ad
miral Watson last evening for Cor
dova.
FREDERIC C. PEflFfELD.
U. 8. Ambassador to Austria,
Whoss Assistants Aro All 8iek.
CONSIDERING PLANS
FOR ARMING SHIPS
PROTECTION AGAINST ATTACK
President and Cabinet are Discuss
ing Plan of Furnishing Merchant
Ships with Guns and Gunners from
the Navy.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 13.
Fresldent Wilson is considering the
question of arming American mer
chant vessels for defense against sub
marine attack. It is generally con
ceded in official circles that some
measure of protection should be af
Iforded the mercantile marine of the
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.'country,, and it is not considered
feasible to furnish vessels with con
voys of warships. ' The project has
been advanced to furnish these ships
with guns and gunners from the
navy, and this plan is finding the
greatest favor. The President has
taken the matters up with the meni
Ibers of the cabinet, and it is expected
'a decision will be arriced at shortly.
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SIGNAL COMPANY
WILL REBUILD
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jf.XRGFK AN!) KKTTHU PLANT
Plant Destroyed by fire fast Sunday
at Pittsburg Will He Rebuilt At a
Cost of Six Million Dollars—Origin
of fire Not Vet Discovered.
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PITTSUURG. Pa., Feb. 13.—Offi
Jcials of the Union Signal Works,
I whose plant was destroyed by fire
last Sunday, announce that the plant
'will be rebuilt on a larger scale than
.before. The directors of the com
pany have authorized an expenditure
'of $6,000,000 in construction work.
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THREATEN TO INVADE HOLLAND
Pressure Prevents Dutch Front Join
ing With United States, the Gov
ernment Fearing an Invasion of
the Country.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 13.-Five
German army corps are massed along
the borders of Holland prepared for
instant movement across tbe frontier.
This strategic pressure prevents Hol
land from joining with the United
States in breaking off diplomatic rela
tions with Germany, the government
fearing such action might result in
an Invasion of the country by Ger
many.
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VON BERNSTORFF SAILS
FOR CHRISTIANA TONIGHT
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 13.—
iThe German Ambassador Count von
iBernstorfr, was visited by a constant
.stream of callers all the morning. He
will sail for Christiania tonight on
the steamer Frederik VII., sailing
from New York.
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HARLEM BUTCHER SHOP
SELLING HORSE FLESH
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13.—A butcher
Bhop In which horse meat Is sold ex
clusively has been opened In Harlem,
| with the sanction of the board of
ihealth, it became known today. A
|sign over the shop reads:
Horse flesh tof sale here.
Round and sirloin steaks are quot
jed at 12 cents a pound, while infer
ior cutB sell as low as 6 cents u
pound. Horse meat frankfurters re
tail at 10 cents a dozen.