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Volume XI. Number 117 SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1917 _Ten Cents the Copy
LaFollette, Norris, Stone,
Lane, Vardaman, Gronna
Vote Against Resolution
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II U L L E TI N !
(Bv 1’niled State# Cable)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Thursday, April 5.—Seventy
members still desired an opportunity to state their views
regarding the war resolution at 4 o’clock this atternoon,
Congressman Fitzgerald presiding. Announcement has
been made that less than a dozen members are opposing
the resolution.
Passage of the bill before adjournment tonight is as
sured. Then with President Wilson’s signature, state of
war with Germany will be an accomplished fact.
(Bv lTilled Suite# C#ble*
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 5.—Secretary Mc
Adoo today asked for three billion four hundred million
dollars for the army and navy, suggesting that same lie
raised by bond issue.
ONLY SIX VOTES AGAINST RESOLUTION
<*By United Stale# Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 5. — There were
only six votes against the passage of the Flood-Maitin
•resolution in the senate, and were cast by LaFollette
of Wisconsin, Norris of Nebraska, Lane of Oregon, Vard
aman of Mississippi. Gronna of North Dakota and Stone
of Missouri.
flood says war only course open
(By Uni led State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 5. —Chairman
Flood delivered a stirring speech on the floor of the house
this morning during which he said:
“War is being made upon our country; our ships are
being sunk: non-combatants, including women and child
ren, are being foully murdered, and our merchantmen are
being denied freedom ot the seas.
“Under such circumstances there is but one course
for the government ot the l nited States to pursue and
that is to go to war in defense of its people and the honor
of the nation.
“There is no choice as to our course and the time tor
argument has passed.
“The time for heroic action is here and our people
will rally to the support of their government in this highly
patriotic hour to meet war’s perils as brave patriotic
people should.”____
ALLEGE LEROY
MADE ATTEMPT
TO ROB BERNARD
M. P. LeRoy, who was arrested
Tuesday night, after what appeared
at the time as an ordinary street fight
is now being held pending investiga
tions which may result in a more seri
ous charge being placed against him.
O. S. Bernard, who was assaulted
by LeRoy claims that he w’as hit with
a heavy instrument in the hands oi
LeRoy, and after being knocked down
was kicked several times in the face.
This is corroborated by witnesses os
well as by his appearance.
Bernard claims also to have been
robbed, but the evidence is not suf
ficient at the present time to warrant
the placing of such a charge against
LeRoy. It is claimed that LeRoy had
an assistant in his attack upon Ber
nard, but this is denied by LeRoy.
The defendant will have a prelimin
ary hearing tomorrow’ afternoon
SCHOOL MEASURE
IS INTRODUCED—
BANKINGLAW UP
(By United State* Cable)
JUNEAU, Thursday, April 5.—
The house committee spent two hours
yesterday amending the territorial
banking law, changing the capitaliza
tion requirements and fixing a sliding
scale for deposits.
A joint educational school bill was
introduced providing for the relief of
the railroad towns. The bill allots
any district within i radius ol iort\
square miles, containing u populatio.i
of five hundred people, and having
fifty children, to incorporate a school
district, and levy' special personal
realty taxes for its maintenance.
Mrs. Rose Barnett and baby girl,
who are at the Seward General hos
pital, are reported as getting along
nicely.
ISAYS AMERICA’S
ENTRY INTO WAR
| FRENCHViCTORY
(By l/nltcd Statu* Cable)
PARIS, Thursday, April 5. — Pre
mier Ribot declared here today that
! America’s entry into the world war
will be a red letter day for France.
Gambon joined in with the state
ment: “President Wilson’s message
is a great battle won from the Ger
mans.”
The French forces art* gradually
closing in on St. Quentin.
The Germans have withdrawn from
three lines of trenches north of the
Folle farm.
S. S. MARIPOSA
COMING WITH
56 FOR SEWARD
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(By United State* Cable)
SEATTLE, Thursday, April 5.—
The Mariposa left this rooming for
i Seward, with the following passen
gers: A. Baldwin, Mrs. A. Loraine,
Frank Kean, Mrs. L. V. Kay, Patricia
Kay, E. Erickson, E. Barnes, Esther
Mile, L. Keist, E. Beekaman, A.
Greenfield, Ralph Nelson, Wendel 1
Leichner, J. Rupe, A. Kahrs, Mrs. V.
Abbott, M. Pleckner, Richard Golden,
Max Peyser, wife and two babies, W.
Guy, Bib Hiland, and thirty-four
steerage.
“We Go to War to
Vindicate Our Honor
and Independence”
[Statement of Senator Hitchcock]
\lly United Sute« Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 5.
—Gilbert M. Hitchcock, United States
senator from Nebraska, took the floor
yesterday immediately after the sen
i ate convened, to explain the Flood
Martin resolution, which was under
consideration and said, in part:
“The time for action is at hand, the
time for discussion past. The presi
dent has stated more clearly and ac
curately the reasons which make this
step necessary. The resolution pro
vides for war upon the imperial Ger
man government. It is unquestion
| ably a declaration of war. I am im
pressed with the solemnity of the oc
casion. Some seem to enjoy the pros
pect of war, but to me it is depressing!
and dreadful. It will be of enormous
cost and the people must pay a great
increase in the cost of living and in
creased taxation. The awful heritage
of death staggers my mind; the awful •
sacrifice of life sickens my heart.
“We have nothing material to gain!
by victory.
“We want no territory; we want no
indemnity; we have no historic
grudges to settle; we have no radical
antipathies to gratify.
“We are going to war to vindicate j
our honor and our independence as a
great nation.
“Such a quarrel as we have with \
Germany was not our choosing, it was |
forced upon us.”
PERKINS URGES OPENING OF COAL
FIELDS IN TALK WITH DANIELS
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Thursday, April 5. — W. T. Perkins, a
local mining man, has just returned here from a trip to
| Washington, D. C.
While at the capital he urged upon Secretary Daniels
the necessity of opening up the Matanuska and other
Alaskan coal fields to supply fuel for the navy and to keep
a reserve supply at all stations.
DISCOVER PLOT TO INCITE NEGROES
(By United States Cable)
BIRMINGHAM, Thursday, April 5.—The discovery
was made today that the Germans have been plotting to
incite the negroes of the south against the United States,
in order to cause confusion in the government and cripple
i the plans of action now being considered in regard to Ger
• many. ___
CONTRACTS FOR 300 SUB CHASERS
(By United States Cable)
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 5. — The general
i staff has prepared plans for another army of two million
men in order to bring Germany to terms. Contracts were
let today for 300 submarine chasers.
AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK
| IN MEDITERRANEAN SEA;
SUB GAVE NO WARNING
I
WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 5.—The state de
partment is in receipt of a dispatch from the American
consul at Genoa, stating that the American steamer Mis
sourian, with 32 Americans aboard, was sunk without
! warning in the Mediterranean.
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP IS TORPEDOED
(By United State! Gable)
LONDON, Thursday, April 5.—The Belgian steam
ship Trevier, with supplies foi Belgian relief work, was
torpedoed without warning by a German submarine yes
terday.
While the boats of the Trevier were being lowered
the submarine opened fire on them, wounding the captain,
mate, engineer, donkey man and the cook.
BREAK WITH AUSTRIA-HUNGARY PROBABLE
VIENNA, Thursday, April 5.—It now appears cer
tain that Austria-Hungary will sever diplomatic relations
with the United States if congress declares a state of war
exists between America and Germanv.
Government officials have placed a special car at the
disposal of Ambassador Page.
ROBERTSON. CHIEF OF STAFF
OF BRITISH ARMY, MAKES PLEA
TO UNIONISTS FOR RECRUITS
(By United States ('able)
LONDON, Thursday, April 5. — Robertson, chief of
staff of the army, while addressing the trades unionists,
said Britain needs more men; that Germany has added a
million to her forces, and has more soldiers in the field
than ever before since the beginning of the war.
“Don’t think I am despondent,” said Robertson. “I
am confident of success, but progress is slow. As to the
retreat from the Somme, pessimists say Germany is mak
ing a fool of the United States and laying out traps, while
optimists believe Germany is defeated and is therefore re
treating—both are wrong.
“Germany is retiring because she dared not stand up
to further punishment in the positions she occupied. No
one retires in war voluntarily.
“But :t must be remembered Germany is not yet
j beaten.”
! WOMAN WALKS 45
MILES CARRYING
30-POUND PACK
_,
Mrs. Nellie Neal, proprietor of the
roadhouse at Mile 45, walked Jnto
town Tuesday, starting at 6 o’clock
in the morning and arriving here at
10 o'clock at night, making only one
stop at noontime at Mile 12 for din
ner. This is considered record time)
for a woman as she carried a 30
pound pack on her back.
Having urgent business to attend
to, and there being no train Tuesday
she decided to walk it. She returned
home on the train this morning.
AUSTRIAN PUGILIST
BECOMES CITIZEN
OF UNITED STATES
CHICAGO, Wednesday, April 4.—
Les Deracy, the Australian pugilist,
who arrived several months ago in
this country, this morning took the
oath of allegiance and received his
' first citizenship papers.
BOATS AND TRAINS
The Alaska is due Saturday after
noon.
The Admiral Evans is due tomor
row from Anchorage.
The Mariposa will sail from Seat
tle tomorrow for Seward and way
ports.
The train left this morning for Mile
40.
TRAILS
Trails good, with a temperature of
22 at Mile 1; 3 at Mile 52 and zero at
Mile 34.
THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Maximum . 41
Minimum . 32
Current . 35
Weather . Clear
Wind . North
WEATHER TOMORROW
Fair and warmer.