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BERNSTORFF ANNOUNCES GERMAN PEACE TERMS
Rome Paper Says Von Buelowi
And Allied Representatives
Will Discuss Peace
GERMAN PEACE TERMS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.—The terms on which Ger
man v will agree to peace were announced here today by
a high official who has requested the suppression of his
name but who gives the statement on the authority of Am
bassador Bernstorff himself. Bernstorff for some reas
ons of state gave the statement indirectly. It is as fol
lows: ‘'When England begins to talk peace the war will |
l>e near an end. Germany looks to England to open the
discussion. The German terms have already been form
ulated and they include the levying of a heavy indemnity
by Germany on the allied nations to pay Germany’s war
debt. They also include the retention of Poland as a Ger
man possession, together with other Russian territory
and also French territory until the indemnity is paid.
Germany will demand the restoration of at least pai t of
her colonies and probably all. She will also demand ab
solute freedom of the seas and the evacuation of all
Balkan states by Russia and the relinquishment of Rus
sian influence therein, Austria and Germany to have
complete control of the international questions in those
nations. The terms will also include a demand for free
dom in modernizing Turkey without interference. Final
ly. Germany will give up Belgium as she does not care to
attempt the assimilation of the Belgian people.” The of
ficial who gives out the views of Bernstorff concludes by
saying that these are the only terms that will be agreeable
to Germany, that she would possibly have given easier
terms a year ago, but that the terns will be harsher ones
a year hence.
GREEK GOVERNMENT FALLS
ATHENS, Nov. 4.—The Greek cabinet today voted
a lack of confidence in Premier Zaimas and his govern
ment and the prime minister and the cabinet immediately
resigned. The parliamentary action is believed by all the
people to be the fore-runner of a declaration of war on
the side of the Allied nations and the war fever has al
ready taken hold of the country. Greece is now ready to
put four hundred thousand well equipped and trained
soldiers in the field.
NISH ABOUT TO FALL
LONDON, Nov. 4.—Nish, the Serbian capital pro
tempore, seems likely to fall at any moment according to
the advices today. The city is beleagured on all sides by
Germans, Austrians and Bulgarians and there is ap
parently nothing left but surrender. The Bulgarians
have advanced from the east up to the very fortifications.
FRENCH WIN
PARIS, Nov. 4.—It was officially announced this af
ternoon that our troops have, “after a violent attack re
occupied the major portion of the German advanced
trenches in the neighborhood of Chausson despite the
fluid fire of the enemy.” The trenches were taken some
days ago by the enemy.
SAY WHITLOCK DISMISSED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.—The rumor is persistent
that Brand Whitlock is being removed as ambassador to
Belgium at the instance of the German government be
cause of his activities in the effort to save Edith Cavell,
the English woman who was executed as a spy in Brus
sels. The state department gave out the statement that
he was coming home because of ill-health. It is also ru
mored that Whitlock went beyond his diplomatic duties in
the matter.
PEACE TALK CONTINUES
ROME, Nov. 4.—Despite the denials of the belligerent
nations peace talK is sini heard everywhere and there
: seems to ue very little doubt that there is good toundation
lor tne rumor tnat representatives of tne warring na
tions are actually now preparing to enter into a discus
sion of the terms that mignt be arrived at. Germany is
generally credited with starting tne rumors. The most
sensational statement in this respect was made touay by
1 the iviaitmo newspaper winch declares that Prince von
1 uueiow will meet representatives ox the aided nations at
pucerne, Switzerland, and will discuss terms ox peace m
a preliminary manner. What is regarded as bearing
out tne truth of the rumor is the comparative stillness
reigning on all the battle fronts.
DENY PEACE WANTED
BERLIN, Nov. 4—One of the highest officials of the
German government made a statement to the world to
day, and particularly to the United States, through the
correspondent of the United Press, that the rumors ox
peace are absolutely unfounded so far as Germany is con
cerned.
HINDENBURG WINS
BERLIN, Nov. 4.—It is officially announced today
that Marshal von Hindenburg has re-occupied twelve
miles of the line captured by the Russians yesterday. The
Germans were forced back by an unexpected attack oi
superior numbers but the loss has all been regained.
GERMANS TAKE TRENCHES
BERLIN, Nov. 4—The Teutons today captured over
eight hundred yards of French trenches, took twenty
eight prisoners and slaughtered the rest including a
colonel. _
❖ WARNS AGAINST *5*
❖ PEACE RUMORS ❖
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LONDON, Nov. 4.—The Frank
furter Zeitung has come out with a
strong warning to the people of Ger
many to place no reliance on the
peace rumors which are now so pre
valent all over Europe. The paper
declares that such rumors have
probably been started for an ulterior
purpose. The rumors continue, how
ever, and the people here are coming
io believe more and more that some
movemont is going on under the sur
face which has for its object the
meeting, at least of representatives
of the various belligerent powers.
GERMANY PREPARING
FOR A NEW LOAN
LONDON, Nov. 4.—Copenhagen
advices say that Germany is now pre
paring for a new loan of twro and a
half billions. There has also been a
report to the effect that the Teutonic
allies will make a effort to secure a
loan in the United States .
JURY AWARDS MRS.
ROYCROFT $26 DAMAGES
After being out a short time yes
terday evening the jury in the case of
Catherine Roycroft vs. W. M. Sauers
awarded the plaintiff damages to the
extent of $26. The case went into the
hands of jury at 4:40. The judg
' ment will be handed dowTn by the
1 court tomorrow morning.
Robert Ewart, assayer with the
t
Amok Gold Mining company at
Kodiak, will stay here for the winter,
He undenvent an operation for ap
pendicitis two months ago and came
1 here to be under the care of Dr
Sloan.
HOSPITAL WORK TO
COMMENCE TOMORROW
Will be Open for Patients by the
♦First Day of January.
The plans for the hospital have
been drawn up and work will start
tomorrow on laying the foundations
of Seward’s new hospital. The three
center lots, lots 14, 15 and 16 of block
23, will be for the building itself.
This gives the hospital an Ideal loca
tionu, removing it some distance
from the business section and at the
same time not too close to the resi
dences. Today the men are at work
cutting down the alders preparatory
to the main work, which awaits the
driving of corner stakes marking off
the ooundaries.
It is planned that the hospital will
be built inside of 60 days and will
therefore be ready for inmates by
the first day of the year.
All material for the building and
construction of the hospital will be
purchased from the local merchants
handling that material and those
articles not obtainable in the local
market will be ordered from outside
houses at the earliest possible time.
Old timers here in Seward will be
given the preference in the matter of
work.
At the present time contributions |
to the hospital fund are imperative
as it takes a considerable outlay of
money to start a new enterprise and
erect buildings an(J it is pointed out
that it is the duty of residents of Sew
ard to support the hospital in the
fullest manner possible. It is claim
ed that after the hospital has been
erected that no further contributions
will be needed, that it will be self
supporting.
VILLA’S ARMY SPLIT UP INTO
SMALL TERRORIZING BANDS
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PEACE RUMORS
getstronger!
SPECULATORS BUYING SECURI
TIES WHOSE VALUE DE
PENDS ON PEACE.
LONDON, Nov. 4.—Advices from
Berlin are to the effect that the visit
of Dr. Solf, minister of the colonies,
to The Hague, ami the visit of Prince
van Buelow to Switzerland have
given rise to the strongest rumors
that Germany is certainly seeking
peace terms. So strong is the belief
here and in other capitals that Ger
many is desirous of peace that
speculators are now buying several
sorts of securities that are likely to
Increase in value when peace comes.
Prime Minister Asquith has refused
to answer the questions asked in the
house of commons touching on the
l-umors and this fact has if anything
rather intensified the reports.
Seven Killed in
Efforts to Escape
One Japanese Still Hidden in Cargo of
Minnesota and May be
Dead.
SEATTLE, Nov. 4.—No less than
seven Japanese have met death in
.‘(Torts to escape from the United
States authorities since the arrival
of the steamship Minnesota here two
weeks ago when it brought the men
from Japan. The Japanese had been
waken in custody and were about to
be deported. In various ways their
deaths "were brought about while
trying to get away. One was found
yesterday hiding in the coal and near
ly dead. He reports that his com
panion is still aboard the ship and
thousands of tons of freight have al
ready been shifted in the effort to
discover him but he has not yet been
found and it is believed that his
death will be added to the others.
STRIKERS WRECK DOZEN
CARS AT WILKESBARRE
WILKESBARRE, Nov. 4.—A
dozen cars manned by strige breakers
wc^c wrecked here last night by
mobs of strikers. Several of the
strike breakers were seriously In
jured by the rough handling which
they received when being pulled o4r
the cars. The result of the riot is
that the company has decided to
abandon their efforst to resume op
eration of the lines. The tie-up has
now been in existence for thr^e
weeks.
BELIEVE OPIUM IS BEING
SMUGGLED BY WHOLESALE
Three Arrested in Seattle for Smug
gling Opium and Cocaine .
Over Border.
SEATTLE, Nov. 4.—The police ar
rested three men here yesterday on
the charge of smuggling opium and
Cocaine over the border from British
Columbia and #the evidence in the
hands of the authorities indicates
that a huge ring is being operated
around the Sound. The men arrest
ed have been penddling the stuff to
and through their friends here.
Attack On Agua Prieta Aband
oned. Villaistas Lost a
Thousand Men.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Nov. 4.—Col. Martinez of the Villa
army, who crossed the border and surrendered touay, de
clares that Vida has split his army into small scouting
oanas to spread death and terror throughout northwest
ern Mexico. Martinez also states positively that V ilia
nas abandoned his attack on Agua Trieta. llis losses in
mat battle were a thousand men. Two thousand V aquis
nave ueserted V illa and have started a guerilla wanare
on their own account. Three hundred of the \ ilia
cavalrymen, Martinez also says, deserted and ned to the
mountains with the likely intention of becoming bandits.
KILLS AMERICANS
EL PASO, Nov. 4—Two American mormons have
ben killed in cold blood by General V ilia. The Mexican
coimnandei impressed them mto his service to haul am
mamrion irom Casas Grande to Agua Pneta. Vv hen tney
uemanaed their release Villa shot them olthand. i:.cn
oouies were hrougnt to Casa Granue touay.
LOS ANGELES FIRE
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4—Fire today in the Douglas
ouiid'ng caused damage amounting to a quarter ox a mil
lion. Over a dozen hremen were overcome.
DESTROYS HOUSES
MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. 4.—A storm today destioyed
eigT.it nusiness houses and one residence at lied Key i lie
mss is a hundred thousand dollars.
MURDERED FAMILY
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.—Discouraged by illness Ed Mc
Manus today killed his wife, his four years old son, s.asu
ed the baby daughter and committed suicide. All the
acts were committed with a razor.__
Alaska Gastiiieau
Has World Record
Handled Five Hundred Tons in Month
at Sixty Cents a Ton.
JUNEAU, Nov. 4.—The Alusk%
Gastineau mine now holds the world’s
record for the amount of ore hand’ed
in a month and for the price at which
the ore was operated. The mine
handled five hundred tons of ore in
September and milled one hundred
and sixty tons at less than sixty
cents a ton. It is said that the cost
will be lessened and the production
increased from this time forward.
MINISTER TO BELGIUM
IS RETURNING HOME
Brand Whitlock Says 111 Health is
Cause of Desire to Quit
His Post.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.—Brand
Whitlock, the American ambassador
to Belgium, has notified the state de
partment that* he is preparing to re
turn home. He gives ill health as the
cause of quitting his frost and per
mission was granted to him to take
leave of absence some time ago.
Notwithstanding this there is some
inclination to believe that his return
j home may be connected in some way
with the rumors of a peace movement
which are now so prevalent.
Everyone interested in Alaska
reads the Gateway.
WILL BUNNELL
RESIGN PLACE
FAIRBANKS HAS AN IDEA THAT
EVERYTHING ARRANG
ED FOR ELECTION.
That Bunnell will resign his place
on the District Court bench of the
Fourth division to run for congress
is a belief which now seems to be
gaining ground. Some time ago an
assistant district attorney in Fair
banks, named Ellis Gardner, resigned
und went outside and now comes the
story in a Fairbanks paper that it has
been arranged between him and
Bunnell that the latter should resign
to run for congress and that Gardner
will get the place on the bench, ihe
paper in question, the News-Miner,
suggests that the idea is fathered by
Erwin, the United States marshal 01.
that division and that Gardner has
really only gone out to secure the
proper support from the political
powers of South Carolina to make the
arrangement work out right. Any
how, it is clear that quite an agita
tion is being carded cn in the Fourth
division to bring Bunnell’s name bc
for\the public as a possible candi
date. and Bunnell himself has been
; silent so far.
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