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THE ALASKA EVENING POST
Volume XI. Number 112 SEWARD, ALASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 30,1917,_Ten Cents the Copy
Speech Made to
Justify Ge lan
Submarine W ar
(By tniled Stole* l'*We)
BERLIN, Friday, March 30. — In his address to the!
reichstag, Bethmann Hollweg today made every effort to ]
put the blame on the United States in event of hostilities, j
Hollweg asserted that Germany never had the slight- i
° . .
est intention of attacking the United States.
"Germany never desired and does not now desire war
against the United States," said the chancellor. '
"If the United States considers that unrestricted j
submarine warfare, which Germany is employing for her|
defense, warrants a declaration of war, Germany will!
not have to bear the responsibility for increased blood- ■
shed.
DOES NOT AFFECT SITUATION
(B* United StiU« C«M?)
WASHINGTON, Friday, March 30. — The official,
view here is that the speech ot Chancellor Bethmann Hull
weg has not changed the international situation in the
least. 4
It is the general opinion that the speech was intended
for effect at Berlin, and on the Germans, it being realized
that nothing short of a withdrawal of the present sub
marine policy would have any results in mending the
breach with the United States.
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NOT TIME FOR MORE FREEDOM IN GERMANY
AMSTERDAM, Friday, March 30. — In Bethmann
Hollweg’s address referring to domestic affairs, he stated
that the speeches in the reichstag during the day had not
convinced him that reform of the Prussian franchise or
alterations of the electoral rights could begin now.
‘‘It would l>e a very serious matter to decide such a
question while millions of men, vitally affected by the de
cision are in the trenches,” said Hollweg.
Reports yesterday stated that Hollweg would suggest
reforms to offset the growing demand for freedom follow
ing the Russian revolution.______,
U. S. CONTINUES WAR PREPARATIONS1
(By United Sutee Cable)
WASHINGTON, Friday, March 30Aditional regi
ments of militia, names of states not given, were called to
the colors today.
The war department also issued orders for increas
ing the strength of forces guarding the Panamal canal.
The government placed orders today for one hun
dred submarine catching steel nets, similar to those used
with deadlv success bv the allies.
ARTILLERY MEN CALLED
HARFORD, Friday, March 30.—Batteries E. and F.
of the tenth field artillery of Conneticut were called to
day.
AMENDMENT BLOCKS
IGHT - HOUR BILL
(Br I'nitcd Stain CaWf)
JUNEAU, Friday, March 30. — The eight-hour bill
which was scheduled to pass yesterday afternoon was
blocked at the last minute by amendments which forced
it back into committee. The bill covers all work under
ground and there is some opposition to it in its present
form.
PLANS TO OBSERVE SEWARD
DAY BALKED IN LEGISLATURE
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(By United States Cable)
JUNEAU, Friday, March 30. — Efforts to observe
Seward day, celebrating the purchase of Alaska from
Russia, for the first time today, were balked last night,
when, after heated arguments over amendments to the
eight-hour bill, which resulted in a wrangle about the
holiday bill, the latter was thrown back into committee.
It was the intention of the legislature and those in
terested to have the bill placed in the hands of the gover
nor in time to be signed at the Grand Igloo ball by the
Pioneers last night, and word that this would be a legal
holiday was sent broadcast.
Benson has introduced a bill providing for the re
enactment of the old mine inspection and additional
duties for inspectors and operators in regard to care of
the men and precautions to insure safety.
When word was received this morning that the bil'
had been thrown out, the banks were at once notified and
were opened for business as usual, although arrangement.5
had been made to observe the holiday.
The Gateway had also intended to observe the holidaj
but issues a regular edition. _
S.S.ALAM A NOT
REACHEDJPPER INLET
With a big crowd on the bluffs waiting for her to ap
pear, the S. S. Alameda, first boat of the season to try for
Anchorage, has not put in appearance in the upper inlet
this afternoon, according to advices by telephone.
The radio station at Anchorage spoke to the Alameda
about midnight, but has not been able to pick up her
signals since.
It is now feared that the cold spell of this week has
prevented the attempt to get in ahead of the usual season,
to enable an early start on the railroad work.
Rev. Munro returning from Hope last night says that
the ice in Turnagain Arm is jammed and piled up higher
than at any time this winter. If similar conditions exist
in the Forelands the Alameda cannot get through until a
favorable wind blows it over onto the Susitna flats.
Should the attempt to open navigation ahead of time
fail, it merely accentuates the need to rush work on the
Turnagain Arm section. All supplies for the interior
work can be landed here and sent inland by rail any time
during the year when this end of the line is completed.
ARREST SUSPECTS IN
BULLION RO 1Y
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(By Unitfd State* (’able)
JUNEAU, Friday, March 30. — Two suspects in the
1 Chichagoff gold bullion robbery were brought here today
. for investigation. The loot, however, has not been re
' covered. ___
BISHOP HUGHES WILL BE HERE
j TO DEDICATE THE M. E. CHURCH
Rev. J. J. Patton stated today that he received word
! on the last mail that Bishop Hughes, of Portland, Oregon,
would visit the missions throughout Alaska during the
| early part of the coming summer. The bishop will dedi
i cate the new Methodist church during his stay in Seward.
Highest R. R.
Wage Scale on
Alaskan Line
To meet the increased cost of living the Alaskan En
gineering Commission has established the highest wage
scale ever paid in the history of railroading, which will go
into effect tomorrow.
To enable the commission mess to operate without
loss, the price of board has been increased to $1.25 per
day.
Hour basis to be eight hours a day.
All common labor under the new schedule will be paid
ifty cents an hour.
Spikers, strappers and other track men fifty-three
ind one-eighth cents.
Derrick and pile driver, firemen, blacksmiths, car
>enters and machinists helpers, and similar work sixty
♦ents.
Powder men and machine drillers sixty-five cents;
inernen. longshoremen and pipe-fitters seventy cents;
dectricians, blacksmiths and carpenters seventy-five
;cents. Same class, “special,” (high class workmen),
•eighty-five cents; plumbers, ship carpenters and steam
fitters eighty cents.
' , Rates for men on a monthly basis, eight-hour day.
Brakemen $150, firemen $125 to $150, conductors $192,
engineers $204, steam-shovel men $210. Section men
$100. _
REVOLT N U IN SPAIN;
SUSPEND GUARANTEES
(By United States Cable)
MADRID, Friday, March 30. — Constitutional guar
antees in all the provinces of the kingdom have been sus
pended on account of industrial disordeis.
Strikes have gained such headway as to threaten a
state of civil war and the suspending of guarantees is
; imilar to an establishment of martial law.
STRIKE CAUSED BY CONSPIRACY TO REVOLT
WASHINGTON, Friday, March 30. — According to
advices received today by Ambassador Riano in a cable
from Madrid, a revolutionary movement, which resulted
in calling a general strike, is directly responsible for the
suspension by Spain of constitutional guarantees.
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BOATS AND TRAINS
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The Admiral Evans left Juneau at
5 o'clock this morning.
The Watson is due today from the
westward.
The schooner Knickerbocker will
t leave tonight for the fish banks, and
} from there to Ketchikan.
The Alaska is scheduler! to sail
I
! from Seattle today.
TRAILS
Trails fair, with a temperature of
30 at Mile 71; 26 at Mile 52 and 25 j
at Mile 34.
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There are only two days left in
which to register. The books will be
; open until 10 o’clock tonight and to
* morrow' night.
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. The water company announces that
the wrater will be turned off at S
o’clock tonight.
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SULZER SAYS
ALASKA READY
TO AID IN WAR
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Friday, March 30
Delegate Sulzer arrived from Juneau ,
yesterday and says that Alaska
stands ready to do her share with men
and money in event of war.
THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Maximum .-. 36
Minimum . 28
Current . 34
Wind . North
Weather . Cloudy
WEATHER TOMORROW
Clearing:, with slight squalls.