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Vol 9 No. >0 SEWARD, THE GATBWAY TO> ALASKA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 191«.
WILSON HOPES ALASKANS WILL VOTE DEMOCRATIC
GERMANS RENEW ATTACKS
AND SEAEIGHTER CDNIINIES
BOMBARDING RHEIMS AGAIN
The Germans have again opened their great guns on
the city of Rheims. For some time they desisted from the
attempt to capture that city but for some unknown rea
son they are once more busy in the attempt. Some mili-.
tary experts here seem to think that the object of the en
emy now is to try to cut off the western wing of the allies
by breaking through the line near Rheims and so endeavor
to catch the allied wing between the German forces in j
Flanders and the Germans to the south east of them.
ALLIES ORDER ADVANCE
LONDON. Oct. 31.—The impression created here this
afternoon by the latest news is that a general advance has
been ordered by the allies in France and Belgium. The
Germans have resumed their hammer blows with greater
energy than ever but the movements of the allies are in a
forward direction towards the line still held by the enemy
in force. This line extends from Bruges to Roulers, Iseg
hem and Courtrai. Whether this line extends on the
other side from Bruges to Ostend or to Zeebrugge is un
certain. The battle in the vicinity of Ypres is stubbornly
contested especially at a place called Passchandalle anil
neighboring villages slightly to the southward of \ pres.
The slaughter has been so frightful in West and central
Flanders that the city of Bruges has been converted into
one enormous hospital. It is very evident that both sides
placed the most supreme importance in the winning of the
combat in west Flanders as they are fighting with a deadly
detemination and both are rushing all the re-inforcements
possible to that field. It is hard to tell what the outcome
will be but it is certain that such a holocaust cannot be
maintained very long.
DIPLOMATS LEAVE CONSTANTINOPLE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31—It is officially anounced
that all the diplomatic representatives of the allied pow
ers are now preparing to leave Constantinople. This news
has been conveyed to the United States state department
and this government will probably be asked to take over
the affairs of the allies in the Turkish capital. Opinion here
as to the consequences of Turkey’s entry into the war
vary. It is known that the Turks can place more than a
half a million men in the field and this force can be made
formidable under German leadership. That Turkey will j
also try to bring its co-religinoists of Egypt, Persia and
elsewhere into line is also assumed and the opinion is that
the so-called holy war is at hand. No indication exists as
to what will be the course of the other Balkan countries.
REFUGEE SHIP BLOWN UP
BORDEAUX, Oct. 31.—The refugee ship Admiral
Gateaume has been blown up and many of those aboard
are said to have been drowned. It was assumed at first
that the accident was due to a German mine. It has now
been learned that the vessel was destroyed by a submarine
and when this fact can be fully proven it will reveal the
most savage act ever committed under the cloak of war
fare. It has already been officially announced that the
act was committed by a submarine but the government
will probably have the facts investigated by uninterested
parties.
RUSSIA WINS SUCCESSES
PETROGRAD, Oct. 31.—It is officially announced
that the attacks of the Germans near Rakalarjewo are be
ing steadily repulsed in spite of the determined attempts
of the enemy. On the left bank of the Vistula the German
rear guard under the Russian pressure has fallen back to
the line from Lodz to Varihost. In addition to other booty
the troops of this country captured large quantities of am
munition and heavy artillery as well as Some aeroplanes.
Near Tarnow the retreating Austrians were intercepted
by our troops who had crossed the V’istula south of Joze
fow and were subjected to a severe cross fire which inflict
ed frightful punishment. The Austrians are known to
have suffered tremendous losses.
PRESIDENT’S ENDORSEMENT
OF BUNNELL CONFIRMED
Cheney Gets Telegram From Secre
tary Democratic Congression
al Com. To That Effect
JUNEAU, Oct. 31.—Z. R. Cheney,
democratic national committeeman for
Alaska, has received a telegram from
Thomas J. Pence, secretary of ihe
democrat national congressional com
mittee, saying;
“The president has wired Bunnell
telegram endorsing him.”
HARVARD BEATS MICHIGAN
SEATTLE, Oct. 31.—Harvard beat
Michigan today by seven to one. Tnis
is the only detail of the game for
warded here yet
SCHOOL SURT.
GETSJO DAYS
ALSO FINED FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS FOR CONTEMPT IN
DISCHARGING TEACHERS
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CLEVELAND,* Oct. 30—Superinten
dant of Schools Frederick lias been;
sentenced to ten days in jail and to j
a line of five hundred dollars for con- j
tempt of court because he insisted in
discharging teachers and in refusing
I to take other discharged teachers |
back when so ordered. The dischargej
| of the teachers was due to their or-1
ganizing for their own protection.
Frederick not only refused to recog
' nize their organization but actually
I dismissed those who supported it. The
matter was brought to court and he
was ordered to re-instate those whom
he had dismissed. He refused to take
them back and he continued firing
! others with the result that he was
! found guilty of contempt of court.
The action of the court is regarded as
the opening of the way for the organ
izing of the public school teachers all
| over the country.
CUTTING WILD GRASS NEAR SEWARD.
GERMANS CAUSED TURKISH ATTACK
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31— It has been officially given
out to this government that the Turkish minister of fin
ance assured the French ambassador to Constantinople
that the raid by the Turkish warships on Russian ports
look place without the knowledge of the Turkish govern
ment. It is presumed, therefore, by the allied govern
ments that the raids were carried out under the influnence
of the German officers and men who were part of the
crew of the Russian vessels. Here in Washington most
people seem to be inclined to believe that the Turkish min
ister gave out this statemnt merely for the purpose of
justifying the commencement of hostilities before the
declaration of war. The Russian ambassador yesterday
received instructions from Petrograd to demand his
passports from Turkey. Before leaving he made an ef
fort to see the grand vizier but the latter pleaded illness
and refused to see him. This refusal is regarded as a
strong indication that the Turkish government is not as
innocent in the matter as it pretends to be and the Rus
sian, French and British ambassadors are preparing to
leave Constantinople tonight. Their departure will mean,
of course, that the allied nations will at once begin active
hostilities against the Turkish army and navy.
FRANCE ADMITS GERMAN SUCCESS
LONDON, Oct. 31.—The French war office admits
today that the Germans have gained some successes in
West Flanders. The admission is that the fierce German
onslaughts have advanced a few miles and have shifted
to the east and the south from the coast. They have been
successful at points. Two towns south of Ypres in Bel
gium have been captured by the enemy but further east
some ground has been won by the allies. Along the entire
western front from the sea to Arras the Germans have
resumed a general offensive movement following a slack
ening of their activities during the past day or two. There
was rumor last night that the Germans had abandoned
Ostend but these rumors have not been confirmed and
there is no reason to believe that the enemy does not still
hold that city. It is supposed here that the shifting of the
attack from' the coast to the southward and: eastward
means that the Germans have decided that the route over
the Yser and its flooded neighborhood is too difficut and
that they will try instead to move towards Dunkirk from
the east or southeast
MEXICANS COME
TO AGREEMENT
CARRANZA AND VILLA WILL
BECOME GENERALS OF
DIVISIONS
ELPASO, Oct. III.—The national
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Mexican convention at Aguas Cal
ientes has adopted a protocol by a
vote of 95 to 10 placing the full pow
er in the hands of the provisional
president a;:d the present body of
chieftains who will act in the capa
city of a congress. The plan does not
call for elections until after an ar
rangement for civil reforms by that
body and no time has been set for \he
elections. Carranza and Villa accord
ing to the arrangement will become
generals of division in the army but
will remain under the direction of the
secretary of war.
The plan is expected to have ihe
most powerful effect in bringing about
a lasting peace and that the reforms
in view will be wide and important
is certain.
BRINGING ROCK TO CRUSH
The Harper brothers and Case
have now ready two tons of ore for
shipment to the city where it will be
crushed by the Ellsworth mill.
LADIES AUXILIARY OF
SEWARD MOOSE LODGE
Steps are now being taken for the
organization of the Ladies’ Auxiliary
to the Moo3e Lodge in Seward. The
Ladies’ Auxiliaries of the order are
composed of the wives, sisters,
daughters etc., of the members of the
lodge and 3everal have already been
started in different parts of Alaska.
MAKING THE ADMIRAL
WATSON BEAUTIFUL
The Admiral Watson on reaching
Seattle this time will have improve
ments made all over her. Several
changes will be made to convert her
into a splendid passenger ship.
Among the improvements will be
private rooms, baths, new promenade
decks and many others.
FINK DEFENDING LORIMER
Albert Fink, the former attorney
of Nome, is now defending Lorimer,
the former U. S. senator who has been
indicted by the grand jury in Illinois.
Just before that Fink was employed
by the government to prosecute the
oleo-margarine case in Chicago. He
also defended Frost in the coal cases
and in many other ways has gained
great distinction. Fink may be called
the father of the Alaska Sweep
stakes race.
SEWARD POLLED 161
VOTES LAST ELECTION
The following was the vote in the
delegate election in the city of Seward
in 1912;
Gilmore 96, Jennings 41, Wicker
sham 12 and Kraczunas, or what
ever it is, 12.
This gives a total of 161 but the
vote will probably be considerably
larger this time owing to the vote of
the women who undoubtedly are given
the privilege if the majority of the
expert opinion are taken into ac
count.
RICHELIEU WILL bE SEEN
HERE THIS EVENING
That most glorious of all tragedies,
Richelieu, will be seen at the Casino
this evening. The Odyssey was shown
last night and Cleopatra the night be
fore but Richelieu is even more mag
nificent than either of those while the
thrilling drama itself has never been
surpassed in history or fiction. This
is undoubtedly the first time that
Alaskans ever had an opportunity to
witness such an unparalleled woric
of art
WOODROW WILSON IS
OUT TOR BUNNELL
CITY CAN FIX ITS
OWN VOTING HOURS
Notice Of Flection Published In Gate- j
way Ir Perfectly Correct
It was stated yesterday that the,
polls will be open from 8 a. m. to 7 •
p. m. next Tuesday and that is the j
law governing places outside incor- j
porated towns. The Seward city j
council has, however, published in its [
notice the fact that the hours of vot
ing would be from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m.
and in this they are acting within
their power.
Section 1195 of the compiled laws
of Alaska says that in incorporated
towns the councils can fix “the time
and place of election.”
Section 400 of the Compiled laws
says that outside incorporated towns
the hours of polling are 8 a. m, to 7 •
p. m. So people had better remem
ber that the hours in the city are 7;
a. m. to 6 p. m.
SEWARD'S VOTE FOR
LEGISLATION 1912
In the election for the territorial
legislature last time Seward city poll
ed 177 votes. They weie cast as fol
lows;
For Senator; Ray, non partisan,
133; Millard, non partisan, 18; Bald
win, Wick, ticket, 44; Tansy, Wick,
ticket, 28; The socialist, 22 and 17
respectively.
For representatives on the non
partisan ticket the following was the
vote; Ingram 65, Gray 81, Kelly 133,
Chace 31.
For Wickersham independents;
Boyle 33, Youngs 114, Grimes 68.
Socialist; Barrett 4, Gilman 1, Stuart
15, McCallum 23, Barry 16, Hegman
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“May 1 not upon the eve of election
send you my greetings and express
my earnest hope that you will be sent
to my support by the people of your
territory. Signed; Woodrow Wilson."
This is the telegram received by
Charles E. Bunnell last evening at
Valdez according to a telegram re
ceived today by the Gateway from the
Valdez Prospector.
This is the first time that the pre
sident himself has endorsed the can
didacy of the democratic candidate.
Even in the last delegate election
when Woodrow Wilson was a can
didate for the presidency an effort
was made to secure his endorsement
of the democratic candidate for dele
gate to congress but at that time Mr.
Wilson evidently did not desire to
take a part in the political affairs of
the territory. During this election it
has been suggested in several quarters
that the president’s endorsement be
asked for but nothing came of it un
til now when the president is evident
ly anxious to nave as many democra
tic members of congress as possible
elected to aid him in passing needed
legislation.
The message of the president will
undoubtedly be regarded by Alaskan
democrats as the strongest support
ever given to a territcrial candidate
particularly in view of the great work
which President Wilson has accom
plished for the territory.
BROTHER OF WM. SAUERS
IS DANGEROUSLY ILL
A brother of William Sauers is now
so ill at Aberdeen, Wash., that he is
not expected to live. Mr. Sauers will
leave on the Evans to visit him. Dur
ing his stay outside he will visit also
Seattle and Portland. The sick bro
ther is engaged extensively in the
lumber business. _
ITALIANS IN ALBANIA
ROME, Oct. 31.—The islands of Saseno near the Al
banian port of Avlona has been occupied by an Italian
battery and a company of marines. The Italian govern
ment denies, however, that Italy intends to take part in
the war and it declares that it is interfering in the affairs
of Albania simply for the purpose of preventing anarchy
in that country. As a matter of fact the opinion in this
country seems to be that Greece should not have invaded
Albanian territory. It is taken for granted that Italy
alone should be the guardian of the Albanian Christians
and that Italy is the nation most concerned in Albanian
affairs owing to the position of the two countries facing
each other across the Adriatic. Austria has made no ob
jection to the occupation of Albanian territory by Italy
up to the present and it is likely that none will be made
at all. In the meantime the Greeks are in possession of
part of southern Albania and complications may possibly
arise as the smaller nations seem generally to think that
while the great powers have their hands full there is pre
sented a fine opportunity for the smaller to improve
their positions.
BRITISH HOSPITAL SHIP LOST
WHITBY, England, Oct. 31.—The British hospital
ship Rosila has run on the rocks off the Yorkshire coast
and it is feared that the loss of .ife is terrible although
no definite details have become known. The ship was on
the way to either the Belgian or French coast to succor
the wounded soldiers and-two hundred people aboard,
many of whom were nurese. It has been learned that all
the women have been saved but it is also known that there
are sixty people still aboard and lielieved to be in a serious
predicament.
FRENCH GOVT. FOR PARIS
PARI§, Oct 31.—It is officially announced today that
the government will return to Paris on November 20 and
that parliament will meet on December 15 to pass emer
gency laws. The city of Paris is rapidly being restored
to its normal conditions and the people are becoming
confident that the capital is safe from any danger of a
German advance, at least for a long time. A tremendous
welcome will be given to the president and the cabinet
when they enter this city. Their return will be celebrated
almost as a victory.