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TO THE COLORS.
I’ossiblv before this day shall have ended. the 1 nited States
of America will have made a declaration ot war against the
Herman empire ami such of her alia s as mv 1 endorsed the un
restricted submarine campaign. The Flood resolution, which
was introduced in the house immediately upon tin* organization
of the house, means nothin”' less than this, and the vast major
ity of the members of the national congress are in no mood to
longer play the “watchful, waiting policy,” that lias charac
terized the administration of President \\ ilson. Xot that we
wish to criticise the chief executive. < hi the contrary, we most
heartilv endorse hi' every move, so far as the Herman situation
is concerned. We believe that history will record that Presi
dent Wilson was among the greatest of presidents, ranking with
Washington and Lincoln. It lias repaired a cool head to guide
tin1 destinies of this great nation safely through the past tour
years. During this time, tin* chief executive* has not had one
solitarv peaceful moment. The Mexican trouble was willed to
him by the Taft administration, and has been going on ever
since. In August, 1!»14, the world war began. To remain neu
tral, has been no easy task, and yet, officially at least, the l jilt
ed tSates has been as neutral as it was possible to be, in the cir
cumstances. A matter hf geography has made it possible for
the allied powers to purchase munitions of war. foodstufls,
clothing, etc., in the Lnited States, and it has not been possible
for Hermany and her allies to do this, simply because of pre
venting transportation difficulties. The goods are here for sale,
to anv who wish to buy. It is no fault ot this nation that tin*
central powers have been nimble to take advantage ot the situ
ation. And to prevent the sale of munitions, supplies, etc., afT
ter the war started, would have been a distinctly unneutral act
as against the allied powers. **
The declaration of war winch the national congress will an-1
thorize, if we correctly interpret the temper of the members of
our law-making body ,is the result of a condition not of our
own seeking. It is the result of a total disregard of the rights
of neutrals on the part of the Teutonic empires. /The time has
come when we should make the Teutonic nations respect our;
rights, and the pen having failed, nothing is left but the sword.!
And we'are a firm believer in the efficacy of the sword, at the j
present stage of the Merman-American situation.
If the United States enters the war on the side of the al-j
lies, and employs its great resources to the limit*, this world ;
war will be brought to an end before the ending of the current j
year. So far as we are concerned, we have never had any doubt |
as to the ultimate outcome of the war. Tin* central powers may !
lie able to continue for another two years, with their present
opponents, but they can never hope to win as against the al
lied powers. With the entry of the United States of America—
the most powerful nation on the earth—on the side of the al
lies, it ought not to be difficult to predict an early defeat for
the hopes of the Teutonic powers.
Now. what is Alaska going to do.’ What is Anchorage go
ing to do I town in .Juneau, the people expect to raise two com-1
panics of militia and are at work already along this line. A j
message published on another page of this paper, sent by Sec
retary of the Interior Lane to Uovemor Strong, tells us to get
about organizing companies without further delay, so as to be;
prepared for'any eventuality that may come. There are quite
a number of fine young men in Anchorage, many of whom have!
had experience in the Spanish-American war. and there should
be no trouble at all in forming two or three companies. Let the
veterans of the Spanish-American war take the lend in the |
matter!
We gather that the thing to do at this time is to organize j
volunteer companies, until the congress shall have established
the status with respect to military service of volunteer organ- j
izatious. The Times will be glad to wire the governor with re-.
spect td the matter if the patriotic young men of this town wish j
to form fighting forces in the nation’s behalf.
The latest patriotic toast, popular in the east, expresses
our sentiments, although we confess that the language em
ployed is more expressive than elegant. It follows:
“Here’s to the MAN who owned the LAND that
grew the MI*ASS that fed the GOOSE that furnished
the*QUILL that signed the DECLARATION OF IN
DEPENDENCE, and Anyone who wouldn’t drink this
TOAST ought to be Rammed, Crammed and .lammed
into the mouth of a ('ANNON and shot further into the
jaws of HELL than a IXH E Cun fly.’’
“Alaska for Alaskans” is a catchy campaign slogan, lint;
isn’t it rather inconsistent for a candidate running on that
platform to name a Seattleite as his secretary, even before it
lias been definitely decided that he has been elected to office.—
Cordova Times.
SECRETARY LANE ADVISES FORMATION
OF VOLUNTEER MILITARY COMPANIES
TO AID NATION, IN CASE OF NEED
JUNEAU, April d.—The house yesterday passed an emer
gency appropriation of $10,000, to be placed at the disposal of
Governor Strong for use in the defense of the territory and for
other purposes. The appropriation was passed immediately
following the receipt by the governor of the following message
from Secretary of the Interior Lam*:
••No military organization in Alaska can be recognized un
Tlio Stores That Have What You Want When ^ on Want It.
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TITKSDAY, APKIL 3, 1917. J i
Vol. 1. No. 220. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA,4th and 1>)
Slow in coming' but we finally received our Special K. L.
F. 77 Lens** Eastman Kodak. Without going into details, we
will just say that the y. 77
lense is probably bast suited
to this part of the country on
account of its speed and ad
justinent to light.
Developing and Printing is done l>> the best t.• ilent obtain-j
able. Leave your films with us.
We carry a complete line of Kastman Kodaks and Sup
plies—
The lirst boat will bring ns!
the very latest in Kodaks.
All outside orders will
re
ceive extra care and attention.
Loussac's Drug Stores
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KODAK
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“THAT MAN LOGEMANN”
THE EASTMAN DEALER
4th Ave. bet. E and F
Mint Block
der tilt* present status of affairs, except army, navy, marines
and national guard. The president and congress have not vet
announced policies regarding volunteers. Mv advice would he
that you gather and train men as well as you can now, before
the situation becomes too far advanced, and doubtless the ma
chinery will he created by which the territory will ho brought
into formal military service.”
CHANNEL MEN ORGANIZING.
A meeting has been called for tonight for the purpose of or
ganizing military companies on the channel. Men of military
experience are taking the initiative. It is planned to raise two
or more companies and immediately begin drills, to equip the
men for service at the front, in case of need. Men too old for
military duty, but who understand the manual of arms, will aid
in training the companies.
A PATHE GOLD ROOSTER PLAY
In Five Farts.
"Excuse Me.”
Comical Situations in the Overland Limited Pullman < ar
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