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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13,1916.
PRICE TEN CENTS.
TEUTONS MAKE
PEACE PROPOSAL
LONDON, Dee. »ffir; 1 ' >nc«ment is made ’ e
formation of the no
Premier Lioyd-George, anted by Andrew Bonar Law. In the |
formation of this ministry that will guide the destinies of ■
Great Britain in the mo-ft trying times in her history, political
lines have been east asunder nod tlm controlling motive has been
a desire to secure the best braius and the host fjocntive ability,
eombined with virility and progressiveness, attributes that are
deemed highly essential in the crisis that confronts the catior,
growing out of the world war in which Great Britaiu is a prom
inent participant. '
The ministry is composed of:
Premier, David Lloyd-George, succeeding Herbert F.
Asquith.
Secretary for foreigu affairs, Arthur Balfour, succeeding
-Earl Grey. ‘ * ... *
First lord of the admiralty, Sjr Edwgrd Carton, succeed -
ing Arthur Balfifcn-. “ . /j* v
Chancellor c.i the exchequer, Andrew Bouar Law, suc
ceeding David McKenna.
Lord high chancellor, Sir Hubert Bahnatvne Finley, suc
ceering Lord Haldane.
Secretary for war, the Earl of Derby, succeeding Lord
Kitchener, deceased, whose office since has been filled by Pre
mier Astpiith.
Home secretary, Sir George Cave, succeeding Sir Henry
Runciman.
Colonial secretary, Walter Hume Long, succeeding Lord |
Cecil.
Secretary for India, Austen Chamberlain, incumbent.
President of the board of trade. Albert Stanley, succeed -1
ing John Barns.
Premier Lloyd-George, Bouar Law, Arthur Balfour, and
Austen Chamberlain are the only members of the Asquith
ministry that will be a part of the new ministry, which brings
f|out the retirement of several very influential figures in Brit
ish official life. Former Premier Asquith and Earl Grey, who
will lay aside the reins of power, have long been recognized ns
two of the foremost statesmen of Great Britain. Grey achieved
the reputation of being the most finished diplomat ir» current
history. His successor, Arthur Balfour, is a former premier,
and his great ability insures his successful conduct of the im
portant affairs of the foreign office. John Burns, a labor mem
ber of the Asquith cabinet, loug a leading factor in British pol
ities, gives way to Arthur Stanley, also a laborite.
War Council of Five Members.
The council of war, that will have complete authority with
respect to the conduct of the British end of the alliance, has
been reduced to five members. The reduction was made in
order to liave a less-wieldv body to handle. The members are'
Premier David Llov* I-George, lord president of the coun
eil.
Andrew Bouar Law, who will act as leader in the house of
commons. ■ '*.
Lord C’urzon, without portfolio, who vyill he government
leader in the house of lords.
Arthur Henderson, without portfolio.
Lord Milner, without portfolio.
FEDERAL GRAND
JURE AT SEATTLE:
SEATTLR, Dee 13.—The federal
StaiuI jury, called by Judge Netorer
to ir./e/ti|('at‘- the high co*t of living,
j fl'tiicd this ffcMMor, to begin it.!
;c*niiry Into iacal conditlor,*. Many
pr«nr.ineiit co/ninerrial men hare teen
j^nioicrtd to tosMfy.
SEATTLE FIRM
MEATH,r„ Dec. 13.—The Kit
boi'rite end Clark Manufacturing com
p* nv bw wen the uuit brought agair.nt
it b> the Marconi tVjrcleas company,
wherein it vaa allfcfprt that the Se
attle 'vuirera had infringed on the
p.*lrnt right* of the Marconi coiti
P“"/
LONDON, Dec. 13.—A Central News dispatch from Am
sterdam says: It is announced officially in Berlin today that
Emperor Wilhelm of Germany has notified the commanding
general of the German armies that he has made an offer of
pea 3e to the allied powers. The message to the German sol
diers, through the commanding general, issued by the kaiser,
is as follows:
“Soldiers: In agreement with the sovereigns of my allies,
and with consciousness of victory, I have made an offer of
peace to the enemy. Whether it wilt be accepted is still un
certain. Until that moment arrives, I will fight on.”
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CHANCELLOR SPEAKS 07 $EACE PROPOSAL.
LONDON, Dec. 13.—A wireless despatch from Berlin says
that in his speech before the reichf&g yesterday afternoon,
Chiincellor von Bethmann-Hollweg declared that Germany, to
gether with her allies, “conscious of their responsibility before
Gel and their own nation and before humanity,” have pro
pa ed to the hostile powers to enter into peace negotiations.
PEACE TALK NOT POPULAR.
LONDON, Dec. 13.—“Any peace proposals from the cen
tral powers will receive the consideration they deserve,” said
Earl Derby, the new war minister, when asked his opinion as
to ;he German peace proposal. The terms of the peace proposal
have not been made public. Earl Derby declared that the en
tente powers could not consider any peace terms that will not
give them what they are fighting for. They have not modified
their position in this respect, he said.
ADMINISTRATION IS INTERESTED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—The news that Germany and
he:* allies are to make peace proposals to their enemies immedi
ately is received with favor in Washington and there is great
interest manifested. Speaking for President Wilson, Secretary
Tumulty said: “The president is deeply interested, but he can
mtike no comment, at least until it is learned what reception the
proposition receives from the allied nations.”
INHABITANTS OF CRETE
SAY KING CONSTANTINE
CANE A, Crete, Dec. 13.—The inhabitants of Caaea held
a monster mass meeting last night and passed, by an almost
in animous vote, a resolution that in strong terms advocates
the dethronement of King Constantine of Greece. The resolu
tion recites that the king is a traitor to his country and that
he should be forced to relinquish his throne. Many soldiers
attended the mass meeting and after the passage of the resolu
tion tore the crowns from their uniforms. The people joined
in singing patriotic songs.
Paul Benson, of Seward, was de
clared insane by a jury in the com
misisoner's court in that city recently.
The prisoner developed the eccentric
it> of jumping out and in a window
of a house where he was calling and
nearly scared his host to death.
The steamers Victoria and Uma
tilla left Nome November 12 on their
last trips of the season, and Nome is
now cut off from transportation by
water until next June. Several hun
dred persons took passage for the,
states on these boats.
WASHINGTON-, Dec. 13.—From semi-official sources that
are. considered reliable it is learned today that every member
of President Wilson’s cabinet will remain, with the possible
exception of Attorney-General Gregory. If the attorney-gen
eral insists on resigning when the next presidential term be
gins, it is possible that Secretary of War Baker will be shifted
to the vacancy and that Vance McCormick, chairman of the
democratic campaign committee, will be appointed secretary
war. The president is said to be well pleased with his official
family and wishes all to remain with him during the coming
administration.
SENATE IN SECRET SESSION.
\V ASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—The senate, in secret session,
is today considering the immigration bill.
ARMED GERMAN RAIDER WAITS FOR SHIPS.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—An aimed steamship, flying no
flag, lint believed to be a German ship, and filled with torpedo
tubes, was sighted 500 miles off the Azores, in the middle of
the steamship lane across the Atlantic ocean, according to
a wireless warning flashed to merchantmen of the entente ai
des, sent last night by a British or French warship lving off
Sandy Hook.
NOTED JAPANESE GENERAL DIES.
TOKIO, Dec. 13.—Field Marshal Prince Iwao Ovama, who
was commander-in-chief of the Manchurian army of Japan dur
ing the Russo-Japan war, died at his home in this city yester
day. He had reached an advanced age and had retired from
active service long since.
DEUTSCHLAND REACHES GERMANY.
BERLIN, Dec. 13.—The submarine freighter Deutschland
arrived off the mouth of the Weser river yesterday, complet
ing its second trip across the Atlantic in 19 days. Commander
j Koenig reports that the voyage was uneventful.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.—
Charles C. Crowley, a detective and
the alleged go-between through
whom German Consul Bopp is charg
ed with having conspired to blow up
Canadian railways and entente, mu
nitions shipments ,has been identified
as the man responsible for the dyna
mite explosions in Seattle.
ITTEfTTO
DESTROY PIED
SEATTLE, Dec. 13.—An attempt
was made this morning to destroy the
big Milwaukee railway pier. Two
men dropped a lighted fused bomb on
the pier and then fled the scene.
Fortunately, the fuse was detached
from the bomb before an explosion
came.
PEACE TALK
AFFECTS STOCKS
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—The stock
market became immediately unsettled
today upon the receipt of the news
that the Teutonic allies had made
peace proposals to the allied powers.
Munitions and shares in other com
panies which have profited by the war,
were the most affected. Bethlehem
Steel dropped 26 points.
COTTON IS KING
CHICAGO, Dec. 13.—The announce
ment of the German peace proposal
caused a drop in the price of wheat
of 18 cents the bushel. The news
served to stop the decline in the cot
ton market. Cotton advanced this
forenoon to $3.50 per bale.