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VOL. 2. NO. 108.
Germany Planned Revolutions in Mexico, Cuba and India
REVELATIONS OF GERMAN PLOTS
AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FILL
CAPITAL PEOPLE WITH INDIGNATION
WASHINGTON, March 8.—Revelations of German activi
ties in the matter of seeking to start revolts in Mexico and
Cuba, for the purpose of overturning the governments of these
countries, and placing control in the hands of those amenable
to the Teuton will, is creating excitement in the national capi
tal. The general impression is that war should be declared
against the Germans without further delay. Those senators
responsible for the defeat of the armed neutrality bill are com
ing in for severe censure, because of the efforts to tie the presi
jji dent’s hands so that he could not act in the crisis that confronts
*• \t.he nation. The announcement that the president will take the
ftut in his mouth and act on his own responsibility is hailed with
Wfld acclaim in the capital.
GERMANY THREATENED BIG REVOLT
\ IF CARRANZA FAILED TO YIELD
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NEW YORK, March 8.—Germany threatened Acting Pres
ident, Carranza of Mexico with the most formidable revolution
the southern republic has ever known, if he refused to make
war on the United States, in accordance with Foreign Minis
ter &immermann’s proposal for a German-Mexican-Japanese
alliance. This fact was disclosed beyond the •question of a
: doubt by federal authorities today, following the arrest of Dr.
* 'Ernest Sakapna. ^snbiecL and.Dc. Chandra Cliak*<H
1>erty, a Hindu, who Wereapprehended for complicity in a plot
to invade India by way of China. Papers seized from the ar
rested plotters laid bare the entire Teutonic scheme, which was
to be a gigantic enterprise. The scheme comprehended the
German-Mexican-Japanese alliance to wage war on the United
States; the financing of a revolt in Cuba, so that the Germans
could establish submarine bases on that island for warfare
against America, and the raising of a military expedition to
enter India, by way of China, in an effort to raise a revolt in
that couihtry against the British control.
GERMANY FINANCED ATTEMPT TO
START THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
HAVANA, March .—Evidence that Germany gave finan
cial and moral aid to the Cuban rebels was revealed by the seiz
ure of papers from Dr. Louis Octavio Divino, a liberal leader,
and two members of the congress. When the rebels were tak
en into custody, an examination of their papers was made, with
the result that it was revealed that Germany had promised
financial and moral aid in fomenting the revolt, in return for
certain considerations in the event of the success of the revolu
tion. Among these considerations was an alliance with Ger
many and her allies to wage war on the United States.
W SHIPS, CONVOYED BY BRITISH
MEN-OF-WAR, PASS THROUGH ZONE
NEW YORK, March 8.—The British steamship Carmania,
with passengers from Liverpool, passed safely through the
submarine zone and arrived here early this morning. The Car
mania, with nine other vessels, bound to North and South Am
erican ports, was convoyed through the German submarine zone
by British warships. None of the vessql^-was attacked by the
divers.
BRITISH TROOPS ARE PURSUING
TURKISH TROOPS ON RIVER NILE
LONDON, March 8.—An official report from Egypt says
the Turkish troops have abandoned strong positions in the
neighborhood of Shejkh Nuran, west of Shellal Shellal, on the
Kiver Nile, four hundred miles south of Cairo. The British
troops are in pursuit of the fleeing Turks.
MARCHING ON BAGDAD.
LONDON, March 8.—The British troops, under the com
mand -of General Maude, are within thirty miles of Bagdad,
which is in the possession of the Turkish troops that evacuated
Kul-el-amara, and will make an effort to capture that city.
Since taking Kut-el-amara, the British have advanced eighty
miles, fighting down all opposition.
TERRITORIAL SENATE REMAINS IN
A DEADLOCK AND NO INDICATION
THAT EITHER SIDE WILL GIVE IN
JUNEAU, March 8.—The senate deadlock still continues
President Pro Tem Heckman, of Ketchikan, called the session
to order late yesterday afternoon, and declared that the sena
tors must respect his authority. He said, “I will no longer
stand to be made the laughing stock of the audience.” Sena
tor Aldrieh moved that the senate proceed to the election of a
permanent presiding officer., Senator Ronan seconded the mo
vion. The motion prevailed and the result showed three for Al
drich and three for Hubbard, the same as in previous ballots.
Whereupon, upon motion of Senator Sulzer, the senate voted
to adjourn until 12:30 o’clock tbday, out of respect to the mem
ory of John G. Heid, member-elect of the house, who died in
San Francisco. The session lasted 15 minutes.
IN THE HOUSE.
The lower house chose its clerical help and selected a
committee on committees, composed of Representatives McCor
mick, Daly, Hay, Burns And Speaker Hess. A resolution intro
duced by Representative Corrigan, of Nome, extending Presi
dent Wilson the support of the house in the present crisis, was
adopted without opposition. The rules of the 1915 session
were adopted to govern the present session. On motion of Rep
resentative Nerland, of Fairbanks Rev. J. H. Condit was elect
ed chaplain of the house. The house then adjourned until 10
o’clock today.
GOVERNOR MAY DELIVER? MESSAGE TO HOUSE.
JUNEAU, March 8.—Governor J. F. A. Strong may deliver
his message to the house of representatives alone, without wait
ing for the senate to organize. The house has decided to hear
the governor tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. A committee
has been named to notify the senate of the contemplated ac
tion. The house adjourned today until lOo’dock tomorrow.
NEWLY ELECTED MEMBER MAY TAKE
SEAT WITHOUT ELECTION CERTIFICATE
JUNEAU, March 8.—Isaac Sowerbv, democrat, carried the
First division by 350 votes over John Reck, republican. Every
city in the division was carried by Sowerbv. Reck made his ap
peal to the voters on strict party lines. There is a movement
on foot to permit the house to seat Sowerbv immediately, with
out waiting for a certificate of election from the official can
vassing board. His big majority over his opponent leaves no
doubt as to his election.
IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT SAYS IT HAD
RIGHT TO TAKE RETALIATORY ACTION
BERLIN, March 8.—In an official statement issued by the
German government, in which it is admitted that Germany
sought an alliance with Mexico and Japan, to wage war on the
United States, in the event of hostilities between America and
Germany, and which also touches on the break in diplomatic
relations between Germany and the United States, was issued
today, and says, in part:
“It was not only right, but it was the duty of the German
government to take measures in time to counteract the balance,
in the event the United States joined with the entente allies in
waging war on us. It is not known b>* what means the Amer
ican government acquired knowledge of the instructions sent
by Foreign Minister Zimmermann to German Minister von
Eckhardt at Mexico City, transmitted by secret ways to Mex
ico. It seems that treason, and treason it probably is, lias b^en
committed on American territory.”
GERMANS IMPLY LEAK OCCURRED IN
GERMAN EMBASSY AT WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, March 7.—It is no secret in Washington
that the leak of the Zimmermaun note of instructions to Ger
man Minister von Eckhardt, which was transmitted through
the German embassy in this city, occurred in the embassy,
though for obvious reasons no details are given. Mrs. Bem
storff, wife of the former German ambassador, is an American
woman, and is suspected by somfe Germans in this city, gs re
sponsible for the leak, but the state department makes a de
nial in her behalf, to allay the unjust suspicions directed
against her because of her nationality.
UNITED STATES NAVY WILL SUPPLY
MEN AND GUNS FOR AMERICAN SHIPS
TO CONTINUE THEIR USUAL BUSINESS
WASHINGTON, March 8.—The United States navy will
supply guns and gunners to American ships that ply on regu
lar steamship routes to European ports. Thus armed, the
American ships will be expected to give battle to any German
submarines that may attack them, while on their lawful busi
ness on the high seas or in barred zones, which are not recog
nized by the American government. Formal announcement by
President Wilson that he will instruct Secretary of the Navy
Daniels to arm American ships is expected within a few hours.
The president has been told by his legal advisers that he has a
right to assume this power, under the constitution, without ac
tion by the congress, which failed to pass the armed neutrality
bill, because of the LaFollette filibuster. The chief executive
proposes to take the matter in his own hands and protect the
lives and property rights of the American people. He does not
propose that any power shall prescribe restricted limits on the
high seas, so far as American bottoms are concerned.
PRESIDENT REACHES DECISION SOON
AFTER CONFERENCE WITH SENATORS
WASHINGTON, March 8.—President Wilson reached his
decision to arm American ships shortly after a conference with
Senators Reed, Hoke Smith, Swanson, James, Owen and Walsh.
He had previously been informed by Attorney-General Ore
gon’ that he had the undoubted right to arm American ships
for the protection of American lives and property. Secretary
of State Lansing and Attorney-General Gregory have prepared
a formal opinion for the president, holding that he has the right
to go ahead with his armed neutrality plans for the protection
of American lives and property, without regard to action by the
congress.
DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN SOLONS
AGREE TO ADOPTION OF CLOTURE RULE
WASHINGTON, March 8.—Democratic and republican
senators, in a joint caucus, held yesterday evening, voted al
most unanimously to limit the debate on any given subject that
may come before the senate by a favorable vote of one-third of
the members present and voting. This practically means that
cloture rule, prevalent in British parliaments, will be adopted,
and will prevent a filibuster, such as that led by Senator La
Follette in the last congress.
GERMAN PLOTSlO FOMENT REVOLT
IN INDIA ARE NOW UNDER CONTROL
WASHINGTON, March 8.—The German plots to foment
revolutions in India, which date back before the outbreak of the
world war, are said by the American state department to be
entirely under control, as far as operations in this country are
concerned. The arrest of the ringleaders in the enterprise, in
the persons of Dr. Chandra Chakiaberty, a Bengalese, and Dr.
Ernest Mathias Sakunna, a German subject, has effectually
stopped further efforts to raise a military organization. The
government expects to gain a conviction for violation of the
neutrality laws.
BREAK IN RELATIONS AROUSES
ENTHUSIASM THROUGHOUT JAPAN
TOKIO, March 8.—The break in diplomatic relations be
tween the United States and Germany is welcomed with en
thusiasm throughout Japan. The Japanese will be loyal to
their allies and there is no fear of treachery on the part of the
little men of Nippon.
ROUNDING UP GERMAN SPIES.
WASHINGTON, March 8.—Federal agents today began a
round-up of German spies long under surveillance in California,
Oregon, Washington, Panama and the Philippine islands.
Wholesale arrests are expected.
PRESIDENT SUFFERS FROM A COLD.
. WASHINGTON, March 8.—Dr. Grayson, physician to
President Wilson, ordered him to remain in bed today, as he
is suffering from a severe cold.