THE DAILY "W ALASKAN
CITY OFPICIKL PH PER
So. 153 VOL. IX. HKAUWAY, ALASKA. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 1906 PRICE 10 CENTS
WAR DOGS ARE LOOSE
Revolutionists and mutineers are in control of Russian G-ebraltar which they
gain after severely defeating the loyal troops and warships in several
terrific engagements? Attempt of torpedo fleet to relieve situation results in
loss of two of them? Mutineers are well supplied with armament
(Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan)
Helsingfors, Finland. Aug. 1 ? Sveaborg, the Russian
Gibraltar, is completely in the hands of the revolutionists
this morning as the result of the terrific battles that were
inaugurated Monday and continued all that night all yes
terday and last night and in which thousands of troops and
all the available ships of the Russian navy were engaged
The loyal troops and ships of war were defeated in each of
the engagements which were waged with great stubbornness.
Hundreds of the mutineers and rebels, on the oue side,
and and an equal number of the loyal troops,
on the other hand, were killed.
r~D The revolutionists are in possession of every kind of
armament, and the mutineers iuclude all the artillery and
all the infantry in the post but four companies, who still
hold out.
The naval vessels came to the assistance of the govern
ment and began a bombardment of the fortress but they
were forced back by the fierce firing of the heavy guns.
Yesterday afternoon, when it became evident that the revo
lutionists were in command of the situation, an attempt was
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I made by the torpedo fleet to run the fire of the fortress and
! blow it up at close range. The withering reply to the
! attempt from the guns made this* impossible. Two of the
! torpedo boats were sunk and several were damaged.
Mutineers Act With High Hand
The mutineers held a court martial yesterday and all
the loyal officers were condemned to be shot. Col. Nataroff,
J commander of the fortress, was bayoneted. He pleaded to
.be sent to a hospital but instead a stone was tied to his neck
and he was thrown into the sea.
I
Took Precautions
At the beginning of the outbreak Monday the red
guard <>f the revolutionists destroyed railroad communica
tion between Helsingfors and other points to prevent the
sending of reinforcements. The telegraph lines were cut.
Sveaborg Begins Gigantic Plot
Helsingfors, Aug. 1 ? The outbreak at Sveaborg is the
beginning of the consummation of a gigantic military con
spiracy that is a part of a plot that has been hatched among
FIX IT
Ohio Senators Make Peace
With Presideut
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan)
Oyster Y5ay, N. Y., Aug 1.? The
senators from Ohio, Foraker ^nd Dick,
called Oil President Roosevelt last night
and regained two hours. It was an
nounced that there is harmony in the
republican party of Ohio. Senator
Dick will draft the republican platform
in that state and it will endorse the
Roosevelt administration, setting at
rest the rumor that Senator Foraker
and Senator Dick are not in sympathy
with the administration.
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Humboldt aud Alki Arrive
at Seattle
[Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan]
Seattle, Aug. 1 ? The Humboldt and
the Alki arrived from Southeastern
Alaska last night. Both experienced
good trips down.
W. W. Boughton has received a con
signmentof Marguerite Havana Cigars.
If you want a good sweet| smoke call
for them.
WINS OUT
'gov. Cummins Carries Iowa
Conveution
[Special Dispatch to Dkily Alaskan]
!>es Moines, la., Aug. 1.? Gov. A. B.
Cummins, the tariff reformer, has
' probably son out in the fight for the
j republican nomination for governor
| and the platform of the party will prob
j ably be satisfactory to him. The state
j central committee worked all night
in making up a roll of delegates for the
j temporary organization. It seated a
! suficient number of the Cummins del
egates to give them control of the con
vention. It is believed that Gov.
Cummins will be renominated today and
that Repaesentative George D. Perkins
will withdraw. There is less talk of
two tickets today.
HARMONY AMONG
T1ESE REPUBLICANS
[Special Dispatch to Daily .Alaskfin.]
Detroit, Mich , Aug. 1? The repub
lican convention in session here today
[ was perfectly harmonious. The ticket j
nominated at the primaries in June wis
nominated without opposition. Wai-ner, j
the present governor, heads the ticket.
He is named for re-election, p"
The Pack Train RestCUfrantr will j
serve wine with dinner ordefls, free in, J
I place of tea or roffee. Came on boys
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Place your order with us for fruit
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I the revolution leaders in tlie army and out of it. It was
planned to capture the fortresses of Sveaborg, Kronstadt
land Sevastopol simultaneously. The outbreak was precipi
jtated at Sveaborg prematurely on account of the killing of
a soldier by an officer for misconduct.
Terror Reigns at St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Aug. 1 ? The dogs of war that have
: been straining at the leasli for weeks have broken loose and
I the government is panic stricken. The army and navy has
[sustained a crushing defeat at the fortress of Sveaborg,
near Helsingfors. An outbreak at other fortresses is ex
? pected at any moment. The revolutionists have issued a
'call to arms and the people everywhere are responding.
Particularly strong is the movement for freedom in Finland.
At Helsingfors a general strike was called this morning
and tlie revolutionists, workingmen and socialists responded
with enthusiasm. It is reported that the entire population
has answered the call to arms.
The outbreak at Sveaborg was unexpected. The gov
ernment is helpless. It knows not which way to turn
for loyalty.
SEATTLE FOR MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP
1 City Council Adopts Plans for Town Owned
i
Street Car Lines and Orders Election
For $7-500 000 Bonds
Seattle, Aug. 1? The Seattle city
I council yesterday accepted the plans
[prepared for municipal ownership of
the street car lines and ordered an
election to he held September 12 at
which the question of issuing $7,500,000
in bonds to carry them out will be voted
upon.
At the election to be held September
12 the people will vote on the question
of issuing $200,000 bonds for the purpose
of extending the water system.
/ GOOD PLAN
Great Britain to do Justice
to Boers
(Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan)
London, Aug. 1? It is announced that
the British government plans to give a
constitution to the Transvaal which
will grant equal rights to both Boer
and Britton. The use of both languages
will be authorized and protected.
TO CU?E A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signa
ture on eaeh'box. 25c.
If you want the best, stop at the
White Pass Hotel, Whitehorse. Every
thing new.
makes PORT
Cottage City Arrives
from South
The Cottage City arrived from Puget
Sound of 3 o'clock thin afternoon with
40 passengers and 250 tons of freight
for Skagway and the interior. Of the
passengers 30 are making the round
trip. She brought two and a half days
mail,
Fresh Meat
The Frye-Bruhn Co- keep all kind of
fresh meat constantly on hand. tf
The best meals and best service at
Skagway can be secured at the Fifth
Avenue hotel. tf
Miways RemcmDcr too 51113 .name jm
Laxative fcomo Qumme^ ""J
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We have just received an elegant line of
Toilet Cutlery including Knives, Scissors
Clippers, Nail Cutters, Files, Tweezers,
Emory-Boards-Razors, Gillette Safety
Razors and extra blades, etc,, etc. All
at Seattle prizes.
Wm. BfSITT
THE DRUGGIST