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NOME. ALASKA. THVHSDAY, MAY 17, 1917.
NO. 2250.
Russia May Be Compelled To Name A Dictator
HOUSE AND SE
SUBJECT OF ATTACK
WASHINGTON, D. C. May 1G.—
The annoutement is made that the
House and Senate conferees on the
Army bill adopted an amendment
authorizing, but “not directing ',
the President to raise volunteers for
France, these to be picked men and
presumably to be led by Roosevelt.
The Drys are now planning a se
parate bill for complete army prohi
bition.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 16.—
President Wilson is all worked up
over the persistent delay to army
measures in Congress which are
causing the administration extreme
inconvenience. Wilson says emphati
cally that “the delay is altogether
too great" and he expects to ad
dress the joint session on the desir
ability of expediting the work. The
endless wrangling has become a
nuisance to those who want to take
quick action.
NEW YORK, May 16.—Tha
World today has a scathing editor
ial, denouncing the delay to the
important war legislation in Con
gress, in which there is no mincing
of words. The editorial says that
Congress is composed of a bunch ot
slackers who are deliberately delay
ing the national work for their own
ends.
The editorial further says that
the delay is disgusting in the face
of the national crisis, and urges
that action take the place of the
endless debates, which betray the
weakness of Congress to the
country.
Anything in the line of job work
RUSSIAN OUTLOOK IS
NOT VERY HOPEFUL
PETROGRAD, May 16.—It is
freely stated by careful reviewers
of the situation in Russia that un
less the workmen and soldiers are
won over to support the provisional
government, democracy in Russia
will fail.
It is stated by supporters of the
provisional government appointed
by the Duma that German propa
gandists are scattering the seeds of
sedition and discord throughout
the nation.
For the past several months these
propagandists have crossed over
into Russia; having lived there a
considerable time and many having
been there since their extreme
youth, they easily pass off as Rus
sians and are agitating against the
war policy all the time.
They have lined up with the ex
treme pacificist groups and have
won authority over a considerable
numbor of workers and soldiers who
were always radical and who have
little sympathy in any event with
the war policy of the government.
Their purpose Is however well
concealed from their victims by
these propagandists and the provi
sional government is facing a ser
ious situation.
It is admitted that unless the sup
port of the workers and soldiers is
won over to the government, the ex
treme step of the appointment of a
dictator may have to be resorted to
by the Duma.
FIRST OF CONTRACT SHIPS
LAUNCHED AT RREMERTON
BREMERTON, Wash, May 16.—
The first of the submarine chasers
authorized by the government to be
constructed here, and in all the con
tract calls for 25, was launched
today. The chaser will be ready for
duty with engines complete in place
tomorrow.
This is some record in constru
ttoa.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 16.—
The General Munitions Board an
nounced today that rifles and am
munition are now ready for the
BIRDS COMING.
Reports from different sections
indicate that geese, ducks and that
long legged bird the sand bill crane
have put in an appearance. The
game laws prohibit their being
molested, but none the dess therea
are some Nimrods here will give teh
Game Warden all he can do to keep
tabs on them when they are prow
ling around.
equipment of one million soldiers.
A new superior type of light ar
tillery will be used, different to that
on any field of war, tut proved to
be exceedinly efficient under the
severest tests.
CHICAGO, May 15.—Representa
tives of the Boards of 'i ratle in the
Middle west are now en toute to
Washington to consult with the
authorities in regard to stopping
all speculation in grain futures.
It is reported here that this trip
is taken upon the peremptory an
nouncement that if the officials ot
the Board of Trade did not under
take some measures to stop gamb
ling in futures, the government
most certainly would.
The exceedingly bitter criticism
of the people upon this gambling is
annoying the administration.
WEDDING WAS SWELL
AFFAIR CABINET PRESENT
WASHINGTON, D. C„ May 16.—
The wedding of Nona M’Adoo, the
daughter of the Secretary of the
Treasurer, to the second secretary
of the Russian legation was a swell
affair which drew to its function
| the elite of the official world in the
capital arid was attended also by
all the cabinet colleagues of the
Secretary of the Treasury, President
Wilson also being present to grace
the function.
The presents were numerous and
costly and the wedding breakfast
WAR OFFICE NOW
MAKES STATEMENT
I
WASHINGTON, D. C„ May 16.— ]
[ The War Department makes public j
' statement as to the plans which [
have been evolved for the correct
handling of the draft business.
Every male between and includ
ing the years of 21 and thirty, will |
he, whether married or single, re- '
paired to register on the sixth day
after the proclamation of the Pre
, sident announcing the draft.
No exemptions under any circum
stances will be permitted, and ah
sentees will be obliged to mail a
card which will reach their home
town upon the day ot' registration.
Sick persons or those unable to
act for themselves must send rt
ponsible representatives who mu
be their authorized legal agent, and
who will act for them in eU re
spects in the matter of registering
their names.
There will be no extension ot
time admitted and all failing to do
as directed under the terms of
these, orders will be subjected to
severe penalties and may be tried
by court martial.
Only one day will lie allowed i'or
registration. This will be the sixth
day after the proclamation is pro
mulgated by the President as au
thorized by tlje conscription bill
and no excuse will justify i'ailur - m
comply with the provisions ci the
law.
Now Is the time to Subscribe.
SEVERE SENTENCE IS
GIVEN BRITISH LEAKER
LONDON, May 1 1.—Tried l>y
civil courts on a charge of oi.'ulg
ing matters of state itn jortauce and
violating his oath, of high treason
and aiding in espionage, an assist
ant censor who gave info, mation to
a friend was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary. This as
istant censor of cables had advance
information of a highly important
order, and he revealed it to a sloc\
broker enabling the latter to make
a clean-up. He admitted divulging
the information, hut denied his guil
ty intent. The case was tried behind
closed doors.
NEW YORK. May la.--It is
stated that ninety lives were lost
on April 24 when the British liner
Adessa from Nigeria inbound te
London was torpedoed in the St.
George’s Channel by a German L
boat.
Passengers arriving in this port
today bring the information.
LONDON, May 15.— The news
arriving from Russia continues to
be of a disquieting nature and the
evening reports that the appoint
ment of a dictator is being con
templated is being received with
still greater concern.
It is believed not impossihlt that
the appointment of such a dictator
would almost certainly be followed
by intense civil turmoil which
would practically disintegrate the
Russian empire and leave it tho
prey to all its enemies.
LIVES SAVED WHEN TH
SAILING SHIPS W
SEATTLE, May 15.— (Delayed).
Advices coining through today by
wireless from Bristol Bay show
that the crews of the shipwrecked
schooner ai\d bark had a fearful
time in Unimak Pass.
laughed to scorn high prices and
economic war thrift.
Congratulations were pouring in
upon the happy pair from Congress
men. Senators and government offi
cials.
EMBARGO CONFIRMED.
MEXICO CITY, May 15.—The re
ported embargo upon all food stuffs
leaving the republic of Mexico is
correct.
WE CAN DO IT.
For first class work and prom pi
delivery pli me Main 151 and tbs
People's Steam Laundry *111 e* li
and get your laundry.
W. i. WILLIAMSON Prog
The wrecks occured there in one,
of the worst storms of the season.
The towboats that wero following
up the sailing craft managed to be
on hand in time to save the men.
The schooner St. Francis and St.
Catherine, belonging to the Alaska
Packers Association had reached
Unimak Pass on Monday morning
early and were trying to beat
through the pass in a heavy storm
half rain and half sleet when they
foundered on some rocks which
were not visible in the spume and
drift until they were bearing right
on top of them.
Their position was observed by a
tow boat which signalled to the
coastwise steamboat and the two
managed to take off every person
on board, but the cargoes, contain
ing supplies for the Bristol Bav can
neries for the season from San
Francisco will be a total loss.
There are other ships now en
route to Bristol Bay canneries and
these, it is believed being in open
and deeper water will not be in any
danger.
The storm was very violent the
wind blowing strongly from the
northwest and accompanied by
snow and sleet.
LOCAL ITEMS.
A. J. jM’Connell, the General Man
ager of the Alaska Industrial Min
ing and Power Co., one of the
most elaborately named corpora
tions in the world, will arrive on
the second Heet according to present
time information. He, with Mrs.
M’Connell, was in Juneau during
the session of the Iegisltun and
when Governor Strong entertained
th3 members of the legislature at.
dinner. Mrs. M’Connell assisted Mrs.
Strong in the role of hostess. Bv
the way newspaper accounts of tin.
dinner show that Nomeites were
themselves aetive in making the
event a success, and Captain Sund
back recited one of Mrs. I;:-r ling's
po.ems on Alaska pioneers.