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GERMAN PRESS MAKES BOAST
OF WH AT HUN RAIDERS PRO
POSE TO DO ON ATLANTIC.
TELL OF “PANIC” OVER HERE.
Scenes Which Will Make the “Marrow |
in President Wilson’s Bones Turn
C old” Are Threatened by the Hor-;
rihte Huns—No Alarm Is Created
by Announcement.
WASHINGTON. D. C., July 8.—
Secretary Lansing today received a
cabled summary of German press,
comment on the U-boat campaign
which Germany has initiated along the |
American Atlantic coast, praising the |
exploits of the German submarines,
and boasting that worse events are to
come, intimating that American coast
cities may be shelled and picturing I
this country as quaking in its boots
for fear of German air raids. The
claims of the German press were so
ridiculous in their falseness that Sec
retary Lansing authorized their pub
lication.
One German paper asserted in its
issue of June 7 that the German sub
marine activities were obstructing
the transportation to France of Amer
ican aid at a moment when American
reinforcements were the last hope of
France and England.
“Our submarines,” this paper con
tinues, “are delivering decisive blows
to French hopes by checking the de
livery of American soldiers and sup
plies. No threat of increased war
spirit can prevent us from continuing
the submarine attacks and Germany
rn.iv wait patiently and confidently for
future submarine aetviity on the Am
erican front.”
Another German paper said that
the people of the United States were
trembling with fear of German air at
tacks and the hour was perhaps no:
far distant when American ports
would be bombarded by German can
non.
‘The sudden appearance of subma
rines along the Atlantic coast."’ it
rays, “must be a presage of impend
ing calamity. The American govern
ment is trying to conceal its concern.”
The Xew York newspapers, accord
ing to some German press comment,
announced that the submarine attack
was expected, although, “in truth it'
caused a huge panic.” One German
paper carried this comment: “This is
only the beginning. The real work of
the submarines begins when the At
lantic is filled with ships assembled
by America. Germany will incur i
scenes which will make the marrow;
in Wilson’s bones turn cold.”
Other German papers are asserting
that the American fleet was powerless
against the submarine attack.
In strong contrast with the boastful
tone of the German press a neutral
organ, the national Zeitung, of Basel,
Switzerland, was quoted in the sum
mary sent to the state department as
asserting that Germany would pay a
big price for this submarine venture.
“The submarine campaign on the
American coast,” says the National
Zeitung, “will, like all other similar
undertakings, end with disappoint
ment on the part of the originators.
American hatred will be increased,]
and the war against Germany will
now become a matter of personal im
portance for every American. It is
very doubtful if the attack will real
ly serve German military interests,
and not result only in a momentary
advantage for which too high a price
must be later paid. This is naturally
beyond the comprehension of Germa
ny’s military leaders and people. Im
mediate results will be innumerable
American volunteers. A wave of hys
terical fanaticism, an increased thirst
for revenge, will sweep America and
easily counterbalance the advantages
\ of the attack for Germany.”
The navy department was informed
today that twenty survivors of the
Norwegian bark Krinsjaa, sunk by
the U-boat raider, had been landed
safely at an Atlantic port.
THINKS MEN SHOULD BE COM
PELLED TO WORK AT USE
FU L EM PLOY MENTS.
SAYS SENTIMENT FAVORS IT.
Head of Federal Labor Bureau in
Alaska Urges Men to Remain Here
and Find Employment, Rather Than
Co to the Outside—Shortage of La
bor on Coast, He Says.
JUNEAU, July 9.—Ralph E. Rob
ertson, of Juneau, federal labor com
missioner for Alaska, says there is a
serious labor shortage along the
southern coast of the territory, and
he is doing all he can to efficiently
handle the situation.
“A general feeling exists,” said Mr.
Robertson, “that a law should be pas
sed by the Alaska legislative assem
bly along the lines of the New York
state law, which requires all men to
engage in useful and productive labor
during the period of the war.”
While Mr. Robertson has several
plans just now they are in a formative
stage. In the meantime he urges that
men stay in Alaska and find employ
ment here rather than go outside to
work. i
ARMY TRANSPORT
NARROWLY ESCAPES
WASHINGTON, July 6.—The army
transport Henielson caught fire at
sea, but succeeded, without aid, in
reaching an Atlantic port in safety,
arriving there last night. There was
no loss of life, and an investigation
reveals that the transport is but
slightly damaged.
The cause of the fire was not re
vealed.
KOYUKUK STATION
IS WASHED AWAY
RUBY, Alaska, July 6.—Kovukuk
station, near the mouth of the Koyu
kuk liver where it enters the Yukon
river, was washed away when the ice
in the river broke. The flood waters
of the Yukon have isolated many vil
lages along the river and have inter
rupted communication by telegraph.
Next winter’s wood supply for most of
the villages has been carried away.
ADMIRAL "EVANS
REACHES SEATTLE
SEATTLE, July 9.—The steamer
Admiral Evans, which sank in Hawk
inlet March 6, arrived in Seattle Sun
day, under convoy of the tug Tatoosh
and the wrecker Salvor. It will take
two months to make repairs planned.
All the wood work aboard the vessel
will be replaced.
ALIEN FEMALES
MUST REGISTER
Department of Justice
United States Marshal’s Office
* Valdez, Alaska, June 29, 1918.
To All Deputy U. S. Marshals,
Third Division,
Territory of Alaska.
Dear Sir—The time for registration
of German alien females in Alaska
has been fixed by the * attorney-gen
eral from August 5 to August 14,.
1918, inclusive, excluding Sunday, Au
gust 11, 1918.
Please give the above as much pub
licity as possible, and if there is a
newspaper published in your town
please request them to publish the
above information.
Very i*espectfully,
F. It. BRENNEMAN,
United States Marshal.
By J. H. D. BOUSE,
Chief Deputy.
With the American Expeditionary Forces in France? J.ulv 9.—Two
colored privates of the United States army, Hen y Johnson and Rob
ert Robinson, both of New York city, were cited by the French today
for exceptional bravery and daring. The two colored men, unaided,
dispersed a party composed of forty Germans, in a light that occurred
in No Man’s Land the other night. This is hailed as the most daring
feat in the history of the world war and the colored boys are the recipi
ents of the heartiest congratulations and will be suitably r< warded for
their achievement. The men were armed with machine guns and com
pelled the Huns to Uee the scene. Both escaped without injury. ,
FRENCH ATTACK GERMANS.
Paris, July 9.—Official: The French forces last night attacked the
Germans on a front two and a half miles in width, west of Antheuil, on
the front between Montdidier and the Oise river. At some points, the
advance lines reach a mile in enemy territory. Counter attacks by tilt
enemy were repulsed. Four hundred and fifty prisoners were taken
including fourteen officers. In the Longmont region, east of Reitz
forest, the French increased Monday’s gains.
ITALIANS FORCE AUSTRIANS BACK.
Vienna, July 9.—Official: The Italian army forced the Austro
Hungarian troops back slightly in the battle which is raging on the
Yoyusa river, in Albania. The situation on the front in northern Italy
remains unchanged today.
BRITISH MAKE SUCCESSFUL RAIDS.
London, July 9.—Official: British raids during the night east of
Arras netted some prisoners. German artillery is active south of the
Somme river, directed against positions recently captured by the Brit
ish.
SAYS BRITISH ATTACKS FAIL.
Berlin, July 9.—Official: British attacks on both sides of the La
basse canal last night, met with a repulse, the enemy sustaining heavy
losses.
A ME RICAN CASUALTIE S.
Washington, July 9.—General Pershing’s communique last night
gives the following casualty list: United States marines, fifty two;
United States army, fiftv-sevcn.
DAVID LLOYD-GEORGE ADDRESSES AMERICAN TROOPS IN'
TRAINING BEHIND BRITISH LINES IN FRANCE AND AS
SERTS THAT GERMANY AND HER ALLIES CANNOT
HAVE PEACE UNTIL SHE AND THEY ARE WILLING TO
ACCEPT TERMS AS LAID DOWN BY PRESIDENT WILSON
With the Americans on the British Front, July 6.—Addressing the
large number of American troops in training in the rear of the British
lines in France yesterday, Premier David Lloyd-George said, in part:
‘‘Germany and her allies cannot have peace until she and they ac
cept the conditions as laid down by President Wilson, of the United
States. The kaiser realizes that he is facing defeat, as a million of Am
ericans are already in France and millions more are coming, in case of
need. The kaiser was laboring under a delusion when he said he be
lieved the Americans were incapable of meeting Germans who have been
trained to the minute. The accomplishments of the Americans who
have already faced the battle line proves them the equal of any of the
allied forces and superior to the Germans. The Americans may not
have the war experience of the Huns, but they have the fighting ability
and the enthusiasm that goes with battling for a righteous cause.”
In conclusion, the British premier said, employing his'most vigor
ous style: “The allies don’t covet German soil; don’t desire to dis
possess Germany of her rightful inheritance.”
SUMM ARY OF WAR NEWS.
SUMMARY (By the Associated Press)—Italians continue to make
progress against the opposing Austrian forces on the Italian front. Yes
terday, the Italians captured four hundred prisoners, a battery of big
guns and many machine guns. The Italian lines were extended north
east of Monte Grappa. The French forces have consolidated their new
positions northwest of Soissons. British forces have been successful in
operations east of Amiens, on each side of the Avre river and along
the Somme river. The German attempt to recapture llamil, taken by
the British, met with a repulse.
BRITISH TAKE OVER 1300 PRISONERS.
With the British Army in France, July 6.—The British forces cap
tured over thirteen hundred prisoners in operations on the Somme front
yesterday.
U. S. MARINES GAIN MEDALS.
With the American Army in France, July 6.—General Pershing
has awarded Private John Kukoski the distinguished service cross for
capturing a German gun and crew single handed. Thirty-two officers
and men, of the marine force, were decorated for gallantry at Boureches
and at Relleau wood. Three crosses were awarded posthumously.
AMERICANS DOWN TWO MACHINES.
With the American Army in France, July 6.—On the Marne front
y esterday, American aviators downed two German aeroplanes. Both
machines crashed to the earth in flames.
DECLARES RUSSIAN MASSES
WOULD NOT UNDERSTAND
MOVE BEHIND PLAN.
ALL A LLIE S MUST - JOIN.
Tells Paris That It' Japan Intervenes!
Alone in Siberian Affairs, German i
Agents Could Eeasily Lead Masses J
to Believe That Motives Were
Ulterior.
PARIS, July 9.—Alexander F. Ker
ensky, the noted Russian leader and
the head of the government following
the revolution which deposed Czar
Nicholas, spoke before a large aud
ience in Paris last night, and discour
aged the proposed Japanese interven
:ion in Siberian affairs.
Kerensky declared that while he
himself was convinced of the sincerity
of the Japanese government with re
spent to Siberia, he said it would be a
bad thing at this time, because the
German propagandists could easily
convince the Russian masses that the
Japanese were trying to conquer
them. The effect would be to turn the
Russian masses in favor of Germany.
If any intervention is made, it must
be undertaken by the allies, and es
pecially by the United States. But it
must not be made by Japan alone,
only in concert with allied powers.
pro-germaTis
FORCED TO QUIT
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 9.—
Cleveland Abbe, jr., editor of the gov
ernment Monthly Weather Review,
has been dropped from the govern
ment service because of his German
sympathies in the war. Some of his
official correspondence has been pub
lished, in which his Hun sympathies
are not concealed. Prosecution will
follow.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 9.—
The United States shipping board has
let the contracts for the building of
ninety-two army transpoi'ts. After
the war the vessels will be used for
passenger carrying trade.
CABINET OF
UKRAINE QUITS
AMSTERDAM, July 8.—The Uk
rainian government has resigned.
Markievitch, a socialist and federal
ist, is charged with the formation of a
new cabinet.
JUNEAU BUSINESS
MAN SAYS THINGS
GOOD AT ANCHORAGE
(Juneau Empire)
“Everyone at the westward is op
timistic and business in Anchorage is
splendid,” said F. E. Parsons, the Ju
neau mercantile broker, who has re
cently returned from Anchorage.
‘Teople are counting a lot upon the
passage of the railway appropria
tions bill.
“Mr. DeLong said that if the appro
priation goes through the Alaskan
Engineering commission will employ
all the men they can possibly get to
work. The engineering commission
will then close up the gap between
.Seward and Anchorage, as well as ex
tending the steel to Talkeetna.
“The coal mines are employing a
number of men. Many of them are
getting ready to ship coal soon. Chick
aloon is about the best vein that has
been struck so far.
“The commission has a pile of 10,
000 tons of coal in the yard in An
chorage and it looks like pretty good
stuif. They say, however, that they
expect to do better further up the
line.”
WOULD PROVE GIGANTIC VER
DUN TO GERMANS, SAYS ONE
CONIT DENT EDITOR.
FORESTS GIVE PROTECTION.
Offers An Impenetrable Camouflage
to the Enemy Against Aerial Ob
servation—Question of Surrender of
City Not to lie Thought of Now, As
serts a Writer.
PARIS, July 5.—Day by day the
feeling of confidence that the allied
armies can defend Paris against any
effort the Germans may make is grow
ing in volume. It is curious to those
of us who were here all through the
critical period of 1914, when the Ger
man army got to within fifteen miles
of the city wads, and refugees poured
in from points five or six miles out, to
note that present, in spite of the re
cent important progress repeatedly
made by the enemy, there is an entire
absence of those signs of panic which
characterized the vo:efc or ten days
immediately before the battle of the
Marne.
It is fully realized now that any
question of the surrender of the city
is not to be thought of. Under the
vigorous hand of Clemenceau all ne
cessary preparations are being made
to make Paris the kernel of the resist
ance of the allied armies, and there
are no signs whatever of any fear as
to what the result will be.
“Paris defended,” says one writer
this morning, “would be for the Ger
man army a gigantic Verdun. Before
the Paris front a German army, were
; it to consist of 1,000,000 men, could
I exhaust itself even more than before
; Verdun. The city can be defended
j with a minimum loss for us, while the
I enemy would pay dearly for every
• foot gained. Paris, if directly attack
: ed, might in a few weeks prove the
' tomb of the German army, while the
j allied effectives are growing every
minute. If Germany realizes that the
allies will do all that possibly can be
done of save Paris from humiliation
j she will not dare to attempt the ef
I fort.”
! The Petit Pari si en notes that Paris
| is well defended by forests, and re
; marks that this is the only kind of
' ground which still preserves its im
| portance. The German offensive in
j April, it says, died out when it reach
i ed Nieppe forest, and Carlepont Wood,
: the forest-covered heights of Mont de
Choisy and the Villers-Cotterets for
est have so far proved impassable ob
stacles in the latest German advance.
“A forest,” says the same paper,
now constitutes the only sufficiently
extensive and impenetrable camou
flage, especially at this season, for the
movement and assemblage of*troops
which cannot be rendered nugatory by
aerial reconnaisance. The wide
stretches of forest country which
lie between the present front and the
capital constitute the most powerful
protection against the enemy coming
from the north and northeast.
DEATH LIST
TEORIA, 111., July 9.—With the
recovery yesterday afternoon of two
more bodies, the death list of the
Columbia disaster is increased to 80
persons. Seventeen persons are still
officially reported missing.
TEN MILLION
LOANED ITALY
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 9.—
A ten-million-dollar credit has been
granted to Italy by the treasury de
partment, making a total of $660,000,
000 that the United States has loaned
her ally. Total loans by the United
states to the allied powers are $6,091,
j 590,000.