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TUESDAY. MAY 28, 1918
THE PAN-GERMAN UNION
Of the various combinations look
ing at once toward monopoly, ex
ploitation, nationalism, and war, the
most noted, as -well as the most pow
erful, is the "Alldeutchtum Vervand”
or Pan-Germanist Union, says Dr.
David Starr Jordan, in an article
published by the Bureau ol Informa
tion
This was founded in April 9, 1,891.
The immediate occasion was the exe
change at the distance of the young
Kaiser of the island of Zanzibar for
the island of Heligoland. Zanzibar
was the key to a vast colonial empire
while Heligoland was useful poten
'ially as a naval shelter. This tran
saction appeared to many to cacri
*ic great colonial interests to a sec
ondary matter of coast defense.
The Pan-Germanist Union wrs op
posed to all policies of conciliation
ot whatever kind. This placed it in
opposition to acts of the ministry in
power, for no government can exist
without a certain degree of concil
iat 'on and compromise. Its center
was the agrarian nobility. With
these were associated (he great iron
H.ujiuiiicuirtTs, exploiters ot As.a ana
Africa, the military generally and a
large group of “intellectuals,” pro
lessors, editors, travelers, clericals,
imperialists, expansionists, annexa
tionists, militarists, titled gentlemen
of leisure, supporters of “a vigorous
foreign policy.”
The society numbered in 1914 about
40,000 persons; 2,300 in foreign lands.
Its primary function was the exalta
tion of the Germans world state, the
control of all education in the inter-:
esf of the world politics, the support
of all nationalistic movements at
home and abroad, and especially the
support of German financial interests
and the determination of foreign
policy toward “practical results".
Among is avowed plans was the
consolidation of central Europe by
the annexation by force of the Teu
tonic regions surrounding Germany—
Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, and.
Denmark. Another was the practical'
annexation of Turkey, by the expan-j
sion of the Bagdad railway, with the
redemption and colonization of Mes-'
opotamia. Other plans involved the
seizure of northeastern France, not
ably the port of Boulogne and the
iron region of the French Lorraine.
These plans were, in general, op
posed by the German Government as
involving risks few prime ministers
would care to undertake. Hence the
necessity of developing, from time to
time, a crisis, or a “stream of events”
which would leave him no choice.
Brailsford asserts that it is “the func
tion of the prime minister to have
his hands forced.” Almost every |
prime minister since 1891 has
had this experience at the hands of |
the Pan-Germanists.
While the general scheme was of j
the nature of a conspiracy, one could!
hardly call it a secret plot, as its]
purposes were “proclaimed from the]
house tops” by retired officers and j
by its subsidized press. Its purposes,
some of which were above reproach,!
were all vitiated by absolute reliance]
on military force and financial cor
ruption for their accomplishment, in
utter defiance of the rights or the
feelings of the peoples concerned.
The “lust for annexation” was the
avowed moving spirit of the league.
The machinations of this group oper-,
j ating under the shelter of the dy
nastic power were directly respon
sible for the attacks on Serbia and on
Belgium, and therefore for the incep
tion of the world war.
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FOR RENT—Cabins. See Dooley.
Strong Arguments Made in Favor of
Universal Military Training
By THOMAS ADDISON of the VigiUnte.
There are many arguments in favor of universal military training.
Here is one that struck home to me with peculiar force.
This southern state from which I write has a population o£ over two
million, of which 15 per cent is illiterate. I have met a good many of this
latter class in my goings about in the rural districts. One of them 1 knew
very well. He was a young fellow, white, and a farmhand. He had three
brothers. Only one of the four could read; he was a carpenter in the city.
The others had stayed on the farm, and never gone to school. They
couldn’t write their names. The mother could read and write, after a
fashion. The father was dead.
Well, Jim, the one 1 knew, was drafted and sent to Camp Lee. This
cut him off completely from his family, for, you sec, he was unable to com
municate with them in any way but by word of mouth. Jim had the
regular farm slouch when he left home. II is shoulders were hunched over,
and his walk was a shuffle. II is eyes had a bovine look. His face had no
expression. His speech was a slovenly drawl. This was the picture of Jim
that remained with me from my last view of him.
The other day I dropped into a hotel here in the city to send off some
picture cards. In the writing room a young infantryman sat at a desk near
mine. He was making rough weather of a letter he had under way, but
was getting on just the same.
Presently I heard my name spoken and looked up. The soldier had left
his seat and come over to me. lie was standing by my chair, his hand ex
tended—as trim a figure of a man anyone would wish to see—erect,
straight-shouldered, alert, quick-eyed «nd brimful of energy. I stared at
him, and he grinned in return.
“Don’t you remember me?" he quizzed. “I’m Jim Blank. I’m wait
ing for my chum, we’re going to a picture show. Thought I’d put in the
time writing home to ilia." His head lifted pridefully. “I can do it now.
We’ve got a bully good school at camp. I’m getting on fine all ’round. I’m
‘living every minute I’m awake." He laughed out loud in the exuberance
of his feelings. “Say,” he confided, “it tickles me to death ’cause you
didn’t know me. 1 wouldn't take $10 for it.”
Well, is this one argument for universal military training, or isn’t
it?
Stop Playing Germany’s War Game
by Continually Talking of Peace
By PORTER EMERSON BROWNE
it is time that the l.Tiited Slates stopped playing Germany’s game.
Germany, sure of her ability to keep her own peoples solid for war,
talks peace. We, stopping our own efforts to listen and to answer, cripple
and confuse both ourselves and our allies.
It is the old, old game, of the two burglars in the jewelry shop. One
engages the proprietor in conversation while the other robs the safe. ' 'J
While Her!ling gives vent to as choice a lot of mendacious hot air. as
the world has ever heard, Ilindenburg tramples upon prostrate Russia.and
adds another corpse to his rapidly accumulating collection.
And we, soft-hearted, soft-headed, kindly-souled, peace-loving, peace
inured people that we are. gabble on while murder is committed before our
very eyes.
We had better begin to realize that this thing we have embarked in is
not a joint debate but a war. Every day that we spend in conversation and
that Germany spends in war, is a two days’ loss to us and a two days’ gain
for them.
Time is the essence of victory for Germany as well as for ourselves.
We have not now enough ships both to supply our troops in France and to
handle other necessary shipping as well. Every day that we delay in
bringing every effort that we as a nation possess to the successful prosecu
tion of the war, means a day gained for the development of the new re
sources that she has captured by force of arms.
Row much longer do we intend to stand in the front door talking to
the well-dressed confidence man while his beetle-browed pal commits mur
der in the back room?
We have already bought a good half dozen German gold bricks. How
many more must we purchase before we think we’ve got enough?
OVER $100,000.00 IN DEPOSITS
I On May 15th deposits were over $102,000.00.
The BANK OF ALASKA has reached its first
objective in less than nine months from the
date of opening in Cordova.
We wish to thank our patrons for their loyal
support and to invite those who are not now
depositors to become associated with the
Bank of Alaska
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
BONDS RECEIVED
The first consignment of full paid Bearer
Bonds have been received. All those who paid
during the earley part of the campaign may
call and receive their bonds.
Bank of Alaska
Alaska’s Branch Banking System
PARIS, May 28—Workmen arriv
ing in Switzerland from Germany
assert that the Germans are having
great difficulty in obtaining raw ma
terial for munitions.
Several German newspapers pub
lish ordinances commandeering ma
terial, and ordering the melting of
monuments and household objects
containing steel.
The straits to which the Germans
are reduced for want of those mater
ials is shown in the fact that even
door handles and window locks are
being commandeered for the metal.
UTiLURBianss
DOES SPLENDID WORK
Word was received by George C.
Hazlett that the Red Cross Auxiliary
of Katalla has raised $635 during the
week of the drive. This is a splendid
showing and it is doubtful if there is
another community that has done as
well per capita.
“It simply shows the patriotism
of the real people of America,” said
Mr. Hazlett today. “If Kaiser Bill
could but see the way America is
coming to the front with her men
and money, perhaps the scales would:
fall from his eyes.”
ALASKA SUBSCRIPTION
TO RED CROSS FUND
WASHINGTON, May 28—The Red
Cross national headquarters announc
ed last night that the total subscrip
tions so far reported from Alaska are
$51,138.
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With no other annoucement than
; that made at the vaudeville show last
night by Mrs. Nichols, a “jitney"
(fame was given at Eagle's hall after
the show. A big crowd, was in at
tendance. being augmented by the
passengers from the steamship Ala
• meda, then in port, and dancing was
continued until the wee, sma’ hours.
A goodly sum was realized to swell
the Red Cross war fund.
The dance was given under the aus
pices of the Eagles and the Piukus
orchestra, and netted the Red Cross
$72.20.
FISH PRICES
SEATTLE, May 28—Fish prices at
noou yesterday were as follows
Halibut, 14c; sablefish, 8c; ling cod,
314c; salted sablefish, $20 per bbl.;
spited herring, $20 per bbl.
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Mrs. J. V. Lydick was an outgoing
passenger on the steamship Alameda
to visit friends in the states.
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Quality talks. Smoke an El Roi
Tan Cigar and be convinced; they are
mild. tf
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The American Bakery serves good
bread.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
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Alaska Transfer Co. 22-tf
FOR.SALE—Box couch. Apply Man
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FOR SALE—1 4 H.P. Vulcan Marine
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FOR SALE—Gas boat "B. F. M„ forty
two foot, twelve-foot, beam, ten tons
net, thirty-six horse-power, Kahlen
berg engine, full equipment Ad
dress W. R. Millard, Valdez. 5-4-2w
FOR SALE—A piano. Apply to Thos.
S. Scott 17-tf
PIANO FOR SALE—Price $250. Write
Mrs. J. C. Martin, Valdez. Alaska,
for further particulars.
WANTED—Boat builders and ship car
penters. Apply to Ohm Fish & Pack
ing Co. 11-tf
LOST—Key ring, with three Keys,
return to Times office.
LOST—Bunch of keys; one pass key,
two trunk keys, two safety deposit
keys and beer opener on small ring.
Finder return to Alaskan hotel.
FOR RENT—Six unfurnished cot
tages. Cordova Abstract & Realty
Co., Adams building.
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