The Cordova Daily Times
\ ()Jj[ ME ONE. Nl MBER 234. CORDOV A, ALASKA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,1915. PRICE TEN CENTS "
Austrian Ambassador To Go
GERMANY IS ALSO INVOLVED IN CONTROVERSY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10—The crisis between the United I
States and Austria over the unwarranted interference of Am
bassador Dumba into the internal affairs of this country still is
the center of interest among government officials. A new
angle has been added to the matter, for it was learned today
that Germany was likely to be involved in it because of the
w^nct that Archibald, the American, with an American passport,!
who was carrying secret dispatches to Austria for Dumba, also
had on his person; a communication for the Berlin foreign office
from Captain Hapen, the military attache of the German em
bassy here.
The Secretary of State said today that the American gov
ernment considered that the sending of any communication to
Vienna in the method adopted by Dumba was an abuse of the
American passport privileges, and as such, a grave violation of
internatonal courtesy on the part of the Austrian ambassador,
which the United States could not afford to overlook. The
activities of Ambassador Bernstorff and the Austrian Consul
'General Nuber are both being reviewed by the State Depart
ment in connection with Archibald.
The letter found on Archibald from Captain Hapen to the
Berlin foreign office, contained offensive references to certain
American officials. The letter of Ambassador Dumba which
Archibald carried referred to the negotiations which were then
going on between Consul General Nuber, and the editor of a
well known foreign language paper, published in America,
concerning the fermenting of strikes among the employees of
the Bethlehem Iron Works and other American factories en
gaged in fulfilling contracts for supplying the allies with muni
tions of war.
The German ambassador is not near so deeply involved in
the matter as flic Austrian representative. The editor of the
foreign language paper and Consul General Nuber will probably
be ordered to leave the country. Archibald also carried a com
munication from the German ambassador. This communica
tion was a copy of a statement which had been forwarded to
Bernstorff by Mr. Lansing concerning the negotiations which
are now going on over the submarine method of warfare.
NFW YORK, Sept. 10—Ambzassador Dumba and Berns
torff held a long conference today. Both have remained in
seclusion and have refused all requests for interviews. The
matter of Archibald and the message^ he carried for the two
ambassadors was undoubtedly the subject of the conference.
\\ ASHINGTON, Sept. 10!—Secretary of State Lansing
has addressed a communication to the government of Austria
Hungary, asking that Ambassador Dumba be withdrawn. The
reason for the request is stated in the note, which sets out that
the ambassador attempted to cause labor troubles in American
munition factories through warning the Austro-Hungarian em
ployes* that they would be prosecuted by their country for a
violation of the Austro-Hungarian penal code. The note also
says that the employment by the ambassador of James Archi
bald, an American citizen with an American passport, as a secret
bearer of official dispatches to Austria was a flagrant violation
of diplomatic propriety. If Vienna decides to uphold the
actions of its representatives here, this country will at once
sever her diplomatic relations with Austria. It is felt, how
ever, that the controversy will not result in a breach and’ that
Dumba will be recalled. If this action is taken Dumba will
be unable to return home unless the United States secures safe
conduct for him through the lines of the allies. Austria would
of course be unable to send a new ambassador to the United
States, so that Counselor Zwiedinek, of the embassy, who is
now here, would probably take charge of the legation until the
war ended.
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SAN DIEGO. Sept. 10—A. G. Spaul
ding, the sporting goods manufacturer
died here today after a lingering ill
ness. Spaulding was the maker of the
official baseball used throughout the
country by the major and minor
leagues, and was himself one of the
first and most famous of American
professional baseball players, obtain
ing during his playing days a national
reputation as a pitcher.
STEAMER i II
SEATTL E
SEATTLE, Sept. 10—The North
western sailed yesterday for Alaska,
with a full cargo and a full passenger
list. The passengers for Cordova
were John Larson, J. V. Carter and
Alvin F. Turner.
ALASKAN HOTEL WILL
BE OPENED TONIGHT
The new Alaskan Hotel will be for
mally opened tonight, under the man
agement of Robt. Gottschalk and
Arthur Cloninger. The place has been
thoroughly renovated and will be run
as a strictly first class hotel. The
public is invited to drop around to
night and inspect the improvements
made.
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The steamer Admiral Farragut left
Juneau at noon yesterday and is due
here tomorrow morning.
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One of the Blum, O'Neill Co.’s de
livery teams ran away this morning
and wrecked the wagon.
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Fresh Eggs 55c. per dozen. Young
Fryers 45c. per It). Hens for Roasting
and fricassee 40c fb. Young Belgian
Hare 50c. each. F. A. JONES local
poultry farm. Phone 22. All orders
promptly delivered.
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Special to The Times By Associated Press.
XEW YORK, Sept. 10—Today marked the laying of the
keel of the battleship California at the navy yard in this city.
I lit1 new battleship California will be tin* world’s first
electric dreadnought and from point of size will be greater than
any foreign battleship built or building. The California and
her two sister ships, the Mississippi and the Idaho, already au
thorized, will (‘ach displace 32,00(1 tons, almost one thousand
tons more than the new dreadnought Pennsylvania now on the
way to completion.
The California will be a ship of innovations. She will
cost $7,800,000 without her armor or armament which is ex
pected to cost as much more. She will have a speed of twenty
one knots an hour, will be 024 feet long, 07 feet across her beams
and will draw 30 feet of water. She will carry twelve four
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teen-inch guns, mounted three abreast in a turret, twenty-two
live-inch rapid fire guns and will have four submerged torpedo
tubes.
The principal feature of the new dreadnought, however,
is the machinery for propelling her by electricity. She will be
driven by motors which will deliver electricity made by steam.
The navy experts believe the electric installation is cheaper
than steam propulsion and reduces the weight of machinery.
The collier Jupitor has been so successful with electric machin
ery that the navy feels justified' in adapting it to a dreadnought.
The model of the California's hull was throughly tested
in the testing tank at the navy yard here before the radical
changes were decided upon. When the new ship is ready for
her first trial trip late in 1917 or 191S she promises a most inter
esting study for the naval experts of the world.
America Not Satisfied With Germany’s Reply.
\\ ASHINGTON, Sept. 10—Tlic* answer l>v the Berlin fore-j
ign office to the American note on the sinking of the Arabic is a
great disappointment to the officials of the State Department.
BernstortT had practically assured the United States that the
German message would be satisfactory'and it is far from being
so, neither does it go so far in admitting the responsibility for
‘ the loss of American lives as Lansing would have wished. The1
United States is willing to arbitrate the amount of the indemni
ty, but will not submit to arbitration the principle that passen
ger ships are entitled to protection from sudden and unwarned
attacks of submarines. Wilson will forward a reply to Ger
many on the matter promptly.
Germany’s Excuse for Sinking the Arabic.
BERLIN, Sept. 10—The note sent by the foreign office to
j America on the subject of the sinking of the White Star liner!
Arabic expresses the deep regret of Germany for the sacrifice of
American lives on the vessel, and while stating that the ship]
was torpedoed because the submarine commander thought the
| Arabic was maneuvring to attack him, refuses to acknowledge
j any obligation to grant indemnity, even though the commander
was mistaken as to the aggressive intentions of the liner.
• Zeppelin Raids Have Stimulated Recruiting.
LONDON, Sept. 10—The two raids made this week on the j
eastern counties of England, and certain districts of this city, I
i have resulted in an unprecedented rush to enlist which hasi
' swamped the recruiting officers, ami is doing more to swell the
i number of English troops at the front than anything else
| could possible have done. Tin* temper of the people has been
! aroused, the seriousness of tin* present situation being brought
i home to them more than ever, by the killing of so many women
and children.
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British Patrol Boat Sinks German Submarine.
NEW YORK, Kept. 10—The British steamer Niecosan ar
rived here today, and her captain reports that he was attacked
by a German submarine off the Irish coast, when but a short
distance out of Queenstown harbor. The attack was made
August 10, no torpedoes being fired, but the steamer being
shelled by the submarine. A British patrol boat replied to the
fire of the under water craft, and’ sunk the boat, all the cr -w
being lost. i
Russians Now Surprising the Teutons.
LONDON, Sept. 10—The recent Russian victory at Tarno
pol, east of Lemberg in Galicia, lias been followed by another
effective blow at the Austrians delivered at Trembowla, twenty
miles further south. Fifteen thousand prisoners of war were
taken in the two engagements, and the Teutons suffered heavily
in killed and wounded. The Russians are showing a complete
reversal of form at this portion of the battle field, and have
surprised the enemy with the vigor and skill of their attacks.
If the Russians had not boon handicapped with artillery inferior
to the Austrians they would have been able to inflict a crushing
defeat, but they were unable to follow up tin* advantage they
gained, owing to the more powerful guns of the enemy which
out ranged the Russian cannon.
Greater Activity Expected on Western Front.
LONDON, Sept. 10—The Germans are fortifying them
selves strongly in Vilna, which leads the experts here to believe
that the German offensive in the east lias ended for the year.
If the Teutons can succeed in crossing the Dvina and capturing
the cities of Riga and Dvinsk, they will have reached the climax
of their remarkable campaign and Hindenberg and his staff will
winter in the northern city. Much greater activity on the
western front is now looked for as the Germans will transfer
large bodies of troops, seasoned from Poland campaign, to the
front in Flanders and' France. Tt is believed that the big
armies which England has been raising are also about ready to
take the defensive, so that the next two months should find the
fighting in the west the critical section of the conflict.
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Asphyxiating Gasses and Liquid Fire Used.
PARTS, Sept. 10—The war office issued an official state
ment this morning reciting that in the advance claimed by Ber
lin yesterday made in the Vosges over a mile front, and takiugj
of French trenches, that the invaders used asphyxiating gases i
and liquid fire before charging. The French were unable to I
withstand this method of attack and were forced to retire,!
yielding the first line trenches. Subsequently the French made
a counter attack and regained most of the lost ground.
A Teuton Spy Executed in London.
LONDON, Sept. 10—It was officially announced that a spy
was executed today. The name of the victim of the hangman’s
noose was withheld.
Congress will be asked this fall to
investigate labor conditions on the
government railroad, according to cur
rent rumors on the streets of Alaskan
towns.
It is alleged that mostly aliens are
being employed. Seattle unions have
adopted resolutions concerning this
report.
In fact, different people have inti
mated that they intend to call the at
tention of congress to what they term
discrimination. If there is any fire in
all of the smoke that is being raised
concerning events to the westward,
where Uncle Sam is beginning his first
big railway project, it may become a
very important part of congressional
sessions next session.
All of which will remind Alaskans of
that old saying that the “Alaska ques
tion is loaded," and administrations
may come and administrations may
go, but “Alaska" continues to be the
big question mark of each session.
In reporting a meeting of the Seat
tle Central Labor Council the Times
of that city says:
"An important item was the adop
tion of the report of the legislative
committee on the resolution received
from the Metal Trades Council last
week denouncing and protesting
against violation of the federal eight
hour law by the Alaska railroad com
mission and condemning the employ
ment of cheap alien labor by govern
ment contractors in navy yards and on
public works. Concurrence in the
resolution substantially as received
from the metal trades organization
was recommended by the committee.
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BLACKBURN TEACHER
TENDERS RESIGNATION
Owing to the resignation of Miss
Anne McQHnch. who has been teach
ing at Rlackburn during the past five
months of the summer session of the
school there, Miss Marie Pennis has
been appointed for the remainder of
the year. A teacher's certificate has
been issued to Miss Pennis by the
Governor’s office.
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Cordova friends have received cards
announcing the wedding of Lynn P.
Adsit and Miss \gnes Florence
Williams, both of Juneau.