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H. G. STEEL. Editor and Manager
CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY ->!>, 1916.
CONVENE THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL.
Every day makes more dear the duty of the neutral na
tions to convene The Hague tribunal. The first tiling should
l»e to file a protest against aerial warfare upon helpless women
mid children. That, when analyzed, is not warfare, it is simp
ly murder, and' the nations that claim it is justifiable as a means
to an end, need go but one step further and assert the l ight to
murder wounded men and prisoners.
Idle neutral powers should be in force at The Hague, and
* should, in the light of the past eighteen months, be formulating
new sections for the international code. They might reach a
point that the belligerents would be willing to consider. In
this our great republic should lead; we think it is failing in
duty that it does not. . .» .»
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/ PANAMA CANAL DEFENCES.
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Tin* decision of tlie army experts that the Panama canal
should he made safe against attack is certainly a wise one. Our
original belief was that it would be better to neutralize it by
a signed agreement among all maritime powers, but tin* events
of the war now raging in the old world, make tin* tact reason
ably clear that some nations are like some men—their most
solemn covenants count for nothing when they stand in the
way of anything they desire to do.
By the way, the only nation that we have nearly clashed
with in late years is Japan. Defences on a large* scale on the
isthmus would not count against the Japs. In a war with her,
the only safety for tin* canal would be an armed patrol of men
day and night, the whole length ofthe canal.
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, THE STATUS OF THE APPAM.
When a ship of a country which is at war with another
country, through stress ot weather, or lack of coal or other rea
son enters a neutral port, she must leave within a brief time
or be interned until the war closes. Several Dorman ships are
so interned in our eastern ports. The Appam was captured on
the wide ocean and brought into Chesapeake bay. She was so
far as known a legitimate prize, and so soon as captured, be
longed to her eapturers. Why should not the same rule apply
as though she had boon built by the men who brought her in?
We see no difference so far as our government is concerned.
The wires told us that Secretary Lansing would' be governed
by tin* terms of our treaty with Germany. That may make a
distinction.
Unless the treaty provides special instruction to fit a case,
it seems to us the ship ought to have tin* same treatment as
would a Dormant built vessel.
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NO CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
All tlu> chatter about the respective states having com
mand of their own militia should cease. The federal govern
ment is the sovereign power.
When the question comes of the defence of the country,
or the attack by the country, there can be no divided authority
—the sovereign power assumes its sway.
The states have full control of their militia in time of gen
eral peace, and in the handling of their own militia when
trouble comes in an individual state, but we often see the gov-!
ernors of such states calling upon the general government to
help put down insurrections, and then we always notice that a. j
regiment of federal troops is more eftective than a regiment of
state troops. This is because the trouble makers believe that
the members of the militia do not want to clash with their own:
neighbors, and that it any arrests are made the trials will bel
in the civil courts, whereas with the regulars, they know there
will be no hesitation about shooting to kill, and if any trials art*
ordered, the court will be a military court, with no foolishness.
The respective authority of tin* general government and
that of the states is perfectly defined.
Tin* state should train its militia for its home use, but
every autumn there should be joint manoeuvres, where tin* '
militia and regular troops should be jointed' and all under the
direction of the higher authority, and in the event of war the
sovereign authority must have exclusive direction of events.
Any othev system would swiftly lead to utter demoraliza
tion.
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Judging from tin* number of passenger and freight steam-j
crs the Alaska Steamship Company and the Admiral Line in— |
tend' running from Seattle to southwestern Alaska during the
spring and summer season, the outlook for travel and freight
1o this northern country is very promising. This is a constantly,
growing trade, and from present indications there will soon be
one or more steamers in tin* local port every day.
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yf The Cordova Chamber of Commerce is at present engaged
f in a fight for an all-night cable service, a postal savings bank
and an increased allowance for clerical help in the local post
office.
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mrs. Catherine J. Pa^\rr\ert Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
CHITINA - - ‘ ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
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Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
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Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
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Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
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CLOTHES
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Attention
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E. A. HEGG
photographer
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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The MECCA
Thompson A Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phone 107.
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Will
Make You
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For
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EASTMAN KODAK SUPPLIES.
CHOICE LINE OF FRESH CANDIES.
VICTOR VICTROLAS AND LATEST SELECTED
RECORDS.
PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED.
COMPLETE LINE OF STATIONERY.
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ALASKA.
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell. Juneau. Skagway, Cordova. Valdez. Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Kail* from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
ALAMEDA.February 23
February 20 .... NORTHWESTERN .... February 29
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek^
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explo*
Ives. S. S. Seward. 8. S. Seward, 5th; 8. 3. Latouche, 15th; 8. S.
Cordova. 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT, \
_ General Agent Ticket Agent j
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO
PUGET SOUND--ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
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ADMIRAL FARRAGUT. February 9
ADMIRAL WATSON.February 18
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Vakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
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j Copper River & |
j Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915. £
if Two trains every six days between Cordova and ?
|i Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making
■i;i connection with Alaska Steamship Co steamers arriving *•
if from Seattle.
if Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, £
Mondays and Thursdays. if
if Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays,
if Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays, f
if Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays. -Uif
Tin* above schedule subject to change without notice*;"
Dining Car in Connection With all Regular Pessenger Trains Be- $
if tween Cordova and Chitina. V
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Tickets on sale it Depot or up-town office, Alaska £
Steamship Company building
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| Caleb Cerser S. R. Hedges
Superintendent Cordova Agen<r£j
REGAL
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w THE 191G MODELS. |
! * / THE 1916 PRICES.
bAlL < THEIR CONSTRUCTION.
W \ THEIR GUARANTEE.
M ] 16 MODELS.
SOUND H / RACE BOATS. ±
~ ) PLEASURE BOATS. *
O j WORK BOATS.
> / 4 TO 50 H< 1RSE-POWER.
: SANE ^ LIGHT, MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY.
M \ ELECTRIC STARTERS.
; 1916 Promises New Records for Alaska's Fishing In
dustry. Prepare Now.
i Harmon Machinery Co Inc
ALASKA AGENTS.* j|
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