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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 159. CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1915. PRICE TEN CENTS.
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GERMANY IS EXPECTED TO SEND A FAVORABLE REPLY
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
BERLIN, June 11.—Ambassador Gerard called
at the foriegn office today and delivered the Ameri
can note to the officials there. The full text of the
note was printed in all the afternoon papers of the
empire, but there was no comment by tiny of the
editors.
WASHINGTON, 1). (’., June 11.— It is learned
semi officially that the German embassy expects a
favorable reply to Wilson’s second note on the
Lusitania tragedy, and to the requests of the Tinted
States that the lives of its citizens be safeguarded
hereafter. The note was phrased so as to give the
Imperial German government an opportunity to
comply with the wishes of the l idled States without
suffering any loss of dignity, and in conformity with
the ideas of the German public.
Since the note has been made public, it has
become a matter of wonderment, what Bryan saw in
the note to take offense at as incompatible with his
pacificist ideas. The note is decidedly not warlike,
but on the contrary is couched in the friendliest of
terms. The declination of the Nebraskan to sign
the note can hardly be explained even by his friends.
The note carries many expressions of the good will
which the American people have always had for
Germany, and expresses the hope that nothing will
ever occur to seriously disturb these cordial
relations.
The note does, however, firmly renew the previ
ous demand made that the German government
should give assurance that American lives and
vessels will in the future be exempt from attack and
danger by German submarines or other war vessels.
There is nothing in the note to indicate what action
this government will take if Germany refuses to
give the assurances desired. The note can hardly be
said to be in the nature of an ultimatum.
BERLIN, June 11.—All the morning news
papers fail to make mention of the second American
note to Germany on the Lusitania disaster. The
note was delivered to the German foreign office
yesterday by the American ambassador, James W.
Gerard. It is thought that the newspapers have been
ordered by the government to refrain from any
mention or criticism of the note, as it is not desired
to stir up German public opinion on the matter until
the course of the government has been determined
upon. The situation is realized to be a delicate one,
and the German foreign office is carefully consider
ing every step that is contemplated.
BERLIN, June 11.—Among the officials of the
government the second American note is regarded
as decidedly conciliatory. So far as can be learned,
the prevailing impressions before the note was
received, that it would have the nature of an ulti
mntum, have been entirely dissipated since the note
lias been made public. Although there has been no
newspaper comment, the general feeling among the
people seems to be that the Washington administra
tion is attempting to preserve friendly relations with
this government.
PARIS, June 11.—A great deal of interest is
being shown here in the wording of the second
American note to Germany. The text of the note
has not yet been received, but the resigntaion of
Bryan and the prior news from the United States has
led the public to believe that the note was harshly
phrased.
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 11.—William
Jennings Bryan issued a third statement today deal
ing with his resignation from the cabinet and further
explaining his views of the proper attitude for this
country to take* in insisting on the rights of Ameri
can citizens, as affected by the present German
method of submarine warfare. The ex-secretary
ia this statement rejoices over the tone that practic
ally all the newspapers of the country have assumed
in dealing with what In* frankly admits is a ticklish
ipiestion, and one which leaves room for a wide
livorgence of views.
Bryan says that he is happy to note that the
jingo tons that was so prevalent in some of our
leading newspapers has about disappeared, and that
the editors of the country are taking the patriotic
and sensible position, of showing their abiding faith
in the President to properly and faithfully protect
the honor of the nation. The papers are all writing
on the crisis with Germany in a friendly tone, and
nothing is appearing that could' give the least
offense to German people or Americans of German
descent.
The newspapers are all emphasizing the friendly
tone of the President’s note, and are taking their
cue from that, and it now appears that the whole
country is satisfied that Wilson is their President,
and they are showing their faith in him. The second
not eto Germany does not necessarivl imply that war
will follow if the demands of the United States are
not met, and the warrior journalists of the nation
have been brought to realize this. In the opinion of
Bryan a great deal has been gained if the newspapers
have at last been convinced that the people of this
country do not want war. That the newspapers have
also realized that the people of the country will
support the President has been another important
gain according to the Nebraskan.
He believes that the President is earnestly
endeavoring to discover a peaceful solution of the
difficulty and that the American people are with
him in that regard. The most difficult nut that the
diplomats have to crack is a satisfactory method of
satisfying both countries regarding the use of
submarines in attacking merchant vessels. That
even this difficulty will be solved is the opinion of
Bryan.
{ FIVE DAY SCHEDULE
t CHITINA TO FAIRBANKS
Bobby Sheldon has entered upon his
summer schedule of auto trips be
tween Fairbanks and Chltlna, and the
first trip has been made over the trail,
the machine reaching Ohitina yester
day at noon, with passengers. It is
* the intention of maintaining a five,
day schedule for the balance of the
season. The fare has been fixed at
$75 with an allowance of 40 pounds of
baggage.
AFTERNOON OF BRIDGE
IN HONOR AAISS CRABB
Mrs. A. J. Adams and Mrs. E. L.
Harwood entertained at bridge for
Miss Nellie Crabb, who leaves today
for Anchorage. There were five
tables and a very delightful afternoon
was spent. Mrs. H. A. Slater was
awarded the first prize; Mrs. Samuel
Blum won the cut prize, and Miss
Crabb received the guest of honor
prize. Dainty refreshments were
served. Those present Included Mrs.
J. V. Lydick, Mrs. Samuel Blum, Mrs.
H. A. Slater, Mrs. Jack O'Neill, Mrs.
R. L. Patton, Mrs. Fred Glassbrenner,
Mrs. Jack Sapiro, Mrs. A. M. Ftelds,
Mrs. Horace Leach, Mrs. D. A. Mosser,
Mrs. H. N. Wilson, Mtb. J. H. Sellin
Mrs. L. R. Baird, Mrs. Jas. Keating
Mrs. W. L. Smith, Mrs. J. D. Mac
Cormac, Mrs. O. M. Kinney, Misses
Peterson, Ware and Crabb.
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FIFTH ARMY
AS GODFATHERS
BERLIN, June 11.—The Crowi
Prince Williama’s infant daughter ii
to have the whole of the Crowi
Prince’s army aa her godfathers. An
nouncement to this effect is made ii
the Vossische Zeitung, which says:
"We are informed that, in additioi
to other personages, the Crown Princi
and Princess have chosen as godpai
ents the whole of the Fifth Army, o
which the Crown Prince is the heat
The choice shows afresh what
beautiful relationship of confidenc
exists between the leader and hi
army.
15,810 EEAlis ME
I IMPRISONED MOROCCI
RABAT, Morocco, June 11.—No
withstanding the war, public and pi
vate business is going on us usual I
Morocco, and there is no exception:
unemployment. A number of publ
works are being pushed to compl
tion, including new roads, sewers ar
^ street lights.
The German prisoners In Moroci
number about 16,000. They are i
lowed a considerable degree of fre
dom, and on Sundays they may I
seen in groups of about 20, slgl
seeing under the guardianship of
single French soldier to each groc
In some parts of the country they a
being given employment at roadma
ing.
EIRE'S DIARY "RELIC
OF EUSITI WREC
QUEENSTOWN, June 11.—Wat
soaked and partly illegible, the uni
Ished and unsigned letter-diary of
girl passenger on the Lusitania w
picked up a few days ago near t
scene of the disaster, and is awaiti
a claimant here. There is no clue
the identity of the writer except
the mention of the first names of s
eral relatives. The letter is addresi
to Illy dear Ruth," and the otl
names mentioned include “Pru
“Aunt Ruth.” “Nellie Casson.” “V
Hobson,” “Ethel Klaaa,S CM WU
and Bee."
i Special, to The Times By Associated Press.
INNESBIiUCK, June 11. —The invading Italian
' forces have captured I’loeken. This town is close
. to the Italian frontier and If) miles south of the main
r highway running between Laibach and Innsbruck.
The austrian line of communications is in extreme
danger, as once the Italians cross the If) miles now
3 separating them from the main highway, they will
have succeeded’ in cutting off a large portion of the
Austrian forces, and will have made the task of
capturing. Trieste so much easier. The Austrians
are resisting the advance of the Italians, but have
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so fnr been unable to check their steady forward |
movement.
—
UDINE, June 11.—The Italian troops are
rapidly approaching the railroad junction on the
Laibach railway at Tarvis. Tarvis is but six miles
distant from the Italian border, and it is anticipated!
| that the place will soon be in the hands of the
Italians. The railroad is important to the Austrians
as a‘line of communication for the troops resisting
the Italians around Trieste, and if the Italians
succeeding in capturing Tarvis, tin* Austrians will
be cut otY from direct communication with the troops
operating in Trent, and from receiving re-enforce
ments and supplies from Innsbruck.
UDINE, June 11.—Train loads of Italian
wounded are arriving here daily. The base hospitals
of the field forces are in this city, and they treat the
wounded first after being sent from the field lies'
pitals. From here, the wounded are distributed to
various hospital sthroughout the empire. The
capacity of the hospital facilities in this city b
being heavily taxed at present, with an increasing
number of wounded being brought in all the time.
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i MISSING FROM NORFOLK
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d WASHINGTON, I). C., June 11.—It is officially
announced that Lieutenant Brauer and certain men
° of the crew of the German commerce destroyer
1 Prinz Eitel Freiderich are believed to have left this
* country. The Eitel has been interned at Newport
t News for some time, and although the men in
a question had Left their vessel before the lormal
p. internment took place, and were therefore not
■a affected thereby as were the rest of the ship’s com
k- plement. CaptainThieriehens had pledged his word
to the government officials at Washington, that the
men would not quit the United States. Lieutenant
Brauer, and the others who are missing, have not
been inside the Norfolk Navy Yard with their ship
K mates since the Eitel was interned. The matter lias
aroused a great deal of comment, and will doubtless
be considered between the government and the
German embassy at Washington,
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g6.r CARDIFF, June 11.—Lloyd George, Chanoelloi
mi of the Exchequer, told the manufacturers of Wale;
U« today, at a big meeting that he proposed to organizi
the industries of South Wales as the factories o
Lancashire had been handled for the purpose of
increasing their efficiency and enlarging their output
of war munitions and supplies. The engineering
firms of this district will be included in this organ
ization, and the whole industrial system will be used
to assist in fighting the enemies of the empire. The
Chancellor in his speech, warned the shirkers of
the country, that they would be seriously dealt with
by the government unless they changed their ways.
Industrial disturbances at this crucial time would
not be tolerated by the cabinet, and the workers and
employees were asked to remember that the govern
incut had great powers to take drastic action under
the defense act, and that it was ready to act when
ever necessary.
RUSSIANS GAPTIIRE 49 GUNS
6,719 PRUSSIAN PRISONERS
PETROGRAD, June 11.—The official statement
issued by the Russian war office today gives details
of the fruits of the recent victory along the Dneister,
when the German forces were compelled to retire
after a crushing defeat. Seventeen cannon and
forty-nine machine guns were captured by tin
! victors, and a total of G,7(H) prisoners taken. Tin
entire complement of officers and men of a companv
of the Prussian Fusileer Guards were taken pris
(inv.rs. The Russian army is pressing the advantagi
• it has gained in this region, and the reverses sulTem
■ by the Teutons will aid in preserving the present
: Russian line in Galicia.
IN BATTLE WITH ITALIANS
LAIBACH, Juno 11.—Tin* Austrian casualties
suffered in the battle with the Italian troops aroma
(lorizia have been heavy, and show that the fighting
in that neighborhood has boon the most severe ii
the present war with Italy. From figures so fa
available it is learned that the total Austrian lossei
were 9,000 men. The hospitals here, and in othe
cities are overflowing with the wounded, and main
private houses and institutions are being impressei
into service by the government for the purpose o
taking care of the wounded. The battle is stil
progressing and fresh contingents of disabled sol
diers are arriving by train daily.
MANCHESTER, Eng., June 11.—A group o
trade union officials returned here today after a cor
ferencc with the government authorities at Londoi
They said that they had been warm'd that the go\
eminent would' not allow any strike or labor dis
turbanee that would tend to curtail the cotton outpx;
in the smallest degree. The operatives of the cotto
' mills here have been demanding a 10 per cer
increase in wages, and the government insisted tin
no strike or tying up of the plants would be allow. <
GOES 10 ANCHORAGE
TO BECOME A BRIDE
Miss Nellie D. ('rabb, who has been
one of our efficient and popular school
teachers for the past two years,
leaves on the steamer Watson, this
afternoon, for Anchorage, where she
will become the wife of Mr. L. Keith
McCullough of the forestry service.
Mrs. A. J. Adams will accompany Miss
Crabb to our neighboring town and
attend the wedding, which takes place
immediately upon the arrival of the
steamer at Anchorage, where a newly
furnished home awaits the young
couple.
INTERESTING BALE GAME
PLAYED AT CHITINA
A baseball game was played at
Chitina yesterday between the rail
road boys made up from the train
crews on the branch and the south
end local, and the Chitina team. The
game was hotly contested and the
match was much evener than the
score shows. The game was won by
the railroad team and the score was
16 to 8. The members of both teams
played so well that it was impossible
to single out any individual player for
particular mention.
In the evening the two teams and
their friends and supporters, buried
the hatchet and all joined together in
a dance in the A. B. hall. The dance
was a great success, not the least
pleasing feature being the refresh
ments which were served.
Dr. Bunch, the dentist, who has
been stopping with his brother at Ken
necott came down to Chitina for a
visit and played ball on the railroad
team.
V. J. Dwyer and wife of Strelna,
were visitors at Chitina yesterday.
SEWARD MAN ARRESTED
AS SP! IN GERMAN!
—
Paul Qualqulokovski, who has Just
returned to Seward from Europe, was
arrested in Germany as a spy during
his travels last year and had a most
difficult task to prove his innocence.
As those who know Mr. Q—, there's
no use in spelling out that name again
—As those who know Mr. Q. can see,
he looks like a Frenchman, has a
name that souuds like Russian, at
least at the windup of it, and speaks
English. This .combination was too
much and when he tried to pass
j through Germany he was captured,
kept three months working and fin
ally got away by appealing to the
; American consul. After leaving
I Alaska last summer Mr. Q hit out for
; his home in the Balkans. He went
l by way of England and was unlucky
. enough to pick up some surveying in
^ struments which he carried along
with him on his journey through the
| continent. The surveying instru
ments, his English, his Galltsh ap
pearance and his patronymic—partie
1 ulnrly his patronymic—were his un
I doing. He is now hack in Seward
again.—Gateway.
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HIDDEN TREASURES
FOUND IN TRENCHES
Paris, Juno 11 The continual up
| hoavnl of earth in the war of trenches
I is bringing many hidden treasures to
light. A French reservist uncovered a
package of bonds worth a hundred
thousand francs, (*25.000) which he
promptly handed over to his officer.
* French, English and German coins
l- to the value of *4'»0 were unearthed in
a trench near La Basseo by an Eng
1- lish soldier. Another found a gold
t carved necklace of the seventeenth
ti century.
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