The Cordova Daily Times
(ONLY CORDOVA PAPER WITH ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES)
VOLUME ONE. NUMBER FIFTY-THREE. CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6,1915. PRICE TEN CENTS.
NEUTRAL SHIPS MUST BE PROTECTED
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6—The official text of
the German blockade proclamation, which has been
received here, reveals that navigation routes north
of the Shot hinds, off the coast of Scotland, and in
the eastern part of the North Sea, and' a strip thirty
miles wide along the Dutch coast are upon, and are
not included in the danger zone. The waters direct
ly around Great Britain and Ireland comprise the
prohibited zone.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6—That the German
blockade proclamation may lead to a disrupting of
the cordial relations existing between the United
States and Germany is feared unless steps are taken
by the Germans to guard against the destruction or
damage of neutral ships within the blockade zone.
It is semi officially stated that unless the German
memoradum explains in full what precautions have
been adopted to insure the safety of neutral ships,
and what course the German naval commanders will
take to ascertain whether a ship living a neutral Hag
is really neutral, the United States government will
undoubtedly notify Germany that the destruction
of neutral vessels carrying cargoes of non-contra
hand goods, or injury to passengers, will not meet
with ncquiesence of this government.
FORCE GERMANS ACROSS RIVER
RFTROGRAD, Feb. fi>—While the Germans with
three-quarters of their force were hammering at the
Russians center, the Russians threw a force across
the Bzura river at Kamion, near the junction
of the Bzura with Vistula rive, and' captured
a German fixed position. Simultaneously with
this action the Russians »attacked and drove
the Germans across the Bzura river at Dak
hova, south of Kamion, and captured a number
of quick-firing guns. This movement of the Rus
sians north of the German left threatens to turn that
wing and makes the positions of tlm Germans very
precarious iimess they are able to drive through
tin* Russian center
RKTROGRAI), Feb. 6—Military experts here
.are of the opinion that tin* disposition evinced by the
Germans in Russian Roland in the terrific attacks
upon the Russian center, is but a mask to cover the
removal of a large body of the German troops from
the army before Warsaw and send them toward the
western front in the Carpathian region. < hi this sec
lion, from Dak la I'uss to Uzsok, and thence fifty
miles directely south of I’rzemsyl the Russians report
a continued advance, with the enemy beaten and re
treating before the onward movement of the Rus
sians.
('KTTIN.TIK, Feb. (5—An official bulletin an
nouncos that the Austrian forces recently attack the
Montenegrin armies operating in Herzegovina. The
Austrians were repulsed with serious losses, the
Montenegrins retaining all their advantages.
Mlf CALL EXTRA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6—Whether
or not President Wilson will call an
extra session of Congress in the event
of the failure of the ship purchase bill
to pass, will probably be decided at a
conference between the president and
the Democratic leaders of the house
and senate to be held next week.
The sentiment among the members
of Congress is very much against a
special session this year, and it Is
hoped to avoid calling one.
The sundry bill, carrying the Alas
ka and other appropriations, will be
passed within a week or ten days, pro
vided the shipping bill is disposed of
before that time.
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6—The Japanese
cruiser Asama is a complete wreck,
and has been abandoned, all the offi
cers and crew having been saved.
They will embark on the Japanese
cruisers Hlsen and Idzumo, which have
reached the scene. Under the regula
tions governing the neutrality of the
United States, the American warships
which went to the scene of the wreck
were forbidden to assit in the salvage
of the materials taken from the wreck.
The accident occurred off the month
of Turtle bay, Lower California.
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STATE
LITTLE ROC, Ark., Feb 6—The
bill passed by the legislature, provid
ing for statewide prohibition, was
signed by the governor today.
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STRELNA MERCHANT
ARRIVES WITH BRIDE
V. .1. Dwyer, the popular Streelna
merchant, who was recently wedded
at Bellingham, and his bride, were ar
rivals on the Alameda today, and will
leave in a few days for their home at
Strelna.
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Today's news in today's Daily Times
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WITH FGOO FOH NON-COMBATANTS
WILT NOTBF MOLESTED
WASHINGTT )N, Feb. 6—The German government,
through its embassy here, has announced that the proclamation
of a naval war zone covering the coasts of England and France,
by Germany, does not mean that that country intends to seize
American ships bound for ports in France and England. The
ambassador states that American vessels loaded with foodstuffs
for the civilin population of the enemy’s country will not be
molested by tin* German warships, but that all supplies de
signed for the army will be conficated as contraband of war.
FIGHTING IN THE CARPATHIANS
IS WITHOUT DECISIVE RESULTS
LONDON, Feb. G~In the eastern zone, according to advices
from Petrograd, the fighting has resulted in no decisive gains
for either side. In the Western Carpathian region the Rus
sians are advancing, while in the eastern district of the same
region they are falling back before the Austro-German advance.
EMPEROR WILLIAM ENROUTE TO
BATTLEFIELDS OF EASTERN ZONE
BERLIN, Feb. 6—An official report from the war office
today states that Emperor William, after compciting his in
spection of the naval base at Wilhalmshaven, has gone to Rus
sian Poland to direct the operations against the Russian troops
before Warsaw.
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PETROGRAD, Feb. G—During the six months since the
sale of Vodka was prohibited eighteen hundred secret distil
lories have been discovered by the police. These distilleries
have been destroyed and the parties operating them have been
sentenced to long terms of imprisonment.
LONDON, Feb. 6—General Hindenberg, commander of the
German army in Poland, still continues bis lunges to break
through the Russian lines to Warsaw, but without success.
His attacks have been terrific, and have cost him heavily in
men. The issue is still undecided, although the Russians claim
the advantage in the fighting, having more than held their own
and at the same time inflicted’ terrible punishment upon the at
tacking arm.
Further north the Russian troops have pressed forward
across the B/.ura river south of the Vistula, and are now threat
ening the Germans with an outflanking movement.
The Russian counter blow against the forces of General
Hindenberg is believed to indicate that the Russians tire now
ready to undertake the expulsion of the invaders from Poland
Heretofore the Russians have maintained a defensive attitude
in Poland.
JUDGE BROWN ON
HIS WAY TO VALDEZ
Judge I1'. M. Brown, of the district
court, whs a passenger on the Alameda
for Valdez, after p short vacation
spent with Mrs. Brown in California.
On his way north Judge Brown stop
ped at Juneau and heard u case which
! Judge Jennings was disqualified from
lieu ring. During the stay of the boat
in town Judge Brown was greeted by
his numerous friends in Cordova.
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BISHOP HUE II
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Bishop P. T. Rowe, of the Episcopal
church, was a passenger on the Ala
meda, enroute to Valdez. Bishop
Rowe will return on the Alameda,
bringing with him Rev. Maloney, pas
tor of the Eplcopal church of Valdez,
for a short visit here.
Bishop Rowe is on his annual tour
of the missions in his charge In Alas
ka, and will leave in a short time on
his long jurney across the territory.
He will first visit the missions at Tan
ana Crossing, and at Ketchumstock,
and will visit the missions at Tanana
Crossing, and at Ketchumstock, and
will visit also Fairbanks and down
river points, making if possible the
Koyukuk river missions before the
break-up comes.
If conditions permit the bishop will
also extend his journey to the Arctic
shore, striking overland from the
Koyukuk to the headwaters of the
Noatak and down that stream toward
the coast, and thence again overland
to the mission at Point Hope, a Journ
ey of hundreds of miles through an
arctic wilderness.
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JOHN D. NEVER
OVERLOOKS
ANYTHING
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 John D.
Rockefeller, who appeared as a witness
before the Federal Industrial Rela
tions committee, accepted his witness
fee today, sighting the receipt for the
same in a shaky hand, Andrew Car
negie, wiio was also a witness before
the committee, forgot his fee and the
check will be mailed to him.
VALDEZ CHEEK
ENRODTE TO DIGGINGS
Among the passengers arriving on
the Alameda this morning are sev
eral members of the staff of the V al
dez Creek Mines Company. Among
them are VV. T. Soule, who Vs accom
panied by Mrs. Soule, N. I’. Slas, M.
F. Snow, N. S. Smart, K. A. Allen, who
is accompanied by Mrs. Allen, N.
Smart, J. Hark, R. C. Richardson, and
several others who wilt spend the sum
mer at the Valdez Creek diggings.
DRUGGIST SCHMIDT TO
MAKE TRIP OUTSIDE
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Among the arrivals on the Alameda
this morning was W. E. Root, of Se
ward. an old-time druggist who has
operated stores in Valdez. Seward.
Skngway and other points in the ter
rltory. Mr. Root will remain in ('or
dova for several weeks and will take
a position at the Corner Drug Store
while Doctor Schmitz lakes a trip to
the stales for a well-earned and much
needed vacation.
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The best meals In town served at
the Windsor grill.
INDICATIVE OF THE DESPERATE
POSITION OF E»IRT
I AH IS, 1'eb. (>—Germany’s proclamation of a marine war
zone, embracing the coast ot Pngland, the Pnglish channel and
the coast of Prance, has provokes 1 a great outburst of indigna
tion throughout Prance, as it is evident that the Germans by
these tactics are attempting to scare owners of neutral shipping
into avoiding these countries and thus cut off the food supply.
On the other hand the proclamation is generally hailed'as
indicating that Germany’s position is growing desperate, and
that she is employing this measure in the hope of weakening
the allies.
SWEDISH PRESS IS VOCIFEROUS
IN PROTEST AGAINST BLOCKADE
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 6—The Swedish press today voiced
the sentiment of the country in the strongest terms regarding
the proclamation of Germany extending the war zone to the
waters of the English channel and the coast of England and
France. It is very probable that the government will file a
protest with Germany against the action.
REPORTED GEIliisPIMIIfG
FOR DESPERATE FIGHT BELGIUM
LONDON, Feb. 6—It is reported that the Germans in the
western zone are preparing for another desperate struggle in
Belgium. Large bodies of reinforcements and vast quantities
j of war munitions are being rushed to that region, and a renew
of lighting on a large scale is expected to occur within a short
j time.
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(’ARK), Feb. G—It has been ascertained that the Turkish
force which attack the Suez canal a short time ago and were
driven hack by the British, were hut a small advance guard of
three Turkish columns which are struggling across the desert
toward the canal. The main bodies of the invading columns
ure expected to reach the canal soon. Advices art' to the effect
that tin- journey of the Turks southward has been marked with
many hardships, and that the troops are in a highly disorgan
ized condition.
ODESSA, Fob. G Advices received here states that Tur
key is in a precarious condition. A grain famine is iminent
throughout the whole country, all the stocks on hand at the
opening of hostilities having been practically exhausted. Not
only is there a scarcity of foodstuffs with which to fet'd the
liou combatants, but the government is practically bankrupt
and sorely in need of funds with which to feed the army in the
held.
BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6—Several of
the Democratic leaders assert that
(he fight for the pasage of the ship
purcahse bill will be continued un
ceasingly until the first of March if the
Republican opposition continues. The
Republicans state that no compromise
on the bill ia possible and that they
will continue the fight until the end.
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The Alaska Steamship Company has
definitely decided to purchase addi
tional vessels of large tonnage for the
Alaska service of its line. This is the
news brought to Beattie by President
K. W. Baxter, of the Alaska Steamship
company, who recently arrived from
Southern California where he has been
in conference with President S.
Kccles of the Alaska Syndicate. It is
the purpose of the company to secure
at least two ships of not less than
10,000 tons each.
According to plans heretofore an
nounced by J. H. Bunch, of the Alas
ka Steamship company, it was pro
posed to secure two new vessels and
to operate them to Alaska in the sum
mer time and through the Panama
canal to Atlantic points in the winter.
The plan was to get vessels of large
tonnage which could handle ore cheap
ly and also be desirable for long voy
ages with freight cargoes.
DEATH SENTENCE
IS COMMUTED
Romolo Caesari, an Italian who
was convicted a short time ago at
Whitehorse for the murder of his part
ner near that place last spring, and
was to have been hanged yesterday
for the crime, has had his sentence
commuted to imprisonment for life.
The scaffold had already been built
when the news arrived from Ottawa
of the commutation of the sentence.
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IT. S. Commissioner Geo. J. I_ove, of
Valdez, who has been spending sev
eral days in the city, is a passenger
on the Alameda for his home.
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Chief Clerk Alvah Karnes, of the
railway mail service, went to the west
ward today.