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TREATY DESCRIBED AS DREADFUL
AND MURDEROUS BY GERMAN
CHANCELLOR WHO IS CHEERED
BERLIN, May 13 (by Associated Press).—In the national
assembly today members and spectators alike cheered and ap
plauded German Chancellor Scheidemann’s declaration that
the peace terms were unacceptable. The chancellor announced
that Germany would reject the treaty.
.With the exception of the independent Socialists, headed
by Hugo Hasse, all factions rose and cheered after Scheidemann
concluded. Representatives of the various factions took the
floor and declared that they would back up the government.
Scheidemann described the peace treaty as “dreadful and
murderous.” He said it would make Germany an enormous
jail, in which sixty millions of people would be forced to labor
for the victors in the war. The trade of Germany would be
strangled if the Germans accepted the treaty. t
Scheidemann criticized President Wilson, and said that by
Ms attitude he had deceived the hopes of the German people.
Determined in Their Opposition
PARIS, May 13 (by Associated Press).—The heads of the
two German Democratic parties and the parties of the center
have received information from Germany that Chancellor
Scheidemann and his associates will withdraw from the govern
ment if the cabinet decides to sign the treaty.
AIRMEN READY
TO START ON
LONG VOYAGE
TREPASSEY, N. F., May 13 (by As
sociated Press).—Two American sea
planes are ready to start for the
Azores when the weather is favorable.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, who
is returning from Europe on the trans
port Mount Vernon, may see the avi
ators flying if they start within a day
or two. They are expected • to pass
the Mount Vernon in mid-ocean.
British Still Waiting
ST. JOHNS, N. F„ May 13 (by As
sociated Press).—Two more British
aviators have arrived here to make
the transatlantic flight. They have
joined Hawker and Raynshaw, the
two other Britishers who have been
here more than a month waiting for
favorable weather for their start.
SIX NATIVES AT NOME
SUICIDE ON SAME ROPE
Frank Harris is in receipt of a let
ter from Otto Van Sickle at Nome, in
which he says that they had a real
cold spell there during the winter,
which lasted a month, the ther
mometer ranging from 40 to 60 de
grees below zero. In speaking of the
influenza epidemic there he states
that there were about 250 deaths,
fifty being whites and 200 natives.
The latter gave up as soon as they
were stricken. Six hanged them
selves within a few minutes in the
Eskimo gymnasium, all using the
same rope. They had to unsling one
to make room for the next victim.
Van Sickle reports that an Eskimo
shot an 800 pound Polar bear at
Spruce creek, below Soloman and
also caught two cubs alive. This is
the second time a Polar had strayed
that tar south in the history of the
camp.
M. S. Perkins, editor of the Peters
burg Reprt has been appointed United
States commissioner for the Peters
burg precinct and took over the office
recently. The appointment was made
to fill the vacancy caused by the res
ignation of J. C. Allen who will en
gage in private business.
POLITICS IS
WARMING UP
AT CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Republican mem
bers of the United States senate will
meet tomorrow to organize. The Pro
gressives will oppose the election of
Senators Penrose of Pennsylvania and
Warren of Wyoming as chairmen of
the finance and appropriations com
mittees respectively.
It is believed that the office of presi
dent pro tern, will be filled by one of
the senators opposing Penrose and
Warren.
It is expected that Senator Curtis
of Kansas will be named as whip.
YUKON LEGISLATURE IS
CONSIDERING PROHIBITION
DAWSON, Y. T„ May 12 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The legislature is con
sidering prohibition bills this week.
A sub-committee has reported rec
ommending an extension of liquor
licenses for three months, and that
meanwhile the question bs submitted
to a vote of the people.
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MAJOR CARROLL NOW
SEATTLE ALDERMAN
SEATTLE, May 13 (by Associated
Press).—Major John E. Carroll, for
mer justice of the peace, has been
elected city councilman, succeeding
R. W. Cotterlll, deceased.
Major Carroll is an overseas vet
eran.
FISH QUOTATIONS
KETCHIKAN, May 13.—Today’s
fish prices were: Halibut, firsts,
8(4c; seconds, 6c; sableflsh, 3c; red
rock, l%c.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, May 13 (by Associated
Press).—Alaska Gold, 3(4; Alaska Ju
neau, 2. I
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| VETERANS OF GRE^ \RE
PREPARING PLAf UTURE
CONTROL OF N/ POLITICS j
jjjj WASHINGTON, May 1$ dated Press).— j-j
jijj Colonel Henry Lindsley, ref chairman of jjj
jjj| the American Legion, compofg )f war veterans, predicts iji
jiji that veterans of the war will nduct the affairs of the iji
jjjj nation within a few years, by j stituting a mighty moral £
£j and spiritual force capable oi l ulding public sentiment. Iji
£j Lieutenant Colonel Koosi \ t, he said, was vei-y pop- jjj
:j:j ular at the St. Louis conven; of veterans on account £
jjjj of his war record, and not J account of his father’s j-j
j£ record. S \ |; ' jlj
NEED FUNDS TO
KEEP WORKERS
IN SHIPYARDS
PHILADELPHIA, May 13 (by As
sociated Press).—Assistant Chairman
of the Shipping Board Patterson says
that unless congress appropriates six
hundred million dollars by the end of
the month every shipyard working on
government contracts will be forced
to suspend. There is no alternative,
he says.
ICE HAS GONE OUT
OF YUKON RIVER
DAWSON, Y. T„ May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Yukon river ice
broke at this point on Saturday last.
Thousands of dollars changed hands
on the betting as to the actual,time
of this event.
FIRE DESTROYS BIG
TOBACCO WAREHOUSE
CADIZ, Spain, May 13 (by Associat
ed Press).—A warehouse containing
two million kilograms of tobacco was
destroyed by fire here last night.
AMERICANS ARE KILLED
IN DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
DIJON, France, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Several American sol
diers were killed and ten were seri
ously injured yesterday in an explo
sion of dynamite near here.
RED CROSS WORKER
RECEIVES DECORATION
PARIS, May 13 (by Associated
Press).—Treasurer of the American
Red Cross Carter has been made a
Chevalier of the French Legion of
Honor.
jmTRACTS MAY
[be let for
I 500 PLANES
WASHINGTON, *May 13 (by Asso
*•(1 Press).—Secretary of War
attr is considering the advisability
I jetting contracts for five hundred
irttanes to American manufacturers,
irlhe army, in order to keep the air
ale Industry in position so it could
i trafe'1 rapidly to meet the require
i dfiji In Wse of a national emergency.
C. M a—If a -
mmu BOOSTING
OWEN FOR PRESIDENCY
TULSA, Okla., May 13 (by Associ
ated Press).—A club has been organ
ized here to support Senator Robert
L. Owen for the Republican nomina
tion for President.
CANARY ISLANDS ARE
VISITED BY EARTHQUAKE
LAS PALMAS, Canary Islands, May
13 (by Associated Press).—Four per
son^ were killed by an earthquake
herei today. The population has fled
to t|e other islands.
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SOUVENNIR BUTTONS
FOR WOUNDED AND NURSE
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WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Bronze buttons for
lapels are to be given to soldiers and
nurses who served during the war, and
silver buttons for wounded men.
AMERICANS WHO FOUGHT
; IN RANKS OF BR ISH
LONDON, May 13 (by Associated
Press),—A thousand Americans who
served with the British army during
the war sailed for the United States
today.
1 SACRILEGIOUS PERFORMANCES
| OF RUSSIAN BOLSHEV1KI IN EFFORT |
TO DISCREDIT ORTHODOX FAITH g
gi LONDON, May 13 (by Associated Press).—The Bol- gj
| sheviki are seeking to destroy religion by bringing it j|
| into contempt. Recently 'they conducted a mock mar- ||
ig riage between an aged priest and a mare. They forced ig
ig the church choir, under threats of death, to sing psalms |
gi and canticles. g!
|| The Moscow soviet has published a pamphlet depict- |!
g! ing supposed orgies of priests. The Bolsheviki have ex- gi
gi burned the bones of two saints to shake the faith of the gi
ig masses. ig
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ITALIANS GETTING IN LINE
AUSTR1AN EMPEROR NOT BE
TRB AS MILITARY OFFENDER
PARIS, May 13 (by Associated Press).—The Italian prob
lems seem near solution. It is reported that the Italians are
evincing a willingness to make concessions. Orlando today vis
ited Colonel House and discussed the situation.
Former Emperor Karl Will Not' Be Molested
The Austrian treaty provides for the trial of Austrian mili
tary offenders, but does not include the former emperor. It
gives Italy a strategic frontier against Austria. The country
given to Italy includes the cities of Bozen and Merau.
Germans and Austrians to Be Kept Apart
The Germans intend to ask permission to send delegates
to receive the Austrian delegates to the peace conference pre
viously to their meeting with the allies tomorrow. It is an
nounced that it is the intention to keep the delegations wholly
apart.
FOREIGN SHIPS
CAN BE BUILT
IN AMERICA
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WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
dated Press).—President Wilson has
decided to let the American shipyards
accept foreign contracts if the wort
does not interfere with the building
of t(ie American merchant marine.
It is expected that this will be a
big stimulus to the shipbuilding in
dustry, as many yards recently have
been offered foreign contracts.
MONUMENTOF
SERVICE FOR
DEAD HEROES
Cordova is to erect a substantial
memorial to its boys who gave up
their lives in the cause of the nation.
It is proposed to erect a concrete
monument on the brow of the hill,
near the flag pole, which will stand
four feet high in the clear and five
feet square. It will contain on its
face a large bronze tablet, suitably
inscribed with the names of men who
met death "over here” and on
the battlefields “over there.”
This splendid memorial in service
form—which will be of direct active
day to day benefit to the men and
women and children for whom the
men died will be dedicated on Mem
orial Day, with appropriate services.
A. J. MacConnell, Rev. E. P. Zeigler
an Calvin Hazelet constitute (he
memorial committee and they will
raise the necessary funds, have the
monument erected and make the ar
rangements for its dedication.
BRITISH SETTLE FOR
ALL WAR MATERIALS
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WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The agreement by
which Great Britain is to pay the
United States $35,000,000, recently ar
rived at, is a net settlement for war
materials. Settlements are yet to be
made by the United States to Great
Britain for transporting American
troops overseas in British ships.
Lars Stokke purchsaed the interest
of Bert Hague in the Haug & Todal
poolroom at Petersburg.
BRAZIL EDITOR
MAKES SERIOUS
ACCUSATIONS
RIO JANEIRO, May IS (by Asso
dated Press).—Senor Albuerquq, one
of the leading Brazilian journalists, in
a published statement, accuses the
United States of fomenting Mexico’s
revolutions.
He says that Braziil is considered
only by the United States as a future
colony, and belittles President Wil
son.
The writer insinuates that the
American troops won only one battle
during the war—that of St. Mihiel—
and then only with the aid of British
artillery and French aviators.
He says the United States incon
testibly is the Prussia of tomorrow.
NATIONALGUARDMAY
BE REORGANIZE ME
AS BEFORE THE WAR
WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Secretary of War
Baker has informally expressed his ap
proval of the reorganization of the
national guard along the same lines as
before the war.
WILSON IS PLEASED
AT SUCCESS OF LOAN
WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press)^-President Wilson has
cabled to Secretary of the Treasury
Glass his congratulations on the suc
cess of the Victory loan.
JAPANESE LINER AFIRE
AT SEA FOR A WEEK
VICTORIA, B. C„ May 12 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Japanese liner
Manila Maru has arrived here with a
Are smoldering in her hold. The fire
started a week ago, but was kept un
der control.
The vessel carried three hundred
passengers from the Orient.
MANY MEN TO RETURN
UNDER PERSHING’S ORDER
WASHINGTON, May 13 (by Asso
ciated Press).—General Pershing h : i
ordered the return to the United
States immediately of all officers ai. !
men who are entitled to be furlough; 1
to the regular army reserve.