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FIFTH YEAR
CHITINA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1915.
NUMBER 31
BATTLES AND AIR
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LONDON, May 18.—After a fortnight spent in hurling
back the Germans in Flanders the allies have secured notable
victories and are now on the offensive, with the enemy on the
retreat.
PANTS, May 18.—Two thousand Germans were slaugh
tered in a fire of shell, when they made their last stand on the
west bank of the Yser.
LONDON, May 18.—The Austrian defeat in the province
of Bukowina has reached such va.it proportions as to offset
tlie-wictory by the Teutonic army over the allies in western
Galicia. In Bukowina the Austrians abandoned 20,000
prisoners. i
PARIS, May 17.—The greatest movement of the war is
planned by the allies. They aim to strike the Germans at three
different places in Belgium. This is being done to disconcert
the movement of the Germans to remain in that country. It
is aimed to now drive them out.
LONDON, May 18.—Last night a Zeppelin was wrecked
by French guns along the coast. Another Zeppelin was
destroyed by fire by reason of a shot sent from a torpedo boat,
and the machine dropped into the English Channel. A third
Zeppelin was wrecked by a Gieileselie in the woods of Belgium.
PARIS, May 18—A plot was discovered at Constantinople
to assassinate Sultan Bey on his 60th birthday. Several
hundred charged with complicity in the plot have since been
placed under arrest.
LONDON, May 17.—Hostile aircraft approached Dover
last night. All lights were suddenly extinguished, after the
alarm had been given. A few bombs dropped but they did
little damage.
STOCKHOLM, May 15.—Steamers arriving here today
report heavy firing in the Baltic Sea, indicating that a naval
battle is on.
LONDON, May 18.—Lord Kitchener says that the allies
will soon emulate the Germans in making attacks with gas
bombs.
OTTAWA, May 17.—Advices from all parts of the
Dominion of Canada indicate that alien residents are being
arrested in large numbers. Many Germans are surrendering
because they desire protection, as the feeling continues quite
strong against them.
LONDON, May 17.—A report received this afternoon
indicates that 6,000 Armenians at Van were massacred, while
a number of others fled the country.
AMSTERDAM, May 17.—The Swedish steamer Bjoern,
bound for London with a cargo of ore and food supplies, was
seized and taken to Hamburg this morning.
ROME, May 17.—A battalion of Austrian raiders made an
attempt to cross the frontier, when they were repulsed at the
point of bayonets *bv an Italian patrol. Premier Salandra has
completed his cabinet and has called a meeting for tonight. A
revolution is reported at Trieste, led by women. This city is
at the head of the Adriatic Sea and was territory that formerly
belonged to Italy and which she seeks to recover.
ROME, May-17.—President Marcora of the Chamber of
Deputies, has declined to form a new cabinet. Antonio
Salandra has consented to retain the premiership, which means
that the war party is still pretty well in control. As a result
of this decision the excited populace is quieting down and in
many instances the troops have been withdrawn.
GENEVA, May 17.—The war spirit is abroad in Italy.
' Over 1,700,000 Italians have been mobilized and are noAv
equipped and redtiy for war.
LONDON, May 15.—There is a general feeling here in
high circles that the present unpleasantness between Germany
and the United States will be adjusted to the satisfaction of
both countries. Advices from Berlin are to the effect that the
German government will undoubtedly seek to arbitrate the
difficulties.
WASHINGTQN, May 15.—The state department was
notified late this afternoon that the note of President Wilson
to Germany had been received at Berlin. There will be much
anxiety here until a reply is received and it is known just what
Germany proposes to do with reference to the demands made
on her by the United States.
BERLIN, May 15.—Investigation has brought to light
the fact that the steamship Lusitania flew no flag when she
was attacked. Only one torpedo struck the vessel, and she
was sunk through an interior explosion.
* BERKELEY. May 15.—Governor Hiram Johnson says
that sometimes a good punch well delivered is often an effec
tive remedy for wrongs. He was discussing Germany’s war
attitude.
QUEENSTOWN, May 15- Last night fifteen more bodies
were brought into port. They were all victims of the
Lusitania sinking.
LONDON, May 15.—The anti-German sentiment has
reached such proportions since the sinking of the Lusitania
that the rioting is becoming serious and of large proportions.
ROME, May 15.—The war fever is at a high pitch and it
l is difficult to subdue the feelings of the people. Serious rioting
is occurring not only in Rome but throughout the country. The
King realizes that some action must be taken soon. Late today
he issued a summons calling for a session of the Chamber of
Deputies next week, instead of delaying until the assembling
of Parliament.
PRESIDENT’S NOTE TO GERMANY
MAY PROVE TURNING POINT
WASHINGON, May 13.—There continues to be
a subdued excitement around the various depart
ments of the government, and particularly the state
department. President Wilson’s note of Amreican
protest was sent to Germany today. It is said to be
straightforward and insistent. Among other demands
is the one that there be no further attacks by sub
marines on merchant ships carrying non-combatants.
The reply to this note is looked forward to with much
anxiety, as it will largely determine the attitude of
the United States with reference to the European war.
Some of the administration officials express the belief
that the German Kaiser will make such amends and
concessions as may be necessary to preserve the
neutrality of this country. Others are not so hopeful.
Late this afternoon it v/as stated that the attitude of
the note could be briefly summed up in the one
expression, “Germany must act, no quibble or promise
will be accepted.” The note conveys the information
that this country considers the killing of Americans
on the Lusitania as a monstrous crime against
civilization.
AMSTERDAM, May 18.—Germany’s answer to the
American note will be forwarded on Thursday. It is stated
with some authority that the reply will politely refuse to
change the method of warfare that has been indulged by
Germany. This information has been obtained from those
high in authority.
SEWARD, May 12.—This town has emerged from what
was considered for a time might prove a visitation that would
result in disaster to life and property. Forest fires were in
evidence around Seward on Monday afternoon. During the
night they grew in intensity and early Tuesday morning thick
volumes of smoke filled the air and the fiery fiend was seen to
creep close to the outskirts of the town It was soon realised
that the situation was becoming serious and that unless
checked the flames might sweep over the residence and busi
ness section of the town.
The whole population was called out. In addition to all
fire apparatus available, bucket brigades were established and
for several hours a hot contest went on, in the meantime the
flames gradually working their way nearer town. Finally some
of the railroad warehouses and shacks on the outskirts were
caught and burned down. But about 11 o’clock the efforts of
the population began to tell and by noon the fire was under
control. It was then gradually extinguished and was fought
back again to the timbers.
Yesterday afternoon an order was issued that will result
in the closing of the restricted district in Cordova. The matter
had been taken up with the District Attorney and as a result
the U. S. Marshal acted. A wire was received last evening by
Deputy Marshal Brightwell instructing him to notify the
residents of the district that it would be closed on the night of
May 31, thus giving two weeks time to make other arrange
ments. The present locality has been in use ever since town
was incorporated. In fact it was set apart for that purpose by
the Townsite Company, and there has always been consider
able speculation as to who owned the property, although it is
in the name of a certain individual.
SEATTLE, May 17.—William C. Edes, chairman of the
Alaska Engineering Commission, arrived in this city from
California this afternoon. When interviewed he stated that
it was undecided what other work would be undertaken this
year other than pushing the work on the first 70 miles of the
road from Ship Creek, in order to reach the Matanuska coal
fields as soon as possible. He states tlvat the Seward land
troubles will be settled through the office of the Attorney
General. If possible Chairman Edes will leave for Seward on
the Northwestern Tuesday night.
VANCOUVER, B. C., May 15.—A deliberate attempt was
made today by an alien enemy to destroy the Bamfield cable
station by armed raiders. The effort was frustrated by sentries,
but not before several were wounded.
BERLIN, May 14.—The battle of Shavil in Courland,
which has been going on for several days, remains undecided.
The Germans, however, are reported as falling back. The
Russians have been strongly reinforced and have pressed
forward to some extent. ,
ROME, May 15.—President Marcora of the Chamber of
Deputies has been asked by the King to form a_new cabinet,
which shall include members of all parties. He commenced on
this work today.
ROME, May 18.—The cabinet was in council today for
the longest time on record. All aspects of the war situation
was thoroughly discussed, and the nynisters went at length
into the framing of a statement to be made to Parliament on
Thursday. The populace has been given to understand that
war measures were agreed upon, to be followed on Thursday
by the formal announcement.
EUROPEAN WAR
PARIS, May 14.—In the Arras district, in the northern
part of France, the Germans were badly defeated after two
days sharp engagements. Many prisoners were captured and
guns taken.
BLYTHE, May 14.—Report has been received here that
the steamer Collairuie rammed a German submarine in the
North Sea and caused such damage that the submarine was
sunk.
BERLIN, May 14.—The Austrians have felt that they
were strongly entrenched around Bukowina. But it is reported
that the Russians have won in a brilliant cavalry attack. They
succeeded in routing the Austrians.
PETROGRAD, May 14.—Grand Duke Nicholas admits
that the Russians have changed their ba-e in some instances,
but he declares that the retreats have caused no loss to
tactical points. He further states that the German drive on
Przemysl has been checked.
QUEENSTOWN, May 14.—A thousand dollars reward
has been offered for the recovery of the body of Alfred G.
Vanderbilt. A tug arrived here this morning with ten bodies
of women and children.
ROME, May 14.—Italy is on the brink of a fateful
decision, and there can not be much longer delay. There was
a serious dissension among the members of the cabinet on the
question of war, and last night the entire cabinet resigned.
King Emanuel is reserving his decision. The council and
ministers are divided, some want war and others insist upon
peace. The people in general seemingly want war, and the
general opinion is that it cannot much longer be averted.
BERLIN, May 14.—Assurances have been received that
Greece will not enter the war on the side of the allies. Advices
from Athens further state that King Constantine is seriously
ill with pleurisy.
LONDON, May 14—It is hinted broadcast that England
will resort to conscription in order to secure recruits for her
army. - ■ ■■ J \ pJj ,
THE HAGTTi V-A trawler flying the Dutch flag,
was sunk' this morhiti ; p, ^nube^.
JiS. WASHINGTON, Ma/ \ —T. a feeling against the
Germans remains intense and todav 'h detail of plain clothes
men are on guard around the German embassy.
LONDON, May 13.—The government announced this
afternoon that there are 40.000 aliens at large in England and
that all must be returned to their respective countries.
ROME, May 13.—It is unofficially stated late today that
Austria’s proposal for peace has been rejected. It is gen
erally believed that a declaration of war is not now many
hours off.
QUEENSTOWN, May 13.—An hundred bodies have been
sighted ten miles south of Glendore, a town on the southern
coast of Ireland. They are undoubtedly frym the sunken
Lusitania.
LONDCfN, May 13.—For hours last night the authorities
could not succeed in quelling the uprising that sought to wreck
vengeance against the Germans. Mobs gathered in various
sections and did considerable damage to German places of
business.
LONDON, May 13.—This morning Premier Asquith
announced that all male enemies over the military age be
repatriated, also that women and children, in all suitable
cases, be restored to their own country. This action has been
taken because of the frequent anti-German outbreaks and is a
necessary precaution for the safety of enemies and also for
the safety of the country.
WASHINGTON, May 13.—The German Ambassador,
Count von Bernstorff, notifies all publications to cease adver
tisements warning Americans against traveling on belligerent
steamships.
LONDON, May 13.—The British battleship Goliath was
torpedoed in the Dardanelles. Tt is feared that 500 lives were
lost. The British submarine E-14 penetrated through the
Dardanelles into the Sea of Marmora. There she sunk two
Turkish gunboats and one Turkish transport.
PARTS, May 13.—The French warship Bouvet was sunk
in the Dardanelles this afternoon. She struck a mine and soon
after the vessel disappeared from sight.
LONDON, May 13.—It was learned late today that the
Goliath was torpedoed in an attack by destroyers while
protecting the French flank movement just inside the straits
of Dardanelles.
LONDON, May 13.—Dispatches from Odessa state that
the Turkish cruiser Sultan Selin, formerly the Goeben, was
badly damaged in an engagement in the Black Sea.
NEW YORK, May 12—Col. Roosevelt has a leading article
in the June number of the Mtropolitan Magazine. It is
headed, “Murder on the High Seas.” It calls for action upon
behalf of the rights of Americans. He describes as “scrap
paper” treatment of the United States as shown by the treaties
with Prussia. He likens our neutrality with the action of
Pontius Pilate. He was desirous of releasing Jesus, but being
overcome with the outrage of the Jews he delivered Christ to
be crucified.
LONDON, May 12.—Advices received state that the
Austrian submarine A-2 was sunk by Turkish warships as she
was trying to enter the sea of Marmora. The crew were
taken prisoners. ,