LONDON, Nov. 22.—The establishment of the commercial
blockade by the allies against Greece is looked upon as a bril
liant move in the deep game of intrigue and diplomacy that is
being played in the Balkans, and is expected to smoke Greece
out into the open with a definite statement of her policy to
wards the allies. Greece is hardly in an enviable position- as
she fears the military strength of the central powers, and par
ticularly dreads to invoke the antagonism of Germany. On the
other hand, the sympathies of the government and the people
are almost wholly with the allies, and it is but the dread of
Germany which has caused the present uncertainty. Military
operations in Serbia have been almost entirely suspended and
the interest centers on the new block of Greece. The British
feel much encouraged ovre the outlook, and a more cheerful
optimistic view of the situation is being taken by the press.
ATHENS, Nov. 22.—The declaration of a commercial
blockade against Greece by the allies has produced a marked
impression upon the public and officials of the government.
The move was entirely unexpected, and was received with
something akin to consternation. The situation is a peculiar
one, and most anything is likely to happen, the wildest rumors
being afloat as to what action the government will take. The
government organs are bitterly denouncing the allies, and ac
cuse the entente powers, and particularly Great Britain, with
trying to force Greece into the war by harsh and punitive
measures The papers which support the ex-premier, Veni
zelos, while not defending the action which the allies have
taken- criticise the government itself for its dilly-dallying
methods, and accuses the present and former cabinet for hav
ing forced the conflict with the allies through a lack of fore
sight.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—In a statement issued today
Attorney-General Gregory said that the whole machinery of
the United States government would be put in motion to ap
prehencrihe persons guilty of fomenting strikes among Ameri
can factory workers, and those responsible for the long list of
explosions and incendiary fires in munition factories at vari
ous places throughout the country. Gregory also requested the
authorities of the Department of State to use equal vigor in
running down the people responsible for the outrages, special
ly as some of the perpetrators were beyond the jurisdiction of
the federal statutes, but could only be reached through the
State Department. The statement leaves but one conclusion,
and that is that persons connected with the Austrian or Ger
man diplomatic force in the United States are involved in the
matter.
NEW YORK, Nov. 22.—All the evidence of the plots
which have been laid bare seeking to prevent shipments of
munitions from reaching the allies will be submitted this week
to the federal grand jury in this city. The evidence secured
involves scores of persons scattered throughout the country-,
who have been working under the direction of a few men.
These few men have been in charge of a German fund totalling
forty millions, which is being used to finance the undertaking.
ROME, Nov. 22.—A reliable report has been received ..t
the foreign office here to the effect that Germany and Austria
are bringing pressure to bear upon Roumania to preserve neu
trality. Enticing offers are also being held out if she will
openly follow Bulgaria, and throw her army into the field as
an ally of the central powers. The government at Bucharest
feels that a decisive course of action must be determined upon
within a short time, and the army is ready for whatever even
tuality occurs.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 22.—A large British fleet of sub
marines passed through the entrance to the Baltic Sea yester
day. It is estimated that there were from ten to twenty-five of
the little craft in the flotilla- whose presence was reported by
Danish fishermen.
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ROTTERDAM, Nov. 22.—The Cologne Gazette printed a
dispatch from Constantinople today, saying that the allies had
commenced a great offensive movement against the forts
guarding the Dardanelles straits. Reports are conflicting as
to the situation on the peninsula- as recent British dispatches
have intimated that Sir Charles Monroe, the British com
mander, had recommended the withdrawal of the expedition.
ROME, Nov. 22.—The war office issued' an official state
ment this morning announcing further progress which had
been made by the Italian troops along the Izonso. The attack
against Gorizia is being prosecuted with great vigor, and yes
terday an important advance was made at nearly all points in
this region, the Italian attack being concerted and sweeping
the Austrians out of their trenches. The most important posi
tions taken were the heights immediately northwest of the
town.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.—In a summary of the war operations
to date, the central powers show that they have captured forty
fortresses. Five of these were in Belgium, twelve in France,
fifteen in Russia, and eight in Serbia.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.—The trial of Karl Buenz, manag
ing director of the Hamburg-American line of steamships, and
other employees of the company, was commenced in the fed
eral court here today. The defendants are charged with vio
lating the neutrality laws of the United States through the
outfitting and dispatching of supply ships Jrom ports in this
country to the German' war ships in the early months of the
European conflict. Prosecutor Wood, who represents the
government, in his opening address to the jury, said that Cap
tain Boy-Ed, the German naval attache at Washington, was
concerned in the conspiracy which he outlined. Wood de
clared that BovEd directed the chartering and loading of
some of the supply ships which were sent out, and in all Boy
Ed supervised the spending uf $750,000 for the relief of the
German ships. The prosecutor asserted that a half million of
this amount was spent in San Francisco under the naval at
tache’s supervision and control. Sixteen or seventeen ships
were used at different times to carry the supplies, and sauer
kraut- wine, coal, water and other necessities were named
among the supplies furnished' the warships.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—The Austrian Embassy has
protested to the Department of State against the statement at
tributed to the Department of Justice, which asserted that
evidence had been secured substantiating the revelations con
cerning the activities of Austrian consuls in the United states,
made by Dr. Goricar, a former Austrian consul at San Fran
cisco. The protest made by the Austrian Embassy suggests
that a repudiation of the statement of the Department of
Justice should be marie concerning the evidence of the alleged
illegal activities of the Austrian consuls.
CADIZ, Nov. 23.—The steamer Libra, which came here
j from New York with a large cargo, was destroyed by fire at
the docks today, while unloading. The cargo was largely
composed of inflammable goods, and an explosion occurred
which is suspected of having been caused by a bomb, that must
: have been placed on board before the vessel left New York.
LONDON, Nov. 23.—The new developments of the situa
tion in Greece make it extremely unlikely that if the allied
forces in Serbia are compelled" to take refuge in Greek terri
tory that they will be attacked from the rear. Rhallis, the
I Greek Miniter of Justice, complained bitterly in the press to
day of the methods now being used by the allies to coerce
| Greece. He said that the allies themselves were alone respon
| sible for the present lamentable state of affairs in Serbia, and
asserted that the tardiness of Great Britain and France in
, coming to the relief of Serbia and their criminal delay in re
enforcing the Serbians with troops and munitions were what
had made Greek participation in the war to help Serbia im
possible. Rhallis said that Greece was determined" to maintain
her neutrality in the conflict, ’and positively asserted that if
the allied troops were forced across the Greek border that
they would be in no danger of being interned by the Greek
officials.
SALONIKI, Nov. 23.—The resignation of Premier Skoul
oundis is expected momentarily, because of the present crisis
in the relations between Great Britain and’ Grece. The allies
have turned a diplomatic coup which was totally unexpected,
and resulted in the loss of confidence in the present govern
ment, openly expressed by the people and many of the news
papers. There is no doubt that if the parliament had not been
prorogued an adverse vote would be registered against the
premier and cabinet.
Zl RICH, Switzerland, Nov. 24.—Prince Von Buelow, the
former German chancellor, is in this city, and today held a con
ference with Cardinal Hartman of Cologne, and Dr. Melilberg,
the Prussian representative at the Vatican. It is presumed that
the conference was held in the interests of the peace movement
started by Pope Benedict. Buelow’s connection with this
peace movement has been persistently rumored and the meet
ing today is accepted as being held" for the purpose of instruct
ing the cardinal on what terms Germany would consider peace.
| Cardinal Hartmann is on his way to Rome to attend a conclave
of the College of Cardinals, which is regarded as very import
ant, and will undoubtedly have some bearing on the peace
movement.
PARIS, Nov. 24.—Henry Ford, the American automobile
millionaire, announces that he will take, at his own expense, a
Peace Expedition to Europe in an effort to end the war. Ford
is inviting the leading American pacificists, and also the chief
peace advocates in all the neutral countries to the conference,
which will hold its first meetings in this city. Ford has char
tered the Seandinavian-Ameriean liner Oscar Second, and the
vessel will leave New York December 4, with the representa
tives from North and South America.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—The President’s message to
the coming Congress will discuss, besides the national defense
question, the leading feature of the document, the revenues of
the government, the merchant marine problem, conservation
of national resources, with especial attention to water powers,
timber, coal and oil, whether the Philippines should have self
government at this time, and the important subject of rural
credits. The message is considered by Wilson as being of
greater importance than his previous messages, and the admin
istration’s plan for increased national defenses is urged with
all the power of the concise, forceful English that Wilson is
noted for. The President states that America has a humani
tarian mission among the nations of the world, and" therefore
it must be ready and prepared to defend its right to indepen
dent action unmolested by the military powers of Europe or
Asia. The plans of Secretary Garrison for an army in conti
nental l nited States of 400,000 men are approved.
LONDON, Nov. 26.—The text of the Greek government’s
reply to the allies’ collective note has not yet been made pub
lic, but from what can be learned of the feelings of the offi
cials it is apparent that the British government at least is
satisfied with the Greek reply to the allied demands. The
Greek assurances given in his reply differ materially from
I lie evasive and" vague expressions of benevolent neutrality
which characterized all the previous efforts of the allies to
get a definite expression of opinion from Athens. The note
promises in no uncertain terms that no measures will be taken
by Greece against the Serbian forces to retreat across the
Greek frontier.
ATHENS, Nov. 26.—Greece has replied officially to the
demands presented her by the joint diplomatic note last Tues
day, her reply being couched in very friendly terms, and con
ceding every point which the allies asked for. The troubled
situation seems to have definitely cleared, and both sides
seem to be happy over the successful culmination.
LONDON, Nov. 26.—Russia is massing a heavy army
with artillery, cavalry and infantry regiments, with Odessa
as its base, preparatory to invading Bulgaria. It is reported
that the Czar has promised the Russian soldiers that they will
enter Bulgaria within a week, and that the men are eager for
the expedition. The indications are growing that this cam
paign will be launched through Roumania, and Russia is
bringing all possible pressure to bear upon the Bucharest gov
! eminent to get their consent to the movement of troops across
Roumanian territory. The Roumanian officials have not yet
given a decisive answer, but they are being strongly influ
enced and impressed by the fact that the Russians have con
centrated an army of a quarter of a million at Ismail Esrens,
j close to the Roumanian border.
BERLIN, Nov. 26.—Great consignments of heavy Japan
ese guns are arriving daily at Odessa, to be used by the Rus
| sians in participating in the Balkan campaign. It is expected
,that the Russians will be prepared to make their first move
j against Bulgaria by Sunday night. A large army have been
concentrated at Odessa, ready to move at a moment’s notice,
and the delay heretofore has been caused through waiting for
the Japanese cannon.
SALONIKI, Nov. 26.—That the allies are preparing to
continue their operations in the Balkans, and remain here for
an indefinite period seems certain, as they are landing a large
amount of machinery at this city for the purpose of installing
an electric power station, and are awarding contracts for
barracks for executive officers and for their men. From the
specifications in the contracts it is learned that the buildings
will be of a substantial and permanent character.
PETROGRAI), Nov. 26.—Italy has commenced to land
large bodies of troops at Avlona in Albania, apparently for
the purpose of participating in the Balkan campaign.
PARIS, Nov. 27.—The subscriptions to the new Freneli
loan are coming in rapidly, being paid into the banks, post
offices and the offices of the tax collectors in the provinces.
The total reached four billion dollars to date, this city alone
subscribing about three billion. The big cities outside of
Paris, such as Marseilles, Lyons and Rouen, are contributing
their share, and the people have crowded the subscription
places, eager to help finance the war. It is believed that the
amount will be increased by at least another billion before the
books are closed.
KIOTO, Nov. 27.—The period' of coronation ceremonies,
which has lasted three weeks, was brought to a close so far as
Kioto is concerned, with the departure today of the Emperor
and court for the modern capital of Tokio, permanent seat of
the imperial house. Besides the court functions there have
been observed various ceremonies in celebration of the corona
tion, including industrial exhibitions held at the instance of
the prefectural authorities and various business corporations,
and religious ceremonies conducted at various temples. The
Christian communities took a prominent part.
LONDON, Nov. 26.—It is officially announced that since
the outbreak of the war to November 8, 101"), 6,400 British
officers have been killed, 13,000 wounded and 1,800 missing.
Among the prominent names on the list are those of Briga
dier-General Forbes Trefusis, who was but recently killed,
and Major-General Walker, who was seriously wounded.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 27.—Henry Ford, who is devoting
his efforts and time to bringing about peace in Europe, called
on Cardinal Gibbons today and discussed his plans with the
prelate. The cardinal told Ford that he sincerely hoped that !
the latter would be successful in his efforts, but declined to I
give his formal approval to the peace expedition being ar
ranged by the millionaire automobile manufacturer.
ROME, Nov. 27.—The Pope has determined to make addi
tional efforts to induce the warring nations to declare a truce
for Christmas. His efforts along that line last year were re
buffed by all the belligerents, but Benedict is not disheartened
and hopes for better success this time.
Paris, Nov. 27.—General orders issued by General doff re
today caused a considerable shape-up in tin' heads of the
fighting divisions of the army at the front. Seven division
generals ami three brigade generals have been retired because
of their age, and replaced by younger men.
LUTE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS NOTES
A Record of the Principal Happenings of the World
LINCOLN. Neb., Nov. 22.—The Sec
retary of State officially announced
today that in accordance with the
request made by Justice Hughes of
the Supreme Court, that the name of
the distinguished New York Jurist
would be withdrawn from the Ne
braska primary ballot as a candidate
for the Republican presidential nomi
nation. There has been a strong sen
timent throughout the country for
Hughes to lead the Republican na
tional ticket next fall, and his sup
porters here are very much disap
pointed at his refusal to run for tne
office, as they have felt that he was
the one man who would be able to
beat Wilson.
ROME, Nov. 23.—A hundred per
sons were drowned yesterday by the
sudden rising of the Salso river, near
Picata, in Sicily. The loss of life was
mostly caused by the washing away
of the bridges crossing the river at
this point, at a time when consider
able pedestrians were crossing. The
floods had forced the people out of
their homes, and they were crossing
the river to the higher land on the
opposite bank when the bridges gave
way.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23. — Henry
Ford, the automobile manufacturer,
today called upon President Wilson
and held a long conference at the
White House, in the advocacy of a
movement for a neutral conference to
ittempt to end the European war and
establish permanent peace. Ford
stated that he considered Christmas
the best time to begin the movement.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—At a
cabinet meeting held today President
Wilson read a draft of his forth
coming message to Congress. The
message is not exclusively devoted to
the administration's program ror na
tional defense, but deals largely with
the financial problems of the govern
ment, recommending economy in ap
propriations, and particularly in the
public buildings bill, and the appro
priations for the rivers and harbor
improvements.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. — The
cruiser San Diego has been ordered
to proceed to Topolobanco, ra Mexi
co. from San Francisco. The State
Department has received advices
which lead it to believe that outrages
against Americans and foreigners
may be expected, as the Villa adher
ents are wrathful over the recogni
tion of the Carranza government by
the Wilson administration.
NEW YORK. Nov. 26. — A repre
sentative group of Russian bani.s are
negotiating with the big bankers of
this city for a new credit of sixty
million dollars, which will he used to
pay for the immense quantities of
railroad and war materials that Rus
sia has purchased in the United
States. They have already succeeded
in borrowing twenty-five million here
on the acceptances of the local banks.
VICTORIA, Nov. 26. — The Chilean
ship Carael Mapu was driven ashore
in yesterday’s gale at Schooner Cove,
on the west coast of Vancouver Is
land. The entire crew of twenty-five
perished in the breakers, and the ship
itself is a total wreck, being a mass
of tangled machinery and pounded
plates, irreparably damaged. The
storm was one of the worst that has
swept this coast for years, and it is
feared that other vessels may have
suffered because of it.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Nov. 26.—
A tornado swept through the farming
district south of this city yesterday
evening and laid waste the entire
country-side. overturning buildings
and killing a large amount of live
stock. From the half complete re
ports so far received it is learned
that thirteen persons have been
killed, mostly through their homes
collapsing on them. Refugees are
coming into this city in large num
bers, and are being taken care of by
the city authorities.
PITTSBURG, Nov. 26. — Emissar
ies of the Chinese government are in
this city negotiating for the purchase
of steel rails for the construction of
four thousand miles of railroad. The
government is planning to build a
system of strategic lines running
through the more important pro
vinces, with terminals on the sea
coast, and it is hoped to commence
construction as soon after the first
of the year as the rails can be deliv
ered. The steel mills are working
twenty-four hours each day, running
three shifts, and the problem or get
ting this huge order of rails out in
quick time is complicated by the large
quantity of war orders that are be
ing turned out for the allies.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26. — Andrew
Carnegie celebrated his eightieth
birthday yesterday by remaining
quietly at his home, where he re
ceived a few close personal friends,
who remained to enjoy Thanksgiving1
dinner with him. Mr. Carnegie told
his friends that the great mission of
his life was to further the cause of
international peace, and affirmed that
he was not downhearted because of
the immense tragedy that was de
vastating Europe. He confidently
predicted that peace would soon be
restored in Europe, and that it would
be upon a lasting basis, whereby the
armaments of the nations would be
restricted and international jealousy
largely done away with.
ONLY
Upon the request of the Fairbanks
Commercial Club for an “all the malt
all the time sen-ice," Col. John A.
Sletcher, editor of Leslie's Weekly,
has taken up the matter with the
Second Assistant Postmaster, who
advises him that magazines would be
given preference over catalogues and
advertising matter in the winter dis
patch of mail from Cordova. As this
has always been the rule and no
provision is mad efor an increase In
the weight limit for the mall from
here to interior Alaska points, the
following communication cannot be
taken at its face value:
“As a result of our request, Seconct
Assitant Postmaster-General Praeger
today Issued an order that hereafter
the delivery of magazines for news,
dealers In Alaska should be facili
tated to the fullest extent. He specifi
cally directed that the magazines In
tended for newsstands tn Alaska
should be given preference over cata
logues and advertising matter, with
which hitherto they had been
grouped.
“Under the system which has been
in effect unti this time, there were
four classes of mail going to Alaska.
Two-cent letter postage and post
cards were first class. Magazines
and newspapers sent to annual sub
scribers were second class; maga
zines for news dealers and circulars
and catalogues were third cass. The
fourth class consisted of books and
parcel post.
“Mr. Praeger explained that there
were great difficulties involved in de
livering the various classes of mail
in Alaska. It sometimes is necessary
to pay a man $212 for a 75-mile haul.
The places from which complaints
have come so far are said to be the
most difficult of all to make deliver
ies to during the winter. Under the
existing system the third class mail
has been the chief sufferer and maga
zines intended for newsdealers were*
classed with catalogues and circulars.
In other words, no differentiation was
made .and both suffered alike.
“Under the order issued today
there will be a difference. Magazines
intended for newsdealers will be
given the preference over advertising
matter, and will be pushed through
as rapidly as possible in the winter
deliveries. There still may ee some
trouble, but I think conditions im
mediately will improve to consider
able extent.”
ANCHORAGE ON RESERVE
RESIDENTS MAY NOT VOTE
A special act of Congress may be
necessary before the people residing
in Anchorage can vote ror delegate
sr on other territorial affairs.
The legal status of people living In
the Cook Inlet town seems to be
somewhat involved, according to In
vestigations made by local attorneys.
The federal law provides that the
national government shall have com.
plete jurisdiction over all reservations
set aside by act of Congress.
Under the government railroad act
the President reserved certain town
sites along the line of the govern
ment railroad, of which the land at
the mouth of Ship creek, including
Anchorage, as platted, and consider
able other ground is one.
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MANY MINOR CASES HEARD BE
FORE TH EDISTRIC TCOURT.
Judge F. M. Brown in the district
ttourt has handed down his decision
in the case of Ida M. F. lies vs. Val
dez Electric Company, giving judg
ment in favor of the plaintiffs in the
sum of $225.
The court issued an order confirm
ing the sale of real property at mar
shal’s sale in the case of J. M. Hath
rop vs. Adam Swan.
In the case of Oscar Breedman vs.
A1 Church, defendant was granted 15
days’ additional time in which to an
swer complaints in the case.
The case of Bruce Haines vs. John
Enlund, et al., which was a lien case
against the Portage Bay lumber mill,
was dismissed upon request or attor
ney for plaintiff.
The case of A. W. Swanitz vs. the
Valdez Yukon R. R. Company and A.
B. lies was dismissed upon stipu
lation. •
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NEW YORK, Nov. 27. — While the
Army and Navy football teams fought
for victory on the gridiron this af
ternoon, the attendance of President
Wilson and Mrs. Galt was the fea
ture of the afternoon. The weather
was cold and misty and the Army
eleven won by a