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No. 290 TWENTY FIRST YEAR
SKAGWAY, ALASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1919
PRICE 10 CENT{§
London, Friday. — Refusing to
obey the order of the labor leaders
to remain out on strike, a number
of suoway employees returned to
work this afternoon, and it is be
lieved- that more will join before
night.
Loudon, Friday. — '1 he Red Tei"
ror, which threatened England for
several days pa*t is now uaniog,
and it is believed that ihe retn *n
of the subway employees to their
work is an indication that tbft
strikes which have been inspired
Par's, Friday-— It became known |
today that the delegates represent* I
log France at th© peace conference
have declared their willingness to I
waive the ir objections to the claims j
In th9 constitution being drafted
for the League of Nations providing j
for -.omuulsorv arbitration.
This change has been brought a- j
bout through the assurance by the |
United' States that it will, in the 1
words of President Wilson, lake
Buck sctlon a§ to make it a vital j
thing to be considered.
From semi-official ad\i'e it has
become known to a certainty to
day that the Russian Soviet govern
ment is to be represented at the
peace congress.
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WORLD'S LARGEST
VOLCANO FLOWING
Honolulu, T. H.. Feb. 7. — Lava
in the central fire Pit °f Kiluea,
the largest active volcano known,
la overflowing into the o!d crater,
submerging several acres.
by Bolsheviki leaders is about to
be declared off.
After two da.v<j suspension, tlie
Londju subway transportation sys"
tem was resumed this morning, and
services is being maintained cn al
most all lines.
London, Friday. — Repudiating
the settlement which wag effected
this morning by labor leaders in
the London subway strike, the Na
tional Railway union took action
this afternoon which has again plac
ed all traffic at a standstill.
PLANS M10 i
It HAMBURG!
Berlin, Feb. 7. — Chancellor'
Ebert's government is m;tking all |
the necessary preparations l'or the j
conquest of the city of Hamburg,
which is still in the hands of the
Spartacans.
DOl'BLK-BKKASTKU << >ATS
FOR MKN 0 »MlN(i BACK
New York, Feb. 7.—Alter the war I
problems of the American clothing
industry were considered here to
day py t'<e National Association of
Clothiers.
It was announced that an enor
mous supply, estimated to be 25 per
cent abov.6 normal, of clothing ma
terial had- been left on the hands
of the manufacturers, as a result of
the sudden termination of the war
and the. government had promised I
to aid in readjusting the industry so
that lbs manufacturers should not
suffer undue losses throgfc wartime
contracts.
It was forecast that because of
the surplus amount of cloth on
hand men's coats would be double
breasted this spring.
NOTICE TO BOND PURCHASERS
The final payment on Liberty Bonds purchased
on the installment plan will be due January 30th.
Coupon Bonds upon which payments were
completed priot to December 15th. are now ready
for delivery.
No registered bonds have been received thusfar.
BANK OF ALASKA
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By adding a small amount of
Corn Flour,
you will find an improvement, the bread^will rise
better and the grain will be finer.
We will Sell you a 101b.
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Can also be used for making fine gravies etc.
P. H. GANTY
Seattle, Friday, 9:30 a. m. —Tito
morning this city presents the *P"
pearance of a vast military camp.
At four o'clock yesterday after*
noon storm troops began pouring
Into the city and thte continued un«
til ten o'clock last night, the trying
from Camg Lewis rolling Into the
stations, and1 the men forming In
line aud marching to their positions
ay previously assigned to them in
firm determination of doing their
duty to their country. The steps of
the men were made with determina
tion, and the entry of the khaki
clad men wag different on this oc
casion than It was on th® previous
ones when they marched up from
the depots to take part in demonstra
tions of a peaceful character.
Secretary of War Baker through
Governor Lister na$ assured Mayor
Hanson that he may hav$ as many
troops as he deslree In order to pro
tect life and property In Seattle. Of
course the troops are to be under
the command of Major General Hay-,
den.
In addition to the. troops stationed
In the Federal building, soldiers are
quartered in th earmory an ft at Ft.
Lawton.
In addition to the storm troops
which have arrived from Camp
Lewis aoout seven hundred dis
charged' soldiers, who are still
wearinc the olive drab uniform, have
been sworn in as policemen and are
inUroll'ng all the down town streets.
With these soldiers added, the po- (
lice force of the city now numbers
fully two thousand men.
Notwithstanding the threats made
by the strikers that there would be
no light nor water, th« city still
enjoys the blessing of both.
Already there is an acute shortage
of food, and the transportation fa
cilities within the city are still par
alyzed.
Durlnsr the night four persons
were shot by holdups, and this
morning many reports were received
at police headquarters telling- of
holdups which had been made In
varioas parts of the city.
In the vicinity of the Federal and
other public building# many ma
chine guns are mounted and the gun
crews are continually on duty.
CZEKHS
BREAK TERMS
Paris, Friday.—The Polish nation
al commission has Informed the
peace congress today that the Oze
cho-Slovak* have broken thelp a
greement with the Polish gorern
ment and ar« beginning as invasion
of Gaiicia.
MAY HOLD A HEARING IN f
JkJiAMCA
Seattle, — Frees Representative
Trautmaa, of the Canadian Pacific
railroad, *ayg portion oj the Prlu
cesa Sonbia wreck laveatigatlon will
probably be held at Juneau, if the
Victoria hearing does not develop al
the testimony necessary to thor
oughly explain conditions surround
ing the wreck.
STARS TO PLAY HAV0O
WITH WORLD THIS YEAR
New York.—Thifi year is going
to be a great year, according to
the message contained in the re8*!*
ing of the stars by Dr. Delmer Eu
gene Croft, New Haven, and in
terpreted by him in his 1919 oc
cult forecast just published.
The world is to be visited by
two great extremes. One will con
sist of "revolt, reaction, breaking
down of old systems; another of
world reconstruction, progrsee and)
political freedom."
Dr. Croft declares "the crash of
empires and the crumbling of
thrones will fail." He adds: "The
oonclusions of the peace table at
Versailles will he a world repub
llc-' ' '■ I:®...
Exceptional precautions are be
ing taken at the electric light plants
and every precaution is being tak
en to protect the postofflce against
a possible raid by the Bolsheviki.
All c^rs operating on the munici
pal street car lines are carrying arm*
etf guards, and the entire system Is
today being operated on schedule.
The indications this morning show
Chat before long an attempt will be
made lo resume regular service on
the traction company's system, some j
few cars having been run over their
respective routes without molesta
tion riom the strikers.
At the presnet tim^ the strikers
appear to be better supplied with
.food which is being served from the
British community kitchens than
the population residing in the down
town districts.
At 11:30 o'clock this morning
Mayor Hanson issued the following
oroclamption:
."To the Strike Committee:
"l herepy notify you that un
less th© sympathy strike is
called off by eight o'clock to
morrow morning I will take ad
vantage of the assistance and
protection offered the city by
the National government and
will operate all essential in
dustries.
(Signed) "Ole Hanson, Mayor."
Mayor Hanson, in a second pro
clamation which lie issued' this af
ternoon guarantees the people of
Seattle "Absolute and compltee pro
tection," and says that they should
go about their duty and work and
business. That the time has come
for the people of Seattle to show
their Americanism. Go about the
city aUerding to their daily du
ties without fear, to which he adds,
''.We have fifteen hundred police
men, fifteen hundred reguiar sol
diers from Camp Lewis, and we
can and will Becure if necessary
every soldier in the northwest to
protect life and' the business proper
ty in Seattle."
3»a Francisco, Frid'ay.—It w-ns
announced here this afternoon that
Major General Morrison was on his
way to Seattle where he was be
ing despatched to take supreme com
mand there.
KING'S COUNSEL
HURTS EVIDENCE
Mr. A. P. Luxton, King's Counsel
o' Victoria, B. C-, representing
thfl Canadian Government in the
maiter of the inquiry into the wreck
of the "Princess Sophia," has ap
pointed H. L. Faulkner, of Juneau,
10 assist in getting the evidence
wbic& may ba obtained in Juneau,
SJctgway and the vicinity before the
Court of Inquiry.
The inquiry will open at Victoria
on the 10th of February befort >1-.
I. ustic® Morrison, who has been ap
pointed by the Government and' As
sessor Capt. Martin, P. N., and
Cfttjfc Macpherson, Wreck Commis
sioner.
[ The Canadian Government is de
sirous of obtaining the attendance
[ of all persons who can testify to
any facta regarding the loss i>.
Princess Sophia A number of wit
nesses have already been in com
munication with Mr. Luxton and sev
eral of them are planning to go to
Victoria to testify.
The Canadian Government will
pay all expenses of travel and' main
tenance and $2.00 per dy to each
witness.
A*, present, no plans have been
named for holding any inquiry in
Alaska and it is desired to develop
all tho testimony at Victoria.
AH those who are in possession
of any facts that would aid in the
inauiry, are requested to present
them to Mr. Faulkner for transmis
sion to Mr. Luxton, The Crown
Counsel.
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[BERT ADMITS WAR HAS LOST
MILITARILY AND ECONOMICALLY
Weimar, Feb. 7. — Chancellor
Ebert in opening the new National
Assembly which, convened in this'
city today in hi? opening add'ress to
the members of the assembly said:
"Germany had lost the war a"
,gainst France and her Allies J
both militarily and economi- j
cally. A.s a result of this loss, J
k^tserism and militarism has
E;oiie from Germany; forever,
and. it is now up to the mem
bers of the assembly to so
shape a government- that ft
may take a ne*w place in the
affairg of the world1- where It
may by righteoug action gain
for itself a respected position."
Paris, Feb. 4. — The United
States, Great Britain, France, and
Italy today reached' an unanimous
agreement to the effect that Belgium
shall recover indemnity in the sum
SPARTACANS START REVOLT
FAVOR OF HOHENZOLLEBJJS
Amsterdam, Feb. 7.—A pro-Ho
henzollern revolution has broken
out at Sigmaringed, according to
advice which has been received in
this city today. The advice report*
rioting to b© taking place today in
Saxony by Spartacans.
SOLDIERS PERMITTED
TO RETAIN' THEIR RAZORS
Washington, Feb. 7. —Secretary
Baker has directed that enlisted men
upon being discharged* from ' the
service may retain the safety razor,
comb, shaving brush, steel mirror
and ton els issued to each man.
GItAXD CANYON MADE
NATIONAL RESERVATION
Washington, Feb, 7.—Legislation
to make the Grand canyon of Ari
zona a national park reservation has
been completed by congress and the
bill now awaits President Wilson's
approval. Minor amendments added
by the hous0 were accepetd by the
senate. I
ol two billion dollars from Germany,
The first Installment, according to
the agreement must paid by
Germany to the Belgium government
Immediately.
CLOIH WEAVERS
STILL OBDURATE
Florence, Hass., Feb. 7. — The
striking textile workers are still
out In this city, and as a result of
the clash between the strikers and
strike breakers which occurred yes
terday, in which a number of strik
ers were injured, one of their num
ber is reported to hav© died in a
hospital today.
NO RUSli¥ RE
IVE IROOPS
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Washington, Friday.—The mem
bers of the United States Senate re
fused to go on record in favor of
Johnson's resolution which propos
ed the immediate withdrawal of
American troops from Russia.
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