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VOL. XIII, NO. 1847. JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1918. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS THE PRESIDENT MAY RETURN HOME EARLIER PREMIER EBERT RESIGNS HIS POSITION EBERT RESIGNS AS PREMIER OF NEW GOVERNMENT No Details Are Given with Announcement; States to Hold An Election for Delegates. IS A STOMY SESSION Congress of Soldiers and Workmen’s Council Holds a Troublesome Meeting. LONDON, Dec. 19.—The ’German Government headed by Premier Eb ert has resigned. In the report re ceived here of the event, no details are furnished, leaving the reason purely speculative at the present time. TO ELECT DELEGATES COPENHAGEN, Dec. 19. — The German Government is to convoke a conference of representatives of all States of the former Empire on Dec. 29th. to elect a President of the new German Republic. It is believed that the step taken will stop the present outbreaks and help cement the factions toward a more stable form of Government. 1 HOLD STORMY SESSION BERLIN, Dec. 19. — The second days’ session of the Congress of Sol diers’ and Workmen’s Council was marked by stormy scenes. Herr Landsburg, leader of the ma jority of the Socialists, denounced the business methods and dictator ial attitude of the Councils of Berlin. He declared that a new executive ought to be named. KRUPP DIRECTORS ARRESTED AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19. — Three principle directors of the Krupp Works, including Dr. Bransenberger inventor of the "Big Berthas,” have been arrested by the revolutionary committee. The recent expose in which it wa claimed that stockholders intereste-’ in Krupps were plotting to re-es tabllsh an Empire, is believed to be partly responsible for the present ar rests. WILL MAKE SURVEY TO SEE ABOUT THE HOG ISLAND PLANT WASHINGTON, Dec. 19—General Manager Plez, of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, today said $63, 300,000 had been spent on the great Hog Island shipyard. He said the yard delivered one ship and has 50 keels laid for other vessels. Original estimates were made for a smaller yard to cost $21, 000,000, but later the sum was 'in creased to $27,000,000. A survey will be made within the next m6,th to determine whether the Government shall operate the yard. BELIEVES GERMANS STOLE HIS GOODS FROM LEGATION WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. — The American Minister to Rumania has notified the State Department that while he was visiting Jassey recent ly thieves believed to be Germans entered the legation building at Bu charest and stole goods valued at thousands of dollars from trunks left there for safe keeping. BARROW WANTS TO SEE THE KAISER PUNISHED FOR CRIMES WASHINGTON, Dec. 19—Repre sentatlve Barrow of Pennsylvania. Republican, has introduced a bill in Congress demanding that the former Kaiser and all persons connected with him, committed brual atrocities during the war, and that they be Drought to trial and punished. GOVERNORS TO VISIT ALASKA FOR CONGRESS Gov. Thos. Riggs, Jr., Se cures Promise from Con vention to Meet Here Next Year. TO FURNISH A BOAT Governor First Secured a Promise from Secretary Daniels Boat Would Be Furnished. ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 19.—On invite tion from Gov. Thomas Riggs Jr., of Alaska, the annual Conference SI Governors of the United States which has been in session here, will meet in Alaska next year. Gov. Riggs in presenting the plan to the Governors’ C inference first secured a promise from Secretary of the Navy Daniels that a Naval ves sel would be provided for the trip to Alaska. The only reservation made by the Governors in deciding in favor of Alaska was that half of the Cover nors of the States would agree to be n attendance. Owing to the interest awakened in Alaska, and the anx iety of Easterners especially to view the wonders, the belief prevails that the Alaska session will prove a ree ord for attendance. Juneau probably will be chosen for the conference. The Governors Conference adjourn ed here last night, after a most sat isfactory meeting. GREAT CROWDS IN LONDON ARE BUSY WITH XMAS BUYING LONDON, Dec. 19.—Christmas shop ping is seeing record crowds S great is the rush that admission to some of the stores Is being regulat ed by attendants gliding the crowds to prevent jamming. A comparison of the goods display ’d shows thr. t enemy goods have hrunk from 55 per cent, before the var to nothing. The crowds are spending money lavishly for presents, although most if the gifts are such as to prove use ful rather than ornamental. REVIEW OF FLEET NOW HOMEWARD BOUND HAS BEEN POSTPONED WASHINGTON, Dec. 19— Secre tary of the Navy Daniels’s review of the Atlantic fleet, returning from Europe, has been postponed until December 28th., because of the weather which Is delaying the arrival of the vessels. » AIR CASUALTIES SUFFERED BY THE CITY OF PARIS PARIS. Dec. 19.—The German long range cannon fired 168 shells on Paris, killing 190 and wounding 417 during the war.* There were 1,211 casualties during the last ten months, up to the time the armistice was signed, from 398 aerial bombs. FINDING WORK FOR GIRL8 WHO FINISH AT WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, Dec. 19— Notwith standing that girls employed in var ious branches of war work at the National capital have been released at the rate of hundreds weekly— some w’eeks it has passed the 1,000 mark—none of those who have de sired it have gone without employ ment. In each case the dismissed girl has been found another position by the Federal Employment Bureau, and usually it has been found near her former home. CONSUL FOUND DEAD SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19.—Dr. Louis Alvarez Caldreon, Peruvian consul, was found dead in his apart ments with a pistol lying by his side. 113HE OF PRESIDENT DURING PEACE CONFERENCE % + , HO* ENUE^c 'INffU i e,. Parc MONCEAU PP.tNCE OOACHIK MURATxJ ONPPF-V-'OJg C UNDERWOOD 1 ho French government has accepted lie ofter by Prino® Murat, a descendant, •i ftapoieoo ■ great cavalry leader, ot blaj beautiful home at No. 28 avenue de Pan* Moneeau. Paris, as the residence ol Presi dent vw.son during his Attendance at to* iPeaop c*onferen<e I'he n#ise >8 full oj 'merrorlaiB of Washington ind earl? America, and these add to mnRp the offer •ind acceptance very appropriate EX.-GOV. BRADY LAID TO REST IN FORMER HOME The Entra Population of Sitka Turned Out to the Funeral to Honor Departed. SITKA. Alaska, Dec. 19.—The fu neral of the late Gov. .John Green Brady took place from his home at 10:30 this morning. From there the remains were taken to the Second Presbyterian Church and from there to the cemetery, where they were laid to rest. The population of the entire town. White and Native, turned out for the funeral. ^First came the Native band, followed by the members of the de ceased’s family, then a long line of citizens of the town, next the St. Michael Society and the St. Gabriel Society, followed by the Natives of the village. Rev. Buchanan performed the bur ial services. ARMY TRANSPORT ON WAY TO RUSSIA CATCHES ON FIRE SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 19—The Army Transport Logan, carrying troops to Siberia, caught fire at sea Monday. The flames were quickly extinguished and the vessel proceed ed on its way. EACH AMERICAN SOLDIER TO BE GIVEN CHEVRONS WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—Secre tary Baker has directed that each American soldier honorably discharg ed be furnished two scarlet chevrons of the same size and shape of those for service abroad. FORMER KAISER IS KEPT IN BED WITH SPEIXOF SICKNESS AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19.—It is re ported that the former Kaiser is kept in bed with a severe chill. Former Austrian Emperor Charles and members of his family are suf ferine from influenza. GENERAL JOFFRE IS MADE ONE OF FRANCE'S IMMORTALS PARIS, Dec. 19.—Gen. Joffre is made one of France's forty immort als, by being made a member of the French Academy. The ceremonies were attended by President Wilson. MINING BUREAU INVENTION OF GREAT BENEFIT It Designed a Delicate In strument which Record ed Presence of the Enemy. NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—The Bu reau of Mines during the war de signed a delicate instrument for de tecting the enemy at work tunneling and the location of artillery stations, according to the annual report just submitted to Congress. It develops that practically every branch engaged in war service has some improved device to its credit. The self-propelled cannon, the im proved gas masks, the radio tele phone for airmen, the depth bombs against submarines and advanced methods in finding the range of the enemy for barrage firing are among those mentioned, perfected by Amer icans since the war started. ONLY 4 SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL XMAS Do you know what to give that brother, son, or boy friend for Christmas? Some of the newsboys in The Em pire office yesterday after noon made lists of what they want most for Christmas and if you need suggestions, the following might serve: One wanted an Erector No. 4, small pool table. Another wanted an Erect or No. 4 and a gun. A third requested a pool table, books, bicycle, candy, skates, sled, rubber boots, cap new clothes, shot gun, American Model Builder No. A fourth was more simple in his desire*. He said: “I do want about five books.” Here’s another: Rifle 30 35 calibre, bicycle, picture machine, American Model Builder No. 8, shot gun, fishing pole, hockey skates, hockey stick, pool table. The sixth said he want ed .22 rifle, books, skates, boots, shot gun. printing press, picture machine, Amer ican Model Builder No. 7. Seventh: Steam engine, skates and games. The eighth wanted skates sled, books, candy, auto, bi cycle, horse, knife, punching bag and rifle. OERMANGUARDS KILL AMERICAN IN PRISON CAMP Lieut. Coheeny, Aviator, Shot by Guards; Ger man Bomb Planted on Bridge Kills Several. COPENHAGEN, Dec. 19.—The Ger man Guards killed Lieut. Coheeney, an American airman, in Straslund, in a German prison camp, on Dec. 6th. Coheeney went outside of the barb wire fence for a moment. The Ger mans fired three times. A British officer was wounded. The Germans refused to allow Co heeney’s comrades to remove his body. HUN BOMB PLANTED PARIS, Dec. 19.—A German mine planted in a bridge at Guize exploit ed, killing 15 and injuring 25. The bomb exploded one month after the armistice began. Evidence has been secured to show that other bombs were planted by the Germans after the armistice was declared. BIG RECEPTION GIVEN TO HAIG BY DOVER PEOPLE LONDON, Dec. 19.—Dover held a big reception for Gen. Haig and oth er British 'Generals, including Plum er, Rawlinson, Birdwood, Byng and Horne. It is the first time some of the Generals have been home since the British entered the war on the Western front. London will hold a big reception in their honor in January, probably New Years Day. It is expected Gen Haig will be raised to the Peerage, and will be given a money grant by Parliament. This has been the cus tom since the time of Wellington and Lord Nelson. AMERICAN BEHAVIOR LAUDED BY GERMANS AMSTERDAM, I)er 19—The Cer man Foreign Office gives the Ameri can officers and men occupying Ger man territory special praise for their behavior. The foreign office says shopkeepers, hotel proprietors ami men on the streets say the conduct of the Americans is blameless. Ev erything in occupied territory is fol lowing its normal course, ami all American orders are intended to and do improve rather than hinder cor: ditions. The Americans are invar iably courteous and generous. CHANGE OF PLANS FOR WILSON INDICATED AND HE MAY NOT VISIT ITALY; HE WILL PAY A VISIT TO ENGLAND SHORTLY PARIS, Dor. 18.—President Wilson desires to make an early visit to England because it may be necessary for him to return to Washing I ton much earlier than expected. It is not known at the present time whether the President has I changed his plans about visiting Italy and the Pope. The present British government officials are not, technically, in position to speak for the Government, until the result of the elections held last Saturday become known, which will be Dec. 28th. There seems little doubt that Premier Lloyd George and his as sistants have been re-elected. TO ARRIVE THURSDAY. LONDON, Dec. 19.—The King is to remain in London over the holidays to welcome President Wilson. The King’s welcome was or iginally planned to take place at Sandringham Palace. The President is expected to arrive here next Thursday. PREMIER CHAj GES PLANS. LONDON, Dec. 19.—Premier 1. vd George and Guthrie Balfour have changed their plans about go..is, to Pi ris Friday to meet Presi dent Wilson. They believe it possi'e that President Wilson will ar rive in London Dec. 26th. When he arrives he will hold conferences with the British officials regarding the Peace Congress program. CONFERS WITH CLEMENCEAU. PARIS Doc. 19.- Premier Clemenceau and Col. E. M. House visited President Wilson at the Murat Palace. The President conferred with the Premier over an hour. President Wilson is to eat Christmas dinner with tile American troops in the Held. IRELAND ANXIOUS. *00 Bli.i .PAST. I19.—The L >m vlayoi or Dublin called a meeting to extend an invitation to President Wilson to visit Ireland. It was suggested that similar meetings be held throughout the island Sunday in order to make the invitation universal, in the hopes of securing the presence of the President on Irish soil. ITALIAN KING ARRIVES. PARIS, Dec. 19.—The Italian King and in.-t son have arrived here and were met by President Poincaire and Premier Clemenceau. A holi day was declared on account of their arrival. Big crowds assembled in the public places. ENTENTE POWERS IS GUARDIAN OF RUSSIAN STATE Estonia Government Places Republic Under Protecto rate Until Peace Con gress Meets. LONDON, Deo. 19.—The Esthonlan Government in Kusr.u, controlling the territory cover' 1 by the former Russian Baltic province of Ksthonla, has placed the Republic under a com mon protectorate of the Entente Powers pending a decision of the Peace Congress at Versailles. ODESSA IS OCCUPIED ODESSA, Dec. 19.—Troops under command of the anti-German leader Petlura have occupied this city. UNITED STATES TO MAKE ALL ITS TOYS BY AID OF SOLDIERS NEW YORK, Dec. 19.—Hundreds of the largest toy manufacturers in the country In annual convention here declared that thousands of crippled American soldiers will be offered employment making toys. The manufacturers declared that the United States would make all of Its own toys hereafter, instead of im porting many of them from other countries. SMALL NATI0N8 DEMAND A VOICE NEW YORK, Dec. 19— Represen tation for all small nations at the Peace Conferenc was demanded at a meeting of the League of Small and Subject Nationalities at the Me Alpin Hotel. f)r. Frederic C. Hoive Is President of the (League, and the Council Includes delegates from At rlca. Scotland, Ireland. Poland, Corea, India, Switzerland and some of the minor S! v!n nations. WILL ADVOCATE SINKING OF HUN OATTLE FLEET American Mission Against Plan of England to Sup plement Fleets with Ger man Ships. PARIS, Dec. 19.—The American Peace Mission has resolved to advo cate the sinking of the surrendered German warships. The members of the Mission will resist any plan to distribute the war vessels on a basis of making good the Naval losses to Great Britain. It Is pointed out that England pre viously had agreod to the plan of sinking the boats. The carrying out of the plan Is believed to be one of the fundamental principles looking towards a peace as outlined in the 14 principles laid down by the Presi dent. LODGE WANT8 TO KNOW WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, has introduced a resolution asking and demanding that the Senate be in formed whether the American Peace Commissioners are advocating the destruction of German war ships, or enemy property, and if so, by what or whose authority. Dispatches received last evening said the American commissioners vere advocating the destruction of tiie German fleet. _ MORE GERMAN PROPAGANDA WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—A dis patch from The Hague to the State Department says German propaganda is still at work. It aaya that Prof. Brinckmann. who directed the propa ganda in America from The Hague during the war, is in charge of pres ent operations. Officials assume that the informa tion was sent to explain the spread ing of ports in America that the Allies . not agreeing over certain [issues 1 the Peace Conference.