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“Aim CAN PAY THE NATIONS WAR DEBT
_THE DAILY ALASKA CITIZEN
VOL. 3. FAIRBANKS, ALASKA TUESDAY MORNING, March 18, 1919 WHOLE NUMBER 678
SEVERAL BREWING CONCERNS
ANNOUNCE WILL E THE
SALE OF BEER IMMEDIATELY
NEW YORK, March 17.—(/P)—Forty-two brewing
concerns who have establishments in the states of New York ,
and New Jersey announce that they will immediately resume
the sale of beer containing 2J4 percent of alcohol. They
state that this action will be made upon the advice of their j
attorneys.
The sale of this beer has been forbidden by the internal
revenue authorities. Under a proclamation of President
Wilson which was effective December 1, 1918, it was de- <
creed that one-half percent would be the limit of alcohol al- 1
lowed in beverages brewed from foodstuffs. The internal '
revenue officers interpreted that proclamation to mean that ,
no beer containing over one-half percent alcohol could be
manufactured or sold.
The legal counsel of the brewers contends that the <
proclamation will not hold good in court and that the brew- ;
ers are safe in manufacturing their product. The proclama
tion was originally made as a wartime measure and it is be- ,
lieved that the attorneys will fight the case on the grounds
that it is not effective in time of peace.
The steps to be taken by the New Y'ork and New Jersey -
brewers is attracting the attention of the liquor dealers
thruout the nation. It is probable that there will be others
follow the same course.
SIR ERIC GEDDES DESIRES TO
ESTABLISH A TRANSPORTATION
MINISTRY FOR GREAT BRITAIN
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LONDON, March 17.—(/P)—A bill was introduced in 1
the house of commons today by Sir Eric Geddes which pro
vides for the establishment of a ministry of transportation.
When he introduced the bill Sir Eric stated that, with the ,
exception of the street railways, the transportation system
of the country was financially semi-paralyzed. He declared
that it was imperative some step be taken to remedy the
situation.
Addressing the house of commons Sir Eric Geddes said ,
that the old system of competition must go and that there
must be established central control commissions in which the
British government and labor were equally represented. He
also recommended a central control of all docks and canals, i
The nationalization of all railways is expected eventually by
Sir Eric, who contends that this is the only successful method
by which they can be operated.
Sir Eric Geddes, who is the first lord of the British
admiralty, stated that he realized it was essential some plan
be promoted for the aid of transportation systems and that
this bill was drafted with that point in view. The statement i
is made that the street railways are the only transportation I
mediums which are being operated successfully. Attention
is called to the fact that a large problem is presented to Eng
land by the return of thousands of soldiers and that trans
portation is a great factor in the settlement of that prob
lem. It is generally believed that the bill will receive the
support of the leaders in the house of commons.
SECRETARY GLASS REQUESTS
PRESIDENT GIVE MONEY FOR
WAR RISK INSURANCE BUREAU
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WASHINGTON, March 17.—(/P)—Secretary of the
Treasury Glass has asked President Wilson to allot three
million dollars of his war emergency fund to cover the cost
of the continued operation of the war insurance bureau.
The request says that this money is asked as an advance until
congress has passed an appropriation which will cover the
war risk bureau funds. v
It is stated that while there is no immediate shortage
of funds for soldiers’ allotments the amount now on hand is
limited. The secretary does not wish to deplete this fund
as he realizes it will cause hardship to many soldiers’ fami
lies who are depending upon the bureau for their monthly
allowance.
The secretary states in his request that unless funds are
available by early May the checks issued by the bureau will
be greatly delayed. The amount which is requested of the
President will be sufficient to tide the bureau over until con
gress again convenes and takes up the consideration of ap
propriations.
Under existing army regulations, a soldier with depend
ents allots a certain portion of his pay for the use of his
family, whereupon the government also makes an allowance
for the support of the dependents. The minimum sum
granted, a dependent or dependents of a soldier in active
service is fifteen dollars per month. These government al
lowances are handled by the war risk insurance bureau. It
is the desire of the secretary of the treasury that there be no
delay in the issuance of these allowance checks as they are
of vital importance to the recipients.
PRINCESS PATS
HAVE RETURNED
TO THEIR HOME
HALIFAX, March 17.—(/P)—With
sut eight men and one officer left
3f their original number, the fam
jua Princess Pats, Canada’s crack
ogiment arrived in this port todty.
rhe men will be muBtered out and
lent to their homes as quickly as
>osslble.
This regiment was among the first
jf the Canadian troops to fight In
France and thruout the war distin
guished itself for extraordinary brav
sry and heroism. The returning sol
tiers were given a large ovation and
-laborate entertainments are planned
or them while they remain in this
lity.
There is hardly a man or officer
n the entire regiment that does not
vear one or more decorations receiv
;d on the battlefield. This regiment
s named in honor of the Princess
Patricia, daughter of the Duke ol
Connaught, governor general of Cana
la.
IARMY ADVANCES
NEAR COBLENZ
BERLIN, March 17.—(/P)—It ig re
ported here that the British and
French armies of occupation have ad
vanced their outposts to the Limits
>f the Coblenz tnd Mainz bridgc
leads. It Is also reported that the
French troops have entered the cor
porate limits of Frankfort.
The reports Btate that the advanc
ed outposts ot the allied army of
iccupatlon are uow holding these
>ridgeheads and It is possible that
i further advance is contemplated by
he allied commanders.
PROMINENT MAN
DIED SATl \Y
SEATTLE, March 17.—(£*)—W ord
was received here today of the death
>t Donald A. McKenzie in Washing
on, D. C., last Saturday. The de
based promoted many Alaskan in
lustrles and was always considered
i very active friend of the northern
erritory.
Mr. McKenzie mapped out the
oute of the Copper Kiver and North
western railroad and was instru
nental in that road being construct
ed. The report says that Mr. Mc
Kenzie’s death was due to heart
rouble.
SPANISH* GOVT
HAS ENDORSED
THE PRESIDENT
MADRID, March 17.—iffy—The
Spanish government has endorsed all
it President Wilson’s proposals and
nates that the President’s views are
shared by them. The government
las named a committee to study the
subject of Spanish participation in
the league of nations. The only
reservation made by the Spanish
government is a decision regarding a
reduction in armaments and the fix
ing of military forces by the league
it nations.
With the exception of this one res
ervation, the Spanish government ac
cepts all the proposals made by
President Wilson and appoints the
committee thru a desire to become
thoroly acquainted with the purposes
Df the league. L
The government has made no
definite statement of the view tak
en by It on the fixing of the military
forces by the league of nations but
merely wishes to make no decision
until the matter is thoroly under
stood.
TO bMTfor
CHAMPIONSHIP
8EATTLE, March 17.—(jp>-Great
Interest Is being manifested In the
coming hockey game between the
famous Canadians, champions of the
east, and the Seattle team for the
championship of the world.
The first game will be played on
next Wednesday evening and already
the seats of the arena are all sold
out with a demand for as many
more. The backers of the two teams
are betting all the money they can
raise on the outcome. Whichever
team wins will pull down a good pot
of money and the losing supporters
will be out considerable.
GENERAL ARNIM
IS KILLED BY
THE PEASANTS
LONDON, March 17.—(^—Peas
ants on the Bohemian estate of Gen
eral Von Arnim today beat to death
the German commander. It is re
ported that the general fired at the
peasants while they were gathering
firewood on the estate. The unwar
ranted shooting enraged the work
ers and they attacked the castle of
Count Von Arnim in force.
Entering the castle, the peasants
succeeded in overpowering the guards
and then proceeded to murder the
German general. The chateau was
pillaged by the enraged mob, every
thing of value being either destroyed
or taken away.
General the Count Von Arnim was
the commander of the Germfn army
in Flanders and was very unpopu
lar with those under him. Since the
armlBtlce he has resided on his Bo
hemian estate and succeeded in gain
ing the enmity of every peasant in
the neighborhood by his cold blooded
cruelty. It is reported that the sym
pathy of the entire community is
with the peasants as it is claimed
that there was no cause for the Ger
man count firing on them.
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RUSSIAN BOLS
USE AIRPLANES
WASHINGTON, March 17.——
Authentic information has been re
ceived here that the Russian Boishe
viki are training aviators to drop
propaganda from aeroplanes in Eng
land and France.
The aviators are being trained at
Moscow and when their training is
completed will leave immediately up
on their errand of distributing the
Boisheviki literature. It is believed
that the Russian Bols intend to cov
er nearly all the out-of-way places in
both England and France as these
places are hard to reach by a per
sonal agitator. The Boisheviki ar
rived at the conclusion that a person
al air campaign would be the best
method of distributing their views
on national government.
anNESE'i»n
IS ALARMED AT
BOL MOVEMENT
PEKING, March 17.—(/P)—A report
from Petrograd states that sixty
thousand Chinese workmen have
been organized to conduct revolu
tionary propaganda with the idea of
establishing a Soviet government in
China.
The Chinese government is greatly
alarmed at these reports and is mak
ing every endeavor to check the
movement. Owing to the great num
ber of the poor and laboring class
in China, the government fears that
once it gains a foothold the Boishe
viki movement will cause Beriouf
trouble for that country.
From the Petrograd reports It is
learned that a systematic endeavoi
will be made by the Bolshevist sym
pathizers to establish a Soviet gov
ernment. The first step is to place
these Chinese workmen thruout the
country and gradually gain the sup
port of the people to such a govern
ment. The Chinese government
states that It will use force if nec
essary to check the activities of the
ravnlutionlatB.
ORGANIZATION
TO MAKE FIGHT
ON “DRY” BILL
NEW YORK, March 17.—{&)—The
organization of those associations op
posed to national prohibition is an
nounced as being in the making
with headquarters in this city.
The organization will have branch
es in twenty-nine states nnu ovei
eight hundred thousand have applied
for membership. In a public state
ment by those who are back of the
movement it is announced that the
organization stands on the principle
of personal rights and liberties, whicli
are being curtailed by the enforce
ment of the present proposed proht
bltion. •
Money will not be lacking in fight
ing the measure of prohibition, near
ly all of the leading distillers and
liquor dealers in the United Statef
having expressed their willingness tc
back the movement to their last dol
lar.
EXHIBITS FROM
THE FAR NORTH
AT CONVENTION
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VANCOUVER, March 17—(fly-The
international mining convention open
ed here today. Exhibits from all
parts of the north are on hand and
are creating great Interest among the
mining men who have never been
in the~ northern territories. Dawosn,
Y. T„ la represented by a large ex
hibit of quartz and placer specimens.
William Sloan, minister of mines
for British Columbia, waB the first
speaker to appear before the con
vention. His talk dealt mainly with
the conditions of -British Columbia
relative to the mining industry.
It is the general opinion of the
mining men that there will be an
increase in mining during the com
ing summer due, in a large measure,
to the cessation of hostilities.
SOLDIERS KILL
FEW CIVILIANS
PARIS, March 17.—(/P)—The Jugo
slav committee has learned of grave
trouble which has occurred In Spal
ato, Dalmatia. It Is reported that
Italian soldiers Btarted a fight with
the inhabitants there, the main wea
pon used being knives.
A few of the civilians were killed
and several wounded while the cas
ualties of the soldiers are said to
be very slight. The reports, how
ever, say that the Inhabitants suc
ceeded in driving the Italian sol
diers aboard the vessels lying in
the harbor. The committee will ful
ly investigate the trouble and make
an endeavor to place the blame.
TO DECIDE IF
WILL CONTEST
LAST ELECTION
SEATTLE. March 17.—(/P)—Upon
his arrival here yesterday enroute
to Alaska, James Wickersham stated
that he has not yet decided whether
he will contest the election for dele
gate. Mr. Wickersham made this
statement upon the presumption that
the canvassing board at Juneau
would award the certiticate of elec
tion to Mr. Sulzer.
When Interviewed Mr. Wickersham
said that, as yet, he had received
no word from the canvassing board
as to their decision in the last elec
tion and that he knew nothing of the
outcome except as he had been ad
vised by his friends.
He stated that he expects to leave
for the North within the next few
days altho he does not name his ex
act destination. In all probability,
Mr. Wickersham will first proceed
to Juneau. He is accompanied by
Mrs. Wickersham.
It is the general opinion that the
canvassing board at Juneau will grant
tlys certificate of election to Chas
▲. Sulzer.
CHILE VOLCANO
NOW ERUPTING
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SAN D1EOO, March 17— With
the volcano of Calbuco in Chile in
eruption and pouring forth a deadly
stream of hot lava and ashes, the
inhabitants of the nearby towns ^and
villages are fleeing for their lives.
The town of Chlloe Is the closest
of the communities to the volcano
and it la now deserted, the entire
population having fled.
The despatches state that the lava
and ashes are destroying everything
in their path, many cultivated fields
and houses being already a total loss
with the stream continually advanc
ing.
This volcano has been Quiet for
some time and a great deal of land
in the vicinity was intensely cultivat
ed.
FORMER KAISER
STILL WORKING
AMERONGEN, Mar. 17.—(fl1)—Wil
helm Hohenxollern continues to saw
wood on the estate where he is re
siding. Many trees have fallen as
a result of the activities of the
former German monarch.
8ouvenirs made from trees which
have been felled by Wilhelm have
been given to those who live on the
estate. Several pictures have been
taken of him as be waa at work.
YOUNG KOREANS DESIRE SELF
DETERMINATION; STIRRED BY
DESPATCHES FROM CONFERENCE
PEKING, March 17.—(/P) —Advices received from
Korea indicate that the recent uprising against Japanese pule
was caused by the younger generation who were stirred by
the press despatches from Paris regarding the prominence
given the principle of self determination at the peace con
gress.
It is believed that a lack of arms will prevent a serious
revolution as the Japanese arc allowing the Koreans posses
sion of no guns except fowling pieces. The Japanese au
thorities claim that they have the situation well in hand and
that there will be no revolutionary movement of any size.
The Japanese newspapers allege that many students partici
pated in the Korean disturbances and that their support was
of immense value to the revolting party.
Korea was annexed by Japan in 1910, altho that country
lias never gained the whole hearted support of the Korean
people. At that time the emperor of Korea was dei>osed and
shorn of all political power, being given the name of Prince
Yi. The annexation was deeply resented by the Koreans
and they are ready and willing to grasp any opportunity
which is liable to relieve them of the Japanese rule.
AMERICANS IN RUSSIA DEFEAT
BOLSHEVIKI; YANKEES SUFFER
BUI ONE CASUALTY IN FIGHT
ARCHANGEL, March 17.—(/P)—The Bolsheviki
forces made an unsuccessful attempt last Friday to cut the
allied line of communication between Dvina and Vaga. The
defeat of the Bolsheviki by the allies was a complete rout.
The brunt of the fighting was borne by an American and
Russian detachment.
The known loss to the attacking troops totaled thirty
seven killed while but one of the Americans was wounded.
The allied Americans and Russians were inferior in number
to the Bolsheviki but their better armament and superior
fighting abilities enabled them to soon get the upper hand of
the attacking troops.
The Bolsheviki made a strong endeavor to break the
line of communication but were unable to make a;>y gains
whatever aagainst the strong resistance. Strongly entrench
ed the detachment of American doughboys and loyal Rus
sians poured a deadly fire into the advancing Bols. Repeat
edly the attackers endeavored to break thru the defending
line but each time they were thrown back. Beside the
known dead, it is believed that the Bolsheviki suffered a
great number of wounded. It is reported that the American
who was wounded will recover. After inflicting the severe
defeat to the Bols the Americans strengthened their posi
tions to such an extent they are positive the enemy will not
succeed in reaching the line of communication.
Many of these have also been given
«r the Intimates of the former kais
er; *
The professional sawyers here esti
mate that "Blir llohenioUern has
earned thirty dollars by his labor
since coming to this place. This
estimate iB based on the prevailing
union scale, it is evident that Wil
helm would have difficulty support
Ing himself and bis six sons as a
woodsman, were it necessary.
RESOLUTION IS
PASSED FAVOR
OF HO E ROLE
SEATTLE, March 17—(/P)—A meet
ing held here today at which there
were present two thousand Irishmen
passed a resolution that Ireland is
entitled to self determination. The
resolution will be forwarded to the
peace conference at Versailles.
The resolution also stated that the
league of nations should guarantee
Ireland security In its jftarsult of
freedom and happiness. The meet
ing was very enthusiastic and was
for the sole purpose of discussing
these questions. Many prominent
Irishmen of the Western coast were
present and stated that they were
lu full accord with the resolutions.
•The sentiment of the meeting was
that Ireland should determine wheth
er or not It was to remain under
British rule, the matter being set
tled by the,voice of the majority.
E. COKE HILL COMING
FOR COURT OPENING.
The district attorney’s offlce was
advised of the coming of E. Coke
Hill, of Ruby, to attend the opening
of court next week. At the time of
reporting *‘in” the lower river at
torney was at Kokrines with his fast
dog team and making good time.
OLD PAPER* FOR EALE.
BAKER STATES
CAMP LEWIS TO
BE PERMANENT
CAMP LEWIS, March 1?.—(#>
Secretary of War Newlon D. Baker
dialed today Uiai this yotii will be
retained as a regular army poet. He
said that it in very probable the
new peace army will be formed late
great divisional units and if such is
the case one of the units will be
stationed here. Uegardleus of the
formation of the army, according to
the secretary, this camp will be a
permanent army post
When questioned regarding the de
mobilisation of the soldiers Secre
tary Baker said that he hoped <te
make it possible to discharge the
men within forty-eight hours after
they reached the camp. It now takes
at least one week after the men
reach a demobilization camp before
they can be given tbeir discharge.
He stated that plans were under way
whereby the war department would
have the pay records of the men
ready upon their arrival at the de
mobilisation camps. As this la the
greatest cause of delay, once this
plan is in operation, the secretary
says that a soldier will not be de
tained over two days at a ramp be
fore being released. Tbe secretary
Is accompanied by chief of staff Gen
eral Peyton C. March. They will
leave Immediately, continuing tbeir
trip of Inspection to other army
posts.
INDIGENT EXPENSE REPORT
OF THIS QUARTER HEAVY.
The expense account of the indi
gent fund for thlB quarter has been
rendered to Judge BunnelL As
shown by the returns there will have
to be paid from this fund the sura of
$1,190.35, all expended for the care
of the pioneers of tbe Fourth divi
sion.