The Alaska prospector., 1908-02-27
News
Says Britain Not For Japan

Says Britain Not For Japan New York. Feb. 20 = Delayed in transmission-At the Pilgrim's banquet last night Whitelaw Reid,s American ambassador to Great Britain, said the talk that Great Brit ain would support Japan In case of war with the United states was nonsense.
 Fara1lon Reaches Seattle
 Seattle, Feb. 2o-Delayed in trans- mission-Steamer Farallon arrived in port from Valdez this morning. The Santa Clara will resume her old run, taking the place of the Farallon February 2i.
 Gives $50, 900 To Hospitals
 Seattle. Feb. 2O-Delayed in trans mission - At the conclusion of the tuberculosis convention In this city today 1t was announced In be- half of the Denny estate that the trus- tees would give $50, 900 In donations for the establishment of pulmonary hospitals.
 To Count Territories
 Washington, Feb. 20 -- Delayed In transmission-The house yes- terday amended the bill for the thirteenth national census, to be taken In 1910, by including Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico In all It's pro- visions for returns of industries and productions as we'll as population.
 Jake Kilrain Bankrupt
 NewYork. Fob. 20--Delayed In ransmiesion---Jake Kilrain, tho OK prize fighter. filed petition In bankruptcy In the United States district court today.
 Copper Drops to 12.1-4 Gents
 New York, Feb. 20--Delayed in transmission-Refincd copper went down to 12N today.
 Fifty Cattte for Fairbanks
 Chicago, Feb. S0-Delayed In trans nission-A violent blizzard Is blowing over this city and much suffering pre- vails on the west aide. Traffic is al- most suspended. The storm is wide spread and tarin service much blockeded.
 Blizzard stails Chicago Traffic BeattiG, Feb. 2l - Delayed in xansmission-Van Worden will ship 70 head of cattle for Fairbanks on the Northwestern, sailing from this port for Valdez March 1. The stock will be driven over the trail.
 No Police Job For Dinan.
 San Francisco. Feb. 21-Delayed in ransmissior--~The police commission refused today to appoint Ex-Chief of Police Dinan sergeant after he had successfully passed the examination, because of his record ss chief under tho Schmitz administration.
 Takahlra Gets Glad Hand.
 Washington, Feb. 21--Delayed in trensmission-Ambass Takahira, the new Japanese envoy to the United States, was taken to the White House in the Presidents carriage to- day 10 call on the president. He was given grand reception.
 Trish sports Betting on Roche. Dublin, Feb. 2l-Delayed in trans nission--Irish sports raised S10,00O today to bet on Roche, the Irish champion, In his fight with Tommy Burns, on St. Patrick's day.
 Lets Crittenden Out.
 Washington, Feb. 2l--Delayed In trsnsmission-The department of Jus. tice announces its decision to drop the charge of coal land frauds against Maj. Crittendep. No reason Is as- signed.
 For Postal Savings Banks. Washington, Feb. 2l--Delayed in transmission--Senator Knox intro duced bill to create government postal savings banks, In the senate today.
 Senator Latimer Dice.
 Washington, Feb. 21--Delayed In snsmission--Senator Asbury c. Lat. imer of South Carolina died today of appendicitis Ho was 57 years old.
 Fleet Reaches ca1lao.
 Calloa, Fob. ll-Deleyed In trans. e,ission--Ths American battleship Acct arrived here today and was given tremendous reception.
 Takahira Take for Paace
 Washington, Fob. 21--Delayed in ransmiseion-- Ambassador Takahira at hls reception by President Roose. volS oa<,,,rsn1 fbe y,roatdoot that f.,,oa