The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-09
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TOKYO Dee ?. Minister of War ryohora resigned his office to- day because the Japanes, cabinet re- fused to increase the military forces in Korea according 10 his request
 RElCHsTAG DEFiEs RUSSIA.
 BERLIN. Dee. 9 Chancellor von Bethman Hollweg today in the Reichstag practically defied Russia when he stated that if Austria's S rights were not respected. or she was attacked by a third power. or Germanys position is endangered, Germany would fight
 NOTE OF WARNING.
 BERLIN. Dec 9 A note of warning has been sent to the czar of Russia Advising him to keep out of the Balkan troubles, II appar- eurlv is the intention of this govern ment to permit Austria and Servia To arrange their own terms of settle ment without the interference of the other powers. and 10 see that Rus sia does not hinder the peace na- eotiations of Turkey and the allies, which. il is expected will he con cluded tomorrow
 WINTER STOPS FIGHTING.
 LONDON. Dee. 9. - It is believed has had much to do with the will iuguess of Bulgaria to talk peace with Turkey
 10000 SULGARlANS SLAIN.
 BERLIN. Dee. ?. - According to the fiaurcs obtained during the war on the Balkan peninsula, more than 7O,000 Bulgarians were slain during the struggle with the Turks.
 POSSIBLE SURE CURE.
 BERLIN. Dec. 3 - Professor Friedman has made the welcome an uouncement that he has found the serum for which he has been search ing many years-a serum that will cure tuberculosis The professor claims 10 have eXperimented suffi- ciently to remove all doubt as to the curative functions of the newly found serum. and it is with the ut most confidence that he makes his discovery known to the world. LOS ANGELES. Dee. 3. - When told of the alleged discovery of Pro- lessor Friedman. Dr. Frank Potten- ger. a tuberculosis specialist who has devoted many years to the study of the disease. expressed doubt as to the reality of the cure which the German claims to have found
 BLOWS SELF UP.
 PRINCE RUPERT. Dec. 3. - Con- siderable of a sensation was creat- ed here today by the tragic death of James Bell. a farmer. who sought a most unusual means of bringing about his end. Bell, who is suppos- ed to have been influenced by de | spondencv. secured a case of powder and taking it to remote place where it could do no damage to others than himself. he lighted the l fuse while he sat on the box. He vas blown to atoms.
 TORTURED WITNESSES.
 SEOUL. Dec. ,. Tales of tor ture by the police have been told by nearly all of the witnesses who have testified at the hearing of the 1O6 accused men who are charged with plotting against the life of tht eovernor-general. The gist of the testimony thus far introduced is that conditions under the authority ot | the police are insufferable.
 WANT WAR SHIPS.
 OTTAWA. Dec. ,. - If the pres ent plans of the Dominion govern ment are carried out, three modern fighting ships will be added to the intercolonial navy within the nex' few years The request was made today for an appropriation of s35, NOO 0AO for the construction of the dreadnaughts. and if the money is granted. work on the proposed yes sels will begin immediately.
 HAS FRANCES GOOD WILL. PARIS. Dec ,. - In the chamber of deputies today. Mons. Poincarre declared: "The West and our allies (Great Britain and Russial have Oul