The Chitina leader., 1912-03-01
Late Telegraph News

and possible adjust the differences between the coal
and operators But yesterday morning the officials had
the matter in hand compelled admit their lack
cess It was realized that strike was inevitable
shortly after the hour According reports
ed by Premier gone by clock
and by midnight nearly 100000 had joined the strikers This
is one the greatest labor troubles England
with and is expected that it will be farreachng its
fects.
WASHINGTON March IA brief high cost of tele-
graphing Alaska compared with the low cost of the
service the United States has prepared by the Pacific
coast delegation and will be presented the War Department
together with the request for reduction in tolls If this does
result the relief sought Congress- through the territorial
committee, will be asked to take action.
The brief shows that the method of bookkeep
ing makes it appear that the Alaska cable is conducted at
1oss while matter of fact it making large profits for the
general For instance the entire cost of manten
and operation of the cable ship Burnside charged
against the Alaska cable although the only
eighty days last year this work. and the balance of the time
engaged in work the deences of Puget Sound Likewise
the entire cost of raons salary and maintenance of the u
signal service in Alaska charged against the telegraph
Most OF this item of expenditure rs per cent of
wond be fair Enthusiastically belongs to the military
department By this method of figuring the government last
year made profit of 1921 09S.
WASHINGTON, March Information has been received
here that Breat Britain Germany Russia and Japan have
agreed combine with the United States that joint action
might be taken concerning traffic through the Panama
without any nation seeking individual advantages
WASHINGTON, March Representatives from the
principal ports both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts have pc
oned President Taft to exert his influence to the
transcontinenal railroads from operating steamship
through the Panama canal,
PANAMA, March I-Secretary of State Knox has ar
rived here and yesterday delivered speech that address
ed to all the South American countries that he will visit He
said that the completion of the canal should mark the begin
ming of closer relations between the United States and the
LatnAmereans all countries should favor each other
WASHINGTON, Feb Ex-Governor Clark has been con
ferrng with the SECRETARY of Commerce and Labor and with
House Senate Ierr1tO
re for the purpose of having the proceeds of the fur seal
eraons the Pribof Islands converted into the ALASKA
fund.- instead of into miscellaneous receipts" OF the United
States Treasury If this step taken the earnings from the
sealing operations which being carried exclusive
y by the Department of Commerce and Labor instead of by
private corporation formerly will be devoted to road build
ing and the support of schools in Alaska.
When the governor submitted this proposition to the de
parment he found opposition to The PLAN while several
members Of the House committee territories agreed with
him that since the fur seals form Of the natural
of Alaska the proceeds of sales of seal skins by the govern
ent ought to be devoted directly to public improvements
the territory Legislation by Congress however will be
essary in order put the plan into effect Even the govern
en hereafter should kill not than $500 seals annually
the proceeds be devoted Alaska objects under the
proposed plan would probably be less than $5O0 each
year
NEW YORK Feb. 24.-Winifred Aukers, attendant at
the Brook nursery makes confession to arocous
She admits that she put oxac acid in the milk of babies thus
causing the death of eight since Monday The only expana
ton she that of the her enemies and
she wanted to them trouble by making the babies sick
is believed that her mind must be affected
WASHINGTON, Feb. PA significant dispatch has been
received at the department from the repre-
sentative at the border line of Mexico He Have reliable
information that General Orozco will join revolutionary force
of General Geronimo Cevne and that he has agreed accept
the provisional presidency" He added that the mayor and
citizens of Ell Paso urgently request Intervention upon the part
of the American government it isfeared that their lives and
property will soon be jeopardy unless the advance of rebels
is checked Secretary Stmson replied that under
ent conditions it would be impossible to interfere
Ell PASO, Tex, Feb 24-President Madero fears thai
the uprising of rebels in Mexico will trouble if the ad
north not checked He has teegraphed the Mex
lean consul located here advising that efforts be exeed to
have American troops sent the border to join the fed
ra forces and drive back the advancing rebels They
fourteen miles south of Juarez
Ell PASO Tex. Feb 24-Reports received from Pearson
indicate that Miss Wilson and other refugees have arrived at
that point their way this city For time fears for their
safety were entertained.
WASHINGTON, Feb 24-Iate this afternoon the de-
rarment issued instructions directing that the commanders
of the United States forces should into Mexican territory