The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-02-02
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS BY Wire
ATLANTIC FARES REDUCED.

ATLANTIC FARES REDUCED.
LONDON, Jan. "a sharp re-
duction in passenger fares across the
Atlantic. announcement of which was
made today by several of the larger
companies. marks the commencement
of what promises to develop into a
rate war of considerable magnitude
Men prominent in transports ton
circles declare that the lowering of
fares has been contemplated for sew
eral weeks, and that all of the big
companies are prepared to go the
limit in the fight for business.
NiNETY-FOUR BURN TO DEATH.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26, Advices
received from Surabaya, Java. today
ell of the death in that city yes
terdav of SS children and six wom-
en- as the result of panic in a
moving picture theater following the
explosion of a film which was being
ruE through the picture machine.
LORD sTRATHcoNA BURIED
LONDON. Jan. 26. - The remains
of the late Lord Strathcona, who
led at his home in this city last
week. were laid at final rest today
in Highgate cemetery, with impress
siVe ceremonies.
cREsTE SEEKS REFUGE
PORT AL PRINCE, Hayti. Jan.
27.-Alarmed over the progress of
the revolution which threatens the
over brow of the present government,
President Creste has taken refuge
III, !, ,..,f
Eineta, from which place he hopes
to direct the defense of the capital.
The president remained on shore un-
til the rebels had. approached to
within few miles of the city and
there was danger of attack.
The departure OF the president was
followed this afternoon BY the ar
rival of marines from the American
Warship Montana. the bluejackets
having been landed to protect for
eien residents in case the city is
Invaded by the rebels
CABINET RESIGNS.
LISBON, Portugal Jan. 27-Head-
ed by DR. Costa. the members of
the cabinet resigned their places to-
day The action is the result, as
explained by DR.. Costa, of the con
timed opposition to the members. all
Of whom are carer to be relieved Of
further responsibility.
REVOLUTION is GAINING
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan 81
Advices received from HAITI this aft
ernoon indicate that the revolution
is gaining ground. Several of the
larger towns of the island republic
are reported to have been taken by
the rebels, with only slight resist
ance. and the early fall Of the pres
en- government is predicted.
STRIKE THREATENED.
LONDON. Jan. % Increasing
unrest among the street railway EN-
ployes of this city will, it is feared,
result soon in general strike on
practically all of the lines unless
steps are taken Immediately to adj
Just the differences between the men
and the various companies concern
ed.
The unrest also extends to other
branches of labor, and the fear is
expressed that the city will soon
be involved in labor dispute of
great magnitude.
Hundreds of men engaged in the
building industry went out on strike
today, and the prediction Is made
that thousands will be out before
he end of the week.
REVOLUTION SERIOUS.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. Is
Convinced that the Haytien reVolu-
ton has assumed serious proportions,
the United States has despatched
the battleship South Carolina to the
scene to afford such relief as NAV
be necessary to refugees and to take
such other action as may be deemed
advisable to restore peace on the
island.
The United States already has two
addition there are several foreign
hattleships in the harbor.
FIGHTING STOPS.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. %
Advices received this afternoon from
Port au Prince state that practically
all Of the fighting has ceased in the
Hayfien republic, due to the presence
of American and German marines
in all of the principal ports.
The revolutionists have withdrawn
from Port au Prince and it is be-
lieved that no further attempt wiz
he made to invade the city. Presi-
dent Creste is still on board the
German warship where he sought
protection several days ago, but it
is expected that he will return to
his quarters on shore tomorrow un-
less hostilities are renewed.
LIU CHAU DESTROYED.
SHANGHAI Jan. 29.-According
to advices received here today, a
force of 1000 bandits practically des-
troyed the city of Liu Chau, in
Sou thern China. during the early
part of the week. The town was
first sacked and then burned, and
many of the residents were put to
death while attempting to save their
belongings.
REBELS SCATTER.
PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, jan
30.-The arrival today of the bat
leship South Carolina has been fol
lowed by a scattering of rebels in
all directions. Marines were landed
as soon as the warship entered the
harbor. but it is believed that they
will not be called upon to make a
demonstration against the revolution
lists. The appearance of an addi-
tional American warship in the har-
Dor was enough to insure the restora-
ton of peace Reports from all parts
of the island indicate that the move