The Alaska citizen., 1914-12-21
INTERNATIONAL
news BY Wire
KAISER IMPROVES.

KAISER IMPROVES.
LONDON. Dec 1.-THE operation
which was to have been performed
on the throat of the kaiser has been
postponed for several days. owins,
to the feverish condition of the pa
tient. 1t is reported that the kaiser
is improving otherwise.
BULGARIA NEUTRAL.
ROME, Dec. 14.-Bulgaria has in
formed the fighting nations OF Eu-
rope Of her desire to remain neutral
CANADA NEEDS MONEY.
MONTREAL, Dec 14-It is esti-
mated that the Dominion govern
ment will be required to borrow an
nually the sum of s1O0.OOO,O00 until
the end OF the war in Europe
ITALY DEMANDS APOLOGY.
ROME, Dec. 1.-THE Italian gov
eminent has despatched a warship to
the Red sea to enforce reparation
for an insult to the British consul
at Hudeida, the diplomat having
been dragged from the Italian con
sulate by a Turkish mob and seri-
ously beaten by the Mohammedans.
SUBMARINE IN ACTION.
LONDON, Dec. 14.-This city is
wildly excited tonight over the dar-
ing accomplishment of the British
submarine Bill. which dived under
five rows OF mines in the Darda-
nelles and destroyed the Turkish
battleship Messudieh. Six hundred
Turks are believed to have persisted
when the vessel was struck by the
torpedo The exploit is heralded
as the most daring Of the war, and
Commander Holbrook. OF the sub
marine, Is hailed as the hero of the
hour
The Messudieh was built in 1874.
but was reconstructed in 1S9919O2
The vessel has displacement of
approximately 10000 tons and an
armament Of two 92-inch guns,
twelve 6-inch guns, fourteen long
12pounders. two light 12-pounders,
ten 6pounders. two light 12-pound-
ers, ten 6-pounders and two 3-pound-
ers
TORPEDO BOATS WRECKED.
ROME. Dec. 1.-two Austrian
torpedo boats are reported to have
been sunk in the Adriatc as the
result Of encountering contact mines
It is believed the crews persisted
PORTUGAL WILL FIGHT.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-The Portuguese
government announces that it is
determined to take part in the war
on the side Of England
FRENCH ATTACK FRElBURG.
ROTTERDAM. Dec. IS - Advice.
received in this city today state
that the French have made a fourth
aerial attack on Freiburg The ex-
tent of the damage, however. IS
not reported
GERMAN CONSUL UNPOPULAR.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15-It is
understood here that the German
government will be asked to recall
Consul Won Setback who is charged
with the violation Of the neutrality
OF the United States. The German
official is accused Of sending provi-
sions to German cruisers.
CITIES FEAR ZEPPELINs.
LONDON. Dec 15.-Through fear
that the Germans will attempt a
Zeppelin raid on this city, the gov
eminent has issued strict orders
against the illumination OF shops
during the holiday season Similar
precautions have been taken by the
French authorities at Paris in order
to make certain that there may be
no guiding lights to direct the move
ments of the Zeppelins in case of
a night raid.
JAP MINERS ENToMsED.
TOKYO Dec 15-Eight hundred
Japanese miners have been entomb
ed in a coal mine near Nagasaki
as the result of a coal dust explosion
which occurred early today. Rescue
is prevented by fire.
EXPLORERS SAIL.
SYDNEY, N s. w, Dec. 15.-The
steamship Aurora having on board
part of the Shackleton Antarctic
expedition. sailed today. and expects
to reach it's southern destination by
the middle of January.
KINGS TO MEET
COPENHAGEN, Dec IS. The
kings of Norway, Sweden and Den
mark will meet at Malmo, Sweden,
on Friday, for the purpose Of con-
ferring on the European war situa-
ton.
BANK SOSPENDS.
VANCOUVER, B. c.. Dec. Is
The Bank Of Vancouver one Of the
largest banks in Western Canada,
was compelled to suspend payments
this afternoon owing to the inability
Of the institution of secure financial
assistance.
APOLOGY MADE.
ROME. Dec. Is. - The Ottoman
government has made formal apology
to Italy for the recent raid which
was made upon the Italian consul
late at Hodeia by a Turkish mob.
cENsORs TO HAVE HOLIDAY
LONDON. Dec. 16.-The govern
ment censors and the officials Of
the press bureau have announced
that they will take holiday, COM
mencing at o'clock on the after
noon of the oath. and ending at 9
O'Clock on Christmas night Dur
ing that time, no news will be
passed upon and no messages will
be transmitted to foreign newspa
pers
In consequence OF the German
raid today the Lloyds have sus-
pended all insurance
MARcoNI HoNORED.
ROME. Dec. 16.-According to an
official announcement made here to-
day. the king of Italy will appoint
Marconi a member of the senate on
New Years day.
AFTER DRESDEN.
LIMA, Peru. Dec. 16. - Wireless
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