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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
AMERICAN CUTTERS
 STILL SEARCHING
 FOR GERMAN OFFICERS

NORFOLK. Va. Oct S0.-Aithough every cutter in che service Of the Unit ed States along the Atlantic coast had been notified to search for her, no tdings were received here today of the yacht Eclipse or Of the six German officers who, having escaped from the auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz, Wilhelm are believed to be on board the craft
 Residents or Virginia Beach say they saw @ yacht or the same build as the Eclipse pass out to sea last Monday. She took an easterly course toward the Seven-alile buoy. where the war ships of Che United States make their base while atmaneouvers off the Vir- ginia Capes She then went about and started south
 The disappearance Of John Rick ert a German mariner. from Wniough- by Beach. added a new feature Go the case today. Rickert Is said 60 Dow the coast from Virginia 10 Florida He has not been seen since Oct. g.. He is said to have been very friendly with the crew of the Kronprinz VII helm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT
 CONVENTIONS

NEW YORK. oct. sO.-Caus were issued today for the meeting at Wash lngton City Of both the Democratic and Rrepubncan National committees to make arrangements for the hold ing of the National conventions next year. The call fer the meeting of the Democratic committee. issued by Chairman William F. McCoombs. pro yides for the meeting of the Demo cratic committee at Washington De- cehber 2. It recites that the commit tee will select the time and place for the National convention, and appoT- tion representation In the convention.
 The call issued by Republican Chair man Charles D. Hnles summons the members Of the committee to con- vene at Washington one week later than the Democratic committee. It VIII meet December 18th, when the time and place of the Republican con- vendon will be determined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
AND AMERICANS TO
 HAVE SHIP LINE

NEW YORK. Oct 8O.-interest and curiosity was aroused in shipping cir cles here today by the announcement from Albany that articles of incorpor- ation for the Pacific and Eastern S. S. Go. had been filed here and that the new company proposes to operate a line of steamers between the United States and Chinese ports. The arti- cles show that the new company will be capitalized for S2.OoO.o00, and that some of the shares are owned by prominent Chinese. one of whom is Kai Fu Sha. who is about to retire as Chinese minister at Washington.
 It is understood to be the purpose to operate shios on both the Pacific ard Atlantic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
POLITICAL
 WEEK AHEAD OF
 BRITISH GOVERNMENT

LONDON. Oct sO-The Daily chron- icie's Parliamentary correspondent says
 Next week promises to be one or exceptional importance in the political world. The order paper of the Com mons is studded with questions which reveal uneasinsss of mind on the part of the members of Parliament in re- gard to various aspects of the war and much more critical attitude to- ward the government than hereto fore
 Churchill Wants TO Go To the Front
 It is reported that Winston Church. m, who has long been itching to be in the fighting line, intends to loin his regiment. Tn that case he wouia' of course. resign his office as Chan cellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
NEW TRENCH CABINET IS
 SATISFACTORY

PARIS. Oct S0.-Premier Briand's new Cabinet was sworn in this morn ing Following the policy announced yesterday morning, and that adopted by viviani. the new Premier formed an absolutely nonpartlsar Cabinet Including Briand, himselS there are six former Premiefs in Che Cabinet they include such well known French Statesmen as Viviani the late Prem fer. De Freycinet, Meline Bourgeois and painleve.
 The inclusion of Viviani In the new Cabinet created decidedly favorable impression and 1t is said, was spe' clally gratifying to President Poincare' who had selected him at the outbreak of the war to head coalition govern ment
 The leaders of all the political par ties of France are pleased.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
GREAT CANADIAN STATESMAN IS
 DEAD IN ENGLAND

OTTAWA. Oct. 30. - Sir Charles Tupper noted Canadian statesman. promoter of the Canadian Pacific. Ca nadian high commissioner at London. special commissioner in negotiations with Che United States and famous in many lines. died today In England. aged s4 years.
 Sir Charles Tupper was born at Amherst. Nova Scotia. Puly 2l, 1S21; was a physician in early life; entered politics as member or the Nova Sco- tia legislature in 1855. premier Of Nova Scotia. in 1867; advocated fed eration of Canada; entered Sir John A. 1IacDonald's Cabinet .n 1870: high commissioner to London in 1884; member of commission negotiated Ann erican fisheries treaty in lSS7-S. He has not been active for 20 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
CHICAGO JUDGES
 STRIVE TO CUT
 DOWN THE CRIME

CHICAGO. Oct SO.-chicago's new crime commission, appointed by Chief Justice Harry Olson of the Municipal Court and Judge George Kersten of the Circuit court. held its first meet ing yesterday in the office of Judge Olson. Twenty of the thirty-one mem. bers were present
 The chief decision reached was that a committee of five should be ap- pointed to formulate @ tentative plan as the the scope of the investigation.
 A number of plans to lessen crime in Chicago and make .he whole sys- tenn of handling crime more eifio. lent were brought up for discussion.
 Judge olson was chosen president and Judge Kerster yice-president Of the commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
ITALY S INFLICTING
 TERRIBLE PUNISHMENT
 TO AUSTRIAN ARMY

PARIS. oct 3o.-There have been f,2oo, GOO 7nap-and 5000 auns engaged In the terrible bataes that have ragged for the laot week between khe Austrl- ano and ltallano In the Italian offen- slve drive that has been under Wax since last Friday. The losses have been staggering on both sldeo, but the Austrian loss has outnumbered the Italian by at least two to one.
 During the firat sIx days of the Italian offensive campaign the Aus trians lost 10000 killed, sO,ooo wound ed and 5000 prlsoners. There have been two days of strenuous fighting snee that time.
 DRIVE TO CONTINUE.
 The Figaro received word from Its correspondent with Gen. cadorna, the Italian commander-in-ehIef, chat tho Italian staff Is determined to continue the drive until Plezzo, eorIzIa and ToI- mlno fall.
 Gen. cadorna Is well pleased with the results Of the week Of battles, and he expects to see another week or at- tacks to show even greater results. He says tho Italian army is otronaer than that of tho enemy better equip ped and,superlor in personnel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
SERBIA IN . DESPERATE
 POSITION

LONDON. Oct. S0.-The position Of serbia Is becoming more desperate deily Nlsh ia now threatened by the Bulgarians. while Che Austrians and Germans are gradually opening the way toward the great Serbian arsenal at Kraguyevatz
 Rome reports that the Serbian capi- tod has been removed to a certain un- disclosed point, and that the Serbian army in the north is in retreat In westerly direction all along the Bull garian front
 Dispatches to the newspapers say that O Bulgarian officer. commanding an advance patrol dined today with the Austrian-Geiman stan. indicating that the armies are now working in conjunction.
 Bulgarians assert that they are now in possession of Negotln, Brza Planka, Zajecar. KnIaievatz and several vil- lages in the Timok valley, which would give them a strategical position of pri. mary Importance.
 Allloo Strong In South.
 While tho Austro-Germana and Bull garians are making certain hoadway in the north of Serbia, the Allies are gathering Q strong force in ,he South, and Che news that comes from that section of the country Is more optimis tic.
 Russia Is already attacking Bulgar- ia on her Black Sea front, and large army Is now enroute for the purpose of prosecuting the Invasion from that quarter
 The British troops in serbia have formed a iuncture with the irain Ser bian army was the information receiv- ed from tho Balkan front today
 Tn addition Co this announcement it was stated today that the British troops at salonild were sent orders to depart immediately for the Serbian front
 Newspaper correspondence from Che front today says that the situation in Serbia is improving. and that the al- lied army that is being placed in tho field will be as strong as that the Germans and Austrians are sending against it
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
NO PEACE UNTIL
 ALL ARE AGREED

LONDON. Oct SO-While rumors have been coming acro8g che channel for usore than a week that Germany has been formulating statement which would outline plans under which the Teutonic Empires would agree to- peace. British diplomacy has been ac- lively engaged in providing against the possibility ol peace until the war ahail have been fought to Ita ultimate concusion. Ano-her important stop in that direction was taken last night when Japan and Italy signed up ap. agreement not to make peace with Germany without the consent of Eng. land. France and Russia, the original parties to the Triple Entente.
 The signing of this agreement makes 1t certain that five powers will con tinue in the war against Germany and Austria as long as any one of the so- called Entente powers Is for contin, nation of the war.
 Newspapers commenting upon the agreement with Japan and Italy that there shall be no separate peace on the part of any one of the five princi- pal powers In the war against Ger many. agree that it has become the settled policy of Great Britain. France and Russia that there shall be no peace until Germany shall have been defeated and militarism in Europe crushed. Whatever may be the diff ferences between the people of Eng land as to war policies, there is no division as to Che prosecution Of tne war of definite and decisive coneui- ions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
ARCTIC CLUB
 ARRANCES FOR
 BRAND NEW HOME

SEATTLE. oct 30. - The Arctic Club today approved the plans of its building committee. which had decid- ed to erect new home and ordered the signing of a contract for a l2. story building to cost $5O0.000 at the corner Of Third avenue and Cherry street where the Seattle theatre Is now located. The new building VIII contain both the offices and new home Of the Arctic Club which has been located in a building erected for it in 1909 on Third avenue. between James and Jefferson streets. a little more than 8 block from the new location
 Differences with the Arctic Con- struction company in rent caused the action of the Arctic Club.
 The new building is to be completed by June 1st
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
NO OPPOSITION TO
 PRESIDENT WILSON

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 3O.-Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson is @ candidate Tor reelection as President of the United States and. what Is equally im- portant. he has the enthusiastic back ing of the Democratic National Com mittee. This is the opinion express ed by Norman D. Mack, editor and owner of the Buffalo Times. and mem Der of the Democratic National Com mittee from New York. who is in San Francisco to see the exposition
 Mir. Mack says that he expects to see the President renominated by ac- clamauon. In fact. the only doubt ful thing he can see in connection with the National Convention Is as to where 1t will be held Re says that Chicago. St. Louis and Dallas all have made strong bids for the convention. He gave no expression as to his choice Of @ location.
 3Ir. Mack says that while other can didates will in an probability be In the field soon. Senator James Hamil- ton Lewis. of Illinois has been the first in the field for the nomination for vice.Presldent. Mir. Mack said also that shere are many party leaders who favor tbe re-nomination of Vice President Thomas R. Marshall. They are for the "old ticket and justify their position on the ground that Vice President Marshall has made an ex- celient presiding officer of the Senate, is popular and can be re-nominated on his record without causing rivalry in the convention.
 0Ir. Mack predicted Democratic sue cess in the next national campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
TO DOUBLE
 NUMBER OF MEN TO
 FIGHT IN EUROPE

OTTAWA. oct. So.-canada has de- termined to put 25O.oo0 men ln. the field and keep the contingent of that country recruited up to that number according to an announcement made by Premier Robert l.. Borden today.
 Mr. Borden said that means that Canada win have to double her forces now under arms. At the pres ent sime Canada has but iittle more than 100000 men In Europe and about f65,ooo under armo. To maintain 25or coo In the field, is is estimated that S25.oo0 men must be placed under arms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
10000 AMERICAN RAILS
 FOR NEW RUSSIAN ROAD

NEW YORK. Oct. SO.-Carrying lOc 900 tons of American steel rails, the Norwegian steamship Henrik lbsen wlll leave Brooklyn, for Vladivostok, Russia. The rails are now being load ed aboard the ship. They are. it Is said, to be used in constructing a rail- way from the Russian interior to newly developed winter port in kola Bay on the White Sea
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
CITY OF SEATTLE
 BRINGS GOOD LisT

SEATTLE. oct. sO.-The City of se- atto sailed for Alaska at s:S0 o'clock last night with the following named passengers;
 For Juneau-N g. catory, Prank Martin. S. M. Cray, W. S. Eaton Miss Polly Pmrat, Otto Bradford Mrs. Clark Smith. Catherine Lea, Harry A. Ellison. e. c Warren and wife, c. A. Baldwin and wife, Mrs. Kate Baldwin. w. e. Eggert Mary v. Brennan. J. Mckenzie. D A. Kennedy, Geo. Kidd N. ". Prasch and wife. Rita Prasch' ,frs. D. H. Delzelle Mrs. Gus Giles. Hiss p. Patten. Alfreda Brondino. A. 3. Prick.
 For Douslas-airs. Fl. ,. Nordberg. and D. Loomis and wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
TORPEDO SUNK
 SHIP HEsPERIAN

WASHINGTON Oct 8O.-secretary of State Robert Lansing today an- nounced that the Navy Department had definitely established that the fragment of the engine of war which sank the Allen liner Hesperian was a part of a torpedo
 The German government has per sistently denied that the He8perlan was torpedoed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
GERMANS WANT
 BRAND WHlTLocK
 SENT BACK HOME

AMSTERDAM. Oct SO.-The vos- slche Z.etung, in an editorial discus sion Of the Edith cayeH ease, calls up- ;he government to put an end .o the activities If Brand Whitlock, Ameri- can Ambassador to BrusselIs, oy noti- sying the United States to send 'someore agreeble to the German gov ernment as minister to Belgium"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
Serbia In JeopaEdy As Campaign Proceey
CANADA IS TO PUT 2500o0 MEN IN LINEs
TWO MORE SHIPS FOR
 NORTH RUN

SEATTLE. Oct. s0-rhe Pacinc-Al- aska Navigation company has pur- chased the Great Lakes aieel freight steamships Rutland and osdonhurg, each having cargo capacity of $500 tons. The ships win Joe used In Alas l1a and coastwise service. They will be remodellod in the East and win ar- rice on the Pacific Coast early in 1916
 The vessels will be transformed in- to oil burners. and have double bot toms put In before they leave for the coast.
 Both ITO Hs Admirais.
 These new ships win Joe re-christen- ed Admiral Clark. for the commander of the Oregon on her famous trip around the South American coast at the time of the Spanish war and the Admiral SeDree
 The Rutland and Ogdenaburg are freight ships Both were built at Cleveland in 1906. They gre sitter vessels. and both Nre 2f2 feet in length 4S feet beam 26.5 depth of hold. and have 1900 indicated horse power. Their speed Is l0i5 knots.
 The Ogdonsgurb is 2,829 gross and 1,67s net tons, and the Rutland 2,S21 gross and 1.66S nc, tons.
 The vessels arc of the same class as the Burlington and Bennington TO- gently purchased by the Alaska Steam ship company though not quite SO large or fast.
 The news concerning the purchase came from President Alexander of the Pacihc.Alaska Navigation company who is now in New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
ALLIES WORK TO PREVENT WAR
 IN THE ORIENT

WASHINGTON. Oct 3o The threatened intervention of Japan in case revolt should occur in China over the proposed re-establlshment or @ monarchy in that country would SO hamper the Allies in their war against the Germans in Europe that Q joint protest has been sent to 'Yu anshi Res. by Russia, England and France, according to information re- ceived here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
BATTLE IS ON ACROSS
 THE LINE

WASHINGTON Oct so.-sldrmish fighting, which is believed win lead to a general engagement. between the forces of Carranza and Villa was re- ported by Gen Funtson as having occurred near Aqua Prleta today
 The American line is being guard ed by troops. and there is believed to be little danger of Injury to American soldiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
JAPAN ASKS U. S. TO
 PROTEST MONARCHY

TOKYO. Oct. 90 - The Japanese government has requested the Ameri. can government to give itg support in the representations which are being made at Picking for the purpose of postponing the re.establishment of in China until the Europe. an war Is ended
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
PLEDGE SELVES TO
 WIN WAR IN EUROPE

PARIS. Oct S0.-The first meeting of the new French Cabinet convened today, and each of the mcnscye pledged themselves anew jot:,ly and separately. to make every possible sac rife for @ final victory for the Allies In the European war and to be guided In everything that they do solely by nofriotigm
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
ROBSON BiNDoVERs HELD
 FOR NEXT GRAND JURY

Judge Robert ". Jennings this morn ing announced thatthe bind over of Tom and Fred Hobson. the matter up- on which the Grand Jury failed to act at its recent session. would be con- tinued until the next meeting of the Grand Jury. The two men. who are natives. have been released on their own recogniance untn that time. z. R. Cheney appeared for the defend ants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
LoeaI Men M Nos A.lsna.

Democratic National Committeeman 2. R. Cheney of this city who repre- sents Alaska. said today that he Is afraid business engagements will make lt impossible for him 60 attend the meeting of the National committee.
 Republican National Committeeman ". S. Bayiess said today that he has not made up his mind whether Go at- tend the meeting Of the National Re- publican committee or not.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
ACCIDENT COST ENGLISH
 100 MEN IN eALLlPoLl

LONDON Oct. SO.-one hundred men are missing as tho result of a collision between the British auxil iary sweeper Smythe and another British warship The accident occur red off the Gallipoli peninsula The smythe was sunk
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
WEE SUES FOR DIVORCE
 AND SIX ARE KILLED

BOISE. Idaho. Oct 30 William Cameron. formerly proprietor of the hotel at Carey, and mall carrier between Picabo end Carey. shot and killed his wife. his wiie's parents. Mir. and Mrs. John Adamson. his brotherin-iaw. James Adamson and his own IS-months-old child. He then finished his bloody work by shooting himself perhaps fatally
 Cameron's wife was suing for g divorce. and quarrels growing out oI the suit resulted in the slaughter
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
AUsTRlA LOSES 100000

PARIS ota. so.-Austrla has been punished terribly within tho last two weeks on the Balkan and Italian fronto. According to reliable lnfor- nation reecvled by tho French gov ernment, the Austrian Ioss since tho beginning of the Serbian campaign ten days ago and In the Italian offen- slve movement has been approximate ly .oo,o0o men. The loss on thc Bal kan front alone, in killed, wounded and missing has been In exeess Of 5o,. 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
sELDoWA COAL IS
 NOW BEING SHIPPED

SEWARD. Oct. 8O-The first ship. ment of Seldovia coal for commercial purposes arrived here on the Alliance. It is stated that Capt Berbett proposes to send coal from his Kachmak Bay property to other Alaskan towns. The coal gives satisfaction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
eettlna ReadY for BattIe.

DOUGLAS. Ariz. Oct. 30. - Gen. Gales has requested permission from Gen. Davis. who is in command of troops on the American side. to re- move to Douglas for safe keeping lO, 900 civilians who are at present in the vicinity of Agua Prleta.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
vlIla MaIla for Attaele

DOUGLAS. Ariz.. Oc~ 30. - Five thousand troops under Gen. Villa de- ployed In battle formation on the southern and eastern sides Of Agua Prieta today They threw up shal- low earthworks, and arc waiting for an expected attack rom the Carran- za forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
SEWARD TOWNSHIP
 CASE IS CLOSED

SEWARD. oct. so.-Judge F. Nj. Brown today took under advisement the case of the Alaska Central rail- road against John Baliaine, instituted to decided the ownership of the Se- ward townsite. It is understood that the matter will be appealed to the higher court no matter which side may be successful in the present suit
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
BOOTH FISHERIES EMPLOYEE
 BEATEN UP IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Oct. 3O.-E. J. stopple- man, marine engineer employed by the Booth Fisheries company. was beaten and his skull fractured by toughs early this morning in the Amer lcan Cafe. His condition is serious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
PALLisTER BUYS ON
 LOWER FRANKLIN STREET

Dr. William Parister has purchased a tract of land on Lower Franklin street measuring 66 x 36 feet. accord ing to a quit claim deed filed this nor nine by Mrs. Belle Hyde The consid- eration is mentioned as $500.
 This same tract figured also In a ouH claim deed filed this morning clo- ing the transfer of the property rom Mrs. Mary Lazier to Mrs. Hyde for a consideration Of S250.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
NisH STILL AWAITS ARRIVAL
 or ALLiEs' RELIEF ARMY

PARIS. Oct. aO-serbia is anxious iy awaiting the arrival at Nish of the French and British relief expeditions, according to q dispatch to the Temps from Nish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
TERRIFIC GALES
 SWEEP NORTH SEA

LONDON. Oct. sO.-The North Sea has been swept by terrific gales for the last sS hours. Much damage has resulted to shipping, and naval craft have suffered. though no great disas- ter has been reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
nKANsAs cgTYD IS DUE
 AT SEATTLE TOMORROW

SEATTLE. Oct. SO.-The Alaska S. S. Co.'S newly purchased ship Kan sas City" win be due to arrive here tomorrow. She will be placed In the Alaska service at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
WoRsTs
 WHITE IN 10 RoUNos

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Oct. sO.--Matt wells worsted Charley White in TO- round SO last night according to the judgment of the newspapers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
nn..l.n Arm. undnr M.

BUCHAREST. Oct. SO.-Under con- yoy of warships. many transports car. rying Russian troops from odessa and sebastopol are on the way to tha Bulgarian coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
TOM PATTERSON IS
 POSTMASTER AT BROOKS

FAlRBANKS Oct SO.-Tom Patter- son. a merchant at Brooks, the new Toloyana camp. has been appointed postmaster at that place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
srooK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. Oct so.-Aiaska Gold closed today at 82 Chino 427s Ray at 26H Utah Copper 72~ Butter and Superior 66l5
 Copper closed at lSh cents
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
MISS HELEN SMITH HOSTESS
 AT BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mics Helen smith made very charming hostess at dinner lest eve nine at the homo Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Walsteiu G. Smith After dinner the guests attended tho East ern Star denoe. Those who enjoyed the event of Miss smiths birthday inc cndcd the Misses Gladys Brook Alice Narerio. Gladys rrlppl and the Messrs. Guy Johnson. James Momb, Jack Johnson and Ernest Harris
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
UNIVERSITY STUDENT
 CHARGED OF BURGLARY

BERKELEY. Calf.. Oct sO.-Lon L.. Long. a Sophomore in the Universi- ty Of California. was arrested today and charged of burglary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-10-30
PRESIDENTS WEDDING
 SET FOR NOVEMBER 1

Washington, Oct sO.-lt was announced today that the mar. riage of President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Galt has been set for Monday, Nov. 15. The invitations will be issued at once. The wedding will be quiet affair. and there win be less than 50 guests.