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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
REPORT OF COMMISSION MAY
 NOT BE GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC
ANNOUNCED THAT PRESIDENT WILSON SECRET TIL PRESENTED TO CONGRESS NEXT oEcEMeER-wouLD NOT
 DELAY paec4AsE OR CONSTRUCTION

congress. Congress has empowered the president to construct or pur- chase railroads in Alaska to the ex- tent of $35,OOO0,000. True, only $2,- OOO,OO0 has been appropriated and therefore available for immediate use. The congress just closed voted the $2,- 00O,0O0 appropriation without know ing what President Wilson was going to do with the money. The next con- gross might not be so considerate.
 Secretary Lanes reported request for information from Attorney Gen. eral Gregory regarding the expendi- ture of a larger sum for the Alaska railroad than appropriated by con- gross. may be considered as emanat- ing from the fertile brain of some correspondent. Precedents are too we'll established for Secretary Lane to require information on that point.
 It is possible that President Wilson may purposely delay the governments plans for the Alaska railroad until late this spring owing to the tremen-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
THAW FEAREOF FOR
 HIS OWN SANITY
~<.sTestifies That He Believed He Would Become Insane If Longer Kept
 In the Asylum.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Harry K. Thaw testified in his own behalf yes terday as to h's escape from the Mat. teawan asylum through the bribery of the guards. The prisoner gave his testimony in clear and concise man. ner and created a favorable impres. sion in his favor among the court officials.
 Thaw declared that he was sane when he made his escape from the asylum and knew of the risks that he was taking but that he had decid- ed that to remain confined to the asy- 1um would mean that he would ul- timately become insane. It is expect ed that Evelyn Thaw, his former wife, will take the stand this afternoon to offer testimony in his behalf.
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dous rush of workmen which will fol low to the north in the hope of secur ing employment. On the other hand he may announce at any time that a road will be constructed from Ship Creek to the Matanuska coal fields His recent inquiry as to the location of the coal fields which could be op- ened to best advantage might ind1ca,c that it was planned to build from Chitina to the Matanuska coal fields or from Controller bay to the Boring River coal fields, and continue the work of surveying the route for the trunk line from tidewater to interior during the summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
ROADS 10
 SELL INTEREST:
Southern Pacific Official Max Charges Against Wickersham and
 interstate Commission.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Juli
 Kruttschnitt, former general manag, and vice-president of all lines of u
 Southern Pacific, testified today the suit brought by the federal go ernment to compel the Southern al
 Central Pacific railroads to unmer} their interests.
 Kruttschnltt declared that form. United States Attorney General Vic. ersham had forced the Southern F. cifc to sell the Central Pacific ra. road to the Union Pacific unds threats of prosecution on techniG charges. The transfer of the Centli Pacific had greatly injured the ea1. ing capacity of the Southern Paci4 lines and had caused a tremendos loss of revenue to that road. He ( clared that the interests of the G tral Pacific were being sacrificed build up the Union Pacific.
 The railroad official also severe. scored the Interstate Commerce Cos mission and charged favoritism. is believed that the members of tS commission will demand an inves, gation of the charges as they are z such a nature as to discredlt tN commission in the eyes of the publ
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
MRS. ROCKEFELLER REPORTED DEAl
 
Life Partner of Oil King, Who Ma ried Him In 1864, Dies At Their
 Summer Home

NEW YORK, March 12.-A repos is in circulation here that Mrs. Joh D. Rockefeller is dead at their cou: try home. She is known to have bee ill for some time and has been undo the constant care of physicians. He husband is at present in Florida, h physicians having urged his departuI to a more temperate climate duril' the recent cold spell.
 Before her marriage Mrs. Rockefe. Ter was Miss Laura c. Spelman, al. was married to the oil king in Sc tember, 1864, when he was junit member of the shipping firm of ClaI & Rockefeller, conducting sms commission house. She was 76 yea of age.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
BELIEVE GERMANY MAKE PREPARATION
Commander of Eitel Agrees To Make Statement In Writing As To Rea-
 son for Sinking Ship.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-It is be. lieved in diplomatic circles that the German government will admit that the sinking of the American bark Frye by the German cruiser Eitel Fredrich was unjustihable and will make reparation to the owners for their vessel and to the British own CTS of the cargo.
 No official communication has been received from England regarding the loss of the Frye's cargo and it is be- lieved that the British government is awaiting the outcome of the investi. gation ordered by President Wilson. The officers and crew of the Frye are being detained in order to offer their testimony before the commission.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
AMERICAN REPORTED KILLED
 BY zAPATA BAND MEXICO CITY
BANDITS IGNORED AMERICAN cAeo IN HOME MEXICO cITY-sTATE DEPART
 MENT iNvEsTeATINe-IF

when it was evacuated by General Ob- regon last Wednesday night
 The correspondent states that Mo Manus had the American flag flying over his home but that the footing Zapata bandits paid no attention to the flag and attempted to force an entrance into the house. The resi- dences of many other foreigners were raided but McManus Is reported as being the only known victim.
 The reports received by the State Department from Vera Cruz indicat- ed an improved condition of affairs in Mexico and the announcement that General Zapata is in control of the city is puzzling the officials of the State Department.
 It is understood that the State De- partment has started an investigation of the reported killing of an Ameri- can in Mexico City, and should the re. port be found to be correct that troops will be landed at Vera Cruz and sent to the capital at once in order to protect foreigners from the ravages of Zapata's band of outlaws.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Presi. dent Wilson has sent another note to President Carranza, of Mexico, warning him that the United States will hold him personally responsible for any violence offered American citizens in Mexico City. Carranza is informed that America regards Obre- gon as his agent and acting under his orders.
 President Wilson has also required Carranza to keep the railroad between Mexico City and Vera Cruz open at all times in order that foreigners may be able to proceed to the coast from the interior should their lives be threatened.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12.-News. paper dispatches have been received here from Mexico City stating that John McManus, a former resident of Chicago, but living in Mexico for a number of years, had been killed in his home in Mexico City. McManus is said to have resisted the footing of his residence by the soldiers of General Zapata, who entered the city
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
ARMLESS MAN IS
 A CANO|OA1 l

SAGINAW, Mich., March 12.- lively scrap for the office of just of the peace. with an armelss m and one with a leg missing, as candidates, has developed here to liven the spring election.
 Justice Arthur Clemens, who l, both his arms in a mine accident s eral years ago, is seeking re-electi His opponent is George Sonsmith, W has but one leg. the other havi been severed at the hip in railrd wreck.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

LONDON, March 12.-The battle which is being waged near Prsasnysz is reported from Petrograd to be swaying back again toward the East Prussian frontier. The battle is be- ing fought on the same grounds as on February 25 and 26, when the Germans captured Przasnysz and were again forced to evacuate the town after having lost thirty officers and twenty-six hundred men captur- ed. Seven cannon, eleven machine guns and a huge quantity of supplies were also captured by the Russians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

Allies To Begin Western Offensive.
 LONDON, March 12.-It is believed the advance of the British army yes terday in the LaBrassee district is the beginning of an offensive move ment along the entire western line to relieve the pressure of the Germans against the Russians in North Poland. Fresh troops are being sent to the front to relieve those who have borne the heaviest of the fighting for the past two months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
R|TCH|E EASILY
 0UTPO|NTS WELSH

NEW YORK, March 12.-The big contest last night were disappointed at the poor showing made by Fred die Welsh against Willie Ritchie. The first few rounds were very fast but Welsh was evidently not in condi- tion and was outpointed in nearly every round Ritchie is now regarded as having recovered the championship lost to Welsh in London last fall
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

Hindenburg Starts New Movement.
 PETROGRAD, March 12.-Unable to pierce the Russian defenses of Prszasnysz General Hindenburg has started a new flanking movement and is sending his men to the northeast. The meaning of the movement will be discovered later as it is in con- tradiction to Hindenburgs usually we'll deliberated moves
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
TEXAS FARMERS
 ARE PROSPEROUS

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 12.- Prosperous conditions in the stock raising business were reported today at the opening of the Texas State Cattle Raisers' annual convention. The diverting of much cotton acreage to the livestock industry was fea' ture of the statistics showing con. siderable increase in the number of beef cattle and hogs on Texas farms and ranches. Experts advocated the wider use of silos for feeding pur- poses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
Submit Reasons for Sinking.

ouOuIlI nOdoOuo bOI SuNSuSs
 NEWPORT NEWS, March 12-Act- ing under the advice of the German ambassador the captain of the Ger man cruiser Eitel Fredrich has re. fused to make any statement regard ing the sinking of the American bark Frye in the south Atlantic. Captain Boy-Ed, naval attache of the German embassy, acting for Count Bernstorff. who is in New York, has notified Sec. retary Bryan that the commander of the Eitel will submit in writing his reasons for the sinking of the Ameri- can bark Frye. The officials of the German embassy refuse to comment on the sinking of the bark.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
Submarines Attack Liner.

LONDON, March 12.-A German submarine unnecessarily pursued g big steamer from off the coast o1 Lapland to the entrance of Mersey channel. The captain of the liner Is confident that it was the same sub marine which made several attacks upon his ship. Naval authorities are inclined to doubt that the German submarines are equipped to cover such a wide radius and believe that the liner was attacked by several submarines at different times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
STRUGGLE WAGED IN NORTH P0LAND

ETRoeRAD REPORTS INDICATE GERMANS HAVE BEEN UN
 ABLE TO PIERCE RUSSIAN CENTER FALLING BACK
 LINER ESCAPES FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE AND MANY MARINES HAVE FAILED TO REPORT SUPPLIES TURKISH WAR OFFICE CLAIMS MANY wARsHIPs OF FLEET HAVE BEEN DAMAeED-ALLlEs BEGIN OFFENSIVE ON WEST. RELIEVE PRESSURE RUSSIAN FORCES NORTH POLAND. {
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

guns of the forts have damaged a number of warships. At the conclu. sion of the bombardment last Monday the fleet retired to the Island of Ten edos. One large British warship and several cruisers were reported to have sustained damage by the fire from the forts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
Russian Advance Near Rawa

Russian Advance Near Rawa.
 BERLIN, March 12.-Military crit. sians are mobilizing a new force in the district of Rawa, southeast of Warsaw with the evident intention of forcing the Germans back along the west bank of the Vistula river.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Secre. tary Lane stated today that there was possibility that President Wilson would not make public the report of the Alaska engineering commission until it had been transmitted to con- gross next session.
 George Rublee, who has been coun- sel for the commission, and while act ing in that capacity searched the ti- ties of the Alaska Northern railroad for the commission, has resigned to become a member of the Industrial trade committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
CITY HALL ID HAVE
 W0MAN'S FL0Q

HOUSTON, Tex, March 12.-( whole floor to be devoted to the wt ing girls of the city for lunche bathrooms and gymnasium, was { gested by Mayor Campbell in plans for Houston's new six.story hall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

The above dispatch was received this morning by the Prospector and may be interpreted by readers to suit their fancy. It does not necessarily follow that the railroad construction work will be delayed should Presi- dent Wilson decide to keep the re. port of the engineering commisson secret until 1t had been submitted to
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
Bombs Dropped Into Ossowetz.

6OTIUS 01OPPSU IHe0 0oo0"SeG'
 PETROGRAD, March 12.-German aviators passed over Ossowetz last night and dropped a number of bombs into the city. No damage was done as the bombs fell in the residence section but failed to destroy any of the houses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

Turks Report Warshps Damaged.
 CONSTANTINOPLE, March 12- The headquarters of the Turkish army in Constantinople has amour ced that the bombardment of the Dardanelle forts is slackening, as the
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

ish admiralty from Holland stating that eight German submarines have failed to return to their base of SUD- plies at Cuxhaven. The U-9 and U20 have been scratched from the list in- dicating that they are considered by the German admiralty as having been lost.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

The machinery for the Granite prop erty at Hobo bay has been landed and will be installed at once.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

Many Submarines Lost.
 LONDON, March 12.-Information has been received here by the Brit
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

Several recent arrivals left this morning over the government wagon road for the interior.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

danelle forts states that there has been a noticeable improvement in the aim of the gunners of the forts. It is believed that Germans are now manning the guns.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12

Turkish Aim Improving.
 PARIS, March 12.-Reports from the Allied fleet bombarding the Dar-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-12
MANY MEMBERS MISSING
 FROM BRITISH PARLIAMENT

ONDON.-Parliament is now com posed of more elderly men than at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19

Washington Feb. 18-Germanys reply to the American
note of warning against attacks American vessels
lives the served to increase rather than
diminish oc ais of the United govern
ment possible complications though the friendly of
the communication made orabe impression and gave
hope that understanding for the protection
might yet be obtained
Officials apprehensive the formal statement in
the that Germany dscaimed all responsibility what
might happen to neutral vessels venung in the danger
The additional warning too that mines would be laid by Ger
the surrounding Great Britain and Ireland
regarded by them not only menacng to ships carrying e
ultimate but likely to add further to the Interrupt
tons which American has suffered since the
break the President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
The Associated Press of the German the official text
delayed Transmission from Ambassador Gerard being expect
ed tomorrow. While made at either the White
House the department. the feeling of
manifest
That other neutral countries especially Holland and the
Scandinavian countries also appreensve concerning the
situation and consulted the United States known
today While there understanding implying Joint action
in favor of neutral vessels that sunk the Washington
has made plain that is accord with the steps
already taken by other neutral copies their
representations having been furnished to officials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
Recon- m e n d Guns of
Greater Range a n d
Power to Defend the
Coast of i. S.
REPORT OF ARMY
BOARD is PUBLIC
Sec'y Garrison Urges an
Immediate Improve
ment-A Lesson from
European Conflict

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Guns Of
greater range and power than any thar
has been arranged against them were
asked for Americn coast defences in
a report Of the army board submitted
by Secretary Garrison and made pun
he today by the House appropriations
committee The board advised that
the old type Pinch guns and mortars
are not equal in range and power
to major calibre guns afloat."
Mr.. Garrison recommended the i'm
mediate Improvement Of some of the
coast defences so that the range OF
the old Pinch guns could be increased
to 10000 yards, and the board sug-
gested that wherever it was necessary
TO construct new works the larger
guns should be 15-inch forty five cali
bre weapons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
MEMORANDUM OF JAPAN
DEMANDS ON CHINA TO
Be GIVEN TO POWERS

Washington, Feb. 1S.-China has IN
structed her ministers in the United
states. Great Britain, France and Rus
STA to deliver to these powers a mem
orandurn of the demands originally
made by Japan for concessions ana
privileges in return for the restoration
Of the territory Of Kiao Chow TO China.
Kai Flu Shah, the Chinese minister
has just presented the memorandum
to the state department. This on
comparison with the memorandum
which the Japanese foreign office on
Feb. Q gave to the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of Great Britain, France.
Russia and the United States contains
several other demands, about seven or
eight in number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
BLOCKADEN0T
YET FELT BY
CT BRITAIN
Precautions Taken and
Ship Passes S a f ely
Through Irish Sea
Expect n O Develop
merts for Some Time

London. Feb. Is, 1910 p. M.-No in
cidents, so far as is known, have Yet
marked the opening Of Germany's sub
marine blockade of the British Isles.
although il has been in force for near
" - hours Nor has the British gov
eminent thus far announced its prom
Used retohatory measures.
Precautions. however. are being TAX
en- on this side of the North sea and
although the German government has
warned the German people not to ex-
pect any sensational developments foi
some time, the regular cross channe
passenger services have been some
what curtailed and altered. Otherwise
the sea borne trade of the country is
proceeding much as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19

given at this time He denied publish
ed reports that note had been sent
to Japan.
The belief prevailed in official quar-
ters that inaSmuch as the Chinese
memorandum antedated considerably
the statement given the powers by ia
pan, the latter document constituted
the present basis of negotiations and
sisnihed either that the original de-
nands were only tentatively and oral
ly made, or that they had been aban-
doned altogether by Japan.
Japanese Version
The japanese version yesterday
confining Japan's requests TO privi-
legeS and concessions in southern
Manchuria, Inner Mongolia and Shan
tung. does not, so far as compe,en,
American observers now are inform.
ed, conflict with the two policies to
which the United States has been
COMMUNICATIVE principle Of maintain
ing the integrity of China and the
open door" for commercial opportu-
nifty.
AS for the original version now Civ
en- out by the Chinese government,
while officials and diplomats alike
guarded its details with the utmost
secrecy, there was a belief that the
Japanese also had asked for privileges
il. certain localities as the provinces Of
Fukien and kiangsi, with new rail-
way concessions and control of min
ing works. Obligations requiring the
consent of japanese before choosing
political, financial or military advisers
or the floating of loans. We're thought
here. too, to have referred only to
those provinces and not to the Re
public of China, although there are
persistent reports that China as a
whole was affected by the first set OF
requests.
According to the japanese version.
Continued on Pace 14-Celumn u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19

tcrest was manifested in the result The
primary law was reviewed both in theory
anI practice and while il w4ls frequently
acknowledged that II is not perfect it
WAS claimed that il = q great improve
mert over the OLD caucus system of
nominations. A strong argument against
the resubmissiou OF the primary Law
was tie fact that il has not been long il
force and mas not been tried long enou2h
80 that its real benefits and faults can he
known
Several Senators declared against
making d football Of TIE constitution by
submitting sections Of il tc the pe'p'N
on frequent OF insufficient demands =
DO 50.
Those in favor Of accepting the major
ty report argued that the law had been
OF trial long enough for the people 70
form q Judgment # il. that it gives the
control Of nominations jnto the hands
IF the cities ana therefore should be
rereaied. and that thousands of voters
through the State do not favor itsr I
tention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
"Gentlemen's Agreement"

Republican senators entered into a
"Gentleman's agreement" with Dem
ocratic leaders to let the House bill
go to conference on condition that ap-
nropriation bills be passed within the
next 10 days in order to avoid an ex-
ira, session Of Congress. The Demo-
Gratis. it was reported, agreed to a
reasonable cut in the rivers and har-
bors appropriation bill. and the Re-
publicans in turn gave assurances that
they would not flibuster against any
appropriation measures. Democrats
further agreed that when the ship
purchase bill comes out of conference
if any agreement ON it ever is reached
the Republicans will be given an op-
portunity to renew their fight against
it.
Breaks Long Struggle
The compact which broke the long
struggle was reached late in the day
Administration leaders maintained
that it was the best they could posi-
bly, hope for under the circumstances,
and Republican senators insisted that
tina action meant the bill was dead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
SENATE DEFEATS
BILL TO RESUBMIT
DIRECT PRIMARY
Accept Minority Report
of Committee Fought
Not to Pass" Party
Lines Are Disregard
ed in Fight Against
Measure.

The senate defeated Thurs
lay morning by an overwhelm-
Eng ma ority the bin to resubmit
|tbe primary law to the people,
b. vote Of q to 10. This bill
Introduced by Senator Hastings
sot Androscoggin has been fol-
Bowed with keen interest since
5cs Introduction and party lines
have not been kept intact by the
|acr.on of the legislators. The
|na or.cy report from the COM
,nitcea was Ought to pass" and
The Senate accepted the minor
lcy report Ought not to pass"
|0ne Republican Senator voted
agaiHst the acceptance Of the
lnority report while five Demo-
Hcrat voted with 16 Republicans
-0r The adoption of the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-19
Recommendations

The boards report also recommend
ed that these changes should be made:
That the great majority Of our IL
inch guns with certain slight changes
which have already been ordered and
by the supply of a portion Of tn
projectiles of lightest weight than the
heaviest now furnished, are suitable
in power and range 70 meet any that
may now be brought against them.
THAT a policy should be adopted of
providing through annual appropria-
ton for such undermining Of FORTH
cations as will result in keeping pace
with the Improvement in armamen,
afloat.
That in the case Of those works
where undermining involves very ex-
tensive changes in emplacements, gun
carriages, etc, il will be policy to con-
struct new works and provide new
armaments adequate for the demands
Of the situation