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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
FORD SHIP
 IS DENIED
 PASSPORTS

WASHINGTON. Dec 9 - Henry FOrds peace mission to Europe vas dealt severe blow today when Sec retary Robert Lansing announced that the members of the party who were planning to sail on ship chartered by Ford would not be given passports for safe conduct to belli- gerent countries.
 The announcement from the State Department was that passports would be Issued only to neutral states in Europe. Secretary Lansing contend ing that aliens cannot enter any Of the belligerent nations. Without the passports, the members of Mr. Ford's party, including William J. Bryan, will not be able to go Go Germany,
 Russia, France. Italy. England, or any of the fighting nations Under the ruling the peace advocates will have to so only to Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Holland. or abandon the trip.
 Secretary Lansing made it plain that passports are given to Ameri- can citizens for belligerent countries only when their business made it ab- solutely necessary to- visit there, or when they were invited by some gov ernmental agency in those countries. He explained that no distinction was being drawn between the members of the peace party and other Ameri- can cidzens and that the general rule of the state department was be- ing applied. The ruling, however, was generally Interpreted as mean ing that the United States does not regard unofficial missions in an eff fort to make peace by private per sons, as "business of an urgent char oofor
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
KITCHENER
 OUTLINES
 WAR PLANS

LONDON. Dec. 2.-Lord Kitchener. England's war engineer. today sub mitted To King George. at a confer ence in Buckingham Palace. his plans for bringing the war to @ close.
 The King assured Lord Kitchener that Great Britain has the fullest confidence in his management of the campaign.
 Lord Kitchener informed His Ma jesty that the allies can win in the Balkans. but three times the present Anglo-French force now operating there is necessary. in addition to the active cooperation of Russia and Italy, by sending contingents of in- fantry and artillery.
 Other recommendations of Lord Kitchener, as the result of his trip to the Balkans were as follows:
 l. The Dardanelles campaign must be prosecuted to successful con- clusion.
 2. A determined effort must be made to recover Serbia.
 8. Efforts must be made to hum- ble Bulgaria and break the Teuton- Turkish communication. now estab- lished.
 4. Pressure must be brought to bear upon Greece and Rumania, in order to induce King Constantine and King Ferdinand to join the war on the side of the quadrnple entente.
 D. Russia must assume tho offen- siye in the East at the earliest and quickest possible time.
 6. Artillery and great stores of ammunition must be rushed to the Balkans to offset the superb equip ment of the central powers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
NEW BILL FOR "sHlP
 PURCHASE" IS DEVELOPING

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9. - Creation of federal board with Jurisdiction over ueep water traffic similar to that exercised over the railroads by the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the appropriation of $50.OOO.OOO for the construction Of merchant ships designed for use as naval auxiliaries. are proposed in a new shipping bill drafted after conferences between Secretaries McAdoo and Redheld
 The tentative bill was submitted to- day to Representative Alexander, chairman of the house merchant ma rlne committee From this bill, it was said. will be developed the ad- ministrations shipping measure to take the place of the one which fail. ed of passage at the last session of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
TOW TO DIE
 FEBRUARY IS

Unless the president of the United States intervenes, or the supreme court orders a review of the ease O. ltow will be hanged in Juneau on Friday. February IS, by the United States Marshal. for the murder o,s,, or Frank Dunn, at nn''4-'' i'''' 1''''''0' in Jufy, tJll.
 For the second time since he was convicted three years ago of Dunn's murder. Itow this morning heard pro nouncement of sentence Co die on the ganows. in expiation of his crime. And for the first time since he was arrested. the little Japanese showed emotion. When asked by Judge Rob- ert W. Jennings, through an interpre- fer. if he had anything to say. ltow re- piled that he had nothing 70 say, but upon hearing the date of his eN- ecution his head dropped and he nut tered Co the interpreter that he was sorry that one of the boys at the can nery tried to run away" This was the motive for the crime Dunn was going to jump his contract at the Dundas canuerv. because of unwholesome liv- ing conditions, and Foreman ltow had been told that Frank was going to sllp away at night lt was then that Dunn was hauled out of Q bunkhouse and held by two Japanese while ltoW ran him through with keen-edged sword. Ed. Fushimi one of the ac' complices, got twenty years for man slaughter and x. Nakayama' the other alleged accessory, escaped trial when the main witnesses were discharged after lows trial.
 John IT. Cobb, counsel for ltow, has sixty days In which to file appeal to the supreme court of the United States and IL is believed he will take this action. The Cifcuit Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of Judge r. D' Overfeld. of the trial court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
SIR HIRAM IS NOT
 INTERESTED IN HUDSON
 MA ,<f Kffc--L."o ACTIONS

BOSTON. Dec. "A letter from Sir Hiram Maxim in London Co the Bos- ton Johrnal says that he is in no way concerned with the $l0,O00000 Maxim Munitions Corporation of his brother Hudson in this country. and claims credit for the invention of smokeless powder and other explosives general ly given to his brother in America and declares that he Is the only Maxim who ever invented a gun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
AsoUlTH SAYS TOTAL
 BRITISH LOSSES eoo,ooo

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Fifty.three Brit ish ships were sunk by Englands en- emies during November, with a total loss of 646 lives, it was announced today
 Premier Asquith. replying to q par liamentary question, gave the total number of British killed. wounded and missing from the opening of tue war until November 9. as 510.O00 or about e00.000 to date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
kRAUSE TO ARRIVE
 TOMORROW

Edward Krause. thought to be the murderer of William Christie, J. 0. Plunkett. Ole Moe and a Japanese watchman at Wrangell Narrows Cannery. will reach Juneau tomorrow afternoon early. or the Humboldt from Seattle. from where he was extradited on a charge of numbering Christie. He is in charge of Deputy Marshal Cook and three guards. It is expected that other officers will meet the Humboldt at Douglas and accompany Krause to Juneau. where an automobile will be in waiting Go take Krause Co the federal jail. but the Humboldt may proceed Co Juneau direct if the authorities decide that this is necessary.
 The launch Murrellet returned to- day from To-day search for traces of Plunkett or his boat. the Lue. Ar thur Nordley and Lyle Davis said this afternoon they learned at Windham Bay that Piunkett had been seen there. with his boat, about Q month or six weeks ago" but the date could not be definitely fixed by the men with whom they talked. they said. They also visited Hobart Bay, and the hole in the wall" where it was said the Lue had been seen. but noth- Ing was found there.
 Others Saw Boat.
 The gasboat Bee reports having seen Capt. Plunketts gasboat passing Grand Island. below Taku. on the morning of October 24. Sunday. The master of the Bee says he tried to wave the Lue back. because Of rough weather that was ahead of her. but she paid no attention to the signals.
 This circumstance. together with the fact that the letter which was signed by J. O. Plunkett and receiy. ed by the customs officials was mail ed from Wrangell October %. and the further fact that the skin that has been identified as belonging to Capt. Plunkett's boat. the Lue. was found at Petersburg. and the still fur ther fact that Edward Krause was in Petersburg shortly after that time and took the Humboldt at that place for Juneau. has caused the theory 10 be advanced that the wreck of the Lue can not be far from Petersburg. It Is contended by those who hold this theory that Krause left the Lue in Plunkett's skin. and that he would not purposely give himself long distance row in a small boat
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
AMERICAN SHIPPING
 IS GROWING

BOSTON, Nov. IA. - The United States is now the second largest mer- chant marineS nation of the world. owning and operating about 64OO ves- sells. aggregating over S,7OOOO0 tons, compared with Great Britain's own ership Of 1850 vessels, aggregating about 21.30O.0OO tons, and stated that of the total of S.7OO.OO0 tonnage Of vessels owned and operated in the United States. about 2,5OO,OOO tons operated on the Great Lakes.
 The following table gives vessel tonnage of the principal maritime nations of the world as of June 3o, i.-t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
RUSSIA -FoRTlFiEs BALTIC
 ISLANDS; ANeERs SWEDEN

BOSTON. Dec. "A Boston Globe copyrighted dispatch says that Rus sia is exercising her sovereign rights" in the Baltic by fortifylng the islands of Aaland, within 30 miles of the Swed- ish coast. at the mouth of the gulfs of Bothnia and Finland Sweden is vigorously protesting England and France battered down these Russian forts in 1854. but they now concede that their ally has right to do as she pleases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
British Columbia To Settle Own
 Matters

VICTORIA. B. C.. Dec. D. Premier Sir Richard Mcbride when appoached by committee of pohioitionists. claiming to represent 3S.000 petition ers for a plebicite on the liquor Ques- ton. which called his attention 10 the vote in New Foundalnd and AL berta. said that "the government will solve the question iself without im- porting legislation from other provin- ces."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANIES
 TURN DOWN APPLICATIONS

PITTSBURGH. Dec 2.-Agents of the French government have been try ing for several days to place an order for 9,OOO000 hand grenades, but with little success. Most of the foreign agents are now in the Pittsburgh dis trict trying to buy steel products and number more than at any time in the history of the city Shipments to China have been unusually large iur- Ing the past few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
sUEz CANAL TRAFFIC
 SHOWS GREATER BUSINESS

NEW YORK. Dec. "A London cable says that the traffic through inc Suez Canal continues to be abso- lutely uninterrupted in any way. No tlfication of the receipts is received in London Daily. On Saturday and sun dav last they totalled $114,0OO. com nared with S94,000 for the same two days in 1914. The rumored closing of the canal is attributed by shipping interests to German sources.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
eALLlNeER SAYS SENATORS
 LOOKED FOR VETO OF LA TOILETTE SEAMEN'S BILL

NEW YORK. Dec. 9. - The New York Sun has received from Senator Jacob Fl. Gallinger of New Hampshire O statement in which he asserts that the approval of the La Toilette Sea mans measure was facilitated by as- surances received by certain Sena- tors" that President Wilson would ve- fo ft
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ADMIRAL ASSURED AMERICAN LIVES
 WILL BE PROTECTED

TOPOLoBAMPO. Dec. 2.-Adequate protection at once of American lives and property in Sinaloa was demand ed from General Munoz. Carranza commander, by Admiral Cameron Me Rae Winslow. commanding the Pa clfc fleet, who arrived here today on his flagship. the U. s. S. San Diego.
 General Munos gave assurances that such protection would be afforded
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
RUsslANs ARE TO
 DRIVE AT GERMANS
 THROUGH BALKANS

PARIS. Dec. 2-Lord Kitchener who has inst returned from the Balkan states says that the Russians arc de- voting every energy in their prepar- ation to make Q drive at the Germans through the Balkan states.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ENGLISH WAR BONDS
 TO BE FREE OF TAX
 TO FOREIGN BUYERS

LONDON. Dec. 2.-In the British House of Commons Wednesday new clause was added to the finance bill. empowering the treasury to free from the income tax all foreign holders of future loan issues The imposition of the income tax in the past has proved serious bar to obtaining foreign subscriptions to loans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
PEACE WILL BRING
 GREAT DEMAND
 FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-It is estimat- ed that the demand for structural steel material by the belligerent Eur opean nations after the war will be enormous. Steel authorities declare that the structural damage to the city of Lille alone amounts to more than $500 100000, about equal to the de- struction Of the property in the San Francisco fire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
FUNERAL TODAY.

Funeral services were held this af- ternoon at the Catholic church for Peter Rogulj. who was killed at the Perseverance mine Tuesday when he fen in front of a moving ore train. A large body of friends attended the services at the church and accom- panied the body to Evergreen ceme- tery. where interment was made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
AMERICAN SECURITIES
 MAY BE MoBlLizED

LONDON. Dec. o. The London Times believes the government is ten- tatively considering the plan to "mobi- lize" American securities held private iy. in preparation for the possible nec- essity of seeking another loan in the United States within the next few months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
JAPANs CAPITAL WITNESSES
 GREAT MILITARY PAGEANT

TOXIC. Dec. 2.-The greatest mill tary spectacle of peace times in the history of Japan took place in Tokio today Fifty thousand soldiers, in- cluding infantry. artillery and cavalry and selected from all parts of the em- pire. were reviewed by Emperor voshihito. in celebration of his re- cent coronation Ten aeroplanes and several digigible balloons represented the aerial branch of the military.
 As a signal for further rejoicing in TokIo tonight, son was born to Empress Sakado this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
NEW YORK TERMINALS
 sWAMPED WITH FREIGHT

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-New York terminals are swamped with foreign freieht. and shippers are diyerting the traffic to Bsoton and other ports. On the West Shore Road loaded cars stand on practically every side track from New York to Buffalo. 1000 cars in all in spite of this 4.50O cars a dav a-e moved in and out of New York
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
GERMANY WANTS COLONIES
 FOR TRADE PURPOSES

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2.-rThe econo- mic committee of the German Coloni- zation Association at recent meeting passed a resolution in favor of Q big ger German colonial empire, to insure Germany needed raw supplies, and market for her manufacturers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
EXTRA INSPECTOR
 FOR NORTHWEST URGED

WASHINGTON. Dec 2. - It was learned today that the department of commerce will urge an amendment to the present steamboat inspection law to provide eleven inspectors in- stead of ten as now provided. The ad- ditional Inspector would be located at Seattle. and would have Jurisdiction over Seattle. Portland. st. Michael. Alaska. and Juneau, Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
AFeHANisTAN MAY
 FIGHT GREAT BRITAIN

BERLIN. Dec. PA constantinople dispatch says that Afghanistan is pre- pairing to war against the British pos sessions in India. The fighting on the Afghanistan-India frontier already has begun at several places.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
POPE AeANooNs PLAN
 FOR cHRlsTMAs AmisTIcE

PARIS. Dec. "A dispatch from the Vatican says that the Pope has abandoned his plan whereby he in- tended to request that an armistice he declared among the warning na- lions during the Christmas holidays.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
BEATS THE
 OREGON AGRicULTURALs

PORTLAND. Dec. 2.-The Uniyer- sity of Syracuse team defeated the Oregon Agricultural College football eleven 2S to O on Multonomah Field yesterday. The Fasteners scored l4 points in the first quarter by playing the Corvallis aggregation off its feet
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
BRITAIN MAY STOP
 POSSIBLE SOLDIERS
 FROM LEAVING SOIL

LONDON, Dec. "A British order in council will soon be issued declar- ing that during the continuance of the war all Britishers of military age desiring to leave the United Kingdom even on a trip, must obtain special permission. This permssiion will not be given without good cause.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
GERMANS REDRAFTlNe
 MEN WHO WERE INJURED

LONDON. Dec. 2.-Tt is reported here that the wounded. lame and deaf Germans have been redrafted for ser vice at the front" says an Amstr- dam dispatch to the Central News Az ency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
JUDGE JENNINGS
 TO PAY TRIBUTE

v NDoEINI L-IN0 rpdce Robert W. Jennings will de- liver inc eulogy to "the absent broth erSS at the annual memorial exer- cieee of Juneau Lodge No. 420, B. P. n ElIcs in Elks' Hall next Sunday ey- ening at S:3O o'clock, it was announo- ed todav. The public Is invited to The music will be a feature with the Elks' orchestra of fourteen pieces and n choir of sixteen voices. Soloista rin be Waidemar Engberg, Ed Keith Rfiee Crystal Snow and Mrs. l.. P Dawes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
U. S. USES THE MOST
 OF CRUDE RUBBER

NEW YORK. Dec 2.-The consump- ton of crude rubber in 1915 is estimat- ed at 90,000 tons. an increase of ap- priximately 10000 tons over the pre- ceding year and 10000 tons compared with 1905 The United States at this rate is consuming about 66 per cent. of the worlds production of rubber.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
GOVERNMENT MAY
 BUILD EMPHASIZES

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-Because of the apparent failure of private bidders to keep within the proposals of ST. BOO GOO limit of cost set by Congress for the hulls and machinery of battle sbips 43 and A the construction Of both vessels may be undertaken at tho government navy yards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
RECORD CHICAGO
 BANK DEPOSITS

CHICAGO. Dec 2.-The total bank deposits here aggregate S1150 100000 or S4O.O0O.OO0 above the last previous call date. and the largest ever report ed officially. The actual high record. however. occurred just before this autumn's crop movement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

IIV00 II6WIV7 l"V700- 7-''1 of 100 tons gross and upwards.
 Most of the shipyards in the United States are now running full, there be- ing under construction about S6 gen eral cargo steamers. aggregating 175,- 900 tons. and some % bulk oil steam CTS. aggregating about 22S,000 tons. making total of approximately 4OO,- 900 tons exclusive of government ves- sels. barges. scows. tugs. tc--(Bos- ton News Bureau.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
NEW FOUADLAND GOES DRY BY
 FIVE TO ONE

ST. JOHNS. New Foundland. Dec. D. The official count shows that the drys won the New Foundland election on the question of prohibit ton by five to one. The prohibition vote was more than 25.0o0
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
JEFFERSON SAILS

Southbound passengers on the Str Jefferson this morning included the following who were booked from Ju- neau. Mir. and Mrs. Neil Ward WILL. fam Albight. Thomas O. Nelson and seven second class for Seattle
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
MeADoo WANTS COMPTROLLER
 OF TREASURY TO REMAIN

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-Secretary Of the Treasury w G. McAdoo will oppose the recommendation of the federal reserve council that the office of the comptroller of the treasury be abolished.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

CORDOvA. Nov. 22.-The first big snow fall of the season occurred last night. and the shovel brigade was busy this morning clearing the side walks of the mantle of white which covered them.-Ccordoya Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
CHINA NOT ASKED TO JOIN ALLIES, AND
 HAS NO SUCH PEANS

PEKING, Dec. 2.-The Chinese gov ernmont made forrnal denial tonight that 1t had considered the possibility of joining with the allies, or that t had been requested to do so.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ITALY WILL NOT
 MAKE PEACE UNTIL
 e HER ALLIES RATIFY>

PARIS, Dec. 2.-Italy gave her ad- herence Monday to the London agree ment of the other entente allies, not to conclude separate peace without consent of France. Russia and Eng land. says a Milan dispatch to Le Matin today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
JEwELRY STORE ROBBED.

SEATTLE - Masked bandits held up a jewelry store on First Avenue this morning and secured two trays of diamonds They escaped.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ARCHBISHOP MAY
 eE HERALD oF PEACE

ROME. Dec. 2.-The Archbishop of Cologne has telegraphed the Pope. announcing that he will soon arrive in Rome as the bearer of important communications It Is believed that he is on a peace errand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
LATE NEVIS BULLETINS
coRWlN CHARTERED.

SEATTLE. Dec. 2.--The steamer Corwin has been chartered for long term. by the Southwest Steamship Co of Los Angeles and will be operated in the California-Mexico trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ALLIES SINK SIX
 HOSTILE SUBMARINES

LONDON, Dec. "A Naples dis patch says that passengers from Sal onika report six hostile submarines have been captured in the Aegan Sea by Allied cruisers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
ehl ooN MAN DROWNs.

SPOKANE - Jack Strube, a well known saloon man of Seattle jumped into the river here today and was drowned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
BRITISH MILITARY LEADER MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS
NOT TO BROOK ANY
 FAVORlTlSM

ATHENS. Dec. 2.-Representatives of Austria and Germany have inform ed the Greek government, according co newspapers here that if the de- mands of the quadruple entente are granted. the central empires will cease to consider Greek Macedonia as a friendly territory"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
mllNlrlnNe EoR U. s.

SEATTLE Orders were received by the Puget Sound Navy yard today to begin tho manufacture of 12,5OO shells of and 6 inch diameter, on March I.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
~cAsARETp TONIGHT.

Tonight is the date of the Elks cabaret-dance, for Elks and their la dies. It is being given in Elks' hall, in honor of those who took part in the Elks show recently.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
CAPITALISTS DEVELOP
 SULPHUR DEPOSITS

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-After an ex- penditure of $1,5O0,OOO New York cap italists have uncovered sulphur depos- its of vast wealth in the district of Wabigoon. 1s0 miles east of Winnipeg Canada
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
pFacE rALK PROMISED.

BERLIN It was reported today that the Chancellor soon would dis cuss the question of peace in the Rcichstag.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
CANAL opENlNc INDEFINITE.

WASHINGTON - Colonel Goethals has reported that it will be impossibls to indicate when the canal slides will be cleared sufficient for the reoper- ing of the waterway
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-Alaska Gold 26H. Chino 53K, Ray 25B, Utah 77ik. Butte & Superior 7SA. Copper metal is at 20.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
SWISS EXPERT SAYS
 5,ooo,ooo ARE KILLED

BERNE, Switzerland. Dec. D. Col. Heusler. a Swiss military statistician. calculates tho total losses in killed in the present war at 5.0O0.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02

Suit has been filed by Edward liar rigan against Frank Goggin to re- cover the sum of S195 alleged to be due for services rendered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
CASE TO JURY.

NEW YORK-The Hamburg-Ameri- can conspiracy cases were given to the jury at o'clock this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
RUSSIA GETS TROOPS
 FOR WAR FROM ORIENT

TOKYO. Dec. 2.-Russia's last call for reservists took 5000 men from liar bin, Manchuria. city of 30,000 popu- lation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-02
MuTINY sHIP ls puE.

SAN FRANCISCO - The Hill liner Minnestrea. on which mutiny has broken out, will reach here Saturday