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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
PIONEERS OF
 SEATTLE DIE
 IN ACCIDENT

SEATTLE. March S1.-rhe death of four prominent pioneers of Seattle in an automobile accident has shocked the city.
 The dead are.
 THOMAS w. PROScH, son of Chas. Prosch the founder of the Seattle PostIntelligencer. and himself editor and publisher of that paper for many years.
 MRS. THOMAS w. PROSCH.
 MISS LEONORA DENNY. daughter of the late Arthur A. Denny one of the founders Of Seattle and member of one of the leading families of the city
 MRS. HARRIET FOSTER BEECH FIR. wife Of Capt Herbert Foote Bee cher son of the late pr. Henry Ward Beecher. a leading Seattle artist and pioneer
 Mrs. NJ. J. Carkeek whose husband was pioneer Seattle contractor and whose son, Vivian Carkeek is a leading Seattle lawyer. was seriously injured.
 The accident occurred in the Duwo' mish river. into which the car dashed from bridge near Allentown.
 The car was owned by Mrs carkeek. and was driven by her Japanese chauf- feur
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
Pope For Peace Still

ROME, March Sl.-Aithougb Italian ofGcialdom seems to expect the coun- try to abandon its policy of neutral fly within a very short time. the Va tcan circles maintain their optimism. The Pope is lending all his influence GO keep Italy out of the war. Deputy Bonomi. an ardent advocate of ital. ian intervention in the war writes as follows in the Messagero:
 Whatever Prince von Bueiow does, Italy must remain confident The government will shortly announce the treaty of alliance to safeguard the in. terests of the nation"
 A dispatch Co the Tribune. dated at Vienna. states that under any circum- stances Austria would refuse to cede any territory to Italy before Italy had fulfilled her pledges of neutrality In other words. Austria would not grant any territory to Italy until after the close of the war The dispatch indi- cates that Austria and Italy hold each other in deep distrust
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
''FJIEER HOME RULE''
 MEMORIAL PASSES;
 STATEHOOD PROPOSED

By a vote of 6 to 2. President Stu therland and Senator Hubbard voting no. the Territorial Senate this morn ing passed the Willard memorial ask. ing for a full form of Territorial gov. ernment for Alaska. which Monday was substituted for the Shoup House memorial, asking for the same relief
 The passage Of the memorial came after Senator Hubbard withdrew a mo- ton to re-commit the Willard memor. lal to the committee. with instructions to amend 1t by substituting Q memor. ial he had introduced earlier in to. days session. asking for Statehood for { Alaska
 Senator Hubbards proposal fell like a bombshel in the Senate. Sen. ator Willard jumped to his feet and accused his colleague of "subterfuge, to defeat my measure" There is not man here who believes Alaska could secure Statehood, In ten. or in twenty years, and we might as well try to fly over this bay. as attempt to get l it," he said.
 ? Senator Hubbard said he regretted that his colleague should entertain such an opinion of his action, and de- clared that he could not concur In the t Senator's remark that Statehood was SO far away. Tt will not be five years-yes. | may shorten it 10 three years. We must make start, and why should 1t not be now" he said.
 Called Hubbard Inconsistent.
 Senator Sulzer took the floor "l : cannot understand the position, neith. CT can understand the logic, of the Senator from the Third" he said. "ln the committee room on these fuller home rule memorials. he took the po- sition that we should not report the Willard memorial because 1t did not specifically state what Alaska wanted. On the shoup memorial. when debat' ing on the floor of this Senate, he d. rectly changed his position and said he wanted a fuller form of Territorial
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
GREECE WANTS
 PROMISE FIRST

ATHENS. March S1.-Rumors Of friction In the neutrality cabinet ot Premier Gowaris are denied in the following official note "Rumors Of a disagreement between Ministers stratas and zographos and their col- leagues are without foundation
 That Greece is willing to abandon neutrality if she can receive Che deIi- nite assurances of her reward Is indi- cated by this additional statement in Che note:
 "The government continues to study the external situation 10 establish its policy on solid and sure pasis so as to enable 1t to obtain the precise pro- mises in the event of Greece abandon ing her neutrality
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
NEW u s. ATTORNEY
 AR3IN ES

James A. Smiser of Columbia Tenn. whom President Wilson named United States district attorney at Ju- neau. arrived today on the steamship Jefferson. accompanied by Mrs smi- ser. They are guests for tho present, of Judge and Mrs. Robert w Jen' ninss.
 District Attorney smiser will likely not be sworn into office for few days Court ia stiii in session. and as am unfamiliar with the business hegorc it, am not prepared today to make any announcements, he said.
 The new Federal official is typical of the Southern gentlemen, and the first impression which Juneau had or him today. was extremely iavorahle' to say the least He showed a keen Interest in the capital city and de- clared that he and Mrs. 5miser were delighted with the beautiful trip up the Inside Passage from the States.
 'I have no new policies to promul' gate" he said today "l want to do right. want your help and want to help you. want to know your spirit that it may assist ip gniding me in the administration of my duties as l find them.
 Naturally. District Attorney Smiser has not yet attempted to 30 fully in' to the matter of his assistants. Changes in his office. if any there will be. will not be made until after he has taken the oath of office.
 District Attorney Smiser was classmate Of Attorney-General Thcs' W. Gregory, and to him he owes ms appointment. he says His home 'n Tennessee is not far from the boy hood haunts of Judge Jennings
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31

 DECLARES FOR
 flo ME RULE

eflaye you got 8 word for The Elm pire," a reporter asked Judge James wickersham. Alaska's Delegate to Congress. as he arrived at noon today on the steamship Jefferson. with Mrs wickersham
 Yes Judge wickersham replied. ''l am in favor Of full Territorial form Of government for Alaska"
 The Delegate and Mrs. Wickersham registered at the Alaskan, and will be here until the departure. Saturday night, of the steamship Mariposa for Cordova They are on their way to Fairbanks
 ''l am going to spend the first sum mer at my home in Fairbanks, in more than six years" Judge WicScrsham said. Congress has been in almost continuous session for the past six years, making 1t impossible for me to get away. am glad of the chance to see my home again"
 Judge Wickersham is interested in fisheries and school Legislation and re. iterated his views on those subjects. az expressed in speech before the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. last week.
 The Delegate looks in better physi. cai trim than he has been for years. and Mrs. Netherlands health is of the best They have been spending the winter in Washington. but re- turned West by way of California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
ITALIAN BLOOD IS SPILLED ON
 AUSTR0 FRONT

ROME. March s1.-Rumora of an open break between Italian and Aus trian forces on the border have been in circulation all day. The Glornale q Italia this evening published wlsh reserve news from Venice which sayo that there has been a grave incl dent on the Austro-ltalian frontier be- tween some Austrian soldiers and ltal' ian customs officers. Several Of the Italian customs officers, lt says, have been wounded, and the feeling is run ming high"
 The rumors, and she repressed pub neatiou in the eiornaIe, has caused feeling to run high, though it io more tense than noisy, or demonstrative.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
ALLIES MAY
 DELAY ACTION


 LONDON. March 2t-While che re- suits justify the claims of the war of. Aces ct London. Paris and Perograd that Che tide of battle since early in March has been rather favorable than unlavorable for the Allies. the indica. tions are that feeling out process has discovered the German positions stronger than it was believed. The fact that the Allies have not pressed Che fighting so strongly for the last half Of March as they did for the first half of the month. but have been using unprecedented energy in strengthen ing their forces in the field. both by sending hordes Of endorsements tc the front and by adding enormously to the equipment Of the artillery leads to this conclusion.
 It is the general belief now that the Allies will not attempt an aggressive movement on the east or west fronts or against the Dardanelles and Con stantnoplc until their forces shall have been strengthened materially.
 It is thought that this determination might result in an aggressive move ment on the part of Germany before the Allies put their spring campaign Into full operation. That Germany must do something to offset the loss ol Przemysl and the danger to Con stantinopie is apparently the belief in Berlin. and @ resultant early aggres sive movement in one or more places is looked for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
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RIOTING FOLLOWS
 STREET CAR STRIKE

SEATTLE. March S1.-Rioting fol- lowed the announcement against the Seattle Electric company last night. The strike was voted at a meeting Of union labor at 9 o'clock. and union motormen and conductors left their cars on the streets as fast as they were notified of the action. Commit tees began an active campaign among the non.union conductors and mctormen to induce them to join the union
 In the rioting that followed car win aows we~o mashed. trolley ropes cut and fare boxes and controller handles removed from the cars, and coniscat' ed.
 Men who refused to strike are run ming the cars today, and giving the city the best service they can.
 Union labor today formally denied responsibility for the rioting
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
ALL LINES ON
 RUSSIAN SOIL

BERLIN. March 31.- The general staff reports. ~Rumors Of the fresh occupation Of parts of East Prussia are untrue. The German line in the Eastern theatre runs from Pilica to- wards and along the Rawka and Bzura to the vistula; north of the Vistuia it proceeds from East of Flock down drought Zurominek and Stupsk. both Of which are situated South of the Mlawa. then East toword the district North Of Przasnysz. passing South of Afyszeniec. South of Kolono. and to the North oi Lomza. to the Bohr riv- CT near 8Iecarozo. From that point it extends along the Bobr to the North west of Ossowiec. which Is being bonn barded by the Germans. From there the line continues across the district East Of Augustowo via Krasnopoi. Pn wiszki. Mariampol and Szaki. and along the frontier through Tauroggen in a Northeasterly direction Tho line runs from beginning to end of Rus sian territory.
 South of the Vistula thaws have caused a lull except in the artillery action. The Rawka and Bzura rivers and the tributaries of the Pnica have overflowed their banks and compelled both Russians and Germans to a6an don many of their trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
SUFFER A CRUSHING DEFEAT
 IN NORTH POLAND

LONDON. March st.-Thas the Ger mana have met wish crushing re- verge h Poland north Of warsaw be- came known early In the day, and as che detailed accounts came in later, tho extent Of the Russian victory grew. Most of the uevs taas Tar is unofficial, but regarded aa reliable. The German ioasea have been appal- ling.
 The ssery of the engagement and the German defeat says that the Ger mans fsll back ln Che Nleman river district. expecting shat the Russians would follow them and then they would crush the enemy by fankin9 movement.
 The Petrosrad dispatches state that the maneuver was a complete failure and that several entire division of the Germans were caught in the trap and completely annihiiated.
 No estimates have been placed on shs extent Of the German loss, but it is stated thas they were unusually heavy. and that Che result Of the bat sle wiii have an Important effect on the campaign north of Warsaw.
 GERMANS CLAIM VICTORIES.
 Berlin dispatehes and announce ments make no mention Of the Ger man reverse at the Nieman river but claim that the Russians have suffered iosses at vsrious points near the Prus- sian border farther north.
 Berlin reports say thas French as sauts have been repuised and beaten back wish heavy losses at several places on the western front.
 PARIS SAYS UNCHANGED.
 Reports from Paris say that the sit uation along ths front in Belgium, AL saee. France and Lorraine remains un- changed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
ON THE MARIPosA.

SEATTLE. March s1 When the aiariposa eails for Alaska tonight she will carry 225 pasengess, seventy or whom are bound for Che Forbes can nery. Southea tern Alaska.
 First cabin passengers for Juneau include Roden, John Oien, Mary Zone. J. A. Magill. Miss X. NJ. Moeller, Mrs. w II. Dickinson P. F. Clark. Mrs. l.. M Tubbs. Beatrice Tubbs. Arthur Fairchild. Mir. and Mrs. ]. N Ander- son. Mrs. W G. Weise, Walter Weise. Miss Mira Wilson. Mrs. E. R Brophy' R. Heyner, J. 4. Davis II Hiidre, Jas McCloskey, Helen Krise
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
AUSTRIA BELIEVES
 ITALIAN WAR SURE

NEW YORK. March 31.-A Rome cable to the New York Times says that Austria has sent squads of Rus sian prisoners and Galician refugees into Trentino. to work on the deien- sive fortilcadons Heavy guns are being mounted in passes on specially constructed concrete platforms. and masked batteries are being placed in close proximity to the frontier in the preparation for Che Italian invasion which the Ausrians consider inevita- ble. The Austrian fleet. which, since the Anglo-French naval operations in che Dardanelles has often been cruis' ing in the Adriatic is now again con. centrated at Pola. where an Italian attack Is feared
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
GERMANY CLAIMS
 FORTS UNCHANGED

BERLIN. March Sl.-After making a personal inspection of the Dardan' elies forts. correspondent of the Tageblatt reports that no damage has been done Co the inner forts. but that five English ships have been disabled and three mine sweepers have been sunk. Since the shelling of the inner Qualifications began no Turkish sol. diers have been killed, -he. asserts.
 "The passage of the enemy's ships through the straits seems completely impossible" he adds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
GERMANS SUNK KARLSRUHE
 THEMSELVES

NEW YORK. March S1.-Ihe Ger man cruiser Karlsruhe was blown up by her own crew five weeks ago alter she had gone on reef off St. Charles in the West Indies, according to Ed ward Wadsworth. of Newark. who ar- rived from st. Tomas He obtained bis information from fishermen who said the crew of the Karlsruhe were transferred to another German war ship. White people of st. Charles pro fessed to believe it was some other craft than the Kalsruhe blown up' in an effort to make the British be- lieye the Karlsruhe was out of the way
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
BOMBARDITENT
 IS RESUMED

LONDON. March Sl-A Reuters dis patch from Constantinople by way Of Berlin says the allied fleet resumed lhe bombardment of villages near che outer Dardaneiles forts this afternoon.
 Turkish aviators are making daily reconnaissances
 The Turkish forts for ? miles in- land from the entrance to the Dardan- elles are occupied by the land forces of the British and French.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
FAIRBANKS SPEAKS
 FOB ALASKA

SEATTLE, March S1.-Former Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks. ar irving here on his way home from the orient. discussing Alaska, said If the Federal government pays due heed for the demand for the development of the Territory. as it ought to- It's iu- ture greatness is assured.
 As a United States Senator Mir. Fairbanks visited Alaska In 1899.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31

P PRESIDENT MAY
 EMPLOY 2,500
 MEN ON ROAD

SEATTLE, March sf.-A Washing ton speclar diopatch In the seattls Star today says that President Wood row Wilson will make an announce ment as coon aa Secretary of the ln- torior Franklin K. Lane returns from the Pacific Coast, declaring that Sew ard hao been selected ao the tide wa ter terminus Of the government rail- road Thio announcement 10 expect ed to be made April 5.
 The dlspatch saya further that 2'5oo men will be put to work on three unite of the proposed railroad eystem, which will be:
 CD From Ship creek 90 Mile No. ts2-
 @ From Ship creek to Kern creek. to connect with the AIaska Nor thern.
 ts) Re-couotruetIon work on the Alaska Northern from Seward north.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31

Mss Denny was . cousin of the late John B. Denny of Juneau and has many relatives in Seattle
 Capt. Beecher, whose wife was Killed. Is well known in Alaska He has made many trips north as Pa ci0c Coast Steamship company's pill ot.
 Mr. Prosch was one of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce excursion. many Of whom were indicted at Ju- ueau few years ago for stealing Che totem pole that occupies a prominent place in Pioneer Place. Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
GREAT FLEET IS TO
 ASSEMBLE Al GOTHAM

NEW YORK. March Sl.-m the North River. New York, May 9.lI there will assemble for maneouyers 21 United States battleships 2i de- stroyors. and l2 submarines the big gest fleet ever brought together un- der the American nag A division of the cruisers may join the fleet
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
JAP CHINESE
 CRSIIS ACUTE

PENINc. March sl.-In diplomatic circles the situation arising over the negotiations over Japans demands up. on China are regarded as more serious today than at any time since the con ference was inaugurated
 The Chinese say that Japan is in- creasing rather than diminishing her demands. and that China cannot ac- quiesce in the demands that have been placed upon her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
s.on eombardment of sbyrn.

ATHENS. March sl. - The Allies bombardment of smyrna has been stopped because of threats made by the Vall of the city that if English and French warships continued their fire. he would expose all his civilian prisoners to death from the warships shells, according Co dispatches from Tenedos. Two thousand French and British subjects were arrested when the bombardment began, and they are being held as hostages by the Turks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
NO DECISION MADE
 ON EXTRA SESSION

WASHINGTON. March S1-Reports that President Wilson had determined to call an extra session Of Congress next November were denied at the White House today by Secretary Tu- multy. It was stated officially that the President has arrived at no decis' ion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
IS UNITED STATES
 IN WORLD PoLlTics2

LONDON March Sl.-it is believed there is Q deep plot of a political na- ture as well as commercial move which urges reapproachment between Che United States and Russia In con nection with Che protests which Eng land. Russia and the United States have registered at ToMo against Che Japanese designs in China Confront ed with the serious problem of the demands of Japan. the United States, 1t is said. has acted in close accord, if not In concert with Russia In its efforts to stop Japan's aggressions in the Chinese empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
MOVEMENT OF AUSTRIAN
 TROOPS CAUSE PANIC

ROME. March si.-venice specials state that the arrival Of special trains in the province of Goerz with 1000 Austrian troops and artillery caused a panic on the unofficial bourse at Trieste.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
TO PROTECT
 ALASKA SEAL HERD

WASHINGTON, March al. - An early move on the part Of the new House ways and means committee will be for a bnl that will protect the Alaska seal herds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
GERMANS LOSE
 ONE SUBMARINE E

PARIS. March s1.-The minister of marine issued @ statement today that a French cruiser had sunk Q German submarine which was maneuvering on the surface of Diepe
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
REPLY
 IS WIRED TO LONDON

WASHINGTON, March sl-rhe re- ply of the President to the British or. der in comclil establishing German blockade and defining the status or neutrals was cabled to American Am bassodor Walter IT, Page yesterday evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
TURKS CLAIM sUccEss
 AGAINST BRITISH TROOPS
-nNer ANrlNopLn- Mnrch

coNsTANpNoPLE- March s1- Bagdad dispatches announce the cap ture of Kornea. at tbe junction or the TIgvis and Euphrues rivers ps tne Turkish troops The town was ae' fonded by British forces who tired upon each other. the dispatches aao. The Turks suffered no casualties
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
AMERICAN RED CROSS
TO HELP sEReie

NEw YORK. March si-The Red Cross Society of America. and the Rockefeller Foundation will send to Serbia commission of medical and sanitary experts to combat the spread of the dread typhus fever. cholera ani other contagious diseases. $50.OOO has been set aside for the work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
sntterIea at arownavIIIe.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. March Sl. Three batteries of United States ar ullery arrived here today Go protect American interests Gen Fred Fun slon is in command
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
MexlcANs pAY MRS.
WHos
 McmANus S11,3oo

WASHINGTON, March 8l. The government at Mexico City today paid the widow of John B. McManus Sil,- 300 in gold Mrs McManus will make arrangements for the disposal of her Mexican property and leave for the gtates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS
 BUY AMERICAN WHEAT

CHICAGO. March sl.-m the past few days foreign governments have purchased in the United States about 100000 bushels of wheat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
een. siebert May Have Charge.

0e0' oIolsTI W0J '''FV V'''' 8V'
 WASHINGTON March S1.-lt is considered likely here that in the event of a decision in favor of ex- tensive railroad building in Alaska this year BrigGen- William l.. Sieb- ert, who was assistant to Col G. w. Goethals on the Panama canal work will be placed in charge instead of the engineering commission. Gen sieb- ert was recently promoted to be brlgadiergenerai rom lleutenantcol- onel
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
American Lost

LONDON. March S1.-Leon Chester Thrasher an American engineer. was among those lost on the British steam ship Falaba when she was sunk by a German submarine.
 Another BrltIsh Ship Sunk
 The British steamship Flaminian was torpedoed on the island Of Sicily. Her crew was rescued by a Danish steamer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
IN THE LEGISLATURE
House

IVY
 l. Agreed Go instruct sub committee to submit tentative bills containing direct, license and per capita tax clauses, with provision that per capita tax, if adopted, be used for sup port of Pioneers Home and similar purposes.
 9. Committee substitute (H. B. 4Sl for House Bills and 17, general mining law, made special order for n o'clock tomorrow.
 8. Heard announcement that public hearing will be held at 7:SO o'clock tonight, of municl. pal affairs committee. to hear arguments for and against the Daly bill, requiring the regula- tion of public service utilities. rates, etc.
 Senate.
 J. Committee of whole di- rected taxation subcommittee to prepare draft of bill for dl- rect porperty tax, for substance of sessions revenue measure. 9. Passed Noon's mechanics lien bill. extending time from 30 to 60 and from 60 to 90 days. Bnl goes back to House.
 8. Passed Gaustad board bill act"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
UTAH MINES TO
 CONSOLIDATE TOMORROW

SMUT IAKE cIrY Utah March 91-Three big coal companies of the State of Utah will be merged on the first Of April to be known as the United States Fuel Company with capital of slO.ooO,OoO-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31
THOMAS ]. PATTERSON
 MARRlEs IN CHICAGO

SEATTLE. March s1 - Thomas J. Patterson. for many years in charge of the Juneau cable office. was mar rIed today at this place to Miss Min nie Ash. of Cumberland. Mdr boy sweetheart.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-31

Emperor calla Extra sesslon. TOKYO. March S1.-The Emperor has called an extra session of the diet for May f7th