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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
GOLDlRUSH
TO ALASKA EXPECTED
Passenger Lists On Alaskan
Steamers To Seward AL
ready Filled to Capacity

Seattle, Wash, March 27.-Expect.
ancy of another Alaska rush this
spring, rivalling those during the early
gold excitement in the north follows
encouragement that Seward had been
chosen the tidewater terminus for the
government railway.
The steamship Admiral Evans of
the Pacific Alaska Navigation company
sailed yesterday afternoon with a ca
pacitys load of passengers bound for
Seward
Since early yesterday morning other
steamship company ticket offices have
been busy answering inquiries of those
who have remained here during the
winter awaiting the opening of rail.
road work in Alaska this spring.
Already the passenger list ON the
5. 5. Mariposa, Of the Alaska steam
ship company, is practically filled.
The Mariposa will sail for Seward
March 81.
The $. S. Admiral Watson will sail
April 5 from the Pacific Alaska Navi-
cation company pier. This company's
steamers will follow thereafter every
ten days.
On April G, the s. s. Alameda will 90
north from the Alaska Steamship CON.
pany's dock, and steamers on this line
on the sixth, 18th, 18th and 30th of
each month.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
BANKING BUSINESS
SHOWS STABILITY
DURING PAST YEAR
All Banks Are Able To Meet
Emergencies and Keep Up
Their Surpluses

While there has been general
shrinkage on banking business through
out the state during the last year, ac.
cording to a statement issued by State
Bank Superintendent Sargent, this
morning, in response to the call issued
by the comptroller Of currency rs Of
March H. 1915, general feeling of
security seems TO prevail throughout
the banking system Of the state and
banks have been able TO adjust their
affairs to meet all emergencies and
keep up their reserves to the legal
standard Of requirements.
The statement covers the condition
of ss national and l73 state banks do.
ing business in the state and shows
that the total resource on March 4
1915, amounted 10 Sl57,357.gI as com,
pared to SlGO,979,9ss.32 year ago
The total due from banks and bankers
on March 4 Of this year was $25 5,sS6,.
sl0.s5, decrease Of $G,G05, ,Ts7 over a
year ago aud an increase Of s2,1s7.16
since the last call Of December 81
1914. The time certificates on deposit
amounted to sl4,526,G77.5g March a
1915. an increase Of $333, ,530.31 ovei
last year, and the saving deposits
amounted to s2O,3i9,e9l.3s, an increase
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Warning Nations Refuse To
Consider OVertures Of
Special Emmissary
APPRECIATE KIND OFFER
But DECLINE TO ACCEPT
Italy Will Maintain Strictest
Censorship Pending All
Negotiations

Copyright 1915 by the United Press.)
Berlin, via The Hague, March 81
President Wilson'S newest effort for
peace has met with failure.
Colonel E. M. House, the president g
personal emissary, leaves Berlin for
Switzerland tomorrow, convinced that,
for the present, peace is out of the cues
tion.
Despite denials from Washington,
Colonel House came to Europe on a mis-.
sion of peace, 1 learn authoritively that
he was sent by President Wilson to
sound the warning governments and
learn through informal interviews
whether there was any possibility of a
truce and peace conference before the
spring compaigns are opened.
Colone: House conferred with Sir I'd.
ward Grey, british Foreign minister.
Premier Viciqli uf France and finally
with the German secretary of foreign
affairs, Won Jagow. With all possible
courtesy and expression of President
Wilson's kindly interest, Colonel House
has been told that there is no possibil
ity of peace compromise at this time
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
FLOT|LLA OF WARSH|PS
HOLDS E|TEL IN PORT
German Cruiser Has Steam Up
But Escape Is Considered
Impossible

Washington, March 97.-Denying re.
ports that activity of American war.
ships in Hampton Roads was with a
view to preventing dash seaward by
the German converted cruiser Prinz
Eitel Friedrich, undergoing repairs at
Newport News, the navy department
stated positively today that the flotilla
of submarines and torpedo boat destroy.
ers anchored off the Virginia capes,
had no such intention, and that the
warships were there in the regular
course Of naval business.
Officials here stated that whenever
the commander of the Prinz Eitel risks
running the gauntlet he will encounter
three British and French warships
which are waiting for him outside the
three mile limit, and that there will be
no interference by the American navy
in any engagement which may follow
Reports that German cruiser has
steam up, naval officials said, does not
necessarily mean that she is preparing
for dash for the open sea. The
Prinz Eitel's commander undoubtedly
is merely testing his boilers, they de.
clared.
Nevertheless, officials here are be,
ginning to believe that there may be
some intention on the part Of the Priua
EitePs commander to make bold at
tempt to break through the waiting
allied guard, but they are convinced
that such an attempt would not be
successful.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Prize Fight Will Not
Take Place On Easter

Havana, March 27.-The As round
fight between Jack johnson and jess
Willard for the heavyweight champion.
ship Of the world was postponed today
until April at the request of Presi.
dent Monocal Of Cuba. II was origin.
ally scheduled to be held on Sunday,
April 4.
President Menocal requested that the
date be changed following conference
with delegation Of ministers who
visited him. In writing TO the promo.
ters the president suggested that some
date other than Easter Sunday would
be more appropriate for the battle and
expressed willingness to designate
Monday, April >, as legal holiday If
the date of the fight would be changed.
The promoters accepted the suggestion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
SECRETARY LANE
SEES GOOD TIMES
Believes Flood Of Prosperity
Will EnguIf County Within
Six Months

San Diego, Cal, March 81 "The
flood tide of American prosperity
within period of six months was pre-
dicted today by Secretary of the In.
terror Franklin X. Lane. "I have it
on the opinion of several of the men
in this country who have most ex-
tensive interests and who employ a
great deal of labor" the secretary said,
that no man in this country will be
without employment within six months
if he is really looking for work. The
manager of an immense concern in
Illinois that supplies gas and electric
power to 80 small towns throughout the
state and who is well up on Industrial
conditions made this statement And
/ am persuaded that he is right.
"We have every prospect of an inn
mense wheat and grain crop. Every
firm that can manufacture munitions
of war, is, of course. in very enviable
position. The prospect is excellent for
large crops and good prices. l predict
the flood of prosperity"
Lane criticised California capitalists
for not using more energy in the en-
couragement of manufactures on the
coast
"'We should make our own furniture
on the coast, for example, he said,
1" instead of shipping the wood east and
then shipping back here the finished
product"
Secretary Lane spoke in favor of the
development of the irrigation sources
of southern California, looking to the
cultivation of every acre of tillable
land.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

l.', WV York, March 27.-Wor ,ti,,i..,.
,on,,, a",p'aor aur the British GOV.
E,,,.3l,'D nave been unable 10 placate
s,s1, s'ad', rorkingmon. who aro p'o'a,s NV
ban, I, a'Rner wages in return for tho
n supple. r"'pI r"ooi.,l ,l' urgent necessity
N,., unable to exert conciii,tdt, "'oI Officials
al.S S.e. :, TAten,. are ocng s'roo'y %o5s IN, IN
Nas,it sctio, 'u9ndon their attitude
tts a. y is difficult TO o'sa, sea- WIN, -,
hps,oaD a' government b,s e Wnat e. re.
s.slr,t. mem I because this V~omIi SomI5
satlsm 'Ie \. men as laborers Tha
~ Prs,,. 70 encourage them 10 vop,, apy
,lassbls ite efficiency II woulG be
y BY S,,a.,,, ,,@eTise, to secure tis tbis 20. ps
saf,', a speedin,.nn' 'O,a,ers n.ne cannot IN.
s',si ilsi.g gpo@ ,oa where unions have ave-
s're Toul1 lI1'pbers to work slowly "SN'
,e'',lpyss s''a be more work far |'H' aiI
~, usa Hnast H,ni,t'-a system under
',',i's at ioS s'ss' ger. while seemingly ei,
wage demands an,ao.s
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
England Has Labor Troubles
That Worry Lord Kitchener

impossible under England s present
finances. Otherwise, it would be pos
sible for the government to adjust mat
ters temporarily by offering war bon
uses. But the money strain is felt
throughout the kingdom, despite the
celebrity Of parliament in voting ever
increasing millions demanded by the
government. The cost Of living has
advanced 20 per cent since the be-
ginning of the war and is going higher
The entire community suffers. To give
the workers relief while the rest of
the country is suffering would mean
an increase in taxes aud loans. Further
the classes not benefitted would OBJ
iect,
A deadlock seemingly has been
reached Chancellor Lloyd George and
Lord Kitchener having failed to secure
the desired response from the working
men Of the country, Field Marshal Sir
John French evidently has been in.
strueted 20 aid them. Twice General
French has broken the rule Of secrecy
and issued statements tantamOunt TO
saying that the allies need more am
munition. This confession would not
be made except under the most un'
usual circumstances. In the end, re-
volt Of labor may play an important
part In bringing about peace.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Artillerymen Man Guns.

Newport News, March 27.-Although
thin column of smoke was rising from
her tunnels and unusual activity was
evident on board, the German convert.
ed cruiser Pinz Eitel Friedrich still lay
at her berth at the dock of the ship.
building company here today.
There were no indications that Cap.
tain Tnierichens and his crew intended
to attempt a dash fpom the port today
or tonight, but anticipating such an at.
tempt at some time, the most thorough
preparations have been made by the
guard at Old Point CONTEXT to prevent
any violation of American neutrality.
AT Fortress Monroe and all other for.
tifcations a hustle of activity prevail.
ed throughout last night and today.
Artilerymen were kept at their posts,
guns were cleared for action and am.
muniticn was kept ready for use. Dur.
ing the night every searchlight on
shore was kept trained on the waters
of Hampton Roads and Chesapeake
bay.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

actly correct, " Roosevelt asserted
"The sources OF information are open
and have been open for months to ov-
cry intelligent man. Every man knew
that the object Of the bill was to pur.
chase informed ships If this was not
so, the law would have contained pro-
vision exempting them. Such Il pro.
vision was several times voted down.
Failure to include this, ,proviso is con.
elusive proof that object was to pur-
chase interned vessels. Such m net
would be necessarily in the interest Of
foreign and native corporations inter.
ested in these ships and indirectly in
the interest of Germany"
To ask me to testify regarding this
matter" Roosevelt continued "is like
asking me to testify az to the damaging
effect the present tariff has had on the
American sugar grower or show that
the amateur war in Mexico (Which re.
suited in greater loss Of life in the
American navy than the entire war
with SPAIN was ended and Vera Cruz
abandoned without obtaining salute
to the American flag"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
LAND FORCES AID
|. FLEET IN ATTACK
ON TURKISH FORTS
Eight More Battleships Added
To Allied Fleet For Coming
Grand Assault
RUSSIAN CRUISER JOINS
BRITISH AND FRENCH
BOmbardment By Heavy Guns
Shakes COast---FOrt Re-
ported Silenced

London, March 27.-Eight additional
warships have joined the Anglo-French
fleet for n grand assault upon the
Dardanelles in cooperation with allied
land forces, according to an Athens
dispatch received today.
Every indication today that the Rear
Admiral DeRobeck is conducting his
bombardment with the utmost caution
pending the general assault which is
expected. The warships are believed
to be keeping well out Of range of the
Turkish guns while hurling shells upon
the forts at long range. With the ar
rival of the eight reinforcing warships,
thousands Of tons Of metal will be
thrown against the enemy's positions
while the landing forces will be able
to operate at all times under cover of
the fire from the battle fleet.
The reinforcing vessels include three
British warships, four French and one
Russian cruiser. The Russians are
therefore participating in the attach
on the Turkish stronghold for the frs
time.
The captains of the newly arrived
vessels conferred with Rear Admira
DeRobeck aboard the latter's flagship
The bombardment Of the forts sool
afterward was resumed by four allied
vessels. The booming of the heavy
guns shook the coast,
Three transports have arrived of
Asia Minor within the last two days
the dispatches from Athens added, II
is pre- umed they were conveyed by the
warships which have joined the BON
harding squadron.
A Paris dispatch declares Fort
Erenkeui, on the Asiatic side Of the
strait, has been sienced by the Queer
Elizabeth and vessels supporting her
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

of $2,1O7, ,sGs3G over last year.
The total amount borrowed by the
small banks from other banks since
the last call, in order TO keep up theil
surplus, was 7s6,43O93. The loans
and discounts amounted TO ss166l ,i50,
81 this year. an increase Of $3,O2S,OOl,' :
21 over the corresponding period Of last
year and an increase Of s2,4ll, ,S74.Bl
over the last call Of December 81, 1915
Deposits subject 70 check for the last
call were $03,7Ol ,59L20, a decrease Of
$7, ,s3I. .i64.53.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27

Mote Following is the ninth ex.
elusive article by Phil RAIDER, Of San
Francisco, former United Press CORE.
spondcnt, who is now serving with the
French fWeign legion.)
BY PHIL RAIDER.
Copyright, 1918, by the United Press
London, March 0.-Bcing wounded in
our trenches was gruesome business. If
wounded man dropped back to safety
he was extra lucky, for everything that
was done for him during the first few
hours only tested his waning strength
and was likely TO make his condition
worst
Often man would not know he was
wounded for some time. One chap
came limping up the trench one day
complaining that he had been shot in
the leg. He could hardly put his foot
TO the ground, We ripped open his
trousers leg and could find no bullet
mark. Then we discovered that he had
been shot through tho forearm and
that the wound was hours old.
To be hit feels like being punched
30 many soldiers have told me. When
a man sank in our trenches, the fel'
lows who were not busy usually gather
ed around him, while some one ran two
miles through the trenches to get O
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Will Censor News.

London, March 27.-Italy will hcnce.
forth work behind veil Of strict press
censorship in her negotiations with Ger.
many and Austria.
Dispatches from Rome today relating
10 th9 Hdstro-Italian crisis showed ~.
cry evidence of having been heavily
censored. Dispatches from Switzerland
reiterated that Italy is actively pre-.
pairing for war, but the Rome cables
made it evident that the government
does not intend to permit news TO be
sent out Of the country epncnrning The
steps to be talGR should Ambassador
Won Buelow's efforts finally fall.
1t is generally accepted here that the
greatest pressure is being brought 10
Dear on Empegor Franz Josef to meet
the territorial demunds of thl Italian
government.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Advance Toward Melnel Has
Connection With Renewed
Slav Activities
INVADERS RECOVERED
FROM EARLY REVERSES
Fortress Of OssOwetz Still
Holding Out After A
Months BOmbardment

Berlin, by wireless to sayville, March
27,-The war office today admitted
the development Of new Russian Of
fensive, having for its object another
invasion Of East Prussia. It is semi
officially stated that the offensive has
been broken and rolled back, but tho
war office has previously insisted that
the occupation Of Memel by the Rus
slams and the sporadic attacks north OF
Tilsit were merely the work Of raiders.
Reference was constantly made to the
"small force" of Russians attacking
the Germans.
A semi'Official statement today as
serts: ''The conclusion now appears
justified that the Russian advance to-
ward Memel had n certain connection
with general renewed offensive, APP
parontly headed toward East Prussia,
The offensive against Memel was fol.
! lowed by advances through Tauroggen
against Tilsit, attacks near Martampol
and finally by the renewal of attacks
east of Augustof.
"The Slav offensive was undoubted
ly directed from Grodno. This indi
Gates that the Russians have finished
filling up the gaps in the ranks caused
by the victory Of Field Marshal Won
llindenburg and are ready for new
offensive. "
1t was officially announced today
that the Russians attacked near Lang.
2argen had been driven off. Other
clashes along the Vlstula are reported.
The attack Of the French upon the
height near Hartmansweilerkopf Is ad.
mitted by the war office, but tho edge
of the height is still held by the Ger.
mans, IL is stated
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
AID TO GERMANS IS
ROOSEVELT'S CHARGE
Former President ReiterateS
Attack Upon Wilson For
Supporting Measure

Washington, March 27,--Reiterotion
Of his attack upon President Wilson
for supporting the ship purchase bill
was the answer Of Colonel Roosevelt TO-
day to the request that he testify az to
his charges in recent magazine article
that the president was working in the
interest Of certain foreign ship own
ers.
In a written reply to the request
made by the ship lobby investigating
committee, the former president stood
firm on every statement he had made
and pointed out that President Wilson
openly pushed the bill.
My statement was literally and ex.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Rescue Vessels Fasten Cables
To III Fated Craft In 800
Feet of Water
Hope OF SAVING MEN
ALIVE IS ABANDONED
Explosion On Board F-4 On
March 6 May Have Weak
ened Vessels Plates

Honolulu, March 21,--Ilaving worked
for hours preparing to hoist the sub
marine P.4 to the surface, the rescue
vessels early today had succeeded in
attaching cables to the Inflated craft.
Every effort is being made now to rush
the work in the hopes that some of the
l9men imprisoned in the iron hulk may
be taken out alive. -.
During tae morning bu2zer detector
tests were being made TO determine the
exact position of the fore and aft of
The vessel that the cables may be cor.
fettly drawn The F.4 will then be
Iogy raised and dragged into shal.
low water.
Despite the extreme anxiety of all
naval officers here as well as the men
Aagcd in the rescue work, psogress
extremely slow. The drcdger Cali.
lonia is standing by but there is no
rwg bell available, aud this has
ga'ly hampered the work of rescue.
Rdeyeloped today that it was Diver
An VINO displayed rare heroism
'si'rday and made desperate at.
s~TN 70 locate the F.l in spite of the
'sVV NHt ne did not have the prooar
wv Pmeht Tor an extended stay in deon
Ha,eh @ Equipped with only a helmet
Asr'" went down 300 feet n, re.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
scANTILY ATTIRBD.

San Francisco, March 27.--Police and
pedestrians had race Of their lives
here early today after a barefoot man
who headed down Market street amidst
the jtneys. He was barefooted clear
mp 20 the ears, the proyerblal smile
which such persons are usually said to
wear even being supplanted by a look
Of grim determination which docsn I
cover mucn,
The man headed in at the city hall,
hustled up the stairs and WAS going TO.
ward the mayors office when captur.
ed. When his look Of determination
was taken off and some clothes sub
stituted, he was taken TO the Emer'
gency hospital for examination.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Chile Enters Protest.

Santiago, Chile, March 27.-The Ger.
man minister to Chile today protested
to the Chilean government against in.
terning the Officers and crew of the
cruiser Dresden, sunk recently off Juan
Fernandez island.
The minister declared that as the
British warships violated Chile's neu.
trality by attacking the Dresden while
she was in neutral waters, the mSn
should be permitted to leave for their
home country. The government denied
the right Of the interned men to leave
the country, declaring that the Dresden
had also violated Ohio 5 neNtrnlitY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Still Holding Out.

Potrograd March 27.--Despite more
than q month Of continuous bombard-
mont the Russian fortress of Ossowetz
Is still holding out against the Ger
mans, according to an English cor.
respondent wiring from Warsaw.
"After "a days Of continuous bonn
bardment by the Germans, the defend
ers Of Ossowct1 are everywhere hold
ing their own" tho correspondents
wired today, "Thoro is little chance
Of reducing the Notifications.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Przemysl pefender . Hero.

Petrograd, March 27.--General Kus
manek, heroic defender Of Przemysl,
now prisoner Of war has been re.
moved to Kief, according to dispatches
received here today. Special quarters
have been provided for him and he is
given unusual liberties In recognition
Of his heroic defense Of the Austrian
fortress.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
FRENCH BOMB DROPPER
Stays HIS COUNTRYMEN
Airman Kills Villagers In
AlSaCe and Germans Re-
taiate In Calais

Berlin, via wireless to Sayville, L. T.,
March 27.-Eleven French civilians
were killed and twenty two wounded
when French aviator dropped bombs
upon Strassburg and villages in Alsace,
the war office announced today. No
military damage was done it was
stated. The airman was forced to land
northwest Of Arras inside the German
lines and was captured.
In retaliation for the attack made
by the aviator German airmen dropped
bombs upon Calais.
Reports from Tilsit declare that the
Russians directing an offensive move.
ment against East Prussia on the
north, have been driven back across
the border after hard fight at Lang.
seargen. They pursued the retreating
forces almost to Polangen and occupied
krottingen. Considerable damage is
declared to have been done by the
Russians in this latest invasion of East
Prussia, but no great losses are re.
ported.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
Portland Markets.

Portland, Ore, March Wheat
Club, Sl.23; blucstem, Sl.25.
Oats--No. white feed, $31.75.
Barley-Feed, $24
Hogs-Best live, $.4O@745; prime
steers, $3.50: fancy cows, $3.50; best
calves, ~; spring lambs, ss.s0@s.
Butter-City creamery, 29hsc.
Eggs-Selected local, extras, zoe.
Hons, lGlgc; broilers, 25c; geese, So
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
X X X X \; X X X X X X X X X ,
4 GERMAN STEAMER SEIZED


+ GERMAN STEAMER SEIZED
X Washington, March 27.-The
\ German steamer 0denwald has
\ been seized on libel charge, a
\ message received at the depart.
y ment of justice by j, Henry
X Brown, district attorney at
\ San Juan, stated today.
!; The next step in the proceed
X ings involving the steamer is
X up to the Hamburg American
x line which must reply to the
\ charge that the Odcnwald en-
X deavorcd to dash out of the
X harb0r without clearance
X papers.
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-27
WOUNDED CARRIED
MILES TO HOSPITALS

Clean Hospital Bed Seems Like Heaven To Wounded
SOldier---Men Who ReaCh Goal Are Envied By Com
rades.--utuaI Exchange Of Wounds Results In Execu-
tiOn---Injured Who Survive Trip To Hospital Almost
Certain To Live