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The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

Delegate Wickersham has been fight ing for the passage of this bill for several years. as it is a part of his general purpose of creating a really adequate school system in Alaska Early in January he introduced a new bill in Congress on the subject, mod ifcation of the one he introduced last year.
 The new bill grants the territory sections 16 and 36 in each township for the support of the common schools. provides that no part of the grant shall ever be sold, but shall be held until twenty years after the state is organized, the lands to be leased on ten year leases in the meantime
 It also grants section B in each township in the Panama valley water shed for the support of an agricul- tural college and school of mines to be maintained on the four sections on which the experiment station is now located near Fairbanks, which four sections are expressly granted to the Territory for the purpose. A univer- sity commission to recommend a plan for creating the college and school of mines is created by the act to include the Governor, the Delegate in Con gress from Alaska "and a third per son connected with the department of agriculture, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture"
 The bill proposes to grant the sec tions 16 and 36 as might be found to mineral of not, but contains the pro viso that those of them that are val uable for mineral, including gas or oil. shall not be sold without the af- irmative consent of Congress"
 In other words the bill proposes to let the territory conduct its own sys- tenn of both land and mineral leases.
 In the acts which granted school sections to Washington and other Western states that came into the Union about the same time. the gov ernment expressly held out such sec tions 16 and ss as might be found to contain mineral, retaining them in the public domain, but giving the states right to select other lands in lieu thereof. However, in the case of Ok lahoma, more recently admitted. the government made no such reserva- ton, and let the new state take min
 Continued on Page 4)
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
EXPORTERS UNABLE EFT PAYMENTS ACCOUNT BAL T|CAND BLACK
 SEABE|NG CLOSED

LONDON, Feb Notwithstanding that financial trans actions involving about twenty millions sterling were recently arranged between the British and Russian in order assist trade and loosen the Peogad exchange London the latter still stands at the high of 15 IF roubes for ten pounds sterling against normal 90 roubes per ten pounds and causing much embarrassment some anxiety in business circles
 The two great outlets for Russian trade the Baltic and Black Sea- being closed the are mainly responsi be for this British trade with Russia is thereby brought to sands and exporters unable to obtain remittances goods sold before the The Association of Chambers of Commerce taking action with the Treasury Newcastle Chamber making representation in the direction in order to get the Government to do something towards reguat ing the exchange.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
WOMEN SEEK AN EMBARGO LIN
 EXPORTS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S--A delega- tion of women waited upon President Wilson this morning, presenting him with a petition, signed by more than twenty-eight thousand persons, re- questing the placing of an embargo on the exportation of all war material from the United States to the belliger- ant nations of Europe.
 The President stated in reply to the petition that the placing of an embar- go on exportations from this country to the nations a war would constitute a breach of neutrality, and could not be entertained.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
STILL HOPE: FUR THE SHIPPING
 MEASURE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-The ad- ministration Democrats had practical ly agreed to let the Republican Rep resentatives talk the ship bill to death, when an agreement was finally reach ed to put it in conference until Febru- ary 27, when an attempt will be made to put it through. In the meanwhile the attention of the Senate and House will be devoted to the consideration and passage of the appropriation bills
 This practically assures that there will be no extra session of Congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
U. s. warships to Convoy American Vessels

BERLIN, Feb. 18-Germany's reply to the note from the United States government, protesting against the blockade of British waters, is very friendly, but firmly maintains Germany position.
 The reply sets forth at length the reasons for Germany action and states that it made neces- sary by the policy of Great Britain that government using using every possible means to cut off the food supply for the German civil population in the hope of starving the country into submission.
 The methods used to accomplish this purpose, the note says, have never been recognized in nterna
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
[ < l RA SESSION OF CONGRESS
 ABANDONED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s--It is semi officially announced that President formerly announced intention to call a special session of congress on March 5, regardless of the fate of the shipping bill At this time there appears to be very little hope that the blll will be resurrected at the present session.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
ENGLAND FEELS BUT LITTLE ALARM OVERGERMAN DECLARAT|ONOF
 BLOCKADE IF THE COAST

LONDON, Feb l8-As Germany has been endeavorng for some time to sink all British ships by submarine attack the announcement by Germany of the blockade the British and French coast has caused but little alarm is confidently believed that before the declaration German had reached the limit of her ability to damage by this means
 So slight IS the feeling that the blockade will prove serious that all the liners will continue their regular sail At oyds there has been increase in the insurance rate the big steamers and their cargoes while fishing vessels has declined.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

ading of British and French ports, is taken very seriously here, and n many quarters it is freely pre- dicted that because of Germany s attitude in the mat ter the United States will eventually be drawn into the conflict This belief is manifest in the rapid rise Tn insurance rates covering this possibility Recently Lloyds has accepted insurance guarantee ing the insurer against war between the United States and Germany for period of six months at two guineas per cent. The premium demanded for the risk and period is now raised to five guineas per cent.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
ENGLAND BUYING QUANTITY OF
 WHEAT

CHICAGO, Feb. 8-Notwitrstand- ing the blockade against French and English ports declared by Germany, the sales of wheat to Europe on the exchange today aggregated more than three million bushels. A larger DOT tion of the purchases were made on orders from England.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
MANY LEAVE ON
 STEAMER mARiPosA

Among the passengers boked from Cordova for the south on the Mariposa yesterday were Mrs. I. B. Hurd, Nor, gan Belmont. c. Oliver Iselin, Jr., Allan Lund, A. Hill, Mrs. F. Barnett, John Barnett, for Seattle; T. II. Hol- land, T. E. Tansy, F. E Kerwood, for Juneau.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
TRAIN NOT DELAYED
 BY YESTERDAYS STORM

The local train which left this morn ing for Chitina made excellent tn notwithstanding the heavy snowfall Of yesterday, and is expected to arrive in Chitina this evening on about sche- dule time. Out the line the weather conditions are excellent, the storm having subsided and the heaviest wind reported being five miles an hour.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
STILL AIMS TAKE WARSAW

still aiming at the capture of Warsaw, and hope by taking the city to cut the Russian line of com munication south and break the Russian offensive movement, enabling the Germans to withdraw many of the troops captured in the east and commence an offensive movement in the west Anticipating this policy the allies along the western front have begun strong offensive movement and are attacking the German line vigorously at several points in
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
CHINA 5 VERSION IF DEMAND |S
 DIFFERENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-China has transmitted to Great Britian. France, Russia and the United States a memorandum of the demands made upon her by Japan for large conces- sions in China The memorandum differs materially from the demands communicated by Japan to the several nations
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

LONDON, Feb. 18-Heavy fighting is in pro gress both the eastern and western battle fronts. At Augustowo, on the border between Russia and East Prussia, where the Russians stopped the pre- vious attempt of the Germans to invade Russia, an important battle is in progress The reformed Rus sian army is making firm stand, and has repulsed a number of heavy German attacks
 Reports from Poland indicate that the Germans
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
ALASKA SC \ OOL FUND TO GET
 IAN DS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-A bill granting to the territory of Alaska sections No, 16 and S6 in all townships of the public lands of the territory, for the purpose of creating a schol fund. was passed by the Senate today. An identical bill has been introduced in the House and will undoubtedly pass
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

France and Flanders.
 The battle before Czenowtz continues with vgor, heavy endorsements having reached the Rus sians, who have undamaged railroad connections with the north.
 Russia also reports that continued advances are being made in the Carpahan regions, where the op- posing Austro-Geman army has been unable to check the advance
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
GERMANY LOSES TWO IF HER
 A|RSH|PS BY ACCIDENT

COPENHAGEN Feb 18-One of the largest and newest of the German arshp fleet disaster today while cruising Island terrific explosion ocurred wrecng the huge Zeppelin and bringing it down into the Four members ernment until the end of the
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
CRUISER GROWN PRINCE WILHELM
 SINKS FOUR BRITISH SHIPS OFF BRAZILIAN COAST

BUENOS AYRES Feb. 18-The German steamer Holger arrived here today bringing the that during January and February the German Auxiliary cruiser Crown Prince Whem operating off the northern coast of Brazil captured and sunk British Hemisphere and Portrero and the sailing ships Sumatra and Wred The of the vessels placed the Hoger by the cruiser and they brought to this port.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
MAPPING ROUTE OF WESTWARD
 JOURNEY

WASHINGTON. Feb. 18-The work of mapping out the itinerary of Presi- dent Wilson's trip to the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Franvisco and the various cities of the Pacific coast, is now in progress. and will be announced within a day or two
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

BERLIN, Feb 18-An official bulletin issued by the war office today states that during the recent fighting in Prus in which the Russians wereadven back the border the Germans captured thousand Russian prisoners besides many guns and much material
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
Where the Steamers Are.

Where the Steamers Are. Admiral Evans due Cordova Satur- day, westbound.
 Alameda due Cordova Sunday. west bound.
 Mariposa, sailed from Cordova 17th, sOuthbound
 Admiral Watson sails from Seattle 25th
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

tional law, and if Germany in turn oversteps the bounds prescribed it is regretable but none the less unavoidable under the circumstances
 WASHINGTON, Feb 18-As a result of the note received from Germany it is believed that the United States government will send warships to con voy ships of American registry through danger zone as security against attack.
 LONDON, Feb. 18-Germany 's reply to the note of the United States protesting against the block
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
.!OWA G0ES ON THE LIST UT DRY
 STATES

DIES MONIES. Feb. 1S-The state legislature has repealed the Mulct
  law, thus restoring statewide prohi- bition.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

COPENHAGEN Feb 18-Word has been received here that German arsp of the parseva type has been lost the of uan and that the rescued by gov ernment.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
DESTROYERS WILL ESCOURT SHIPS
 TOPORTS IN THE NAVAL WAR ZONE

NEW YORK, Feb 18-A cable message from England received here today, states that swift British and French royers will meet all steamships flying the flag of the allied nations bound for ports within the waters of the naval proclaimed by Germany and escort them their desn ons By this it is believed the activities of the Ger submarines will be reduced to a minimum
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
CARRANZA AGAIN ABANDONS CITY
 OF MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-Diploma- tic dispatches received by the State the Carranza forces have again aban- doned Mexico City, and retired toward the coast. Immediately after the evacuation the Zapata forces, who were driven out by Carranza, again took possession of the city.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

Mrs i. B. Hurd, of Mccarthy, was for the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

You will be pleased If you eat at the Windsor grill.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18

Mrs. E. Barnett and son John, of Mile 31, left yesterday on the Mari posa for a trip to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-02-18
BLOCKADE STOPS PASSENGER
 TRAFFIC ON BRITISH LINERS

LONDON, Feb 1S-The German blockade of the English coast has had the effect of putting stop the passenger traffic from Great Brtan British vessels The Holland and Sean dnavan nes however to be unaffected by the blockade
Evening star., 1915-05-14
HAS NOTHING TO SAY.
DR.. Dernburg Refuses to Discuss
u. S. Note to Germany.

NEW YORK. May 14.-Dr. Bernhard
Dernburg. former colonial secretary
of the German empire. declined to
comment today on the administrations S
note to Germany.
DIR Dernburg must absolutely re-
fuse to discuss the American note to
the German government" his secretary
said. HE has nothing to say
Later in the day Dr. Dernburg, reply
ing to a written question asking for
his views on the American note. sent
back to interviewers paper on which
was written. above his signature:
Ever since my arrival here ! have
made it point not to mix with any
matter under official discussion be-
tween the United States and Germany.
| think II wise nota to deviate from
this policy and I hd9e no statement
to make"
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Aero Bombards Fishing Boat.
GUSTS TEUTONIC ROYALTY
FROM ORDER OF GARTER

LONDON, May 1.-THE king. as
sovereign OF the Order of the Garter"
says an official announcement issued
last evening, has given directions tina t
the following names forthwith be
struck off the role of the knights of
the order:
The Emperor of Austria, the Ger
man emperor, the King Of Wurttcm-
berg, the Grand Duke of Hesse. Prince
Henry of Prussia. the Duke of Sake
Cohurg and Gotha and the Duke of
Cumberland.'
The Order of the Garter was consti-
tuted by King Edward III about Au-
gust, 134S. Since 1881 1t has been con-
stituted Of the British sovereign and
twenty-five knight companions, who
were lineal descendants of King George
l, and of sovereigns and extra knights
who have been admitted by special
statutes.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
LORD DE FREYNE IS KILLED.
Once Resigned From British Army
and Enlisted in U. S. as Private.

LONDON. May 1.-THE death at the
front of Lord de Freyne and of his
brother. the Hon. George Philip French,
is announced Lord de Freyne came
into the public eye in 1905, when, as
Hon. Arthur Reginald French, he re-
signed his post in the British army and
went to the United States and enlisted
as a private in the army there
Lord de Freyne was born in 1879. He
was lieutenant in the Royal Fusileers
to the United States and enlisted and
served in the Sth United States fnfan-
try. His father died in 1913. when he
succeeded to the title.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
SECOND STAGE OF TOUR.
Brazilian Minister Sails From Mon
teuideo for Ruenos Aires.

MONTEvIDEO. May 14.--Dr Lauro
Muller, the Brazilian minister of for
eien affairs, took leave of President
yiera and the government ministers
today. and set out for Buenos Aires on
hoard the cruiser Buenos Aires, which
was sent here by the Argentine gov
ernment to carry the Brazilian min
tster on the seco4,d stage of his tour
His departure was signal1zed by an
enthusiastic demonstration.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

put in serious danger of his life. but
was saved by carabineers from the in
furiated people. who cried: Death to
the enemies of the country
The political parties whose policies
are in favor of Italy remaining neutral
have announced the intention of or
ganiZing demonstration to counteract
the actions of those who favor inter-
vention in the war
Conflicts Are Feared.
The police of Rome. fearing conflicts
between the citizens of the various par
ties. are taking extraordinary measures
to cope with the situation
Troops occupy all the important
points of the city and are especially in
force in the vicinities Of the Austro-
Hungarian and German embassies
strong detachments of soldiers also are
being kept in the neighborhood of ex-
Premier Giolitti's house ready to rush
to his defense if necessary
Evening star., 1915-05-14
AID FOR GOVERNMENT
BY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Fine Machine Equipment Could Be
Brought Into Use in Case
of War, It Is Said.

In the event OF war between the
United States and any other nation
manual training and technical schools
throughout this country may play al
important part in upholding the coun-
try's honor. according to the sugges-
ton Of a resident of this city who Is
familiar with these schools and their
work He called particular attention
to the Mckinley Manual Training
School in this city. which is said to
chine equipment Of any place in the
city except the navy yard.
I'm the event of war involving the
United states" he said. today. "the
shops at the Mckinley school-and the
same would apply to other schools OF
the kind throughout the country
could be placed under the supervision
Of the War Department win an expert
gunmsker in charge. 1t is possible
that completed rifles could be turned
out there, but even il they could not
parts of them at least could be fur
nished.
Girls Could Also Aid.
"Ip the woodworking shops cartridge
boxes and cases OF various sorts could
be turned out Nor would the girls at
nection with their sewing work. they
could make bandages.'
1t is pointed out that with all the
technical shops In the United States
assisting in making arms and other
equipment. no little aid would be given
to Uncle Sam in case he needed it. 1t
is likely that the shops could be run
the fun twenty -four hours q day II
necessary just as the commercial and
government gun factories abroad have
been doing since the outbreak of hos
tilities.
The equipment in the various schools
throughout this country varies greatly.
OF course. All told, there are nearly
200 schools which would probably be
able to give direct assistance in the
making OF arms and similar accouter-
ments Schools capable of contributing
In some manner to war needs probably y
would number well up in the thou
sands however.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
To Make Lower California Neutral.

ON BOARD L. S. S. COLORADO, OFF
COAST LOWER CALIFORNIA, by radio
to San Diego, May 13.-An attempt to
make Lower California neutral terri
tory in the Mexican factional warfare
will be undertaken by commission
representing carranza adherents, it is
reported by the United States cruiser
Raleigh from La Paz. Lower California
Evening star., 1915-05-14
AMERICAN GOVERNORS
LAUD PRESIDENTS NOTE
Approve Its Demands, Firmness and
Language in Upholding
Nations Rights.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, May 1.-THE
President and his advisers at Washington
have acted with the utmost caution and
deliberation," said Gov. Edward F. Dunno
TODAY. They have only formulated the
position of this republic as to the protec-
tiop of the lives and rights of it's citizens
after sufficient time has elapsed to let rea-
son and law supplant the shock that re-
suited from the loss of go many nom
combatant American lives.
THE American nation, through its
President, has spoken and the patriotic
citizenship of the republic stands Loyalty
behind him and will sustain him to the
end"
Gov. Capper's Comment.
TOPEKA, Kan, May 1.-THE coun-
try will fully approve both the substance
and the Presidents firm and powerful note
to Germany and the moderation and cour-
tesy with which the President frames it."
Gov. Arthur Capper of Kansas said today.
"The note is all the more impressive be-
cause Of its temperate and restrained lam
cuage and it's spirit of friendliness and
Of confidence in the ultimate Justice and
good will of the German government
Less than the President has said in
this momentous deliverance to the Ger
man government would not have satis-
fed the sense of. the great grievance
that is suffered in the whole suEnarins
1Continued on Ninth Pagss3-
Evening star., 1915-05-14
King Constantine Has Pleurisy.

LONDON, May 14.-An Athens dis
ma tch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
many states that the illness of King
Constantine is taking its normal course
PRAYERS for his recovery were offered
today in all churches. His majesty Is
said to be suffering from an attack Of
pleurisy which developed from cold.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
TO ASSUME OFFICE MAY 20.
Maj. Castner Ordered to Adjutant
Generalship of D. C. Militia.

Maj. Joseph c. Castner. United States
Infantry. who was commit ssioned April
1 as adjutant general. District Of Co
lumbia militia, with the militia rank
of lieutenant colonel for the usual
detail at militia headquarters, has
been instructed to assume his duties
at headquarters May 20.
Mai. Castner has been taking a
course of instruction at the Army
War College.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
GERMAN SUBMARINE
REPORTED DESTROYED
Captain of British Steamer Believes
His Craft Rammed Enemy
Vessel.

BLYTH. England, May IA German
submarine is reported to have been
sunk in the North sea. The captain of
the British steamer Collairnie on reach
ing port today stated that his vessel
apparently had destroyed the subma- =
rine by running it down off the North
cumberland coast.
No submarine was seen. but the cap
ia in said his ship struck q submerged
obstacle. large quantity of oil sub
seauently appeared on the surface and
the conclusion was drawn that a sub
marine had been run down
Aero Bombards Fishing Boat.
LONDON. MAY IA Reuter- dispatch
from Ymuiden says the Dutch trawler
Sgravenhage reports that a Taube
aeroplane coming from the west drop
ped three bombs at the fishing boat
Wednesday, in spite of the fact that
she was flying the Dutch flag The
bombs fell into the sea, where they ex-
DlOded,
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Barred From Orkney Islands.

ABERDEEN. Scotland. May 1.-THE
government announces that no COM
mercial travellers will be permitted to
visit the Orkney Islands after May "a
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Fifty Million Dollars or a Modern
Zoo?

Which would you take were the choice Of
fered YOU? One man, we'll known one. too,
chose the ZOO. Who he is and why he did it
is set forth in the Special Features Section of
The Sunday Star.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
ADVOCATESOF WAR
RIOT IN ROME AND
TROOPS GUARDC|TY
Internal Disorders Have
Brought the Italian Situation
to Fever Heat.
CABINETS RESIGNATION
INCREASES TENSION
King Victor Emmanuel Has Not An
nounced That He Will Ac-
cept Action.
GRAVE EVENTS BELIEVED NEAR
Socialist Neutralists Attacked in the
Streets-Clashes Feared When
Peace Advocates Seek to
Garry on Propaganda.
CABINETS RESIGNATION
INCREASES TENSION
GRAVE EVENTS BELIEVED NEAR

ROME. May 14-Dispatches from MI
Ian say that serious riotinE has broken
out In that city. The adherents of the
opposing political factions have resort
ed to the use Of firearms. and the sit
uatiOn II described as most grave.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

lCol kinved on Ninth Psgel
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Stand Against Submarines.

A. the note was read today by diplo-
matists and officials generally, one fea-
ture that attracted wide comment was
the stand taken by the United States
against the use of the submarine as
commerce destroyer. the attention of
the German government being called to
"the practical impossibility" of employ
ing these undersea craft to destroy
merchantmen without disregarding
those rules of fairness, reason, Justice
and humanity which all modern opinion
regards as Imperative.
Thia- EaA taken bx naval s1cers