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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
UNITED STATES PROBES SUBMARINE ATTACKS
lDITA AR0D
 STRONG
 LANES PLAN

lDITAROD. March 27 ~ A mass meeting oi the citizens at Flat Sat. urday adopted resolutions petitioning Secretary of Commerce William c. Redneld and Secretary of Agrlcul- ture D. P. Houston to reconsider their adverse attitude toward the AL aska Development Board plans of Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane. The resolutions set out that the conviction of the people of Flat Is that the proposed Develop. ment Board offers the medium that has been offered for the immediate, expeditions and efficient handling of Federal affairs In Alaska. and that the withdrawal of the objections of these Cabinet departments must be removed and their sympathy se- cured in order to insure the support that is necessary to secure this vi- tally important legislation.
 The resolutions contend that un- less these Cabinet heads permit the transference of the powers exercised by their departments to the Develop ment Board that such a board would be useless.
 The Fiat meeting voted to urge other Alaskan communities to join them in urging the Lane plan. and is requesting Secretaries Redheld and Houston to withdraw their objec- tions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
NOW NORTH BOUND.

NOW NOn n DOOtNOs Humboldt-Due to arrive from the south tomorrow morning at 4:S0 o'clock with passengers and mall. curacao-Expected from the south any time. Delayed on account of storms on the West Coast. Arollne-Due from the south tomor- row morning westbound. VIII take first class passengers. Princess sophla-Due from south to- morrow with passengers and mail.
 Admiral Farraeut-sailed from se- attle 1:sO a. m. today; due in Juneau Friday Has two days mall.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINes. Prince John-Due to sail from Prince Rupert Thursday noon and will arrive in Juneau Saturday. City of seattle-Due to sail from Sc attle tomorrow night. Passen- gers and mail. Jefferson-Due to sail from Seattle Wednesday. Passengers and mall.
 SOUTH BOUND sAILINes. Admiral watson-Due to sail south bound Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock, VIII take passengers and mail.
 Spokane - Due southbound at noon Wednesday. wn take passen- gers and mail
 OTHER sAlLlNes. The st. Nicholas will sail for Ten akee at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. The Prince of Wales win sail for sitka and way points at midnight to- morrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
NOT TO SEVER RELATIONS
 WITHOUT ASKING scLoNs

WASHINGTON, March 27. -Presi- dent Wilson is reported to have told a member of the Senate within the last week that he would not sever dip fanatic relations with Germany until after he had laid all facts in the case before Congress
 It is said that the President made this statement to Senator who went to the White House impressed with the fear that the administration might take steps, in the event of new dis asters on the sea, which would prac- tlcaly force the United States into war.
 The Senator explained that he had consistently supported the Adminis- tration, but that he was much worried by the possibilities of the existing situation, and that he wished to have a categorical answer from the presi' dent concerning his purpose in the event American lives were lost at sea as the result of @ German submarine attack.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
DAN CALLAHAN FOUND GUILTY
 AT FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS. March 27.-Dan Cal lahan, for many years prominent in Fairbanks politics. member of the City Council most of the time since the incorporation of the city and in. dependent candidate for Territorial Senator at the last general election, was convicted by a jury of stat utory offense committed with l4- iyear-old Indian girl The jury re. turned lts verdict Saturday evening after being out with the case for nearly 24 hours.
 This is one of many similar cases that have been prosecuted in the United States district court in which lhe victims were young half-breed girls. The city has been greatly stirred over the prosecutions. sev- eral others have been tried and con victed, and other cases are yet to he tried
 Dan Callahan has been one of the most prominent and picturesque fig ures in the Panama district Inde- pendent of factions. he built up a personal following that has kept him on the City Council no matter what party or faction carried the munici- pal elections. His wife is an Indian woman.
 The penalty for the ofIense for which Callahan was convicted in- cludes term in the penitentiary' but sentence has not been passed. It is understood that the case will be appealed to the United States Cir cult Court Of Appeals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
iNoUiRlNe INTO HOSPITAL AVAILABILITY
 IN CASE OF A WAR

BOSTON, March 27.-The availabil- ity of hospitals in this city for the care of large number of patients, such as might require treatment in time of war, has been Q subject of in- quiry by Federal officials 1t was learn ed today.
 At the same time steps were taken toward the formation here of Q medi- cal and surgical unit Of 200 special ists.
 pr. John Dowilng, Superintendent of the City Hospital and pr. E. II. Nich- ols, who was head of the first liar ward surgical unit which served in France. are interested iu the plan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
LANDS ON HEAD INTO
 A. B TANK

Andrew Lewis was severely in- jured at the A. B. tank yesterday afternoon when his foot slipped on the edge of the balcony and he plunged to the bottom of the tank, landing on bis head. The water m the tank was less than three feet deep where he struck and did not break his fall His scalp was cut for about four ,inches across and the scalp on the top and left side of his head was peeled back by the glancing blow He was removed to the st. Ann hospital after having his wounds dressed by Dr. P J. Ma hone, who was called.
 Today Mr. Lewis condition is se- rious. It Is feared that a blood clot win form on his brain The in- jured mans lower limbs are al- ready partially paralyzed.
 Frank Cooper and a couple Of oth- CTS rushed into the water when they witnessed Lewis fall and pulled him from the tank in semi-conscious condition. He was rushed into the Turkish bath room of the club and given first aid treatment by Pat Scott. N. P. Moe of the A. B. Club and Tom Macdonald of Treadwell, who were present A hurry call for a physician was put in and Dr. F. J. Malone responded.
 pr. Malone stated today that Mir. Lewis is very fortunate to have es- capped with anything less than a brok- en neck or @ fractured skull.
 MT. Lewis, who is working at Perseverance as a plumber. was swimming with several of his friends and went to the balcony with the avowed intention of diving into the tank at the shallow end. He was warned, that on account of repairs be- ing made to the tank the water was low and not to dive. He needed the warming and turned to climb back over the railing when one foot slipped and he landed on his head in the tank.
 Lewis Is practically new comer in this section and assisted the Tread well Firemen with their recent smok CT by giving an exhibition Of fancy roller skating. He is the champion roller skate spinner and fancy slrat- CT of the Pacific Coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
GERMANY HAS NOT OFFERED TO PURCHASE
 DANISH WEST INDIES

WASHINGTON. March 27. The Danish foreign office denies the re- port that Germany has offered S2O'- 900 OO0 for the Danish West Indies. The American minister. pr. Maurice Egan. also has taken occasion to say there is not the slightest foundation in this story. In the opinion of the Danish government. the value of the islands has greatly increased since the opening of the Panama Canal and the sum suggested would be regarded as entirely inadequate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
FOREIGN SPEAKERS ARE
 BARRED NOW IN SWEDEN

LONDON. March 27.- The cores pondent at Copenhagen of the Central News says the Swedish government has decided to prevent citizens of any .belligerent country from addressing public gatherings in Sweden during the war. Official notification to that effect, he says, has been issued in Stockholm in connection with the in- vitations Of student organizations to Prof. Gilbert Murray. of Oxford Uni versity and other foreigners to ad- dress them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
SITUATION IS
 TAKING MOST SERIOUS LOOK

WASHINGTON. March 27.-ofcial information upon which President Wilson will decide whether the sink ing of the Englishman, upon which several Americans were aboard, and the damaging of the Sussex, also with American passengers aboard. were results Of violation of interna- tional law, is being gathered from every available source by consular and other representatives of tho Urited States in England and France. The situation Is taking on serious aspect this afte;aoon. Possibilities of breaking off relations with Ger. many ore again being discussed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
OFFICERS OF POLISH
 ALLIANCE TAKING
 A TRAINING COURSE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March 27 - Officers of the Polish Falcons Alliance of America have met at South Bend, Ind, to begin Q five weeks course in military instruction. It is the pur. pose to prepare themselves for com missions in Polish regiments, should the United States become involved in war. The combined membership is 10000 in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
BATTLE ON NORTH SEA
 REPORTED

BERLIN. March 27. - Dispatches from Esbjerg. Denmark, received by the Berlingsle Tidende, says great naval battle between German and British fleets took place Sunday of Grady lightship. The battle Is re- ported to have ragged several hours.
 It is known that during the battle two German patrol vessels were sunk and a British destroyer Is believed to have been lost. The number of the largest warships nor the extent of their damage is not given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
SONS ARE BORN.

Yesterday morning at St. Ann's hospital a baby son was born to NIT. and Mrs. John P. Mullen. The youngster tipped the scales at ex- actly 70 pounds and arrived at 11:45 a. no. Dr. l.. O. Sloane was in at- tendance. The baby has been named Bertran Behrends Mullen.
 Lloyd NJ. Ritter is the proud father of another boy which arrived at 1:30 Sunday morning. The little fellow weighed DO pounds and Dr. L. O. Sloane was in attendance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
PENCE IS DEAD

WASHINGTON, March 27 -Thos J. Pence of this city, secretary of the Democratic National Cof4hittee, died this afternoon as the result .of severe case of pneumonia. Presi- dent Wilson when informed of the death was shocked and expressed the deepest regret.
 Pence was assistant Secretary of the Democratic National Convention in the last campaign. He succeed ed to the secretaryship when Jo- seph D. Davies. of Wisconsin, be- came member of the Trade Com mission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
FARRAGUT COMING WITH 25O FOR THE
 PORTS OF ALASKA

SEATTLE March 27.-The Admir- al Farragut sailed at 1:SO o'clock this morning with 250 passengers. The following were for Juneau: W. s. Bayless and wife. Miss Hoffman A.. II. Baker, Alfred Johnson, A. T. Whitehead. R. D. Miller, John Fris' nal. c. NJ. Dolantza, Hans Nelson and A. Machlea Machiassen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
BRITISH SOLDIERS TO BE PROVIDED
 WITH BEEF STEW

MONTREAL. March 27.-The Brit lsh government has awarded Q con. tract for 6O0,00O,O0O one-pound cans of beef stew for use as army rations. The contract. the aggregate value of which is S9l.OOO.OOO, was given to a new corporation known as the Imper' ial Gamers, Ltd. of Montreal AL ready this concern has begun to ap. portion the business among American and Canadian packers. wholesale groc CTS and canners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
RUSSIANS ARE
 ACTIVE ON THE
 VARIOUS FRONTS

LONDON, March 27.-The huge Russian armies are pressing the Ger mans on the European front with great offensive movements from the Baltic to the Tlgris. Further sue cesses against the Germans are re- ported at several important points. The Russians are pressing the Turks In Asia and 1t is announced In ohi- cial advlces from Petrograd that nearly 100000 men have within the past three weeks been sent to the various fronts, well equipped and well trained.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
slx-YEAR-oLD GIRL IS
 SPONSOR AT LAUNCHING
 ALASKA cANNERY TENDEF

SEATTLE. March 27.-The Carlisle Packing Co.'s cannery tender Cordova was launched late Saturday after noon. Irene Hawkinson, little six year-old miss. smashed the bottle over the bow of the craft as it started on the slide towards the water A special permit for the champagne was secured three weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
submarIne Made Attaek.

PARIS, March 2f.- A Belgian army official who was aboard tho Sussex. made the statement today that the reason the perIscope of the attacking submarine was not ob- gerved was that a merchantman, which bore on the side of it's hull the name "NIeuport XIX" was near the packet at the time. The mer- chantman served as screen for the submarine As soon as the torpedo struck the Sussex and the explosion occurred the Nieuport XIX sailed away without lending aid. The steamer was supposed to be Bel gian vessel but 1t is stated here to- day that possibly the craft was a German boat disguised for warfare purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
SMALL CASH IS RENDERING TRADE
 OVER IN FRANCE

PARIS. March 27.--The scarcity Of fractional currency is impeding trade in France and work on notes of small denominations Is being rushed night day. It has been necessary, however, to construct complete new paper and engraving factories. and new mqchin- cry. as the German drive on Paris early In the war encompassed the cap ture and sack of government factories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
EUROPEAN FOOD PRICES.

WASHINGTON. March 27.-Europ. can food prices on Jan. 1, 1916, com pared with those before the war have shown the following incfeases: Berlin S9.4 per cent. Vienna, 112.9 per cent, and Italy SIP per cent. On February 1, the increasing in English prices was 47 per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
GOVERNMENT HAS PLACED
 LARGE ORDERS. lT IS SAID

BOSTON. March 27. - Unofficial rumors are current of large orders from Che United States government placed with the Baldwin and Crucible Companies. The Cruciblo Company was particularly favored because it's plant is far inland and because the other munitions factories are on the seaboard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
TARIFF ON AMERICAN
 SHOES NOW UP AGAIN

WASHINGTON. March 27.--At the instance of Representative Richard Oiney, Secretary of State Lansing has wired to John D. o'Bear American minister to Bolivia, asking what ac- tion, if any, the Bolivian Congress had taken in regard to the tariff on American shoes. which the New Eng land manufacturers have asserted was prohibitive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
BRITISH ANNOUNCE
 NEW SHIPPING ORDER

LONDON. March 27-The British admiralty announces that only Brit ish and allied vessels may enter any port or harbor or anchor off any part of the Shetland Islands until further notice. excepting vessels calling for examination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
FINANCIAL COLLAPSE FoREsHADoWED IN
 cERMANY-AUsTRlA

NEW YORK. March 27.-A London special says the absorbing topic now among the financiers there is con tinuance of fall in exchange rates for the German mark and the Austrian krone. Experts regard the continued depreciation as foreshadowing an im- pending Germany and Austrian finan- cial collapse
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
PRESIDENT HAS ONE
 MORE GRAND CHILD

PHILADELPHIA. March 27 - A daughter was born to Mrs. Francis B. Sayre this afternoon. Mrs. Sayre is a daughter of President Wilson. This Is the second Sayre child, the first being a boy. The birth of little Miss sayre now gives the President three grandchildren.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
ealnnIkl Romharded.

SALONIN. March 27.- German aeroplanes bombarded the city this morning also the Allies vessels iy- ing in the harbor Four Geek sol- dlers and a number of civiians were killed during the bombardment and several houses were destroyed. The attacking fleet escaped before the Allies air craft
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
eEET SEED DEAL ON

BOISE. Idaho. March 27.-$7,5Oo for % pounds of Austrian sugar beet seed is said to have been paid by Ameri- can beet seed interests representing 800 acres in Idaho. which will be in- creased to 1900, oil devoted to beet seed raising.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
TEN MILLION DOLLARS
 WORTH OF SECURITIES
 KEPT BY PRIZE COURT

LONDON. March 27.-The British foreign office announces that the se- curities valued at S10.o00.0OO. which was suspected Of being Of German ownership. seized from the mails in transit. are now in the possession of the prize court. Authorities declare that nothing in the nature of a hard ship beyond a slight delay is liable to be suffered by innocent owners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
CHASING V IL A
 DOWN

SAN ANTONIO. March 27.-"The American expeditionary forces arc on the heels of Villa, 24o miles south of the border ] would not be sur prised Go hear that the forces have come In contact by this time This was the statement made by Mai.- Gen. Funston this afternoon. q understand that Brig-Gen. Pershing is now operating six columns against the bandit and his followers" con- ciuded the war officer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Arother Boat Torpedoed.

LONDON. March 27.-The British steamer st. Cecilia, from Portland Me. for London, has been sunk by submarine of the coast according to dispatch to Lloyd's from Dover The crew is reported to have been saved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
ARE SENT DOWN;
 LIVES LOST

LONDON, March 27.-The British steamer Khartown Cerne and the French steamer Hebe have been sunk in the English channel and 1t is feared that the loss of life has been heavy. Particulars have not been given full publicity by the Ad- mlralty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Serious Break Possible.

WASHINGTON, March 27. Consu- lar Agent Whitman, at Boulogne TO- ported today that he had been in- formed by French officials that piece of bronze, resembling part of a torpedo had been found on the Sussex.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
NEW BRITISH BILL
 FOR ARMY ESTIMATE

LONDON. March 27.-The army es- tImate bill. providing for British army of 100000 was introduced in the House Of Commons by Under-Sec- retary Of State for War H. J. Ten. nant. ttl q
 The estimated cost of munitions for the proposed army (including that necessary for the nayy) is placed at Si5.OOO,OOO daily by the War Office
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
STATE SORROWS stooO,oOO

BOSTON. March 27.-state Treas urer Burrill has sold s1OOO,OOO notes in anticipation of taxes, due on Nov. 17. 1916. The notes are being offered this morning by Kidder, Peabody 6 Co.,. and F. g. Moseley & Co.,. at a price to net 2i5 per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
HAVE TO GO AWAY FROM HOME TO GET THE NEWS;
 WHERE IS THIS cRAFTi

NEW YORK. March 27.-1A 10000 ton steamship, now under construc- tin on the Pacific coast for delivery in June. has been sold to a New York broker for Sl,5OOOOO at the end Of last week. This is an advance of s7OOO00 over tho builders price of S850000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
10 Stop AIarmlsts.

FL PAsO. March 27.-The city council today passed an ordinance providing that correspondents send ing out matter calculated to iniure general business or reputation Of Fl Paso and known to be false" shall be fined from s25 to S200.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Mediterranean Disaster.

LONDON. March 27.-Conhrmation that the British liner Minneapolis was torpedoed in the Mediterranean last Wednesday by a submarine has been received. Eleven were killed from the explosion. The fate of the other members of the crew and pas songers is not given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
NATIONS FOR rAg BORDER

CHICAGO. March 27. COO 64OOOo pounds of meat. comprising 7so,0o0 rations, have been ordered by the United States army from Chicago packers for shipment to the border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
DEATH OF FATHER OF
 REV. c. Q. CHRISTIAN

The Rev. R. D. Christian. priest in charge of Trinity church. Juneau and g. Luke's church. Douglas. has received @ telegram announcing the burial Of his father on Saturday March 25th. at Richmond. Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
ono American MIssIna.

PARIS. March 27. - Ninety-seyen passengers aboard the English pack ct Sussex. which was torpedoed Sat. urday morning. are missing, includ- ing one Ameircan, supposed to be Miss Callie Fennell, of New York City. The Baldwin family of seven are safe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
TO TALK WITHOUT WIRES

NEW YORK. March 27.-Dr Alex ander Graham Bell. inventor of the telephone. says we will soon be able to talk all over the world without wires.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Eunaton penIea Honors.

WASHINGTON. March 27.-Mai.- Gen. Funston. reporting to the War Department. denies the reports of massing Of Carranza troops on tho border. He says that the reports are plainly those of alarmists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. March 27. - Alaska Gold closed today at 2OSs, Butte and Superior at S9ik. Chino at 535k. Ray at 2Sss. and Utah Copper at sl Copper metal closed at 2s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
MINE SUNK slLIUs-
March ,

WASHINGTON, March 27.- State Department officials have indicated their belief that the Norwegian bark silius, sunk mysteriously off Havro, France. with several Americans aboard. was the victim Of a mine. It was stated that no official advicos have been re. ceived to this effect, but word had been received that none of the survivors saw 9 submarine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
ENGLISH SHOWING GOOD

LONDON. March 27.-The statist's index number of commodities for the end of February is 127.6 This com pares with 1866 for January and 1lS.4 for December
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
I WO AIR RAIDS
 MADE

BERLIN. March 27 A fleet Of twenty British air planes made an attack on northern schleswig Hois- tein early today Three British hy- dro.aeroplanes were brought down by the German gums on the Island of Sylt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Eecane from lall.

FL PASO. March 27. - General Manuel Banda and General Manuel Medinavietia. two former Villa ofi- cers. who were taken in custody three days ago. have disappeared from the city pail They are un- derstood to be on their way to New Orleans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
x. p. GALLAGHER
 WILL NOT FILE

Hugh p. Gallagher. nominated at the mass mass meeting last week for City Councilman. win not file his declaration of candidacy. He stated this morning that he feels that he has not lived long enough in Juneau to be member of the Council
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
Much Damaae Done.

LONDON. March a7.-Three of the British air fleet which attacked the airships in che selileswig Holstein country today have failed to return. It is reported that considerable dam age was done during the air raid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
CHICAGO TAxlcAR
 CONCERN MAKES A
 REAL LIVE WAR OFFER

CHICAGO, March 27-A local taxi cab company, operating 200 cabs, has offered the war department the use of all it's machines, with chauffeurs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
VnIa podaes MexIeans.

SAN ANTONIO. March 27.-vila escaped from the Mexican troops which had him tracked near Nami- Quipa He escaped southwards with three columns of American cavalry hotly pursuing him. This informa- ton has been received from Brig Gen. Pershing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
WANT ROOSEVELT TO LEAD THEM
 INTO MEXICO

FL PAsO. Tex. March 27.- After a meeting of 50 Of orig inal Texas Rough Riders, a telegram was sent to Colonel Roosevelt asking him to lead a volunteer regiment Of 500 cow boys into Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-27
WOMEN TAKING THE
 PLACE OF THE MEN

LONDON. March 27.-Over 1OS.oOo women have taken the place of men in..British industries