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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
Nation Faces Potential Danger According to Manager of Bank
 in the East.
TRADE BALANCE
America Needs to Build up and Retain Trade with Europe Owing
 to Gold Surplus

NORFOLK. Va, Dec. SO - The United States faces great potential danger in its swollen supply of gold, John Clausen. manager of the foreign department of the Crccker National Bank, of San Francisco, told the Southern Commercial Congress, say ing:
 "Above all we have tho need to build up and retain q favorable trade balance with Europe, especially be- cause of an accumulated gold supply such as never was experienced be- fore, and this in itself may throw obstacles in the path of our com mercial prosperity with the outside world.
 Since the beginning of the war the gain in our supply of gold ap- proximates SS5OOOO,OOo, which, with the normal production. has brought our gold stock to the 9tupcnduous figures of S2,7OO,OOOOOO. 1t is only fair to assume that this will continue to increase by leaps and bounds, SO that before the war ends the cof fers of the United States win be- come virtually congested with gold.
 "The first step taken by our Eur opean contemporarieg after the war will no doubt be that Of attracting gold to re-establish their financial prestige. This can best be occom- plished by again building up the com merce temporarily neglected, and so endeavoring to create an increase of exports over imports with the Unit ed States. if the bulk of the worlds golc supply should still be held here.
 Such q move would demonstrate clearly the advantage to the world at large of having the stock of gold more evenly distributed among all countries. to provont commercial wars by Q union of one of more .na- tions against another.
 We may be lulling ourselves into q sense of false security-that steady accumulation of gold will give this country greater economic strength but may be suddenly awakened un- less we marshal OUT forces along diff ferent lines in the future financing of our foreign trade.
 "om problems do not seem so much that of retaining the present stock of golL and gaining the remain- der of the worlds supply but rather that of creating and maintaining af- ter the wars favorable trade balance and in our ability to solve that problem lie the solution whether the European war will leave this country richer O. poorer"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
WHY NOT ALWAYS HAVE "suM
 SHINE AT HOME?

We have just received the agency for Loose Wiles biscuits made in the famour SUNSHINE bakeries. Try a package. Goldsteln's Emporium.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
NOTICE
Department or the Interior )
 United States Land Office ]

Department or the Intcrio. )
 United States Land Office ]
 Juneau. Alaska. october 23. 1916.
 Notice is hereby given that Simon c. Stevenson of Juneau, Alaska, who on October 2, 1914. filed homestead application No. O1725 for the land em- braced in U. S. Survey No. 1O82, has filed notice of his intention to submit proof to establish his claim to said land before U. s. Commis- sloner R. w. DeAsmond at his of flee at Sitka, Alaska. where said applicant will appear as principal and witness, on January S1. 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m.. and on the came day before the Register and Receiv- CT at Juneau, Alaska, at 10 o'clock a. IT,, where two of the following named witnesses will appear to sub init testimony, to-wit:
 Thomas Knudsen. Henry Hansen, Thomas Thorsen and Andrew Brown, all of Juneau, Alacka.
 Said survey, containing 5i.SG acres is located about 51s miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, on the northerly portion of Douglas Island and on Gas tineau Channel, more particularly de- scribed as follows. to-wIt:
 Beginning at Cor. No. M. c. on line of ordinary high tide Gastineau Channel, w. c. due south 2.24 chs, whence U. S. !. M. No. SS1 bears N. 590 6 E. 129.74 cns., thence due s. 27O5 chs, to Cor. No. 9, thence due w. l4.S7 chs, to Cor. No. M. C.. on said line of ordinary high tide, thence N. 26.95 chs. to Cor. N. 4. M c. on said line. thence mcarderng said line. O N. S9' SO' E. S.6O chs, @ N. 1S0 45' F. 5.76 chains: (S) N 10' 15' W. PFC chains; (4 S. 61' S0' BOA chains; (5) S. S5' 45' E. 713 chains: co N. 66o 3C' E. 3.S2 chains; CD S. 15s 45' F. EOS chains; (S) S. 24V 15' W 3.11 chains; (9l s. 47' 15' W. 1.91 chains; 1O) S. S4' 45' F.. III chains; CID S. 27' SO w. S.1S chains; to Cor. No. |, the place of beginning. Mag. Var S1' E.
 c. 3. WALKER, Register. First publication. Oct. 24. 1916
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
CHINESE CATE
 TO TEN TSIN
 THROWN OPEN
Under New Agreement French Surrender
 Concession That
 Has Been Held.

PEKING. China. Dec. SO - After numerous conferences between Dr. We Ting Fang. minister of Foreign Affairs, and Count de Martel, French Charge de-Affaires. tentative com promise settlement has been reported of the Tien Tsin concession dis pute. The agreement now is under consideration by the Paris govern ment. and also Is subject to the ap- proval Of the Chinese Parliament.
 The compromise provides for the restoration by the French in China Of the territory in question. and that the return Of Chinese policemen be permitted.
 Thereafter China will voluntarily make the district aA international settlement open to all che treaty pow CT China also is to make an ef- fort to cheek antfFreneh boycott demonstrations at Tien Tsin.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
Country Is Now Fighting Mad and Peace Is Not to Be Given
 Consideration.
.EMGLlSHMEN AROUSED
Revenge Is the Spirit in the Air and No
 Peace Cabinet
 Can Exist.

NEW YORK, Dec. SOW. P. Sar- yer, who went to England e3 cor respondent of the Albany Times-Un- ion, but returned after finding that the censorship made work impossi- ble, says: "The English will not have peace. talked with hundreds. Not one of them wanted peace. IT, respective of the cabinet changes, the war must go on. If Lloyd George pushes the war determinedly and ovcrcomes the wonderfully organ ized resistance Of the central pow CTS, he will be the greatest man in Great Britain since Pitt. The cab met which entertains peace propo. sals just now will be out of power overnight.
 'It takes q long time to rouse the average Englishman to the fighting pitch. He's angry now. Hach day sees him donning the khuki-sees the brothers of the average English men killed, taken prisoner or wound ed joining up Slackers are becom- ing fewer, The average Englishman is not going hungry yet, but rations are being cut enough to make him angry with the dangerously active submarines. He does not fear the Zeppelin SO much now. because he brought forward an anti-aircraft gun that shoots high and true. The plain truth is. he is fighting mad.
 Cabinet changes do not worry the average Englishman overmuch. He fumes and frets a bit, then figures out how he is going to carry on his business after the remainder of his employees join up Everybody but the office boy. and he's done his bit, and is happy that the loss oi 9 leg or arm allows him 10 earn pound Q week.
 "The mother of the average Eng lishman is reused to the fighting pitch. When he comes back, sine draws out the story be does not want to tell Unconsciously he tells her how his pals have been killed-and then she sends him back.
 This average Englishman, about 2l now, tall. straight, broad-shoulder- ed. does not want peace. Peace un- til Germans gre on their knees is impossible, he says. His mother agrees. And his father, who has had to take over the work of several em- ployees, agrees
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

Fresh Alaska eggs can be had all the time at Goldstein's EmpIrium. If.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
BELGIANS ARE EXECUTED NY
 GERMAN ORDERS
Scores of Others Are Sentenced to Long Terms or Are
 Deported.

AMSTERDAM, Dec S0.-of 20 Bel gians who have been sentenced to death by German court martial at Hasselt. Il were shot yesterday, says the Maastrict Las Nouvelles. Forty four other persons were sentenced to various terms Of penal servitule and GA others ordered deported to Germany.
 The frontier correspondent of the Amsterdam Telegraf asserts that many citizens of Ghent who were deported to the Somme front, were killed or very seriously wounded re- gently during Q fight by French ma chine guns. The correspondent adds that 1000 men from Ghent are com pelled to work on that front and that 1000 more are about to be sent there.
 Old pap.,s TOT sale at The Elm
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

SS 1-3 off on ell Hart schaffner & Marx overcoats at Goldotein's Elm porium. d22-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

Fall and Winter overcoats 1-S off at Goldstein's Empor.um. d22.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

MccAUL's Safety First
 AUTOMOBILES 1.17-tf. Efficient sERVI
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

SS 1.3 off on all Hart schaffner & Marx overeoats at Goldstein's Elm porium. d22-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
& q RnYs OIL WELLS.

BAKERFIELD, Cal, Dec. 3O.-The Bear Creek and Mammoth oil prop critics, in the Midway district of Kern County, have been sold to the Standard oil company for S450,O00, according to an announcement to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30

Old pap,,. TOT sale at The Em pre office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-30
CARLOAD OF COAL
 SEIZED BY MAYOR

DIES MONIES, la., Dec. SO.- By order of Mayor MacVickar the po- lice here seized a carload of coal in the local yards of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad. The mayor announced that the coal was to be delivered to the poor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
Now Bound North.

Princess May sailed from Ketchikan at six o'clock this morning. Making fast time and with no delay at Wrang. el Narrows should arrive here early tomorrow morning. Bringing mail.
 Northbound saIIlnss-
 The steamers Jefferson and Spo. kane are due to sail from Seattle to- night. Both will have mau but 1t is unknown which will have the bulk Both are due here Saturday.
 Admiral Farragut is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow night. She will have mail.
 Alameda is due to sail from Seattle Thursday night. Will have mail.
 steamers southbound.
 Northwestern is expected to arrive southbound Thursday. No report has been received from westward points on hor as ycA
 Princess May Is due to sail south on Thursday morning. Mall south. bound should be in posto1ice not later than Wednesday night
 Admiral Evans ig scheduled to ar rive southbound on Saturday.
 Other salllnss.
 Despatch sailed at noon for the. south by way of sitka and Wrangell. Georgia will sail for Sitka tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 st. Nicholas sailed for Tenakee and way ports this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08

 STATEMENT
 IS EXPECTED

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-President Wilson's closest advisers expect that he will make an important announce ment within the next thirty days and possibly sooner. This announcement will be the formal statement regard ing his candidacy for renomination. Many of the Presidents friends knew that his speech-making tour and the one to come was for two purposes. One was for the purpose of the de- tense plans and the other was to feel the pulse Of the people regarding his candidacy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
SCARE IS
 GIVEN TO
 NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. s.-complalnts that conereste empiaeements for slcse guns have been erected ln more than a score of plaees threatening the de- lenses of New York harbor Long Island Sound or tho Hudson River have been investigated by govern ment agents within the last elx months. ln no Instance were the susplclons Of the oomplalnants verl- fled.
 In one instance, the government agents were told that cmplaeements were being erected on Staten Island to support ouns which could demollsh Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth and the lower part of New York City The investigators were able to discover at the point indicated only shallow con- crete ouriaee for a jennie court
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
2 KILLED BY BIG
 SLIDE

SEATTLE. Feb. S.-Edward Guer- ny and his wife were killed late last evening by Q big slide Of snow ana earth just after they left their littl- home on Magnolia Blud. fearing that the house was unsafe. In company with two men. J. Alderman and Au-
 gust Bauer. 2lr. and Mrs. Guerny were hikiug along che trail on che side or the blu1 with few of their family possession when out of the darkness there was 9 swish and a whir' of tons and tons Of snow and earth. in 8 regular avalanche came down upon che party. So suddenly was Che slide that escape was impos- sibie. aIr. and Mrs. Guerny were buried under tons Of the substance. Both Ackerman and Bauer were bur fed up TO tholr waists but escaped death They soon extricated them selves and went for assistance. Up to late this afternoon the bodies ot the man and woman had not been re- covered
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
LOMBARD AND SINK
 40 SHIPS

PARIS, Feb. s.-Thc Russian tor pedo boats have been doing great work along the Anatolian coast ac- cording to Petrograd advices received today A fleet during the past five days. has bombarded and sunk forty Turkish sailing vessels and it is re- ported that tho crews were lost Three naval construction yards on the Anatollan coast were also bonn barded and serious damage inflicted both upon the works and tho work men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
s2.54o IN EMPIRE STATE
 CONVICTED DURING YEAR

ALBANY. N. r., Feb. S.-Almost 1 per cent of the states population was convicted of crime in courts of spec lal sessions and of record during the year ending Oct S1. 1915, according to the Secretary of States report. To bo exact. S2.54O men and women were convicted of crimes, an increase or l.s42 over the preceding year. Wo- men were convicted in 4,5S6 cases.
 Figures in the more serious offens- es follow:
 First degree murder, %; second de gree murder. s6; manslaughter. S4; blackmailing. %; Kidnapping. 9; ar. son. 70; bigamy, 4S; conspiracy. H.; receiving stolen goods. 406; melting riot 1s: robbery 27l; burglary, 2,0OO (approximate); extortion, 49.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
s SH' A N
 H()[ OlJ.

LONDON, Feb. 8. - The morning papers carried the report from the United States that diplomats in Washington were convinced. that Sweden and Spain would shortly enter the war and on the side of the Teu- tonic powers. Very little was said editOrially about Sweden although her recent acts in seizing British mail has caused entire Great Brit ain to express no doubt as to her subsequent war inten- tions.
 However regarding Spain the aspect is different. Ev- cry move by the Spanish government has been watch ed closely by the Allies, in view of the conditions of un- rest in Portugal.
 Though officially discredited, the ru- nor persists in London that Spain has and is making secret preparations to invade Portugal if she believes Eng land has her hands full with Germany and cannot so to Portugals assist ance. Such a course would at once range King Alfonso beside the Kaiser as an enemy of the Allies.
 Private advlces from Oporio and other Portuguese cities today describe internal conditions as growing more serious. No claim was made that Spanish agents were responsible. but it Is said that the critical food situ- ations and incessant strikes and riots keep the republican guards constantly on the alert.
 Eighty thousand workmen at Opor- to are still on g strike. it is reported. Agitators worked in Lisbon last Sat urday. but it is understood the Re- publican Guards have gained the up per hand and the riots for the time being arc at an end At Portategro recently several thousand Of civilians including women, rushed inc railway station. and confiscated the many crates of potatoes and olives awaiting shipment Scores were wounded last week when in potato riot at Pinchel the troops dispersed them.
 The haste with which the Spanish army is being equipped with guns and ammunition is matter Of great con- cern in allied capitals The popular rumor is that Spain is hoping for the tide to turn against the Allies, plan ming then to overwhelm the Poru- guese and thus acquire the remainder of the Ibernian peninsula
 Less than two months ago Gib- raltar cablegram said that great sig nificance was attached to an order for new Remingtons and to the fact that a large number of Spanish recruits were constantly training
 Investigation of Dec. 9 also showed that a Spanish commission was in New York City buying millions of rounds or ammunidcus and contract ing for rifles and field artillery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
FIRST PREPAREDNESS
 MEASURES ARE PASSED
 IN HOUSE - HOT WORK

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-The two first preparedness measures of the administration have been passed In the House. Speaker Clark and minor fly leader Mann lead the fight. One of the measures provides for the addi- tlon of 300 midshipmen to the enter Ing class at Annapolis next July. The other measure is for the equipment of government yards for the construc- ton or battlesiips 42 and A.
 The House has also authorized an half million dollar appropriation to prepare the Mare Island navy yard for the building of 9 dreadnaught
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
LATEST PLANT
 HAS s70o.ooo PAYRoLL

NEW JERSEY, Feb. S.-The Or ney's Point N. J.. where one plant of the Du Pont Powder Company is To- cated, has a population of over S0.OOO now, compared with about 800 a year ago 1S.0O0 men are employed and manufactures about 650.OOO pounds of smokeless powder daily. The bi.week- ly payroll exceeds S7OO,OOo. It is said the present powder contracts cannot be finished before the end of the summer of 1917
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
D AS N1ElA R
 NOW

LONDON, Feb. S.-That a mighty battle is imminent in the North Sea is believed here by all of the Admiralty officials. Various rumorS have been received during the past two weeks but reli- able reports from Dutch sources today state that Germany has fully prepar- ed for the long expected dash. Corroborative reports filtered through from Der lin Sunday that the big Ger man fleet was ready. It was further stated that en- tire Germany was greatly chaglined when the sea bat tie did not occur during the recent raids of Zeppelins on the English Coast also when Paris was attacked. British officials believe that the bat tie was to have occurred at that time but something pre- vented.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
BACK BROKEN, NOW wALKS

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.-Dr. Jim Keath. the Jefferson Medical College student, whose back was broken two years ago when he fell from third story window. was able to walk alone today for the first time. Surgeons and nurses congratulated him as he proceeded 100 feet along corridor of the Jefferson Hospital.
 Just after the fall his life was des. paired of by the surgeons, but his pluck, they say, carried him through. After time he could sit up, and after that he was wheeled in Q chair every day to and from the recitation room.
 At his graduation last June he was carried to the platform to receive his diploma.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
ST. PAUL MAN GETS GOOD
 POSITION IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Feb. S.-It was announc- ed this afternoon that Chares P. stine, a well known publicity man of st. Paul. has been elected to the sec retaryshlp of the Seattle Commercial Club. This is taken to mean that the proposed consolidation of the New Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club is far distant
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
ST. PAUL RAILROAD
 CLOSES ORDERS FOR
 soooo TONS OF RAILS

CHICAGO. Feb. 8.-st. Paul rail- road which closed an order for SO,- 900 tons of rails with the United States Steel Corporation, has distri- buted orders totalling 10000 tons with independent makers, making It's ag- gregate purchase 10000 tons. The rail makers have Q new inquiry from a French railroad for 10000 tons of ails.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
M U s T DEN '
 ALL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.
 Nothing but Germany's absolute admission that the Lusitania torpedoing was il- legal, coupled with a disa- vowal thereof, will be accep- table to the government of the United States. AL though this is not the official word direct from President Wilson or Secretary Lans- ing, this is the statement giv- en to the press organizations this afternoon by those high in administration circles. The source of the informa- tion is therefore taken as be- ing absolutely reliable. Am baSsad0r BernSt0rft was again in conference with Secretary Lansing but mo- thing was given out for pub lication regarding the ses- sion. For the first time since the long dispute over the Lu- sitania has been in progress Ambassador BernstOrff ap- peared greatly worried.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
roLEDoAN PLANS s5 FINE
 FOR ABBREVIATED SKIRTS

TOLEDO. Feb. 5-Councilman Stan ley Kryzanlak is about to launch a fight against women's fashions in ab- breviated skirts. He is framing an ordinance providing a $5 fine for any woman convicted of appearing in pub lie wearing an outer skirit higher than her shoetops. He asserted that short skirts are bad for morals
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
HOT AFTER RAILROADS

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-Tho Public Service Commission of New York has issued an order compelling the New Haven Railroad to install a new lighting system in its local trains. Fifty cars must have the new light ing system by the first of May and 60 cars by June l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
PHILADElPHlA IS TO RAISE EQUIP
 10000 SOLDIERS

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 8. - At a meeting last night of the leading cit izens it was decided unanimously to immediately raise and equip a force of 4O.OO0 soldiers in this city alone. The greatest enthusiasm and citizens of all beliefs and creeds attended the meeting and announced that they would subscribe any amount for the equipment of tho now Philadelphia Preparedness force
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
TALK ABOUT NERVE. WHATf

WASHINGTON. Feb 7.-NotIce that several life insurance companies will claim part of any indemnity Ger many may pay on account of the loss of life on the Lusitania has raised Q question for which State Department officials say there is no precedent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
WIFE OF PROMINENT SEATTLE MUSICIAN
 DIES BY GAS ROUTE

sEATrLE. Feb. S.-Mrs. Inez Ash CT. wife of Che well known musician and composer. Sol Asher died some time early last evening. a suicide. by inhaiinr gas. Her body was found shortly after midnight when Mir. Ash CT returned from business engage ment. No reason Is known for the act Arhcr's first wife committed sui- eide twenty-three years ego.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
FRleHTFUL SLUMP
 SHOWN BY THE ELLIS
 ISLAND YEAR REPORT

NEW YORK. Feb. S. The annual report of the landing agent at Ellis Island shows that during 1915 the to- tal westbound movement of ocean travellers was 216.274 as against 7S5.- 741 the previous year and 1SS2,20o in 1913
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
ALASKA RAILROAD
 COMMISSION PLANS
 MOTOR GAR SERVICE

WASHINGTON. Feb. S-The Alas ka Railroad Commission plans to im- mediately purchase two gasoline mo- for csrs and win ship to Seward at once It is planned to use the motor cors for the regular service on the railroad. Each wifi accommodate ey passengers and can aiso pull a trailer for barrage. This trailer will ac' commodate % persons. Both motor ears will have great speed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
GE RIM A N CONSUL
 IN BAD

WASHINGTON. Feb. Sword was received here late this afternoon by the State Department that German Consul Franz Ropp on the Pacific Coast has been indicted by the federal grand jury at San Francisco. The in- dictment followed the disclosures of the big foreign plot to destroy by dynamite intuition factories and plants throughout the United States. German Consul Ropp was implicated in the plot for which c. c. Crowley and others are now under indict ment.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. S.-German Consul Ropp will undoubtedly be ar rested this afternoon and will be TO- leased on heavy bail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
LARGE PLANT TO BE
 BUILT TN SEATTLE TO
 SUPPLY ALASKA ORDERS

SEATTLE. Feb. 8. - It was an- nounced today that the American Can Go. will immediately construct a plant to cost $S5O,OOO and special ref erence will be given to the supplying of Alaska canneries with their tin matter