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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
SON OF GENERAL
 GRANT IN NORTH

U. s. Grant. jr, son of the famous general of the Civil War. and former President of the United States, was a Juneau visitor this morning while the steamer Spokane was in port Mr. Grant, accompanied by his wife is making tour of Southeastern AL aska. They are going to Dawson returning Co catch the Spokane on the next trip. Mr. and Mrs. Grant have just returned from an exten sive pleasure tour of the orient which included India, Siam, China Japan and Korea. Mir. Grant is a graduate of West Point and cut his Oriental trip short when war with Germany was threatened
 Mir Grant stated today that he was in favor of preparedness. Teddy is right. Everyone wants Co see the United States prepared and l am q great admirer of his preparedness program. and while close personal friend of his. ] did not want Co sec him nominated because he threw the party down once. and might do SO again." he said
 When asked for his opinion of C k. Hughes he stated that having just heard of the nomination, he could not make any comment at this time
 When told that Charles w. Fair banks had been nominated for Vice President he stated that Mr. Fair banks is very good man, but he i: prohibitionist. We believe in II quor in moderation and do not like anyone to tell us we can't have little drink when he want It, he said.
 Mir. Grant is greatly surprised al the growth of Juneau. ''l was her' about thirteen years ago. he said "and most of the buildings have beer rebuilt or changed and a great man! others have been added since tha time. The town has grown at re markable rate and from the indica tons can see that it will con tlnue to do so" Mr Grant expect to return to San Diego upon his re turn from Dawson where he is pro prletor of the U. S. Grant Hotl
 Mrs. Grant is a recent bride ant is most beautiful woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12

n large navy and large army, and that they would agree to anything else that the "standpatters' would write into it- They offered to sup port former Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks for Vice-President, of. tered to promise that Roosevelt would make Elihu Root Secretary of State and former Senator Theodore E. Burton Secretary of the Treasury. They would prefer chat pronounced Progressive should be made Secre' tary of the Interior but would not insist upon that.
 Not only did the Roosevelt men olfer to give the standpatters the Vice Presidency. the Cabinet and the platform, but they offered to finance tho campaign and to provide the largest fund that has ever been rais- ed for election purposes in the Unit ed States.
 Roosevelt Never Had Chance.
 However. there was never a chance for Col. Roosevelt There were. it is said by those who controlled the convention. about 65O delegates In the Republican convention who re- garded the defeat of Roosevelt the question of paramount importance before the convention and the selee. ton of candidates as secondary
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
TIMES SAYS WILSON WILL
 WIN AGAIN

SEATTLE. June 12.-The Seattle Times in it's leading editorial yes ;erday morning picked President Wil- son to win the election for President next November again. It said:
 The failure of the Republicans tO unite has strengthened Democratic hopes. Roosevelt undoubtedly real izes that with three tickets in the field neither he nor Hughes can win. With only two tickets in the field. Hughes success will depend wholly on the number of Progressive votes he can attract. The extent Of sup DOT, he can expect under the most favorable circumstances Is proble- maticai At this time. with the na- tion's decision on Hughes declara- ton of principles a matter for spec ulation. and with the absence of an announcement that Roosevelt will be identified in some official capacity with the preparedness plans of the Republican administration if the Re-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
MEN OF BRITISH NAVY PRAISED BY
 ADMIRAL BEATTY

LONDON. June 12.-vice Admiral Sir David Beatty, Of the British navy, addressing his men after the return from the recent battle off the coast Of Jutland. with the German fleet. said:
 "l suppose most of you brave men have girls; some of you perhaps have more than one girl When they ask you what you have done. tell them you did your duty which the British are always doing.
 You can take it from me now that the damage we inflicted on the Ger. mans was far greater than that which they inflicted upon us.
 We all lost relatives. friends or shipmates, who have given up their lives in a most gallant manner. Their valuable lives were not vast ed and the day will come when we can take further toll from our enemy"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
TEXT OF COLONIES
 TELEGRAM

CHICAGO. June 12. - The tele- gram of former President Theodore Roosevelt to the Progressive Con ventlon. declinging to accept the Pro gressive nomination for the Presiden- cy at this time. was as follows;
 Oyster Bay. N. Y., June 10. ITO the Progressive Convention,
 Chicago. Il.:
 "I am very grateful Co you TOT the honor you confer upon me by nominating me as President. cal not accept it at this time. ! do not know the attitude of the capdi. date oi the Republican party toward the vital questions of the day. there fore. if you desire an immediate de- cision. ] must decline the nomina- ton.
 But. if you prefer it. suggest that my conditional refusal to run be placed in the hands of the Pro gressive National Committee. If Mir. Hughes statement. when he makes it. shall satisfy the committee that it is for the best interests Of the coun- try that he be elected. they can act accordingly and treat my refusal as definitely accepted. If they are not satisfied. they can so notify the Pro gressive party. and at the same time confer with me and then determine on whatever action we may several ly deem appropriate tO meet the needs oi the country.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT" !"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
CHAIRMAN INCOMES
 ! RESIGNS POSITION

ST. LOUIS. June l2. - The an- nouncement this afternoon by Chair man McCombs of his retire ment from the Democratic Ma tional Committee brought about a most remarkable demonstration in the committee room. the members cheering him for his services and voting him thanks As the commit teemen cheered the delegates in the lobby of the hotel joined in the dem onstration.
 Replying to the tribute. Chairman McCombs said: "l cannot say how deeply ] am touched by your action and l leave you with the greatest of regret. will always cherish m my memory the pleasant associations have had with you
 Second to Nomination of Vice.
 President Marshall.
 At the Michigan headquarters this afternoon it was announced that Ed mund C. Shields, former state chair man. would second the nomination of Thomas K. Marshall for the Vice Presidency. Mir Shields was a schoolmate of Mir Marshall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
"sHAcK" AND "eIL" HAD STANDARD
 APPROPRIATED

CHICAGO. June 1O.-During the Cummins' demonstration Friday af- ternoon. the Alaska standard was dragged up and carried in the par ade about the hall. The two Alaska delegates. ShackIeford and Gilmore had been called away to "see a man" and it was in their absence that a youth from Iowa swiped the standard This put the delegates in wrong light. since they were not for Cummlns and they felt badly about the incident They said; Somebody is always kicking our standard about"
 Porto Rico's standard was embez- zled by Swede farmer from Mime sota to add to the Cummins' parade in the same manner as the Alaska standard and this gave some satis- faction to the Alaskans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHRlNERS, MASoNS AND
 EASTERN STAR LADIES

Regular steamer sailing have been arranged between Shrine City (Auk Cove). and Juneau. for the Shriners' Encampment, as follows
 Leave Shrine City daily for Juneau at @. ID. and 4 D. m. calling at City Dock, Douglas and at Treadwell.
 Leave Juneau daily. from Pacific Coast dock for Shrine City, at 9;30 a. m. and D. m., calling at Douglas and Treadwell.
 Paste this in your hat and watch tomorrow's paper for some hot en- campment dope. William H. Case. Harry I. Lucas. John j. Woodland. Outing Committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
W. Murray Crane Given the
 Credit

CHICAGO. June 12.-It is the con census of opinion here that W. Mur- ray Crane had more to do with bringing about the nomination of Charles E. Hughes than any other one man. With nearer control over the old guard than any other man. he picked the former New York gov ernor as the one candidate with which they could certainly defeat Roosevelt. and he early began the fight for his selection. He was han dicapped by the fact that Senator Lodge. of his own state and candi- date for reelection as Senator, was for Roosevelt. yet he showed more of the fighting spirit of leadership that was SO plentiful in the Republi- can party O decade ago and so pro nouncedly absent from the Chicago convention than any other leader. Senator Penrose was not himself. probably because he had divided delegation from Pennsylvania. and William Barnes was without innu- ence save in a part of his own states delegation He was without a seat ] in the convention himself
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
JUNEAU IS WET; VOTES COUNTED
 IN COURT TODAY

Juneau will be wet" for the next year, according to the finding of Judge Jennings this morning The sealed votes cast at the election last Tuesday, were counted and these, with the letters from persons whose names were on the census roli, gives the vets total Of 1135 votes to SS2 votes for the "drys."
 The census books were recounted showing a total of 1882 on the books. Of these 10 were thrown out for du- pllcation and/ other causes making total of 1S22. and with the 41S sealed votes. made total of 2235. The wet vote required HIS neces. sary for majority The total wet vote cast at the polls was 772. seal. ed votes for vets 315. and letters presented AS. giving the vets Q to. tal Of ll95
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
SHIPS MINED OR TORPEDOED---MANY
 LIVES ARE LOST

LONDON, June 12-Four neutral vessels were today reported to have been sunk by mines or torpedoes with at least fifty lives lost. The Norwegian steamer Prosper Third was sunk. and only the first officer landed. He reported that he feared the entire crew. with the exception of himself had been lost The Swed- ish steamer Emmy struck mine and sank off Falsetrbo. One of the crew is known to have been killed by the explosion. Four were drown ed when the Emmy sank. The Nor wegIan steamer Bur was sunk by a torpedo. 1t is believed The crew landed at Ymuiden. The Swedish schooner Para has been sunk by a torpedo but the crew was saved
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
CITY NEWS BRIEFS

A new foundation is being put under the Russian church on Fifth street one of the oldest buildings in Juneau.
 A new sanitary drinking fountain has been installed on Willoughby ay. enue by Carl Drlica. proprietor Of the Sanitary Plumbing Co.
 Fred J. Wettrlck and Ed Kane has left for Chichagof where they VIII make an examination of a mining claim there. 1t is understood that several of the claims in that district have been bonded by owner to Ju' neau parties.
 The work of repairing the old Decker Building on Ferry Way has started with crew of men tearing out the platform around the build ing.
 Workmen. changing wiring on the holes of the Light Co., this morning. accidentally crossed with the ire alarm wires and caused the bell to tap several times.
 
 Alberic Libbrecht, a native or Bel gium was this morning admitted to citizenship in the United States.
 The Territory of Alaska this morn ing started suit against Dr. w. r. Balance, of Petersburg, to collect Sl2l alleged due as license money and penalty for the term from July 1st. 9115. when the law went in'o effect. to June 1, 1916.
 Former U. S. Marshal A. G shoup is a visitor in Junneau hay ling arrived from Ketchikan on the Spokane for case he has in court lthis week. Mir Shonp is at pres ent practicing law at Ketchikan
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
FAIRBANKS TRIED TO DECLINE
 NOMINATION.

CHICAGO. June l2.-Former Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks tried to decline the nomination for Vice President, according to information which spread throughout the city shortly after the adjournment of the Republican convention. When in- formed that he was being boomed for the Vice-Presidency and immed- lately after nomination of Hughes, Fairbanks telegraphed to the chair man of the Indiana delegation to withdraw his name should it be placed in nomination for Vice-Presi- dent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
RESULTS DO
 NOT PLEASE
 REPUBLICANS

CHICAGO. June 12.-There is no attempt by Republican leaders to disguise their disappointment at the outcome of the Chicago conventions. They did not want Hughes. but were forced to choose between him and Roosevelt. and the great major ity of the delegates regarded the de- feat of the former President as the one matter of paramount importance. So pronounced was the anti-Roose- welt sentiment that the very fact that it was announced positively time after time that Col Roosevelt and the Progressives would not sup port Justice Hughes if he were nom mated added to the strength of the latter
 Scott C. Bone. editor of the Seat tie Post-Intelligencer is among those who are not pleased. His second choice was Root He said that but for the Empire states foolishness and whitman's vauling ambition to be President-maker. Elihu Root could easily have been nominated" l"
 Bone says. further. that if sena- tor Lodge had thrown his whole strength into the Roosevelt cam paign a week ago. instead of waiting to place Senator Weeks in nomina- ton only to abandon him and vote for Roosevelt on the second ballot. there is no telling what might have been the result" He plainly in- timated that 1t would probably have been Roosevelt.
 Or. Butler Made Greatest Speech.
 Nicholas Murray Butler made the great speech of the convention, % wired Bone to the Post-IntelIigencer "It was in keeping with the great efforts in past conventions. and worthy of the pre-eminent American for whom he spoke"
 "whitman's championship of Chas. E. Hughes was distinctly common place.
 Gov. Willis made hit with his spread-eagleism and stumping style. It was such a speech as was really needed to awaken the convention from its lethargy and spiritlessness. Willis gave precious little attention to the scholarly Burton who was the subject Of his speech.
 Next to Dr. Buffers speech the Iowa man who presented cummins' name acquitted himself most cred itably
 Senator Falls speech. nomiuat- ing Roosevelt. was disappointing Fall hardly measured up to the de- mands of floor leadership
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
NEW YORK STARTS MOVEMENT TO AID
 IRISH SUFFERERS

NEW YORK, June 12.- One Of the largest mass meetings ever Co as. semble at Madison Square Garden occurred Saturday evening at the in. auguration of a nationwide move. ment to raise funds for the relief of the Irish sufferers The meeting had the endorsement of Cardinal Gibbons. Cardinal Farley and Cardi- nal OConnell lt was represented that conditions are deplorable in Ireland as an aftermath of the re- cent rebellion, and the number need ing aid Is large.
 Similar meetings were held in Bos- ton, Baltimore, Chicago and other eastern cities The money pledged for the aid of the Irish is large
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
MEXICAN BANDITS
 RAIDING

SAN ANTONIO. June l2. - Mex. ican raiders have again crossed the border Official advices were recelv- led here today by Maior-General Fun ston that group of Mexican bandits raided the Coleman ranch near Lar. cod and drove off 80 horses. Word was immediately dispatched Go the 14th Cavalry and Capt ola w. Bell started after the bandits, drove them across the border. but according to advlces, did not follow them into the Mexican territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH.

NOW BOUND NORTH. Northwestern sailed from Seat tie yesterday noon. Due here Wednesday. Humboldt sailed from Ketchi- kan this morning. Due here tomorrow noon. Has one days mail. Jefferson sailed from Seattle yesterday morning. Due here Wednesday. Has two days mall
 Prince George sailed from Se- attle this morning. Due here Friday morning.
 SCHEDULED sAILINGs. Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail from Seattle tonight. City of Seattle is due to sail from Seattle Wednesday. Mariposa is due to sail from Seattle Thursday.
 SoUTHBoUND SAiLlNGS. Spokane Is due to sail south bound Wednesday morning. Takes mail. Admiral Farraout is due south bound tomorrow. Takes mail.
 Alaska is due southbound to- morrow night or early We'd nesday morning. Takes mail.
 OTHER SAlLINGS. Prince of Wales is due to sail for. Sitka Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
SEA OF FIRE IS
 AGAINST TRENCH

BERLIN, June Violent artil- lery fighting Is in progress on both sides Of the Mouse north Of the French fortress Verdun. according to the German statement issued today. The Germans are reported gradual. ly forcing the French back under a perfect sea of fire.
 PARIS, June 12.-Threc German infantry attacks against the French trenches on Hill NoN. 304 and sev- eral positions farther east on that elevation in the Verdun sector. were completely checked last night by the French troops This is the war department statement which was is- sued early this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
AL.Kl SAILS SOUTH

The Al-Ki sailed southbound Sat urday with a good list of passengers. Among those leaving on the boat were A. Miller. R. Mckenzie, J C. Jones. Victor Quist, c. Vellmer. b Erickson. A. Martin, w. E. Rogers S. Guyot. James Clarke, A. Wat son. w. R. Sheely. G. Fl. Sheely, S S. Sheely. for Seattle; James L. Manning, Jack Self, D. McMillen Oak Olson for Ketchikan: A. Me Donald for wrangel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
ROOSEVELT OFFERED TO MAKE ELlHU ROOT SECRETARY
 OF STATE

CHICAGO. June 12.-It is said by those familiar with the proceedings of the conference committees of the Republican and Progressive conven- tions that the Progressives offered the Republicans anything and every thing they could ask for If only they could take Roosevelt for the head of the ticket. Tn fact they went so far as only to ask that there be in the platform strong "Americanism' plank and strong plank in favor of
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
Eairbanks WlIl Aceept.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June 12 - Former Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks said Saturday: q was not candidate for Vice-President. but the convention nominated me and adjourned before my telegram declining the nomination was re- ceived. and feel that 1t is my duty to accept"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
SEATTLE POLICEMEN
 BEING INVESTIGATED
 FOR sWiPlNe LIQUORS

SEATTLE, June 12.-Chief of Po- lice Rockingham is Investigating wholesale thefts by members of the police department of liquors from seized stocks and stored in the city hall. Practically an fine liquors have been nlched as fast as they were brought in.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
ITALIAN CABINET
 STEPS D0WN-0UT

LONDON, June f2.-The Italian cabinet, headed by Premier salan' dra, has resigned in body. This action resulted from the failure of the Chamber of Deputies to pass vote of confidenoe>fn the present war government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
HITCHCOCK MAY BE NATIONAL
 CHAIRMAN.

CHICAGO. June 12-A movement has been already started Co make former National Chairman and form CT Postmaster-General Frank IT,. Hitchcock chairman of the Republi- can National committee.
 It Is not known whether or not Chairman Charles D. Hilles will be a candidate for reelection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
confldenee ln WlIson.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Proml' nent Democrats expressed the abso. lute confidence today that President Wilson will defeat Hughes. Both the the Progressives and the Progress sive Republicans. almost without ex- ception, refuse to discuss Hughes chances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
SPEEDING TRAIN IN
 FOG HITS WORK TRAIN

CLEVELAND. June 12.-~A speed ing New York Central passenger train hit Q work train carrying zuV laborers this morning in a fog and two were killed outright and 4S in- iured The passenger train was undamaged-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
HARDING IS ILL.

H. II. Harding who has been em- ployed in the purchasing department at Thane for the past year is Tn st. Ann hospital suffering from a nery' ous breakdowp Mir Harding is un. der the care of Doctor L. O. Sloane. His condition is not serious but he Is in imperative need Of rest and aulet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
CHARLES REYNOLDS
 HAS RESIGNED FROM
 PUBLIC SERVICE JOB

SEATTLE. June t2.-Charles A.. Reynolds, chairman Of the Washing ton State Public Service Commission. has resigned The resignation has been presented 10 Gov Ernest List. CT and will be accepted effective July list.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
GERMANY HAS LOST NEARLY THREE MILLION MEN IN
 THE PRESENT WAR.

London, June 12.-Accordine to of- fcIal estimates, Germany, up to June 1st, Ioet a total of 2.924,5S6 men of whom 734,i12 were killed. These f- eures are according to the official tabulations of the British war office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
TURK SHIPS ToRPEDoED AND
 SUNK BY RUSSIANS.

odessa, June i2.-RussIan torpe- do boat destroyers sunk thirteen large Turkish ships laden with mer- chandise off the Anatollan coast ar. eordlng to advlces received here to- day. The lose of life is said to have been large. Life boats on the Turk Ish vessels being destroyed by the explosions and the crews having no means to save themeIvess from drowning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
TAFT URGES ROOSEVELT TO
 SUPPORT HUGHES.

PHILADELPHIA. June 12.-Form- CT President William H. Taft issued a statement yesterday in which he indorsed the Presidential candidacy of Justice Charles D. Hughes. and expressing the hope that Roosevelt would support him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
AUTHORIZES OF FAMOUS
 COMEDY DIES SUDDENLY

NEW YORK. June 12.-Jean wib. ster. authoress of the well known comedy. Daddy Long Legs" died this morning in private hospital, shortly after the birth of a daughter. the first born.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
"Peaee, Prosperity and Prepared
 ness" Is Slogan.

ST. LOUIS. June 12.-with the slogan. Peace. Prosperity and Pre- paredness," the forerunner of the iO92 delegates who are to nominate Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall for the Presidency and Vice-Presidency of the United States on the Democratic ticket. moved Into the city today The convention holds the first session at noon next Wednesday.
 Senator William J. stone of Mis- souri. chairman of the committee on resolutions. with the drafts of a number of the platform blanks o. k.'d by President Wilson, in his pockets, arrived this forenoon. The object of the platform, according to the statement of Senator Stone, VIII be Go present concrete record ot the party achievements.
 The hospitality of the city awaits the Democratic delegates Tonight the Democratic National Committee and the visiting newspaper men will be given an entertainment at oue of the many inns outside Of the city
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
Seek to Stop Federal Judges Being Elected to Any Ohtre Office.

ST. LOUIS, June l2.-Chalrman William F. McCombs, of the Demo. cratic National Committee announced this afternoon that he had prepared resolution to submit to the plat. form committee asking for a plank demanding a constitutional amend ment which would prevent any fed eral judge from being elected to any office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
PIONEER DIES IN SEATTLE AFTER A
 SHORT ILLNESS

SEATTLE. June l2.-Maior James E. Chase a well known mining man and pioneer of the northland. died at the Arctic Club Saturday night Major Chase was veteran Of the Civil War.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-12
French Press Regret Downfall of
 Teddy

PARIS. June 12. - The French press express regret over Roose velt's failure to secure the Republi can nomination for the Presidency and several papers state that it Is the downfall of the energetic Amer ican Colonel