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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
Two German Pirate Ships Sent
to the Bottom by English
Squadron in South
Atlantic.
HOLDING NEWS BACK
Clash Occurred Last Month and the
News Leaked Out When the
Damaged Ship Reached
Port.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, March 21.-Details of
an engagement between German raid
ers and a British cruiser squadron.
in which two Of the raiders were
destroyed and several of the British
warships seriously damaged, were
brought here today when the Lam
port and Holt liner Byron reached
this port from Buenos Aires.
The battle was said to have taken
place in South American waters Feb
ruary 21 and efforts were made by
the British to keep the facts quiet
It became known for the first time
when the British cruiser Amethyst
put into Montevideo with most OF
her superstructure blown away.
The raiders, supposedly three In
number, sailed into well planned
British trap, according to Yester
Roberts, a passenger on the Byron,
and members of the crew.
A five thousand ton British cruiser
disguised as collier, was the bait
Three days passed without any signs
from the raiders. then two appeared
Suddenly the cruiser dropped her
mask and opened fire with a six inch
battery. Two other cruisers, one the
Amethyst, answering radio calls,
Joined the fight and both raiders
were sunk.
Another raider, believed proceeding
to the scene, escaped.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
RUSSIAN LIBERTY LOAN
TO BE RAISED BY PEOPLE

discipline intact and will do its utmost
to bring the war to a victorious end
A general political amnesty was de-
creed in a ukase issued today by the
Russian provisional government
yielding to the imperial demands
of the national conscience. in the name
of historic justice, and IN commemo-
ration Of the definite triumph OF the
new regime founded upon right and lib
erty" the ukase declared, we order
a general political amnesty"
Russian troops at the front receiv-
ed the news of the overthrow Of the
autocracy and setting up of dem
ocracy with acclaim, according to dis
patches received today from field head
quarters and made public by the pro
visional government.
The troops were mustered in the
public square. to which point they had
marched carrying red flags and sing
ing the "MarseiIles." At the request
OF Grand Duke Nicholas, commander
in chief of the army, General Alexif.
the chief of staff read the cars declar-
alton of abdication and exhorted the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
CABINET NEEDS
RENOVATION
Immediate Reorganization
Along Non Partisan, Patri-
otic Lines is Popular
Suggestion.
NEED OF STRONGER MEN
and Everything In Ameri-
ca Seems Prepared for War
Excepting the Govern
..' mont Itself.
NEED OF STRONGER MEN

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
| NEW YORK, March 21.-An imme
| late reorganization Of the cabinet along
patriotic, non-paritsan lines, is de-
manded today by the New York Times
! (democratic) in an editorial declaring
that only the government itself is un-
prepared-"yet the government must
! carry on the war"
cat such time, patriotism COM
mands that the call to duty go forth
to the conntry's great men, equally 1t
commands them to answer the sum
mons by acceptance" says the edi
torial. ....
"The line Of party fades from view,
the people are one. Men whose exper-
ience and capacity, whose names com
mand confidence, should sit at the
presidents council table. We are not
ready for the war, we are deplorably
unready. The country's fnanciers are
prepared, they will respond with in
stant service, knowing well what they
have to do. The captains Of industry
are prepared, the material resources
of the country will be swiftly marshall
ed for war service. It is the govern
ment itself which is unprepared, yet
the government must carry on the war.
We W ilH lilt "'iiiS'' 'pCSt tN~
in readiness for the trial and that eS-
traordinary work can be successfully
undertaken only by extraordinary men
president Wilson has not yet sent
the names OF his cabinet appointees to
the senate for confirmation. It is to
be assumed that in accord with usage
and precedent the resignation of all
his cabinet officers have been placed
in his hands. He has entire freedom
of choice The imminence of war lays
upon him the imperative duty to con
slider how and where he may strength
en- his council Of advisers and execu-
tive chiefs.
Because OF the great part the presi-
ident himself must take in the determin-
alton of policies and direction of public
business during war and the always
! present possibility that he may be in
capicSted by Illness, the duty TO fill the
chief posts by appointing men Of un-
questioned fitness and ability becomes
| one OF compelling oblig alton. The
F.; president owes it to himself since the
success of his administration In a
time of great trial may depend upon
| 1t. He owes it to the people for If as
now seems probable they are to be
called upon to bear the heavy burdens
snd anxieties Of war there must not
fbe added endless alarms arising from
the doubt and fear that the men al
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
General Political Amnesty De-
creed and Troops Cheer
News of Overthrow.

(United Press Leased Wire Service.l
PETROGRAD, March 21.-New Rus
sia proposes TO raise a great liberty
loan" Leaders Of the provisional gov
ernment today said plans were under
way for floating of such a bond issue
to be subscribed by the people Of Rus
STA.
Carrying forward its policy Of unit
ing the people, the provisional gov
ernment today issued this appeal to
the army:
"The people of Russia will be able
to carry through successfully reor-
ganization of life at home provided
they are we'll defended from an outside
enemy.
1.-THE government is confident that
the army, mindful of this fact, vii
maintain its power and solidarity OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
Fman U Boat Which Tor
Pedoed Vigilincia, Killed
Fifteen of Crew.

T.ed Press Leased Wire Service
.aaohiNGTON, March 21.-Five
.icans died in the sinking OF the
.can steamer Vigilincia. The con.
Plymouth reported the death
Dws: 10. e' 'ou"' ~
,mrd Officer Neils P. North. C. F.
nV.d, assistant engineer of Atala.
Hsphan Lopez, mess boy; F.
~ ~ passenger; Joseph Syberia,
ploreisners who perished were:
nUurrsuez, Porto Rican; Julio
ITO, Peruvian; T. Rondon, vene-
asa A Galitos and E. Dimitrios,
~ ana five Sraniards.
nrst complete report Of the ar
nho CAPTAIN Borum and eight
,.s Its OF the City Of Memphis crew
aseuw, was from the consul there
'a,n - !, BorIm with eight mem
ne crew OF the CITY Of Nam.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21

III -
Enited Press Leased Wire Service. j
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Presi-
mt Wilson today decided to call con-
ess into extra session on April two.
His action was taken following pres
re from his cabinet, members of con-
ess and the country at large.
The presidents decision was reach
only after he had been convinced
1T the sinking by Germany Of three
nerican freighters on the high seas
brought about a demand from the
antry for more aggressive action
hn has at any time been taken
Rinst the imperial German govern
(nt.
fhe president will demand from
hgress drastic measures to protect
perican commerce on the seas.
he Is expected to announce that a
|te Of war has existed between the
|ited States and Germany since
(rch IA when the American steamer
eonQuin was sunk.
p to last night the presidents de-
ion in the matter had not been
Rched. He had strongly leaned to-
rd taking no further aggressive
ps than the rapid preparation for
fal defense.
ne original date set for the extra
gress session was April sixteenth.
ne president is expected when he
resses congress to ask that ONE
m OF universal service be inaugu-
ed at once to prepare. the young
OF America for the proper and eff
ent service should they be called
% to perform in behalf Of their
ntry in case Of war.
ne President determined his dras-
course of action after arising this
ming.
immediately prepared the proc
ation advancing the date of the ex-
session and at $50 left for a game
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
Another Master Stroke By Won H;ndenbszrg ii
Retirement to New Positions, Long Pre-
pared and Powerful.
NECESSARY TO CLEAR WHOLE COUNTRY.
Enenv Must Now Learn New Warfare All
Over in Order to Make Any impress
sion on Line.

yin fncs 0ermAn forces prsDaHod ~
every contingency and protected -
an army was never protected before
by long preparations.
It has been impossible 10 carry out
this program Of retreat having Do
hind q wilderness without -ssverS
hardship to the French civilian In
habitants. But the move - do
manded.
Oficdals also point out that The new
lline selected by the German army
chiefs IL not one picked haphaxard.
It was NO tone where the fortunes of
battle hsws forced digging in. and q
consequent Strengthening such ~ tho
old Hne. The battle Of the Marne.
which was unfnvorable to Germany.
forced German troops to make their
stand wherever they could, irfe4pec-
tive OF natural advantages. They
have had to withstand many months
Of pressure by entente troops since
that time Therefore. the old line
was not taken up because of special
strategic advantages.
The new line 10. It lies In the
position where engineers and strate-
gical experts have chosen every fea-
ture OF topography as an aid All
natural advantages have been ut1l-
lied and developed.
All this change comes at the very
point where Germany's enemies had
planned 4 new spring offensive--and
an offensive backed this time with
redoubled power. The French and
British had planned to take the tntr
tiativs from the old positions, which
they had perfected
The German withdrawal secures
for Germany the initiative for the
fighting while putting their enemies
at a disadvantage because they viii
lack prepared positions. =
As officials here express it-the
entente troops must now 90 forward
over deserted fields into uncertainty,
facing. unkncwing. the sinister pos
sibilities Of the latest master stroke
of Hindenburg German experts
think weeks and months Will pass
before the entente can strike at the
real bu1warIs OF the new German
system. Even before the strike they
will be compelled to make enormous
sacrifices.
German so1d1ers have labored ifks
ants to change tho face Of the coun-
try. Not only Will Germany have tho
advantage Of carefully prepared
line In her new move. but army ON
GERS pointed out today through snort
ering her front, Germany can save
her offensive power. That saving
may be Of decisive Importance in
future operations to follow very soon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
Runors PeraIst.
Che Wanted to Enlist.

GUnited Press Leased Wire ServiceI
OMAHA. Neb., March 21.-Saying
she thought women should help In
case Of war, Miss Alice Mccain, a
pretty nineteen-year-old Lincoln, Ne
braska girl today tried to enlist in the
yeoman service at the local naval re-
cruiting office. She was Attired in q
MILDLY blouse and blue skirt, which
she said would do for a uniform. Miss
Mccain was advised to try the Red
Cfo0A
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
President call. extr. .e.slon Of

President calls extra session Of
congress April 2.
Union League club. Of prominent
declares state Of war
Exists and, calls for action.
Copper companies agree to meet
government needs at price more
Khan ten cents under prevailing
market prices.
New York Times demands re-
building Of cabinet along coalition
lines. E
Census Of women volunteers
Ptarts. Navy signing women for
Various duties.
w. P. c. Harding, governor Of
khe federal reserve board, advo-
eates billion dollar loan to the
lilies. II,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
Remember the MesIIne"
Just Ninetee1l= Years Ago
Situation Parallel Today Man, tol898 When
United States Was Dra.vn Into War With Spain


President ana "s
n
kingdom Spain and the republic OF Inc
resolution burden responsibility for hoases placed
pom
Today Germany guilty sinking American 10 meet ts % % ass
existed the government
$
The burden Of TO
technically declared against nation - -,
first ine in a mont
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
resident Wilson Issues Proclamation Calling
Extra Session Of Congress to be Held
April 2.
|l1f ADVANCED TWO WEEKS
|ritical Situation and Pressure by People, Re-
suits in Step Being Taken Toward
More Drastic Action.

OF golf In spite Of the fact that the
day was damp and dreary.
The proclamation follows:
Whereas the public interests
require that the congress, of the
United States be convened in ex.
ira session at IL o'clock noon on
the second day Of April, 1917, to
receive a communication concern
ing grave matters of national
policy which should be taken i'm
mediately under considerations;
Nov, therefore, l, Woodrow
Wilson, president Of the United
States Of America, do hereby pro-
claim and declare that an extra
ordinary occasion requires the con-
gress Of the United States to con-
vene in extra session at the capi-
tol in the city Of Washington on
the second day Of April 1917, ct
IL o'clock noon, OF which al par
SONS who shall at that time be en-
titled to act as members thereof,
are hereby required to take no
tice.'
There is an overwhelming senti
ment not only in the cabinet but in the
congress, that state of war now ex-
lists. between the United States and
Germany.
There is a difference of opinion as
to whether the occasion demands that
the president shall ask congress for
an actual declaration of war. There
are those of the presidents advisors
who believe this unnecessary now.
A final decision on this question.
however, depends largely, it was stated
today on what fate befalls the first
armed American liner that ventures
into the danger zone laid out by Ger
many.
War Seems Just Ahead.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Presi-
dent Wilson today called congress In
to extra session for April second. He
has decided to meet Germanys high
sea affronts with sweeping action.
War today seemed just ahead.
Congress will be asked to consider
aggressive steps to be taken toward
the imperial German government.
With a state of war admittedly exist
ing as a result Of u boat attacks on
American merchant ships, declara-
ton of war may result as the first
action taken by congress. If the
president does not ask a declaration
OF war, congress may demand one. In
any event steps will be taken to put
the American navy and army on
war footing. This footing will be OF
s,1ch proportions as these branches Of
the national defense have never be-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
PEACE HINTS
IN AIR AGAIN
Germany Has Agents in switz-
erland and Holland Seek
ing Opening to
Talk.
SITUATION HAS CHANGED
Russian Revolution Puts Different
Aspect on Relations With Poles
and Other Russian
Subjects.
SITUATION HAS CHANGED

[ United Press Leased Wire Service]
NEW YORK, March 21.-German
agents have recently visited Holland
and Switzerland to sound allied feel
ing as to fresh German peace pro-
posals, according to a dispatch from
The Hague published today by the
New York Times.
"a German government official"
the dispatch related" said Russian
events had modified the situation.
Germany can no longer claim her
eastern objects, such as freedom OF
the Poles, Lithunian and other Rus
sian subject races, since these will
obtain full liberty through the Rus
sian revolution. He suggests that
Germany might be able now to con-
slider restoring Poland to Russian in
Nuence, under a guarantee OF COM
plete autonomy. Another German
visiting Holland said there were dis
cussions in Vienna concerning the
possibility Of providing autonomy for
the smaller peoples within the exist
ing state limits, and without severe
disturbance Of existing frontiers.
'It is understood that inquiries, par
ticularly regarding the American view
on this point ARE being cautiously
made by way Of Switzerland"
Revolution Rumors.
AMSTERDAM, March 21.-Rumors
of German revolution were circulat-
ed on the stock exchange here today.
So far as was evident from undis-
turbed telegraphic connection of rail.
way wires and regular arrival here of
German newspapers, there was no
basis for the report.
The rumors. however, aroused in
tense excitement.
Run,ors PersIst,
AMSTERDAM. March 21.-Rumors
of serious rioting in Berlin, SO great
as to require presence OF troops. were
here this afternoon.
The r1mor had it that many detach-
ments of troops had been called from
the east front to pacify the rioters.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
Tornado Kills Seven.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. March FL
Seven persons were killed and eight
injured in a tornado near Delmark,
early today, which wrecked pTac-
tically every building in Delmark.
The dead:
CHARLES wEATHERINGToN
AND WIFE.
ALBERT HERRING.
MILTON HERRING.
MILTON HUTCHINSON.
MATTE HEARN.
LEWIS ROBERTS. I
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
I'VE AMERICANS DIED
WHEN STEAMER SUNK

phis arrived at Glasgow goth. Captain
reports vessel sunk at p. m. 18th
by German submarine, forty-four
miles off Irish coast no resistance
offered. Captain ordered to abandon
ship Immediately. Warned by two
shots across the bow. Four boats
launched with difficulty in rough sea,
taking off all crew.
tShip was subsequently sunk by
gun fire: no other steamer in sight. No
assistance offered crew by submarine.
Eighteen hours in open boats before
rescued.
ship bound Cardiff to New YORK
in ballast. Total crew f1fty-eight,
thirty Americans. Remainder crew re-
ported landed in Ireland.
Grew landed at Glasgow com
prised: >,
"H. o. Bevill, M. P. Clausen. David
jackson. Charles Walker, Ferd Prut-
ting, s. Ludvillsen, Daniel Lopez,
Manuel Barbarito. No casualties re-
ported here"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-21
saiIinos Not Made Public.

TOXIC, March 21.-Prohibition
against publication Of news of the
arrival and departure Of all Japanese
merchantmen sailing in the Pacific
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.lThe Telegraph Service Of The
]Daily Gate City and Constitu-
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our own leased wire.
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fe Immediately prepared the proc
alton advancing the date of the ex-
session and at $50 left for a game
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
cHlEE oscAR MAKES MIsrAKE

DOUGLAS, March 1O.-Chiet os. car Kasheets, hiyu man of the Wran. gell Indians who went to Juneau some days ago in the capacity of court witness, took with him an ab. normal thirst which he has since devoted himself most assIduously to appeasc. The result of his efforts along that line was the means of landing white man by the name Of Hughes in the Juneau jail. But the thirst was still there and yesterday Chief Oscar came to Douglas, bring ing his thirst with him. He had been here less than half an hour when he approached Q white man with the request that the latter buy him q bottle of whiskey. And that is just where Oscar failed in his es- timation of human nature. He had approached the wrong man. The latter at once reported him to the officers and the result was that the chief ot the wrangells spent the night in the Douglas jail and will have a hearing before United States Commissioner Henson late this af- ternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
LIQUOR pgDDLEa CAUGHT

DOUGLAS, March lO.-AXel Ere vier, noto-ius peddler of the wares of John Barleycorn, was arrested last night in the Owl restaurant where he was found by Deputy Mar. shal Morton with a bottle Of whis' key and in the company of two young native women. Both Brevier and K. Shipanda, the Jap who is proprietor of the restaurant will come up for trial before U. S. Com missioner Henson this afternoon.
 Mrs. Thomas, the Indian wife or a white man was found guilty Of in. toxicatlon when tried before Judge Erie this morning and sentenced 10 three days in jail or a fine of s.. The woman is a resident Of the Beach street district.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
WIFE BELIEVED IN NEW THOUGHT AND
 HUSBAND DIVORCED

RENO, March 10. - Robert Hoe, manufacturer of printing presses and son of the inventor, was given a de- cree of divorce in the district court here on grounds Of cruelty and de, sertion.
 Hoe said his wife told him she did not want to be bothered with married life and had no affection for him. She sas q student, he said, of modern philosophy" and "new thought"
 Mrs. Hoe did not contest the case. They were married in New York November l, 1900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
BRINGS SUFFRAGE IN ENGLAND A
 STEP NEARER
Granting of the Ballot to Canadians May Be Entering Wedge for
 EngIiShWOmen.

WASHINGTON. March 1O.-Ottic- ials of the National American WO- man Suffrage Association, headed by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, see in the granting of suffrage to women in the Canadian province Of Ontario a step toward the eventual grant Of woman suffrage in England.
 Ontario's action, following that of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. gives suffrage to women of three-fourths of Canada. The action of the Ontario Parlia- ment. suffrage leaders say here, gives the ballot to more women than ever received it before at any one time except in Australia. The popu- latiou Of California exceeds thst of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
Q. |. A. A. JUNIORS WIN

DOUGLAS, March lO.-The Junior team of the D. l. A. A. added an' other game to the glory of their basketball victories by defeating the Juneau High School boys to the tune Of 25 to r. The contest was hard fought
 Thane and the senior team of the D. l. A. A. will compete for honors, next Wednesday night instead Of Tuesday as was at first announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
TREAowELL NOTES

Neil McCush, a resident of Doug. las Island for more than thirty years. is leaving for his old home in Nova Scotia on the Spokane to- morrow. Mir. McCush was employed as watchman at che Treadwell ditch for many years, until sickness, which has caused the loss of his eyesight. made him quit The un- fortunate man will be accompanied to his destination by Carl Johnson, who leaves with his wife for Michi- aau as his ultimate destination to. morrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
rREAowELL PEOPLE GO SOUTH

Tonight when the steamer Spo' kane sails from Juneau she will carry three well known Treadwell people who are starting on long Journeys. Carl Johnson and wife are on their way east. MT. Johnson is on his way to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, while Mrs. Johnson will wis it in Milwaukee. Neil McCuch will also depart and will visit in Glace Bay, Maya Scotia. where he was raised.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10

Ontario. but the proportion of wo- men to men is larger than in the Canadian province.
PRICES OF SEEDS TAKING JUMP TO
 THE HIGH SPOTS

NEW YORK. March 1O.-The price of seeds are the highest on record. The farmers inclination to increase his acreage, the seedsmen say, will be checked not only by the high cost of seed, but by the increased price of farm labor and fertilizers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-10
DOUGLAS HOSPITAL NOTES

II. D. Mcleod continues to im- prove at the General hospital
 Mrs. Matt Hahn underwent an op- eration for appendicitis at tho local hospital yesterday afternoon, and is resting easy this morning.
 Mrs. Uberti and Mrs. Thomaso. vich are improving rapidly.