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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-12

However, a recent statement of former United States Ambassador to Germany Ge- rard, throws considerable light upon what Germany had in mind This statement com priscs an interview between Mir Gerard and Bethmann-Hollweg and took place in Janu- arv, 1917, or about a month after the speech referred to above. The date Is important in the light of Germanys compliance with the recent peace note of the pope
 The important part of the interview, as reported by Mir Gerard, follows;
 "What are these peace terms to which you refer continually Will you allow me to ask few questions as to the specific terms oi peace;
 First. Are the Germans willing to with draw from Belgium?'
 The chancellor answered: "Ncs, but with guarantees
 l said: "What are these guarantees;" :"
 He replied ''We must, possibly, have the forts of I,icge and Namur We must have other forts and garrisons throughout Belgium. We must have possession of the railroad lines. We must have possession of the ports and other means of communication. The Belgians must not be allowed to main tain an army, but we must be allowed to maintain large army in Belgium. We must have commercial control of Belgium"
 then asked: How about northern France:'
 "Ne are willing to leave northern France" the chancellor responded, but there must be a rectification of the frontier'
 "HOW about the eastern frontier?' l asked
 I've must have a substantial rectifica- tiOn of our frontier'
 "How about Roumania ,"
 "We shall leave Bulgaria to deal with Roumania.'
 "E1ow about Serbia3 3''
 "A very small Serbia might be allowed to exist, but that IS a question for Austria. Austria must be allowed to do as she wishes in Italy, and we must have indemnities from all countries and all our ships and colonies back.'
 Evidently Germany wanted portions of northern France and parts of Russia, the Baltic provinces possibly the destruction o1 Roumana and Serbia, and the dlSmember- ment of Italy for Austria's benefit. It is not that Germany refused to name her peace terms when President Vision asked her to do so.
 The apparent willingness of Germany to accept the pope's suggestions as a basis for peace terms shows how far she has modified her views since the time of this interview. Ii the pope's idea had been followed out, Germany was to agree to withdraw from Bel gium, and might possibly have paid indemni- ties to her. The pope also proposed ''evac- uation ot French territory.' Nothing was said concerning the Russian front, but the territorial questions between Italy and Aus tria and the Balkans were to be settled by The differences between Ger manys first basis and those of the pope are easily noticeable.
 With such a vast difference in the two peace proposals, it will be interesting to see just what Germany has up her sleeve now. But as to the allied governments seriously any proposition originating from the present German government the idea is and only the foolish think it can be done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

Are especially featured in both
street and dress gloves. Every
new shade. including white and
black, and new stitchings. Prices
range from $3.50 to $3.50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
TO TRAIN SHIP OFFICERS.
School ia Baltimore to Open Second
Session Tuesday.

Young men with some knowledge Of
seacraft and Of engineering who desire to
perfect themselves to qualify as Junior
officers on American merchant ships will
have the opportunity to do SO In the
United States Shipping Board Schools
which will open their second session at
Baltimore Tuesday next Application for
admission to the school should be made to
Capts. Wright and White, United States
steamboat inspectors at Baltimore, or to
Prof. C. C. Thomas, Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, Baltimore.
The new classes begin September 4,
those for navigation in the custom from
am. to noon and from Z to 10 in the
evening. which will continue from five to
six weeks. There will be no classes on
Saturdays. The engineering course will
start In the engineering department of
Johns Hopkins University, Homewood. the
same day. to cover from eight to ten
weeks. The hours win be from am. to
pm. and night classes from to 10
o'clock.
Almost any man who has had any expe-
rience on vessels either on inland waters
or on the ocean is fitted to start the
course.
A number of the young men who com
pleted the course Of the sessions just
closed have been placed on American mer-
chant ships to obtain the necessary ex-
perience prior to applying for license be-
fore the board of the United States
steamboat inspection service, and they are
being paid for their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

measures taken by the military author
ttfes IN recalling miners from the front,
the working of the mines cannot be
started for several months. In reply
the Austrian authorities said: we are
disposed to furnish Hungary with coal
on condition that 1t supplies us with
cereals" Hungary defends itself Wig
Nepzava demand an embargo on all
food exports to Austria to force the
latter to yield.
Polish Rupture Likely.
Recent events in Warsaw. ending in
the arrest of the chief of the Polish
legions, Gen. Pilsudsky, are considered
so serious that they may cause rup-
man governments. on the one hand.
and the Polish legions, which have
great influence, on the other. There
has been on this account a sudden re-
the Croatians. Slovenians and Bos-
mans of Hungary, the Poles and
Czechs of Austria are very active. In
stead Of sending In supplications these
nattonaiities of the Austro- Hungarian
monarchy are energetically demanding
recognition of their right to exist as
free sovereign peopleA Their national
aspirations, lulled for 30 long. are re-
awakening and progressing with tire
mendous speed toward realization.
just as in the time of Metternich. the
government Ia seek
ing to discredit these peoples In
the eyes of others by spreading the
most absurd rumors concerning rup-
lures between the Slavs of the north
and the Slavs OF the south. What will
result from these conditions and
events. which show in what q singu-
lar state Of fermentation the dual mon
archy finds itself. 1t is dificult to fore
tell. That tho victories of the Austro-
German armies in Galicia and Buko-
wilma will clarity the interior situation
In Austria-Hungary Is improbable. as
in the words of Count Czernin they
have but q relative Importance. nor
will they give Austria Hungary the
peace which the empire SO urgently
needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
SUFFER SEVERE IEJURIEs.
Two Boys Struck by Motor Truck
While Coastinp

Right ear and left kneecap torn off
and his right arm terribly cut, DON
aid Cooper. fifteen years old, 1905 War
der street. was taken to Sibley Hospital
yesterday from near Hobart and 4th
streets. With him was Albert Burgess,
twelve years old. a companion, who was
suffering from conclusion of the brain,
scalp wounds and a severe injury to
his left foot
The boys were injured As a result of
q coasting accident while occupying a
small express wagon They coasted
out Of an alley opening on Hobart
street. near the reservoir. and were
struck by a passing motor truck owned
by NJ. r. Ready, District contractor,
and operated by Antonio Dabraccio,
1240 Bladensburg road.
Dabraccio was taken to the tenth pre-
cinct police station and charged with
assault. He was released on bond in
the sum of $4,000 for his appearance
when wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
TO AID REGULAR POLICE
IN PRESERVING PEACE
Home Defense League Members Are
Sworn In for Service
Parade Day.

The entire membership Of the Home
Defense League was sworn in as spe-
cial officers to assist the regular po-
lice force in handling the crowds dur
Ing the parade of the selective draft
men Tuesday afternoon at q meeting
Of tho various precincts held last even
ing at the New Willard Hotel. Mai r.
w. Pullman. superintendent OF police.
who presided, administered the oath to
the members.
The meeting was called in tho inter-
est OF the parade and q number OF adj
dresses were made on this feature.
That this parade will be a history
making event was asserted by William
n. GUIDE, one of the speakers Others
who spoke were Maj. Pullman, Odell s.
smith. r. P. Andrews and Frank c. Sc
bring.
A special appeal was made by several
OF the speakers for members Of the league
to support the cause for which tho benefit
base ball game is to be played tomorrow
Al American League Park between the
Rome Defense League and the police de-
partment
Maj. Pullman said he desired every
member OF the league to report at 8
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon to the sections
where the captains of the respective pre-
cincts are to be stationed along the line of
march. In view Of the fact that the DO
nee arc veterans in keeping order at all
Dig celebrations. Maj. Pullman urged the
members OF the league to follow instruc-
tons OF policemen in handling the crowds
during the parade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Funeral Of Mrs. Augusta Rice

Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta
Rice, who died Thursday at her daugh-
ter's residence at Woodside, will be held
this afternoon at o'clock from her
late residence, 1882 It'll street north
west. Interment will be at Washington
Hebrew Congregation cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
UNITY N AUSTRIA
!. N REMOEFUTURE
czechs, Poles and Magyars
Trouble Duab Monarchy
with Conflicting. Aims.
COAL SCARCITY IS SERIOUS

ny RENE AnC0s.
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Chieags Daily Hsws.D
tc''yrisAt. 1917. z ne es's's' Daily se"'
LAUSANNE. Switzerland. August -
{dslayed).-Judging by the difficulties
which the Austrian premier. Won seyd-
lsr has encountered in constituting
cabinet the time does not yet seem 10
have come 10 OFFER the world . spec
sacls Of unity between nationaiities
grouped loyalty around the government
of the dual monarchy. Whether that
tine win ever come 10 doubtful
ne rranffurtsr Zsftuns. ''the csechs
viii continue to consider the victory OF
The entsnts probable. Neither conssi-
sutienai reform nor the formation OF .
cssehs look TO the entente for the
oscillation Of their aspirations The
Poles cannot forgive the present lead
<rs for the violations of the promises
made by their predecessors. The So
eiaiists refuse TO assume the reponsi-
bthty Of power while the social Chris
fians realize that the public opinion OF
the world would be against them
of the government.
Emperor Charles intends on the
Opening of the reichsrath to carry out
vast plans OF interior reforms, the an
abroad the Austrophile sentiments
which the present war has never COM
plstely efYaced- The recent speech OF
Lord Robert Cecil, declaring that as
Between Austria and Germany, the lat
ter was the principal enemy Of the en-
tente, has contributed to revive Aus
sria's hope that the dual monarchy viii
benefit from more favorable treatment
At the conclusion of peace. Some OBJ
servers, however. take the view that
the declarations of the English under
secretary of state do not reflect the
thought OF other leaders Of the entente.
New Emperor Ambitious.
To the young Austrian emperor are at
fributed ambitions vastly different from
those Of his predecessors. He is said to
Be planning a complete reorganization OF
the dull monarchy on a federate basis.
Besides Austria and Hungary the en-
pire. il Is reported. will include the
autonomous states of Galicia, Croatia and
Bohemia. with fourth state formed out
Of groups Of other nationalities OF lesser
importance. II will be q sort of con-
fedsracy in imitation Of the Germanic
confederacy. in which the German ele-
mont In Austria will have the same posi-
don as the Prussian element has In Ger
many. and in which the Hapsburgs will
play the same role as the Hohenzollerns-
Projects Of reforms are adroitly announce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02

Albums (onions) are regarded as fne
vegetables with q bad smell, and. while
nearly all have a pungent odor, there are
many species Of onions Of good decorative
value, with flowers Of beautiful color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-09-02
Problem for Hapsburgs-

These episodes, which provoked angry
comments in the German neWspapes'
prove that IL will be exceedingly DIM
cult. II not impossible. for the Haps-
burg monarchy to solve the problem Of
nationalities in accordance with the
principles of justice and right. This
was admitted by Won Seydler hfnSsif
in . speech in the reichsrath. in which
populations to decide their own fate
He thus expressed the opinion OF the
German centers. Count Andrassy after
ward gave the viewpoint of the Magyar
element In an article in the Neue Frefe
Presse of Vienna. in which he combated
the aspirations of the Slavs for fedora
tion. afiirming that at present the main
tenance Of the dual monarchy was the
only political reality.
Meanwhile the political tension 10
party and the united Independent par
ties are receiving numerous adherents
from the Tisxa party. which appears to
be disintegrating. Count Ttsza, wish
ing to make himself popular with the
electors. declares himself q pacfast and
that he always wanted peace. The
pacifst agitation. which is led by Count
Carolyi, is causing the Austrian gov
eminent great embarrassment. The
count does not hide his lack Of sym
can to spread the idea of an acceptable
peace with the entente. He has thus
aroused the anger Of militafS and court
circles in Vienna, and Count Esterhazy
felt obliged to take the stand against
him. though Carolyi makes direct use
of the names of Emperor Charles and
Count Czernin. the Austrian foreign
minister. Recently in an indignant ar
ticle Count Carolyi declared that Tissa
always preached hate for Serbia, and
solely TO diminish the merit of the true
pacihsts.
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agar Chauvinism High.

Magyar chauvinism Is now at its
zenith. Every shade of Magyar opinion
is united in denunciation Of the decree
of amnesty and the growing arrogance
Of the Czechs and Slovenians which II
inspired. In short. Count Tissa's latest
attempt to save his power has pitiless-
Iy failed.
Count Esterhaxy." says the Mag
yarosag, lis the object of serious at
tacks by the Slavs of Bosnia-Herzego-
VIVA. who demand autonomy. the con-
vocation OF the sabor (parliament) of
Serajevo and the substitution OF Slav
officials in place of the corrupt Austro-
Hungarian place holders.
Economic difficulties augment the
gravity OF the situation. The coal Ques-
ton is the most serious for Hungary
because Austria has refused to let the
sister kingdom have any coal, thus
arousing much justihable discomfort.
This may lead to grave consequences.
as Hungary may be without fuel dur
ing the coming winter. Despite the
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cd simultaneously with the campaign IN
favor OF Austria abroad
whether these designs can be realized
appears to be q matter OF doubt even In
Austria. as was proved at the recent SEES
sions OF the reichsrath. Representatives
OF the Czechs clearly state that to sue
coed In the reconstruction Of the kingdom
Of Bohemia II would be necessary to unite
TO Bohemia Slavonia, which IL now sub
ishins the privileges enjoyed by the Ger
man element The Poles asked for the
reconstruction Of Poland, including the
provinces now under the German yoke. to-
gether with Dantzig, which would De the
maritime outlet OF the new kingdom the
socialists insisted on the complete appii-
cation OF the federal principle. making
an end to the German Magyar supremacy
in the monarchy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Then to have this young shrimp of
Bradley Ward stretch himself out on the
cushions in the smokin' room and shoot
off remark like that between puffs Of
cigarette!
"Come on, Brad" one of his chums
calls in to him. "The girls want you to
start up the big circle stuff-a Paul
Jones, you know-and put some pep into
things"
Jaw, wait until few more of those old
cocks go home, Ferdy," says Bradley.
And then, glancin' up and seein' me
standin in the doorway, he winks know
in at Ferdy and lunches his shoulders
careless.
THAT'S it! Give me the grin. knew
you would. It's comedy cue nobody
ever misses-when it's on the other fell
low. But say, here was once when l
couldn't see the humor of it.
Accordin to Bradley, 1 was listed as
one of the old cocks, Ell? Old! That's
what got under my skin. Course, don't
try to pass for any young hick. And I'll
admit that in sport circles I've been in
the veteran class for quite some seasons.
All you got to do to find out how many
years it's been since gave up the light
weight championship is to turn to any
newspaper almanac. But ring ages are
different. Bradley wasn't referrin' to
that: he was talkin' about old cocks who
was in the way.
Yes, I'll even admit that Master Sulli-
van McCabe is goin' on ten, and that
there's little sister, too. l don't deny,
either, that I'm wearin' my brow trife
higher'n l did once. But does that put
me among the antiques, give me an old
codger ratin', or set me back with the
gouty-kneed relics who simply clutter up
the path of the comm generation?
Honest, l had to go out on the
veranda and chin myself eight or ten
times before could shake off the feelin'
that my next move would be towards the
scrap-heap.
Old! l expect it's comm to the best
of us some time or other. I've often Won
dered how people felt when they saw the
frost creepin' into their hair-how I'd
feel. l never laid any plans for side
steppin' it, either, when my day came.
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But to have it chucked at me when l
that was gettin' jab before I'd even
thought of putin up my guard.
There's sayin', amt there, about
guys who hand you unpleasant news?
They're in wrong with you from that
date. Well, that's just how felt towards
this young Bradley Nothin he did
looked right to me, and the more l stud
led his ways the less comfort | took in
havin' him round. Course, that bothered
him about as much as floods in China or
spots on the sun.
For Bradley was one of these young
gents who carry their chins high and don't
likin' themselves. While he didn't always
seem quite satisfied with things in gen.
eral, there was no doubt about his bein'
contented with himself. Acted good
deal, Bradley did, as if the world had
been built special for him to play around
in, and he suspicioned he could have i'm
proved lot on the job if he'd arrived
earlier.
Maybe I'm overstatin the case, but
he had that air. Just by the way he
walked through room, lettin' his heels
fall heavy, he could give you the idea.
Even up at my house, where he hung
around more or less with certain bunch
of young people that Sadie was popular
with, right on my own veranda, Bradley
could somehow make me feel that it
would be much better taste if I'd go out
and sit in the garage.
UNDERSTAND, don't kid myself that
he had it in for me specially. 1t was
simply that he didn't have any use for
anybody over twenty, or twenty-five at
most. Beyond that they was dead ones
to Bradley. They didn't count. Oh, he
was willin to borrow their tourin' cars
or run their motor-boats or use their
houses, or let 'em feed him sandwiches
and ice cream and cake at certain
times.
But as for givin' 'em the civil hail when
he passed or putin up with their comp'ny
for more'n two minutes at stretch,
Bradley couldn't do it, When he got
cornered with grown people, he simply
turned sulky and sullen, givin' an exhibit
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MAGAZINE SECTION for January es, 1917

mother. Let her come purrin' around,
pattin' him tender on the arm, or tryin'
to smooth his hair, or anything like that,
and Bradley would show you in one cold
glance how deep contempt one human
being can have for another.
saw, have heart, NAL" was his
favorite greetin', and then he'd turn his
back on her.
AND yet, in his way, Bradley had good
points. He was just as ornamental
as any of these young collar ad Adon-
ises. You might have thought he'd been
used as a model. He was enough of o
tennis crack to walk off with the club
championship in the singles. He could
shoot the Agawampum golf course in the
seventies, heard. And he was bein'
congratulated that summer that he d been
picked as substitute quarterback on his
varsity eleven. Also he could lead his
bunch through long program Of barber
shop chords and musical comedy hits
with tenor that wasn't half bad.
Likewise, when it came to rushin' the
girls-well, Bradley had Nat Goodwin
lookin' like a cross-eyed monk dom PEN
ance. When he wasn't centered in
flock of 'em he'd have the peachiest little
bud of the collection off in corner, holdin'
her hand and lettin' her tell him what
an awful flirt he was. Oh, Bradley was
some speed when it came to skirts. /
can't quote any vital statistics, but my
guess is that his average was almost two
busted hearts a week.
Mother used to brag bit about it to
Sadie, who didn't see Bradley just as
did. In fact, Sadie thought he was an
entertainin' kid. know she chuckled a
lot over what Mrs. Ward told her about
how frequent Bradley shifted the photo
he kept in the big silver frame on his
chiffonnier.
Hes having such g bod time, though
says Sadie. isn't he?"
IL expect he is, says 1.
What was the use stain my opinion
of Bradley, when nearly every one else
was so strong for him? When the season
was only two thirds over, though, and
Bradley has to beat it back to college
early to show up with the football squad,
| stood the shock of losin' him noble.
even tried to comfort mother by assurin'
her that occasionally them young grid
IRON heroes got through their practice
work without bein' MANNED for life. Not
that it was common, but now and then
one of 'em came out whole. We would
hope for the best.
amt sayin' that Mrs. Ward was any
sillier over Bradley than fond mamas
usually are about only sons, but she did
spread the agony around thick at times.
Bein' somewhat jumpy and emotional
widow, and not ownin' an Airedale or
Pekinese, she just naturally took it out
that way.
SO this here panicky stuff she pulls the
- other night amt at all surprisin'. It's
at another dance, for this winter we was
keepin the club open until after the holi-
days, windin' up with grand ball; and as
Rockhurst-on-the-Sou is jam full OF
young folks about this time of year, the
affair was turnin' out to be big event.
Havin' tried four times to resign with
out gettin any action, I'm still on the job,
thankful that my term of Office expires on
the last day Of the month. I'm there in
all the glory of my little old last years
sOup-and-fish outfit. caromin' round on