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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25

A growing part of the Ameri-
can democracy lives up around
the Arctic circle, and connects
with the parent stem by water
route frequently dangerous and
always inconvenient. The only
method Of linking Alaska over
land with the United States is
| by means of a railway through
western Canada.
This railway will not be con-
structed as commercial propo-
sition, by private ownership for
many years to come. Canadians
are not commercially interested
in running a north-and-south rail-
way through British Columbia.
Canadian roads in that part of the
dominion run east and west, con-
meeting the Atlantic with the Pa
cific.
| Only the United States govern
ment has special interest in
constructing a railway toward the
Arctic circle.
Why therefore, shouldn't Cana
da agree, at the end of the war,
to permit an American-owned rail-
way line to be built through Brit
ish Columbia and Yukon territory,
so that the far northern democ-
racy can be permanently united
with its governing head?
The concession to lay the
tracks for such a road would
include the grant of a mar
row tract of ground on both
sides of the line, to be pro-
tected, If occasion arises by
U. s. military authorities.
If the United States we're at
war with a Pacific power, under
present conditions, Alaska might
we'll fall prey to an invading
army. The American navy could
not be used to protect the Alas
kan coast with so many superior
reasons existing for its protective
power being divided between
guarding the Pacific states and
remaining in reserve for any ad-
ditional enemies that might at
tempt to attack the Atlantic front
age. Enemy troops would meet
but a handful of garrisoning
troops in Alaska, who would soon
be overcome.
But, with an American-owned
railway running to Alaska, Unit
ed States troops could be sent
north in sufficient numbers to
save Alaska from falling into an
enemy's hands.
If Canada were to allow such a
railway to be constructed, it would
be agreed by the United States
that in the wholly improbable
event of a war between this coun-
try and Canada, the dominion
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25

troops have hacked on the north
ernmost pivot of the Wotan line.
On front of nearly nine miles
today from Oppy to around Croi-
stiles the fighting was raging with
ferocity unparalleled since the
days of the opening of the war
when allied troops beat back the
Germans in their rush toward
Paris.
Once again the Germans are
using great masses of men, pour
ed with reckless prodigality for
human life into the rents where
the stubborn British advance has
penetrated.
British artillery directed
against these massed infantry
troops literally tore them to
pieces, but in many places along
the line the number of men hurl-
ed by the German commanders
was SO great that their pressure
literally forced them beyond the
barrage fire. Then would come
hand-to-hand fighting of the bit
terest sort.
40 Airplanes Downed.
1t was in struggles of this in
tensity today that the British
were sill pushing forward, inch
by inch and yard by yard.
Forty German aeroplanes were
brought down yesterday, Haig's
night report announced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
COMPROMISE
IS LIKELY in
CAFE STRIKE
Especial to The Times.)

SEATTLE, April 25.-The spir-
1t of compromise was in the air at
the conference held last night be-
tween the executive board of the
Caterers association and delega-
lions from the Cooks and Walters
and Waitress unions.
After the session was over rep
resentatives of both sides admit
ted that the situation had i'm
proved and that the possibility of
strike was more remote.
Tonight the association will
meet to pass on the terms suggest
ed, and the three unions likewise
will discuss terms of adjustment
when they meet Friday night.
1t is proposed to grant the
cooks and walters eight hours in
IL instead of eight hours In ten,
as they have demanded, while the
unions, it is said, are willing to
forego demands made in behalf of
the dishwashers and yardmen in
exchange for minor concessions
made in behalf of those employees,
who are generally regarded in the
light of apprentices.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
u. S. NOW
CAPITAL
OF WAR
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 25.
Washington became the capital
of the world war today.
With the arrival of the French
mission, headed by former
Premier Viviani and Marshal
Joffre, at noon representatives OF
the greatest democracies of the
world met on common ground to
devise means of carrying on their
fight against Prussian autocracy
The big outstanding question
is:
Will America send an army to
the battlefront at once?
Differ i'm Policy.
The French desire it. The Brit
ish are non-eommittal but init
mate that the United States can
do more for the allies just now
with money and food.
The Washington administration
inclines to the implied British
view. 1t is possible this point
will be settled by immediate big
loans to France and England, con-
centration on the production and
supplying of food to the allies and
the dispatch of railroad, telephone,
telegraph and other technical ex-
perts from America to supplement
those of the allies at the front.
The food and financial ques-
lions are practically settled in
their broad application, awaiting
only the official approval of the
French, English and American
war commission heads.
On Way to Capital.
The French war commission
landed at the Washington navy
pier from the presidents yacht
Mayflower shortly before 1890
today. They were met at the navy
yard here by Secretary Lansing
and representatives of. the army
and navy. Highest honors will be
accorded the French representa-
tives.
A superficial survey of the
American expeditionary force
question probably will be made at
a brief meeting between President
Wilson, M. Viviani and Secretary
Balfour today.
Tri-ColOr Waves.
The tri-color of France took its
place among the allied flags float
ing over the war capital of the
world with the arrival of the
French commission.
1t is the first time French war
riors have stepped upon Ameri-
can soil for war work since the
Great French frigates helped
America whip the British at
Yorktown.
With the French party are
naval, military, aerial, munitions,
shipping, grain and other experts,
who will join in the world war
conferences.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
GAIN INCH BY INCH

LONDON, April 25.-More than
5000 prisoners taken since Mon
days resumption of the British
drive, and further advances de-
spite bitter opposition from the
Germans, were reported in Field
Marshal Haig's report today.
Early this morning in fighting
along the front between the Cojeul
and the Scarpe we further prog
ressed and secured our gains" he
said.
AT night east of Havrincourt
wood we captured Bilhem north
east of Trescault."
Germany was today throwing
every available man within reach
into the breach which British
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
IMPLICIT FRIGHTFUL LOSSES


WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFIELD, April 25.-Frightful
losses were inflicted on German
troops vainly counter-attacking at
Gavrelle today.
From range of 800 yards.
almost point blank-British ar
tillery poured concentrated fire
upon the Germans flassed ranks.
The attacking forces were lit
orally and completely cut to
pieces.
South of the Scarpe the British
are advancing steadily. North of
the river, however, the battle to-
day was in the standstill stage
the most desperate fighting of
the war featuring violent at
tempts by both side to gain.
Again today the skies, where
40 enemy planes were brought
down yesterday, were battle
fields for scores of fights. Lit
orally hundreds of machines
twisted and turned and ducked
and jumped in battle or in scout
ing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
Russians Stirred BY Teut Yarns

lby alarmist reports of an approach
ing German drive at the capital
the reports emanating from Ger
tain German sources.
Reports from Petrograd today
traced the demonstration against
the American EN- bassy directly to
German propaganda work. Niko-
lao Lenine, Russian radical, for
some time exiled in Switzerland
recently returned through Ger
many.
He swayed a street gathering
to high pitch of frenzy by
declaring America was the foe OF
socialists, having executed the So
cialist Mooney in San Francisco.
The crowd lum bered off to the
American embassy. Police hur-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
WANTED: ~ MEN TO
HANDLE u. s. TEAMS

Wanted-(and right away
~ able-bodied Tacomans, for
Uncle Sam.
Now that the quartermaster' s
reserve corps has completed it's
military auto truck company here
the first of the sort in the west
1T is pushing with every energy
the organization of a wagon COM
pany.
This second unit will he muster
ed In just as rapidly as it can be
recruited, and probably will be
at work hauling food and supplies
for the great American lake en-
campment before many weeks
pass.
This is a list of the positions
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25

o be filled, and their pay:
Fifty-six teamsters, $21.60 q
month.
Six corporals. $3.50.
Two cooks, $36.
Eight assistant wagon masters
$500.
Two first class sergeants, $54
Because of the comparative
scarcity of experienced Transfers
it is emphasized that men who
have not done such work before
provided they are otherwise quail.
flied, will be accepted.
G. r. Reeves, Provident build.
ing, a former national guard of.
ficer, has the organization of the
company in charge. He also or.
ganized the auto company.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
eFkiRBhhS
ALASKA

efnment railway through Canaua
to Alaska. The lighter lines show
roads now In operation.
population of only $4,000, less
than two people to the square
mile.
Yukon territory, with an area
of 100000 square miles, has only
$500 inhabintants. Yukon is
practically lost corner of Can
ada, and it would be united to the
dominion by the American railway
line as fully as Alaska would be
joined to its own political center.
A railway to Alaska ought to
go north 900 miles to the Yukon
boundary, then $50 miles west,
and not strike Alaska near any
part of the southern group of
islands known as the Alexander
archipelago. Branch lines could
run to Juneau and Skagway; but
for the main line to venture too
near the coast might place it in
danger of being cut by venture
some enemy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
TO CHANGE ROUTE
OF VASHON FERRY
Especial to The Times. }

SEATTLE, April 25.-A public
hearing on the movement of the
King county commissioners to
change the route of the county
Vashon island ferry from the Des
Moines-Portage run to the north
end of the island, will be heard
next Monday morning. Citizens
from Kent, Des Moines and the
southern end of the island are
aroused against the proposed
change.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
Omitted Press Leased wirc.)


LONDON, April 25.-German
propaganda Is now centering on
democratic Russia to such an ex-
tent that in certain quarters here
today considerable apprehension
was evidenced as to the necessity
for Immediately stamping out the
influence.
Reports of an organized anti
American demonstration Sunday
night in which the American en-
bassy at Petrograd was threat
ened by attack of a number of So
cialist radicals, emphasized the
danger.
This was coupled with wide
spread reports of an exodus of
Russians from Petrograd, induced
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
WIFE SHOT DEAD;
HUSBAND IN JAIL
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

CONDOR. Or, April 25.-Jos-
eph Wallace is in the county jail
here today while county authori-
ties are investigating the death
yesterday of his wife. The hus-
band claims she shot herself but
county authorities believe that
Wallace, enraged by jealousy, kill
ed his wife. The tragedy took
place on a farm IL miles from
here and no one witnessed the
shooting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25

riedly dispatched a strong guard
there, with instructions to shoot
If the mob tried to enter the en-
bassy.
Ambassador Francis was said
to be entertaining at dinner. He
armed himself and awaited the
crowd.
Meanwhile police officials ad-
dressed the mob, convinced them
German agents were the dissent
majors of this false information
as to Americas position, and the
crowd thereupon dispersed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25

would have the right to seize the
railway.
The grant of right-of-way for
the construction of the railway
need not necessarily he made to
the United States government. II
is the European custom for gov
ernments to substitute companies
for such purposes as this.
Canada would receive great
benefit from an American
Alaskan railway system. The
northern part of British CO.
lumbia would be opened to
settlement, and pioneers
would be encouraged to move
into Yukon territory.
British Columbia, with an area
of 1886 square miles, has a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
POPE HEARS
IT'S REVOLT

ROME, April 25.-Pope Bene-
dict has been Informed by papal
nuncios in Teutonic countries that
the general strikes in Germany
and Austria-Hungary closely ap-
proximate revolution, according
to a report in vatican circles to-
day.
The nuncios, 1t was asserted.
believed general revolt to back
UP a demand of the people for
peace might develop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
TOW BURNING
SHIP TO PORT
Omitted Press Leased wire1

SAN FRANCISCO, April Is
Dispatches from Eureka early to-
day indicated that the wooden
steam schooner Coronado, which
caught fire off Humboldt bay last
night, would be brought safely in
to port today and that the fire had
been put under control.
The crew was taken off by the
HoQuiam.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
five TURKISH
WARSHlPS SUNK
GERMAN RETREAT GREATEST IN ALL
HISTORY; SOME OF MOST FAMOUS


The retreat of the Germans out of France is of the
greatest in the history of the world
At the beginning of the the German forces swept
down into France at rapid the allies could not
them until the invaders reached point about 20 miles
from Paris The Germans stopped at the Marine and
practically that position until the recent
back toward Germany. The retreat mean the
beginning the end of the
This is marked by other famous retreats one
naval the other by land The naval
daneles, when British and French ships
The great land retreat of this Rus
slams from Gaca.
What historians consider to be the most famous and
most disastrous history that Napoleon
Moscow in 1912. Napoleon had swept through Europe
fast his troops could move, winning battle after battle
When Napoleon came to Russia his a win
ter Napoleon his troops lose confidence The
from Moscow ended his
Lees retreat from Gettysburg, in 1863 made the
of the Union certain He had
wade the north twice. after the second time
self the defensive until the end the
great national retreat is taking place in Turkey
The Turks began Europe 18th century They
captured Consantinope in 1853 and had moved inland
almost far Vienna when the Hungarans began driving
them back In the early 10Th century parts European
Turkey began revolt and form Independent Kingdoms
leaving less and less to the sultan The Balkan of
Constantinope to the sultan The may end
altogether the sutans rule Europe and again Turkey will
find herself back in ASIA where she was 700 years
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
RED CROSS FORMS
18TH AUXILIARY

The 18th auxiliary of the Ia
coma Red Crpss society was
formed at Burton Tuesday after
noon with "a members. Mrs. o.
G. Ireland was elected chairman;
Mrs. w. G. Stewart, secretary
treasurer. and Mrs. c. A. Tonne
son, director of the work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
APPLY NOW FOR
RESERVE CORPS

Applications should be made
for the officers reserve corps of
the u. s. army, says Capt. Arthur
p. s. Hyde, commander of the
local examination office. He will
be at his office, 210 National
Bank Of Tacoma building, from 9
a. m. to D. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
FAILS TO CRUSH
VILLA, LOSES JOB
united Pres. Leased wire.)

Ell PASO, April 25.-General
Murguia. commander of the
Northern Mexico military zone,
will be relieved of his command
because of his failure to crush the
villa movement, according to re-
ports received by government
agent here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
VIOLENT FIGHTING

PARIS, April 25. - Violent
fighting along most of the French
front with gains in the Aisne and
Champagne sectors was announc.
ed by the French official state.
ment today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
Only 5 days more

You have the famous Eilers guar
antee of satisfaction or money
back" Where only pianos of
highest quality are represented
and where you are always assured
of liberal values.
Our permanent Tacoma store at
Broadway and Ninth. in Tacoma
Theater building. or at temporary
store, 921 Broadway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
The Giving of Liberal

For years and years this has been
our sole effort. Recently we had
the opportunity in Tacoma to
take over the large stock OF high
grade pianos of the Reed-French
company at our price, and we are
sharing our good fortune with the
people OF Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
tUrited Press Leased wire.)

PETROGRAD, April 25.-
Destruction of the Turkish
harbOr works at Kerasunt
and of five Turkish vessels
i'm that port was announced
officially today as the sue
cessful outcome of a Russian
cruiser destroyer and subma-
rine raid.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
HOMES
wan TED
FOR A
FEW PIANOS
Before Apr. 3Oth

Every Piano in the Reed
French Stock must be
sold by Monday, April
30th.
Prices and Terms
a Secondary Con-
sideration.
Only one of each to be sold
at the Price. They are all
beauties and the best
known makes.
The Sohmer is a Grand and all the
Others are Uprights-most Of them
the latest styles.
Chickering
Hallet u Davis
j. & G. Fischer
Kimball
Steinway
Marshall & Wendell
Knabe
Sohmer
Estey
Decker & Son
Ludwig
Auto-piano Player piano
Smith & Barnes Player
piano
We have no room for them in our
permanent store at Broadway and
Ninth. We will not pay storage.
and we will not pay additional
freight, but we will make prices
and terms more attractive than
4f
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
while thew last

A number of the finest styles. the
worlds best pianos. are yet I'M
sold, and to those who want the
best and yet wish to save we ap-
peal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
inland railway TO ALASkA!|
THAT IS PLAN FOR
FUTURE Defense
BY J. w. T. MASON
Noted American Military Expert.


The new intimacy sure to develop between the
United States and Canada on account of their joint
efforts in the against Germany ought to be made
20 yield material advantage to both when the is
over.
The United States has vulnerable possession
in Alaska. When the war is over, Canada ought
to allow the United States to tie itself fast to
Alaska by means of railway running through
British Columbia and Yukon Territory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25
Eilers Music
House
Open Evenings.

VVeH ENtHIhSs..
Goliath. the giant of Gath, was
six cubits and a span" in height.
Taking the cubit at 81 inches
would make him 10h feet high.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-25

Between Friends, the gift
that conveys the most of
personal thoughtfulness-
your photograph.
PETERSON'S STUDIO
903 Tacoma Ave.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-04-18
TIBERlO.

y nsncro sj rcspHcsta d2finitiva
ma7ana al NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. eI misc
raalr.-Sin ESQ.,. 70 81 10 one he
de haccr.
:. :: :.
Anita teni1 n r~reocupac;un 4" a'e-
iar G, paiigro que. covria Ia dicha de
Rosoliqa s. llegaba 4 scr Ic.enido
SiIvano Stnas.
Sc imaginable 10 que ocurriria 81 ell
caso llogaba cuando fuese conducido
: Birkadem. de donde Pablo Martens
era comandante militar-
Era n~ecesario e~vitar,o a TODD tran
&c.
In fie' amiga de Ia senorita Spe-
raudier crcy6 haber cncontrado el
medic de alciar al dcsertor y evitar
Isl 1 de nuevo c&ycra II manos de
Ia nol:cia.
Para cue co]ns:ntiera en- m~archarSe.
oro necesa~io darIe una fucrtc suma,
Y n noble joven nc dutld en- sac1ifi-
car cuanto poseia.
Tenia algunos miles de pesctas CO.
,ocados, que precedian de Il aho-
rros. Y de los regalos que le habia
hecho Ell senior ~SpGraudien nrimero Y
despu6s su hija.
Anita habia confiado su pequeha
fortuna al senior Dubuisson, el nota-
rio de SUI. am.o, que Ia negociaba Y Ia
daha colocaci0n 4 81 nombre-
lie seria facil retirar algun2s obi
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-04-18

LA CAPTURA.

FL notario Sc sorprcndi6 mucho
c,1:nGo Anita lie rog6 que le devo.vie-
"a suma de tai consideration, con ca
"a que no parecia de muy buen hu-
NOR. cuando foImIl6 su pedido.
No tenia ninguna objection que ha-
cerle, puesto que pedia 10 que era
suvo.. pero usando de "A autoridad
que los amos lie iaban, intene0 indagar
.nu3les eran los %proyectos de su adml-
risarada. sin Ilegar, pesc Z sus esfuer-
EOS, q coaocer Ia verdad.
Termin6 por pensar que Anita a.
bora que Ia senorita Speraudien Sc ma
bia casado pensaba acaso estao!e-
cerse. adquirir alguna industrial 0 tai
veg tambi&n tomar estado.
No Sc atrevi6 a insistir.
Aorella manana Silvano Senas, o
meior, ell false Siiyio Reno, apenas
ca hr,bc levantado, salio unos instan-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-04-18

tcs para comrrar Un p~erl1dIco y to-
MAJ Sill cafe matinal. Tenia el pre-
aent:miento de que sus eXlgencI2s
Serian satisfechas.
Sc feIic!taba de habcr hablado en-
tono de amena2a como 10 hanla he
rho: de habcr ~estipulado sus condl-
clones con encrgiI y sc sentla SECURE
lie c~onseguir cuanto sc p:opuslera.
Esta prcocupaci0n ! su impaciencia
lie inpcdian prestar una c~ont!nIada q
tenci5n Il 10 que esta5a leyendo. Sus
oios segu:an maQuina,nlente las IL
7cas :mprcsa3 sin desentraaar su sen
lido.
Sin embargo. de rcpente, IN nom
brc detuvo u miradas.
En- medic de la5 ao:icias judiciales
SC LEILA:
Roman Gilbert!
E corrcsponsal de Marse.!a daba
una cor-a not:cia para haccr saber 2
los lectores que el contuma5 presO
en- Angel pasaria en- seguidl al penal
para extinguir Su condena.
-iDetenido!... iC~ondenado!. -
eyclam6 involuntariamente el deser-
tor lleno de gozo.
Su odio, su deseo de venganza, es-
taban satisfechos.
Al mismo tempo, ell triunfo de su
empresa no podia ser c%ontrariado por
aquel intrigante que considerable CO.
mo SUI mayor enemigo y del que va
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-04-18
CHANTECI.ER

Nivci,e. cuyo plan comun parece
rpalizlrse con Ia l0gi"a de los pro-
ycrtos largamcnte m2durados.
y 81 "Courrier' termina asi:
Il rs Gxitos de Haig Y de Nlvelt2
SON iAcontcstablemente muv britIan-
tas: i. mora alemana dec"ece, en-
rlr.o cue Ia slperioridad de los ALA
C,s Sc afi.ma cada dia. Pero ESQ no
onicre decir que Ia batalla de Arras
r.arcari ell fin de Ia guerra. Lo que
este quic"e decir, una vez mas tod'-
via. cs que Ia decision final no puedc
poncrse en- dugla por mas tempo y
que los aliados estan va en- el camIn"
Que les dlra Ia gran victoria. Los eEi-
tos de hoy. preparan el g!orioso triun
70 d. mIHana."