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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18

matter of this kind il seems to me
necessary severely to censure atroci-
ties of this nature. II the Allies are
guilty. which / am convinced is not
true to anything near the same extent.
let them be censured also. But even
the most impartial judge. deciding the
case between the wolf and the lamb,
would be justified IN denouneing the
bloodthirstiness of the former.
"When the Pope fails to mention
atrocities il is hard 20 see IN what
sense he uses the word conformation
for certainly no criminal can be con-
doned who does not regret his action
and fails 70 express such regret IN
deeds as we'll as words.
The impression gathered IN well-ln-
formed circles in Paris, according 70
adyices received today, is that the
peace proposal of the Pope has not
modified the situation from the view
point of the Allies, who have no rea-
son 70 depart from the attitude they
outlined in reply to President wilson
peace note.
The Pontif's document will be con-
sj6ered with the Difference due the
personality Of the author, but not with
the idea that it necessarily calls 1or
a reply. because il raises no new ISSUES
and simply seeks to put the oelllg,
ererts i'm the position they occupied
al the beginning of hostilities, when
il is pointed out, is an absolute IN
possibility. .;..
Particular stress, Paris advices point
out. is laid on the moment CHOSEN LOT
the sending Of the note-when the mill
tary situation on the Russian ana hu-
manian fronts temporarily IS iaVora-
HE IN the Central Powers-and on the
proposition of the Pope to leave BEL
gipm and France 10 restore their own
devastated regions while Germany, win
the agricultural and industrial machlh-
ery of which she has stripped those
regions. would enjoy crushing eeononic
superiority for years to come. ms Is
copsidered the fatal defect in the RON
tig,s plan-that the Allies would be
nrecluded from economic measures Tor
tbe;r protection against the Ceh'ISi
Tr,nires while Germany would be al.
Loved TO profit from her invasion OF
Belgium and northern France.
The plan for the settlement Oh the
case Of Alsace-Lorraine, Trent anu
Trieste is contrasted with the propose
ton regarding Poland. the latter seem
ing to accord perfectly WIN the planS
Of the Central Powers, while the Tor
mer is regarded as likely only TO de-
veIon an interminable diplomatic en-
broelio. The humanitarian reasons Ior
4bo pone's action are admitted and APP
nreciated. but they are declared short
SIGHTED, as it is stated that the peace
proposed is so unstable as not to guar
antee its duration beyond the time nee
essary for the belligerents to recover
from the wastage Of this war ana pre-
pare for another. IL is stated tnat tne
zeal interests of humanity require a
decisive result in this war, which, 1t is
bsId alone can prevent another.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Kaiser in Homburg
AS City Was Bombed
Emperor's Headquarters I'm
der Fire by Allied
Aviators

COPENHAGEN, Aug, 17.-Allied avia-
tors recently dropped bombs on the
bathing place of Homburg, while the
German Emperor was staying there, ac-
cording to traveller who has arrived
here from Germany. The traveller, who
was at Frankfort ont he-Main when it
was attacked by French airplanes, two
weeks ago, says it was reported there
n at the same aviators had dropped the
bombs on Homburg. One of the En-
perors two headquarters is said to be
in Homburg.
The traveller says that the first bomb
dropped on Frankfort destroyed a
number Of houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
The Great War -- 1113th Day
Loss of Guns Keeps
Russians in Retreat
Troops Are Handicapped Be-
cause Artillery Has Not
Been Replaced

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Rus
sian armies have lost their guns to the
Germans, and this accounts in large
part for the continued disasters eKpe-
rienced by the Russian troops, accord
ing 10 reliable information which has
reached Washington.
1t is stated that the Russian soldiers
are being driven before the Germans
in both Galicia and Rumania, and that
the Russians, who began their magnifi-
cent offensive splendidly equipped, are
now at tremendous handicap on ac-
count of the loss of their heavy artil-
lery. The view was expressed that il
may require several months to supply
the Russians again with field guns.
The mutiny in the army which caused
the Russian retirement was not over
come in time to save the heavy pieces
from the Germans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Russo Rumanians Parry
With Well Organized
Counter Thrusts
Offensive Is Halted
Berlin Claims Slight Success;
Jassy Reports 1000
Prisoners

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Teuton plan
to strike for Jassy, the Rumanian cap
ital. both from the north and the south,
and possibly to extend the campaign
into an invasion Of Russia, with Odessa
as the objective, seems to have been
halted for the present by the vigorous
resistance of the Russians and Ru-
rnanians on the upper and lower Sereth.
Berlin makes no claims of gains or
prisoners to-day, while Petrograd as
serts that all Austro- German attacks
in Southwestern Moldavia have been
thrown back, both around Ocna and
north of Fokshani.
That Mackensen's campaign is one
of fuctuating success is indicated Dy
the Rumanian official statement Oh
Tuesday. Just received, which declares
that GOO Austrisns were taken IN the
Slanic Valley, where the enemy was
forced into demoralized fight, while
Russian regiment near the Sereth cap
tured 400 more prisoners in a single
counter attack.
The Rumanians gained new ground
Thursday, occupying the village oil
Groseti and recapturing heights when
the enemy had seized. The Teutonie
offensive, both toward ocna and above
Fokshani, was renewed yesterday, ac'
cording to Petrograd. which declares
that the battles have been violent,
though the timely arrival of reinforce
ments enabled the Russians and Ruma'
mans to hold all their positions. The
Germans are also attacking in northern
Moldavia, but despite extensive prepa-
ration have had little success up to the
present.
Berlin displays some anxiety in re-
gard to the southwestern Russian front
in Volhynia and Galicia, where the ar
tillery actions have been renewed on a
large scale. The Germans seem to fear
that Korniloff may have recognized
his armies to attack in this region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Kornilof Predicts
Big Russian Blow
Russian Commander in Chief
Declares Reorganized Army
Is Ready to Strike

PETROGRAD, Aug. 17.-Lieutenant
General Korniloff, the commander in
chief, in an interview to-day said that
in consequence Of the energetic meas
ures which had been taken the moral
fighting capacity of the army had been
considerably strengthened. He hoped
for complete regeneration Of the Rus
sian forces.
The general predicted operations on
a vast scale on the Rumanian front and
also elsewhere, especially in the north,
where he indicated there was posi-
bility of combined land and sea &C
tions. He expressed the opinion that
another winter campaign was newt
able.
Lieutenant General Korniloff has ar
rived here and had a long conference
with Premier Kerensky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Balfour Answers
Critics on Balkans

LONDON, Aug. 17-Replying to a
criticism of military inactivity in the
Balkans in the House Of Commons to-
day, Foreign Minister Balfour, agreed
to the Importance of overcoming Ger
man schemes for expansion of the war
in the East, but could give no informa
tion on the subject, because it depend
ed not on diplomatic counsel, but on
the fortunes of all the belligerents.
Because it is not a front suitable for
attacks on the Western scale, he
thought it unlikely that any extensive
operations could be expected soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
British Labor Minister
In Charge Of Pensions

LONDON, Aug. 17.-John Hodge,
Minister Of Labor, has been appointed
Minister of Pensions in succession to
George Nicoll Barnes, who was ap-
pointed TO the War Council 10 take the
place Of Arthur Henderson. Other
changes announced officially tonight
were:
Minister Of Labor, George II. Rob
erts: Minister of National Service, A.
c. Geddes; Parliamentary Secretary TO
the Board Of Trade, George J. Wardle,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Du Point Decree Signed

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. fudge
G. whitaker Thompson, of the United
States District Court, to-day signed a
formal decree fled here directing that
the stockholders OF f. /. du Pont
Nemours & Co decide for themselves
whether they want to acquire the T.
Coleman du pont stock, which has been
subject Of litigation in the Federal
Court for more than a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
THIRD ANNUAL RitS-Cnton hns
FASHION SHOW August 20. y
at Three =. "
,MHAw&ev Admission ;, lssa'~
SIDNEY BLUmENTHlt 4 CO., INC
ass Fsu1h Ave-, h.s fwL
Albert Metin Is Named
French Blockade Minnlu

PARIS, Aug. 17.-Albert Metin, %
der Secretary for Finance, has c'a
nominated as Under Secretary OF fa'
eign Affairs in Charge Of Blockade. ~
succeeds Baron Denys Cochin, who "
signed several weeks ago. NJ. k"'
was Minister Of Labor in the p''
mergue Cabinet in 1918 and IN w
Rriand Cabinet of 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Army Saloon Order Mod!hsd

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE wa
Department has modified the ol'"
prohibiting a Naloon or bar within ~
a mile of a military camp 50 s' not
be effective where purely tsnip0fsi'
camps are conceAled. The modlhe'"''
was caused by a situation in hsn's '
City where many saloons and lssah'
hotel bars were closed because ''D'
troops were being modified 10 '''
vention Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Japanese Delegates
Named for Stockholm

TOXIC, Aug. III is reported that
a small body Of Japanese Socialists at
Toxic has voted TO send Sen Katayama,
a Japanese Socialist leader who is now
in New York, as delegate to the Stock
holm Socialist conference. 1t is be-
lieved that the government is opposed
20 the participation Of Japanese in the
conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Aug. i7.-Along the front there
we're tn usual artillery duels and activity Of
enemy patrols. which everywhere were re-
pulsed by our advanced pickets.
In the Mont Nero zone. by exploding a
mine and following Il with concentrated ar
tillery fire. we damaged the enemy trenches
and inflicted losses.
Yesterday afternoon one Of our flights
effectively bombed the enemy eneampments
and military assembly centres east OF Comen.
All our airplaneS returned safely 10 their
kases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
GERMAN

BERLIN. Aug. i7.-Front OF Prince Leo
pold Of Bavaria-There have been no i'm
portant operations, but there have been
many revivals of artillery activity a. well "a
foreheld engagements
Front OF hrchduke Joseph.-North of
Wolda on the Bystritza and south Of the
Trotus Valley local engagements resulted in
our favor.
Front Of Field Marshal Won Mackensen-
Rumanian and Russian attacks north OF
Fokshani and on the lower Sereth broke
down with heavy losses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Russo-Swedcn Frontier Open

PETR0GRAD. Aug. H. The Russo
Swedish frontier, which was closed re-
Gently. has been roopened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18

This morning we make
things huml
Anything needed for the
week endp
white asnnels7 Norfolk? Dustsr?
Bathing suit7 Camera
ROGERS PET COMPANY
Broadway Broadway
ati5th 81. The a 34th 81.
-Four
Broadway Corners Fifth Ave
at Warren 4lst St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
RUMANIAN

JASsY, Aug. 16.-In Bukowins and be-
tween the Moldava and the Trotus there we're
no important actions. All enemy attempts to
approach Russian trenches at various points
were stopped by artillery and machine gun
fire. In the region OF Casino Valley there
was violent fighting. North Of Slanie the
enemy stubborny disputed the ground we
gained Yesterday the Rumanians occupied
the yillsge Of Groscu.
In the Marasecht front the enemy, with
extreme violence, attacked Height 33i, two
kilometres north of Pantziu. forcing the
troops occupying the height To retire. The
timely Intervention Of reinforcoments en-
sbed us to recepture the height and To put
the enemy 10 fight All subsequent enemy
attacks 10 regain this important position
failed and u remains completely in our
hands. On the eastern front, as far as the
Sercth. there has been great enemy artillery
uctivity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-18
Finland Strike Ends

HELsINdF0Rs, Aug. 1.-THE gen
eral strike has ended.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
HALF RHILLI0N FOR WAGON ROADS
TIMERS SHIPPED FROM SEWARD SHOWN SUITED
 FOR USE IN MINE WORK

That mine timbers of white spruce, Sitka spruce white birch and western hemlock grown on the Chugach national forest Alaska, fully as good as Douglas fir from the Rocky mountain region and are superior to other Rocky mountain species for use mine tbers has been demonstrated by the forests products laboratory at Mad son, Wis.
 Tests made to determine the suitability of the Alaska trees for mine timbers showed that in bending strength developed the four species named from 20 per cent more than 100 per cent stronger than lOdgepoe pine a pine fir Engemann spruce bristecone pine and western yellow pine from the Rocky mountain region All of these species are widely used for mine tmbers and were tested by the laboratory,
 The tmbers tested shipped from Seward last fall
 This test is sufficient to establish basis for plans on future needs Mine tmbers for development work in un- mbered sections of Alaska or at places where local tim Der has run out can be shipped from Seward
 Sitka spruce, '0hite birch and western hemock from Alaska proved to be considerably higher in ayerae strength than Rocky mountain Douglas fir White spruce averaged nearly as well.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
GOAT CATCHERS
 ARE INVITED
 TO ENTER BIDS

The Boone & Crocket club of New York city, through the U. S. Biologi- cal Survey and the U. S. forest ser vice, has requested w. G. Weigle, for est supervisor of the Tongass nation al forest, at Ketchikan, to make ar engagements for the capture of twelve or fifteen live wild goats on the main land to be transferred to Admiralty island. Since Admiralty island is ex- ceptionally we'll suited for the main tenance of wild goats we hope th;S project may be carried out. Any per son wishing to enter into a contract to capture all or part of the number desired should write for particulars to W. c. Weigle, forest supervisor, Ketchikan, Alaska.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
OFFICERS FOR
 MILITARY UNIT
 MAY BE NAMED
Great Interest Shown in the Organizations for
 Army Service.

The military unit meets again to- night at 7:3O o'clock in the A. B. hall. A large attendance is expected as it is possible that the organization will elect officers for the company. The plans in this regard are not definite, but it is thought that temporary of ficerS at least should be selected this evening.
 From the number of military organ izationS which have been established in the towns throughout the territory it is evident that Alaska intends doing it's share in supplying men for miIi- tary duty in the governments fight ing forces.
 Another military unit which has re- gently been added to the list of Alas kan companies is the trail corps at Juneau. This is the first military trail corps to be established in Alaska and it's work in the service would con- sist in locating and building trails. The men of Alaska are particularly fitted for this kind of work and would be of more value and service to the as such a body than as an infantry unit. Another class of military work at which AlaSkanS would excel their more urban brothers in the states is scout duty. Their eX- perience in traversing mountains and finding their way in almost impossible sections of rough country, as we'll as being able to cook their own meals and otherwise having the mack of be- ing able to "get by"Sunder all kinds of conditions and weather, makes them invaluable to a military organization.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
BARGE WITH R. R.
 SUPPLIES FLOATED

The barge Bangor has been pulled off of Mary island and is now in Ketchikan undergoing repairs.
 While laden with supplies and equipment for the head of Cook inlet some weeks ago the Bangor, in tow of the tug Commodore, encountered a storm near the south coast of Alas ka and was battered against the rocks of Mary island, south of Ketchikan. It was feared that it would be impos- sible to save the barge but recent calm weather aided materially in the sal wage work and it was lowed safely into Ketchikan.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
FUNDS AVAILABLE SOON FOR WORK IN NEW ADDITIONS
Provision of Sundry Civil Bill Beneficial to
 Lot Purchasers.

Improvement work to the extent of $7,OOO will probably be carried out in the Federal and Cliff additions at an early date under provisions rela- tive to 90 per cent of the moneys re- ceived from the sale of lots in the townsites along the government rail road, which are contained in the sun dry civil bill recently passed by con gress.
 The total sales within the Federal and Cliff additions at Seward amount ed to approximately $27,OOO, on which the first payment amounted to over Sl4,000, and there is now available for improvements within the Federal and Cliff additions over $7OOO.
 At Matanuska the total sales amounted to $8,S15, on which $&,5OO has been paid, and there is now avail able for improvements $l,75O
 The total sales of lots at Nenana amounted to $l31 900, on which ap- proximately $45 ,OOO has been paid, and there is now available for improve mentS a little over $22,OOO.
 The expenditure of this money is under the control of the secretary of the interior, who is charged with the responsibility of carrying the proW- sions of the law into effect. The money, as stated by the act, can be used within the discretion of the sec tary of the interior for the purpose of preparing the land for occupancy, the construction, installation and maintenance of public utilities and improvements, and the construction of public school buildings. It is furth- CT provided that the Alaskan Engi- neering Commission shall be reim- bursed for moneys heretofore or here after expended for such purposes.
 More money has been spent by the commission on the townsite at the head of Cook inlet than the S5OOOO now available in that section, so it is probable all of that sum will be used to reimburse the commission, thus re- lieving the property holders from oth- erwise excessive taxation.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
Congress Agrees
 on Sum for Alaska;
 Col. Dick to Go UE
LIZ, I.rited State. Cablel

WASHINGTON Wednesday, May 9.-The conferees report in respect to the army appropriation bill carries ratification of the amendment for S500000 for roads and trails in Alaska.
 Col Richardson. head of the road commission, will leave in few days for Alaska It is probable that he will be made brgadier general
 Important work in behalf of the wagon road bill was accomplished by the local chamber of commerce. the mat ter being taken mp personally with commercial organza tons along the coast and the support of those represent inc western states urged directly by Jeegrams and reso- lutiOnS
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
CHARGED WITH AIDING ENEMY SUBS
(B, United States CNhc)

 SEATTLE, Wednesday, May 9-The government IS Investigating the charges that have recently been made against the American Transport company of carrying sup plies to German submarines.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09

The steamship Dora is due from the westward some time tomorrow night with several passengers and 100 tons of cured fish.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
SEEK BILLION TO REPLACE SHIPS
 LOST IN SUBMARINE WARP ARE
tBy United States Cab'c>

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9.-Delayed)- Congress has been asked for an appropriation of SOOO O0O0OO for the purpose of building merchant fleet to overcome the ravages of the submarines It has been eSt mated by the shipping board that five million tons of steel and wooden vessels should be constructed by the govern ment in the next two years.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
ENGlNEER I-NITS TSOFRAiLROADERS FOR FRANCE
TR. SAYS WE WILL PAY IN BLOOD

NEW YORK, Wednesday, May 9-Col Roosevelt in speech here today said that during the first part of the war we will have to pay dearly with blood for our failure to prepare for war during the time of peace He urged the sending of a great army to France.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
DISAGREE OVER SENDING OF T.R.
 DIVISION TO EUROPEAN SOIL
lBv United st.te. cnbIel

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9-Conferees over the army bill fell into deadlock today the amend ment to permit the sending of Col Roosevels division of 19OOOO men to Europe They finally suspended consdera ton of the amendment and returned the bill to the house and senate asking for instructions this particular ques tiOn.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
INCREASE PERSONNEL 0F NAVY TO 15O,OOO; ARMY ID SEND NINE
 REGIMENTS OF RAILROAD MEN
IBy Uuilcd snles CabIel

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9.-Tho house has passed bill increasing the navy to l5OOOO men, which will increase the number from 998O9 its present number mak iug total increase of approximately 5l,OOO men. ENGINEER UNITS SOFRAHROADERS FOR FRANCE
 WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9-TweIve thous- and railway men are to be received by the army at once and will compose nine new regiments of army engineers for service in France and will be sent to that country at once.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
NUMBER OF SINKINGS DECREASED

LONDON, Wednesday, May 9.-The coming weekly report will show substantial decrease in the number o ships sunk by submarines.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
HAND HUNDRED MILLION TO FRANCE
By United States Cabley

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9-Secretary Me- Adoo of the treasury department handed Ambassador Jus serand treasury warrant today for $000O000O cover ing loan made to France by the United States for in prosecuting the war against Germany
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
SUB-DESTROYING INVEN TONS
 DECLARED TO BE IMPORTANT
(By United States Cable)

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9-Secretary Dan es following an inspection of the antsubmarne devices of the naval consulting board reported by Saunders said that the new inventions important and far reaching
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
SEATTLE MEN IN OFFICERS RESERVE
tBy United states Cable)

SEATTLE, Wednesday, May (DeayedJ-Ninety- seven Seattle men, including Clay Allen have been ap- pointed to the officers reserve corps training camp at the PresidiO San Francisco from the state of Washington
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
SAYS SUB WAR CANNOT WIN

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 9.-LOrd BaIfour in addressing the senate today said that submarines not win.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
BOATS AND TRAINS

The Admiral Watson is due from the south tomorrow.
 The Northwestern is due from Seat tie and way ports Friday.
 The freighter Turret Crown will sail to Valdez at 9 o'clock tonight.
 The Alameda will sail from Seattle tomorrow for Seward.
 On account of reconstruction work there will be no train on the U. s. railroad to Mile 37 until Monday.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-09
Trails

Trails poor. Temperature 33 at Mile 52, Girdwood 36, Summit road house 92, Indian Creek 40, Matanuska 40 and Talkeetna 42.