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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06
THREE BILLION TO
BE ASKED FOR USE
|NFICHTINCTEUTON
Huge Sums To Be Raised For
Military and Naval Purposes
viii Be Secured BY Means Of
Additional Taxation and the
Issuance Of Needed Bonds
tAssOciated Press By Federal wirslssa.)

J. WASHINGTON, April 5--Requests
for immediate appropriations of $S,.
400, 100000 for the army and navy were
made today of congress by the execu,
tive departments. OF this huge amount,
AZ, ,932, ,535, ,953 is for the army, which is
to be tremendously expanded to meet
the necessities of active war.
Provision is being made for increas.
ing the enlisted strength of the navy 70
l56 900, and of the marine corps to
10000. >.4
Z The new army bill win be introduced
In congress tomorrow. This will provide
for an army of 100000 men immedi,
ately, by compulsory service If volnn-
teer service fails, and for expansion
of this TO 100000 within two years.
TO meet the huge expenses Of the
war, 1t is indicated today that the
Treasury department will endeavor to
raise by one bond issue whatever the
government is unable TO obtain under
the new, increased taxation plan
II is stated unoffieially that there
will be no difficulty in raising $4,000,
900, 900 by a three and one-half per cent
taxation plan. The government is ex
pected, through congressional action, tC
Increase the Inheritance tax rate, pos
sibly TO 30 per cent, and the taxes OF
liquors aud tobacco.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06

The Navy has enlisted virtually the
entire shipbuilding facilities of the ma
tion, while available auxiliaries for the
fleet have already been surveyed and
the guns for them are waiting ready to
be mounted
Minelayers Are Ready
A score Of minelayers are ready, with
the harbors plotted and ready for the
subterranean defenses, against which
no hostile eraft dares venture. The
amount voted by the last congress to
be used TO hasten construction under
way in the government and private
shipyards, a sum of one hundred million
dollars, is being used as fast as results
allow, while already the department has
secured for harbor defense purposes
steel submarine nets to the number Of
several hundred, with work being
rushed on others to provide a total OF
one thousand,
The first classes at both Annapolis
and West Point are to be graduated
within few days, provided an addi-
tional one hundred and twenty five
trained Army officers and an equal mum.
ber of naval officers, who will be as
signed to duty as teachers for other
officers for the Army aud Navy.
Women Are Volunteering
Every available man now on shore
duty in the Navy is to be assigned to a
position on shipb0ard, with the clerical
positions In the various yards and
offices TO be filed by women, thousands
Of whom are volunteering for duty.
Rifles and the necessary equipment
for a vast army are ON hand and ready
to be apportioned immediately the men
are enlisted. e
Secretary Daniels, in statement last
+ night, announced that he hopes soon to
have in commission feet of submarine
chasers up to two thousand in number.
Star Plans Complete
Secretary Baker states that the plans
of the general staff of the army are
complete in every detail, regardless of
the sort or extent Of military expan.
sion congress may decide upon The
general staff favors the universal SER
vice plan and has based its main. caleu-
lations on the adoption of this plan and
the raising Of an army Of one million
men.
The railways are already at the full
disposal Of the government and the rail.
road officials are today actually gov
ernment officials.
The matter of water transport is in
the way Of an early solution The
President Is proclamation issued in Feb.
ruary, prohibiting the transfer of
American bottoms TO any foreign flag
has retained large number Of ships
that otherwise would have passed to
the Scandinavian or British flag, while
plans have been perfected for the
building of an unlimited numbar az
wooden ships up 20 three thousand tons
(csutinusd On Page $
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06

of each vessel. While this was going
on, search for absent men and officers
was being conducted uptown.
BY midnight about fifteen men Of the
Pommern were under arrest and seven
or eight from the Setos, lying along
side the latter vessel at Pier Z. The
complement Of these two vessels is
about thirty-six. OF the forty-odd OIL
GERS and men Of the other six vessels
about twenty seven were rounded mp.
These latter came from the steamers
Loopg Moon, Holsatfa, Prinz Waldemar,
Staatsekraeter Kraetke, Gouverneur
Jaeschke and the power schooner
Hermes, lying in Rotten Row.
No Disturbances
There was no disturbance or dis
orderly feature attendant upon the ar
rest Of the German sailors. Their re-
moval from the vessels took consider
able time, for first of all the vessels
had TO be sealed by the customs Off
.cials. and then the prisoners were al
lowed TO dress, many Of them being in
bed, and to gather together their per-
sonal belongings.
After the customs inspectors had
rounded the men up and turned them
over to the military authorities, the lat
ter searched every nook and Granny of
the vessels, in order 10 assure them
selves that there was none In hiding.
In order TO facilitate this search of the
Pommern and Setos, Harbormaster Fos-
ter had an electric light connection
made right at the gangplank, and fitted
an incandeseent globe 70 the end Of a
4 wire long enough to allow Of it's being
taken into the furthest spot of these
vessels
Civilian Guard Withdrawn
While the search was going on on
Pier Z, detachment Of soldiers in full
marching order and carrying loaded
4 rifles, was lined up on the Eva gallery
Of the pier. About half-past twelve
O'Clock this detail was withdrawn, and
at the same time Harbormaster Foster
withdrew the civilian guard from the
vessels, the latter spending the remain
der of the night In patrolling the
wharves.
Some little excitement was caused
/
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06
Potential Strength, Now AT the Disposal Of the Entente
Allies Greater Than That Of Any Nation Upon Earth
and Government Officials Are ConfidentIhat Its Weight
viii Crush Resstance Of the Forces Of Prussianism
Army and Navy Are Ready

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless.)
yKyASHINGTON, April 6The United States enters the war
w Germany and from all indications with Austria Also
better actual potential concerned
than any history Of the Republic with resources under
the Stars Stripes unequaed in fact in nation at any time
The Navy strength and efficiency amongst the foremost
ahoat. - .f, .
The Army although small is highly Efficient while back
Of it stands citzenry capable Of furnishing twenty million men
Of seryiceable able perform MILITARY service
S- S~.TI INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES 19sEMEND6Bs ~
Industrial Of the United States are the greatest
any the while behind the President stands
united nation inspired by the reincarnated Spirit OF 10
Officials face the future calmly confident that the desnies OF
the Republic how widespread and
may scope of the German intrigue either within the nation
itself throughout the adjoining Republic Of Mexico
Army and Navy well provided with supplies OF every
kind The plans of general staff of the Army are absolutely
complete Of and the plans OF the ma
onal council for the mobilization OF the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06

URSUANT instructions received from Washington Collector
of Customs Franklin about hapast o'clock last night
seized eight port military guard
placed aboard each the vessels and the officers and
rounded up At early hour this morning the Germans
marched the federal immigration station and there ncarcerated
All evening things had moved usual and about Pier
and the Eva piers up News
Of declaration flashed Honolulu few minutes
o'clock and almost Immediately things commenced to
happen HGNnM1
SECOND INFANTRY ON THE MOVE
companies of the battalion Of the Second Infantry
tered grounds Capitol rushed the waterfront
company going Pier and the other to Piers 10 and IL The
troops were under the command of Major Palmer.
Meanwhile the officials had sezed the vessels and
NAMED aboard until each had been sealed.
guards the of the whaves,
vessels Those the entrance
stopped placed under all officers and
,ers of the returning to their vessels.
arrested the officers and
aboard and lined them up the deck
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06
Local Authorities Make Up For Time Lost In Past By
Action Swift and Sure When War Is Declared and
Not Moment Is Lost Gathering In Officers and
Members Of the Grew Of All the German Ships Here
Troops Now In Command
tA..Ocia,.d Pres. y FEDERAL wireless,

442st ssOaats Prsssb BY
quickly ocials in
their had them further njure them as
they did following breaking on Of diplomatic relations
The the ships take effect immediately
said tha. measure addsd that the government has
hssher they win be taken paid for after the or held as lee
y New wiz.naa auaLes A
and Kon ockenfes. seized.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06

BY "A VOTE OF THREE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-THREET TO FIFTY THE
HOUSE CASTS LOT WITH THE
POWERS OF THE ENTENTE
[Associated Pres BY Federal Wirelessl

(Associaed Press By Federal Wmeless) -
April 6By three hundred and seventee
w fifty the house representatives passed the resolution declaring
the existence Of state Of war with Germany.
Immediately following the announcement Of the President wilson
stated that he would sign the formal just VeP
dent Marshall attached his signature the the
The debate the house began yesday morning clock and lasted
continuously until three this morning when the final rocl taken
and the long threatened with Germany formally entered upon
Democrats Plead With Floor Leader
The debate was strenuous but lacked the bitterness which had marked he
proceedings nte the day before Claude Kchm Of North Carolina
floor leader the Democrats led the opposition accepting the gage battle
thrown down BY the Ieon state making fight majority
Other Democratic leaders and ber senators endeoe perl
uade him remqushthe which he Overwhelmingly out
bered urging him support the President meponse Kcm said
The responsibility which put upon at this time that
permit another sponsor The has been
pointed and have made mind walk along that path
must go barefooted and alone. q
He refused be influenced by peang Of his friends and stated that
he would oppose the this the Of his leadership
Mann Votes For War With Teutors
Representative Manu. who voted for the resolution the roca
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CONTINUED On Page Z
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(csutinued On Page 81
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-04-06

U. 3. WEATHER BUREAU.
April 5, i0l7-Lett twenty
-four hours rainfall, .05.
Temperature, Min. IS; Max.
7s. Weather eleer.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
WIFE AND DAUGHTER OF CIVIL WAR VETERAN
 DIE FROM EXPOSURE

QUEENSTOWN Tuesday, Feb 27.-Ten American citizens lost their lives in the destruction Sunday night of the Cunard liner LacOnia by German submarine, ac- corng to information in the hands of U S. Consul Frost
 The dead include:
 Mrs Mary Hoy of Chicago.
 Miss Elizabeth Hoy, of Chicago and eight American negro firemen
 Mrs Hoy and daughter died of exposure in the life boats while at sea after the sinking and their bodies buried at sea.
 The eight negroes were killed in the fire of the liner by the initial explosion of the torpedo which sunk tie liner
 SON ASKS THAT THE CRIME BE AVENGED
 LONDON Tuesday, Feb. 27. - Austin Hoy son of Mrs Mary Hoy who lost her life through the destruction of the liner acona has cabled President Wilson urging that the death of his mother be avenged In the cable he declared that he also spoke for his father aged 8 who is veteran of the Union army in the of 1861, who is broken hearted at the loss of his wife and daughter
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
ED KRAUSE IS
 SENTENCED TO
 DIE MAY il I'll

JUNEAU. - Especially - Edward KrauSe, known as the Alaska pirate, " recently convicted of the murder of Capt. James O. Plunket and suspect ed of other murders and piracy, was sentenced by Judge Jennings on Feb. F, to be hanged on May II. His at torney will probably appeal.
 When the court convened for the purpose of sentencing MT. Krause, Judge Jennings told Mir. KrauczunaS that he would hear his remarks, at the close of which he called KrauSe forward and said:
 "NIr. Krause, the Grand Jury indict- ed you and the petit jury convicted you after fair and impartial trial, under the law of the land as the court saw it. If the court made errors an other and higher court can correct them. If there were no mistakes the orders of this court will be carried out.
 Ut is not a pleasant duty which confronts the court to pronounce sem tence on you and I am not going to deliver any lecture or prolong this matter to make you feel any worse.
 "It is the judgment of the cour, that on the 11th day of May you be taken by the United States marshal for this district of Alaska and be hanged by the neck until you are dead"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
DEFENSE MEASURES NECESSARY HERE

Patriotic citizens with the interest of defending their homes at heart are beginning to inquire into what steps should be taken to safeguard Seward in case of immed ate hostities prior to such time the necessary fort cations be erected at the entrance to Resurrection bay.
 Existence of commerce raiders and supersubmarineS, liable to strike at any point effort to nic such dam ge as possible would be as much menace to Seward and he government railroad terminal to Puget sound and he construction of steel net the entrance to the sound shows that the danger there is considered real
 Preliminary steps to safeguarding government prop rty here have already been taken all employees of the airoad being required to take the oath of allegiance
 No one can foresee the end of this world war
 By organizing the available men here and making ap Dcaton to Washington for necessary arms and anmi- tion and possible field gun of sufficient range to make 1t hot for any future enemy commerce raider which puts it's nose around Gains head step may be taken which would be of untold importance in future operations
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
other measures neCeSSdIg ' '.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Feb 27. - Official dis patches to hand today confirm the charge that the Lacona was sunk without warning.
 Many officials are of the Opinon that Germany in de- sroving this liner and American lives has committed the overt act mentioned by President Wilson in his speech after breaking relations with Germany, which he said would be necessary force him to believe that Germany intended to carry out her threat.
 Secretary of State Lansing was in conference with the president for sine time this morning. Later was stated that although official dispatches established the Lacona case as being in the nature of an overt act State department officials take the position that no furt r steps will be taken until congress has acted upon the presidents request of yesterday for power to act in all cases short of an actual declaration of war
 The president is said to be opposed to the calling ot an extra session of congress if possible.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
LIBRARY GIFT
 OF WOMAN IN
 NEW JERSEY

Through the courtesy of Miss F.. l.. Chamberlain, member of St. James Episcopal church of Monclair, N. J., a splendid little circulating library has been received by St. Peters church here, and is available for the residents of Seward and vicinity.
 In letter accompying the gin, Miss Chamberlain stated that she was unable to do the work she desired for her fellows and must let the books do it for her.
 To have the books at place avail able for all, they have been placed in care of Mrs. A. H. McNeer, living on Third avenue, opposite the tennis court. Mrs. McNeer has kindly agreed to give Thursday afternoons to library work, and is willing to eX- change books any other day that she may be at home.
 The library includes over 100 volumes of the latest fiction and many volumes on literary scientific and the subjects.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
TEN AMERICANS KILLED ON LAC0NIA
Steel Net to Guard Puget Sound; Plan Protection of Alaska Mines;
 Government Agents Coming North

SEATTLE, Tuesday, Feb 27. - Government agents and secret service men quietly moving into all parts of Alaska to keep eye on what is going on in view of the stuatOn but their real object is known only to Wash ingtOn.
 Extraordinary precautions are also being taken by the Kennecot corporation to protect it's Bonanza mine the Copper River and Northwestern railroad and other property in the north These preparations not only in cude plans for the present but for the future in event of most serious warfare. Equipment the road has been
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
OFFICERS FOR THE
 COMING ELECTION

Preparation for the coming muni- cipal election was made by the coun- cil last night and the following of- fcers appointed:
 Judges of election: A. P. Brown, George Sexton, and L. c. Bates. Clerks: Imogene Lucas and Sylvia Sexton.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
ADMIRAL WATSON
 SAILS FOR SEWARD

SEATTLE, Monday, Feb. 26.-The Admiral Watson sailed for Seward and way ports last night. The foi- lowing passengers were listed:
 T. w. Hawkins, H. Smith, VI. An derson, s. Maxwell, William Davis, J. Bailey, Tom Davis, Chris Calusen, and seven steerage.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
SGIT ON TRlAi.
 IN LOCAL COUNT

Trial of the suit of Benson vs Dorff is on today before U. s. Com Ennis. Attorneys Booker and Mooers are appearing for Ben son, the plaintiff, and Guy V. Gibbs, is defending Dorff. The action is to collect for Benson money alleged to be due from Dorf. The case start ed at II o'clock anl> was continued after lunch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
LET CONTRACT
 FOR FREIGHTERS

SEATTLE, Tuesday, Feb. 27.- Duthie & Company, a local ship build ing concern has secured a.contract a to build two steel freighters of $500 tons each for the Cunard line, to be completed at the earliest possible moment.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
GENERAL ATTACK BY
 BRITISH IN WEST FAILS

BERLIN, Tuesday, Feb 27,-German positions on all sections of the western front between the Somme and Ypres rivers assaulted many times yesterday and during the night by British troops but at only one place were the attacking battaons able to enter the trenches is the announcement made today by the war office
 East of Arras artillery fire damaged the defenses that the English were able to break through but before midnight the invaders eeced by counter attacks
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
BOATS AND TRAINS

The Northwestern is due in Cordova tonight.
 The Admiral Watson sailed from Seattle Sunday night for Seward and Nay ports.
 The train will leave Thursday morning for Mile 40.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
DEsTROYERs SHOOT UP ENGLISH TOWNS

LONDON, Tuesday, Feb 27. - German destrOyelS crossed the channel in fog last night and bombarded Broadstais and Margate the Straits of Dover last night without military results, but succeeded in killing woman and child.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27

AMSTERDAM, Tuesday Feb. 27-A train carrying 223 nvaded Russian soldiers the way way home from Germany through Sweden was deraied last night killing 23 insane in the first and 25 in other of the train
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27

increased to considerable extent and orders in for rolling stock and locomotives to enable the line to handle several times the present output of the mines. Exact details of the plans for military protection withheld from publication.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
NEW YORK WILL PROVIDE FOOD
 FOR IT'S POOR AT COST, PLAN

NEW YORK; Tuesday, Feb. 27. - The mayor an noced today that bill will be introduced at once ln the legislature allowing the city to purchase food and sell 1t at cost to the poor
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
PRES, WILSON WAITS
 CONGRESSIONAL ACTION

WASHINGTON, Tuesday Feb. 27 - Late this afternoon the senate foreign relations com mttee agreed on bill giving the president the right to arm liners, use naval gunners, and take other measures necessary.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
HOLLWEG SAYS FIGHT TO VICTORY

BERLIN Tuesday, Feb. 27. = Chancellor Bethman Hollweg in addressing the Rechstag this afternoon, said that there must be thought except to fight out to vic tory.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27

thrown across the entrance the Strait of Juan de Fucca as protection against German submarine attacks on
 Puget sound Contract for the construction of this net has already been let It will be similar to those at Hamp on Roads and New York on the Atlantic coast,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
STRIP HEELS FROM DIPLOMATS SHOES

HALIFAX, Tuesday Feb. 27.-Rubber heels on the shoes of all the members of Ambassador Bernstors staff were removed by Canadian authorities because the rubber might be used for war purposes
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27

Regular meeting of the fire depart ment Wednesday evening, at s o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-27
TRAILS

Trails good with temperature of 14 degrees above zero at Mile 52, ' below at Mile 34 and Is above at Mile
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-25

new york-some men over in jer-
sey are being sooed becaus they
made a other man think he was def
until he worried his self sick & gray
haired over it & now he wants them
to dig down for five 1000 dollers for
damidges.
it is a peculior case
these feIlers was working on a
cranberrie farm last summer & fall
& 4 or of them took it into there
MODELS to have some fun with 1 fell
Ter what's name is tony
they wood talk reel low when he
was neer them-& when he wood talk
to them they acted like they coodent
heer him & made him holler loud, &
when he asts them why do you talk
so low they purtended they was hol-
lering loud but Just whispered & try
ed to make him think he was def &
coodent heer
then they just moved there lips
when talking to him & rote on a
peace of paper that they coodent
make him heer & for sevral weeks
made sines to him when they dident
have paper to rite on
he got the bug that surely he was
def & that worried him so much-his
hair turned white & he came to the
city where he wasent def at all
then he sooed them for the Joke
p. 81 hope he collecks miIlyun
IS, don't you.