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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
WILHELM CONTEMPLATING MOVE TO REGAIN THRONE; COUNTER
 REVOLUTION IS NOW REPORTED

LONDON, Nov. 2o.-The London Daily Mail in to- days issue makes the that the former kaiser is contemplating making early return to Germany for the purpose of laying claim to the throne
 INFORMATION FROM NEUTRAL. SOURCE
 The information is said to have been received from neutral source the informants being high in the confidence of the former empress who is at Anerogen and with the kaiser.
 COUNTER REVOLUTION IN BERLIN
 LONDON, Nov. 29.-Secretary Earth, who is the head Of the social policy of the British government declares that counter revolution in full swing in Berlin and is gaining strength daily.
 PROCIAMATIONS ISSUED
 LONDON, Nov. 29.-It is reported here that several procamatons have been issued by Generals who form ery with the German army An attempt is being made dissolve the council composed of soldiers and wor'ngmen
 HIGH OFFICERS AT THE HEAD
 LONDON, Nov. 29.-The Daily Mail states today that it is informed that the revolution in progress in Berlin being made under the direction of former Ger officers who held high commands. The object is to the collapse of the soldiers and wonens council which, when accomplished will make the return of the kaiser much easier than under the present circumstances
 OFFICERS ADDRESS CROWDS
 Several former officers who associated with the pres have been recognized mingling with the crowds in the streets. They attired in civilian clothes and times made addresses the people avorng the of the kaiser and the counter revolution Others have assumed the garb of working and the speech makers support from the crowd It is believed that when the time ripe they will abandon their civilian garb and the uniform of their rank placing themselves at the head of those who to the of the kaiser and attempt make the former rulers return to Berlin triumphant
 MUCH CORRESPONDENTS FOR WILHELM
 LONDON, Nov. 29.-Wliam Hohenzoern, who is at Amerogen being kept in touch with events thru his former empire receiving daily large quantities of mail It reported that he will remain long his pres residence but will make the future. His destination has not been made public
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
DEATH SENTENCE IMPOSED ON THOMAS MOONEY IS C0MNlUTED
 TO IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE

SACRAMENTO, Nov. Ex-Governor William D. Stephens has committed the death of Thomas J. Mooney to that of life imprisonment Mooney, who is fined in the death the San Quentin penitenary nave been executed on Friday, December 18th.
 MOONEY OBJECTS TO CHANGE
 When informed of the change in his sentence Mooney objected strenuousy stating that he preferred pay the death penalty instead of suffering thru living death lie refuses to consider the communication any light, pressing the preference of freedom deat Mrs Mooney to whom the carried announced stated that the communication amounted admission that her husband not guilty of hanging offense and that he should be released instead of receiving life
 COMPUTATION WILL NOT STOP STRIKE
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29-Several of the labor in committing the death sentence of life imprisonment stated that the change of would have nothing do with calling off the strike that it would be pulled off threatened unless the demands of the labor unions piled with It is probable that the unions will demand that Mooney be given trial
 DISTRICT ATTORNEY MAKES APPEAL,
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29-Dstrict Attorney Fickert in communication with him and made appeal that he be allowed personal hearing before final action made the that he wished to lay before the governor certain facts that would have bearing the action of the e ecutive.
 GOVERNOR MAKES STATEMENT
 SACRAMENTO, Nov. 2o-In review of the Mooney Governor Stephens makes in which he sets forth that he fully refuses to recognize the which labor and capital have cased At the time he denies that Mooney is friend of labor that his prev record does not ente him that faith The governor sets forth that undue influence bro to on him in making his decision that made strictly upon the merits Ot the In the statement several uuo tatons from messages that the governor had received from the President urging that the death sentence be committed
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
OVERTURES OF PEACE MADE IN
 EARLY SPRING

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 29.-A Hague correspondent of Vienna newspa- per made the statement today that overtures of peace were made early last spring by unofficial representa- lives of both France and Great Brit ain.
 The proposition put forth by these two countries was for a conference to be held between representatives from Austria. England and France. Foreign Minister Burian. of Austria, had gone so far into the matter that he prepared an invitation for France and England to send their representa-. tives to a meeting. The invitation was never extended owing to the in- tervention of General Ludendorf. who proposed that Germany and her al- ly conquer those nations and exact heavy indemnities.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
AMERICANS AND BRITISH MERRY
 THANKSGIVING

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The greatest celebration ever held in observance of an American holiday was held turnout the British empire Thanks. giving day when the soldiers, sailors and marines of the American and British forces sat down together at dinner. The day was observed from Gibraltar to the Shetland islands and wherever forces of the two countries were stationed together.
 The best of good feeling prevailed, the British entering into the occas, sion as tho 1t was a time-honored custom with them. In a great num- Der of places the British acted as hosts.
 At all of the hospitals under American direction the Red Cross gave turkey dinner to all of the pa tients, included in which were many British.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
VIENNA PEOPLE ARE DESPERATE
 AND NEED FOOD

LONDON, Nov. 29.-It is reported here that the people of Vienna are in desperate straits regarding the food question. For several days the people have been forming in line and march ing up and down the streets demand ing of the government that they be given bread.
 Since the war stopped the food SUD- ply has also stopped and the people reduced to eating oats and other horse feed. Several have died of starvation and the situation is daily growing worse. The lack of food is attributed to the returning soldiers who have cleaned up the country for miles around and the producers have nothing to bring to market.
 An appeal will be made to the allies for some relief, If only until it is definitely decided whether peace shall be made or not. The majority of the people are hoping that quick settlement may be arrived at in order that they may secure food.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
MILLIONS WILL
 RECEIVE HELP
 FROM AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The food administration will conduct cam. paign next week in which will be pointed out the imperative need of the American people to still continue on in their food conservation prac. tices.
 Owing to the conditions existing in Europe and the near East it will be necessary for America to feed over three hundred millions of peo- pie and in order to do so food must be conserved in America. the only source of supply.
 The es .imated amount of food that will have to be sent to relieve the suffering of the Europeans has been placed at twenty million tons, all of which must be sent during the year. Compared to pre.war conditions this amount Is enormous as less than six million tons were sent overseas ant nually.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
THEIR
 PRISONERS TO
 WORK IN MINES

PARIS, Nov. 29.-The soldiers re- turning to the lines that have been held prisoners by the Germans relate horrible tales in connection with their detention.
 Hundreds of them were compelled to work in the Briey iron mines un- der the most revolting conditions and under masters that were brutal in their attitude toward the men.
 The clothing which the men wore at the time of their capture was taken away from them and the flimsiest kind of apparel given. The food was coarse and unfit to be eaten. The sanitary conditions of their quarters were unspeakable and over all an iron rule, the least infraction of which would subject the offender to ter rible beatings. Several of the beat en men died from injuries received.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
KAISER'S AIDE
 GETTING BUSY

AMSTERDAM, Nov 27.-GeneraI Marwitz. former aide of the kaiser, has arrived in the city of Treves. Germany. The object of his mission is not known but it is believed that he has for his purpose the organiza- tion of counter revolution.
 Marwitz has had several agents in Treves for the past few days. It is thought that they have obtained information that is favorable to those who would aid the kaiser to return to Germany and he will make an at tempt to arouse interest enough to raise small army among the loyal ones to protect the former ruler on his return. It is stated that the kaiser may leave Holland for fear of being extradited by France and Eng land and the aid he will need on his arrival in Germany is now being made ready.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
OFFERS MADE
 BY AMERICANS
 ARE ACCEPTED

NEW YORK, Nov 27.--It Is re- ported that the offer made by Amer- ca to purchase thousands of tons of shipping from the International Mer- cantile Marine corporation has been accepted.
 The corporation wished to dispose of the tonnage to British corporations az the vessels were of British regis ter. The government made strong objections to the tonnage passing away from the United States. especi- ally after it had received the pro- lection of America during the war. An offer was made to the corpora tion controlling the tonnage and 1t was accepted. The tonnage involved came to 72O,OOO tons.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
BEAR HUNT IN
 NEW YORK WAS
 VERY EXCITING

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The main Thanksgiving feature in this city was a bear hunt that carried the searchers thru all of the principal streets of the city and in which several persons were injured by mixing with the animal.
 The total casualties of the day were one death and two badly bitten men The dead man was the keeper of the animal, expiring from heart disease superinduced by over exertion during the chase. The policeman who at tempted to seize the chain attached to the bear was bitten. and a soldier had his thumb chewed off at the same time. The bear was finally captured after 1t had been knocked out in collision with an automobile
 The bear escaped from the Central park ZOO while it was being fed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
AlRPLANES TO
 BE STATIONED
 ALONG COASTS

SEATTLE, Nov. 29.-The Washing. ton correspondent of the Post-Intel. ligencer says that the plans of the navy department include the estab- lishment of ninety aeroplane stations along the coasts of the United States.
 Included in the equipment of the stations will be dirigibles and fighting craft as we'll as planes to be used for reconnoitering.
 In naming the places at which sta tions would be established the depart men designated Seward, Alaska. The allotment made to Alaska marks the first action of the navy department to be made toward Alaska with the exception of the Sitka marine station.
 Among the places designated on the Pacific coast were San Diego, San Francisco, California, and possibly Port Angeles. Washington.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
TWO TOWNS ARE IN POSSESSION
 OF BOLSHEVIKl

HELSINGFORS, Nov. 29.-It is re. ported that the Bolsheviki forces have made successful attacks on the towns of Pskof and Dunaburg, and are in complete control of the adja. cent country.
 Pskof is in the province of St. Petersburg and one hundred and sixty miles southwest of Petrograd. Duna- burg is in the province of Vitebsk. one hundred and ten miles southeast of Riga.
 The Bolsheviki are contemplating an attack on several other cities in this region, which will include Pork hoy and Ostrof.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
WILL DEMAND
 SURRENDER OF
 FORMER KAISER

LONDON. Nov. 29.-The Daily Ex- press in It's issue today states that a demand will be made on Holland for the surrender of William Hohenzol- Tern, the former German kaiser. The decision of the allies was arrived at after the best legal talent in Europe had been conferred with.
 President Clemenceau and General Foch, of France, will arrive in Lon don Sunday to discuss the actual course of procedure to be taken in making the demand of Holland.
 On the surrender of the kaiser he will be brought before the French bar of justice to answer to the crimes committed during the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
CONTRACTS ARE
 LIABLE TO BE DECLARED OFF

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Comp. troller of the Treasury Walter w. Warwick today stated that in all probability several large war con. tracts would likely be cancelled.
 Warwick, in his statement, said that unless the contracts which the manu. lecturers now hold were made with and signed by responsible government contracting agents they were not le. gally executed and were liable to can cellation.
 The ruling renders doubtful many government contracts that were made either by telephone, telegraph or by letter. Several hundreds of millions of dollars are involved in the con tracts that are liable to be cancelled.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
AIR BANQUEfS
 LATEST STUNT

ELIZABETH, N. J., Nov. 29.-The latest stunt in aviation circles to come before the public is the holding of banQuets in the air. On Thanks giving day a party of nine persons ascended to height of nearly three thousand feet in big Hanley-Page aeroplane and enjoyed their dinners.
 This marks the first air-banquet to be held in the history of the world since flying machines became a cer- tainty. None of the diners felt any inconvenience over their unusual ex. perience.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
MADE
 ENTRANCE INTO
 FRENCH CAPITAL

PARIS. Nov .29.-This city was honored today by the entrance of King George V, the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert, of England, who come to attend the peace conference to be soon called in this city.
 The arriving royalty were receiv- ed by President Poincare and Premier Georges Clemenceau.
 The entrance to the city and the principal streets were lined with troops and the citizens massed behind them to give the visiting royalty a tnunderous welcome. As the car riages containing the heads of Eng land and France passed along the greetings extended were of an enthu- siastic nature. The king and his sons will be the guests of France until they return to London.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
FAClUkIES IN FRANCE CUTTED
 OF MACHINERY

PARIS, Nov. 29.-The marks of the German occupancy of France are be- coming more evident each day. Not content with devastating the entire section that they held they resorted to the depletion of all factories in the territory held by them.
 During their occupancy they had German manufacturers come to France and look over the factories that had fallen into their hands, giv- ing them the choice of the machinery, which was sent to Germany. The balance of the plant would be de- stroyed. Several of the largest tex tile works in France have been ruin ed beyond repair.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
NEW HEADS ON
 RUSSIAN FRONT

ARCHANGEL, Nov. 26.--Several changes have been made in the per sonnel of the armies of the allies al the Dvina front. Major-General Iron side has been appointed to take charge of the British forces there. succeeding General Poole. With his appointment General Ironside will have the supreme command of all the British forces in that section.
 Another appointment recently ade was that of Major-General Maru- shewsky, who has been named com mander of the Russian forces and also appointed to the position of governor of all the regions of the northern part of Russia where the present conflict is raging.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
ON
 WAY HOME FROM
 BATTLE FRONTS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-General March stated today that the total number of returning men on the lin CT Mauretania which left Liverpool last Monday was 1899; 165 officers and 3,834 enlisted men.
 To date there has arrived in Amer ica 10.993 officers and men from the expeditionary forces in France and England. Most of the first arrivals were members of the aviation corps.
 It Is believed that all of the men now on English soil will be returned to America before the middle of De- cember. Every available means of transportation will be pressed into service to have the men home before Christmas.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
WILL
 NOT BE RAISED
 FOR SOME TIME

LONDON. Nov. 29.-Today's issue of the Times states that Germany has caused the story to be circulat ed that the allies will raise the block ade and allow food to be prot into Germany.
 The story is branded as false and only made to mislead the German people to keep them quiet until such time as food will actually be forth. coming.
 The allies will not abolish the blockade until a definite ratification of peace has been made. It may be possible that the allies will furnish limited quantity of food to those who are actually in distress.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
AMMUNITION OF NEW KIND NOW
 USED IN DVINA

ARCHANGEL, Nov. 27.-The Bol sheviki have attempted new tactics upon the American forces along the Dvina front. Recently large dele gation from the Bolsheviki forces paid a visit to the American trenches under flag of truce and tried to dissuade them from further fighting
 The American forces have estab lished themselves in houses made of logs and brush and are withstanding the assaults of the Bolsheviki. The allied troops are much better sup. piled with protection against the cold, which has become intense. The banks of the river occupied by the Bolshe' wiki are profusely decorated with red flags bearing inscriptions printed in the English language setting forth their friendliness toward the Ameri. cans.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
NAVAL RESERVE
 OFFICERS WILL
 BE DISCHARGED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-All ofti-
 cers of the naval reseMe that came from civilian life will be mustered
 out of service as soon as possible
 cations.
 The decision of the Bureau of American Navigation was arrived at
 after much inquiry as to whether the
 officers or the increased naval reserve
 would be required much longer. Steps will be taken immediately for the de-
 mobilization of the officers That of the men will follow at a later date.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
BRITISH REACH
 GERMAN BORDER

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The British army of occupation has reached the Belgian. German border and at the present time is resting between Be ho and Stavelte in the northern part of Germany.
 In their advance the British picked up many guns of large, calibre and have now in their possession over fourteen hundred cannon. The guns were surrendered by the evacuatins German forces,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS ARE
 NOW RELEASED

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, Nov. 27.-Since the American army of occupation has arrived on German soil over one and one-half millions of prisoners have been released to re- turn to their own lines.
 Of the number released there has been over quarter of d million passed thru the American lines The men are about half starved and very thinly clad. showing plainly the ef- fleets of their being prisoners in Ger. man hands.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
COUNCIL WILL
 GIVE SUPPORT
 TOCOVERMNENT

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 27.-The sol diers council at Wilhelmsroe have wirelessed their deputy at Kiel that they will support the present govern ment and maintain sharp measures against the minority.
 The efforts of the minority are classed as being great danger to the cause of the revolution and the continuance of the empire.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
ROYALTY SELLS
 AZ BIG LOSS

GENEVA. Nov. 27.-That wide spread revolution is feared in Aus tria and Germany by the wealthier class of people and the few remain ing members of the royal family is evidenced in the manner in which they seek to dispose of all their pos sessions of value.
 Whatever stocks they have in thelr hands they are disposing Of at away below the prevailing market and thru every means are trying to raise the cash for their property. They do not comfort as much as the loss of theii private fortunes.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
MILLIONS LOST
 BY AUSTRIA IN
 THE GREAT WAR

LONDON. Nov. 29.-Advices receiv. ed from Copenhagen stated that the casualties sustained by Austria during the war amounted to over four mil lions in killed and wounded.
 Included in the death roll were seventeen thousand officers and over eight hundred thousand men. The number of prisoners captured by the allies or those listed as missing have not been definitely mentioned
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
TRIAL SET FOR
 COMING MONTH

CHICAGO. Nov. 27.-The trial of Victor Berger. congressman.elec from Wisconsin, has been set for De. cember 4th in this city before Feder- al Judge Landis.
 Berger, with four others who are named as co-defendants, was indicted by the federal grand jury at its last session for the violation of the espi. onage act The case is attracting lots of attention as all parties to the suit arc we'll known.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02

the streets and stoned by mobs. In some instances they sought refuge in their homes, which were burned down over their heads.
 The Peruvian government had ex. tended an apology to Chile for its nasty action in withdrawing its con. suls from Chilean cities earlier in the day before these reports were made known. It Is not known what action will be taken now.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
MANY LETTERS ARE RECEIVED
 BY WILLIAM

AMEROGEN. Nov. 27.-Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm is receiving many letters daily in his place of refuge. The letters are addressed principally to William Hohenzollern.
 Many of them show their con. tempt for the deposed monarch and expressions of hatred are of frequent mention. The letters have been with. held from the former kaiser by the members of his suite, but they came into his possession today.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
ALASKAN DIES
 DURING ACTION

SEATTLE, Nov. 29.-Among those reported to have been killed in action at the front the name of Lawrence Auten appears.
 Auten was well known in the north. ern country. having lived both at Dawson and in Fairbanks. It is re- ported that he met his death at the Argonne front.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
DRAWING WILL BE HELD
 THIS EVENING AT THoRNE,s

The drawing of the valance of filet crochet work donated by Mrs. Chris. jensen. of Garden Island. for the bene. 1t of the French orphan fund. will be held this evening at Thorne's, all tickets having been disposed of.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
PERUVIANS ARE
 BEING BEATEN

LIMA, Nov. 27.-It is reported here that citizens of Peru, living at IQui- que. are being treated with violence. Many of them are being chased thru