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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
TERRIBLE TURK
 IS NOT CHASED
 AS ALIEN ENEMY

In regard to the classification of alien enemies, A. R. Heilig, chair man of the local board, is advised that Turks and Bulgarians are not to be considered as aliens. The telegram, which was received late yesterday evening. is as follows:
 Juneau. Alaska, April 3, 1918. "Heilig, Fairbanks.
 Number sixteen. This office in receipt of telegram number B three fifty-five from provost marshal gen. eral as follows: 'Bulgarians and Turks should not be classified as alien enemies.'
 STRONG, Governor"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
FIT PUNISHMENT

Recent legislation proposed in both hous- es of congress carries encouragement to the nation at large in that it indicates that con gress is waking up to the need of certain laws by which discordant elements in the nations life can be controlled and wiped out.
 The measure recently proposed by Sena- tor Overman fixing the punishment for cer- tain acts of espionage as death is one such. It should have been upon the statute books of the country months ago. The fact that it
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
THE MAN ON THE JOB

y
 When Chairman Hurley, of the federal shipping board, and General Manager Piez, of the emergency fleet corporation, as the men to whom the government and the nation look for ship production, adopted the policy of holding the men in direct control of ship construction responsible for any failure to turn out the ships as they agree to do, they took no radical departure from universally recognized business principles. This job of getting out ships is strictly business, and even though it is being done under government supervision has nothing of charity in it.
 Results are what count in any business, big or little. And when the men directly in charge of any business are given free hands with almost unlimited resources fail to pro duce the desired results, they are shelved. For failure there is no such thing as expla- nation, and for success there are rewards
 In the past few months neither Mir. Hur ley nor MT. Piez have shown any inclination to find fault with the work done by the ship builders, since it was recognized that they were greatly handicapped by labor shortages, materials and numerous inconvenience. These have been remedied to a great extent
 The tonnage desired by the shipping board and promised by the builders is not in excess in comparison with the labor and ma terials which are available The government has not stinted builders in materials or money. It has trained workmen for specialized jobs and mobilized others for unskilled work It has taken over entire towns and public utili- ties therein in order to provide homes for workmen and transportation to and from places of employment. It has appropriated vast sums for the erection of homes at other points. It has given the men in control all most unlimited authority and power to act, and all that is asked is results.
 These it must have. Ships must be forth coming. The American armies are nearing a point in their training when they must go abroad to complete their instruction. As more men go more supplies must be sent over to keep them alive and furnish them with munitions to fight with.
 There is need in France for every avail able American soldier The sooner they get there the greater help they will be. Ships and still more ships is the cry, and it is the men in direct control of the buildings opera tions who can supply them. Chairman Hurley and MT. Piez are not trying to escape re- sponsibilities of their own, but to bring home to the real builders that they must do the business or get out and make room for others who can.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
PLANES ACTIVE
 ON WEST FRONT

LONDON. April 3.-Of1cial-Re ports from the war zone state that aerial fighting of great intensity has progressed throughout the day. The British aerial fighters have success fully attacked and destroyed thir teen German planes. and sent eight others down out of control. Eight British planes have failed to return to their bases.
 A number of British planes also swung low over a concentration of the enemy forces and fired thou sands of rounds of ammunition into their ranks, also dropping a great number of bombs, doing consider able execution.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
ONLY FEW HUNS
 NOT REGISTERED

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. An official announcement issued to- night shows that less than 250 Ger mans in the entire country failed to register as required under the law. A few of those unregistered have been arrested and interned. and the remainder are under surveillance.
 The enemy alien census taken in February shows that only a few of the enemy aliens are unregistered The returns, which have been tabu lated contain more than 500.000 names. These returns are still in
 AMSTERDAM, April 3.-A Berlin official dispatch says that part Of the German navy has been sent to give help in Finland. After an ex ceedingly difficult passage through the middle ice fields. the naval fore es have arrived at Hango. from which point they will aid the Teuton land forces already operating in Finland
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
HUNS DISTRUST
 ALSACE FORCES
Associated Prassp

(ASSOC1atod ProSSD
 PARIS, April 3.-The German mili. tary commanders have no illusions regarding the sentiments of the Al sace-Lorrainers, large numbers of which are now in France with the army of the crown prince. These soldiers of the lost provinces of France are serving under compul- sion and biding the time when they hope to get a chance at their mas ters.
 The crown prince has issued con- fdential orders not to put them in any position where they will have access to information or where they will be able to make any move with out the observation of German forces.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
THE NEW OFFENSIVE

With the slowing down of the German military offensive on the western front, there comes the opening move of the Teuton peace or political offensive The drive opened yes terday in Vienna when Count Czernin, the Austrian foreign minister, revealed what he claimed to be a recent peace move upon the part of France toward Austria Hungary. Thus, as is the case with the military of fensive, the political drive apparently is to center around and in France.
 The beginning of this new offensive is a strong indication that the first stage of mill tary activity for this year has resulted in a complete failure for the Teutons. In pre- pairing for the second stage, the Teutons are now making an effort to undermine the conf- dence of the people back of the lines in the governments, by endeavoring to show that the governments have no faith or confidence in ultimate victory.
 It is extremely likely that Count Czernin received his instructions from Berlin in mak- ing his assertions. The purpose of the speech is apparently to create an impression among. the allies of the French that the French gov ernment is trying to get out from under; that lit is ready and willing to abandon everything the allies are fighting for if it can only gain its own territory back
 Premier Clemenceau's denial of the aleg- ed peace proposal was not necessary to keep the associated nations confidence in the stead fastness of France from weakening It will require more than the assertions of German and Austrian statesmen to shake the faith of Frances allies in her integrity and loyalty to the common cause.
 France has suffered more than any of the allies She hac cOenf more t,1er, than onv |of them While it is true that she has been weakened by the terrific strain, she has not faltered nor shown any sign of breaking. The Teuton charge that she is or has been attempting to make separate peace with Austria is too far-fetched to be plausible to any save Teutonc mind.
 As the great battle on the plains of Pi- |cardy was the beginning of the military ac- tvity of the season of 1918, as is the Ger min effort to create a suspicion against France the first move in the campaign of treachery and lies which must be expected from Ger many and Austria during this year. Teuton agents throughout the world, and especially in America and the allied countries will en- deavor to further this campaign by any means which may come to hand.
 It is thus necessary that preparations to meet the political drive must be made with las great thoroughness as the military prepa- rations are being made to meet the military offensive. Perfect unity in military action and complete confidence in the firm stand |of all governments for the allied cause can and will defeat any Teuton efforts on any field and insure the victory for which Am erica and the associated nations are fighting
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
INDIANA TAKES
 SEAT ON WAGON
ssOciatcd PreesN

(AseOciafcd Preeal
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 3-At midnight last night Indiana went dry. The prohibition law which was put into force is one of the most stringent yet enacted.
 The manufacture of all alcoholic liquors is prohibited. The sale or giving away of all liquor is forbid. den. And 1t is now unlawful to ship any alcoholic liquors into the state except for medicinal or sacra' mental purposes. Drastic penalties are provided for infringements of the law,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
ON THE WEST FRONT

1t now seems apparent that the combined forces of the British and French have checked the German attempt to break through the al- lied front. The allies are standing firm along the sides of the huge salient made in their lines by the German drive and, although small bit of progress has been made during the past three days by the enemy in the apex of the salient, it has not endangered allied po- sitions more, but rather increased the danger to the enemy of great counter thrust by the French British and American forces, which. if successful, must envelop consider able portion. of the enemy and regain prac- tically all of the territory lost
 The latest reports received indicate that the counter offensive may be already under way. On both Hanks of the salient the allie forces are attacking, with the greater pres sure being brought to bear by the French on the southern flank
 The coming of the American forces with artillery and their own supplies will he of further assistance in launching a counter drive. If this drive can be launched before the enemy succeeds in bringing up his heavy artillery it is easily conceivable that the al lied troops could go entirely through the my lines, forcing wide retreat or endanger- ing the greater part of the enerny's forces.
 The formation of the existing lines lends itself to gigantic offensive by the allied troops, possibly two of them. One on the southern flank, where the French are now countering between Moreuil and Lessigny, and the other south of Arras.
 The success of the French in holding off the enemy attacks and progressing for a short distance, combined with the checking of the enemy efforts to advance in other sec tions, makes the situation more favorable to- ward the allies.
 The gain which the Germans have made, the ground taken by them, can have no final effect upon the end of the struggle. It brings peace no whit nearer nor does it increase the dim chances of German victory The cost to the enemy, without bringing any dei- mite result is in effect defeat for the Ger mans.
 It is right that encouragement should be felt over the present conditions. But it must not be thought that the fighting is over In fact, it has probably just opened. Other and more serious attacks may be expected during the coming days and weeks. The enemy may be able to make more gains. This must be expected and, should it happen, must not be allowed to cause disheartenment. We have just begun to fight, and when the Germans shall have stopped, the allied and American forces will be just starting to go good
 Americans have ample reason for erecting in France monument to commemorate battle Of the Marne. Frenchmen presented Bartholdi's Liberty Enght enng the World" We ought to reciprocate by monu. ment portraying France Defending Civilization from the Huns" The battle of the Marne did more than Paris and France saved the United States and all western civilization Charles Martel saved Europe from the saracens.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-08
VALENTINE AND
 TICKET ARE IN
Especial to The Citizen)

JUNEAU. April 3.-In the munici. pal election held yesterday Mayor Valentine was reelected by bare majority of seventeen votes. On the same ticket Peter Carlson, E. J. FL finger and Charles Hanson were also elected. Only one man op the op- position ticket was counted in. This was J. H. Montgomery.
 The election was the closest in years. While it was hotly contested, 1t lacked the bitterness which char acterized the election of a year ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06

transports. This choking Of the roads
was accomplished without the loss of
single plane. OF the few enemy
planes that did fly over the American
lines one was brought down by an anti
tank gun captured few hours before
Tanks were used again by the Amer
leans, but somewhat less extensively
than on the first day. 1t was a day of
artillery action more than anything
else Each side sent hundreds of thou
sands of shells, high explosives, shrap-
mel and gas, into the others territory.
Repeatedly the Germans gathered in
force to launch counter attacks, but
always with negative result. The
Americans, most of whom have now
had experience on battlefields, stood
like veterans, here and there changing
their defence to offensive and gather
ing in another tiny bit of ground be-
tween them and the Kriemhilde posi-
tiOns.
The Americans threw food of
artillery fire into the German lines and
moved infantry up with machine guns.
Through the woods around them and IN
to the crest of the high hill line they
slowly edged their way for hours. When
the top Of the hill and ridge were at
tanned, there stretched before them the
narrow valleys on whose further slopes
are the next German defences.
Miles deep in wire and a labyrinth
of newly made trenches. it obviously
was intended as the Germans next
stop.
There was much fighting for possess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Americans Advance
Three Miles, Fighting
On BrunnhiLde Line

LONDON, Oct. 5, 4 80 p. m. (By The
Associated Press. in their offensive
between the Meuse and the Aire the
Americans have scored an advance of
from two to three miles, moving over
the most difficult country encountered
in the Argonne fighting. Among the
towns reported captured is Cunel. a
mile and a half northwest of Romagne.
This advance carries the Americans
verv close to the German main line.
1t is expected that the Americans will
have to prepare their positions for
several days here before being able
successfully to attack these strong de-
fences.
FRENCH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. Oct. 5 (5 q. m.).-In East
ern Champagne the Germans are fall
ing back On the line of the -Arnes
River: This line has been reached by
the American troops, who have taken
st. Etienne-a-Arnes.
PARIS, Oct. 8 I:1O D. m.).-Amer-
lean troops attacked again this morn
ing between the Mouse and the Ar
come along an extended front. The
advance at some points has reached
more than a mile, and several villages
have been tai gen.
The forward sweep Of the Americans
is progressing brilliantly, according to
advces received by "a Liberte" this
afternoon. The American forces now
are in contact with the last defences
of the Brunhilde line represented by
the woods between Brieulles and the
Mouse.
The enemy ID reported to have re-
moved the long distance guns that
were protecting the railway junction
Of Vouziers, six miles north of Mon
thois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Here Are Genoany's Peace Terms
AS Reported in Washington

entertain any idea of an arrangemer !
with France concerning Alsace-L or-
raine and is absolutely opposed to the
return to France of the two provinces.
Earlier information from Swiss and
German papers indicates that great
political disturbance is going on in
Austria Hungary. 1t is stated that
the position of Baron Won Hussarek, the
Austrian Premier, sis shaken, and that
he is likely to be succeeded by Helm
rich Larmasch, who is one Of Aus
tria's foremost peace advocates.
According to the "Vossische lei
lungs" Vienna correspondent, the Ger
man parties in the Richsrath are send
ing their leaders to the Emperor to
urge drastic changes in the constitu-
ton in the direction of liberalization,
with self determination for the Ger
man races in Austria. The correspond
ent adds that Count Czernin and repre-
sentatives of the Constitution parties
in the Upper House also are going to
urge the Emperor to adopt similar
course Of action
The Budapest correspondent of the
"Vossische Zeitung' reports that Pre-
mier Weckerle had requested Count
julius Andrassy to enter his Cabinet
with Count Albert Apponyi and Count
Stephen Tisza. Count Andrassy, how
ever, will consent to enter a coalition
Cabinet only on the condition that Count
Tisza be excluded. and wants the par
tcipation of the Karolyi party and the
Social Democrats. No common platform
yet exists, and it seems that there is
much opposition to a coalition govern
ment
BERNE, Oct. 5.-Baron Burian. the
Austro- Hungarian Foreign Minister,
has declared to the Deputies of the
German Nationalist group that the in
ternal conditions of Austria demanded
a revision of the constitution, accord
ing to the "Nouvelle Presse Libre." The
fundamental terms of the revised con-
he declared, should be an
agreement between the various Aus
trian natonalities.
Thus far, the newspaper adds. the
Czechs and Jugo-Slavs have refused to
collaborate in the proposal to revise
the constitution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Allies Refuse to
Admit Sincerity of
Coalition Cabinet
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Gable to The Tribune)

Copyright. 1915 New York Tribune Incl
LONDON, Oct. 5.-Further details of
the German ministerial reconstruction
show the Kaiser is trying to placate all
parties and is drawing upon them for
formation of his coalition government
Though Prince Max has been kind to
the English prisoners and expressed
friendly feelings toward the British
and uttered lofty sentiments about de-
mocracy, the Kaiser's selection to take
Hertling's place leaves the Britons cold
Especially is this true of the British
Liberals, who believe in victory which
will bring about parliamentary or re-
sponsible government. The Kaiser's
choice of Prince Max shows that he and
his military associates still are strong
enough to dictate the German policy.
Because places are being found for
Solf, Erzberger, of the Catholic party;
Bauer of the trade unions, and num-
Der of others who are not junkers or
militarists, the Kaiser expects his coali
ton to appeal to various forces in
Britain, France and America. The
Kaiser has not undergone democratic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06

sion Of the hill centre about farm
on the southern slope. The Americans
had taken the southern part Of the
farm with rush, and from there the
operations that resulted in the occupa-
ton Of the higher ground were directed.
The Germans were forced to pay dearly
for their resistance there as we'll as in
the woods to the west and at other
places along the line.
Counter Attack Foiled
Twenty Germans attempted local
counter attack late to-day in the re-
gion southeast of Cunel. Just south
of the Bots de Foret the Americans
captured six German machine gunners
who were reinfircing the infantrymcn.
Aviators report that the Germans are
digging trenches between Cunel and
Brieulles.
1t has been learned by American
Headquarters that a large part OK the
casualties inflicted on the first gay
of the battle were due to tanks.
Wounded Germans treated at the hos
pitfalls told Of their terrible effective,
ness. The Germans have not employed
tanks in counterwork, but have re-
sorted to their usual methods Of at
tempting to check the tanks by light
artillery and anti-tank guns. They
have also been using obstacles where
it has been possible to erect them;
Many such obstacles were constructed
Of fallen trees. but only in few cases
did they greatly hinder the tanks,
which either rode over them or trun-
died over the ground around them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Ferdinand Declares
Nation Was a Unit
For Peace With Allies

BASEL, Oct 5-Formal denial of
statements made in the German press
that the Bulgarian peace proposals
were made without the consent of all
sections of the people was made in
King Ferdinand's speech before the
Sobranic, according to the Bulgarian
semi official organ "Preporetz." which
is quoted in a Sofia dispatch reaching
here.
Semiofficial advices from Sofia say
that the Bulgarian press counts on the
Entente nations not to betray their eIe-
waited principles of international JUS
tice and to take into account Bulgaria's
territorial claims when peace is negoti
ated. Another dispatch from Sofia says
that General Jecoff's statement that he
had made protest against the propo-
sal for an armstce between Bulgaria
and the Allies had no connection with
the actual situation there nor with the
intentions of that country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
England Suggests Haio
For U.S.Cross ofHonor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Field Mar.
shall Sir Douglas Haig was TO-DAY
awarded the cross of honor. bestowed
annually by the American Cross o,
Honor Society. for conspicuous and
notable service to humanity. Tn.
medal last year was given to Marshal
Joffre. This year the British govern.
ment was requested to name an ad.
miral or general for the honor and
this reply was received:
I'm the opinion of his majesty's gov.
eminent. the services which Field Mar.
shall Sir Douglas Haig has rendered.
and is rendering, in the common cause
for the two countries would seem to
indicate him as a suitable recipien,
of the society's decoration"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-06
Pan-Gerr11an Ruse
In Cabinet Change
May Be Boonerun&

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-In the news
of the reorganization of the German
Cabinet, involving the retirement of
panGermanic and extreme conserva-
tive elements and the introduction of a
large admixture of Social Democrats,
Liberals and Clericals, the officials here
find no indication of real change Of
heart on the part of the thoroughly
frightened imperial party.
The Cabinet changes are believed to
be nothing more than part of plan to
save the principle of autocratic control
of the Cabinet, while striving to make
it appear not only to the German pub
lie, but to Germany's enemies, that the
demand for the creation of a RESPONSE
BILE Cabinet, whose existence shall be
dependent entirely upon the will of the
Reichstag, has been granted.
The condition is peculiarly interest
ing to Washington officials, owing to
the often expressed determination of
President Wilson to deal hereafter only
with government that is actually
representative Of the will Of the Ger
man people, and not one Of their pres
ent autocratic form.
May Recoil on Their Heads
1t is realized that the German au-
tocracy is resorting to a dangerous ex-
pedient in attempting to compose a
Cabinet with such homogeneous ele-
ments as indicated in to-day's Copen-
hagen dispatches, and it would not be
surprising if the strong Socialist and
Catholic parties soon began to assert
themselves in a way that would serious
ly interfere with the calculations of the
Conservative leaders.
The forecast of the address which
will be made to the Reichstag by Prince
Macmillan, the new Premier and the
Secretary Of State, is said to contain