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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
DRAFT LAW IS RECOMMENDED
 FOR A CHANCE

WASHINGTON, Feb. s. - The Senate military committee today un- animously ordered a favorable report on the administrations bill amending the selective draft law to require mer to register as they reach the age o1 21 years and basing the quotas on the number of men in class Number 1 in- stead of the states population.
 The proposal to exempt registered undrafted men as they become thirty one years of age was not included ir the amendment.
 The proposal of registration ot youths at nineteen years of age wa: rejected.
 The bill also favorably reports authorizing the President to cal skilled industrial and agricultural ex pelts into the war service regardles, of classification and residence.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
EIGHT HOUR LAW HEAE|NGS ARE
 ON AT JUNEAU WITH NO RESULTS
By M. s. PERKINS

JUNEAU, Feb. s. - Hearings on the eight ho law began here on Tuesday and continuing with the prospects O, going over into next week.
 Several attorneys are appearing at the hearings, they representing the owners of sawmills, logging camps and transportation companies. These representatives are asking that the eight hour law be modified to allow men to work overtime, if willing with extra pay.
 Many workmen are present repre- sent.ng various unions. At q mass meeting of workmen last night re- peal of the eight hour law was bitter ly opposed. The workmen claim that there is plenty of labor in this section of Alaska as we'll as other parts. There are many idle men at Wrangell, Ketchikan and Juneau state the work men. The various companies claim that there is a shortage of labor and what surplus there is the men refuse to work when asked. The men claim that the companies want the eight hour law suspended so they can make more profits and want men to work longer hours without any more money be paid.
 Senator Hubbard is here supporting the eight hour law. He says that there are plenty of idle men to the westward and many men are being forced to leave westward ports on ac- count of there being no work.
 Senator Hubbard stated today" people demanded the eight hour law, voting for it at the last general cleo ton and the Territorial Legislature had no recourse but to pass it"
 I have attended every session ot the hearings so far and it looks as # the law will be allowed to stand with the exception of the fishing industry which has already been exempted. Gov. Strong has said that the entire matter hinges on the supply of labor If there is surplus of labor the eight hour law will be left alone, otherwise there may be notifications.
 Evidence so far submitted shows plenty of labor in many parts "f Alas ka but g slight shortage in othei dis tIiCts.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
NORTHWESTERN
 HAS MANY ON
 BOARD FOR HERE

SEATTLE, Feb. s. - Steamer Northwestern of the Alaska Steam ship company sailed for Southeasterr and Southwestern Alaska this fore- noon at 9 o'clock with large number of people for all ports. The North western has two days mail aboard for Southwestern Alaska.
 Passengers on th, Northweste"a fer Seward are: s. T. Vaughn, w. A. Jones, A. H. Peterson, L. Lowell, Mrs P. Simpson, John Enlund and wife II. Winkel, R. NJ. Goebel, J. G. Watts. wife and baby; William Ellis and wifi! K. o. Osgood, H. Kearney, Marie Main, A. w. Young, R. Nelson, Geo Baios and Pete Mitros.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
MAY BOND THE CITY ID MAKE
 IMPROVEMENTS

This afternoon a committee com posed of Councilmen Sexton and Craw- ford. City Attorney Green, and Messrs. Ballaine, HobCn and Morford are in session framing a reply to the question asked by J. J. Finnegan as to what guarantee Seward would giye the Alaskan Engineering Commission regarding money for the improvement of Lowell Creek.
 1t is understood here that the con'- mission figures that Lowell Creek can be curbed for about $oO,OOO and pos sibly the commission will ask for $25,- DOC as it's proportion to he expense but wants a guarantee that the city will be able with it's share when lm- movements are started.
 At the special meeting of the city councilmen last night, all being pres ent with the exception of Councilman Sauers, it was decided to ask Attor- ney Finnegan and Delegate Charles A. Sulzer to secure from Congress permission to pond the city for S0O,- 900 with interest to be decided upon, the bonds to run for 20 years. All matters pertaining to this resolut on and the instructions to be sent MT. FinnegaR are being threshed out at the committee meeting this afternoon which is being held in Attorney Mor- ford'S offices.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
CARD SYSTEM PREVAILS
 NOW THROUGHOUT SWEDEN

STOCKHOLM, Feb. s. - Sweden is rapidly coming to rival Germany as land of restrictive "cards" of va rious sorts. It has long had the bread card, sugarcard, milkcard, and butter card. Coffee cards will soon b is- sued. Woodcards, entitling each i"'- son to one cubic meter-somewhat less than a quarter cord-of wood, have also been issued. There has a. su been issued aa "Catmeal-aad-ri,e card" but there has been neither oat- meal ncr rice in the mar<et for many weeks,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
ARTILLERY OF AMERICANS IS
 KEEPING BUSY

WITH THE AMERILAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Feb. 8. - The Ameri- can artillery is keeping up hafass- ing fire on the German line bombam- ing German batteries, trenches, dug outs, all cross roads and railway houses. All houses in which Teutcns are billeted have been cleaned out of tmpers cy this artillery fire and the German losses are believed to DC heavy.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
DIR. ROMIG GIVES TALK

Dr. J. H. Romig, the tour minute speaker at the Empress last night urged the women to knit and the men to ccmserve. Food conservation was the r, esent day necessity, said the speaker, and everything that the ad- ministration was demanding should meet with ready response. pr. Ro- mig stated that his son Robert in- tended to enlist and like all othet fathers he could only wish him God ;paed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
BODIES OF DEAD COMING ASHORE
 ON IRISH COAST

LONDON, Feb. 8.-Revised figures indicate that the loss of life aboard the British liner Tuscania is probably considerably in of yesterdays estimate of 1O1 It is believed that complete returns will show the number of dead nearer 200 than 100
 The bodies of fory-four American soldiers have been washed ashore on the Irish coast according to the latest report received this afternoon
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
AUSTRIAN
 CABINET
 HAS QUIT

AMSTERDAM, Feb. s. - A dis patch from Vienna this aftertoon says that Dr. von Seydler, Premier of Austria, has rendered his resignation also that of every member of his cab met. Peace negotiations are said to have been the foundation for the re- signations as the cabinet insists on the uii of the war.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
ALLIED MINISTERS ARE DRIVEN OUT Of
 CITY OF PETROGRAD

WASHINGTON, Feb 8-Unted States Minister Mor ris at Stockholm sent advces to the State Department today of an unconmed report that had reached there that the Boshevki had driven all representatives ot Al lied nations from Petrograd Minister Morris stated that the representatives now enroute to the border bound for Sweden.
 The State Department admitted this afternoon that no word has been heard from Minister Francis since last Saturday afternoon
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
ALASKA STEAMER NEWS

SEATTLE, Feb. 8. - After the next trip north of the Admiral Vain wright that steamer will be placed on the San Francisco-Honolulu route.
 The steamer Ravila, after an over hauling, goes on the Alaska route, sailing about Feb. 18th.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
NEIL SEXTON ENLISTS

George Sexton received letter from his son, Neil, on the Victoria yesterday and the latter says that he has passed the examination for the war service but did not know whether he would apply for the army or navy.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
JONES HAS ENLISTED

Thomas E. Jones, who has made this territory many times represent ing the Schwabacher Hardware Co.,, of Seattle, has enlisted in the quar- termaster corps. Mir. Jones made ap- plication and then left for trip to Alaska. At Ketchikan he received word that he had been accepted. Mr.
 Jones immediately returned to Seat
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
 LATOUCHE IS COMING

According to the officers of the Steamer Victoria the freighter La Touche is now on the way north with a cargo of general freight for ports and canneries in Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
TO DISCONTINUE
 HEATLESS DAYS
 IN SOME STATES

WASHINGTON, Feb. s. - Heat less Mondays are suspended in all states south of Virginia on account of the improved weather and traffic con ditions. The fuel administrators hope to suspend the heatless day in the other states after next Monday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
IN THE AVIATION CORPS

Gus Borgen received letter in the mail yesterday from Jim Doolittle a former Seward young man. Doolittle passed the examination with flying honors and is First Lieutenant in the Aviation Corps. At present he is at the training grounds near San Diego.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
WATER SHUT OFF

Water was shut off for few hours last night in a section of the city while needed repairs were made on Third Avenue, several blocks north of Lowell creek.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
MUST MAKE CHECK OF ALL THOSE ABOARD

AN IRISH PORT, Feb 8.-As the list of American soldiers aboard the Tuscan lost when the ship went down it will be impossible to ascertain the names of those lost until the names of all survivors have been cabed to the United States This will not be for several days as survivors are landing at various ports.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
LOOPING BREAKS OUT IN PETROGRAD.

LONDON Feb. 8-Looting has broken out in Petro- grad according Copenhagen advces received here this afternoon MObS have sacked the wine cellars anr are becoming boisterous The city authorities using mored cars against the plagers and many have eeen kill ed and wounded. Disorders increasing the report claims.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
TRAIN OUT TOMORROW

The regular train for Mi.1 40 will leave at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. There are many passengers eo % out hound for the interior.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
CONDITION OF ROOSEVELT IS
 VERY SERIOUS

NEW YORK, Feb. s. - Late yes terday afternoon doctors were hur- riedly summoned to the bedside of Theodore Roosevelt and at that time his condition was pronounced serious. Today the doctors said that the Colon els condition was unchanged but the relatives, noting that his temperature and pulse were normal say this con dition is encouraging.
 Col. Roosevelt was operated upon late Wednesday night for abscess in both ears.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. - Presi- dent Wilson this afternoon sent Mrs. Roosevelt message of sympathy and trusted that Col. Roosevelt would speedily recover.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
SOLDIERS BEHAVED PERIODICALLY

LONDON, Feb. S-An American officer landing at an Irish port says that the American soldiers aboard the Tuscania behaved herocay He said that too boatloads of men under his command marched to the boats assigned to them only find that the explosion of the torpedo fired from the submarine had destroyed them
 The men all lined up the decks of the Tuscania and to attention and preserved the greatest of compos ure until destroyer came alongside and effected trans fer from the gradually sinking ship.
 Of the sixty life boats aboard the Tuscana sixteen were destroyed The others launched safely loaded with men, Torpedo boats and torpedo destroyers arrv- ed quickly at the scene and rescued those forced to jump into the water said the American officer.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
NUMBER OF DEAD SOLDIERS ON
 TUSCANIA CONTINUES TO GROW
ANCHORAGE MAN IS REPORTED TO BE
 AMONG THOSE LOST ON THE TUSCANLl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Wiam A. Bishop, address Anchorage, Alaska, is believed to be among those lost aboard the British steamer Tuscania which was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland Tues day night. One officer of the four units of the Twentieth Engineers Corps, was aboard the Tus cania and Bishop is believed to have been in that
 unit as the name of Bishop" appears in the list of lost
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-02-08
MILITARY FUNERAL FOR THE DEAD

LONDON, Feb 8-The British and American offic- als are arranging for military funeral for the dead of the Tuscania which will surpass any similar occasion.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
When Metz Does Fall 1t VIII
Be Because Of Americans
By J. w. T. MASON
United Press War Expert.

NEW YORK. Sept. 15-The American success in squeez-
ing out the ST. Mhe salient the quickest large scale opera
on giving major results that has been accomplished by the
allies the present series drives against the Germans
began
The Americans have the honor of being the first army to
complete the isolation of large salient by union Of the
vergng points before the enemy escaped Nowhere else along
the west front have the attacking units drawn the strings Of
pocket in the Of General Pershngs ashock troops
The Berlin official that the Germans retired
Tested from the ST. Mhe salient untrue Sixty per cent Of
Hndenburgs inside the pocket certainly killed.
wounded captured The largest number Of Germans that
could have been holding the lines when the American drive
began is 100000
The Americans have already counted than $4,000
prisoners The total number will probably over $4,000 It
impossible conclude that the have lost in
killed and wounded at least many they lost in prisoners
Their total casualties therefore, about 30000 three
fths of the number engaged This is unprecedenty high
Even rapid operation that of the Americans cannot
hope to make complete bag The Germans started running
back in the general direction Of Metz they the
Americans coming and those the exit naturally got
away leaving the others to their fate.
The next Of the Americans is problematica Local
tactical conditions and Marshal Fochs strategy whole
must each influence. Metz frowns the
American positions with its outer forts about Is miles away
Certainly Metz the dominating objective
cordng to the logic of the strategy But Marshal Foch genius
does not always follow the mechanism of logic and is i'm
possible to declare advance what time has been allotted by
him for the fall of Metz
1t is certain, however that when Metz does fall will be
because Of the Americans The strength of Metz pr
mariy in its Notifications The Americans have gigantic
ars which crumbe the at Metz easily the
Germans guns reduced Lege Antwerp and Maubeuge four
years ago Won Hindenburg must protect Metz with man
power If he attempts to hold fast will be by entrenched
fighting Otherwise Metz cannot long defend itself But this
forming quickly from the shortened front
western France New German retrements the west there
FORE to be expected immediately Marshal Foe evidently
anticipates this by his attack today and north Of Sossons
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
us. Troops Train
On Italian Soil

American troops in considerable
numbers are training on the Italian
front, according to Rome advices to-
day. The Americans are declared to
be undergoing all preliminary ma
neuvers of trench and open warfare
in preparation for actual service.
1t is the opinion here that the
troops referred to are contingents
sent to Italy by General Pershing to
reinforce the American units trans
ferred to Italy from France in July.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Yankees Sing
"Where Do We Go
From Here When
Starting Drive

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN LORRAINE. Sept. 15.-"W Where
Do We Go From Here, Boys?" sang
The American troops as they went
over the top, inaugurating the latest
Yankee drive, with Metz as the OBJ
jective.
1t was rainy, moonless night that
was selected for the opening of the
offensive. Precisely at l o'clock a
single flash of fame shot across the
sky. Other flashes followed, merg-
ing into sheet of white fire on the
hspizon.
Star shells, signal rockets and flares
were thrown up by the Germans to
reveal any activity of the American
infantry. As the morning hours
passed the Yankee artillery fire les
sened somewhat, and at previsely 5
o'clock, the guns came to a dead 81
lence as the Yanks hurried toward the
German lines.
AS the Americans approached the
enemy trenches, a barrage was sent
out to cover their advance. With
the German machine guns barking
at them, the Yanks leaped into the
enemy trenches, singing all the time:
''Where Do We Go From Here,
Boys3"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Both Wings of American Army
Is Being Strengthened Out-The |
Germans Said To Be Digging In
Five Kilometers Back Today
(By The United Press. J

AMERICAN ARMY ON THE METZ FRONT Sept. 16.--
Both the American wings said to be Strengthening out
ordnang their positions the late ST. Mihe salient
Our patrols control the between the American
lines and the Hndenburg defenses Germans dig
gg in far to the rather than attempt to dispute the
Amercah gains Effective aerial fighting is in progress The
battle planes forcing the boches remain than five
klometers behind the positions which otherwise would con-
ute their forward lines Tons of bombs being dropped
on the German military positions far in the
There stiff infantry fighting during the night along
the Moele where the Americans stormed the fortified quar-
res.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Mine Workers
Out On Strike
This Morning
(By The United Press

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Sept 16.-In
the face Of the order and importuni-
ties Of the Mine Workers union,
about 10000 mine workers in the
ninth district went on strike tn !;
morning because the government had
not granted the increase in the wages
they had demanded. -he strike cuts
off daily production IF 100000
tons.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
American Citizens
Are Called Upon
To Save Next Year
(By The United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Amer-
lean citizens must save six billions
more during the next twelve months
than they did last year. Renewing its
plea for a wiser utilization Of our
resources, the Federal Reserve Board
today called upon the nation to con-
sumo twenty-four billions less than
it produced next year and pays the
years war debt.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
United States Will Not Accept Austria's
"Get-to- Gether" Peace Conference
(Rv The United Press !

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.--The United States government
will not accept Austras proposal for getogether peace
conference, it is stated officially today.
The ste department has not received copy Of the Aus
TRAN note this afternoon consequently withheld formal
men Despite the silence has developed that Austrian prof
fers unacceptable
confidential state department. dispatch dated September
peace drive.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
French and Serbian Troops Making
Successful Gains On SaIoniki Front
(By The United Press. J

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-French and Serbian troops
attacking the strongly fortified Bugar positions the Saon
'front.' according to official dispatches to the Serbian legation
today.
After days of artillery preparation the allied troops adj
yanced yesterday the peaks of Veenk Dobro and Pole
the mountain Of Soo piercing the enemy front and cap
turing all three positions several hundred prisoners
lions continue.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Americans Capture Artillery Park
Near JauIny Taking u Big Cannon
(Bx The United Press. }

WITH AMERICANS ON METZ FRONT Sept ia GER
tain American division entire artillery park
Jauny taking seventwo cannon making its total ninety for
the drive VI
All attempted counter-attacks have been repulsed The
Americans under heavy bombardment but continue
their positions Their morale is at its highest and they
are anxious to press on
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Balfour Says Austrian Proposal Cannot
Produce Peace Nor Drive The Allies
United Press Wa Exnert.

LONDON, Sept 16Foregn Secretary Balfour, speaking
at the Hotel Savoy today declared his belief that the Austrian
proposal cannot produce nor divide the allies There
something almost cynical in the Austrian proposal coming
within few hours after the speech Of VceChanceor Won
Peyer Bafour said Il believe that the enemy desires
understanding which can possibly accept
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Americans Make Another Advance
OF From Two to Three MiIes-The
Germans Are Withdrawing On
"A Thirty-three Mile Front
(By The United Pre.s.)

LONDON, Sept 16--The Germans apparently with
drawing along the whole 33mle front between Abaucout
and Mosee in effort to protect and improve their
nicaons in the vicinity Of Metz The Americans have ad-
vanced from two to three miles this 'front.' learned here
this afternoon
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Allies Will Make No Hasty Reply
To Austrian Peace Proposal
(Bx The United Press.l

LONDON, Sept. 16.-There viii be no hasty allied reply
to the Austrian proposal according to best available
information. The reply will only after most intimate
exchange of opinions between the entente and the American
government.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Another Call
Issued Today For
Colored Troops
(By The United =

WASHINGTON, I VI
vost Marshal General Crowder today
issued a call for 29,O16 colored men
qualified for general military service.
They will ent,ain September 25th
and 27th.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
British Troops Advance Their Lines
Along The Ypres-Camines Canal
(By The United Press. }

LONDON, Sept 16-The British troops advances their
lines front of than two miles along both sides of
YpresCamnes canal last night capturing number of prs
oners and machine guns Hag reported today slight adj
vance was also made in the vicinity Of Cambria.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Germans Bombard
Rheims Again

PARIS, Sept. 15.-The Germans
are continuing to lombard Rheims
cathedral. The north tower threat
ems to fan,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Captured Entire Artillery Park Taking z CannonFrench Troops Capture Two
800 Prisoners and Serbian Troops Make Advance on SaOnoh Front
City Of Metz Is Reported Under
Long Range Bombardment Today
(By The United Press.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-Metz is now under longrange bonn
bardment, it has been learned here today.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-16
Americans Improve Their Positions
Germans Continue Their Retreat
(By The United Press

AMERICANS ON METZ FRONT, Sept. N THE Ameri-
positions Smile front between Jalny and Mosee
have been improved today The Germans reeatng fur
ther in that region.