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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
ALL FOR STRIKERS

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The Austrian peace agitation is receiving much at tention in Germany.
 The Socialist newspaper voer- warts declares the German proietar- fat is soIidIy with the Austrian la bor element in the peace struggle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
AN APPEAL IS
 RENEWED FROM
 ADMINISTRATION
Is Asking the Housewives for Two Porkless and WheatIeSS Days
 Each Week.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23-A re- newed appeal 10 American house wives for food conservation, the Food Administrator has issued new food card asking one meatless and two porkless and two wheatless days to be observed each week. until fur ther notice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
EeoIess Meals Also

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-In addition to the present meatless. wheatless and porkless days. the people will be soon compelled to observe sugarless and eggless meals, according to liar ry Wheeler, federal food administra. tor for the State of Illinois.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
RuMoR AGAIN DENIED

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 23.-A Vienna dispatch says nothing is known there regarding the rumor of the resigna- ton of the Austrian Cabinet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23

WASHINGTON: Officers and men at Camp Lewis, Wn.. have applied for $200,000.0O0 worth of protec- tion under the government volun- tary insurance act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
woRkMEN RETURN

VIENNA, Jan. 23.-ln answer to an appeal from the newspapers work men in a majority of the Austrian munitions factories returned to work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
GERMAN REFUSAL
 IS EMPHASIZED

' LONDON, Jan. 23.-The Boishev- lki telegraph agency has issued a long statement regarding the Brest litovsk negotiations, which empha- sizes the German refusal to guaran- tee the evacuation of occupied terri. tories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23

THE EMPIRE-Afl tbs News AL hs Time. When lt b Newe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
CHAMBERLAIN WILL SPEAK
 IN MORNING Oregon Senator Will An sWer the Statement lS- sued by President
 Wilson. DISCUSSION IS PLANNED Other Senators Are Said to Be Favorable to
 Reorganization
 Plans.
DISCUSSION IS PLANNED

WASHINGTON, Jan Senator George E. Chamberlain, of Oregon, plans to speak on the question of personal privilege in reply to the statement issued by President Will son. when the Senate re-convenes to- morrow morning.
 The supporters of Chamberlain in tend to bring up broad discussion of army conditions, and discuss de- tails regarding the reorganization of the War Department.
 As the result of conferences be tween the Senate Administration leaders handling the Presidents s fight against the Senate Military Committees bills to create war cab inet and munitions director, it was practically decided that reference of the war cabinet measure to the mill tary committee will not be opposed. thus avoiding an initial clash.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 and Mail Information
Now North Bound

ANVW AVVI LII OVO110 Prince John northbound and is scheduled to arrive Friday morning.
 Jefferson is northbound and is scheduled to arrive Saturday night or Sunday morning with mail.
 Scheduled Sailings Alaska scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. City of Seattle scheduled to sail from Seattle next Tuesday. Princess Sophia scheduled to sail from Vancouver Saturday. SOUTHBOUND SAILINGS Admiral Evans scheduled to sail southbound Monday. Prince John scheduled to sail southbound Sunday. Jefferson scheduled to sail southbound Sunday night or Monday morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-23
Roosevelt At Home

Roosevelt At Home
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 23. Theo. Roosevelt received calls at the home of the Longworths, and did not come to the capitol, as was expected.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
BACK PRESIDENT
Senate Will Pass Six Billion Dollar
Urgent Deficiency Bill As En-.
dorsement of Recent Note.

Washington, Oct. 24.-The senate
prepared to back up President Wilson's S
note to Germany today by passing, at
one sitting, the "Six Billion Dollar Urg-
ent Deficiency" bill, carrying huge ap-
propriations for the army and the navy
and other war-making agencies
1t was explained when the bill was
reported by the senate appropriations
committee today that the $120,00G,000,-
900 appropriation requested by he ship
ping board was dropped from the bill,
not because bf any report or promise
that the submarine warfare would be
at least partly abandoned, but because
the money could not possibly be ex-
pended before the December session of
congress meets, when q larger appro-
priation for shipbuilding will be made.
The only thing that could prevent
passage of the bill before adjournment
tonight would be prolonged debate on
the presidents note, but inasmuch as
the document met with general ap-
proval on he part of the senate mem
bership, extended debate upon it was
not expected.
The bill as reported by Senator Mar
tin carries cash appropriations of S2,4S7.-
3,912. and authorizations of $3,s58. 349-
776. a total of $6,345. 523.688. AS passed
by the house. the bill carried $6,345, 1885,
666.
Reductions of $2s1.977 swere made by
the senate appropriations committee.
The senate appropriations committee
struck from the deficiency bill appropria-
tions for shooting galleries and for pur--
chases of land at Fayetteville. N. c.. and
Key Point, Ky. An increase Of 100000
for contingent expenses Of the war de-
partment. and the military establish
ment. was granted by the committee
upon recommendation Of Secretary Baker.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
OVER TWO MILLION U.S
SOLDIERS NOW OVERSEAS
SECRETARY BAKER GIVES
EMBARKATIoN FIGURES.
Wilson Says Official Totals
Will Be Reinsurance
to Nation,

Washington, Oct. 24.-Embarkation
of 2,OOS,931 American soldiers to par
ticipate In the war overseas was dis-
closed by correspondence between
Secretary Baken and President wilson,
given out at the White House last
night at the same TIME that the presi-
dents reply to the German note was
made public by the stat department.
"I am sure that his will be a matter
of deep qualification and assurance to
the country" said the president, re-
nlving to a letter from Secretary
Baker, reporting on the number OF
mon who have sailed from American
ports to Oct. 21.
The correspondence follows:
INV Dear Mr.. Pres'a"r'
'More than 1000 900 American soldiers
have sailed from the ports IN TINS coun-
try to participate IN the war overseas
In reporting this fact to- you. ! reel sure
that you will he intoreetod in IN" fo'.
lowing data showing the progress OF
I'm my letter Of July !, 1913, J. IN m
formed you that between May .. l9lt,
and June 80. 1918. over q million men
ON route thereto. Since July /, 1913
embarkations by months have been as
July. so6.1s5; August. 29o.s1s: Sep
tember. 2G1.415; Oct. 10 zl' loi'''o'
"Embarked to July I. 1918. 1.o19.115.
Grand total, 2.0os.9S1.
"In our overseas operations l Zee! tnaI
we have good reason to be proud anu
thankful reason to be obtained. Our
losses have been exceedingly small. con-
sidering the size of the force trans
norted. and this is due to the efiicient
protection given American conveys ny
the naval forces. We also nave oeeh
rreatiy assisted in the dispatch OF
troops abroad by the ALLEGATION OF Ger
tain vessels from our allies. principally
those of Great Britain.
CORDIALLY yours
'NEWTON D. BAKER, =,
Secretary of War
The presidents reply follows:
1.-THE White House.
"Washington, Oct. "a. 1918.
"My Dear Mr.. Secretary:
II am very glad to have your ie..e. ea
of this morning reporting that ,no,o
than 100000 American soldiers nay
sailed from the ports of this country u
participate in the war overseas. am
sure that this will be matter OF ueep
qualification and reinsurance 70 tne
country and that everyone WI JON ,lle
in congratulating the war and navy oe-
partments upon the steady accomplish
ment in this all-important appllcatlon Oh
force to the liberation OF the world.
CORDIALLY and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
"Hon Newton D. Baker,
"Secretary of War"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24

ciennes the night was marked by In
cessant artillery duels. The British
gunners paid special attention to the
roads in the rear Of the German lines
which were crowded with east bound
traffic.
French Capture 700.
Rome, Oct. 24.-French forces today
penetrated enemy positions, taking
more than 700 prisoners, the Italian
official statement today says.
For Jumping. OF Place.
The attack was renewed at o'clock
this morning north and south of VAL
enciennes. All night long the British
had been engaged in local fighting for
good jumping off places"
The German reply to the British bar
rage at the opening OF the attack was
strong. The very earth trembled with
the vibrations from the continual roll
of terrific explosions. The advancing
British infantry met with strong ma
chine gun resistance, in silencing
which, the tanks gave material assist
ance.
Good progress Is being made every
where, judging from such reports as
are available. More prisoners and guns
are being taken.
In shelling the area to the rear of
the German lines. the British gunners
dropped along the road between lie
Cateau and Bavai alone nearly 5000
rounds from their cannon. In addition.
aviators sent down one and one-half
tons of bombs. The road was jolnmed
with a mass Of wreckage.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
KAISER HARANGUES ALL
les Says War VIII Not BE Prolonged e
Please Emperor.

karis, Oct. 24.--Emperor william con-
red Monday with all the members Of
| government. talking at length with
Ih individual, and then harangued them
b body, says a dispatch from Zurich to
| Journal. Thus far the German news
bers have printed nothing concerning
| emperor's speech.
Pie war cabinet held another long
btnig Tuesday.
Rhe address OF the chancellor to the
Ehstag is criticised sharply by a ma
lty OF the newspapers. The extracts
bn the speech circulated by the Wolff
Ieau, the semiofficial news agency, are
bome extent garbled. while other pas
les bear so little resemblance to what
hce Macmillan said that they appear
have been invented.
II Let kaIser Go at Once.
lhe socialist newspapers. the Zurich
batch continues. are particularly out
ken. The Fraenkische Tagespost. Of
temburg, Bavaria, says the emperor
kt not think the German people are
hg to continue the war for months to
hse him.
u go at once"
The correspondent reports that the
Incellor and the Germans are
Fixing actively toward the formation OF
proclamation to the people .exhorting
hn to carry on war to the utmost has
In drafted with the help of Gen. Lu-
Idorff. and that he understands II will
published as soon as President Wilson's
Ily has been received.
[ Is expected in Berlin, the correspond
| adds. that the president will not allow
hself to be fiouted and ridiculed by the
kting German government.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
REPUBLICANS TO CONFER
n Clements Calls His Advisors To-
oether for Conference.

IK noxv,iie, oct. 24.-(Special.)-Stato
|oublican leaders and party nominees
|ll hold a conference In Knoxville IN
lew days for the purpose OF DISCUSS
H. the advisability Of conducting an
!gresivc political campaign prior to
Is general election, Tuesday. Nov. b.
HAL H. Clements, chairman of the
|Ate executive committee, has wired
|sse M. Littlcton. of Chattanooga
|tional republican committeeman
|bm Tennessee. to be present at
Inference which will be arranged at
Ilime convenient to Mr.. Littleton.
Hi is expected that the party nomin-
IN will be present should 1t be decided
/ hold the meeting here. Mr.. Gle
|knts stated that there should be an
|Eressive campaign or none at all. At
meeting held recently. which was at
bded by II. Clay Evans, nominee for
|bitde States senator, and Judge II.
n Lindsay, nominee for governor, a
Hal decision was-not reached regard
II the financing of the campaign.
Nudge Lindsay stated few days ago
ht owing to the influenza epidemic a
baking campaign was impossible,
lit the people have already made up
Dir minds how they were going to
lie and that the campaign work
build be conducted by workers of the
tty and the candidates personally
IA through the mails.
with the exception of ]. VIII Taylor.
hdidatc for congress from the Sec
III district, 1t Is not believed that the
|hdidates will make appeals to the
Lers by conducting public meetings.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
WOUNDED IN FRANCE

Washington, Oct. 24.--(Special)--
Gen. w. l.. Frierson. Of Chattanooga
assistant United States attorney-gen-
eral, with headquarters in Washington
received notification yesterday that his
son, Lieut.. Robert p. Frierson. was re-
Gently wounded in France and Is now
at Tottenham hospital, London.
Lieut.. Frierson was attached 10 inc
117th infantry, of which Col Carey
Spence, of Knoxville. is commanding
officer He was in the old Third Ten
nessee, the personnel Of which was
taken over by the 117th infantry. The
117th infantry recently has been In
some Of the severest fighting OF the
war, this unit being attached to the
British forces and being part OF the
Thirtieth division. which was recently
decorated by Field Marshal Haig on
account of gallantry displayed in the
attack which resulted in the breaking
of the Hindenburg line east Of St
Quentin.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
CALL LAST MAN TO DEFENSE
OF Germany II Peace With Allies Is
IrnpossibIe

Basel, Oct. 24.-(Havas.)-After the
speech of Prince Macmillan, Deputy
Karl Herold, in the name of the CEN
trist party, read a statement in the
reichstag asking that the reform of the
constitution of the empire be extended
so that war cannot be declared without
the consent of the reichstag. He added
that IL peace with the entente allies is
not possible, he government will have
to call on the last man for the defense
of Germany.
Deputy Ebert, majority socialist,
declared the German people would no
longer permit themselves to be without
tn right to decide heir own fate. Fried
rich Naumann, radical, said he con-
sidered peace impossible by military
means and that Germany must use her
diplomatic influences to end the war.
Count Won Westarp, conservative.
declared his party would not vote for
the constitutional reforms proposed by
the chancellor because it considered
them dangerous.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
WILSON'S REPLY
SENT BROADCAST
To World From Naval Radio
Towers at Arlington-NoW
in Berlin.
NO PEACE WITH KAISER
No Armistice Except Under
Conditions of Surrender,
Decides Wilson.

Washington. Oct. 2i.-President VIII
sons reply to Germany was sent
broadcast TO the world from the Ar
lington naval radio towers last night
after the official text had been put on
| the cables. II not picked up directly
by the great German station at Nauen.
1t undoubtedly was relayed from other
points in Europe in time to reach
Berlin this morning.
No armistice except under conditions
of surrender.
No peace with the kaiser and his
war lords. now or ater.
Thus President Wilson has given In
advance his own final decision In in
forming tho now spokesmen OF Ger
, many that he has acceded to their
request that he take Up with the lies
their plea for an armistice and peace
negotiations,
The presidents reply to the latest
German note has gone on Its way to
Berlin. IL was delivered to Frederick
| Oederlin. the Swiss charge daffaires
here. last night at . o'clock and soon
afterward was on the cables in plain
English, no time icing lost to convert
the presidents uncompromising sem
tences into code. Apparently the ex-
snamses Wn.oh NWa,,,u, mao '.um , ~ thp pVs a,,iaJ
oe.wc,n ., ,n ,,ar.,nn ~
capitais since tne ,' Wi,eess Syn ,in,,oa G
tnc neIn,an .onn'On ,i,'s ~. Wa'
up Mohoay .erill'na.eu Na.s =. .no ,i'.
,erhooh, enaoiins .ne p'.sioeas mo, ~ '.psy ,s,
Jus, eieveh nouls ai'er '"e o''''"' 'eN'
hau peeh oei'e'eu'
Without Mncinu Words.
A.s,,ro,o. =, r.. ... ..,
VI '"e p'e'ohe au'"oii-
ies at Berlin That they represent the
German people, that they accept the
conditions OF peace lie has laid down
ana that the German armed forces on
land ana sea VIII observe the rules OF
! civiiized warfare, are accepted by the
president only as changing the situ-
ation sufhcientiy to warrant him in
tormaiiy submitting the questions In
vowed 10 the nations with which the
united states Is associated In the war.
In doing TINS, without mincing words,
ne tells these authorities and through
them the German people that the My
, acceptable guarantee OF their words
must ne SUBMISSION TO terms or an
armlstice that VIII make IL Impossible
ior Germany TO renew hostiiities; that
the kaiser sun hoids the power TO con.
troi tue empire ana tnat uhlil ne ana
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
MACHINE GUNS =
FIRED into W.
Several Women an s oIice
Killed in GigantE ) lace
DemonstratS
POLICE ROUTED By CROWD
Mannheim, Great Manufactur-
ing City of Baden, Scene
of Wild Disorder.
POLICE ROUTED By CROWD

London, Oct. 24-Q. N. S.)-"Gigan-
tic peace demonstrations, during which
the police fired upon the crowds with
machine guns, killing several women,
have just taken place In Mannheim
Germany, said a dispatch from The
Hague. to the Times, today.
The series of demonstrations culmi-
mated on Friday when procession
marched to the town hall. Machine
guns were mounted around the hall.
and the military police opened fire on
the marchers. In response, the demon
strators threw bombs. killing some OF
the policemen.
So overwhelming was the rush, that
the police were completely swept aside.
Mannheim is a manufacturing city
In Baden, having a population Of 150,-
900. 1t is the third largest city on
the Rhine, and among the chief objects
Of interest there is the palace form erly
occupied by the Elector Palatine. Be-
fore the war, great quantities OF dye
stuffs were manufactured there.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
BRITISH REACH CANAL
Boches Flood Vast Areas to Delay
Allied Advance

With the Allied Armies in France
and Belgium. Wednesday. Oct. "a
British troops have reached virtually
the whole canal bank northeast of
Valenciennes. The Germans Lave
broken down the banks and opened
the suice gates northeast and south
west OF the city and have flooded vast
stretches of the country in an effort
to delay the British advance. The
marshy low lands on the east side of
the canal opposite the Kaisnes forest,
resemble a great lake. 1t Is not prob
able that the city can be approached
from the southwest because Of similar
flooded conditions
The British, however have fought
their way into the city from the west
and there have been sharp encounters
in the streets between patrols. Fire
from the German artillery has been
generally weak, it being strong only
on villages and towns in this vicinity.
Many civilians are stu in these places.
Heavy shells dropped with regularity
for several hours today into Denain,
which is full Of civilians. Without
doubt many were killed and wounded,
and the same conditions are probably
true in other towns.
Valenciennes still contains liany
civilians. n
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
DISPLAY ANTAGONIST
Suffragists Publicly Protest Against
Senator John X. Shields, From
Tennessee.

Washington, Oct. 24.-(Speciai.)-
The suffragists showed their feeling
against Tennessee senator today.
They picketed the capitol and dis
played banners directed at Senator
Shields. Before they had proceeded
far in their demonstration, small boys
snatched their banners and ran away
with them, relieving the capitol police
of this feature of the work. The pro-
test banner, which was also displayed
from the steps of the senate Office
building, bore this inscription: "Sena-
tor Shields told the people of Tennes-
see he would support the presidents
policies. The only time the president
went in the senate to ask its support
Senator Shields voted against him.
Does Tennessee back the presidents
war program or Senator Shields?"
Several of the women were taken to
the guard room in the basement OF the
capitol and were later released.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
ALLIES TEARING
| AWAYBARRIERS
Progress of Last Twelve Hours
Indicates Breaking Of
SCheIdt Line.
TERRIFIC BLOW STRUCK
Mons and Maubeuge, T W
Strong Points on Ardennes
Fronts, Under Fire.
ASSOCIATED Press. }

III Crashing into the German defensive
|bystem south of Valenciennes the
|l3ritish are tearing away this barrier
o the allied pursuit of the retreatins
Ihnemy. Progress made there during
he twelve hours following their at
ack seems to indicate that the line
at the Scheldt. which further north
Pas held up the British. French and
N3elgians, may be broken and out
Ilanked. Z.
II Just to the south Of Valenciennes
here is a bend in the Scheldt. which
IN that region Is known as the Escaut
|Iiver. The river has it's source to
|ahe westward, where 1t is Joined by
|lhe Cojeul river. which figured in the
lighting early in the British offensive
|louth OF Arras. The Germans, there
|lEore, have not natural moat south
NE this bend and 1t was along this
ront that the British struck terrific
How yesterday morning.
Il Just ahead of the British are two
|Iery important strategic points, Mons
Ind Maubege, 1t is reported that, even
How, the British heavy guns are al
/ host within range Of these two towns
Phich are the principal German con-
|Ientration and supply points along the
Il hlrdennes fronts. Through them runs
railroad which Is vital to the staDil-
Illy of the German line and II they
lire taken or brought under artillery
Hire, the enemy will be seriously en-
|arrassed.
y Around Valencienpes, the Germans
lave been flooding the country by cut
np the banks of the Scheldt canal.
n is said that the low lands east OF
HE canal northeast of Valenciennes
tre great lakes which will probably
Hold up the allied cdvance for rome
The same condition prevails
HIST southwest of the city.
British forces are fighting IN the
I,Ireets of Valenciennes, having entered
III from the west. They do not seem
be making much progress against
We stubborn defense Of the enemy,
fbwever.
Further, north, toward Ghent the
and Belgians appear to be
Yopped, at. least for the moment. The
tcheldt river and the network or
aAller waterways there provide the
mans with a valuable natural de-
kse zone.
IYEast of lie Cateau the Americans
| hid British are still fighting their way
rough the German lines, put 'hey
lie moving very slowly.
Hin the Oise-Serre sector the French
.lhd Americans appear to be held up
Il the Germans. From that section
the battle front to the Argonhe iUlo t
Hin. there has been little change IN the
/ he during the past day.
East . OF the Argonne, however.
Inericafl forces have worked their
frrtbar into the enemy's trenches
Id have compelled the Germans 70
gandon Brieuiles. on the west. bank
the Meuse and just south II Dun:
hey are also fighting to the north OF
|hntheville and hold strong selies
heights which appear to dominate
Inch Of the ground in the center OF
lie line. 49,,
|Near Grand Pre- the Germans. ~
|ntly realizing that further progress
the Americans is dangerous have
len counter attacking furiously. Ihey
|lye gained no ground and have ios'
in killed and wounded.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-24
QUESTION OF DEVASTATION
Calculations Of the Enemy Are Upset by
President Wilson.

Paris Wednesday, oct. 23-tf1aVass
The question Of the devastation wrougn'
tIe tonic of a discussion in parliament to-
day. ~. ~ro,,
dent. asked that victory should give an
its might to chastisement OF the oHehoef
and reparation for the crime.
svrha enemy will be condemned to resti-
tutions for which we will take guarantees,
NOT being able to rely upon his word. .s saio
Stephen Pichon. foreign minister. we
are near the end Of sacrifices imposed py
trv to escape responsibility. Their cal
culations have been upset by President
Wilson," a,.s
Senators from the liberated regions n'ed
a resolution asking that commissions De
sent to ascertain the extent OF tne aevas-
tot,ons which were described as heart
breaking. The resolution was unanimous
w adopted,