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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
Kerenslsy Speaks
lNew York World Telegram

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 Let us listen to Alexander Kerensky the tragic figure who headed the short-lived Russian parlia- mentary regime in 1917 as he speaks to huge audi cnce in Washington, DC.
 At the beginning of the nineteenth century the bourgeoisie conquered power he said The advent of this class marked by progress 1n the eco- homie sphere and in political liberty. Today it is the turn of laboring masses to rise to political conscious ness.
 The old democracies must be prepared to accept this. They must be strong enough to meet the de- mands of the new age by introducing series of bold political and social reforms The fundamental law of modern democratic states must proclaim not only political but also social equality.
 The free man must retain his invulnerable and essential value in the eyes of the state But every man must be granted social conditions which make him feel really free and equal to all his fellows.
 "The success of totaitaran ideas launched against democracy does lie in their strength it lies in the weakness faults and distortions of our democraces.
 Events are on the march A confagration threatens the world And totalitarian that is, a world war-would perhaps mean the final ruin of our centures-old humanitarian culture Democracy must be prepared for a decisive counter attack It is not question of military but of psycho- logical rearmament We must educate the new gen. eratons. We must develop in them the conviction that a new collective planned economy needs new manless selfish, more social-minded And the essen tia quality of the social-minded is not hatred but love not the lust for violence but the passion for freedom"
 Kerensky was ground between the hostile neither and upper mstones of a country that had only two classes. When the angry underdog class suddenly became top dog it ruthlessly destroyed its former eXploiters There was no time for education, will for patient reconstruction through democracy mid dle class to act eaven for human freedom Because America has these things can escape the brutal heel Of autccracy it do so without bold political and social reforms?
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Knights of the Air
lNeu Ynrl, Timasl

tNeW York Times
 The war in Spain reaches the apex of it's horror and shame in the murders committed in Barcelona last week by Insurgent planes Neither side comes to this crisis with clean hands Both have previously bombed defenseless cities But there has been nothing in this war or in any European war, that can be con- pared with this dreadful assault upon helpless non- combatants. The stench of fascsm and Its allies is heavy in the nostrils of Europe these days
 The killings had indeed, military ohjectiye"- to force civilian demand for surrender to weaken the morale of the at the front. A screaming woman may cry out for peace when she her child that had such dear such sweet little ways reduced to mangled flesh before her reeling vision. A man may be ready to accept any that would end the agony when he looks the things that moment before also men--torn to bloody rags by bombs dropped unamed from the skies by bombs apparently deliberately timed to render unavaing the last desperate attempt to escape by falling flat
 Yes these murders had a military objective 2 the Insurgents conceive it. They are part of the new art the new science of war. War on children. War on women. War the old. the sick War against humanity War that defiles the banners that stains forever the honor of those who conduct it.
 An old phrase coined more than twenty years ago fingers in the memory Knights of the Air" Who would to shake the blood-stained hand of one do such men honor? Who would not. With horror and loathing, turn away-from them and from their masters, whose bidding they did?
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Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel
TUESDAY. MARCH 29. 1888

TUESDAY. MARCH 29, 1888
 Many benefic planetary influences are active today. according to as- trology After the early hours it is well to push all important affairs with energy.
 Settlement of a labor contest to the advantage of the employers is indicated by the stars.
 Whatever is planned upon prac tical and constructive basis should profit at this time. Complex prob lems in trade and commerce will cause anxiety in Washington.
 United interests of business and government will be evident in the development of economic policies. Bankers will render important ser vice to the nation in many ways not apparent to the average citizen. The stars seem to reveal behind the government a financial organiza- ton of worldwide unity.
 This is an suspicious day for launching engineering projects. Both the army and navy will expand suc- cessfully.
 Under this configuration it is wise to preach economy to individu- als as well as legislative bodies. Dis cussion of Uncle Sam's financial re- sources will be prevalent.
 Women will probably find this a lucky day to deal with men in money matters. A few are to assume impor- tant positions as bank executives.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of crises ill which the success of the future de- pends upon quick decisions. This applies to love as we'll as business. Much activity and many surprises are presaged.
 Children born on this day may be restless and fond of change. Sub jects of this sign are usually artis- tic and imaginative.
 Amelia E. Barr, noted writer, was born on this day 1881 Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in- clude John Tyler, tenth President of the United States, 1790; Elihu Thomson, scientist. 1853
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
ALASKA FISHING PACT, X
 CLEAN CUT VICTORY

One of the best pieces of news to reach Alaska in long time was the announcement Saturday by the state Department that an agreement had been reached with Japan relative to fishing in Alaska waters It is not only welcome news to the residents of the Territory but the entire Pacific Coast and particularly the salmon canning industry and the thousands of persons who engaged in that industry
 Briefly, the settlement reached on the basis that the Japanese fishing boats will keep out of Alaska waters that the Japanese government will not issue licenses to vessels fishing Alaska waters that it will punish offenders and that it will suspend indefinitely the three-year salmon fishing survey which it started in l936
 The teeth in the agreement appears to be the promise Of Japan punish offenders. This means that our Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries vessels will patrol the areas and should they find violations by Japanese fishing and report them. it would be up to the Japanese government to act. If that provision of the pact carried out to the letter the settlement will be effective solution.
 Great credit is due the State Department, the fishing industry the fishei1nens union and own Federal and Territorial officials for the excellent end achieved. All have worked wholeheartedly the problem. The accurate information obtained last summer by representatives of the fishing industry, including cannery operators union men and Bureau of Fisheries officials probably the major premise on which the State Department had to act Its own
 
 area last summer and saw conditions first hand. " Isafer here in Juneau he said that information provided by H. B. Friele of the Nakat Packing Com pany and W c. Arnold both representing the can ees nery operators; Harry Stuhr representing the sas fishermen. and l. c Wingard, Alaska Agent of the Y Bureau of Fisheries. of inestnable to the State Department in preparing it's to present to the Japanese government. major accomplishment, not only beneficial to Alaska and the salmon canning industry but to the entire nation, must be credited to Secretary Cordell Hull and his State Department <, Ii is clean cut victory in American diplomacy par tcuarly due to the friendly manner in which it attained Had it not been settled harmoniously serious international complications could have resulted
 Tn connection with the fishing settlement Dele gate Anthony J Dimond and Territorial Senator Nor R. Walker of Ketchikan bring salient point. There is legislation pending before Congress aimed to cinch American jurisdiction over salmon spawned in Alaskan waters by establishing legal right to their ownership The moral right is acknowledged by the Japanese agreement
 This legislation Delegate Dimond and Senator Walker point out is essential to make permanent American rights fishing in adjacent waters The pact now made with Japan should give support to that legislation As the Delegate says. they have
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say The child favors his father" This is colloquial, and it is better to say The child resembles his father
 Often Mispronounced Detour. Pronounce de-toor. as in me un- stressed. % as in look, accent on last syllable preferred.
 Often Misspelled: Gamble ito play for money) Gambol (to bound as in dancing).
 Synonyms: Damage (verb), hurt. harm, injure, impair, mutilate.
 Word study Use a word three times and it is yours. Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today word: Imperious; arrogant over bearing; domineering Those who are surly and imperious to their in Ieriors, are generally humble flat tering, and cringing to their super iorS. Fuller.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

|. What criminal offense is taken directly to the Supreme Court of the U S.?
 ?. Who declared that an army travels largely upon its stomach? 3. What is the derivation of the word copper?
 1. How long have people beer wearing eyeglasses?
 5. Which is the larger, Brazil or fhe United States?
 ANSWERS
 l. Piracy on the high seas. 2. Napoleon Bonaparte. 3. It comes from Cyprus" ar island in the Mediterranean. noted for its copper mines.
 1. They are said to have been in- vented by Roger Bacon in the 18th century.
 5. Brazil is approximately 100000 square miles larger than the United States.
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objection now to any legislation to protect the fisheries permanently" Surely there should be no objection from our own Congress or from foreign nations to make permanent an accepted fact
 With the fishing invasion" terminated, the next step is to take advantage of the favorable situation this summer. The action should as an impetus to the salmon fishing industry to reach agreement within its ranks and settle the differences which are now holding up the 1888 seasons activities Opera lors and fishermen worked together in excellent fashion the Japanese issue. Similar cooperative efforts needed right to start the wheels of he seasons fishing industry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
Fed, Government
 Sued for Damages
Woman Alleges She Was Injured While Passenger
 on Alaska Railroad

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal March 23-Minnie c. De Bach has filed a S35,315 damage action against the Federal Government for injuries she charges she suffered while a passenger on the Alaska Railroad on July 3. 1881
 The woman started her action against the road but as the system is Federal property it was neces- sary to refile her suit.
 The woman claims she was thrown to the floor of a coach when a train was travelling around Lake Kenai between Seward and An ehorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. What is the proper dress for men when attending a breakfast?
 A. Ordinary business clothes, or, if the breakfast precedes any sport ing event, the appropriate sport things, such as golf clothes, or rid ing or shooting togs.
 O. Is it impolite to read a news paper over another persons shoul- der?
 A. Yes; a welI-bred person will never do so.
 Q. Is it necessary for the brides attendants to wear gloves?
 A. It is preferable, although not absolutely necessary.
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Business is picking up for photographers Boston Inc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28

A party had telephoned the Em- pjre that eating salt herring would cure diphtheria
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28

The Federal Shipping Board had released the steamer Admiral Vain wright from the San Francisco Honolulu run, to resume the Seattle Alaska run after the first of April
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
20 Years Ago
From The Empire

The Federal Shipping Board had released the steamer Admiral Waln- wright from the San Francisco Honolulu run, to resume the Seattle Alaska run after the first of April
 The weekly program for the High School was presented by the Junior I. class with Miss Nelson in charge. Beside the class those who gave special selections were: Maisie Ger man, Wayne Summers, Demerick Frakes, Lucille Bathe, Daisy Oja and Beatrice FenWick.
 The Federal Food Administration for Alaska had created a Division ot Home Economics with Mrs. Agnes Shattuck of Juneau as director. She had just returned from a confer ence of Home Economic Directors at Washington and was to begin development of that division in AL aska.
 The steamer Alaska enroute to Se- attle called at Douglas and took on the following passengers: Mrs. Anna Sullivan, Mrs. Mary A. Car roll, and children, Cletus. Raymond and Henry; MT and Mrs. E. F. Cashel, Miss Maggie Lindsay, Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Steinfeldt, MT. and Mrs. Frank Empfield.
 Baby Ben Mullen, son of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Mullen and grandson of MT. and Mrs. B. M. Behrends, who had been seriously i'll for the past several weeks with pneumonia was reported to be greatly improved. and on the road to recovery.
 A party had telephoned the Elm pjre that eating salt herring would cure diphtheria.
 Jack Hayes said that those shovel ing snow from the streets should be careful and remove all pieces of glass and broken bottles, since they were a source of danger to horses and tires of automobiles.
 Weather Highest 36, lowest 28, cloudy,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28

Cocktails and highly spioed foods kill mice a Chicago pathologist says. Too bad thought to try some of that prohibition era booze on them
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
TAX REVISION
SUGGESTED BY
SUBCOMMITTEE
Cut Recommended on Cor.
porate Profits Taxes
of Small Firms

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA. The
House Committee has submit
ted to the House Ways and Means
Committee a tax revision program
which it is contended, will provide
very substantial stimulation to bust
ness"
The m Tor recommendations
within the broad revision plan bore
on the taxes ON the profits of capt.
tai gains taxes, which have been
the target of many complaints from
business interests.
The 91-page report said the plan
would tend to stabilize Government
revenue and maintain substantially
the present volume of tax receipts.
The report said the Sub-Commit-
tee believed the principal of a tax
on undistributed corporate profits
was sound and should be retained,
but should be modified"
Particular reference to small cor
porations was made, these compan-
les having complained loudly abou
the hardships inflicted by the levy,
which the ub-Committee said were
exaggerated.
1t was suggested that corporations
with an income of 1000 or less
will pay no undistributed profits
taxes, but would pay normal in
come tax ranging from lbs percent
to 16 percent while larger firms
would pay 16 percent to 20 percent.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
SHARP WARNING
GIVEN JAPANESE
BY FRENCH CEN.
Air Raid Bring Forth
Something Besides an
Idle Threat

SAIGON, French Indo : China.
Jan. 14.-The japanese air raid on
the Chinese Island of Hainan, fac
ing French Indo-China, across the
Gulf of Tongking, has provoked o
warming from the French Comlnan-
der. Gen Bullrer
The warning is sharp and said
that if there Is any ncursion o.
French soil. our forces are capable
Of kicking out anyone who etlenlpts
70 invade Indo-China no matter
from where he comes
Gen. Ruhrer said three cruisers.
Cloire, Montcalm and Georges Ley
cues have arrived to reinforce the
French forces in Asiatic waters.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
STRENGTH IN CONGRESS

The Democratic party dimmed
the Southern voice in its 1886 con-
vention by abrogating the 100-year-
old tWo-thirds rule. OF course the
1910 convention will decide wheth-
er to nominate its candidates by a
bare majority or by two-thirds. But
now that the precedent is broken,
the prospect seems not especially
bright for the south to have the two
thirds rule restored
Several motives for reducing Sou
thern influence in party organiza-
tions are evident. One thing seems
certain. If the Southern voice in
party organization is weakened, the
influence of Southern members OF
Congress likely will be proportion
ately weakened. That's where they
will feel the real pressure.
Time and again the Southern
delegates have held balance of pow
er in Republican conventions. Since
they are often under control of the
party management because of the
patronage influence, the Southern
delegates are peculiarly useful to a
party management in suppressing
Just such house cleaning" drives
as Aiken'S.
The South's vote in national COM
mittee is relatively even greater, for
eact state at present gets one vote.
Aiken would change that.
The South already has been hit
elsewhere. The Congressional reap
portionment of 1880 stripped South
ern states of several Representatives
in Congress Again, Southern pres
tige and independence is being at
tackled by Northern and Western eff
Continued on Page Severn
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
U. S. CRUISERS
ARE ORDERED
TO SINGAPORE
Navy Officials Declare Visit
Not in Connection,
Far East Crisis

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Three
United States cruisers are under
orders to proceed to Singapore to
attend the Inauguration of the new
naval docks of Great Britain's pow
erful Eastern Naval base.
Naval observers saw in the visit
sign of increasing friendliness be-
tween the two fleets.
Navy officials said the visit was
not in reference to the Far Eastern
situation.
The cruisers Memphis, Milwau-
kee and Trenton are the vessels
ordered to Singapore and they must
be there by February IA.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
Trimming of Southern
Political Prestige and
Power NOU Indicated
BY PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA. The
proposal Of Governor George d.
Aiken of Vermont to shrink south
ern influence in Republican coun-
ellis turns another light on efforts
in both major parties to trim the
Souths political prestige and pow
er
The idea of dwarfing Southern in
fluence in the Republican set-up is
not new. Steps toward it have been
taken repeatedly, and as things now
stand, Northern states get DO
nus" of extra delegates because of
the size of the Republican vote
cast. Southern states casting few
Republican votes, get no bonuses.
The Aiken proposal, however,
strikes at another point, the nation
al committee. He would give COM
mittee members vote in exact pro-
portion to the proportion of Repub-
lican vote cast in each state. In
Southern states the amount of Re-
publican vote cast is very small COM
pared with the Democratic vote, SO
Southern members of the national
committee would have little to say.
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SHOT DOW IN
FRONT OF HIS
HOME, BROOKLYN

NEW YORK, Jan. IA. - Isadore
Frank, 81, Brooklyn poultry dealer,
was shot to death last night in front
of his house, apparently by two men
who had trailed him in a car from
his market.
Frank received many threats five
years ago, during the Brooklyn poul-
try war.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
TO PROHIBIT
DRUNKENNESS,
THIS NATION
Former Famed Dry Leader
Says Measure Pro-
posed Hot One

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Jan. IA
William D. Upshaw, former Con-
gresham from Georgia, and famed
dry leader, told the Baptist con-
vention here that he is starting a
national campaign to have enacted
a constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting drunkenness in the United
States.
Upshaw said the proposed amend
ment was originated by Donald B
Allen, of GAINESVILLE, Georgia, and
goes the Eighteenth Amendment
one better"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
SCENT POSTAGE
WILL CONTINUE
ASSERTS HOWES
Returning to Two-cent Let
ter Mail Would Mean
Big Loss

WASHINGTON, Jan. Att is
going to continue to cost three cents
to mail the average letter.
This was the statement made to-
day by William w. Howes, First As
sistant Postmaster General when
testifying at a hearing on the Treas
ury and Post Office Supply Bill.
I'VE do not believe the time has
been reached for a return to the q
cent postage, said HoWes
The First Assistant Postmaster
General intimated that a return to
the 2-cent postage would mean a
revenue loss Of more than 500, 1000, 900
a year.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-01-14
C. O.P. CONCLAvE
OPENS HERE AT 10
A. M. TOMORROW
Program Outlined at Meet
ing Of Central Commit
tee Last Evening

With complete program outlined
at a meeting of the Central Com
mittee last night in the office of
Territorial Chairman Elton Eng
strom, the Territorial Republican
convention is scheduled to open at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning in the
Union Hall on First Street, just
above the Elks' Hall.
The Central Committee formulat-
ed a report to be presented the con-
vention tomorrow at last nights ses-
sion and discussed various propos-
ais which have been offered from
the various divisions, according to
Chairman Engstrom. A suggestion
of considerable Importance, he re-
ported, was the selection by the
convention of a National Advisory
Committee to submit the view of the
Alaska convention to the National
Policy Committee headed by DR.
Glenn Frank
Widespread interest in the Alaska
( conVention was noted" Engstrom
said, with suggestions for conduct
and program OF the convention
coming from Republican Clubs and
individuals from al the larger
towns in the Territory, as we'll as
from several state chairnen notion
al committee members and Senators
and congressman There was also
brief discussion of general cam
paign strategy and financing of par
ty activity during the coming year"
The Chairman announced that
Lincoln Day dinners will be held
throughout the Territory and plans
for these affairs were made by the
Central Committee.
Program for tomorrow's conven-
ton as announced by the Central
committee follows:
Morning Session
Convention called to order by Ter
ritorial Chairman Engstrom at 10
"a. m. Invocation, the Rev. o. L.
Kendall; reading of call; reading of
roll
Report of the Republican Central
Committee of Alaska; reading OF
convention chairman; appointment
of committees; credentials, rules,
resolutions.
Address Elton Engstrom; Ad-
dress, Margaret E. White, Republic
can National Committeewoman; re-
port, E. r. Rasmussen, Republican
National Committeeman; address,
Cyril j. Zuboff. Grand Prehident of
ANB.
Afternoon Session
Report of Credentials committee;
report of rules committee; conven-
ton recess for open meeting OF
resolutions committee.
At 4:30 p. m. convention discus
sion of filings, candidates, cam
paign organization and finance.
Evening Session
Messages from Herbert Hoover,
Alfred M. Landon, Col Frank Knox;
messages from members of Ma
tional Committee and COMPRESSION
al leaders, including McNary, VAN
denberg and Martin; report of the
resolutions committee; adoption of
PLATFORM general discussion, and
adjournment.
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FIGHT NOW ON
FOR CONTROL OF
CENTRAL China
Terrific Conflict Is Raging
Along Ancient
Grand Canal
CHANG KAI-SHEK
In FULL COMMAND
Efforts Are Being Made to
Enlist Support Of
Great Britain

S II A N G RI A i, Jan. a..
Half a million Chinese and
Japanese soldiers are tonight
fighting along the ancient
Grand Canal in a seesaw bat
tie to determine the fate Of
Central China.
Spurred by the presence OF
Chang Kai Shek, the Chinese
armies which have undergone
"a shake-up, are counter at
lacking across the frozen can
al in an attempt to recaptme
the town Of lssining which
has changed hands half a
dozen times in costly engage
.nlents. Kai Shek is directing
rthe counter attack il wa