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About The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947 | View Entire Issue (April 8, 1915)
TWO THF! ONTARIO ARGUS, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1915 THE ONTARIO ARGUS PUBLlBHlD KVKKV THUK8DAT E.tr'! in tbf pOrtofll at Ontario, Ornnon, for trAiiniiioi mail an seeori'l -(' mutter. throri(fh the W. C. MA US II ANOTHER APPEAL :o MEXH I . Another urgent request for aid has come from American sufferers and refugees in Mexico city, this appeal asking for Washington administration t accept the situation as it actu ally exists, and no! "for what it might be hoped that it may be come." in other words, these poor sufferers ask that the na tional cat and mouse policy ol watchful waiting be changed in one of more action, The present administration finds itsell in an unprecidented situation. With war in Europe and conditions arising every day that threaten to involve the United Slates in the foreign Struggle, our president finds that we need real men at the head of affairs in Washington. So far we haven't got Into the scrap, and there is probably no immediate danger of so doing. So far as the average American citizen knows, we have ac quitted ourselves proudly so tar as the European struggle is concerned. Hut as regards Mexico, even many of the strong est peace advocates will say nothing. The latest appeal from Mexico is a rather lengthy affair, but it goes into the conditions in a clear and concise manner. It follows: "The Amrriron residents In Mexico City do in mast mortinji rxprrHd thrir appreciation of the ncrrrtary of state's message of Marrh 12, an communicated to them by the Brazilian minister. However, they most respectfully submit that it is their fixed opinion, deducted from the past four years' experience, that the time has come to accept the Mexican situation for what it is and not for what it might he hoped that it may become, or what interested leadera or warrlnir factions may try to represent it to be. "The record is clearly written in facts which show the true value of the pretensions of contending groups. They note the opinion of the president that he does not think it would contribute to their welfure to grant their request to make public their communication of .March !. They ask that it bt made known to tin- pivMil nt that It Is their firm conviction that their duty requires them to take the people of Hm 1'niticl States and of the civilized world into their fullest MaMMM and in the inlcrcHts of humanity to luy beforr them the whole truth of tin- Mexican situation, and in the perform ance of this duty the) earnestly invite and urdently hope for the aid iimi en oHTution of the administration. Tiny dMfra, laaofar as they can, to controvert the ti niiltie mitri presentation of the Mivi'.m itii.itimi to put mi tad '" ' vasimi ami repression ti the truth la retard thai ' thalr own ttuatfon i nd uttitude. They me not turpri mI thai General Carraaaa ahoaM renew his promise 'To iul l.i 'ill' to the iitiim I to iiotert li. and property of foreigners,' hut tlie submit that the true value if promise should he estimated b) what General Carrai "i- ami decreed Ince bio triumphal entry lata Um dt) "i ktadeo oa AllKUst !.' la t "The rbltimrj taking from Mexicans and foi. f prep eit, Including houaea hire, outomobllee, larafeo, furniture) laoaoy and I'rops; the i-.miiiik' Of decree BO in emit raven' ion of right, fair in m and Jostle ;i in he almost M redible, the deliberate, pel i t lit and ill ('unreal. .1 attempt to starve a dt) of MMMMM Inhabitants; di'priviiik' them of w litre, fuel and transpoi -tation; the shipping of defen ek aromen In locked tattle ears to Vera Crasi Um carrying away Of controllers of electric street ear. thus pui'ulvzing tran-.it, the tkwiaS Of the courts and schools; I he holding of prlSStl i.ir ransom; the arret an. I detention of "X !uinc-s nun who had semiili d at the requeal of the general la chart I taaeityj the pot sedition of Spaniards, supprettii f mails and violation of Bealod corn, ponileiii e, both fOTOigO ami dome-tic; the removal of pulilic archives and the stripping of public buildingflj the Open invitation to not and loot; the mu king of liuivlirs and di'-e. ration of lnUgOO the killing' of men and t hi- Outraging of women, are ev. nts too re cent and well known to permit their boiBg overlooked in forming Judgment The wantonness of su. h acta rendera it impoaalble to ac cent the profe ions of the factionUta or tlu'ir counaela as to the course to bo put wed b) foreigner it is the desire of the Ameri eaaa In Mexico Citj to assist the Washington administration to Had u solution for tl. perplexing International situation that axl I and to thi- eml the) request that their efforts be regarded at made in good faith and that their knowledge and experience of the Mexi can dtuation be accorded full weight. They are Drilling to make a iilie If through then any ultimate good may act i lie t,i the M, ,r, people or American pre tie. . but tin feel that thus far I lie vary oppoaite baa been the result, They coaaider that American civiiiation la on trial and thai M bai duty to perfona to humanity xx hi, h ue longer ihould be prohibited, "Mexico h drifting toward total destruction, from which a mis taken altruism la powerless to save It, The present struggle do not represent lb people to secure liberty and aaaal rights so unit h a i ... pei onal ambiUoa and rereaga. "Am.i it .in- mi Mexico looh to the ul linistration for the pro taction which the) believe ii la theli duo to receive, and tin' admia i.-tratioii'- tle-ue and unquestionable duty to alfor.l; and tin y further reapoctfull) expreaa the hope thai their views raa) be ivaa .smh publication as may effeetivel) assist the American people la forming sound opinion of the Mexican situation." Peace honorable peace Is one ol the greatest things to be desired usl now. Hut war is one hundred times bettei than dishonorable peace. I el us harken back to the spiril ol i77o when our own government was given its life. No mine lug ol words with Idle peace dines In those days. Go back to the days o i860. No faltering footsteps mapped oul our line 4 march in those days. The olive branch has been hanging out to Mexico tor a couple ol winters now and Is becoming prett) badl) frayed. And fighting h.i- continued In Mexico him the same. Promises have been broken, pledges have been wilfully forgotten, and we are no nearer the end th.in we were two or three years ago, it is .iid the job ol trouncing Mexico would be i small one. Hut even a small lob can sometimes be a disagreeable one. Caution is golden, but it is well known that Inaction will cause the death ol am "golden goose1 INTEREST IN CANAL CEI.ERRATIONS. That the series of celebrations planned by the cities of the Columbia valley for the week of May 3-8, 191.5, in honor Of the opening Of The Dalles-Celilo canal, will eclipse in at tendance, human interest and constructive publicity any pub lic event of the year in the northwest is evident. From every section of the United States inquiries are pouring in upon the general committee, from press, commercial bodies and indi viduals, for information touching the enterprise to be com memorated and its bearing upon the territory with which it is related. I he actual participants in the celebration at various points will include official representatives of the United States gov ernment, the Pacific states, the army and navy, commercial organizations, navigation officers (pioneer and active), good roads enthusiasts and thousands ol people from the farms and cities ol the ( blumbia valley. The program at the various points of celebration will be distinctive and, In addition to the recognition given the canal opening, will set forth the local elements relative to the open river. marked feature of the festival will be the emphasis given to the construction of highways leading from the in terior productive sections to strategic points on the river, in fact great road building campaigns seem to be developing at Lewiston, Walla Walla, Pendleton, Mary hill and BiggS. This part nt the celebration will be given especial prominence in the program to be Staged at Maryhill and (ioldendale on May 5, where there will be a great assembly of good roads represen tatives of the northwest, and at Walla Walla, where the fore noon of May 4 will be devoted to the discussion of highways. The formal opening at Big Eddy, May 5, will witness the presence in the canal of a great fleet of boats and thousands of people from the upper and lower reaches of the mighty river. Engineer E. C. Schubert is in charge of the local prep arations and will provide a platform at the edge of the canal 20x60 feet for the use of speakers and distinguished guests as well as special lodges for official delegations and the two score young women who will act as sponsers, each bearing a bottle of water from a tributary of the Columbia. The religious phase of the occasion will be set forth by an invocation by Rt. Rev. Charles J. O'Reilly, D. D., bishop of Haker City (in whose diocese the canal is located), and the heniedfiction by Rev. Walter T. Sumner, D. D., bishop of Oregon. James S. Ramage, president of the Spokane Cham ber of Commerce, will give an address in behalf of the com mercial bodies of the Columbia basin. One United States senator and one member of Congress (to be designated) will present greetings on behalf of the United States government, (iovernor .James Withycombe will extend a welcome in be hali ol Oregon, (iovernor Ernest Lister for Washington and (iovernor Moses Alexander for Idaho. T. G Elliott of Walla Walla will give a brief historical outline, and Joseph N. Teal ol Portland, a review of the Celilo canal. Massed bands will render popular airs and the people ill join in the national anthem. Engineer Schubert is arranging the celebration set ting so that spectators on the boats and on shore will have equal opportunity for observation. Preceding and following the formal opening, celebration features will be held at The Dalles, including a banquet al night, May 5. On May 6 celebrations will be held at Van couver, Wash,, and Portland, while the climax will take place al Astoria, Ore., Maj 7 and S, In connection with the sixth annual convention "i the Columbia and Snake River Water ways association, at which time full inspection will be made Ol all maritime and scenic interests at the mouth of the Co lumbia river. WHAT CONSTITUTES CIVILIZATION? ( Hosing stores and places ol business at night giVM I town a dead, deserted look. In a chicken yard nothing is moving alter dark, except the rats and other vermin. ( Hosing theaters and other places on Sunday makes a town seem like a cemetery, Empty Streets and no one moving about all in the coun try or at home asleep kills all values. Stopping people spending money and making tools of themselves, is i sure way to put a community on the bum. Laws and ordinances to mat effect deprive about half the people ol the incentive to live a strange fact One thing is certain if we only boughl necessities of life to eat and wear about-half the business of the world would stop. Millinery stores, tobacco shops, Ice cream parlors, high heeled shoes, high priced hotels, parlor cars and X-ray gowns would go, I lie arc li.ht, fail trains, show windows, movies and liv ing beaut diy goods displays would go. Those who preach Md write against these manifestation oi civilization are harking back to barbarism. We could all wear overalls, eat beans and graham bread, saw our own wood and drink rain water, but we would kill aits, Industries and Civilization. Col E. Hotter In the Pa cific Coast Manufacturer. Announcement! Try our Crestlene lee Cream, so choice and so appetizing that we are serving in our tempting ice cream sodas and sundaes, that will actually make your mouth water, all JothtT sodas and sundaes too, with pure fresh syrups, all flavors, delicious and appetizing, at Fifer's, Next to P. 0. E. Cope, the only Practical Tail or in Ontario, is the only practical place to buy a suit made to your order. Others try to follow but don't succed; get it here and get the best for the least money. Suits made to order from $15.00 to $50.00 The only reliable and prompt clean ing and pressing in the city. E. COPE Moore Hotel Blk. Top Notch Ice Cream Made In Ontario No Starch No Gelatine Prices Pints 25c. Quarts 40c. For parties, picnics and family use per gallon $1.25 L Hills Pharmacy Ontario, - - Oregon COOPERATIVE MARKETING Numerous agencies have done excellent work in placing farming upon a scientific basis," said G E. Bassett, office of markets, united States Department ol Agriculture, "espe cially thai which has been accomplished by the state agricul tural colleges and experiment stations and the United States Department ol Agriculture toward increasing the production oi agricultural products md making farm life better. "However, we have now reached a point where farming must be placed upon a business as well as a scientific footing. The problem confronting us today is not so much that oi in creasing our production as that we shall be able to dispose ol thai which we Ao produce at an equitable price. Both producer and consumer are complaining the consumer that he pays too much for that which goes to his breakfast table and the producer that he does not icceive a fair price for that which he produces." GIVE THE BURGLAR THE HA.HA! BANK YOUR CASH WITH US SOME people extend invitations to the THIEF AND HOLDUP UAH. They carry on their persons or in their homes Urge nuns of money. A CHECK BOOK ii of no sk to the professional thief. Still, a check is AS Q00D AS CASH to the tradesman or for the immediate household wants. If you haven't a bank account OPEN ONE TODAY. The Ontario National Bank