THE MORNING OREGOXJAN. SATURDAY, JANUARY 4. 190S.
FINDS HARDEN 15
GUILTY OF LIBEL
press is acquainted with the facts and
thereby relieved from the necessity of
enacting: any legislation looking to the
exclusion of Japanese immigration. As a
whole the attempts in that direction al
ready have been made by the Coast rep
resentatives and. if the President is able
to convince Congress that Japan is in
good faith endeavoring to do by internal
regulation what it is proposed to do here
by statutory law, namely, stop the in
flux of Japanese coolies, he will not find
it necessary, to veto any such lesislation.
Jourt Sends Famous Editor to
Prison for Attacks on
Von Moltke.
CHARGES ALL DISPROVED
Story of Illicit Relations Sprang
From Bismarcks Angry Words
and Mrs. Von Klbc"s Hysterics.
Hardcn's Speech in Defense.
BERLIN. Jan. 3. The notorious Har
' den-Von Moltke libel trial came to an
end this evening, when the accused
editor of Die Zukunft was sentenced to
four months' imprisonment and to pay
the entire costs of both the present
and the former trial.
When tlie court reassembled at a
quarter before 6 this evening the
scene was impressive. The five judges
constituting the penal bench took their
seats, with the President of the Court
Jn the center. The only lawyers pres
ent were the attorneys for the state
and the attorneys for the prosecution
and the defense. Maximilian -Harden
and Count von Moltke sat on opposite
sides of the courtroom, which was
crowded to its fullest capacity.
Intent to Degrade Von Moltke.
The President of the Court at once
delivered his judgment. Ieep silence
prevailed, and he spoke in a sonorous
voice, straight at the accused man.
The President said that in spite of the
prisoner's assertion that the Insinua
tions contained in the articles which
appeared in Die Zukunft referred mere
ly to the scientific and artistic doings
of Count von Moltke and Prince Philip
iu Bulenburg, and that they had noth
ing whatever to do with immoral or
unnatural practices, it was evTdent
that. If this was the meaning It was
intended to convey, the articles were
senseless and purposeless. There was
no doubt, the President of the Court
declared, that Harden had meant to
Imply that Count Kuno von Moltke was
possessed of unnatural Inclinations,
while his reference to (he Intercourse
between Count von Moltke and Prince
ku Kulenburg certainly left the lmpres
Hion that illicit relations existed. The
Intention of the prisoner was to de
Krade Count von Moltke and Prince zu
Kulenburg in the eyes of the public.
Charges All Unfounded.
The proceedings had proved that all
the charges made by Harden were sb-,
solutely without foundation. Both the
Count and the Prince were men of
artistic tastes, whose friendship, dat
ing from their youth, had grown
stronger with the passing of the years.
Harden had founded his charges pri
marily on statements which ho assert
ed had been made by the late Prince
von Bismarck, who, if he really did
say these things, had done so In a
moment of anger against certain men.
Then Harden had received communica
tions from Mrs. von Elbe, the divorced
wife of Count von Moltke, a hysterical
woman, who was embittered against
the man to whom she had been unhap
pily married, while the asset lions made
by Dr. Schweninger, who was at one
time physician to Prince von Bismarck,
were undoubtedly biased.
Xo Attempt to Obtain Proof.
Harden, the president went on, had
never attempted to obtain proofs
against men occupying such prominent
positions. Had these proofs been in ex
istence, they could have easily been
had. No serious-minded writer should
dare, for a political object, to- attempt
to injure the honor of others. All the
charges had been utterly disproved
during the trial, and Harden could
have disproved his charges himself be
fore publishing his articles.
Even the notorious incident when
Von Moltke was seen kissing a hand
kerchief belonging to Zu Eulenburg
had been shown to be perfectly harm
less and the allegation that Von Moltke
used cosmetics had been effectually
disposed of.
"Count von Moltke." said the presi
dent of the rourt. in conclusion, "leaves
this court with his name and his honor
untarnished, and nothing whatever has
been proved against Prince Philip
zu Eulenberg. No fine would suffi-
iently punish Harden for his offense,
and I must therefore sentence him to
impriKonnient, but, in consideration of
the health of the accused, I will send
liini to prison for only four months."
It is understood that Harden has en
tered an appeal.
Harden in Own Defense.
At the morning session of the court
Harden was heard at icngth in his own
defense. His speech was most elo
quent, but the general impression was
that he had not made out a good case
for himself. Ills first Impressions con
cerning Prince zu Eulenberg and the
persons attached to the Prince's interest-
at court had been gained, he
Haiti, from the late Prince von Bis
marck and members of his household.
These Impressions had been supple
mented by conversations with Mrs. von
Kit", the divorced wife of Count von
Moltke: Professor Schweninger, who
was Bismarck's physician, and others.
Harden said he assumed full responsi
bility for what he had written, but
not for the Interpretations given by
sther people to his articles. He had
refrained from publishing things he
had heard against Von Moltke until
von Moltke reached a position in the
entourage of the Emperor where his
influence might be injurious to he
fatherland. Then he endeavored to re
move this bad Influence. Said he:
"1 never meant to libel the Count.
If. however, this tribunal considers I
should be punished. I am prepared to
undergo Imprisonment, but it will be
with tlie conviction that I do not de
serve It."
HEAD OFF EXCLUSION LAW
Hooscvelt Hopes Japan's Action Will
.Make Them Unnecessary.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. Further infor
mation relative to the contents of
the communication from Ambassador
' O'Brien, dealing with the Japanese reply
on the Immigration question, was refused
at the State Department today. This is
the Invariable rule in cases where nego
tiations are still In progress, and the In
ference Is that Mr. O'Brien regards the
Japanese answer as evincing a satisfac
tory disposition toward the American de
sires, but that the reply is not conclu
sive. It is expected that the Japanese Gov
ernment will in some formal manner reg
ister its purpose of preventing the fur
ther migration of coolies to the United
States and, when the assurance on this
point has taken satisfactory form, the
Administration will see to it that Con-
XEXT TWO MONTHS CRITICAL
i
Europe Watching Situation With i
Great Interest.
BERLIN. Jan. 3. The next two months
are regarded by the German Foreign Of
fice and the Admiralty as constituting a
critical period in the relations between
the United States and Japan. If they
pass without witnessing a break in the
relations, high government officials are
convinced that the United States and
Japan will then enter upon an easier and
safer basis of agreement.
The development of the American-Japanese
situation is being studied here day
by day because from it may issue events
which might change the present inter
national balance and deeply affect Europe
as well as America. The Marine Bund
schau, the principal naval magazine of
Germany, says In its January number:
"If war does not come between Japan
and the United- States, the Union may
thank the preponderance of its fleet for
the maintenance of peace. This fleet al
ready Is sufficiently strong to restrain
Japan from the hazard of war."
In conclusion the magazine says the
threatened conflict may now be entirely
averted as a result of the transfer of the
fleet and other defensive measures in the
Pacific.
JAPANESE WAR NOT LIKELY
Sir Charles Dilke Says Neither Side
Would Desire It.
LONDON, Jan., 3. Sir Charles Dilke,
M. P.. in an interview today on "The
World's Policies in 1908." expressed the
opinion that there will not be a war
between the United States and Japan.
"Why should there be?" asked Sir
Charles. "You cannot have war un
less one side wants it. What possibly
could be gained by war? Japan is
supposed to covet the Philippines, but
she has not yet digested the slice of
Manchuria that the Russo-Japanese
War gave her, nor has she even .'it
tied Formosa. Does she not know that
even if she did defeat the American
fleet, her triumph would not be for
ever, since the United States would
build a new fleet and Japan's expendi
ture in blood and treasure might be for
nothing?"
Referring to the crutse or the battle
ship fleet to the Pacific, Sir Charles
says this is a demonstration of the
power of the American Navy, and like
ly to enhance its prestige. The only
black spot In the foreign outlook. Sir
Charles holds, is in South America, and
this on account of unsettled frontiers
of Uruguay and Paraguay.
JAPANESE ARE NOT ALARMED
View Voyage of Fleet Optimistically,
Says Baron Kurlno.
PARIS, Jan. 3. Baron Kurino, the
Japanese Ambassador to France, today
gave out a statement declaring that
the Japanese government has too much
confidence In the pacific policy of
President Roosevelt to take any stock
in the bellicose intentions attributed
to the Government at Washington by
the sensational press.
"We interpret the American battle
ship fleet's cruise, which has created
such a stir," the Baron continued,
"more as manifestation in favor of a
larger navy by demonstrating the ne
cessity of reinforcements In Pacific
waters."
Nothing, he said, justified the so
called warlike preparations and the
pronounced talk that Japan was covet
ing the Philippine Islands was a fable.
Continuing, tlie Baron said the ques
tion of Japanese pupils in the schools
In San Francisco had practically set
tled itself and that he could see no
cause for a conflict. He predicts that
three months will justify his optimism.
JAPAN WILLING TO RESTRICT '
But Would Regard Exclusion Law
as Offensive.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 3. Viscount
Aokl, the retiring ambassador of Japan
to the United States, who is on his way
to the Orient, arrived here tonight. He
was met by a number of prominent Jap
anese consular officials and citizens. In
an interview he reiterated that he is not
returning to Japan because recalled, but
on account of the desire of his govern
ment to consult with him on matters of
importance concerning Japanese emigra
tion and the welfare of his countrymen
in America.
He said that Japan was willing to re
strict the emigration of her subjects, but
would consider as an offensive action any
attempt on the part of the United States
to exclude Japanese from America .or
American insular possessions.
Anxious About Japanese.
PARIS. Jan. 3. The Patrie in its is
sue this morning asks, in big head
lines: "Where is the Japanese fleet?"
and publishes an alarmist story based
on reports that it has been seen cruis
ing off Hawaiii
Rumor Is Denied.
HONOLULU, Jan. 3. No Japanese fleet
has been seen off Hawaii.
SHOT BY SUICIDE PACT
Chicago Floorwalker and Woman
Found Dying Together.
CHICAGO. Jan. 3. Charles G. Brockett,
3S years old. employed as a floorwalker
in a State-street store, and Mrs. Ruby
Plshzaks, wife of a state banker, were
found unconscious from bullet wounds in
Grant Park In front of the Auditorium
Annex tonight. Notes found In Brockett's '
clothing showed that the shooting was
in pursuance of a suicide pact.
Brockett died a few minutes after
being taken to a hospital. Mrs. Pishzak
was shot above the, heart and Is in a
critical condition.
At Mrs. Pisiizak's home the police
found a note addressed to her father.
"John Furnas, Brownville, Neb. Brockett
came to Chicago from San Francisco a
few months ago. He has a brother in
that city.
Northwestern People In New York.
NEW YORK. Jan. 3. (Special.) North
western people registered at New York
hotels today as follows:
From Portland W. W. C. Wilneurt. at
the Woodstock: H. Moore, at the Hotel
Astor: A. F. Robert, I. B. Phillips. H. H.
Wilson, at the Navarre.
From Baker City, Or. C. L. Bamberger,
at the Imperial.
From Spokane G. E. Cole, at the Park
Avenue; A. H. HofTman, at the Imperial.
From Seattle Mrs. B. McDougall, at
the Imperial: EL E. Alles, at the Wolcott;
S. W. Hanford. at the Marlborough: H.
G. Stone, a M. Stone, at the Herald
Square: J. Lawn and wife. W. J. Foster,
at the Grand Union; M. Nielson, H.
Sigsgaard. at the Continental.
Some DniRiilorrs Copy Oar Spe
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Fifty - Seventh Annual January Clearance Sale
Wash Goods XA
Short lengths of White Nainsook, In
dia Linons, Persian Lawn, Flannel
ette, Outing Flannel, Dimities, Dotted
Swiss and White Jacquard Waistings
all go on sale today at exactly half
price, - Be early for best selections.
Entire
Stock
Muslin Underwear Reduced
Lipman-Wolfe's January Sale is famous for its supremacy in Muslin Underwear sell
ing. Months ago we harvested extra thousands of snowy garments at the 25 per cent
lower prices then prevailing, whose uniform excellence of fabric, style and workman
ship, is noticeable in every grade, and whose upwards of a thousand charming models
are, particularly in the higher classes, revelations of grace and beauty. ALL THESE
PRICES ARE REDUCED.
Gowns, 59c, 79c, 85c, to $14.40
Chemise, 49c, 59c, 85c, to $11.25
Drawers, 25c, 42c, 59c, to .$11.25
$1.75 fine Nainsook Corset Covers. $1.18
$2.25 Cambric Walking Skirts. . . .$1.48
$2.25 Nainsook Gowns, reduced. .$1.48
$1.50 Nainsook Gowns, reduced. .$1.10
Italian Silk Vests. . . . . .$2.55 to $6.40
French Skirts, reduced . . .$2.90 to $30
French Corset Covers. .$1.29 to $8.10
Skirts, $1.10, $1.19, $1.45, to $30.00
Corset Covers, 22c, 29c, 42c, 59c, 79c,
$1.10, to $8.10
$1.35 Nainsook Corset Covers, at...89
75c Cambric Drawers, extra value. . .48
$1.25 Cambric Drawers, extra value. 85
French Chemise red. to $1.19 $11.25
French Drawers red. to $1.29 $10.75
French Gowns red. to $4.00 $14.35
Clearance Sales of Suits, Coats, Waists, Skirts, Petticoats, Millinery, Furs, Neckwear, Veilings
Reg. 35c Hose Supporters. 19c
Reg. 75c Hose Supporters. 48c
Military straight front, 4-strap, pad supporters, good 1 Q
strong elastic and belt; regular 35c values ?.. A C
Fine Military Pad Supporters, prettily designed pad with Q
strong elastic web and good clasps; 75c values. T'Ot
75c shirred pin-on Side Supporters, pretty and service- AQ
able; 75c values lOC
50c Silk Hose Supporters, pin-on, shirred edge elastic, 09
good strong clasps, assorted colors; 50c values JJS
35c Postal Card Albums, 18c
35c Postal Card Albums, hold 160 cards, sale 18J
50c Postal Card Albums, assorted covers, 200 cards 23 (
75c Postal Cards, hold 150 to 200 cards.. 48
$1.00 Albums, hold 200 to 250 cards, for 58
Clearance Sale of HAT PINS
Lot No. 1 Many pretty Hat Pins, all the new
silver and gold-plated designs, clear- 1 Q
ance price ; AGC
Lot No. 2 Beautiful jeweled top Hat Pins in
roso gold, bright gold, stone sets, etc.; OO
clearance price OOC
Lot No. 3 Handsomest Hat Pins of the season,
choice new patterns in jade, coral, rose CO
and bright finish gold; clearance price. JOC
Lot No. 4 Swellest Hat Pins, all the best, pat
terns and shapes, highest novelties; 7fif
clearance price OC
2000 FRAMED PICTURES, 12
2000 Framed Pictures, artistic subjects, choice
frames, all in clearance sale PflCC
2000 Pictures in dainty gold frames; won- " C
derful clearance baveains at AJ
Clearance Sales of Jewelry, Toilet Articles, Leather Goods, Pictures, Stationery, Calendars, Etc.
J.
900 Incandescent Gas Lights
Reg. 75c Vals. 38c
This famous 175-candIe-power Gas Light, made by
the Welsbach Consolidated Light Company, complete
with good mantle, "Jena" globe and patent burner,
saves more gas than any other light and gives a cheer
ful radiance and steady flood of white light unequaled
by any other. Always sold elsewhere at 75c and high
er regularly. Never before sold at the aston
ishingly low Clearance Sale price of
38c
20c-30c Gas Mantles at 10c
2500 Gas Mantles to fit all burners, exceptionally good
qualities; lot contains mantles worth up to 35c each;
limit of 1 dozen to a customer at. this low -t r
price X UC
All 25c Sheet Music, 5 Pes. $1
Book Clearing Sale
Padded leather editions of the poets; pub
lisher's price $1.50; clearance fiQ
price OJC
Standard Authors, gift editions, $1 AfX-,
values, sale . TtVC
Standard Poets, leather-bound pocket edi
tions; publisher's price, $1.50;
sale... IOC
Famous Buster Brown, Katzenjammery Hap
py Hooligan and other humorous OQ
books for children OOC
Buster Brown Nuggets, sale 9
25c famous Alger and Henty books "I Q
for boys IOC
All Bibles and Prayer Books at specially
reduced prices. All sets reduced. v
Children's Coats
V2 Price
Our entire superb stock
of Children's Coats,
ajes 6 to 14 years, in
all fabrics and colors,
go on sale Saturday
the greatest values of
any clearance sale in
town at exactly
HALF
Clearance Sales Men's Furnishings, Rugs, Lace Curtains, Couch Covers, Umbrellas, Blankets, Etc.
Reg. $2.25 Umbrellas, Sale $1.58
$2.25 Black Union Silk Umbrellas, variety of handles $1.58
Regular $3.00 Black Union Silk Umbrellas, on sale $2.15
Regular $5.00 All-Silk Umbrellas, ladies' and men's $3.25
Regular $7.00 All-Silk Umbrellas, ladies' and men's $4.35
Regular $8.00 All-Silk Umbrellas, ladies' and men's $5.25
$1.25 Bust Forms, 95c
$1.25 Dressmakers' Bust Forms.. 95
75c 36-inch Italian Coat Linings Sl
25c No. 3 Royal Dress Shields, pair 21
30c No. 4 Royal Dress Shields, pair 25
10c Pearl Shirt Buttons, dozen 5
50c Union Suits, 39c
Women's "Oneita" Union Euits, 50c OQr
quality, well finished OIIC
Women's fine 50c quality ribbed Vests and
Pants, ecru or silver; sale Q
price OuC
Women's ribbed Vests and Pants, regular
Winter weight, heavy fleeced, 35c OC.
quality.; ..OC
Reg. $ 1 .25 AlarmClocks73c
A Guaranteed Watch, 87c
Guaranteed American Alarm
Clocks, good reliable movements,
nickel case, new patent model,
good clear dial; Clear- yo
ance Sale price only I 5C
A good Watch for a boy or a man
to knock about with ; guaranteed
to keep time; come in nickel or
gunmetal finish; sale
price
87c
Clearance Sales of Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Wash Fabrics, Domestics, Linens, Towels
Men's Fancy Hose
Values to 75c Pair at
19c
1000 pairs Men's Hose, in
fancy colors, stripes, plaidsj
checks, blacks, etc., of fine
Egyptian yarn, with double
heels, toes and soles, Henns-
dorf dye, all full regular made
goods. Regular values to 75c
pair. This is the greatest gen
uine hosiery bargain lOn
?of the year; today. : . . .
'00 pairs children's fast black, ribbed
cotton School Stockings, double heels
and toes and seamless the kind for
which you always pay 20c a pair; guar
anteed absolutely fast black, strong and
serviceable. The best value ever given
in Portland in any sale by any store
at the low price ' 12 fy C
Embroideries, Values up to $6.00 at $1.98
Values to 75c at 23c yd Values to $1.75 at 43c yd.
800 yards Swiss and Nainsook Allover Embroideries. French and English eve
let effects, 24 and 27 inches wide ; regular $4.00 to $6.00 val- fPf QQ
ues, at 4jJ.,0
5000 yards Swiss and Nainsook Corset Cover Embroideries, 18 inches wide; also
Swiss and nainsook edge.s, insertions and galloons, 1 to 12 inches wide. !Op
Regular 50c and 75c values "WW
, 6000 yards Swiss and Nainsook Edges and Insertions, French and Eng- A r
lish effects, 3 to 10 inches wide; values to $1.75 yard, on sale at
- 2000 YARDS LACES, VALUES UP TO $4.50 AT $1.95
2000 yards white, cream and ecru Net Laces, Venise and Baby Irish Allovers, in
exquisite and beautiful patterns. Values of $2.o to $4.50 yard, "I (C
on sale ; P
White, cream and ecru net, Venise, baby Irish, antique, Cluny and filet Edges,
Insertions, Appliques and Galloons, ' all high-class laces, 1 to 8 inches wide,
assorted, as follows:
Valuei to 45c for 19c Yd. Values to 85c for 38c Yd.
Values to $1.25 on Sale at 59c Yard
Values to $3 for 98c Yd. Values to $4.50 for $1.98
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