Morning Oregonian., April 21, 1909, Page 3, Image 3

ARMISTICE OF SIX
DAYS FOR TABRIZ
Shah, at Request of British
and Russian Ministers,
Lifts Siege of City.
CITIZENS WERE STARVING
In Desperate Sortie to Obtain Food
American Teacher Is Shot to
Icath City in Chaotic
Condition.
TABRIZ. Persia, April 10. So that
women and non-combatants could be re
moved from the danger zone and the food
supplies of the city replenished, the Shah
has issued orders that a six-day armistice
be established here. This lull In the
flKhtln and practical selge of the Na
tionalise stronghold comes as a welcome
to both natives and foreigners, for the
city was in dire straits as regards pro
visions; and rioting mobs from the lower
elapses were threatening: to attack the
foreign consular offices if food was not
procured them. .
The armistice was obtained only
through the earnest representations of
the Krltlsh and Russian Ministers at
Constantinople, who Informed the Shah
that measures for the protection of tnelr
representatives and other foreigners
would have to be taken; and that the
warfare as waged against the National
ist stronghold was anything but humane.
The fact that food was allowed to enter
I J, C.'y. U.?der Uard for th consulates
and that these provision trains were at
tacked by starving mobs was added as a
reason for the demand for some ameliora
tion of conditions.
This morning Nationalists, under the
leadership of an American named Bas
kerville. formerly a teacher at the Pres
byterian school, made a sortie from the
city in an endeavor to open a route for
incoming provisions. During the sortie
Baskerville was killed while leading his
newly-adopted cause.
British residents in Tabriz have ap
( pealed to their government for aid and
protection, while Russian residents have
taken refuge within the consular
grounds. Conditions in the city are still
chaotic, though it is hoped that the es
tablishment of the armistice will enable
the foreign consuls and missionaries to
restore order to a certain degree.
The siege of Tabriz Is the tragic out
come of the counter-revolution in Persia
After granting a constitution about two
years ago. the Shah last Summer dis
solved Parliament by force and impris
oned or executed the Liberal leaders.
Tabriz the chief city of Northern Persia,
la a Liberal stronghold and began war
to restore the constitution. After bitter
fighting within the city, the Liberals
finully drove out the Shah's troops but
fresh forces besieged Tabriz and have
reduced it to the dire necessity described
in the dispatch.
POWERS FEARED BIG ATTACK
Russia and Great Britain Still Deter
mined to Stop Warfare.
T1INr,,ON AST? 20 A a'spatch to the
Times from Teheran explains that the
Intervention of Great Britain and Russia
VI e",an affairs was caused by the fear
that the National Assembly at Tabriz
together with the revolutionist. Intended
to organize an attack on Europeans.
The American. Baskerville. was killed
In a determined Nationalist sortie on
Monday.
The British and Russian Ministers will
have another meeting with the Shah to
warn Mm of the serious consequences
likely to follow neglect of their advice.
MISSIONARY BUT 11 MONTHS
Baskervllle's Mother Overcome by
News of Son's Death-
ST. PAUL. April 20. Homer Basker
ville was 24 years old. according to his
...other who was called to the telephone
by an Associated Press representative and
told of the fate that had overtaken her
son in Persia. She said the young man
was always of an adventurous disposi
tion and had gone Into the missionary
service 11 montho ago. The mother had
heard nothing from him and was over
come by the news.
British Vessels Rush East.
JIALTA. April 20. The British battle
ships Canopus and Ocean wid the cruiser
Minerva have been ordered to Turkish
waters.
SULTAN AWAITS TROOPS
(Continued from First Pace.)
some of the rich Constantinople merch
ants with villas at that place, are pro
viding the troops with unlimited cigar
ettes. endlng them by the ten thousand
to every company.
The rank and file of the Invading army
especially the volunteers, are fine-looking
young men. They appear to know the
alms of the Committee of Union and Pro
gress thoroughly and are enthusiastic and
determined in their support.
Constantinople was gay and animated
tonight. All of the cafes were brilliantly
lighted and crowded. Political talk was
going on at every table in the most open
fashion.
Extra newspapers In Turkish. Greek,
French and German appeared during the
evening.
The Constitutionalist lines extend In
a wide semi-circle around three-quarters
of the city, Pera, Galata and Stam
boul, and every hour they are becom
ing longer. All roads outside the cap
ital are occupied by the Investing
forces. whos3 12-mile front can be traced
distinctly, but movement on the highways
has been practically unaffected, except
that now and then travelers are stopped
and questioned and sometimes taken be
fore the commander of the nearest out
post. Sovernl of the foreign military attaches
in Constantinople rode out this morning
and visited friends among the Turkish
officers who commanded battalions of
the Constitutionalists, and had an excel
lent opportunity to observe the condition
of the troops. They were amazed a' the
omplttnesa of the equipment and the
high state of efficiency of the field tele
graph system, the hospitals and the sup
ply trains. The men are well fed. confi
dent of ultimate success and under ex
cellent discipline. All requisitions made
upon 'he people for food or animals are
paid for In cash.
Daily Gaining Strength.
The Italian attache counted 3u machine
guns. and another military observer
learned of the presence of 60 field guns
attended by well-mounted troopers At
noon yesterday the Constitutionalists
numbered about 20.000; at noon today they
were more than 2S.0OO strong.
General Uusnl. commanding the army
of Investment, says that as he will have
to patrol a city of a million people in
which there are many dangerous ele
ments, he muct have at his command
enough men to do this work carefully and
well and not only to take the city, but to
hold it.
WILLi MEET SALOXICA TERMS
Ministers Decide to Yield Xo Ques
tion of Deposing Sultan.
BERLIN, April 20. A dispatch to the
Tageblatt from Constantinople says:
Thousands of Inhabitants have visited
the advance posts of the surrounding
army at San Stefano. where a portion of
the Parliament is sitting.
After a council the ministers declared
that the demands of the Young Turks
army would be met. Several members
of the cabinet asserted that all reports
concerning the abdication of the Sultan
were unfounded. The Sheik-ul-Islam
said :
"The deposition of the Sultan has never
been discussed."
NegDfiations are now going on between
the ministry and the commanders of the
army outside the city regarding the form
which the entry of the troops shall take.
A dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger from
Consfantinople says the advance guard
of the Salonlca army will begin its con
centrated advance Wednesday evening.
Naslm Pasha, who commanded the troops
in the capital, proposed to offer resist
ance, but the ministerial council did not
agree to this.
SULTAN'S FALL INEVITABLE
Only Question Is Between Execution
and Peaceful Deposition.
LONDON. April 20. Special dispatches
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MAJOR ESVER BEY, TURKISH MILITARY ATTACHE AT BER
LIN, WHO HAS GONE TO JOI.V THE CONSTITUTIONAL ARMY.
from Constantinople give varying reports
of the Sultan's fate. According to a
news bureau dispatch the German and
Russian Ambassadors have promised to
do their utmost to protect his life. The
same dispatch says 200 Young Turkish
officers have arrived in the capital to in
sure the execution of the Sultan and
that the preparatory formalities for the
enthronement of Mohamid Rechad Ef
fendi will be begun tomorrow.
Another correspondent learns, accord
ing to his dispatch, that the Sultan has
made an agreement with the Committee
of Union and Progress, and heir appar
ent Mohamid Rechad Effendi, and has
disappeared from the palace.
The Daily Telegraph's advices state
that the Salonlca soldiers have refused to
negotiate with the Sultan's emissaries
saying:
"Bring us the Sultan's head and all
will be well."
The same correspondent says several
officers have been placed by the Minis
ters of War and Marine on warships, to
prevent the crews from acting rashly,
although the latter are entirely in favor
of the army and are only awaiting the
return of their commanders to declare
themselves openly.
A dispatch to the Chronicle savs that
the Sultan's abdication is inevitable.
COUNTRY HOMES IN FLAMES
Moslem Fanaticism Breaks Out Near
Alexandretta, and Panlo Is On.
BEIRUT, April 20. Moslem fanaticism
nae braken out in the immediate vicinity
of Alexandretta. and great excitement
prevails in that district. Houses in
flames can be seen from the streets of
Alexandretta.
CASTRO'S WIFE GOES BACK
Venezuela Dictator's Mate Will Join
Clprlano' In Europe.
COLON. April 20,-The steamer Guada
lupe came into port today from Port
Limon. Costa Rica, and sailed this after
noon for France via Venezuela. Among
her passengers are Senora Castro, wife
of the ex-president to Venezuela,' who
Is returning to Europe to Join her hus
band. She could have landed here or in
Costa Rica, but elected to proceed to
France.
INQUIRY INT0 LYNCHING
Grand Jury Summoned to Find Per
petrators of Hanging.
ADA. Okla., April 20. Following the
lynching of four prominent cattlemen
here yesterday. Attorney -General West
today summoned County Attorney Wim
blsh to appear at Atoka, where the grand
Jury will investigate the affair and at
tempt to prosecute the leaders of the
mob. A special jury will be empanelled.
GALLAGHER TELLS
OF TROLLEY GRAFT
Heney Draws From ex-Super-visor
Account of Dealings
With Calhoun.
ATTORNEYS CLASH OFTEN
Prosecutor's Manner Objected to by
Defense, and Court Is Twice
Forced to Call Lawyers
to Order.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. For the
10th time since his confession was re
corded in the early part of 1907, James
L. Gallagher, at one time chairman of
the Board of Supervisors, was summoned
to the-witness stand in the trial of Pat
rick Calhoun today, and repeated the
story of official corruption that brought
about the downfall of the Ruef-Schmltz
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administration and the indictment of a
score of prominent business men asso
ciated with public service and other cor
porations. Gallagher was called after
dinner.
With Francis J. Heney conducting the
examination, Gallagher was led through
the history of his appointment to the
Board of Supervisors, his subsequent
election In the Fall of 1905 and the various
""l,,sa Abe Ruef, wherein the
latter is alleged to have dictated the com
mittee selections.
t."Italked with several members of
the Board," said Gallagher, "and I re
member that Andrew Wilson expressed
a belief that there should be a "large
payment. He mentioned $10,000 for
each member of the Board. I reported
to Ruef that the ordinance could be
put through, and at this meeting it
r,-U.nderstood that 1 wa o receive
15,000. Wilson waa to get 10.000, and
the others $4000 each.
"I objected to dolngr business with
Supervisor Rea, because I believed he
was In the habit of talking too much
about what the board was doing. Ruef
promised that he would personally at
tend to Rea In the matter."
Tells of Cash Deals.
One by one Gallagher was asked to
relate the circumstances under which
as he alleged, he had paid each Super
visor. The money, he said, had been
received by him from Ruef and divided
between two safe-deposit boxes main
tained by the witness at different
banks. Gallagher testified that he had
received an aggregate of 85;000 In
three payments; but that he had . dis
bursed It to other members of the
Board-In two equal installments.
Earl Rogers, of the defense, renewed
the second cross-examination of ex-Supervisor
Nicholas with a review of the
relations between the witness and James
L Gallagher, who is alleged to have paid
Nicholas various bribes. Within half an
hour after today's session opened, Mr
Rogers and Francis J. Heney had en
gaged in an angry dispute, wherein they
exchanged veiled threats of a personal
encounter.
. Heney Takes Up Cudgel.
Mr. Rogers had made reference to the
intelligence of Nicholas, and Mr. Heney
resenting his remark. Interrupted an in
terrogation to say:
nr"7?lltn4S'3 ln averase amount
of Intelligence, but he has not enough
to quibble and parry for five hours
at a time with the trained mentalltv
of a lawyer who has carefully pre
pared himself for the ordeal. I have
never clamied that this witness can
equal In intelligence the pitfalls set
for him by a lawyer who Is tricky
"I am tired of hearing that word
tricky," said Mr. Rogers appealing to
the court, and when Judge Lawlor had
characterized the prosecutor's remarks
as improper, Mr. Heney said: r
"Oh, very well. The remark Is with
drawn." "Yes; It Is withdrawn, but the word
remains." declared Mr. Rogers hotly
Turning his gaze toward Mr. Heney'g
two body guards, he continued:
"It is very hard to deal with a man
who .has behind him what this man
has."
"I ll leave them behind any time you
want to see me." replied Mr. Henev.
but when the Incipient quarrel had
reached this stage the court reminded
the attorneys that they were showing
lack of respect for Its dignity.
Mr. Rogers finally completed his ex
amination of the witness and Mr. Heney
Interrogated Nicholas concerning his
recollection of events already in the rec
ord. Stanley Moore of the defense Inter
posed numerous objections to Mr. Heney's
line of questioning and finally Heney
said:
"You are petting garrulous. Mr. Moore.
Why uon'fyou stop talking and . let me
ask these questions?"
Moore mada objections to Heney's mat
ter and the prosecutor said:
"Well, I'm to the manor born. I can't
help It."
"I believe that," returned Moore briefly.
John J. Barrett, of the defense,
alternated with Stanley Moore in objec
tion to Mr. Heney's questions.
After being interrogated three times by
each side the examination of Nicholas
was completed shortly after 12 o'clock
and James L. Gallagher, chairman of the
former Board of Supervisors, was called
to the stand.
CASH FORFEIT HELD DP
SUIT BLOCKS RETURN OF $1000
TO W. H. MOORE.
Councilman DuBols Insists Bond for
Completion of Trolley Line
Belongs to City.
V A "NTOT TVFVn XVanh Anrll On
cial.) A temporary injunction was Is-
nuea oy judge vv . w . Mccrcdie of the
Superior Court this afternoon restraining
il I hcrt nnlpl. M .- T .-.-..
paying to W. H. Moore, formerly presi-
m:nv ui me uregon i rust fc Savings
Bank, of Portland, $1000 which the City
Council voted last night to return to Mr.
Moore. The suit asking for the injunc
tion was brought by W. B. DuBois. who
is one or the city s . Councilmen. The
Judge set June 1 for a hearing in the
case.
The facts In the case are thess: The
Vancouver City Council in November. 1906,
granted to W. II. Moore and Lester B.
French a franchise to build and operate
a street railway in Vancouver. Con
struction work was to begin on or before
June 1, 1907. and one and a half miles
were to be built and cars in operation by
September 15, 1907. The provisions of the
franchise required that a deposit of $1000
as liquidated damages be made to show
good faith and insure the carrying out
of the franchise. This $1000 was deposited
by Mr. French. The check at the time
was cashed by the City Treasurer on
advice of City Attorney M. M. Connor
and the money put in the Commercial
Band on a certificate of deposit and Is so
held by the city now, the money never
never having been commingled with the
city funds.
Mr. Moore, it is claimed, spent $30,000 in
building the street railway system and
the work was going on when the Oregon
Trust & Savings Bank failed, and work
then stopped. Since cars were not in
operation September 15, 1907, according to
the terms of the contract, therefore
it is the opinion of City Attorney Kirwin
that the $1000 was forfeited to the city.
December 16, 1907. the Council passed
a resolution extending the time within
which the terms of th frtn.hloa t.
completed until January 1, 1909, but
nag Bam in wie resolution aDout
the $1000 which was then in default.
The streetrjti iv.tom ..tui
.1 ... - IJ 1U1.
Moore was completed by others, since the
uuxiiciiuun is mat me city nas got what
it wanted, though there was some delay.
hftrfitiBA II f thA hanlr faMiii. nn . n a
cial depression. The Council stood four
hi iarar oi returning xne money and two
against, those opposing being Councilmen
Turney and DuBois.
EX-CHIEF IS INDICTED
BROAD HEAD ACCUSED OF TAK
ING BRIBE MONET.
Los Angeles Grand Jury Believes
Others Wfere Bribed, but
Evidence Is Lacking.
LOS ANGELES. Ajpril 20. Thomas H.
Broadhead, for a short period Chief of
Police of this city, was indicted by the
special grand jury today on a charge
of having accepted bribes from the
keepers of disreputable houses. Ex
Mayor A. C. Harper and ex-Chief of Po
lice Edward Kern, whose actions were
under investigation by the grand Jury,
were not Indtcted. and the grand jury,
after submitting a report of Its investi
gations, adjourned.
Captain Broadhead will be arraigned
tomorrow. He is at liberty on bonds in
the sum of $2500. Broadhead is one of
tae oldest officers on the force.
The grand Jury concludes its report in
the following language:
. "From the evidence adduced during this
investigation it is the unanimous belief
of thi3 grand Jury that large amounts
of money were paid for the protection
of prostitution In the so-called restricted
district to certain public and ex-public
officials of this city under investigation
other than those indicted. -However ow
ing to the lack of sufficient corroborat
ing evidence we are of the opinion that
.0, d. ba lmPosslble to convict such
officials if Indicted.
"Finally, It Is the opinion of this jury
that Investigations Into official miscon
duct can be best carried on secretly by
the District Attorney without the aid of
a grand Jury."
EVAHS NOT FRIGHTENED
RETIRED ADMIRAL SAYS NO
WAR WITH JAPS LIKELY
Believes California Did Right in Ex
eluding Japanese From Schools,
and Wants Ships.
Ev00 CaL. April 20.-Admiral
Evans In an interview here today ex
pressed the belief that" California' was
right in enacting anti-Japanese laws in
SrE.!0 the achooI. bt said law"
des gned to prevent Japanese from owning
real estate were embarrassing to the
general Government. Asked for an ex"
pression regarding annexation of Canada
to the United States, he said there was a
sentiment in Canada favoring It
Admiral Evans declared that a war
with Japan was not at all possible, as the
Japanese had too much sense to eneatre in
a conflict with the United Stalls Not
withstanding that much had been said
about the English and German navies
when the United States battleships now
under construction were completed. Uncle
Sam's Navy would stand unrivaled the
Admiral declared. He added that there
should be more vessels on the Pacific
New Inspector for The Dalles.
WASHINGTON. April 20. D J Mc
Kernan, of St. Joseph. Mo., has been ap
pointed meat Inspector at The Dalles
Or.
HOUSES DISAGREE
ON CENSUS JOBS
Senate Insists Appointees
Must Be Residents of
Their States.
OFFICIALS' WIVES FAVORED
McCumber Says Whole Families
Have Federal Jobs Perjury
Committed to Get orflce Civil
Service Law Is Sham.
WASHINGTON'. April 20,-The census
bill was sent back to conference by the
Senate today in order that its amend
ments relating to the Civil Service law
and requiring the construction of a
building for the census work in this city
might be considered further.
By an aye and nay vote, the Senate re
jected tue conference report because of
Its failure to include the McCumber
amendment. requiring applicants for
civil ser-lce employment to reside in tha
states claimed by them as their homes.
That the census office has In its em
ploy In one bureau the wife of a secre
tary of a member of Congress, the wives
of two officials of the War Department,
lnH wire or a prominent official in
the Treasury Department was the charge
made by McCumber in criticising the
conference report.
Promotion by Favoritism.
"Promotion." he said, "seems to be al
most wholly for women who have hus
bands In the department. This is getting
to be a city of official families holding
positions under the overnment."
Whole families, he said, are employed
in Government departments credited to
states which the younger members of
the families have never seen. McCumber
urged the necessity of his amendment
requiring actual residence by the appli
cant from a state, which was stricken
out by the conferees.
Gallinger said the law of apportion
ment 'was amere farce in Its application.
Lodge supported McCumber"s amend
ment. "Perjury and false certificates are
given by applicants for the Government
service," said Carter. The Civil Service
Commission seems to me to be account
able to the country and to Congress for
permitting this condition to eist."
LaFollette said that, whatever the fault
might be. Congress was to blame.
Hey burn advocated a term of depart
mental service limited to 10 years.
Civil Service Law Humbug.
Hale and Bailey took the view that
the course of the Senate in seeking to
amend the bill by changing- a general
law In relation to all appoint
ments, placed that body at a dis
advantage In Its dispute with the
House of Representatives.
Bailey denounced the civil service
law as a "sham and a humbug," and
declared the debate had shown that
this "just and perfect law" had been
made to cheat communities as well as
Individuals.
An aye and nay vote on the confer
ence report resulted in Its rejection
by a vote of 32 to 43. and another con
ference was ordered.
HAGUE WILL SETTLE CLAIMS
Taft Forwards to Congress Report on
Present Status of Case.
WASHINGTON. April 20. President
Taft today sent to Congress a report by
the Secretary of State regarding the set
tlement of the Venezuelan claims nego
tiated by William I. Buchanan, the Am
erican Special Commissioner, who was
sent to that country last December.
Mr. Buchanan Is to be the agent of the
United States In the forthcoming arbi
tration at The Hague.
The arbitration tribunal's decisions are
to be final and conclusive, all awards to
be paid in United States gold coin.
WHEAT TAKESA TUMBLE
(Continued from First Pate.)
July declined to J1.144 and May to Jl.26.
Here the battle hung waveringly for some
time.
Then came the crash and July tumbled
to $1.1214 and May to $1.23H-
The close was weak, with July 33c
under yesterday's close at $1.12, and
May 2c down at Jl.24.
LOS ANGELES MAY FIX SIZE
Mayor Favors Legal Weight for
Bread Loaves Sold in City.
LOS ANGELES, April 20. Mayor Alex
ander today sent a message to the City
Council recommending that that body
pass an ordinance fixing a standard
weight for bread loaves in accordance
with the recommendations of the City
Sealer of Weights. The Council deferred
action until next Monday, in .order to give
the bakers a chance to be ! heard. The
matter is an outgrowth of the attempt
of the bakers to raise the price of bread
following the Chicago wheat corner.
Rebate on Wheat Imports.
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WASHINGTON. April 20. Representa
tive Hughes of West Virginia has evolved
a method which he believes would re
lieve the wheat market. He has intro
duced a bill authorizing and directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to make full
rebate of the duty imposed by the Ding
ley act on wheat Imported Into the
United States from foreign countries for
a' period of one year from the passage of
this bill.
Wheat Falls in Gotham.
NEW YORK, April 20.-July wheat de
clined 3c per bushel in the New York
market today under the attack of bear
interests. After closing at fl.22 last
night, July sold down to $1.19. the low
point of the day, from which it rallied to
$l-20?i at the close of the market.
Pasadena Bakers Cut Loaves.
PASADENA. Cal.. April 20. As the re
sult of the high prices of flour, Pasadena
bakers have decided to cut down the
weight of the B-cent loaf of bread from
14 to 12 ounces. The 10-cent loaf will
remain at 24 ounces.
Bank Wrangle Is Ended.
KANSAS CITY, April 20. J. Wilson
Perry, of St. Louis, today purchased the
entire interests, amounting to $1,400 000
of Dr. W. S. Woods, of Kansas City. In
the National Bank of Commerce in this
city, and later Mr. Perry was elected
president of the bank, to succeed David
T. Beals.
. This ends a long contest over posses
sion of the bank, which failed in tha
Fall of 1907, with $36,000,000 deposits
WEDNESDAY BARGAINS THAT
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These hats are ordained to please tasteful women
who demand charm of beauty in Spring Millinery.
The styles, variety of trimmings and shapes are so
varied that the' most critical woman will surely find
some hat that just suits her fancy. Add to this a
saving of from $5 to $10 on each hat in this sale,
the offering establishes a new standard of economy
in millinery selling.
VALUES UP TO $15 EACH
WEDNESDAY $5.95
A Stupendous Sale of
H ouse Furnishinsrs
Now in Progress
Curtains, Rugs, Swisses, Nets on Sale
The Greatest Sale in the history of our Drapery Dept.
Like Postum-There's a Reason
We offer no cabbage patterns, no old stock, no inferior
grades, no misrepresentations, our stock is carefully
selected, our patterns are refined and elegant, and these
are offered without reserve, in fact
We Have No Cabbage Patterns
The greatest tribute paid our department the past sales
days, were the great number of buyers who, after shop,
ping all over the city returned and purchased at our store.
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9x
9x
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' Special $14.85
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Snrriol tit DC
Q 1 O $12.50 Ingrains
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$65.00 Wiltons
Special $49.88
$50.00 Wilton
Special $39.35
$35.00 Axminster
Special $23.35
$35 Body Brussels
Special $25.48
One-Third
$8.95
of all
off to