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THE 3IORXIXG OREGOMAX, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1913. ft i TURKS NOW ASKING FOR EXPLANATIU Passages in Note of Powers Declared to Be Perplexing to Ottoman Mind. WHAT OF CONSTANTINOPLE? Will Allies Be Permitted to Conquer and Hold Capital, or 'Will Eu rope Govern ? One of Questions Asked. LONDON'. Jan. 21. Turkey wishes certain passages In the note of the puwors explained before ner repiy i nrTitri. Hcchad Rash a. bead of th Turkish peace delegation, and Turkish ambassadors to the powers nave Deen Instructed to seek the elucidation ot the nassaees in question. Some of the points on which Turkey wishes explanations are outlined as follows: The ioint note says that in case th war I nrolonifd. the fate of Constan llnople might be put in question. Does the note mean that tne antes mign h BllnwcH to attack, conquer and re main In Constantinople? Or does It mean that the powers themselves might control the government In the Ottoman capital? Benevoleat Support" Puxalen. The note sneaks of the "moral, nia terial and benevolent support of the nowers." What must Turkey unaer stand by that? How is this support to bo extended under what form: to what extent? What guarantee is there of fulfillment of this promise? Turkey also asks what assurances the nowers offer for the settlement of the question of the Aegean Islands In such a manner as to exclude lur ther menaces to the security of Turkey? It is stated that the Turkish dele gates, in endeavoring to obtain eatls- fnrtorv answers to these questions have made reference to what they de scribe as "Eurones broken raltn in failing to live up to the promise made four months ago. that the status quo would not be changed, whatever the result of the war. Diplomat Grow Impatient. A distinguished diplomat, losing pa tience, has recommended them not to pretend to be more naive than they are, since the Turks know well that ' the statement of the European powers contemplated only a case In which the Ottoman arms were victorious, as in 1897. when Turkey defeated Greece, on which occasion Europe would not per mlt a change in the status quo. One of the chief difficulties hitherto existing between Roumanla and tsui rarla was removed today by the con sent of the Bulgarian government to thn cession to Roumanla or a portion of coast territory which will enable Roumanla to establish a naval port at VnniraHa on the Black Sea. Owing to the proximity of this Rou manian port to the Bulgarian boun dary, it had until now Deen imprac ticable to transform It Into a naval base. The representatives of both Bulgaria and Roumunla consequently are satis fied that the remaining questions at issue can be easily arranged. GUNS LOADED FOR FIGHT fOintlmird From Klrst Pane.) said tonight by leaders that the reap portlonment fight will require fully a week to settle. A Mil was Introduced in the Senate today by Senator Davis providing for the issuance In this state of an official election pamphlet prior to elections similar to the pamphlet published In Oregon. The bill provides that all candidates for state or county offices lie given a page in the pamphlet to explain their platform. Provision Is made for the devotion of space In the pamphlet to the statements of oppo nents of the candidate, the statements to be signed and certified to before a notary public. Any number of op ponents can present arguments against a candidate by paying for the required space in the pamphlet. SlBKle Tax Bob I" p. A single tax measure bobbed up In the House today and promises to cause a heated fuss before Jt Is finally dls posed, of. The bill was Introduced by Representative Cleland and was re ferred to the' committee on constitu tional revision. The committee !nv mediately arranged for a special meet ing next Tuesday night at the Capitol at which arguments for and against the measure would be heard. The public has been invited to attend. The bill as proposed provides: "That cities having a population of 10.000 or more, may make total or partial exemption from taxation of personal property and improvements on realty or of any kind, class or portion thereof. Whenever any such exemption shall be made by any such city or cities, the uniform and equal assess ment of all property, whether exempted or not. shall continue to be made there in, and the tax for state, county, school district and other purposes, on prop erty within such city, not so exempted from taxation, shall be Increased by reason of such exemption, so that the total revenue raised shall be the same us if no exemption had been made. This provision shall operate as a direct grant of authority to any such city without legislative enactment. Lively Squabble Expeeted. "All limitations upon municipal in debtedness prescribed by any other provision of this constitution shall con tinue to be based on the total amount of property In such municipality that is subject to assessment, without regard to the classes of property taxed therein." A lively squabble which has been a dally feature of the Senate sessions this week over the question of hiring two attorneys to draft bills was settled today after the usual fuss. An ap propriation of $1000 was given the Attorney-General to engage help for checking bills. Thpy will pass only on the constitu tionality of bills and will draft measures requested by legislators. Reformatory Head Makes Offer. Announcement that a move Is to be made to change the management of the State Iteformatory at Monroe be cause of mismanagement under the present system brought an Invitation from C. S. Shank, of the board of managers of the Institution, to investi gate. Mr. Shank notified the Senate and House that he would charter a steamer for the trip to the Institution. The invitation was accepted and as many members as desire wil go next Saturday. The Senate today sat down heavily on the resolution adopted by the House Monday providing for a state-Hide Junket of the entire Legislature to in spect the various state institutions which are asking for appropriations. With a hlf rtn-.p SonatTS iil'9'""e for the rest of the body to be merciful with the bill and kill it gracefully and in a manner that would not arouse the animosity of the House, the main part of the body sent the plan to oblivion in & merciless manner. When the measure came up Senator Alien as.eu n oe given at ifcaat decent consideration. "The House fa vors this plan," he said, "and we should at least give It some consideration, Perhaps we will have some pet scheme we will want the House to ratify some time." "Kill it and put it out of its misery, urged Senator Hutchinson. "Give it a fair hearing," said Senator Jensen. Postponement Is Indefinite. In the midst of all manner of mo- Hons and while the Senate was In an uproar of laughter over remarks to the effect that the reason some members did not want to go on a trip was that they were afraid to be seen around th state prison or lunatic asylum, a mo tlon was made by Senator Brown in definitely to postpone action, which motion carried. A dozen or more members of the House stood In the rear of the Senate chamber and saw their measure slaughtered. By unanimous vote the House passed a resolution favoring amending the Constitution of the United States pro viding for the direct election of United States Senators. The resolution was submitted by Congress and Is the first measure to receive the approval of every one of the 97 members of th House during the present session. Ratification Seems Certain. This action and its ratification by the Senate tomorrow, which said to be certain, are designed practically to assure Washlngto state a system of direct election of Senators similar to that now force in Oregon. With both branches of the Legislature on record as favoring the direct election, no trouble Is expected in getting through a House bill by Representative Mur phino providing for a duplication of the Oregon system In Washington. The resolution which was adopted Is a duplicate of a measure sent to each Legislature in the country asking for the ratification of an act by Congress providing for the direct election of Senators In every state. When brought up lit the beginning of the session. It was predicted that there would be some opposition to it. It was referred to the memorials committee, where It received approval and was sent back to the House. For the first time dur ing the session every member was present. Oregon System In FaTor, A canvass of the Senate this after noon assures the resolution being adopted there as soon as brought up The bill which is now before the Ju diciary committee of the House pro viding for the Oregon system in Wash ington is expected to receive an over whelming vote. While Representative Murphine says he expects some oppo sltion, he believes the vote of today as sures the measure a heavy enough vote to put it through both branches. Factions which have been contend lng over a Presidential preferential primary law for the state got together today and introduced a bill which is expected to carry. Those appearing as authors of the measure are Senators Phipps, Landon. Scott, Hutchinson Fairchlld, Brown. French, Flummerfelt and Espy. The measure provides for a Presidential primary In May of each Presidential election year. A joint memorial by the House ask ng the Idaho Legislature to suppress the Alan, Idaho, racetrack was adopted by the Senate today. Senator French, of Clark County, in troduced a bill providing for the exten sion of road No. 8 from Wasbougal, Wash., to Vancouver and from Oolden- dale to Mabton. New Bills Introduced. Among the Senate bills Introduced today were the following: A bill by Cotter prohibiting the sale of liquor wltnln tnree miles ot tne boiaiers Home. A bill by Bethel to tax notes secured by real estate mortgages at CO per cent of their race value. A bill by Espy authorizing log salvage as sociations. A bill by Collins creating Flmeoe County out of a part of Yakima County. A bill by French to Increase tne license for non-reMdent fishermen. A bill by White aiioptlnic a srstem of ctos lng Immoral houses by Injunction proceed- Incs. A bill by 17 Senators making an appro priation of S3.10.000 for the rebuilding of the Cbeney formal bcnool. Among the bills Introduced In the House were the following: A hill by Stewart to prohibit the Issuance ot a franchise to a corporation or individual In cities of third and fourth class without submitting the question to tho vote of the people. A bill by Foster to license drugless healers. A bill by Stewart prohibiting the storage of meat for more than six months. The House judiciary committee today adopted a bill providing that possession of a stolen horse shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person holding it. The committee also adopted a bill making the Issuance of an over draft cneck grand larceny. GUNBOAT RUSHING 10 1 AMERICANS OIL REPORTS FALSIFIED WITNESS ADMITS FALSE AFFI DAVIT IX WISNER CASE. Laudatory . Reports Concerning Properties Continue to Appear After Protests. NEW VORK. Jan. 21. Reports de scribing falsely the value of oil prop erties controlled by A. L. Wlsner & Company were published in mining ublications owned in part by John J. Meyers, a member of the company, acc ording to the editor, a Government witness, today In the trial of Meyers nd A. L Wlsner for alleged fraudulent use of the malls In promoting oil and mining companies. The Government rested Its case and the defense will open tomorrow. Carl A. Eastmon. a writer, of San Francisco, testified that changes were made In the offices of the Pacific Oil Reporter, in whic'u Meyers had a pro prietary interest, in stories he had written relating to Wlsner properties. When lie 'complained of this, he said. e was told to cease writing. Lauda tory comments on the Wisner claim continued to appear in the Reporter. The witness added that a false affi davit was made by himself and two other persons as to the value of Wls ner properties. George W. Storck. the last Govern ment witness, testified that the books ho wed that more than 17.200.000 shares in all the Wisner companies were dis posed of with a cash return of $2,046.- 000. the products of all the companies lelded 14.3.493. and the operating ex penses for all were J62S.635. with of fice expense of iisi.uuu. Wheeling Goes to Vera Cruz, Where Lawlessness Puts Many in Jeopardy. BRIGANDAGE IS RAMPANT Foreigners to Board United States War Craft for Safety 'While Moral Effect of Guns Is Expect- ed to Subdue Reoels. WASHINGTON. Jan. 21. Alarmed for the Bafety of Americans whose lives are in Jeopardy because of wide spread lawlessness of Mexican rebels t -, ' r. atafo antt thrOllSrhOUt Southern Mexico, the State Department again has cauea upon tne navy iu yiv tect American interests In the repub lic. The gunboat Wheeling is steaming tonight from Tampa, Fla., for Vera Cruz, where Americans are said to face a graver crisis than that relieved by the cruiser Des Moines at the time of the Diaz uprising last October. The request from the State Depart- ia Vnvi' eAme after the re ceipt of a long series of official re ports from Amoassaaor nuoon nu consuls In Southern Mexican cities, all reflecting a condition of anarchy, es pecially In the State of Vera Cruz, where Federal authorities face the problem of restoring civil order with a disorganized and divided army. Guer rilla warfare, brigandage, sacking of ranches and villages and other desper- ... ..Imn. rtlaA Americana and Other foreign residents In a state of con stant danger and the latest aavices to the State Department express fear of a worse outbreak. When the Wheeling arrives in Vera Cruz harbor Americans and other for eigners will be taken aboard and of- rt..l-.l A-rnt-Aoa the hnna that the sight of her guns may have the same moral effect that fouowea tue arrival oi me Des Moines a few months ago. To Hatr'e ntfnn hv the State Department Indicates that the Administration's policy of non-intervention will De ad hered to, to the close of President Taft's term of office. While the pres ent Administration will endeavor to take no action which will embarrass the succeeding regime, it Is taken for (hat a fre-rocntve Action will be resorted to if disturbed conditions menace the safety of American citi zens, r Wheeling Ordered to Vera Crnz. . Tivoi via inn oi . Cantain B. F. Hutchinson, of the United States gun boat Wheeling, now in port here, re ceived orders by wireless this after- in nrnaarl a nnnA to Vera Cruz. The Wheeling expects to sail tomorrow morning. ARMY BILL PASSES HOUSE Rider Is Affixed Limiting Price to Be Paid for Gunpowder. WASHINGTON. Jan. 21. Carrying appropriations aggregating 193,830,177. the annual Army appropriation bill was passed by the House late today. Rep resentative Sherley. of Kentucky, sue ceeded in having an amendment added to the measure limiting the price to be LADIES: your attention, if you please I - v jrtiV mm Have you profited by the economies offered by this great Half -Price Sale? If you have not, we courteously suggest that you come now, for it is nearing an end. Hundreds of stylish, man -tailored Winter Suits and Rain coats are offered at just one-half the regular A bargain that may be. im itated but not equaled. Third Floor. price. WOMA5 WHO LIVED IN OREGON 67 YEARS DIES AT SALEM. Kf : Him- i mHJM vr-f- ----- Vi'. '.- 7 ' 4 ifcifililli .1' "Vt- - -.:! mm Mrs. Adeline E. Herren. Sirs. Adeline K Herren died at her home in Salem, January 16. Mrs. Herren was born in Missouri In September, 1834, and crossed the plains with her parents, James and Cynthia Hall, In 1845. She was one of the few remain ing members of the emigrant train which was lost on "Meek's cutoff" In that year, and endured all the hardships and privations of that perilous Journey. Mrs. Herren was a resident of Oregon for 67 years, and was for many years a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was married in 186S to Noah F. Herren, also a pioneer of of 1845, who died seven years ago. She leaves four sons Horace, K., Levi M, Frank A. and James H., and one daughter, Mrs. Klva PL Estes. The funeral services were held at the family home in Salem, Sun- day. Interment was in City View T Cemetery. I paid by the Government to private manufacturers for gunpowder. The amendment provides that no more than 63 cents a pound shall be paid for powder for use in cannon and no more than 65 cents for small arms powder. Mr. Sherley said that the Government plants could not turn out all of the powder needed and that the War and Navy Departments had been buying considerable quantities from the DuPont Powder Company, paying 0 and. 75 cents a pound re spectively for cannon and small arms powder. Civil Service Kiams Set. The United States Civil Service Com mission announces that the following examinations will be held to secure eli giblcs and fill vacancies In the differ ent departments: Stenographer and typewriter. February la: departmental clerk (for service in Washington. D. C). February SI: electrical assistant. February .6. t urther Information con cerning these examinations can be se cured from Z. A. Leigh at the Port land Postoffice. "DEN SELLING -L Morrison Street at Fourth POLICE QUIET MOTHER WOULD TAKE INJURED SON OUT OF HOSPITAL. Doctor Orders feoy With Broken Leg to Bo Held and Summons Offi cers to His Aid. , Two policemen were required last night to secure the retention in bt. Vincent's Hospital of 14-year-old Ver non Best, son of Mrs. Margaret Best. mc rhnnmnn street. Mrs. Best re fused to leave her boy in the hospital. until I'olice captain niie, i request, sent two plainclothes officers tn h hosnital. where she agreed to talk it over with the Captain. Captain Riley's statement that unless she refrained from interfering with the work of the doctor she would be ar rested on a charge of disorderly con duct caused her to agree to leave the boy alone. She said tnat sne wianeu hm tn her home to work upon him by Christian Science methods. Spence Dunn, driver of an auiomooue t . T.onc nf 4ft Klla street, collided with the boy at King and Washington streets last night. The boy had no light on his bicycie ana jjuiiu iu that he did not see the wheel until they struck. 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The weight necessary to keep the leg in position until the fracture could be set, caused Mrs. Best to protest, and she asked to be allowed to take him home. She said that he was not hurt and that under her efforts he would be all right. Dr. Zan refused to allow her to remove the boy, and when she made demonstrations which made it Impossible to go on with setting the bone, Dr. Zan called for the police atd. Nyssa Home Anniversary Scene. NTSSA. Or., Jan. 21. (Special.) One of the most elaborate and beautiful wedding anniversaries ever celebrated In Eastern Oregon was that at the splendid new farm home of Mr. and Mrs. E. II. McDonald, one mile west of Nyssa, on Saturday afternoon. About 100 couples gathered on this occasion to congratulate the couple. The Chi cago Orchestra furnished delightful music thoughout the afternoon. No couple In the community Is better or moe popularly known than this genial "Scot" and his wife. Their elegant new $6000 home contains every modern con venience, including electric lights, which was brought Into pleasing serv ice for this occasion. Sanitation Views to Be Given. In order to explain fully to them his ideas on and the necessity for imme diate measures to relieve sanitary con ditions in Portland, Mayor Rushlight will ask the members of the Sanitation Commission to devote an afternoon tn a trip about the city In the near future. He will take them to the garbage crematory at Guild's Lake and to Ross Island to show them present condi tions. The next session of the Com mission will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon In the Mayor's committee-room at the City Hall. At that time the Mayor will give his views on sanitation. The weather of the past week has been so poor that the vari ous committees have as yet been un able to proceed with their work. Negro Is Suspected Thief. Edward Koontz, a negro, 35 years old, was arrested last night by Detectives Craddock and tin Hz, on suspicion ot robbing A. McCutcheon, a railroad man, of a watch and a diamond ring, valued at $100, in the Oolden West Hotel. Park and Everett streets. The negro was Identitied by the pawnshop man, where the watch was sold, and was held on a charge of vagrancy until the arrival of McCutcheon, who is out of town. W'oodlawn School Plans Event. The Parents' and Teachers' Associa tion of Woodlawn will hold their regular monthly meeting Friday, Jan uary 24, 2:30 P. M.p at the Woodlawn school. There will be a short busi ness meeting followed by a musical given by the upper grades of the school. A cordial invitation is extended to all. CARD OF THASKS. We desire to thank our many friends and acquaintances for their kindness and sympathy during our recent be reavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings. A. WENDKL AND FAMILY. 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