ban
MUNITIONS
OPPOSED BY TAFT
Ex-President Believes Action
Would Some Day Count
Against United States.
CHANGE DEEMED UNWISE
Amcricaus, Who Always Will Be Un
prepared, Would Be at Disad
vantage it Not Permitted to
I'urcliase Material.
NEW HAVEN. Conn.. Feb. 9. Will
lam Howard Taft made public today a
letter he wrote January 26 to Professor
KJmond von Mach. of Harvard Uni
versity. In which the ex-President op
poses the enactment of a law forbid
ding the supply of munitions of war
from this country to the belligerent
nations. v
The letter was in answer to a request
from Professor von Mach. asking: Mr.
Taft to write a letter, to be read at a
""neutrality meeting;" favoring passage
of the bill introduced by Senator Hitch
cock, providing: for such interdiction.
Letter ot for Neutrality Meeting.
The letter, which was not read at the
meeting. Mr. Taft says, follows:
"My dear Professor von Mach: I have
your of January 24. I cannot write to
a neutrality meeting such a letter as
you wish. I think that to interdict
the supply of ammunition and arms
from this country to the belligerents in
the war would be to adopt a policy that
mould seriously Interfere with our own
welfare, should wo ever be drawn Into
a war against our will by the unjust
Invasion of some power who was fully
prepared, and who would always find
us unprepared. Such a policy as that
you indicate would mean that the
power who is armed cap-a-pie would
always have at a disadvantage those
countries that were not in such a state
of preparation.
Greater Amunril Would Kenult.
It would, therefore, lead to even
greater pressure upon all the coun
tries of the world than we have seen
In the last two decades to increase
their armaments, a result which we
would all deplore. For this reason 1
cannot think that it would be wise to
pass a law changing all the rules of
International law prevailing with re
erect to the sale of ammunition and
arms by neutral countries. Nor do I
think that in the present exigency it
would be an act of neutrality to do so.
because It would iutlre only to the ben
elit of onn of the belligerents."
OREGON HALL BID ADIEU
a m Administration Building to
5 Ciret Xext Freshman Class.
UNIVERSITY OK ORKOON, Eugene.
Feb. 9. Special.) When students
Mood in line to register for a new
semester yesterday Villard Hall, which
has served as the Oregon administra
tion building since 188t, held for the
last time a matriculating freshman
Next Fall, when the wondering fresh
man planks down the necessary 518 to
affix his signature to the registar's
books he will do so in a spick and
span new building and without the
customary long wait.
President Campbell conducted an in
spection tour of the new administra
tion building yesterday. The building
i.- Hearing completion.
SALEM YOUJTHJS SUICIDE
J. II. isliven Found on Track at JeN
ferson and ICcvolvcr Xear.
JEFFERSON. Or., Feb. 9. (Special.)
At an early hour this morning the
liody of a young man was found lying
. by the Southern Pacific track at the
L stern edge of this city. A revolver
was lying near him. Coroner Clough
came up from Salem at 12 o'clock, but
after investigation decided that It was a
case of suicide and an inquest was not
necessary.
The young man proved tp be J. B.
TUiven. and his father lives at Salem.
tn the body were found $25 in cash and
' a checkbook on a Salem National bank.
Jle stopped at a Jefferson hotel last
night, hut left at an early hour this
morning without his breakfast.
SESSION YET UNBROKEN
Knt inur-d Krom FlrM rapi-.t
lng secret party caucuses for consid
. rration of public business. They are
prohibited from communicating with
the President or Cabinet officers for
' th purpose of assertaining how to
- vote or wh:it measures to support or
eppese. They are required hereby and
under the Constitution to vote in ac-
cordancc with their convictions and
, Judgment."
j Kllnse Tikr at Bolters' -Meeting.
Senator Reed moved to amend Hitch
rock's substitute for the Reed order by
providing that "all secret meetings,
conferences or caucuses between dis
gruntled or bolting democrats or Re
publicans or proprietors or agents of
any pool or trust interested in legisla
tion shall be held to be a conference
within the meaning of the order."
Senator O'Gorman, added there would
be as much warrant for the President
Fi-mlint; for the Chief Justice of the
fniled States to come to the White
House to discuss a pending case as to
send for a Senator to take his orders.
The proposed Reed order was finally
unanimously tabled by a viva voce
ote, thus disposing of an Issue which
h:id deviated the Senate from the ship
bill itself since early morning.
Senator John Sharp Williams, of
Mississippi, then Issued notice of a
cloture rule which he will attempt
to press. Senator Smoot objected to
the motion being received. on t,he
ground that it was out of order,
cloture Rule Proponed.
Senator Williams' rule would pro
vide that whenever any Senator should
assctf from the floor that in his
opinion a deliberate attempt was be
ing made to obstruct legislation, the
chair should put that question before
the Senate. should the Senate vote
that tactics were obstructive it
would be in order for a Senator to
move to fix a time on which a vote
should be taken on a pending bill and
amendments, the time for a vote to be
at least two calendar days after the
date of the motion. The rule further
would provide that the motion to fix
the time should not be debatable.
ITnder the rule, notice of such an
amendment must lie on the Senate
table, for 24 hours. Senator Williams
Insisted that he would seek to get a
vote on It. To amend the rules re
quires a two-thirds vote.
Senator Root resented attacks upon
the obstructive tactics of the Republi
cans. "Member of the minority are en
gaged in preserving fundamental prin
ciples of representative government,"
he declared. "A Senator recently said
to me I could not aford to engage In
a filibuster. Ir. President, I cannot
flinch from duties placed upon me by
my oath and my conscience In regarc.
to the question which lies before me.
"The majority proposes to take a
flvine lean from the principles from
democracy to state socialism. What
shall we say of those who refuse to
learn by their own experience;
Reviewing the growth of the Inter
state Commerce Commission at the ex
pense of state commissions, the estab
lishments of the parcel post and the
Federal Trade Commission, Senator
Root declared that the state was be
coming naught.
"This bill is a complete reversal of
the principles you advocated when the
people put you into power," he con
tinued. "You have no right to make
this reversal to change the policy of
our Government in this vital matter
in the dark of the night, lou ought
to come out into the open, where all
the people of the country who are vi
tally affected by the question of
whether our Government is to be a
Government of National Socialism can
express their opinion."
' Support of Majority Denied.
Senator Root asserted that a majority
of the Senate had never favored the
original bill, and it the amended
measure finally was passed ft would
be for the "narrow, fleeting satisfaction
of winning at any cost.
' "That should not be accomplished,"
he asserted, "except over the protest
of the minority side of the chamber."
Senator .Newlands interrupted to ask
if the minority side had proposed any
measure which represented the judg
ment of the minority on the proposed
legislation. Senator Root replied that
a series of proposed amendments of
fered by the minority had been tabled
without possibility of discussion or
even of explanation.
Senator Newlands, of Nevada, asked
if the substitute measures proposed by
Senators Cummins and Lodge, which
differed radically, in any way repre
sented the minority views. Senator
Koot declined to answer or to yield the
floor further.
Lewis Fleads for Harmony.
Senator Lewis, of Illinois, made a
plea for harmony within the Demo
cratic ranks. He pleaded with the In
surgent Senators, addressing them as
"My Southern Brethren," to forget the
differences and bitterness Of the last
few days and to Join hands with their
fellow Democrats to "put down the
common enemy" and prevent them from
bringing embarrassment to the Presi
dent and his plan to aid the commerce
of the country."
Senator Lewis defended the pending
bill and declared that "Government
ships will go out to the world With our
commerce if they have to go accom
panied by cruisers and battleships."
In beginning the night attack against
the bill. Senator JlcCumber, of Ndrth
Dakota, charged that the Democrats
within the last few days had "dem
onstrated their incompetency to man
age the affairs of this great Nation."
MR. WEST'S CHANCE SLIM
Et.GOVFRMIIt tMIKCLY TTO
TRADE COMMISSIONER.
Oregon Senators Redouble Efforts on
Learning Wilson Has Dropped
Parry to Punish Polndexter.
OREGON J AN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, Feb. 9. Senators Chamberlain
and Lane are exerting every possible
influence to secure appointment of ex-
Governor West. of. Oregon, as member
of the Federal Trade Commission, but
thus far have met with no encourage
ment. Under the law creating this commis
sion and fixing the salaries of the
commissioners at $10,000 a year, only
three commissioners may be of one
political party, and the President has
tendered these appointments to three
other Democrats. West's only chance
of appointment, therefore, lies in the
possibility that one of the Democrats
who have been asked to accept the
comnissionership will decline, and of
this there is little prospect, so far as
is now known.
The Oregon Senators were today
doubly active in behalf of Mr. West,
for they heard that the President had
decided not to appoint William H.
Parry, the Seattle Progressive. Mr.
Parry was assured of this appointment
if Senator Poindexter would agree to
vote with the Democrats on the ship
purchase bill. Since his conference at
the White House. Poindexter has been
hearing from home in no uncertain
terms and today assured the Repub
lican leaders he would vote with them
throughout the ship purchase fight.
His desertion of the Democrats is
reputed to be responsible for the
change of the President's attitude
toward Parry. Talk now is mat air.
Wheeler, of San Francisco, will be the
Pacific Coast member of the Trade
Commission.
MAN FORGETS: WALKS HOME
Ex-Hcad or Kiiral Carriers Drives
to Clnirc-li but r.cturns Jlor.-clcss.
ALBANY. Or.. Feb. 3. (Special.)
The man who "didn't know whether he
was afoot or on horseback has been
portrayed oft in story, but employes
of the Albany postoffice aver that this
role was plased in reality last sun-
day night by Eugene B. Cornett. one
of the rural carriers from the Albany
office and former president of the Ore
gon State Rural Letter Carriers' As
sociation.
Cornett Sunday night attended the
First Christiau Church in this city and
drove to town from his place Just east
of the city. He walked home and the
first he thought of his horse was wnen
his wife noticed that he had come Into
the house without going to the barn
and asked what he had done with the
horse and rig. Cornett then called up
the liverv barn where he had left his
horse and arranged for its care until
morning.
BARTON TRIAL CASE SET
Ex-Ilepresentativc Again to Answer
Charge of Stenographer.
ROSEBURG. Or.. Feb. 9. (Special.)
The trial of Jesse Barton, of Co-
qullle. Coos County, wna is charged
with attack on Miss Madge i'okum
has been set for February 22 before
Juige Hamilton In the Circuit Court
Mr. Barton was iormeriy tried ana
convicted in Coos County and was
sentenced to a term in the state peni
tentiary. He appealed to me supreme
Court and tile oecision was reversed.
A change of venue then was asked
by the-defense and the trial was trans
ferred to uougias oumj.
Mr. Barton formerly was a member
of the lower House of the state Leg
islature and Miss Yokum was em
ployed as his stenographer.
Kreneh Cruiser Off Havana.
...-t-.xra 1.' Vi a A Trench armored
cruiser, apparently the Conde. arrived
off the port Ol navans iwaj. incro
she Joined the tsriusn cruiser .ori&ioi.
which, for some weeks, has been alter
nating with the British cruiser Ber
wick In watching the port and cruising
outside Cuban territorial waters.
See the special demonstration of
The Hoover Electric
Suction Sweeper
it will convince you that there's all the difference
in the world in this cleaner.
Sold on the $5 down, $5 month plan.
Fifth Floor
MAIL ORDERS FILLED BY EXPERT SHOPPERS
'Merchandise ofcJ Merit Only"
Phone Marshall 5000 A 6691
New Spring Models in
MODART
Front Lace Corsets
have arrived, and are ready for your inspection.
Call and let our expert corsetieres explain the many
attractive features of these charming models.
Fourth Floor.
At $14.85 We Shall Offer Wednesday
The Latest One-Piece Dresses
For Spring
Featuring the Bolero Style
as shown in the illustration.
These dresses are charming adaptations of the bolero fashion but so
modified and adjusted that they possess a most original and attractive style.
Made of a fine all-wool serge in a choice assortment of the following
colors myrtle, putty, black and navy. ,,.,, . , ,
The model illustrated is bound in black silk braid, and another model
shows fine soutache braiding in a corresponding color. Wide satin crushed
girdles and collars and cuffs of white pique are featured. And needless
to say the skirts are fashionably flared in the newest style. Third Floor
mavt Jleto Spring ifliUmerp
A . s f frnrPM Ev&W DaV
Introducing Exclusive New Styles
... mm . n LI. D-;-
At tne IrlOSl IKeasonuuic m iit.co
Second Floor
Surprising February Clean-Up Sale of
Novelty Wash Fabrics
From 36 to 40 inches in width A
For Dresses, Suits, Waists, Negligees
Regularly $1.25, $1.00, 75c, 50c a Yard
32c a Yard
Silk Mixed Suiting
Moire
Brocaded Poplin
Crepes
Silk Mixed Crepes Ottoman Weaves
Floral Crepe de Chine
Nub Suitings Fancy Materials
-In all the most attractive designs and colorings. Basement
Wednesday Third and Last Day
to choose from the largest collection of
New Spring Dress Goods
ever offered in a special sale
At 98c Yard
Whipcords. Almas. Prunellas. Venetians. Poplins. French Serges.
Bedford Cords. Voiles. Wool Crepes. Granite Cloth. Melrose.
Regular Prices $1.50 to $2.25
All 54 inches wide.
In all the new Spring colors. Second Floor
New Imported'
$3.00
- Novelty and
Net Top Laces
$2.25 Yd.
Full 27 inches wide.
In white and cream.
First Floor
Valentines and Valentine Decorations
In nen and original shapes and sentiments.
ii -J fl,.r. ..nmiV Knt all effective, with their little
oomc ciauuidic ouu wum , , , - i r U
verses and attractive pictures. And many new novelties shown tor the
first time this year, such as night letters, engraven B.cCu..B ...-pull-outs.
Many table decorations and favors, for hostesses who are planning
pretty tables for St. Valentine's day. Place cards, lunch sets dinner
favors, score cards and decorations for the room, garlands and valen
tine crepe paper, are ready to make Cupid's day a gay one.
And prices range from only lc up.
Nem Stationery Department, Mezzanine Floor.
Some Exquisite Paris Perfumes
For Valentine Gifts
D'Orsay's "Leur Coeur," a delightful odor, incased in a heart-shaped
bottle, packed in satin-lined box. Price $3.50.
Piver's "Misti" in a most attractive butterfly-decorated bottle, also
packed in a dainty box. Price $5.00.
"Qui M'aime," from Clamy, one of the most exquisite and charming
of odors, in a novelty bottle. Price $8.50.
From Clamy also come a variety of original'odors, put up in small,
uniquely-shaped bottles. Regular $1.50, Sale 98c.
Snecial French concentrated odors in small novelty bottles, packed
in white case. Price $1.50. -First Floor.
WEDNESDAY
Notion Specials
$1 Victorid Pleaters 19c
With a Victoria Pleater and
a hot iron, you can do all kinds
of pleatings. Simple and easy.
75c Scissors, Shears 39c
We have just received through
the Portland Custom-house, the
largest shipment of Magna Steel
Scissors ever brought to Portland.
Shipment consists of all styles
and all sizes of the -finest steel
scissors, which we place on sale
at the one price of 39c.
Sc Silk Hair Nets, Special
12 for 18c
Fine, large silk hair nets, in
all shades, sold regularly at 5c
each, anywhere.
25c Tango Pins 10c
For one day only, your choice
of all 25c shell and amber tango
or braid pins, in the latest styles
and sizes.
35c and 25c "Best Hold"
Barrettes, for 18c
1000 of the newest styles in
these famous barrettes, for one
day only at 1 8c. In demi-blond,
shell and amber. First Floor
$1.75 New House Dresses
$1.15
Of flowered crepe and striped percale. Made in long
tunic style, with piped waist line, white poplin collar and
cuffs, collar edged with embroidery, or pipings.
Sizes 34 to 46. As illustrated.
35c Fitted Percale Aprons
25c
In light and dark colors, figured, striped and dolled de
signs. Made wilh fitted bib, finished with pockrt and white
bias banding.
$1.75 Morning Dresses
75c
Of black and white fleece lined flannelette.
T- nrlr Inno 1ppvi slvle. trimmed wilh plain blac
braid and black buttons.' Belted waist line and plain skirt
trimmed to match.
lizes 34 to 42. As illustrated.
k $Jf),
Cotton Petticoats, Selling to $1.75
- 98c
Cotton messaline. fancy figured crepes, and fancy brocaded
materials, in greens, blues, brown. American beauty, red.
With pleated, tucked and accordeon pleated flounces, some with dust
ruffle.
75c and 85c Sateen Petticoats
49c
Both satteen and brocaded petticoats, in American Bcauly. emerald,
brown, gray and blues, made with deep accordeon pleated flounce, com
bined with tucking. Fourth Floor
uv Custom QMortncr alon
For Women
is now full)) prepared to take orders for the mal('mg of Spring
suits and coats.
Assuring patrons the very smartest creations of the day. fault
lessly made, from the very newest and most fashionable im
ported fabrics, at prices thai are unusually conservative.
Seventh Floor
uAGENTS FOR TREE SEWING MACHINES,
CAPTURE IS EASY
Austrian Subjects Show Dis
affection by Surrender.
RUSSIANS ARE WELCOMED
in many Summers he will be absent
from Skibo Castle, his Scottish estate.
Instead he will occupy Point D'Acadie,
Mrs. George Vanderbilt'a place at Ear
Harbor, the lease of which place by
him has Just been announced.
GIFT OF MAY0S ACCEPTED
Minnesota University Approves
foundation for Research.
MINNEAPOLIS. Feb. 9. A plan of
Dr. William J. and Dr. Charles J. Mayo,
of Rochester. Minn., to establish a
Jl, 000,003 foundation for medical re
search and to place the foundation un
der certain restrictions in the hands ot
the University of Minnesota Hoard ol
Regents was approved by the Univcr
slty Medical College advisory board
today.
It is proposed that the Interpst from
ihr fund be lined In research work at
UorhvMcr, open to Kraduato unlvernltv
medical students. Details of th plan
linvf not bren worked our
Bosnians, Poles, Roumanians and
Italians Willing Prisoners, and
Itolieiniuns .Ire Expected to
Treat Enemy" as Friend.
LOXDOX, Feb. 9. Professor Bernard
T., I. n nffif.i.1 flhsprVPf of tll8
British government attached to Rus
sian army quarters, in a communica-
t.. liir tha Ttritish Press
11UII I U U J "J ...v
Bureau, lays stress upon the political
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dering of the racial contingents which
compose the Austro-Hungarlan army.
"These surrenders are an indication
of the feelings and aspirations of the
various nationalities bundled together
unaer tne name ui nuaui.. ...........
Pares declared. "From the beginning
of the war the Bosnians surrendered
in large numbers," he continued. "Then
the Poles began to come in fast, and
now come Bohemians and Moravians,
who seem to be surrendering in larger
numbers than any other nationality.
The Hungarians are sure to continue
to the end, but the Roumanian and
Italian soldiers of Austria have come
over easily."
Professor Pares says the Czechs re
gard the Russians as brothers and say
that Russians entering Bohemia will
be treated as friends.
Speaking of the Mennonites. who
are so numerous in the United -States,
t. ....-a that nlthnue-h
1 roiessor 1 ni" iiii,- n 1
j, ;ii,.r e.rulii. hi.ailse
excusea irum m 1 1 1 ...
of their objections to war, they are
serving in large numbers as ambulance
volunteers.
Professor Pares describes the atti
tude of the Russian soldier toward
death as in the nature of fatalism.
"He will speak of it as "going to Amer
ica, the undiscovered country," " the
British observer writes.
War Spoils Carnegie Vacation.
NEW YORK. Feb. 9. The war has
Cnmeeift's vacation
plans this Summer. For the first time
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