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THE MORNING OREGOXIAX. FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1915. ULTIiTli READY IF CHINA HOLDS QUT Formal Notice Given by Japan ese Legation, and Pekin Adds to Its Concessions. INDEMNITY INSISTED ON Chinese Government Kesolved, It Is fen lJ, to Appeal to United States and Triple Kntentc Pow ers as st Itesort. PI2KIX, Slay 7. The Japanese lega tion lias informed the Chinese Foreign Office that Japan would be unable to accept the further concessions offered Thursday by China and would present an ultimatum before 3 o'clock tuday (Friday), unless th 24 demands were accepted by China without qualification. The Japanese legation continued its effort yesterday to persuade the Chin ese government to concede Japan's de mands without the necessity of serving on China the ultimatum of the Jap anese government, which was received early yesterday morning. Further tonrranloni Offered. The secretary of the legation visited the foreipn office and informed Vice Minister Tao Yulin that the legation had received the ultimatum and that it would be presented unless China agreed to Japan's 24 demands before 7 o clock in the evening. . J sao i ulin Immediately visited the Winter palace, the residence of Yuan Shi Kai, and after a conference with tlia- executive and other members of the government conveyed to the Japanese legation the following further concessions: China, reiterated, regarding Shan tung province, thnt she would grant Japan everything that already had been granted to Germany there by treaty. Itlght to Work Mines Given. China agreed to grant Japan the right to work mines in South Manchu ria and Extern Mongolia; that all dis putes between the Japanese in Man vhuria, of whatever nature, shall bo under Japanese Jurisdiction; that schools and hospitals may lease land from the Chinese, thereby reserving land ownership to grant a concession to Japan to build the Nan Chang-Chao-fhow-Fu Railway .if Japan consents to release China from the negotiations be gun concerning this railroad two years n go. Thi, Japanese assert they re quested the concession for this railroad in 1907. China to Iftfcuc Appeal. The three stipulations China made to the demands in the nature of counter proposals Inst Sunday were not with drawn by China. These wore that China asked the right to participate in an international conference for a re-arrangement of the altered status of Shantung; indem nity for the losses incurred in conse quence of the Tsing-Tau campaign and the restoration of tho status of Shan tung as before the war. It is said that the Chinese govern ment has resolved to communicate witn the United States. Great Britain, Rus sia and France on receipt of the ulti matum and that the nature of .this communication will depend on the na ture of the ultimatum. JAPAN'S COTJRK IX DOUBT Professor Mathews Says Only Time Will Iteveal True Policy. CHICAGO, May 6. Professor Shailer Mathews, of the University of Chicago, who spent the month of February in Japan as an emissary of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America in the interest of a better un derstanding between the two countries, issued a statement here today, in which he said: "Just how far Japan is planning to build up an Asiatic Monroe -doctrine the future alone will enable us to see. Kven if we knew the entire plan of Japan we should still need to form conclusions with great hesitancy. Our first attitude should be to understand; then, if necessary, criticise. "To be in any sense a duplication of our Monroe Doctrine, Japan's policy for China shoxild content itself with pro tecting China from being exploited and dismembered by European powers. "That China Is exposed to such dan ger is evident from her recent history. Further, in this danger to China, Japan undoubtedly sees danger for her own development, just as the United States sees danger in further Kuropean colo nization in political control of the American continents. "In thus protecting China, Japan un doubtedly would gain great commer cial advantages, to which she may be fairly entitled in view of her geo graphical position. If Japan plans to control China politically and if, while maintaining a, technical integrity of the republic, she makes use of com mercial concessions aa excuses for in terference with Chinese policies, she will be far off from duplicating in Asia the Monroe Doctrine of America. "Time alono can show whether Japan is to be moved by truly great states manship or whether she is to follow the short-sighted policy of taking advan tage of tho present Kuropean situation to profit at the expcn.se of China's weakness."- ULTIMATUM laCPOKTKD NEXT Chinecc Cabinet Expected to Yield to Main Force. LONDON. May 6. A Tokio dispatch to Keuter's Telegram Company nays that the Japanese government has sent nn ultimatum to China, allowing the Chinese government 48 hours in which to accede to Japan's demands. A dispatch to Heater's Telegram Com pany from Tokio says Kmperor Yosh I'Tiito gave his sanction to the ultima tum to China. Keuter's l'ekin correspondant eays the Japanese legation has received in structions regarding the ultimatum. The correspondent adds that the Chin ese Cabinet, in the event of the pres entation of the ultimatum, will yield to main force. BRYAN ADHERES TO POLICY (fontlntld From First rape.) informed this Government of the mat ters which were under discussion and nccompanied the information by the iissuraiicc that Japan had no Intention of interfering with either the political independence or territorial integrity of China, and that nothing that she proposed would discriminate against other powers having treaties with China, or interfere with the 'open door' policy to which all the leading nations are committed. Treaty Hlghts -ot Surrendered. "This Government not only has had rio thought of surrendering any of its treaty rights with China, hut It has never been asked by cither Japan or China to make any surrender of these rights. There is no abatement of.j.its Interest in the welfare and progress of China, and its sole interest In the pres ent negotiations is that they may be concluded in a manner satisfactory to both nations, and that the terms of the agreement will not only contribute to the prosperity of both or these great Oriental empires, but maintain that cordial relationship so essential to the future of both and to the peace of the world." No remarks accompanied tho state ment nor was there any further ex planation of the purpose of its issuance at this time. Policy Kot Wholly raaitive. It was noted in many quarters, how ever, that the American Government, by pointing out that it had no inten tion of surrendering any of its treaty rights with China, might be endeavor ing to dissipate the notion that has ex isted In some parts of the Far East that the United States would remain entirely passive with respect to any treaties between the United States and China which might -be violated by ac ceptance of some of the Japanese de mands. Since the recent exchange of notes between J n n arwl tha lnftri Ktntpcl press reports from Tokio have said that the United States was in accord with the Japanese policy, and that China might expect no moral assistance from the United States. It was intimated in Tokio dispatches, published in Pekin and .here, that the United States was satisfied with the Japanese explanation of the demands. Hope of Settlement Entertained. Officials have declined to reveal what was said in the notes sent to Japan or China or to comment on the Japanese reply. It has been understood for some time, however, that the United States thought the way would be cleared by mutual concessions and compromise to modifi cation of the Japanese demands, so that they would not contravene the Root Takahira agreement for the open door in the Far East or the treaties between the United States and China, giving this country equal commercial treat ment with all other powers. The be lief has prevailed that the negotiations would . end satisfactorily, and that the talk of drastic measures was merely circulated for its influence on the Chi nese plenipotentiaries. There still was nothing to indicate tonight that the United States Government has lost hope of a friendly settlement. Appeal to Fonm Expected. It would not be surprising to well informed persons here if President Yuan Shi Kai appealed, to the powers before answering the Japanese ulti matum. It was reported, here gen erally tonight that informal consul tations were in progress between the various powers parties In the Hay open door policy, which pledges their sup port to a maintenance of the terri torial integrity of China.- The Japanese Ambassador referred, as he was leaving the Department to day, to "exaggerated reports." From this and other information availa'ala in Japanese quarters the impression was gained that so far as the Jap anese embassy was concerned it did not expect any armed clash In the Far East. There was speculation as to the con ferences between Secretary Brian and diplomatic representatives of the two nations at odds. Both the Japanese Ambassador and Chinese Minister were understood to have cabled their govern ments after talking with Secretary Bryan. VALUATION RATE BASIS PRESENTED Commission's Expert Figures Roads Should Profit Most by High-Priced Goods. ACTUAL COSTS ESTIMATED Method Gives Keturn of Seven Per Cent on Carload Business, but Witness Refuses to Express Opinion on Fairness. T. R. IS NOT QUESTIONED BAJtM-:S' COVSiSEL WAIVES fOSS- EXAMIJIATIOiV' OX STAND. Day' Testimony I on Public Printing, Plaintiff's Salary Assignment Being: Introduced. SYRACUSE, N. Y May 6. An ex cerpt from the minute book of the Albany Journal Company, read in the Supreme Court here today during the trial of William Uarnes' suit for libel against Theodore Roosevelt, purported to show that Mr. Barnes assigned to that corporation a salary claim of $-0,-00 agaln&t James B. Lyon, founder of the Albany printing concern which bears his name. The claim, it was said, rep resented salary for two years, and for the assignment the trustees authorized the giving to Mr. Barnes of & general release from all existing claims against him held by the Journal Company. The Lyon Company and James B. Lyon have been mentioned many times in previous testimony. Excerpts from the minute book were read by counsel for Theodore Roose velt after objections made by Mr. Barnes' attorneys had been overruled. The minute book was introduced dur ing the afternoon session of court. .During the morning session Justice Andrews ruled that Colonel Roosevelt could not testify about local conditions in Albany. The Colonel then went on the stand for examination. He remained there long enough for William M. Ivins. chief counsel for Mr. Barnes, to inform him politely that he had no desire to ques tion him. It probably was the Colonel's last appearance on the witness stand. Both of today's sessions were de voted to testimony in regard to public printing, and additional evidence of this nature will be presented. CHICAGO. May 6. A cost accounting analysis based in part on the value of the commodity shipped was presented today before W. M. Daniels, Interstate Commerce Commissioner, in the West ern freight rate hearing, as a method of determining equitable freight rates. The figures were introduced by F. P. Millard, formerly with the Wisconsin Railroad Commission, and specially employed in the present case by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mr. Millard's method provided a car rier's profit related to the value of the commodity hauled, added to the bare cost of the service, and his exhibit was introduced as an independent analysis at the request of the commissioner after various cost accountants had pre sented conflicting methods for deter mining cost of shipment. Percentage of Profit Yarle. By his method, which was substan tially that used by the Wisconsin Rail road Commission, Mr. Millard computed the actual cost of the gross ton haul of various commodities for given dis tances, taking the Chicago. Rook Island &. Pacific and the Chicago & North western Railroads for examples. To the actual cost as ascertained by him, Mr. Millard added a return on the road's investment, the percentage added varying with the value of the commodity, the theory used being that low-priced commodities should yield a smaller proportion of the profit above cost than should the higher-priced com modities. ' Mr. Millard estimated that for a tides with a value of $2 and under a ton. in addition to the actual cost there should be a return equal to 4 per cent on the railroad property de voted to the handling of that com modity. From 12 to ?5 a ton value the returns were placed at 414: per cent. From 15 to J25 a ton value the return was placed at 6 per cent. The percentage increased 1 per cent with every $10 additional value per ton until a maximum of 25 per cent w reached with commodities valued at S205 or more a. ton. The analysis presented by Mr. Millard was subjected to close questioning by counsel for the railroads and counsel for the shippers, who are objecting to the freight rate advances asked for by the 41 Western railroad systems linked in the present hearing. On cross-examination, it was brought out that the application of the method employed by Mr. Millard to carloads carried by the Rock Island would give a return of 7 per cent on a book valua tion of the road. Counsel for the ship pers placed the returns at the present rates on the same valuation at 3.9 per cent. System Affects Meat Products. Asked if he thought 7 per cent re turn for the freight business of the Rock Island was a reasonable figure. Mr. Millard said that he would express no opinion. Mr. Millard said that he believed that even if values of different com modities should change, it would not be necessary to readjust the freight prices, except at long intervals. Counsel for the packers, who are pro testing against the proposed advances in freight rates, pointed out that high priced packing house products would be charged greatly increased rates under the method suggested. Columbia Schools Kutcrtain. DAYTON". Or., May 6. (Special.) This week in the schools of Columbia County will be devoted to community work, which will take the form of en tertainments at the community centers of Huntsville, Marengo and Turner. Professor J. E. Klemme, of the Ellens burg Normal School, will give ad dresses at the Various schools on "The Unfinished House." "The Value of Fragments" and "The First American." Contests in educational work and ath letics will be held. DELIGHTFULWEEK-END may be spent at Gearhart "By-the-Sea." Select site now for your beach home. Take a, run down tomorrow on 2 P. M. Special train from North Bank depot. Hotel reservations 100 4th St. Adv. ABERDEEN HAS NEW MAYOR Police Chief and Health Officer Dis placed by Judge Phillips. ABERDEEN. Wash., May 6 (Spe cial.) Judge J. M. Phillips succeeded Eugene France as Mayor last night. He reappointed L. I. Kelsey, engineer; William Tamblyn, chief of the fire de partment, displaced Dr. L. L. Goodnow as Health Officer and named Dr. J. B. Kinne, and displaced William Seaman as Chief of Police, and named Robert Smith, patrolman, to the position. Other appointments were put over. Mayor Phillips in his message suggest ed economy, favored the abolition of politics In the city administration, urged the people to help the Mayor and Council to do what is best for the municipality and suggested fairness in everything that relates to capital and labor. MAYOR ACCOMPANIES BELL Liberty Chime to Come West Over Xortheru Route. PHILADELPHIA. May 6. Mayor Blankenburg today accepted the invi tation of a committee of Councils to accompany the Liberty Bell on Its trip to San Francisco. A special car, which will accommodate 15 persons, will be put at his disposal. The Councils have appropriated $30,000 to cover-the trip of the bell West. The trip will be by the northern route and the return by tho southern route. Medical Men to Meet at Ashland. ASHLAND, Or., May S.l (Special.) The Southern Oregon Medical Asso ciation will meet here May 11. Its membership is embraced in territory extending from Roseburg to the Cali fornia line. Local committees are for mulating plans for entertainment and programme. Dealers Wanted Everywhere in the Pacific Northwest to handle our stand ard line of Player Pianos and Pianos, consisting of Sohmer, M. Schulz, Behning, E. H. Holt and many others. Prospective retail buyers who live in a locality where the above is not represented, write today for prices and terms, and buy direct of a wholesale con cern, thus saving $100 to $200. E. H. Holt Piano Co. 333 Morrison St Portland, Or. Barefoot Sandals for Misses, Chil dren and Boys 79f Ladies', Misses and Boys' white or black rubber-sole Oxfords ....49r Men's, same kinds 59(! WRIGHT'S, Corner Fourth and Alder. Put this $6 suit on your boy for only .... Full Norfolk Styles Two Pairs Knickers w0' $95 Friday and Saturday Sale of Boys' Sturdy New Suits The regular price of these suits is $G. They're well made, stylish in appearance, and they include new patterns in cheviot, tweed, cassimere and novelty weaves. Both pairs of knickers are full-lined. Absolutely the best suits you can find for the money. Buy them today and tomorrow at only $4.95 Second Floor Ben Selling 4. 9 Morrison at Fourth TAFT GIVES PRAISE Wilson Is Conscientiously Neu tral, Says Ex-President. TRADE WARNING SOUNDED End of Industry Created by War Will Come Willi Peace, Is View. Arbitral Court or Big Xa lions Is Advocated. MADISON. Wis.. May 6. "William II. Taft addressing tne Wisconsin Legisla ture today, commended President Wil son lor the policy of neutrality "which he has so conscientiously followed." He aho declared against a change in the present International rule which would prohibit neutrals furnishing foodstuffs and ammunition to bellig erents and in favor of an arbitral court of the greater nations which "will make war in the future impossible." Referring to the war, the ex-President said: "For a time we are enjoying a feverish activity in many branches of industry. We must take care that we are not overjoyful and misled. When peace comes, some of this activity will be suddenly cut off with the sharpness of a cable dispatch. In our business affairs, we must prepare for that change. "We have been criticised .for the sale of arms and ammunition permitted under international rules. The rule has always been tliat neutrals could furnish arms and foodstuffs. As a Na tion, we should not place ourselves at a disadvantage and take an opposite view of this question. We are always unprepared for war. We must always expect aid from neutrals in case of war. It would be an unwise policy in my judgment for us to Change this rule." Mr. Taft then spoke in favor of some arrangement after peace comes where by the larger nations of the world might formulate an arbitral court which would make war the destruc tion of capital, the stilling of industry and the loss of lives of untold thou sands less probable. Monmouth. Seniors Visit College. OREGON" AGRIOULTTTRATj COLLEGE, Corvallis, Or.. May 6. (Special.) Forty students from the Monmouth High School, mostly members of the senior class, spent yesterday on the Oregon Agricultural College campus on a tour of inspection. The visitors were en tertained at luncheon by the dormi tories and fraternity and clubhouses. Murder Laid to lloseburg Man. ROSEKUKG, Or.. Miy 6 (Special.) Albert Clinger, for many years driver of a stage operntine- out of Reuben, In Southern Doucln County, is undir ar rest at Vancouver, H. C., on a charge of murder, according to word received by Sheriff Quino today. Information of dinger's arrest was received from the American Consul stationed at Vancouver. Mr. dinger is well known to many of the residents of Douglrs County. He left here about two year' ago. The nntrlf;i alwiyn approaches It. ni by a Oevioun path, the lda holnt; to con real the hu-Htlnn from ohai-rvntlnn New, Discontinued and Used Talking Machines at Special Prices and Terms $45 Machine, now $11, with six records. "Meteor" Grafonola with 10 se lections. $20.70, $3.50 cash, 50c wk. New Machine, d i s continued model now $4.00, with 6 records. $ 50.00 Instrument, Now $ 15.00 27 Records $100.00 Instrument, Now $ 7S.i0 12 Selections $ 80.00 Instrument, Now .S U4.00 6 Selections $ 45.00 Instrument, Now $ 11. 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Not only does it come from mills famous for their perfect products, but we test each shipment and make sure it's right in every respect. This same care is used in selecting every ingredient which goes into as Made Clean Sold, Clean Delivered Clean The sugar is the very best, the salt is the finest the market affords, the water is pure, the yeast has no superior everything is the very limit for quality. BREAD ESS Copyrisbt U iVi' snnniiiii Large Loaf lOc ROIiSBH Jr.,5c The combination of these finest of in gredients produces in HQZSU.M Bread a perfect loaf. Yet all this extra quality costs you nothing extra. Same prices as ordinary bread Large Loaf 10 cents, HQliSUM, Jr., 5 cents. Log Cabin Baking Company innnimAuiH 53 o f G