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THE MOItNTNG OREGONTAN. TITUnSDAT, JULY 29. 1915. 6 IN BLAMED FOR EASTLAND TRAGEDY APOSTOLIC DELEGATE FROM THE POPE TO THE UNITED STATES WHO WILL VISIT PORTLAND. Last Week of the July Clearance and Expansion Sales Mail and Telephone Order Filled by Expert Shopper All purchases made Thursday and bal ance of month charged on Sep tember 1st bills. Coroner's Jury Accuses Own er, Captain, Lessee, Engi neer, Federal Inspectors. man wouie as? joi "MercKandi's of Merit Only" Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A6691 FURTHER INQUIRY ADVISED ir J Passengers Found Xot to Have Con tributed to Disaster; Secretary Itedfield Is Called Into Con f ference by Jurors. . CHICAGO, July 28. A Coroner's jury tonight returned a verdict placing- the blame for the loss of hundreds of lives by the capsizing of the steamer East land 1 nthe Chicago River Saturday on six men. These are: William H. Hull, general manager of the Chicago-St. Joseph Steamship Com pany, owner of the Eastland. Captain Harry Pedersen, of the East land. J. M. Erlckson, engineer, steamships, who gave the Eastland license to carry 2500 passengers July 2. ' J. C. Eckliff, Federal Inspector of eteamships. W. K. Greenebaum, general manager of the Indiana Transportation Com pany. leasee of the Eastland. The Jury recommended that these men be held to a grand Jury for indict ment on charges of manslaughter. The jury found the passengers were not in any way to blame for the cap sizing of the ship. It recommends fur ther investigation by the Coroner and other officers to determine whether the men named and others may be guilty of negligence or of contributing in any way to the cause of the disaster. The six Jurors selected by Coroner Hoffman to hold the inquest on the victims of the Eaetland catastrophe are: Dr. w. A. Evans, formerly health commissioner: Colonel Henry A. Allen, consulting engineer; Harry Moir, hotel proprietor; J. S. Keough. coffee mer chant; Eugene B. Eifeld, hotel man ager; W. K. Bode, wholesale grocer, federal Offldala Called In. Before arriving at a verdict, the Jurors called in Secretary of Commerce Redfield. Inspector-General IThler, 'of the steamboat inspection service, and A. L. Thurman, special solicitor for the Department of Justice at Washington for a secret conference. After these Federal officers had been closeted with the Jurors for more than two hours, the examination of wit nesses was resumed. Secretary Redfield said he could not talk of what he told the Coroner's Jury. He said that Coroner Hoffman and jurors had asked him and Mr, Thurman and Mr. Uhler regarding the usual procedure in the inspection of lake steamers and of the duties of the Federal officers connected with the granting of licenses to the Eastland to carry passengers. "It was suggested and considered whether there should not be some law regulating the inspection of steamboats as to stability, said Mr. Thurman. It wcs pointed out to the Jurors that no laws have yet been passed provid ing -for that, and that there is no ap propriation at hand to furnish a force to make such an inspection.. Indictments Are Delayed. ------Awaiting; the finding of the Coroner's Jury, the County grand Jury adjourned until tomorrow without returning in dictments against any one. It had been arranged for the grand jury to finish its investigation tonight and draw up indictments charging a half dozen persons with blame for the up setting of the Eastland, but as the Coroner's inquest dragged into a night session, this plan was abandoned. A dozen members of the Eastland's crew testified before the grand jury, but added nothing, it is said, to evidence adduced by Coroner Hoffman. Investigation by a Federal grand Jury and by the steamboat Inspection service will begin tomorrow. Frank W. Van Patten and William A. Col lins, comprising the Milwaukee board of steamboat inspection, who, with Secretary of Commerce Redfield and A. L. Thurman, of the Department of Justice, and three Chicago citizens, will hold a hearing, arrived today. Inspector-General Uhler also arrived from San Francisco. Secretary Redfield tonight reiterated that nothing as yet had been found to reflect on the Federal inspection of the steamship. He and Mr. Uhler said there was no provision under which the Government should pass on whether the design of a ship provided for a seaworthy vessel. In connection with the Federal in quiry, two Chicago inspectors today made soundings of the Chicago River around the Eastland, still lying on its side, half submerged. It was found that the maximum depth of the dock was 20 feet and the minimum 14 feet 2 inches. It had been asserted by wit nesses at the Coroner's inquest that a possible cause of the ship's listing was a mud bar on which its keel was pressed by the 2500 persons on board. War Department May Be Blamed. Experts said tonight that the East land should have floated freelv in 13 feet of water, but that if it were shown that a bar caused the steamer to ud set. the War Department would be at fault, as that Department has charge of harbors. Funerals of some 200 victims of the iastiand catastrophe were held todav. while the whole city was in mourning under an official proclamation hv Mayor William Hale Thompson, who returned from San Francisco and took cnarge or the relief work. "I 2 iX '1 J I i I ! vJ'vci t : ' ' - - " , - - - .r ' - PRELATE IS AWAITED Archbishop Bonzano, Papal Delegate, Due Tomorrow. RECEPTION WILL BE HELD Kniglits of Columbus to Help Knter- tain Dignitary on Way to Con vention of Order at Seattle. Churchmen to Gather. One of the most distinguished guests to visit Portland in this season of visits from men of National and inter national prominence will be here to-1 contraband cargoes. acquainted with its crew, several or whom had been in America. One member of the Lelanaw'a crew remained aboard the submarine at his own request. He was one of the mess boys of the American ship, and ar. he was of German nationality preferred joining the crew of the under-water craft to the probability of intern nent in England. A. Kirkwall, another of the Leelanaw 3 mess boys, was round to be a German and was detained. Captain Delk. a resident of Philadel phia, made a matter-of-fact statement regarding the sinking of his ship, and was not inclined to add details to the main facts as he outlined them. T: ere is no story in it," he said. 'We stopped when a Bhbt was fired behind us, and then we had to leave. Our ship was shelled, bombed and tor pedoed, but it took an hour and a half to sink her. The Germans tooK ' t aboard the submarine, carried us about 60 miles, and then gave us directions for getting to Kirkwall, which we reached safely in about 12 hours." The members of the crew, of whom there are 32 besides the captain, ex plained that the German commander apologized for the necessity of sinking the ship, but said it was forced upon him by the fact that the Leelanaw was carrying contraband, and he was not in the habit of throwing overboard BRITAIN FEELS SAFE Asquith Scouts Invasion, Say ing War Is Endurance Test. MORE IMPORTS OPPOSED morrow in the person of Monsignor Giovanni Banzano, the apostolic dele gate to the United States from the Pope. Monsignor Bonzano will arrive at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon from San Francisco, where he installed Arch bishop Hanna, the successor to the late Archbishop Riordan. Monsignor Bon zano will be the guest of Archbishop Christie while in Portland, and a spe cial reception 'in his honor will be held at the Portland Hotel tomorrow night from 8:30 till 10. the visitor leaving at 11 o'clock for Seattle, where he will represent the Pope at the National convention of the Knights of Columbus. Knlghta to Aid In Reception A committee from the Portland Knights of Columbus will assist in the reception in Portland and will escort the visiting party from the train to the archbishop's residence. Members of this committee are: J. F. Daly. J. P, Cook, James Clarkson, Roger Slnnott, J. C. English and Joseph Jacobberger. Giovanni Bonzano is the successor in America to Cardinal Falcenio. He was born in Casteleto, Italy, in 1S67, and was ordained a priest in Rome in 18SD He became vicar-general of the dio cese of Vigevano and rector of the pontifical urban college in Rome suc cessively, and in 1912 he was appointed to the apostolic delegacy and conse- rated Archbishop of Mitylene. He came to the United States shortly aft erward and took up his residence in Washington, D. C Koted Churchmen In Party, Traveling with him are the Rev. Francis Kelley, president of the Church Extension Society; Bishop Shahan, di rector of the Catholic University at Washington, and Father Spoletto. sec tary to Monsignor Bonzano, Monsignor Bor.zano stands so close to the Pope that in church functions he takes precedence in rank over all other church dignitaries in the coun The crew of the German boat con versed affably in good English with the Leelanaw s men. The Germans had no idea of the con tents of the latest American note on the sinking of the Lusltania. for their newspapers were two days old. The L.eelan: w was the sixth vessel the sub marine had sunk that day, and It start ed in pursuit of two others when the Americans had been returned to their boats after their long ride on the sub merslble's deck. The sailors frop. the Leelanaw were cold and wet when they landed after their 12-hour row in lifeboats, as th had been almost swamped several times In cross tides off the Orkney Islands. BRITISH HIT OWN PLANE ; TERRITORIALS DISPROVE BELIEF OF POOR M ARKMANSHIP. BIBLE AS STUDY UPHELD Linisterial Session Approves Allow ing- Credit in Schools. EUGENE. Or.. July 28. fSneclal 1 sciiugi creo.il lor work done in Sunday school, as a substitute for anv iLttempt to introduce the Bible in the I'Ublic schoolroom, was approved by me Oregon interdenominational Min. tsters' convention here today. The in roduction of the subject by E. A. Alder nan. superintendent of Schools at Port- and, was held significant of a closer relationship between church and school systems, and, the pastors declared. th proposal of the educator is expected to stimulate an Interest in the Sunday school as well as increase its standards. The plan is now before the School Board in Portland, explained Mr. Alder man. under which the Portland school would grant one credit out of 16 needed for graduation, and. this Bible study vould also count as a college entrance equirement. The course suggested would neces arily be standard throughout th chools, covering the fundamental Bibl istory, and would be completed with ultable examinations and grading of japers. Another wnack at theoretical re glon was taken tonight by Dr. Fran Loveland, of Portland. He demanded iat modern religion come down to an hical basis and become closer related problems of society. Aviator Mistaken for Enemy, Brought Down by Rifle Fire, Proves Nationalltr With Swrarlnf, Premier Says Victory Is Assured. but Warns Against Further For eign. Debts Members Criti cize Government's Action. LOXDOV. July 2S. Explaining: be fore the House of Commons that the European war has resolved into a con test of endurance which precludes any possibility of a logical prediction of peace. Premier Asquith todsy declared that the governments feeling of surance In victory for the entente and allies had not diminished; that the British fleet Is much stronger now than at the beginning of hostilities; that Italy is ttcadily gaining and Russia is showing wonderful resourcefulness under the circumstances, and that the German submarine warfare Is not serious a matter as some seem to think. Final triumph by the Franco-British forces In Western Europe and at the Dardanailes is sure to come, the Pre mier said. Fltt Aetlvlty I'nobarrrrd. Saying that the activity of the "all- powerful" British fleet had been un observed generally, but had aubstan- ally cleared the aeas of the enemy. Mr. Asquith continued: The navy, so far. haa been denied the grim and glorious tight, but It la through Its unrelaxlng vigilance and tho supreme skill with which It has been handled that thla country today can laugh at the scare of an invasion. nd that we, to an extent unknown probably by any other belligerent power, are Immune from the actual ravages and dangera of war." Glancing around the house, the Prima Minister remarked: 'This la a sight unknown for a hun dred years, this aggregation of mem bers equipped In military garb, but there is not a failure represented In SOUTH END, England. July 16. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) Two companies of territorials the house and the house la typical of stationed near here brought down an aeroplane with rifle fire early thla week, but the victim proved to be a British army machine. The territorials were guarding Can pey Islam, where huge quantities of war munitions are stored, and they had instructions to shoot at any aviator flying over the island who failed to give an agreed signal. The victim either did not know of this rule or ignored it. and when he got within a vouey was nred at him. One range, try. In civil functions local dignitaries ?.ullet. Punctured the aeroplane s gaso mav take precedence. -"- -"e 'wr was com- - - I 1 .1lk who are stationed outside of Portland . " uen. lI?e territorials ran up to com- pieio meir iriumpa oy taaing the the whole country, which haa not given Its hostages in sona or brothers." Ilrrrultlng Reporter! (iood. Speaking of recruiting, which he re marked had been In progress for 12 months with undiminished activity. Premier Asquith said: The latest reports are among the best we have had for a long time." The Premier concluded with a note of caution to the country, saying: Do not let us suppose that our na tional duty Is discharged either by will make special visits to this city tomorrow to meet the distinguished visitor. aviator prisoner, they were greeted with a volley of strong language. The profanity was unmistakably English and when he gave further proof of his identity as a British army aviator the commanding officer of the territorials pointed out that he had served as the means of not onlv testine- tha rnnrka ng mem, suDmanne signaiea aoanaon manship of the territorials, which is GERMANY ASKED TO PAY (Continued From First Paite. ) ship. Ample time given crew to leave ship. Five shots then fired at Lcelnaaw without effect, followed by torpedo. Crew taken on submarine with life boats in tow, after which two more sh ts were fired. Last one set fire to ship. Crew Makes Port In Boats. "Submarine headed toward Orkneys. Leelanaw was seen sink one hour and 2 minutes later. . At 8:30 P. an other steamer being seen approaching, crew was ordered to lifeboats, in which they proceeded the remainder of dis tance to Kirkwall, arriving 6:30 fol lowing morning. Leelanaw laden with flax and tow only. Before leaving submarine, master demanded shtp's papers; request re fused, his register, customs manifest and bills of lading being retained. Master had no complaint of treatment on submarine. The retention by ' Ue German subma rine commander of the ship's papers brings up a point that has never been sending an adequate lntlux of recruits to the army or to the various Indus tries engaged In the fabrication of mu nitions. The duty haa been cast on thla country, not only of maintaining the freedom of the seas; not only of supplying large contingents of well equipped men for the battlefields and trenches, but also, to a large extent. the whole conduct of the war. "We cannot do that If w continue to Import and to Increase our indebt edness to other countries, and unleaa in the highest repute, but had we malntal our great manufacturing hat an aeroplane could be I Industries." x-remier Aiquiin urgea ine accumuia not held proved that brought down by rifle fire. But the aviator refused to plav gracetuiiy ine role oi a vicarious tar get and departed swearing vengeance. WARSHIP ANCHORS HOLD AMERICAN CR11SER5 RIDE OUT TYPHOON OFF SHANGHAI. Collier Neartag Completion Stranded on River Bank Death I-lt Is Reported to Be Heavy. SHANGHAI. July 28. The force the great typhoon, which sprang definitely settled, but in the present I along the Chinese coast Monday night. war tnere nave oeen many cases, as when the William P. Frye was sunk by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. This point probably will not be disputed. Ameri can naval commanders in the past have been expected to keep the papers of any prizes destroyed for later consid eration by prize courts. appears to have been centered in Hang-Chow Bay. to the south of Shanghai. Communication between Shanghai and Hang-Chow has been severed. The toll of lives, it is believed, will be heavy, and considerable dam age is known to have been done to native craft. The United States cruisers Saratoga and Cincinnati were in the thick of the storm, and while at first some fear was felt for the Cincinnati, the Leelanaw's Captain Says Crew Were anchors of both warships held fast. ine L.'niiea Estates comer xxo. i, near- COl'RTESY SHOWN BY CAPTORS Well-Treated by Submarine. ABERDEEN, via London, July 28. "They could not have treated us more courteously than they did," was the unanimous verdict of Captain Delk and the members of the crew of the American steamer Leelanaw, when questioned last night regarding their encounter with a German submarine. They traveled about 50 miles on the deck of the submarine and became well tlon of a large reserve of gold and the use of paper currency by householders and employers. He characterized as calumny tha statements in a section of the press. which he described as melancholy and notorious exceptions to the newspapers as a whole, that the people of this country had failed to rise to the heights of thla great occasion and that the allies did not appreciate the contri butiona Great Britain was making to the ultimate triumph of the common cause. "Don't let us give any encouragment to the faint-hearted and still less to the backbiters who are disheartening our allies and encouraging our one rales.' he said. "Let us in this cause and the country at large, with the same spirit of energy and determination which for 12 months has inspired us. continue to persist and presevere to an inevitable triumphant issue." Method mt Campaln-n Criticised. Sir Henry Dalzlel. Liberal member for Kirkcaldy Burghs, moved an amend ment that adjournment should be only for four weeka. lr Henry explained that he did thla because he was not satisfied wltj the situation in Flanders, where it had been understood there was to be a great advance during the Spring and Summer. In the Dardanelles, too. he wanted to know why a notice had been given the enemy of a bombardment on t'.ie part of the fleet without the co operation of the land forces. Sir Henry said he could keep silent no longer, as he nad not tho confl- Special Clearance of Ajprons A $2.00 Double Service Apron Of pretty flowered combinations of soft plisse crepe. Is made so it can be lapped either side at the waistline. In pink. lavender and light blue. Clearance. $1.69 $1.75 Crepe Apron Dresses Made of plisse crepe in plain or striped patterns with trimmings of flowered bor ders. Fasten down the back. Empire and kimono-sleeve style. Clearance. 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Basement Thursday 10c A GENERAL REDUCTION OF ONE-THIRD ON ALL HAIR GOODS Srrxtnd Floor Agent for Free Sewing Machines delay In using g against tho Ger mane and ne iuisc.i .... .h r.iiure to do thla waa a break down In t".ie arrangements. mr Henry conciuiiw wi. tent among the workera wa. due to the failure of the government to deal with the question of food aupplies. which he contended waa responsible for the Increase In tha coat of living. Sir Arthur Markham said tho public had lost all confidence In the War Office, which had proved miserably In efficient in Its conduct of the war. tflr Henry Dalxlel did not press hli amendment and Premier A"11 Po tion that parliament be d""" om July 9 unUl September 14 waa car ried. " , Cottage Grove Paper Consolidate. COTTAOK GROYr:. Or.. July i Ing completion at Shanghai, dragged her anchors across the river, where she stranded on tha opposite bank Fifty large Junks were sunk during ,,,. , ,h- mvernment that h had the storm in the Woosung River. 10 L... mnrh airo. He could not under- miles north of Shanghai. Impeding 8Umd why the Industries of the coun- navtgatlon. Japan la trying to Introduce allk raising into Kora. nurchaains l.HNrriO cocoona in China and enraging the aervicas ot Chlneaa experta in aerlculture. try iad not Deen moDiusoa and ne wanted to know whether any one at the War Office had been cashiered for the failure to supply sufficient munitions. He also cr!tlciuad. the government's Cholera Morbus. This is a very severe and dangerous disease. In almost every neighborhood someone has died from it before medi cine could be obtained or a physician summoned. The right way is to keep Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea' Remedy at hand, then you are prepared for this and other bowel complaints for which it is especially intended. We have never known of a case result ing fatally when this remedy was given.' (Special.) The Leader, of this city, has been consolidated with the Sentinel. Doth papers will be continued from the Sentinel office, one belnu publlKhed on Tuesdays and the other on Krldays. to Bive a semi-weekly service. Elbert Bede, who has edited the Sentinel for four years, will edit both papera W. H. Tyrrell will have a half interest In the consolidated business. aO 0 0 0 You're on the right track I If yotx can find use for a liltl more fun you ought to TOMORROW Afaybe "yours" Tvon't befailma maybe it TsilL -1 r '-iiariia mJ j s ,J