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VOL,. LV-XO. 17,09G. PORTLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1915. Pit ICE FIVE CENTS. WILSON WILL STOP TEUTON PLOTTING Dumbato Be Told He Is Persona Non Grata. GERMAN EMBASSY INVOLVED Effect of Action on Both Na tions Thoroughly Weighed. WRITER TO LOSE PASSPORT Credential Used to Carry hotter to Vienna Cancelled and Other Americans Warned President . Calls at State Department. TT JOHX CALL. A X O LAUGHLAX. WASHINGTON, Sept. 8. (Special.) President Wilson and Secretary Lansing have determined to call a halt on the widespread conspiracies and plots to shut down munition factories in the United States by strong and affirma tive action in the case of Ir. Dumba. They also have decided to force each .American traveling abroad to under stand that the passports he carries is a badge of honor and not a cloak for service with a belligerent government. Archibald's PaitHport Canceled. It was learned tonight that Secretary Lansing has cabled to the American Minister at The Hague formally an nouncing the cancellation of the pass port issued to James F. J. Archibald, who. acted as Dr. Duraba's messenger. Dr. Dumba is on the verge of being told that he ia persona non grata. Of that there is not the slightest doubt. The action of this Government is being delayed until it has obtained posses sion of all the papers carried by Archi bald. This much, however, is certain: Ky the steps to be taken the Presi dent is determined to show the em phatic disapproval of the American (iovernment in respect to the efforts and intrigues of belligerent diplomats to involve the United States in the European conflict. 4iermun Kmbaisy Incriminated. lor months now the Administration has been worried by the activities, of sympathizers with the central powers, and there has been obtained evidence connecting the German embassy with their operations. The President has been patient and tolerant, with holding positive action because of the delicate international situation, but the Dumba matter has filled the measure to overflowing. It Is viewed as an attack on American sovereignty and American neutrality, and as absolutely confirming charges made by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and others1. The Adminif tration feels itself forced to act in a decisive fashion to end once and for all attempts to disorgan ize a legitimate American industry for the purpose of aiding one side in the great war. So when all the facts are fit hand and by the facts is meant all the papers, including the aide memoire of the Hungarian editor which accom panied the Dumba letter the Secretary of State, with the full approval of the President, will express the views and attitude of the Government of the United States. Wllnon C'allM on Secretary. President Wilson's intense interest in the Dumba case was indicated today by t he fact that he went personally to the State Department to return to (Secretary linsing copies of the docu ments forwarded to Vienna by Dr. Dumba and taken from Archibald at Pal mouth, and presumably to discuss the delicate state of affairs that has been produced in the relations between Vienna and Washington by the public ity given to the captured correspond ence. He spent 15 minutes in the Sec retary of State's off k'e. , After he left it was ascertained that the President had brought to Mr. Lan sing the English translation of the raptured Dumba correspondence, which had been cabled to the State Depart ment by the American embassy in Lon don. The only comment that the President would make on the Dumba case was that it was in the hands of the Secre tary of State. Secretary Lansing de clined to make a statement of any kind. Kf feet on (ifrman.T Considered. In connection with the steps to be taken the Administration has consid ered fully the situation that will de velop with Austria-Hungary and possi bly with Germany. Official circles doubt that the Aus-tro-lfunsarian government will face ruptured relations with the United States, which would exist should Mr. Tenfield. the American Ambassador, be given his passports, with any great equanimity in view ot the Balkan situation. This fact must not be lost sight of: That in the final analysis it is not necessary for the President to explain the reasons which prompt his request for the recall of Dr. Dumba. He may ask merely that the Ambasasdor be replaced by another diplomat, a re quest that hardly can be denied. This would avoid raising the question of whether or not Dumba acted under Instructions in arranging to promote strike in American plants. If Austro-Hungary were to ask the reason which prompted the request this Government can decline to give it iCoucluutnl on Pag a Column &) TEUTON WORKMEN DECLARE STRIKE PlAXT MAKIXG TOOLS FOR AL LIES' SHRAP.MX TIED VP. Xo Demand Made for Higher Wages or Shorter Honrs, but Pickets Prevent 1 Resumption. CHICAGO. Sept. 8. Seventy-five German and Austrian machinists em ployed by Torris, "Wold & Co.. tool manufacturers, went on a strike today, when they learned that the company had taken a contract to make tools to be used in manufacturing: shrapnel for Great Britain and the allies. The concern until recently has been engaged in the manufacture of canning tools. The strikers stretched pickets about the plant and refused to permit workmen to take their places, accord ing to officers of the company. Wil liam Cameron, president of the com pany, said: "The men made no demand for higher wages, shorter hours or changes in working conditions. They just walked out and tied up our plant." President Hastings, of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, said the strike was one of many that had been called to his attention within the past few weeks. "We are investigating these strikes and may report the facts to President Wilson after he has acted in the case of Dr. Dumba, Austro-Hungarian Ambas sador to the United States," said Mr. Hastings. SIX SUNK BY SUBMARINE British Lose Two, Russians One, French One to Germans. LONDON, Sept. 8. German subma rines have sunk four more steamships of the allies since previous reports four British, one Russian and one French. The Britons were the Emmanuel, Victorious, Constance,, Carony and the Duoro, the last of 1603 tons. The Russian was the Rhea, 11 5 tons, and the Frenchman the Guatemala, 5313 tons. One boat containing the captain and 14 men of the Carony is missing, but If- Iieved to have made a small French port. All the other crews were saved. PEARY OFFERS SERVICES North Pole Discoverer Willing to Aid In National Defense. PORTLAND. Me., Sept. 8. Robert E. Peary, who was retired by act of Con gress with the rank of Rear Admiral in recognition of discovery of the North Pole in 1909, has offered his services to the Navy Department for any duty he may be called on to perform. It was learned today that he had written to Secretary Daniels offering to take the necessary physical exami nation and perform any services which may be required of him in the devel opment of the programme for Nation al defense and military and naval pre paredness. CARFARE LOSS IS PUT HIGH Jitney Inroads Arouse Washington Corporation to Ask Valuation Cut. SPOKANE. Sept. 8. (Special.) De claring that the receipts of its street car system have suffered a loss of $200 a day because of jitney competition, the Washington Waterpower Company today petitioned the State Board of Equalization for a reduction in the assessed valuation of its property in this state. The assessment on the property of the corporation in the state is $9,500, 000, which is the same amount as that placed on it by the Tax Commission last year. MAYOR IS 48 AND HAPPY Exceeding Joviality Is Noticed, but Cause blow in Leaking Out. Kveryonr about the City Hall yester day speculated as to the cause of the broad and genial smile that decked Mayor Albee's countenance. It wasn't that the jovial executive is not gen erally in a good humor, but yesterday, of all days, he seemed fairly to radi ate joy and good will. Late in the day, when Mayor Albee talked to Whitney'e boy singers at the Y. M. C. A., he let the cat out of the bag and announced that h-e was cele brating his 4Sth birthday anniversary. BRITISH CAUSE DEFENDED Trade Vnion Congress Pledges Aid to Government in War. BRISTOL. England, Sept. S. The British Trade Union Congress, now meeting here, adopted at today's ses sion a resolution expressing belief in the complete justification of the posi tion of Great Britain and her allies in the war. Th resolution pledges assistance to th rorrnment as far as possible in the prosecution of the war. VON T1RP1TZ TO REMAIN German Admiral Only to Take Vaca tion Amsterdam Hears. AMSTERDAM, via London, Sept. 8. Reports that Admiral von Tirpitz. Ger man Minister of Marine, intends to resign, are inventions, although it is true that he plans to take a brief va cation, according to the Berlin corre spondent of the Nieuw Hotter damsche Courant. The writer says he obtained hia in formation rom excellent authority. THIS YEAR'S CHOPS MAKE NEW RECORDS Wheat Yield Promises Billion Bushels. BARLEY AND RYE ARE AHEAD Oats Still Has Chance of Ex ceeding Previous Figures. CORN PROSPECTS IMPROVE Condition of Potatoes Shows De cided Slump in August Apple and Peaches Par Above Av erage in Production. WASHINGTON, Sept- S. Bumper crops this year, with a half dozen new production records, now seem assured. Basing: predictions on a canvass made September 1 by its thousands of agents throughout the United States, the Department of Agriculture today issued forecasts showing the prospects of practically all the principal farm products except potatoes and rice im proved during August. AVheat to Make cff Record. The wheat crop is placed at 981,000,- 000 bushels, 90,000.000 more than last year's record crop. Wet weather has damaged Winter wheat and delayed threshing. In Santas not more than half the crop has been threshed. Ad ditional inquiries by crop reporters this month, however, resulted in the crop reporting boards making no change in its August prediction of 659,000,000 bushels of Winter wheat. Conditions for the Spring wheat crop have been ideal lately, and threshing discloses yields above the average and of excellent quality. Crop May Touch Billion Mark. As a result of the favorable condi tions the Spring wheat production fore cast was increased 15,000,000 bushels to a total of 322,000,000 bushels. When the final canvass is. made the entire wheat production probably will reach one billion bushels. Corn production prospects increased 67,000,000 bushels during August, the forecast now being 2,955,000,000 bush eds. Although that exceeds last year's crop by more than 110,000,300 bushels. it falls 139,000,000 bushels short of the record crop of 1912. Oats Prodpect Also Good. Oats may reach a record, the Septem ber forecast being 1,408.000,000 bush els, which is 267,000,000 more than was harvested last year, but 10,000,000 bush els below the record crop of 1912. The condition of white potatoes took a decided drop during August, result ing in a decrease of 25,000,000 bushels in the estimates of production. The September forecast Is 406,000,000 bush els, 14,000,000 below -the 1912 record crop. Indications point to record crops of barley, rye, sweet potatoes, tobacco, rice and hay. The apple and peach crops also are far above the average in production. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Went her. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 71 degrees; minimum, tk degrees. TODAY'S Fair; -warmer; northwest winds. War, Alllee bankers, on way to arrange huge loan, Hearing New York. Page 3. Mexico. Battle that may decide future of Mexico Imminent. Page 2. National. Wilson to counsel part preparation of Army and Navy for defense. Page- 3. Half dozen crop records broken in United States this year. Page X. Domestic. German and Austrian machlnnlsts tie up plant making tools for allies' shrapnel. Page 1. Youny girl's future assured by syndicate of godfathers. Page tt. Office girl reported to have testified Mrs. Mohr threatened to kill husband. Page Sports. Pacific Coast League results: Portland 1, Oakland O; San Francisco 4. Loa Ange les 1; Salt Lake 4, Vernon 3. Page 10. White Sox. with fifth straight victory, again loom as possible pennant winners. Page 11. Braves win double-header and advance to second place in National League. Page 10. Noted women golfers eliminated in race for National title. Page 10. Johnston and Griffin take National doubles tennis title. Page 11. Pacific Northwest. American Bankers Association goes on record for war preparedness. Page 4. Thousands at fair at Vancouver on Port land day. Page 1. Children's parade at Vancouver Dahlia Carnival awes throngs. Page 4. Commercial and Marine. Demurrage question settled to satisfaction of local grain receivers. Page 15. Government estimates of Spring wheat crop raised. Page 13. Wheat higher at Chicago on wrong predic tion of crop report. Page 15. Stocks irregular, with tone firmer at close. Page 15. Resolutions for Columbia River commerce campaign adopted. Page 12. Lady Carrington, in harbor, has interesting war career. Page 3 2. Portland and Vicinity. Electric power men, in session here, favor educating youth in uses of current. Page 7. Oregon Medical Association opens two-day session today. Page 9. Eac-President Taft unaware of arrival in Portland until greeted. Page 9. Police methods assailed in damage suit against city officers. Page 16. Attendance at city schools on Jump. Page 9. North Pacific Fruit Distributors close 2O0,- 000 -sale of "C" grade apples. Page 15. Weather report, data and forecast. Page 15. WAR PLAN OFFERED WILSON Commission to Mobilize Business in Case of Need Advised. WASHINGTON. Sept. 8. A plan to appoint a commission of business men to mobilize business resources of the United States in case of war was pre sented to President Wilson today by Bayard Baruch. a New York banker. Mr. Baruch pointed out to the Presi dent that, when. Germany went to war, all business ana industrial resorces of the country were quickly placed at the disposal of the government and he suggested that it would be well if the United States could be likewise prepared for an emergency. He would have a business commission to assist the general Government. RAIL CROSSING GATE IS AIM Council Takes Steps to Force Holgate Viaduct Construction. In an effort to force the Southern Pacific Company to fulfill its agreement to construct a viaduct over its tracks at Holgate street, the City Council yes terday instructed City Attorney La Roche to prepare an emergency ordi nance requiring the company to install gates and to maintain guards at the crossing. The action t: taken on the ground that the crossing at this point is dangerous to traffic. The company agreed to build the via duct last Fall, when the street was paved. The work has not been started. NOW SEE WHO'S PESTERING US. TAFT EXPOSES RUSE OF Machine Control of All Parties Is Aim. REAL ISSUE IS CONFUSED Returning Progressives Wel come as Republicans. QUEER IDEAS NOT WANTED Ex-President in Seattle Says Mas querader on Kepublieaii Ticket Slxould Be Tauglit Lesson, in. Political Morality. SEATTLE. Wash., Sept. 8. Ex-President Taft arrived from San Francisco tonight, was hastened to the Hotel Washington,' and in a few minutes ap peared in the lobby and in response to an address of welcome by the president of the Young Men's Republican Club made an address from a manuscript which he had penciled, on the train to day. Mr. Taft said this was the first polit ical talk he had made on his present journey. Time for Dtsiienters to Return. "The placing of the Democratic party in power and the adoption of policies to which thje majority of voters are op posed," he said, "has, I think, startled many of tbi dissentient Republicans into the conviction that, whatever the merits of the Republican fight of 1S12, it is time for them to resume their places in the Republican army and we all rejoice to welcome them back. "But in the warmth of our welcome we should not lose sight of what their return must mean. It means that they become Republicans again and that they cannot expect to support under the Republican party banner any but Republican party principles; that they cannot Involve the old. party in promotion of those planks of the so called Progressive party adopted tn 192, which never were and never will be supported by the National Repub lican party. "Non-Fartisao" Sclicmc Expuaed. "The truth is that the highest ambi tion of the modern Progressive states man, temporarily in control in the state legislature, is by a hugger-mugger of primary laws and with loud cries over the virtue and beauty of non-partisanship to formulate the qualifications in a party so that a com pact minority created by a political machine of state patronage may con trol the selection of all candidates for all parties. The question of subjecting themselves to the domination of such a personal non-partisan machine is now an issue before the voters of Cali fornia. "If not now, then after further ex perience the people of states where such a plan is successful will realize that though proclaimed as a means of blessed non-partisanship, it is only a ruse to confuse the real issues, to Concluded on Fage 2. Column -.) NON PARTISAN Wednesdays War Moves ALMOST simultaneously with the announcement that the Emperor has personally replaced Grand Duke Nicholas as commander of the Russian forces, the fighting along the eastern frontier, despite the beginning of the Autumn rains, has been resumed with the intensity which characterized It throughout the Summer on both wings In Courland. in the north, and In Vol hynla, Podolia and East Galicia. In the south the Russians are making deter mined efforts to regain the initiative, while In the center the Austro-Germans continue to increase their advantage. Thus Field Marshal von Hlndenburg and his commanders in Courland are still falling of their objective on the Dvina river, while Field Marshal von Mackensen and the Austrian generals at the other end of the line are engaged in opposing the Russian offensive. In the center, on the other hand, Lieuten-ant-General von Eichhorn and Prince Leopold of Bavaria are pushing for ward and, according to the Berlin re ports, have occupied Wolkowysk, an important railway Junction immedoxov easi oi 3iaiystOK. Jt Is for f ways that the Gerr & - are fight ing, as when the Au. f ' a turn a great part of the count., into an im passable morass they will need every line of railway to keep their armies supplied with provisions and muni tions. Another day of heavy artillery en gagements is recorded on the Western front, where also there has been a series of air raids, as well as a bom bardment of the German coast bat teries by the British fleet. The Italians say they have captured several Austrian positions on the Cadore frontier, while on the rest of the Austro-Italian front only artillery actions have occurred. This long-distance fighting appears also to be a feature of the operations in the Darda nelles, where, according to the accounts from Constantinople, the Turks have successfully bombarded the allies' posi tions at Anafarta and Seddul Bahr. The Zeppelin raids on England Tues day night resulted in the death of ten persons, of whom eight were women and children, and the wounding of 43. of whom 30 were women and children. This brings the grand total of casual ties from Zeppelin raids up to 10-' Killed ana 263 Injured. Another rajd was made last night. September 9, 1014. Allies official statements say that Germans are being pushed back Russian report says that Austrian tront is retreating. Revolt held near In provinces Austria. of Presidential proclamation setls Octo ber 4 as day for prayer for peace. Kaiser sends important message to President Wilson, but contents are not Known. DEPUTY COLLECTOR NAMED Linn W. Nesmith Gets Poa-tland Fed eral Positioik- SALEM. Or.. Sept. S. (Special.) Linn W. Nesmith, of this city, grandson of the late James W. Nesmith, at one time United States Senator, was today appointed a deputy internal revenue collector by Milton A. Miller, Internal Revenue Collector of Oregon. He was recommanded for the place by United States Senator Lane. Mr. Nesmith was secretary to I. N. Bingham. State Senator, at the last session of the Legislature and before that was secretary of the Democratic Central Committee. He is a graduate of the law department of Willamette University. Mr. Nesmith will go to Portland tomorrow to begin his new duties. TARS DESERT, LEAVE PAY Four Peruvians Sought by Puget Sound Immigration Officers. SEATTLE. Sept. 8. Search was be gun today in Puget Sound ports by immigration Inspectors for 14 of the Peruvian bark Belfast's crew of 21, who, according to the story told the immigration authorities by Captain Salvator Lumberas, deserted his ship last night by boarding a mysterious launch. According to Captain Lumberas, the deserters, most of whom are Peruvians, had no grievances, and left behind $350 due them in wages. Tho Belfast Is here to load 1,600,000 feet of lum ber for the west coast of South America. POSTAL PENSIONS FAVORED Senator Advocates Government Rec ognition of Men's Services. SAN FRAN-CISCO, Sept. S. Senator Phelan, speaking berore thg National Federation of Postoffice Clerks here today, advocated Government pensions for postal employes. The postal clerks today adopted res olutions favoring the establishment of a court of appeal In the service, pro testing against speed tests, against ex cessive night work and favoring bet ter sanitation for postoffices. ALCOHOL WILL BE SEIZED French Government Announces In tended Use for Powder. PARIS, Stpt. 8. Announcement was made by the Ministry of War today of its intention to requisition all stocks of alcohol in France amounting to 200 gallons or more for the manufacture of powder. Makers of drugs or other products will receive each month sufficient quantities of alcohol for their busi i nesa. THOUSANDS AT FAIR DN "PORTLAND DAY" Wild West Acts Thrill Visiting Crowd's. EXHIBITS ARE INTERESTING Today Is 'Vancouver Day' and Increase Is Expected. flIGHT SHOW TO BE HELD Early Scenes to Be Recast for Pres ent Generat'jon and Uattie to Be Fought With Indians and Rescue of Fort Shown. BY GORDON STUART. VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 8. (Soe. cial.) Portland and Vancouver busi ness and professional men and their families fraternized today at the Co lumbia River Interstate Fair and so well released were several thousand with fne big Wild West show that they remained until long after 6 o'clock. The Portland delegation, this being Portland day at the fair, was headed by Ira F. Powers and J. E. Werlein. and all said they were more than de limited with the fair in all departments. 'Vhile the stampede events are the ' iost thrilling and daring and draw Vhe big crowd in the afternoon, the wonderful exhibits of the Clarke County farmers are viewed and studied at leisure, many remaining for hours in the booths and talking with the vari ous farmers and exhibitors. Today Ik Vancouver Day. The attendance today was almost up to Monday's, the opening day, which was unusually large on account ot Labor day. From present indications Thursday. Vancouver day, will lie larg er in attendance than Monday, while Friday, school day, will be the bannet day in the attendance of the week. One Portland man said. fter he' had seen Clayton lanks bulldog a steer. Jumping from the back of a running horse to the neck of a long-horned steer and throwing him in 41 seconds: "This Roundup is Just the thing for Portland people who cannot afford to take a trip to Pendleton or Walla Walla. One can slip away from Port land and enjoy a day here and see as spectacular stunts as if he were at any Stampede in the West. I am coming over again, probably Saturday after noon, and I will bring several more with me." Ad Clul duartet Appreciated. The Portland Ad Club quartet came over Monday afternoon and camped here. They sing in front of the grand stand every afternoon The Cowboys band, one of the best in the West of its kind, furnishes plenty of catchy and inspiring music during the intermis sions and when the music will not in terfere with the progress of events. There is a vast difference in the crowd's reception of the regular har ness race and those with horses and steers in a stampede. In the former, the crowd watches the horses start off, but does not rise to its feet before the finish. But let a cowboys' or cowgirls race start, and in an instant the vast crowds in the grandstands and bleach ers rise to their feet and cheer until the race is over. Scenes Thrill Cromdn. The enthusiasm is spontaneous and contagious, and one Is held at high ten sion during the entire afternoon, gripped with excitement and wonderinff what will happen next. So many things happen that are not on the programme that one must watch closely or he will miss something worth while. The big band of Indians, performing daly the tribal war dances and their gaudy costumes of gay colors, add to the attractiveness of the scene. There are dozens of cowboys, with their enormous chaps, broad-brimmed hat.4 and shirts of silk of every color of the rainbow and several combinations of all of them. Army Maneuvers Attract. In sharp contrast to the Wild West das are the United States Army sol diers, four companies of which are camped or the grounds. These sol diery, under command of Major William Brooke, hold a formal guard mount in the arena every morning at 10 o'clock; they give an exhibition drill to music at 1:30 P. M.. and at 4:45 o'clock they pass in review in intricate formations ii front of the bleachers and grand stand. Every appearance is a signal for flattering applause. Major Brooke extends a cordial invitation to the pub lic to visit the camp at any time, and learn how soldiers of the United States live when in the field. foOOO Offered In Prlr.es. In actual cash prizes $D000 will hi disbursed Saturday, after the last day's contests. There are 24 events for prizes each day. The score of each contestant fs kept by day, and the to tal at the end of the weelc will be add ed and the highest will receive the prizes. There are three experienced judges present, and their decisions have so far met with the utmost satis faction. If you have not seen the Stampede yet this week, excellent programmes are offered for Thursday. Friday and Sat urday afternoons. In fact, you will see better contests every day, as those be hind attempt, and some actually do. tConcludcd ou Pagtt 4. Column 2.)