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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 28, 1916)
TITE 3IOKXIXG OREGOXIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, X916. AMERICAN PROTEST TELLS OF VEXATION Britain to Be Told Seizure of Mails Is Unwarranted and "Inquisitorial." STRONG FEELING RECITED toss of Valuable Letters Declared to Have Aroused Sentiment. V Parcel Post Held Entitled to ' Xeutral Exemptions. WASHINGTON. Jan. 27. The text of the American protest to Great Britain against interference with neutral mails, made public tonight, reveals that dip lomatic and consular pouches have been treated In a manner which the United States considers "vexatiously inquisi torial." The note describes the prac tices of British officials as "unwar ranted interferences" and urgently re quests a prompt reply, points out that 'a strong feeling is being aroused" in this country by the loss of valuable letters, while foreign banks are refus ing to cash American drafts because they have no assurance that drafts are secure in the mails. The United States declares that par cel post articles are entitled to the exemptions of neutral trade, and de nies the right of Great Britain to take neutral ships Into British Jurisdiction for the purposes of search and then submit them to local censorship regula tions. It also denies that the British government haa any authority over neutralized malls on ships which mere ly touch at British ports. Brttala to Comsult Allies. With the text of the American note was made public Great Britain's ad Interim reply, saying that questions of principle raised by the United States have made it necessary for Great Brit ain to consult her allies before answer ing finally and Indicating that there will be no unnecessary delay in the negotiations. The note Is In the form of a memo randum to Ambassador Page at Lon don, Instructing him to file a "formal and vigoroua protest." It begins by re citing numerous seizures of mails con taining American property on neutral vessels. After declaring that parcel post articles are entitled to the usual exemptions of neutral trade, it con tinues: "The department Is further Informed that on December 23 the entire malls. Including sealed maila and, presumably, the American diplomatic and consular pouches from the United States to the .Netherlands, were removed by British authorities from the Dutch steamer New Amsterdam; that on December 20 the Dutch vessel Noorderdyke was de . prived at the Downs of American mail from the United States to Rotterdam, and that these mails were still held by British authorities. Other similar Instances could be mentioned. Right Is Xt Adsaltteal. "The department cannot admit the right of British authorities to seize neutral vessels plying directly between American and neutral and European ports without touching at British ports, to bring them into port and while there to remove or censor mails carried by them. "As a result of British action, strong feeling is being aroused in this coun try on account of the loss of valuable letters, money orders and drafts, and foreign banks are refusing to cash American drafts owing to the absence of any security that the drafts will travel safely In the mails. Moreover, the detention of diplomatic and con sular mail Is an aggravating circum stance in a practice which is generally regarded in this country as vexatiously Inquisitorial, and without compensat ing military advantage to Great Britain." TAKING WOUNDED SERBIANS TO SAFETY ACROSS WRECKED BRIDGE. mm r - -J EMBARGO PLANS DEBATED Senate Refers Petitions With Many Names to Committee. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. After a spirited debate in the Senate today, 1000 bundles of petitions urging an Ameri can embargo on war munitions to Eu ropean belligerents and signed by 1, 000,000 men and women from every ttate. were referred to the foreign re lations committee, as Senator Stone had asked, without a vote. The petitions, resulting from a cam paign of the organization of Ameri can women for strict neutrality, were Drought from Baltimore, headquarters of the organisation. They expressed "earnest protest for humanitarian reasons against the exportation from this country of 'the things which kill' fur the use of the nations engaged in the present conflict." MORE SNOW IS PREDICTED Temperature Changes In Next Few Pays to Be Slight. Slight temperature changes only and a continuation of the weather of the past few days are forecast by the Port land Weather Bureau officials for to day. Occasional snow with northeast , erly winds is the prediction. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 25 to 31 degrees. However, there was sunshine that totaled four hours and 40 minutes. The barometer at P. M. was 29. 46. Throughout the West generally it was cold yesterday. Westward of a line running from Texas to Lake Michi gan temperatures were below normal, while east of the same line thermome ter readings were above normal. TRANSFER IS CONFIRMED Jl. G. Wilson, Roseburc Indian Agent, to Take Oklalioma Station. ROSEBURG. Or.. Jan. 27. (Special.) H. G. Wilson, for the past five years In charge of the offices of the Rose burg Indian Agency, today confirmed the report that he will be transferred to a station in Oklahoma. The territory embraced In Mr. Wil soiTs new assignment includes the Mates of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Mr. Wilson will be suc ceeded here by Oscar Waddell, re cently of the Tongue River Agency in Montana. U A. Dorrington and'O. B. Uoodall will act a special agents of the Koseburg Indian Agency. Camas Eastern Star to Entertain. VANCOUVER. Wash, Jan. 27. (Spe cial.) A special train to Camas, Wash., will be operated Saturday night for the accommodation of the members of the Eastern Star. It is expected that at least 100 members will make the trip. The team of the Vancouver lodge of the Eastern Star will drill. After the lodfe work a banquet will he served. is? ... - jeSX-ii- -aw'V saii i I sa ij ii . u i.i ii -r- rn rhoto Copyright by L'lllustration. SCENE OX THE MORA V A IX SERBIA. f Wounded Serbians are being taken across this bridge on the Uorava. The bridge was wrecked by the Serbiana In anticipation of an Austrian flank attack. The bridge was temporarily repaired to enable the transportation of the wounded to a field hospital. PRESSURE IS FELT Constantinople on , Verge of Famine, Says Correspondent. SITUATION IS ALARMING Halil Bey Says German Business Initiative Is Needed to Save His People Enver Pasha Pre dicts Sues Raid. Tvnnv Jan 27 Under the head- t ., 7 i rr .jinKtanHnonla" the Daily Mall's correspondent, who has Just returned irom a inp imvug, Balkans on the new uaiaan nii-im. describe the condition in the Turkish capital. . "In Constantinople,- says m -respondent, "one realises the war pres sure more man in any sream In the war zone. I had been there a few months ago, but today things are i- nha ).o,th nf nARPKSftrieS muuu wviac -i " - . ... v- of life is now of an alarming nature. The condition of affairs approaches famine. The price of sugar is five shillings a pouna aim fcunco shillings a pound. Necessities Are Scarce. ,r : . . o Art nup p.nt dearer. which Is a great hardship to the Turks, who smoke aimosi cnuuiuj. no chocolate, kerosene, cheese, rice or beef in the city. Mutton is 40 per cent dearer and scarce. Fish is plentiful. The electric and streetcar services have virtually ceased." The correspondent inierviewea nuu ,i nf ,ha nunf.il. And EnVer i . v. vinietoi. Af w a p Halil Paid f nauni - an enthusiastio tribute to the work the Germans are doing in me near r.asu We Turks." Halil is quoted as say ing "need the German business initia tive. Look at what Germany is doing v.. rm, mania which Ib dov rich and prosperous and full of business enter prises as a result of Germany's teach- i c normnn- will hell) US tO become a healthy nation. See what they are doing in Anaioua, uu i"w nave -oo onicers i.eacuiiit3 u.. o modern methods." British Delay Costa Dardanelles. Path, fa renorted to have said concerning the Galllpoll campaign: "If the English had only had the courage to rush more ships through the Dardanelles they could have got to Constantinople, but their delay enabled us to fortify the peninsula thorough ly. We had our plans all laid for our line of action if tha allies occupied Constantinople. We Intended to retire to the surrounding hills and Asia Minor and pursue the war from there. We knew they would not destroy the city, so the result simply would have been . .ii a & 'Vnw with dermiB helD. we are ready to strike at Great Britain through the sues uanai. uur mutio o On to Egypt.' " CHICAGO BANK IS ROBBED (Continued From First Pate.) rounded himself with the four desper ate boys to hold off resistance and pro vide and operate the car. There is a nana roooer oi inieru- , . i w. rklr.M T I . mnortid uonai ah cue v . . f. " to the Burns Agency the day before the holdup. He has done this period ically, always coming voluntarily and .... iu. naf hA I 1 i vi n sr "nn always piwin"i 1 -- the square." Records show that with in 4S hours alter Men -daring bank "job" has been perpetrated in Chicago. His description, moreover, is not dis similar from that of the mustached murderer who held up the Cook Tourist Agency and killed Policeman Johnson a few days ago in daylight In the loop. The four boys were or me snaooy and shiftless cigarette type, too famll- ELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists. lar for decades In Chicago's history of stealing. The amazing coolness of the entire bank robbery nndertuking and the in credible luck that attended the several exciting climaxes of the escape com bined to make the accounts almost ludicrous and the chief of detectives until tonight ground his teeth at the story of how the five robbers strolled through his guards without even un seemly haste and apparently with no .deep precautions. J. uariand stani, manager of tne Boston Americans in 1912, is vice-president of the hank. The robbers paid particular attention to Mr. Stahl, pok ing two revolvers within an inch of his face. Thursday's War Moves CONSIDERABLE fighting has been taking place along the entire French front. Berlin asserts that be tween S00 and 600 yards of French trenches were stormed by the Germans In the vicinity of N'euville, and that French counter-attacks were without result. In this region, the French assert, the Germans were driven from mine cra ters they had occupied and were re pulsed In trying to recapture them; while the British report the progres sive occupation by their men of mine craters and German listening posts In the Neuville region. Paris announces that German trenches in Belgium and north of the Aisne have been badly hammered by the French guns and that the Ger mans suffered serious losses in the Argonne. While considerable fighting has been going on along the Russian front at various places from Riga to East Gall cia, no important results have been attained by either side. On the Austro Italian front, the Caucasus region and the Balkans quiet prevails. The British report that the Turks have evacuated their trenches on the land side of the Kut-el-Amara defenses to about a mile from the entrench ments occupied by the besieged British force. The report says there is no change in the situation of the British force marching up the Tigris River to the relief of Kut-el-Amara. The British labor congress, while op posing by a large majority the provi sions of the military service bill, has defeated a proposal that the working men should agitate for its repeal. Walter Runciman, president of the British Board or Trade, has informed Parliament that in order to relieve the pressure on shipping and make room in vessels for additional imports of pro- visions, restrictions against importa tions of certain goods will be put into effect by the government. In an address read at the proroga tion of Parliament until February 15. King George expressed determination of the entente allies to continue the war until victory Is achieved. GOTHAM PLEDGES $250,000 Committee Counts Day as Another "Emancipation Day." NEW YORK. Jan. 27. Many thou-. sands of dollars for the relief of Jews in the war rones of Europe were col lected in this city today and tonight Pledges amounted to J2o0.000. Tnnic-ht the committee sent Presi dent Wilson a telegram thanking him for proclaiming a jewisn reiiei aay, and concluding: v.... v...n. v Vifta thA assurance that we are convinced that today will be reckoned as the oawn or anomer emancipation day." lo Prevent the Grip. Co di cause Grip Laxative Bro-no Quinine removes th cause. There is only one "BROMO QUININE." B.W.Grovo'fl glgnature on bo.2ao DANGERS OF SKIN INFECTION Lurk in AH Eruptions and Abrasions Apply Poslam Promptly. Any abrasion of the skin, cut, boil, blister, rash, or open sore spot Is dan gerous as a possible source of Infec tion, leading to serious skin disease, and should be treated promptly with Poslam, the antiseptic, healing remedy. Poslam readily shows its power to kill germ life by stopping all Itching n a '.nnthimr fierv skin. Eradicates all eczemas, acne, salt rheum, skin scale, psoriasis, BtTno-jrai ber's itch and similar diseases. The daily use of Poslam feoap. medi cated with Poslam, is an additional safeguard against lnfectional dangers. For samples, send 4c. stamps to Emergency Laboratories. 32 West 8ath St.. New Yorlc City. Bold by all druggists. FLOUR CHEAPER at the D. C. Burns Company than you can buy wheat in the open market. Why? Because we contracted for our present stock before the advance. Come reap the benefit. FLOUR Superior Fancy Patent Flour Barrel, $5.60; sack, $1.4 White Rose Good Family Flour BbL, $5.40; sack, $1.40 Whole Wheat Flour Per 10-pound sack 3ac Germ Meal, per 10-pound ack 4ac SHOP OF HONEST COFFEE IITWfi rnrcrr Is the King: of the Breaktast laoie JUilU vAJflXEi a fine, heavy Coffee, combining strength, character, body and flavor. Kegrnar price q s- pounas ior J-I-,uu 35c per pound. peaai ay or special, per pound Fancy New Orleans Table Molasses All goods bought or ordered on Friday or Saturday will be charged on February 1st account. D. C. Burns Company 208-210 Third Street, Bet. Taylor and Salmon Wholesalers to Private Families, Hotels and Restaurants Watch Our Week-end Specials Advertised Every Fri. in The Oregoniaiu ft All Mail Orders Promptly and Carefully Filled at Clearance Sale Prices. Express and Parcel Post Packages Prepaid on $5.00 Purchases Store Opens . Daily at 8:30 A. M. Saturdays at 9 A. M. Pacific Phone: Marshall 50S0 V'.TT-.. .-.JLA The Most in Value, the Best in Quality Store Closes Daily at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. Home Phone : A 2112 Our 794th Bargain Friday Our 25th Clearance Sale Two Great Sales in One Two Great Sales in One Featured by Extraordinary Savings Provide for The Present and Future and Save Terrific cut prices in every section of the store, that offer to you the -greatest values of the season. For Bargain Friday we have gleaned from every section of the store extra ordinary values, and no matter what may be your present or future needs, you are fairly certain of securing what's wanted at money-saving prices. Be among the first comers if you would enjoy this sale. Your Last Opportunity to Profit by These xtraordiriary Reductions in Undermuslins Envelope Chemise Combination Suits Gowns Skirts and Drawers All in Desirable Styles and Fine Materials and Trimmings. Values to $1.25. Clearance Sale Price Do not misconstrue the purpose of this unusual price-reduction, which is solelv to liven uo business and to dispose of a great over stock of undermuslins before inventory. Every garment in the assortment has been taken from our regular stock, and the workmanship, material and trimming are of the best. Included are a great many styles in Envelope Chemise, Com bination Suits, Gowns, Skirts and Drawers shown with lace, embroidery and ribbon trim mings. Nothing short of a visit to the store can impress you with the time importance of this sale. Come see our window display and the showing in the Muslin Underwear sec tion. You may select from garments regularly sold up to $1.25. Bargain Fri- Q day at -ZU At a Ridiculously Low Price We Are Closing Out All Odds and Ends of Laces and Embroideries 3 to 6-inch Edges in Values to 15c. 3 to 4-inch Insertions in Values to 25c. 49 SMJ Gar. 2 to 4-inch Galloons, in values to 25c. 18-inch Flouncings and Corset Cover Embroidery at Come Early and Select From An Enormous Variety of Patterns. ill Yd. Come Early and Select From An Enormous Variety of Patterns. A final clearance before inventory of all broken lines and odd lots of Laces and Embroider ies Included are a great variety of patterns in widths, materials and qualities suitable for most every purpose such goods are needed. 3 to 6-inch edges in Embroidery and Lace in 10c to 15c qualities; 4 to 6-inch Insertions in values to 25c; also 18-mch Corset Cover and Flouncing Embroideries in values to 20c, and 2 to 4-inch Galloons in values to s- 25c a yard. All are to go Bargain Friday at, yard OC Odds and Ends in Laces at, the gc II Odds and Ends in Neckwear at q yaru Choice from Torchons, Val. and Shadow Laces in broken sets in values up to 10c a yard. Friday 3? Only 19c yard for 27-inch Swiss Flounc ings Worth to 35c Both heavy and fine patterns for infants' and adults' clothes they come in fine Venise, open, plain and scalloped edges 27 inches wide and in qualities regularly sold up to 35c a yard. To close, Friday, at 19j each Choice from a great lot of Neckwear broken lines and odd pieces regularly sold up to 23c Friday 2 ffEXTRA ! ! - . Blankets & White, Grey and Plaid Styles, 1-3 Off Regular Selling Prices AH Qualities, From 75c up to $12.00 a Pair. In order to bring this saving opportunity to our patrons we purchased a manufacturer's entire sample line of Wool and Cotton Blankets the quantity is limited, that is our only re gret. Those who come early will have first choice from about 100 pairs in white, gray and plaid styles and in all qualities selling regu larly from 75c up to $12.00 a pair. Some slight ly soiled on outside fold. Come and pick out the best Friday at a Saving of One-Third. rEXTRA ! I - - A Clearance at About Half-Price Printed Silk Poplins Neat, Small Figures and Designs, 29c yard. Also Hair Line Striped Messalines in Many Colors. Silks Regularly Sold at 50c and 65c a Yard A fine lot of 24-inch Printed Silk Poplins in pretty colorings in small patterns; also pin and hair-line striped Messalines in many popular and desirable colors; silka of perfect weave in qualities regularly sold at 50c and 65c a yard, FRIDAY ONLY AT 29 rEXTRA ! ! Final Half -Price Wash Goods Both Plain Colors and Neat Pat terns, at yz Off. All Kinds of 2 to 10-yard Lengths One-Half the Regularly Low Selling Figures At this sale we place an enormous assortment of Remnants of Wash Goods on the bargain counter to be closed out at one-half remnant prices. Included are both plain colors and neat patterns in Suitings, Crepes, Ratines, Flannel ettes, Voiles, etc. All lengths, from 2 to 10 yards, and all qualities. Wash Goods suitable for most any purpose. All to go Friday at ONE-HALF REMNANT PRICE rEXTRA ! ! Another Great Sale of Wool Batts In One-Piece, 72x84 inches, at $1.69 each a Quality Sold Everywhere at $2.25 Come Early The Last Lot Was Sold Out by 2 o'clock. Through special arrangements with the manu facturers we are permitted to sell a limited number 100 fine Oregon Wool Batts at a bargain price as an advertising feature. They come in full double-bed size in one piece, 72 by 84 inches and in a quality regularly sold at $2.25; while the lot lasts the price Friday W ill Be $1.09 The Last Final Price Reduction On Women's SSsLzS Suits Let your wardrobe include another new Tailored r Fur-Trimmed Suit to round lout :thega 7 Tint all these Suits are of Winter weights many are desirable for early Spring w?a7 but Tall are in thS Se at far less than manufacturer's cost! It is a final clearance bXTmventor? of all broken lines. One or two suits of a style or S1ze-both p ain colors S SurH greys, browns, blues, greens etc. Miss this sale and you'll miss an ex tawrdtaS savfnropportunity. for you have choice from Suits formerly sold uprf-- (r to $25.00. While the lot lasts, Friday, at. DU.JJ Broken Lines Women's Waists, in Values to $1.98, Your Choice QQq Aeat vrieVy'of styles to Vel'ect "from in Flannel, Madras and Voile an assortment too ex tenSf todSSibe. Come select those you like best. You have choice from values to ?1.95. Friday, while they last, at out7