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.
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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.
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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
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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-
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to the Burns Agency the day before
the holdup. He has done this period
ically, always coming voluntarily and
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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 :
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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.
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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