XTTE MORNING OKEGONIATf. TUESDAY, 3IAECn 28. 101C.
ALLIES', DIPLOMATS
DISCUSS MILITARY
Gathering at Paris Regarded
, as Most Important Since
1. Outbreak of War.
RESOURCES ARE TAKEN UP
Bccrccy Surrounds Conference, at
Which Notables From Every Coun
t try on Side of Entente Powers
Sit Around "Peace" Table.
PAniS. March 27. The conference of
the entente allies the most Important
since the outbreak of the war, began
this morning- In the great salon of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where
many other historic meetings of diplo
matists have taken place. No previous
meeting there, however, has been of
such grave import or has been attend
ed by such a representation of world
figures in war and diplomacy. n
The subject of the first sitting- is the
military situation. That is all which
may be said definitely, but it is prob
able that General Joffre, Earl Kitch
ener, General Sir Douglas Ilaig, Lieu-tenant-General
Count Cadorna, General
Castelnau and General Roques, the new
French "War Minister, addressed the
conference.
Economic Resources Dlcntd.
The entire company took lunch at the
Ministry at noon. The afternoon ses
sion will be devoted to consideration of
the economic resources of the allies.
At the conference, which is being
held around the same table where peace
Irrma were discussed at the close of
the Spanish-American war, the mem
bers areeated. so far as expedient, in
groups according to their respective
countries.
At the head of the table are the
French representatives, namely (from
lft to right) Leon Bourgeois, Minis
ter without portfolio: Premier Briand,
presiding: Admiral La Caza. Minister of
Marine, and General Joffre.
At the other end of the table,, facing
the French, are (from left to right)
General Sir William Robertson, chief of
the British headquarters staff; Premier
tialandra. of Italy; Tomasso Tittoni.
Italian Ambassador at Paris; Baron
Bonnino, Italian Foreign Minister, and
General Count Cadorna, chief of the
Italian general staff.
All "alon Repry-antrd.
Along the right sldef the table are
General Castelnau (seated next to Gen
eral Joffre); General Rachitch, L.
You vanovitch. Dr. M. K. Vesnitch,1
Serbian Minister of Finance; Premier
Pachitch. of Serbia; General Gilinsky,
aide-de-camp to Emperor Nicholas; M.
Jswolsky, Russian Ambassador to
France; K. Chagas, former Portuguese
Premier; K. Matsui, Japanese Am
bassador to France, and General Dal
lolto, and along the side facing them
are Albert Thomas, French Secretary of
State for Munitions, seated next to M.
Bourgeois; Jules Oambon, general sec
retary to the French Ministry of For
eign Affairs: Charles do Eroquevtlle,
Belgian Premier and Minister of War;
Baron Deyens, Belgian Foreign Minis
ter; General Wilemans, and the British
representatives. Premier Asquith. Sir
Francis Bertie, British Ambassador- to
France; Sir Edward Grey, the British
Foreign Minister; David Lloyd George,
British Minister of Munitions, and Field
Marshal Karl Kitchener, British Secre
tary of State for War.
FRUIT BUYERS ARE WARY
Britisli Embargo Leaves Dealers In
Quandary Regarding Market.
SACRAMENTO. Cal.. March 27.
(.Special.) Fruit buyers, whether for
dric fruit packers or for the canner-
. Ics. are- in a. quandary over the policy
to be pursued for the coming season
.-is the result of the embargo laid by
:reat Britain on the importation of
canned and dried fruits into that coun
try., it' is feared that if the canners
and packers buy heavily they will be
ivaded up with fruit, which, with the
F.nglish market shut off. will be un
marketable. . On the other hand, fruit men hope
that the embargo will be lifted as soon
as the shipping situation is relieved,
;an4 as soon as that action is taken
there will be a tremendous demand for
both canned and dried fruits. Canners
and packers want the profits this
would bring, but don't know whether
to gamble on it or not.
TURKEY DENIES BLAME
"ote to America Says Ottoman Sub
marine Didn't Sink Persia.'
WASHINGTON. March 27. Turkey
today informed the United States it
was not a submarine -of the Ottoman
government which sank the liner Per
sia in the Mediterranean last Winter
with loss of American life.
The Turkish note, in reply to re
peated inquiries from the United
State, declares that all Ottoman sub
marines are under instructions to fly
their national flag and that none was
in the vicinity when the Persia was
sunk.
Both Germany and Austria have de
nied that their submarines destroyed
the ship.
Girl Ilescues Babe From Flames.
PE ELL. Wash.. March 27. (Spe
cial.) While Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Martin were at their barn one night
this week their 4-year-old daughter,
Frances, ran excitedly to them. Mr.
Martin, thinking something was wrong,
went to the house and found the dining-room
in flames. The little girl had
carried the baby from the house.
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DR. ARTHUR WARREX WA1TE.
WA1TE GERM BUYER
Disease Baccili Bought Before
Father-in-Law Died.
INVESTIGATION MAY SPREAD
Searcli for Poison In Aslies of Ac
cused Dentist's Motlicr-ln-Iiaw
Is Considered by Prosecutor.
Woman Adds Information.
NEW YORK, March 27. Virulent dis
ease germs were purchased by Dr.
Arthur Waite, under arrest here on the
charge of poisoning his millionaire
father-in-law, John E. Feck, of Grand
Rapids, Mich., according to evidence
District Attorney Edward Swann said
today he had obtained.
William Weber, an attendant at the
Cornell Medical School laboratory, Mr.
Swann asserted, told him that between
December 17 and March 8, Dr. Waite
obtained from him cultures of typhoid,
diphtheria and other disease germs, the
young dentist declaring he was a phy
sician and was experimenting on cats.
Mr. Peck died March 12 and his wife six
weeks earlier, both at Dr. Waite's home
here.
Three days before Mr. Peck died Dr.
Waite purchased arsenic, he told the
District Attorney. Autopsies on the
body of Mr. Peck disclosed substan
tially the same quantity of arsenic that
Dr. Waite purchased March 9.
Analysis of Mr. Peck's vital organs
will be made, Mr. Swann said, to learn
if they show the presence of germs
similar to those purchased by Dr.
Waite.
Mrs. Margaret Horton, the woman
who shared a "studio" with Dr. Waite
at a hotel here, today gave further in
formation regarding the dentist's in
terest in germs. Mrs. Horton was
identified by Mr. Weber as having been
with Dr. Waite on several occasions
when he purchased germs, and she
recognized Mr. Weber as the clerk who
sold them. Dr. Waite told her, she in
formed Mr. Swann, that he was much
interested in bacteriological research
work, and nad put the germs under a
microscope so she could see them
"wiggle."
The authorities are trying to decide
whether to investigate the death of
Mrs. Peck, whose illness was similar
to that of her husband. Mrs. Peck's
body was cremated, but Mr. Swann said
he may order a chemical analysis of
the ashes in an effort to find traces of
poison.
A trained nurse who attended Mrs.
Peck shortly before she died at Waite's
Apartments has made a statement, Mr.
Swann said that on the evening f
January 29 she was virtually ordered
out of the house, although she urged
Dr. Waite to allow her to remain as
she believed Mrs. Peck's condition was
critical. Mrs. Peck died early the next
morning.
Mr. Swann said new -evidence indi
cated that Dr. Waite was associated
with other persons. For this reason
the grand jury has been asked to delay
returning an indictment.
Frank A. Waite, brother of the ac
cused man, told the District Attorney
he would use his best efforts to have
his brother tell the "whole truth."
The statement of Frank Waite and
a deposition by his father, telling of
hereditary manifestations of mental
disorders, indicated to the District At
torney that Dr. Waite would plead in
sanity as a defense.
Auto Tliier Sentenced to 15 Days.
VANCOUVER. Wash.. March 27.
(Special.) Bert Depieu, who took Bud
Smith's automobile last Fall and
wrecked it by reckless driving and who
was arrested about a month ago. when
he returned, today was sentenced to 15
days in the County Jail. Since his
arrest he has been confined in jail,
being unable to raise the required bond.
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THE British and Germans have been
fighting fiercely in the region of
St. Eloi, just south of Ypres, and the
British, through the explosion of a big
mine and by infantry charges, have
captured or destroyed a considerable
portion of the German trenches.
The British infantry stormed and
took first and second line trenches
along a front of 600 yards, London of
ficially announced, and Berlin admits
that German trenches in this region
were blown up to an extent of 100
yards, and that "casualties were caused
among the company occupying the position."
Again the bombardment lias become
intense to the northwest anU northeast
of Verdun and considerabfe activity by
the big guns also has been shown in
the Woevre region, southeast of the
fortress. The time seemingly is not
ripe, however, for an infantry attack,
and the men on both sides have lain
idle in their trenches, awaiting the mo
ment for an attack and counter attack.
The Germans, aftej- a period of com
parative quiet, have again begun shell
ing Bethincourt. Le Mort Homme and
Cumieres, west of the Meuse, and are
keeping up with increasing volume
their bombardment of the French po
sitions in the region of Vaux and Dou
aumont, which have been stumbling
blocks for several weeks, in their at
tempts to gain ground northwest of
Verjun.
French shells are falling on the Ger
man positions in the Argonne and
northeast of t. Mlhiel salient.
The Germans are obstinately resist
ing the Russian attacks between
Dvinsk and Vilna, but the Russians
have captured two lines of their
trenches to the northwest of Postavy.
Twenty bombs have been dropped by
German airmen on the town of Dvinsk.
IA the Black Sea region the Rus
sians still are making progress against
the Turks. In the operations between
the Italians and Austrians in the Gori
zia region the Austrians have captured,
an Italian position on Podgora Heights.
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FACTS SHOWIXC TMK GREAT
I'OWKR OK GERMAN
CEM1MKTER MORTAR.
NEW YORK, March 3. The
World has'printed the ilrst de
tailed facts relative to the famous
German 42-centimeter (16.6-lnch)
howitzer used to batter the forts
of Verdun':
Weight of the gun proper 97 4-5
tons.
Weight of the platform 41Vi
tons.
Length of barrel, 16 feet 6
Inches.
Weight of . shell, 8S3 pounds.
Length of shell. 4 feet 2 inches.
Number of parts in the gun, 172.
Railroad cars needed to trans
port it, 12.
Foundation must be sunk to a
depth of 26 feet.
Liege was shelled from a dis
tance of 14 miles.
Casualties caused by first Shot.
1700.
Casualties caused by second
shot. 2300.
Namur and Maubeuge held out,
each, two shots. j
Fort Spcer, Huy, held out. one
shot.
Putting up gun takes 25-26
hours.
Adjustment of range by other
guns lasted six hours.
Gun discharged from a distance
of 300 yards.
All windows broken within ra
' dius of 24 miles.
Each shot costs $2618.
To serve the gun it takes 200
men. '
The gun crew proper wear pro
tectors over their mouths, eyes
and ears and lie on their Ftom
achs to keep from being injured
by the shock of the discharge.
The entire gun emplacement is
mined, and the engineer in chargo
is sworn to blow up the gun if it
Is in any danger of capture.
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PUNISH U-BOAT AGT1I
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President Wilson, However,
May Lay Matter Be
fore Congress.
SITUATION BECOMES GRAVE
Acceptance by Tnlted States of Ber
lin's Offer of Reparation Xot
Assured; All Evidence Indi
cates Torpedoing. .
WASHINGTON, March 27. With all
evidence indicating that the British
channel steamer -Sussex. carrying
American citizens, was the victim of a
torpedo, it was said authoritatively
here tonight that if a German subma
rine made the attack, the Imperial
government would disavow the act,
punish the submarine commander, of
fer reparation and satisfy the United
States' that the act wae in violation of
instructions.
Thus it seemed tonight that the issue
might narrow down to the question of
whether the United States would be
willing to accept such a declaration
from the Berlin government.
President Is Concerned.
President Wilson is awaiting with
deep concern the receipt of conclusive
evidence not only in regard to the
Sussex, aboard which several Ameri
cans narrowly esepped death, but as
to the sinking of the British steamship
Englishman. One American life is said
in the latest official reports to have
been lost when the Englishman went
down. t
Already, it was intimated at the State
Department, the United States has In
its possession information sufficient to
warrant the making of an inquiry of
the German government as to whether
any of its submarines fired a torpedo
at the Sussex or the Englishman.
The President holds the opinion that
all the details avaifable should be at
hand before definite action of any kind
is taken, -lie described the situation
to callers during the day as being
grave, but said no decisive step should
be taken pending the receipt of addi
tional facts.
It is known that the President is
seriously considering going before
Congress and laying the entire question
of submarine warfare before that
body.
Certainly he will communicate the
situation fully to Congress before tak
ing any definite steps which might
lead to the severance of diplomatic re
lations. All phases ox i
probably will be discussed at the Cabi
net meeting tomorrow.
Torpedo ! Indicated.
Chairman Stone, of the foreign rela
tions committee, conferred during the
day with President Wilson and the
President also was In communication
wltji Secretary Lansing and urged
speedy gathering of facts regarding, the
Sussex and Englishman.
Senators and Representatives who
called at the White House reflected the
view that the situation was serious.
Consular Agent Whitman at Boulogne,
reported today that he was Informed
by French officials that a piece of
bronze, resembling a part of a torpedo,
had been found on the channel liner
Sussex.
The department allowed it to be
come known tonight that the regular
course of diplomatic procedure would
be followed in the case of the Sussex
and the Englishman.
Mach Depends on Berlin
Much, it was said, probably will de
pend upon the nature of a statement
it is expected the German government
shortly will make. If the statement
denies that a German submarine was
concerned, the burden of proof will
rest on the United States.
A dispatch received by the State De
partment today officially announced
that no American lives had been lost
on the Sussex. The message was from
Ambassador Page at London.
A dispatch from Consul Armstrong
at Bristol. England, contained infor
mation regarding the sinking of the
Englishman. This read substantially
as follows:
"Local agent of Dominion line is in
formed from Liverpool that the total
loss of iifo on the Englishman is seven
horsemen and three members of the,
crew, and that the only American lost
is P. Buckley. Only American survivor
in Bristol is George McDonald.
One dispatch from Ambassador Sharp
contained the information that Miss
Elizabeth Baldwin, of Baltimore, ' who
first was reported to have been killed
in the explosion which damaged the
Sussex, was seriously injured.
Another dispatch from Ambassador
Page at London said:
' "Consul Shoecraft at Dover reports
that J. D. Amitage is in hospital, shock
and bruises, not serious. Please inform
Myron C. Taylor, New York. W. G. Fen
lield at Dover, not seriously injured.
George H. C. Crocker very serious frac
ture of skull."
CArTAIX INJURED, BUT CALM
Officer Works . Unceasingly to Aid
' Sliip's Passengers.
PARIS, March 27. "The calm courage
and presence of mind of Captain Mouf
fet filled us all with admiration," said
Madame Wiser Verlindem, a survivor
of the channel steamer Sussex, whose
husband is at the front.
"Although badly hurt himself, this
fine French officer worked without
ceasing for the safety of the passen
gers. While giving orders he answered
all their questions, adding a reassur
ing word, declaring that the ship would
keep afloat and advising all who felt
that they had sufficient courage to re
main aboard.
"The last of the passengers to leave
the Sussex for the Marie Therese were
several British officers. They formed
in lino on the deck of the Sussex and
saluted Captain Mouftet, who, ex
hausted, was turning over command of
the ship to the first officer, and they
gave three ringing cheers for him."
HOW TO WIN WORLD TOLD
Heacl of Guild of Handicraft Work
ers of Ens'land Speaks Here.
C. R. Ashbee, head of the Guild of
Handicraft Workers of England, was
honor guest last night at a banquet
given in the University Club by the
Professional Woman's League. Miss
Mary Frances Isom presided. After the
repast Mr. Ashbee gave a brief address
and later in the evening spoke before
a large number of artists and students
members of the Arts and Crafts So
ciety, the Wednesday Morning Art
Class and the Oregon Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects and
Patrons of the Museum of Art.
The modern movement in art as re
lated to the everyday life was dis
cussed by Mr. Ashbee. "There are four
ways by which to win the- world by
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Well-Known Woman Dies.
ABERDEEN. Wash.. March 27.
(Special.) Mrs. Mary Crammatte,
Aberdeen pioneer, aged 69. died here
today following an operation for can
cer. She is survived by two sons. W.
C. Crammette, ex-postmaster, who is
now traveling in tho East; William
Crammatte, Aberdeen merchant, and a
daughter, Mrs. L. P. Dudley. Mrs.
Crammatte had been a resident of
Aberdeen for over 20 years and was
widely known.
Clatskanie Names Candidates.
CLATSKANIE, Or., March 27. (Spe
cial.) the Clatskanie Business Men's
Club at a special meeting Friday night
chose candidates for the coming city
election as follows: Mayor, W. A. Hall;
Pmmellmen, G. V. Puzey, Norman Mer-
rill, G. R. Sagar and J. T. Peterson;
Recorder, George B. Conyers; Treas
urer, M. W. Markham; Marshal, Ben
jamin Birkenfeld.
ARMY IS AFTER RECRUITS
State-Wide Campaign Is Begun in
Washington.
TACOMA. March 27. A state-wide
recruiting campaign for the United
States regular Army opened today with
the sending of Corporal Frank A.
Thulin from the Tacoma station to open
a recruiting office in Bellingham and
other cities, in addition to those at
Tacoma. Seattle and Spokane.
Sergeant Dunn remains in the office
here, and in a few days three more re
cruiting men win be sent to aid him.
Four recruits left today to report for
service at Fort Lawton.
Sergeant Woody, of the United States
Marine Corps, maintaining a marine re
cruiting office, received notice this
morning that the state of Washington's
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Itidgcsrield Bank Has Election.
RIDGEFIELD. Wash.. March 27.
(Special.) At a special election of the
directors of the Ridgefield State Bank.
Saturday, James K. Keith was elected
cashier to fill the vacancy lately made
by the resignation of Edward A. Black
more, who will leave Ridgefield short
ly. Mr. Keith has for some time been
assistant cashier.. The directors are:
Edward -L. Thompson, president; J. I
Jiartnian. vice-president; James K.
Keith, cashier. '
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