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TIIE MORNING OREGONIATT. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1916. 6ERHAH DESPAIRS OF lEBiCAH FAVOR RESIDENT OF FRANCE ADOPTS MILITARY UNIFORM WHEN VISITING THE TRENCHES. IDIBM Store Opens DaHy at 8:30 A. M. Saturdays at 9 A. M. Store Closes Daily at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. Reichstag Leader Says Export i A II - . I 1 Pacific Phone : Marshall 5080 . i. in Home Phone : A 2112 jnieresxs dowio tncroacn ments of British. The Most in Value, the Best in Quality Price Inducement for You to Select a PEACE PLANS WELCOME nit 2 In JN'o Hope Kntertained, However, ol favorable Reply From Allies' Governments Respect ot Neutral Rights Urged. 3ERLIN. April 6. via London, April 1. Following the speech of historical importance made in the Reichstag: yes terday by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. Dr. Peter Spahn, leader , of the Center party, and Friederich Ebert, leader of the Socialists, endeavored to expand upon the Chancellor's declara tions concerning Belgium and the re lations between Germany and the United States. rr. Spahn said America had shown that her sympathies favored England. Dr. Ebert said neutral rights must be respected conscientiously and that un restricted use of the torpedo must be opposed "with the utmost sharpness." Taking up the American question. Dr. Spahn said: "The pre?s. people and the Govern ment of America have shown by their conduct that their sympathies and busi ness interests favor England and not Germany. America has become a reg ular arsenal and base of supplies on a large scale for our enemies. American Favoritism Charged. . "The American Government has bound itself where we are concerned to the formal letter of the law and has employed regularly a more generous interpretation of the regulations of neutrality only in favor of the states hostile to us. Much has been permit- ; ted there which if done by us would have been used in America to provoke an outbreak of hatred against us." Dr. Spahn referred to the prolonged negotiations with the United States in regard to the submarine question, say ing in that connection: "Americans of German descent have indeed endeavored to create a senti ment for our view, unfortunately with out success. It is incomprehensible, in view of the sound business instinct of Americans, that the interests concerned In legitimate export trade continually bow to British encroachments on mari time rights. The hopes placed in the American Congress in this regard have been disappointed." Starvation Plans Answered. Herr Ebert said he welcomed the enunciation by the Chancellor of a. more definite peace programme, but de clared he had no expectation of any re sponse from the governments at Lon don, Paris and Petrograd, although it was evident the inclination for peace was increasing among the peoples. "Therefore," he continued, "Germany must continue the war for defense of the fatherland, and the Socialists, who, as representatives of the working classes, would be chief sufferers from the project in the throttling of Ger man trade and industry, must continue to support the government resolutely. "We believe sharp defensive meas ures are Justified against the British, who plan to throttle and starve us," he continued. "We are fighting for our existence. Therefore, no one can com plain if we answer the British starva tion plans with submarine warfare. The British government makes ruthless use of the right of capture at sea and submarine war is the only measure of eelf-preservation against this. Respect of Neutrals Urged. "Neutrals cannot be held responsible for this plan. We, therefore, must op pose with the utmost sharpness unre stricted use of the torpedo. Right of neutrals naturally must be respected most conscientiously in the use of the submarine." Fricdrich von Payer, of the Pro gressive People's party, said: "If people impute to us warlike in tentions in America, that is untrue." Concerning Holland, Herr von Payer Faid affairs had reached a stage such as did not concern that nation alone. He continued: "So far as we can see. Holland finds herself compelled to protect her coast, not against Germany, but against Eng land. Holland has been warned by the tragic f ite of Greece. We not only feel ourselves racially related to Hol land, but deeply sensible of the fact that Holland is now suffering, not for herself alone, but largely for Ger many. The only purpose of action against Holland is to strike a blow at Germany." America Fortunate After War, Dr. Gustave Stresemann National Liberal, touched upon Europe's prob able economic future after the war, Baying: "We already hear -warning voices "which raise the problem of Europe and America. People ask what -will be their relations after the war. Europe after the war will be a quivering: body. bleeding: from a thousand wounds, and Goethe's words will be come truer than ever: 'America, you are better off than our old continent." " Dr. Stresemann remarked that the eco nomic advance of the United States during: the war would grive it a pre ponderance which would touch Ger many, but would affect Engrland still more. Comment of the German press indi cates that the war aims of the gov ernment as set forth by Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg: will have the support of all Germans except the most extreme Socialists. Annexation Policy Seen. The Kreuse Zeitung says Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg spoke "along- the lines of a decided annexation policy." The comment of Theodor Wolff, edi tor of the Tageblatt. refers to the state ment issued last July by several hun dred of the employers' leading; men, who declared the incorporation into the r-mpire of "politically independent na tions" would threaten German unity. Herr Wolff says he was among the VMIIIIIIMIIIIIIIUllllllllIIIIIIIIIilliUlllinilllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllll PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL 1 1916 QUEEN CONTEST 1 Good for One VoteVoid After Friday, April 14, 116 Name , Organization This coupon will count one vote when properly filled out and sent to Portland Rose Festival Contest Department, 33? Northwestern National Bank Building. Coupons must be neatly trimmed and put in package with number of votes i pLiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiB ,T'.. ----- m " i "" ' ' - ' " 1 fV V'-' '-" - U. 4.H , ' " - m y, v i s f ' ,4.-.-' i 3 S ft t1 J. - -',Sr B " ' . 2 - tr. j S - y. y - - , " , B ' - y, ' y ' . M. POlCARB. Photograph from Underwood. M. Poincare, President of France, r ecently accompanied officers on a visi t to the trenches In the Meuse district. M. Poincare was attired In a military cloak and cap, of a color not easily discernible from the enemy's trench. The district around Verdun Is now the scene of the bloodiest battle of the war. German pressure against the French lines north of Verdun on both banks of the Meuse continues with increasing severity. West of the Meuse, in the Avocourt woods, several violent attacks were repulsed by the Fren ch defenders.. signers of this statement, but con tinues: "That declaration contains nothing that can clash with the Chancellor's ut terances, which had regard for the Poles, inhabitants . of the Baltic prov inces, Lithuanians - and Letts. It can not be maintained that these have been hitherto "politically independent na tions," the fate of which. Dr. von Beth-mann-Holweg announces to these races, does not mean subjugation but rising from subjugation." The press Is uncertain what the Chancellor meant by his utterances about Belgium, but declares unitedly that the government's programme is the minimum that can be demanded. VorwaaWs, the Socialist organ. ' Is highly dissatisfied with the Chancel lor's remarks, holding he has gone over to the camp of the annexationists. Its indignation is directed chiefly, how ever, against Herr Ebert, leader of the Socialists, for the stand he took In the debate. STUDENTS ABE PRIMED WORK TO BE DONE IX BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY IX VACATION. Lieutenant Appointed for Each County and Addreaaea "Will Be made at High Schoola. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene. April 8. (Special.) Elaborate plans have been completed by an organiza tion on the campus known as the "Greater Oregon committee," which comprises .the entire student body of the university, whereby the university is to receive the greatest advertising in its history during the coming week. At a meeting held yesterday all stu- dents going home for the Spring vaca tion, which began today, were provided with information regarding Oregon and the university, in order to be able to talk intelligently. - Lieutenants have been appointed In eevry. county and these will co-operate with the state committee and the alum ni and arrange with the principals of the high schools of the state for the setting aside of an assembly morning when the representatives from the uni versity can address the pupils. The lieutenants appointed are as fol lows: Multnomah, Anson Cornell; Columbia. Martin Xelson: Clatsop, Emma Wootton; Washington, Esther Chalmers; Malheur, Sprague Adams; Yamhill, Wayne Stater; Coos, Max Reigard; Curry. Raymond Burns; Tillamook, Beatrioe Gaylord; Lane. Louisa Bailey; Polk, Laird Woods; Lincoln, New ton Center; Benton. Eyla Walker; Clack amas. Joseph Hedges; Wallowa, Mona JJougnerty; Marion, Kenneth Moores; Linn. Prentiss Brown; Douglas, Harrie Booth; Jackson. Vera Olmstead; Josephine, Gladys Conklln; Lake, James Burgess; Klamath, Fred Dunbar; Harney, Helen Purlngton; Crook. Richard Wilcox; Grant, Fred Klddte; Union, Alice Hill: Hood River. D. Onthank. R. McMurray; Gilliam and Wheeler, Isa Wasson; Sherman, Floyd Westerfield; Mor row, jonn Houston: wasco. Loren Roberts; Umatilla, Claire Raley; Baker, Walter Kea non. The meeting honse in Bolton. Mass.. is to be reshingled for the first time since its erection In 1793. Some of the shingles are still in a perfect state of preservation after 121 years' service. JAPAN IS FAITHFUL Premier Okuma Says Alliance With Britain Holds. YELLOW PRESS MISLEADS Statesman Warns Americans as Well as Others Not to Judge Public Sentiment Wrongly Free Speech Is Vpheld. TOKIO, March 13. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) Spurred to speech by persistent attacks on the Anglo-Japanese alliance by several Japanese newspapers. Premier Count Okuma in an interview yesterday in sisted on unwavering fidelity to the agreement with Great Britain. He de clared that Britain, Japan, Russia, France and Italy must hold together to crush their common foe. "The spirit of chivalry and loyalty to a friend," said the Premier, "is strong among the Japanese, and this spirit has been manifested in many ways since the outbreak of the war. I have no fear that the leading men of America, or of any other country, will doubt Japan's sincerity or loyalty because of the writings and mouthings of a sen sational newspaper any more than we of Japan doubt the friendship or the loyalty of England or America because a few newspapers say unkind things or public untruths. about us. He went on: "We are doing everything we can to assist England in fighting her enemy. It is true that recently a small section of the Japanese press has taken a stand that might be regarded as anti British. It has been suggested to me that such newspapers should be rigor ously dealt with, but I regard the muz zling of the press as a dangerous thing unless the newspapers overstep the bounds. The vast majority of the peo pie of this country and of the press of Japan is extremely friendly to England and the allies." "The alliance," he asserted, "is just as strong Joday as ever it was, benefit ing Japan and benefiting Britain." IXCIDEXTS AXXOY JAPAXESK British" Acts Taken as Reminders to Knergetic Action. TOKIO, March 1. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) The frequent recurrence of detention and examina tion of Japanese merchant steamers by British converted cruisers in Indian and Chinese waters, especially the re ported firing on the Nippon Yusen Kaisha liners Chikuzen Mam and Mi yazaki Mara, has excited public opin ion in Japan. The press and prominent naval officials denounce the reported action of the British warship as un lawful and go even to the limit of calling it an insult to the national nag of Japan. The Nippon Kaiyokai (Japan Mari time Association) and the Kaiji Rengo Tsushinsha (Associated Maritime News Agrency jointly started a movement to arouse public opinion in connection with the incidents and yesterday they presented a memorial to the Foreign Minister, urging lodging a protest with the .British government. It is reported that the government has requested Great Britain to explain the recent seizure of nine Hindu pas sengers from the Japanese steamship Tenyo Marti. The matter is one re quiring delicate handling from Japan, because she is an actual ally of Eng land and committed to a war for the defeat of Germany Some newspapers Interpret the action of the British i cruiser aa the result of British feeling that Japan is not carrying on a suf flciently energetic campaign against enemy intrigue. At all events It is be lieved here that England and Japan will settle the question in a manner satisfactory to both countries, England taking into consideration the resent ment caused among the Japanese pub lic. $100.000 TO BE EXPENDED Southern . Pacific Will Make Exten sions at Eugene.' EUGENE, Or.. April 7. (Special.) Improvements in the Southern Pacific yards in Eugene which will necessi tate the expenditure of 1100,000 began yesterday. The object of this construc tion work is to provide a separate en trance to the city for the Willamette- Pacific trains, which have been using the Southern Pacific tracks from the Blair-street Junction. In other words. the Southern Pacific Company will have double track through the greater portion of the city. Sidings to accommodate additional freight traffic which will come from the Willamette-Pacific territory are also to be provided. The work is being done under the direction of T. O. Russell, one of the assistants in the office' of H. P. Hoey, engineer in charge of Willamette-Pacific construction. SCHOOL TEACHERS NAMED Annual City Election Is , Grants Pass. Held at GRANTS PASS. Or.. April 7. (Spe cial.) At the annual election of teach ers of the Grants Pass city schools held this week, 26 out of the 31 teach ers employed during the present school year were re-elected for the ensuing year. Daniel Hull was re-elected superin tendent of city schools: H. H. Wardrip, high school principal; Nelle H. Wood ward, principal of the East building: Kathryn Ryan, principal of the River side building, and Anna Blanche Crane, principal of the Central building. A new departure in the school sys tem is to be the election of a super visor of music and drawing." Manual training and domestic science will be given in all four years of the high school as formerly. Grants Pass schools have a total enrollment of nearly 900 pupils. SAN DIEGO GETS BIG GUNS Twelve-Inch Mortars to Be Placed and Garrison Increased. SAN DIEGO, Cal., April 7. Twelve inch mortars will be installed in the fortifications on Point Loma as soon as the emplacements, now under con struction, are completed, according to officers at Fort Rosecrans. These guns. provided for in vie. last fortifications bill, are now in an Eastern arsenal awaiting shipment to San Diego. With the installation of the new mortars and the completion of the pro posed fire and searchlight control sta tions, seven companies of coast artil lery will be assigned to Fort Rose crans. At present only two companies are stationed there. It is understood a battery of eight inch searchlights are to be placed on Point Loma. Large Film Producer Dead.' NEW TORK. April 7. Arthur M. Spiegel, president of the Equitable Mo tion Picture Corporation, general man ager of the World's Film Corporation, and owner of large mail order houses in Chicago, died here today after a three days' illness from pneumonia. Chicago AVill Close Eearlier. CHICAGO. April 7. The City Coon ell today unanimously passed an ordi nance closing restaurants where liquor is sold at 1 A. M. the same as saloons. From Our Ribbons Suitable for Millinery, Trim mings, Hair Bows, Sashes, Etc Values to 50c, Priced Saturday at, Yard. ...DC Satins, Taffetas, Moire, Jacquards, Fancies An enormous assortment of plain and novelty Ribbons priced at a third to a half below real worth. No, we didn't do it, the manufacturer did it, so we can afford to be lib eral. It is a great special purchase of the most desirable widths for mil linery, dress trimmings, hair bows, sashes, etc., such as light and dark Warp Prints, checks, stripes and plaids, little Dresden figures, art Persian effects, Jacquard Novelties, Satins, Moires, Taffetas, Moire Failles, etc. All new and staple Spring shades and colorings in qual ities regularly sold up to 50c a yard. A great leader for this sale Ot at, yard .JC B Maline Chiffon Neck Ruffs 19y-Reg. 50c, 75c Very pretty Maline and Chiffon Neck Ruffs, in all the leading spring colors and color combinations. Reg ularly sold at 60c and 75c. 1Q Saturday, special X C IQIDBIBIIBIIIIIIHBIIBDnBBlDIIBDIIl WAITE BRIBE DEMANDED EMBALMER NOW DECLARES MONEY WAS GIFT. Life of Confessed Poisoner of Father- In-Law to Be Probed In Mii'h ' Igan by New Yorlt Officers. NEW YORK. April 7. Additional evi dence regarding the life history of Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, who has con fessed the murder of his father-in-law, John E. Peck, of Grand Rapids, will be sought by the District Attorneys' of fice in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Kalamazoo, it was an- j nounced tonight. An Assistant Dist- trict Attorney and a detective will leave tomorrow for Michigan to begin the investigation. Evidence that Waite inocculated himself with typhoid fever germs. which he had bought for the alleged purpose of causing the deaths of his wife's parents was obtained today by District Attorney Swann. Dr. Waite was treated for typhoid last Novem ber, it was learned today, shortly after he had purchased the bacilli. This was two months after his marriage. No arrest was made today in con nection with Dr. Waite's efforts before his arrest to bribe possible witnesses against him, and it was said at the District Attorney's office that none is expected before Monday. Bert L. Rich, attorney for Eugene Oliver Kane, the embalmer, whom Dr. Waite said he gave $&000 to testify the fluid he used in embalming Mr. Peck's body contained arsenic, made a formal demand today for the return of $7S00, which Kane dug up from the spot on Long Island, where he had hidden It and turned it over to the District At torney. Rich said the money was a gift from Dr. Waite. Miss Catherine Peck, sister of the murdered man. also demanded the money, but it will be held as evidence in the case. - FOUR ACCIDENTS FATAL Industrial Casualties for Week End ing April 6 Total 214. SALEM. Or.. April 7. (Special.) For the week ending April 6 a total of 2X4 accidents were reported to the State Industrial Accident Insurance Commis sion, of which four were fatal. Of the total number reported, 155 were sub ject to the workmen's compensation act, 27 were from public utility cor- Dorations. 30 were from other firms and corporations which have rejected the act. and two were from firms and corporations not employing labor in hazardous occupation. Tha following shows thfv number of acci dents by Industry: Sawmill 59. railroad op eration 26. logging- 25, construction 21, paper mill 12, iron and steel works 8, meat packing 8. light and power 8. bridge construction 4. flour mills 3. shipbuilding 8, telephoae com pany 3, transportation company 2, mining 2. fuel company 2, cement quarry 2, depart ment store 2: the following one each: En gineering works, telegraph company, bakery, roofing manufacturer, drink manufacturer, blower and pipe company, carpentering, door manufacturer, trunk and bag manufacturer, stove works,- paper hanging, tank and pipe manufacturer, machinery, railroad passenger, railroad trespasser, machine shop, livery, well driller, painting, transportation, coop erage company and express company. ROLLER PLUNGES 200 FEET Engineer .Tumps and Reverses at Full Steam, Checking Dash. OREGON CITY. Or.. April 7. (Spe cial.) The 10-ton county road roller, yesterday fell 200 feet down a steep hill back of Canemah but was on the Job again today, none the worse for its experience, beysnd a slightly dam aged fender and a dented du&t pam Matchless Assortment of Models in Fine Serges, Poplins, Gabardine and Checked Fabrics Specially Priced at Suits that represent the master stroke of high-class tailoring the most popular Spring models with coat in belted effects and skirt with wide gathered back and belt. The coat is lined with fancy peau de cygne and finished with fancy collar and cuffs. The materials are fine all-wool black and white shepherd checks, navy, poplins, serges and gabardine, putty gabardine, etc. But you really must see these handsome Spring suits and learn of the great savings you can make to fully comprehend the real ne cessity of your guying your suit here and now. Come and make com- - A g parisons. Inspect critically our Special at pXfcrxiJ Fine MJL In Attractive New Styles in White Regular Values Sale at Just now our assortment of Women's Spring Footwear is at its best, and in order to induce early purchases we have underpriced many attractive new models in Shoes, Pumps and Oxfords included. All Mary Jane Pumps of white Sea Island cloth and with rubber heels : Patent and Gunmetal Shoes and three-strap Pumps; widths; in value up to choice this sale at Clever Styles in Boys and Girls' Hats Choice From 25 Styles 50c See Our Third Street Window Boys Hats in three popular blocks, in various patterns and materials checks, plaids and Palm Beach stripes; also mixed colors and plain serges, Cri, silk mixed effects, etc. Unlimited choice at ,wUC Girls' Hats and Bonnets at 25 to $1.25 The latest new styles in Girls' Hats and Bonnets in Milan straw, horsehair and India braids, silk, poplins, Panamas and fancy combinations. All neatly and ers and ribbons. The best values had anywhere at Special sale bulk Perfume Lily of Valley, Sweet Pea, Rose, Jiko, Heliotrope and Carnation. Regular 50c ounce, spe- QCJ cial at only OiJC The roller was at work on the South End road, which winds its way up a cliff back of Ca-nemah. The road gave way and the heavy machine fell down the cliff until it struck a large rock at the bottom. Robert Mattoon, the engineer, jumped just as the roller started on its downward plunge. He reversed the engine and threw on full steam, checking its dash down hill. MR. STEVENS AT NEWBERG Fire Marshal Explains Dangers to Students nnd Business Men. NEWBERG, Or., April 7. (Special.) Fire Marshal Stevens, of Portland, ac companied by Captain Fred Roberts and Chief Operator Wright, of the Port land Fire Bureau, yesterday talked to the students of the high school, of the grade school and of Pacific College on fire prevention. He was entertained at dinner by members of the Commercial Club and at night addressed a large audience at the clubrooms. Mr. Stevens said among other things that 50 per cent of the losses are due to carelessness. GERMAN COFFEE LIMITED Nation Has Visible Supply Suffi cient for Six Weeks. BERLIN, April 6, via London, April 7. The government today expropriated coffee, tea and chicory and appointed a commission to regulate their distri bution. The regulation applies to per sons having in their possession 10 kilo grams (about 22 pounds) of unroasted coffee or five kilograms of tea. It is announced that there is a visi ble supply of coffee sufficient for about six weeks; that the armies' needs are covered for four weeks, and that there is enough tea for about a year. BOYS' CONFERENCE DRAWS Permanent Organization Is Per fected at Chehalis. CHEHALIS. Wash.. April 7. (Spe cial.) The two days' programme of the conference of boys of Southwest Wash ington cities, which began at the High School auditorium in this city tonight, has attracted a good attendance from Shelton to the Columbia River. Enter tainment is provided by local people of "Baked by FranV At tha U. S. Bakery E. 11th and Flandera C4 r; . j: i J III UTiTEEHUT 2 $14.45 H B H B B B sa n B IhnrnOiC! PumpS Z9 Oxfords and All Leathers Many to $3.50, This S2.47 m m u H n n with cloth top; one, two J f V11V j W Vy $2.47 all sizes and $3.50. Your B n 10 m m H attractively trimmed with flow to be 25c to $1.25 n a H a m Chehalis. Permanent organization was perfected tonight. Carl J. Hollingworth. of Seattle, pre- ' sided and the addresses were made by N. B. Coffman, Rev. A. H. Chittenden. Professor R. E. Cook, James Lane, Thomas Owens and Charles A. Phipps, of Portland. i The conference music is under direc tion of Walter R. Jenkkins, of Seattle, with F. Gordon Pettie at the piano. The undersea origin of chalk is Indicated by the presence of mlnuto sea shells which are revealed by trie microscope. The Christian Science Churches and Society of Portland, Oregon, announce SIX FREE LECTURES ON Christian Science to be delivered by Clarence W. Chadwick, C. S. B., Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ. Scientist, in Boston. Mass. The public Is cordially invited. The schedule of lectures is as follows: SATURDAY. April 8th. 8:O0 P. . M. Auspices of St. John's Society James John High School Auditorium, Hayes and Philadelphia streets. SUNDAY, April 8th, 8:00 P. M. Auspices of Second Church Church edifice. Snst Sixth and Holladay avenue. MONDAY, April 10th. 8:00 P. M. Auspices of Fifth Church Princess Theater, Arleta station. TUESDAY. April 11th, 12 o'clock noon Auspices of First Church Heillg Theater, Broadway and Taylor streets. Try It for Plain Toast, French Toast, Sand wiches or Ordinary T.bl, I7.e. 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