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THE MORNTNG OREGONIATf. THURSDAY, - JUNE 1, 1916. C0L0I1EU ASSAILS PRESIOEIiT'SSPEEGH T. R. Says Mr. Wilson Uses "Weasel" Words, Sucking V Life From Phrases. TRAINING FOR ALL URGED Hookey elt Declares German-American. .Alliance Guilty of Moral f Treason; Bryan and Ford ' Called "Amiable Men." , BT. LOUIS. May 31. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt delivered three speeches In Jit. Louis today. In which, he advocated Universal military service declared the IGerman-American Alliance was guilty .'of moral treason and anti-Amerlcan- I Ism, and denounced President Wilson's ; Memorial day speech as weak. Tremen dous and cheering crowds greeted him. rnlnnpl 1?nORfvflt maintained that President Wilson used "weasel" words, whuch sucked the life out of phrases and made them meaningless. "When Mr. Wilson speaks of "univer sal voluntary training,' " he asserted, "he draws a parallel to a truancy law which would make universal attendance by children at school obligatory to all except they wanted to remain away." Mr. Roosevelt averred that he thought well of Mr. Bryan and Mr. Ford. "1 like them In private life," he added. "They are nice, admirable men. But I cannot join them In any wild mental Joy rides, which is what I should be compelled to do If I should take their Ideas seriously." German-American Alliance Denounced, Colonel Roosevelt addressed the larg est crowd at the City Club In the afternoon, where he said that neutral ity which allowed trampling on Amer ican rights could not be tolerated and that there could be no Americans who were not Americans to the core. "I denounce the German-American Alliance with all my soul," he shouted. "The acts of their leaders constitute moral treason to our Government and to our people." Urging the motto, "Americans for America," for all Americans, whether they were born here or abroad, the former President declared that "the salvation of our people lies in having a nationalized and unified America, ready for the tremendous tasks of both war and peace. "I appeal to all our citizens," the Colonel said, "no matter from what land their forefathers came, to keep this ever in mind and to shun with scorn and contempt the sinister intrig uers and mischief makers who would eeek to divide them along lines of creed, of birthplace or of National origin. Double Loyalty Annulled. "I hold it an outrage and a viola tion of every principle of true Ameri canism, to discriminate against such a man (the American of foreign par entage) because of the land from which he or his parents came or be cause of his creed. But I hold it no less an outrage for him to act in our domestic politics not as an American, but as an American with a qualifica tion; as an American who has some un-American interest to serve, some foreign country to serve, because of his ancestry. The man who thus acts Is the hyphenated American." Colonel Roosevelt emphasized the need of co-operation between business men. labor and the Government. "In the past," he said, "there have been two tendencies at work in Araer lea each harmful. There came grave abuses due to unrestricted individual Ism when the individuals found them jselves in despotic control of large busi ness unite. Then came abuses on tn part of those who desired through Governmental agencies to end those abuses. The remedies then proposed. while they woild end the abuses, would kill the business. Aid for Industry Encouraged. "More and more we have grown to realize that we must come. partly through Governmental action and nioie through social consciousness, to ac knowledge on the part of the h?ads of great Industries that they owe a duty to the public, to those who work for them. In the Government we must feel that Instead of trying to destroy great industries we must cordially en courage them and at the same time. as far as possible, see that Justice is done by them toward one another, to ward the general public ; nd toward the wage workers. "When the present war is over, we shall see a new Europe, and in many ways that will be the New World and we will be the Old World. They' will nave aaoptea many tmngs we must adopt, because we will profit 'jy their experience. "1 believe most emphatically that our end must be preparedness in mat ters social and Industrial, combining diiciency ana justice. "It is absolutely certain that aggres sion will be invited by the Nation that Is opulent, aggressive and unprepared. we nave in xms country, free sneerh But the luxury of a ready tongue can not permanently be enjoyed with safety oy me man wnn an unready hand. wish to see our tongues a little less ready and our hands a little more reaay. Partial Preparedness Opposed. "I am not afraid of the apostles of . cDsoiuie unprepareaness. I don't re bi ".no mun who oeueves in no preparedness as a source of dan ger. ii a man is roolish enough we can center jjuouc attention on hi; folly. Tho dangerous man Is the well meaning man who firmly believes that lr you prepare a little. Out not much you will be all right. Either prepare or aon t. Mr. Roosevelt took issue with Prest cent Wilson s views on preparedness. He took Issue with Preldent Wilson's expressions In his Memorial day ad dress. "The President gays he Is for universal voluntary service. said Colonel Roosevelt. "That Is equlva- ent to a truant law that would make ev-.ry boy and girl attend school pro vided they didn't wish to stay away. I like the word universal, but ttoI untary' Is a weasel word. It sucks out the life of the other. The one follow ing the other means nothing. "Mr. Wilson said the acid test was about to be applied to the business men of the Nation to see if they will allow their employes to volunteer for training. I am against that. It can not be patriotism that asks one man to have others prepare to do his fight ing. '"Divided patriotism Is as Impossible as h3'Phenated citizens. I appeal to you to prepare yourself. Get out of the rut of the copperhead pacifist. Care fn Rhetoric Advised. "We have had a great deal of rhet oric. But the American people ought to be more careful about words. We should remember it Is our duty to use no word unless we mean It. "I am not an English-American. I should be just as unalterably opposed to an English-American alliance, as I am to the German-American alliance. Whatever defense I -may have for my attitude, you can't accuse me of pussy footing. ."There is no place here for the per sons who want to make a polyglot boarding-house out of our Nation. "When I was President. 1 was a friend of every foreign nation. But when it became necessary to assert our rights I played no favorites. "Labor councils generally have a nounced they will not take part in the preparedness parades June 3, he con tinued. "I have seen shameful editor ials upholding that attitude. But when eay universal service, that is wnat refer to. I do not expect to suck the life out of my words, nor do I want any one to consider that I shall join the pacifists In any wild mental joy- rides. FACTORY HELP PLANNED CHAMBER PROPOSES TO LEKD INDUSTRIES ITT KEED. Company With $200,000 Would Be Or ganized to Finance Half of Cost ' of Undertaking;. Substantial encouragement for infant Industries seeking to establish them selves in Portland will be provided by corporation formed for that partic ular purpose, if a plan now under con- ideration by tfie directors of the Chamber of Commerce is carried to its ultimate conclusion. The plan, in Its tentative form, was considered at the meeting of the di rectors last night. It was most fa vorably received by the entire board The beneficial possibilities of its oper ation was conceded all around. Suc cess of similar movements in other cities of the country was pointed out. The plan in brief provides for the or ganization of an independent corpora tion, capitalized at $200,000 or $250,000, and carrying the moral support of the Chamber of Commerce. New industries seeking to establish n "Portland, or established industries eeking to expand, can apply to this corporation for financial assistance. If the enterprise is considered worthy, and its financial risk good, this corporation will be In position to finance it to the extent of 50 per cent of its immediate requirements. With this backing, then. t should be possible to go out and get the remaining 50 per cent from other sources. The directors voted unanimously to establish at once a lumber bureau in accordance with plans advanced a few weeks ago by a meeting of the lumber men themselves. Guy W. Talbot was elected chairman of the civic bureau, succeeding John B. Yeon. RECIPE TO DARKEN GRAY HAIR This Home Made Mixture Darkens Gray Hair and Removes Dandruff. To a half pint of water add: -ay Jiura 1 Cj5, iiarbo Compound l small box oiycerlne , i OZ- These are all simple ingredients that you can buy from any druggist at very little cost, and mix them yourself. Ap piy to tne scalp once a day lor two ' weeks, then once every other week un til all the mixture is used. A half pint should b enough to darken the pray hair, rid the head of dandruff and kill the dandruff icerms It stops the hair from falling out. and relieves itching and scalp diseases. It promotes the growth of the n'r and makes harsh hair soft and glossy. Adv. TO IS. COWLES LEADS OH EARLY RETURNS Only 1800 of 2446 Delegates to Women's Clubs Con vention Cast Vote. ELECTIONEERING SHUT OFF Supporters of California Candidate ' for Presidency of Federation Claim Victory; Women Say Dress Should Cost $3-$ 10. NEW YORK, May 31. Supporters of Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, of Los Ange les, claimed tor her tonight upon the early returns from the balloting, that she had been elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs by a safe majority over Mrs. Samuel B. Sneath. of Tiffin. O. The presidential election was the crowning event of the 13th biennial convention of the feder ation, which closes Friday. Of the 2446 delegates not more than 1800 voted, it was asserted. The small vote was ascribed to the fact that many of the delegates from the West and Middle West left last night for their homes, while others refrained from voting because of warm personal friendship for both candidates. Electioneering In Prevented. Precautions were taken by the local biennial board, to prevent electioneer ing In or about the armory where tho convention sessions are held, and as i result workers for the opposing can didates were forced to talk to pros- j'pective voters either in the street in front of the armory or in the cor ridors of their hotels. Literature brought by the supporters of Mrs. Cowles could not be used be cause of a ruling of the biennial board. The California women, however, dis tributed artificial popples, the official floral emblem of their state. There were no contests in the selec tion of representatives from each state to the board of directors as required by the revision of the bylaws increasing the membership of the board, from la to 57. At the civil service reform conference this afternoon, attended by more than 2000 women. Mrs. Frederick H. Cole, of Omaha, Neb., presided as chairman. Dreu Reform Discussed. Women's dress reform in all its phases was discussed at a conference of the home economics committee. Manufacturers told the audience that it is to their advantage to have a standardized street dress and they ad mltted that it is possible, if women will t. to cut dress bills down by half and even more. Other speakers asserted It is possible for women to dress, not only well, but with distinction, at a cost of not less than 3 and ,not more than ?10 per dress. The final business of the convention will be taken up tomorrow and a deci sion will be reached on the question of whether the federation shall affiliate with the International Council of Women, of which Lady Aberdeen is president. WITHDRAWAL IS DEMANDED (Con tin tied From First Page.). RELATIVES 111 ARMENIA SALKH PASTOR'S SISTER. LONG SILENT IX WAR ZONE. Words Cannot Describe Turkish Perse cution of Oldest Christians, Says Rev. Mr. Parounagin. The situation in Armenia, where 1,500,000 or more people are in need and which has recently been brought to the attention of the American people as needing relief measures at once, has been brought home keenly to Rev. M. B. Parounagin, of Ealem, Or., Sun day school missionary of the Oregon Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, who has not had any word whatsoever from his sister since the European war began. Mr. Parounagin was in Portland yes' terday conferring with the local Ar menian relief committee members and he will endeavor to enlist the sup port of the valley towns in tho fund being raised.! Mr. Parounagin was born and reared in Armenia, in the old province of Cappadocia. now known as Cesearea. Asia Minor. About 27 years ago he came to the United States and entered college to prepare for the ministry in the Methodist Church. "Words cannot describe the persecu tion which has been visited on this, the oldest Christian nation in the world," said Rev. Mr. Parounagin yes terday. "While I have been away 27 years, and the persecutions were only starting when I left, I know from prl vate letters and communications which I received up to the outbreak of the war that the situation is terrible. The conditions since the war I understand have been vastly worse, although have not had a letter from my sister or her husband in 22 months. FISHERIES RILL FAVORED OREGON-WASHINGTON PACT TO BE REPORTED TO SENATE. Mr. Lane Has Little Support in Opposi tion to Joint Supervision Along: Columbia River. OREGOOTAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. May 31. The Senate judiciary committee looay oraerea a lavoraDi report of the bill passed recently by the House ratifying, the agreement be tween the state of Oregon and Wash ington under which they are to exer cise joint jurisdiction over fisheries in the Columbia River. Senator Lane failed to appear before the committee and no other opposition developed. Th bill probably cannot be called up in the Senate until after the convention recess. To aid further In getting final action on the bill. Senator Chamberlain, ac companied by F. M. Warren and George Hazen, of Portland, and State Senator Bean called, on the President and urged him to approve It when it passes. Inasmuch as Congress has heretofore ratified several similar agreements, there is no doubt this bill will become law this spiislnn I Senator Lane has little support in his I ODnosition. tion, made In the Mexican note oflO March 10, the United States govern ment, through error and precipitation, thought that the good Mexican government i authorize it to cross th without awaiting a fori ordered a large party of Americans to enter Mexico in pursuit of villa and his party. Because of this the Ameri can government made most emphatic protestations that it was acting in good faith and that its only purpose in crossing the line was to pursue, cap ture or destroy the Villa band, and that the act did not signify an invasion of our territory nor an attempt to violate the sovereignty of Mexico and that as soon as a practical result was shown by the expedition the American troops would be withdrawn from Mexican territory. Kem Obtained Privately. "The Mexican government . had no knowledge that American troops had crossed the border until March 17. and this came from private sources in EI Paso. This government then directed note to the American government. stating that Inasmuch as no formal greement had been entered Into be tween the two governments, the Ameri cans would not be considered as au thorized to send such an expedition. The Washington government ex plained the Bending of such an expedl tion. saying that it regretted the atti ude of the Mexican government re garding the passage of troops across the frontier in pursuit of Villa, ana that it was done in the understanding that the former interchange of notes plainly implied the consent of the Mexican government without further formalities." "The Government of the united States explained also that its attitude was taken in view of the necessity for rapid action and explained its willingness to receive any suggestions of the Mexican government relative to a formal agree ment for the crossing of the Interna tional line by forces of either country. Note Iffoored, Is Charge. Meanwhile the American Govern ment did not answer the note of April 12. nor withdraw the troops, and It was found convenient by both countries that a convention of military chieftains meet at some "border point in order to treat on the military aspect of the situ ation and ascertain if by this road it were possible to arrive at a satisfac tory solution, which on Mexico's part consisted in the retirement of the American troops from its territory. To this effect there met at Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, on the part of the American Government Generals Scott and Funston. and on the part of the Mexican government the Secretary of War and Navy. General Obregon. who held a series of conferences in a spirit of frank cordiality." War Possibility Mentioned, The Mexican Government, the note continues, "regrets to remark that the acts of the American military author itles are in absolute conflict with Mr. Wilson's protestations of friendship.' The note finally requests of the United States Government "a more categorical explanation of its real in tentions toward Mexico." To clear the way for such a statement, it proposes to speak the mind of the Mexican Gov ernment with entire frankness and setting aside "all diplomatic euphem Ism, but declares it does so hoping that the sensibilities of the Washing ton Government will not be wounded by its words. The Mexican Government cannot wish war with the United States, the note continues, "and if this should occur it would undoubtedly be as a consequence of a deliberate purpose of the United States. The Mexican Government, there fore, formally invites the government of the United States to cause the sit uation of uncertainty between the two countries to cease, and to support its declarations and protests of amity with real and effective action, which will convince the Mexican people of the sincerity of its purposes. This action in the present situation . cannot be other than the Immediate withdrawal of the American troops now in Mexl can territory. intention of the J A jT I m O I i A oreat Opportunity oale rmal agreement v JL A 64 Novelty Tailored SILK SUITS That Have Sold Regularly to $50 attitude of the United States in not punishing conspirators in the United States who have plotted the downfall of the present constitutional govern ment and to the acts of Washington in refusing to permit the shipment of arms and ammunition to enter Mexico." Harmony Is Threatened. The note, which is addressed to Sec retary Lansing, reads in part as fol lows: "The Mexican government has Jus received advices that a group of Anieri can troops has crossed the frontier and penetrated Mexican territory and at present is near a place called El Pino, some 70 miles to the south of the fron tier. This newly-effected passage o troops without the consent of the Mexican government places in grave danger the harmony and good relations which ought to exist between the gov crnments of the United States and Mexico. "This government must consider this last act a violation of its sovereignty and thus asks in the most urgent man ner that the Washington Governmen consider with care the case and once for all define with exactitude the poll cy it intends to pursue with respect to the Mexican government. To the end of making clearer the basis upon which the petition con tained in the present note is founded. it is necessary carefully to state th facts which have occurred up to thi time a? a. result of Incursion of & band on Columbus. N. M., captained by Fran Cisco V ilia, at dawn, March 9. last. Agreement Not Waited. "The Mexican government, sincerel lamenting the happening and with th idea of efficiently protecting the fron tier, proposed that the governments o Mexico and the United States celebrate an agreement by which bandits mlgh be punished. ! urthermore. the Mexi can government made this proposition guided by precedents prevailing in the years 1S80 and 18S4. and concertly asked permission that Mexican force might cross the American frontier pursuit of bandits under the reciprocal condition that like permission would be granted the forces of the Unite States should a case similar to that of Columbus be repeated at any other point along the frontier line. "As a consequence of this proposl Offered Today at th Exceptional Price : $27.75 Of Finest Chiffon Taffeta Silk Of Peau de Soie Silk In Black Navy Blue, Burgundy, Silver Gray No phone orders, none C. O. D. Exchanges, none reserved. No Third Floor. man wouc ckd MercHandiso of cJ Merit Ony" Phones Marshall 5000 Home H 2265 The New Pictorial Review July Patterns are now on sale and shpw the smartest and latest original modes for the Summer season. Par ticularly attractive are the fashions in sports apparel and Summer dresses. The Summer Fashion Book and Fashion Sheets Are Also Here Second Floor. I i HARNEY COUNTY TO HAVE ROAD TO IIAILWAY AT BliNDIRK. Route to Prospective Trrmlnm of Ore A Eastern Will Ho 34 Miles In Length. (on COMPANY I ORGANIZES VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS NAME COMMITTEES, AND Participation tn Preparedness ' Demon stration Is Planned for, and All Members Are Invited. HARRIMAN. Or., May 31. (Special.) Work on the new highway from Burns to the railroad terminus at Bendire has been started under the su pervision of Roadmaster Miller, using the new big engine and grader. Every thing is running smoothly, making a 20-foot grade with sufficient elevation In the center to give excellent drainage. By ".he time the Oregon & Eastern Railroad is completed into Bendire the people along this new highway and at Burns will have a first-class road to reach the railroad at Bendire and will have a highway that will serve as a model for future road building in Har ney County. This new highway starts at Burns, the county seat, and will be about 34 miles long, passing through the towns of Larven, Albritten. Harrlman and terminating at Bendire. This also is the t rminus of the Orerron & Kastern Railway, which is building into Har ney County from Ontario. Other roads from the west and south are contemplated. They will also ter minate at Bendire. giving all the peo ple of Harney County opportunity to reach the railroad over good and passa ble roads. sons were killed and 35 injured today when a northbound passenger train on the Mexican Railway was in collision with a southbound freight train near Rodriguez. Mex.. 40 miles south of Nuevo Laredo. Those killed were five trainmen and four passengers, all Mexicans. Several Americans were aboard the passenger train, but none was reported injured. CLARKE PRUNE CROP IS BIG Yield of 7,000,000 Pounds In County Is Indicated. VANCOUVER, Wash.. May 31. (Spe cial.) With each day the prospects for a good prune crop in Clarke County are growing brighter, according to local packers. Indications point to a crop of at least 7.000.000 pounds in this county. or ISO cars. In nearly all section of the county trees are bearing full, but in the Mill Plain and Prune Hill districts the silver thaw last Winter broke out more than half of the trees, and this will reduce the crop. Buyers are In the field offer ing 6Va cents a pound on a basis of 30-35's, but growers are not selling at that price, expecting higher prices. 1000 Californlans Knroll to Train. SAN FRANCISCO. May Sl.-One thou sand business and professional men, representing 70 California cities, have enrolled for the military training camp for civilians which opens at Monterey on July 10. according to the announce ment made by the civil enrollment com tniltee today. Kern to Renominate Marshall. WASHINGTON'. May 31. It has been definitely decided that Senator Kern will make the speech renominating Vice-President Marshall at the St. Louis convention. Linn Democrats Organize. ALBANY. Or.. May 31. (Special.) B. M. Payne, of Albany, was elected chairman of the Linn County Demo cratic Central Committee when the committee chosen in the recent nri- for a permanent veterans organization, maries met in Albany this afternoon At a meeting of nearly 50 former members of Company I, of the old First Regiment, Oregon National Guard, held In the officers' room at the Armory last night, preliminary steps were taken Lieutenant F. E. Cooper, of Company I, was chairman. He was elected cap tain of the proposed permanent veter ans association, and L. F. Steel, former Second Lieutenant of Company I, was elected first sergeant of the permanent organization. General Charles F. Beebe and General C. U. Gantenbein represented officers of the old First Regiment at the meeting. Representatives of other companies present included. Captain William Gadsby, representing Company A; Cap tain Archie B. - Mason, representing Company K; Captain Charles K. Mor gan. representing Company E. and D. J Coman. representing old Company H. No representative was present from Company G. but it is to be in the per manent veterans' organization. Ralph Lee and Harry L. Idleman were appointed members of a commit toe on organization. A committee on constitution and bylaws was named. with W. M. Davis. Russell E. Sewel and Harry L. Idleman as members. It was announced that old Company I will form for Saturday night's big preparedness parade in the rear of the Armory at 6:30 o'clock, and all former members are invited and organized. Clyde C. Bryant, of Albany, was chosen secretary-treasurer. S. M. Garland, of Lebanon. State Senator from Linn County, was elected to represent Linn County on the Demo cratic State Central Commitee. Nine Die In Mexican Wreck. LAREDO. Tex.. May 31. Nine per- How Banking Aids Women BESIDES security for funds de posited an institution like The Northwestern National affords women patrons the active interest and co-operation of Directors, Of ficers and Staff, as well as the advantages of every banking; facil ity under one roof. TheNorttiwesterti IINational Bank ?MKorthvesternBankBld"g.Porttand.Oregoa. Hood Superintendent Renamed. HOOD RIVER. Or.. May 31. (Spe cial.) The City School Board has made appointments of teachers for the city schools tne coming year. Professor J. O. McLaughlin was reappointed superin tendent. JltllllIllf ItlTtllttlfllllMMIf ITIIIItllf tTllf lltlTIttf II! Iltltlllttltflf TIIIllllIIIITf Htllllltllt?lij Watch, for tlie Big FAN On Broadway Bulletin No. 3 Why Not Face the Facts About Armor Competition? To the People ; The policy of the United States Government for many years has made real competition in armor-making ineffective. The Government might have asked the three armor plants for bids and let the entire tonnage to the lowest bidder. That would have made competition effective. The result of such a course would have been to drive two of the three manufac turers out of business, and leave the country with facilities of only one plant in time of need. The Government, in fact, has always asked for bids from the three manufacturers, but no matter what the price quoted, each year's business was divided among them. Armor makers serve but one customer the Government, just as a public utility serves but one .customer a community. The solution of the public utility problem is regulation of rates. The solution of the armor problem is for the Government to fix the price. We voluntarily agree to accept any price fixed by the Federal Trache Commission. Isn't acceptance of that offer better than the destruction of an industry built solely to serve the Government? CHAR. M. SCHWAB, Chairman. EUGENE CJ. GRACE. President. Bethlehem Steel Company iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiltiililliililililliiliiilltiiliiliiiiiiiliiilliiiiiif I 1 r