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TTTE-.MORNING- OREGOXTATT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE -7, 1916. OREGON DELEGATES ILLINOIS SENATOR, PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT, WHO IS PRESUMED TO LOOK LIKE LINCOLN. WEBSTER VAINLY LEAD GREAT E man wouc ckd vxx SEEKS FOR VOTES I I "Merck mliso of" c7 Merit Only" Hughes Conference to Result . in Formation of Steer--1l ing Committee. Choice of Oregon for Vice- Our Suit Section Announces for Wednesday A SUIT EVENT of Greatest Importance, Featuring A Sale of 97 Suits , That Have Sold as High as $35.00 In Every Size In Every Fashionable Color i I i I S President Presents Pitiful, Lonesome Figure. EVERY STATE IS ENLISTED REAL ORATOR IS WANTED Attendance Cut Down Only by Cau cuses, but From All Sides Come Kcports of Additional Re cruits to Jurist's Camp. CONVENTION HALL, Chicago. June . (Special.) Out of the Hushes con ference called by the Oregon delega tion is to be created a steering com mittee, to consist as far as possible of three delegates from each state In the Union, this committee to take active charge of the conduct of the Hughes campaign. The Oregon-Hughes confer ence, at its second meeting today, adopted resolutions inviting the chair men of the various state delegations to name three delegates for service on this committee, and in states where the chairmen are not favorable to Hughes, the Hughes delegates them selves will take the initiative. By this means it is hoped that an active working organization can be perfected over night and. with that In view, the conference adjourned to meet again at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon following the adjournment of the con vention. Lively Session Expected. Tomorrow's meeting is expected to b elargely a meeting of the "steering committee." and those attending will be expected to report on the situation in the various states. . Because many state delegations were caucusing this afternoon, the attend ance at the Oregon-Hughes conference was not as heavy as yesterday, but many delegations sent word they would attend subsequent sessions. The Idaho delegation and the Ver mont delegation, for illustration, were In session this afternoon, and unable to tako part in the Hughes conference, but these and many other states will be represented -tomorrow. Hughes badges made their initial appearance In Chicago at the Oregon conference this afternoon. Within a few minutes after the first red ribbons, bearing the name of the Justce in bold gold let ters, were exhibited in the Sherman Hotel lobby, there was a stampede towards Oregon headquarters, where the distribution was made, and by night Hughes badges were in evidence in all quarters where politicians are prone to gather. Hughes' Former Partner Speaks. The principal address before the Hughes conference today was that of K. C. Tanner, Republican state chair man of New York and former law partner and intimate friend of the Justice. Mr. Tanner made no attempt to speak for Justice Hughes, but re viewed briefly his public career, and told the assembled delegates that New Tork, on the first ballot, would cast a. majority of its delegates for Hughes, and would add to the Hughes vote on the next and subsequent ballots, if two ballots did not tell the story of the convention. Mr. Tanner, as showing Hughes' steadfast Republicanism, told how he, in 190S at the instance of the Repub lican National Committee, neglected his own campaign in New Tork State and stumped through the Middle West for Taft. "The Republican National Commit tee," said Tanner, "felt no doubt about the Americanism of Mr. Hughes when they sent him out to campaign for Taft." "And." he added, "it does not lie in the mouth of any regular Re publican to say that Hughes is no Re publican because for 6ix years he has not engaged in political controversy. That is a part of his strength. The main source of his strength is that he is without the taint of recent feuds." Strength In New York Great. Representative Calder. of New York, said his state was for Hughes, believ ing that he. better than any other Re publican, can carry the state against Wilson and because New Yorkers be lieve he will give the country a high type of administration, if elected. Governor Beeckman. of Rhode Island, reported that sentiment among Repub licans in his state was similar to sen timent among Oregon Republicans, and when states from two extreme coasts show such a strong leaning toward Hughes, he thought the convention was justified in assuming the Hughes senti ment is overwhelming in all sections. "We have got to nominate a man we can elect. We can elect Hughes," said the Governor. He added that the Rhode Island delegates are uninstructed, but by unanimous vote had adopted the unit rule, and all candidates are for Hughes. Senator Borah for Hughes. Senator Borah early today assured the Oregon delegation he was in ac cord with the steps they were taking in furthering the Hughes candidacy. but this afternoon his own delegation was meeting, and he could not get away. Senator Fulton brought word from Senator Borah that if the confer ence held further meetings he would attend; that he is for Hughes and be liever Hughes is going to be nomi nated. This announcement was greet ed by loud applause, for Senator Borah In the Hughes camp, is regarded as a most Important factor. GRAY HAIR Look Young Apply Q-Ban. Harmless No Dye. Not a trace of gray shows in your hair after a few applications of Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to hair and scalp. Q-Ban is no dye, but is a harmless, ready-to-use liquid, which makes scalp , and hair healthy. If your hair Is gray, streaked with gray, prematurely gray, faded, thin or falling, simply shampoo hair and scalp with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. All your gray hair and entire head of hair then quickly turns to an even, beautiful dark shade, leaving all your hair healthy, fluffy, soft, radiant, full of life, fascinating; so evenly dark and handsome no one will suspect you used Q-Ban. Also stops dandruff and fall ing hair. Only 50c for a big bottle at Huntley's Drug Store, 4th and Wash ington Sts., Portland, Or. Out-of-town people supplied by parcel post. Advertisement. DARKEN YOUR ijm " r 1 I. fT ; , 'v " . - i ' ' . " V : s ' 1 ' ' LAWRECE WORRY IS APPARENT Convention Eve Finds No One Certain of Anything. 'PEP' SEEMS TO BE LACKING She Starts Today and Heaven Only Knows Where She Will Stop, Says Irvin. Cobb, Who Thinks Prophecies Are Futile. (Continued From First Vage.l revolutionary doctrine that we should all have reverence for the flag of our country has somewhat abated. Minor Issues begin to move upstage, and the spirit of the G. O. P., on the imminent verge of being in convention as sembled, now comes down to the root lights and makes a low bow to the audience. Pepsin, Not Pepper, I Present. To the mind of at least one specta tor, meaning by that myself, this af fair. In Its llth-hour aspect, has pre sented certain peculiar and unusual lants. Despite all the loud outcry by various gentlemen who are listed in Ballyhoo's Who's Who in America, or should be; despite the blaring of the bands: despite the brandishing of tne banners and the waving of the flags; despite the marching and the counter marching of the ardent boomer with his campaign hat and his campaign breath, the bat being gray and the breath being a bright and burning red; despite the melodious warblings of the glee clubs; despite all the surface tumult and the activities of the top water minnows. It has seemed to me today that this convention was some how lacking in real tabasco: that there was more of pepsin than of pepper in it. Of course, any National convention oi any party is bound to bear somewhat the appearance of a crowd of boys playing at being men. The childish appurtenances of noise and clamor and whooping and running around in cir cles are a part of the play, and we wouldn't know what to do without them. These things are required to the divertisement of the rank and file, who only think they are running things, in order to keep -their minds occupied while four or five quiet, force ful gentlemen repair to a back room on the top floor and close the windows and stuff the keyhole and take off their coats .and sit down and decide what is to be done and when and how and where it Is to be done. Real Motive Power Hidden. A National convention any National convention, almost may be likened to a large piece of machinery fitted out with a vast number of flywheels, which whirl about busily and make a loud. roaring sound, but accomplish nothing at all. while, tucked away In a hidden recess, is a little dynamo supplying the real motive ppwer. The man who can attend a few National conventions of either of the great parties and not be come an- advocate of a monarchical form of government is a believer in democratic institutions, right down to the quick. But taking these things into consid eration, it has impressed the disinter ested spectator sitting up in the peanut gallery that the boys were putting on more enthusiasm than they really felt; that beneath the roaring torrent of hurrahs ran an undercurrent of nerv ousness and worry and bewilderment. In short, that fewer things were cer tain and that more things were uncer tain than is usually the case at this stage, or on the night before a con vention comes to order, meaning by that, to disorder. Delegates Seem to Be at Sea. Perhaps an able specialist in equal manifestations might advance the cry that this is the first convention in a long, long time where the delegates were wondering whether, before the thing was over, they would, be taking orders from a man who at the present time of writing Is clear outside of their own party and liable to stay outside of it, too, unless the G. O. P. hen should lay an egg to his liking. I am no specialist though, so far be it Photo by Bain. T. SHERMAN. from me to diagnose. X am merely trying to record my own impression. Moreover, the weather tonight was such as to dampon the ardor of the most arduous patriot. A raw wind blew in off the lake, bringing with It sheets of very cold and exceedingly damp rain. So, being driven in off the streets, the leather-lunged cohorts packed into the hotel lobbies, each one of which already held two or three times as many individuals as its arch itect an- Its builder supposed it could ever possibly hold, and there through out the evening they whooped and yel'ed and gave the bar a steady play, and burned arsonous cigars. It would have been a lovely place to smoke cure a ham. providing- you didn't care how tr.e ham tasted afterwards. Kentnrkiana Are Real Hosts. At the Congress those who were especially favored of fortune found their way upstairs to a certain room. where the Kentucky delegation, true to advance notices, kept open house with the able assistance of Charles An derson, of color, who Is the noblest julep mixer in the known world. Only one untoward incident occurred. A Northern visitor received a julep from the capable brown hands of Charles, and, after gasping at it dubiously for a moment, started to pluck the dainty spray of fragrant Southern mint out of the tumbler, saying he was afraid the green stuff would get in the way of nis nose while he was drinking. It took earnest persuasion on the part of nis white friends to keep Charley from packing up his things and going right back to Lexington where the folks are civilized. There is a large ornate chamber at the Congress that is named for an early French King. This fact is interesting when taken in connection with a little thing which happened about 10 o'clock tonight. An Afro-American Republi can from down South met a member of the Michigan delegation in one of the maze of corridors which cut the lower floors of the hotel up Into jigsaw puzzles. "Kxcuse me. sur. said the dark man. "but I am oninstructed, and I ain't made up my mind yit jes how I m goin to vote. ' I often heard your fellow-citizen, Mr. Room, of Michigan. spoke of very highly, and I should be mightily pleased to meet with him pus- sonally and git his views on ttie public questions of the day. It mout be, suh. that he could git not only my suppote but my influence. "Iloom" Puzzle Is Solved. "Room?" said the puzzled Michigan der. "I don't know of any man named Room from my state. "Then mout I ask whut does you-all mean by advertising him as a candi date?" demanded the disappointed black patriot. "You've got me winged." said the white man. "You'll have to show me. "Come wid me," commanded the darkey. He led the white man down the hall and pointing an accusing fin ger at a placard set on the wall at the turn of a cross hall. The placard read like this: Michigan Headquarters. Francis I. Room. But enough of these airy nothings. Who has time for idle chatter when the big doings impend? Tomorrow morn ing shortly after these lines see the light of day in the printed page, she will start. And heaven only knows where she will stop. Well, maybe Murray Crane knows, too, but at this time I am Inclined to put all my money on neaven. BELGIANS WIN 111 AFRICA FORCES PENETRATE 125 MILES INTO ENEMY'S. TERRITORY. Official Statement Declares Enemy la Demoralised by Reverses New Government Established. HAVRE, France, June 6. The Bel glan forces operating in German East Africa have penetrated 125 miles Into the enemy's territory since the middle of April, according to an official state ment issued by the Belgian War Of fice. The statement says: "At the end of May the situation of our forces in German Easy Africa was as follows: "Our left column rested on the River Kagera. Our center had crossed, the River Akanjaru, where the enemy forces were reported to have concen trated, our right column approaching the town of Usumbura. "According to the statement of pris oners the enemy is demoralized by re verses. A provisional government has been established by us in Ruanda." The town of Usumbura Is the capital of the German province of Urundl, on the east shore of Lake Tanganyika. Oddfellows select Vancouver. EVERETT, Wash., June 6. The Washington Grand Lodge of Oddfel lows today selected Vancouver. Wash., as the meeting place of the 1917 grand lodge. H. D. Merritt, of Spokane, was elected grand master.. Candidate Still Wondering How His Same - Will Get Before Conven tion Abraham and Hotchkiss to Follow Instructions. CONVENTION HALL, Chicago. June 6. (Special.) William Grant Webster. Vice Presidential candidate, a lone some, pitiful little figure, with sad, but serious expression, has been haunt ing the corridors of the Sherman Hotel all day. He went there early to meet and confer with the Oregon delega tion. When he entered headquarters all the delegates but Albert Abraham quickly departed. Mr. Abraham re mained; he wanted to find out whether Webster considers himself a joke; whether he is trying to make the Ore gon delegation ridiculous, or whether he seriously regards himself as vice presidential timber. Webster Seeks Orator. After asking many questions Mr. Abraham concluded that Webster takes himself seriously and in consequence he announced that he will vote for him. if no one else does, but in order to vote for him. Mr. Abraham also will have to place Webster in nomination, for no one else in tbe delegation is disposed or willing to do so. although Clarence Hotchkiss will vote for him If his name is presented. But will Abraham place the name of Webster before the convention? All day. as he wandered about tbe Sher man lobby, Webster Inquired of every one he met: "Who Is the best orator in the Oregon delegation?" The an swer always was, "Ex-Senator Fulton," but Webster did not get to the point of asking Mr. Fulton to place him in nomination. He wanted to do so. but somebody told him Senator Fulton is to nominate Justice Hughes, t Webster and Carey Do Not Meet. "I suppose," said Webster, "the Sen ator would not care to make two nom inating speeches. Who is the second best orator in the delegation?" He was promptly told Judge Garey. but the judge has been busy all day and the two did not meet- Webster said he did not want any second-rate speak er to nominate him; he wants a gifted orator of the first order. What he will do if he can't find ono in the dele gation, is a question. Webster in his meanderlngs tonight chanced to pass Charlie Lockwood. Charlie was cognizant of what had transpired through the day. As Web ster walked by, Charlie, with a cyni cal smile on his face, remarked: "There he goes; take a good look at Ore gon s choice for the Vice-presidency." Yes, Lockwood even laughed. COUNT OKU MA NOT KILLED Report of Assassination, of Japanese Premier Unfounded. TOKIO, June 6. The report circu lated in the Cnited States yesterday that Count Shigenobu Okuma, the Japa nese Prime Minister, had been assassi nated, was without foundation. The secretary of Count Okuma said this morning that the Premier was hale and hearty and that he was then in conference with the Emperor. ED SIMS' UNIT PLAN FAILS Washington Delegates Refuse to Line TTp for Weeks. CONVENTION HALL. Chicago. June 6. (Special.) Trouble broke out in the Washington delegation Monday when Ed Sims undertook to force the adop tion of the unit rule and bind all dele gates to vote for one candidate. Sims, since last Winter, has been working for Weeks, and en route to Chicago and since arrival has been carrying out his plan to hang the Washington delega tion solidly to Weeks. At his suggestion the delegation Sun day appointed a "snooping" commit tee to sound out the various candidates. That committee reported to the Wash ington caucus at noon that It had been unable, to size up the situation and sought to be excused, but Sims Insist ed on getting a report, and the com mittee went out again. Last night it reported adversely on Burton and Sherman, because they had voted against free Panama tolls, the report on Fairbanks, but the report on Weeks was exceptlonaly favorable. Senator Weeks had told the committee he was favorable to practically every thing Washington wanted. This report was what Sims was seeking, and when the report was made Sims moved that the delegation act as a unit in voting for candidates. This motion stirred up a heated discussion in which Sims had some support, but strong opposition from Charles F. Lund, of Spokane, and E. C. Hughes, of Seattle, who did not mince words in declaring Sims was trying to tie up the delegation for Weeks. Alex Poison, of Hoquiam, who at first stood for the unit rule, later repudiated the plan, and as it was evi dent trouble would ensue, Sims finally withdrew nis resolution, and unit rule, for the present at least, has been abandoned. As a matter of fact, notwithstanding the report of the snooping" commit tee, Sims is the only member of the Washington delegation who is strong lor v eeks, and tne only one sure to vote for him. It is likely, however. that Howard H. Taylor, of Eagle Gorge, a Sims man, may vote-for Weeks, es pecially on tne nrst ballot. Sims' effort to swing the Washing ton delegation into line for Weeks has signally failed, and it has been demon strated that Sims is not the boss on this occasion. C. E. Bowles, of Seattle, barely es caped a nst ngnt Monday when he care lessly wandered into Fairbanks head quarters and in a loud voice asserted that he "did not think the Republicans should allow any niggers on the floor of the convention." Fairbanks - has hopes of rolling up a substantial vote among the negro delegates from the South, and Bowles' opinion started a near-riot. One of the Fairbanks boost ers who heard him expressed his opin Ion of the Seattle man in language not fit for print, and another made an effort to slug Bowles on the jaw. But for the fact that a crowd collected instantly and held the two men apart, Bowles would have been called upon to demon strate his pugilistic abilities. As it turned out Bowles was politely but firmly Invited by the Fairbanks man agement to leave Fairbanks headquar ters. As he departed he was greeted by hoots from the Fairbanks crowd, many of whom wert negroes. French Matinees and Negligees Imported Long and Short Models AT HALF PRICE Of crepe de chine fine lingerie voile chiffons albatross dotted Swiss and French flannels in' exquisite colorings, and most effectively and beautifully trimmed with laces, ribbons, touches of hand embroidery and French flowers. $3.75, $4.50, $6.50 to $35.00 Short Negligees Very Special $1.88, $2.25, $3.25 to $17.50 $6.50, $7.95, $8.95 to $51.50 Long Negligees Very Special $3.25, $3.98, $4.49 to $25.75 Faartli fleer. A Four-Price Waist The Newest Waists, the Latest Models, As Usual, Our Shoes for Summer Are Not Ony Abreast of Fashion, But a Few Paces Ahead Our showing is one that TV ill interest cverp Homan who seeks models that are unquestionably correct and ultra-distinctive. Three of these very newest and most authentic styles are featured for today. At $7t50 Pa'r White kid lace boots, a smart plain-toe model. At $8,00 Pa'r Dome gTay kid boots with high lace tops and plain-toe style. $4.50 Pa'r White reighn skin cloth and other boots of other materials. Second There is a split In the Alaska dele- ing. when they proceeded to organize. It was agreed that if either candidate gation. Though Alaska has only two Shackleford. heretofore counted for Is eliminated, the Alaska delegation delegates and both have been here two Hughes, said he would vote' for Weeks, will vote as a unit. This is equivalent days, they did not mt until last even- Oilmore declared hi loyalty to Hughes, to declaring for Hughes. Oregon Electric Ry. Special Trains Allow Visitors to See All Parades and Ceremonies Dur ing; the Afternoon and Evening Special trains will leave North Bank Station at time shown below and Jefferson Street Sta tion 15 minutes later. Stops will be made at regular street crossings. For Garden Home and Intermediate Stations 10:35 P. 51. For Forest Grove and Intermediate Stations west of Garden Home 10:53 P.M. For Woodburn and Intermediate Stations South of Garden Home 11:30 P.M. Stops will be made only to discharge passengers from Portland. CHANGES IN REGULAR TRAINS LEAVING PORTLAND " THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Due to Leave Will Start From For NORTH BANK STATION SECOND AND SALMON Train No. 55, 1:00 P. M 1:10 P. M , Tualatin Train No. 37, 1:15 P. M 1:25 P. M Forest Grove Train No. 9, 2:05 P. M 2:20 P. M Eugene FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Due to Leave Will Start From For NORTH BANK STATION SECOND AND SALMON Train No. 53, 10:15 A. M 10:25 A. M. Garden Home Train No. 35, 10:25 A. M 10:35 A. M Forest Grove Train No. 7, 10:40 A. M 10:55 A. M Corvallis Train No. 19, 9:20 P. M 9:30 P. M Salem Other regular trains will run on usual schedules. Consult agents for ROUND-TRIP FARES. Retain this notice for your information. OREGON ELECTRIC RAILWAY Extraordinarily Sale Priced at $12.50 Suits of Poplin, Gabardine, Broadcloth. Shepherd Checks. No C. O. 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