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TIIE MORNING OREGON! AN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 191G. BRITISH FIRM N MEDICAL BLOCKADE Red Cross Supplies Can Be Sent Only Where American .' Units Are in; Charge. DETAILED REASONS GIVEN Foreign Office Says if Feeling In United States Is Strong on Sub ject, Door Will Xot Long Keniain Closed. Washington; July 31. with the apparent Intention of closing: the nego tiations In which the United States has endeavored unsuccessfully to secure permission to send Red Cross supplies through the allied, blockade lines Into Germany and Austria, the allies' gov ernments have submitted through Am bassador Page at London a detailed summary of their reasons for refusing; jjuch permission. The communication, handed to the Ambassador by the British Foreign Of fice and made public tonight by the State Department, declares passage of such supplies "has been forbidden in the case of every blockade established in the past" and suggests that if the American people really desire to send relief supplies Into the Teutonic coun tries they can find a way by financing Red Cross hospital units to take the places of those whose recent withdraw al lea the allies to impose the restrlc- 110ns against shipments. Supervision Blade Cbndltlon. without hospital unit tn en nAr . . distribution, the allies coijtend there can supplies will The memo- GERMAN COMMANDER ON EASTERN FRONT USES PERISCOPE. be no guarantee that th not be put to military ust, ranaum says: The position of the 'allied srovern- ments in regard to the importation of medical supplies into enemy . countries is that they cannot be called upon to admit a practice which has been for bidden in every blockade established, in the past. "They consider, moreover, that the Geneva convention obviously does not apply. "These questions of principle having been settled, frequent appeals have been made to the allied governments to make some concession as a matter of grace. , "One suggestion is that a neutral commission should be appointed In Germany to receive imported medical supplies and distributehem to enemy hospital organizations, but this sugges tion offers no means of restricting In any way the amount of supplies im ported. Amounts Cannot Be Fixed. "To meet this objection it frequently has been suggested th?.t the allied gov ernments should specify the kinds and amounts of medical supplies, the im portation of which into enemy coun tries they wHll be prepared to allow. But It Is impossible to fix amounts in this way. One, c.lnnot. ration the whole population of Germany and Austria in drugs and bandages. No ingenuity could estimate what might reasonably be needed by the pupulation; it is equal ly difficult to lay down the kind of goods which may be 'allowed. -v "His Majesty's government have giv en close consideration to the question and they have found themselves utter ly unable to evolve any system by which general shipments of medical supplies once permitted could be kept within limits at all. Their reasons for" not allowing unlimited supplies to go in have been frequently stated, viz: that the materials sent in would re place materials existing In enemy countries, which could and would un doubtedly be supp led to other and, in many cases, belligerent purposes. -Single Kciutdy Suggested. "His Majesty's roverhment on their part have, therefor?, laid down the only workable distinction they could think of, namely, that American Red Cross supplies may be sent to American Red Cross units, wherever such units may be. They teel that r.o Juster test could be found of the ttrength of humani tarian claims and 'he Interest taken by the people of the United States In needs of the central em-rlres tl:an the extent to which the people of the United States are prepare! to subscribe money or send doctors and nurses for hospital work In Germany and Austria. "Wherever the sympathies and en ergy of Americans are manifested by the presence of Ame-irr6:s engaged in the relief of suf f-.-rln. tiiere Aqperican supplies can be freely imported and used. This is a definite concession and opens a wide door to American philan thropy, and His Majesty s government cannot understanc why, if feeling in the United States s strong on this sub ject, this door shoild be allowed to re main closed." t ' - fr ' i. V i - f - - -r VI1 - H Iff rPi-: T Ay .J -v jSP'' & REBELS BURN CITY Hankow, China, Being Looted by Revolutionaries. FOREIGN INTERESTS LARGE 5? O Pictorial Review Fall Fashion Books Are In Kobert Dollar Steamsnip Company Gets Word That Premises Adjoin ing Its Lumber and Shipping Yards Are In Flames. BAN TRANCISCO. July SI. Hankow. China, today was In the hands of a revolutionary mob, and srreat quanti ties of property were being burned, according- to cable advices received here by the Robert Dollar Steamship Company from Its Hankow office. No details were received. The Dollar company's advices said that the .premises adjoining their lum ber and shipping yards in Hankow were in flames, but that their holdings were not endangered. The steamship company officials took this to Indicate that the German concessions and a portion of the native residence sec tion were burning, as they adjoin the Dollar property. Hankow is a city of 1.250,000 popu lation, in the Province of Hupeta, large foreign holdings are situated near the Dollar property. Revolutionary attempt was directed by the leaders of the Kuo-Mlng-Tang,' the radical revolutionary party of China, against the military Governor Tuchun Wang. The rioters started from the Japanese - concession. . The demonstration appsently was planned-to frighten the Pekin govern ment into granting the Kuo-Mlng-Tang a larger recognition in the gov ernment at the meeting of Parliament, which begins tomorrow. SUBMARINE MEN IN FEAR - (Contlnued'j-Tom Flrt Pn ) ALL MAY SPFINKLE ON 31 ST Lnw Permits lawns Watered on Both SIds of Street. "I live at 430 avenue. May I sprinkle my lawn tonlg.it without be ing arrested?" This is the que y that Is general on the thirty-first cay of any calendar month. "Yes, you may s-prinkle on the thirty-first regardess of which side of the street you lie upon." will be the reply from any clerk in the water office. , Th section of the law governing the consumption f water for domes tie purposes states that 'when there are 31 days in anr calendar month, all consumers who have complied with the foregoing rules" tsroverning the sprink ling privileges) "will be permitted to use water for spr the Slst lday ther Those who hav ay and soak their alt night or all lawns any day. ttkling privileges on meter can sit Dp -r, lay Band to Play :fc HoIIaday Park. Campbell's Ameife-an band, Percy A Campbell, directorjwlll give a concert at Holladay Park jonight at 8 o'clock. The following programme will be given: March. "Polytecbn tal" ("!. S. Brereton); overture, "Euryant ..' C. M. von tveber) ; suite, "Atlant!." hy r ;et v. F. Ssfranek). "Nocturne and Momr Hymn of Praise." "A Court Function. 1 lov Thee" ("Tin Prince ana Aic"i; Eeralck'i Song Hit P.O. It (ttmpet; ln.prmlwion; scenes from Vienneae operetta. "The Bine Paradise" (Eyaler-Romberj): pi and fantas'a. "Mary land" (Short; mi'.rera. "11 Travatore" Verdl; waltz, "V,i.1lns of the Winds" Hal1;; finale. "The Star-Spangled Banner." High AVater Cuts ltafttus Cost. KELSO, Wash... July 31. (Special.) A big jam of saw logs in the Cowee Tiutn River was broken up the past week and will soon be placed in rafts at the driving cor.ipany's grounds near the mouth of that stream. There were several million feet of logs, and the cost of getting them to the rafting grounds was considerably leas this jear man on ary previous year on account of tue hlgn stage of the water. GENERAL TOIT UlfSIJTGEN'. General von Llnsfngen is the German General commanding the Teutonio troops afong a 250-mile front. His army has been pressed bac& in Volhynla by the repeated drives of the Russians, but at present he Is holding his line, the bad weather causing a slowing-down of the fighting along the front. The coun try along the line is now a chain of seas and lakes, and rich meadows and plains are now impassable swamps and marshes. General von Llnslngen has a personality that animates his staff and per meates to the furthest outpost and It is this personality that is chiefly account able for the exuberant morale and terrific optimism of the Volhynlan front. Von Linsingen has three sons in the army, one a Brigade Adjutant in his own army, one a flier Lieutenant and another a Cuirassier Captain. RI5H POST FILLED New Chief Secretary to Suc ceed Birrell Appointed. oua, and he had come only in time to save his life. He was treated- at North Bend, and probably will recover. LORD LIEUTENANCY VACANT Collection of Funds In America for Dublin Kiot Victims Not to Be Opposed by Britain, Says Home Secretary. LONDON. July 31 Henry Edward Ducs. a barister and Unionist member of Parliament ior Exeter, was today appointed to be the new Chief Secretary of Ireland In succession to Augustine Birrell. The new chief secretary will hav a seat in tr.e cabinet. No new lord-lieutenant of Ireland will be appointed to succeed Lord Wim boino, who resigned after the outbreak o' the Dublin rebellion. In reply to a question in the House of Comrona today by Alfred Blrne. Nationalist member for the harbor di vision of Dublin, as to whether any difficulty would be placed In the way of Irish members desiring to" go to Ameiici to collect funds for the relief of dependents of persons shot in North King street, Dublin, in the fighting during the rebellion there, Herbert L. Samuels, the Home Secretary, said he was not aware that any application had been made for a passport for such purpose. The Home Secretary paid there was no desirt to place any difficulty In the way of the collection of a fund ior persons who suffered through the Dub lin rebellion and any application for a passport would be considered on Its laerirs. Answering a further Question by Mr. Birne as to why Thomas Hughes Kel ley, of New York, treasurer of the Irish relief fund, and his assistant. Joseph Smith, were not allowed to land front the steamer Philadelphia, the Home Secretary said: "There is no objection to persons from America assisting in the adminis tration of relief funds for Ireland and two Individuals were admitted for hls purpose. In the case of one of the men mentioned in the question, whose ostensible object was as stated, per mission was refused on the ground that he was engaged in business hostile to this country. The other man was so closely associated with him that per mission also was refused hirn to land." Boil Causes Long Trip. MARSHFIELD, Or.. July 31. (Spe cial.) Andrew Holte. employed in the Loon Lake district. 40 miles by river boat and . country road, came to Coos Bay to secure treatment- for a boil which threatened havoc to his jugular vein. Mr. Holte suffered for some days before realizing the truth of what his neighbors told him. that he should pro cure relief speedily. On reaching the bay he was toM the case was danger- ACCIDENT SPURS WORKERS Hood Klver Men Renew Kfforts to Get Bad Grade Protected. HOOD RIVER, Or., July 31 (Spe cial. The automobile accident on Ruth ton hill, west of here, yesterday is being used as an effective argument for the construction of the Columbia River Highway around the steep grade. While the accident did not occur on the worst part of the grade, it has re sulted in renewed agitation for pro tecting rails where the road runs along a deep precipice. Local men wired to Leslie Butler and C. N. Ravlin, who are in Salem today, to petition the State Highway Commission to divert funds appropri ated for highway work between here and Moaier to the Ruthton hill work. Jackson County Statistics Out. ASHLAND. Or.. July 31. (Special.) The total cost of the Jackson County Circuit Court for the year ending June 30, 1916, was S360a.lo. The total num ber of cases filed was 411, for which fees were received in the sum of $3103. Petit Jurors' fees amounted to $1883.8$, and those of the grand Jury, I124S.29. Of the cases filed 243 were equity. 143 law, and 34 criminal. Judge F. M. Calkins was the only judge pre siding during the year In the district. flcials of the Department say she would constitute an obstacle in the meaning of the law and her officers would be subject to arrest and heavy fine. It is apparent, therefore, that the Deutschland. must wait for a dark night before making her dash to sea. Naval experts expect she will drop down Chesapeake Bay and lie on the urfaca lust outside the capes. When a dark night comes she vwiil silently steal north or south with all lights concealed, except those .absolutely re quired by American navigation laws. Allies Expected to Wateh. It is to be expected the allies will have agents In nearby motorboats whlch will signal to British vessels at "sea the departure and direction of the submarine. The British have not much hope of catching or destroying the Deutsch land. but they intend to make the use of such craft so dangerous that Ger many will come to the conclusion the game Is not worth the candle. In con nection with the chase of the Deutsch land. it Is known the British authori ties have considered the effect on public opinion in the United States of opera tions against that vessel just outside the three-mile limit. This Government has on occasions shown some Irritation over the presence of British warehlps off the American harbors. Iv could not Insist, however, on their withdrawal, since such action would be a claim to American jurisdiction over the high seas, which we insist are free. Moreover, during the Civil War the Union made It a practice of stationing ships before Halifax, Canada; Hamil ton, Bermuda; Nassau and other points. The British officials protested, but the Union paid no attention to their ob jections. ' HOUR OF DEPARTURE IS NK Alt Deutschland Thought Ready to Leave Within 2 4 Hours. BALTIMORE. July 31. Th German submarine Deutschland will leave Bal timore on her return voyage to Ger many some time within the next 24 hours, unless plans ' made today are altered. Information to this effect was receivevi tonight from, a trustworthy source. The exact time of departure was said not to have been determined upon. Captain Paul Koenlg, master of the subsea freighter, himself will decide when hi vcmI shall be pulled Into The New Embroidery Book is here also, containing 64 new crocriet designs, dress, embroidery and transfer patterns. The New Fashion Sheets are ready for FREE distribution. NEW SEP TEMBER PATTERNS are ready, and, best of all. they have not advanced in price. Second Floor bmcaiWotj! Ss (So, Merchandise cf cf Icrit Only" I ! The New Western Travel Bureau This bureau has been established for the public's convenience, and its services are FREE. Tours planned. Sightseeing tours arranged. Parties formed for Columbia River Highway trips. Maps, folders, schedules and booklets supplied. Touring car and taxicab service. Baggage checked to destination. Posi tively no charges of any kind. Firsl Floor CLOSE OUT PRICES Lawn Kimonos . Long or Short Included in this sale are dainty flowered, figured and striped kimonos of lawn, Swiss, voile and . r with trimmings ot bands and embroidery. crepe, laces. T he short sacques are of white lawn embroidery and lace trimmed. Regular CZC1 to 98c. ..oyc Regular rC to f2.oo. ,yoc Special Offerings for MEN Athletic Underwear Underpriced FOR TUESDAY. SOe Shirts and Drawers 39c Each Athletic style of plain soisette and nainsook. Sleeveless shirts and knee-length drawers. fl.OO Union Suits for 69c Nainsook athletic union suits shown in small or large check patterns. Sleeveless and .knee length, with elastic trouser seat. Sizes 36 to 46. $2.00 and ft. SO Union Suits $13 Athletic style of silk mixtures, pure linen, mercerized figured, corded stripes and plain Panama 'doth. Firtt Floor Regular CM QQ to $3.75 3l.yO Fourth Klor. The Read y-to-W ear Apparel Store Offers rTWO NEW MODELS Tailored White Tub Skirts OF WHITE CORDUROY and GOLF IN E Made in the newest flare style, with deep pockets and pearl button trimmings. . ... Very Special $2.95 Third Floor. FOR TODAY We Announce a CloseOutPriceof 19c On Over 8000 Yards of the Newest Mid-Summer WASH FABRICS VOILES, BATISTES AND ORGANDIES An immense variety of patterns on white and colored grounds, pencil stripes, dots, figures, checks, plaids, awning stripes in the most attractive and delicate color combinations. Regular to 85c a Yard 19c Seroii Floor. The Custom Tailoring . Department Will Be Closed During Mr. Lipshutx' Abse'nce to New York Mr. Lipshulz leaves Wednesday morning. Any special orders for Autumn top coals sports , suits, tailored suits, novelty suits entrusted to Air. Lipshutz tVi, receive his per sonal attention. the stream from the pier to which she has been moored for three weeks. Today was one of great activity at the pier. A' large barge which had blocked the entrance to the Deutsch lanu's slip was moved to another pier. Aboard the barge was the ballast the Deutschland brought from Germany. It consisted of pig iron, and has been sold to a Baltimore dealer. The tug Thomas F. Tlmmlns, "which met the Deutschland at the Virginia Capes on her arrival and which has stood guard over her ever since, took on as much coal as she could carry. Her bunkers were filled and bags were piled on every available portion of her deck. Upon her return from the coaling pier the tug entered the log barrier around the Deutschland stern first, and came to a stop in a position from which she quickly can put aside one small float and cast a tow line to the submarine. None of the officers or crew of the Deutschland hfl1 shore liberty today. The engines of the submerelblef re peatedly were tested, and a Quantity of fresh fruits and vegetables of the variety which will keep longest were taken aboard. The United States coast guard cutter Apache remained at anchor near the Deutschland's pier. It is expected the cutter will leave the harbor when the submarine sails, and will keep her In eight down Chesapeake Bay to see that the progress of the . vessel is not hindered. Only One Bridge Bid Made. ASTORIA. Or.. July 31. (Special.) Ony one bid was received by the Coun ty Court today for the construction of. a steel lift drawbridge on Skip anon Creek. It was submitted by Charles H. Waring, of Portland, for the Bum of $6193. The court has not yef decided whether It will accept the bid or will repair th present structure. ELL-A SMS Absolutely Removes indigestion. One package' proves it 25cat all druggists.1 VV 1 rrt t ? r twv r tii rr t ttt v t f US rrSt 4 i.s lit lIUMilkUUtsiti lUl.tl4L4sklVVAv zsKlNG OF ALL METAL POLISHES J hepiatotnobUa fittinc nir ui 1 maiM PjTH -i I met la a ilurT to look t . lhonly ILXJ fiS polish lor a in mi num. M fed of the noi oil no .-ti or ammonia vm. Ioe th work quic-kljr and -iv a laat Inc polish, bold in two ire c&ns by all Cxrooary, Hardware and Lfrag flliiir MsWBMBBBBsisSXaMSfWHiHSsisBiaBB ONLY TWO MORE DAYS to see The Show Supreme William S. M a it t in The Captive God and FATTY ARBUCKLE in "The Waiters' BalF olumbia Sixth at Washington ! G-oJ o Each day sees the sale grow greater. Each week sees the'factory working full capacity night and day to fill the never ceasing, ever growing demand for the latest $635 Overland. To be able to get a full 3V2 horsepower, electrically started and lighted car for $635 was beyond the belief of many. Yet, here it is. Come in and see it. Drive it if you wish. OVERLAND-PACIFIC, INC., Distributors ; . t . Broadway at Davis Street , ', ' Phone Broadway 3333 The Willya-Overland Company, Toledo, Ohio Md la V. S. A." o o o r2 Horsep ower Hew Scries Roadster $ezo Model 75 B 4 ey1inir mn bloc motor J V bora 5 ntrok -iocii Utm, noa-kil CnntHwvwr rttr aprlnc Strwamlln body Jetria Uht Clctrla start w Cooaplatv quipmant 3
