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3 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, .FRIDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1916. BAKER ADVOCATES POST FOR DIVISION Large Plans for American Lake Revealed by Let--j ter From Secretary. CAMP SITE IS COMMENDED Senator Chamberlain Disposed to Accept Secretary's Word That Prelect Does Xot Interfere Wltli Vancouver Barracks. -- PROTEST MEETIXO IS CALLED. The Portland Chamber of Com merce has called a special meet ing of Portland citizens In the green room of the Oregon build ing, seventh floor. for this afternoon at 4 o'clock, when ways and means of maintaining the Army post at Vancouver will be discussed - - A letter was sent out yesterday by the Chamber with the call for the meeting and it was an nounced that a campaign to es tablish a great military camp at American Lake was well under way. with Secretary Baker, of the War Department, and the res idents of Tacoma and Pierce County acting in harmony to es tablish the proposed new military base for the Pacific Northwest In Pierce County. What this will mean to Portland and to Van couver Barracks will be ex plained fully at today's meeting. STATUE OF LIBERTY ADORNED IN HER WHITE LIGHT ROBE FOR FIRST TIME. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. Dec. 7. What the War Depart ment proposes to do with the 70,000 acres American Lake camp site near Tacoma, after it has been formally ac cepted as a gift from Pierce"County, Washington, is not clear from the cor respondence that has passed between Secretary Baker ana the citizens of Ta coma. Close study of the letters con' veys the impression that the Secretary of War hopes ultimately to establish permanent cantonment or post for the acommodation of a full division of the Army. It is evident, however, that Congress must in the end determine the use to which the site will be put. for only when necessary appropriations for per manent buildings, equipment, etc., havo been made can American Lake become a regularly established Army post. Site Held Suitable for Division. In a letter to the Tacoma citizens dated December 2 Secretary Baker agrees to - accept the donation of the American Lake site "for the purpose of maintaining thereon a permanent mobilization, training and supply sta tion." In this same letter. Secretary Baker says: "The proposition formally made by Pierce County is to donate this Kite for a division cantonment, mobili zation and training camp for the Puset Sound area." Further along in hia let ter. Secretary Baker says: "The site in question has been care fully considered by the Commanding Oeneral, Western Division, and is deemed suitable for a permanent mobilization and supply station for the Puget Sound area and suitable and sufficient for the accommodation of a division of mobile troops. "As soon as appropriations by Con gress and the military demands upon the mobile forces of the United States permit I will establish and maintain upon said reservation a division of Mobile troops with puch improvements us are provided in said appropriation." Question la Up to Congreu. It is evident from this that Con press has it in its power to Baywheth- er American Lake shall be maintained as a maneuver and training camp or chi.ll be built up as a permanent Army pot-t, for the Secretary of War must t-o to Congress for the money to erect I'uiiaings and Improve the property. i.a congress in maKing the approprla liens will determine the use to which toe sue is to do put. without per-r-.anent buildings American Lake can - not be used as a regularly established Army post. Throughout the correspondence it ap f ears that the Idea, aside from Drovld lug a maneuvering ground, is to coi- cntrate at American lake troops to back up the established posts and trengmen the defenses of Pueet Sound. There is no where any reference to the nerenses of the Columbia RIvr or to Vancouver Barracks. The statement la inaae. However, in one of the letters that if Fort Lawton. near Seattle, is to jc aoanaonea that property should re vert to the city of Seattle, as it was donated in the first instance bv ihit 'ty on the distinct understanding that " wuuia db uiiuzea as a regimental i fan try post. Early Correspondence Made Public. Among other papers sent to Senator i naraoerjain is a report made in 1912 ly a board consisting of Major-Genoral -Murray. tsngaoier-General Maus aai Captain Craig, who were ordered to investigate and determine the "moit KuuaDie site in the Puget Sound dis trict for a post to accommodate not to exceed a brigade of infantry for the evpport of the coast defenses of the tound." That board reported that 'the only ground In the vicinity suitable for a brigade post is that around American Iake." and that site was said to be admirably adapted in every way for an infantry brigade post. Its purchase was recommended by the board, but the purchase plan fell through because subsequent investigation showed the land was held at prices thought to be exorbitant and because the Dupont Powder Company, owning all the water RHEUMATISM GOES IF HOOD'S IS USED Photo Copyrighted by Underwood. THE STATUE OP LIBERTY AS IT APPEARED WHEN IT WAS ILLUMINAT ED FOR THE FIRST TIM 13. President Wilson gave the signal for illuminating the Bartholdi statue for the first time last Sunday. Light reigned supreme over Lower New York. A few of the battleships of the Atlantic squadron played their search lights on her and the Battery was brilliantly illuminated. A dinner commemorating: the first llgnting or trie statue was neia in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The President made a short address. , --... X- :..w:.-.sw Vvyw.-.y.v- f s. : 1. ' ,' ." 1 ' t 1 . ' ' 1 1 i 4 - S J t ' , ' f . Vv- 1 i ; , . . 1 I ; I i 9 - ' I if- k ; v " I" 1' 4vv ' ' - J. ' i Vfl J ji 13 U - I ; If I - t 1L ' ' . I : nil - !ij' j'l' 'f jL - i hi , K . v- ;? V - -n - n. i , - - - t - . i L iSS?? ga. ARABIA TRANSPORT, BERLIN DECLARES German Government Defends Act of Submarine Comman- der in Sinking Ship. QUESTION STILL IS OPEN The genuine old reliable Hood's Sar- eaparllla corrects the acid condition of the blood and builds up the whole sys tem. It drives out rheumatism because it cleanses the blood. It has been successfully used for forty years in many thousands of cases the world over. There Is no better remedy for skin and blood diseases, for loss of appetite, rheumatism, stomach and kidney trou bles, general debility and all ills arising from Impure, impoverished, devitalized blood. ' It la -unnecessnary to suffer. Start treatment at once. Get a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla from your nearest druggist. You will be pleased with the results. front between American Lake and Puget Sound, was unwilling to sell on what were considered reasonable terms. Apparently, from the correspondence sent to Senator Chamberlain, the brigade post idea was dropped, but the fact that the 1912 board report was, submitted as a part of the papers, coupled with Secretary Baker's promise to "establish a division of mobile troops" at American Lake, seems to in dicate that the present Secretary of War Intends ultimately, if Congress be willing, to build up a post at American Lake twice the size of that contem plated four years ago. Effect on Vancouver Considered. Senator Chamberlain says the Secre tary of War has full authority under the law to accept the donation of the American Lake site, but points out that only with the co-operation of Congress canjt be made a permanent Army post. Until something further develops Sena tor Chamberlain is disposed to accept the word of Secretary Baker that the American Lake project does not con template any Interference with Van couver Barracks. It is admitted, however, that the establishment of a brigade or division post at American Lake, though it did not result in the abandonment of Van couver Barracks, probably would operate to. prevent Its enlargement. There is in the Army a strong sent! ment In favor of building a large Army post at American Lake, but until now the largest post proposed was a brigade post. A division post, such as hinted at by Secretary Baker, would accom modate at least three brigades, of more than 20,000 men and would be the larg est single post in the United States. VANCOUVER TO JOIN" FIGHT Portland to Co-operate in Opposing Belittling of Army Post. Vancouver not only will Join with Portland in making a fight of the most determined kind against the removal of troops from Vancouver Barracks to the proposed military camp to . be es tablished at American Lake, hut will carry on a campaign of its own of opposition to any attempt on the part of Secretary of War Baker to over shadow Vancouver's long-established eminence as military headquarters In this part of the Pacific Northwest. Portland business interests, which are naturally opposed to the removal of troops from v ancouver. will work with Vancouver to the fullest extent. The Chamber of Commerce awaits word from Senator Chamberlain as to what steps are needed to uphold Vancouver's military prestige, and will act as soon as the situation is simplified. Vancouver has named a committee of three, through Its Chamber of Com merce. to go to Washington and hold a personal interview with Secretary of War Baker, or to visit General Bell at San Francisco, if that shall seem better. These envoys are J. L. Suther land. J. W. Shaw and Lloyd Dubois. Representative Johnson, of Washing ton, has telegraphed the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, in reply to an inquiry, that the War Department will accept the offer of the lands at Ameri can Lake, but will also consider any other propositions that may be made from whatever source. Affair Wonld Be Considered "Re grettable Mistake" If Washing ton Present Data Showing Conclusion Is Wrong. - WASHINGTON, Dec 7. Germany s acceptance of responsiDiuty ior u sinking without warning of the jsritisn liner Arabia, with the explanation that her submarine commander took the ves sel for an auxiliary warship, nas brought the issue over submarine war fare to a more serious and clear-cut basis than anything that has happened since the threat of the United Statea last April to break diplomatic relations after the torpedoing of the channel liner Sussex. tion as the American Government now has tends to show that the Arabia was a passenger smi -" Peninsular & Oriental line, passing through the Mediterranean on a regu lar voyage. Among the passengers was an American citizen Result of Inquiry Stated. The text of the note Is: "The uadersigned has the honor to Inform Mr. Grew, charge d arraires oi the United States of America, in reply to the note of the 21st ultimo, that the investigation conducted by the German government concerning the sinking of the British steamer Araom nas w the following results: "On the morning of November 6 a German submarine encountered a lar.se steamer coming from the Congo straits, 100 nautical miles west of the Island of Corigo. The steamer was nainteri hlaek and had a blacK super structure and not. as is otherwise the case with P. & O. line superstructures, a iiorht color.- "The steamer, which was identical with the Arabia, was not traveling on the route regularly used by the pas senger steamers between Port Said and Malta, as is made plain on the enclosed map, but was taking a zigzag course toward the west. 120 nautical, miles north of that route. This course, on which the" submarine passed three sim ilar steamers at the same spot on the same morning, leads from the Aegean to Malta, so that the Arabia was mov ing on the transport route Corigo- Malta, used solely for war purposes according to the experience until now "Workmen Soldiers" on Board. "The commander of the submarine further ascertained that there were large batches of Chinese and other col ored persons in their National cos tumes on board the steamer. He con sidered them to be workmen soldiers such as are used in great numbers be hind the front by the enemies of Ger many. In spite of the clear weather and careful observation he did not per ceive any women, and children. In these circumstances, tne com Portland Agents for Buttexick Patterns and Publications r -Latest Fall Styles Now Shown STORK OPENS DALLY AT 8:30 A. M. ON SATURDAYS 9:00 A. M. PACIFIC PHONE MARSHALL 5080 The Most in Value The Best in Quality STORE CLOSES DAILY AT 5:30 P. M. ON SATURDAYS 6:00 P. M. HOME PHONE A 2112 similar to th iron cross, according to zander of the submarine was convinced a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange that In the case of this steamer he was Telegraph Company, quoting the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger. concerned with a transport ship for troons in the service of the British government which is to be considered as an auxiliary warship, according to TEIPER DEFENSE IS BEGUN i?ea?el UkTawIrsMp. eclordfngy Witnesses Testify to Grief of Man Charged With Killing Mother. BUFFALO, N. Y.. Dec. 7. That John Edward Teiper, on trial charged with the murder, of his mother, Mrs. Agnes Teiper, did 'show grief over the double funeral of Iris mot'aer and brother, Frederick, last February was the testi mony of the first witnesses for the de fense today tne pallbearers at the fu neral and Teiper's father-in-law, Alton II. Newton. At the noon recess the Jury exam ined the two automobiles which fig ured in the tragedy last January. Tei per, handcuffed to a Deputy Sheriff, took part In the examination. Indication that the defense will try to. uphold tne theory first advanced by Teiper that the murders were the worit oi a negro nignwayman was shown In the opening address of Roger f. ClarK, counsel lor Teiper, today. We Are Ready With. Hew and Novel Gifts as Well as Practical Suggestions for the Whole Family Underpriced Offerings for Our 839tli IBargain Friday Sale Helpful that's it, exactly and could help like this be more truly wel come than right now, when you perhaps are undecided what to give and what to pay. 'This ad simply hints at a few substantial gift things, chosen at random from overflowing stocks. But it is a safe guide to follow, because it indicates the trend of the savings. Underpriced spe cials for our great Bargain Friday Sale. The ideas will stimulate active thought, if nothing more; but you must cross the threshold if you would appreciate the real importance of splendidly helpful offerings we've made for holiday shoppers. El Glove and Merchandise Bonds Are Issued for Any Amount XVWUCClliaUlC C&lf XULIV AAL MtflM. considered himself justified in attack lntr the steamer without delay and sank it. Should the American governmen give the official data showing that the Arabia was at the time of the torpedo ing an ordinary passenger steamer, the action or the commanaer wouia no have been in accordance with the in structions given him, since these In structions are now as before in agree ment with the assurances of the Ger man. note of May, 1916. This would then be a case of a regrettable mis take from which the German govern ment would promptly draw tho appro priate consequences." Explanation Regarded aa Weak.' In official quarters the German ex planation is regarded as weak and un satisfactory, no weight being attached to the statement that the Arabia was painted like a transport, and was fol lowing a route usually taken by trans ports and that the submarine com mander saw many Chinese but no women and children aboard her. It is PUBLICATIONS ARE BARRED fre-t of the vessel, in view oi me oussex Sew Foundland Follows Action Britain and Canada. of ST. JOHNS. N. F.. Dec 7. The New- note, virtually only one course ot ac tion remains open to tne united &tates and that would not be taken until every possible consideration had been given Germany's position. wnne oecretary L.ansmg rexuseu an 'ELL-AM 'Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Onepaclcage proves it 25c at all druggists.,. foundland government, under the pro- I comment today beyond the publication visions of the war measures act, has I of the note, it is known authoritatively prohibited the admission into New- that Germany a admission in tna Araoia foundland of the American publications case, her similar admission In the Mari that have been excluded from English na . case, when six Americans were and Canadian territories. I drowned, and the early facts in the une regulation specincauy xoroias sinKing ot me American Bieamcr the bringing in of these newspapers, Chemung have combined to cause much either by mail or freight, and makes it anxiety. illegal for any person to have a copy . The temporary quietude In submarine in his possession, even if sent by operations which followed the pledges friends abroad. A heavy fine is pro- in the Sussex case apparently has been vlded for violation of the prohibition. dispelled. Veterans Reorganize New Camp. SALEM, Or.. Dec. 7. (Special.). Three hundred merfibers of the Marlon County Veterans' Association gathered at the Armory here today from all parts of the county for their quarterly meeting.' A luncheon was served and campfire talks given by leading veterans. The organization officially recognized the new association of Mexican Border Veterans organized here by Company M, Oregon National Guard, and called Tia Juana Camp No. 1. Civilians to Be Decorated. IX)NDON, Dec. 7. The German Em peror has established a decoration for 99 'Good-Bye, Bowie' Only two more days to see WILLIAM S. HART in his remarkable characterization of "Bowie" Blake in The D evil s Double c Special Film Story of the Yale-Harvard Game "ALICE IN SOCIETY" A 3-reel f unf est OLUM Sixth at Washington "Women s An Astonishing' Upderpricing of 9 Winter Coasts Our entire stock, including the season's most fashionable styles in the most popular materials Velours, Broadcloth, Novelty Mixtures, Plush, double-faced fabrics and the most desirable plain colored Coatings Three great lots radically reduced : To $10 For Lines Selling to $16.50 To SI 5 For Lines Selling to $30.00 For Lines Selling to $21.00 Smart, Practical, Serviceable Coats More than 300 Coats to choose from, in which is a splendid diversity of belted, loose flaring, tailored and effectively trimmed models many with fur the materials shown are wool velour, plush, zibeline, boucle, kersey, plaids, mix tures, wool plushes, as well as other popular novelty fabrics in shades of green, brown, navy, black, burgundy, etc. all sizes from 16-year misses to women's 44 bust measurement. Come to this sale and select from Coats SSSLSSfSSriJ $10, Si 5 and $30 Q ft FOR WOMEN'S ONE-PIECE SERGE DRESSES The Best Styles in All I pO.ZJo sizes in Navy, Brown, Green and Copenhagen Values to $5.9o. J - A Sensational Purchase and Sale Women's Sample Neckwear The Latest Novelties In Collar. Vetee, Sets, Cilmpw, etc. l.oo jg 1JS0 Values, All to do Frtduy at c Particularly feminine and exquisitely dainty neckwear priced for this ale at half and less than regular retail figures. A prominent manufacturer's sample line of hirh-rrade novelties the latest new styles in broadcloth collars and sets. Georgette crepe collars, sets and vestees Oriental lace and sheer eni v.li j nrnHi rnimnes hand embroidered collars, etc. . Hundreds of nieces to select from all crisp, new poods and no two alike. Regular gQ-. $1.00 to 1.50 qualities at one price, llnrsntn trlday at ' Dainty Val. Laces, 5 to 10c Uuaii- QC ties, at Dozen ODC Both French and German Val. laces in an endless variety of dainty, desirable patterns, suitable for all sorts of f ancywork. Regular 5 to 10c - -r v Children's Handkerchiefs, Usuallx fr Sold at 18c, 3 for : 1 Purchase your needs at this saving sale o cnn dren's neat embroidered handkerchiefs they come three In a fancy holiday box and are regu- 1ftr i u -i. iq t;oA fnr Ttarirain Friday X V larlyolu 7..r DnnnTn rAPS AT SOA beautiful line of new boudoir CKiifii VCj Ilir . " , ... , 0 ' qualities priced, dozen, Bargain Friday at. . caps j o.v i x., r r v;KKnrl trimminc all colors f mad? of the finest crepe de chine or satin siyies wim : "MC SEMI-MADE CORSET COVERS Al S STJ SSSTSSSl ! EXTRA! Special For Friday! A Pre-HolWay Sale of Wool Toques, Tarns, Caps For Infants, Children and Misses All Popular Styles and Colors in Values to 85c, ggc Une Liay uniy ai An attractive and acce did variety or siyiea i nations. The popular 1 ionable two-button caps ...vi. -if iindernriced you have choice from a splen-?t-,1.leJIf? IfJf " tur2s and desirable color comhl- ?ttiSe- for school children and Infant- th r ? nttelVuT rboUserTe SL fA Aoraf 59 C I dainty styles In knit wool neaawear .u vo.. i GIFTS! For tlie Men! ,moI,- th mnnr of ferine ,indervslaed practical i"he W.dtb e U "PI.", l-it- and lonK re .T?iSr nd dark pattern, to select f rom silk four-in-hand irtregSraVlofdlTeading of fering. B-r-.- Fr.-.r. e MEX'8 SILK REEFER in gray, cream and white. Best 1.00 wortby "il.-HA-n ties WORTH RO. An extensive rm x un - J variel ties in a qua ;rKv"m AM, ;AHTKIt BETS-In fancy holiday 69C fn mill "ze,. B.r.. Friday at 00. a.8 MEN'S BATH ROBES, this sale, at g-. EXTRA! SPECIAL BALK WOMEN'S Union Suits at 47c KKST 75c GRADE sieaium wensni, m.- - - (th iTir.n Suits, shown in styles witn "lw alt ihow sleeves, with high neck w'th ion? sleeves all sizes In ankle length; bes4C 75c grade. B-rrain Friday at Ontslses Regr. 1.00. Friday mt 63C Turkish Towels at 25c Eacb. BEST 35e GRADE 100 Dosen In Plain White 100 Dos. In Border Styles and Stripes In our domestic section we have ar ranged many special offerings in In expensive Xmas gifts especially ap propriate for housekeepers Take this item for example: 200 dozen fine, large size Turkish towels. Ail white and in pink and blue checks or border styles. Best 35c OC grade. Bararala Friday at.... VKStRPASSED VALTJES IX Holiday Slippers Including- the Latest Stylex In Felt Juliets Felt Slippers Leather Slip pers and MoceuHins. Women's Fur - Trimmed QQ Juliets at, pair ZtiJS Misses' Fur-Trimmed Juliets CQ at, pair Children's Far-Trimmed 7Q f Juliets at, pair An early 'selection will insure sat isfaction in. style, size and color. Don't delay Choose from this spe cial showing of Fur-trimmed Juliets including as it does all wanted styles, colors and sizes. Everything has been arranged to serve you promptly; extra salespeople in at tendance; a special salesbook on the main floor, etc., and best of all. F, rices have been lowered to the imit. All Sizes for Women In fUOQQ Quality at ffC Misses' Juliets In sixes 8Vi tog( Children's " juiicVs " in" Slsea 5 TQ to 8. at 3C Other Styles In S1.50 and $1.75 Qual ities, Priced for This Sale at SI. 19 EE A Gift! Great Pre-Holiday Sale of Gold. Filled 1-oclsets $1.49 3.00 TO 93.00 VALVES At this unusual price reduction we are closing out a fine lot of gold-filled i.. Thv rome In Dlain styles and in engraved designs. They are sruarantCed for 1U to years unu ar tne sium is uiai uy bum i - - y 1 i 2.00 to 3.00. "While the lot lasts. Bargain Friday 91st7 I A Gift! For the Little Lady! An Underprice Sale of eFointed 3D oils at Best$2.50 Grade A Small Deposit Will Hold Your Purchase (or Futnrt Delivery If Ton So Desire If there is a little lady you wish to present with a de lightfully attractive doll, don't fail to profit by this ale. We have underpriced a limited number of full- jointed dolls, 24 inches long, made in the sewed parted wig. moving eyes with eyelashes and dressed with neat chemise, shoes and stockings. A doll regu larly sold at 2.50, on sale Bargain Frl- 69 ' - a s i