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THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, TUESDAY, 3IAIICII G, 1917.
miNISTERS RALLY
TO- SUPPORT FLAG
Resolution Urging That Power
Be Given President Adopted
After Spirited Debate.
OR. CRAMER IS OPPOSED
While Committee Is Framing Memo
rial Members of Association
Are Entertained With Expos
ure of "Spirit" Happing.
Portland preachers yesterday lined
tip behind the President and urged
that he be granted the power he needs
In the present crisis. The issue caused
a. heated discussion at a meeting' of
the Portland Ministerial Association
yesterday morning in the Y. M. C. A..
The resolution expressed a hope that
the President "would have conferred
n him the power necessary to the
maintenance of American and human
rights."
The flurry over international policy
tame to a climax when Dr. Albert F.
Cramer, a German Methodist pastor, In
traduced a resolution congratulating
Woodrow Wilson on the occasion of
his inauguration to a second term as
President of the United States, and re
joicing "in the fact that he has kept
us out of war, and," concluded the
resolution, "we pray God that In the
ensuing term we may be also spared
the horrors of an armed conflict with
ether nations."
Resolutions Committee Appointed.
The Rev. R. E. Smith, president, an
nounced, "You have heard the resolu
tion; what will you do with it?"
In an instant there was a protest
from several. Dr. Jochua Stansfield.
pastor of the .First Methodist Church,
suggested that the wording be changed
to convey the congratulations of the
ministers, express confluence and yet
le broader. Lively argument was con
cluded by a motion to refer the matter
to the resolutions committee. "But
we have no resolutions committee,"
said the secretary. Dr. Harry G. Hansen,
of the Fourth Presbyterian Church.
The chair then proceeded to appoint
one. No one wanted to serve. Dr.
Luther R. Dyott, pastor of the First
Congregational Church, inspired a
Hood laugh when he declined by say
ing, he expected to be called away at
uny moment.
Rev. W A. T. Spriggs, of Arleta Bap
tist Church, advocated keeping peace
In the family of preachers by laying
the matter on the table. He was put
on the resolutions committee with Dr.
Cramer, Rev. A. B. Waltz, Rev, Wll
helm Pettersen and Dr. Stansfield.
They were told to retire for half an
hour and then report. . When they did
return Drs. Waltz, Stansfield, Petter
een and Spriggs handed In a majority
report in favor of a substitute resolu
tion. Dr. Cramer stood out for his
original resolution, explaining his vote
ty stating that he considered the new
wording absolutely "pro-ally."
Patriotic Views Expressed.
"We don't wish to be pro-British or
jiro-Geraan or pro-any thing," replied
Dr. Stancfield. "We are patriotic. We
are Americans." A dozen others ex
pressed views pro and con and several
motions were offered. After some con
fusion on parliamentary ruling the re
sult was the adoption of the majority
report. i
The resolution that was adopted and
was telegraphed to the President fol
lows: Resolved, That we, the Portland Ministerial
Association representing the Protestant
churches of Portland and vicinity. In regu
lar session on the 5th day of March. 1917,
express our satisfaction upon the occasion
of the lnau "iration of Woodrow Wilson as
President of the United States. We rejoice
In his continued efforts to keep the Nation
out of war. We express our fullest confi
dence In his unswarvlng fidelity to American
principles and human rights. With highest
end deepest patriotic purpose, we assure
President Wilson of our loyal support and
would have conferred upon him the power
necessary to the maintenance of American
and human rights.
"Spirit" Work Exposed.
While tne ministers were awaiting
the verdict of the resolutions commit
tee Frank Leeds gave them a talk on
"The Pitfalls of Psychology," and dem
onstrated to them the "fakes used by
Iso-ealled spiritualistic mediums."
The entertainer Bhowed the inside
workings of cabinet manipulations and
manifestations, ringing of bells,
'spirit" rapping, table turnings, slate
message writing and the reading of
sealed questions. -
Some of the ministers served as ae
lstants and entered into the spirit of
fun. A man who was attracted by the
crowd tried to break up the "show" by
announcing that the devil was in the
manifestations. The entertainer re
plied that the demonstration was pure
ly and simply physical and In no way
mysterious when one knows the in
eide of the "tricks of the trade."
Somebody asked the "spook" If Billy
Sunday would come to Portland. "Yes,"
was rapped back the answer.
Dr. S. W. Seeman reported favorably
on the work so far accomplished to
ward getting Sunday here. Dr. Stans
field urged the ministers to observe
this month as "go-to-church month."
FTCTDLETOX DEMOCRATS ANGRY
Many Eager to Sign Message Asking
Senator Lane to Resign.
PENDLETON, Or.. March 5. (Spe
cial.) Pendleton was greatly surprised
and shocked at Senator Lane's attitude
in the National crisis. One prominent
Democrat this morning was in such
wrath that he declared he would send
a telegram to Lane and ask him to re
sign. The telegram. It. is said, would
have been eagerly signed by Democrats
as well as Republicans. The man's
friends prevailed upon him not to send
the message at this time. Old-time
Democrat friends of Senator Lane, as
well as Republicans, are open in their
criticism of the Oregon Senator. Fol
lowing are some of the opinions:
Will M. Peterson (Democratic Na
tional committeeman and personal
friend of Senator Lane) I am greatly
surprised at his action, and can con
ceive of no just cause.
Frank Curl (Umatilla County Repub
lican central committee) He should
have lined up with the President.
Colonel J. H. Raley (prominent Dem
ocrat and an old friend of Senator
Lane) In this crisis it looks as If
Senator Lane is in the wrong in not
supporting President Wilson.
Thomas Thompson (prominent Re
publican) Senator Lane should have
stayed with the President,
Roy Ritner (State Representative)
Lane has once again demonstrated tnat
he's a freak, and that his attitude on
this question is In line with his Con
gressional record.
HARRY LANE HELD
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MULTORPOR CLUB ACTS
REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION SAYS
AMERICANISM COMES FIRST.
Message Sent to President Wilson
Pledges Support in" Upholding
Honor of Country.
w:-rt r
One of the acts of the Multorpor Re
publican Club last night, at its annual
meeting and election of off icers,-was
the adoption by unanimous vote of a
resolution declaring emphatically its
loyalty to President Wilson In his
handling of tne war situation.
The resolution was addressed to Pres
ident Wilson, to whom a copy is toJ
be telegraphed today, and was as fol
lows:
"We are Republicans. Every man of
us did all in his power to elect an
other distinguished citizen to the ex
alted position which you now occupy.
"Bat above all questions of party or
creed we are Americans. We sincerely
regret the action of a small number of
United States Senators who prevented
the passage of a bill giving you the
necessary power to protect American
lives and property. We wish to- assure
you that in every action which you
may take in upholding the rights of
American citizenship and the honor of
our country we will support you to the
very best of our ability.
Those elected to the board of direc
tors were: John Gill, Dr. A. W. Moore,
A. S. Dresser, C. M. Idleman, Carl A.
Brandes. Dr. C W. Cornelius, Robert
Treat Piatt, Theodore O. Gladding and
Gus C. Moser.
General Charles F. Beebe also was
elected as military commandant of the
Club.
The trustees organizel by electing
the following officers for the coming
year:
Gus C. Moser, president (re-elected)
A. S. Dresser, first vice-president (re
elected); Dr. A. W. Moore, second vice-
president; Theodore O. Gladding, sec
retary (re-elected) ; John Gill, treas
urer.
DALLAS FOLK USE HARSH TERMS
Senator Lane's Attitude Called "Trai
torous," "Cowardly," Etc
DALLAS, Or.. March 5. (Special.)
The stand taken by Senator Harry Lane
against the armed neutrality bill, de
signed to empower the President to up
hold the honor and dignity of the
American Nation, Is meeting with much
censure In this city. In discussing the
matter citizens are bitter In their de
nunciation of the stand taken by Ore
gon s "junior Senator.
His attitude is variously designated
as "traitorous," as a "disgrace to the
state" and as "cowardly." Leaders of
both the Republican and Democratic
parties are loud in their condemnation.
The following short statements show
the general feeling:
E. C. Richmond (Republican, and
prominent farmer of this vicinity) It
Is rotten, a disgraoe to our state. -
T. J. Cherrington (Wilson Progres
sive) I think any man who would do
such a thing in Congress is guilty of
treason.
Walter L. Tooze. St. (leading Re
publican) This Is a time when we are
neither Republicans nor Democrats, but
American citizens. In duty bound to
stand loyally behind our President. Our
representatives in Congress who re
fused to take the action deemed by the
President necessary and proper, are
guilty of conduct that shocks the pa
triotic sentiment of the American peo
pie. It is almost treason.
C. B. Williams (Democrat) Lane is
a mighty poor stick and he will never
get another vote of mine.
L. D. Brown (Democrat) What
have to say about Lane's action would
not be fit for publication. I think he
has betrayed his trust.
Conrad Stafrin (Republican and
member from Polk County In Leglsla
ture) Lane ought to be In the asylum,
The City Council tonight adopted a
resolution commending the action of
feenator George E. Chamberlain and
the members In the lower house of
Congress In supporting President Wil
son and "upholding the dignity and
honor of the country." and deDlored
and denounced the action of Senator
Harry Lane, who refused to support
tne armed neutrality bill.
It was ordered that a copy of this
resolution oe forwarded to the Presi
dent, members of Congress and Sen
ator Lane in particular.
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HARDMAN PIANO
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Uptight. Easy Term if Deured
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New York,
Morrison Street at-Broadway
ACTION OF SENATE CONDEMNED
State Senator AYJlbur Says Failure
to Meet Crisis Is Disgrace.
HOOD RIVER. Or.. March 6. (To the
Editor.) Is it possible that a United
States Senator from the state of Ore
gon helped in insulting the Presiden
and dishonoring the Nation? Is it pos
slble he has not felt the temper of th
country and did not know that th
people of Oregon were In this hou
loyal to the republic's chief? In th
closing hours of the last Congress 1
was not the time, nor was it the duty
or these senators to quibble over
niceties of legislative expression, nor
the close question of the seriousness of
war-making power.
A mixture of Senatorial pacifism and
jealousy of the executive authority,
however conscientiously well intended,
forces us into the international lime
light with hung, heads and reddened
cheeks. It was a crisis that was not
met. Immediate war with Germany
may or may not come pray God that
the great wisdom of the President may
avoid it but. thanks to action of the
bonehead, piffle minority in Sunda
morning's Senatorial session, we stand
accused of being false to our ideals an
have shattered the confidence of and
lost our poise before the nations of the
world, of which we have so lately be
come the recognized leader.
COWARD
TRAITOR
Members' Council of Chamber
Uses Vigorous Language in
Expressing Disapproval.
RESIDENT IS INDORSED
In Answer to New York World, City
Commission Expresses Itself as
Directly Opposed to Filibus
ter on Any Vital Topic.
Cowardly pusillanimous and trai
torous" is the characterization that the
memebrs' council of the Chamber of
Commerce gives to the action of the
12 filibustering Senators who ob
structed the needed legislation to pro
tect American ships on the seas.
In the resolution which the mem
bers' council adopted at its luncheon
yesterday, it did not stop with a
weeping denunciation of the 12 fili
busters, but it Indorsed the position
of the President, pledged its support
to him, and specifically denounced
Senator Harry Lane and disavowed his
action in the Senate, declaring it to
be no representation of the sentiment
among the people of Oregon.
The resolution condemning Senator
Lane in specific terms provoked some
debate on account of its wording.
which some believed to be too bitterly
personal, but there was no division of
sentiment on the general issue when
it came to a vote, and the resolution
was adopted with thunderous acclaim.
The first resolution, dealing gener
ally with the question of the act of the
12 Senators, was Introduced by Robert
Livingston, and was seconded by Harry
W. Stone, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.
The text of the resolution involved
condemnation of the action of the Sen
ators as disloyal and emphatically sup
ported the position of the President.
Text of Resolution Given.
It reads as follows:
Whereas. The Congress of the United
States has adjourned without action on the
President s request lor authority to protect
the rights of American commerce on the
high seas and to protect the uvea and prop,
erty of American citizens openly threatened
by the German Empire; and.
Whereas. The acta of the German gov
ernment leave no room for doubt of the in
tention of that government to pursue it
unjustifiable attempt to deny to the cm-
sens of the united States the rights guar
anteed to them under international law;
and.
Whereas. Such adjournment or congress
without granting such authority to the
President was accomplished by the con
certed action of a small minority of the
United States Senators; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the members of the
members' council of the Portland Chamber
of Commerce, do condemn as disloyal to the
United States the action of those Senators
who prevented the granting or such au
thorlty to the President by rendering lm
possible the taking of a vote that would
have expressed the sentiment of an over.
whelming majority of the members of the
Senate, and of Congress in support ofthe
President in this crucial hour of our 'Na
tion's history. Be it further
Resolved. That we indorse the action of
the President in severing diplomatic rela
tlons with Germany and the request of the
Executive that he be authorized to arm
American merchant vessels for defense
against the unwarranted attacks of bel
ligerent vessels, and, that the President be
authorized to use such other instrumental!
ties as he may deem necessary to uphold
the rights and honor of the United States
before the nations of the world; and to that
end we pledge ourselves to render all the
service of which we are capable in support
of the policy of the President to prepare
this Nation to meet any eventuality result'
ing from adherence to the principle that
our National honor is our most sacred
heritage and without which this Natlor
would become an object of contempt, not
only in the eyes of the other peoples of the
earth, but also of. its own citizens.
General Opinion Desired.
The Chamber of Commerce has been
instructed to take up the matter with
other commercial and civic bodies
throughout the state and to procure
an expression of popular opinion which
will give the lie to the implication that
has been placed against Oregon by the
action of her junior Senator In Wash
ington.
The second resolution, introduced by
C. W. Hodson, was debated by C. C.
Chapman, John T. Dougal. A. M.
Churchill and others as to its form, but
when finally a vote was taken Mr.
Chapman and those who had led in
the discussion were prompt to , vote
in its favor, declaring that, though they
might take exception to parts of the
wording, the Intent of the resolution
was entirely in accord with their senti
ments regarding faenator Lane.
The resolution read as follows:
Resolved. That the cowardly, puslllanl
moui, traitorous actions of 12 members o:
the - United States Senate In withholding
from the President full power and authority
to employ all necessary means to protect
the lives and commercial interests of Ameri
cans on the high seas merits our most
bitter condemnation: that we especially con
demn Senator , Harry Lane for the part
he took in such proceedings, and that we
hereby declare our complete repudiation of
his action in his capacity as representative
of the state of Oregon.
Resolved further. That we urge the
Chamber of Commerce of Portland to en
list the co-operation of all commercial
civic and social ' organizations throughout
the state of Oregon in a movement to show
to the other states of this Union that th
sentiment expressed and attitude assumed
by Senator Lane reflect his personal ideas
only and not those of the patriotic and
loyal citizens of this state.
Resolved further. That a copy of these
resolutions be immediately transmitted to
Senator Lane as expressive of the feelln
entertained by his constituency.
City Commission Is Unit.
Two telegrams received from Mayo
Albee's office were read, amid ap
plause, exemplifying the position of th
city administration. One was from th
New York World, which is sounding
public opinion, and the other was th
signed reply from the City Commission.
The telegrams follow:
Head of City Commission. Portland. Or.
The World Is getting information on the
home feeling toward the filibustering Sen
ators. Will you please wire collect If Oregon
backs Senator Lane In preventing a vote on
the armed neutrality bill ?
NEW YORK WORLTX
Kew York World : The CounclV of the
city of Portland unhesitatingly condemns
any filibuster that prevents a vote being
taken on a question vital to the Nation.
ISlgned)
MAYOR ALBFJE.
. OEOROE lj. BAKER,
C. I,. BIGKLOW,
W. IT. DAI.T,
R. G. DIECK.
Commissioners.
The programme announced was a
series of addresses on the work of the
Y. M. C. A., but the greater part of
the session was taken up with the
resolutions and consideration of Ore
gon's steps to correct the false im
pression of the state's position that
may have been given by the individual
act of the Senator who is supposed to
represent the people of the state.
Harry Stone. A. J. Bale and A. M.
Grilley gave talks on the work of the
Y. M. C. A., and J. C. English spoke in
behalf of work for soldiers who have
returned from the bordT. James
Adams, of the Highway Commission,
spoke briefly.
La Grande Criticises Lane.
LA GRANDE, Or.. March 6. (Spe
cial.) The Oregonian correspondent
this afternoon interviewed numerous
JJemocrat smd liepuilicaiia in wiiad-
ing public opinion concerning Senator
Lane's attitude in the filibuster. In no
single instance did the correspondent
hear a supporting word for Mr. Lane.
The following are characteristic:
F. L Meyers (Rep.), bank cashier 1
strongly oppose Mr. Lane's position In
the matter.
T. J. Scroggin (Rep.), banker The
people should be behind the President.
M. K Hall (Dtm.). nbyslcian Mr.
Lane's position Is a weak one.
f . J. Holmes; president Woodrow
Wilson Club J am not only disap
pointed at his most recent action, but
at what he did previous to that. It
doesn't look like good Judgment for an
Oregon Senator.
George T. Cochran (Rep.), attorney
Lane's position is manifestly not
popular with La Grande people, with
whom I have discussed the matter.
R. J. Green (Rep.), lawyer It ap
pears to me to be a personal grouch.
The Lane position is analogous to the
O'Gorman incident.
E. E. Kiddle (Rep.), ex-State Senator
I believe Mr. Lane considers himself
about to become an outlaw in his party
and is launching out for himself.
John S. Hodgln (Dem.). District At
torney I cannot understand Senator
Lane s attitude in opposing the Presi
dent for full authority In upholding
American honor and rights on the high
seas. I have always admired Dr. Lane's
sincerity and presume he had some
reason for his course, but think that
at this critical moment, a united sup
port shojld be given President Wilson.
believe in a majority rule and think
filibustering should be sternly sup
pressed by rule in the Senate as it
has been in the House.
T. H. Crawford (Dem.). attorney
think the legislation demanded by
the President of Congress Is absolutely
necessary to the preservation of lives
and liberties of our people and I am
Ditteriy disappointed that Democrats
like Senator Stone and Senator Harry
Lane should be found opposing Presi
dent Wilson on these measures.
REED TEACHERS SEND PROTEST
Faculty Members Pledge Support to
President; Oppose Lane's Stand.
Members of the faculty of Reed Col
lege, acting as individuals, not offi
cially as representing that Institution.
sent a telegram of support to Presi
dent Wilson last night and also a mes
sage of protest to Senator Lane. It
was emphasized that the faculty mem
bers acted only as citizens in express
ing their opinions. The following tele
gram was sent to President Wilson:
"We wish to express our appreciation
of your wise leadership in the present
crisis and pledge our entire support of
whatever measure may be found nec
essary for the National welfare.
We profoundly regret the action of
Senator Lane, of Oregon, yesterday and
we are urging him to do his utmost
for the modification of the rules of the
Senate that you have recommended."
The message to Senator Lane was as
follows:
"We note with profound regret your
refusal to support the President in the
present crisis. We urge you to. do your
utmost to secure, as he recommends,
an amendment to the rules of the Sen
ate that shall effectively prevent in
future such an intolerable filibuster as
the country has just witnessed."
The following signatures were-af
fixed to each of the two telegrams:
M. C. Cushing, N. F. Coleman, F. A.
Bacon, Kelley Rees, A. A. Nolton. H.
B. Torrey, Malda Rossiter, F. L. Grif
fin, W. F. Ogburn. H. S. Marion. W. C.
Morgan, Eleanor Rowland, Bertha
Stuart. C. S. Botsford and H. B. Hast
ings.
RECAIjIj POSSIBILITY DOUBTED
C. W. Fulton Sajs Lane Is Hardly
Subject to State Law.
In answer to the question, "Can the
recall be invoked on a United States
Senator?" with especial reference, of
course, to Senator Harry Lane, C. W.
Fulton yesterday gave the following
legal opinion:
"While the question cannot be said to
be entirely free from doubt, I am of
the opinion that the recall provided
for In the Oregon constitution does not
extend to United States Senators. By
its terms the Oregon constitution sub
jects 'every public officer In Oregon'
to the recall.
"Is a United States Senator a 'public
officer in Oregon'? I am disposed to
think he is not. While elected by the
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state, he la elected to hold an office in
the Federal Government and his office
Is a part of the machinery devised by
the Federal Constitution to administer
the Federal Government.
"True, it was said by the Supreme
Court of the United States, In the Bur
ton case, that 'while the Senate as' a
branch of the legislative department,
owes Its existence to the Constitution
and participates In passing laws that
concern the entire country, its members
are chosen by State Legislatures (now
by the people) and cannot properly be
said to hold their places under the
Government of the United States.'
"Still, such officials cannot properly
be said to be 'public officers in Ore
gon,' and" hence, in my opinion, are not
within the meaning of the recall pro
vision of our state constitution.
"It would also seem to be reasonably
clear that the official term of a United
States Senator being made six years
by the Federal Constitution, cannot be
curtailed or a vacancy in the office
created by state legislation or action.
"The Senate is the exclusive Judge of
the election and qualification of its
members and of their right to member
ship in that body during the term for
which they were respectively elected
thereto. I do not think any state law
or action can terminate such member
ship. It can only be terminated as pre
scribed by the Federal Constitution,
namely, by expiration of the term, by
death, resignation or direct action on
the part of the Senate."
BAKER
IS
AGAINST
LANE
Position of Senator on Issue Is Con
sidered Indefensible.
BAKER, Or., March E. (Special.)
Senator Lane was severely censured
by leading citizens of Baker today for
his stand on the armed neutrality bill.
The sentiment that Oregon's Junior
Senator should have stood by the Presi
dent and his colleagues Is so over
whelming as to leave no doubt con
cerning the general opinion.
Curiously, the only two prominent
men here who indorsed Senator Lane's
attitude in joining forces with the
filibusters are Republicans.
Here are typical expressions of the
general sentiment:
"I believe with the President in this
matter." said County Judge Messlck,
Democrat.
Senator Lane's stand Is indefensible.
J. L. Rand, prominent atorney. Re
publican. I can think of no adequate defense
for Senator Lane. Luther B. Mahan.
City Commissioner, Republican.
There Is plenty of time for such
drastic action as the armed neutrality
bill proposed: I stand with Senator
Lane. Fred A. Phillips, wealthy stock
man and head of the taxpayers recall
committee. Republican.
I am emphatically opposed to Sen
ator Lane's position in this matter.
William Smith, ex-Circuit Judge, Demo
crat.
I think Senator Lane should have
thrown his support to the President.
C. T. Goodwin, ex-District Aorney, Re
publican. I read Senator Lane's speech 'and I
believe that he took the right stand.
William Pollman, president of the
First National Bank.
In the light of the serious situa
tion which confronts our country, party
lines and personal notions should van
ish. Congress should act upon Presi
dent Wilson's suggestions without a
moment's hesitation. I feel sure that
I but reflect the opinion of this en
tire community when I say that Sen
ator Lane's stand at the present time
In endeavoring to thwart the wishes
of the President in the premises Is ab
solutely Indefensible. W. H. Strayer,
State Senator, Democrat.
LANE COUNTY DEEPLY STIRRED
Editor Says Senator Has Shown His
Yellow Streak by Action.
EUGENE, Or., March 5. (Special.)
Feeling In Lane County over the action
of Senator Harry Lane in supporting a
filibuster against the President of the
United States In time of a National
crisis ran high In Eugene today. To
night there was talk of a mass meeting
for the repudiation of Oregon's junior
Senator. Republicans and Democrats
alike condemned Lane's action.
The Daily Guard, in a front-page edi
torial under the heading, "An Un
worthy Official," denounces Lane
Editor J. E. Shelton says:
"Mr. Lane has shown the yellow
streak; he has proved himself un
worthy of the honor bestowed by the
people of Oregon."
Frank Jenkins, editor of the Morning
Register. Republican and president of
the Eugene Chamber of Commerce, de
clared: 1
"Senator Lane has absolutely and
utterly misrepresented Oregon. Oregon
is and has always been loyal, and In
the present crisis proposes to stand by
the President."
, Other statements were:
Dr. W. T. Harris, Republican county
chairman I think Lane's position Is
absolutely indefensible, looking at the .
present or to the future.
L. M. Travis, Democratic county -chairman
Senator Lane has made a '
tremendous mistake. It is not right
for 12 men to hold up the united wishes
of Congress. This is a time when. .
Americans ought to stand together.
S. W. Taylor. County Treasurer and
Civil War veteran Lane does not rep-
resent Oregon. I am a Republican, but"
I am with the President through thick
and thin In dealing with the crisis 1
which now confronts the Nation.
H. L. Bown, Republican, County'.
Judge This is no time for a filibuster.
If there ever was a time when a Sen
ator should have stood by the Presi
dent, this is the time.
Frank Armitage, delegate from Ore
gon to the Democratic National Con
vention I am surprised. Lane has
violated the trust reposed in him by
the people of Oregon.
Attorney Lark Bilyeu, Democrat
Lane's course is likely to be of great
injury to the Nation.
GRANTS PASS CONDEMNATORY
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Indorse Lane's Stand.
littAisxs -ass. or., Aiarcn a. tspe- .
cial.) Few persons, whether Demo-;
crats or Republicans, In this community
indorse the attitude of Senator Lane
in assisting to defeat the armed neu
trality bill. State Senator J. C. Smith. -Republican,
declared that Senator
Lane is playing to the galleries in the '
Dener tnat tne tsryan propaganda is .
popular in the West. Other remarks
heard about the streets were as fol
lows:
Representative Sweeney (Democrat)
I regret that Lane could not see his
way clear to support the President in
the present crisis.
Dr. Bywater (Democrat) Lane
should have stood firm behind the Pres
ident. Mrs. Violet A. Clements (Republicah)
Oregon is disgraced.
E. S. Van Dyke (Republican) Sena
tor Lane was' no doubt honest in his
conviction that it was best to prevent
the enactment of the bill Into law.
James Slover (ex-chairman of the
Democratic county committee I don't
like it.
Jiil
, The American
est Customer,
Helps tocrease FriectIE
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Farmer's ILar
S the Nation's greatest purveyor of pure foods, Armour
A :
AX is ' the American farmer's
occupying' both of these positions,
possible to increase the national yield.
There is no philanthropy about this. From
purely business standpoint, increased yield is sound
common-sense for Armour.
In Armour's relations with the consumer, in
creased supply means lower prices. But since
Armour's profit on business done has for years aver
aged approximately three cents on the dollar, it also
means increased profits, due to the larger volume.
Therefore, in working for increased production,
a triple-sided benefit is realized lower prices for
consumers to pay, a greater revenue to the producer
and increased profits for Armour.
To the farmer, the name of Armour stands for
that of which he is in most need a steady market.
For, through an almost endless chain of refrigerators
on wheels, an extensive system of Branch Houses and
a Consumer Market based on value and maintained
by the great modern selling force, ADVERTISING,
Armour enables the individual farmer to sell to
the whole American people.
The Armour system of cattle handling has devel
oped a new type of cattle in this country has abol
ished the old-time, scrawny range steer and has pro
duced the more profitable corn-fed animal. And the
lareest customer. And because of
it is to Armour's interest to do everything
same efficiency-ized transportation which has been
responsible for this by taking the market to the
producer, has given the farmer a twelve-month-in-the-year
selling season.
Without methods such as Armour's it would be
impossible for the farmer to take a revenue from his
land in proportion to its increased value per acre.
Thus, in the solution of market problems alone,
without considering the free Bureau of Advisory Agri
cultural Service which Armour maintains to aid pro
ducers, this great' food organization has materially
helped to grade-up by the incentive of ready sale.
The importance to the consumer of this broad
Armour campaign for production betterment, must be
self-evident. For Armour is dealing with fundamen
tals and building for the future.
Such basic work cannot fail in its effort to reduce
living prices.
Thus, it becomes important that every consumer
of meats and meat products, who believes in the work
Armour is doing, should lend his support.
To insist that your own table be supplied with
Armour products is support of a very tangible kind.
product
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