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TITE MOTIXING OltEGONIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917. 5 RUSSIANS ALLOWED TO CROSS GERMANY Extreme Socialists Helped on Way to Stir Up Trouble in v. Political Situation. IMMEDIATE PEACE URGED Provisional Government Declared to Be as Imperialist as Old, but Others Point Out Prog ress Xow Being Made. Copyright. 1917. by Press Publishing Company. Published by arrangement with New York World.) BY ARNO DOSCH-FX.ETJROT. PETROGRAD, April 18, via London. April 19. (Special Cable.) The sensa tion of Russia is the arrival in Petrograd from Switzerland, by way of Germany, of a party of extreme radical , Russian emigres, including Klcholas Lenine. As they are the only Russians since the war to be granted the astounding privilege of crossing Germany, though the car in which they traveled was closed, it is said here the Germans helped them homeward In the hope tney would complicate the dif ficult political situation. It is indicative of the broad, new spirit of Russia that they were never theless invited to speak before a gath ering of Social Democrats in the Hall f the Duma, at the Tauride Palace. The result was an exciting verbal duel oti the part of Lanine with Tseretelli, a returned exile from Siberia, in which Tseretelli, upholding the government and demanding that the war be fought out, to the end, carried the assembly against Lenine's proposals that the proletariat take command, bringing a Quicker end to the war. International Kevolntlon Urgred. "War has killed democracy," was Zenine's plea "The Russian Socialists must lead a iew international party and force the allies to agree to a peace without com pensations, or break off relations with them. "The provisional government are Im perialists the same as the old, but more dangerous, because partially enlight ened. We must not support such a gov ernment, but must stand at the head of an international revolution." There was considerable applause, but was noticeably bunched and not gen eral. Tseretelli replied sanely, seeking to show that the Russian liberties were already gained and the power possessed by the proletariat. "If we upset the government," he Bald, "we ruin the results of the revo lution. We are advancing steadily, making the most rapid strides in his tory in the power of the people. The proletariat has shown its ability also by taking a national, not a class, atti tude. The other course would, be play ing into the Germans' hands." Government Is Supported. This was greeted by continuous and general applause. The scene was indicative of the fail ure of the Germans to interfere with the balance of the majority of the So cialists, In whose hands much power obviously rests. -.... The attention, of the public Is now turned to the coming gigantic con gress of .soldiers, workmen and- peas ants. The result of the recent people's congresses has been decisions to sup port the government, with many fail ures to upset It. DANGER IN BREACH IS REAL Workmen's Organization Makes It Difficult for Government. PETROGRAD, April 18, via London, April 19. (Delayed.) With conflict existing between the government and the council of workmen's and soldiers' deputies one cannot speak of a sole strong power in Russia, because a power which is menaced is not a power,' but a semblance of power, says the Ttusskia Volla, a statement which is considered a conservative estimate of existing internal conditions. Optimistic assurances that the danger from the breach between the two gov ernments is only trivial are transitory and extravagant. Statements to the effect that the country is facing com plete disaster are equally misleading. It is not an exaggeration to say that the economic disturbance caused by the revolution has raised a problem the so lution of which is not yet in sight. As at present constituted the Gov ernment is without means to enforce any of its mandates except by appeals to the patriotism of the people. With out any strong central authority the masses realize that power is in their own hands. The existing breach dates from the 1 triumph of the revolution, when the council of workmen's and soldiers' dep uties Issued Instructions to the people to disregard the orders of the Govern ment, where these conflicted with those of the council. In this connection the Jlusskia Volla says today: "The position of the temporary gov eminent is most difficult because it Is not supported by any parliament. The council of delegates Is a live force, but It cannot take the place of a. real par liament. The situation is more dlffl cult inasmuch as the revolutionary council is not always clear and the composition of the council itself is not definite. On the other hand, the coun cil' is a power in competition with the government. "We are far from the belief that there la any conflict which cannot bo set tled between the two bodies." There Is evidence that the Council of Deputies Is endeavoring to influ ence the government. Their task, how ever. Is rendered difficult by a few radical members and professional agl tators Influences working against the success of a Russian democracy. To these influences can be attributed in a large measure the disorganization In the factories, where the working men, who became easy prey for the Socialistic propaganda, made preposter us demands. ' These demands Include a four-hour working day, 700 per cent increase In wages, a month's holiday, two months extra wage at Easter and Christmas and a general usurpation of owners' privileges which would be tantamount to confiscation of factories. The disorganization, which has con tlnued for more than a month. Is es pecially serious. 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To spur you to quick action we quote prices at one-fourth off on new and over 60 off on used pianos and no Interest. Tour boy or girl working can save $5 cash and $6 monthly, without interest, and secure a musical education nnw OUT-OF-TOWN BUYERS WE PREPAY FREIGHT AND MAKE FREE DELIVERY OF PIAXO TO VOIR HOMR within 300 miles, and the piano will be shipped subject to exchange within one year, we allowing the full amount paid. This virtually gives you a one-year trial of the piano you order. Every piano or player-piano purchased carries with it the Schwan Piano Co. guarantee of satisfaction, as also the usual guarantee of each manufacturer of these new musical instruments. Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings during this sale. THE STORE THAT CHARGES 0 INTEREST. Mannfartarerii' CoBKt DlMtrihutorw 111 Fourth Street at Washington. Schwan Piano Co VA RBAXTKB RAt'IvEU 11V MANY MILLIONS IN CAPITAL PRISON TERM GIVEN Logan Billingsley Receives 13 Month Sentence. TWO BROTHERS ARE JAILED Fred Gets Six Months and Ora 3 0 Days When Guilt of Importing Liquor Into Washington Is Admitted by Trio. C ASTORIA For Infants "and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears the Signatuie of the Lincoln Park High School, by Harry Parker, aged 20. yesterday. The stu dent and principal are not related. Parker - slipped away to the country, and could not be found today by of ficers. Mrs. Parker said that her son would appear at the Court House tomorrow to face an assault charge. Mrs. Parker declared that a friend had given the boy a bottle of cordial to take home, and on the way he and a companion took a couple drinks. Shortly afterward Parker went to the school, where he and the principal be came involved in an argument that re sulted in a fight. The teacher was beaten badly. SEATTLE, Wash., April 19. The three Billingsley brothers, Logan, Fred and Ora, formerly illicit liquor sellers in Seattle, and who were the principal witnesses against Mayor Hiram C. Gill. Chief of Police Charles L Beck ingham and four city detectives in the recent conspiracy trial in the United States District Court, were sentenced today to terms. Logan Bil lingsley got 13 months in Federal Penitentiary, Fred Billingsley re ceived six months In the County Jail, and Ora Billingsley got 30 days. They had been free on bail until sentence was pronounced. The broth ers were indicted along ;wlth the Mayor, Chief of Police and others for onspiracy to violate the united, otates tatutes by Importation of liquor into he State of Washington. The Bil- lingsleys pleaded guilty, and were used as witnesses against the Mayor and chief and detectives, who were acquitted, the Jury not believing the Billingsleys" testimony. In court today Special Prosecutor Clarence L. Reames, of Portland, asked a prison sentence for Jogan Billingsley and clemency for his brothers. District Attorney -iay Allen refused to Join in the recom mendation, saying be favored clem ency for Logan also. Allen told the court he believed the Billingsleys told the truth in the recent trial. . All had Dleaded guilty to charges of Importing liquor into the state and turned Government witnesses. At the trial Logan Billingsley swore that he bribed Mayor Gill with J4000. Fred Billingsley swore that he gave $1200 in bribes to Chief of Police Beck- ngham. The Billingsley Drotners, agea resnectlvelv 32. 23 and 19 years, were widely known as liquor sellers in Okla homa and West Virginia. Logan Bil lingsley testified at the recent trial that he had been prosecuted more times than he could remember, but had never served a day In prison. MURDER PUZZLE TO FAMILY Frequent Tisits Paid to Bakersfield by Mr. Rehfeld. BAKERSFIELD, Cal.. April 19. A Rehfeld. who was found stabbed to death in Seattle, Wash., was 27 years old, and had spent most of his boyhood days in Bakersfield. He has a mother, Mrs. I. Rehfeld, and a brother, Ezre Rehfeld, residing here. Ezre Rehfeld said his brother was engaged in the diamond brokerage business in Seattle and that he had paid frequent visits here since leaving. His relativees had not been Informed of the murder and could ascribe no cause for it. OVERSEAS FORCE URGED Idaho Representative Would Send Volunteers to France. TWIN FALLS. Idaho, April 19. (Special.) "I believe we ehould spend six months organizing and preparing a special force of men to go to France," said Representative Addison T. Smith, called here from "Washington by the illness of his son. "This force should consist of older, more experienced men, and only those desiring to go. If a sufficient number can be nlisted, and I do not doubt but that it can. I am heartily in favor of the enactment of a law providing for two separate organizations, one for the home country and one for foreign service. If we send money, food and men promptly, we can more quickly bring about peace in Europe." MAN KILLED BY WIFE Butte Woman Shoots After Being Badly Beaten. BUTTE, Mont., April 19. Following a beating which left her body a mass of black and blue bruises, Mrs. Laura Dansereau shot and killed her husband. Art Dansereau, a local oyster cocktail vendor, at the family home this morn- ng. Dansereau was climbing the stairs, apparently with a view of re newing his attack of earlier in the day. wnen his wife stopped him on the first anding with a bullet, which severed he sub-clavian artery and penetrated the heart. Dansereau's aged mother and four children were in an- adjoining room when the shooting occurred. Mrs. Dansereau is detained pending a cor oners inquiry. ELGIN RALLIES TO AID FOOD PREPAREDNESS TRAIN AT TRACTS BIG CROWDS. FLAG RAISED AT CHAMBER Ceremony Held at "Knockers Ta ble" at Noon Luncheon. A flagraislng exercise was held at the "knockers' table" at the Chamber of Commerce at noon yesterday and hereafter, the emblem will remain in place for the noonday gatherings of tue members. W. P. Strandborg presided at th ceremonies. C. F. Berg made a speech explaining the significance of the flag and Professor Robert Krohn gave in structions on the flag salute. Each member received a small silk flag as a personal memento of the occasion. Following this ceremony the name of the table was changed to the kick ers' table" as more nearly defining the attitude of the members. Those pres ent were: J. V. Whipp, John T. Dougall, Edward N. Welnbaum. H. J. Blaesmg, George D. Lee. Robert Krohn. Frank E. Smith. J. Fred Larson. Henry R Hayek, J. L. Miller, P. T. Foleen, W. P. Strandborg, George C Luders, Charles F. Berg. W. F. Thompson. A. C. Black, A. C. McMlcken and Thomas Leonard. BERRY CORDIAL IS BLAMED Mother Says Two Brinks Cansed Son to Attack Teacher. TACOMA. Wash.. April 19. (Special.) wo nips of home-made blackberry cordial Is ascribed by the boy a mother, Mrs. J. S. Parker, as xtne cause of the attack on Principal W. W. Parker, of Season la Reported Month Behind Normal With Plenty of Water for Irrigation. Work. ELGIN, Or.. April 19. (Special.) The O.-W. R. & N.-O. A. C. food pre paredness campaign train arrived from Enterprise tonight and the regular lectures and demonstrations will be given tonight. The forenoon and part of the afternoon were spent at Wallowa and Enterprise with large audiences the rule. The interest taken causes Farmer Smith and the O. A. C. people great satisfaction, for the numbers showed that Wallowa County will be no laggard in food production this year. The season is here like everywhere else in Oregon and Washington, al most a month behind normal condi tions. But today it is warm and the sun has shone brightly, giving a hint that Spring has arrived at last. As the Etreams are full of water for irrigation and the earth well .oaked, it is ex pected that this section will have large crops of every description usually grown here. In both Wallowa and Enterprise strong committees have been formed to carry forward the good work, and it is sure there will be more attention paid here to small gardens than ever be fore, especially among the Soys and girls of the towns, not only In those visited but all portions of the country. The County Superintendent of Schools and the other county officials are keenly alive to the situation and will make a vigorous campaign throughout the country. CONTRACTORS GIVE UP JOB Loss of $1600 Accepted in Prefer ence to Heavier Liability. GOLDENDALE. Wash., April 19. (Special.) Realizing that they stood to lose heavily on a contract with Klicki tat County for the building of three miles of the new grade In the Big Klickitat canyon on the road from Goldendale to Glenwood ex-County Commissioner Columbus O. Barnes and on, Harvey Barnes, have made a set- 'THE same careful atten tion is given to the se lection of the fabrics for the clothes for my men's $15 department as is given to the selec tion of the fabrics for the more expen sive clothes. The man who spends $15 here for a suit or an overcoat is entitled to and receives the same consideration as the man who spends $30 or more. I want you to see and know the variety and goodness of my $15 clothes for men. No matter what you pay, you are to be satisfied with your purchase or receive your money back. I seek only satisfied customers. $15 Clothes Entire Third Floor 11. mioenm Morrison at Tomm or 5 tlement with the County Commission ers and abandoned the Job. By the terms of the settlement, Barnes & Son lose $1600 on the deal. The contract was awarded to Barnes. & Son under competitive bids at an agreed price of $10,788. which was $2000 below the next lowest bidder. CHEHALIS B0Y PROMOTED Raymond Bartholomew on Road to Murine Corps Lieutenancy. CHEHALIS. Wash., April 19. (Spe cial.) Raymond Bartholomew, a for mer Chehalis High School student who joined the Marine Corps two years ago, has written his father, B. A. Bartholo mew, of Chehalis. of his advancement to be corporal, and with the advance ment was a notice ordering him to re port at Washington to take the exam ination for a Second Lieutenancy. The young man Is now on his way to San Francisco. having left Pekln, China, on April 3. war when he finds the public safety or welfare demands was approved to day by the Senate committee on com merce. War loan Bill Being Reconciled. WASHINGTON, April 19. Senate and House conferees todny took up the $7,000,000,000 war financing bill to reconcile the differences between the measure as passed by the two houses. Senate amendments to the House bill have been approved by the Treasury Department, which is urging quick action. Rend The Oreeronlan classified ads. Broken Nose Entails $30 Fine. GOLDENDALE. -Wash., April 19. (Spe cial.) Clinton Conklln, a logger at Lyle. Wash., was fined $50 and costs by Judge Darch in the Superior Court at Goldendale yesterday after beating Samuel Bradley, owner of a sawmill on Klickitat Heights. Bradley's nose was broken. . Embargo on Exports Favored. WASHINGTON, April 19. Senator Fernald's bill giving the President au thority to embargo exports In time of iora starting NS, Sf gig f frj j The wholesale jobbers' price of flour is $10.80; our price to the consumer is $10.30 and $10.40. Take our tip lay in a supply now! Flour Will Go Higher Special Prices Friday and Saturday Only Superior Flour, per barrel $10.30 Superior Flour, per sack $2.60 White Rose Flour, fancy, per barrel $10.20 White Rose Flour, per sack $2.55 I SIFEBIOl fir rcom OAsif; mfafejbjoJto, rn Prepare for High Prices Get Our List Price on Canned Goods, etc P""! 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