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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3. 1917. DELEGATES' PEACE FORMULA FLAYED Some Ideas Expressed Dictat ed by Germany Is Charge of Russian Leader. "PLAN PARTLY UTOPIAN' Professor Paul Mllukoff Declares. Appointment of 31. Skobeleff as Delegate to Paris Conference Nonsense, in Speech. TETROGBAD, Nov. 1. The peace formula of the soldiers' and workmen's delegates, calling not only for renun ciation of annexations and indemnities, but for disarmament and other ultra radical measures, was criticized se verely in the preliminary Parliament to day by Professor Paul Mllukoff, former foreign minister and leader of the Con stitutional Democrats. He declared that the- plan of the workmen's and soldiers' delegates to send M. Skobeleff, former Minister of Labor to Paris for the conference of the allies was nonsense, inasmuch as the peace programme of the delegates was in conflict with the ideas ex pressed by the Russian Foreign Min ister, M. Terestchenko (Jules Cambon, general secretary of the French For eign Ministry, announced recently that the allies would not permit M. Skobeleff to take part in the Paris conference). Professor Milukoff characterized the programme of the soldiers' and work men's delegates as partly Utopian, partly in the interest of Germany. This statement elicited loud protests from the Radicals, whereupon the speaker qualified his remark, saying that doubt less these ideas were proposed by per sons who did not understand their significance. He said the demands of the delegates as contained in the In structions given to M. Skobeleff, fell into three categories: First, those of a general pacifist nature, with which he agreed, second, those mirroring the Stockholm or the Dutch and Scandinavian ideas, with which he did not agree; third, ideas belonging purely to the soldiers' and workmen's delegates which he said could not even be discussed. In his opinion these were dictated by Ger many. Referring to the conclusion of a peace which would favor no Nation, Professor Milukoff said: "President 'Wilson came very -near this thesis, but now rejects this idea, since even he has seen that in this war no one can remain neutral, that the side of justice and right must .win." DR. KARL JWUCK RESIGNS National Air Flayed, but Boston Symphony Leader Quits. . BOSTON. Nov. 2. The "Star-Spangled Banner" was played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with Dr. Karl Muck conducting, at the afternoon con cert here today. - In announcing at the opening of the concert that the National anthem would be added to the programme. Major Henry Higginson, the patron of the orchestra, told the audience also that Dr. Muck had tendered his resignation as conductor. He added that the resig nation would be seriously considered, but expressed the opinion that the loss of Dr. Muck would be a disaster. The action of Dr. Muck followed closely the agitation resulting from the failure of the orchestra to play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at recent con cert in Providence. STORM BREWS IN FINLAND Agitation Tbat Sweden Take Aland Islands Causes Political Unrest, - PETROGRAD, Nov. 1. Political un rest in Helsingfors, resulting from agi tation in the Swedish press that Sweden take the Aland Islands to prevent Ger man capture of them, is reported in a dispatch from the Finnish capital. Fin ' rush papers declare these islands, Fin- land's chief ..defense, will not be riven up. t The Aland Islands, In the Gulf of .. Bothnia, entrance to Finland Gulf, are nearer Finland than Sweden, although the population is mostly Swedish. ALASKAN WANTS DAUGHTER United States Marshal Erwin, In Iowa, to Contest Divorce. CEDAR RAPIDS, la., Nov. 2. L. T. ., Erwin. United States Marshal of Alaska, arrived here today to institute legal , proceedings to recover his 9-year-old daughter. Mary, who is a student at the Sacred Heart Academy and who was placed in that institution last March by her mother after she obtained a divorce from Mr. Erwin. Mr. Krwin consulted attorneys today . with a view to reopening his wife's di- . vorce case. Camp Fremont Ready. PALO ALTO, Cal., Nov. 2. Camp Fremont is practically completed and is ready for its full quota of troops, Captain W. A. Fillmore, assistant con structing quartermaster, announced to day. Federalized National Guard troops from California and other West ern states are to go in training here. j Concrete Ships Planned. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 2. A. company is being formed here for the construc tion of reinforced concrete ships. It is believed the' Industry will have a future in . Scandinavia owing to the rapidity with which such tonnage can be produced. Norway already has launched its first concrete ship. - , Admiral Harmony Dead. ' WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. Rear-Ad jniral David B. Harmony, IT. 8. N., re tired, died today at his borne in this city at the age of 8. LATEST PHOTO OF HEIRESS TO FLAGLER MILLIONS AND HER HUSBAND. i . : .' . - f ' f j ;l 1 I r I ft'--) " : fn ' pi , ' ' i 1 " ssiiiij.irE fisteiaaifHSK '.n'Ttct aiiiLajWfKa-A Photo Copyright by Underwood. MR. AJfI MHS. LAW HEX CE LEWIS, OF CINCINNATI. This Is the very latest photograph taken of the young heiress and her husband. It will be recalled that Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, who formerly was Miss Louise Wise, inherited the major portion of the great Flagler estate. Mrs. Lewis was a niece of the late Mrs. Robert A. Bingham (who was Mrs. Flagler), after whoso death there was some excitement over the exhum ing of the body. DESTROYER IS BEST Submarines Have Hard Time Escaping. COMMANDERS' LOGS CITED Convoying ot Merchantmen Said to Have Reached Stage Which As sures Immunity While At tacking Craft Is In Danger. BASE OF THE AMERICAN FLOTIL LA in BRITISH . WATERS. Oct. 18. (Correspondence of the Associated Press.) Diaries taken from captured U-boat commanders furnish document ary evidence that the destroyer is the most effective of present weapons against the submarine. "Avoided de stroyer" is the often repeated entry. In fact, these logs show conclusively that the submarines are bavins & bard time of it. The result of the destroyer activity during the last four weeks has been not only a decrease in casualties 01 merchant ships, but also a still more satisfactory increase in the number of submarines sunk. The convovlnsr of merchantmen has now reached a stage of considerable perfection, after many months' work in training both the officers of merchant ships and the personnel of the patrol flotillas. While systematic convoying was undertaken primarily as a defen sive measure, it has now developed that convoying is at the same time the best offensive measure yet devised against the U-boat. I Th offensive side or convoying may best be shown by an illustration. When a submarine tries to torpedo a con voyed ship as submarines are now compelled to do owing to the infre quency of unconvoyed shipping there is always a destroyer on the scene and th rhuiru of her "eettlng"that par ticular submarine are correspondingly increased. The wake of a torpedo is generally seen by the destroyer's look outs and it gives a gooa line on me direction where the submarine Is lying. The destroyer immediately steers a course full speed in tne line snown oy the torpedo's wake and drops repeated depth charges along this course.- In a considerable proportion of cases this proves effective, for these depth charges cause serious commotion over considerable radius. The Associated Press correspondent was told of three cases during the last fortnight in which submarines were thus destroyed. In many instances, no doubt, submarines are destroyed with out any visible indication above water of their loss. Still otners are Daaiy crippled, as in the case of the damaged German U-boat which was recently in terned in Spain. Another submarine which never returned to Germany was sunk under peculiar circumstances a short time ago. This U-boat torpedoed a ship bound from the United states. Th tornedoed ship was loaded with a cargo of heavy war material and the explosion was so rorcioie mat it mew a large piece of heavy material through the deck of the ship and dropped it on the submarine, the hull of which was crushed like an eggshell. In general has had a psychological ef fect on the people. They doubt the pos sibility of the attainment of their hopes." "What is the lesson to the democra cies of the world of the Russian revolu tion 7" "This," Premier Kerensky replied, "is for them to find out. They must not lose faith in the Russian revolution be cause it is not a political revolution, but an economic one and a revolution of facts. "The Russian revolution is only seven months old. No one has the right to feel disillusioned about it. It will take years to develop." ' Asked what he expected from the constituent assembly, the Premier said: "The constituent assembly begins a new chapter in the history of the revo lution. Its voice certainly will be the most important factor in the future of Russia." "What future do you picture for Russia after the war?" "No one can draw any real picture of the future," Kerensky said. "Naturally a man who really loves his country will hope for all good things, but that is only his viewpoint, which may or may not be accepted by others." ELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25c Santiserjtic Boon to Mothers. Bootbes and relieves chafed, irritated aklna of in fanta. Keeps akin fresh and sweet. Fine tat baby's tendec skla. 00c AU drugslsta Adv, RUSSIA IS WAR-WEARIED (Continued From PHrat Page.) i half years longer than Eng- and land. "Could an American army be of use if .nt tn Russia?" "It would be impossible to send one." said Kerensky. "It is a question of transport. The difficulties are too great." Masses Are Exhausted. The Premier was asked regarding the morale of the Russian people and the Russian army. He answered "The masses are worn out economi cally. The disorganized, state of life JUSTICE SWEARS LOYALTY Accused New York Jurist Replies to Roosevelt Charge. NEW YORK, Nov. 8. Supreme Court Justice Daniel Cohalan, reported as disloyal to this country in speeches made by fusion orators in the cam paign for the re-election of Mayor Mltchel. issued a statement today de claring his patriotism and allegiance. In disclosures made public by the Bu reau of Public Information in Wash ington in September, Justice Cohalan was quoetd as representing to Count von Bernstorff that revolution in Ire land would be successful only if sup ported by Germany. Theodore Roosevelt, campaigning for Mayor Mltchel, alluded to Justice Co halan in a campaign speech last night. i im ru m mtUHH itum u u mwmmmu rtiiKiiiniutiimriuuiiH iimm mwi mai unu 1 CHARLES BINGHAM, out at Oak Grove, was con- fronted with the loss of g his entire grape crop. He had no market. His neighbors were in the same predicament. I Finally Mr. Bingham bethought himself of The Oregonian and I The Oregonian Want Ad. With him to think was to act, and 1 here you have the results: i J. P. Jaeger was down at his Oearnftrt rnt.tAcrA whn Vi i a mv. i ing eye caught an Oak Grove 1 ad for grapes at 2 cents a pound. A day or two later the Jaeger automobile was parked outside the Bingham place, along with a dozen other ma chines. A "Want Ad" of a few lines brought a string of auto mobiles every day until Mr. Bingham disposed of all his grapes, realising a nice profit from a product he expected to I see rotting on the vines. His neighbors, however, partook of his prosperity because Mr. Bingham could not pick his grapes fast enough for the wait- I ing automobilists, so they went to his neighboring grape grow- ers and cleared them out also. Of course this farm-automo- bile-city route is not a new one, and hundreds of Portland folks have been utilizing good roads, automobile' and cheaper and fresher farm products in their 1 drive on Kaiser High Cost of Living, but this gold mine has just been surface-scratched. Draft the Want Ad into your service and make this company an' army corps. i nnniHuiummumHinuttiimnuiS EIGHT HEN KILLED Casualty List of Transport Finland Announced. ONE NAVAL GUARD MISSING Four Civilian Members of Vessel's Crew, Two Army Men and Two from Navy Iiost When Ship Is Hit by Diver Torpedo. WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. The torpe doing of the homeward-bound Army transport Finland in the war zone four days ago resulted in the death of two members of the naval armed guard, two Army enlisted men and four of the ship's civilian crew. A third naval seaman is missing. Vice-Admiral Sims report of the casualties to the Navy Department to day added no details to the announce ment yesterday that the Finland had been torpedoed, but had been able to reach a European port under her own steam. Twg of Naval Gnari I,ost. The casualty list was announced as follows: Members of the naval crew: James W. Henry, seaman, second class, dead. Next of kin Rose Henry, Harrison, N. J. Newton R. Head, seaman .dead. Next of kin, not given. Home address Cleve land, Ga. .Porter Hilton, seaman, second-class, missing: mother. Mrs. Lizsie Hilton, Toccoa, Ga. Army: Private Lester Hickey, Infantry, drowned. Father, Thomas Hickey, Chi cago, 111. 4 Charles H. Maxwell, colored trans port workers' battalion, drowned. Brother, Thomas E. Maxwell, Concord, N. C. Explosion Accounts for Three. Members of Finland's crew: M. Cardoza, fireman, drowned; no emergency address. J. Haneslo. barber, drowned; no emergency address. W. F. Phillips, waiter, drowned. Brother, A. .Phillips, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans. La. Jose Cuevas, mess boy, probably died from injuries. Father, M. Cuevas, Ha vana, Cuba. Announcement that five of the men were drowned indicated to officials that the Finland's company left the vessel in small boats until it was made cer tain that she would remain afloat. The capsizing of one of the boats in launch ing might account for the drowning of the men. It is assumed that two of the armed guard were killed by the explosion of the torpedo and that the missing one probably was blown overboard by the explosion, as was a seaman on the de stroyer Casein, when she was torpe doed recently. A FRENCH ATLANTIC SEAPORT. The American transport Finland is in such slight damage from the German torpedo,- which recently struck her, that it will not be long before she puts to sea again. The torpedo struck a coal bunker, which lessened the effect of the explosion. Among those on , board the Finland were several survivors of the crew of the transport Antilles, which was tor pedoed and sunk some time ago. Those injured on board the Finland are in a hospital here. 10 ENEMY PLANES DOWNED Allies Drop Bombs on Stations, Mu nitions Depots and Town. PARIS, Nov. 2. Ten German air planes were brought down yesterday by the French, or compelled to land in damaged condition, the War Office an nounces. The artillery battle continues on the Aisne front. German attacks at several points being repulsed. "Our bombarding squadrons threw down many bombs on the railway sta tion at Mulheim, the aviation grounds at Behlestadt, munitions depots at Ruf fach and Wepereimthal and the railway station at Thionville." the War Office also reported. "In reprisal for the bombardments of Dunkirk. 17 of our airplanes dropped 2500 kilograms (5500 pounds) of pro jectiles on the town of Offenburg, in the grand duchy of Baden." 'THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH' MEANS SENT BACK TO JAIL Jndge Cline Say a He's Satisfied Im partial Trial Will Be Given. CONCORD, N. C. Nov. 2. Gaston B. Means was sent back to the Cabarrus County Jail tonight to await a spe cial term of the Superior Court. No vember 28, when he will be tried for the murder of Mrs. Maude A. King, who was shot near here last August. Means was remanded to jail after Judge Cline bad refused the state's request for a change of venue, but granted the state's plea for more time to prepare for trial. Judge Cline declared he was satisfied an impartial trial could be given the defendant here. ABDUCTION PLOT SCENTED Plan to Kidnap Detroit Infant Causes Investigation. T5ETROIT, Nov. J. Federal agents are investigating an alleged plot to abduct or kill Henry Ford II. infant son of Edsell Ford and grandson ot the multi-millionaire manufacturer. A letter demanding $20,000 for the boy's safety has been turned over to postoffice Inspectors. It was signed. "Sicilian Anarchists' Association." One arrest has been made. Another Great Sale of Women's Stylish Coats In Velours and Other Pf O f C Popular Materials xPrtO For Saturday's sale we have undervalued an exceptionally fine lot of "Women's Fashionable Fall and Winter Coats. They come in the popular 48-inch styles, with plenty of sweep. The materials are fine velours and solid color cloths, in navy, brown, green, plum, black, etc Belted and plain fl1 O A fT models, with collar of self material or plush. All sizes 16 to 42. On sale Saturday at 5 l-dLtJ What Could Be More Timely or Im portant Than This Special Sale of Women's Outing Flannel Gowns Two Great Lots to Select From 59 Gents LJ!2.... 79 Cents In these assortments you have choice from ten different and popular styles in sizes 15 and 16 only. They come in white and in neat colored patterns and are trimmed and finished in a pleasing manner. They are made of fine quality Outing Flannel and could not be purchased at the factory today at the prices quoted for this sale. Trade-Winning Specials in Misses9 and Chil dren's Shoes Notwithstanding unusual trade conditions, we are still in a position to offer our patrons exceptional Shoe values. At the following low prices, we are offering standard makes and qualities in gun metal and patent colt with mat, kid or cloth top: Sizes 5 to 8 at $2.00 and $2.25 pair SYz to 11 at $2.50 and $3.00 pair Sizes 11 'x 2 at $2.50 to $3.50 pair Boys' and Little Gents Shoes Best of service Shoes in gunmetal, box calf and velour leathers both button and lace styles. Sizes 9 to 13 '2 at $1.08 to $3.00 pair Sizes 1 to 5Yx at $2.25 to $3.50 pair November Sale of Metal Flouncings In Three Great Lots Just received a special lot of the popular Metal Flouncings handsome patterns worked with gold and silver on white and light cream nets. See our Third-street window. Three great lots to select from, as follows: 17-inch width, special at 34-inch width, special at.... 98c 26-inch width, special at $1.59 $2.25 Special Sale Saturday Creme Oil Toilet Soap 4 Bars 25c This high-grade toilet soap is unsur passed. It will not injure the most delicate skin. At this sale you secure one bar without charge. Not more than eight bars to any one purchaser. Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturdays at 9 A.M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. HELENA STILL CLOSED NO NEW CASKS OF SCARLET FKTER DEVELOP AX FORT HARRISON. Auto Manufacturers Meet. - WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 Manufactur ers of automobiles and accessories be gan conferences today with the Coun cil of National Defense over the pros pect that war requirements probably soon will necessitate curtailment of nonessential industries. They lace shortage of steel and nickel. Medford Youth Enters Service. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2. Newell C. Barber, Medford, Or, private in the aviation section, signal enlisted reserve corps, was ordered today into active service at the School of Military Aeronautics, University of California, to report before November 10. Public Gatherings Generally Taeeo, bat Schools Are Openj Soldiers Are Forbidden Town. HELENA. Mont., Nov. 2. There is no special cnange in the fever situation in Helena today. There are no new cases at Fort Harrison, though several sol diers are being treated at the deten tion hospital in the city. Soldiers, for their own protection, are now forbid den to come to the city from the fort. Though the moving picture houses, public gatherings at churches.'Sunday schools, dances and the like have been closed, the public schools generally are still open. A physician and two assist ant nurses were added today to the health staff, which is employed in the daily examination of public school pu pils. The health authorities of the state. county and city say they have taken every precaution and argue that the situation can be handled better with the schools open 4han if they were closed and the children allowed on the streets. The epidemic of scarlet fever began in the city more than three weeks ago. The number of cases runs high, but the city health authorities claim to have it under control. aboard the battleships Kronprins and Schleswig-Holstein and started when the men revolted against being drafted into the submarine service. The sailors on the Kronprins threw Admiral Schmidt overboard and stabbed and threw overboard Lieutenant Raul, the Admiral's aide, and another officer. A battle on the ship's deck between the officers and sailors followed. Three officers and a number of sailors were killed. Similar scenes occurred on the Schleswig-Holstein. Admiral Schmidt was rescued, but It was necessary for him to leave Kiel. All the survllng mutineers were ar rested. The battleship Kronprins displaces 25,293 tons and was built in 1915. Her complement is 1150 men. The Schleswig-Holstein was completed in 1908 and measures 13,000 tons. She carries 729 men. at the Armory next Monday night. He will talk on the war from the point of view of the Administration. He will be introduced by United States Sena tor MeNary. SECOND REVOLT FAILS "ANOTHER MUTINY IN GERMAN NAVY REPORTED. Sailors Resent Being Drafted for Sub marine Duty, Kill S Officers aad Throw Admiral Into Sea. LONDON, Nov. 2. Three officers and a number or sailors ot tne oerman navy were killed in "another mutiny at Kiel early in September, according to a dispatch from Amsterdam to the Dally Express. The outbreak occurred PAINLEVE A1D ACCUSED M. Paix-Seallies Drawn. Into Net That Trapped Dead Editor. PARIS, Nov. t. L'Homme Enchalne, former Premier Clemenceau's paper, says that in the safe of the Bonnet Rouge, whose editor, Miguel Almereyda. died in prison after being arrested on the charge of sedition, there was found a secret document concerning the situa tion of the Salonlki army which bad been left there purposely by M. Almereyda for the benefit of the police and political friends whom' he accused of having abandoned him. By order . of Premier Painleve a charge was made against an unnamed person of having communicated the information in this document to M. Almereyda. The censor now permits revelation of the fact that this person is M. Paix-Seallies, one of M. f ainleve's subordinates. L'Homme Enchalne adds that M. Paix-Seallies figured in M. Almereyda's list of backers for 70,000 francs. SALEM TO HEAR SENATOR Mr. Chamberlain T111 Discuss War Situation. Monday Night. SALEM, Or.. Nov. I. (Speciat) Fred W. Steusloff, president of the Commercial Club, has received from United States Senator Chamberlain ac ceptance of an invitation to speak here SI Tomorrow j f v I ; Vr -Til MARY mnTrnrirv rii. vriiKii .W TTVT THE LITTLE AMERICAN Kegley Funeral Held. SPOKANE, Wash.. Nov. 2. The fu neral of the late C. B. Kegley, president of the State Orange and appraiser of the Federal Farm Loan Bank, was held here today from the family residence. Many men prominent in city and state affairs attended the services. - ' STAR THEATER Arrests on Border Average 3 Dally. EL PASO, Tex., Nov. 2. An average of three arrests daily are being made here on charges of desertion or failure to register or report for selective draft. One man crossed the river from Juares, Mexico, today and registered, another was permitted to join the Army here and a thisd was locked in Jail. All admitted having attempted to avoid the draft by going to Mexico. Government Closes 270 Saloons. HOBO KEN, N. J., Nov. 2. The doors of 270 of Hoboken's 338 saloons and of 100 more In the neighboring town of Weehawken closed at midnight tonight for the duration of the war by orders sent from Washington to United States District Attorney Lynch. They are nenr military piers. 4AH J IT vviiai n In r ulDSOIl CMW Belgiiij AS FIRST SECRETARY OF OUR LEGATION 1 He witnessed King Albert's great speech of defiance. O He took over the Cermaa Legation when war was de clared. He was in Louvatn during the burning and pillaging ot this city. A He passed many times through the firing lines be tween the Germans and Bel gians with American dia . patches. t? Ha was in Brussels when th Germans entered. f? He had wXL manner of offi eial and unofficial dealings with the Germans. "T He had many opportunities to see King Albert both in the field under shell fire and behind the lines. O He spent 48 hours trying to save Miss Cavell. He argued, pleaded, and finally threaten ed, without effect, rftte e Me met tsWiHa win.. Mae of war aae' eaalaowioy tct-Ura hi say e thm ae with the defile whtrh awiw acre vivxd to t lA JO inmetrmted Xtk 64 phot frephe. mmnp teJcen hp the either. for Sele et 411 MeekMtorm "e. - PuiitKDt tr DOUBLBDAT, PAGK CO.. Grl- n-" N. V URNAMF ON FROM OUR XII IN BELGIUM