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9 i BY CHAMBERLAIN Starts Today Thousands of Dollars Saved for Portlanders ! Oregon Statesman Refutes Written Charge Made by President. SENATE LISTENS AMAZED THE MORNING OREGONIAX, FRIDAY. JANUARY 25, 1918. VINDIGA won BI WOOLEN mm SMI War Inefficiency Assailed; Thou Mnd of Deal Ik In Array Camps Attributed to Lack of Proper Action by Authorities. Continued From First F. the Secretary of War was the written word of Newton D. Baiter. President Wilson and Secretary Baker, Senator Chamberlain showed, did not know how to inform them seWes on conditions that actually exist in the various branches of the Army. They had the means at their command, but did not use them. Chamberlain Fully Informed. Senator Chamberlain, on the other hand, knew where and how to get re liable information, and he got it first hand, long in advance of the Secretary f War and the President. It was on this information the Sen ator based his speech in New York. For that speech he was denounced by the President, who said he had "dis torted the truth." Yet, when the President made that charge against the Oregon Senator, his own Secretary of War had before him th very facts in possession of Senator Chamberlain. he held back those facts from tna President, and le the President brand the Senator as a prevaricator. Kenator Chamberlain addressed wha probably was the lariceet audience ever crowded Into the Senate Chamber. By 1 o'clock the ralleries were packed, although admission was by card, and by noon, when the Senate met, every seat on the floor was occupied. Within 14 minutes after ths Senate opened, two-thirds of the members of the House had crowded Into ths cham ber. lining; up around the rear and side walla. This enormous crowd remained to the end. Loyalty Repeatedly Asserted. Tn defending himself aa-alnst the at tack of the President. Senator Cham' berlaln did not resort to hrolcs: there was no attempt at the dramatic; he did not reply In the tonrs or the language f one seek Ins to ret even. Rather, he proclaimed, time and as. In. bis desire to stand by the Pres ident in the pressing of the war to a successful conclusion. But he did not mince words when It came to showing- wherein the Presl dnt had erred; where the sreat Army machine had completely fallen down. and why It had failed of accomplish Ins; the purposes for which It should have been striving. Though bearing the aspects of a le 'gal argument, the speech was rather a powerful presentation of facts, and still more facts. The President. Indeed, and the Secretary of War with him. was overwhelmed with facta so startling as to shake the faith of the Nation in the war administration. Tisso for All Kite. Apparently that was the one purpose the Senator had In mind In delivering the s perch. He thinks the time h come when the country must be aroused: he baa undertaken to arouse it: not needlessly, not wtthout Justin cation, but by laying bare to public Inspection most astounding facta that have for months been kept under cover by Secretary Baker, the other guilty members of the war-direct Ing machin ery and the press censorship. Senator Chamberlain reached his cli max when, after showing the unques tioned need for the establishment of a war cabinet and the appointment of a director of munitions, be pulled from his pocket and read an autographed letter of the President, under date of January 11. In which the President voiced disapproval of the pending bill for a ministry of munitions and re ferred to an earlier conference with Senator Chamberlain and Senator Hitchcock on this very subject. The conference. Senator Chamberlain aid. had lasted an hour, and the sub ject of reorganisation was discussed In detail. Seaate Caaa at Letter. As the Senator drew forth that letter the Senate gasped: they knew In an Instant, from the way the Senator led up to It. that that letter was a com plete vindication of the Senator's ver sion of this Interview, for the Presi dent. In his Monday night statement, had mistakenly said: I understand that reorganisations by legislation are to be proposed: I have not been consulted about them and have learned of them only at second band." Senator Chamberlain. In the courtliest manner, but none the less directly, had met fully the accuaatlon of the Presi dent of the United States, and his in strument had been a letter written and signed by the President himself. Jaaaea Gee Slesnhlag. The Administration, so it developed today, had caught wind of the fact that Senator Chamberlain would "spring" the President's letter. Ollle James, the big. fair-haired boy. who is always looking for an opportunity to make blmseif stronger at the White House, played Hawkshaw the "Detectif. He found out last night of Senator Cham berlain's purpose: he telephoned to the President: told him what was coming. The President, warned, wrote a letter to senator James, which the latter had reaH to the Senate when Senator Cham berlain finished reading the letter of January 11. But the letter to Ollle James did not meet the situation: It did not disprove Senator Chamberlain's charge: It Bought to make hair-splitting distinc tions which did not exist. The defense of the President entered by Senator James fell flat. Iaerflcieaey Lid riles Off. If Senator Chamberlain's speech ac complishes no other end. it will serve to remove the lid that thus far has been clamped down on Inefficiency In the military establishment. Today, for the first time sine we entered the war. the mothers and fathera of men In the service know what hardships their boys have been unnecessarily subjected to tn Army cantonments. From this time forwand. the boys will be encouraged to write home tell ing the truth, and parents, hearing the truth, will know that at last there Is forum where the truth will be msde public, despite the efforts of the Sec retary of War, the Administration and It is more than a sale it's an event! Big men in the woolen industry say the market will probably advance as much as fifty per cent in the immediate future. What does that suggest? Why, to buy now! We are placing orders ourselves, but we are letting our patrons in on a glorious opportunity as well. We are going to convert present stocks into "market" cash, starting today, not only saving you money as against the advance which is coming, but shaving off a generous portion of the old prices. Be kindly advised and buy now if you need woolens. WOOLEN GOODS SALE & WOOLEN GOODS SALE Woolen Goods Sale BLANKETS Brownsville blankets are wool, full size, nicely finished and full weight. If you don't happen to need them this very dy. buy iiivwbv they'll keep, but the prices won t. White, grey, red. 5 B.SO m k 8.50 KlO.50 f 14.00 K15.00 ..:..!. .11 ,nrl, t 00 Wool Blankets., f S 50 Wool Blankets., $ 7.50 Wool Blankets., $ 8 50 Wool Blankets.. .inn. " 1 U1 . nL .t. S12.B4 Wool Blankets.. 11. .vv wool rtianKeis.. 1T.50 Wool Blankets.. CKS UNDERWEAR Buv 'em bv the dozen pairs, men it may be a long time before you have access at such values again in socks of wool : 20c Wool Mixed at. . .15 30c Cashmere Socks. .25J 35c Cashmere Socks. .30 50c Cashmere Socks. .40 25c Yarn Socks at . . .202 50c Yarn. Socks at . . .35c? Main Floor. AT REDUCED PRICES . No one ever has too much underwear, and in view of the fact that Dricea here are much less than thev will be again for a long. long time, every man should lay in & .9 .65 .81.25 J1.3S supply. Wool and cotton both are offered: I .75 blurts or Drawers, Bale price... 11.35 Shirts or Drawers, sale price... 11.50 Shirts or Drawers, sale price... $2.00 Shirts or Drawers, sale price... 2.b0 tihirts or Drawers, sale price... $1.60 Hanes Union Suits (cotton) at.. $1.60 Fleeced cotton Union Suits, at.. $2.50 Union Suits, special sale price.. $3.00 Union Suits, special sale price.. $4.00 Union Suits, special sale price. . I1.50 oo ..,."...91.35 . .. . . 191.35 S2.00 S2.50 93.50 Main-Floor . FLANNEL SHIRTS Need some flannel shirts ? Be,.-kindly advised and get in on this brisk sale and save a few dollars; buy all you can afford to own. $2.00 Flan. Shirts. .$1.75 $2.50 Flan. Shirts. .2.25 $2.75 Flan. Shirts.. $2.50 $3.00 Flan. Shirts . . $2.75 $3.50 Flan. Shirts. .$3.00 $4.50 Flan. Shirts. .$4.00 Main Floor. Many ilf I set wm Woolen Goods Sale SWEATERS i AUTO ROBES t C AtifA Rnhfi at. II $ (.00 Auto Kobes at. ...14 $ 7.50 Auto Kohea at.... ft $ $.50 Auto Bobes at. $ 00 Auto Kobea at. !.a0 Auto Kobes at 4.75 k. on 6.50 7.50 S.OO mno Third loor MEN'S MACKINAWS Can you afford to ignore such a sale of reliable MackLnaws when you know that by waiting you will surely be required to pay much more ? $ 6.50 Men's Mackinaw Coats at $0.00 $ 7.50 Men's Mackinaw Coats at $7.0O $ 8.50 Men's Mackinaw Coats at.... (Third Floor).... $7.25 $10.00 Men's Mackinaw Coats at $8.75 $12.50 Men's Mackinaw Coats at $10.50 Facts Are Sufficient When we make a statement we have made sure beforehand that we can back it up. When we say PURE WOOL we mean nothing less. When we quote a price as "special" or in any other wey show a reduction, it can be depended upon. Attend this Woolen Goods Sale and save money! 1 $3.00 Men's Sweaters at...$2.SO $3.50 Men's Sweaters at.. .93.00 $4.00 Men's Sweaters at... $3.50 $4.60 Men's Sweaters at... $4.00 $5.00 Men's Sweaters at. ..!.-t.50 $6.00 Men's Sweaters at. . . $5.00 $6.50 Men's Sweaters at... $5.50 $7.50 Men's Sweaters at...$6.50 Note Men's Sweaters a r e on Main Floor. Women's Sweaters are offered at same reductions, on the Third Floor. 1! SALE STARTS TODAY! BE ADVISED! BUY NOW! SAVE MONEY! Brownsv o ti n c WOOlen 1 A- THIRD AND MORRISON DIRECT FROM THE MILLS " - " " I " I . .11 a W . B- tm the censorship to noia dick an i unfavorable. Senator Chambenlaln hss no tear k.t rhi. nnhh. it will hurt the Army- He said It Is the one thin that will forco reform; that will rorce out the Incompetent and the Indifferent, and fill their places with men who know how. And as for uermany, urranj knows more about the American Army today than our own ornctais. said be. Aaaaslas; Revelation Made. V member of the Senate: few elti sens, unless they d relatives oi oy needlessly sacrificed by Inefficiency in the military administration, dreamt of the unheard-of conditions at American camps disclosed by two letters read to the Senate by Senator Chamberlain. Those letters described conditions so horrible that Senators shed tears and sobs were distinctly heard amongst the vast audiences In the ralleries. Una revelation, so horrible in aetaii. came so suddenly as to cause the entire throne; to rasp; It waa an audible -asp. Following" these revelations, benator Chamberlain said: Mr. President If I were to print in he Congressional record all the letters hat I sret alone" this liner it woum shock not only Congress Itself, but the American conscience as welL Political Life Staked. T put this In the record, my friends. n order that tne country may Know hat there la Inefficiency; and. God help me. If I can assist in creating ef flciency I am going to do It. if It coats me my political and my own lire. "Somebody, somewhere In this great Renubllo of ours, my friends, must look after these splendid young men that are doing their duty by and for their country. If I can be instrumental in earing one life, or In arousing my country to he necessity of trying to save thou sands of lives, I shall feel, my friends. hat my life has not been lily spent. I. for one. believe In letting the sun light In. Iet but the American moth ers and fathers realise that their sons might be better treated than they are. nd they will see to It that the public servant whose duty It la will either do duty or return In disgrace from ubllc life and public service. "Mr. President. I want everyone to know that I am speaking from the rec ord of things and not Indulging In any camouflage when my country's fate is at stake. "I have put those In the record, hor rible as thry are. simply because I want to arouse the people of this country so that every mother who has a son In this Army and every father who has sent a son to this Army, whether as a volunteer or as a drafted man. will write to the President of the I'nlted States In the some patriotic spirit in which these two letters are written, and all that I have received are the same way. "They simply appeal not for revenge, not to punish anybody connected with thia great military establishment in this crisis that confronts us. but In order that the fate of a beloved son or brother or husband. If you please, may arouse the attention of the coun try to the necessities of the occasion and save the lives of young men who are valuable units for the salvation and protection of America." Commenting on that part of the President's statement wherein he in timated that Congress should drop its Inveatlgatirns Into the conduct of the war. Senator Chamberlain said: desadeat Action Defended. "With all due respect for the Presi dent of the United States, he serve notice on the Congress of the United State and on the Senate that they had no business meddling with this affair. "If the Senate of the United States feels It to be its duty not to go into an Investigation unless it meets the smile of executive favor. It must not go Into it. "Now. I differ from that iew. We are a great co-ordinate part of this Government. v hen I become a rubber BAKER HOLDS ALOOF War Secretary Not to Answer Chamberlain's Charges. the American Public Health Associa tion brought to the attention of Dr. Gorges recommendations that the space per man allowed be increased, and after conferences representatives of the association approved the sug Kestion that additional nuanters be pro vided, reducing the number of men per building, so that construction would bs delayed as little as possible and yet the space factor of 50 curie feet per man recommended be attained. Head The Oreponlan classified ads. Camas Street Vacation. Asked. CAMAS, Wash, Jan. 24. (Special.) Petition for the vacation of Columbia street between Fifth and Sixth streets and 100 feet on Fourth and Fifth streets adjoining Columbia was filed by offi cials of the Crown Willamette Paper Company last night with the City Coun cil, The company owns all the abut ting property. Two blocks on Colum bia between Third and Fifth already have been vacated. CHART SENT TO SENATE Report Shows Only Minor Cloth- Ins; Sltortages Existing: In Army Camps on January 19 Lit tle Comment Is Blade. WASHINGTON, Jan. 14. A chart based on reports from all Army camps and showing only minor clothing shortages existing January It was sent by Secretary Baker to the Senate mil itary committee today soon after Chair man Chamberlain made his speech In the Senate, replying to President Wil son's denunciation of his criticism of the War Department. In his speech Senator Chamberlain referred to a chart of conditions on January 1. re cording many deficiencies which the later reports show no longer exist. secretary Baker said no statement would be Issued in answer to Senator Chamberlain's charges, remarking "the War Department is In the unfortunate position of being unable to speak about certain things." He did comment. however, on several features of the speech. In connection with a letter read by Senatos Chamberlain telling of the death of a soldier under harrowing circumstances at one of the camps, he said several similar Isolated cases had been called to his attention, and that every precaution possible to prevent recurrences had been taken. As to the assertion that the Surgeon- General was not consulted in the selec tion of camp sttes. Mr. Baker said every site had been selected by a board consisting of one medical officen, one engineer officer and one line officer, appointed by the departmental com manders. In only one case was the suitability of the site questioned on sanitary grounds, he added. Burgeon- General Gorgas was then requested to send a specially selected sanitarian to look into the question, and. the recom mendation of that officer was followed. General Gongas approved the original design of cantonment barracks. Later, after construction In. many cases had been well advanced, the Secretary said. (Concluded oo Paso Is. 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