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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2C, 1918. nr2 SECRET FIGHT OF SURVEYOR-GENERAL FOR ARMY SUPPLIES NAMED BY PRESIDENT. BAKER WILL REPLY Of All the Medium Priced Corsets Henderson Corsets Are the Leaders And why shouldn't they be when they are made on honor and guaranteed in every way? Of woman's attire' there is no part that deserves more careful consideration than the corset, and the success of our corset department undoubtedly- is largely due to the fact that we have in stock Henderson Corsets The Best and Most Satisfactory of All These corsets are unsurpassed for style, beauty and comfort, aa well as for workmanship and materials. They merit the universal approbation that is extended to them by millions of women who are ac quainted with their excellent qualities. You are cordially invited to call and inspect our latest corset modes; even though you may not care to purchase now, you will be much interested in the season's offerings. Front and Back Lace Models $125 tom $3.75 SI Inquiry Into Industry in 191 6 J Administration Selects War Opposed Criminal Ac tion Long Feared. Secretary to Act as Its Spokesman. : SWIFT & CO.'S FILES READ HEARING SET FOR MONDAY 2 PACKERS EXPOSED TO CHAMBERLAIN 111 ' - - j. 1 1 HY,, vv- v 4 ' Sibim of Senator Wadworth and K. Dana Darand, Former Ccn u Director, Brought Into Remarkable Case. WASHINGTON. Jan. 53 Activities beMnJ the scenes in Washington dur tnr agitation in 1114 (or an Invmt illa tion Into the livestock ami packing in- dustry were revealed tiay in corre spondence taken from the confidential files of Swift Co.. of Chicago, allow ing the efforta of the big packing firma to defeat any inquiry Into their busier-". The correspondence was Introduced at the resumption of the Federal trade commission's investigation which waa transferred abruptly from the Middle West when Walter Twombley, an a io n I of the rnmmlsaton. unearthed from the Swift filra documents regarded an of such sensational Import that Francis J. lieney. special counsel, ami his assis tant hiirrinl here from Chicago to put the discoveries into the official record. Daaitr Mesial Italaed. Purina" the period covered by the correspondence there were pending In VonKT resolutions Introduced by I:epre.entatlvrs Borland, of Missouri, and !olittle. of Kansas, proposing In quiry Into conditions of livestock mar keting which cattlemen had charged permitted the packers to manipulate the market as they chose. A report on the situation made by counsel to O. P. Swift. Jr.. and other officers of the firm, aaid: "I believe the aituatlon to be seri ous, and recommend that everything be done in every direction to head off the present movement. V e believe th as it stands today nothing cou criminal prosecutions. In addition to working In Wa ton the packers went to the source of the agitation for an inquiry. Their records showed they were kept in formed of the plans of the American National Livestock Association by T. W. Tomllnson. secretary, and made their preparations to nullify the asso ciation's work. Immediately after the Borland res olution was Introduced In Congress, ac cording to the records. Armour, Swift and Morris arranged to oppose IL Lat er. Cudahy was asked to join them be cause It was suggested counsel for that frm had "powerful acquaintances" In Washington. ynlft's Atteraey ea Gaard. It. C. -McManus. counsel for Swift. A Is Regarded as Answer proceeded to Washington to keep ic I touch with developments If the res olution could not be killed in commit tee, the packers propoaed "to draw EDWARD H. STETTIMUS. SUPPLY HEAD HIED E. J. Stettinius, of New York, to Act as Surveyor-General. NEW HEAD IS EXPERIENCED of Administration to War Muni- tlons Ministry Bill Now Tending in Congress. herrlns across the investigation trail. as Commisaioner Murdock phrased it. by having the Bureau of I feelcef enmmencft nubtirsfinn nf Ifv.. I Block and beef price data, which tneyl WASHINGTON Jan. 25. Edward X hoped would make an investigation no I stettinius, of ew Tork, was ap- necessary. pointed today surveyor-general for all Failing that. It was proposed to have Army supplies, any Investigation touch merely the eco- Secretary Baker, in making; the an nomic phases of the Industry and be nouncement said conducted by the Bureau of Markets. i? c i. t v. T.,1, rather Uian the federal trade commis- h,8 been a.pponted aurveyor-general of all Army purchases. He will be in war. Is so just and reasonable, and its application so often has been urged by us. that we have nothing to add to it. Count Czernln said that article 4 of President Wilson's proposals, which demanded the reduction of national armaments to the lowest point consist ent with domestic safety, "expressed in a particularly clear and Just manner the necesaitv of bringing rivalries in armament to the limit already indicated War Department to come to W in the present profession of faith, and therefore, I greet with gratitude any voice which makes itself heard in the sense. of my previous statement.1 On the subject of Italy, Serbia, Mon tenegro and Itoumanla, Count Czernln repeated what he already had said to the Hungarian delegation. I Arrangements Perfected for Presen tation of War Department's Case Before Senate Committee on Military Affairs. WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. The Admin istration's answer to Senator Chamber lain's speech In the Senate yesterday on War Department shortcomings will be made by Secretary Baker before the Senate military committee Monday. Mf. Baker wrote Chairman Chamber- Iain today, asking the committee to ar range an opportunity for him to pre sent a summary of what has been done in America in the war and that a time and place be fixed so aa to enable all members of Congress so disposed to at tend. The committee determined not to have a hearing anywhere except in the reg ular committee room and Invited the Secretary to appear there Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock unless he de sired an earlier date. Although he is anxious to address as many members of Congress as possible, and Is said to have hoped that he might be invited to appear before the benate itself, it is understood Mr. Baker will take the opportunity given. Baker Requests Hearlag. Secretary Baker sent the following letter to the Senator: My Dear Senator Chamberlain The questions which have arisen with re gard to the conduct or tne war re quire an explicit statement from me for the information of your committee ana generally for the Information of Con gress and the country. I feel that In justice l owe sucn a statement to the splendid officers and en of the Army wffo have forgotten themselves and labored with self-sacrifice and. as I think, success in the building of a great army. It is due. also, to the great num ber of men of business and of affairs who have accepted the Invitation of the hlng- ton and brought their Dusiness expe rience, their talents and their Judgment to the work in hand. And, I think the people of the country are entitled to have at large a summary of what has been done by America in the war. I, therefore, respectfully request that your committee arrange an op- 1 Wonderful Clean-Up Sale of Women s Neckwear At 35c Each 3 for $1.00 Up-to-the-minute styles in Lace and Embroidery - Trimmed Collars, Georgette Crepe Collars others in satin, bengaline, moire silk; also Pique Collars sets and vestees; Organdie Collars, sets and vestees; Net and Lace Stocks, etc. Hundreds of dainty pieces on sale at 35c each or three for one dollar. "I refuse to place a premium on the portunlty for me to make such a state- military adventures of our enemy," said the Minister. I refuse to make our enemies, who obstinately persist in wishing to wage war until a final vic tory by one side, conversions by which the monarchy would permanently auf fer and which would give them an in finite advantage in being able to drag on the war. relatively without risk. (Continued From First Page.) ion. though the commission was pre ' ferred to a Congressional committee, as likely to be less Influenced by political considerations. DOCK QUESTION IS RAISED City Employes Guarding Waterfront Often Late Next Day. When city employes who are mem bers of the guard organizations doing patrol duty on the waterfront spend 'tune at nlcht on patrol, should they be docked for falling to report for duty In their city positions on time the fol lowing morning? This is a question to be put up tc the City Council by Commissioner Mann. Several employes In the water office have been on guard duty, and as a re sult have slept the next morning. Mr. "Mann wants to know whether it is agreeable to the Council that lateneaa for this reason or failure to report for duty shall be overlooked and bo de ductions in pay made. YaiM-onvrr Ilxaininations Called. VANCOUVER. Wash Jan. IFpeclal.) About 159 young men of Clarke County, eligible to the draft, -will be examined physically at the 'ounty Courthouse Tuesday and Wednesday. January 10 and IU For the first day 100 have been called and 4 for the second day. North Dakota Votes Dry. . BIj-MAKCK. N. IX. Jan. JJ. The Sen ate. with only two dissenting votes, today concurred in the House resolu tion ratifying the Federal prohibition amendment negatived by but 12 mem ber of the two hoti.aa. charge of the procurement and pro duction of all supplies by the five Army bureaus, viz: Ordnance, quartermaster, signal, engineer and medical. It will be his duty to co-ordinate such pur chases and properly relate the same to Industry to the end that the Army pro gramme be developed under a compre hensive plan which will best utilize the resources of the country. "From the outbreak of the war Mr. Stettinius haa been in sole charge of the allied purchases in this country and has been responsible for the develop ment of the production of war ma terials. Ills intimate knowledge of war conditions in F.urope and in the United States, as related to Industry and the practical means he has used to ac complish his plans, pre-eminently Qualify him for his position. "Mr. Stettinius will assume his new duties at once and establish his office In Washington." The appointment of Mr. Stettinius to the new post, which is In effect that of a munitions supervisor and director for all War Department purchases, was viewed aa the answer of the Adminls tratlon to the munitions ministry bill pending In the Senate. It effecta i is. I complete consolidation of all War .De partment supply questions under the surveyor-general, and on the face of the statement issued by Mr. Baker, Mr. Stettinius is to be backed by complete authority in his responsible position. When advised of Mr. Stettinius' ap polntment. Senator Chamberlain said It mould not cause the committee to halt Its proposal for a munitions director, although he and other committee mem bers regarded the appointment as prog ress In reorganization. They had dis cussed Mr. Stettinius as representative of the type of man they favor for director of munitions. grew rather loud, and I opened the door and said. 'You d better come in here to do your talking.' "Then he said, 'We'll be In there in a minute.' and closed the door, Victrola CZERNIN CRIES FOR PEACE (felitlnoed From First Fav. 4,W Ave Jt this , ,; , Owners morning for you. ICourland. Lithuania and the Polish provinces. In my opinion the difference is not I so serious as to Justify a rupture in the negotiations. "Although I am under no delusion and know that the fruit of neace can- have some records I not be matured in 24 hours, neverthe less I am convinced that It Is now ma turing and that the question whether or not an honorable general peace can be secured is merely a question of re sistance. "President Wilson's peace offer con firms me in this opinion. "I think there is no harm in stating that I regard the recent proposals of President Wilson as an appreciable ap proach to the Austro-Hungarlan point of view, and that to some of them Aus tria-Hungary Joyfully could give her This Style XI $110 will be delivered to fa down and 10 per month. Write approval. foe ratalocens, f various -ouni .zernin proceeaea to declare , , . I that he must politely but SI ICS SUJU i'l 1-C3. G.FJohnsonPianoCo. 14 Slsta Hear Alder, rernaaa. .- MebJta. Packard. Bead. Uademaa flaaas. categori cally refuse advice as to the manner in which Austria and Hungary should manage their Internal administration. Iteferring to President Wilson's peace programme. Count Czernln said that he had no objection to the sup pression of secret diplomacy, although he doubted whether that method was in every case the most practical or rapid way to arrive at results. Count Czernln said as to the second point in President Wilson's peace alma, freedom of the seas, the President had responded to the views of all and that he (Cumin) absolutely and entirely supported this paragraph. Regarding paragraph three In Presi dent n llson s proposals the removal ELL-ANS Absolutely Removes rM: Indigestion. Druggists Zh refund moneyjf Jt.f ails. . 25c; j utur economic ment and that the time be placed as to enable all members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, who are disposed to attend. If this request can be compiled wltn. I shall be happy to be advised at you earliest convenience of the time and nlace." Commenting, before he naa been aa vised of the action of the committee, ca-aow n.lra. an he would lav ba. MAN, IN A RAGE, SHOOTS ore the committee every fact in con 7 7 I . I m4K V. a Wae nonarlmpnt R AC. 1ICLL1U1I n 1 1 U kllw ." ttvitles except those which, through publication, would endanger the lives of American soldiers. Baker to Answer Questions. He added that he would be glad to answer anv Questions which the com ine nexi ining i neara was my sis- mittee approved from members or tn ; s voice, crying, -iara: Clara: tie's committee or from any other person who might be present. The War Department took a step to day regarded by some observers forestalling the Senate committee proposed legislation for a munitions director, by appointing Edward R. Stettinius. of New York, surveyor-gen eral of all War Department purchase Mr. Stettinius will assume his duties at once under Colonel Plamer E. Pierce director of purchases, and lend the weight of his wide experience as super visor of purchasing for the allies in tn D. t n f V. taalr ff CA.orftinnt In ir the nroduction and procurement of war supplies. His work for the allies was taken over some time ago by the allied purchasing commission. Mr. Baker said the organization planned by the department differed essentially from any plan for a minlste or director of munitions. Under tn department's plan the individual bu reaus continue to make contracts and to supervise production. Extra! Extra! 1 CAKE OF CREME OIL SOAP FREE! With Each Purchase of Three Cakes Saturday. This Yon Secure Four Cakea for Twenty-five Cents Instead of Three. As a special advertising feature we have arranged to give one cake of the celebrated Creme Oil Soap FREE with each purchase of three cakes. It is the cream of all Olive Oil Toilet Soaps and comes in a full-size cake. Not more than one sale to each purchaser. Saturday's List of Special Offerings Notion Counter Castor Oil, in 4-oz. bottle. at....25 White Pine Cough Syrup, large bottle 25 Syrup of Figs, regulation size. . . .25 Milk of Magnesia, special at 25i Hind's Honey and Almond Cream. ,43o Sempre Glovine, special at 40c Peroxide, in 1-lb. bottles, at.... 19 Pond's Vanishing Cream at ...... Large Wool Putfs special at....l5 Lux Soap Flakes, 15; two for..25c Bulk Perfume, all odors, oz I55i Red Rubber Water Bottles, No. 2..59 Red Rubber Fountain Syrlnge....98k Snugup Metal Water Bottle. . .1. 23 Rubber Household Gloves at.... 454 Women's Two-Tone Shoes t ashionable styles at, rr r r- the Pair ftV.. High-Grade Shoes at a Bargain Price Boys' Shoes at $1.98 Pair They come in styles with brown kid vamps with cloth tops to match; also in black kid vamps and gray, tops. All sizes in fashionable lasts. Purchase at this sale and save. Misses' Shoes at $1.75 Pair A closing out of broken lines of Misses' and Chil dren's Shoes. All sizes from 8Vz to 2. Good, strong School Shoes in gunmetal and patent leather. ' Boys' School Shoes in button and lace styles, in all sizes from 9 to 5. Shoes of reliable make that will prove satisfactory in every way. Buy Boys' Shoes now and save. ter'i going to shoot me!' I opened the door and heard him say, 'If you don't do anything I won't shoot you. "He bad a revolver In his hand, and Gladys was struggling with him. so I ran upstairs to the telephone to call the police station. As I ran I heard him Are one shot, that hit the cement floor near my feet, and then two more. , I hurried back to Gladys, and found her lying on the floor. The street door was open and Guy was gone. She said: Oh, Clara, he said he waa going to get my husband and brother. I don t want him to shoot them, too.' Then she fainted. "I telephoned to the police station and to Mr. Mordcn. He called an am bulance. Tne doctor said Clara was bleeding internally, and that if they could get her to the hospital soon enough they might be able to save her life." Mrs. Dlrarolck says that up to the time of her marriage Miss Gladys Clark had been living with Guy, who Morden and his frleixt- had thought was her half-brother, and. it is said, contrlbu ting to his support from her earnings as a salesgirl in a local department store. When she made her home with Mor den she left in Guy's apartment a num ROW IS HELD PARTISAN fContlnued From First Pass.) : y j Clareaee flay. Who Shot Wosaaa He Claims aa Hla Wife. - ber of personal possessions, which, ac cording to relatives, he has since given to anotner woman. Morden called on Guy last Sunday and demanded that these articles be recovered and returned, threatening legal action If they were not returned by next Sunday. It is presumed that Guy followed Morden to his home, thus learning, as he is said to have been endeavoring to learn, the woman's whereabouts. Rev. L. K. Grimes, pastor of the Van couver Presbyterian Church, last night confirmed Morden's statement of mar riage, saying that he performed a wed ding ceremony for Renslaer Morden and Emilane Clark January 4, of this year. Judge Back could not remember hav ing performed a similar ceremony for Clarence uuy and Gladys Pensllen. and as bis records wers locked up for the night, declared he would be unable to make a definite statement until this morning. In its personal aspects the Chamber Iain-Wilson row is regrettable, adds Everyone knows there has been i considerable breakdown in our mill tary machinery. In his seal for rem edial measures Mr. Chamberlain, speak ing extemporaneously, irray have over- stressed the v ar Departments snort comings. That was a fault, but It is an even greater fault to Insist that the publics should take nothing out a rose-coiorea view of the situation, as Secretary Baker suggested by his often flippant testimony before the (Senate committee on military affairs. And In Indorsing the Baker view the President com mltted himself to a policy which must alienate nubile sympathy. Senator Chamberlain s main charges cannot be brushed away either by Mr. Baker's testimony or by the Presidents indignant nrotests. The facts or non- preparedness and of inadequate prepa ration remain. Th armies are not properly supplied. Other Evidence Asaple. "If we had merely the say-so of Mr. Chamberlain to establish these defi ciencies and there was nothing In view but an issue between his testimony and the testimony of Mr. Baker and the President, the Administration might hope to check dissatisfaction by hand ing out reassuring statements. But the relatives or tne men in tne camps do not have to depend on what the Senator from Oregon says, or on what- the Secretary of War says, or even on wnai tne xresiaenc says. They have their own direct and suffi cient knowledge. The country Is not Interested especially In the contro versy between the President and the Senator from Oregon. But it Is deeply interested in bring' ing about changes In the war-making machinery which will overcome the er rors of the past. It is too late to try to gloss over those errors. They must be admitted and then repaired. Commenting upon Senator Chamber lain's speech. Representative McArthur said: Senator Chamberlain has rendered a real service to the country by calling attention to the Incompetence and in efficiency of the War Department. His speech was an unanswerable indict ment, and it is wen mai tne country knows the plain truth." To Prevent the Grip Colds cause Grip LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove the cause. There la only one "Broms Quinine." X. W. OBOVK'S signature ea box. 80c Adr Store Opens at 8:39 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. U.S. URGED 10 ACT Workers Favor Government Operation of Mines. EVERY I. W. W. EXPELLED Indorsement Given President Wil son's Programme for Making Whole AVorld Safe for Democracy. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 23. After expelling Industrial Workers of the World from membership in the or ganization, if there are any, the United Mine Workers today went on record as favoring the taking over of the coal mines by the Government on condition the union men had the right to make collective bargains. They asked no special privileges In the operation of the selective draft; opposed conscription of labor and adopted a "war resolution" declaring the coal diggers to be in full accord with President Wilson's announce ment to make the world safe for de mocracy and demanding the uhre stricted right of worklngmen and women to organize, and deal collective ly with their employers." There was no expressed 'opposition to any of the resolutions and they were adopted in most instances by a unani mous vote. Thu delegates take great pride In the service flag containing 19,286 stars hanging over their heads in the ball and some of the resolutions brought out the fact of the great number of mine workers now In the military service. The Industrial Workers of the World were expelled by the adoption of a con stitutional amendment making them ineligible for membership. The war resolution recited that no statement of words is needed to prove that the "great army of men" the union represents are loyal to the Gov ernment and that the miners are in full accord with the principle of making the world safe for democracy "forcefully and eloquently" announced by President Wilson. The delegates to tho next convention were instructed to prepare a resolution wherein the "war aims of American labor" will be definitely set forth. The resolution on the selective draft stated that the miners stand ready and willing to do their share "In sup porting the Government in' the war and for themselves auk no special privileges." GUARD OFFICERS GUESTS Portland Realty Board Host Luncheon at Benson Hotel. at Captains and field officers of the Multnomah Cuard were guests yester day noon of 'the Portland Realty Board at a luncheon at the Benson Hotel. Brief talks were made by both hosts and guests, and before tho luncheon concluded funds were subscribed by realtors present to provide regimental and National colors for the guard. George Henry, acting for tho Realty Board, was master of ceremonies at tho luncheon. Speakers other than thosu mentioned were Major Lewis F. Camp bell, Captain J. Francis Drake, Captain Lester R, Kollock, Captain Fred Wag ner and Lieutenant jonn iv. iioiiock. all of the Guard, and Captain C. A. James, who represented Adjutant-Gen eral Wlllisms. TODAY TOMORROW MAYBE LONGER vmm mmummi nmm m.iwnniiiijin!imi rmrriiii m i n mrriT i i i i i "j Mvi i i" i ) tiB.n-m-iatii.iiianHi K Vuiilf iii i ft fail kiuMiMlmriimmit mkg g w T7S TT"f aa TT TT TT fM I 1 ISSSlf PHOTOPLAYS OF MERIT J f , ' Mmmm in a dual- iMary - iri Pickffdrd I in Stella Maris I a maris From the Popular Book by William J. 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