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4 TIIE 3IORXIXG OJtEGOXIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1918. I1C1 EDITORS ; SEEKIilOOUEl Visitors Personally Conducted Through Sandringham. ALL CEREMONIES WAIVED Kiuf Understands American Jokes, Likes "Bast-ball and Ills Laugh " 1 Heady and Contagious. BT EDGAR-B. PIPER, i Sixth Letter.) '- LONDON. Oct. IS. (Editorial Corre apondence.) The American editors, on teur of Enclancl. were notified, after round of rather severe social entertain ment, and of dutiful attendance upon various political functions, that -in Oeoree and Queen Mary would be gra eiously pleased to receive them at PandrinKham on Sunday, October la. It was intimated that It was a most unusual concession, for His Majesty and his court preferred to observe the traditions and keep themselves themselves, at : rt from the formalities of their positions, at their country tscat on the Sabbath day, at least. Sandringham Is the Summer home of royalty, and about 100 miles from L&n don on the eastern coast, near the sea. It had been acquired and developed, by By King Edward, and was his private estate, the location of his fine racing tables and splendid gardens, and It Is now the permanent residence or his Widow, Queen Alexandra. , ; Interest of King Evidenced. ; The first group of American maga line and periodical editors and writers. through a coincidence now in London were also included In the royal com Jrand. and together all were to go, furnishing for His Majesty his first personal view of composite American Journalism. ; The proposed audience, it was hinted by those who arranged it, was eubstan tial and convincing evidence of the liigh Interest of the King in the forth coming entente between the two great KnKllsh-speaklng nations. One hears much on that fruitful eubject Just now In England. The first result of the royal invita tion was to throw the gratified editors into a flutter of discussion about the Xind of dresn needed for a court pres ntstion. The Ministry of Informa tion, which lias the Journalists In charge, gravely Informed them, how ever, that It was to be no formal occa lon, but a social and unofficial visit at the week-end to Sandringham, and that nobody need to He awake o' nights worrying about whether to wear a high hat and morning drees, or the ucual work-a-day suit of the average American. Everyday Clothes Worn. But the decision of the Ministry did not entii.Iy settle this important mat tcr, nor did the Ministry itself adhere to. it ruling for informality. Some officious personage came hurriedly from headquarters and announced that it would be strictly dc rigucur to wear a top hat and a cutaway, and other euch apparel. After due arrangements had been made to accord with this latest deci sion as to the correct thing in court fashions, someone higher in authority at the last moment gave out final word that everybody might dress as he pleased, but that the King would un doubtedly prefer to see his guests in the costumes they ordinarily wear at home. .The controversy being thus happily concluded, the editors started off for Sandringham n the garb which each of them thi.-ht bert suited to his style of beauty. For the most part. UK hats went by the board. Time of Visit Ansplrlona. The time of the visit was most aus picious. Great news had Just come out of Germany .o the effect that it had decided to calculate, after four years and more of war, and it was to be sup posed that the atmosphere about Sand ringham would be most congenial for felicitations. There are no Sunday papers worth the name in Great Britain, but the Kinx. of course, had his own private Information about the happy turn of events. A royal messenger was. In deed. In the train which bore the 23 Americans to Sandrlngnam. His office was to tell King George what he al ready knew. . The Journey to Sandringham was taken in a special train under a semi cloudy sky, through a lovely landscape, There was a glimpse of the famous col lege town of Cambridge, and of the historic cathedral at Ely. The party arrived at the Sandringham station, reserved for the guests of royalty, about 3 o'clock, and found waiting there three spick and span carryalls. Kin Has "Burly Day" of It There had. meanwhile, been received from the major domo of the ministry specific instructions as to how the party was to be received. They were to be divided Into three groups, and each of them was to enter the august presence separately, and was to remain not more than ten minutes. It was expected that His Majesty would have had quite enougrh in that brief period. But It proved that this thought of the courtiers who seek to decide Just who shall be privileged to bask in the smiles of royalty and how long was erroneous. For the King upset the entire programme and had a bully day with his visitors, as Mr. Roosevelt might call it; so did his family. All : ceremonies were quickly waived and forgotten, and everybody had a grand time. Sandringham is a noble estate, with fine drives, spacious lawns, prodiga greenery and occasional lakes and ponds. Queen Alexandra, the mothe of the King, occupied the "castle,' which is no castle at all, but a fin country house. The King dwells, dur ing his stay there, in a comparatively modest place called York cottage. Here he rests for several weeks in the Summer the pheasant hunting sea son and here all the children of George and Mary were born. Gaesta Made to Feel at Home. A drive of about a mile through winding ways and- over an attractive landscape brought the party to Sand ringham. A functionary in a bright red coat, decorated with many medals, indicating worthy service in the UK Guards, ushered them into the waiting room. There were other officials who had no special insignia of rank or sta tion, and who. with well-bred ease put themselves so much at the disposal of the guests that they soon felt quite at home, King George was attended by Queen Mary, the Dowager Queen Alexandra, Princess Mary-his daughter). Princess Victoria (his sister) and several ladies- in-waiting. A very old man. Sir Rich ard Probys, a hero of Indian warfare and p'ossessor of the Victoria Cross, was the personal attendant and cour tier of Queen Alexandra. The King was garbed in an ordinary business suit, and all the court ladies were dressed much as one sees every day the women of America in any Amer- can city, in an admirably fitted tai lored suit. There was no ostentation or stiffness, and but little ceremony, The party had been individually warned not to offer to shake hands with the King or Queen unless they first made the approach, which they did in every nstance. "Address him always as Your Majesty" and the Queen in the name way, and the Princess as "Tour Highness." It was said. Some of the d I tors perhaps forgot the rules, but no one attempted any. familiarity, and certainly none was invited; but every one of the royal personages, after the introductions, descended Into easy con versation with someone or other of he Americans. Kins Vnderstands America. The pictures t King George do not o him justice. Me is animated in action, ready' and distinct In speech, with an inclination toward the humor made furniture. The companions ot the Queen were delighted with what they saw, and said so, of course: where upon she graciously presented to each of these surprised and somewhat em barrassed Americans a tea table. ' One of the pieces will go to Buffalo, one to San Francisco and one to Portland. The tour, was completed by a second visit to Sandringham, where tea was served. It was a rather elaborate function, though all the royal party continued to mingle with the visitors In the most democratic fashion. The King later expressed a desire to show the editors his library, doubtless with the idea that it should be of special interest to men in a supposedly literary calling, as it was. It had been a bowl ing alley, but King Albert Edward bad thought It would be more useful an ornamental as a place of study and re nection, and he made the change. The the King led the war to Sandringham Chapel, a wonderful little house of wor ship, with many appropriate decora Hons and memorials. Then he took them back to his reception-room, where tie and the royal group bade good-by to all their guests, shaking hands with each in turn. If they were asked to come again, at least one of the Amerl cans did not hear it. It may be assumed that it is not the royal custom, for there was every evidence to show that the hosts were as pleased with the event as the guests were. The King has the appearance and manner of an alert, qulck-thtnking, well-informed, well-groomed, middle aged man of business. Queen Mary, a stately and even beautiful woman, with something of the grand manner. was throughout most gracious to her visitors and entered into the festivi ties in a very lively spirit. Queen Alexandra, dressed in complete black, has a noble presence, with an inde scribable personal charm. Princess Mary, yet a very young lady, was garbed quite simply, but most taste fully; she was everywhere among the editors, who found it impossible to re slst her girlish and vivid personality. It was a great day 'for the editors. They saw the King and the Queen, and the King and Queen saw them. Fill EXPRESSED III HU1ITY OF ALL1E Boche Women Need Not Wor ry, Say Portland Women. PORTLWl'D DISTRICT FIRST ADMIRAL ROUSSEAU, OF FLEET CORPORATION', COMMENDS. to Government Official Arrives Make Inspection of Ship building Plants., First in production, economy and patriotism among the shipbuilding zones of the United States is the Ore gon district, according to a statement received yesterday irom the Philadel phia office of the Emergency Fleet Corporation and the flattering position OL Hie territory wan inaur mjwwu wfi night at a dinner given Admiral II. H. Rousseau. U. S. N., manager of the ship yard division of the corporation. Admiral- Rousseau reached tne city yesterday on a tour of inspection of ship plants and will spend today on the same mission. As the finale of his first day's labors he was entertained at the Chamber of Commerce andy it was when he was making a response to the welcome accorded him that he told of the esteem in which the district was held at Philadelphia, the information having come in a letter to Lloyd J Wentworth, district supervisor, but who had not mentioned it. In explaining the compliment Mr. Wentworth said it JUSTICE SURE TO FOLLOW Appeal of German Mqfhers of Hun Jlurderers for Lighter Terms Regarded as Unnecessary. was in response to a report he had ous. and affable in, manner, without ! maJe of the patriotic manner in which condescension. He is not afflicted with New Perkins ' Hotel Fifth and Washington St. Portland, Oregon. BATES PER DAY One person $1.00 Two persons $ 1-50 More if you wish to pay. 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He expressed to all the editors, without constraint. his pleasure at their visit, and showed an understanding; of American affairs. nd of the purpose of their coming: to England, which was quite surprising. It is not permissible to quote him di rectly on any matter of politics or statecraft, but probably It will not be Mectionable to repeat that lie is in ccord with the sentiment in England for a close union with the great Amerl- an Kepublle no binding agreement, o formal' league, no contract alliance. merely a rapprochement which would prevent any vital disagreements, and hich would mean narmony ana unity mong ail the tingnsn-speaKing na- ions of the world, with resultant ben- fit to civilization and humanity. Some one had the temerity to say that the Republican party In America sadly needs a candidate for President, and asked if the King might not come to America and stand for the nomina tion with the assurance of certain election. The King merely responded to the novel suggestion with a loud Ha Ha." The laugh of England's King Is ready and contagious. He un derstands an American Joke. He likes baseball, too. He was Immensely in- j terested In his several reviews of American troops, and he permitted It to be understood that he would like soon to see again the American sol' dlers in camp or on march. VUHora shown Estate. After many pleasantries with the King and Queen and their attendants, the guests were asked if they might not desire to go over Sandringham. All were, of course, delighted to say yes, and the whole company started, under the guidance of the King and Queen, over the grounds. The iving ana wueen walked rapidly. First there was a visit to York Cottage, where there was an Intimate view of how the royal family lives. Some oae of the Kings entour age took charge of certain groups of the editors, and each appearea to oe anxious to show the advantages and attractions of the great estate at Its best. One curious journalist asked half a. dozen lords and ladies In turn what was the area of Sandringham, and all said they did not know. But the King promptly settled all doubts by ruling that it is 15.001) acres. York Cottage is a plain brick dwell in r of IS or 20 rooms, of only moderate size, with a workshop or study for the King. If there were any special cour tiers or" equerries there they were not seen. Tne equipment in turnuuic nn in modern conveniences was complete. and in some respects elegant; but there are many homes in America, some of them in Portland, which might be com pared favorably with It. There was a long tour afoot to the gardens and to the stables, both the particular hobby of King Albert Kd ward. A pony and cart, driven by the faithful Probyn, followed the company j around. It was for the use of Queen Alexanara, Din one went me enure rounds with the others, and did not at any time appear to lose interest in her guests or in what they were saying and seeing. In the vicinity of the royal stables is a great statute of Persimmon, which won the Derby in 1896, and which was a pet of the former King. He was bred at SandrUigham. It is a magnifi cent effigy of a splendid horse. In the stables were many animals, each in charge of an attendant who brought them out for exhibition. Both the King and Queen and the Dowager Queen, busied themselves in passing to the thoroughbreds carrots, which they took with great gusto. In all, there must be 100 first-class animals in the stables. The chief of the stud Is Friar Marcus, which was never beaten as a 2-year-old. Qneea Makes Presents. Several members of the party who had the fortune to fall in with Queen Alexandra were asked to accompany her to a place she called a "workshop." It appears to be modeled somewhat after the arte raft establishments com mon in America. There were many beautiful specimens of delicate hand- men employed in shipyards had gone over the top more than 100 per cent in the fourth liberty loan drive. "I have been more impressed with the growth of shipbuilding at Portland during tho past two years than any thing else," said Admiral Rousseau. In company with Mr. Wentworth and J. W Hall, assistant supervisor, he visited the Grant Smith-Porter Ship Company's yard and that of the Peninsula Ship building Company and the fitting-out plant of tho Pacific Marine Iron Works yesterday, and. In going from one end of the harbor to the other, he obtained an Idea of the shipyard expansion. F. C. Knapp. president of the Penin sula Shipbuilding Company, i.lso of the Oregon Wood Shipbuilders' Association, presided a"t the dinner. Mayor Baker welcomed the Navy officer to the city. OREGON GRAIN WILL MOVE MORE TOXXAGE PROVIDED FOR OUTLTIXG DISTRICTS. 31. II. Haaser, In Iretter to Public Service Commission, Promises Relief In Xcar Future. SALEM, Or., Nov. 15. (Special) Re lief to the growers of the state in the shape of tonnage to handle their grain and get it out of the warehouses where It has been tied up is promised In a let ter from M. H. Houser, just received by Public Service Commissioner Corey. In writing to Mr. Corey he says in partr v - "Thought you might be Interested to know we have been promised a con siderable improvement in the tonnage situation. I am leaving for New York and Washington and I hope before mj return we will have enough cars in sight to relieve all the outlying dis tricts that could not avail themselves of shipping facilities before terminals were congested. "Astoria is cleaning up its cars, which at one time exceeded 400. If we can get the allotment of steamers which 1 expect to arrange for I think we will be able to start the country movement by December 1 so that by January 1 every place should be cared for, as the situation Is by no means serious. "As near as I can ascertain, by fur nishing transportation for 250.000 bush els we will practically clean up the wheat in tne vt uiamette valley. ' Publicity Worker Resigns. WASHINGTON. Nov. 15. Leigh Rellly. director of the division of news of the committee on public information has resigned and will go, December 1. to a newly-created executive position on the Chicago Tribune. His resigna tion was tendered November 1. "Leave it to the supreme war council at Versailles. This In effect was the renlv of Port land women yesterday to the appeal made by women of Germany to Mrs. woodrow Vilson and Miss Jane Ad dams, of Chicago, that the armistice terms be lightened. The German ap peal sent out by wireless asserted that starvation faced the women and chil dren of Germany unless relief were granted by the victorious allies. Many Portland women expressed the opinion that the German women were judging men of the allied nations by tne German standard and that had they waited to hear General Petain's order to the French troops to refrain from seeking revenge upon the enemv in the present hour they would have felt any intercession on their part unneces nary. Vengeful Spirit Not Shown. The answers of Portland OTAm.Ti n mis complaint from the mothers of men wno murdered, outraged and en slaved the women and children of Bel gium, who sunk the Lusltania anfl mm. iumcu QLncr atrocltle. lanlr.ri anu spirit of revenge, and all seemed con tinent, mat the Germans would be dealt wnn justly by the allied war council. UTS. JUliUS LOUiSSOn. memhi. . tile ooara oi the Council of Jewish uiaue me iouowing statement: oiui ringing in mv ears. r, th. uuucnui woras oi i-re: ier Clemon ceau that . 'we are waging war not againBt numanity Dut for humanity, and now comes the havn.in,ni..j order of General Petain tn hia . at the moment of their glorious victory. With the affairs of - orld in the hands of the greatest humanitarians n all history, there need ho nn but that merciful treatment win k extended to all distressed and starving peoples of the earth." Mile. Angele Majllet, a native Frenrh. woman and a representative of the Al liance of French Women, said: The allies will not let the German women and children suffer. If the uerman women who have issued this supplication were better acquainted with our mode of conduct toward our. enemies they would know It would be unnecessary to plead for humane treatment." Fears Declared Unfounded. Miss Ruth Catlin was firm In belief that the plea of the German women was unnecessary. "There is every Indication that the allies have taken an attitude of hu mane consideration toward unprotected women ana cnuaren of Germany," she said. "If the German women had bul suspended their judgment for a few days they would have known that their fears were unfounded." Mrs. Alice Benson Beach, chairman of the National League for Women's bervice. spoke for clemency. "We can't i - r -, ft-X Jl T T 20 ADDITIONAL 20 Z?&C Stamps on Your Purchases Today Present the Coupon Improve Your Old Floors 100 Per Cent SHERWIN WILLIAMS Inside Floor Paint Quarts $1.00 Gallons $3.40 SHERWIN WILLIAMS FLATTONE Quarts $1.15 Gallons $3.80 WAX preserves the finish 65c JEWEL FLOOR of any floor. Guaranteed satisfac tion or money back; 1-lb. can WOOD-LARK CEDEROIL none bet ter. Quarts YARD STICKS FREE to all customers. 90c A Knickerbocker Face Massage Brush FREE With Each Knickerbocker Bath opray Sold Today $2.00 to $6.00 Do You Own a - Gillette Razor? Then a TWINPLEX STROPPER Will solve your blade prob lem. 100 shaves to every blade. 10 -year guarantee. 30 days free trial. PRICE $5.00 BRING THIS COUPON AND GET 20-EXTRA-20 jifg -a. 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Mrs. William MacMaster, chairman of the Northwest division of the War lC,fii!.V,0n U,at 18 ta7ln5;JWe Activities Council of the Y. W. C. A., must care for the women and children ! rfh,.i th in.rif and show them all clemency and len iency. A war for humanity must chow humanity." Sincerity fa Questioned. Mrs. Vincent Cook, who has served as seemed doubtful as to the sincerity of the appeal. "It cannot but regard the message received by Mrs. Wilson other than subtle and dangerous German propaganda, sent, doubtless at the insti gation of the government, presumably chairman for Multnomah County on the ' for the dual purpose of creating woman s committee or the fourth lib- sympathy in this country against the erty loan, said: i plans of the armistice and creating dis- We must be merciful and matrnant- I sentlon between those of us who are mouB to our foes." said Mrs. Cook. "This ready to stand firmly behind the de Clarke County Mine Rich. VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 15. (Spe the hour in which everything pos- cision of the allied council and those clal.) H. McMunn. who owns the only seriou?. who' may be pacifists or even still. pro German at heart." Mrs. C. H Hepburn, prominent in the work of the Red Cross, says: "The German women have no need to feaf the treatment they will receive at the hands of the gentlemen of the allied council. General Petain's message to the troops epitomizes the general atti tude toward the victims of the Hohen zollern rule in Germany nd I feel turi that they will be shown every consideration." patented mining claim in Clarke Coun ty, has washed both gold and platinum from the placer on the east fork of the Lewis River. Samples washed were brought to Vancouver today and are exhibited in a local Jewelry store. Samples have been submitted to the Government, and they are said to be good. A. E. Wellington 111. A. E. 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