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THE MORNING OREGONIAN', MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1018. SLAV CHIEFS APPEAL TO ENTENTE FOR 1 Powers Asked to Assist in Re storing. Order. REUNITED RUSSIA SOUGHT Fox, Patrick J., Jersey City. Pa. uinara, Ferdinando. Old Forge. TENNESSEE. Killed in artlnn Bal'.cr. Joseph W.. Sparta. Tenn. Albright. Elmer, McKenzle. T.nn. UTAH, Killed la action- Rosen. Ernest, bait Lake City. Utah. VIBGCtU. Killed In action Kountakls. Konstantinos, Hopewell, V. WISCONSIN. Killed In action Wojnowski. Vincent I., Milwaukee. Wis. ALBANY. ,0r.. Dec. 23. (Special.) Eldon Swank, a Linn County boy serv ing overseas, aged 23. is dead in France, according to word received by his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Swank, of Tan gent He succumbed to an attack of 3Iission In Paris to Enlist Help in Fighting Anarchy and Re lieving Sulferers. PARIS. Dec. 21.--(By the Associated Press.) Professor Paul Milukoff, lead er of the Russian Constitutional Demo crats and Foreign Minister in the cabi net of Premier Lvoff, which was formed after the overthrow of the im perial dynasty, has arrived in Paris with Nicholas Schebeko, former Rus sian Ambassador at Vienna, and four other Russians representing the va rious political parties exclusive of the Bolshevik! and the extreme left of the social revolutionaries. The Russian leaders say they have come here for the purpose of interest ing the entente powers in the restora tion of order in Russia so that a gov ernment may be formed which will re unite Russia and win recognition from the world powers. The party left Kiev three weeks ago and traveled to Paris by way of Odessa. When Professor Milukoff left Kiev the Kkoropadski government, he said, was hard pressed because the Germans never had permitted General Skoropad pki to organize his own army and the Ukrainian force was small after the German troops withdrew. Sltoroparisb.1 'ever Popular. Professor Milukoff said General Sko ropadski never was popular with the Ukrainians because he advocated an in dependent Ukraine, while the public largely favored a united Russia. Ex tensive agrarian movements also have been directed ag"ainst Skoropadski, the Constitutional Democrat leader added, and it is likely that the General has been overthrown. in the meantime General Denlkine. former chief of the Russian general staff, has established a government at Yekaterinodar. which Professor Milu koff and his associates say they hope to see develop sufficient strength to unite all the moderates in the Ukraine and eventually to merge with the gov ernment of General Kolchak at Omsk, Siberia, into a central government pledged to the preservation of Russian unity. Other Russians in Paris. Other members of the Russian mis sion now here are Vladimir Gurko, a brother of General Gurko, who for merly commanded the Russian South western front; Sergiue Tretiskoff, for mer president of the Russian Ecumen ical Council; Alexander Getoff and Constantin Krovoposkoff. The last two na.....i members of the mission are moderate Socialists. They especially are interested in the co-operative movement and represent the left party la Russian politics. Professor Milukoff represents the center party, while the other three belong to various parties of the right. The members of the mission are con ferring with Professor Boris Bakhine teff, the Russian Ambassador at Wash ington; Michel de Gicrs, the Russian Ambassador at Rome, and the other Kussian Ambassadors, who have as sembled in Paris to get Russia's inter ests before the peace conference, but the members probably will scatter soon to the entente countries and the United States. Entente Help Desired. The purpose of the mission Is to set the aspirations of Russia before the various peoples and. to enlist their help to check Bolshevism and relieve the famine now raging in Central Russia. Professor Milukoff frankly told the Associated Press that the mission had not been appointed by any government. "There isn't any government in Rus sia, which can speak for all Russia," lie said. "We represent the various political parties and are doing what we can to get entente assistance in re storing order.' Replying to a question as to how order could be restored. Professor Milu koff said: "The opening of the Black Sea makes it much easier for the entente powers to check anarchy in the Ukraine and in soviet Russia." "The presence of the allied navies has steadied the situation, but allied troops are necessary to check the move ment of Jiolshevism southward and to relieve the appalling famine In Bol shevik territory. Help should be im mediate. If it is delayed until Spring Jiundreds of thousands of persons will perish and greater disorganization will ensue. "The Black Sea affords access to the most populous and richest section of Russia. Consequently, relief expeditions through it would be easier and more effective than would the Archangel and Vladivostok movements." Discussing the movement, headed by General Denikine, which has resulted in the formation of a government at Yekaterinodar. Professor Milukoff said that the Minister of Foreign Affairs is Sergius Sazonoff. and that the Min ister of Finance is M. . Bernardeski, a moderate Socialist, who was a member of the Kerensky Cabinet. Entente" Attitude Undefined. When asked as to General Denikine's attitude toward the Constituent Assem bly, Professor Milukoff Bald the Gen eral was opposed to the reconvening of the old Constituent'Assembly. This is the same position taken by General Kolchak, 'whom Professor Milukoff ds ficribed as a reasonable jnan of liberal views. - The attitude of the entente powers towards Russia in the peace conference so far seems wholly undefined. The American delegates say they do not know whether Russia will be allowed representation at the congress. Profes sor Milukoff said the members of the mission and the Russian Ambassadors were hopeful that Russia would be granted a voice, but that they were without definite information. t. ............. .........T OREGON BOY SrCClMBS FROM J i WOl'MIS RECEIVD AT J CHATEAU THIERRY. t X : ' V - X h -1: ' - " IX X 'i ! 1 Ht T 1 1 X i -" - iX i ' it I I- -V ; "It x l -, - " - ' ' 1: Corporal Herman It. i. a u a h 1 1 n. YAMHILL. Or., Dec. 22. (Spe cial.) Corporal Herman R. Laughlin, transferred in France from Company A, 1C I Infantry Thlrd Oregon), to Company M, 23d Infantry, died from wounds received in action July 1 in the battle of Chateau Thierry. All the Oregon boys who were trans ferred with him were either killed or wounded in this battle, many of 'them being Portlanders. Corporal Laughlin went with Company A. Third Oregon, to the Mexican border. Before leaving Oregon for France he was cook for Company A for some time at Vancouver, Wash., and at the Armory in Portland. lie also did guard duty at Oregoi. City and St. Johns. He sailed from New York for France December 14, 1917. Corporal Laughlin was born and reared on a farm near Yam hill and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Laughlin. His father died in 1894. Those who survive him 'are his mother, Anna M. Laughlin; a sister, Mrs. Maud Ll Erwln. of Corvallis, and three brothers, W. West Laughlin and Clarence C. Laughlin, of Yamhill, and Chester W. Laughlin, of Grays River, Wash. " pneumonia on December 4. He was born in Linn County, and attended the Albany public schools. - HAY RECESS NOW CUE SENATE PREPARES TO TAKE CP WAR REVENUE BILL. Validating or 6000 Oral Contracts Expected to Meet Approval of House Members. . WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. Congress plans tomorrow to begin its holiday va cation by three-day recesses to con tinue until January 2. In the Senate, however, this, programme depends upon the passage before adjournment to morrow night of the war revenue meas ure. Should this bill go over the re cess in the Senate would be delayed. ' Many members of both the Senate and House already have left for their homes, and neither House is expected to have a quorum during the holidays. A few committees may meet, but all important hearings and other commit tee work already has been "postponed until next month. Th Senate will convene at 10 o'clock tomorrow la an effort to pass the war revenue bill before adjournment. Lead ers of both parties believe there is slight doubt that a final vote will be reached, as the principal controversy that over retention of tax rates for 1920 was settled yesterday. Awaiting ac tion tomorrow are the inheritance and luxury tax sections and also the sub stitute bill of Senator La Follette. of Wisconsin, who is expected to make a vigorous address his first in a year in its support. In the House tomorrow passage is planned of the War Department bill to validate about 6000 oral contracts, ag gregating $1,675,000,000. This leglsla- lation is to meet a decision of the Comp troller of the Treasury that such con tracts were not valid and could not le gally be adjusted. Debate on the rivers and harbors bill also is expected to begin tomorrow in the House. WILSOii IHGHMTION OF HOPE FOR FRANCE laeals' Regarded as Guaran . tee of Justice. HAPPIER ERA IS PROMISED Official Casualty List. (Continued From First Page.) Alison, Stafford C, New York City. Morrison. McKee D., New York City. Miller, William W.. Mariners Harbor, N. Y. Mlkelson. .Siephen, Stillwater, N. Y. Jenkins. Wllliiim Iennic. E. Masonvllle, N. Y. Horn. Harold A., Brooklyn, Nf. Y. Bendy. Joseph C. Troy. N. Y. Crimes. Michael J., New York City. Cannon, Edward F., New York City. NEW JERSEY. Killed In action Newrnark, Gabriel, Newark, N. J. Mahoa. Peter James. Jersey City, N. J. NORTH DAKOTA. Killed In action Cowan, Earl, iJenforii. N. D. . OHIO. Killed In action Gusler, Paul P. (Cpl., Havlland, O. Diemer, Sylvester Joseph. Holgate, O. PENNSYLVANIA. Killed In action WaddelJ. William F.. Pleasantvllle, Pa. Itudtkiskie. Joseph, Erie. Pa. Norris, Joseph P.. Jerome, Fa. 13,000,000 JOIN RED CROSS PARTIAL RETURNS RECEIVED AT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. All Classes Acclaim American Ex ecutive as Maker of Peace . That Most Endure. BY LINCOLN EYRE. (Copyright by the Nr York World. Pub lished by arrangement.) PARIS. Dec. 22. (Special Canle.) The article following has been espe cially written for the New York WorldJ oy tne juarquis ae cjnamDrun. vice- president of the foreign affairs com mittee of the Chamber of Deputies. The grandson of General Lafayette, the Marquis, is closely bound to America by family ties, as well as by those of friendship begun when he was legal counsellor of the French Embassy at Washington many years ago, and re newed upon subsequent visits. He was one of the principal members of the mission sent to the United States by the French government shortly after our entry into the war. - Marqula Among; Moderates, In the political field the Marquis rep resents the moderate trend of opinion, which, no less than the Socialists, wel comes President Wilson's presence at the peace conference. Marquis de Chambrun's article follows: "Paris has already welcomed four chiefs of allied states, and has ac claimed with the greatest enthusiasm the herioc part played by each one of these great countries in the success ful conduct of the war. It can offend no one, diminish no participation in the war by any other country to say that President Wilson seems to incarnate- in the eyes of the French Re public the promise of the return of peace and the dawn of a new and hap pier era. Democracy's Stamp Clear. v "His' Ideals, even in' minds which doubt their complete realization, are evidently those- of a great people, not simply the views of one man. They bear the stamp of democracy the sig nature of a hundred million lovers ot liberty. "Some timorous minds have hesitated to PTl (1 n TWO thm Othprt n fin -:t n m m ("to a more passionate form of denun ciation, or misled by certain wilful mis representations, may have failed to find in the American conception of strict justice an adequate estimate ot the crimes committed and of the repa rations which are due. Anxiety Is Dispelled. "If any. anxiety was felt. It was quickly dispelled by the warmth and evident sincerity of President Wilson's further statements when he arrived in France. The immense majority has never doubted his sympathy nor ques tioned his mandate as representative of the American people. "Echoes of party criticism, such as have crossed the Atlantic in the George Washington, have only struck an answering chord among a few whose aims are not in harmony with dem ocratic institutions and ideas of prog ress. Nation With President. "We are in the' presence of something far greater than party antagonism or jealousies which arise from petty mo tives. The President of the United States has crossed the seas and the power of his nation is with him. To wards him the peoples of Europe have turned their eyes still wet with the tears of grief and anguish. They now expect something more than an ordi nary diplomatic act or treaty such as have trie'd to settle past disputes. "He who did so much to bring about a victorious ending -of the unprec edented war is looked upon as the true peace-maker. His peace must be the peace of peoples a peace of a new and modern type not the mere drawing up of a passing agreement between gov ernments containing germs of future wars. It must be a peace which can endure the quiet development of liber ties hitherto insecure upon the conti eut of Europe. Wilson Ideals Guarantee. "The men of all classes rich and poor, all those who fought together against German aggression, which was a men ace to the liberty of the world, realize that the ideals of President Wilson of fer the strongest guarantee against a renewal of the crime so disastrous to humanityall cry out to him: 'You are invested with the power of a nation born in freedom. You have sworn to uphold the immortal constitution of liberty. We expect you to counsel us how. in the words of that great text to establish justice, to secure tran quillity, to promote general welfare, to secure the blessings of the liberty, at the close of so great a struggle. The new world is qualified to give advice and example to the old.' "This, then. Is thfe significance of the crowds which thronged the port and streets of Brest, of the bonfires which lit up the passage of the presi dential train, of the unparalleled recep tion which awaited President Wilson in Paris, in which the people of all classes took part. "Uratitude yea. But also hope." ments. which were balked by the reso lute attitude of neutrality, assumed and maintained, despite all the pres sure from German sources, by Presi dent Carranza. Mexico ia well rid of Von Eckhardt." Facts Long Kaewau It is common talk here that Von Eck hardt was recalled at the direct In spiration' of the United States Govern ment, which had long been cognizant of the fact that he was the most mis chievous element In the Mexican situa tion, and that Berlin acceded, although hesitatingly, to the suggestion of the State Department that Von Eckhardt be recalled. All the German diplomats remaining in the 4panlsh-Amertcan countries either have been, or speedily will be. relieved of their posts, it is understood here. Von Eckhardt will receive a safe conduct through the United States if he desires to proceed to Germany by that route. He will leave within a short time. HOLLAND RESIDENT OFFENDER Propaganda Still Scant Ont by Ger man Official at The Hague. ' WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. (Special.) Von Eckhardt has been persona non grata since the State Department early in 1317 published the notorious Ziro-merman-Eckhardt note. German propa gandists have been so active and brazen in Mexico that many persons In high positions here have felt that their ac tivities must have-been directed by the German Minister at Mexico City and connived at by the Mexican authorities. In fact, the principal function of Ger man diplomats and consular officers sines the outbreak of the war appears to have been the putting out of pro German propaganda. While the orders to the German charge at Mexico may be general, past experience with German propaganda leads officials to feel that Germany's word cannot be taken without evidence that the propaganda actually has been stored. Within the past few days advices from The Hague to the State Depart ment were to the effect that Professor Binckmann, who has been director of German propaganda from the Dutch capital for a long time, is still active, and that Just now he is sending out a particularly vicious anti-American doc ument. The same advices Indicated that Pro fessor Binckmann has agents at work in the United States who are managing to keep under cover very welL but leaving' here and there definite evi dence oX their activities. YULETIDE COMES AGAIN ENGLAND PREPARING FOR OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY. Total Enrollment In Christmas Call Expected to Reach 22,000, 00 0 by Tonight. WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. Scattering returns received up to noon today at Rational headquarters showed an en rollment of 13,000,000 persons in the Christmas roll call of th. American Red Cross. This represented reports from 40 per cent of the chapters in 12 divisions, with no reports from any chapters in one division. When the campaign ends at midnight tomorrow night. Red Cross officials be lieve that the total enrollment will equal the 22,000.000 of last year. The frit I cull fonfl hprn hnnHirannflil Kv In- fluenza and bad weather in many places and the final day tomorrow will be devoted to rounding up all per sons who are not wearing the 1919 Red Cross button. The central division was still In the lead today with approximately 4.000,000 enrollments. The Atlantic division -retained sec ond place with close to 3.000,000 mem bers. No returns have a vet been re ceived from the Northern division. Min nesota, North Dakota and Montana. MEXICO IS STIRRED UP (Continue From First Page.) Sewing Period Is Announced. The Ladies' auxiliary to Temple Beth Israel will meet Mohdiy, from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M., to sew for the Red Cross. All ladies are asked to come. 1 have an appreciation of how absolutely everything of the old order of Cermany has passed, and of bow crushing was the defeat imposed upon Germany by the Americana and the allies, the de parture of Von Eckhardt is contem plated with relief. "Through the machinations and In trigues of Von Eckhardt, Mexico was placed In a perilous position." said one official today. "To him and his propa ganda can be traced indirectly almost all the irritation and distrust today of the United States In Mexico. It is no secret that he did his best to create difficulties between the two govern- feWBW BREAD fry-, U....t'.V;c.;...l4 Sea TfeV-Vv-'r ASK The Bread of All sons. VOIR BOCER. Soldiers Flocking to Their Homes on 12 Days' Leavs Americans Coming for Sightseeing. LONDON. Dec. 22. The whole coun try is preparing for the first old-fashioned English Christmas In five years, with more than olV-fashloned enthusi asm. Nearly all tSe soldiers In Great Britain are flocking to their homes on a 12 days' leave; thousands more are coming across the channel, while co lonials and Americans are pouring in for sightseeing. London Is the clearing-house for sol diers from every section, muddy and loaded with equipment, but with holly in their caps.vThey fill all the Incom ing and outgoing trains. The shop ping districts are crowded with such masses of Christmas buyers as have never before beon known. The prices are higher than ever also, but the shop shelves are being swept clean. The theaters and restaurants are doing a record business. No hotel rooms are vacant and seaside and Inland resorts are filling up with city people, while the country people are coming Into the city. v The East Coast resorts, which were deserted fpr nearly four years, because they were irr the first line of naval bombardment and air raids, are regain ing their old-time prosperity. Attorney Returns to Chehalis. CHEHALIS. Wash- Dec. 22 (Spe cial.) O. J. Albers. a young Chehalis attorney who enlisted some months ago and was stationed at the officers training camp at the University of Washington. Seattle, has been dis charged with honor and will reopen his law offices. He is Republican state central committeeman for Lewis County. ll 1865 5 XL I - e i s i ' 1918 Through Half a Century we -Ijave each Holiday Season striven as merchants and servants of the public to meet the wishes of all who would at this season remember by gifts and tokens in suitable form, those endeared by ties of blood and affection. Our Range of Useful and Fitting Gifts, always selected with the greatest care, based upon the skill and experience which we have acquired through these long years of patient effort, presents at this time a wider, a more pleasing range than ever before in our business life, including as it does, the products of our country's skilled handicraft triumphs of art, science and practical ideas for those who would combine the highest degree of usefulness with beauty. "Likly" and "Mark Cross" Leathers in a myriad of beautiful and useful forms. Imported and Domestic Perfumes Houbigant, Coty, R. & G., Djerkiss, Vivandou, D'Orsay, Violet. Hurd's and Whiting's Select Stationery. "Ansco" Cameras today the standard of perfec tion in simplicity and efficiency in picture-making machines for the grownups and children. "Hot point" Electrical Devices a time-labor-saving and attractive gift, lasting and useful. Electric Table and Stand Lamps in Rattan and Art Metal. Gillette, Auto Strop, Durham Duplex and Gem Safety Razors and Sets. The Twinplex Strapper Gives the user 100 shaves for every blade and a ten-year guarantee. 30 days free trial. Accurate and Beautiful House Thermometers, Barometers, Compasses, Home CandyMaking Sets. Aluminum and Nickel Hot Water Bottles. Each with cover and a 5-year guarantee. Will warm heart and feet of the recipient. Cards, Cribbage, Bridge and Poker Sets, Chess' men and Checkers. Wool, Bunting and Silk Flags. Photo Albums for the Kodak's lasting record. - Xmas Cards Greetings Seals Decorations. Xmas Candies and Candles. "i tu If if i I'Q I ft Today and Tomorrow We Offer Our Entire Stock of Dolls, Toys and Stuffed Animals Both Domestic and Wild And Greatly Reduced Prices to Close We do not wish" to carry any of these over the holidays. Woodard, Clarke & Co. s A i n ll ! p Tt). Or.Ennlan cl3.olfl.it ad,. i g sssf X. li Ll r r A Christmas to Be Remembered jTk ETVthe holiday spirit of happi jl ness be tempered with help-fulness.' There are those upon whom for tune has not smiled, those who are discouraged and those to whom grief has come. Try to carry some cheer into their homes and their hearts that in so doing your own homes will be the merrier your hearts the mellower. Bank Building. XiS Portland Oregon f nil -- 1 af nisi ni - kJ Thm MO ONE Y CASE How ft Affects The Whole World and You. Tbit California drama of blood and death, has become of world Interest to capital, to labor, and to you. 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