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2 THE MORNING O KEG ONI AN, SATURDAY, 3IARCII 1, 1919. ITALY WOULD PRESS DEMANDS ON AUSTRIA Similar Treatment for Both Central Powers Urged. PEACE MAKERS CONCERNED Powers Ilare Not Yet Abandoned Hope That In General Interest Italy's Attitude May Change. BY JAMES M. TUOHT. (Copyright by the New York World. , Pub lished by Arrangement.) " PARIS', Feb. 27. The mixed com mission of military experts has finished its report concerning military and na val terms of peace, but presentation of the document is held up pending a decision by the bureau as to whether political and economic terms shall be added at this time. As a means of expediting the con clusion of the treaty and of acceler ating demobilization, it was undoubt edly the desire and intention of the representatives of France, the United States and Great Britain that the pre liminary terms should be presented separately to Germany, but, as already reported in these dispatches. Italy con tends that her position with reference to Austria would be compromised if military terms were not Imposed sim ultaneously on both the central em pires. Italy's Attitude Dtatarbing. There the matter rests, but evidently the other powers have not abandoned hope that, in the general interest, Italy's attitude may change. It was hoped that a plenary meeting of the conference might be held Immediately after . President "Wilson's return at which this matter might be settled Now the meeting will necessarily be deferred. Yesterday the bureau heard Enver Pasha, president of the Armenian re public In the Caucasus, concerning claims which, if granted, would give to Armenia from five to six times as much territory as it now holds, ex tending from Alexandretta and the contiguous Mediterranean coast to Trebizond on the Black sea. The claim took the usual course of reference to a territorial commission. President's Speech Landed. President Wilson's speech In Boston has been eagerly discussed among dip lomats, who ' generally commend it One strtking effect of the speech has been the conversion of some of the president's strongest critics in the Paris preBs, notably Pertinax in the Echo de Paris, who insists on the vi tal necessity of carrying through the league of nations. Pertinax says the necessity for the league is no longer in question, the only point being as to its method of operation. Keen apprehension is felt lest re oublican opposition to the president's plans may lead to the withdrawal of American interest and participation in European affairs. NINE BiLLS UP ON JUNE 3 $7,500,000 BOND ISSFE TO BE DECIDED BY ELECTORATE. Lieutenant-Governor, Aid to Soldiers Memorial Highway and Re construction Involved. STATE; CAPITOL. Salem. Or., Feb. 28 (Special.) Nine measures are to be voted on at the special election which is to be held June 3 as provided for by the legislature just closed. Included In these measures will be provision for Issuance of $7,500,000 in bonds. Of these, $3,000,000 are to be for recon struction purposes and the other $2,500, 000 for the construction of a coast highway to be known as the Roosevelt coast military highway and the issu ance of the bonds to be dependent upon the federal government appropriating a. like amount. The measures submitted to the people toy the legislature are as follows: Senate joint resolution No. 25 Amending article XI of the constitu tion of the state of Oregon by adding eection 7a, providing for the issuance of not exceeding $3,000,000 in recon struction bonds of the state of Oregon. House joint resolution No. 32 For the addition to the constitution of the state of Oregon or article Xlb, provld Ing funds for the payment by the state of interest, for a period not exceeding five years, on Donds issued by irriga tion and drainage districts. Senate joint resolution No. 11 Amending section io of article XI of the constitution of the state of Ore gon, increasing the limitation of taxes by counties for roads. House joint resolution No. 2( Amending section 3 of article XIV of the constitution of the state of Oregon as to the location of public institutions of the state, and excepting from the former constitutional provisions an industrial and reconstruction hospital. House Joint resolution No. 31 TODAY! IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER TODAY FOR AN ORIENTAL RUG, EITHER IN PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, WIRE OR MAIL, YOU WILL BE CHARGED ONLY THE REDUCED SALE PRICE NOW IN EFFECT. ORIGINAL PRICES WILL BE RESTORED ON MONDAY. Cartozian Bros., Inc. Oriental Rugs and Carpets PITTOCK BLOCK 393 Washington Street u re Relief 6 Bell-ans ELL-AM S FOR IND1CCSTJQN, f Amending sections 1 and 8 of article V f the constitution of the state of Ore gon and providing for a lieutenant-gov- rnor. Senate bill No. 266 Authorizing the issuance of reconstruction bonds of the state, conferring certain powers on the state board of control, providing for the use of funds derived from recon- truction bonds in the construction of tate and public buildings, the super ision of such work, promoting land settlement, land reclamation and pro- laing employment. .Senate bill No. 269 Providirisr state financial aid to honorably discharged soldiers, sailors or marines enlisted or inducted Into the service from the state f Oregon who desire to pursue a course f study in institutions of hitrher learn ing in the state of Oresron. Senate bill No. 283 Being an act to evy annually a tax of 1 mill on the dollar on all taxable property in the state for market road Durnoses. nro- iding for a distribution thereof, and ontaining other provisions. House bill No. 147 Providing for the construction of a highway to be known as the Roosevelt coast military high way, appropriating $2,500,000 contin gent on the United States appropriating a like sum for the construction of said highway and providing for the issuance of bonds by the state of Jregon. BURLESON'S ORDER 'GOES' LETTERS TO WIRE OFFICIALS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. Mackay Company Expected to Sub mit to Board Governed by Its Competitors. NEW YORK, Feb. 28. (Special.) The Mackay company today gave out copies of letters exchanged between Union N. Bethell, chairman of Postmaster-General Burleson's operating board for the telegraph and telephone ines, and the Postal Telegraph Cable company. Mr. Bethell also is vice president of the American Telephone ic Telegraph company. The letters follow: "United States Telegraph and Tele phone Administration, Operating Board, New York, Feb. 20, 1919. "To Tostal Telegraph Cable Co.. 233 Broadway, New York Gentlemen: Pending preparation by the operating companies and approval by the postmaster-general of a general programme for construction work to be done dur ing 1919, the operating board directs that the companies proceed in the usual course with their routine construction and maintenance work and with such specific essential construction projects as the companies approve and are pre pared to finance, provided that in com petitive stituations all projected con struction other than that of a routine character shall be submitted through the regular channels for the approva of the postmaster-general. 'By order of the postmaster-general. "U. N. BETHELL. Chairman." 'Postal Telegraph Cable Company New York, February 25, 1919 To Union N. Bethell. Chairman Operating B-nard United States Telegraph and Telephone Administration, 195 Broadway, New York Dear Sir." Do I correctly under stand your letter of February 20 as meaning that the Postal Telegraph Cable company shall not build any new lines or string any new wires which would be in competition with the West ern Union Telegraph company, or the American Telephone & Telegraph com pany, without first submitting such competitive work for the approval of the postmaster-general, and that our application to be allowed to build such lines or string such wires in comp tition with the Western Union or Amer ican Telephone companies must pass through your board, of which three out of four of its members are western Union or American Telephone officials? "Yours very truly, "C. P. BRUCH, "Vice-President and Assistant Gen eral Manager. " "United states Telegraph and Tele phone Administration, Operating Board New Y'ork. February 2tf. 1919. "To Clarence H. Mackay. President Postal Cable Co., 233 Broadway. New York: Answering Mr. Bruch's letter of February 25 I beg to say that your comnanv is expected to obey the in structions contained in my letter of February 20, which, as indicated, were issued by order of the postmaster-gen eral. "Very truly yours. "U. N. BETHELL. Chairman." MORE TROUBLE IS BREWING (Continued From Flrt Page.) as the matter is one entirely ior in decision of the peace conference, but when Italy declined the proposition the Serbs and their partners used it as pretext to advance their pretensions even beyond wnat iney naa aireaay as serted. In fact, they went so far as to alienate their chief supporters in the English press, a section of which has had a large share in bringing the new nationality into existence. It Is useless to deny that the situa tion now is serious. Italy, which has up to now urged her interests by argu ment and not by threat, is showing an exasperation that, if it is not held in leash, promises to burst out in racial feeling that will be difficult to control. Claxh Already Reported. Private reports from Switzerland say that shots have already been exchanged between the two armies, and the peace conference has been converted into. .a temporary league of nations and meas ures are being evolved to turn supply and food screws on the recalcitrants. The whole matter arises from rival claims to Fiume and the eastern Adri atic coast, to which the Italians are setting up their' rights as against the assertions of the Serbs, Croatians and Slovenes. Italy, in defining her position, has asked what Is the meaning of the fact that a large part of the French fleet is now in the Adriatic, and she implied that she regards French interference as unwarranted and unwelcome. She de clares also that the Serbs have taken over whole regiments formerly belong ing to the Austro-Hungarian establish ment and under duress has compelled them to join the Jugo-Slavian forces, the commands being given in German or Hungarian and the equipment ofthe soldiers being still that of the former empire. There is a large detachment of American forces near the scene of the trouble and steps are being taken to have them withdrawn from possible complications. Gift of Liquor Permitted. vv ashiauius, Feb. 28. An amend ment permitting the sale or gift of confiscated intoxicating liquors to eov ernment departments for non-beverage purposes , was adopted by the senate today in passing a house bill rirovlri- ing for the destruction of liquor held Dy leaerai courts in prosecutions result ing from the convictions. Lieutenant Doust Transferred. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash Ington, D. C, Feb. 28. First Lieutenant riorace xyner JJoust. medical corps, Vancouver barracks. Wash., is ordered to report at tne riying school at Amer icus, Ga. Piles "Cured In 6 to 14 Uiti. Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT iana to cur. itcning, ilaa. .Bleeding or Pro truding Piles. Stops Irritation; Soothes and Heals. You can set restful sleep after tn. first application. Price 60c Adv. Seasoned siaDwood and Inside wood, green stamps, for cash. Hoi man Fuel Co., ilaiu 353, A 33iJ. Adv. GERMANS REFUSE TO ADMIT WAR DEFEAT People Place Faith in Wilson for Favorable Terms. REDS NOW WELL IN HAND Germany's Dream of World Domi nation Fades aa Allies Press Demands Under Armistice. BY A P. NO DGSCH-FLEUROT. (Copyright by the New fork World. Pub- llsfted by Arrangement.) BERLIN, via Copenhagen, Feb. 28. Some few people here are Just begin ning to realize the prospect ahead or Germany and have become Intensely pessimistic. They see that Germany's dream of empire has gone. It may seem to the outside world that Ger many ought long ago to have realized what military defeat meant, but for the first time in three and one-half months I have been here I begin to see an awakening by Germans to the reality. Heretofore the people have been ca joling themselves. They have been get ting some satisfaction in calling the entente powers unfair, not seeming to realize that they could gain nothing by calling names. They never have been and are not now willing to admit they are militarily defeated. It is much easier to find a German ready to say Germany was responsible for the war than one who admits military de feat. Defeat Not Admitted. The great body of the people will not admit either responsibility or defeat. When I say to them that they cannot expect to get agreeable peace terms until they hand over the sword, with out mental reservation, they usually protest and become angry. So Germany has in store a very dis agreeable surprise when the peace terms shall be defined. They back every speech or conversation on Pres ident WiLson'3 14 points. But they in terpret these points to their liking and so even the best terms, terms much bet ter likely would prove a disagreeable surprise. The reason is that the body of the people will not admit responsi bility and they see no reason why they should hit the sawdust trail of re pentance. President Wilson Landed. Two months ago they pinned strong faith to President Wilson, evidently thinking he would force "the revenge ful French" to be good, so Germany once more might triumph on the high seas with the colonies restored. Now, while convinced to the contrary, the people are not looking the future in the face. The first hysteria after the rev olution was followed by hopeful ex pectations that the presidents doc trine would protect Germany. With that prospect gone the country is get ting on its own nerve. The 'eaders feel that they have done well in handling bolshevik tendencies and in this they are right. 1'resent Spartacus movements, in the opinion of good observer-?, are largely the move ments of leaders who are making i great noise, but the- government is han dling them. Radical Role Weakens. Bolshevism in Germany has no fol lowing as in Russia, where the reds es tablished their rule. One can never escape the old appeal that comes from the bourgeois and the professional politicians in Germany but I thought the proletariat revolu tionists would at least not use the same old cry. Whatever so-called soviet gov ernments may be produced in Bavaria and Baden, I can never take them se riously after that. Danger from bol shevism has lain in its bigness in Munich. It seems as If every German had turned propagandist. I asked a passerby today about tha discontinuance of a certain train. "How do you expect to find a train when Koch ha3 taken the engines," was his reply. I beein to think it will be much harder for Germans to smile upon us after the peace terms force them to cease cajoling themselves. Truth Slowly Dawning. Indications of the truth are slowly dawning. The cover of Simplissimus carries a picture of an empty shore, on which John Bull is telling the despon dent German that he may again be come a thinker and poet. Herzog. in the independent socialist paper Repub lie. follows the line of the late Kurt Kisner's thoueht that Germany must accent the guilt of the war. Eisner said he believed he wouia ue killed for saving that. Count Arco valley, who killed Eisner, represented the type of German mind that refuses to admit anything. That has been the mind of the vast majority regardless of party, and that i why any possible peace terms will jolt uermany and make the people furious. LEAGUE OPPONENTS ATTACK (Continued From First Page.) domestic questions, sucn as lmmigra tion. should be definitely placed be yond the authority of the league. He said the entire document was loosely drawn, admitting of wide Interpreta tion, and added that it should be re drafted to make dispute of construction impossible. Senator Lodge told the senate that for Lincoln's government of the peo ple, by the people and for the people, the United . States was now asked to "substitute on many vital points gov ernment for and by other people" and the nations should pause and consider well before taking this "fateful step." Revision Is Demanded. "We are asked." said the senator, "to move away from George Washington toward the other end of the line, at which stands the sinister figure of Trotzky. the champion of internation alism. We must build no bridges across the chasm which now separates Amer ican freedom and order from Russian anarchy and destruction." Like Senator Lodge, Senators Len root and Frellnghuysen warned against acceptance of the league constitution without carfful deliberation and with out fundamental revision. While favor ing a league that would not conflict with American principles and sov ereignty. Senator Lenroot urged that as the project is an experiment Its life be limited to ten years with provision for renewal If it proves successful. Debate on the league will continue tomorrow with addresses by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, former secre tary of state, and Senator Hardwlck of Georgia, democrat. People's Voice Asked. Disputing any assumption that Presi dent Wilson represents public senti ment in proposing America's participa tion in the league of nations. Senator Frellnghuysen demanded that the coun try be fully Informed and allowed to express Us decision before the senate is called upon to ratify the peace treaty. "The president is the chosen leader of the United States," Senator Freling Uuysfcii said. "Any proposal which tie makes will naturally carry with It great weight. If he proposes In be half of the United States the use of the army and navy to preserve the peace of the world, what position will the senate be in should such a pro posal be adopted? Constitutionally we will be free to reject anything which the executive may negotiate. We will, however, be free from embarrassment should other nations say to us, "your chief executive spoke In behalf of the American public and supposedly voiced their views.' " f Congress Not Informed. Senator Frellnghuysen said that not withstanding the fact that the presi dent gave assurances that the con clusion of peace was of "transcendent" importance, "spring has almost come and the president has returned without any treaty of peace." He added that the president had never communicated, as he had prom- ' ised, any information to congress 1 during his 12 weeks In Europe. "The world longs for peace," the senator said, "but I cannot believe that universal peace will come through nv plan which Us authors refuse to have the public carefully study, criticise and understand before giving approval." Disputing the contention of ex- President Taft that It is the dutv of critics of the league to suggest a bet ter plan, the senator said "the burden of proof" was UDon the shoulders or the league advocates. 'Criticism does not necessarily mean hostility," the speaker said. "If it Is possible to have a leaeua which will substitute the pen for the sword, we most certainly want It." Dangers Are Foreseen. The conclusion to be derived from the president's Boston BDeech. the New Jersey senator said, was that "Europe today la a seething cauldron and the nations will be at each other's throats within a generation unless we prevent It, and that none of the nations of Europe trust each other, but that all trust us." "Are we to Join such a partnership?" the senator asked. "The role of peace maker In such a combination is. indeed, one to be seniously considered." benator Lenroot nredicted that the American people would insist upon basic amendment of the proposed con stitution of the league of nations. Many articles of the league's tentative charter were approved by Senator Len root, but he vigorously opposed others, especially those for reciprocal terri torial guarantees and for mandatories. disagreeing with most republican critics. Senator Lenroot said the dis armament provisions were optional and ue enjresnea tne Dener that may would I not result in material reduction of armaments. He concurred" in the view of other critics that the United States would be outvoted in the league. Carb on Freedom Feared. Attacking the territorial iruarantv section. Senator Lenroot declared that not only might it require use of Ameri can forces throughout the world, but that It also would prevent the people of a nation seeking greater freedom through revolution. "We become a party to every little quarrel In Europe and contribute Amer ican ooys and American money to stop it. ne said. "No such obligation i should be imposed on us. The Euro- pean nations .... should be prl- ' marily responsible for the peace of Eu- ' rope .... and the United States for peace in the western hemisphere. I ai mere naa been a league of na tions with tills proposed constitution at the time of the revolutionary war there never would have been a United States; there never would have been a star-spangld banner. We should still be one of the dominions of Great Brit tain, for France could not have come to our aid." Declaring he would gladly vote to ratify a league "having the fulleet powers consistent with our own inter ests and safety." Senator Lenroot said the president should have complete views of the senate as the treaty rati fying body and the American people, so that he may suggest amendments in the charter upon his return to France. RUSSIA IS FAMIHE-SWEPT SITUATION rXUER BOLSHEVIK K KG I ME HELD IIESI'EK.VTE. Dojr Meat Is Quoted at $2 a Pound, Wliile Pork Is $30 a Pound. Soviets Strip Peasantry. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28. Additional light on the situation In the portions of Russia under bolshevik control is given by a summary of reports secured recently from a number of refugees who passed through Helsingfors on their way from Moscow to Stockholm. The summary was made public today by the state department. "The reports all agree." said the summary, "as to the excessive cost of all necessaries and the scarcity of food. Dog meat is quotea at 4 roubles (S2) a pound: horse meat at 15 roubles per pound, pork at 60 roubles and bread at 15 roubles. The country Is prac ctically stripped of all manufactured articles, especially wearing apparel, and all grain and supplies are requisitioned by the soviet government from peas ants, who receive nothing in return. "Typhus is reported to be spreading. To Every Question About the Income Tax On Saturday, March 1st, we are mailing: to our clients our Bulletin No. 95 on the 1919 Income Tax Law, which contains information on all doubtful points, and shows just how you or your business is affected. Commencing Monday, March 3rd, we will have in our office an expert to assist our clients and give infor mation in making out their income tax statements. Our tax expert is at your service free of charge. Copies of our 1919 INCOME TAX LAW will fo mailed upon retraeeU MORRIS BROTHERS, Inc. Th Premier Municipal Bend House 389-U STARE STREET. BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH (GROUND FLOOR) Telephone: Broadway 2151 Established Orer 23 Years THE STORE THAT 'An Attractive Showing and Sale of Women's Neckwear 25c 50c Surprising Values in Up-to-the-Minute Neckwear Dozens and Dozens of Styles Selling This Sale at About One -Half Regular Lot 1 at 25c Lot 2 at 50c Collars, Sets, Vestees in a large assortment of Pretty Organdy Collars, Sets and Vestees in styles in organdy, lace, Georgette, pique and wash Georgette crepe, wash satin, Net Collars and satins both white and colored effects. Fichus, in an endless variety of styles. v 900 Pairs In Fashionable Lace Styles on In our enlarged Shoe Section in more than 900 pairs of Women's metal leathers in styles for soles. All sizes from 3 to 6 Drug Sundries 3 bars Ivory Soap 25 Limit of 5 bars to each custom er. None delivered except with other goods. Large bottle Cedar Polish 33 Squibb's Oil, .$1; 6 bottles $."3.00 White Pine Tar Cough Syrup. . .25( Java Rice Powder 45 Rouge, in French Ivory Box....:J9r Listerine lf)f 23?, 4o, 85 Santiseptic Lotion 45? Woodbury's Soap 2;ie Sweetheart Soap O? Pear's Unscented Soap 17 Palm Olive Soap IO? Creme Oil Soap 10? 3 for 2.-5? Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturday at 9 A.M. The Lack of milk has resulted in many deaths of children from starvation. "The food situation in Itussia is very bad and the food Is distributed in three categories, a full portion to those doing heavy work, a half portion to employes of the soviet government and private houKi'g and general office work, and one-fourth portion to people not work ing. The portions depend on the sup piles at hand, a full portion generally belnsr one pound of bread daily. "All clothes and other necessaries can only be secured through permission of the government by cards at fixed prices." CLUB TO GIVE EXHIBITION Orejron Agricultural College Girls Arranging for Display. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Corvallis, Feb. 28. (Special.) The home economics club, an organization including about 200 girls, will give ir. exhibition March 10. Miss Fransell lUwIt'y, of Marshfield. is chairman of the affair. Several committees of girls have been appointed to work out the affair and they will be assisted by faculty advisors. Dainty pastries, salads and foods and other articles of the domestic art de partment will be shown as well as ex hibits in household management, budget systems and other feature The home economics club is support ing a French orphan with funds raised through dues. It is probable that funds from sales of food at the coming ex hibit will he used to support another French child. I'hone your want no's to the Orego nlnn. Phone Msln 7070. A 09.-. the Answer UNDERSELLS BECAUSE of Women 's Button and 70 Sale at O JrCM . the Basement we have arranged fashionable Button and Lace Shoes. street or evening wear Goodyear welt or McKay flexible both fit and durability guaranteed. Priced at 'Women's Outing Flannel Gowns $1.89 The Season s Last Price Reduction A final cleanup of our remaining stock of Women's Outing Flannel Gowns. They come in various styles, made of best quality Amoskeag and Teazledown flannels, and 1921 cloth. Buy now and buy generously, for both present and future needs. Regular values run up to a dollar more than price t 1 QQ quoted Saturday J 1 .Oi7 Most in Value The Best in Quality SILVER FIXES TEH PRICE EXCHANGE ENTERS LARGELY INTO MATTER, SAYS DEALER. Gold Value of Silver Tacl Incresrs From 56 Cents lo $ 1 in China. .19 SEATTLE. Wash., Feb. 2S. Accord ing to Wilfred Tuska, a tea merchant of Shanghai, the matter of exchange is the ruling feature in the prices tea will cost the people of the world this coming season. A slight Increase in a day'a pay for coolie work might have a trifling Influence, yet this Increase has not been sufficient to affect noticeably the prices of tea In general. Mr. Tuska reached Seattle on tne Nippon Yusen Kaixlia liner Kotori Marl .md will pro ceed to San Francisco and New Tork be fore returning to 'hina. "The high price of silver today In China." Tuska said, "means that l.ieroct of tea to American usfrs Is naturally greater than It normally would he. It is not due to any shortage of crop or high increase in labor payrolls, but the gold value of the silver tael has In creased from 56 cents to T1.I9 today. "Aa dealers demand and receive pay ment In silver, the current coin, the rise in value of this metal has. at the pres ent rate of exchange, brought about the doubling In actual cost of the commod ity to the foreicn merchants. "The old feeling toward Japan, brought about by the enforcing of the 21 article of th Rirremenf between IT SELLS FOR CASH" t1 Fine Shoes O 7 an important underpriced sale of They come in patent and in gun- $2.37 Store Closes at 5:30 P.M. Saturday at 6 P.M. the countries several years ago Is rtill in evidence and Were is rnther a marked sentiment against Japanese and Japanese-produced goods." Highway Programme Outlined. ALBANY, Or., Feb. "8. (Special.) Oregon's road plans under the new laws were outlined tonight to a largo audience of Albany and Tangent men by K. A. Booth of Eugene, a member of the state highway commission. Sen ator Booth spoke before the C o'clock club of the First Methodist church. hich had a great many local men as its guests at a dinner In the church He was introduced by Dr. J. H. Kob nett, president of the club. Cornell Defeats Princeton. PRINCETON. N. J.. Feb. tS. Cornell defeated Princeton, S3 to 18. In an In tercollegiate league basketball gamu WONDERFULLY GOOD HAZELWOOD Baked Ham and Sweet Potatoes It' prepared in the real Southern style and oh! so ta6ty. Youll enjoy this special luncheon for today. Tried a Hazelwood Steak? Tender, juicy and done to a turn. Our steak specials are a big treat 60c, 65c and 90c DOES YOUR 9 DAUGHTER KNOW i r