THE 3IORNIXG OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1919.
COUNCIL MAY REPLY
Request for Fixed Reparations
Sum Denied.
AUSTRIAN FEELING STRONG
Belgians have' sained their point for
the appointment of a commission by
the big: four to include Belgian and
Dutch representatives to inquire into
and report upon Belgium's interna
tional relations and how they should
be amended under the neutrality
4 treaties of 1830.
The commission is barred 'from mak
ing: any recommendations affecting:
questions of sovereignty. This shuts
out Limberg- from its purview. It is
understood that Holland will agree
to give Belgium free transit over the
Scheldt, but Holland will retain the
territory on both sides of the mouth
of the river.
Practical agreement has also been
reached between France and Belgium
respecting the economic position of
those countries in Luxemburg: Belerium
and Luxemburg will enter into direct
egrotiations for their mutual economic
advantage.
Independence for "Tnlon" of South
Africa Sought; Bolshevik Gains
in Siberia Reported., .
PATHS. June 5. ;(By the Associated
Press.) Such progress was made by
the council of four today that by working-
through Sunday, it is hoped the
reply to the German counter-proposals
may be ready for delivery Monday.
The council has decided to refuse
Germany's request that a fixed sum
for reparations be indicated in the
treaty.
It was said in authoritative quarters
tonight the outlook for an agreement
on the reply was more encouraging as
a result of today's meeting- of the big
four. It was considered certain that
comparatively few changes would be
made in the text of the treaty.
The reply will consist first of a short
letter, answering Count von Brockdorff
Kantzau's introduction and the long
memorandum taking- up all of the counter-proposals.
French Are Less Optimistic
Considerable difference of opinion
prevails as to the prospect of present
ing the reply at an early date. In
American circles the hope is entertained
- the work will be finished so that the
reply may be finally acted upon not
later than Monday. French peace con
ference circles are ' less optimistic, the
belief prevailing- that the reply will not
be ready for presentation before Thurs
day. (By the Associated Pres.)
The council of four is still engaged
in efforts to reach a satisfactory con
clusion with regard to the counter
proposals made by the German peace
delegates. It also is working on the
clauses of the Austrian peace conven
tion which had not been completed
when part of the treaty was handed
the Austrians.
Reports in Paris are that the council
will be unable to reply to the Germans
before the end of next week. This prob
ably is due to the complicated nature
of the questions under advisement. It
is understood that the financial clause
of the Austrian treaty has been "ar
ranged, but that no sum has been fixed
for Austria to pay. This matter, it is
said, to be left to a commission, which
will determine the amount and the
method of payment after an examina
tion into Austria's resources.
Paderemki Enters Protest.
Premier Paderewski of Poland has en
tered a protest to the peace conference
against any change being made in the
peace terms regarding- Silesia. It has
been reported that the council was con
Fidering- an alteration of the original
demands.
The Austrian cabinet, it is asserted, is
undecided whether to accept the peace
terms. The newspapers continue to d-
clare the terms are unacceptable and a
report coming by way of Copenhagen
fays black flags are to be flown
throughout Austria Friday as an ex
pression of the feeling of the popula
tion against the terms.
A delegation of South Africans has
called, on -Premier Lloyd George in
I'aris and requested that independence
be given to the union of South Africa.
Bolshevik Gains Reported.
Bolshevik advices reachlntr Copen
hagen say the bolsheviki have inflicted
a severe defeat on the troops of Ad
miral Kolchak .of the Omsk govern
ment. Prisoners to the number of 40,000
and 100 guns and much war material
are declared to have been taken by the
bolsheviki. Reports from Ksthonian
sources declared the dispatches an
nouncing the capture of Petrograd by
the Esthonians are premature.
There is to be no limitation of arma
ment of the small states which have
pprunfr up in former Austro-Hungarian
territory. The council of four has de
cided to eliminate the limitation pro
visions fixed an the Austrian treaty
for these small states. The action was
taken on the protest of the Jugo-SIavs
who contended that it was unfair to
leave Italy well armed while tbey are
limited, and because the Poles also de
manded thfe elimination or the pro
vision.
OfiTLHi CHAMBER IS DRY
REQCEST TO APPROVE PRESI
DENT'S ACTION DENIED.
Members Go oi Record Supporting
Sentiment of Oregon Voters
Favoring Prohibition.
Directors of the Portland, Chamber
f Commerce have no words of com
fort for the San Francisco chamber of
commerce on the topic of keeping wine
and beer on the wet list nationally.
Requests received from the San Fran
cisco commercial body for action com
mending the attitude of President "Wil
son in his recommendation tnat war
time prohibition be not applied to light
liquors, was met with the response
that Oregon is a prohibition state and
the Chamber of Commerce represents
the sentiment of the people and there
fore favors a dry nation.
Action regarding the request of the
California contemporary body was tak
en at the regular weekly meeting of
the directors of .the Portland Cham
ber of Commerce at noon yesterday.
The directors requested that the
shipping committee of the Chamber get
out a questionnaire to ascertain the
tonnage of shipping that is now avail-
ble for traffic between the Pacific
and the Atlantic coast ports.
There is at the present time no au
thentic information available from the
shipping board or any other source as
to just what is the present status of
shipping engaged in this trade, or that
will soon be available for it.
TREATY LEAK STIRS SENATE
(Continued From FirRt Pasr.)
BIG FOrB NOT ALL HARMONY
Ger
Pub
Divergence of Views Regarding
man Reparations Noted.
BY JAMES M. TUOHY.
(Copyright by the New York World,
lished by arrangement. )
PARIS, June 4. (Special Cable.)
The big four met this morning to dis
cuss the German counter proposals.
According to French informants, th
meeting disclosed thorough agreemen
between the French and President Wil
son as to the reply that should be
made to the Germans. Although the re
port of agreement . between Premie
Clemenceau and the ' president may be
optimistic as an interpretation of thei
position, there is no doubt of disagree'
ment between the French and the Brit
ish at this stage, and it may be that
the Americans are adopting a media
tory role.
It seems that Premier Lloyd George
continues to be deeply impressed by th
prospect of Germany's economic weak'
ness if deprived of the Silesian mines.
He is believed to favor a plebiscite
determine the future of that district, o
at least provision by which German
may obtain economic facilities m re
Ppect to its mineral resources.
On the other hand, it is said that
Premier Clemenceau is not indispose
to assent that a fixed sum in repara
tion be specified in the treaty, rccog
rizing the evil effect on German
tlustry by arrangements under which
Germany would be kept in doubt from
year to year as to the extent of her in
debtedness. Whether Premier Lloyd George takes
his view is as yet unknown. The at
titude is likely to be affected by the
very formidable force in the house of
commons, which is using his alleged
weakness in the matter of reparation as
a pretext for attack. Disagreement
lias not yet developed in the British
delegation, but the eventual chance of
dissenting views is minimised by the
progress of affairs and it is evidently
hoped that unanimity will be reached
in the delegation on the German counter
proposals.
It should be realized that the crisis
lias not passed in the big four on this
subject and that no formula has yet
teen proposed by any delegation. At
the same time there may be noted a
distinctly easier feeling on the pros
pects . of a general accommodation., in
the course of the next week.
PARIS TAKES GLOOMY
VIEW OF SITUATION
owing to the fact that our soldiers ware
at hand to maintain order. Able to re
Prospect for Real Peace
Considered Dubious.
Is
PORTENTOUS THINGS SEEN
General Trend, Say Newspapers, Is
Toward Revolution Industrial
Unrest Steadily Grows.
tor Hitchcock, in asking for an in
vestigation of the channels through
which copies of the treaty reached New
York, was acting with the backing of
the White House. His resolution direct
ing the foreign relations committee to
investigate was introduced yesterday,
it was said authoritatively, after he had
been requested to do so at a White
House conference.
o Vote Is Reached.
This development, together with the
statement of Mr. Polk, was taken in
some quarters to mean that hereafter
the president and the state department
may take a more direct part in the
treaty controversy.
No vote was reached during the day
on either the Hitchcock resolution or
that introduced by Senator Johnson, re
publican, of California, asking the state
department for the treaty text. The
latter, leaders hope, may be brought
to a vote tomorrow, but the Hitchcock
measure probably will not come up
again until Monday.
In calling up his resolution today
Senator Hitchcock declared Senators
L o d g e and Borah had "insinuated
broadly" that President Wilson had al
lowed copies of the treaty to go to New
York financial interests. The two sen
ators, he continued, would have them
selves asked an investigation had they
really made the charge in the public
interest.
Senator Lodge denied that he had
made any mention of financial inter
ests and said the copy he saw was
shown him in confidence by a friend
"who is connected with no interests."
He said he had no information as to
how the copy reached this country and
could not divulge the name of his in
formant without committing a grosa
impropriety.
Senator Borah denied that he had
ever suggested President Wilson was
responsible for the copies reaching
New lork, but contended that some of
the people at Paris "are thoroughly
entwined with business interests in
New York." He said he was led to be
lieve from Mr. Taft's speeches through
out the country that the former presi
dent must know what is in tho treaty.
"There is a conduit," asserted the
Idaho senator, "between the league to
enforce peace and those who possess
information with regard to what is lu
the treaty.
League Held Treacherous.
"When the gentleman starts his in
vestigation I suggest that he call some
of the most prominent members of the
league to enforce peace. In my opinion,
he will not only find some of the docu
ments, Dut he will una who s paying
for the special car that's going over
the country advising the people -how
to save themselves."
Mr. Borah went on to a discussion
of the league of nations, which he as
serted was "a treacherous scheme to
betray the American people." He said
the democrats had made the league a
BY LINCOLN EYRE.
(Convrleht bv the New York w orld. Fuo-
llsnea Djr srran pjemen u j
PARIS, June 5. (Special Cable.)
Since the signing of the armistice Paris
has never been gloomier than now.
With the re-establishment of real peace
imperiled in the eyes of Parisians, first
by the probability of German rejec
tion of the allied terms and, second, by
the treaty Itself, which seems to be
unsatisfactory to all classes. With the
Russian, Austrian, Adriatic and Turk
ish problems to cite only a few un
settled and as prickly as ever; with
her soldiers still under arms, and with
industrial unrest breaking out in an
epidemic of strikes in these clrcum
stances France wears an air of cynical
and discontented disillusionment.
The tone of the press grows ever
more pessimistic. Even the proclama
tion of the secession of the Rhlneland
from Prussia, a development long
ardently desired by the French na
tionalists, arouses more suspicion than
enthusiasm. The news from Weis
baden wholly falls to offset the dis
may caused by reports of strikes in the
Pas de Calai3 coal mines, in the metal
lurgical trades, in aviation and Indus
try, among employes of the Paris de
partment stores, in textile establish
ments, the underground railway, the
street car and motorbus lines and the
banks. Save for taxicabs, whose hire
is beyond the reach of all purses ex
cept those of millionaires, transporta
tion in the French capital is tied up as
thoroughly as on May 1.
Revolution. Slams Seen.
The gravest aspect of the strike
wave is revealed in L'Humanite, the so
clalist organ, which says:
"It is a sign of a revolutionary state
or affairs, which does not stop grow
ing in our country, as all over Europe.
Delivery to the Austrian delegation
of part of the terms to be imposed upon
the former Hapsburg empire passed
almost unnoticed In editorial commends
of the Paris papers. The papers em
phaslze the failure of delivery of the
most important parts of the treaty, and
Le Matin asks; "How can Dr. Renner
be expected to make intelligent obser
vations on the fragments presented to
him, when so essential a thing as the
future financial situation of Austria is
hidden from him?"
Emmanual Brousse, the conservative
deputy who has Just returned from
trip through the occupied parts
(Germany, gives to Le Journal his im
pressions oi tne lormanon oi tne
Rhenish republic. He says that, while
the event occurred without direct
allied intervention, the separationist
movement was certainly encouraged by
the presence of allied troops.
Rhinelandcra Keel Secsre.
"The Rhinelanders." he says, "had a
sense of personal and material security, ; q
new business relations with the French. O
the Germans could foresee economic
and Industrial activity ahead of them,
and comparison of their situation with
that of their compatriots further east
ward seemed most unfavorable to the
eastern Germans.
Equitable treatment extended to
them by the French troops in occupa- j m
tion of the country also had a good U
effect upon the people and probably in- . O
fluenced their course. The Rhenish
people have separated from Prussia,
but they remain Germans. Let us not
forget that. Even while congratulating
ourselves on this first development, let
us hope and let us act."
Support Held Lacking.
These sentences summarize all the fl
editorial comment on the subject, ex- i JJ
cent in thn Bfirinllnl nrn m'hlrh a v K O
the rupture of the Rhineland with Ber- j
lin is due to the pressure of allied mill-
tarists and lacks popular support, i
L'Humanite asserts that the promoters ;
of the alleged republic worked in close '
understanding with the chiefs of the
armies of occupation. Men behind the !
secession movement, the paper avers, H
are actuated by no love of democracy. U
They are pan-German clericals, the !
paper adds, and were among the most
loyal servitors of the king of Prussia,
and they remain among the most fanat
ical enemies of republican France.
party issue and urged that the re
publicans accept it as such.
If the democrats indorse the league
in 1920," he continued, "and republicans
keep silent, there will be a party that
will spring up to stand for American
ideals. I am not speaking my individ
ual views alone. I have been through
the country and know how strong the
sentiment is."
LUMBER TARIFF CASE SET
DISTRICT FHEIGHT COMMITTEE
TO HOLD HEARING JUNE 1.
Pine Operators of California Expect
ed to Join Oregon Interests to
Protect Eastern Trade.
The long-deferred hearing on the
transcontinental lumber tariff No. 32A
has been set by the Portland district
freight traffic committee for June 19.
The tentative tariff was prepared by
the traffic experts of the railroad ad
ministration last fall, and after con
siderable discussion and revision was
put into printed form and submitted to
the lumbermen and a hearing was held
January 28-29, at which a number of
questions were raised that no one was
prepared to answer. The lumbermen
requested time in which to study the
proposed rates and the request was
granted. Meantime the matters of con
troversy regarding some matters have
been disposed of by action of the rail
road administration, in abolishing the
rate established upon the cubical min
imum basis for lumber.
It is expected by lumbermen that the
hearing will bring to Portland a rep
resentation of all the larger associa
tions of lumbermen, including the Cali
fornia pin men, who will join with
their competitors of the Oregon pine
districts in making claims for protec
tion of their trade territory east of the
Rockies, and especially in the big mar
ket of the middle west in which west
ern pine comes into competition with
the product of the southern mills.
This tariff covers all shipments of
lumber and forest products into terri
tory east of .the mountains, and for the
product of the northwest will likewise
apply to shipments to the markets of
California.
Every Nook Comer-Clear?
"PVERY room in the house, every wall,
' every rue, every bed as clean as a new pin!
Vour whole house, from top to bottom, cleaned and
kept sweet and clean by the Royal Electric Cleaner.
And all this cleanliness is secured by one of Na
ture's Great Purifiers, for the Royal Cleans by
Air Alone! Needs no brush.
Nothing escapes the Royal. The powerful suction draws
out all embedded dirt. The dust that's been in an hour or
a day all threads, hair and surface litter disappear into tha
itoyai cog ana ear jwar Atu
not merely brushed from oa
pot to another.
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Rigid tests have proved that
the Royal excels mil other
cleaners in its effectiveness
as a dirt getter let lit dem
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Brown oxford low heel koKO calf, SS.
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In Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears
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I'OIN'T GAINED BY BELGIANS
, Commission Is to Investigate Inter
national Relations.
BT JAMES M. TUOHT.
Copyright by the New York World.
lislied by arrangement.
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"THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH"
Even Our Regular Store Friends Will Be Astounded
by the Saving Possibilities of Our
969th Bargain Friday
ftT We realize that thousands of critical and prudent shoppers have learned to wait for and profit by
UIJ these -weekly sales. We know that they will expect out-of-the-ordinary values on this occasion
Jj and with a determination to NEVER BE UNDERSOLD we have gathered a wondeJ-fWly" attractive
. list of specially underpriccd offerings that we are confident cannot be equaled elsewhere. Read the
following items pay a visit to our store today and judge for yourself whether or not these offer
ings are unmatchable!
What Could Be More Important Than This Great HALF-PRICE of
Silks and Dress Goods
REMNANTS
A Wonderful Collection of Weaves to Select From, In
Sample and New Plain Colors and Desirable Patterns
Early Buying Is Imperative, as Assortments Will Soon Be
Gone. Come Early. Be Here in the Forenoon, if Possible.
fl Our Silk and Dress Goods Section is charmingly inviting just now to those
women who love the soft touch of dainty summer fabrics. The best looms
have sent splendor to our superb displays. It seems that in texture, design and
colorings, dress materials were never so beautiful and fascinating as this sea
son, and through careful planning, we have kept prices astonishingly low.
At This Extraordinary Remnant Sale
4TT You may have free and wide range in the 6election of weave, shade and
ji design in both silk and woolen fabrics for both women's and children's gar
ments. Lengths suitable for every purpose. Here is the opportunity of the sea
son to purchase the most beautiful and desirable materials at HALF-PRICE.
TT "Women who have profited by previous sales of this character, will imme
Ji diately realize the unusual importance of this occasion. No phone or mail
orders will be filled. None will be sold to dealers.
SIXTH AND PINE STREETS
CO
Make Someone
Happy Today
Obey the summons of that
announcement.
We will be glad to assist
you in making your selection.
Watches, Wrist Watches,
Pearls, Diamonds, Silverware.
Thousands of beautiful pres
emts that will be permanent
reminders.
STAPLES The Jeweler-Optician
266 Morrison, Between Third and Fourth
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Surprising Values for Friday in
Fine Embroideries and Ribbons
Special Display Tables in Our Fancy Goods Section Will Be Filled to Overflow
ing With the Underpriced Offerings for This Sale. As an Example of the
Unusual Values, We Mention These Items
L.
The Ribbons
H5-;i..25cYd.
n Rich colorings in various styles
and . wanted plain colors, suit
able for fancy work, hair bows, sashes,
etc. Especially attractive are those in
Dresden effects, in light and
dark colors. A standard qual
ity 46 inches wide. Priced
for Friday at 7t yard.
In Broken
Lots to
Close at. . ,
Mm
Embroideries
5c Yard
TT Notwithstanding the ridiculously
jl low price quoted for this sale,
youH find these Embroideries to be
of splendid quality. It is a closing-
out of broken lines and odd
pieces, regardless of worth or
former selling figures. Fri
day at ."f a yard.
EXTRA!
Special for Friday!
Waists at
$1.00
Come to this sale and select
Tal from a fine new line of
Women's White Voile Waists
that are especially attractive in
their daintiness. All sizes, from
36 to 44.
EXTRA!
Special for Friday
Petticoats
at $2.59
fit Exceptional values in
U women's fine Taffeta Silk
Petticoats. Good style in rich
two-tone colorings. They are
sure to please in quality and
in price.
EXTRA!
Special for Friday!
Tennis Shoes
at $1.00
T! Women's and children's Ten
7j nis Shoes and Oxfords, in
all sizes, in both black and in
white. A standard and well
known make, considerably un
derpriced for this sale.
Few Women Will Care to Miss This Timely
Sale of Lisle Finish Union Suits
They Come in Band and Bodice Styles, With Cuff Knee or Envelope Bottom
Sizes 34 to 38 rO Sizes 40 to 44
Priced Friday
98c
Priced Friday
$1.19
One of the most important underpriced offerings for Friday's Sale consists of this showing of
women's seasonable weight Tine Lisle Finish Union Suits. They are perfect in fit and finish, and are
shown in styles with band, or bodice top with cuff knee; or with envelope shell bottom. They come in a
desirable shade of pink, and are very attractive. Purchase Friday, and profit by a worthwhile saving.
EXTRA! For Friday Only!
Women's Tan Hose
At 12V2c Pair
A splendid wearing,' well fitting Cotton Stocking
for outing or every day wear. They come with
garter top and double heel and toe all sizes, in
shades of tan. Purchase as many pairs as you wish
as long as they last.
BARGAIN FRIDAY AT 12'2 PAIR
EXTRA ! For Friday Only!
Children's White Hose
At 15c a Pair
Parents will welcome this special opportunity to
purchase Children's Stockings of worthy quality at
far below real worth. It is a fortunate purchase
of fine ribbed cotton hose, in sizes 5 to 9V4, in white.
An unsurpassed offering for
BARGAIN FRIDAY AT 13 PAIR
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A Challenge Sale of
Aluminum Coffee
Percolators
Six-Cup Size at $1.49
NEVER UNDERSOLD! That's the story of this special offering. It
is an opportunity to again purchase fine heavy aluminum Coffee
Percolators at a price that has never, to our knowledge, been equaled
for lowness in this city. They come in 6-cup size and in several dif
ferent etyles. As the supply is limited we advise early selection.
BARGAIN FRIDAY AT $1.49
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Store Opens
at 8:30 A.M.
Saturday
at 9 A.M.
The Most in Value The Best in Quality
ion
Store Closes
at 5:30 P.M.
Saturday
at 6 P.M.
EXTRA!
For Friday only In our
basement zve place on spe
cial sale a fine lot of
Brooms 79c
Each
A good, durable light household
Broom, well made and -with nice,
smooth handle. None sold to deal
ers and none delivered except with
other goods.
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