THE MORNING OEEGONIAX, FRIDAY, DECE3IBER 5, 1919. ff SENATE TO CONSULT WON IF POSSIBLE i n . : - .- I j 'Interview Desired Regarding i " Mexican Problem. . MEETING TODAY PLANNED Hints Given Out That' Question May Be Raised Regarding Pres ident's Physical Ability. i WASHINGTON". Dec. 4. Steps to ob- tain a personal interview with Presi- dent Wilson before framing a senate 5 policy in the strained relations with f Mexico were decided on today by tbe foreign relations committee. ' t The decision was made after Secre- tary Lansing had appeared before the committee and, it was said by . mem f bers, had disclosed that because of j the president's illness he had not been $ consulted by the state department in. J its handling of the recent develop j ments which have brought relations f between the two governments to a J serious stage. At the White House tonight the president's physician. Dr. Grayson, J said he saw no reason why the com j mittee's representatives, if they urg- ently desired it, could not see the I president tomorrow. It was indicated that the two members selected, Sen- ators Kali, republican, New Mexico, t and Senator Hitchcock, democrat, Ne il braska. would endeavor to do so. Dectnion Follow Debate. In deciding to take its problem di rect to the president, the committee divided along partisan lines, six re publicans voting for the proposal and live democrats opposing it. The ac tion came at the end of a day of dis cussion of Senator Fall's resolution, which would ask the president to withdraw diplomatic recognition of the Carranza government. It was said by republican memlfcrs that although the committee did not discuss in detail the extent to which the president's illness might have in terfered with the discharge of his duties, the point was brought out that .should the Mexican situation continue to become more critical some ques tion as to the executive's physical capability might result. - In opposing the request for an in terview the democrats are understood to have based their arguments on a statement to the committee by Secre tary, Xiahsing. who was said to have declared that the administration was Carrying out a well defined policy of '. p uoniiiiB.iuiD iui uu.iij nil., ... i v- ' ami to hav rttipKt ion id the wiftrinm of 1 any precipiate action at this time. i The decision to take a more decisive i attitude against invasion of American rights in the southern republic Mr. Lansing was Quoted as saying, was t "r reported some months ago and now it was about to develop- whether the Carranza regime would accept or dis- 4. regard it. He was said to have added ii, that the administration was prepared to go to whatever length was neces- aary to enforce that policy. Drmorrsta Attempt Delay. Neither the secretary nor the ad ministration senators, however, were , represented as expressing directly any opposition to the Fall resolution. Sev eral attempts to postpone action on , it came from the democratic side and Senator Hitchcock, acting democratic leader of the senate, suggested a sub stitute by which the senate merely would indorse the state department's : course in the matter and declare in advance its support of the president should he decide to break off diplo matic relations. During the day Henry P. Fletcher, , American ambassador to Mexico, also ', went before the committee and was l said to have confirmed many of the same points as did the secretary in reply to questions about the attitude J of the state department. For some ' weeks he hae been stationed here and has assisted in the diplomatic cor V respondence now in progress regard ' ir.g the case of William O. Jenkins, American consular agent under ar rest at Puebla. ?r A reply is awaited from Carranza 't' . to the latest American note request ';. ing in the sharp terms that Jenkins be ' released, and advices reaching here today indicated that & commission ; might be asked for by the Mexican s president to settle the dispute. It was suid that Mr. Lansing did not indicate t- what course this government might 5j take should the reply prove unsatis I'1 factory but was very emphatic in his I declaration that the United States was ready to shoulder any consequences J which might result from its demands ' for protection of American rights. r - not ftnlv ,nHaM0-a. tio .ffnrt tft Ab tain Jenkins' release, but also to place i other American lives and interests in j jeopardy by the withdrawal of dip lomatic representatives. In addition doubt was said to have been raised as to what practical ad vantage might be gained by such a withdrawal. Both the secretary and Ambassador Fletcher went before the committee at its request and gave their state njents behind closed doors. "Mr. Lan sing was at the committee table more than an hour and a half and after ward the members resumed consider ation of the resolution with the demo crats asking for delay. At first they. proposed indefinite postponement and then postponement until the next regular meeting, to be held Wednes day. Both motions were voted down by the republicans. The action of the committee in de ciding to send representatives to see the president, brought to a focus much cloakroom speculation as to the extent to which Mr. Wilson's illness has handicapped him in the discharge of his official duties. Majority Is for Action. The motion to appoint a committee of two to endeavor to see the presi dent then was made by Senator FalL Debate on it was very brief, but so tense was the determination of the majority to report some sort of ac tion that a late afternoon quorum call of the senate was disregarded and when the senate's sergeant-at- arms came to "arrest" absentees and take them into the chamber the com mittee closed its doors against him. When the motion was brought to- a vote Senators Lodge, Massachusetts: Borah, Idaho; Fall, New Mexico; Johnson, California; New, Indiana, and Moses, New Hampshire, all re publicans, lined up in the affirmative, with all the democrats present. Sen ators Hitchcock, Nebraska; Williams, Mississippi; Swanson, Virginia; Pitt man, Nevada, and Shields. Tennessee, opposing it. Although Senator Fall had suggested that Senator Lodge be named with Senator Hitchcock to go to the White House, Chairman Lodge declined to take the place and named Senator Fall instead. Propaganda Charge Denied. Tonight Senators Fall and Hitch cock had not consulted White House officials, and the republican leaders said that if a conference were denied AGITATION IN U.S. DENIED BY MEXICAN Consul' Replies to Charges Made by Senator Fall. Agents for the Butterick Patterns and Delineator all styles and sizes now showing'. OWN POLICY OUTLINED ,ti,oVsruSJictltnferenccon"clama"lMr Store Opens at 9 A. M. Drainage -and Irrigation experts from California, Idaho, Washington and Utah will take part in the dis cussion. It is expected that Dr. Sam uel Fortier of the United States de partment of agriculture and chief in irrigation and drainage investigation, I will address the Joint convention. It is probable that a congressman will address the joint reclamation session. There are now 44 irrigation dis tricts and 30 drainage districts in the state, and there is great increase in active land reclamation. Approximate ly 16,000,000 worth of reclamation bonds have been sold in the last two years. Feasibility, soil and agricultu ral surveys have been made of most of the districts in Oregon by the soil department of the college. 'Powerful "Interests" Accused of Attempting to Cause Breach Between Two Nations. WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. Denial of charges by Senator Fall that he had attempted to spread bolsheviet prop aganda in this country, was made tonight by. Mexican Ambassador Bo nillas, who declared that he had not at any time "done anything to foster, encourage or aid. actively or pas sively, directly or indirectly, any of the disturbing elements referred to either in the United States or Mexico." Ambassador Bonillas said his gov ernment not only did not wish to foment disorder in the United States or spread radical doctrines, but had taken energetic steps to prevent its spread in Mexico. ' The ambassador's statement follows: "I have been informed through the press of the accusation made by Sen ator Fall before the United States senate to the effect that this embassy and some consulates with the knowl edge and approval of the president of jit- ico, nave endeavored to stir se aitious acts in this country and have been engaged in anarchistic or bol- snevik or I. w. W. propaganda "Senator Fall's charges greatly sur congress would go ahead on its -own i prise. me' ?or. the "urtfulness of them ' . . . . i must f)A nhviniio aii irn.,i,.n.i.. information and probably would adopt the Fall measure. The commit tee adjourned until Monday, however, so as to give ample time for the call on the president. Senator Fall, who headed a commit tee investigating the entire Mexican situation, plans to lay some of the re sults of his inquiry before the presi dent, if an interview is granted. He has been one of the bitterest oppon ents of the administration for its past attitude toward Mexico, though his resolution endorses the stand taken in the Jenkins case. A recent charge by Senator Fall that the Mexican ambassador, Igna cio Bonillas, had .attempted Xa. spread ! olshevist propaganda in thiy country"! drew a denial tonight from the am bassador, who said in a statement that he had done nothing to encour age disturbing elements in the United States or Mexico. EXODUS ORDER EXPECTED AMERICAN'S ARE PREPARING TO LEAVE MEXICO. MEXICANS PLAN AIR FORCE Machines Recently Bought from Britain and France. . - WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. Mexico plans to have a strong air force, Acting-Secretary Crowell told the house military committee today. Mr. Crow ell said that if Mexico had 24 mod ern pursuit planes, as intimated by Representative La Guardia. he thought Mexico would have supremacy of the air over the United States in event of war. Mr. La Guardia said he un derstood Mexico had obtained this number of planes from France and England during the past vr. must be obvious to all. Fortunately, i nave great reliance in the sound judgment and high sense of honor of tne American senate and of the American people and therefore I can not believe that these false and in jurious accusations will be seriously consiaerea lor one moment. i nave been the ambassador of Mexico and residing in Washington as such for two years and eight months and I have not during that time or at any other time done anything to fos ter, encourage or aid. actively or pas sively, - directly or indirectly, any of tne disturbing elements referred to either in the United States or Mexico. By disturbing elements, I refer to the bolsheviki, anarchists and I. W. W. and I have no knowledge of this being done by any of our consular or other agents of the Mexican government. Xh Mexican government not onlv does not wish tp foment disorders in the United States nor to spread anarchistic- doctrines here, but on - the contrary, as -the American press has stated on different occasions, my gov ernment has taken energetic measures to -prevent the spreading in Mexico ol Such doctrines and any other like doc trine that might weaken social institutions. This embassy under my directions has made every possible effort to the end that a better understanding may be established between the peoples of Mexico and the United States in spite of the bitter campaign which has been carried on against this policy by powerful elements in this country." Names of Companies Concerned Withheld Because of Possible Danger to Employes. EL PASO, Tel., Dec 4. Certain American concerns operating in Mex ico ordered their border representa tives today to prepare for getting their American employes out of the country. In some cases definite in structions were given for immediate withdrawal of American employes from Mexico. Names of these companies are withheld because of possible danger to their employes in quitting Mexico. Danger to Americans in Mexico should diplomatic relations between the . United States and Mexico be broken had been one of the subjects most seriously discussed on the bor der in connection with the situation arising out of the Jenkins case. It was felt that an order from the government, such as was issued by President Taft in 1912, ordering Americans to leave, would create much ill-feeling south of the border. Scattered throughout Mexico- are many Americans. "The Store Tluxt Undersells Because It Sells for Cash." Our Store Opens at 9 A. M. Mail orders receive our prompt and careful attention same day as received. WOOL PRICES TO HOLD Australian Importations Not to lower TJ. S. Market, Report. WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. Importation of Australian wools, to be auctioned at Boston, will have little effect on domestic ' prices, according to a re port by the tariff commission. take a large portion of the 50,000 bales which have been shipped. Other ship ments will not be allowed by the British controller until he. has, made a careful study of market conditions here. In any event, it was said, the total amount sent will be. less than normally imported. ; t. t: t FARMERS REQUEST " BAN (Continued From Flrat Page.) IDAHO MEETINGS. CALLED Governor Urges Plan for Equitable Coal Distribution. BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 4. (Special.) Governor Davis today authorized the press to convey to the mayors and citizens of the various towns and villages and cities, his suggestion that a meeting of representative citizens be held in each town to work out a plan for the equitable distribution o( fuel. Idaho has not yet begun to feel the coal shortage except in two towns, but Governor Davis believes equitable distribution of fuel should be under taken at once to staVe off any such possibilities. , Payette and Salmon City today ap pealed to state officials to help them in getting coal at once. The matter was referred to the United States railroad administration. After tele phone conversation, with the authori ties- o different towns and cities. Governor Davis announced that Idaho is apparently not in dire need of coaL WESTERN MEN APPOINTED Several Nominations Sent to Senate by President. WASHINGTON. Dec. 4. President Wilson today sent to the senate the following nominations: To be receivers of public moneys William E. McMurray, at Missoula, Mont. To be registers of land offices Gecrge W. Myers. Miles City, Mont.: William Red, Cheyenne. Wye, and Ben R. Gray, Hailey, Idaho. "CURIOSITY" FROWNED ON Lady Astor Blames Press for Using "My Witty Responses." LONDON, Dec. 4. (By the Associat ed Press.) In a letter in London newspapers. Lady Astor, M.'P., asks that she be regarded as a "regular working member of parliament and not a curiosity." She complains that throughout her campaign she was subjected to a great deal of misrep resentation. "Instead of reporting the principles for which I stood," she says, "the newspapers were more anxious for good headlines, so they used what they called my witty, responses." Pre-war Status Cite. Virtually all of Ambassador Fletch er's statement to the committee relat ed to the Jenkins case, but Secretary Lansing was drawn into a detailed discussion of the whole general sub ject of relations with Mexico and the inside story of the American govern ment's attitude during recent years. A trreat obstacle to a break with Mexico before the United States en tered the European war. Mr. Lansing is understood to have said, was the fact that such a break might have had consequences which would have destroyed the president's hope of avoiding entanglement in the conflict overseas. Fear of that result, he was quoted as saying, was based on the larger number of European interests in Mexico and the suspected sympathy between Carranza and the German government. With the declaration of war with Germany, it was said, the situation became even more embarrassing, be cause it was a part of Germany's war name to stir up trouble for the Unit ed States on this continent. Mr. Lansing was said to have added that in these premises the administration felt it should go a long way In con serving its resources for the struggle with Germany. Warning: Note Remlled. After peace negotiations had ' been conclude.!, however. It was pointed out, a note was sent to Carranza de claring pointedly tl at unless more re gard were given American rights there would be a radical change in the course of the United States gov ernment. This step. Mr. Lansing Is' said to have declared, was decided' on with great deliberation and constituted a definite policy from which there has been no deviation. The secretary is understood to have added that in the circumstances he saw no real urgency for drawing the president's attention to the Jenkins case, since, in dealing with it. .the department only had been pursuing the course Mr. Wilson had indorsed. Break Might Be Comtly. In questioning the advisability of the action suggested in the KaU- reso lution. Mr. Lansing was quoted as ,aaying that the Jenkins correspond ence seemed about to bring a real test whether Carranza meant to heed the warning given him months ago and that it might be wiser to let this question be answered before breaking off relations. Such a break, he is . said also to have- suggested, might iovinc more prosperity man ever oe fore in history, persons are asserted to be better fed, clothed and taking more enjoyment in life than the mlutitudes of any preceding genera tlon. It also was asserted by dele gates much traveled that the Pacific coast of this country Is freer from labor troubles and its workers bet ter housed, clothed and fed and work ing under better conditions than ob tain in other sections of the united States. C. W. Nelson, manager for the Port land and Seattle tri-state- terminal warehouses, delivered his report yes terday afternoon. He outlined the work of the organization as a finan cial suorus and endeavored to allay any skepticism as to the purposes of the institution. The session of the union this morn ing at the county courthouse was taken up by reports from the govern ment experimental farm at Moro and by a talk on agriculture by Professor Hyslop of Oregon Agricultural col lege. League Is Rapped. The members in the afternoon re solved not. to affiliate with any or ganization other than one which is composed entirely of farmers and whose objects' are in the clear. This resolution was a distinct rap at the attitude assumed during the first day of the convention by J. D. Brown, president, who strongly stood out in favor of the Non-Partisan league in his address to the assembly. DRAINAGE MEN TO CONFER Oregon Conference to Be Held at Corvallis Farmers' Week. OREGON AGRICULTURAL. COL LEGE, Corvallis, Dec. 4. (Special.) JPHe--Bixth annual conference 'of the Oregon State Drainage association will be held January 1-2 in Farmers' week.- Programme arrangements are being made by Professor W. L. Pow ers, secretary of the association. It is expected that the Oregon irrigation congress will join the drainage meet- . Salem Girl Weds. SALEM, Or., Dec. 4. (Special.) A marriage license was issued here yes terday to Earl D. 3arver, a prominent Donald merchant, and Gene Lowe of Salem. They were married here to day and will make their home in this city. Only One "BROMO QCDiDTE" To ret the ffnulne, call for full name LAXATIVE BROMO Ql'ININS Tablets. Look (or signature of E- W. GROVE. Cure a Cold in One ay. SOc Adv. S. & H. Green Holman Fuel Co. Adv. stamps for cash. Main 353. S60-21. UP ASINGIN'! Tomorrow will be dear , and bright, if you take "Cascarets" tonight Feeling half-sick, bilious, consti pated? Ambition way below zero? Here is help! Take Cascarets to night for your liver and bowels. You will -wake up clear, rosyand. full of life. Cascarets act without griping or inconvenience. They never sicken you like Calomel, Salts, Oil or nasty, harsh pills They cost so little too Cascarets work while you sleep. SS'l mmm ACOFFEEHME BEVERAGE READY TO SERVE aw msro com run co. revise your idea DONT refuse to try Drinket. Don't pass it by with "Humph! Another wishy-washy, beany-tasting, imitation of the coffee I enjoy." Try it, Discover that' it is a rich, - full flavored, full-bodied, genuine, worth while beverage, good for the children as well as you. Make it right at the table in a jiffy. Buy Kellogg's Drinket of your grocer. This signa ture is your guarantee- Kellog gs Drinket is produced in tne wm modern kit chens where Kellogf ' Toasted Corn Flakes, Kellogg' Knimbles end Kcliogg's Knunbled ' Bran axe made. Christmas Shopping Can Best Be Done at This Store ! Surprising Savings Have Been Arranged for Our 995th Bargain Friday Sale Not the least important is the fact that it is time to buy now from the viewpoint of economy. Assortments are boundless in their completeness. Never again will you have equal opportunity. Take advantage of these offerings! Great Pre-Holiday Showing and Sale of Women's Pure Silk Hose $1.19 Pair First Quality Stockings With Silk Lisle Garter Top, Heel and Toe. All Sizes. Friday at Black, White and Colors Was ever any girl or woman known to have too generous supply of silk hosiery? Never of that you may fee certain. Therefore, if you have anyone on your list whom it is a puzzle to choose for make "silk hosiery" the solution. Here ts a sale that should prompt you to purchase for both personal use and for gift purpose. Pure Silk Stockings made with seamed back, silk lisle garter top, heel and toe. All sizes in black, cordovan, gray, beaver, P1 - Q brown, navy and white. A high-grade silk stocking at, pair 0XeX7 ..4S 1 1 i Make Selections Now From the Special Offerings in This Great Pre-Holiday Showing of Women's and Children's i Handkerchiefs Selection in boundless. All are crtep, new and worthy in every respect. This section is just teeming with every possible kind of practical and delicate 'Kerchiefs for women and children. All at substantial savings. Gift handkerchiefs are p.icked in attrac tive Christmas boxes. v I 1 Box of Three for 35c Fine sheer cotton Handker chiefs with pretty white or col ored embroidered design. 3 in a fancy box. This sale at 35 a box. Box of Six for 75c Boys' Initial Handkerchiefs of good size and quality. They come with white or colored initial. 6 in a fancy box. This sale at 75 f a box. Box of Three for $1.00 Imported Irish Linen Hand kerchief s with hand embroid ered corner in white or colors. 3 in a fancy holiday box. This sale at $1.00 a box. Box of Two for 15c Children's dainty Handker chiefs with colored border or in novelty pattern. 2 in a fancy holiday box. This sale at 15 a box. 10 Each for Embroidered Handkerchiefs of Fine Sheer Cotton PRACTICAL GIFTS Silk and Satin Camisoles Fine Lace Brassieres Brocade and Fancy Bandeaus, all on Sale at 98c A Wonderful Gathering of Cleverly Designed Articles that Are Not Only Beautiful but Are Practical as Well. - As a special offering Friday, we are showing some 12 differ ent styles in dainty Camisoles of fine wash satin and crepe de chine. Styles with pretty filet or Val. lace or ribbon trimmings. Also Brassieres in well-known makes and the best etyle. And at the same low price we include a great lot of Bandeaus in rich flowered brocades and fancy materials. All are remarkable values at Friday's sale price, 08. DON'T FAIL TO A TTEND Our Doll Sale Friday In Our Basement Toy Section We Win Sell 300 Jointed and Dressed Dolls. In 14-Inch Size for Only 98c Three Styles Jointed Baby Dolls, Mother Goose Dolls, Dressed Dolls With Hair. Dolls that will gladden the heart of any little girl and a great many of the large ones. All are well made, good looking dolls 14 inches high. Included are jointed baby dolls, Mother Goose dressed dolls and dressed dolls with hair. Only a limited number sold to any one purchaser at Friday's Sale price, 98. None sold to dealers. A GREAT SALE OF Sample Blankets At Worthy Price Reductions Far Less Than Regular An Entire Sample Line, Including One Each in All Styles ia cotton, wool mixed and wool. r Attend this sals earry if you would have. first' and best choice. Included are one each of all styles manufactured by one of the leading mills. Sample Blankets, some more or less soiled from han dling, but all extraordinary values at figures quoted for Friday's sal. fT You have choice from light, medium and heavy weight cotton II blankets and cotton and wool mixed; also heavy wool blankets In plain tan. gray and white, with colored border, as well as the popular plaid styles. . None Sold to Dealers and None Exchanged. A TIMELY UNDERPRICING OF Women's Knit Underwear . . i y-i r i r -mr T- . tt nrr -it- VY UUli 111 1 A Ei LI U 1LiJ. STRIPE VESTS AND PANTS V I A flnrtYIOtlf IN POPULAR STYLES AT... ) ..S VJO.J.111C11L IT Thousands of Yards of Beautiful Christmas Ribbons In a Great Assortment r f t71 of Colors and Patterns If Y Q. On Special Sale Today All High-Grade Novelties in Good Wide Widths Never before have Ribbons been more beautiful or more uni versally used than this season, and never before have we been able to show such a wonderfully attractive variety as at this time. A thousand and one dainty Christmas gifts can quickly be fashioned from these lustrous ribbons, and to assist you we have made low pricing an Added attraction. Friday you have choice from plain and fancy taffetas, satins, Jacquard novelties, warp print fancies, etc All in good widths and in the most desirable colors and patterns. AND ALL AT 50f A YARD. Profit by Friday's Underpriced Pre-Holiday Offerings in the Men's Section Gifts that men will appreciate are to be found in unending variety in our popular "Men's Shop" just inside our Third-street entrance. Here are four underpriced offer ings for Bargain Friday's Sale- Lisle Suspenders In a Novelty Box. Spe- HCkp rial for Friday at 4 fT A fine quality wide lisle mu ll pender with leather ends; all colors in neat patterns: each pair In a fancy burnt wood box. A splendid gift at little cost. Initial Handkerchiefs Three in a fancy box- QKn ridav at. box JOV Friday at, box Full sise soft cambric Hand kerchiefs with initial corner and neat hem. They come three in a fancy holiday box and priced for this sale at 35 a box. Men's Bath Robes In Eiderdown. ,A1I QfT sizes in the lot. S'pel fT A gift always appreciated. II Good warm Robes of heavy Eider Down. Good colors and patterns and all sizes on sale Friday at $4.95. Out Sizes in Same Garments at $1.69 Our enlarged Knit Underwear Department is a very busy section of this great store, due principally because of the extensive assort ments shown and the unsurpassed values offered. For Bargain Friday's Sale we have underpriced several well-known lines. Including non-shrinkable. wool mixed and silk stripe Vests in styles with low neck and sleeveless; also Dutch neck and elbow sleeves and with high neck and long eleeves. Pants in ankle length, with sateen French band or Equestrian string top. All Regular Sizes Priced This Sale at $1.49 a Garment AU Out Sizec Priced This Sale at $1.69 a Garment. Boxed Paper For Christmas. On sale AQn Friday at uC 500 boxes of Highland Linen and Distinction Linen Writing Paper. Comes in plain and col ored edge paper and with en velopes to match. Fountain Pens For Christmas. On sale QQ Friday at aOC The guaranteed Diamond Point Fountain Pens in two styles, the bullet and self -filling. A gift that any person would appreciate. Our Store N ow Opens at 9 A. M. THE MOST IN VALUE Store Closes 5:30 P. M. Saturday at 6 P. M. BEST IN QUALITY