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THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIAX, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1920 V WALLACE CHOICE OF SEAHLE BOURBONS Prominent Democrat Urged to Succeed Lansing. PETITION TO BE SENT Committeemen ow in Session Will Prepare Message for Wilson, Asking His Consideration. BKATTI,E. Wash., Feb. 22. (Spe rial.) Appontment of HuRh Wallace, present United States minister to France and prominent Washington democrat, to the post of secretary of tate to succeed Robert Lansing:, will be urged in a resolution which will be sent to' President Wilson today by members of the state central demo cratic committee in session in this city. That this action will be taken by the state committeemen was an uoanced Sunday by State Chairman George F. Christensen of Stevenson, at the Frye hotel, where he spent the day in conference with the advance ftruard of the state committee prepar ing for the executive session of Mon day. Chairman Christensen expressed his confidence in the ability of the dem ocrats of the state to find plenty of candidates for office in the coming elections without having to resort to allowing outsiders from organiza tions like the Non-Partisan league and the Triple Alliance to slip into the bourbon fold. Wilsoa Is Backed. "We will have plenty of democratic candidates' to fill the ticket from top to bottom," declared the state demo cratic leader. "I know of two candi dates for governor on the democratic ticket right now, and at least two or three for United States senator." In commenting on the Lansing episode, Mr. Christensen said: "Most f the Washington democrats are backing Wilson in spite of the unfa vorable comment that his recent ac tion has called forth. His critics do not take into consideration the tre mendous tasks that he has had to perform. Ever since the delegation that accompanied him to Paris has returned there has been constant friction over the league issue." That the democratic convention would be held during the middle of April or the fore part of May and in Spokane, was the opinion of Mr. Christensen, although he stated that the sentiment of the committee at Monday's meeting might swing the slate meeting elsewhere. Basing Washington's representation at the national democratic convention In San Francisco on the vote for Wilson in t&16, the state leader estimated Washington's delegates to that as semblage at about 6-0. Of this num ber 115 will be from King county, approximately 65 from Spokane and 41 from Pierce. Committeemen Arrive State committeemen who arrived Sunday for the meeting included the following: Martin Maloney, Colfax George Lloyd. Waitsburg: H. D. Mor- ritt. Spokane; James Aicuovern, bpo kane; Gerom Drumheller, Spokane; C. C. Dell, former democratic con gressman from the Fifth district William White, Walla Walla: C. J. Foley, Everett; Cal Stewart. Tacoma: Dave Williams, Tacoma; Charles E. O'Brien, Pasco; Guy Walters, Coulee City; O. P. Burroughs, Chelan; Ernest Livermore. Vancouver; P. N. Troy, Olympia; R. D. Wisswall. Vancouver; George T. Hosslin, Newport. The largest turnout of state com mitteemen that has attended a state central committee meeting for many fears Is looked for. Chairman Chris tensen expects 35 out of the 39 mem bers of the committee to be present when the rollcall of the stalwarts is sounded Monday at 10 o'clock. The national committeeman to succeed the present incumbent, A. R. Tltlow of Tacoma. will be elected at the state convention. Chairman Christensen's successor will be picked the latter part of September. Leader la Optimistic. The state democratic leader is of the opinion that the matter of fed eral appointments will be satisfac torily adjusted. He and National Com mitteeman Titlow spent a month in Washington last month looking into the matter of recognition for some of the men of the state in the larger appointments, particularly in the mat ter of recognition for Washingtonians in the rejuvenation programme of the shipping board. Mr. Titlow is still at the capltol. but Mr. Christensen has been home ill with, influenza since his return. cises held this afternoon nnder the auspicee of the American Legion. The memorial certificates of the French government were presented to rela tives by C Henri Labbe of Portland. French consul, and an address was given by Hon. E. B. Tongue. The mu sical programme included the "Song of Liberty" and "La Marseillaise." by the Women's Choral society ; "The Americans Come." by Paul Petri, and Miss Tinah Bechen recited Edwin Markham's "Franca in Battle Flame." The Hillsboro roll of honor con tains 20 names one a woman nurse, who died in France as follows: Homer O. Akin. Russell E. Carter, Robert Christensen, Chester C. Gates. Millard M. Gates. William Gottlieb. Claude M. ''Gray, Henry L. Holtz, George D. Hodges, Kingsley C. Hen dricks, Herbert Johnson. Ima Iona Ledford, Victor H. O'Rourke. Herman R. Pfahl, Charles R. Ritchey, George E. Schultheis. Edwin Smith. Charles L. Walker. Glen Swalley and Donald J. Sutherland. DELAY TO ELKS VISIT PORTLAND KNCTKSIOX IS EX- TEXDEB TO SOUND CITV. Colonel White on Return Dis cusses Situation. NEXT ELECTION AWAITED Welcome Lod; Tendered by Canadian ;e; Party Goes on to Victoria. VANCOUVER. B. C. Feb. 22. (Spe cial.) Although there is no affilia tion between the order of f.lks in the United States and the order of the same name in Canada. 200 members of Portland Klks lodge were met by Canadian Elks when the Princess Alice arrived in Vancouver tonight. Grand Exalted Ruler Morris of the Canadian order headed a delegation which escorted the Portland Elks to the club rooms of the Vancouver lodge and later to the various hotels. where the Portland men were housed. Fortunate indeed was the inter vention of the Canadian Elks, for when the Portland and Seattle dele- I said Colonel White. gations arrived in Vancouver It was i lem is taking up much time for con- Ex-Adjutant-General of Oregon Also Declares Service Men Will Get Land Right. Bonus legislation by congress for the soldiers, sailors and marines who served in ihe world war will be de ferred until after the general election, in the opinion of Lieutenant-Colonel George A. White, ex-adjutant-general of Oregon, who returned yesterday after nearly three months in the east spent in private business and in work for the American Legion. Colonel White arrived in Portland in November after a period overseas and some time in New Tork spent in aiding legion officials, and returned to New Tork after about ten days here at the call of the national exec utive of the legion. During his visit in the east he has been in close touch with the various proposed legislative measure for the benefit of the sol diers. Land Problem Taking: Time. "The Sweet bill revising the war risk insurance law and placing it on a peace-time basis and providing add! tional aid for men wounded in the service was passed in short order, "The land prob- ZIONIST PUN IS UODEB RABBI GOLDENSTEI.V, TACOMA, SPEAKER AT B'NAI B RITH. found that hotel accommodations were at a premium. However, through the efforts of the Canadian Elks not a member of the excursion party was forced to roam the streets during the night. Officers of Portland lodge received scores of compliments on the manner in which the initiatory work was conducted in Seattle Satur day night. More than 2TI0 members of the Port land delegation embarked on the Princess Alice at 9 o'clock Sunday morning for the excursion to Van couver. The morning was enlivened by stunts put on through the efforts of George O. Brandenburg, chairman of the "pep" committee of Portland lodge, and William F. McKenney, es- eemed lecturing knight of Portland lodge. At Victoria an hour was set aside for sightseeing, during which time the Portland delegation had oppor- unity of viewing the government buildings and numerous scenic spots in the city. The Portland Elks plan to leave Vancouver at 3 o'clock Monday after noon, connecting with the midnight train leaving Seattle for Portland. HAST STARK SCBSTATIOX KNTERED BY THIEVES. IS Optical Company Loses Binoculars; Automobile Owners Report Thefts of. Equipment. The sub-postoffice located in the drug store of Thomas Graham, 1593 East Stark street, was robbed Satur day night by burglars who entered the store by removing a pane of glass from the rear door, according to re. port made to the police. The burglars took $1.50 in stamp money and $1.50 in luxury-tax money. Nothing else was disturbed. Inspectors Howell and Morack were dispatched from the poi:?e station to make an investigation of the robbery Federal officers are also working on the case. The Davies Optical company, 52! Morgan building, reported that fou pairs of binoculars were taken from its offices. An automobile tire was reported stolen from the machine of S. C. Brant, 185 First street, while the car was standing at the Rose City club. R. J. McAlpine, 824 Water street, reported a spotlight stolen from his machine. Movement "Forms Only Solution of Accursed Jewish Problem or 2000 Years," Declaration. Solution of the Jewish problem lies in the recovery of the old land of Palestine, declared Rabbi R. Golden stein of Tacoma last night in an ad dress at B nal B'rith hall In behalf of the Zionist organization of America. Blfficulties Involved In the resettle ment of Palestine by the Jews were discussed by Rabbi J. A. Leibert of Spokane. About 200 people attended the gathering, many of them joining the organization. "Zionism forms the only solution of the accursed Jewls problem that has irritated the world for the past 2H00 years." declared Rabbi Golden stein. "We are weakening our reli gion. Our young people stray into strange fields our synagogues and our homes are empty. We are losing our spirit. The only way to secure it is to recover our own land, Pales tine. It has been offered to us now are we going to turn it down? We must awaken from that hypnotic sleep and do our duty to our ancient home land." Rabbi Leibert pointed out the dif ficulties in settling Palestine, refer ring particularly to the mandate from England and the antagonism of the Arabians, but maintaining that Prince Feisal actually sees some- benefit to bis own country because settlement by the Jews would improve conditions. PAVING WORK TO BEGIN Force of Men Start Today Clearing Nehalem Right of Way. ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 22. (Special.) A force of men will begin work Mon day morning clearing the right of way on the Nehalem road between Greenwood cemetery and Olney, so that the grading can be started as soon as one of the two new steam shovels arrives from the factory which probably will be during the coming week. Work also will be com menced Monday on preparing the one and one-fourth miles of road between Warrenton and Flavel for paving. This pavement is to be 16 fet in width and the laying of it will begin with the arrival of the county's concrete mixers, which were shipped from the factorv about three weeks ago. Clatsop county is to do its own road Improvement work this year, and will not award contracts. Irish Bond Committee Meets. Encouraging reports on the sale ol bond certificates of the Irish republic were made yesterday at a meeting at the Portland hotel of committee members. The drive was extended to cover another week and more workers were designated to go over the field. Dan Kellnher presided over the meet ing. Other speakers were A. B. Cain, John R. Murphy. Patrick Powers, Miss Emma May and C. H. Feldman. HILLSBORO HAS MEMORIAL French Certificates Presented to Relatives of Soldier Dead. HILLSBORO. Or., Feb. 2S. (Spe cial.) Hillsboro soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the world ; wax were honored by memorial exer- j More and More People are drinking Instant Postum instead of cofTt. Health value, a MgTi standard of flavor and greater corv venience mafte ttus cnane popular-and The Price Is The Same As Before TKe War Sotd by Oroor ttw y sideration, however, and now more than 1500 bills embracing a wide va riety of suggestions, are up. 4I believe that a provision allowing the service men a 60-day preferential filing right on all land opened by the government is now assured, and among the lands opened probably will be 20,000 acres in the Klamath sec tion. The Oregon delegation, particu larly Representative Sinnot has been working hard to bring this about. Any bonus legislation will be de fered until after the general election, Colonel White believed, from his study of the situation in the east. The congressmen are anxious to Jo something along this line, but fear the pressure of high taxes and high cost of living. Training Bill Delay Expected. The soldiers do not ask a bonus on the grounds of a gift or reward," he said, "but as a readjustment. While some men at home were making all the way from $15 to $1500 a day, others were fighting in France for ?30 a month. While the value of the American dollar has shrunk, it has not shrunk as has the German mark, and if it had not been for the American doughboys the American dollar and the German mark might have changed places in the financial scale." Colonel White also declared the be lief that the universal military train ing bills would be laid over until after the general election, unless forced be fore congress at this time. Congress is desirous of letting the matter stand, he said, as public opinion is indef inite upon the subject and definite policies have not yet crystallized. Future plans for himself personally were not discussed by Colonel White last night, and he did not state whether he expected to resume the position of adjutant-general of the state or not. Assurance has been given several times that the position is to be his if he desires to take up the duties which he left to go over seas. He said he hoped to have t short rest before going back into ac tive work. traced the life of Washington and portrayed to his hearers the way in which they today might exemplify his works and make of themselves even better citizen. I t is to Wash ington, more than to any other man of his time, that i we owe the debt of gratitude which we are now expressing on this, the anniversary of his birth, and for all the inalienable rights, for the inde pendence, the freedom and the per sonal liberties ; which have been guaranteed to us by the declaration 1 of independence and the constitution of the United States," said the speaker. Archbishop Christie spoke briefly, characterizing Washington as "a man of sacrifice; a man of courage and a man of indomitable perseve-' ranee. In addition to the three addresses, vocal and instrumental selections were given, and- the audience sang the "Star-Spangled Banner." The musicians who contributed to the programme were Miss Velma Mc Master, Miss Nina Dressel and Frank D'Arcy, vocalists, and Miss Marcella Larking, violinist. Thomas G. Ryan presided as toastmaster. ( E" ESCAPES LAW SO'DAT FROLIC ALLOWED IN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. Police Rule That l"hen Sexes Do No Intermingle City Ordi nance Is Not Violated. Foreign-born citizens may dance their native dances on Sunday night without violating the Portland danc ing ordinance, providing: that men and women perform their evolutions separately, according to a police rul ing: last night. - The ordinance flatly forbids Sunday dances, but Captain Inskeep decided that the word "dance meant only terpsichorean exhibitions In which both sexes participate. The decision was necessitated by the members of the Greek Orthodox church, who had scheduled a church dance for last night in Columbia hall Second and Oak streets. After 500 tickets for the dance had been sold. the police learned of the plan and forbade the dancing. Lieutenant Van Overn haled Rev. Bartholin Karahales, pastor of the church, and the dance committee, to police head quarters. The committee explained that their faith did not prescribe Sunday as the sabbath, and that the celebration was to raise money to pay the church debt. Captain Inskeep decided that the party might continue on condition that American dances be barred, and that no foreign dances in which men and women perform together should be included in the programme. The committee promised, and were al lowed to continue their festivities under police supervision. The only woman who took part in the dances was one dressed in male attire. TO BE JURY REPORT OX HOtTSEB TO BE FOLLOWED UP. Orders From Attorney-General Take Lester W. Humphreys to Spokane. KNIGHTS GIVE TRIBUTE WASHINGTON HONORED COLUMBUS SPEAKERS. BY Message of Americanism Must Be Preserved as Heritage to Pos terity Is Declaration. Reverent and eloquent tribute to the memory of George Washington, foremost of all Americans, was of fered by the federal speakers who addressed the Knights of Columbus and their assembled guests at the annual Washington s birthday ban quet at the Benson last night. Linked with the deeds and achieve ments, as detailed in the inspiring orations, were messages of Amer icanism which must guide the Amer icana of today in order that the herit age handed down to posterity by the father of his country might continue through the ages to posterity. The life, the teachings, the ex ample of George Washington furnish us the answer which must guide us in our lives today," vouchsafed Elton Watkins in his address on American-, ism. "We must be Americans first, last and all the time." George W. Stapleton, circuit judge, In response to orders from the United States attorney-general Lester W. Humphreys, federal district at torney, accompanied by W. R. Byron, chief of the department of justice for this district, left last night for Spo kane to make an investigation into reports of a Spokane grand jury which recently intimated that Max H. Houser, vice-president of the United States grain corporation, and others had manipulated the grain markets during the war period for speculative purposes. Following the report of the Spo kane grand jury, Mr. Houser demand ed that a thorough investigation be made, and it was largely because of his stand in the matter that, the Ore gon district attorney was ordered to look into the matter. Mr. Humphreys expects to be in Spokane at least a week and possibly longer, and will make a painstaking investigation, according -to his state ment, delving into the operations of the grain corporation during the war, and also taking up the charges made bv the federal grand jury in the at tempt to discover whether there is any basis of fact in the allegations as made. Oil if- NowIstheTime for home building. Don't Wait in the vain hope that it mill cost less in the near future, and meanwhile lose the freen pleas ure of living in your own home. Let us explain to you the ease with which, after acquiring a site m Easlmoreland, you may pay for your home through the LADD THRIFT PLAN An Easlmoreland Opportunity Beautiful home on fine comer; grounds cover three and a half lots. T ne. house is m excellent condition, having been built about five years. Fourteen rooms, two baths, two fire places, garage, and children's playhouse. A wonderful home for a large family. LADD ESTATE COMPANY Owners 246 Stark Street '0of a Series on "Knot Portland and the paralysis. He also had suffered from heart disease. He had been m tne nos- nital since February 9. Mr. Farmer was married. Funeral I arrangements have not been com pleted. JURY UNABLE TO AGREE Murder Case of McCormick in Cali fornia Will Be Retried. MARTSVILLE, Cal.. Feb. 22. The jury in the case of Frank A. McCor mick, charged with the murder of Charles Brown, a sheepraiser, tonight reported that it was unable to agree and was discharged. The jury stood six to six on the final ballot after de liberating nearly 35 hours. The district attorney announced that the case would be re-tried and the court named next Tuesday morn ing as the date for setting the trial. . x-ray movie Invented Movements of Internal Organs ofl Animals Thrown on Screen. PARIS. Feb. 22. A combination X- ray machine and motion-picture cam era, the invention of Doctors Lormon and Comandon, Is announced by the I Intransigeant. Pictures ol animals can be- thrown on the screen and the movements of various organs shown, it is stated. With modifications of the appara tus, it is expected that human beings j can be similarly shown. MINISTER BOMB TARGET Xo One Hurt in Attack by' Two ' Students in Cairo. CAIRO, Feb. 22. A bomb was thrown at Chefik Pasha, minister of agriculture, as he was driving to the ministry Sunday morning. No one was injured. Two students were arrested, one of whom confessed he threw the bomb. Portland's Industrial Future Promises Well Industrial development of a community is always dependent upon two factors its natural resources, or raw materials ; and markets for its manufactured products. Granted these, and sufficient encouragement, development unquestionably follows. Portland, metropolis of a vast empire full of raw materials, backed up by an immense agricultural district, with an advantageous geographical location, is a natural industrial center, as is proved by the strides made recently in various manufacturing lines. At our gates are resources of the forests the great est stand of soft timber existent in the world; of the fields, orchards and fisheries, with their opportunities of food production ; and of the almost untouched water power of adjacent streams. Great as has been the industrial growth of Portland in the last decade in furniture manufacture, machinery, lumber, ship equip ment, food products, clothing, etc., it should be trebled in the next decade. The wave of expansion must be Westward, and Portland is the logical center of the Pacific Northwest. The Ladd & Tilton Bank for three score years has assisted in Portland's industrial growth, and offers all legitimate banking assistance to further it. Ladd & Tilton Bank VA if mm mm 1 - T.'u mmm mm aV 1 7J t W , , n Washington and Third mk lcanism and told of the advantages which come from American citiien Bhip. He urged the practice of thrift as one of the measures of good citi zenship, and urged his hearers to practice the rule of always laying something by during times of pros perity for the "rainy day" ahead. Washington Stadium Boosted. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. Seattle, Feb. 22. (Special.) Organ! zation of out-of-town alumni for pub licity purposes and the selection of a suitable name for the proposed Wash ington stadium were discussed at the last meeting of the committee in charge of construction plans. All graduates of the University of Wash ington will be communicated with in order to boost actual work on the field, to be the' largest in the west when completed. Reed Students Costume. The Reed college campus was pop ulated Saturday night with all man- ner and types of strange character. It was the annual student body fes tival and Washington birthday cos tume party. About 60 Reed couples arrayed themselves In a wierd variety of dress and spent the evening dan cing to the music furnished by the Reed student orchestra. An old-time minuet was given by Gretchen Smith. Ruth Llnklater, Harvey Eagleson and James Hamilton. Read The Oregonian classified ads. ALBANY RESIDENT DIES J. E. Farmer, 57, Oregon Electric Agent, Succumbs In Portland. J. E. Farmer, 57, station agent for the Oregon Electric railroad at Al bany, Or., died .last night at St. Vin cent's hospital, following a stroke of NOW I PLAYING! I NORMA TALMADGE "The Daughter of Two Worlds" Murtagh at ( the Organ "A Reverie of the South" A Symphony of Music and Color Next Saturday: MARY PICKFORD Irvine Talks on Americanism, B. F. Irvine was the speaker last night at the regular Sunday even ing programme at Everyman's club. 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