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Entered at Portland (Oregon)
pAtnffice as Scond-ClaJ Matter.
' PORTLAND OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1920
TRICE FIVE CENTS
STABBING AT. GAME
T-S FIGHT
HOUSE WOULD HAVE
316,000 MEN IN ARMY
LITTLE ARMY MEN ARE DE
U.S. ACCEPTS SCHEME
TO DEFER PAYMENTS
SECRETARY SAYS XO FURTHER
LOAXS GOING TO ALLIES.
SOCIALIST PARTY
POSTOFFICE ROBBED
: AS MAN LOOKS ON
KILLS WALLOWA BOY
T
FAR FUTILE
TREASURY AUDIT
ROSCOE DORSEY VICTIM O
YVOUADS BY PLAYMATES .
IEGU.M EX BLOW RAINIER SAl'E
FEATED THREE TIMES.
AND MAKE GETAWAY.
WOMAN ARRESTED
FOR BANK ROBBERY
PRESIDEN
GOVERNOR
S
T
.
Divorcee Is Accused of
Taking $6500 at Aurora.
CASH RECOVERED WITH MAN
Ex-Husband Denies Theft,
Blaming Former Wife.
WEDDING DREAM FADES
fessed She Took Money to Buy
Home and Begin Life Anew.
Mrs. Emma Winifree, 23-year-old
divorcee, is under arrest at the Clack
amas county Jail and her divorced
'husband of P. W. Winifree, aged 39, si
held at the Multnomah county jail,
charged as principal and accomplice,
respectively, in the theft of $6500 in
currency from the Aurora State bank:
Mrs. Winifree was taken into cus
tody by operatives of the Burns In-
ternational Detective agency early in
the day yesterday and her husband
was arrested at the St. Charles hotel
shortly before midnight last night-
Practically all the stolen money has
been recovered.
Part of Loot Recovered.
When Burns operatives took the
husband into custody last night he
had hidden in a money belt beneath
his underclothing $3000 of the stolen
funds. He told the Burns officials
he had hidden another $1500 near' his
farm home adjacent to Bull Bun,
while an additional J1500 which he
paid on a small farm east of the city
is to be recovered today.
Mrs. Winifree has made a complete
confession of the theft and is now
willing to face whatever charge may
be placed against her. After being
questioned at length last night after
the arrest of her husband she was I
taken to Oregon City by Sheriff Wil
son of Clackamas county and will be
held pending the formal filing of
charges against her.
"She told me she had found the
money and I didn't know she had
stolen it," wailed the divorced hus
band of the young woman as he was
being questioned by Burns operatives
last night.
Ex-BoRbind Blames Woman.
"I told him I had taken it from the
bank and he knew it was stolen,"
cried out Mrs. Winifree, in defiant
protest of her ex-husband's attempt
to absolve himself from all blame in
connection with the theft.
It was her love for her two children
leading her to desire a remarriage
with her former husband, which is
said to have actuated Mrs. Winifree
In the taking of the money from the
bank while she was temporarily em
ployed there, in the opinion of. the
Burns detectives who have been in
vestigating the case.
Payment Blade on Farm.
After she had taken the money, say
the detectives, the two have been
making arrangements to re-establish
their home, even to the extent of pur
chasing a 14-acre farm on the Base
Lads Declared to Have Gotten Into
Argument at Game and to Have
Fought With Knives. r ..
WALLOWA. Or., March 10. (Spe
cial) Roscoe Dorsey died In the
Wallowa hospital this afternoon as
the result of wounds from pocket
knives in the hands of two of his
playmates a few weeks ago. He was
15 years of age.
While attending a basketball game
at the gymnasium he got into a dls
put with Bert and Virgil Daniels,
brothers, about 13 and 15 years of
age, and the three went outside of
the building to settle the dispute by
fighting. As soon as they were out
of the building the two Daniels boys
are reported to have attacked him
with pocket knives and stabbed him
several times before any of the adults
in the building attending the basket
ball game could stop them. -
Young Dorsey was immediately re
moved to the hospital. Infection set
in, however, end Dr. C. G. Sabin, a
Portland surgeon, was called here In
consultation with Dr. J. B. Gregory,
the local surgeon. They agreed that
the only chance of saving his life was
by amputation of one arm, but the
boy was so weak from the loss of
blood that he died under the Influence
of the anesthetic at 1 o'clock today.
Anti-League Element Is
. Gaining Strength. .
"ROUND ROBIN IS RECALLED
Wilson Challenge of Year Ago
Remembered.
GOVERNMENT LOSS BIG
Decision of Court Barring Divi
dends Costs $500,000,000.
WASHINGTON, March 10. The loss
to the. government as a result of the
supreme court's decision, declaring
stock dividends not taxable as income
will be nearly half a billion dollars,
according to an estimate today by
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Roper.
Mr. Roper said a hasty search indi
cates that $70,000,000 paid in 1917 and
1918 will have to be returne'd while
the loss in uncollected taxes in 1919
will be $100,000,000 and that for 1920,
$300,000,000.
Mr. Roper emphasized that esti
mates of the government's loss are
not official and that the loss might
be found to be larger, than now estimated.
OUTCOME YET UNCERTAIN
That Covenant Controversy Will Go
Into Campaign Seems Likely.
Party Problems Loom.
WEST VIRGINIA RATIFIES
Federal Suffrage Amendment Gets
Majority of One.
CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 10.
The West Virginia legislature rati
fied the federal suffrage amendment
late this afternoon. Final action on
the amendment was taken by the sen
ate in adopting the ratification res
olution of the house of delegates by
a rote of 15 to 14.
The vote of Senator Jesse A. Bloch
of Wheeling, who made a hurried trip
from California to Charleston to vote
on the amendment was effectual in
breaking the deadlock between pro
and anti-suffrage forces. Senator
A. R. Montgomery was not permitted
to vote, his seat having been de
clared vacant.
MILLS INCREASE WAGES
Oregon City Paper Plants Add
$228,000 Annually for 2000 Men.
OREGON CITY, March 10. (Spe
cial.) Wage Increases aggregating
$228,000 annually and affecting ap
proximately 2000 men, were announced
today by the two paper mills of Ore-
The firms are the Crown-
BY MARK SULLIVAN.
(Copyright. 1020. by N. Y. Evening" Post,
Inc. Published by Arrangement.)
WASHINGTON, March 10. (Special.)
It was a year ago that 39 members
of the senate signed a round robin
saying: "It is the sense of the senate
that the constitution of the league
of nations in the form now proposed
should not be accepted by the United
States."
This is likewise the anniversary of
the occasion when President Wilson
accepted the challenge in his most
truculent manner, saying: I nave
fighting blood in me, and it is some
times a delight to let it have scope."
So far as fighting blood is con
cerned. President Wilson has had the
worst of it. He was right a year ago
when ho said that "an overwhelming
majority of the American people were
in favor of the league." Unquestion'
ably, not so many are with the pres
ident today. The opponents of the
league have had steadily increasing
strength. .
Outcome Far From Clear. J
And vet no one can say that the
end of the fight is here or even that
the end is in sight. Within a few
days, it is true, there will be a final
vote-on that reservation to article 10,
which is practically the only point
now remaining at issue between the
friends of the league and its oppo
nents. With the contest reduced to
so simple ana narrow u iaue au
with every senator on record at one
time or another by speech and by
vote on every aspect of the league
It ought to be possible to predict the
outcome of the long fight; but it is
not.
The democratic party leaders, who
will be deeply affected by the result,
cannot predict what it will be; the re
publican party leaders cannot tell.
Some senators themselves do not yet
know how they will vote..
Just Conclusion Is Desire.
President Would Be Empowered to
Determine Organization of
Service; "Vote Is Delayed.
WASHINGTON. March 10. Pleas of
"little army" men to reduce military
expenses were rejected today by the
house, which approved a peace time
establishment of 299,000 enlisted men
and 17,820 officers, after rejecting
three proposals for a smaller force.
The decision, though not final, was
reached by a three-to-one vote, lead
ing supporters of the army reorgani
zation bill to believe that it virtually
Settled the peace-time programme.
In addition to authorizing a regu
lar army 100,000 stronger than pro
vided by the national defense act of
1916, the house also accepted a les
son of the world war by. adopting the
principle of permitting the tactical
organization of the army to be pre
scribed by the president instead of by
law. Likewise it approved of mak
ing separate corps of the ajr service,
the chemical warfare service and the
finance department, but refused to
divorce the transportation and the
construction service from the war de
partment.
After making a speedy get-away in
outlining the future military policy
the house engaged in long debate
over the details, indicating that the
bill would not be passed before the
end of the week.
STEAMER CALLS FOR HELP
Tyee, From Fayal, Reports Those
on Board to Be Starving.
BOSTON, March 10. The steamer
Tyee asked assistance in wireless
messages received here tonight, which
gave her position about 90 miles east
of Five Fathom lightship, off New
York. The message said: "Boilers dis
abled. Also out of course.. We are
starving."
The steamer Northern Pacific went
to her assistance. '
NEW YORK, March 10. The coast
guard cutter Seneca has been dis
patched from this port to the aid of
the steamship Tyee., The Tyee left
Fayal for New York on February 23.
She is operated by the Gulf & South
ern Steamship company,' a subsidiary
of the Clyde & Mallory line.
TYPHUS PLAGUE FEARED
World Health.' Body Urged to Com
bat Dread Disease. ,
WASHINGTON, March 10. Neces
sity of a world-health organization
to combat epidemics of typhus and
bubonic plague was emphasized to
day by Dr. Hugh S. Cummlng, th
new surgeon-general of the public
health service, who has Just returned
from two years of study of these dis
eases in Europe. Dr. Cunimings took
office today, succeeding Rupert Blue.
Dr. Cummings said the diseases were
While there have been politics and spreading over Europe and there was
(Concluded on Page 2. Column 3.) J danger of them reaching this country.
Interest to Be Funded Into Long
Term Obligation So As to
Maintain Credit. t
1
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 10. An
nouncement by Secretary Houston that
no further loans would be made to the
allies was believed tonight to In
dicate the adoption by the treasury
of the policy favored by the debtor
nations of deferring interest payments
for the next three years or more.
Under authority granted by con
gress to extend $10,000,000,000 credits
to the allied nations, the treasury has
made loans amounting to $3,659,834,
649. Secretary Houston said that the
remainder of the credlta authorized
would not be granted as it was
thought sufficient advances had been
made.
Discussing the question, treasury
officials said that in view of the ex
change situation and the unsettled
economic condition of the European
nations during the reconstruction pe
riod, it would seem advisable to per
mit them to postpone interest pay
ments for at least three years. Then,
it is believed, they will be in a po
sition to meet their obligations.
With the interest on the loans com
puted at 5 per cent, the total due the
United States yearly is about $470,
000,000, an enormous sum for the war
wearied countries to pay at present.
If interest is funded into long term
obligations, the interest on the pay
ments thus deferred will amount to
only $23,000,000 yearly, which can be
paid and the credit of the debtor na
tions maintained. Treasury officials
are working on recommendations to
submit to congress as to the course to
be followed if deferred payments are
permitted. It has been suggested that
the interest on the interest be charged
off, but the proposal has met with
strong opposition in congress.
America's chief debtors are Great
Britain with $4,277,000,000; France,
$3,047,974,777, and Italy with $1,621,-
338,986. Belgium's debt is $343,445,
000 and Russia is charged with $187,-
729,750. Koumania, Serbia, Greece,
Cuba, Czecho-Slovakia and Liberia are
the other countries listed on the books
of the treasury.
CommunistsAbsorbState
Branch, Is Testimony.
I. W. W. CONNECTION DENIED
State Secretary of Radicals
Relates Growth.
'DICTATORSHIP" IS HOPE
Tilt Between U'Ren and Evans on
"Wobbly" Relationship Enlivens
Syndicalism Trial.
PROWLER SHOOTS OFFICER
Xight Watchman of White Salmon
Has Arm Paralyzed.
HOOD RIVER, Or, March 10.
(Special.) Officials and ferrymen
have watched the Columbia river to
day for an extra large man, wearing
a black slouch hat, who is wanted for
shooting. Night Officer Wright of
White Salmon, Wash., last night.
When Wright caught the man prowl
ing around a lumber yard and ordered
him to decamp, he opened fire. His
first shot struck the officer in the
upper right shoulder, paralyzing his
right arm. A second shot lodged in
the arm.
The officer, according to the story
brought here, transferred his pistol
to his left hand and shot once at the
fleeing stranger. .
GETTING RID OF A DISAGREEABLE JOB.
Under the new scale all men who
I have been receiving less than $4 a
day will be advanced 5 cents an hour,
those receiving $4 to $5 daily will re
ceive an increase of 4 cents an hour
and those receiving over $5 daily will
receive 3 cents hourly increase.
400 STUDENTSWALK OUT
Lower Classes Go Home In Protest
to Faculty Action.
CLEMSON COLLEGE, S. C, March
10. More than 400 students of tHe
lower classes of Clemson college voted
to strike and departed on special
trains today in protest against the
refusal of the college authorities to
reconsider restrictions imposed on a
cadet who rebelled against "kitchen
police." '
The upper classes were reported
considering similar action.
tsnn , , eon City.
- . , .. ... i Willamette Paper company and the
have used some of the money in pur- T , , . " .
. . , ... , ' . Hawley Pulp & Paper company. The
V.T ""7 . " A.,., " I average increase is 38 cents daily.
According to the Information given
out by the Burns agency last night,
Mrs. Winifree was an acquaintance of
Miss Ida Jones, assistant cashier of
the Aurora bank and she was visiting
for a time at the Jones home in
Aurora. During the illness of Zeno
Schwab, cashier of the bank, Mrs.
Winifree is said to have been em-.
ployed for several days to assist Bliss
Jones in getting out the monthly
statements.
Woman Leaves Money Gone
While working at the bank Mrs.
Winifree is said to have remarked to
Miss Jones that she had never seen a
$50 or $100 bill and Miss Jones took
her Into the vault and showed her
some bills of those denomination. Mrs.
Winifree completed her work at the
bank on Friday, March 5, and on that
evening returned to Portland.
The following day bank officials
discovered the theft of the $6500 from
the vault, all in $50 and $100 bills. .
After her arrival in Portland Mrs.
Winifree is said to have purchased a
quantity of new clothing. Later she
went to the home of her former hus
band and the following day he and the
children are said to have come to
Portland from the farm and made
purchases.
"My love for my two babies and my
longing to be with them caused me
to take the chance and steal the
money," said the young mother last
night just prior to being taken to
Oregon City.
"I wanted to be with them and
knew that if I conld get a big amount
of money my divorced husband would
marry ma again. I had determined
to see him and arrange for our re
marriage even befora I took the
money-
Hotter Stolen From Vault.
X only worked at the bank four
days and took the money the second
day I was there. When I went to
Aurora I was engaged to marry Les
lie Jones, a brother of the girl I was
visiting and the girl whom I helped
out in the bank for a few days. We
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FREIGHT BY PLANE NEXT
Canadian Machines to Hani Half
Ton Each Through Air.
VANCOUVER, B. O. March 10.
Four airplanes are to be used this
Bummer in carrying ore from mines
of the Granby Mining company, 12
miles to tidewater at Stewart, B. C.
it was announced here today. Each
plane will carry 1000 pounds of ore
every trip.
.Freight charges, it is estimated,
will be reduced iO per cent by aerial
transportation.
PRESIDENT HAS AUTO RIDE
Wife and Daughter Accompany
, Him on Third Open Trip.
WASHINGTON, March 10. Presi
dent Wilson today . took his third
automobile ride since be was ordered
to bed last October. .
An open car "was used and Mrs.
Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson and
Rear-Admiral Grayson, his physiciai
accompanied him.
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TWrtS OVEvWMlTHi!
The communist labor party, alleged
advocate of direct action and violence
in the overthrow of constituted gov
ernment, rose in Oregon full-formed
from the ashes of the socialist party,
whose funeral pyre was kindled at its
state convention held in Portland Sep
tember 27. 1919.
This was the explanation of the de
fense yesterday in the course of the
trial of Karl W. Oster, state secretary;
Claud Hurst, local financial secretary,
and Fred W. Fry on charges of viola
tion of the criminal syndicalism act.
There Is no organized socialist party
in Oregon today, but there is a com
munist , labor party . with English
speaking,. Esthonian, German and Fin
nish branches:' Though its state char
ter Is "in the court of Circuit Judge
Morrow, evidence against its organiz
ers, and state headquarters at Second
and Alder streets' have been raided,
interest is not dead, if crowds of sym
pathizers thronging the courtroom
during the trial of the radical trio are
a criterion.
Overthrow Sole Aim, Admilon.
The sole aim of this new party is
the overthrow of the government of
the United States and the substitution
of a soviet. This Is admitted openly
In literature produced at the trial.
The Jury is sitting to determine from
the evidence whether it was . the In
tention of the organization and of the
members on trial as representatives of
the party to accomplish such revolu
tion by violence or by peaceful means.
Minutes of final meetings of the
West Side (Portland) branch of the
socialist party of Oregon, unearthed
in a search oj Oster's rooms, were
introduced In evidence to show action
preceding the dissolution of this so
cialist branch and affiliation with the
communist labor party. The minutes
were signed by Oster as secretary.
They disclosed that at a meeting
on September 9. 1919. "Comrade Sulit
reported from national S. P. (socialist
party) and C. L. P. (communist labor
party) conventions, stating that con
ditions in S. P. convention were such
that progressive socialists found It
necessary that they vacate and or
ganize themselves into the C. L. P. .
- New Party Supported.
At the meeting September 16 dele
gates nominated to attertd the state
convention of the socialist party Sep
tember 27 were Instructed "to work
for withdrawal from the S. P. and to
stand firm for affiliation with C. L.
P." The motion was carried "to in
struct our delegates to solicit caucus
with the Scandinavian branch dele
gates and the delegates from other
radical branches on the eve before the
state convention."
The West Side branch of the social
ist party was the only English-speaking
branch In Portland, though there
were six other branches of various
nationalities. Before this action was
taken, a small and relatively weak
east side organization had amalga
mated with the West Side branch,
The latter virtually controlled the
state convention in Portland Septem
ber 27 and 28, and the state organiza
Ion was then dissolved, recommenda
tion being made to members to Join
the communist labor party.
Affiliation la Individual.
According to Oster, the socialist
branch did not go over to the com
munist labor party as an organiza
tion, but the members affiliated indi
vidually. There is no English-speaking
branch of the socialist party in
Portland today, he said.
The most important legal tilt of tbo
day centered" about the attempt of
the prosecution to introduce I. W. W.
literature on the theory that approval
of the aims of that organization In
the official programme or the com
munist labor party amounted to in
dorsement of the L W. W. teachings
and virtual affiliation with the
"workers," as both were parties "to
the same international scheme for the
overthrow of the governments of the
world."
ITRen Oppoin Connection.
W. S. U'Ren, attorney for the de
fense, opposed District Attorney
Evans vigorously, holding that it
was a "far-fetched proposition," that
no connection with the. I. W. W. had
been shown nor had there been "any
evidence that the defendants had cir
culated I. W. W. literature in fur
therance of their own aims.
The state relied on the precedent
established in the Anna Whitney case
in Oakland. CaL, 'in which I. W. W.
literature was permitted in evidence
in a similar case, and on the state
ment in the programme of the com
munist labor party, "in any mention
of revolutionary Industrial unionism
Government Stamps and $250 in
Cash Taken Posse Unable to
Find Any Trail.
OLYMFIA, Wash., March 10. (Spe
cial.) Yegsmen early this morning
blew open the safe In the postoffice
at Rainier, secured $250 in cash and
government stamps and escaped. The
combination to the safe was knocked
off with a sledge and the door blown
from Its hinges with a charge of
nitroglycerine. The rtibbcry was
witnessed by C. K. Wllcowskl, who
lives close to the postoffice, but who
was unable to reach a telephone In
time to call assistance to prevent the
escape of the bandits. A posse under
direction of Sheriff John Cifford
searched the neighborhood today
without discovering any trail of the
robbers. It Is believed they made
their escape in an automobile.
According to the statement of Wll
cowskl to the officers, he was awak
ened about 2 o'clock this morning by
sound of hammering which was fol
lowed shortly by a muffled explosion.
From his window he saw a man Jump
from the window of the postoffice
building and join a companion on the
outside. They made their way to a
box car standing on the railroad track
short distance away. Wllcowskl
reached a telephone and notified the
sheriff. By the time the officers ar
rived the bandits had disappeared.
Mr. Hoff's Books to Be
Closely Examined.
INQUIRY MAY - BEGIN ' TODAY
Data Desired for Presenta
tion to Grand Jury.
ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACTS
ARMY NOT OBLIGATORY
Denmark and Norway Seek Advice
of Lord Robert Cecil.
-, COPENHAGEN, March 10. Wheth
er joining the league of nations Is
synonymous with the duty of keeping
up a standing army to be placed at
the disposal of the league to enforce
the league's decisions has been for a
long time a burning question in Den
mark and Norway. The democrat io
majority, against the protests of the
conservatives In botn countries, read
the treaty as giving a member of the
league full right to abolish its army
and navy.
Lord Robert Cecil, the British rep
resentative of the league, in reply to
an Inquiry by the president of the
Norwegian storthlns. says: .
"I have no doubt that your reading
of article 8 of Hie treaty Is right.
Undoubtedly it was never meant to
put on any member of the league the
burden and duty to keep up military
forces."
Probe of Securities PurilinfO Will
Be Search I us One, l'ulr to All,
Declares Mr. Brown.
HUN WESTP0INT CLOSED
Cadet School Shut as Result of Al
lied Peace Terms.
BbU March 10. The chief
training school for cudets at Gross
Uchterfelde, Prussia, through which
most of the officers of the German
army passed, was closed today, In ac
cordance with the terms of the peace
treaty.
There was an imposing military
demonstration, attended by many of
ficers In gala uniform. Including Gen
eral Ludendorff.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg tel
egraphed to the cadets that the serv
ices they had rendered the country
would never be forgotten.
Airplane Kills Wutcher.
DAYTONA, Fla.. March 10. W. Rad
way, 60 years old, of Sioux Falls, S. D.,
was killed today when he was struck
by an airplane, which was taxing
down a beach preparatory to a flight.
INDEX OF. TODAY'S NEWS
lttr to
charges
Pago 2
(Conc'uiled oa Pag 4, Column I.)
Tbe Weather.
YESTERDAY'S Maximum tempratur,
S0i degreea: minimum, J!) drsrte.
TODAY'S Rain; southerly winds.
I'oreUen.
Frenchman declares president's
Hitchcock makes unjust
against Prance. Page 5.
Franca declares Wllron unjust
National.
Champ Clark firmly for unpledged dele
gates to democratic convention. Page 3.
AnT-league element gains, says Mark Sul
livan. Page 1.
Admiral Sims declares tardiness of navy
prolonged war because of losses to
shipping Page S.
Republican - leader says currency basis
, would be endangered by bonus to ex
service men. Page 8.
Unlt.d Stales accepts plan to fund Inter
est on debts due from alliea. rags 1.
Senate In furore over article 10 of peace
treaty Page 4.
House determines on army of 316,000.
Page 1.
McArthur fighting hard to retain Tongue
Point project in naval bill. Page 2.
ITncle ,am'a ship making money, says
chairman of shipping board. Page 22.
Domestic.
Wood victory In New Hampshire likely
to shift battle to middle west. Page 4.
Good predicted as outcome of Christian
Science cnurcn controversy, fage 10.
pacific Northwest.
Rainier postoffice robbed while man looka
on. Page 1.
Railroad pledged by fruit growers at
Wenatchee. Page 9. .
Governor Olcott to order audit of books
of State Treasurer Hon. Page 1.
Wallowa boy dies or knife wounds In
flicted by playmates over dispute at
ball game. Page 1.
Both sides rest In Grimm murder trial.
Paso ,
Sports.
Beavers in camp and have first Workout
page if.
Walker and Meehan due today for heavy
bout. Page it.
Commercial and Marine.
Grain baga stronger, with advance In
exchange. page. -i.
Stock trading on hroad scale with prices
higher. Page 23.
Corn advance favored by wet weather and
rise in exchange. Page 23.
Rate equalized on Jute shipments. Page 22.
Portland and Vicinity.
Woman arrested for bank robbery and
confesses she took money to finance
wedding to former husband. Pago 1.
Home rule of city may be destroyed. It Is
asserted. Page 12.
Woman member assured place on new
censorship board. Page IS.
Republican platform proposed by Edgar
B. Piper. Page 13.
Socialist party 'In Oregon desd, says com-
muuuti secretary. Page 1,
SALEM. Or., March 19. (Special.)
Governor Olcott, acting upon a u--gestion
made by Attorney-General
Krown, today announced that ha
would Immediately order an audit of
the books of O. V. Hoff. state treas
urer, in order that data might be In
shape to present to the Marlon county
grand Jury, which convenes here next
Monday.
In making his announcement the
governor said it was his Intention to
start the audit tomorrow under tbe
direction of the executive depart
ment and that tho cost of the work
would be paid out of the fund set
aside for the operations of state
agents. Iiecords In possesxion of the
governor show that the slate treas
urer now is under bonds In the sum of
1300,000, divided among three surety
companies of reputable standing in
Oregon.
Mearrhlna; Probe Promlara'.
"Conforming to the laws of the
state of Oregon," says Attorney-Gen
eral Brown's letter to Governor Ol
cott. "I have received your direction
to conduct a'grand Jury Investigation
into the affairs of the office of the
state treasurer relating to the acquir
ing of securities by that official and
his assistants. In answer, I advise you
that In undertaking to, execute the re
sponsible duty you have placed upon
me, it shall be my end and aim to
make the inquiry entirely fair to the
.state treasurer and his ansislants, yet
exceedingly searching and most com
plete. "Furatiajit to law and particularly
section 2 of chupter 1!)6, laws of 1915,
1 will first appear before the grand
Jury for the purpose of making an
Investigation Into the methods where
by the officials of the state treas
urer's office purchased the securities
with the trust funds held by that of
fice fur Investment.
Audit
lleltl rrrary.
"In order to make the Investigation
of the grcalcHt value to the state,
it is necessary of course to obtain
the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth, as far ss lies within
our power, and niuklnn this examina
tion Is absolutely necessary to gather
the fact and place them before the
grand Jury for Its consideration.
"In order to enuble me to carry out
your Instructions, I request that you
cause an audit to be made of the state
treasurer's books, either under your
own direction as the chief executive
officer of the state or under the
supervision of the secretary of state,
who Is the fiscal agent of the slat
of Oregon."
Prober Have Free IlaatL
In a conference held by Governor
Olcott and Attorney-General Drown
following receipt of the lalter'a letter
at the executive office it was made
plain by both offclals that the ac
countants to be employed In making
the adult would have a free hand, and
that no porsons at present or hereto
fore connected In a business way with
Morris Brothers, of l'ortland, or the
state treasurer's office would be ac
ceptable to participate In the work.
Although Mr. Brown would, ndt di
vulge nls plan of operations today, he
Intimated that It was likely that the
taking of testimony would start Im
mediately upon the assembling of tht
grand Jury here next Monday.
The investigation was called by
Governor Olcott yesterday upon re-
I ceipt of a request from Mr. lloff and
has to do wnn certain newspaper
charges to the effect that the state
treasurer purchased securities for the
state for which he paid excessive com
missions to brokers, and that part of
these securties were bought at a
price above 'the market quotations,
Witness to Be Calleel.
As a-result of the determination of
the attorney-general to carry out the
Instructions of Governor Olcott and
make the investigation far reaching.
It Is probable that the probe will con
tinue for a week or ten days, accord
ing to state officials. Besides Intro
ducing the records and books of the
treasurer before the grand Jury It
was Intimated here that .witnesses
would be called Irom several sections
of the slate. Among these will be
representatives of Morris Brothers,
who are alleged to have sold most of
the securities to the stats; officials of
several of the towns and cities voting
the bonds; employes of the local treas
ury department, and representatives
of a Portland newspaper mho are al
leged to have made the original
charges snalnst Mr. Hoff.
Baker Jail Is F.mpty.
BAKER, Or.. March In (Special.)
For the first time In 12 years the
Baker county Jail wag empty five con
secutive days.
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