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APRIL 2, 1920 T come to Boise while on their trip to western states, which will be taken soon. "I have reason to believe that the committee will accept the invitation, although its itinerary has not been completed yet on account of the ill ness of Senator La Follette, the chair man," said Commissioner Cannon. Cannon, who has been prominent among officials and individuals in the west in making charges against grain corporation officials, conferred with 3 n OF ARMISTICE RULE TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY", WILSON SAYS MS Store Hours: 9 A. M. to 6 P. M., Including Saturday FACTORY 1 Army of Occupation Under President's Orders. federal authorities on the subject of j alleged irregularities on the part of j AMPI HOP the grain corporation administration while in Spokane. He said he was not privileged to divulge the results of the conference. The commissioner praised the thoroughness with which the federal grand Jury is going after alleged profiteers operating in Spo kane and the Inland Empire. FOCH HAS NO AUTHORITY 286 Morrison St, Bet. Fourth and Fifth, Next to Corbett Bids. Ready With the Newest in Hart Schaffner &Marx Spring Styles JE Troops in- no Way Controlled by Allied Commission Declares Answer to House Inquiry. WASHINGTON.' April 1. President Wilson informed the house today in response to a resolution of inquiry that American troops on the Rhine still were controlled by the terms of the armistice "and were subject only to his orders as commander-in-chief of the army. .Field Marsnsl Foch of France, the president said, has no Jurisdiction over the troops nor are they in any way controlled by the decisions of the allied Rhineland commission which makes ordinances and rules for the Boverninpr of the territory policed by the allied armies of occupation. Major-General Allen, commanding the. American troops, the president wrote, has authority to police the territory under his control to pre serve order and "to repel any attack which may be made upon him." 16,7541 Mm In Germany. The president said the American forces in Germ.iny on March 26 "were reported to comprise 726 officers and 16.756 enlisted men." "The American forces in Germany," the president wrote, "are at present operating: . under the terms of the original armistice and the subsequent ronvention prolonging the armistice. The instructions proposed to be is sued to the commanding: general, American forces In Germany, at the time of their occupying- the Coblenz area were submitted to the war de partment by General Fershinjr and contain the following: statement of polli-y: "'The American forces will under take no action beyond the occupied region, nor beyond that in strict ac cordance with the terms of the treaty. Any use of the American forces be yond that mentioned above must be specifically authorized in each case by the government of the United States.' "In reply it was directed that it should be stated in orders issued to the commanding general, American forces in Germany, that the function of the American forces in Germany ia to enforce the conditions of the armistice and that when a peace treaty shall have ben ratified by the United States, the function of the American forces will be as outlined.' CommlMlon la Organized. "Upon the ratification of the treaty of peace by the allied powere, an inter-allied Rhineland high commis sion was organized in the manner et forth in a message from the president of the United States to the senate, containing the agreement between the allied and associated powers and Germany with regard to the military occupation of the territories of the Rhine. "This commission having been or ganized and having formulated or dinances for the zone of occupation, the question arbs as to whether these ordinances should govern in the American sector and the repre sentatives of the state department and the commanding general of the American forces in Germany were instructed as follows: " 'This government cannot admit Jurisdiction of that commission over portions of Rhenish provinces occu pied by the American forces. Conse quently, neither you (representative of the state department) nor General Allen should issue any ordinances which conflict with or exceed the terms of the armistice, which the de partment (of state) regards as con tinuing in force as to the United States. You should, however, main tain the cloest touch with the high commission and endeavor, insofar as possible, to conform administrative regime within territory occupied by American forces to regime adopted by the high commission for other por tions of occupied territory. Krlcflons to Be Avoided. " 'There is no objection to your sitting informally with high commis sion, provided you are requested to do so, nor of continuing your activi ties, as well as those of your staff, in connection with special committees to handle distribution of coal, etc. Ordi nances, orders, regulations, etc., re lating to financial and economic mat ters, including those similar to one adopted by high commission, which it is desired to put into force in territory occupied by American forces should be issued by General Allen as commanding general of American forces In Germany, but only after having first been approved by you. In general, endeavor to co-operate fully with high commission and avoid all friction with that body, while at the same time make it perfectly clear that you are still operating under the armistice as before January- 10 and are in no way bound by the. terms or the Rhineland agreement or the memorandum of June 13. 1919, de fining the relations between the military authorities and the high commission.' Foch Has A'o Authority. "Replying specifically to the re maining question in the resolutions of the house of representatives, I will state that Field Marshall Ferdinand Koch has no authority over the United States troops in German territory nor can anyone direct their activities without express orders from the president of the United States. "It should be stated further that under his general police powers, un der the terms of the armistice. Gen eral Allen has full authority to utilize his troops for the poltce of the oc cupied district, the preservation of order and to repel any attack which may be made upon him." BOISE INVITES PROBERS STOP-OVER OF GRA1X INVES TIGATORS PROPOSED. Agriculture Commissioner Cannon Peclares Senatorial Committee May Hold Session There. BOISR, Idaho. April 1. (Special.) The United States senatorial commit tee investigating charges of manipu lation against certain officials-ot the federal grain corporation may hold a session in Boise soon. Miles Cannon, state commissioner of agriculture' announced today upon his return from Spokane and north Idaho that he had formally invited the committee to MINERS DISCLAIM BLAME Off-VERS SAID TO BE.tXDtLY ADVAXCIXG COAI PRICES. Fuel Administration Said to Have Played Into Hands of Operators by Removing: Restrictions. NEW YORK, April 1. Ellis Searles. editor of the Mine Workers' Journal, speaking in behalf of the united mine workers of America, declared tonight that the 27 per cent wage" increase Just granted bituminous minework ers does not Justify the price increase of 65 cents to 11.50 a ton which opera-tors have announced will have to be made. He added that the increase in cose of production could not ex ceed 40 to 60 cents a ton and dis claimed responsibility on the part of the workers for the proposed price advance. Union officials averted that an unjustified advance of prices would cause serious dissatisfacti.on and un rest among miner3. In lifting price restriction by the fuel administration at this time, union officials declared, the govern ment had "erred" and indirectly played into the hands of those op erators. As 75 per cent of the na tion's coal contracts are made about April 1, the miners say lifting the prlceban at a time when so many buyers are in the market, is sure to send prices higher than ever before. International board members of the united mine workers. . meeting to night, were addressed by John L. Lewis, head of the united mine work ers, who explained the American Federation of Labor political programme. SHANTUNG ENTENTE NEAR AGREEMENT OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE INDICATED. Nations Accede to Conditions Un officially Official Negotia tions to Open Soon. TOKIO, April 1. Unofficial ex changes between the Chinese and Jap anese in. Peking in regard to Shan tung show a gradual entente, accord ing to advices. They seem to agree on the following conditions Kiao Chau Bay snail be returned to China and made an open port. Railways shall be a joint enterprise between Chinese and Japanese, both contributing the same amount of capi tal, the shares for the Chinese to be paid by the Japanese for the time be ing and to become property of Shan tung province. Mining rights shall be disposed of in a similar manner. Japan shall be given the precedence for development and transportation at coal and iron mines, cotton, salt and foodstuffs. Indirect negotiations are reported to have been completed and direct ne gotiations will be opened before long. RABBI WISE IS CENSOR Third Member ot New Motion Pic ture Board Accepts Place. Dr. Jonah B. Wise accepted the position yesterday as third member of the nevf motion board of censors. The personal of the board now con sists of Mrs. Alexander Thompson, representing the city council and the Portalnd clubwomen; C. S. Jensen of the firm of Jensen & Von Her bert, representative of Portland film men. and Ir. Wise, selected by these two as their associate. The board will operate as a court of final appeal when controversy arises between the public and the ex hibitors over the showing of a pic ture. Motion pictures will be cen sored as usual by the viewers of which Mrs. Elmer Colwell, paid secre tary, is the head. Dr. Wise and Mrs. Thompson will be special guests of honor as the regular weekly meeting of Motion Picture league of Oregon at the Ben son next Thursday. TAX REPEAL IS FAVORED House Committee Seeks to Elimi nate Excess Profits Law. WASHINGTON, April 1. Republic an members of the senate finance and the house ways and means com mittee in conference today reached no final d-ecision on revising the ex isting revenue law. but discussion in dicated that .changes in .administra tive provisions were all that would be attempted at this session. Repeal of he present excess prof its tax -was favored by the committee men but in absence of a substitute plan to raise more than $1,000,000,000 they doubted whether any change could now be decided upon. Gross revenues must be continued at the present level, committeemen said. 'adding that the house members believed early legislation would be reported by their committee to give additional relief to veterans of the world war. HOP PRICES ADVANCING Many Growers Think Making of Beer Will Again Be Legalized. SALEM, Or.. April 1. (Special.) Contracts for the purchase of Marion county hops for fall delivery are be ing made at 65 cents a pound, and indications point to an advance to 70 cents wltMn the next few weeks. For the crops of 1921 and 1922, buyers are offering 45 and 55 cents.' Many local hopgrowers are of the opinion that the manufacture of beer will be legalized In the United States, and in this event they predict that the price of hops will soar to Jl a pound. Many new yards are being planted in different parts of the coun ty, and this year's crop is expected to be greatly in excess of the produc tion of the last few seasons. At In dependence one yard containing more than 640 acres is being planted. Pkone your want ads to The Orego ttian. Main 7070. -A 6095. Easter brings forth the commence ment of new spring dress. Every man will want to look his best that day and days to come. Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes will give you that dignified look that will remain so as long as you wear them. All wool, fine tailoring, good style and beautiful fabrics. Come in today or tomorrow and we'll have your suit ready for Easter. Conservative priced $40, $45, $50 and up. Your money back if not satisfied. Easter Furnishings Everything in the way of wearing; apparel will be found here Manhattan Shirts, beautiful Neckwear, Interwoven Hose, Dress Requisites, etc Easter Hats We know you'll find that new hat you'll want for spring: here. Such makes as Stetson, Trimble, Berg and Mallory, $5 and up to $20. m Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Store for Quality and Service Gasco BIdg. Fifth and Alder SCHOOL BIDS REJECTED OUEGOX CITY BOARD FACES FOD SHORTAGE PROBLEM. With Only $35,000 on Hand, Ris ing Prices Bring Proposed Ex penditure tp to $45,000. OREGON CITY. Or.. April 1. (Spe cial.) With only $35,000 on hand, to finance the construction and equip ment of a gymnasium and manual training building, the school board faces an expenditure of about $45,000, because rising prices have added about $10,000 to the original esti mates made. Bids were received last night and the total of the loweBt pro posals for the general contract, heat ing, plumbing and wiring -was $40,805 and did not include hardware, elec trical fixtures, the fee of the archi tect or equipment for the building. . The board rejected all bids and will consider the situation. There . are three alternatives, one of them to have the taxpayers authorize issuing $10,000 additional bonds, the second to delay construction and the third to solicit a donation from some philan thropist. Mrs. Florence Harlow of Oregon City was elected for the remainder of the year as primary teacher in the Kastham building, to succeed Miss Ethel Martin, resigned. ADMIRAL HELD' NEGLIGENT Transport Loss Declared Due to Disregard of Orders. WASHINGTON, April 1. Loss of the transport Antilles off the French coast in October, 1917, was attributed directly to Admiral William B. Fletch er's alleged disregard of instructions from Vice-Admiral' Sims in testimony today by Captain B. C. Long, opera tions officer on Sims' staff at Lon don, before the naval board Investi gating Admiral Fletcher's removal from the Brest command. When the Antilles was struck by a torpedo, the convoy was proceeding in single file. Captain Long testified, adding that this was the "most dan gerous possible formation." Admiral Fletcher, he said, previously had been ordered by Admiral Sims to issue gen eral convoy instructions prescribing a "line abreast" formation. No such instructions, he said, ever were issued. Every convoy that sailed from the French coast during Admiral Fletch- CARBON! ' Rid System of Clogged iiP Waste and Poisons with "Cascarets." Like carbon clogs and chokes a motor, so the excess bile in liver, and the constipated waste in the bowels, produce foggy brains, headacl.e, sour, acid stomach, indigestion, sallow skin, sleepless nights, and bad colds. Let gentle, harmless "Cascarets" rid the system ot the toxins, acids, gases, and poisons' which are keeping you upset. Take Cascarets and enjoy the nicest, gentlest laxative-cathartic you ever experienced. Cascarets never gripe, sicken, or cause inconvenience. They work while you sleep. A box of Cas carets costs so little too Adv. er's command at Brest, Captain Long declared, proceeded in column forma tion, which made them particularly vulnerable to submarine attack; "REDS" TO STAND TRIAL Millionaire One or 38 at Chicago Xamed Defendants. CHICAGO, April 1. William Bross Lloyd, millionaire sergeant-at-arms of the communist labor party, and 37 other defendants must stand trial on indictments charging them with con spiracy to overthrow the government by force. Judge Oscar Hebel, in criminal court today, dismissed a motion to quash the indictments which were returned by the grand jury under the new state law against criminal syndicalism. MARY'S CASE HELD' CLEAR Arizona Attorney Declares There Was Xo Irregularity. PRESCOTT, Ariz.. April 1. H. A. McCartan, former chief justice of the Nevada supreme .court and counsel for Mary Pickford in her recent di vorce action, which was followed by her marriage to Douglas Fairbanks, stated here today that he had investi gated carefully the circumstances surrounding the separation of Miss Pickford and Owen Moore and had satisfied himself that there waa no collusion. The action, he said, was nnder the terms of the "short residence" pro vision of the law. Miss Pickford lived kl .muiucn, wnere me divorce was granted, but three weeks, the lawyer siatea. . uwen Moore, he added, came to Minden and was served with a summons and was represented at the trial but was not personally present. Mr. McCartan declared he knew of no arrangement or settlement between Miss Pickford and Mr. Moore. Mayor Easlcs Files Petition. BEND, Or.. April 1. (Special.) J. A. Eastes, mayor of Bend, filed to day hia petition for the democratic nomination for county judge to suc ceed JX. W. Sawyer, incumbent. Mr. Eastes is the first to make known his aspirations for this office. Bend Has Carrier Delivery. BEND, Or., April 1. (Special.) Despite delayed train arrivals last night and this morning, carrier de livery of mail in Bend started this morning. Two deliveries will be made daily from now on. 113 r , Q 'S3 Want Footwear for Easter? Come to this store and you will find this difficult problem easily, quickly and economically solved. In a wonderful array of styles, Fashion's most favored leathers are shown for your choice. An impressive range of One-Eyelet Ties, Oxfords and Pumps. $12.50 Laird-Schober Shoes for Women PV Tenth Street I NBet. Washington and Alder Jffa ' IS" Beware of Imitators and Imitation Sample Shops. Look for the Big Sign with Hand Pointing to 286 Morrison SU, Factory Sample Shop Malff-IPinice Sale On Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists, Slipover Sweaters, Sport Skirts and Polo Coats. Fifty thousand dollar stock of Ladies' Apparel to choose from., Hundreds and hundreds of garments must be sold. Easter and Spring Ladies' Apparel in up-to-the-minute styles. Hundreds of high grade Suits, Coats, Dresses and Polo Coats that range in price from $68 to $135 to be positively sold at Half Price. The balance of the above-mentioned garments to be sold regardless of cost. Smart shoppers will realize the impor tance of this sale. Our honest reputation and low price under selling methods is our reference to this big sale. During this sale the Factory Sample Shop will exchange all sale garments and your money re funded if not satisfied within 3 days of purchase Priced to $28 at only mi 4.95 Sold to $32, now only $18.95 and $1495 Suits Priced to $68, now $34.00 Odds and In Coats and Mostly samples. Priced to $65 at only -l Less Price! ' fix That sold to $55, now at only $36.95 and... LstJ) Women's Suits Sold to $55, now only $36.95 and 9.5 We Give What We Waists-Half Price $995 $8.00 Waists for Sport Skirts $Q95 Priced at $17, now only. J Novelty Coats, Suits and Dresses That were priced to $125, all go at Pries c 1 1 .