TIIE MORNING" OREGONIAN, FRIDAY. . JULY 2, 1920 THREATS OF FOREIGN CURRIERS HELD IDLE Benson Determined to Build Up Merchant Marine. U. S. INTERESTS ARE FIRST Head of Shipping Board Assures Protection Against lifforts to i Defeat Jones Law. WASHINGTON, July 1. (Special.) Admiral W. S. Benson, chairman ot the .shipping board, "announced today that he and his colieauues were de termined to build up an American merchant marine as contemplated by the Jones shipping law in spite of threats and propaganda by foreign interests to defeat the law. Me told the representatives of I a- ifir. mi chambers of commerce ana trade bodies and American railroads that the threat of foreign carriers, to divert business from American ports on the Pacific coast was "futile and "If such a threat is sincere and the . it.inni l made bo to divert the busi ness." he continued, "the shipping WrH would allocate American ships to move the business. The shipping vnarri and the interstate commerce commission would follow this by other steps which would further protect the interests of the United States asainst such foreign efforts to defeat the purposes of the merchant marine act." Foreign Carrier Make Threat. Foreign carriers of the Pacific coast are conducting a propaganda and making threats mainly in protest against enforcement of one section. Ko. 28, of the Jones law. "Nothing could more surely bring about the en forcement of this section of the law than adoption by foreign carriers of their threat of diverting business from American ports," said Admiral Benson. "This section of the law permits a preferential rate over carriers within the United States on merchandise moving in export and import In ves sels of the United States and provides that whenever the shipping board is of the opinion that adequate shipping facilities are not afforded by Ameri can documented vessels, the section may be suspended, in which case such preferential rate may apply also in connection with foreign carriers." "As section 28 is to be used only where there is ample American ton nage to handle the export and import commerce to any particular port in foreign country, or a possession of the United States, we cannot con ceive how anyone who has studied this law can assume that the shipping board would make any general ap plication of this section," said Admiral Benson. "There certainly will be no enforcement of the provision without concurrent action which will fully protect all American interests. Trade Diversion Thwrtd. Should foreiern carriers attempt to divert trade from the American Pa cific coast ports. Admiral Benson ex plained that sfction 28 could be made operative. "Then merchandise vi Vancouver wouUl neither be entitled to he rates between United States tion on merchandise locally moved, nor to the export rate now applicable via Vancouver." . "There would be required on mer chandise moving for export a collec- . !, : . i. : . I T - i .J I nn M V ran lines W11I11U LI1C niucu States of the local freight charges, Fuch as would apply on a 'like kinJ of property for the same distance in the same direction and over the same route, in connection with commerce 'wholly within the United States.' This would be the local charge from the point of origin to the border port, wmcn, in muoi inaiiintca, wvum be 'class' rates. This would make a charge via, such routing to Van couver much higher than the domes tic rate from such point of origin to any Pacific coast port within the United States. Movements through Vancouver would be made imprac ticable unless in connection with American vessels operating from that port. "Any foreign carrier making such transfer of operation would thus find Itself at still further disadvantage in competition with the preferential 1 rate allowed American vessels than if they continued their operations at the American ports. Threat Expected t Fall. ."Foreign threats and propaganda will fail." said the admiral. "Those who use such arguments on behalf of foreign interests overlook the fact that the transportation act of 1920 has given to the interstate commerce r, commission authority in 'emergency' . m direct traffic or establish an em bargo against movements of freights. It also has authority to establish minimum rates on any commodity moving subject to the interstate com merce act within the United States. The commission is aware of the ne , cessity for preventing the distorting of traffic upon the railroads of the X United States such as would be ac- complished by an effort by foreign carriers to divert the export and lm f port traffic now moving between Pacific coast ports of the United States and the orient, either to British Columbia or to ports of the Atlantic - "The movement of a certain share of the oriental business over-western American rail lines is necessary to ... prevent increased costs of the trans portation of foodstuffs between the west and the centers of population moving domestically over those rail' lines. Any effort on the part of for eign carriers to accommodate the di version of such business would be undoubtedly an 'emergency under which tho interstate commerce com mission would act through absolute embargo, if necessary, to prevent such effort from being successful." Discrimination la Charged. "Surely no sane citizen of the United States, in full possession of all the facts, would be so unjust as to charge that any department of the government would do other than take whatever action was necessary to pro tect the interests of the United States public and maintain undisturbed the movements over American rail lines, the balancing of which is so essen tial to the public weal. Particularly would they act to prevent foreign in terests from benig successful In their efforts to make ineffectual a law of the United States." Admiral Benson stated that In trans-Pacific trades at the present time there seems to have been spe cific and successful effort to prevent American vessels from procuring re turn cargoes at certain ports, while ships of other nations have come full freifirhted. Application of section 28 might be invoked to require' equal consideration in cargoes from such discriminating ports for United States vessels, owned either by private citi zens or by the shipping board. Forrignrrn Are Warned. "Exporters and importers in the United States who have felt the need of an American merchant marine as a dependable agency for the expansion of American commerce and for our military protection, have no objection to section 28. If foreign carriers should divert their ships from Ameri can ports, such exporters and import ers would undoubtedly continue to route their business over American water carriers and American rail lines." Concluding, the admiral said by way of warning to foreign carrier interests: "The United States is in earnest in its efforts" to place within actionTthe ownership by United States citi zens the control of at least a part of its traffic in import and export. If it should by any possible means be held that the departments of the govern ment lack such authority as will in sure their being able to protect American interests in such control. additional authority will be asked by the administration and will undoubt edly be granted by congress. For eign carriers and those in the United States interested more in foreign than in American institutions will do well to let sleeping dogs lie.'" PREMIER OF DECIDES TO CI RETIRE Step Necessitated by State of Health. Poor SUCCESSOR NOT SELECTED Canadian British West Todies confer ence when ho said: "During this session, as a result of a conference between this govern ment and the povernmeifts of the British West Indies colonies, an agreement was concluded with the object of rendering still, closer trade relationships. This agreement will be submitted to you in due course." Among the main enactments of par liament during the session were: A franchise act: increases In pen sions; establishment of state insur ance for returned soldiers; further provision for soldiers' land sr'tle ment; continued authority for super vision of the marketing of the wheat crop; provision for the naval service and for assistance to shipbuilding, and the air service. A new form of tax on luxuries was adopted. Coalition to Be Known In Future National Liberal and Conservative Party. as NEW COMMITTEE CULLED REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION TO MEET JTJLV 10. PORTLAND GIRL TO SING MISS LEAH LEASKA TO APPEAR AT AUDITORIUM TONIGHT. Talented Singer Scheduled to Give Concerts in Large Cities of United Slates. Under the auspices of the Music League of America, with headquarters In New York City. Miss Leah Leaska. who in private life is Miss Leah Cohen of this city, appears in concert in the public auditorium tonight at 8:15 o'clock, witn J. R. Hutchinson as her piano accompanist. Miss Leaska was born at Jefferson and Broadway, this city, and from early girlhool has been known as a talented singer, ambitious to succeed in the larger music centers. Two sea sons aaro Miss Leaska went to New York City, where she has succeeded In music as a professional singer. . Sh realized some time ago that it would be auitc an acnievement to sing under the auspices of the Music League of America, and in competition she and several others were selected to tc-ur. Miss Leaska's song that won favor was the famous aria, "The Cry of Rachel" (Salter). Miss Leaska sang In concert In the east undir direction of the Schola Cantorum, Now York City, whose di rector is Kurt Kindler, eminent music authority. Miss Leaska has selected her home & lS - if- - ' 1 ' trA wv-' ' ' A t Leonid Fink X L OTTAWA, Ont., July-1. Sir Robert Borden, premier of Canada, definitely announced his retirement from public life at a general caucus of unionists here tonight and his decision was regretfully accepted by the caucus. No definite appointment of a suc cessor has been made. The caucus also decided to form a new party under the name of the national liberal and conservative party. Although Sir Robert has been in failing health for several months, there was a etrong desire for him to retain his post. A canvass of the caucus showed that sentiment strongly favored Ar thur Melghen, minister of the in terior, as Sir Ro.bert's successor. He represents in parliament the district of Portage la Prairie. Manitoba, and Is the youngest member of the gov ernment, being 44 years old. Another possible leader mentioned is Sir Henry Drayton, minister of finance, who for many years was hairman of the board of railway ommissioners of Canada. The political career of Sir Robert Borden began in 189S, when he en- ered the house of commons as a conservative member. Later he became leader of the con servatives in the Canadian parlia ment and in 1911 succeeded Sir Wil frid Laurier as premier. The con- est was made memorable by Sir Rob- rt s opposition to the passace of a trade reciprocity treaty with the United States Which harl th onHn-. ment of Canadian liberals and Pres ident William H. Taft. Largely through Sir Robert's ef forts, Canada sent 420,000 soldiers overseas. He formed a coalition irov- rnment when opposition to his con scription scheme developed and after ward forced a bill for compulsory mil iary service through the Canadian ariiament. As a colonial representative at the peace conference, he early declared tmself in favor of a league of na- 10ns. The new name chosen for the party was suggested ty j. A. Calder, min ster of immigration and colonization. t will be commonly known as the na- onai party. fair Kobert has promised to retain his seat in the house and to support his successor to the best of his ability. Among ine caoinet members there is also an agreement to stand firmly by ne man wno is ultimately named by ne wnoie or the government sun porters. Each member of the caucus to submit the name of his nominee n writing to Sir Robert. In addition Meighen and Drayton, Sir Thomas White, former minister of finance, is mentionea as a likely successor to Sir Robert. -, A significant fact also is that prior to the general caucus the liberal unionists held a gathering "in cam era and decided to stand by any man chosen by the larger gathering, also to agree to the fusion of the liberal and conservative identities. The resignation of the prime minis ter which is soon to 1 i placed in the hands of the governor-general, will necessarily be accompanied by that of I members of his cabtnet. N. W. Rommell. president of the privy coun cil,-already has intimated that he does net feel that his mandate extends to joining in the formation of a new party. On being urged to reconsider his resignation, however. Mr. Rom mell promised to consult with hii friends and to corumunicate his dec! sion to the prime minist.- as soon as possible. The suggestion is made that should Mr. Rommell retire he may go to Washington as first Canadian min ster. Representation .f Quebec In the new ' government is being widely dis cussed, the names of Sir Lomer Gouin and of G. H. Boivin, deputy speaker of the house, are suggested. Those present at today's historic caucus, emphasized the spirit of har mony which dominated tfle proceed ings. It is proposed In the formation of the new government to reduce the number of portfolios. 22 Members Already Selected by Counties and Others Expected to Act in Time. PRICES NOT RAISED, SAYS OIL MANAGER Charges Brought by Dealers' Association Denied. GASOLINE CARS WELCOME TTTTr t I I 3JO OC 33 O OC 33 O OC o O ( 0 o( SO O I Photo. Leak Leaska (Leah Cohen), dra stic soprano of Kenr York. who sines tonight in the pub lic auditorium. TCHING BURNING PIMPLESON FACE And Back. Hard and Red. Could Not Sleep. Cuticura Heals. "Pimple broke out on my face and back. They were hard and red and itched and burned so badly that I had to scratch them, and at time I could not sleep. I tried but it didn't do any good. I sent for a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and then bought more. When I had used two cakes of Cuti cura Soap with the Cuticura Oint ment I was completely healed." (Signed) Mis Rose Cousiamano, 2169 E. 14th St.. Los Angeles. Calif. Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Tal cum promote and maintain skin purity, skin comfort and skin health. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal, the Talcum to powder and perfume. hnlilHkrn.)7llitl. Addrw'CMkmbt nloibl. Dllt I, Vila4l, Km " Soldmry Thr Sop2Se. Ointment 26 and We. Tmlemattc. Cuttetirm SM wittiout nig. town as the starting point of a con cert tour, under auspices' of th league, that will include all impor tant cities m this country with th exception of New York City. Mis Leaska's programme in part for to night's concert is: "Entrance, '' from "Madame Butter fly" (Puceir.l: "A Bream" (Grieg) "My Mother Bias Me Bind My Hair1 (Haydn). "Corals" (Traharne), "Cry of Rachel" (Salter), "Ritorna Vinci tor," from "Aide." "Le Nil" (Leroux) "Kill Elli (Schintler), "L Oasis ' an "Le Pappillon" (Kourdrain), "The R vals" (Dobson), and "At the Well' (Hageman). "1 am sincerely glad to return agai to my home city, Portland," said Miss Leaska lost night. "I met in the tas many friends who were kind to but among them all. I recall the spe cial musical help received from the late Tom Dobson. I am to sins- one of the Dobson songs in my Portland concert." Reorganization of the republican .state central committee and consider ation of plans for the approaching presidential campaign will be taken up at a meeting of the new committee at the Imperial hotel at 10:30 A. M. Saturday, July 10. Thomas H. Tonjrue Jr.. chairman and John W. Cochran, secretary, of the present state organization, who were in the city yesterday. Joined in! issuing the official call for the meet ing of the committee next week. To date 22 of the 36 couiflies have per fected their organizations and chosen their members of the state committee. It is expected the remaining 14 coun ties will do likewise in time to partici pate in the organization of the state committee when it meets. Members of the new state commit tee as far as they have been elected and reported to State Chairman Tongue are: Benton county. A. J. ohnson; Clackamas, Clyde G. Hunt ley; Clatsop, V. P. O'Brien; Colum bia, T. C. Watts; Coos, J. C. Kendall; Douglas. George Neuner Jr.; Gilliam, Dr. J. W. Donnelly; Grant, A. D. Leedy; Hood River, Roy D. Smith; Jo- ephine. K. K. Blanchard: Lane. Dr. T. W. Harris; Lincoln, B. F. Jones; Linn, Willard L. Marks; Marion, Walter L. Tooze Sr.; Multnomah. Joseph K. Dunne; Polk. C. L Bratcher; Tilla mook, H. H. Rosenberg: Union, Bruce Dennis: Wallowa, Daniel-Boyd; Was- o, T. C. Queen; Washington. Thomas H. Tongue; Yarnhill. Walter L. Tooze Jr. Secretary Cochran will not be a can didate to succeed himself, having been appointed deputy under Secretary of State Kozer. For the secretary-shin of the committee, however, friends of Clarence R. Hotchkiss. republican candidate for presidential elector and secretary of the Roosevelt Republican C1UD, are urglnsr hia selection. PARLIAMENT" FINISHES WORK Bills Adopted Include Xtnr Plan for Taxing Luxuries. OTTAWA, July 1. Parliament was prorogued today after the governor general, in a speech from the throne had complimented it on Its provision for continued government wheat con trol and development of the air serv ice. "You have wisely made provision to continue authority for the super vision of marketing of the Canadian wheat crop if events in the world markets should render this the mos advantageous method of protectin the interests of the Canadian people,' the governor-general said. "Provision for the air service," he added, "has also been made in such manner as will produce the larges trained personnel consistent with th financial capacity ot the country. Be cause of Canada's peculiar geograph ical position and features, it fs highly Important that the possibilities of this new method of communication and transportation should be fully ex plored." Regarding the Canadian navy, he said that "the provision made for the naval service wisely recognizes the importance of preserving a nucleus which can be developed if need, should arise." Reference was made to the recent CLACKAMAS MEN BUYERS Many'Purchase Guernseys Recently Arrived From Island. OREGON CITT, Or., July 1. (Spe cial.) Richard Scott, county agent, was in Portland Monday wnere he assisted In distributing the Guernsey cattle which recently arrived from Guernsey island. Among those fqpm. Clackamas coun ty, who purchased the Guernseys were M. O. Rose, of Redland: John Seedling. Phillip Stein, J. Iderhoff, R. I. Seeley. B. K. Weddle, A. D. Clutter and E. O. Nicholson, all of Wilson ville; J. W. Shibley. Peter Erickson and E. Tenny of Springwater; W Brown, Louis Funk and C. B. Sprague or Kedland; Bert Palmer, of Molalla John Gaffney of Clairmont; Sam Ul mer of Clarkes. Company Representative Declares o Effort Made to Prevent Purchases Elsewhere. The analysis of the gasoline situa tion on the Pacific coast, made in the name of the Automobile Dealers' as sociation of Oregon, is in direct con flict with all the best authorities on crude oil in the United States, accord ing to J. E. Balsley, district salesman agers of the Standard Oil company. "With all the data prepared by the government, developed by investiga tions made by the interstate com merce commission and by other of ficial bodies, it seems strange that the committee representing the automo- lle dealers should come to a conclu- ion that' no gasoline shortage exists on the Pacific coast." said Mr. Balsley. The report referred to by Mr. Bals- ey was compiled by a special com mittee representing the Automobile Dealers' association of Oregon. It harged that no gasoline shortage now exists or has existed on the Pacific coast and intimated that the carcity was simply an overture to Increased prices for gasoline in this state. One Chance In Price Made. 'The statement that the price of gasoline was reduced two cents in McMinnville on the arrival of a car load purchased direct from a refin- ry, is untrue as far as our company is concerned," says Mr. Balsley. "We have made but one change of price during the past two months and this was a decrease of 1 cents a gallon when gasoline below D6 per .cent gravity was placed on sale. I doubt if any other oil company operating In Oregon changed its price except in the one instance of a reduction of IVi cents a gallon. Industry to Be Looked A tier. We are now In the midst of fruit picking and harvesting Is about to begin in numerous sections. Indus try will be taken care of and when we return to normal the people wiil realize that we have been endeavor- ng to serve the entire slate to the very best of our ability. For the time oemg we nave placed pleasure cars on a 20 per cent of tank capacity ration. Anftther cargo of gasoline is expected July 10, when it is probable we can go to a 60 per cent, basis. However, this is a time when au tomobile .dealers, automobile users and public officials and the oil com panies should co-operate to aid in ousiries in functioning 100 per cent and it certainly is not a time when propaganda not biased on facts should oe given to ine puniic. 4th of July Action on Hand-Made Blouses Hetherton to Escort Congressmen Alfred A. Aya, P. Hetherton, assist ant secretary of the Portland Cham ber of Commerce, and C. L. Smith, ag riculturist or the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation company, will leave next Tuesday evening for Klam ath talis to meet the appropriations committee of congress for the trin through central Oregon. The party will arrive here Sunday afternoon. July it. 1 Millions Drink vn3lHIA Khrman Co.. Distributors Hudson Coupe Practically new super six. This beau-tiful car has driven only about 6000 miles. It is cord-tire equipped with two extra tires. Prompt action will enable you to purchase this car at a great saving. -Price 13000. 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