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-
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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purity, skin comfort and skin health.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal, the
Talcum to powder and perfume.
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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.
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Land Office at Koseburg .Besieged
by Honie-Seckers.
ROSEBURG. Or., July J. (Special.)
Many applicants seeking to file on
Oresron and California gmnt lands
besieged the local United States land
office here today. While the soldiers
preference rijrhts do not expire until
July 8, the first of this month was
designated as the day on which any
person, regardless of military qualifi
cations, might make application to
file on the land.
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