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3 TTTE 3IORXIXG OliEGOXIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1920 3 X OKLAHOMA W COM E IS IS Ten Big Audiences Roar Ap proval of Governor. ALL AUDITORIUMS PACKED I.easiie Issue Predominant in Can didate's Address "Scouts" De clared Busy as Ever. TULSA, Okla.. Oct. 1 Oklahoma to day pave Governor Cox a reception rivaling: in enthusiasm any on the democratic presidential candidate's western trip, which closes tomorrow, one month from election day, after covering more than 10,000 miles in 2- states. The governor's speeches already have passed the 200 mark. Headed by the league of nations, democratic doctrines were preached by Governor Cox to ten Oklahoma au diences which roared their approval, t'heerinff crowds waving banners, brass band parades and jammed audi toriums marked the governor's tour today, closing here tonight with a torchlight parade, fireworks and a rousing meeting. Accompanying the candidate were three special cars loaded with (Jklahomans, including tiovernor Robertson. With the league predominant, Gov ernor Cox's addresses were replete with discussions of agricultural ques tions of special local interest in the cotton, wheat and oil belts through which he traveled. Sw Attnck Encountered. A new form of attack was en countered by the governor at Chand ler, from which town a sheaf of tel egrams signed by various names had been sent him. He asked his audience about the telegrams, mostly questions on the league, and some were de clared fictitious and others un authorized. The affair. Governor Cox declared, disclosed "tricks of politicians skull duggery." "They won't fight on the level," he said, "but I'm going to continue fighting on the level and I'm going to give them a good licking." A new charge regarding alleged "scouts" of Chairman Hays of the republican national committee, was made by the governor at Sapulpa. He charged that "thousands and thous ands" of republican agents were pos ing as democrats and telling persons whom they met that they wanted no more democratic rule. Sronts Deolnred Bnsy "These scouts," the governor said, "have been traveling everywhere. I don't know how many men Will Hays has employed. "You will find them In sleeping cars, smoking 25-cent cigars for the first time in their lives. Their policy is to get into conversation with passengers. They will say: "'How's the election going? " 'Well,' the scout says. T have been a democrat for 20 years, but no more of it for me. I'm done.' "There are thousands and thou sands of that kind of scouts travel ing all over the United States and big business is paying the bill." Referring to the telegrams sent him from Chandler, the governor said that one, asking a question on in tricate international law, it devel oped, purported to have been sent by a colored laundress. "This," he said, "Is one of the outgrowths of the Na poleonic mind of Will Hays." Governor Cox also predicted "start ling events in the councils of the re actionary group" within a short time. Showdown Soon Forecast, 'I will make the prediction," he said, "that certain groups are going to ask certain gentlemen for a show down." Senator Harding was pictured by Governor Cox as a "reactionary" can didate and on the league of nations Issue as "standing In no-man's land." "His pretended 'America first," " the governor told his audience tonight, "is really 'safety first." The biggest Issue of history is absent from his Fpeeches. Ho may be fooling Taft, he may be fooling Johnson, but I'm oing to see that he doesn't fool the American people." Article 10 was compared by the rovernor to the eighth commandment. "This commandment," he said, "has been written not only in the code of personal morals, but in the public law of every land. What is more, it is backed up by courts and police power and common conscience. "The league would extend the eighth commandment to cover inter national relations, by making terri torial burglary not only immoral but Illegal." Tomorrow will take the governor through Missouri with the principal vents a speech at Joplin and a night meeting- at Kansas City. He will reach Dayton. O., his home, Sunday. CHARGE OF TAFT IS DENIED Democrat Says ex-President Made Misstatement of Fact. NEW YORK, Oct. 1. Denial of the published charges of former President W. H. Taft that Governor Cox "at tacks the Associated Press for failing to give to the public a fair account of his speeches, the crowds and other phases of his long tour." was made bere today by George White, chair man of the democratic national com mittee. His statement follows: "It seems to be in the atmosphere of the republican party to make mis statements. Some of them are delib erate, some based on ignorance. Charity Inclines me to the belief that the latter was responsible for an as sertion by Mr. Taft in an article pub lished this morning that Governor Cox 'attacks the Associated Press for failing to give to the public a fair account of his speeches, the crowds and other phases of his long tour." "Of course Governor Cox did no euoh thing. He did accuse Chairman Hays of the republican national com mlttee of sending two scouts along his route to urge the republican new s ' papers inlhe west, in many places successfully, to suppress the news lo cally. The Albuquerque (V. M.) Journal, a republican newspaper, ad mitted the truth of this in a front page boxed article. "Not one of us connected with the democratic campaign has the slightest complaint of the Associated Press or ny reputable press association. They have given us a perfectly fair deal. "They supply the news to news papers, hut they cannot compel them to print It. Mr. Taft has simply caught the contagfon of misstatement, that is all." Cox to Speak In Kocliestcr. NEW YORK, Oct. 1. An additional engagement for Governor Cox was Announced today at democratic na tional headquarters. He will speak in Kochester. N. Y., October 18. also tak ing the platform in Buffalo that night. Judge Ben Llndsey of Denver will speak in the state of Washing ton, beginning his tour some time this month. LINER BRINGS $7,500,000 Bullion-Laden Steamer Hit by Hur ricane Xear Harbor. NEW YORK. Oct. 1. The White Line steamer Baltic, from Liverpool and Queenstown, arrived here today with gold bullion valued at 17,500,000 consigned to American bankers. Outside Ambrose channel last night the Baltic encountered a hurricane. She turned and ran out to sea until daylight today. EX-SENATOR CRANE DIES (Continued- From First Page.) on October 12. 1904, he was elected the following January for the term ending in 1907 and re-elected for the term ending In 1913. At the ex piration of his second term he de clined to seek renomination. Mr. Crane had been a member of the re publican national committee from 1892 to 1900 and from 1904 to 1916 had been a delegate-at-large to five national conventions. Mr. Crane had been a member of the republican national committee from 1892 to 1900 and again from 1904 to 1920. He was a delegate-at-large to six national conventions. 5 V S V'w Ink i1 ';-t 1 f vi W. Murray Crane, ex-United State arnator, nho died suddenly. At the last republican national con vention in Chicago he was one of the group that consolidated the delegates when they appeared hopelessly dead locked and brought about the nom ination of Senator Harding. Mr. Crane was a strong advocate of a league of nations. He was always interested in scien tific agriculture. By the application of business methods he developed 2700 acres of neglected land in Dalton into a successful farm. Mr. Crane made many important gifts to his home town and gave largely to charitable objects. He was credited with hav ing saved many individuals and small companies in the Berkshires from bankruptcy when they were overcome by business difficulties. Williams college bestowed upon him the honor ary degree of master of arts In 1897 and in 1903 Harvard made him a doc tor of laws. Mr. Crane married Mary, the daugh ter of Robert Benner of Astoria, L. I., in 18S0. Bereft by the death of his young wife four years later, he re mained a widower until 1906, when he married Josephine Porter, a daughter of William J. Boardman of Washington. JEWELRY PICKETS LOSE (Continued From First Pape.) son, K. J. Stack, local union No. 1257 of the Retail Clerks' International Protective association. John Doe Pres ton, J. IX Myall and L. C. Novak, the supreme court modified the' decree of Judge John McCourt of the Mult nomah county circuit court and per mits the defendants during business hours to maintain one picket only on the outer edge of the sidewalk at each public entrance to plaintiff's stores, with authority to each picket to wear a banner or scarf inscribed with the words: "Unfair to organ ized labor, local union No. 1257." The court also sets put that the picket so stationed in front of these stores must talk in the ordinary tone of voice, using the expressions, "This place is unfair to organized labor. Please do not pafronize it. Friends of union labor and all working men will not patronize this place." Intimidation 1m Denied. This opinion also was written by Justice Johns, with Chief-Justice Mc Bride and Justices Bean, Benson and Harris concurring. Justice Burnett dissented, while Justice Bennett wrote a special concurring opinion. In this case, according to the opin ion, the defendants admitted picket ing and that the pickets publicly ad vised "all friends of decent working conditions, hours and wages and of organized labor to refuse to patronize the plaintiff's stores because they were unfair to organized labor and to refuse such patronage until the plain tiff and his stores had been placed on the fair list. They denied any Intimi dation, unlawful acts or conspiracy and alleged that there was a trade dispute and that the picketing was done in a peaceful and lawful manner. As a further defense, it was alleged that about March 1. 1919, the plaintiff entered into a written contract with the defendant local union No. 1267 for a period of 12 weeks, by which he agreed to conform to the standard union contract; that on November 15, 1919. he violated this contract and that he worked his employes over time. Also that on January 13, 1920. hewholly repudiated his contract and declared that he would not recognize or deal with the union or its members, that he scHight to destroy union or ganization and that on account of this pickets were employed. Plaintiff Further Accused. It further was charged that the plaintiff used all means In his power to injure labor organizations gen erally and prevent others from unit ing with them, and that he offered to pay all expenses of picketing Meier & Frank's store in Portland for one week, if said union would do so. The important t.uestion in this case involved the constitutionality of chapter 346, laws of 1919, which the court held to be valid and operative. "Although we agree with the trial court in its findings as to what the pickets said," read Justice John's opinion, "yet as we construe the record they spoke in an ordinary tone of voice and not In a loud or unusual manner." The court found that there was a dispute between the employer and em ployes growing out of an employment, within the terms and provisions of chapter 346, laws of 1919. It was held by the court that under the facts the strike was justified, as for a lawful purpose, and that the picketing was done in a lawful manner. Also that the strike was ordered because the plaintiff breached his contract' and to further and protect the interests of the union and, its members. BRITISH mm REUND c Sinn Fein Leader Asserts Murders Planned. DOCUMENTS ARE SHOWN Government of Great Britain Al leged to Be Fostering Reprisals In Which Deaths Result. DUBLIN. Oct 1. (By the Associ ated Press.) Sensational charges that the government itself was re sponsible for reprisals in Ireland and that certain Sinn Fein leaders were marked for assassination were made today by Arthur Griffith. founderof the Sinn Fein organization, who said he was first on the list. Mr. Griffith, to support his state ments, exhibited to the group of American, English and continental newspapers, to whom he made a long statement preferring the charges, al leged official documents secured by Sinn Fein agents. Among these papers was an official permit alleged to have been signed by General Sir Nevil MacReady, military commander of Ireland. It was made out to a man named Hardy, who has had a life-long career of forgery and im prisonment, and who is alleged to have been released prematurely from prison on a ticket of leave signed by Ian Macpherson, as cbief secretary for Ireland, permitting him to move about freely in Ireland unhampered by police surveillance in the role, as Mr. Griffith asserted, of government spy. Although accustomed to daily sen sations, Dublin was greatly excited over the revealations of Mr. Griffith published in one of the afternoon papers. It Is pointed out that, if the docu ments are authentic, Mr. Griffith is liable to arrest under the defense of the realm act and under the new res toration of order act, for having them in his possession. Similarly, it is said that every newspaper corre spondent transmitting such an order or the substance of it and editors of British newspapers reproducing it are likewise subject to arrest. IRISH CONSTABULARY WARNED Reprisals, Xo Matter What Provo cation, Not Permitted." DUBLIN, Oct. 1. Warning against reprisals, no matter what the provo cation, was given the royal Irish con stabulary yesterday by Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief secretary for Ire land, in a speech on the occasion of a distribution of medals. He congratu lated the men upon their general maintenance of discipline. "Your duty and mine," he said, "is to arrest criminals and endeavor to prevent further crime. I appeal to all Irish people, men . and women, whatever their creeds and policies, to unite in thi3 endeavor." CABINET DISCUSSES IRELAND British Military Commander to Ap pear Before Body. LONDON", Oct. 1. Members of the British cabinet met yesterday to dis cuss the situation in Ireland and to learn from General Sir Frederick Nevil MacReady. commander of military forces there, defalks of conditions. It was declared likely that the cabinet would require an explanation of a recent interview which has been In terpreted by the newspapers as con doning reprisals by "black and tan" police. Copy of Alleged Document Shown. LONDON, Oct. 1. Art O'Brier. pres ident of the Gaelic League in Lon don, today supplied London papers with a copy of the alleged secret document made public in Dublin by Arthur Griffith. It is signed "J. B r i n d. brigadier-general. general staff," and is addressed to various named divisions of the military in the Dublin district. Mayor MacSwlney Grows Weaker. LONDON, Oct. 1. A bulletin is sued by the Irish Self-Determination league at 8 P. M. said that Lord Mayor MacSwiney was much weaker and in considerable pain. His wife, who had not visited him for two days because of her indisposition, found him much wasted, the bulletin said. LOCAL SUGAR PRICE OFF ANOTHER IMDTCH Iist of "Prisoners" Given. DUBLIN. Oct. 1. The Sinn Fein last night published a. list of 269 armed soldiers and police who fell into the hands of the "republican army" since May. It says the men were treated with courtesy as prison ers of war and were released unin jured after they had been disarmed. DRY LAW LAXITY SCORED " (Continued From First Page.) of America, let us in good conscience play our part, not only by example but by helping the cause of humanity and forwarding civilization, as we have done from the beginning of our republic; but let us hold to ourselves the right to determine what America's obligation is to the rest of the world." - Mrs. Wood In Party. Among those present were Mrs. Leonard Wood, Mrs. Douglas Robin son. Mrs. William C. Sproul. Mrs. James Garfield, Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Mrs. Maud Parkwood, Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart and Mrs. Gifford Pinchot. A delegation of ne gro women was headed by Mrs. Lethia C. Fleming, republican national direc tor of work among colored people. Senator Harding's telegram to Mr. Ryan was sent in reply to one from the latter, asking for an answer to the question which led to his arrest. "I asked you," Mr. Ryan wired, "the following question: 'Do you agree with Senator Johnson in his proposi tion to scrap the league of nations?' Your reply was as follows: 'If I were in favor bf a one-man power in the republic then I would be able myself to answer your question.' Anavrer Is Demanded. "Apparently recognizing that this was no answer, you invited me to the platform. While proceeding there in response to your Invitation, I was arrested and thrown into prison at the instance of your friends. I will not tamely submit to this indignity. On behalf of myself and the American public I demand that you answer this pertinent question." Senator Harding's reply follows: "Your lettergram addressed to me from Washington was my first in formation that your interrogation at the Baltimore meeting had led to your arrest. I greatly regret that such a result followed your courte ous interruption. I am sorry for the indignity you have suffered. Indeed. I Invited you to. the stage so I might get your inquiry clearly, know whom I was answering and answer frankly. Senators Not Controlled. "I do not venture to criticise the police officials who were responsible for order in a great meeting, but I do speak for myself and insist that I sought to treat you with becoming courtesy. I am as ready as you to recognize the rights of every citizen of the republic, but I do not agree that you may demand an answer to a question, as you elect to frame it. any more than I may demand your support. "I do not control any senator's atti tude on the league of nations any more than I control yours. I do not seek to control any man's views. My task is to so harmonize the views of American leadership that we shafl adopt a policy in our world relations to which Americana will unitedly subscribe. In deliberate public ad dresses I have given a clear state ment of my own suggestions for our future international policy, and you may read your answer therein." CLEAN BASEBALL WANTED (Continued From First Pate.) final and arbitrary review and dic tum of the tribunal. It is unthink able that in su-ch an environment and under such supervision anything unclean or unsportsmanlike could even remotely creep into the national game." 4 The letter requests club owners to sign an enclosed memorandum and return it to Mr. Veeck. Phone your want ads to The Orego ntan. Main 7070, Automatic 560-95. Wholesalers Announce Cut of 30 Cents Sack. DECLINE THIRD IN WEEK Fifty-Cent Decline in Quotations on Canned Milk Causes No Sur prise in Trade. Portland wholeeale grocers yester day cut the price of sugar 30 cents a sack This is the third decline in sugar in a week. The wholesale quo tation is now J15. There was no change in California refinery prices, but the jobbers here thought it advisable to reduce their profits in view of the very weak condition of the sugar markets throughout the country. Dealers in milk and dairy products are much interested In the course of the canned milk market. For some time past the canned milk, trade has been unsettled, and announcement of a decline of 50 cents a case' yester day caused no surprise. The eastern market has been seriously affected by a lack of export demand and the general weakness extended to the Pacific coast markets. There were rumors that some of the condenseries in the northwest would soon cloe down and if this happens, the larger supply of butter fat offered to the creameries should make butter prices cheaper. . It is also thought that raw milk prices will have to be reduced. There was much surprise among creamery men. who are in close touch with the dairy situation, when an advance in city milk prices was recently author ized, coming, as it did, in the face of a larger output ana a. reduction in milifeed quotations. MILK DECLINES AT SEATTLE Big Condensery Concern Also to Cnrtail Production. SEATTLE, Wash.. Oct. 1. Reduc tions in the price of canned milk and sharp curtailment of production were announced today by the Carnation Milk Products company. Factories at Forest Grove, Or., and Kent, Wash., will be permanently closed and other equipment given over largely to but ter making, the announcement said. Partial collapse of European buy ing and recently increased freight rates are given by the company as the reason for curtailment of canned milk manufacture. The Carnation company is said to be one of the larg est milk products concerns in the United States. The new price of canned milk will be $5.50 a case, a reduction of 60 cents, acording to the announcement. MORE AUTO CUTS ANNOUNCED Conditions Demand Lower Prices, Say Manufacturers. NEW YORK. Oct. 1. The Hares Motors, Inc., operating company for the Locomobile and Mercer concerns, announced today that the price of standard Locomobile cars had been reduced $1350 and Mercer models $1000. The reduction Is due to "our belief that the spirit of the times demands a reduction In prices so that the pur chasing value of the dollar may be in creased to a point where there is sufficient buying power properly to finance the business needs of the country," the announcement said. Packers Lower Pork Prices. WICHITA. Kan., Oct. 1. 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