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i THE MORXIXG OREGOXTAX, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. 1921 NAVAL COURT TO AIR BALLOONISTS I Sale of Letters to Be Investi gated, Says Daniels. FLIGHT UNDER INQUIRY Secretary Deplores Clash Between Lieutenants I'arell and Hln ton In Canada. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. Secretary Daniels announced tonight that a court of inquiry would be convened at the Eockaway N. T, air station upon the arrival there of Lieutenant Hinton, Farrell and Kloor, to inquire into all the circumstances of the balloon flight which carried the three officers from Rockaway to the shores Of Hudson Bay. The court of Inquiry, Mr. Daniels aid, will pay particular attention to the reported sale to newspaper and news syndicates of letters from the three officers. Another subject of the Inquiry, the secretary said, will be the clash yes terday at Matties. Ontario, between Lieutenants Farrell and Hinton. growing out of the publication of let ters written by the latter to his wife and published by a New York news paper. Mr. Daniels said that the court of Inquiry had not been ordered and he was not sure whether the order would be issued from his offioe or the matter left to the commandant at Rockaway. Whatever course is pur sued, the precept and powers of the court, he said, would be broad. The court. In its investigation of the reported sals of the aeronauts' letters. Mr. Daniels said, probably will inquire Into rumors that letters were offered for sale by persons in ; the naval service. Also reports that the balloon left Rockaway with in sufficient provisions and no fire arms will be investigated, he added. Mr. Daniels was asked if Lieuten ant Farrell would have an oppor tunity to ask the court to investigate ny charges he thought might nave been made by brother officers detri mental to his character In connec tion with the exploit. "ff Lieutenant Farrell thinks that anything has been said injurious to his reputation, he can present t to this court," Mr. Daniels replied. The secretary earlier had "de plored" the clash between Lieuten ants Farrell and Hinton. AJItMKX MEND D IFFKRKN" CES Farrell Kefers to Hinton as "My Old Pal." MATTICE, Ont., Jan. 12. Official report of the voyage of the thjee American naval balloonists, who ' reached here last night from Moose Factory, where they landed December 14, after their thrilling balloon flight from Rockaway, N. T.. was tele graphed to Secretary of the Navy Daniels today and the officers com- j pleted preparations to leave here this I afternoon. With the filing of the report, the officers announced they were free to talk. Seemingly reticent after the dispute when Lieutenant Stephen Farrell struck Lieutenant Walts Hinton, they added little to their story. Lieutenant Kloor declared that his opinion Farrell stood the hard ships remarkably well for his age Lieutenant Kloor referred to "little spats" which occurred between the men during their four days' wander inss in the woods, but these were rather of a friendly nature, he de clared. Lieutenant Kloor 6aid he had writ ten nearly 10.000 words telling of the trip. Much of it was written by can die light and many of the candles he made himself from tallow. "I do not want to appear selfish," he said. "I have had a wire from Secretary Daniels authorizing us to talk, but I have written a story of the trip myself and It contains some dope that has not been printed." The fight between Lieutenants Farrell and Hinton yesterday was ascribed. In a statement, to over wrought minds induced "by their hardships and gruelling struggles." The statement. Lieutenant Kloor said, was prepared at the direction of Hinton and Farrell, who had mended their differences. The three officers were together in the private car of R B. Way, divisional superintendent of the Canadian National railways. "On several occasions," the state ment said, "after a long and tiresome walk, one or two of us would become grouchy and at the slightest Invlta on would make a fuss. These quar ts were Just temporary disagree ments. Almost as quickly as they wouia Biari iney wouia end. "As commander of the balloon, I flew to Moose Factory. I had perfect liberty to select any of the officers at the station to accompany me and authorization from the commanding officer. In picking my passengers. Lieutenant Hinton and Lieutenant Farrell, I selected them because they were two of my best friends and themselves good comrades. "During the trip all of us have been ready to make sacrifices for one an other. We have fought our battles as befits shipmates and the traditions of the navy. We have done our best to uphold our own dignity as well as that of the service. We always will be brothers. Such petty quar rels as may have occurred will not lessen our affection. Today, after the first real rest since we left Moose Factory, our difficulties patched up and our friendship renewed, we can not emphasize too strongly that there is not now, and has not been, any misunderstanding in our party other than of a passing nature." The statement was signed by Lieu tenant Kloor. right in defending his character," she said. "I read a letter received from Lieutenant Farrell by Francis P. Bent, commissioner of contracts, and it was marked that it was not to be published. "In my opinion, the letters that Lieutenant Hinton and Kloor wrote their relatives and friends should not have been published Now you can see what it has caused. Had I re ceived a letter from my husband all the money in the world could not buy It It Is a question of principle and loyalty to my husband." Mrs. Stephen A. Farrell and Mrs. Walter Hinton, wives of two of the naval balloonists, characterized as "unbelievable" the story of the dis pute between their husbands over the letter Lieutenant Hinton is alleged to have written to his wife. Mrs. Hin ton, after expressing her disbelief of the affair.' fled to her room, saying, "I have no statement to make until I hear from my husband." "After what those men have en dured," said Mrs. Farrell, "I cannot believe they will be anything but brothers for the rest of their lives. No one of them deserves more credit than the others." "I am the happiest woman in the world," she continued, "and my pray er has been answered. I never lost confidence, you know. As I said Christmas eve I could not have given up hope for their return until next spring. The children have never RATHLOU ID WIFE LI Will IMELIGH I Couple Held at Spokane for Possible Deportation. NOTORIETY STARTS HERE Sensation Snrunir in 1908, When Portland Physician's Wife Elopes WiUi Count. SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 12. Count and Countess Vigo Holstein Rathlou of Denmark, the latter formerly the wife of Dr.' Roy A. Miles Collins, killed In Portland in 1909. were ar rested here today by United States COUPLE WHOSE CAREER HAS BEEN WATCHED BY IMMI GRATION AUTHORITIES FOR PAST 12 YEARS, ARRESTED IN SPOKANE I t'Ot Vr AND COUNTERS YIGGO VON HOLSTEIN RATHLAl, J 1 I : interests of her son Billy, then 5 1 years old, who was in the custody of I his father. Dr. Collins. On this occa I slon she said Mrs. Collins had abused her and threatened to kill her. Of I the meeting with Dr. Collins at his oirice the countess said: , "I will admit that my conversation with him was not what it would have been had I known he was married or that his wife was in an adjoining room, Out conversation was largely about our little Billy." Custody of the child, following Dr. Collins' death, was granted the count and countess, and they declared at the time that they intended placing the boy In the best schools in Den mark. It is known that her son made a trip to Europe with the countess and probably resided there, as the couple are said to have left Portland soon after the txial for California. From that state their announced in tention was to go to the count's an cestral acres in Copenhagen. mmmm Fl COXSTAXTLYE HAS LITTLE HOPE OP AMERICAN" AID. given up hope either. Mr. Fart ell has taught us all not to worry but to be cool, levelheaded and quiet." Three Airmen to Head Parade. ROCKAWAY, N. T., Jan. i2. Lieu tenant W. A. Evans of the air station here left today for Toronto, taking new clothing for the balloonists s'.randed in the frozen north. Upen arrival in New York the men will be tendered a luncheon and then come here to head a parade of soldiers, sailors and citizens of Rockaway, after which they will go to their station. Symphony Musicians Are Entitled to Credit. Concert at Hcfltg Appreciated by Large Audience Example of Hoodluniiam Causes Mir. Hinton admitted he had written the letter that caused the quarrel, but declared he had not intended it for publication and was sorry. Belief in this statement was expressed by Far rell. who alluded to Hinton as my old pal." They indicated that the Incident was closed. The train probably will reach To ronto tomorrow afternoon. They In tend leaving Toronto for New York at 6 o'clock. Lieutenant Hinton was suffering from swollen feet as a result of the long trip from Moose Factory on anowshoes. The others apparently are in good shape. FARRELL RIGHT, SAYS WIFE Mrs. Hinton Flees to Room and Remains Silent on Row. NEW YORK. Jan. II Mrs. Stephen A FarVell. wife of Lieutenant Far rell, today asserted that she believed her husband was right in "defending his character," vhen he struck Lieutenant Hinton at Mattice yes terday. "Of oourae I think my hush and was BY JOSEPH MACQUEEN. ALL the musicians who worked so faithfully in preparation and performance of the fine concert of the Portland Symphony orchestra last night in 'the Heilig theater are en Litled to a good deal of credit in win ning such a music success, in spite of adverse circumstances. The symphony was the one by Svendson In D major, previously heard in this city about the year 1914 and pleasantly remembered. It had been Intended, up to a few days ago, to have as vocal soloist at this concert Emilio de Gogorza, bari tone, and the programme was, so to speak, built up around his songs. Then word came from Montana that Mr. de Gogorza was "out of voice" for the time being, and the pro gramme, so far as selections are con cerned, had to be altered at the last minute. But hearty co-operation among the orchestra men built up an other programme, and the situation cleared. A distressing example of hoodlum ism by an unknown schoolboy who, with his catapult, sent the point of a girl's hatpin crashing into the left temple of Arthur Vt hite, second vio lin made a stir at yesterday morn ing's rehearsal, at which the audience consisted to a large extent of high school children. Although Mr. White and his broth er musicians afterward good natured- Iy made light of the matter and asked that it not be given publicity, the matter cannot be passed by. It might have been attended with serious results to Mr. White. The point of the hatpin entered his left temple about one Inch above his left eye and witnesses who were present say that the cut bled profusely. The mis- sle came from a boy, who sat on the first balcony. Mr. White pluckiiy was in his place in the orchestra at last night's concert and played as if nothing untoward had happeued. The Svendson symphony was the gem of the whole event. It had dig nity, sparkle, and cohesive structure, also a message wedded to tune. Now and then it is reminiscent of -our old friend Hadyn. The prettiest bit in it is the "allegretto scherzando" move ment, with Its pizzicato effect in the strings, and merry woodwind aong. This movement was so much liked that it had to be repeated. The two numbers for strings were marked favorites, especially the Schu mann "Traumerei." and this latter was so beautifully played and had such perfect ensemble that It had to be repeated. The overture "Marriage of Figaro" is ordinary, and Is not worthy of the genius of Mozart, who composed many better things. The Coleridge-Taylor "Da use Negre" is a vigorous, able bit of writing, and the "Farandole" from the Bizet second suite was a merry ending to a concert really worth while. Mr. Denton was again much of a success as conductor, and at all times had his orchestral forces under control. The audience was large, and cordial in applause. The next concert of the symphony series takes place February 2, with May Peterson, soprano. New York, as vocal soloist. Hemp Rate Dismissed. WASHINGTON. Jan. It". Complaint of the Columbian Rope company that rates on Manila hemp in carload lots from Vancouver, B. C. : Tacoma and Seattle, Wash., to Auburn, N. Y were unreasonable, were dismissed by the Interstate commerce commission today. S. H. green Holman Fuel Co. AdY. s'amps Tor cash Main 161. 560-21 immigration authorities and are being held for possible deportation. According to B. E. Gowen, United States immigration commissioner, the pair entered the United States, pre sumably through Canada, last Sep tember, after they had been refused admission in 1916. He said that the Countess Rathlou eloped with Rathlou from her hus band in Portland In 1908. and that Dr. Collins' second wife, when placed on trial a year later for his murder, declared she had killed him because of his love for his former wife. According to Mr. Gowen, the count and countess left the United States in 1915 and upon their return were refused admission on the ground of moral turpitude. He said they had been involved in alleged fraudulent schemes in various parts of the L'nited States. Count and Countess Vigo von Holstein Rathlou became notorious I 1908, when the latter, then the wife of Dr. Roy A. Miles Collins, prom inent Portland physician, eloped with Rathlou, described as a dashing young Danish nobleman, went to Copenhagen with him, returned to America four months later and on October 22 at St. Louis became his wife. The elopement caused a sensa tion and wherever the couple visited the story followed them. At that time the count was known to be in fairly affluent circumstances and was said to be descended from one of the oldest and proudest of Danish families, his father being Baron C. F. E. Holsfeln of Copen hagen. The marriage at St. Louis took place just one nonth after de cree of divorce from Dr. Collins had been granted the countess by Judge Morrow. "Badger" Charge Made. One month after their marriage the couple were charged by St. Louis police with having attempted to "badger" one James Morgan, Chicago traveling salesman. It was proved that the countess had flirted with Morgan, dined with him and then in vited him to her rooms at the Rosiei hotel of St. Louis to view her treas ured curios. Morgan accepted the Invitation and was sitting in the room conversing with the charming countess when her husband rushed in, brandished a revolver and forced Morgan to hand over $115, all the money the traveling salesman had in his pockets. t However, 'Morgan at this point wrested the gun from the count, held the couple at bay until daylight and then phoned the police. He is said to have stated that the reason he did not communicate with the police earlier was because he feared he him self would be arrested on some trumped-up charge sworn to by the count and countess. The couple sub mitted toVhaving their photographs taken for the "rogues' " gallery. Thej were then cautioned to leave the city and never return. They went to Des Moines, where they were later heard of in connection with a similar epi sode. Larceny Conviction Cited. Local immigration authorities, upon whose request the couple were arrested at Spokane, allege they havn evidence to the effect that the count and countess have been Involved in a host of "shady" transactions. Ac cording to R. F. Bonham, local com missioner of immigration, the couple Were charged with larceny in Port land were convicted and later naroled bv Judsre McGinn. After their departure from Portland in July, Count ana countess Katniou acain came into the limelight. They had returned to the city after theii visit to Denmark and subsequent mar- 3 riage and were living quietly, first S at the ferkins noiei, ana iaier ai , 226 Tenth street, when Dr. Roy A. Miles Collins, former husband of the countess, who had in the meantime married his second wife, Mrs. Kate Van Winkle, was shot and instantly killed by his second wife, who, in giving an explanation of her motive for the murder, said that she had been jealous of her husband and h's first wife, Countess Vigo von Hol stein Rathlou. The murder took place early on the morning of July 24 at the Collins home, 722 Flanders street. Meetings Are AUeged. Mrs. Collins declared in her state ment that she had been cognizant of several metings between her husband and the countess and that she had reason to believe that the doctor still loved his divorcee. Countess Rathlou told the district attorney prior to the trial that she had visited Dr. Collins at his offices and that both she and the count had called at the Collins home. She as serted that the visit wu made is the King Says Aotirities of His Army Against Tnrks Depends Upon Attitude of Allies. ATHENS, Jan. 12. King Constan tino declared today he did not believe the British wished a revision of the Sevres treaty with Turkey, but ad mitted he had received no direct inti mations to this effect. He said he did not expect an attack upon Greek forces around Smyrna by the Turkish nationalists and Russian bolshevikl. "Finance is the most difficult prob lem before Greece," he continued. "There is no reason to suppose the allies will attempt to squeeze Greece under the unfair arrangement made when Greece was very poor, and the matter may be arranged to the mu tual advantage of the nations. There seems to be little hope that Americans will aid financially. "The activities of the Greek armv depends upon the allies. I may go to Smyrna soon to Inspect the troops, but not to lead operations. If the bolshevik! make a spring campaign it wiii oe against Poland or Roumania. They cannot fight everywhere." WEDDING ANNOYS DIPLOMATS Allied Envoys at Athens Probably Will Ignore Royal Nuptials. ATHENS, Jan. 12. Allied diplo matic representatives here are em barrassed over the question of at tending the wedding of Crown Prince Charles of Roumania to Princess Helen of Greece, should King Con stantine remain unrecognized by the allies before the marriage, which has not been fixed. It is said one reason for the delay In announcing the date is the desire first to obtain allied lecognition for Constantine. The French minister is juoted as having stated that unless special in structions were received from his government, or Constantine was rec ognized, he would simply pay a call at the Roumanian legation on the day of the marriage and there meet Queen Marie of Roumania, who is expected to come to Athens. FRENCH SINK RED TRANSPORT Vessel Carrying Soviet Soldiers Is Sent to Bottom by Destroyers. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 12. French destroyers have sunk a trans port flying the red flag and carrying soviet troops presumably to Trebi- zond, it is said in a dispatch received here. The French warships attacked the transport despite the fact that it was escorted by a soviet flotilla. The sinking vessel was steered toward the coast and run aground, a part of the traops and crew escaping by swimming. IS URGED BY BLISS u, S. Call Woirtd Bring Quick Response, Says General. FIGURES ON NAVIES GIVEN Daniels Presents Data at Hearing Showing Strengths Present and Prospective of Nations. Greece Must Permit Export. ATHENS, Jan. 12. Export of food and meats from Smyrna to Constan tinople was insisted ,upon in a note handed Premier Krtellis today by Robert De Billy, French minister to Greece. OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED Places in Clackamas mane Society Hold County Hu 20 Years. OREGON CITY, Jan. 12. (Special.) At a meetnig of the Clackamas County Humane society, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hard ing, in this city, last saiurnay eve Titne officers were re-ciciicu da ivi lows: President, Anita nensiey mc- ..: n-n;,qAnt flcr,r era A c arver; vicc-iji co.u.... w - . o Harding; treasurer, E. G. Caufield; sarretarv. Mrs. E. G. Caufield. Sam St&vens, J. t. Humpnreys ana Percy Caufield were re-eiectea airec tors for a thre-year term. The officers have held their places for more than 20 years, ana are cnar- ter members of the organization. The secretary's report snowea tnat there were 15 cases of cruelty to ani mals in Clackamas county, which had been Investigated and the guilty per sons brought to justice. WIDOW GETS $50,000,000 Will of Horace E. Dodge Is Filed for Probate in Detroit. DETROIT, Jan. 12. The will of Horace E. Dodge, Detroit motor mag nate, was filed for probate today. He left the bulk of an estate esti mated at $50,000,000 to his widow. Read The Oregonian classified ads. uiiiiimuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!: 1 MUSICAL I I INSTRUMENTS! I SACRMtED I Wmmm lessu.vs uivm. REMOVAL SALE I McDOUGALL MUSIC CO. I S 325 Aider Street. Between Sixth and Broadway. niiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin: PIANOS REDUCED PAYMENTS ARRANGED There are some splendid piano bar gains in Baby Grands, Players and Uprights on sale this month on oar seventh floor. it'Meichandise of J o&Sx Merit Only" WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. An Ameri can call for a world disarmament conference would be welcomed by the great powe'rs of Europe and would disclose "the next Germany" should any nation refuse to agree to disarm. General Tasker H. Bliss told the house naval committee todav. The general gave the impressions he had gained through, discussions with European statesmen and soldiers while a member of the supreme war council and of the American peace commission. He said there was an immediate desire for disarmament, but added that until a definite agree ment had been reached he would not "disarm one American soldier or lay up one American ship." General Bliss said also that the United States should complete her naval building programme. The com mittee received from Secretary Dan iels a statement as to the relative strength of the world powers, show ing that of the United States to he midway between that of Great Brit ain and Japan. His figures Indicated, however, that with the completion of the present authorized construc tion of the three nations, the Ameri can capital ship power would be as great as that of Great Britain, with the ratio over Japan slightly reduced. Hearings Are Concluded. Chairman Butler, who recentlv re turned from a conference with President-elect Harding said that "within a very few months definite action win be taken along the lines we are discussing." The senate foreign relations com mittee concluded today its hearings on pending disarmament resolutions. Senator Borah, republican, Idaho, a member of the committee, predicted that his proposal for negotiations looking for an agreement between the United States, Great Britain and Japan for a reduction of naval con struction would be favorably re ported. Tables submitted by the secretary show that while the present effective tisrnting strength of the British navv includes 538 ships of 1,588.442 tons, as compared with 330 shipi of 779,133 tons, for the American navy, comple tion of the authorized building pro gramme of this country in 1925, will give it a tonnage superiority in the ratio of I.3o to 1, with approximately an equal number of ships. While the present strength of the American navy was shown to be more than double that .of Japan, should the latter country complete its projected programme for 1927, In addition to construction already authorized, and this country terminate construction with Its present programme, its naval superiority over Japan in that year, it was shown, would be reduced to a ratio of 1.4 to 1. In major ships and gun power, the American navy at the completion of its present programme will have an actual superiority over the British ATTEND NOW AUTO SHOW SEE this elaborate dis play of motor cars and autom obile accessories. See the "cut-away" chas sis and learn the secrets of motor-car operation. Come you are promised splendid entertainment "The Beauty Show of the Automotive World" Acclaimed By All to Be the Northwest's Finest Show da IN! TfffwWffTi 1mm i f TRUCK SHOW To be held In indi vidual dealer show rooms. ACCESSORY SHOW All the latest devices will be shown. 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"If Japan's projected programme for 1927 is authorized, however, it will raise her battleship strength in that year, according to the figures, to 13 ships, aggregating 439,720 tons and increase '.ier prospective superior ity over the American navy in battle cruisers, 'giving her II ships of tha class, aggregating 430,000 tons. This programme already has been approved by the Japanese government. Secre tary Daniels told the committee, but i there have been no appropriations for it. Secretary Daniels declared one of the most serious shortcomings of the American navy at the present time I was its total lack of speedy aircraft carriers. CtSt f t & ET tR TJ Postcard 10 Years on Way. HELENA, Mont., Jan. 12. Mrs. Hil ton Carson, a sister of Charles H. Rei fenrath of Helena, mailed him a post card at Kobe, Japan, in November, 1910. It reached him today. 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