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Plan to Resume Sessions
Jan. 2 Held Camouflage.
CUNO'S OFFER OPPOSED
Comedy ' of British Secrecy and
French Propaganda Is Again
Encountered at London.
BY JOHN STEELE.
(Chicago Tribune Foreign News Service.
Copyright, by the Chicago Tribune.)
LONDON, Deo. 11. tBy Tribuna
Wireless.) The London conference
of premiers has broken up without
an agreement and will be continued
in Paris on January 2, but this, I
am informed, is merely camouflage
to make it appear as if all the
allies are united behind France in
its determination to seize the Ruhr
district on January 15 when the
present German moratorium ex
pirts. The conference met again this
afternoon, the morning being de
voted to a British cabinet meeting
at which the situation which had
arisen in the conference was dis
cussed. The cabinet agreed with
Prime Minister Bonar Law that the
German offer made by Chancellor
Cuno through Dr. Bergman was not
accept!. ble and this afternoon when
the conference met it was formally
rejected.
Comedy Again Is Met.
Today there was again the com
edy of British secrecy and French
propaganda. The British merely
made public the conversations and
while this was being done Premier
Poincare at the Hotel Claridge was
receiving representatives of tha
press and telling them that the
conference had adjourned because
Mr. Bonar Law could not give tima
enough to discuss the question at
issue thoroughly and reach a de
cision before Christmas.
M. Poincare said that every 8ele
Kate had set forth his country's view,
the position of the French being
the same which the premier had
Siveri the senate and chamber. One
l'eature of Premier Mussolini's plan,
lie said, was a great advance on
the former Italian position and the
plan as a whole adopted was the1
French scheme for sanctions which
was put forward last May.
Sisnifirant slap is Made.
The following significant slap at
ex-Prime Minister Lloyd George oc
curred in M. Poincare's statement:
"If by any chance the allies fail
to reach an agreement at Paris it
will not mean a break in the entente
as it would have meant with any
. previous British government."
This is the keynote of the whole
situation. 1 learn from an unim
peachable source that Mr. Bonar
Law pursued at the conference a
policy of trauQuillity. That is to sav,
lie put forward his views but he did
not press .them and he gave the
Krench to understand that if they
insisted on seizing physical pledges
for German good faith Great Britain,
while it could not approve actively,
would not oppose. This, of course,
was just what M. Poincare wanted.
French Leader Determined.
The French leader is determined
to seize the' Ruhr and Essen and
he has five divisions ready to ad
vance on January 15. He has no
intention of reaching an agreement
at Paris if an agreement means the
surrender of any part of the French
claims. I am told that he has as
sured the other premiers that
France has no intention to hold the
seized territories permanently, but
that he believes with a grip on thesa
vital spots Paris will be able to
squeeze Germany. so that it will see
the advantage in paing up
promptly.
Signor Mussolini is said to be bit
terly disappointed. He came to
London believing that he was en
tering a free conference where
argument and common sense would
prevail, and only today did he realize
that the loaded dice employed hero
precluded any settlement. He went
to a dinner given by the London
organization of th Italian fascisti,
where he delivered an address con
cerning the glory of Italy. The
French and Italian delegations are
leaving for home tomorrow morn
ing and the Belgians will leave in
the attcrnoon.
MuHHotlhl Iksups Statement.
Signor Mussolini issued a state
ment tonight, declaring it was his
"Pinion that tho conference might
have ended better, but the oremiers
should bo content with what th.
had done, lit any case, he said, itl
s uiu jirst time the problems of
debts and reparations had been
taken up together as regards
Kui-opc's aspect, leaving Aiuerica
out -of the question altogether.
Signor Mussolini thought the in
terval between now and the meet
ing pn January 2 would be useful
so that when the premiers reassem
bled they could go on and. get bet
ter results. He emphasized that It
was imperative that in the next con
lercnce decisions should be reached,
as -the moratorium granted Ger
many expired on December SO and
the final period given Berlin ex
pired January 13, so that the allies
must come to a decision before that
date. Until the final date no action
will.be taken by the allies.
In case Germany shows bad faith
and France decides to occupy the
Ruhr, tjignor Mussolini was asked
if Italy would be found on the side
of France, to which he replied:
''Wait and see."
There was no reason, he added,
lo be pessimistic. Regarding the
Balfour note the Italian premier
said it could be assumed that it
had been wiped out and probably
Mr. Bonar Law would make a dec
laration to that effect in the house
of commons shortly.
$33,000 PLEDGED RELIEF
(r-nntimiff! From First Fa se. )
01 Commerce to formulate
:rramia nf nntinn
a pro-
This committee will assist in the
work of reconstruction of Astoria's
wrecked business section as well
as in relieving immediate distress.
A resolution was adopte." at the
meeting of business men request
ing that all contributions be 'made
through the Chamber of Commerce
relief fund to obviate duplication
of work and speed up relief. All
banks in the city have agreed to
accept contributions to . the fund.
Checks shouldtie made payable to
the "Chamber of Commerce Astoria
Relief Fund." Headquar-ers are in
room 609, Oregon buiidiVig.
Contributions of clothing poured
into the slaLe ch wiibr if commerce
headquarters yesterday faster- than
tlu-y could bo handled. The cloth
ing: will be sent to Astoria as rapid
ly as shipments can be prepared.
Free transportation for food and
other subeistance supplies will be
FRENCH "TIGER"
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I CXEMEXCEAU AT TOMB OP UNKNOWN' SOLDIER.
Ex-Premier Clemenceau, the "Tiger" of France, on December 6 journeyed to Arlington national cemetery,
where he placed a wreath on the tomb of the unknown hero, the tomb which stands as a. shrine to America's
soldier dead. As France's ex-premier of war days stood at the tomb, the recollection of the great sacrifice
seemed to be again impressed on his mind and an expression of sorrow came over his stern face. At his left
is Colbnel Stephen Donsol of New York city, who is acjempanying M. Clemenceau-on his trip through the
L'nited States.
provided by the Spokane, Portlanil
& Seattle railway, W. F. Turner,
president, announced yesterday.
Local members of the Investment
Bankers' Association of America
announced ihat they are willing to
handle free of charge the work
of marketing any bond issues which
Astoria may desire to float for re
construction of the road, water and
sewer systems.
A contribution of $250 was sent
to Clatsop post of the American
Legion for use in the post's relief
work by Portland post No. 1. The
contribution was voted at a joint
meeting of the incoming and- out
going executive committees of Port
land post yesterday noon when it
was also decided that a portion of
the proceeds of the Legion's enter
tainment, "A Night in Paris," to be
given December 30, will be added
to the relief fund.
Fraternal Orders to Help.
Portland fraternal organizations
have made arrangements to care for
Astoria members of the various or-,
ganizations who are in need of help.
John Tait, personal representative
of A. L. Tetu, potentate of Al Kader
temple. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine,
will aid Astoria nobles and their
families.
Taking $250 contributed by J. H.
and Gilbert Joyce of the Hazelwood
restaurant, a committee of Eiks has
gone to Astoria to investigate the
condition of members of the Astoria
lodge. The committee members are
V. F. McKinney, Monroe Goldstein
and Charles Bradley of Portland
and Frank -D. Cohen of Marshfield.
Modern Woodmen fire sufferers
will be cared for by F. B. Curry,
state deputy of Modern Woodmen of
America, and Ben F. Sherwood of
Lone Fir camp, who is representing
all Portland camps. They left for
Astoria yesterday morning. The
order has about 250 members in As
toria. Kiwnnlans Send Committee.
A committee of three was sent to
tha stricken city by the Pacific
northwest district of the Interna
tional Kiwanis club to ascertain in
what manner the club can best be of
service. A. M. Wright and E, R.
Wiggins of Portland and Earl Kirk
patrick of Eugene are the clnb's
representatives.
The Alberta Commercial club an
nounced that proceeds of a dance to
be given Saturday night at Oddfel
lows hall. East Seventeenth and
Alberta streets, will be contributed
to th relief fund.
The resolution fixing the amount
to be raised in Portland and pro
viding for a committee of five mem
bers to work with the Astoria re
lief committee follows:
"Resolved, that it be the sense of
the business interests of Portland
that a fund of $50,000 be raised to
cover the immediate necessities for
relief of the citizens of Astoria and
such further assistance as may be
come necessary; and be it further
"Resolved, that the president of
the Chamber of Commerce of the
city of Portland be authorized to
appoint a committee of five men to
assist and advise with them in
working out their needs."
To prevent duplication of, worlc
and make efforts of the relief com
mittee more effective, a resolution
offered by Nathan Strauss provid
ing for notification of all organiza
tions and individuals that they can
best assist by making their con
tributions through the Chamber of
Commerce committee Was adopted.
As subscriptions began to lag Ben.
Selling, widely known philanthro
pist and untiring civic worker, was
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PAYS TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN
called upon for a brief address. "I
came to this meeting merely as a
spectator," Mr. Selling said. "I
wanted to see what Portland would
do without solicitation. I am con
fident Portland will raise more than
the amount required and da all
other things necessary. But as ac
tions speak louder - than words I
now offer my subscription for $500."
He was heartily cheered as he re
sumed his seat and subscriptions
again started pouring in as men
arose to their feet in all parts of
the room.
The list of subscriptions of ?100
or more, as tabulated by the finance
committee last night, follows:
American Can company. $1000
Marshall, "Wells company 1U0U
Fleiachoer-Mayer company 1000
Allen & Lewis , 1000
Lang & Co 10UO
Maaon-Ehrman company 1000
Wadhama & Co 250
M. Jj. Klioe , 500
Kasmussen & Co 250
Peerless Pacific 200
Pacific Coast Biscuit company. . . . 200
The Orcgontan (more If needed)... 600
C. C. Colt (Portland Clearing
House) ; . . . 5000
Neustadtejr Bros - 500
Oregon Journal BOO
Portland Telegram 2oo
Portland Cordage company 500
Goodyear Rubber company .... 500
Blake, it c Fa II company ' 5u0
Blumauer-Prank Drug company... 500
Doernbecker Mfg. company 500
Powers Furniture company 500
Portland Gas & Coke company 500
M. Sellers & Co ftt0
Clossett & Pevers 200
Portland Railway, Light & Power
company 1000
J. K. Gill (for the present) 250
Tru Blu Biscuit company 200
Willamette Iron & Steel company. . 500
Eastern & Western Lumber com
pany
In man. Poulson Lumber company.
Honeyman Hardware company ....
Gray, McLean '& Percy
Swift & Co. ($250 sent already)...
Zellerbach Paper company (more if
necessary)
Crown Mills
Corvallis company
Zan Bros
Stark-Davis & Co
Crescent Paper company
The Vo&an Candy company
Kastern Outfitting comoanr
j Bell & Co. ($500 from other com
missioners) 100
Portland Flouring Mills , 500
Alters Bros. Milling company 500
Portland Seed company 100
Whitfield Whttcomb company .... 200
King Food Products 150
Mrs. F. R. Strong..; U0
Kerr Gifford u 500
by most seekers of
the ultimate in Stoves
and Ranges, because
Tiave, for 75 years,
proven to the house
wives of America that
this is a product of ex
perience where substi
tution "don't . go" and
that "something just as '
good" cannot be sold to
a person who has once
used a Charter Oak.
ISHERW00D
Stove Company
Sole Distributors
14th and Glisan, Portland
Comes in packages!
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THE MOKXIXG OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY,' DECEMBER 12,
SOLDIER DEAD.
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Ben Selling BOO
Meter & Frank company .,.., 8000
Portland, Realty board 1700
Oregon State Hotel Men. 2. 5000
Hazelwood Restaurant company... 500
c;. ri. Kolhns & Sons 100
Hlrsch-Weies Manufacturing com
pany 250
Micheil, Lewis & Staver company. 250
Union stockyards 100
The Spectator . 50
Blumauer Hoch , 50
Oreg-on voter 20
Charles Berg 50-
American Typo Foundry 75
J. W. P. McFall 50
The automobile Industry paid the
federal government $104,430,000 dur
ing the fiscal year 1922, through the
manufacturers excise tax.
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Greatest Overcoat values in Portland.
Overcoat in our
Regular Prices $30, $35, $40, $45, Some $50
This big lot contains many coats belted and half belted, raglan sleeves,
backs, satin lined, pure virgin wool; in fact, everything you want. Come
for best choice. , '
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Largest Manufarturing clothiers Third and Morrison Streets,
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WORKERS' PARTY
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Demand for Seats Held Up
at Cleveland Meeting.
BODY HELD UNPATRIOTIC
Organization Is Declared to Be
un-American and Anti-Labor;
Voting Strength Is Settled.
CLEVELAND, Dec. ll.-(By the
Associated Press.) The question of
seating representatives of the
workerB party of America precipi
tated a heated .and prolonged dis
cussion at this afternoon's session
of the first day's meeting of the
second conference for progressive
political action and caused an eariy
adjournment when the question was
referred, back to the credentials
committee for further consideration.
This committee hoped to reach
final decision tonight and report
to the conference tomorrow morn
ing. Unofficially, it was reported
that the committee would refuse to
seat the workers' party representa
tives on the ground they were "un
American and anti-labor," and had
not been invited to sit in the con
ference. Debate was started when C. E.
Ruthenberg of Cleveland, national
executive secretary ' of the . party,
after reading of the report of the
credentials committee, asked why
credentials presented by him and
three others, Ludwtg- Lore, New
York, editor of the Volkszeitung of
New York; William iunn of Butte,
Mont., and Caleb Harrison of Cleve
land, had not been acted on. -Party
Held Un-American. s
Edward Keating of Washington,
former representative in congress
from Colorado, took the floor and
declared: "The workers' party has
no place where honest trade unions
are represented and it was brazen
effrontery to present credentials to
a convention that does not wish at
tendance of the so-called workers'
party." ,
"The workers' party is un-American
and anti-labor," declared Mr.
Keating. "This convention stands
for the flag and constitution and
the reason we are going to kick the
representatives of the workers'
party out is because they do not
stand for the flag." The statement
was interrupted by cheers and boos
from the floor.
A delegate from Minnesota de
clared he ' "hoped the conference
would not take the same attitude
entire stock for only
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toward the workers'' party as Will
iam J. Burns and the department
of justice agents, who have thrown,
workers of this party into jail."
Another debate was precipitated
when the credentials committee pre
sented a majority report that rep
resentatives from 'local trade and
labor unions should not be seated
as such. Morris Hillquit of New
STork offered an amendment that
such delegates be seated by the
committee, but not as delegates
from local unions and that they
be prohibited from voting on any
rollcalls, Tho amendment was lost
and the entire question referred
back to the committee.
Third Party Case Up Today.
The question of tho formation of
a third party did not reach the
conference today, but reports cur
rent tonight indicated that a num
ber of resolutions bearing on this
subject may be offere tomorrow.
One of the reports was to the ef
fect that the farmer-labor delegates
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will offer a resolution in favor of
the third party movement. From
socialist party delegates it was
learned that they will watch the
progress of the farmer-labor resolu
tion and in the event it is defeated
will offer one asking the conference
to consider the question of naming
a presidential and vice-presidential
candidate and calling a conference
in the future for that purpose.
The credentials committee de
cided on the following voting
strength on a rollcall ballot based
on one vote for each 10,000 ac
credited members:
. Brotherhood of XiOcomotive Engi
neers, 9 votes; Brotherhood of JjOco
motive Firemen and Enginemen, 11;
Order of Railroad Telegraphers, 8;
Switchmen's Union of North Amer
ica, 1; Stationary Firemen and Oil
ers, 2; Order of Railway Conductors,
6; Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks,
13; American Train Dispatchers as
sociation, 1; International Brother
hood of Electrical Workers, 10;
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers'
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International alliance, 3; Interna
tional Association of Machinists, 20;
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of
America, 26; International Typo
graphical union, 8; public legislative
service, 1.
Several Not Yet .Decided.
The voting strength of the social
ist party and the United Mrne
Workers of America has not yet
been determined.
The Farmers' National council, tha
Farmers Labor League of America
and the national non-partisan league.
with a membership estimated at
900,000, have also not been deter
mined, but it was estimated thai,
the farmers' vote would be about frO.
W. G. Lee, president of tha
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
did not attend the conference. His
organization, the fourth member
of the "big four" transportation
brotherhoods, was not represented.
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