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Newspaper Page Text' - &:,-t'--' VOL. XXIV NO. 25. PORTLAND, OREGON. SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 18; 1905. PRICE FIVE CENTS. RDGGQ MAY YET CAUSE WAR Negotiations-Reach a Delicate -Point. GERMANY GIVES WARNING Her Subjects in France Must Prepare to Leave. BRITAIN IS BEHIND FRANCE Hope or Averting War Rests In Com promise on Conference Scheme.. - Ijansdownc States Posi tion of Britain. SPECIAL CABLE. PARIS, June 17. It is stated in official circles that the government has been ad vised that Germans in business in France have been ordered by the German gov-" ernment to hold themselves in readiness to return to , Germany at a" moment's notice. Despite reassuring advices from Berlin It is admitted here that the Moroccan situation has brought about a state of af fairs that menaces the peace of Europe more than in a quarter of a century. The French Cabinet -was In session all Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, dlcusslng the situation, and for a time it was thought by all of the better-informed In diplomatic circles that war would ensue before the end of the week. However, the crisis was averted, for the present at least. It is Just now becoming known that cx Minister Delcasse retired from the Cabi net because his colleagues declined to sup port him in a policy that was bound to result 1n Immediate war. Convinced that England would cast her lot with France against. Germany, he appeared at a meet ing with a copy of a proposed offensive and defensive treaty with England, which he proposed to adopt at once. He de clared that ho had positive Information that Germany had made up her mind to crush France, and decided that the llfs of the nation demanded that she go at once to extreme measures. The Premier and hj fellow-members declined the re sponsibility of throwing the country Into a war that might prove disastrous, and thereupon the Foreign Minister retired from the Cabinet. A telegram was later received from the French Ambassador at Rome, in which he stated that, had the proposed treaty been approved by the Cabinet, German troops would have crossed the frontier the same night. WILL AGREE IF FRANCE DOES Lansdownc Defines Attitude of Brit ain on Conference. CHICAGO, June 17. (Special.) The Daily Nowa' London correspondent gives the following comment on the strained re- lations between France and Germany over the Morocco situation, and the latter's call for a conference of nations: "The correspondent quoted an official of the Foreign Office to the effect that England would yield absolutely to French leadership in the Moroccan crisis. This morning the Dally Telegraph, in an arti cle directly Inspired if not actually writ ten by Lord Lansdowne, confirms this in formation. The article declares that, while England refuses to accept the Invi tation of the Sultan of Morocco to an in ternational conference on the Moroccan question, it Is quite ready to agree to a French proposition for such a conference. There Is excellent authority for the state ment that this concession to German di plomacy does not imply the feeling that Germany will ultimately triumph over France in the prevailing controversy. Probable Line-Up of Powers. "At presont, said the authority quoted, France stands alone in the diplomatic duel between Paris and Berlin. To be sure, Rouvier has half of the moral sup port, but all of the actual fighting de volves on him. If under a practical threat of lnvasion-a threat regarded as the sheerest bluff, Rouvier should feel competed to agree to a conference, we shall enter the conference on France's in vitation, and the other powers will also come in. among them America. Then France, will no longer tand alone, but in the midst of friends, and the question will be fought out, so far as can now be Jeen. .with England, France. Spain and Amer ica on one side and Germany on the other, supported by Austria, and possibly by Italy, in such fashion as these nations may feel forced to offer in view of the triple alliance. Then Austria and Italy may refuse to support Germany, if that country should take a line really opposed to the Interests of the powers in the conference-concerned In Morocco. Anglo-French Deal Will Stand. "You may be perfectly sure that any agreement reached by the conference will leave the Anglo-French Moroccan ar rangement undisturbed. The lines of this arrangement will be the lines on which the final settlement of the Moroccan question must rest. The only thing the conference can do is to give Initial sanc tion to the pact that guarantees the integ rity of Morocco and the perfect equality of nations in the Moroccan markets. There jwill also be a supplementary un derstanding to the effect that France's 9ecullr. relation to the situation gives her a peculiar right to abolish ."anarchy In the empire, and to have her own way In the development of the country, and ulti mately, it the Sultan's authority oes to smash, to take precedence of other na tions In the re-establishment of civilized life. "We count on America's sympalhy. be cause America is historically committed to the -principle that .the disposition of af fairs in. any part of the world belongs primarily to the nation most intimately concerned. This is esteemed but the es sence of Monroeism." GRAVEST CRISIS IS PASSED Negotiations Improve When on Point of Breaking OfT. PARIS,' June 17. The strained relations between France and Germany reached a culminating stage today and for a time the public mind was distracted between reports that the two countries were on the eve of a war that would set Europe ablaze, and reassuring declarations that diplomacy still held a firm grasp on the situation. Fortunately, the situation was much rer lieved tonight, after a long conference be tween Prince von Radolln, the German Ambassador to France, and Premier Rou vier which took place at the Foreign Office. This distinctly showed that diplo matic intercourse had not reached a point of rupture. Moreover, it is known that exchanges between Prince von Radolln and the French Premier, which reemed on the point of breaking yesiorday, were again brought within normal channels. At the same time, alarmist reports had thoroughly aroused public apprehension that grave eventualities were possible, if not imminent. People Do Not Expect War. There is not the slightest evidence, how ever, that France is profoundly moved or that the people seriously apprehend war. None of the exciting-scenes that preceded the Franco-Pruasian War is occurring. The German Embassy is one of the mtzt of the leases on immense tracts ofvland serene spots In the French capital, and it ' situated in nearly all sections of East has not been necewary to station even . ern Washington. In some parts of the police guard there. ' state, particularly in Yakima and Doug- There Is reason te believe that the con- ! las and Kittitas Counties, stockmen ference today permitted assurances to be ksom'e years ago acquired the railroad given that Germany did not have the varl-'j lands at a small figure. These lands ous ambitious alms which were alleged to He behind her actions. There were in dications, too, that Premier Rouvier wel comed these assurances as permitting France to consider the acceptance of a conference of the powers without any sacrifice of national self-respect. The Idea of France bolng driven by Germany is deeply wounding to the national pride, and Germany has been quick to avert this obstacle to a solution of the question. As the master now stands, Germany has freed the proposed international confer ence from its possible menacing and hu mllfatlng features and, thus presented, France is disposed to consider the propo sition. If it It accepted hy-FrSttcerhe prcsont cloud will. blow over for Eng land's opposition to a conference is merely to strengthen the hand of France and not because England has further political alms in Morocco. Relics on British Loyalty. The Temps in its leader reflects the offl- to France in the Anglo-French entente f,vId"aI , or comPan'- thua clrcumyent should' be equally steadfast in aiding j ,n law n lh large France toward a pacific adjustment of "jUtewaer. have bad employes take up 0 T, . . ... , . claims of Government timber and then the case. It is probable that this view ht the c,aJms was conveyed to Sir Francis Bortle. Brit ish Ambassador to France, durine his call I at the Foreign Office today. At least. It la accepted in the best posted quarters that Great Britain's objections" to a confer ence may be overcome. If Germany's as surances show that the conference is not a menace to the Anglo-French entente or j a cover for far-reaching German alms. v . - ( ADMIT SITUATION IS DELICATE ; Officials In Washington Do Not Think War Probable. WASHINGTON. June 17. Reassuring advices reached Washington today from lease three, ten, twenty or more sec official sources regarding the Moroccan 4 tions of agricultural lands, and If the negotiations at Paris, which, while they combination of small stockmen Li sue-. Indicate that war betweon Germanv and j cessfol every man who has more than France Is improbable, indicate the ex- i onc son in bis own name will find treme delicacy of the situation. Berlin himself the possessor of a valueless sheet takes a much more optimistic view of the of Pper. The Investigations were con- I ducted here with attempts at strict se- (Concluded en Serena race.) I crecy. IssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssHssssssss i ,i 'Tf .'" '- - llir. ,.f ?"' m"!!!'Mbsss' ,MSJMMMMMMBMMMisjMism ' J ,.. . ,, . ; , , .,-,., BUN N FIGHT OF LIKES Being Crowded Out of Eastern Washington by the Big - Cattlemen. -LEASES TO-BE ATTACKED Great Tracts of Land Hare Been Put Under Fence Under 'a Ruling Permitting Assignments From Lessees.. .- OLTMPIA, Wash., June 17. Special.) As a result of the gradual restricting of the stockgrazlng territory In East ern Washington and the crowding out of the smaller stockmen, the latter have formed a combination and are contribut ing funds la an effort to devise a way of divesting the big stockmen of some -of the grazing .lands they are now en Joying. This week an attorney for the com bination of small stockmen spent several days la Olympla going over the leasing records of the State Land Office, and as a result of his researches it is said, that a legal battle of magnitude is impending which will call into question the legality comprised only the odd-numbered sec tions. Big Tracts Under Fence. The state selected the even sections for the educational land-grants, and the state lands were then leased to the owners of the railroad lands. In this way tracts comprising as much as ICO square miles were placed under fence. The small stockmen have been free lances until now, as a result of the fur ther encroachments of the big stockmen, the settling up of the country, and the passage of a law by the last Legislature restricting the running at large of stock, they arc having a fight for their lives. The point on which the first attack is llkoly to be made Is the leasing of the state lands. "The enabling act and the constitution provide that educational lands shall not be leased In tracts greater than one section to any one person. Un der a ruling of the Attorney-General the Land Office has permitted assignments How Leases Arc Obtained. A big stockman, desiring to lease state lands will have his wife and his fore man and his foreman's wife and their children and the employes of the ranch and his lawyer and his friends each bid In -t Atlnn und tVijtn 1atr Qetlrni Ia film The small stockmen have In mind the contesting of these assigned leases, and u they should be successful, not only the' stock-grazing Industry of Eastern Wash ington, Dut wneatgrowers ami otner agn cultural pursuits would be affected, as the same scheme has been worked in leasing lands in Eastern Washington which are suitable for wheat growing. There arc hundreds of" instances where rrtA mnn of nmnnnv nnv Vina nrAir ! CONTENTS TODAY'S PAPER j - Tie Weather. YESTERDATS Maximum temperature. 7S J dep.; minimum. SO. Precipitation, none. TODAY'S Fair with no marked change in temperature. Northwesterly wind. The War la the Par East. Russia trie to change peace conference to The Jlojrue. Page 3. Russia's ,new move opposed by Roosevelt and may delar armistice UU bkttle Is fought." Page 3. More stories pi mutiny and cowardice cn Rejestvenskr fleet. Pare 3. Crisis About Morocco. France and Germany Just draw back from verge of war. Page 1. Great Britain backs France to the finish. Page I. . Delcasse's resignation prevented- war. Page'l.. ' .Both nations explain to Roosevelt and seek his support, rage I. Origin of the controversy. Page'l Tore lea. ' General Gomez, hero' o Cuban revolution, dead. Page King Oscar will name King for Norway. Page 2. National. ' Why Assistant Secretary Miller resigned. Page X Government wins great point in suit against paper trust. Page 8. Government irrigation works opened In Ne vada. Page SC. W. W. Cotton to be Federal Judge in Ore gon. Page 10. Politics. Oalrymple rays polities will make municipal ownership a failure. "Page 8. Mayer Dunne proposes to build municipal car lines. Page S. Mayor Weaver opposes party politics In re form movement. Page S. ' Domestic Fatal riots grow .out of Chicago strike, rage 0. Exciting scene at trial - of Judge Bargts. Page 1. Speed contest between railroads will shorten time to Pacific Coast. Page. 0. ilsny lives lost In railroad wreck In Mary land. Page raclSc Coast. Minor stockmen In Eastern Washington fight for life with big cattle-raisers. Tago 1. Enthusiastic good roads meeting Is held at Hood Jllver. Page 4. Andrew Dodvon. murderer of Southern Ore gon miner. Is sentenced to be hanged. Page 5. Theft of decks caused Fred Fields to kill neighbor and wound his son near Freeze. Idaho. Page 4. Washington State has large sum due from liquor licenses. Page 5. Grasshoppers are invading' California 'fields. Page . C&llfornlan badly mauled by pet bear. Page 3. I Sport. Northwest record broken at Exposition field day. Page 16. Walter Goas wins Ladd cup at -tennis. Page 1C San Frandico defeats Portland, 5 to 1. Page 17. Hunt Club holds Spring meet. Page 17. Drawings made for golf tournament. Page 17. O. A. C leads in Arid sports. Paga 18. Commercial and Mirjae. MelanaJn.carlots on way to Portland. Page California prune crop- shorter than expected. Page 35. New York bank statement shows unexpected Increase in loans. . Page 35. Chicago wheat market closes one cent high er. Page 35. Italian cruiser Cmbrta due this week. Page 10. Rival boathouaes In launch war. Page 19. lUver entrance to Fair opens today. Page 19. JnU aad Clark Exposition. Attendance yesterday. 15.9S3. Page 14. Art exhibit at the Exposition Is ; a marvel. Page 15. Bay State dedicates building on BuSker Hill day. Page 14. Sunday programme at the Fair. Page 14. Exhibit of Uncle Sam's naval power Page 30. Unique relics In postal exhibit. Page 31. Photographic Identification of passholders. Page 32. Portland and Vicinity. Shrlners have parade and Initiation. Page 1. Council committee exonerates Sharkey. Tage 24. Chinese problem a. difficult one. Page 13. Rev. F. E. J. Lloyd. D. D.. elected bishop coadjutor. Page 10. Three street-car companies may be merged. Page 21., Work of the Juvenile Court. Page 36. Features and Departments. Editorial. Page 0. Frederick Hasktns first view of Tokohama. Page.40. ... Notable collection of Indian pictures. Page 3S Thomas Jefferson on confiscation.. Page 45. Brains and .the star pitcher. Tage 39. Remarkable rose trained to grow as a tree. Page 37. UNRULY TRIAL IN mm court Prosecuting Attorney Openly Defies Judge and Leaves Roorru BAILIFF-GATHERS: IN GUNS Attempt-to Implicate Hargls Family -In Marcum 3Iurdcr - Blocked and' a New Feud Prom ' Ised Islington. LEXINGTON. Ky.. June 17:-(SpeciaL) The attempt of Fayette County authorities, to cor.vict the members of the Hargis family, Including Judge Hargls, of Breath itt County, and B. F. French, of having instigated the murder of J. B. Marcum, at Jackson, came to trial today, and the de fendants were discharged by Judge Allen, when County Prosecutor Blanton had withdrawn from the case, after openly consigning the court -and Jury to perdition for Its attitude In the case. He publicly accused Judge Allen of being a tool of Judge Hargls. and claimed that the pros ecution of the accused had been under taken by Allen in order that an "un honest" hearing migh,t be avdided. The scenes in the courtroom today were sen sational In the extreme, and there is a possibility that a bitter feud will be born of today's proceedings. It Tva.i plain early in the day that trou bl3 was to be expected. By direction of the court every man who. expected ad mission to the courtroom was searched for weapons, and when- any were found they werc placed In safe-keeping. When Mrs. Marcum, widow of the murdered man. w&s called to the stand, she was subjected tj humiliating cross-examination by the "defense. The questions were objected to "by Prosecutor Blanton time and time again, hut were allowed by Judge Allen. Finally, Mr. Blanton Jumped to his feet, and with face white and eyes flashing, demanded that the witness be given "fair play." Jjfdg Allen told him to sit down and ordered the witness to answer.- Blanton then Jumped to his feet. and. shaking with passion, shouted: "These proceedings nni a disgrace to tho state and county, and the court can go to the devil." Ho then left the courtroom. Judge Al len ordered a recess of an hdur to permit Judge Blanton to reconsider. As he failed to put In an appearance when court re convened. Judge Allen directed the defend ants to arise, and then the following dia logue occurred: "Gentlemen, you have been accused of having conspired to bring about the mur der of J. B. Marcum at Jackson. Old you do soT "We did not. and we are Innocent." "I believe you. There is no evidence' to support the contention that a crime was committed. Tou are all discharged." MAY REJECT STATE CLAIMS Government Gives Ross More Time on Yakima Selection. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. June 17. It was stated at the in terior Department today that considera tion of the application of the State of Washington for land in the Yakima Valley under- tho Carey act had been postponed until the state can present further evidence- regarding the ability of the Sunnyslde Canal Com pany to reclaim the land. A decision rejecting the state's appli cation for tHls land had been prepared In the office of the Assistant Attorney-General, and It" was shown to. State" Land Commissioner Ross todayvHe immediate ly asked that the case be held up until he could get evidence showing that the state can reclaim the land. and. his re quest was granted. Mr. Roas left for home today, promising to furnish docu ments showing that the land can be re claimed under tentative contracts made with the -canal company within the last few weeks. MOKTOX AND REBATE CASES Conference With Roosevelt and 3Ioody Arranges Statement. -WASHINGTON. June 17: A Ions' con ference was held at the White House today, the President. Secretary Morton and Attorney-General Moody being- the participants. The conference related tq the. Santa. Fe Railroad rebate case, which" has. been pending: before the De partment of Justice for several months. MrMorton Is-brought Into the case by his admission on the witness stand that when ne was a vice-president of the Santa Ps road, rebates "were graced by that system to the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company. After the conference today, Mr. Moody said that a full statement of the ;as3 would be Issued' by him next Tues day. At the same time President Roose velt will make a statement of the posi tion of the Administration. "While neither Mr. Morton nor Mr. Moody would discuss the matter at this time, it can be said that. the former has courted the fullest inquiry Into his railroad transactions. ADDS TO WASHINGTON RESERVE President Proclaims Extension of Iilmlts East and West. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. June 17. By a proclamation Is sued today by the President, the area of the Washington forest reserve In Wash ington has been Increased 567,000 acres. Part of the land included In the additions lies In Whatcom. Skagit and Snohomish Counties on the west, and in Okanogan County on the east side. One area of 4800 acres in Snohomish County was restored fb entry, and 1600 acres near the town of Methow were eliminated from the reserve. JUNKET TO FAIR FAILS St. Iiouis Assemblymen ..Will "Not Travel at City's Expense. ST. LOUIS. Mo., June 17. (Special.)v-A few moments before adunnnent of the City Assembly for the Summflr. a futile attempt was made by members of the LHouso oC Delegates, the lower body v to push through the House and Council a resolution for a J10.0CO' junketing trip to eh able Assemblymen to visit the Lewis and Clark Exposition at the city's expense. When enthusiasm In the scheme was at ita height, some one asljed on what- pre text the trip could be made. "To Inspect garbage plants and street improvements!" declared one member, ex citedly and immediately therevwaa a tri umDhant chorus: "The very thing i" "Will 510,000 be enough?" one member was asked. The enthusiasm by .this' time was so strong that some members, as they ad mitted aftferward. could see themselves packing their baggage. "By all means, make It $15,000." chorused some: but the original figure stood." A delegation of House members immedi ately visited the Council, where they met a sharp rebuff, the majority of the Coun cllraen having already acrange'd for spending-- vacations, vigorously opposed the scheme, which consequently had to he dropped. Hydo Arrested for Being Too Swift. NEW jWRK, June 17. James Hazen Hyde,, of the Equitable Life, 'is a mem ber, or one of the parties arrested- today by Deputy Sheriff Mott for violating the speed limit at Babylon. The chauffeur, j; P. Burdener, was placed urifier ar rest. He pleaded guilty and the occu pants of the car paid the $20. fine. Czar's Family Goes to Pcterhof. ST. PETERSBURG, June 17. The Em peror and "Empress and their children have gone to Peterhof. TEMPLE' EL HER SHRINERS HQS! Parade and Initiation Are Features of 'the Big Gathering. MAY DON THE RED FEZ After Traveling Across -the Hot Sands, the New Members Are Invited - to a Banquet!. '; Spread for Them. a For the second time in its history, the local shrine, Al Kader Temple, was seen in public parade last night, when it acted as escort for 1500 visiting Shrlners as they passed through tho .streets of Portland. The pageant was impressive, it was one that has not been seen in Portland for years, and one that will perhaps not be seen for years to come'. It differed from ordi nary parades and processions, there was a touch of refinement and dignity about it. Everything- was in keeping: with the traditions and principles of the order, the ceremonies of which are conducted on a high plane of culture, without attempt at bombastic show. The parade of last evening; was a quiet affair, but It had a deeper meaning and was far more impressive than a thing of many bands, many tinsel floats, pyrotechnics and noise. Fifteen hundred men marched through the streets last night in full dress, all wearing- that distinctive uni form of a Shriner the red fez head coverings Each of the 1500 men Is representative in his city, is known as a gentleman of character and at tainment. Wealth, culture, the pro fessions, art. the deep nobility of man hood were represented In these 1500 men. The very fact that they were Shrlners, men who had passed through the storms of the desert until they had reached the oasis, told that they wera men of quality. Big Crowd IJnes Streets. vHundrcds lined the streets through which the procession passed. The pa rade moved promptly at 7 o'clock, leaving- the Armory and passing- down Tenth street to Morrison, down Morri son to Fourth, up Fourth to Washing ton, on Washington to Tenth and back: to the Armory A platqpn of Port land's crack mounted ' police, com manded by Sergeant Hammersley, cleared the streets for the procession. Brown's band followed and was fol-. lowed in turn by the National ensign and the banner of AI Kader, each suit ably escorted by color guards. Colonel J. M. Poorman.. grand mar shal, and J. W. Newklrk, chief of staff, were in the van of the procession proper. They were followed by the bearer of. the grand scimitar and the illustrious potentate, George H. H11L Then came the shrine of Al Kader, marching; in squads of four, and acting: as an honorary escort for the hun dreds of visiting; shrlners In the ranks. Another band followed Al Kader, and following- this were squad upon squad of Shrlners. Thirty carriages carrying: men noted in the history of the shrines of which thy are nobles, were' in line. There ' was a tally-ho of Shrlnera, driven by Noble Dr. J. W. Hill, and 15 automobiles followed after the manner of modern camels carrying; still more Shrlners across the mysterious sands of which none save the Shrlners know the mystery. A mounted police guard brought up the rear. Fifty to Brave the Sands. There were also in the procession 59 brave gentlemen about to bravo the sands. They -marched with faltering step, hemmed In by guards. They were not In dress suit, because -tho illustrious potentate had ordered that they wear ordinary clothes of a dur able texture, clothes that would stand the strain of what was to come. Soma of these doomed men attempted to smile, but .the attempt in each case waa sorry to see. During- the march th bands played airs not calculated ta cheer up these doomed ' gentlemen. They gained confidence, perhaps, as they marched along;, 'thinking;, no doubt, that it would not be so bael after all, but as the Armory was reached and the huge doors closed after the candidates, the band brokento ths strains of that time-tried but' sugges tive hymn, "There'll "Be a Hot Time la the Old Town Tonight," and: fear en tered the hearts of the candidates once more. They Cross the Hot Sands. Once inside, those huge doors, and this doors locked behind them, the lot of the candidates waa not a pleasant one, Ex actly what i occurred behind those doors none save the Shrlners themselves know. Whisperings that reached the outer air told of the mysterious signts and sounds, of devilish tricks, of ' sudden unseen dangers and of bold, bad men that guided the feet of the candidates Into treacher ous places. The Armory was, appropriately decorat ed for the occasion: Banners and stream ers were on 'the .walls and -the ceillag. These formed the borders of the desert across which the candidates took their terrible camel-ride-. The desert itself was clear of -an oasis, and tyrannical bands of Arabs were behind each, sand duna to spring upon the unwily one and take him unawares. After the candidates had been appropriately tortured they were led away to. the feast spread in their honor, for this is a way the Shrlners have. The feast,. Tumor bath It, awply repaid the venturesome gentlemen for their previous agonies. " Wit, humor, eloqueHoe and -hhc (Cosclo4ed. e Tag? Iv.)