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1914. 2 PREMATURE PEACE FEARED BY ALLIES AMERICAN NOTE TO TURKEY IS DELAYED NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE, WHO IS SAID TO HAVE ANGERED FRENCH GOVERNMENT. SUNDAY OREGOMAN. PORTLAND. SEPTEMBER 13. 1 The Style in Sopho more Clothes Is Not an Accident! Certain suits in some makes of clothes just "happen" to look well, but Cpftotn0 are designed and built by master tailors. Every garment is turned out to please the most critical. There's snap and go to the Young Men's models the kind that fellows like you arc looking for. $20 to $40 HEpRQTHER'S CLOTHES t r--v 1 J London Said to Be Apprehen sive Lest President Wilson Act Too Soon. Protest Against Abrogation of Treaties to Be Separate From Powers'. si. ii I" "BREAK GERMANY," IS CRY PORTE IS MORE PEACEFUL ; I - -i . v j'af Ji-s 'TBpTMBBBiBf' r''4 i i ; f :: - : : iiouniania, Bulgaria and Greece Are Ready to Strike and Recent Re verses of Dual Alliance Cool War Ardor. WASHINGTON, Sept 12. Ambassador Morgenthau Informed the State De partment today of the character of the protests made at Constantinople by the various powers against the abrogation f'- by Turkey of extra-territorial rights and other privileges which she consid ered restrictions on her sovereignty. As he was without Instructions, the Am bassador did not participate in the protest. It is practically certain that, while the United States will enter objections to Turkey's course, the negotiations I -will be entirely independent of any notes on the subject addressed by the powers of Europe.' The American note may be delayed until the Forte's atti tude toward the protests already made Is learned. Investments Based on Privileges. The United States is in a peculiar Jj: position toward the protests made by the powers. In view of the desire to keep absolutely clear of the present tangle of European diplomacy, the American Government will conduct its representations separately. Although the United States has en joyed extra-territorial rights and other privileges under a, most-favored-nation clause, the feeling of officials is that Americans have invested considerable money in Turkey largely because of the protection afforded them by these privileges. The protest made by the powers, ac f; cording to well-informed officials here. Is a weak one and not likely to affect Turkey as much as the course of the European war. War Spirit Tempered. A victory for the allies. It is be lieved, might cause Great Britain. ; France and Russia to strengthen their protests eventually, but at this time, In their desire that Turkey shall re main neutral, they are understood to be Si' pursuing a course least likely to irri tate the Porte. Reports that Roumania, Bulgaria and Greece are determined to fight Turkey If she entered the war, and the recent 11: German and Austrian reverses are be ll : lieved to have tempered the war spirit In Constantinople. POWERS' PROTEST PRESENTED Abrogations Not Recognized Without Consent of All Parties. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 12. Sev 4? eral of the great powers have pre 35 sented a note to the Turkish govern ment in reply to the communication of the Sublime Porte notifying tnese gov ernments of the abrogation of the ca- II pitulations involving the territorial rights and privileges of foreigners in Turkey. The replies set forth that as S: these capitulations are a. matter of treaty the abrogation will not be rec ognized without the consent of all parties to the treaty. The text of the replies made by the Si Ambassadors for Great Britain, Russia, S: France and Italy are identical. They St point out that the capitulatory regime in Turkey is not an autonomous insti ll tution of the Turkey empire, but an -' ' issue of international treaties, diplo matic agreements and contractural acts of divers kind. Consequently this re- Kline can be modified only on the basis I of an understanding with the contract- H ing powers and failing such an under- l: standing before October 1 next the I i Ambassadors would be unable to recog- iS' nlie the executory force begining on jj that date of the unilaterial decision of tthe Sublime Porte. The terms of the Austrian reply dlf fer from the others, though the same principle is upheld. TLllliS THOUGHT RESTRAINED Petrogrud Hears Attack on Russia Will Not Be Risked. I'ETROGAD. Sept. 12. Word comes from Sofia that, influenced by recent Russian victories, Turkey will not rlsK an adventure against Russia. Russians returning from Vienna say the impression that the Austrian re verses mean the investment of the capi tal dominates the spirit of the people. After the capture by the Russians of Lemberir. the capital of Galicla, an ex traordinary council was called. Count Berchtold, Minister or foreign Arrairs, presided. The shipment of gold to Turkey by way of Roumania continues. PENSION ACT MAY CHANGE StMialor Brady Seeks to Reduce In dian Service Requirement. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. Sept. 12. Senator Brady today offered an amendment to the Indian War pension act authorizing the grant ing of pensions under Jhat law to any survivors who served 30 days during Indian campaigns. At present 90 days' service is the requirement for receiv ing such pension. Many old residents of the Northwest who participated In Indian wars are barred under the present law from re ceiving pensions, because-they did not see SO days' actual service. FRENCHMAN WINS IN AIR Bomb-Dropping German Aeroplane Felled After 15-Mile Chase. PARIS, Sept. 12. News has just been received here of an exciting air battle In tne vicinity of Troyes. A German aeroplane threw several bombs into the city and a French machine arose and gave chase. After a thrilling pur suit of 15 miles the French aeroplane overtook the German craft near Plney, where an engagement ensued. The French machine soon gained the advantage in position. Immediately afterward the German aeroplane was precipitated to earth and the two of ficers on board were killed. Ghent Peace Centenary Goes On. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. The cen tenary peace Jubilee commemorating the signing of the treaty of Ghent on Christmas eve, 1814, win ne cameo, out regardless of conditions In Europe, according to a statement Issued to nizht by executive officials of the committee In charge. The ceremonies will begin next Christmas eve and con tlnue throughout 1915. rfi WILLIAM OFFENSE IS GIVEN New Ambassador to France Accused of Indiscretion. REPORT MAY BE ASKED Communication With French Capital Not as Free as Before Removal to Bordeaux Herrlck Continues Popular. (Continued From First Page.) of Americans who have been in France in recent years. When the war broke out the Wash ington Government pleaded with him to continue at his post during the critical period. He has been especially valu able In assembling stranded American tourists and helping them out of finan .nwinities and setting them start ed home. His work has been marked by a high degree of diplomatic tact ana The relationship between the present Ambassador and tne prospective bassador has been of the most cordial and friendly character. It is under stood here that Mr. Herrick asked be r th. wni- tn be relieved of his post. but agreed to remain and assist Mr. Sharp indefinitely. since me wi started he has volunteered to remain as long as he can be of service. PEACE INQUIRY IS MADE f Continued From First Page.) conferred privately with Mr. Bryan. As a result of the conference the Secre tary cabled Ambassador Gerard to con vey to Emperor William an inquiry from the American Government as to whether he desired to confirm the statement reported to have been made by him to the Imperial Chancellor and repeated by the Chancellor to Count von Bernstorff in private conversation. Copies of the message to Ambassador Gerard were sent by- Secretary Bryan to Ambassador Page, at London, and Ambassador, Herrick, at Paris. Mean while Mr. Straus had talked with the British and French Ambassadors, both of whom said they could make no defi nite statement without instructions, as they had heard nothing from their gov on the subiect of peace. They were acquainted by Mr. Straus with what had occurred at the dinner in New York. Both the French and Brit ish Ambassadors reported the incident unofficially to their respective foreign offices. Tuesday, September 8, Secretary d-,.0t, toM the British Ambassador, Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, what had occurred in anil learned that tne Amoassacor similarly had made inquiry of his gov ernment to learn its atutuuc peace. Powers Oppose Temporary Truee. n-.jH. SontBmber B. Sir Edward Grey discussed with Ambassador Page the inquiry which the latter naa le fmrn Secretary Bryan. On the same day Sir Edward Grey cabled the British AniDassauor neie uw - ' Britain, France and Russia had In the preceding week agreed not to make peace without common consent, the po sition of the triple entente was unan imous on the question of terms. Sir Edward said what the powers wanted was no temporary truce but a Description of piece. Muzzle energy In foot tons. Wt. in lbs. of gun complete.. Battery, number of guns . with battery in combat.'. Photo by Bain News Service. G. SHARP. permanent peace in Europe so that the world could be insured against the sud den outbreak of war after Germany had recouped herself. The British Foreign Secretary added, moreover, that Eng land had from the first tried to avoid war and wanted peace, but before the subject could be considered seriously, different terms would have to be sub mitted. Great Britain, Sir Edward point ed out, would Insist that Belgium be fully compensated by Germany for her losses. This Information was com municated to Secretary Bryan by the British Ambassador. France's View Presented. Thursday, September 10, the French Ambassador called on Secretary Bryan, and, it is understood, discussed the point of view of France. Ambassador Herrick colncidentally reported the earnest wish of France that there might be peace, but pointed out that until the French had driven the invad ers from their territory and Belgium had been compensated terms of peace could not be negotiated. That after noon Ambassador Page's report of his contersation with Sir tdward drey also reached the White House. Great 'Britain, according to Ambassador Page, was determined to'make no peace un til German militarism had been crushed because of its danger to the world's civilization. On the same day came personal messages from Emperor Wil liam and President Poincare of France concerning the use of dum-dum bul lets. Friday, September 11. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan conferred on the general situation and it Is un derstood determined to await the reply of the German Emperor to the inquiry sent on the previous Monday before acknowledging the two personal mes sages from Emperor William and President Poincare. . Should the Em peror's reply be a favorable one, the President may take advantage of the messages addressed to him to express a hope that the atrocities complained of may be ended through the making of peace. PILOTS' DEATHS ARE 50 AEROPLANE WARFARE COUNTS ITS - TOTAL ALSO. German Railway Report Shows That Hon Than 3,000,000 German Sol diers Pass Over Rhine. PARIS. SeDt. 12. (Special.) The total number of aeroplane pilots killed thus far In the war Is estimated at 50, divided among the belligerents as fol lows: Russia, 16; French, 12; English. 4; German, 18. This does not take into consideration pilots and crews of diri gibles, of which many have been re ported destroyed. The Paris Matin says that a German railway report, which has fallen into the hands of Danish Journalists, shows that more than 2,000,000 soldiers passed over five bridges of the Rhine in tne murse of the first 19 days after the declaration of war. This is the better part of the available forces of the fatherland. German strategists appear to have been deceived. Thus in the second vol ume of War Today, by General Bern hard; it is said: "The decisive blow must be struck at Paris. It is improbable that the prov Inces will resist after the fall of the citv." Tet, when the danger of a siege of Paris was greatest the French authori ties determined to oppose an Invasion of the provinces. Yesterday Paris had the sight of an other captured flag. It will be deposited among the national trophies in the Invalldes. Collective Mediation Suggested. RIO JANEIRO. Sept. 12. A motion was made in the chamber of deputies today to one of the members proposing that the chamber suggest to the Presi dent that he invite all the American governments to offer collective media tion In the European conflict. The mat ter was discussed and was put over for further consideration. ARMIES. Rus. Eng. Bel. Fr. Ger. Aus. Itly. 2.95 3.3 2.95 S.5 3.03 3.00 2.95 14 3 18 14. S 15.9 15.1 14.7 14.3 1945 1600 1630 1740 1500 1630 1674 360 320 258 334 236 272 260 "300 2690 2300 2500 2080 2350 2200 g 6 4 6 6 4 212 176 242 312 126 18 J1S J Desire for Victory, However, Said Not to Extend to Extinction as Proper Factor ID European Balance of Power. LONDON, Sept. 12. (Special.) It cannot be too plainly asserted that Great Britain, France and Russia are entering on a fight to the finish with Germany and they are determined, un less they are beaten themselves, to force Germany into an unconditional surrender. Some anxiety is perceptible here lest President Wilson be induced to urge peace prematurely, thus put ting the allies into the unpleasant po sition of either yielding to the sugges tion or appearing to prefer war to peace. The allies are eager to escape the necessity of rejecting any proposal made by the President of the United States, but a rejection would be cer tain if that proposal contemplated that Germany should have a controlling voice in the peace 'negotiations. "We will break Germany or Ger many will break us," Is the unshakable resolve of the British government. Some time ago It was said that Eng land did not wish to see Germany too severely punished; that Is, so crushed as to cease functioning properly as a factor in the European balance of power." This statement still holds good. The first lord of the admiralty. Win ston Spencer Churchill,- summarized the British attitude laBl nigni wuen no that th. alllAM if VlCtOriOUS. would demand of reconstructed Europe the release ol all peoples irom aesuowi. ;. ,ri,.,. Thi. nrincinle means In tegrity and independence, not only for nations line Belgium, noimim Scandinavian kingdoms, but for the Germanic countries. In other words, Germany will remain Germany and Austria Austria, minus h imnts which thev have gov erned as conquering powers. AFRICAN UNION LOYAL BOTHA DWELLS OSf RIGHTEOUS NESS OF BRITAIN'S CAUSE. Premier' Address to Parliament De clares Africa's Kate Is Belngr De cided by War In Europe. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. The Brit ish Embassy made public tonight the following cablegram from the London Foreign Office: "General Botha, Premier of the Union of South Africa, In a speech In the Union Parliament on September 9, said that as the empire was at war the Union of South Africa was also at war. Their conscience and duty bade them be faithful to the imperial government in their hour of trouble. "That was the attitude of the South African government and of the South African people. The union defense force had been mobilized and the union troops at the request of the Imperial government would undertake certain operations in German Southwest Africa. "General Botha dwelt on the right eousness of Great Britain's cause and said that the future of South Africa was being decided on the battlefields of Europe. He alluded to the grant of a constitution to South Africa and to the fact that Great Britain ever since had regarded South Africa as a free people and sister state. As an example of how the Imperial government treat ed South Africa he instanced the loan of seven millions which the imperial government had Just made to the union government. This was the spirit of co operation and brotherhood which in variably animated the imperial gov ernment towards the union govern ment. The union government on their side were offering South African prod ucts for the use of the troops. "The speech was enthusiastically received by all parties." TRICK SURRENDER ALLEGED Wounded Austrian Says Servians Throw Hand Grenades. LONDON, Sept. 12. The Prague newspaper Bohemia, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company, publishes an inter view with a badly-wounded Austrian captain concerning the Servian meth ods of warfare. The Austrian says that many Serv ians surrendered merely to give mis leading information to their captors or to commit assassination. Some of the prisoners threw hand grenades at the Austrian natrols accompanying them and managed to escape, owing to the confusion created by such an unex pected attack. Even women, the Austrian captain declares, have thrown these grenades at the Austrian troops. He credits the Servian infantry with showing great courage, but exhibiting poor marks manship, heir artillery service, how ever, was excellent. BERLIN HAS WILD RUMOR Sending Americans Out Starts Story of Declaration of War. 9 LONDON, Sept. 12. (Special.) A dispatch from Berlin to the Daily Telegraph, dated September 10. says certain Berlin newspapers notice a wild rumor that the United States is about to declare war on Germany. The assertion came from the fact that Mr. Gerard the American Ambassador, is sending every American out of the country with all speed. "I saw the Ambassador today. He was most emphatic In denouncing the absurd statement of the German pa pers. He said the relations of the two countries had been in no way dis turbed and that the preposterous an nouncements were without doubt due to the nervous state of some over worked newspaperman. Serious peo ple do not believe such reports." James B. Haggln Dies at 8 7. NEWPORT, R. I- Sept. 12. James B. Haggln, of New York, capitalist and horseman, died at his Summer home here tonight, aged at years. PHEGLEY CAVENDER Corner Fourth and Alder Streets SOLOMON ISLES TAKEN BRITISH FLEET OCCUPIES GERMAN TERRITORY IN PACIFIC. Naval Laadina- Party Meets Resistance and Forces War Four Miles Over Mined Road. LONDON, Sept. 12. The Admiralty announced today that the British fleet '.las occupied Herbertshoehe. on Blanche Bay, the Beat cf government of the German Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. The official press bureau gave out the following statement today: "A telegram has been received from Rear-Admiral Sir George E. Patsy, com manding the Australian navy, announc ing the occupation at 7 A AI.. September 11, of the town of Herbertshoehe, In the Island of New Pommeraln (late New Britain). The Briusn nag was noisiea without opposition. "A naval landing party under Commando- J. A. Beresford, of the Aus tralian Navy, established themselves on shore at dawn without the knowl edge of the enemy, but stout resistance was offered while the force was de stroying the wireless telegraph appar atus and the landing party had to force its way for a distance o? four miles through the bush the road in several parts being mined. 'The German officer in command of the parties in the trench, 600 yards from the station, surrendered uncondi tionally. "Guns have been landed and steps have beeri taken to capture the station. "The casualties are: Killed, Lieutenant-Commander Charles B. Elwell and two seamen of the Australian naval re serve; wounded, 10 seamen. "The German casualties are not known, but two German officers, five noncommissioned officers, and 13 native policemen were taken prisoners." The Bismarck Archipelago, with an area of 18,000 square miles and a pop ulation of 200,000. Is off the north coast of Australia and southeast of the Philippine Islands. The group was as signed to the German sphere of Influ ence by an agreement with Great Brit ain in 1885. German New Guinea is included In the Jurisdiction. DAILY PRAYER ASKED FOR Peace Society Attributes War in Part to Secret Alliances. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. The en ormous armaments of European na tions, compulsory military service ex acted' from the people, the "insatiable ambition" of certain rulers "to increase their personal power" and "intolerable secret alliances" between nations are among the causes of the European war cited In "a message to the Ameri can peopie" issued today by the Amer ican Peace fiociety, calling on peace loving people all over the land to unite in prayer tomorrow and continue their efforts each succeeding day until world peace Is restored. The message is signed by Senator Theodore E. Burton, president of the society, and Arthur D. Call, director. Throughout the world there are mailed dally 11lJ.n00.OOO.1"1" letters and cards. WELL, MARIAN, HOW DOES MY NEW SUIT FIT? I BOUGHT IT AT CHERRY'S AND ITS SIZE 45 "Divinely, Aunt Isabel! Honestly, you look simply charming! How on esTrth did you manage to get your size in a ready-made suit?" "At Cherry's, as I told you. They've the odd sizes there 43, 45 and 47 and up in 50. That pretty store would surely be thronged with stout women if only they knew it." "Well, I declare! I surely must tell Bernlce about Cherry's. She Just about walked herself to death hunting all over town for a suit to fit her she takes one of these big sizes, you know'. That is an awfully becoming skirt, Aunt Isabel." "Yes, Marian, It's wide enough to step comfortably. Cherry's suits in odd sizes are all In standard styles, how ever, and absolutely fashionable. The chief beauty of them is that they fit so faultlessly and wear so wonder fully well." "Please let me have Cherry's address to give to Bernlce." "They are In the Plttock block. 389 391 Wash Oh, yes, by the way. tell George they .have a beautiful line of mens suits and overcoats, tov." lr "BEST BY TEST" SINCE 1837 BRIDGE, BEACH & CO.'S HEATING STOVES A "BUNCH OF GRAPES" ON EITHER A HEATING STOVE OR A COOK STOVE SIGNIFIES QUALITY BRIDGE-BEACH QUALITY. 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