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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1915)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGOyiAy, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 14, 1915. Ilshmen of all classes regret that British ships roust use strategies. GROWERS' COUNCIL 0. K.'D Fruitmen at North Yakima Indorse Central Governing Board Plan. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash.. Feb. 13. (Special.) Independent buyers and shippers of fruit in this city, at a meet ing; last night, adopted resolutions "heartily indorsing the plan of a grow ers' council, with a central governing board." and unanimously agreed to co WARNING GIVEN AFRESH war ports and have- Justified the use of neutral flags on merchant vessels. "Moreover, according to a reliable source, a great number of British mer chantmen have been armed in order to destroy German submarines by shells or by ramming them. Thereby, these ships lose their character as merchant ships and become war vessels. "Germany, therefore, is again obliged nrcentlv to warn all neutral ships GERMANY INSISTS IT MUST HAVE FOOD Just Received the New Spring GERMAXr AMPLIFIES ORIGINAL , NOTE AS TO WAR ZOSTE. Vessels Entering Prescribed Area In Same Position as If They Sailed Into Battle. THE HAGUE; Feb. 13. via London, Feb. 13. The German Legation again has warned neutral vessels against n tering the war area around the British HMRQTHERS)aOTHES against entering English Coast waters after February 18, as from that date the German Admiralty will prosecute the war with all means at its disposal against British war ports and British Ambassador Hints Warfare on Shipping May Relax if Supply Is Assured. ----'.-:--v- 'j -f armed merchant ships. "Neutral vessels which are then still within the war zone will run the same risks as if they pursued a. course operate in that movement. Attending the meeting were repre through sea battles between England sentatives of seven firms prominent pftoinorc MOVE RETALIATORY ONE AMERICAN SHIP CARRYING FOOD TO GERMANY WHOSE CARGO HAS BEEN FORMALLY SEIZED BY GREAT BRJTAIN. Perfect cioxn.es . A X 1 Wa.-hington Admits Jts Note Is Open to Construction That Xot Even Belligerent Should Be Sunk Without Inquiry. WASHINGTON". Feb. 13. The import ance whic h the German government at taches to the unrestricted shipment of foodstuffs for its civilian population was emphasized at the State Depart ment today by Count von Bernstorff, the German Ambassador, who conferred with both Secretary Bryan and Coun sellor Lansinc While no formal state ment regarding the Ambassador's call was issued by the Department, It was said afterward that he had hinted that warfare on merchant shipping might be relaxed if Germany could be as sured of a continuous food supply for her non-combatant population. The position of the German govern ment, it was explained, is that the proclamation oii a war zone and cam paign against enemy merchant ships was simply a retaliation against Eng land's alleged violations of the declara tion of London in hindering condi tional contraband destined for civilians from reaching Germany. This, accord ing to the German Ambassador, is no less Inhumane than the condition im posed on merchant vessels. Ifnmanltarlan Position Taken. Officials admitted informally that the American note to Gernany was open to the construction that no ves sels, cither belligerent or neutral, should be sunk unless previously vis-, iled with opportunity given for taking off passengers. It was reiterated that while the roles of international law clearly compelled such steps to insure the safety of non-combatants traveling at sea, tho position taken was based largely on humanitarian grounds. An official who assisted in the prep aration of the American note to Ger many pointed out that the strong warning tone of the communication was not intended us a threat, but in reality was a friendly act done in a ypirtt of precaution lest the sinking of an American vessel with Americans on board inflame public opinion in the United States to a degree which could not be estimated in advance. Proof Required ny l.nnr. The German Ambassador, it is under stood, did not discuss the intentions of his government in connection with the announced campaign on merchant ships, but confined himsi-lf to explain ing at length the German point of view on conditional contraband. lie holds that the I'nited States, in con tending for a strict observance of the rights of neutrals, should interest Itself iu seeing that conditional contraband is not held up on the high seas. The rules of international law, even previous to tho declaration of Lon don, the German Ambassador was un derstood to have pointed out. require proof that the articles are destined to belligerent forces. He said the German government had given assurances and also had modified its decrees so that imported foods would not be appro priated by the army. The German gov ernment is willing to permit American Consular officers to witness the sale and distribution of such foodstuffs to determine whether or not they actually are reaching the civil population of Germany. Wllhelmlnn Case Discussed. The Ambassador discussed to some extent the case of the Wilhelmina, an American steamer, seized by Great BrltHiu en route to Germany with food stuffs. He believes the American Gov ernment should take an interest in the safe delivery of the cargo to Germany. No formal action has been taken by the iitate Department beyond request ing Great Britain to postpone prize court proceedings until the owners of the vessel, who have submitted a brief to the Department, are enabled-to dis cuss the case further here. The question of cargoes, such as that of tho Wilhelmina. which were shipped before the German decree taking over the national food supply became ef fective, probably will be covered fully in tho American reply to the British note now being transmitted from Lon don and dealing with the general sub ject of neutral commerce. Most of the cAnmunieatlon has been deciphered and it Is understood to be full of statistics. RRITOXS KiXlKKT STRATEGIES Reply Concerning Flag on Lusitanla to Be Friendly- in Tone. LONDON. Feb. 13. The British For eign Office is preparing a reply to the American note concerning the use of the American flag on the steamer Lusitania. The reply will be forward ed to Washington within a few days, probably before February IS. The British officials never have ad mitted the German charge that a gen eral order was issued by the British government that British ships should use the flaps of neutral states. Neither has the Admiralty confirmed the rumor that the Lusitania was ordered to use the neutral flag. The position of the British govern ment, as will be set forth in the reply. nrobablv will be that the captains of British merchant vessels had been ad vised to use neutral flags should an emergency demand such action to save the lives of those on the ships. The note probably will make it clear that no general use of neutral flags has been contemplated or advised. The feeling among officials and Eng lishmen generally is that the American WILHELMINA AS SHE APPEARED ON SAILING FROM NEW YORK JANUARY 2& on Commission Row. It was stated after the meeting that all the other independent buyers and shippers of the valley would have opportunity to join in the resolution by signature. WIDOW SUES CLERGYMAN Woman Says Kcv. G. H. Richie Promised to Wed; Asks $10,000. CLEVELAND, O.. Feb. 5. Dreams of a cosy home, either in Akron or in the South, and remembrances of automobile rides, dinner and theater parties and frequent calls, which, she alleges, were among numberless attentions paid her. crumbled and fell today for Sirs. Zella M. Gilbert, who began a breach -of promise action against the Rev. George H. Kichle. of Cleveland and Akron. Mrs. Gilbert, who is pretty at 36 vears old. asks 10,000 heart balm. She obtained a divorce from her first hus band and her second husband died three vears ago. She expected, she said, to be a bride for the third time on Feb ruary 3. Airs. Gilbert conducts a rooming house fa Akron and is active in busi ness. She has been a successful real estate agent, rent collector and until recently had charge of a grocery store. "I dreaded all this notoriety, but there was nothing left for me to do," she said tonight. "I disposed of all my property on Mr. Richie's promise to marry me. and I had no reason to be lieve that he would not keep his promise." Richie denies the allegations made by. Mrs. Gilbert. "Money is at the bottom of it all," he said. AMNESTY GIVEN COREANS Japanese Authorities Grant Freedom to Would-Be Assassins. SBOL'U Korea. Feb. 13. Amnesty was granted by Japanese authorities today to Baron Yun Chi-Ho. a former Cabinet Minister; Van Ki-Tak. former ly connected with the Korean Daily News; An Tal-Kog, Im Chi Chong, Yi Sung-Hun and Dk Kwan-Pin, who. in July. 1913, were sentenced to six years' imprisonment for an attempt to assas sinate General Terauchi, Japanese Governor-General of Korea. The trial and conviction of these Koreans two years ago attracted con siderable attentiijn on account of tho allegation thait Certain Koreans had been subjecteTl to torture in building up the case against the accused men. The sentences of six years imposed by the Tai-Ku court were confirmed in October, 1913, by the Supreme Court of Korea. POSTMASTERS ARE NAMED Appointments to Offices in Oregon Made by Department. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Feb. 13. The following Ore gon postmasters were appointed today: Allegany, Jesse J. Ott; Bly. Clara Taylor; Brockway, Israel B. Nichols; Brooks, John Cary: Divide, Annie J. Burket: Gravel Ford, Fred Moser; Kent. Walter H. Bennett; Kingsley, Otto Buskuhl; Klamath Agency, Orville Elliott; Knappa, Ernest E. Hufstator; Lam pa, James L. Bean; Looking Glass, Samuel R. Bisbin; Mayger. Louis Fluhr er; Mullno, Charles T. Howard; New Era. Jennie Dustin; Prosper. Gerda Fed ersen; Rex, Henry H. Peters; Rlverton. Wesley A. Bean: Sams Valley, Mary E. Gardner; Sodaville, Ebenezer B, Fox; Suver, James M. Larson; Timber, Nich olas Bangs; Twickenham. Joseph K. Barry; Vida, Frances E. Clayton; Wal do George W. Elder; Worden, Henry u'veit. More Coke Ovens In Operation. CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Feb. 13. An nouncement was made by the H,. C. Frick Coke Company here that 515 ad ditional coke ovens had been fired during the day, adding 3355 ovens to the company's active list in the Con note is entirely irienaiy. jne response neusvme rcgiuu uunus ... ...... will be wholly In the same spirit. Eng- of February. Lincoln, Nebraska, July U. 1914. Old Line Bankers Life Ins. Co.. Lincoln. Nebraska. DEAR SIRS: This is to acknowledge receipt of the full cash settlement (177S.I8 under my $2000.00 Twenty Payment Life Policy No. S278 that matures in your good company today. This gives me all of my money back and $;3S.28 interest besides the pro tection of J2000.00 (and a return of all my premiums) during the full twenty years. I consider it one of my best investments. This was the first application written by your W. G. Gooden. and it gives me a good deal of pleasure to make this settle ment with him and place my application for another $2000.00 but for a Fifteen Pay ment Instead of a Twenty. Nebraska peo ple are proud of a company like the Bank ra. 1 advise all young men to start while young one of your policies that combine savings and insurance. I know of nothing better. Very truly yours, ;SS FRANK ALLDRITT. Twenty Payment Life Policy Matured in the Old Line Bankers Life Insurance Company of Lincoln, Nebraska. Name Frank Alldrltt Residence Lincoln, Nebr. Amount of policy 2,uOO.0e Total Premiums Paid to Company- 1,238.00 SETTLEMENT Total Cask paid Mr. Alldrltt. . .'. t,776J And SO Years Insurance for Nothing. Isles, as defined by the German Ad miralty, and to the original note adds the following: "Since Germany, following the ex ample of Great Britain, declared as a war zone on and after February 18 English and Irish waters, the British have declared all the ports -of England and Germany, of which the date and place could not have been made known, and will bring risks upon themselves for which Germany cannot take the re sponsibility. "The route around the north of Scot land, owing to the depth of the waters, cannot be endangered by mines. There, mm. fed Ci1 For Young Men $20, $22.50, $25 We Want You to Sea Them Phegley & Cavender Corner Fourth and Alder Streets as well as in the waters of the North Sea, with ; the exception of British waters and German bays, neutral ship ping will not be endangered by the measures the German Admiralty is adopting." Liquor Advertising Enjoined. MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 13. Chancellor Ch ipman today granted the state a temporary injunction restrain ing the Montgomery Advertiser from printing liquor advertisements. The case was brought to test the new law prohibiting such advertisements in all papers circulating in ine siai. Linn County Towns to Get $76,991. ALBANY. Or., Feb. 13. (Special.) A totl of S76.9S1.32 will be collected on the 1914 tax roll of Linn County in the form of city taxes alone. Albany will receive $51. 220.1:: Ixhanon. $17. 204.26; Harrlsbursr, $3,304.71: rtrowns ville. $3,259.39; Halscy, H, ': Sweel Homo, $010.96; Sodaville, $104.23. Only One BkOMO QVININE" Whenever you feel a cold comtnf en. thl" of tb full namn. Lsxstlve Hrom. QulrlB". Look for slsnati.ro K. W. Urovo on os- '. HoaKiao VIPER. 1 ' WASH ' Sf . PORTLAND'S FURNITURE FEAST CONTINUES UNTIL THE BIG NEW HOME IS READY I land II. . ' . , V IB- K I Lfc... 1 -J TO FIFTH AND OAK STREETS-THE MAP SHOWS-THEY'RE REMODELING FOR US NOW! 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