Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1915)
82 Pages Section One Pages 1 to 18 Six Sections VOL. XXXIV.-X). 19. POKTLAND, OREGON. 'SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 9, 1915. PRICE FIVE CENTS. V LUSITANIA DEAD BELIEVED 1194 Little Hope Remains That Others Escaped. FROWN'S BODY IS FOUND Vanderbilt, Forman, Klein, Hubbard and Other Ameri- ' cans Still Ar? Missing. 2 SUBMARINES SUSPECTED Accounts of Number of Torpe does Vary in Stories of Passengers. LONDON, May 8. The latest esti mate of lives lost as a result of the torpedoing of the Cunard liner. Lusi tania by a German submarine off the Irish coast yesterday is 1198. It is believed that almost all, if not all, the survivors have been brought ashore and there is little hope of re covering any other passengers alive. Of the dead, many are women. The stories from Queenstown describe the bringing in of the bodies of a great number of women, many of them still unidentified. The Queenstown docks are the temporary resting places also of the bodies of several children. One dead mother still is clasping in her rigid arms the body of her three months' old baby. Prominent Americans Lost. . Among the Americans whose bodies have not been recovered and who con sequently are believed to have per ished are Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Charles Klein, the playwright, Justus M. Forman and Elbert Hubbard and his wife. The body of Charles Frohman, of New York, the theatrical producer, already has been recovered and brought ashore at Queenstown. Passengers Are Over-Confident. Many of the passengers did not bcl ieve the Lusitania would sink as quickly as she did. Consequently they did not join in the rush for the lifeboats, but evidently preferred to trust in their belief that the water tight compartments of the vessel would keep her afloat until such time as help came out from the Irish shore, less than 10 miles away. It is estimated that there were about 190 Americans on board the Cunard liner. So far as 'could be as certained at this time fewer than 70 Americans were saved. Consequent ly the death list of Americans is 120. Two Submarines Reported. Either two or three torpedoes struck the Lusitania. One report says that one projectile was followed by tw" t Concluded on face ti. Column 3. ) 1 jyor-ci CAPTAIN ON BRIDGE AS VESSEL SINKS OAK, CHAIR AND COLD BRAID OX AUM AID IX KESCUE. Lusitania's Master, Grieved by Loss, but Refuses to Express Opin ion of Attackers. 0 QUEENSTOWN. May 8. Captain Turner, commander of the Lusitania, has refused so far to make any formal statement. His first remark on land ins was one of quiet irony. Well." he eaid, "it is the fortune of war." The captain secluded himself at night in apartments, but was able to be about today in uniform. He displayed great grief over the loss of his vessel and its company, but has expressed no opinion on the action of the Germans. Captain Turner "remained on the Lu sitania's bridge until the structure was submersed and then climbed up a lad der, as would a diver from a tank. When he reached the surface he grasped an oar and then a chair. He clung to the chair nearly two hours and finally when the chair turned over he flung up a gold-braided arm. This was seen by a member of the crew in one of the boats, and thus tha com mander was saved. He was broken down when he landed Friday night, but after a strong cup of tea and a short rest he seemed to recover and appeared to be nearly normal today. None of the survivors had any com plaint to make regarding the action of the crew. All agree that everything possible was done .under the circum stances. The first train loaded with survivors left Queenstown today en route to Lon don. "CALAMITY GRAVE; WAIT" Governor Dunne Urges Calmness and Xon-Embarrassment to President. SPRINGFIELD, 111., May 8. Gov ernor Dunne issued today a formal signed statement urging calmness in the face of the sinking of the Lusi tania. "American citizens generally, and particularly those in public office out side of the office of the Secretary of State, should not, in this grave crisis, forestall or embarrass the President and the Department of State by giving utterance to their personal views in relation to this grave calamity," says the statment. It closes with an expression of con fidence in. the Wilson Administration and faith that it will "avert the awful calamity of war, with honor and credit to the American Republic." . PORT SIDE BOATS JAMMED Much Loss of Life Due to Liner's Heavy List to Starboard. QUEENSTOWN. May 8.--The body of Dr. F. S. Pearson, of New Tork and Lowell, Mass., was Identified in one of the morgues here tonight. It is now regarded as certain that all of the most prominent persons aboard the Lusitania perished. The liner listed so perceptibly to starboard after the first great inrush of water that all but two boats on the port side were Jammed. The first boat launched was almost filled wtlh chil dren, with whom were a few women. It capsized as it struck the water and all were swept away, although two stokers gave their lives in attempting to save some of them. One hundred and seventeen stewards and stewardesses of the ship's comple ment of 416 were saved. ACT HELD "DELIBERATE Lord Bcrcsford Says Germany Would Draw America Into "War. I)NDOX( May. 8. "I think the Lusi tania has beerw torpedoed deliberately for the, purpose of making the United States declare war," said Lord Charlas Beresford today." "I foretold the whole present situa tion in February and gave my rea sons for thinking Germany meant to bring America into the war." CARTOONIST REYNOLDS CONHNES HTS ACTIVITIES 7 sj?vs wsAr SURVIVORS TELL HOW THEY ESCAPED Overturned Boats Are Made to Do Duty. SUBMARINE HELPS NO ONE Passengers See Attacker Be fore It Disappears. MANY REFUSE LIFEBELTS People in Saloon Bush on Deck as They Are, Trusting to Boats Boy Tells of Seeing Torpedo Com ing Straight for Ship. QUEENSTOWN. May 8. Survivors of the sinking of the Lusitania today had a variety of stories to tell or their ex periences. They were almost overcome when they lanaeu. bur. for the most part were on the way to recovery today. Clinton Bernard, of New Tork City, one of the first cabin survivors of the Lusitania, had this to say of his ex periences: "When I saw the ship was sinking I jumped overboard just as I was. I had no life belt, but I picked up a bit of flotsam. Finally I got to an up turned boat and with some other swim mers I managed to right It. We climbed in and started to rescue as many as we could. Submarine Attempts Xo Rescue. "The German submarine made no at tempt to save anybody. We saw it for a moment before it dove. "The first torpedo struck us between the first and second funnels. The Lusi tania shook and settled down a bit. Two other torpedoes quickly followed and soon finished our ship. Four or five of our lifeboats went down with her, and the tremendous suction as the liner was engulfed dragged many peo ple down also. "W haj floated about two hours in our small boat before the first rescue steamers arrived. Previous to this time some small shore boat and fish ing smacks came along and helped us." Minister Clings to Boat. Rev. II. W. Simpson, a passenger in the second cabin, saved himself by clinging to an upturned boat. "After a struggle we filled this boat with all we could rescue," Dr. Simp son eaid today. "We tied a pair of trousers to an oar and hoisted it as a signal of distress. A big trawler came along and took us' aboard. "When we were struck I was In the saloon. Life belts were handed around, but. the people did not want to put them on and they rushod off to the deck Just as they were." William Brown, of Alaska, another survivor, said he decided not to Join the rush for the boats. "I came to the conclusion that a life belt was . the thing for me," he said, "so I went to my cabin and secured one. With it on, I slid down a long rope into the water. Subsequently . I got into a boat." Ulan Scorns Beat, Takes Belt. H. Sinethurst. a steerage passenger, was saved in the same way. He had put -his wife into a lifeboat and in spite of her urging he refused to accom pany her, saying the women and chil dren must go first. After the boat with his wife in it had pulled away the husband put on a life belt, slipped Into the water and floated until he was picked up. W. G. E. Meyers, of Stratford, Ont., 16 years old, who was on his way to Join the British navy as a cadet, said: "I had just gone to the upper deck after lunch to play a game of quoits with two other boys. One of them, looking over the side, saw a white t Com-lud-d on Page o. Column 2. ) cvvs INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS 7 VT o lAbr'" - ,num temperature, 1 ol- ., minimum. 4b decrees. -.Jl"S -Shuwera; southwesterly wintiL Lafcitania. Captain Turner, on bridge when vessel sinks, is rescued from ocean. Section 1. page 1. Letter received In Washington from German 'official said to -indicate indifference to tro-jble -with United States. Section 1, page S. ' Basin .views on American policy In Mexico, Senator Horuh predicts nothing will com - of L.usitanla incident. Section 1, page American colony stirred to anger; favors calling on Government to protect Its citizens. Section 1. page 6. War. . Germans report capture of - Libau, Russia, with 1600 prisoners. Section 1, page 5. James O'Donnell Bennett describes German preparations against invasion. Section 1, page 2. Commercial and Marine. Oregon wool is held for sealed bid sales. Section page 15. Chicago wheat breaks, owing to bearish crop report and Lusitania - affair. Section 2. page 10. Effective support Is given stocks In Wall street. Section 2. page 15. Work -yet needed to bring Celilo Canal to highest point of efficiency. Section 2. page 16. Ban of channel fishermen at Astoria is urged. Section 2, page IS. Coa.-t trade showing stimulus. Section 2, page 1. Pacific Northwest. Open river celebrants taken for ocean cruise at Astoria. Section 1, page 10. Girl of 17. unassisted, shows Wonderful knowledge of nature. ' Section 1, page 8. Standing committees picked for Grange ses sions to be held in Tillamook Tuesday. Section 1, page 10. Four mentioned as aspirants for Idaho Gov ernorship. Section 1, page 9. Fund will be established to aid students in. Northwest. Section 1, page 11. Ashland school survey is completed. Sec tion 1. page 9.. Big profits shown by Coeur d'Alene mines In 1914. Section 1. page 9. Real Estate and Building. Three big realty transactions are closed 'In week. Section 4, page 12. Many buildings to cost thousands. Section 4, page 1-. Automobiles and Roads. 1915 Blue Book Is in print. Section 4, page lO. Franklin economy runs average high. Sec tion 4. page 9. Automobile tourists urged to take Tellow; stone tour. Section 4, page 9. Barney Oldfirld is eager to enter Tacoma races. Section 4. page 8. Single- strand of Sllverton cord tires with stands welgl. t of girl. Sectton 4, page 9. C. M. Menzles gives credit for great Colum bia Highway to John B. Teon. Section 4, page 11. Pastor is ardent salesman, but always con siders church first. Section 4, page 8. Sport. Pacific Coast League results Fan Francisco 5, Portland A (13 innings!; Venice 4. Los Angeles 2 (14 innings): Salt Lake IX. Oakland 9. Section 2. page 1. McCredie's new Beavers add strength to team. Section 2, page 2. Braves defeat Giants with eleventh-Inning rally. Section , page 2. . Auto .races today promise thrills. Section . . page 8. Pendleton High School wins Kastern Oregon interscholastic track meet.. Section , 2. page 5. , Arrangements closed for holding The. Ore gonlan's roller skate race June 10. Sec tion 2, page 4. Oreg.in athlotes shine at Coast conference meet. Section 2. page 1. Big week Is at hand for Oregon. Sectton 2, page 3. Joe Gedeon. Salt Laker, leads raciflc Coast League batsmen. Section 2. page 2. Aggie squad Is grinding In preparation for conference meet. Section 2, page 5. Regatta programme Is announced for Butte vtlie. May 22-2:1. Section 2, page 4. WORDS FAIL LORD MAYOR "Xo Kxprcsrsion Strong Knougli to Convey Indignation" at Outrage. LONDON, May 8. The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Charles . hnston, referring to the Lusitania disaster today, said: "There seems to be no expression strong enougli or adequate to convey the intense indignation which everyone, outside of Germany, must feel at this cowardly outrage. It is impossible to crystallize int a phrase what the, world thinks of this abominable and horrible crime. Let us hope that be fore long the perpetrators, high and low,- will receive their deserts." 88 VESSELS IN WAR ZONE Thirteen Ships Carrying Passengers and Another May Have Troops. NEW TORK, May S.EIghty-eight vessels bound from or to American ports were today within the German war zone or due to pass through it on their voyages. Thirteen of them carry passengers and one, the Cameronla. left New Tork May 3 for Halifax, presumably to take Canadian troops to Kngland. IN ILLUSTRATING THE NEW YORK SOBERED BY TRAGEDY OF SEA Loss of Prominent Men Is Deeply Felt LINE'S OFFICES ARE THRONGED People Hope Against Hope for Safety of Friends. STOCK MARKET RECOVERS Concern Manifest for Safety of Ves sels Xow In Blockaded Area, but Philadelphia Sails With Big Passenger List. NEW TORK, May 8. With some of its best-known citizens among the pas sengers on the Lusitania whose fate had not been accounted for, and with a growing realization of the awfulness of the catastrophe and the gravity of its international significance. New York today was a sober city. Awakening this morning to find that the hopes of the night before that the Lusitania's passengers had been saved were premature, and that the loss of life might reach two-thirds of those aboard, the whole city seemed stunned. A spirit of depression was in evidence among people in all public places, and a sobriety of demeanor characterized those who gathered on street, corners and at bulletin boards to discuss the catastrophe. Cunard Office Thronged. The publication of the news of se rious loss of life brought a throng of anxious Inquirers to the offices of the Cunard line early in the forenoon. Before midday the crowd had swelled to nearly 200, but dwindled during the afternoon to 25. The Cunard line, received and posted shortly before 10 A. M. an incomplete list of survivors, which was anxiously scanned by friends and relatives. There were several touching scenes when women, the names of whose loved ones were among the missing gave way to their emotions. Names Added by 1'rtvate t ables. To the list of survivors received from abroad, several names were added here by friends of passengers who had re ceived private cablegrams from the passengers themselves saying that they were safe. In the knowledge that the list was still incomplete, hope still lin gered with many, however,- Gloom spread over the theatrical dis trict when it became known that the body of Charles Krohman, the theat rical producer, had been picked up and that Charles Klein, another theat rical producer, was among the missing. There was a similar depression among frhsnds of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Klbert Hubbard,, J ustus Miles Forman and others from whom no word had been received. Slock Market Hefovers. .'The financial district gave evidence of having recovered its poise lost yes terday when the first news of the catas trophe precipitated a violent decline to stocks. After a preliminary break dur ing the first 15 minutes of trading, the market recovered and behaved normal ly during the rest of the two-hour ses sion. Leading bankers, it was said, had entered the market with supporting orders. In shipping circles there was much concern for the ships now in or ap proaching the German war zone and many rumors were in circulation or other ships having been torpedoed. Maritime records show that 88 ships are now passing through or due to ar rive In the zone, of which 13 are pas senger ships. One of these is an tConchKiri on Page , Column 2. ) WEEK'S NEWS TO WARTIME AFFAIRS LARGELY. ELBERT HUBBARD SAILS WITH PARDON PILliSIIJKXT WILSON- CiRAXTS AYKITEIl HIS LIBKKTV. To Obtain Passport for Trip to Eu rope Convicted Man Secures Res toration of His Civil Bights. WASHINGTON. May 8. Elbert Hub bard, the writer believed to have been lost on the Lusitania, obtained a pardon from President Wilson before sailing for Europe, it was learned toiay, in order to have his civil rights restored, and thus obtain a passport. ' Hubbard pleaded guilty in Buf(alo. N. Y to a charge of misuse of the mails In 1913 and was sentenced to pay a fine of 1100. The matter objected to appeared in Hubbard's magazine. The conviction automatically deprived him of the rights of citizenship and Presi dent Taft denied him a pardon the same year on the ground that his petition was premature. Hubbard called at the White House last month and told Secretary Tumulty that he wanted to go to Europe to write about the war and pointed out that he could not obtain an American passport because of the conviction hanging over him. The matter was Immediately taken up with Attorney-General Greg ory and the pardon signed by the Presi dent. REPARATION PLEA MADE Governor 'Witliycombe Says "Let t's Uphold National Administration." SALEM, Or.. May 8. (Special.) Asked for a statement by several East ern newspapers regarding the sinking of the Lusitania, Governor Withycombe tonight issued the following: "The Lusitania horror may arouse resentment far-reaching enough to force an end of the European holo caust, tut such an end as will elim inate continued competitive armament with its assurance of future wars. Let us withhold denunciation until all the facts are before us. Above all. let ua. in thee difficult hours, uphold tho National Administration to the fullest degree, so that its course may be un hampered by factional or partisan op position. "The United State united for hon orable peace, 'vith reparation and a stern guarantee of It citizens' safety, if such be possible; but loyally united, let what may befall. ii lay message from Oregon. "JAMES WITHVCOHBE, "Governor." DERNBURG JUSTIFIES ACT Ex-Cubinet Minister AlftO Says (iulf llght Deserved Destruction. CLEVELAND. May 8. Dr. Bernhard Dcrnburg, ex-colonial secretary of Ger many, who arrived here today from New York, holds the sinking of the Lusitania to be justifiable, because the Lusitania carried contraband of war and because she was classified as an auxiliary cruiser at the disposal of the British Admiralty. Warnings given by the German Embassy at Washington together with the note of February 18 from Berlin, declaring tho existence of war zones, relieve Germany from responsibility for the loss of lives of Americans, he said. Dr. Dcrnburg also characterized the blowing up of the American tank liner Gulflight, carrying a cargo of oil from France o England, aa justifiable. RED CROSS TO AID NEEDY Lord Derby Subscribes 91250 to Help Lusitania Unfortunate. WASHINGTON. May 8. Miss Mabel T. Boardman, chairman of the relief board of the American Ited Cross, an nounced tonight that the Red Cross would be glad to receive contributions to a fund for relief of destitute sur vivors of the Lusitania and families of the victims. LIVERPOOL, May 8. A Lusitania relief fund has been opened here. Lord Derby subscribed 230 (flZSO). CEULO CiVAC PRESIDENT IJOT TO BE HURRIED Tumulty Says Action Is Calmly Considered, LEGAL ASPECT IN SHADOW Washington Realizes Killing of Defenseless Neutrals Is Uppermost in Minds. GENERAL PROTEST LIKELY Senator Stone Says Gulflight Case Is More Serious Than That of Lusitania. WASHINGTON, May 8. The first formal comment from the White House on the sinking of the Lusitania was Issued tonight tn the following state ment: "After a conference with the Presi dent at the White House tonight. Sec retary Tumulty said: " "Of course, the President feels the distrexs and the gravity of the situa tion to the utmost and Is considering very earnestly liut calmly the right course of action to pursue. lie knows that the people of the country wish and expect him to art with delibera tion as well as with firmnets.'" Legal Aapeet Ovrrahadewed. The fact that the Lusitania was a British ship, flying the liritl.th flag and even had contraband of war aboard, did not remove from the mlnda of offi cials the ever-rccurrept thought that a hostile submarine deliberately de stroyed the ship with the knowledge that hundreds of defenseless neutrals and women snd children were aboard. Everywhere that aspect overshad owed the legal phnaie of the caae, for, while there tn said to be no precedent In international law for the attack without warning on a belligerent mer chantman. It was realized that that defense might be made on the tharen that guns were mounted on the deck. That, however, the British government has denied. Spn-lal Smalaa Talked Of. In many quarters it was thought probable representations to Germany will be general, covering all the caas of attack on American vessels. In official quarters and among diplo mats there was apprehension that the American people might not consider representations su rTiclent. A special session of Congress has been talked of, but there has been no intimation of it aa yet from any official quarter. Chairman Stone, of the Senate for eign relations committee. Issued a statement counseling calmness. Chair man Stone pointed out that qualifying circumstances must be taken Into con sideration, because the Lusitania was a belligerent vessel, but he considered tbe attack on tho American steamship Gulflight a much more serious offense against neutral rights. Stone frgr. Against Ialae. "It seems to me,' said Senator Stone, "that good sense dictates that we keep our heads until we get our bearings. It is a bad time to get rattled and act im pulsively. "We cannot overlook the fact that the Lusitania was a British ship flying the British flag and subject at any time to be put into actual naval service of 'ftn'Htirtgtl on 6, Column U. .AST iAtt