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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, . PORTLAND, JUNE 6, 1915. RUSSIAN SUPPLY OF HOW GERMAN WAR GAS FELLS ITS VICTIMS. Gray 9 1 & - IS LOW tl t i 2 4 peci Fall of Przemysl Ascribed to Inability of Factories to Mppt Sitnntinn 't 9 :.--. v A. su Sale 3L b 4 of MANY SOLDIERS UNARMED Tampering With Machinery by Spies Itcsulls In, Enormous Quantity of Ammunition of Incorrect Size for 'Weapons Used. LONDON, June 5. (Special.) The fall of Przemysl was half expected In Russia several days before it happened. Even if the Russians had had time to fortify the fortress thoroughly, they had neither guns nor ammunition for such fortification. Indeed, all the re cent Austro-German successes in Gali cia and the Baltic provinces are direct ly assignable to the Russian lack of guns and ammunition. Guns had been sent to the front with out ammunition and thousands of sol diers marched to the front without rifles to act as reserves and take the places of the killed or wounded. Such troops are, of course, valueless except as they are able to find discarded rifles on the firing line. Official ForeslKht Larking. This situation was due to three things: The inadequacy of the Russian factories to supply ammunition and gruns: the isolated situation of Russia, which has only two ports of entry Archangel, where the accommodations are wholly inadequate to meet the needs, and Vladivostok, the use of which, because of the Pacific journey and long railroad communications, makes shipments uncertain and Irregu lar; and the circumstance that the Rus sian war officials have lacked foresight and have been slow to place foreign orders. To these facts must be added the capture by the Germans of large num bers of rifles and cannon in their suc cess two months ago. It is also known that German spies have been blowing up powder depots and obtaining a foot hold in the large arms factories o the country and tampering with the ma chinery so that an enormous Quantity of ammunition has been discovered of an incorrect size. Effective Force Too Small. It has been proved that the Russian army, when well equipped, can check the advance of the Austro-Oermans, as they have done before Warsaw from December 19, since which time the lines around that city have been sta tionary. The Russian army, because of its length of line and dearth of arms, although having an unlimited supply of men. Is actually too small in fighting force to meet the Austro German advance. This explanation alone makes the fall of Przemysl intelligible. Any army is great only in proportion as it cov ers the fighting line effectively. The importance of the Austro Gerraan victory in Galicia and the fall or Przemysl should not be underesti mated. It Is within the possibilities that the Russian forces will be driven out of Galicia. and compelled to evacu ate Warsaw before Russia has renewed its stores of ammunition, large con signments of which, it is said, are al ready on the way. Equipment Problem Momrntoas. It seems probable, however, that Warsaw will not be taken, for the Russians fight best in adversity, and have a surprising way of pulling them selves together when everything seems hopeless. Because of Russia's isola tion, it has even been suggested in high quarters that the supply of ammuni tion among the allies be handed over to a Russian, British and French Joint committee. If the problem of supply ing Russia with war equipment is once solved, there will have been solved a problem much more impor tant to the outcome of the war than is realized in England. The Russian people are determined to fight to the end, and this feeling also dominates the Russian army. Hatred against Germany and Austria is intense and the German element realizes that any attempt at the pres ent time to bring about a seperate peace with Germany would result in a revolution, which would be more serious than that of 10 years - ago, because the army would take the lead. KURDISH OUTRAGES GO OX Armenians Fight Desperately to Protect Christian. Population. TIFLIS. Transcaucasia. June 3, via Petrograd and London, June 5. After the occupation of Van, Turkish Ar menia, by the Russians, bands of Kurds continued to commit atrocities in the districts of Billis, Mush and Diarbekr. Armenian volunteers in Increasing numbers are fighting desperately to protect the Christian population from tlie Kurds. Inhabitants of Diarbekr. following the example of the Arme nians in Van, have organised armed bands. The population of Urumiah, in . Per sian Armenia, greeted the Russians with enthusiasm. Food for the refu gees in the American missions was brought by the Russians. The con sulates at Urumiah and Van have suf fered little In the fighting of the last few months. The success of the Russians in these districts is causing disaffection among the Persians and. Arabians. Disorders are developing. The concentration by the Turks of military efforts on the Dardanelles has caused a shortage of arms and ammu nition for their troops in the Caucasus. A portion of the artillery has been re moved from the Turkish forts at Krzerum. the principal city of Turkish Armenia. IS EPILEPSY CONQUERED? Xew Jersey Physician Said to Have Many Cures to His Credit. RED BANK, X. J., June 5. Advices from every direction fully confirm pre vious reports that the remarkable treatment for epilepsy being admin istered by the consulting physician of the Kline Laboratories, of this city, is achieving wonderful results. Old and stubborn cases have been greatly ben efited and many patients claim to have ben entirely cured. Persons suffering from epilepsy should write at once to Kline Labora tories, branch 214, Red Bank, N. J, for a supply of the remedy, which is being distributed gratuitously. Adv. Baker Keeps Road Clear. George L. Baker has made a clean campaign and has kept the way clear for co-operation by all elements when election day is over. As Commissioner, depend upon him to contribute much to the making of a Greater Portland in the next four years Paid ad. by Baker Booster Com. K ? T i i -r, .: .. . .At. ....... v j '.-.-. . , ..iViUBa ji 1 " - V . r- SC13KS IS TREiCHKS FOOD PROBLEM SOLVED GKHMA.V Ml.MSTEIt SAYS SIRPLVS WILL BE CARRIED OVER. Eighty Per Cent of Arable Area of Bel srtum and France Planted to Po tatoes and Grain by Troops. AMSTERDAM, via London, June 5. A telegram from Berlin says that Clem ens Delbrueck, German Minister of the Interior, has informed the Prussian Diet that the food problem may be re garded as solved and that there may even be carried over considerable re serves into the coming harvest year. An inventory of the supplies of flour showed a surplus of 6,965,929 double hundredweights. Potato statistics as of May 15 were similarly favorable, the supply being on a level with that of normal times. BERLIN, via London, June 6. The Prussian Minister of Agriculture in formed the budget committee of the Diet today that German troops had planted 80 per cent of the arable area of the occupied territory in Belgium and France. . Grain and potatoes were planted. The Minister added that the cultiva tion of the moor lands of Germany would not materially affect the food supply. GOVEIU'OR REFUSES WRIT FOR 3IAN WHO REDEEMED HIMSELF. . Escape From Washington Reformatory tt to Count Against Record to Which Neighbors Testify. SACRAMENTO, June 5. Governor Johnson denied today the application of the Governor of the State of Wash ington for extradition of Ragner Berg, from Vallejo, on a charge of escaping from the Washington State Reforma tory. The denial. was on the ground that the papers. were faulty and also on the additional - ground that Berg now is leading an upright life. Is respected in the community in which - he resides, and is engaged in business, and that it has been six years since the alleged offense was committed. The history of the case shows Berg was sentenced when between 18 and 19 years old. He is now past 25. A petition signed by several hundred residents of Vallejo, including the Mayor, president of one of the banks and a large number of citizens, was ad dressed to the Governor asking him to refuse extradition. TIMES CHARGES DROPPED "evs of Situation in France Held Already Known to Germany. LONDON, June 5. The government's case against the London Times and Major E H. Richardson, on the charge of revealing information useful to ene mies of Great Britain, was dismissed today by Sir David Burnett in police court. The defense contended that the In formation in question, contained in a letter written by Major Richardson and published in'the Times, was well known OP ALLIES, SHOWING BODIES OF to Germany; It was to the effect that the last of the French reserves were in the field and that raw young recruits had been called up. The case was heard under the defense of the realm act. HUNGARY TO REORGANIZE Coalition Government Now Regard ed as Virtually Certain. LONDON. June 5. The. Exchange Telegraph Company has published a dispatch from Vienna, received by way of Amsterdam, saying it is now prac tically, certain that a coalition govern ment is to be formed in Hungary. Some of the Ministers of the opposi tion will take leading positions in the new Cabinet. The Emperor is holding audiences with leaders of the opposition party of Hungary, including Count Julius Andrassy, Count Albert Appbnyi and County Alader Ztchy. These confer ences are considered of great impor tance in relation to political develop ments in Hungary. The formation of a coalition ministry with the three Counts named and Count Stephen Tisza, the present Hungarian Premier, at its head, has been considered. Another proposal is for the creation of a new Cabinet with Count Tisza as Minister of the Interior and including M. Popovich, ex-Finance Minister. SHOTS AROUSE NEIGHBORS Police Report That Patrolman Jones Fired at Man Xear His Home. Persons living in the vicinity of East Twelfth and Ainsworth streets were aroused early Saturday morning by two shots, followed by loud ciils for mercy. Investigation by the police revealed -that the shooting was done by N. M. Jones, a policeman, who had dis covered a man named Nlles prowling in the vicinity of Jones home. Niles claimed acquaintance with Jones, and protested that he had called to see him in search of information about Mrs. Niles. Niles was taken to the police station but later released. Patrolman Jones was not arrested. NOTE FORECAST- IS GIVEN (Continued From First Page.) Kaiser's government has admitted were mistaken for British ships. Prompt Action Demanded. The note does not contain any pro test against the action of Germany in sinking merchant ships of the belliger ent nations, but it does make a strong plea against the useless sacrifice of lives of crews and passengers, and ex presses the hope that Germany, in its submarine warfare, will evolve plans for the safety of both. The nearest approach to a demand that the German Ministry will find in the note of the President will be for just, prompt and enlightened action on the reiterated request of the President of the vital matters contained in his note of May 13. 19:X DR. GEORGE PARRISH Vote for the man whose office will always be open to the public at all times, regardless of politics, religion or station in life. Vote for a man who has the tax payers' interest at heart, and while he is getting a dollar's worth of work for his taxes, he will be looking after yours. Give him your first, second or third choice vote. Paid, adv. SOLDIERS SUFFOCATED. OCEAN TRADE CURTAILED PACIFIC MAIL DECLINES BUSINESS, OWING TO SEAMAN'S ACT. Freight Engagements Limited to July 31, Passenger Bookings Sub ject to Cancellation. SAN FRANCISCO, June 5. Further restrictions on traffic because of the impending operation of the seaman's act, effective November 4, were an nounced today by officials of the Pa cific Mall Steamship Company. Freight engagements from San Fran cisco are not being made beyond July SI, the sailing date of the steamer Manchuria, it was said, and. passenger bookings are being made subject to cancellation, both here and at Oriental ports. The last sailing date on the sched ule is that of the steamer Mongolia, November 2. She will omit calling at Honolulu because she could not reach there in time to get clearance before the seaman's act becomes effective. The trans-Pacific vessels of the Pa cific Mail are manned almost entirely by Chinese. Compliance with the sea man's act would be runinous. Pacific Mail officials announced some time ago. The act provides that crews shall un derstand the language of officers, and certain food and sanitary regulations which the company said would be onerous. NEW TAX IDEA APPEARS SINGLE TAXERS WOULD LEND ONE THIRD FOR BUILDING. Talk Switches to Water Meters and Opponent Cites Havana Case, While W. S. U'Rea Indorses Them. Single taxers at the Central Library last night considered an entirely new proposition embodied in the measure to be submitted to the voters of the state by the group of crusaders striv ing for this new form of taxation. It was that one dollar out of every three taken by the state in taxes shall be lent to the people at a low interest rate for home-building purposes. W. S. U'Ren. father of the measure, said .he was sorry he was not the au thor of this feature of the new bill, which came, he said, from the Central Labor Council. He eaid it furnished the chance for the man with his bare hands alone to have a chance to go out and make a living. The only question, he said. is. is it practical? As usual, opinion was divided among the single taxers themselves. It was said that the cry would be raised, if it were incorporated in the proposed single-tax measure, that the aim of the single taxers Is confiscation of property, and a straight single-tax measure was demanded. The talk last night turned into the feasibility of water meters. Paul Turner came out flatly against meters, contending that the meter theory is faulty. He cited the case of the Ameri can commission at Havana, which op posed measuring the use . of water. W. S. U'Ren. on the other hand, cham pioned meters. Of th H.000,000 people In London more than 3U0.0CK) are in a chronic state of pov erty, . . HOTE HOT CABLED, REASON HOT GIVEN President's Missive to Ger many Still Awaits Action by Legal Officers. ALL. DETAILS ARE SECRET British Ambassador Transmits Sol emn Assurance of His Govern ment to State Department That Lupitania Was Unarmed. WASHINGTON, June 5. The note which President Wilson with the ap proval of his Cabinet had prepared to be sent to Germany insisting on an adherence to the rules of international law in the conduct of maritime war fare was not cabled today. Word came from the White House in the forenoon that it had been virtually tinished. but the document was not given to the legal officers of the State Department today, as had been expected. The reason for the delay in the dis patch of the note was not revealed. President Wilson played golf during the morning and went motoring after luncheon with members of his family, returning to the White House after sundown. Secretary Bryan went driv ing in the afternoon. Counselor Robert Lansing went to the baseball game. Legal ReviMion Remains. Officials declined to Bay when "the note would be cabled or what its status was. The fact that the President had practically tinished it led to the belief that Secretary Bryan would study it tonight and tomorrow1, and that it would be given to Counselor Lansing and other officials of the State De partment for revision of legal detail. If the communication is not sent before Monday night, it would hardly reach Ambassador Gerard before Wednesday for presentation to the German Foreign Office, as about 48 hours is allowed by officials now for transmission of messages via London and Copenhagen to Berlin. In some quarters the delay in send ing the note was thought to be due to a desire to give Meyer Gerhardt, personal envoy of Count von Bern storff, the German Ambassador, now en route , to Berlin, an opportunity to reach Germany about the time the im perial government would be consider ing the American rejoinder. Officials declined, however, to admit that this was a factor in the situation. Time of Dispatch Kept Secret. Diplomatists generally were inter ested in when the document would finally be dispatched, but it remained an official secret tonight. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British Ambassador here, has transmitted a note from the British government sol emnly assuring the United States that the Lusitania was not armed. This assurance conforms with the investiga tion conducted by American officials The Peerless WEED Destroyer What of the weeds ? This device will cause them to die in a night, leaving no litter, no injury to the lawn. Oper ation is rapid, inexpensive, a pleasant pastime and is sure with one applica tion, if the ground is dry and weather clear. Price $2.25, by parcel post, prepaid in the U. S. Agents wanted in every town and city. Portland Speciality Co., 674 Knott St., Port land, Or. fU ri COMMISSIONER PAI D-ADV. VOX Offers splendid opportunities to the ladies who appreciate style and quality at little cost. All late style Wool Suits, white excepted, included in this special sale to close all stock on hand. at $16.75 $40 Suits at at $18.75 $45 Suits at at $22.75 . $50 Suits at Come and. Make Your Selections Now before the ship was given clearance from the Port of New Vorlc by Colector Dudley Field Malone. Affidavits asserting that Gustave Stahle saw guns mounted on the Lusitania are still under investigation by the Department of Justice, but of ficials declared no evidence had been adduced to prove the statements made in the affidavits. STRANGER KILLED BY TRAIN Victim of Track Mishap Believed to Be A. E. Day, of Cai'tland, cb. A man believed to be A. E. Day. of Cartland, Neb., was killed by the North ern Pacific southbound train near Willbridge last night. He was sitting on the track a. short distance in frout of the train when first seen by the crew, it is said. The engine hit the man as he rose to his feet. The man was well dressed, and ap parently well-to-do. A considerable amount of money, a watch and a round trip ticket from Lincoln, Neb., to San Kran cisoo. and Los Angeles, via Port Recommendations of the Taxpayers' League, City Election JCAK 7, 1015. In accordance with its custom of many years, the Taxpayers' League has carefully considered the measures on the ballot at this election and presents herewith its recommendations to voters. TAXPAYERS' I.KAG VIS, Hy 1.. J. Ooldamith. Secretary. WATER METERS lOO-lOl An ordinance authorizing the purchase of 5000 water meters. Water should be paid for by the user according to the amount used. This matter has been considered by the League or three occasions, and the league has always resolved in favor of the meter system. Those in charge of the Water Department, including the Chief Engi neer, who has had 22 years' experience in the department, believe this measure is necessary and expedient. The amount required to purchase and install these meters will not exceed 40,000, and will be paid from water revenues. Constant enlargement of mains made necessary by waste of water must be paid for by bond issues, thus increasing fixed charges and making reductions in rates impossible. . Lse of water will not be curtailed. Waste will be. The measure promotes private thrift and economy In public affairs. VOTERS ARE .1DVISEU TO VOTE YES." SUNDAY CI.OSI.VU 102-103 An ordinance prohibiting the opening of shops, stores and groceries on Sundays., This has nothing to do with taxation. It Is a simple question which is well understood, and the league does not feel that a recommendation from it is necessary. AO RECOMMEADATIO.V. CIVIL SERVICE AMENDMENT 104-105 A charter amendment relating to reappointments in the classified civil service. Corrects an error in the present charter by providing that the last man ' discharged shall be the first reinstated, and, ac cordingly, gives preference to the more able employes and those who have a longer record of service with the city. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE " YES." MUNICIPAL. GARBAGE COLLECTION 104I-1O7 This provides, among other things, for the free collection of gar bage, and entails an expense of probably $150,000 a year, necessitat ing also a new site and the building of a new incinerator. This is a large additional expense which is not necessary at present. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE "NO." ELIMINATION OF GRADE CROSSINGS 1O8-10O A charter amendment to provide In one proceeding for the elimina tion of grade crossings on two or more streets. The city should pos sess this power. It would reduce expenses by permitting the pro ceedings for several street crossings on the same railroad to be joined in one proceeding. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE YES." POUND. MANAGEMENT 110-111 A charter amendment authorizing the pound work to be contract ed out and delegating to the contractor necessary police power. The conduct of the pound is a proper municipal function. If the pound is not being properly conducted now, such improvements as are necessary should be adopted. The delegation of police power is justi fiable only or a strong showing of necessity. No necessity appears for delegating this work to private parties. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE N O." JITNEY'S " 112.113 An ordinance licensing and regulating the operation of "Jitneys." Some regulation of public carriers is essential. It is milder and less restrictive than most. It will mean a great improvement on the present traffic conditions. Being an ordinance, defects which appear can easily be corrected by the Council. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE "YES. BONDING ACT CHANGES 114-115 This amendment reduces the minimum that may be bonded to $5, provides for a better method of sale on delinquency, and for semi annual interest payments to enable the city to meet the semi-annual interest on its bonds. At present a large amount of money must be advanced from the general fund to carry delinquent and deferred payments due from property owners. This would help correct that expensive defect. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE u YES." FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 116-117 This provides for a contribution from temporary firemen to the pension fund. It also extends relief from that fund to two disabled firemen whose injuries were received shortly before the law became effective. This is entirely equitable and just. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE "YES." FIRE WALLS I18-U A charter amendment authorizing condemnation of land for the erection of fire stops, and assessment of the cost against the property benefited. Recent destructive dock fires have made need for fire stops particularly apparent. The measure seems well designed, and the property benefited should stand the expense. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE " YES." ADMISSION OF ST. JOHNS A measure to include St. Johns in the City of Portland. St. Johns has assets to offset its obligations. Geographically it fits in. lis proportion- of taxes paid will meet its share of the city expense. It is a proper extension of the city. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE " YES." ADMISSION OF LINNTON This is an inopportune time. VOTERS ARE ADVISED TO VOTE NO." COUPON CUT OUT AND WATER METERS SUNDAY CLOSING CIVIL SERVICE AMENDMENT MUNICIPAL GARBAGE COLLECTION VOTE NO X lOT ELIMINATION OF GRADE CROSSINGS.. POUND MANAGEMENT "JITNEYS . BONDING ACT CHANGES FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND FIRE WALLS , ADMISSION OF ST. JOHNS.. ADMISSION OF LINNTON (Paid Advertisement by the Taxpayers' League, 523 Corbett Building.) Washington and West Park land, were found in his clothing. Let ters in his pocket indicated that he was Mr. Day. Deputy Coroner Smith tele graphed to Cartland for information last night. Portuguese "Men-or-War Beached. SEASIDE, Or.. June fl (Special.) Myriads of argonauts or Paper Nautilus, a deep sea shellfish known to sailors as Portuguese men-of-war, have been cast up on the beaen here during the past few days by the high tides. As these little animals are jiot natives of this latitude, being found only in semi tropical waters. It is believed that they have been killed by some submarine volcanic eruption and carried here by the ocean currents. Smuggling Purser Sentenced. SAN FRANCISCO. June S. F. V. F. Baker, former purser of the steamer Ventura, convicted of smuggling jew els, including a black opal valued at $10,000, was sentenced to seven nionths in the Alameda County Jail today by L'nited States District Judge Maurice D. Dooling. TAKE WITH YOU. VOTE YES X 100 NO RECOMMENDATION VOTE YES X 104 . VOTE YES X lOS . .VOTE NO X 111 , .VOTE YES X lla ..VOTE YES X 114 . . VOTE YES X 11 ..VOTE YES X IIS . .VOTE YES VOTE NO v