THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, . PORTLAND, JUNE 6, 1915.
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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.
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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
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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.
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