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TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, 3IAT . 13, 1917.
WORLD'S ECONOMIC
SITUATION TENSE
United States Tells European
Neutrals Why Supplies to
Germany Must Stop.
- ECONOMIC RING PROPOSED
Doubt Felt That Sweden Will Slake
Agreement With America Re
specting Control of Exports.
Denmark In Bad Position.
ET JOHN- CALLAN O'LOfGHLIN.
WASHINGTON, May 12. The United
States has Joined the allies in a policy
designed to prevent the nations con
tiguous to Germany from selling sup
plies to that country. Under the power
Congress will give the President to Im
pose an embargo on the exportation of
any article if he deems it expedient bo
to do, this Government will have a
powerful weapon to use against Spain,
Holland and the Scandinavian states.
If all, or any of them, should be found
aiding Germany to continue the war by
permitting her to have raw materials
for use in the manufacture of war sup
plies or foodstuffs, then the President
will decline to permit the offender to
receive American goods.
Thus the European neutrals have
been placed between two fires. Ger
many is threatening them with war if
they apply an embargo against her;
the United States, which Is their prin
cipal source of supply, is threatening
them with starvation if they assist
Germany.
Neutrals' Imports Great.
Kvery one of the nations of Europe
at peace must assure the continuance
of Its trade with the United States. How
greatly all of them depend upon us Is
shown by the following official figures
regarding the American Imports they
received during the past three calendar
years :
Nation. 1914. 1918. 1916.
psnmark ..41, SMS, 000 73. 507,000 58,33G.O00
Norway ... 19.633. 0O0 49.231.000 6U.208.000
Fpaln 27.81fl,000 46.698.000 63.502.000
Sweden ... 00,001.000 6.V231.0O0 4S.834.000
Switzerland. 709.300 C.994,000 13,654,000
In 1913 the import trade of each of
the countries named from the United
(States was as follows:
Denmark, $18,687,000; Norway, $8,891.
000; Spain, 131.471,000: Sweden, $12,104,
000, and Switzerland, $1,019,000.
Neutrals Serve am Channels.
Prior to the entrance of the United
States into the war the allies consist
ently contended that the great Increase
In the exports of the United States to
the neutral countries named was due
to German rather than local needs;, that
the neutrals merely served as a channel
for the goods to reach their enemy. The
United States took the position thlit
trade between neutrals must be free
unless there should be produced evi
dence of enemy destination. .n this
case the doctrine of continuous voyage
would apply.
The position of the United States as
a neutral necessarily la essentially dlf
f erent-from Its position as a belligerent.
1 It is the duty of this Government to do
' everything In its power to bring Ger
many to her knees within the shortest
possible time. Any nation receiving
American roods, even though it be to
replace similar goods sent to Germany,
Is, in fact, using the resources of this
-country for the benefit of the enemy.
The President cannot permit anyr
'- thing of the kind. Nor can he -afford,
as the head of a warring people, to
permit the European neutrals to with
draw their shipping from the carrying
trade for the allies and thereby reduce
sea transportation to the injury of the
latter.
One Neutral Gets Blame.
Mr. Balfour, head of the British mis
sion, represented to the President that
one of the neutrals, fearing U-boat
operations, was limiting its shipping
movements In such fashion as to dam
age seriously the allied' cause. It was
this information, secretly conveyed to
the Senate In executive session, that
caused that body to decide to give the
President the embargo power he de
sired. The President has no wish to force
he European neutrals Into war with
Germany, though if that could be
brought about so much stronger would
become the allied cause and so much
more quickly would1 victory over the
enemy be secured. What he wants at
this time is the strict neutrality of the
countries contiguous to Germany. He
does not want them to serve as a base
of supplies for Germany, especially
when such supplies come from the
United States, either for sale direct to
the Germans or to replace the local
supplies sold. Nor does he propose to
have them aid Germany by withdraw
ing their shipping from movements In
the so-called "war zone."
The European neutrals realize fully
the grave situation which will be pro
duced for them should the President
impose an embargo on exportatlons to
their ports. The President of the Swiss
confederation has sent a personal ap
peal to Mr. Wilson to take no step
which would interfere with the sup
plies needed, by his people from the
United States. The Spanish Ambassa
dor has made similar representations
to this Government. So have the
representatives of Scandinavia and
Holland.
Kconomla IUna Proposed.
The President and the Secretary of
State have listened carefully to the
views presented. They have replied that
; there is no purpose on the part of the
united btates to take anv steo harm
f ul to the interests of the nations which
have approached us; but those nations
must appreciate that the United- States
cannot afrorcl to help Germany bv ter-
, mltting Its products to reach her. What
is wanted is an absolute understanding
that the closest supervision shall be
provided over trade between them and
Oermany. In o'ther words. It is proposed
to form an economic ring around the
GIRL TO VISIT COLLEGES THROUGH THE COUNTRY TO TELL HOW
TO HELP PRODUCE FOOD FOR THE WAR.
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Cretonne, Scrim, Madras, Mar
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OddjPairs Lace and Scrim
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This week will certainly bring great
joy to the home where dainty hang
ings are desired.
Our drapery section received complete
going over last week all pieces
under 10 yards long now on sepa
rate tables to be closed out at
once.
Lace and Scrim Curtains of only one,
two and three pairs each are also
included.
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The refined simplicity of old ivory and
white enamel, as expressed in this splen
did design, makes this suite particularly
inviting to the cultured taste.
This dignified style is more in vogue now
than is the ornate French periods of the
past.
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PEPSIN NUX IRON and
Sarsaparllla Flae Course of Medicine.
Physicians and pharmacists have long
xnown ins aesiraouity ana difficulty
of combining iron a superlative tonic
In a blood-purifying medicine.
The combination of the Iron with
Hood's Barsaparllla has :.ow been se
cured through the happy thought of
prescriDing "eptlron Pills In connec
tion with the Sarsaparllla the latter
peiore eating feptiron Fills after
In this way the two medicines work
harmoniously, giving four-fold results
in oiooa-cleansinj ana upbuilding.
Feptiron Pills include pepsin and
iron note the name. leptiron Pills
nux vomica, manganese, other tonics,
digestives and laxatives.
What better course of medicine can
you imagine for this season? You get
liooa-purnying, appetlte-.-lving. liver-
stimulating qualities In Hood's Sarsa
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Peptiron Pills. Buy these medicines
today. They also combine economy
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Photo Copyright by Underwood.
MISS SALLY SIMPSOV.
Miss Sally Simpson, an alumnus ot Smith Collage and holder of a post
graduate degree from Oxford. Is organising the mobilization of the stu
dents of girls' colleges throughout th e country. They are being enrolled
uifcer the banner of the National League for Woman's Service. Miss fi Imp
eon started her tour by addressing the students of Bryn Mawr College, near
Philadelphia.
The all-Important factors today are food and the production of food. Miss
Simpson In her addresses to the girl students emphasizes the necessity for
agricultural enthusiasm. She speaks for the country, saying that dairymaids
and plowglrls are quite as necessary and even more so than lady motor
drivers and aviators.
central power which force It to come
to terms "and end the war.
It is known Germany has been mak-
lnr visrorous representations at the
capitals of the neutrals and has been
massing troops where they would, be
an. object lesson to those neutrals.
Spain Is too far away to be arreete oy
a demonstration, and besides, has the
French and British troops between her
and Germany. Sweden no longer fears
Russia. Her sympathies always have
been German, and at one time it looked
as though she might enter the war on
the side of that country. Apprehension
of attack by Russia held her back.
Doubtless Sweden will not be prepared
to make any agreement with the United
States respecting control of her ex
ports. Holland now Is carefully super
vising her trade with Germany. Den
mark Is weak and Is In a dangerous
position. Norway is pro-ally.
It is expected mat wnatever me
Scandinavian countries do they will do
in unison. Switzerland has only her
troops to guard her from German
assault.
There will be developments of the
utmost Importance In connection with
the economic situation and they will
be watched by the authorities here with
the greatest Attention.
SWISS STOP SEXDIXG SUPPLIES
Agreement With Germany Reported
Abrogated by Government.
MILAN, via Paris, ' May- 12. The
Swiss government has Informed .Berlin,
according to the. Corrlere della Sera,
that the recent commercial agreement
between Switzerland and Germany
cannot be carried out because of the
rescinding of transportation contracts
by all American steamship companies
with Switzerland. Holland and the
Scandinavian states.
The paper sees In this news the put
ting Into effect of a complete economic
blockade of Germany and also states
that the American Government pro
posed to neutral countries that their
supplies would be assured if they agree
to suspend absolutely all exports to
Germany, even as compensation for
exchange.
FAITH IN RUSS SECURE
RABBI HOPES FOR STRONG AID
FROM NEW GOVERNMENT.
VOLCANO TO BE STUDIED
Geographic Society to Send Expedi
tion to Alaska.
WASHINGTON, May 12. The Na
tional Geographic Society's expedition
to investigate the effects of the violent
eruption at Katmal, Alaska, in June,
1912. one of the most violent explosions
on record, will sail from Seattle May 28.
The party will reach "the valley of
10.000 smokes early in June, and from
then until September will complete the
studies begun by the society in that
region in 1913. 1915 and 1916. It will
be under the direction of Robert V.
Griggs, botanist of the Ohio State University.
Persecution of Jewi Tl'lU Cease With
Positive Ellmtaatloa of Romanoffs,
Says Dr. Goldman.
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clal.) As soon as assurance Is given
mat tnere will not be a return of the
Romanoff dvnaalv tn TTi.atn.
Russia will steo In Una u rn nt . v-
strong arms of the allies. This opinion
was expressed in an address at the
Christian Church Thursday by Dr. Jo
seph Goldman, a native Russian and
for 25 years a rabbi in Klshenef, Rua-
The rjennle of th T- I - ct r
said Dr. Goldman, "need have no fear
as to Russia's standing shoulder to
shoulder with the allies till this war
is won. I look for a short time during
which she will do little fighting. But
never fear that the Russians will find
anything In common with the German
autocracy.
'Should Germany see such -.ni
tlon as has occurred in Rn..i. ...
Russian neonla mlo-ht .
peace; but with autocratic Germany
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a dKtia
become effective as an ally? Probably
nnt .in. II .1
..v.. me menace or a return
10 ma Komanorr rule Is absolutely
removed.
"YOU In this Munfr. A 1
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me nunaians. i nave seen with my own
eyes more than a thousand murders in
one day. I have seen womon rinn.j
and their breasts slashed from their
uuaies oy me swords of soldiers done
at the order of the government.
witn the people following their own
minus, persecution or the .T.w I.
thing of the nasf It 1. i
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the Russian against the Jew, but au-
lutrncy againsc me Jewish religion.
DO not thin 1C that Rna.l.n. ..
aurerent to America. The statue of
noerty has been their beacon light for
many years.
"President Wilson's move In sending
a commission to Russia at this time
lo spienaio.
Aberdeen Road "Work Started.
ABERDEEN, Wash., May 12. (Spe
cial.) Regrad-ing and graveling of the
new North River Valley road, a Job
which is to cost the countv 19500.
started this week. Two camps have
been established and the first crew Is
in the field already and the second
will be at work soon. The new road
will make travel into the North River
farming and timber sections much
easier.
Castle Rock Man Dies.;
CASTLE ROCK. Wash, May - 12.
(Special.) Floyd Jenkins, son of Sam
Jenkins, a farmer residing near this
city, nea Wednesday of tuberculosis.
The young man has been (mtvtnnH v.v
the Silver Lake Railway & Logging
Company. His funeral was held at
xucKer xnursoay.
Kelso Organizations Install.
KELSO, Wash., May 11 (Special.)
Mary. 22. Lincoln Camp No. , Daughters
of Veterans, and C. S. Hamilton Post.
G. A. R., enjoyed a delightful meeting
this week, when the joint installation
of the two organizations was cele
brated. Preceding the Installation
about 60 guests were seated to a sump
tuous banquet, served by the ladles.
Alice L O Conner, of Vancouver, de
partment president, and Frances M.
Dining Suite of Refined Elegance
Your home should be all the
word means
Attractive and comfortable.
Make it so at once and pay
later.
"William and Mary" Period Furniture Is Supreme
An elaborated copy of the style
that prevailed in the 16th and
17th centuries.
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Circle designs were in highest
favor then but, owing to the
cost of making-, only
the most exclusive
aristocracy could af
ford to have this
style furniture in
their homes."
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table and chairs as
part pay.
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That your wants will be prop
erly cared for is a known fact
among the vast numbers who
have already enjoyed the pleas
ure of having high-quality fur
niture. YOU, TOO, should join
this great army.
Order today return any ar
ticle that is not as good or bet
ter than we say. In such cases,
charge all expenses to us.
Your Credit Is Good as Gold
Enjoy the kind" of furniture you like.
Pay on the easiest kind of easy terms.
$ 50.00 Worth $ 5.00 Cash, $1.00 a Week
$ 75.00 Worth $ 7.50 Cash, $1.50 a Week
$100.00 Worth $10.00 Cash, $2.00 a Wreek
$150.00 Worth $15.00 Cash, $2.50 a Week
JUiJUWU A aOOP PLACr TO TWADKaaq
FiFiOAKSTREfei
You Ought to
Know
The many advantages of
fered by our exchange depart
ment. You select one piece or a
house full of new and up-to-date
f urniture what you don't
want will be taken as part pay.
It's a fact customers oft
times remark about the liberal
allowance made by Our Ex
change Man.
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Mackey, department secretary, were
present to assist with the installation.
The officers of Mary Lincoln Camp
are: President, Mrs. E. P. Jenkins:
secretary, Mrs. W. P. Wells; treasurer.
Mrs. J. H. PecK; patriotic instructor,
Mrs. AI Beck: guide, Mrs. J. P. Hart
man: senior vice-president. Mrs. W. C.
Wortman; Junior vice-preeident, Mrs.
Ed Hett; chaplain, Mrs. Helen Hooper.
EPWORTH LEAGUE TO MEET
District Conference to Be Held at
Albany May 19-21.
ALBANY", Or., May 12. (Special.)
The Epworth League of the Eugene
district of the Methodist Church will
meet in 14th annual convention in this
city May 19. 20 and 21. About 75 dele
gates are expected to attend.
This district includes all of the
churches In Linn, Lane, Benton and
Lincoln counties; Jefferson In Marlon
County, and extends as far . south as
Yoncalla in Douglas County.
Clyde E. Williamson, of this city, is
president of the district organization
and Miss Edna Cowles is secretary.
High Water Hurts Winter Wheat.
LA GRANDE, Or., May 12. (Special.)
High water and? the long Winter It
develops has done much harm In Win
ter wheat belts in this valley. Especi
ally along river bottom districts is this,
true. County Farm Expert Splllman
has made a survey of the county and
declares that much re-seedlng will be
necessary. Alfalfa has also suffered
much.
CASH FOR GIRLS' BUILDING
Mrs. Lou Stockman Sends Check for
$30 0 to Willamette.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY-. Salem.
Or, May 12. (Special.) The distinc
tion of naming the first room in the
new girls -dormitory will fall to Mrs.
Loo Stockman, of Pendleton. Mrs.
Stockman was the first to send in a
check for 1500, and, according to the
plans of the trustees, this will give
her that privilege.
The plan is that anyone who will
give $500 or more shall have a room
named after him as a memorial, or
the donor may have the privilege of
naming the room.
Nearly half of 'the sum desired for
the construction of the new hall has
been raised. W. W. Brown, of Fife.
Or, has subscribed $6000, which Is the
POISON OAK OR IVY NO
LONGER TO BE DREADED
ANYONE who has ever, experienced
the tortures of poison oak or ivy
will be grateful for the Information
that this extremely Irritating annoy
ance Is no longer to be feared. The
pain, itching, fever and irritation dis
appear almost like maglo with a few
applications of Santlseptle Lotion, and
the eruption and redness of the skin
soon follows. Timely use of Santt
eeptic will even prevent the poisoning
in many cases. Santlseptlo heals other
skin Irritations, such as sunburn, chaf
ing, fever and cold sores and Insect
bites. A remarkable soothing and
healing lotion. Tvlen use It after shav
ing and women for the complexion
and for the baby's skin.
Santlseptle is easily procured at
most drug stores, a good-sized bottle
costing but SOc It your druggists
cannot supply it, twenty-five cents in
stamps or coin sent to the manufac
turers, the Esbeneott Laboratories.
Portland. Oregon, will secure, postpaid,
a large Introductory bottle.
largest subscription received to date.
President Doney intends to go to the
Prlnevillo and Redmond country In a
few days to clear up some promises
that have been made there.
Man Drowned In Toutle River.
KELSO, Wash, May 12. (Special.)
The swift waters of the. Toutle River
claimed one more victim a short dis
tance below St. Helens Wednesday
when Pete Olson, a resident of the St.
Helens district for- many years, was
drowned. He was attempting to cross
the Toutle on a raft near the Chlsm
place. The body has not yet been recovered.
Philomath Business Bought.
PHILOMATH. Or, May 12. (Special.)
S. Duncan, of ilcMlnnvllle. has
Just purchased the drug stock of T. R.
Parsons and will move the stock into
a building two doors east of the pres
ent drug store. Mr. Duncan is school
superintendent of Yamhill County, and
his son, J. A. Duncan, will have charge
of the business
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