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IS VITAL TO U.S-
Former Ambassador Gerard
Paints Vivid Picture.
GERMANS WILL NOT STARVE
First Chapter of Book Deals "With
first Days of Great Conflict.
Political and Diplomatic Inter
course Revealed in Message.
TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, AUGUST 5, 1917.
WAR
Continued From Page 14.
courtyard of the palace, and there was
escorted to the door, which opened on
& flight of steps leading: to a little
garden about 50 yards square, directly
on the embankment of the River Spree,
which flows past the royal palace. As
I went down the steps, the Empress
and her only daughter, the Duchess of
Brunswick, came up. Both stopped and
shook hands with me, speaking a few
words. I found the Emperor seated at
a green iron table under a large can
vas garden umbrella. Telegraph forms
were scattered on the table in front of
him, and. basking in the gravel, were
two small dachshunds. I explained to
the Emperor the object of my visit, and
we had a general conversation about
the war and the state of affairs. The
Emperor took some of the large tele
graph blanks and wrote out in pencil
his reply to the President's offer. This
reply, of course, I cabled immediately
to the State Department. Th docu
ment reads:
FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES PERSONALLY:
10-VIII, 14.
1. H. R. H. Prlr.ce Henry was re
ceived by his Majesty, King George
V. in London, who empowered him
to transmit to me verbally that
England would remain neutral if
war broke out on the Continent, in
volving Germany and France, Aus
tria and Russia. This message
was telegraphed to me by my
brother from London after his
conversation with H. M.. the King,
and repeated verbally on the 29th
of July.
2. Jly Ambassador in London
transmitted a message from Sir E.
Grey to Berlin, saying that only in
case. France was likely to be
crushed, England would interfere.
3. On the 30th my Ambassador
in London reported that Sir Ed
ward Grey, in course of a "private"
conversation, told him that if the
conflict remained localized between
Russia not Serbia and Austria,
England would not move, but if we
t "mixed" In the fray, she would
take quick decisions, and grave
measures; i. e., if I left my ally,
Austria in the lurch to fight alone,
England would not touch me.
4. This communication being di
rectly counter to the King's mes
sage to me, I. telegraphed to H. M.
on the 29th or 30th, thankin? him
for kind messages through my
brother, and begging him to use all
his power to keep France and Rus
sia his allies from making any
warlike preparations calculated to
disturb my work of mediation, stat
ing that I was in constant com
munication with H. M., the Czar.
In the evening, the King kindly an
swered that he had ordered his
government to use every possible
influence with his allies to refrain
from taking any provocative mili
tary measures. At the same time,
H. M. asked me if I would transmit
to Vienna the British proposal that
Austria was to take Belgrade and a
few other Serbian towns and a
strip of country as a "main-mise,"
to make sure that the Serbian
promises on paper should be ful
filled in reality. This proposal was
in the same moment telegraphed to
me from Vienna for London, quite
In conjunction with the British pro
posal; besides, I had telegraphed to
H. M., the Ciar, the same as an idea
of mine, before 1 received the two
communications from Vienna and
London, as both were of the same
opinion.
5. I immediately transmitted the
telegrams, vice versa, to Vienna
and London. I felt that I was able
to tide the question over, and was
happy at the peaceful outlook.
6. While I was preparing a note
to H. M. the Czar the r.ext morn
ing, to Inform him that Vienna.
London and Berli were agreed
about the treatment of affairs, I
received the telephones from H. K.
the Chancellor that in the night
before the Czar had given the order
to mobilize the whole of the Rus
sian army, which was, of course,
also meant against Germany;
whereas up till then the southern
armies had been mobilized against
Austria.
7. In a telegram from London my
Ambassador informed me he under
stood the British government
would guarantee neutrality of
.France and wished to know wheth
er Germany would refrain from at
tack. I telegraphed to H. M. the
King personally .at mobilization
being already carried out could not
be stopped, but if H. M. could guar
antee witn his armed forces the
neutrality of France I would re
frain from attacking her, leave her
alone and employ my troops else
where. H. M. answered .hat he
thought my offer was based on a
misunderstanding; and, as far as I
can make out. Sir E. Grey never
took my offer into serious consid
eration. He never answered it.
Instead he declared England had to
defend Belgian neutrality, which
Had to be violated by Germany on
strategical grounas, news having
been received that France was al
ready preparing to enter Belgium,
and the King of the Belgir.ns hav
ing refused my petition for a free
passage under guarantee of his
country's freedom. I am most
grateful for the President's- mes
sage. WILHELM If. R.
ELKS UPHOLDING NATION
Returned DUtrlct Deputy Tells of
Grand Lodge's Patriotism.
C C. Bradley, district deputy grand
exalted ruler of the Elks, returned yes
terday from the annual convention of
the order in Boston. He visited in rew
York, Detroit. Indianapolis. Kansas
City and California on the way home.
"The Boston convention was the big
gest patriotic demonstration I ever
saw." he reported. "Instead of the
usual parade, the big attraction of the
week was a. mass meeting on Boston
commons in which people from all ew
V.n eland participated.
"The action of the Grand Lodge In
voting $1,000,000 for the relief of war
sufferers was in itself a splendid les
son in patriotism. The entire proceed-tno-s
flavored of loyalty."
Harry G. Allen, who was the dele
gate from the Portland lodge: William
McGinn, and other Portland people
who attended the convention, returned
earlier in the week.
A town of cement buildings la being
constructed in Montana.
In Our Advertisement in The Oregonian of August 2 We Announced as Follows:
OUR ONCE-A-YEAR SALE IS A REAL. SALE
No truer statement was ever made, as you will see by comparing the list of true values noted below. Several of the
cheaper pianos, player pianos and organs were SOLD during the first day of this UNUSUAL SALE. Nevertheless, our
stock of good used pianos and player pianos is yet very large (and comprises some of the TRUEST VALUES in pianos
EVER OFFERED THE PUBLIC. A player piano sold originally for $950:00 (and actually worth $950.00 at time of
sale) is NOW ONLY $215.00. A better value you will never get. It is in excellent condition. We still have a few
good practice pianos from $20 and up, also a good supply of used organs at prices ranging from $5 to $30. These are extraordinary values.
KEMBLE & WARDE PI
ANO, Q7
only WSJ
EILERS ORCHESTRAL
GRAND, exhibition and
elaborate art 100
style design, only ...vl"
BRIGGS PARLOR MODEL,
excellent condition, 5 C
rare value at . mPidO
BLOOMFIELD & OTIS PI
ANO, good ec
practice piano ...... . tPJJ
VICTOR PLAYER PIANO
(new), discontinued style;
regular price IS
$750; now,..,.,....,:.:,VO
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We have several
used talking ma
chines, late disc
models, at substan
tial reductions, from
$5.00 up to $100.00.
REED FRENCH PIANO,
Artist Grand, fc i A C
almost new.
WERNER UPRIGHT PIA-
$115
NO, dull oak case,
fine value. . .
A. B. STONE PI
ANO, only ...............
Iwmmmmsmgmim
$20 PSiliSp
vansas
ford the cof
nd sell pianos anc
fW-WSTtTCTjf
Ftter ooporiuiiities to sh
layers by the "Jenkins plan
FINE PIANO PUBLICITY.
The fine advertising of the Bush & Lane Piano
Co.'a branch in Portland, pre., provides a daily
model of terseness in publicity. Whether it is the
model plant o the company at Holland, Mich., the
perfect system of operation there, the high quality
of the materialised in making the Bush & Lane
Piano Co.'s instruments, or the expertness of the
makers, the advertisements are gems in brevity.
But -they tell the sJrHgronvincingly.
The above is photograpmc iiopy irom the
Weekly Music Trades Journal, July, 1917. .
OPEN EVENINGS DURING SALE
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Out-of-town buyers can
write or wire us to
hold any instruments
during this sale. Any
I money paid upon same
refunded if not entirely
satisfactory to you.
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KRAKAUER BROS.
Almost
new
FARRAND CECILIAN
PLAYER PIANO, beautiful
mahogany case. . Extraor
dinary value (100 rolls of
music free, 65 and 0 i C
88-note). Only: . .
STEINBACH & DREHER
PIANO, golden oak case,
splendid l'?'?
value pLJO
A. B. FURLONG UPRIGHT
PIANO, real value, 1 1 IT
only
SHILLINGS & SONS, in
mahogany case, al- JJ i QA
most new..4.......i...v ' "
We have a large assortment of Piano
Benches, Player-Piano Benches, sin
gle and duet benches, Piano Stools,
Etc. All will be sold at prices ranging
from 25c and up.
WE DO AS WE ADVERTISE
BRING THIS AD WITH YOU
The policy of the Bush & Lane Piano and Player Piano Manufacturing; Company is, and always has been, to Sell What We
Advertise and advertise only what we have on our floors for sale. We use no schemes, no regnlar weekly price slashing; sales,
no shady methods of mistaken prices or anything; tending to offer the public Something for Nothing. We do offer Dollar for
Dollar Piano Value equal to anything offered by any house anywhere. We say this simply because we Sell Only What We Man
ufacture, and we Build and Sell absolutely dependable and guaranteed standard make pianos. (We neither make nor sell stencil
pianos.) We are the sole owners and builders of the World Famous All Metal Cecilian Piano Player Action, rightfully termed the
"Foolproof Player Piano." We have many beautiful art styles in Circassian and burl walnut; prices ranging from $275 and up,
WHOLESALE
RETAIL
TWELFTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS, PORTLAND, OR.
TRADE HELPERS WANTED
Government Calling for Men at Iu-
gct Sound Xavj-Yard.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces the urgent need of
helpers (all trades) to fill 70 vacancies
at the ruget Sound Navy Yard, Brem
erton, WftBh., at 2 to $2.80 per diem.
Arrangements have been made with
the Navy Department to advance trans
portation to men who are employed to
fill, urgent or emergency needs at navy
yards and naval stations in meritorious
cases.
Herbert F. Ward, of Seattle, secretary
11th civil service district, will be in
attendance August 7, and will Issue
transportation to those who meet the
requirements.
Applicants will be required to file
Application Form 1S00, wherein they
will set forth their training and experi
ence. All statements as to education,
training and experience in practical
lines are accepted subject to verifica
tion. Qualified persons are urged to apply
for these positions.
Further Information and application
forms may be obtained from W. F.
Smith, representing the United States
Civil Service Commission, at the Mu
nicipal Employment Bureau, corner
Third and Ankeny streets, or at the
civil service window, Postofflce Bull
Ing.
Guard Organizer at Ccntralia.
CKNTRALIA. Wash.. Aug. 4. (Spe
cial.) Walter B. BealsH who has been
designated by Governor Lister to assist
in the organization of the new state
guard companies, was In Centralia
Thursday conferring with Captain K.
F. Kirklin. commander of local com-
OREGON RETAIL JEWELERS HOLD SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION AT DALLAS, RECOMMEND MANY
IMPORTANT LAWS AINU LLfcLl UfJfiUJCK run
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After a successful session the Oregon
Retail Jewelers closed their annual con
vention at Dallas July SI.
Members of the association discussed
several proposed laws of Interest to the
publla and the trade. Among thes may
be Included the requiring of stamped
Information on Roods shipped into the
state, so the purchaser may have knowl-
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pany. Mr. Beala expressed satisfaction
at the progress of organization, urging
Centralia business and professional
men to join the company.
8CHOOT.8 AND COI.t.KGES.
Michigan Society to Meet.
The Michigan Society will hold a so
cial meeting in the assembly-room at
the Portland Hotel tomorrow night At
8 o'clock. Women members are re
quested by the committee in charge to
take with them a light luncheon. The
society will furnish ice cream. A spe
cial musical programme has been arranged.
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Fcnoor.s asd co i..kes.
Academy of the Holy Child
Rose lty Park. Portland. Or.
Phone Tabor lOSl. .
A SELECT BOARDING ANU DAY
SCHOOL. l'Olt CiIKL,S.
Offers exceptional advantages. Limited
number of pupils. Individual care.
Thorough moral, mental, physical' train
ing. Modern languages. Music. Art.
forties net
2 Vic
Ing sale of uncalled-for repairs and bar
ring fake Jewelers.
The convention selected Salem aa Its
edge as to wfcat is being; offered for
sale? prohibiting fake jewelry salee
examination of ratchmakersf regulat-
meeting piace lor idio,
Officers elected for the ensuing year
are: Isaaa B. Staples, Portland, presl-
Hawtelle, Pendleton, and B. J. Howard,
Marahfleld, vice-presidents, and V. M.
French, Albany, secretary-treasurer.
Manzanlta Hail
For Boys
An accredited school, adjacent to Stan
ford University, preparing for entr.nc. to
the universities and technical schools.
it Term Besrins September 17. 1917.
For catalogue and specific information,
addrers W. A SHEUD. Head Master.
PAIX ALTO, CALIFORNIA.
St. Mary's Academy and College
For Girls. Conducted by the SISTEKS
OF THB HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND
MARY. Grade. Academic and Collegiate
Courses, Music, Art. Elocution and Com
mercial and Domestic Science Depts.
Resident and Day Students. Reilned.
Moral and Intellectual Training. Write
for announcement. School reopens Sep
tember 4. Address SISTER SUPERIOR.
St. Mary's Academy. Portland.
PRIVATE SUMMER SCHOOL
Miss recker Private Business College.
Day and night classes. Special Summer
rates. Shorthand. Typewriting, Book
keeping, English,
Allsky BldtT.. Third and Morrison.
Hill Military Academy
For boys. Offers thorough military
training under highest educational
standards, I'ortiana, ur.
mnrATTOK
DISCIPLINE
RKCIvEATION
Chesterfield School for Boys
Chesterfield students won sixteen prise
In athletic sports last laaun. Scouts woa
Flretien's Cup and Amttilanc Shield. Tw
rirst places at University were Chesterfield
toys.
GTMNAFTTTM SWIMMWQ SHOOTIHO.
School buildings and grounds overlook
beautiful Burrard Inlet and city Van
cenw. 7r:t today for Prospectus
Rev. J. NEWTON STKBR, B.A., Principal.
North Vancouver. B. C.
ST. HELEN'S HALL
48th Consecutlv Year)
Portland, Oregon.
Resident and day school for irlrls. In
charge of Sisters of St. John Baptist (Epis
copal). Academic and Elementary Depart
ments, Kindergarten ana u raining bcnooi
for Klndergai ten Ttachrs, Music, Art, Do
mestic Art, Domestic Science, Oymnaslum,
Swimming, etc. Houses of Residence. 633
and 'J0 Bverett St. For catalogue- address
the Sister Superior.
Accredited by Colleges East and West.
Grammar and Primary Departments
Send for Illustrated Catalogue.
Principal: MARY i. IjOCKEY. A3.
Palo Alto, Calif.
WHOOLS AM) roi.M!G33.
Miss Catlin's School
FOR BOARDIIVO ASD DAY PUPILS
Now Ooouplen Its New Buildingf on
WBSTOVKR IERHACKS,
An Ideal Location Basketball and
Tennla Courts.
Prepares srirls for Eastern as well
as Western colleges and schools
under a faculty of able Kastern
teachers. Number of students In a
class limited to fifteen.
Montessonl. primary and Interme
diate departments. Boys accepted
in Montessorl and primary. Courses
In art, music, dramatic art Included
In the curricula.
French ' t a u g h t throughout the
school.
fataloeroe sent upon request to
Westaver Terraces, Portland Oregon.
St. Margaret's Hall
Boardtns and Dar School.
Beatitiful school for girls. Includes
Kindergarten. Primary, Intermediate'
and Collegiate courses. Music department-
under a professor of distin
guished culture and ability. Boise is
the charming Capitol of Idaho, with a,
low altitude and mild Winter. Natural
hot water furnishes heat and baths
within the school. Accommodations for
a limited number of thirty girls as
boarders. Best environments, charges
reasonable. Address,
ST. MARGARET'S HALL. Boise, Idaho.
Prevident. Bishop FuoHten, of Idaho.
BELMONT SCHOOL
FOR BOYS
21 miles south of San Francisco.
Junior School and College preparatory
fully accredited.
MILITARY THAININO
Fall term opens August 28. 1917.
V. T. RE1D, Head Master,
- Box K Belmont, Cmb
Offers enxeelld opportunities for stvdr. mrtt
tlnn end hsslth lttdliKhtfoi climate. K-w cement
buildings. 8 hool nd bedrooms Instantly con.
ertlblo Into open-str rooms. Stro"E Latin, Enli-
snd Frenrh ooart't. Model flat for Domestie
Science and Art. Pnetgrsnste work in Llierstnrv
Art BiKtory, General Information, eto. Areredlt4
bt oolleces east an d west. . All oat-door sports.
29th year opens fe?ept. 27th. Address Priu
cips.1. Mrs. George J. Caswell, 50W W. dd
6t. Los Angeles, California.