THE SUXDA1 OREGOMAN, PORTLAND, JUNE 29, 1919.
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GERMAN PEACE DELEGATION PRESIDENT
. OF TREATY.
WHO LED SIGNING
Edwards for Economy Outfits!
You don't have to go inside to see them, either. They're on
display continuously. Yesterday he had arranged in the Fifth
St. Windows a very substantial and attractive
Whereas
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Your eyes are the windows of your soul. and. whereas,
windows are the eyes of your home, you should today
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Resolve
.Conditions of 48 Years Ago
That henceforth you'll take an occasional stroll two
blocks north of Washington street and see the many
beautiful Filet Nets, Dainty Laces, Overdrapes and
Flowered Cretonnes that Edwards displays, you might
desire to treat your windowa with the newest.
m Triple-Room
Are Exactly Reversed.
SPECTATORS ARE RESTLESS
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liincM- Absent, But All Oilier Allied
Iclcsatcs Are Present at His
toric Ceremony.
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'3:45 o clock the momentous session
" ?was concluded.
Uniforms Are Lacking.
All the diplomats and members of
their parties wore conventional civilian
clothes. There was a marked lack of
gold lace and pageantry. There were
none of the fanciful uniforms of the
Middle Ages, whose traditions and
practices are so sternly condemned
in the great, seal-covered document
signed today.
A spot of color was made against
this somber background by the French
.guards. A few selected members of
the guard were resplendent in their
red-plumed silver helmets and red,
white and blue uniforms.
Historic Tables Turned.
As a contrast with the Franco-German
peace session of 1871, held in
the same hall, there were present to
day grizzled French veterans of the
Franco-Prussian war. They replaced
the Prussian guardsmen of the previ
ous ceremony and the Frenchmen to
day watched the ceremony with grim
satisfaction.
The conditions of 1871 were exactly
reversed. Today the disciples of Bis'
marck sat in the seats of the lowly,
while the white marble statue of
Minerva, goddess of war, looked on.
Overhead, on the frescoed ceiling,
were scenes from France's ancient
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' Germans Offer Protest.
Three incidents were emphasized by
the smoothness with which the cere
monv was conducted. The first of
these wu the failure of the Chinese
delegation to liin. The second was
the protest submitted by General Jan
Christian Smuts, who declared the
peace unsatisfactory
The third, unknown to the public,
i-ame from the Germans- When the
programme for the ceremony was shown
o the German delegation, nerr von
Halmhauaen of the German deleeation
. Wont to Colonel Henri. French liaison
crficer. and protested. He said:
"V'e cannot admit that the German
, delegates should enter, the hall by
.afferent door than the entente dele-
, ?tes: nor that military honors should
l. withheld. Had we known there
would be such arrangements before, the
delegates would not have come."
Mlt Hum Yield.
After a conference with the French
foreiga ministry, it was decided, aa a
i-ompromise. to render military honors
as the Germans left. Otherwise the
jrogramme was not changed.
An hour before the signing of the
treaty, those assembled in the hall
had been urged to take their seats, but
their eagerness to see the historic cere
mony was so Ibeen that they crowded
toward the center of the hall, which Is
to long that a pood view was impos
sible from the distance.
Even with opera glasses, the cor
respondents and others were unable to
observe satisfactorily. The seats were
' in no way elevated; consequently there
was a general scramble for standing
loom.
Allied Leaders Arrive.
Secretary Lansing was the first of
the distinguished diplomats to arrive.
Jie was followed shortly by M. Clemen-
reau and General Bliss. Few specta
tors recognised any of the diplomats
and there were no demonstrations
The delegates of the minor powers
made their way with difficulty through
the crowd to their places at the tabbe.
Officers and civilians lined the walls
and filled the aisles.
President Wilson's arrival ten
minutes before the hour for signing
was greeted by a faint burst of ap
plause from the few persons who were
able to see him.
The German correspondents were
ushered Into ttte hall shortly before
clock and were given standing room
in a window at the rear of the cor
respondent's section.
AatogTmaaa la Desaaad. -
When Premier Uoyd George arrived
many of the delegates sought auto.
graphs from the members of the coun
cil of four, and they busted themselves
signing copies of the official pro
cramme until the Germans entered the
room.
At 3 o'clock a hush fell over the
Yall and the crowds shouted for those
ytanding to sit down so as not to block
the view. The delegates showed some
.surprise at the disorder, which did not
reave until all spectators either had
seated themselves or found places
t gainst the wall..
At seven minutes past 3 o'clock Dr.
Hermann Mueller, the Germany secre
tary for foreign affairs, and Dr. Bell,
the colonial secretary, were shown Into
the hall and quietly took seats at the
l.'ft er.d of the U-shaped table. They
!howed composure and manifested none
of the uneasiness Count von Brock-itnrlf-R&Rtxtti.
hoad of the German
peace deleaation. displayed when hand
ed the treaty at Versailles.
Clesneaeeaa Ose Session.
M. Clemenoeiu, as president of the
conferenre. made a brief speech. Invit
ing the Germans to sign the treaty, and
there was a tense pause. William
Marttn, master of ceremonies, after a
moment's delay, escorted the German
plenipotentiaries to the signatory ta
I le. where they sisrned the treaty, the
protocol and the Polish undertaking,
fiacause of the confusion and crowd
Ihe signing lost much of its expected
lirnity.
Alter the Germans had signed. Presi
dent WiUon, followed by the other
Amer.can delegate-., made his way to
the table nnd he and the others speed
t'y affixed their signatures. Premier
l.ioyd George came next with the Eng
lish delegation. The British dominions
followed Canada. Australia. New Zea
land, t-outh Africa and India in the
orrier named.
A murmur of surprise passed around
the hall when it became known that
General Smuts. representing South
Africa, signed under protest and filed
m document declaring that the peace
eras unsatisfactory.
Italy Last Bis; Power.
11. Clemenceau, with the French dele
ites. were the next in line for eign-
HERRMW MlELLER.
Photo by Underwogd.
Ing. and then Baron Salonjl and the
other Japanese delegates. The Italians
came after the Japanese and were fol
lowed by representatives of the smaller
powers. During the attaching of the
signatures of the great powers and the
Germans, a battery of moving-picture
machines and. cameras clicking away
could be heard above the general dis
order.
At 3:45 o'clock the booming of can
non In celebration of the peace broke
the monotony In the hall of mirrors,
where the crowd had tired of the al
most endles signlngs.
China's failure to send her delegates
to the ceremony created much comment.
The vacant seats f the Chinese were
noted early In the proceedings, but it
was expected that the delegates would
arrive later. Then the report was cir
culated officially that the Chinese
would not sign without reservation on
Shantung, and would issue a state
ment this evening on their position.
II. Clemenceau's announcement that the
ceremony was at an end made
it clear that China intended to have
no part in the day's ceremonies, and
must be dealt with by letter if the
signatories are willing to grant her the
privilege of making the reservations.
C'anaoa Aaaaaaeea .Vewa.
At 3:44 o'clock cannon began to boom
announcing the completion of the cere
mony of Bignlng. The signatures had
not. however, as a matter of fact, then
been completed, for at that time the
smaller nations were still signing In
alphabetical order.
As Premier Clemenceau, President 1
Wilson and Premier Lloyd George
emerged from the palace the great
crowd gathered outside swept aside the
cordon of troops, cheering madly. The
three statesmen were swept along by
the surging thousands. Many soldiers
broke ranks and Joined In the demon
stratlon. while guns boomed and low-
flying airplanes seemed to fill the air.
Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd
George and President Wilson were
photographed together on the terrace.
After the demonstration, the three al
lied leaders left Versailles In the same
automobile, the crowds following and
cheering.
PARIS. June' IS. In the completed
peace treaty signed today at Versailles,
the newspapera say, were certain stipu
lations which It was hoped would hasten
ratification of the treaty by the Ger
man national assembly.
The Journal says that the allies stip
ulated that the liberation of German
prisoners would ' be dependent upon
ratification of the treaty by the German
assembly.
The text of the peace treaty will be
presented to the chamber of deputies
July 1 by Premier Clemenceau. the
Echo de Paris says. Premier Lloyd
George, the newspaper adds, will ad
dress the Brltisn House of Commons
July 1 on the peace negotiations.
PUNCTILIOCS Ili'NS OFFENDED
Affront Seen in Peace Programme,
Yet Delegates Sign.
VERSAILLES. June IS. When the
German delegation saw the programme
for the treaty signing ceremony today
Kerr Von Haimhausen told Colonel
Henry, liaison officer, that the Ger
mans would not consent to entering by
a different door from the allied dele
gates nor that military honors be with
held from them.
"Had we known there would be such
arrangements," he said, "the delegates
would not have come.
When the detachments of 15 soldiers j
each from the American, British and
French forces entered the hall shortly
before 3 o'clock and took their places
at the windows. Premier Clemenceau
stepped up to the French detachment
and shook the hand of each man. Tfn
men had been selected from those who
bore honorable wounds, and the
premier expressed his pleasure at see
ing them there and his regret for the
sufferings they had endured for their
country-
When the German delegates entered,
Premier Clemenceau arose and de
livered his brief address, pointing out
that the treaty had been drafted with
the collaboration of all the powers.
that the president of the conference
had formally certified that the text to
be signed was Identical with that in
the copies handed the Germans June
17, and that their signatures were an
irrevocable engagement that all the
conditions laid down in the treaty
would be loyally executed. His speech
was translated Into English and German.
port and the friendship of the United
States, The only drawback is that they
cannot reach us; they don't know how
to get In touch with us. They hope and
cry for American assistance."
Consul Moser explained how Russia
sought to establish sovereignty over
Chinese Manchuria, but that revolution
destroyed forever the Russian dream
of an empire of the east "extending to
warm water.
Following this the bolshevlkl sought
to control Manchuria. China was un
officially appealed to by the consuls for
aid. On Christmas night, 1917. China
gave an ultimatum to the bolshevikl to
leave Manchuria, which was accepted.
It was learned at midnight by the con
suls that the bolshevik! planned a pro
gramme the following morning with
hODes of conquering Manchuria for bol
shevism. The Chinese were warned, and
in a ten-minute battle the following
morning. In which there were six cas
ualties on both sides and 30 school ehll
dren were killed and wounded, more
than 3000 bolshevik! surrendered.
"To this day Manchuria has been free
from bolshevlsm, ' he said.
LOSDOS CHEERS PEACE NEWS
Message of Thanksgiving and Joy
Issued by King George. .
LONDON. June 18. rLondon learned
of the signing of the peace treaty at
Versailles at 3:40 o'clock. The news
became known through the firing o!
guns which had been installed during
the war to warn the city of air raids.
The moving- throngs came to a halt
when the first report was heard. The
tension lasted only a few seconds. Then
the people gave theinsalves up to a
celebration.
Flag sellers did a brisk trade. Their
wares were bought eagerly and were
thrown to the breeze by the cheering
crowds. The great bells of St. Paul's
cathedral and Westminster Abbey and
virtually all the churches of the
metropolis added to the din.
After news of the signing of peace
had been received the following was
Issued over King George's signature:
"The signing of the treaty of peace
will be received with deep thankfulness
throughout the British empire. This
formal act brings to its concluding
stages the terrible war which has
devastated Europe and distracted the
world. It manifests the victory of
Ideals, of freedom and of liberty for
whleh we have made untold sacrifices.
"I share my people's Joy and thanks
giving and earnestly pray that coming
years of peace may bring to them ever
Increasing happlnes sand prosperity.
"GEORGE R. I."
Phone your want ads to The Orego-
nlan. Phone Main 7070, A SOUR.
XO PEACE YET IX; FAR EAST
Covenant Does Not Reach to Orient,
Says Consul Moser.
SAN FRANCISCO, June I. "I see
nothing in the peace treaty that brings
peace in the far.ast, declared Charles
K. Moser. United States consul at Har
bin. Manchuria. In an address today
before the Commonwealth club here.
Thefe Is no promise for peace for the
rest of the world until peace has been
brought about in the far east.
Chinese and Russians, the two great
peoples of the (ar east, desire the sup-
JuikL
Next year is sure goin'
to be "SUM" year now that
all them 5.400.000 nobles'
of the ANCIENT ARABIC
0RDEE NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC
SHRINE are comin' out to
convene an' have parades
an' see the roses an'
ever'thir! I
An' If 1 can get all them
"nobles" to buy a "CHIEF
NUT BAR" at the WALLACE
DRUG CO.. 1094 HAWTHORNE
AVE. . it will help raise
that $5,400,000.00.
Yours for Nuts of Quality.
V'iiuadtar v
Outfit
That's o Sale Complete at
-$186.35-
$20 Cash $3 Week No Intemt
Edwards makes Outfit Selecting1 un
usually interesting-, because any piece
or pieces in these economy outfits can
be replaced with your own personal se
lection a feature which alone is strik
ingly worth while.
See This Outfit Today or Any Day This Week
LIVING ROOM
$54.50
$52.00
$79.85
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onsists of a Substsntial Library Table with !6x4J-inch top,
Saddle-Seated Slat-Back Arm Rockers, an Art-Woven Twisted
Wicker Arm Chair and an Arm Rocker to match, with uphol
stered cushion seats and backs. Four pieces as displayed
DINING ROOM
Has a 45-inch Solid Oak Round-Top Table that extends
to six feet; six substantially built and braced Chairs with genu
ln leather slip-seats Chairs finished to match table and will go
well to fill in the livlns room. These seven pieces
BEDROOM
This Suite brings a smile at first sight. It's Snow-Flake White
Enamel. There's a Full-Sized Bed, Chiffonier, Princess Dresser,
Vanity Chair and Rocker. By the way. If you'd prefer Ivory in
stead of white, the price at 1M wards will be the same
At the Price There Are No Rugs
so Desirable as These Service
Weave Reversibles at
$16.75
2 Cash ft Week No laterest.
They're not Wiltons, not Axmlnsters and not Brussels
Edwards has all these, but the Rugs on sale are
Reversible Wool and Fibers in greens, browns, blues,
tans and mixtures. When it cornea to wear, you'll
be surprised at their life. Select from the assortment
of 11.
$58.50
1 10 CASH 91 WEEK XO INTEREST.
Sends to Your Home This Fine Two
Fold, Day and Night Double -Service
Bed Davenport
Solid oak frame finished to match Edwards' Economy Out
fits. Biff spring seat and padded baok are upholstered with
rich brown leatherette. This Two-Fold la very easily operated
and- is featured with a Two. Fold Spring that allows the Ube of a
lull thickness roaUrea to fold underneath seat.
The Two -Fold Is Not an Ordinary
Davenport
It makes a bed in the room where you didn't think there was
room for a bed and is on the job J4 hours each day, as the Illus
tration shows. r
If You Take a Vacation You Need These !
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Closrly-Woven Pillow Cosh ion,
Wide-Spread Frlngred Edge
Hammocks
$6.50
Edwards Is frank about It. These
Hammocks are of last year's stock,,
that's why the price is so at
tractive. Only eight or nine left
in all. If you are coins to get one,
do it at once.
WOVEN MATTISG
Suit Cases
$3 and $3.75
-The ThreeoDollar Case Is the one
similar to illustration, while the
Three-Seventy-Five one has straps.
Both are built over strong
frames with bound corners, safety
locks and double-strength handles.
They're lined and finished, so a
little shower of rain will do no
harm. Very light weight, but
strong.
Your Credit Is Good
at Edwards
50 Pound Sleepwell Mattress
$18.75 $23.50 $29.50
5 CASH 41 'WSEK NO INTEREST.
All cotton, built up In layers, absolutely guaranteed net to lump or
shift; made according to Oregon's sanitary bedding law. Sold by
Edwards onlv that's the whole story about Sleepwell aiattresses.
It's very often a customer will tell the salesman, when selecting a
Sleepwell, that their uncle or cousin or neighbor was using a Sleepwell
and recommended it to them. You, too, will take no chance if you buy a
Sleepwell. ,
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Why Is It You Hear So Much
- About This Wonderful .
Instrument ?
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Jrttrsfi irtVM
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The Famous Ultona
and That Wonderful
Oval Horn !
"Oh, Isn't It Pretty! that Is what
nearly everyone says. The all-wood
oval horn tapering into a perfectly
round throat was added that better
and fuller "Round Tones" would be
produced.
About the Brunswick Ultona
Well, the Ultona is an over - sized
Reproducer that plays all makes of
records without changing parts. Use
a loud-tone needle and open the
modifier and this Ultona will sup
ply music for a big open-air dance.
mWi 111! Ml
- The Combination Range you
can get in any size. Large wood
and coal with a small gas at
tachment or just the reverse.
The'SUy StisfactorRatgo
Features You'll
Appreciate
Riveted Construction.
Triple Walla.
Blue Mireo Top (no blacking).
Vitreous Enamel Oven and Flue
Lining.
Duplex Drafts.
Duplex Grates.
Pin Front Water Heater.
Plain Nickel Trimmings.
White Enamel Splashers if you
want them.
Your old stove or range taken
as part pay when you seleot a
Monarch.
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Behold-Your Credit Is Good as Gold
SELECT ONE SINGLE PIECE OR A HOl'SEFl'LIi
ITS-EASY-TO-PAY-THJi-EDWAHDS-WAV
H.ACBTO '
TWXDn I lllL.l-ii
TWO BLOCKS NORTH OF WASHINGTON
$115 and $110 Famous "Lauzon" Tapestry Overstuffed
Davenports $94,50
10 CASH $3 A WEEK NO INTEREST.
Picture yourself resting comfortably In one of these elegant Davenports.
They're distinctively different in appearance and every detail in construc
tion was carefully looked after.
Displayed Just Inside the Fifth-Street Door.
DE KEYSER
Optical Institute
Mala S87.
35 WashiBCtoB.
Over Straad . Aex .t. Star
Typewriters
All Makes
of late Model Standard visible writ
ing machines, including wide and
extra, wide carriages.'
REBUILT AND FVLLY GUARAN
TEED. Machines Seat Anywhere on Pacific
Coast for Three Days' Examination.
TERMS IF DESIRED.
ALL. MAKES RENTED.
Send for Our New Price List or Call
and Inspect Our Stock.
Retail Department
The Wholesale
Typewriter Co. j Inc.
331 Washington St., Near Sixth. '
Concerning
Eyesight i my exclueiye pe
cialty. The scientific fitting of
glasses is but my single duty.
I Guarantee Satisfaction
Broken Glasses Duplicated
Moderate Prices
GEORGE ; RUBENSTEIN
Optometrist Optician
226 Morrison. Main 291
Canning Made Easy
With the H. & A. Steam Pressure Canning: Outfits. Cans
Corn, Green Beans, Meats, Salmon, Clams and Fowl in
Sixty Minutes; Fruits in three to fifteen minutes, in Tin
or Glass.
The H. & A. Hand Power Sanitary Can Sealer will seal
all sizes of sanitary tin cans and is the only adjustable
hand-power machine built. Built in Portland and sold the
world over.
Call or write for catalogue to
Henninger & Ayes Mfg. Co.
FIFTH AND EVERETT STS PORTLAND, OR.
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