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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAU PORTLAND," FRIDAY, , MAY - 5, 1816.
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WASHINGTON PUZZLED
: BY GERMAN NOTE BUT
OPTIMISM
PREVAILS
Feeling Is That Germany Has
: .Conceded Much and That
Break Will Be Averted.
OFFICIAL TEXT ARRIVING
President and, HI Cabinet Will Make
T Statement on American rosl
r I tloa Until It Xa mead.
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Contlnud From Pie On)
Igone much farther than earlier re
ports would have indicated."
3" ! Should Accept, Bare Senator.
u?V, Senator Hughes of New Jersey, a
caller at the White House, after read
ing the German note, saia ne wu
pleasantly surprised. "We ought to
Accept," he bald.
!' ''The opinion of other callers waj that
'the president should accept the offer
jot Germany as given In Rood fdith. It
;'wu pointed out that the president asked
Germany to "declare and effect" a
Ohinfe In submarine methods. Ger
mny, it was said, had "declared the
Change and it now only remained for
the United States to wait and see If
'it. were "effected."
OFFICIALDOM DIVIDED
0 OVER INTERPRETATION
i : OF GERMAN'S REPLY
AMERICAN AVIATOR WINS BARONESS FOR BRIDE
By John Edwin Nevln.
i Washing-ton, May 6. (I. N. 6.)
Gravely apprenhenslve, Washington
-today awaits President Wilson's inter
pretation of Germany's reply.
r. Officialdom In flvlfl1 over ftrlln'R
answer. 11 is aamuiea, nowever, mm
the note Is open to two interpretations
either It did or did not meot the
Views of the president,
js . Those argtfirig that It should prove
; satisfactory to the ' administration
" point out that Germany has changed
, her orders to submarine commanders so
specifically that they have been in
structed to obey the requirements of
International law. and also to save all
lives accept where vessels resist or try
' to escape.
' Claim V. S. Demands Hot Met.
' Those taking the opposite view tn
jstat that the concessions are so hinged
by conditions that they do not meet
the views of the United States, and
- that the president has no alternative
;under the note of April 18 but to re--"call
American Ambassador Gerard and
to hand Count Johann von Bemstorff,
the German ambassador, his passports
f The cabinet today dlscuss.-d the text
j : Of the message as received In press
(. reports from Berlin. The official docu-
by cable, but it is not expected to be
decoded until tomorrow.
- It was asserted both at the White
House and at the etate department
'that no undue haste would be ezer-
U eiaed In deciding whether the answer
la satisfactory.
General Tons Unfriendly.
' So far as thet general tone of the
Bote Is concerned, government offi
i Clala conceded It to be one of un-
friendliness.
President Wilson demanded that Ger
inany Issue orders to her submarine
'commanders changing her present
.method of diver warfare so as to con
form to international law.
This, according to the note, has
J, been done, but the German foreign
- Office has seen fit to couple the order
- With the condition that Germany ex
i pacta the United 8tates to ' demand
.'and insist that Great Britain forth
with observe international laws as
universally recognized before the war"
and with it also Is the threat that if
S-ths United States . fall to; attain the
Objeet desired. "Germany will be fac
i ihsT a new situation, and one In which
'he must reserve complete liberty of
action."
.' Situation Complicated.
:, Thla qualification on the part of the
t Germans admittedly complicates the
't situation.
Many leaders of the house and sen
.. ate view the note as a sweeping vlc
. tory for the administration, asserting
' that the president should accept the
document as satisfactory, even though
'It! did not go as far' as he desired.
They admit, however, that thev will
;H compelled to support the presl-
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Baltimore. Md , May 2. War has not
been wholly unkind to Theodore Mar
burg Jr., of Baltimore, son of the for
mer United States minister to Brussels.
He has Just returned on the American
liner St. Paul with a pair of crutches
replacing his left leu, which was am
putated after an aeroplane accident, but
he brought as his bride the former Bar
oness Geselle de Vlvario of Belgium.
Mr. Marburg left Oxford when the
war brok out to join th British fly
ing corps, and made hundreds of dan
gerous flights. He was Injured on De
cember 6 last while making an ascen
sion In Belgium to take photographs of
the German position. His engine
stalled when the aeroplane was but 200
Teet from the ground, and Marburg fell.
One of the struts pierced his knee and
amputation was found necessary. But
even the loss of a leg had its compen
sations, chief among them being the
visits of the sympathetic baroness,
who since April 10 has been Mrs. Marburg.
MERCHANT
MARINE
MAY BE ESTABLISHED
IN BRITISH
COLUMBIA
Creation of Credit Commis
sion With Power to Make
Loans Proposed,
TERMS ARE SUBMITTED
Ships Built Mut Wot Charge Greater
X-umbe-r Sate Than Za Prevalent
in Washington State.
Accuser of Pastor
Resumes Testimony
Gertrude buniw Expected to Conclude
Tonig-bt Examination Xssts but
Three Says story Unshaken.
Oroville. Cal., May 5. (P. N. 8.)
Gertrude Lamson took . the witness
stand again today at the resumption of
the trial of the Rev. Madison Slaugh
ter, charged with her betrayal and
answered scores of questions hurled
at her by District Attorney R. A,
Leonard.
By night It 1 thought that her ex
amination will be concluded. This will
make three days that she has oocupled
the witness stand, while at the pre
vious trial she was on the stand for
six days.
I She was recalled for redirect exam
i inatlon after counsel for the defense,
in grilling cross-examination, liad made
. her tell and retell the most intimate
details of her charges. At the tnd of
the long cross-examination her story
remained unshaken.
dent if he rules otherwise, and decides
to break diplomatic relations with Germany.
CABINET CONSIDERS
UNOFFICIAL TEXT OF
NOTE FROM GERMANY
By Robert J. Bender.
Washington. May 6. (U. P.)
Within 10 minutes after the final and
vital paragraphs of the German reply
to the. American submarine demands
reached Washington, President Wilson
and his cabinet met to consider tho
communication.
The cabinet members had been get
ting the reply piecemeal from the
wires. The conference was with one
apparent thought Germany has con
ceded the demands, but there was sone
show of uncertainty because conditions
are made.
Cabinet Zs Confused.
The sudden transition of the reply
from a sarcastic, contentious tone, be
littling the United States' attitude, to
flat statements that met practically
all concessions called for by the gov
ernment, left the cabinet officers some
what confused.
The general disposition seemed to
be to consider the submarine issue
practically closed for the time being.
Germany's complete backdown was
made conditional on the success of ef
forts it urges America to make to
force Great Britain to observe fully
the principles of International law.
. Ho Vessels to 3e Unwarned.
Germany fully concedes President
"Wilson's contention that in the future
no merchantmen, whether freight or
passenger liners, shall be sunk with
out warning, either within or without
the war zone around the Brltlbh Isles
unless they resist or attempt to escape.
Wilson has already conceded the Ger
man right to sink ships under such
conditions.
Submarine commanders have already
received new orders, meeting fully the
demands made. The governent ex
presses implicit confidence that these
orders will be executed In good faith.
JCay Grant German Kequest.
The fact that Germany requires
Great Britain to cease operations she
terms contrary to international law
was expected, and at first blush of
ficials inclined to the request that
America undertake to bring about such
change as may be Justifiable.
It was pointed out that Germany
has Issued an order that meets the
American contentions.
If Germany later, fbpetfuse the Uni
ted States failsto btjng Great Brit
ain to meet the German contentions,
rescinds the order announced today,
there will be a new Issue for the Uni
ted States to face. This has no part
in the present situation. It was said.
Puts Zsaue Up to U. B.
On the other hand, some officials
believe that Germany has again
"passed the buck" to the United States.
The very nature of the reply "put this
country on probation," making suc
cessful settlement vf the present dif
ficulty entirely dependent upon Amer
ica's attitude to Great Britain. So far
as the language is concerned, officials
were inclined to pass over certain
caustic irrelevant passage "for home
consumption."
Rejection of this country's evidence
in the Sussex case, however. Is a thorn
In the side of the optimism. The gov
ernment has considered the case
against Germany on this point com
plete. No definite action will be taken by
the cabinet, it la expected, until the
official text arrives by cable, probably
tomorrow.
Came in 19 Sections.
New York. May 5. (U. P.) The
German reply to the United States in
the submarine crisis began arriving at
the United Press offices at 6:60 a. m.
today. It was In 19 sections. There
were several interruptions probably
due to atmospheric conditidns. Trans
lation of certain pnirases into their
precise meaning was evidently very
difficult. The translation in some In-
HERE IS THIS STORE'S PLATFORM,
DAY IN AND DAY OUT, TOLD IN
THREE SHORT SENTENCES:
A higher standard of quality
A higher ttandard of value
A higher standard of service
Which is only another way of saying that we sell the
right merchandise, at the right price, in the right way.
$15, $20, $25 and Up
We know our methods and this merchandise must be
a winning combination, for this season more men and
young men are patronizing this store than ever before
in our history.
Phegjey & Cavender
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At the Sign of the Cherry Tree
Corner Fourth and Alder Streets
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Victoria, B. C. May 5. (P. N. S.)
Creation of a provincial shipping credit
commission with power to lend money
to private corporations for the con
struction of ships is proposed in a
shipping measure which is before- the
British Columbia parliament today.
Establishment of a merchant marine
for British Columbia on a tremendous
scale is expected to follow If the bill
is enacted into law.
The commission, which will be com
posed of two directors and a super
intendent, will be appointed by the
government. The board will borrow
money from the government and will
loan it to ship builders at 6 per cent
interest, the money to be repaid within
five years. Kach loan will be limited
to 55 per cent of the value of the ship.
Significant in its application to the
lumber industry is a clause in the bill
which provides that the ships con
structed under the provisions of the
act must not charge a freight rate
greater than is prevalent for similar
commodities in the state of Washing- j
ton. Under present conditions it costs j
a dollar more per ton to ship lumber j
from British Columbia than It does I
from Washington ports.
Portland men interested In the es- 1
tabllshment of steamship service to !
Alaska under the T. B. Wilcox plan ;
of bonding the community to finance
home-built vessels today read with
much interest dispatches telling of
British Columbia's provincial ship
loan plan.
"The people of British Columbia are
finding a way to accomplish the same
thing that the people of Portland want
accomplished," said one prominent cit
izen who is working for the Wilcox
plan. "The only difference is that '
Portland is handicapped by legal red
tape from doing what public sentiment j
feels should be done.
"The Canadians are alive to the mer
chant marine emergency. Just as is
Portland. They, however, appear to be
going after the situation with a view
to speedy solution."
Judge Ben LindseyTs
Condition Is Critical
Denver, Colo., May 5. (I. N. S.)
Judge Ben B. Lindsey of Juvenile court
fame, who was recently operated upon
j for the removal of a tumor from bis
back, lies critically 111 at his home
here today. His friends are alarmed
over his condition.
For two days Judge Llndsey's arms
were paralyzed as a result of the op
eration. He is weak through loss of
blood.
Needyj Man With
A Family May Be
Ousted From Home
4t Can something be done at
once for Alex J. Jones? He Is
4F to be evicted for failure to pay
rent tomorrow. He has a wife
and three little children, the j
baby but three weeks old. He He
has bad no work since several jft
- months ago when he wrenched
his back handling freight in a
4t railroad yard. He must have a 9
shelter for his wife and babies:
there must be some way of 4t
providing them with food. He
Is eager to try any kind of
work, from manual labor to
clerical service. - Odd jobs,
f steady work, shelter, food
jt these are his immediate neces- !
sitles. Communicate with the
city editor of The Journal if
you can do something for him.
Oakland vTolic Chief Resigns.
Oakland, CaU May 6. (P. N. 8.)
The resignation of William F. Woods
as chief of police, was announced this J
afternoon by Commissioner of Public
Health and Safety F. F. Jackson. ap
taln of Inspectors Walter J. Petersen,
whom Woods succeeded aa chief on
July 1 last, automatically takes the
chieftainship.
The top and one side of a Rhode Is
land inventor's lunch box are In one
piece and are hinged to the bottom,
facilitating the filling and emptying
of it.
DINE SUNDAY
at the
IMPERIAL HOTEL
Superb Table d'Hote Dinner
$l,QO
Served in our luxurious and commodious
Tapestry Restaurant 5 to 9 P. M.
Delightful Music 5 to 8 P. M.
IMPERIAL HOTEL ORCHESTRA
F. H. Wing, Director.
Blanche Etelka Burritt, Soprano
You will be delighted with the excellence of the cuisine.
Nothing is left undone to serve you with the best of
foods, well cooked, amid an atmosphere of quiet refine
ment and a pleasing musical entertainment.
DINNER WEEK DAYS, 75c and $1.00.
PHIL METSCHAN, JR., Manager
stances was very rough, althougn gen- j
erally there was no doubt as to the
meaning of the German statements. i
Eight days ago Carl W. Ackerman,
In a United Press dispatch from Ber- j
lin, accurately forecasted the tenor ,
of the German submarine note. He
said:
"The crisis in the German-American
situation growing out of the submarine
issue has virtually passed.
"There will be no break predicted '
on the developments to date. This
statement waamade today on excellent
authority.
"Pending negotiations for a more
complete understanding, GERMAN
SUBMARINE COMMANDERS WILL
BE UNDER CERTAIN EXPLICIT
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE AD
MIRALTY." The text of the reply confirms the
United Press forecast.
Bernstorff Declines Comment.
New York, May 5. (I. N. S.) Count
Johann von Bernstorff, German ambas
sador to the United States, refused to
voice any comment today on Germany's
note. He remained in seclusion at the
Rltz-Carlton hotel throughout the
morning.
FOUR LEADERS
OF REVOLT ARE
SHOT IN DUBLIN
IE
These Men's Suits Must Go
$25.00
150 Model Suits at this price for Saturday.
A Showing that is probably the best evidence of the
store's determination to surpass any past volume of
business, being done on sheer merit of the merchandise and price. Each
suit is of fine dependable woolens and worsteds. Materials you would
expect only to find in the finest high priced tailored suits. Neat pencil
stripes, small checks, 'plain blues, grays and other wanted patterns. All
sizes for slim, stout, short and tall men. 33 to 48 chest measure, oee
them Saturday and judge for yourself.
Other Suits $15 to $40.
The Newest Straw Hats
Pencil curl Telescopes, Optimo shapes, medium
and high crown curl brim Panamas, etc.
$4, $5, $6 and $7.50
Straw Sailors $1.50 to $4.00
A Charge Account Your Privilege
Outfitting
Washington St., at Tenth
(Continued From Page Onel
of State Lansing to have the state de- 1
partment use its good offices in her ;
husband's behalf.
Secretary Lansing stated that the !
department had not yet acted, but It '
was indicated that the government will ;
do all It can. It is expected that Am-
bassador Page will make such appeals
to the British government as may be .
proper.
Mr. Sullivan, with his wife and son, i
left New York last July for a visit '
to his mother at his birthplace at Lim
erick, Ireland.
Sullivan Allowed to Xeslgn.
He sailed shortly after he had been
allowed 'to resign as minister to Santo
Domingo following an adverse report
by a congressional committee on his
official conduct there. This report
Indicated that he was indlscretely con
cerned with Santo Domingo contracts.
The report was made by a committee
of which Senator Phelan of California !
was chairman.
Mr. Sullivan first came to notice as
attorney for Jack Rose in the Rosen
thal murder case. It was always un- '
derstood he was a personal appointee
of W. J. Bryan to the Santo Domingo ;
post.
Called a Deserving Democrat.
When Mr. Bryan was trying to place
him in a government position, he wrote
to Receiver General Vick at Santo
Domingo asking him "what position
have you at your disposal with which
to reward deserving Democrats T'
This letter attracted wide attention.
The reply was not made public, but
Mr. Sullivan was appointed:
Intervention In Mr. Sullivan's be- '
half will be a delicate matter. It is
not probable that the state department
will make public the ground on which
it will instruct Ambassador Page to
act In his Interest.
Claim Charges Excessive.
Suit to recover alleged excess freight
charges paid on pickled fish, has been
filed against the Southern Pacific
company by George Black, to whom
claims of three companies have been
assigned. It Is alleged that Engelbr
Wiese paid an excess of $2294 on 48
shipments, that Madison & Bonner
paid an excess of $201 on three ship
ments, and that the Pacific Fish com
pany paid an excess of $57.85 excess
on four shipments.
Dead Man's Money Bought Gnn.
San Francisco, May 4. (P. N. S.)
John Tully early today shot James
UAlMtl. si uth with n i n t til hniirht '
JAW . W.l n-t him 111
and sat on McGrath's bed in his roo.n
In the Grand Southern hotel, watching
LET FATHER DO
THE COOKING!
Next Sunday, May 7, let him do all the
cooking. Make him try out your pres
ent range coal, wood or gas and then
allow him to purchase his release from
further duty only by bringing you down
to our salesroom, FIFTH AND YAMHILL
STREETS, some afternoon or evening
during
National
Gas Range Week
May 8th to 15th
Let. him compare the convenience of your kitchen with the convenience of his
office, shop or store, and he will surely take advantage of the
Special Low Prices
offered during this, week only on 1916 model ranges. The salesroom will be
open every evening until 9 o'clock with a display of new ranges. There will be
cooking demonstrations at 3 p. m. and 7 p. m. Everything will be interesting
so come!
PORTLAND GAS & COKE CO.
Main 6500
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him die. A dispute over $25 caused
the murder.
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