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THE . OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 21. 1918.
PACIFIC FLST READY
TO BLOCKADE PORTS
ON COAST OF MEXICO
.
Every Ship in Commission Is
,'- in' Mexican Waters or Or
. dered South,
SOUTH DAKOTA TO LEAVE
Orolssr "Will Depart Prom Bremerton
Tomorrow and Stop at San Fran
cisco for Koto Bluejackets.
Ban Diego, Cal., June 21. (U. P.)
That Uncle Sam means business was
Indicated today by the distribution of
th Pacific reserve fleet up and down
the Mexican coast in such a way that
an Immediate blockade may be called
on evtry Mexican port from Guaymas
to Sailna Cruz. Not even In the days
following the landing of American blue
Jackets at Vera Cruz were there so
many United States ships on duty at
ths aama time south of San Diego as
today.
At sunrise the "mosquito" fleet of
torpedo destroyers, consisting of the
destroyers Hull. Hopkins and Trxxton,
with Lieutenant W. W. Bradley in com
mand, steamed out of San Diego har
bor for the south.
Ressrr Fleet on Way.
The boats were preceded late yester
day byf the armored cruiser Tlttsburg,
flagship of Rear Admiral Fullam, and
by the armored cruiser Colorado. Th
armored cruiser Kouth Dakota Is under
orders to sail from Bremerton for the
south tomorrow. She will Pick up
marines at Puget sound and stop at
,6an Francisco to pick up an added
quota of bluejackets.
With 'the sailing of the South Da
kota, every ship in commission In the
Pacific reserve fleet Will be either In
Mexican waters or headed south. The
naval collier Mars was to sail from
San Diego late today. This will empty
the harbor of the United States fleet
that has been anchored here for some
time,
' Ooal la Becord Tim.
The outgoing vessels have been
coaled in record time. All hands
pitched into the Job of filling the
bunkers and the ships were still black
with coal dust as they raced for the
'aouth.
According to present plans, the Pa
cific fleet will be distributed as fol
lows: At Marntlan rrulsera San r)lern Mil
waukee and South Dakota, . transport
Buffalo, gunboat Annapolis; at Guay
mas, cruiser Cleveland, armored cruiser.
Maryland and supply-ship Olacler; at
Manzanllo. cruisers Pittsburg, Albany
and Colorado; at Salinas Cruz, cruisers
Denver and Raleigh; at Acapulco, cruis
er Chattanooga; at Topolobampo, gun
boat Yorktown and destroyer Truxton;
S,t San Jose de Cabo, destroyer Hop
kins; at La Paz, destroyer Hull.
The. destroyers' Whipple, Paul Jones,
Preble and Stewart, now undergoing
repairs at Mare island, will be available
for service by July 1.
Will Not Use Big Ships.
"Washington, June 21. (U. P.)
Whatever help the navy department
gives the land forces, should the Mex
ican situation develop "the gravest
consequences," no capital ships will be
vent, the United Press learned today.
Dreadnaughts, battleships and heavy
cruisers would not Jbe needed In Mex
ican waters, It was said, "nor would
it bs wise at this time to break up the
Atlantic fleet."
Should a blockade be determined on,
the work will be done by light cruisers,
naval dispatch boats, transports and
gunboats. There bein no Mexican
navy to speak of. these ships would be
ample for any eventuality. Such ships
could also be overhauled after a stay
in southern waters, which quickly be
foul ships' bottoms.
Fleets Prepare for Service.
Washington, June 21. (I. N. s.)
All, light draught gunboats, torpedo
boats and destroyers of the Atlantic
and Pacific fleets have been ordered
to be prepared for active service, and
tn take on all necessary supplies, in
cluding munitions, immediately. These
boats will be used for blockade work
in the event of hostilities with Mexico
Destroyers Ordered South.
Washington, June 21. (I. N. S.)
'Secretary of the Navy Daniels today
oraerea tne . aestroyers I'aul Jones,
Preble, Stewart and Whipple, now at
Mare Island, Cal., to sail for Mexican
waters.
The Hull, Lawrence and Truxton
were also ordered by Daniels to be In
readiness for Immediate service.
Cruiser Milwaukee Sails.
San Pedro, Cal., June 21. (P. N. S.)
Carrying orders to coal at San
Diego and then proceed south to join
Admiral Wlnslow's fleet off the west
ern Mexican coast, the protected
cruiser Milwaukee, flagship of the
Pacific torpedo boat flotilla, sailed
at noon from Los Angeles harbor.
The Milwaukee Will take on coal
and provisions at San Diego. The
provisions will be sufficient for the
entire torpedo boat squadron, now in
southern waters ready for the Mexi
can blockade.
vuuimnutr o. na. rTeeman, enter or
-the torpedo boat flotilla, stated that
the Milwaukee will carry a full com-
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Attorney General Thomas Watt Gregory, who, it is reported, has been chosen to nieceed Charles E.
Hughes as an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States (left), and on the right,
Solicitor General John W. Davis, slated to succeed Gregory as attorney general, it is beUerd.
plement of men when she sails from
San Diego at the completion of the
coaling and provisioning of the vessel.
GREGORY . SLATED TO
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U; S. SUPREME BENCH
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alone until 1900. when the firm of
Gregory & Botts was formed.
This firm appeared as special coun
sel for the state In anti-trust law
prosecutions. In 1913 he was named
special assistant United States attor
ncw general in charge of the Investi
gation of the New York. New Haven &
Hartford railroad.
In 1904 he was a delegate from
Texas to the Democratic convention at
St. Louis, and In 1912 he was a dele
gate to the Baltimore convention.
He was married February 22, 1893, to
Miss Julia Nalle of Austin, Texas, and
has four children. For eight years he
was a regent of the University of
Texas, and at one time trustee of the
Austin Presbyterian Theological semi
nary. He declined appointments as as
sistant attorney-general of Texas and
to the Texas bench.
John William Davis was born in
Clarksburg, W. Va., April 18. 1873, and
was educated at the Washington and
Lee university. He was admitted to
the bar In 1&95. and taught In the uni
versity from which he graduated as as
sistant professor of law for two years,
taking up private practice afterward.
He was a member of the house of
delegates In 1899, and candidate for
Democratic presidential elector the fol
lowing year. He was a delegate to the
1904 convention at St. Louis and a
member of the Sixty-second and Sixty
third congresses, resigning to become
United States solicitor-general August
30, 1913. He was president of the West
Virginia Bar association. He has been
twice married.
Soldiers' Insurance
Fully Protected
XemoTal of War Clanse rrom Policies
Announced by tne Oresoa Zdfs Xnsur.
anee Oompany.
The Oregon Life Insurance company
removed the war clause from Its pol
icy contract today for all those who
are now DOllcv-holders and in r-Vlr
to Mexico in defense of the flag. This
does not mean that Oregon Life Is so
I llcitlng new business from those who
are going to war. but the man who is
now a policy-holder In Oregon Life will
be fully protected for the full amount
insured. Irrespective of the age of his
j policy or conditions printed In the pol-
lev contract
Drexel Must Pay to
Wife $50,000 a Year
London, June 21. (U. P.) Anthony
J. Drexel must pay his wife $50,000
yearly under a separation agreement,
according to the terms of a judg
ment entered by Justice Neville to
day. Drexel did not defend the action,
Drexel, an American banker has
been Jlvinr in Paris. When his wife
first brought action in London he
fought unsuccessfully to have the
ult dismissed on the ground that
the court had no Jurisdiction, he be
ing a resident of Paris;
Man Bruised in Collision.
In a collision ef motorcycle and.au
tomobile at Grand avenue and Burnslde
street about 8:40 last night. C. Q. Hart
man was badly bruised on the left leg
The automobile was driven by O, I
Cross. 1 North Thi-d street. The mo
torcycle was considerably damaged.
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WASHINGTON SIGNAL
CORPS MAKES START
FOR AMERICAN LAKE
Oregon Guard May Encamp
Up North if Not Sent to
Border Soon.
Seattle. June 21. (P. N. S.) Wash
ington guardsmen started today to en
train for American Lake, near Tacoma,
for service on the Mexican border.
Company A. signal corps, under com
mand of Captain Jesse Jackson, as
sembled in the down-town section and
will leave this afternoon for the base.
Their equipment was loaded on trains
last night.
The first battalion of the Second in
fantry, composed entirely of Seattle
I men, paraded at noon today through
tne city. The- Second infantry band
leads the section. -
Kecrnltlag Is Good.
Although Seattle has recruited more
than 100 men since President Wilson's
call, every other city in the state Is
leading in recruiting. Spokane and
Centralia exceeded the 100 mark Mon
day night. Two hundred more men are
needed in Seattle.
The militiamen of the entire state
are preparing to move for American
Lake, where they will all be encamped
by Sunday night. Sunday morning
the headquarters company, Including
band and mounted scouts. Infantry
companies. A, B, F and L, and the
regimental Infirmary will entrain.
Companies C and E of North Yaki
ma, H and I of Spokane and the pro
visional machine gun company of Spo
kane will entrain Sunday night. Com
pany K of Walla Walla, company M
ol' Centralia and company Q of Aber
deen will arrive at the camp on Sun
day. Plans have been worked out by the
war department to encamp the militia
men of Montana, Idaho and Oregon at
American Lake if the danger in Mex
ico is not imminent.
Will Care for Family.
Tacoma, Wash., June 31.- (P. N. S.)
The family of Sergeant I. L. Craw
ford of troop B, N. G. W., will be
provided for without any change after
Crawford leaves with the troop fot
the mobilization camp or the Mexican
border. Crawford Is assistant en
gineer at the courthouse and today
Chief Engineer J. J. McDonald and
Assistants Martin and Klock volun
teered to give up their vacations and
work over time to cover Crawford's
eight hour shift without employing
another man in Crawford's place.
Aviator Wants Service,
Tacoma, Wash., June 21. (TJ. P.)
Aviator Gustav Stromer, whose ability
as an airman Is known all over ths
Pacific coast, announced today he In
tends to enlist with his two machines,
as soon as he can adjust his business
affairs.
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Walla Walla Company Recruits.
Walla Walla, Wash., June it. (Spe
cial) With ths 7$ members who were
enrolled before the mobilization order
for the national guard came, and with
some 36 , additional already enlisted,
Company K, Second regiment, N. G. W
will be at full war strength when the
order ' eomes to proceed to the state
mobilisation camp at American lake.
Captain Archie W. French and Lieu
tenants Walter H. Boot and Herbert
C. Dunton are busy examining appli
cants, and the enthusiasm is running
big here.
8o many applicants are bslng re-
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ceived, indeed, that Harry A. Wells,
former captain of the company, and
A. O. Holm, also a former commander
of Company K, have signified their
intention of raising a second company,
and already have the necessary per
mission from the adjutant general,
Maurice A. Thompson.
Woman Injured in Accident.
Returning from Multnomah Falls
with a party of, friends about 1 o'clock
this morning. Miss Elisabeth Turtle, 26
years old, of 545 Lovejoy street, "Was
injured when the front axle of the au
tomobile snapped. Miss Turtle was
thrown against the front seat and her
nose was broken. Another automobile
was secured, and she was taken to the
Good Samaritan hospital at 6 o'clock
this morning.
When writing or cantos, ja adTertliera. pieai
mention Tbe Journal. (Adv.t
Union Pacific
System
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Scenery, Service
Equipment
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in making trail pleasant,
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Trip Fares and go East this sum
mer via the cool, smooth, granite-clean
Union Pacific. Ask for
"TOUR" literature and the cost
of a journey "back home."
Union Pacific is the popular
route to
Yellowstone
National Park
Include a visit with your eastern
trip. Through Sftfepinf Car
Service direct to he Park.
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COMPANY
L, DALLAS,
OFF FOR' CLACKAMAS
AS- CITIZENS CHER
Mayor Kirkpatrick Presides
at Farewh&ll Banquet
Court House Lawn,
on
PARADE IS ONE FEATURE
Warrant Issued for On SSember of
Company Who Tailed to Beport
sad the Sharif f Kim.
Dallas, Or., June 21. Amid the
cheers of hundreds of citlsens, com
pany L, O. N. G., 65 strong, left for
Clackamas at 11:30 this morning.
Last night a farewell reception, pre
sided at by Mayor Kirkpatrick, was
tendered the soldiers on the courthouse
lawn. At least 1000 persons were pres
ent. A program of speeches and patri
otic music was rendered. Immediately
preceding the banquet the militia, the
Dallas municipal band, O. A. Fi. and
Boy Scouts, paraded the streets. A
dance followed at the Armory.
A warrant was issued this morning
for Chester Mlnty, member'of company
L. who fulled to report, ami Sheriff
Orr Is looking for him.
New Guard Officers.
Salem, Or., June 21. Governor
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following a officers of the Oregon
National Guard:
John T. Henry. 'Portland, second
lieutenant Infantry; Charles B. Ham
ble, Eugene, first lieutenant coat ar
tillery corps; Benton Kellin, Wood
burn, second lieutenant infantry.
Company M Growing.
Salem, Or., June 21. Thirty-three re
cruits have been enrolled in Company
M, Oregon National Guard, sines Mon
day morning, it was stated at nooy
Wednesday. This gives the company a
total membership of 138, besides three
commissioned officers, there being 10S
when the call came Sunday night. Re
cruiting will be continued until the full
war strength of 163 Is reached. Re
cruits are sent to Clackamas range as
fast as they are enrolled and equipped.
Artillerymen Are Eager.
Roseburg. Or June 21. A number
of the members of the coast artillery
oompany here are so anxious to get to
the Mexican front that they have made
application to join the companies that
have been called. The local company is
In readiness to go on short notice and
is only awaiting the call for the coast
artillery companies. Captain Buchanan
has received a number of applications
to Join the troops should they be called,
and he expects no trouble in filling the
company to full war strength within a
short time.
Urged to Hold Jobs Open.
Tacoma. June 21. (P. N. S.) The
Tacoma Commercial club and Chamber
of Commerce, through Its directors, to
day has adopted resolutions urging that
employers of men who have or may en
list in the National Guard hold their po
sitions for them until they shall be
mustered out of' service.
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WILSON
INTERPRETS
SUFFRAGE PLANK AS
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President Says It Does Not
Necessarily Disapprove of
Federal Amendment Idea,
Washington. June 21. (CI. V.)
President Wilson today Interpreted
the suffrage plank In the Democratic
platform as being an approval of the
suffrage movement, but as recom
mending that It should have its in
ception In the individual states.
The president told Mrs. D. E. Hooker
of Richmond, Va., of the Virginia
Federation of Labor, sent to Wash
ington to present resolutions urging a
constitutional amendment for woman
sufffrage, that the Democratic plank
did not necessarily disapprove the fed
eral amendment Ideas, but recom
mended the movement be taken up
state by state.
The Virginia federation denounced
the action of the house judiciary com
mittee in not allowing the suffrage
question to reach the floor. The presi
dent, however, told Mrs. Hooker he
did not feel it proper that he should
interfere with the committee's action.
"He believes the wiser course Is to
convert the state to suffrage first,"
Mrs. Hooker said after-her conference.
"I do not believe he Is totally op
posed to a federal amendment, how
ever." The president's Interpretation of the
platform plank came when Mrs. Hook-
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Pioneers td
Hold
Their Banquet at J
Municipal Dock
The pioneers, SanqUet temor
row will be hel
at; Munlolpal
Dock. No. 1. Al contributors
of food and supplies are re-
quemea to itena ine supplies to
Municipal Dock
No 1. hut
those who are
unable to do
so may send tliem tomorrow
morning to the
east door of
the Armnrv n
here arrange-
ments have beei made to re
ceive them.
er told him suffragists thought the
plank seemed to ber "veiled In myst
ery." j
The president replied, laughing:
"You would seem? to accuse un of
Insincerity and bunk-omhe," and then
proceeded, Mrs. Hooker huM, to explain
what he thought xvH a proper Inter
pretation of the rtatik.
Mrs. Honker said :if the Detnocratla
congress does ml fcake some action
on suffrage at this session, he feels
sorry for the Demodratlc party.
She added the suffrage workers are
goi ii nufnei ana una out
where he stands, too.
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Explanation Is Permitted.
Alfred Collina will b permitted to
explain to the grand jury all about the
charge tht he cut a trolley wire be
longing to the Portland Railway, Light
A. Power Co., and then stole the wlra,
as District Judge Dayton yesterday
afternoon bound htm over on two
Reunion Is Postponed.
The Douglas countiy reunion wlll 'bs
held Sunday, June 5, at Peninsula
Park, and not Thursday as announced.
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