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THE OREGON I DAILY JOURNAL, PORT LAND. THURSDAY DECEMBER 27. 1917. I. . ARE TO BE RUN BY WILLIAM G. M'ADOO President Wilson Issues Procla im mation Taking Over Operation of Carriers for Period of War. OWNERS WILL BE PROTECTED .William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the - Treasury, Named as the Man Who Will Be Dictator. (Continued From Pass Ona.) has Increased to, such an extent that all trains are about double "the size they were a year ago,, and In many instances are running as many as five, sections. The result has been that equipment urg ently needed for freight has been used for the passenger trains. ' It Is expected in addition to increas ing passenger ratesv the. railroad direc torate will order that no private cars b hauled for the period of the war and that the number of parlor and sleep- . Ing cars be reduced to the, minimum. . Railway men here today said that they thought freight rates would be increased . in the very near-future- Wages May Also AdYanee' President Wilson has the power to take the applications pending before the In terstate commerce commission away fromlhat body and, if it is decided. that wages of workers are to be advanced, ae is expected, " it is considered almost certain he will sanction , at least the, 15 . per cent rate Increase , which the, roads all asked. Indicating that the inter state commerce commission will do ev erything possible , to, assist pirector Mc Adoo, Commissioners Woolley and An derson H visited Secretary McAdoo this -afternoon. . They. J said - that they had ct-me there to assure the secretary that trey were prepared to aid him in any way and to "receive their orders," ' r , ' Reports 'that among the reforms that Secretary McAdoo might adopt' was 'general reduction of the enormous ;salaries paid to certain executives of . the big roads were current in railway circles and at the y-easury department However, this was a matter that de pended entirely on circumstances, it was said. Where salaries were paid that were out of proportion to the work per . formed it was likely they would be cut. But where men were paid fancy salaries because they were men doing admittedly great woik tney will not be interfered with. . . President Wilson. Wednesday night, is sued a proclamation taking over omr- Hon of the railroads of the country for me penoa or tne war. At the same time he announced the ap pointment of William McAdoo. secretary ni uie treasury, as railroad dictator. " Government operation of the roads un--dei the proclamation will start at noon. rriaay. Immediately after the congress recori- IrAtlAA J.nltarv 9 hA niaaMM mill .before that body and seek legislation to United States and the Imperial German dislocation: of earnings, and i the com mittee was, j of course, without power or authority to rearrange charges or ef fect proper compensations and adjust ments of earnings. ' Several roads which wers willingly and with admirable pub lic ' spirit accepting the orders of the commutes havH already suffered from these' circumstances and should not be required to suffer further. la mere fair ness to them the full authority of the government most be substituted. "The government - itself will ' thereby gain an Immense increase of efficiency in the conduct of the war : and of the in numerable activities upon which It suc cessful conduct depends. ; . f Psblle Isterett Cosaes First s "The public Interest must be first served, and. In addition, the financial In terests of the government and the finan cial Interests of; the railroads must be brought under a common direction. The financial operations of the railways need not, then. Interfere with the borrowings of the government and they themselves can be conducted at a greater advant age. ; ' . " - Investors In railway securities mar rest assured that their rights and inter ests' will be as scrupulously, looked after by the government as they could '. be by the directors 01 uis several railway sys tems. ' Immediately upon the reassem bling of congress, 1 shall recommend that these definite guarantees be given: : First Of course, that, the railroad properties will be maintained during the period of federal control in as good re pairs and complete equipment as when then over by the government, and "Second That the roads shall receive a net operating income, equal in each case to the average net income of the three years preceding June 30, 1917, and I am entirely confident that the con gress will be disposed in this case, as In others, to see that justice Is don and full security assured to the owners and creditors of the great systems which the government must now use under Its own direction or else suffer serious embar rassment. .,..... McAdoo to Be la Charge -The secretary - of war and I are agreed that, all the circumstances being taken into consideration, the best results- can be obtained under the Im mediate executive administration. of thti Hon. William Q. McAdoo, whose practical experience peculiarly fits him for the sorvtae and whose authority as secre tary of the treasury will enable him to coordinate, as no other man could, the many financial interests which will be involved and which anight. . unless systematically directed,-suffer very em barrassing entanglements. "The governments the United States Is the only great government .now en gaged In the war which has not al ready assumed control "of this 'sort. "It was thought to be in tho spirit of American Institutions to attempt to do everything that was - necessary through private management and If seal and ability and patriotic motive could have accomplished the necessary unification of administration. It would certainly have been accomplished, but no zeal or ability could overcome in superable obstacles, and I have ceemed it my duty to recognise that fact In all candor now that it Is demonstrated and to use without reserve the great authority reposed In me. "A great national - necessity dictated the action, and I was therefore not at liberty to abstain from It." Text of the Proclamatloa The text of the proclamation Itself fellows : "Whereas, the congress of the 'United States in the exercise of. the consti tutional authority vested in them by Joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives bearing date of April S, 1917, resolved: That the state of war between the forces ; of tho 1 United States) and the J through . the boards of : directors, re resource or - too government u carry l crtvers. officers aad employes of aakl on war against the imperial and royal I systems of - transportation. Until and Austro-Hungartan government, and to bring the conflict to a successful ter mination, all the . resources . ot - tho country are hereby pledged by the congress -.of the United States.' v "And whereas it la provided by section 1, of the act approved August 29. 11. entitled 'An act making applications, for the support of tho army for tho fiscal year ending June SO. 1917, and for other purposes, as follows: ... . ;i The president -in , time of ' war, - ts) empowered, through the secretary of war to take possession and assume control of any system or systems of transporta tion or any part thereof and to utilise the same to the exdaalon as far as may be necessary of all other traffic thereon, for tho transfer or transportation of troops, war matei lal and equipment or for such other purposes connected with the emergency as' may be needed or de sh&ble.' - . ."And whereas, it has row become nec essary , in the national defense to take possession and assume control of certain systems of transportation antt to utilise the same to the exclusion as far as may be necessary of other than war traffic thereon, for the transportation of troops, war material and equipment therefor and for other needful and desirable pur poses connected with the prosecution of the war. Takes Possession Friday "Now. therefore, I. Woodrow Wilson, president of tho United States, under and by vlrture of the powers vested in me by the foregoing resolutions and statutes and by virtue of all other powers there to enabling, do hereby through Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, take posses sion and assume control ,at 12 o'clock noon on the twenty-eighth day of De cember, 1917., of each and every system of transportation and the appurtenances thereof locally, wholly or In part, within the boundaries of the continental United States and consisting of railroads and owned or controlled systems of coast wise and Inland transportation, engaged In general transportation whether oper ated by steam or by electrical power, including also terminals, terminal com panies and terminal association, sleeping and parlor cars, private cars and private car lines, elevators, warehouses, tele graph and telephone lines and all other equipment and appurtenances commonly based upon or operated as a part of such tall or combined rail and water systems of , transportation to the end that such systems of transportation be utilised for ' the transfer and transportation of troops., war material ' and equipment to the exclusion so far as may be necessary of all other traffic thereon, and that so far as such exclusive use be not neces sary or desirable, such systems of trans portation .be operated and utilized in the performance of such other services as the national interest may require and of the usual and ordinary business and duties of common carriers. William G. MeAdoo In Charge "It Is hereby directed that the pos session, control, operation and utlllsa tion of such transportation systems hereby' by me -.undertaken . shall bJ exercised by and through William O. McAdoo', who Is hereby appointed and designated director general ot rail roads. Said director may perform the duties imposed on him so long and to such - extent- as he shall determine. except so , far as said director ahall from time to time bv sreneral or im ctal orders otherwise Biovide. thi boards of directors,-receivers, officers snd employes of the various transpor tax-on systems . shall continue the on- ration thereof in tho usual and ordi nrry course of the business of common carriers, to ' tho names, of their re spective companies. - Until and except so far as said di rector shall, from time to time, other wise by general or special orders, de termine such systems ot transporla fon shall remain subject to all exlsi- ing statutes and orders of tho Inter state commerce commission and to all statutes and - relating commissions of tho various states In. which said sys tems or. any part, thereof may . be sit uated. But any orders, general or spe cial, hereafter made by said director, shsll have paramount authority and be tbeyed as such. - Street Hallways Exeladed "Nothing herein shall be construed a bow affecting tne possession, pet stion and control of street electro passenger railways. lncludlnsT railways commonly called lnterurbans. w bethel such railways be or be not owned or controlled by such railroad companies rr systems. , By subsequent order and reclamation, conUol or operation may te taken of all or any . part of such street railway systems, subways and t -.one's and by subsequent, order ' or I reclamation possession or control and operation, in . whole or la part, may also be 'relinquished to tho owners thereof, or any part of tho raUroai systems or rail and water systems, possession . nd control ot which are hereby assumed. - Reasonable Cos-sestaUea Premised Tho director, shall, as soon as may be after having assumed such pos session and control, enter upon nego tiations with tho several compank It ok lug to agreements fog Just . and I easonable compensation for tho pos session, us and control of their r kpectlvo properties on tho basis of an snnual guaranteed compensation, abet accruing depreciation and the mainten ance of their properties, -equivalent as r early as may be. to the averago ot the net operating income thereof for the three year period ending June 2b, 1917. the results of such negotiation-! to be reported to me for such action as p-ay be appropriate and lawful. . "But nothing herein contained,- ox pressed or implied, or hereafter done or suffered hereunder, shall be doomed In any .way to Impair the rights of the stockholders. bond holders., creditors, and other persons having- interests In said systems of transportation or In tho profits thereof, to receive just and aoequate compensation for tho ue and control and operation ot their property borttby assumed. JmUesds Hay Be Paid "Regular dividends hitherto declared and maturing Interest upon bonds, de bentures and other obligations, may bo paid la duo course, and such regular dividends and interest may conttaue to bo paid and unless the said director shall from time to tune otherwise by general or special orders determine and subject to the approval of the director tlx various carriers may agree upon and arrange for the renewal and ex tension of maturing obligations. "Except with tho prior written assent ot the director, no attachment by moans of process or oa execution shall be levied on or against any of the property used by any of said transpor tation systems In the conduct . of tfieir business as common carriers.' but suits may be brought by and against said carriers, and Judgments rendered as hitherto until a ad except so far as said director may. by gsarral or special orders, otherwise determine. "From and after U o'clock or. said twenty -eighth day of December. 1917, all transportation- systems Included In this order and proclamation shall con clusively ' bo deemed jrlthln tho pos session and control of said . director without further act or nolle.. But for the purpose of accounting said posses sloe, and control Shall date from 12 o'clock midnight on December 21. 1917." Wcstrra Board Cooprratrs San Francisco, CaL, Dec 27. (U." P.) The western department of tho rail road war board' will cooperate at ail times wtth Secretary McAdoo In tho discharge of his new duties as director of American railways under tho presi dent's proclamation taking over the roads for the government, officials stated todsy. Tho western board is composed - of William Sproule. president of the Southern Pacific, chairman: J. D. Far rell. Portland, president of tho CX-W. R. e N. : Judge R. 8. Lovett. chairman of the Union Pacific directors, and E. P. Ripley, president of the Santa Fa. president of the Chicago Nortbwe: era; -Hale Holden. . president .of t Chicago. . Burlington .Qulncy i D. I Bush,, vice preside at of tne- Chlcags Milwaukee si Paul ; W . L. Psrkl vlco president of the Illinois Central: Marvin Hughltt.' chairman Chicago it Northwestern, and others.;., ,.y Coopers lion Is Assured Chicago, Dec 27. (I. N. & Presi dent Wilson's action In. taking over control ot the railroads Is fair and just and win meet with the heartiest cooperation of Chicago railroad, of ficials, according to opinions expressed here todsy by Richard H- Alan ton. ; Read U Do Duty, Say Sproule Ssn Francisco, Dec ' 27 U. P.J" "Railroad men are ready to do the r ccty under any plan or policy that may be determined on to achlevothe pur poo at the -nation In this time ot war," said William Sproule presides, ot the Southern Pacific railroad, la a statement today.' - , 1 .-' . -. Jan. 6 to, Be Day of . Prayer for Allies London. Dec- 27. L N. 8- King George has set January as a day oi national prayer for the success of tho. allied cause. The recommendation is made that all places of public enterta la ment be closed oa that date. A great revival meeting will bo held In Albert halL - y enable the government to guarantee the interests or security holders In the roads and to carry out all Improvements and betterments during the period of gov ernment operation. - V Will Retain Cabinet Place , Mr. McAdoo will retain his office as secretary of the treasury. Thefollowing statement explaining his position was issued by the president : "I have exercised the powers over .the transportation systems of the country which are granted me by the act of con gress of August, 1918. because It has become imperatively necessary for me to do so. j This Is a war of resources no less - than of men, perhaps even more than of men, and It Is necessary tor the oom piete mobilization or our resources that the transportation systems of the coun try should be organised and emnloved "under a Single authority and a simplified - method of coordination which have not proved possible under private manage ment and control. 'The committee of railway executives t who have been cooperating with tho gov ernment in this - all-Important matter have done the utmost that It was pos sible for them to do; have done it with patriotic seal and with great ability, but there were difficulties that they could neither escape nor neutralise, i i Committee Wlthost Ample Power 1 1 "Complete unity of administration In the present circumstances involves upon "occasion and at many points a serious government which has thus been thrust upon the United States Is Jhereby for mally declared; and that the president be and he Is hereby authorised and directed to employ the 'entire naval and military . forces .of .the United States and the resources of , the govern ment to carry on war against the Imperial German government snd to bring the conflict to a successful termi nation, all the resources of the country aro hereby pledged by the congress of tho United States.' " , State , of War Declared "And by joint resolution bearing date of December 7, 1917, resolved:. ' "That a state 'of war Is hereby declared to exist between the United States of America and the Imperial and royal Austro-Hungartan govern ment, and that the president be and he 14 nereny authorised and directed to employ the .entire naval and military Meats Lower The Little. Wholesale Batcher "BetaHs at Wholesale Prices." , Boiling beef, lb., 8c ; pot roast, lb., 10c ; round steak, lb., 16c; T-bones, lb., 16c; porterhouse steak,- lb., 16c ; sirloin, Jb., 15c ; prune ribs, lb- 12 He ; corn beef, lb., 12Hc; roast veal, lb., 15c: veal stew, lb- Kc; dry salt pork, lb., 20c: roast pork, Jb., 24c; bologna, lb, 15c; frankfurters, lb.. 16c ; liver, lb.. 10c Falrchlld's, 224-224 zamniur oetween 1st and 2d. Adv. The Government Believes in Insurance DO YOU? and if you DO, remember you're entitled to and should demand THE UTMOST IN SECURITY when selecting a policy. The maximum in Protection and Safety is assured by NEW WORLD LIFE, where you shouRl naturally turn when ' considering insurance. NEW WORJ-D LIFE Stevens Blag., Portland RAY. BARKHUJRLST Portland's Leading Tailor Cor. 6tli. and Stirk c. 'f.:.:. Kf i -' ' '? - x -I-H y 4 V '"T- Jsjt : ; ''. - NEW YEAR StSESOMNr Start the New Year right, with a suit, of clothes MADE - TO - ORDER .. ; f ; : , : i - - - - - -...,.,. . - Recall that hand-meown--how it crept up in the back ! and wrinkled under the 1 collar how the lapels drooped land crimped r how; thi. fronts broke. , Only; , a .suit v made-to-your-particular-order will stand up satisfactorily. " Suit or Overcoat $ as low as -Made -to Ordr Every suit made in my personally owned tworkshopery supervision, by 4 e: pert tailors. Who know how to put class and distmction mtoeVeW garment My stock of woolens are the best that money' could buy. r A; large and - varied "a as ALL CHARGE PURCHASES MADE TOMORROW AND BALANCE OF MONTH GO ON JANUARY BILLS PAYABLE . FEBRUARY FIRST Questionnaire Booth in charge of tathoriaod advisor, Messanino Floor, 10 to 12 and 3 to 4:30. " New shipment of khaki knitting worsteds. . Just in. and gT7 '"Merchandise cfcJ Merit Only- "ifth Floor. Friday and Saturday Every Child's HAT In Our Stock 721REDUCED Hats for misses and hats for children at the most extraordinary reductions! Every hat in our entire stocks 'for younger girls is included in this great sale! Hats of every description for girls from 8 to 14 years old!. Dress hats street hats, school hats and rainy day, hats all divided lor quick disposal into three big groups! 40' f Tl 49. for ready-to-wear hats made of corduroy and velvette. Some have drop brims and soft crown a style that is particularly tood this season and hats with soft crowns and full brims in very clever shapes Both black and colors are included. In many instances the sale price is just -about one-third the refular price of these hats l - 75c for children's and misses' dress ihapes simply trimmed yet verysmartl Most of these are in velvet' in the most becoming shapes and styles. All the smart est shapes are shown I Both black and colored hats are fea tured. This Is Just 'about half the regular price of thes$ very smart haisl Really remarkable values at 75ct $1.00 for ready-to-wear and tailored hats, some made of velvet and others of plush. All are in the most becoming shapes and styles especially designed v for girls from 8 to to years old. There 'are black and the most fetching little colored hats included. Small, close fitting hats and larger, graceful shapes. Many are considerably less than half price! Third Floor, Lipraan, Wolfe & Co. PETTICOATS i A Wonder Sale at $1 .95 All-Taffeta Silk J tney Tops and Tub Silks Nearly all colore With the prettiest ruffles and flounces some with scalloped edges and some trimmed with accordion pleated frills. Some with changeable colored flounces. Extraordinary val ues at $1.95. Third Floor, Lip man, Wolfe & Co. t, -. j ... A Great Speeail Sale of Antique Cold Stand Picture Frames 98c LoveJy two-tone frames with beautiful touches of antique gold. These ire made with removable' easle back, finished corners and ornamented top- an of which girt then the. appearance of expensive ' frames! Sixes range from 4x6 to 8xto Inches. ' Frames shown for the first time Friday at a very . special price 98c. Sixth Floor, Upman, .Wolfe & Co. 11 SPECIAL SALE SILKS I All Are Greatly Reduced Some About Half Price 69c Yd. -i "WHERE YOU SPEND THE LEAST AND GET THEtkoSTFORif" 300 Smart, Splendid Winter Coats REDUCED And Placed in 7 Lots Broken lines of silks greatly re duced for this Friday sale ! Silks for dresses, waists and trimmings. In cluded are-: ; 32-inch TUB SILKS ". 24-26-inch FANCIES 22-24-inch TRIMMING SILKS 38-inch SATINS . 35-inch SATIN STRIPES FAN , ;-CIES Economy Basement, Lipraan, Wolfe & Co. WOMEN'S TWO PIECE MORNING SETS SPECIAL 89c Main. colored -percales. Pink, blue or lavender and, checks In light, fresh colors. The Jackets are made In V-neck style with kimono" sleeves, and full belts. The full skirts are In gored style. Finished -with black and v white or white piping. - Very neat and trim. - , Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. WOMEN'S DAINTY ENVELOPE CHEMISE , - t r : . 59c , Long 'doth envelope chemise. In many styles.- jMany have -yokes of embroidery, Imitation filet lace and all are ribbon irawnJ : .Ve ry sp eclaTat 9 c ! Economy . Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. CHILDREN'S RAIN CAPES : Sixes for girls A t6-t4 years. In, navy "Or red material with sateen finish, rubber lined, v All have plaid lined hoods. , , Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. - This is, a remarkable, opportunity if you're looking for a smart, new style Coat at a remarkably low price ! Every one is this season's model in the most ap proved style and material. Such desirable fabrics ai PLUSH, VELOUR, TWEEDS, MIXTURES, CHEVIOTS and RAIN MATERIALS. All are wonderfully reduced and divided into these seven groups Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot A Lot 5 COATS ARE REDUCED TO COATS ARE REDUCED TO COATS ARE REDUCED TO COATS ARE REDUCED TO COATS ARE REDUCED TO $6.50 $11,50 $13.50 $15.95 $17.50 NADI A Corsets Very Special $1.49 : ; : These popular corsets in low bust model with medium hips and back boned to allow free hip movement, Made'of cbutil'and finished at top with embroidery. With three paiVs hose supporters-attached.;- -COlfeEfSFOR' SCHOOL GIRLS AND ' MISSES ; -SPECIAL AT 59c Lightly boned corsets; made of good coutil in medium . low bust, medium . hip and back style. Em broidery "trimmed. Sizes 19 to 26. Economy Basement; Lipman Wolfe & Co. Lot -6L $1 9.951 Lot 7'SSffl $22:50 SERGE DRESS every Greatly REDUCED Every one of our smart,' practical serge dresses offered at amaringly low prices regularly now reduced to wonderfully low prices! " r MEN-n Lot i An crv t Lot 2m i-i er ,Lot 34 Special .y.DUi Specialty .JJ Special, $ OJO FAMOUS JACK RABBIT 'SATEEN SHIRTS FOR 79c , Heavy weight black sateeu work shirts, guaranteed not to rip. A new ihirt for every one, that' doe 1 la all ilzes at about the present wholesale costt - ;. - ' ' MEN'S PAD . GARTERS 10c Of strong, clastic web In all -colors. At 10c pair! , :filENS WOOL MIXED, SOX SPECIAL 22c I . Good weight, warm wool mixed sox to oxford and natiral mixtures. Every yilr perfect! . CHALMER'S HEAVY WEIGHT UNDERWEAR " ;; 69c. GARMENT. -A special price on these winter,un lergarments! ; , Heavy, cotton shirts and irawers fslll runs epecial 1st 69c V. - Economy , Basement , v A Lipman, WoUe & Co. r " T most particular. DRESS UPORTffi ra --S S i' --".' -' - . , - ". -r- . .. ' . t. '