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BY GEORGE CREEL
TO CONGRE
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to I J, Barter which wa reported sto
len Thursday night at 9 o'clock.- Deputy
Sheriffs Rex ford and La Mont found the
car on the Cornell road at 10:30. A re
ward of $100 was offered by the owner,
which the deputies will get. S '
Japan and China
unite Against Hun
NEXTSPR1NG 1SNS0ST
By Ralph H, Tarner
Tokio. May. 17. (U., P.) "Negotia
tions now being conducted .between
Admit! His "Indiscretion" and
ExpreSSeS Regret for Having China and Japan W aimed only at mil
. Called Congress a "Slum."
LETTER SENT CHAIRMAN POU
Despite Apology, All Members of
Rules Committee With Excep
tion of Pou Vote to Oust.
itary cooperation of the two nations for
protection against German, aggression
In Eastern Asia Foreign Minister Goto
said today in a memorandum presented
to a. committee of Japanese representing
the interests of , Chinese - students of
Tokio.
This statement of the foreign minister
was the first intimation the Japanese
public had that such negotiations are
under way. A rigid censorship has been
enforced during the past two months.
Washington. May 17.--(U. P.) Admit
ting his "Indiscretion." George Creel,
chairman of committee on public infor
mation, today wrote Chairman Pou of the
house rules committee, expressing regret
fnr his remarks calling' congress a
"slum." saying they were misconstrued.
Creel made an appeal ror coorama.
tlon" between congress and his commit
tee. and said that his work was open to
Inspection by any committee or member
of congress.
Th lftr follows:
"My Dear Mr. Pou: While the rules
have not yet indicated any course of ac
tion with respect to the retioiuuon oi m.r.
Trvadwsv. I cannot permit myself to re
main under the imputation of haying
passed public and Insulting crltlclsrrt on
the congress of the United Mates.
.Res-rets Hit Indltcretios
"My estimate of your honorable body
Is expressed In a pamphlet issued by the
committee on public lniormauon in w
tober, 1017, under the title. 'First Ses
slon of the War Congress.' Bo remark
able did the record of achievement ap
pear to me that 1 had it summarized
for general distribution and In the
iirned nreface 1 tried to bear testimony
to the courage and patriotism of the
men behind the record.
"Kven were it not the case that I am
so committed by . the frank and uncom
nelled expression of an honest convtc
tlon. I bear you to believe that I am not
n In.t tn the nroDrletlea as to indulge in
attack on the legislative branch while
c I am myself in the, service of the gov
ernment. At a time like this I would
take shame to myself If I attempted to
weaken in any degree the public con
fidence in any legislative body, much
leas the rrreat executive body of our
nation.
"At the Church of the Ascension I had
sboken for an hour and for more than
an hour had answered questions bearing
on every phase of public misunderstand
ing. The question under discussion
seemed so utterly silly and its silliness
. was so well understood by the audience
that I made a quick and thoughtless
answer that lent Itself to exaggeration
. and distortion.
Want to Cooperate
". "I admit the Indiscretion and regret it
-' deeply.
f "I have given my thought so thor
oughly to the service of the war that
1 have, perhaps, been careless In the
matter of guarding every word of my
utterances against the possibility of mis
construction. But I have the feeling
X that sincere men see down to the heart
i of Intent and will appreciate my desire
1 at all times to avoid anything that
might create the dissension and. con;
, fusion so dangerous to our necessary
i unity.
! ."Please let me take this opportunity
.' to assure you of my willingness at all
times to coordinate the' work of this
. committee with the wish and thought of
congress. What we have done and are
doing is always open to the Inspection
of the Individual member or committee
and I cannot but eel that our task here
' would be wisely strengthened by more
- intimate contact and cooperation. Be
, lleve me, sir, with assurances of deep
: consideration, very respectfully,
"GEORGE CREEL."
All Bat Pou Vote to Omt
A " determined attempt to force ths
president to remove Creel was made by
a majority of the house rules committee.
Although Chairman Pou stated Creel
was ready to apologize publicly for bis
New -York characterisation of congress
as a "slum." the demand of Representa
tive Tread Way, Massachusetts, that con
' gresa pass a resolution asking the presl
' dent to remove Creel as a "person un
fit to hold public office." was today, ap
proved by all committee members" ex
' cept Pou.
J Attacks on Creel came from both
Democrats and Republicans at the com
mlUee meeting today.
Predicts Another
Czar for Russia
Copenhagen, May 17. (I. N. S.)
Sven Hedin, war correspondent and ex
plorer, who has Just returned from Ger
many makes the prediction that an
other czar will occupy the Russian
throne.
Divorces Cased on Cruelty
Eleanor Hurd began suit for divorce
Thursday asainst Edmund Hurd. al
leging cruelty. He spent her earnings
for the past five or six years for liquor.
she alleges. They were married in Port
land In 1908 and have one son. She
asks for ' his custody and $50 a month
for his support.
Mabel Clara Haines asks for a dl
vorce from Gardner Haines because of
alleged cruelty. They were married at
Vancouver, Wash., in 1908. She asks
for the restoration of her maiden name
of Mabel Grogan.
Bolshevik! Capture Baku
Amsterdam, May 17. (U. P.) Bol
shevik forces are reported to have cap
tured Baku, the center of the greatest
oil producing district In the world, ac
cording to a dispatch from Constanti
nople today.
The Bolshevik! are said to have
crossed the Caspian sea in gunboats.
Baku is on the west coast of that sea.
about 5u0 miles east of Batum.
FAVORABLE TIME FOR
US. OFFENSIVE, VIEV
Use of Americans Without Full
Training Held Possible
. . but. Dangerous.
Ex-
By J. W.'T. Matoa -
New York. May 17. (U. P.)
pectation that there will be 1.150,000
American soldiers in ranee at me ena
of the present year indicate that the
most favorable time for America's great
offensive against Von Hindenburg will
be next spring.
The decision of the military authori
ties to train the Americans in actual
conditions of warfare by brigading them
with French and British veterans before
sending them to fight as separate units,
means that a considerable period must
elapse after American forces arrive in
France before they are used for an in
dependent offensive. If a sudden crisis
arises anywhere along the west front,
it may then become necessary to employ
Americans for major operations, regard
less of their period of training; but not
otherwise.
Frematars Xse Dangerous
Since General , Foch has shown an in
flexible determination not to be tempted
into wasting his man power by minor
assaults, it is to be expected that he
will do everything possible to prevent a
premature use of the American armies.
Pressure, however, will probably be
exerted very soon for , the organisation
of an American offensive in an effort to
end the war by a military decision this
year. This pressure will be due to cer
tain Impatience .with long periods of pre
paratory training, which exists in every
country.
- Should General Foch be forced to sub
mit to , so dangerous an influence, i an
American offensive will occur this sum
mer. Otherwise, it is reasonable to ex
pect that only limited operations will
be conducted by the allies during the
summer months, principally for the pur
pose of training the Americans and
keeping the Germans in a state of nerv
ous expectancy.
Spring Drive Held Best
Whether by the autumn enough
troops will be in France to warrant
the complete assumption of the initia
tive by General Foch cannbt now .'be
definitely foretold. A strong reason
against, autumn of fenaives isthat they
may be interrupted . by winter -weather
at critical ; times. V ' v"- :": -V;V
But there is no' doubt that next spring
the American troops in - France wtll be
equal to accepting the responsibility for
conducting. a sustained offensive. on a
gigantic scale. By next spring. : the
central powers will have gone through
another devastating winter under re
duced food rations. Thelr'Tnorale un-
doubtedly-will be lower-than It Is now.
They wlll . thus be,, subjected .to the
greater reaction from the effect of an
American advance into , German terri
tory toward the Rhine,,
Hoover Stands for
Voluntary Saving
Washington. May .17 1. N. a) Her
bert C. Hoover became United States
food administrator one year ago today.
The beginning of his second, year of
conserving the food supply of this
country was marked by his flat declar
ation that h was strongly opposed to
a rationing system and more than ever
In favor of voluntarr saving to prevent
food shortages.
KER
NSI1Y
COMING
E
H YORK HEARS
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Former Russian Premier Said to
Be Aboard Swedish Ship
Bound for U. S. -
since the - Bolshevik! revblt- General
Oberoucheff has been In" this country
only a few ' weeks himself. Ie also
came hers from Sweden.'' :
- Kerensky's mission hers vraa . sald to
be a desire to oppose American aid to
the Bolshevtki. The recent arrival at
New York. May. 17.-r-(U. P.) Re
ports that Alexander F. Kerensky, for
mer Russian premier, would arrive In
America soon were circulated here to
day. The statement originated at a meet
ing of Russian social revolutionists at
Cooper Union. When General Constan
tin M. Oberoucheff. commander of Kiev
district under the Kerensky regime, was
asked about it. he said he understood
Kerensky would reach here within two
weeks. It was stated that Kerensky
was coming on a Swedish steamer from
Sweden where he has been In hiding
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for thm past 14 years
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has freer made on thm banJtM
of fA Hudson
Bayer-Tablets and Capsule
of Aspirin contain genuine '
Aspirin.
Demand them In the original
packages. For your protection
every package and every fab
M is invariably marked with
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Stolen Car Recovrred
Quick work by the sheriffs office
brought- back the automobile belonging
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TOBACCOS
Climax, mediums large
rots to the ping. 8pe- AQn
rial
Tsxedo, 14-oz. glass J g
Frlnce' Albert,' 1V-0V. C
glass Jar, at W '
Lucky Strike; H-01.
glass Jar
In Ion Leader; 12-os. 7f1t
frslt Jar Uli
FKIFER'8 UlflOIf a very
high-grade cigar. 0 Cf)
By the box ... $iUU
$1.15
FIRST, SECOND AND ALDER STREETS
Graniteware
and Dishes.
Bargain prices o n
standard ware for
dining room and
kitchen. Visit this de
partment Saturday.
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SATURDAYGREAT DAY
Portland's Economy Store Will Present a Flood of Bargains
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Men s Furnishings and Underwear
Boys Little
Boys Big
Boys in Between
Can all be outfitted from head to
foot at this specialty Btore, and at
prices whose lowness will surprise
you. -
Kaleker Salts at 17.
Up to I1T.S0 with two pants.'
Wash Salts llil to It.
Shoes for Boys aad Girls.
TfeIuyenilel
QutnttcraLCv Cnlld rerv
Heavy Cotton Work Sox, special, the pair. . .
$1.00 Balbriggan Union Suits, special.'....
Mesh Union Suits, good values at.
Men's Heavy Overalls, American dye, special. .. T. .$1.49
EXTRA Boys' Corduroy Knickerbockers, regular QQ.
$1.25 grade for aOi
MEN'S FANCY VESTS Some fine qualities, including val.
ues up to $5.00 SPECIAL 49c and 98c
------
....$1.00
Grocgrgs
Specials for Tomorrow
14c
These specials indicate what you can save
in our grocery department. Stock up here
tomorrow for the week.
Hershey's Cocoa, Va-lb. tin,
at
. Standard Corn and if
Tomatoes. 2 cans for3C
Simon's 30c Cof - 0
fee, special at. . . aCOC
E. C and Quaker
Corn Flakes, 7 pkgs.
50c
lilll
Tools for
inter
New Voile Waists
Dainty Waists of white
voiles; some with tucked
front, others with lace in
sertion and embroidered
fronts; all have large fancy
collars. Special at ... . 98c
Plaid Ginghams
17c
Wonderful values in 27 -inch
Plaid Dress Ginghams. A ,
splendid material for gener
al wear. A limited amount
to each customer. Special
Trd :...17c
Outing Flannel
Plain White 27-inch Out
ings; good, heavy fleece;
really a 30c quality. A lim
ited amount to. each, cus
tomer. Special, yard.23c
a' Pacific port of the commander of
the Russian "Battalion of Death was
linked with- the Kerensky story, It be
ing reported that a itusslan mission
had .In' fsct arrived on the raclflc
coast, for the purpose ef Joining Keren
sky and accompanying him to Wash
ington, where they would meet Ambas
sador Bakhmetleft. who represents the
old Russian government.
- Supporters t Kerensky In New Tork
heard that he would reach here VI on
day and that he would be accompanied
by Mrse. Breshkovskaya. the revolu
tionist, and sevat former officials of
the - provisional gevjrnment.
:
Silk Camisoles
Attractive combinations of. silk
and lace, with ribbons; In flesh
only. Special value at. . 5 9c
and Shipbuilder
Collins Ship Adzes with handle. ..... ... ... . .$5.25
Hand-made Ship Adzes; only. ...... ... ..... .$5.85
Hand-made Slicks, only ... . . ..... . ..... ... f .$5.50
Stanley Wood-Bottom Jack Planes. .......... .$2.50
Stanley No. 5 Jack Planes. .$3.25
Stanley Circular Planes . . .. .$4.65
Framing Chisels, 1 -inch . . . . ............ . . $1.65
Lufkin Steel Tapes, 50-foot. ... ........... . $3.75
Set of Irwin Auger Bits. . ..... . . . . . . ; ; .. . . .$4.95
Aluminum Rust-proof Rules, the foot . ....'..; 1 ..30c
Zig Zag Rules, 6-foot, only. . ........ ... .... . .50c
Ship Carpenters', Bevels,- only. ... i ..... . . .... ,25c
EXTRAShef field Butcher Knives, 6 and 8-in.. .29c
Shoes for the Family
Wonderful savings here on good
'!$3.98
":98c
FISHING TACKLEWe Are Headquarters for Good Assortments at Bargain Prices ! Buy Now !
Shoes Watch our daily specials.
Men's Tan. Shoes, English last,
leather or ' rubber
soles . ,
Men's Qkskin Out-, f7Q
ing Shoes, only. , . . . .DaWs I U
Women's Gray . High Q!l QQ
Boots, very special. . fDmVQ
Boys Scout Shoes,
thing for. vacation.
Priced at .. . ... . . .
Girls' White "Pumps;
ivory soles, only..,.
Girls' Black Canv
Pomps, only
just the'
$1.98
$1.29
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Original by W. B. Vlnnsy Adv.'Agcyl. K. C.
By Kagiael Wright rarignL . !
aiy "Wo
Your
"the man in gray" always
has a supply . of War Sav
ings Stamps for every fam
ily on his route.
Mothers are teaching their children the lessons
of Thrift and Patriotism, and are molding: the lives
of their little ones for future careers of usefulness
when Ihey teach the little tots to buy;
War
ayrngs Stamps
Every mother .who practices Thrift in her every-day
living is helping the nation to, Victory. By 'doing without
those things not -needed for. simple living she is releasing
labor and materials now-urgently needed for supplying
our soldiers. , - ' '".-.
Every loyal-AmeVican mother should set an'example
of real patriotism for her children by regularly practicing
the helpful habit of Thrift, by teaching the children, to
save, and to invest their savings in W. S. S.
War Savings Stamps cost $4.16 in May, $4.17 in
'June, etc., and will be worth J55.00 each on January 1st
1923. U: S. Thrift Stamps cost 25c and are exchangeable
forW.S.S. ' v iy.
Tell th& postman io deliver War Savings Stamps
regularly. I t'sj the. new, easy way to save. . He will-know,
that 'yours is a family of "true-blue" Americans. ' . -
M9VWBW
cxrrxD STATES
OOVtXKMZJCT
Oregon War Savings' Committee
i 300 Journal Building, Portland
NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS CODITTTEE
j WASHINGTON. D.C
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Opp. Meier ft frank.
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