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Entered at the Postoffice in Salem, 1S0CIALISTS OF EUROPE AGAINST TOE BOLSHEVIKI ' UZ r (By William English Walling of The Vigilantes) ' Undoubtedly the managers of the proposed Stockholm Confer ence have given closer study than anybody else to the program of the 'Bolsheviki. Both Huysmans, the Belgian Socialist leader, and Brand ing, the Swedish leader, have stated their opinion that the Bol sheviki negotioations at Brest-Litovsk could only lead to the mili tary victory of Germany over Russia,1 and possibly to a German military victory, also, on the western front. j This is also the solemnly declared view of theiFrench Socialists. Their statement of December 22nd was signed byjthe laders of both factions, including the pacifists of both factions,. including the paci fists who advocated the Stockholm Conference and supported the Russian Soviet (Council of Workmen and Sold itfs) until the Bol sheviki obtained exclusive control. JeantLonuetithe leader of the French pacifists, was one of the signers. sThU very careful and full analysis by French Socialists, several otlvrhoniJiave spent long so-J -journs in Russia since the war, in sympathetic touch with all lttis sian Socialist factions, except the Bolsheviki is worthy of careful con sideration! It helps immensely to understand the "precise difference between President Wilson Ts -position and that of the Bolsheviki, as it is filled with a profoundly sincere effort, tOifunderstand Iienine and Trotzky and to give an honest and correct interpretation of 'their position. Here is the vital paragraphia iU ; ''Has not Germany, followed by her allies, until now ' declined to make known her war aimst. The .laboring . - - classes of the Central Empires have. not won their politi cal liberty. All their sacrifices have not yet established ; ( the certitude of absolute universal suffrage,-nor of.a ' supreme and responsible Parliament. Thus the people ; . .jot these enemy countries have not affirmed by their acts v their anti-imperialism nor their acceptance of the right of peoples to dispose of themselves nor the principle of . v " the league of nations which is necessary to guarantee it. "There is in war a terrible logic. 1 The Soviets realize this, for, , while affirming their desire for a general peace, they said: ' Let ' us ask Germany to make her war aims known and let the German Socialists. have, a revolution, just as we have, .. V 'The Soviets obtained neither one answer nor the other." Here is the problem' in the shortest possible space.- The Bol sheviki policy has led the German government to expose its peace terms with regard to Russia only whether ? through the power, ' firmness, and cleverness 'of the Bolsheviki or through the arrogance and stupidity of the Germans . is a vital question only for' under standing character of the Bolsheviki, but is of no importance in dis . cussing their peace policy. As to the peace 'questions , involved on the other fronts the Entente nations have stated-their terms,, while the German government has failed utterly to make its position clear. Nevertheless the -Bolsheviki, acting on the principle of a separate rather than a general peace which they have definitely abandoned- make no preremptory demand of Germany to state its peace terms on any but the Russian front. These terms being unstated the Bol sheviki may continue in 'negotiations for a separate peace on the 1 assumption that the Kaiser's terms on the western front would be in accord with a democratic neace! I i ' " On the contrary-the French auu hjb ouciai xvevuiunonisis ana ouier socialist tactions woo com posed the majority in all the national' elected bodies of Russia, until violently ousted by the Bolsheviki, German government is sufficiently clear for the reason that neither the Junker military party nor the Reichstag majority nor even the Minority Socialists ha vef conceded, or shown any sign of conceding, a single one of , the seven concrete points of President Wilson's peace terms. The position of the German Minority Socialists on these points, moreover, is 'identical with that of the Bolsheviki. The French Socialists British Laborites and Russian Social Revolutionists are therefore in accord that there is no prospect what ever of securing a democratic peace from Germany without revo lution or military defeat. f After Bolshevikism, the deluge. . The German people want peace and bread, -v Everybody Is wondering- why that army Is still at Salonlkl. The war will never, be won with a congressional investigation Japan Is reveling In the joys of Its first woman chauffeur. Banzai! To the rest of the candidates, still on the, fence: - Come on in; the wa ter's fine. ; The censorship ban has been lift ed aa to newspaper correspondents '. at the cantonments. So much for enlightened public sentiment. .Bolshevikism has some power, and will have, in ". Russia. - till the time conies for the fulfilment of its prom ises 'Then It will vanish. They are impossible. " Thank the Lord for ono thing, finally and eventually prices will have come down. It may be a long tlifte, nut we can do nothing but waltY-xchange. We are lerinnlng to more highly appreciate tie wonders that Amer ea has to offer our tourists. The number of travelers In our national .parks In 1917 wis 486,365, compas- Statesman . . . Manager Managing Editor r. -.y.t Cashier .'...... A . . i . Advertising Manager Manager jod uep. Oregon, as second class matter. Socialists the British Laborites, believe that the attitude of. the ed with 358,006 in 1916 and 335,293 in 1915. Ope of the things that has contributed to the large Increase of pleasure-seekers is the fact that the parks have been opened to automo biles. That has added to their pop ularity. President Wilson thinks the war will , be decided during the present year. That is a hunch a lot of us encourage.' Los- Angeles Times. ' - The 1400,000,000 Issue of the treasury certificates of indebtedness announced January 21 was all taken in! eight , days. Tali is certainly a billion-dollar countsy, and the pa triotism oMts people is at a fever heat. . ' -s Senator Chamberlain has been guilty of an unpardonable sin from the Wilson point of view, becaiuo he consented, to appear on the same platform " with Col. Roosevelt. It wjll be a satj. day for this country when the ' administration turns its back upon Senator Chamberlain sim ply for the reason that he chooses to line up with those who are bold enough to refer to the shortcomings of Secretary -Baker, Los Angeles Times. No. use to get excited about all this. Senator Chamberlain Is not so, completely persona' non j grata with the administration as it looks to people ' who se-red- He had lunch, the other day, with Secretary of War Baker, so the dispatches rt- port. It Js likely that it was mutual ly a pleasant affair. GOD SAVK OUR MEN. i It Is a gratifying little circum stance, in these days when the English-speaking peoples stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of humanity, that "God Save the King" and '.-America" are set to the same tune. There comes down to us from Can ada a new verse that fits iu equally well with either of the two versions, theirs and ours. It is already being suaghere as well as there. It runs thus: V God bless our splendid men. Send them safe home again. God save our men! Happy and glorious. Dauntless and chivalrous, Winners of freedom. God save our men! It should be sung whenever "Am erica" is used. It strikes a note to which every American heart must thrill a response. Independent. KLKS TO OIWEUVK GOMKX JUBILEE. This is going to be a big month for Elkdom. It marks the seml centtennial of the organization of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In the. city of New York, where the order had Its birth, the golden jubilee Is to be celebrate! with a great banquet to which many of the leading men of the nation have been invited. In many other cities throughout the land there will be similar observances of the anni versary. Everwbere the "Best Peo ple on Earth" will gather about the festal board to recall memories of the early days of the order, to praise the memory of ? the brothers who have departed, and to recount the progress and good deeds of the or ganization during the half century of its existence, f The Benevolent and Protective Or- der "of Elks owes its existence to one Charles Vivian, the son of an English clergyman, who landed in New York In the fall of 1867. Tha new arrival found bis way to the Star Hotel,"a Very responsible chop house on Lisponard street, near Broadway. Richard Steirly was the pianist of 'Jthis place and whilst he was engaged in playing for the sing ing of some-persons present, Vivian volunteered to sing a song. The proprietor after hearing Vivian alng, sent for the owner of the American theater, who was delighted with the superior voice of the stranger and immediately, engaged him. Steirly invited Vivian to dinner at his boardig-honse and introduced him to W. L.. Bowron, another Eng lishman. .This house was at that time a favorite resort or tne weairicai profession. The excise laws of New York were then very stringent, in consequence of .which Vivian and a number of congenial associates were in the habit of assembling in the boarding-housei parlors on Sunday afternoons for ; the purpose' of In dulging in social Intercourse. On one of these occasions Vivian sug gested that the association be given a more permanent and tangible form which proposal was enthusiastically received. . . . The organization was formed in the winter of 1867-68 and was given the name-of the -Jolly Corks." in allusion to a trick which Vivian and Bowron learned- in England and which they had practiced to the great amusement of their associates. The popularity of the new organi zation soon caused it to overtax the capacity of. the boarding-house par lors. New quarters were secured in Delancey street. The "Jolly Corks" grew in numbers and finan cial strength until steps were taken for placing the society on a, more enduring basis. It was deemed nec essary to adopt a more dignified title and the proper selection became a matter of careful" consideration. Many suggestons were made and fin ally on Sunday, Feb. 16, 1868, the , i ; L , , FtrrtJRK DATES lbrary" 8, Friday. Arbor day. February 7 to U. Ninth Annual Portland Automobile Dhow. February 8. Friday. Foat-exams Juhil, WiI1amtt unfveriiity. February S. FrMay. Boy Spoilt an niversary to ba celebrated In Salem. February , Sa tn rd y. Interpol lea- -litte Prohibition anaofiation oratorical contest, Willamette university. February 10. Sunday. Time limit einfrea for payment of - -delinquent atreet aaaeaamenta in Salem. . . February 11 to 17. Father and Son reek In Orearon. Feburary It, Tneaday Lincoln day. February 1 J Wedneaday. Illustrated lecture. "Ruaala aa It Is Today." by Iter. F. T. Torter. at Salem Public li brary. March. 15. Friday. Military tournament- by Company A. high school carieta, at armory. February 15. Friday. Third Liberty loan drive open. February is.' " Saturday, Annual meeting- Salem Fruit Union. February IS. Saturday. Celebration of fiftieth anniversary of founding: of B. P. O. E. - February 18. Saturday. Mental ex amination to be counducted at Eaton hall for candidates for appointment to United States naval academy. February 11 to IS.-Farm crop and February 17. Sunday. Joint celebra tion of Lincoln and Washington days, armory. February 12. Friday. Washington birthday. , labor survey. February 2t to 74 Western Orearon convention of Christian Endeavor so ciety. Eneene. May 17, Friday. Frlmary nominat ing eiecuon. - ' name of "Elk" was adopted by a vote of eight to seven. The grand lodge was Incorporated in 1871, and at the same time the parent body took, the name of New York Lodge No. 1. A short time later another subordinate lodge was chartered in Phllidelptia. By 1882 the order had grown to fourteen lodges and fi. total of nearly 2,000 members. Today there are 1340 branch lodges in the United' States with an aggregate membership of nearly half a million. - The Elks is purely a fraternal so ciety. It has no insurance feature and it is not a burial society, al though It performs that function. It is organized for social purposes and that men may give one another btrength and support in the battle of life. Its principles .are Caxity. Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. There are a number of things which imake the order distinctive and by which it Is known. The clock with the hands pointing to 11 is among these. This refers to the 11 o'clock toast, which is always proposed at that hour when members of the body are assembled." At that hour all arise and propose the toast, "To Our Absent Brothers." ' Another manner of remembering the departed brothers is the memor ial service which is held the first Sunday in December each year. These are. public and are 'usually male up with fine programs. The names of all departed brothers are called on that day. BITS FOR BREAKFAST I And the next day it rained. m ' General averagf of rainfall Is com ing up. The German and .Austrian foreign ministers and representative of Bul garia, Turkey and the military au tocracy of Germany are meet'ng In BeTlIn. This may mean the prelude to another peace proposal, or It may mean almost anything else includ ing further repressive measures against the people Of Germany and Austria who are crying for bread and pea;e. " W V The Germans thinking they had an easy mark, attacked the Ameri can sector in Lorraine' on Saturday. But they received a hot reception, and the Americans came back ct them with their big gun and tore up their trenches and did other damage that the Huns will require weeks to repair. That was just a sample; a practice engagement. When the Am erican troops finally get down to actual business, Ihings will be doing along their "paw of ,the line; and away-back of . iU-loo. . Clear to Ber lin, If the war lasts that long. . S Hitchcock's, speech in , the senate, yesterday shows that it is a question still of ships, and more ships, and still more ships. And they can all be built, and several times as manr as arc beltg built can be turned out In Oregon, If the shipping board will only say the word, and then not un say It.- "-..":. k 1 A SOCIAL WAYI 1 ... By Flerenee Elisabeth Hlebela A pretty wedding was sotemnized at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening, January 30, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Prime, 753 North Front street,-who gave their' daughter. Miss Essie Evelyn, In marriage to Ray M. Mathews of Falls City. Or. Rev. F. T. Porter, pastor of he Christian church, officiated. The. scene was pretty and unique as the bride, unattended, entered from the parlor , stair landing, pro ceeded by her sister and followed. Dy ner parents, she was received by the groom under an attractively dec orated arch of greenery and chiffon, fashioned between the pljlars of the parlor entrance. , The bride wore a, becomingly girlish white dress of chiffon and silk with trimmings of rose design ALL CHILDREN LOVE "SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR LIVER AND BOWELS (Jive, It When Feverish, (Vmifs BiU ions, for Bud Ilref h or Kour Stomach. Ixok at the tongue. "Mother! If coated, it Is a sure sign that your lit tle one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing st once. When peevish, cross, listless, palv doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act nat urally, or is feverl&h. stomach sour; breath bad; has stomach ache, sore throat, dlarrhoeaf all of cold, give a teaspoon ful of "California Syrup rf Figs," and in a few hours all tbe foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and you have a well, playful child again. You needn't coax slrk children to take this barm less "fruit laxative"; they love its delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of Figs." which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of counter feits sold here. To be sure yon get the genuine.' ask to see that ft Is made by the "California Fig Syrup Company." Refuse any other kind with contempt. WOMEN'S KID GLOVES Sold elsewhere at $2.50 and $3.00. Our Price ....... v. $1.75 AFTER SALE OE REMNANT Very; 'Choice; And Fr&Free Every mother of a young babe visiting our baby department will be given one use ful article for baby free as long as, this assortment .lasts Beautiful Evening GOWNS One -Half Price Handsome afternoon gowns also greatly reduced net lace and draped heavily with chiffon,,:, embodying the same roso design, i - In open contrast were the white carnations worn in a cluster and Interlaced in the bodice effect of white ribbon, Following the ceremony th guests, comprising only immediate members of the two , families and Rer. F. T. Porter, surrounded tha long dining table where a dainty luncheon had previously been pre pared. Punch - was served while the bride, standing received toasts and reciprocated with cubes-of cake. The table was decorated with white carnations, fern and wreaths and sprays of woodbine. The place cards were supported by Various colored centennials in fluted cartons. Papa Br Ie." "Papa bye me" girl la 'gone 'Twas so hard, 'Twaa very hard to say good-bye And even Papa bad to err.. Twas very hard. ' -s ' t' : ' . But Papa bye me girl Is yet To us all, t ' She is yet to all our hearts (just the same.) She Is only gone to. us, now. In name. She is not dead. Once a sleepy little girlie Only two Sat at night on Papa's knee Lisping these little words (Just three) "Papa bye me." Mrs. 8. E. Oliver will be among the delegates who . will gather In Portland tomorrow from all sections of the state to attend, a meeting of the executive committee of the state W. C. T. U. The meeting; wilt cover a discussion of phases of temperance work, war work and national pro hibition. The sessions will begin this morning and last until tomor row afternoon. They will be held in the Y. W. C. A. with the state president, Mrs, Ward Swope, ' pre siding. Mrs. Oliver, as a county president, will give a report. Mrs. Z, Rosebraugh, state superintendent of the department of education and jaw enfbrcement, will accompany Mrs. Oliver to Portland. The Salem Patriotic league wl!l hold a special meeting this after noon at the commercial club at 2:30 o'clock, and there will be an .election of officers. The league was organ ized for wr relief when Company M was at the Mexican border. A dance will also be planned to help fpay th deferred expenses on. ditty hag which have been made for the sol diers by the local league. W, C Faulkner will preside at the meet ing. ' Miss Arvilla Conn entertained the members of the La Area club last night at her home,273 North Church street. It was a social and business meeting. ; Editorials of the People Th Statesman Js pleased to print communication upon toplca of areneral Interest at any time. There ts scarcely any limit to the topics of fareneral In terest." It la ' asked Only that corre spondents refrain from personalities and use csrs that nothing" b written of a libelous nature. Letter must have writer's name and address, tbourh not necessarily for publication Ed.) TIm CVmntjr Jswlge. Editor Statesman: i I believe the most important office to be filled this year so far as tha All House Dresses at Reduced Prices ' Stupendous Prices Large Assortment Big Reductions INVENTORY FURS Splendid quality late styles One-Half Price on Men's taxpayers of Marion county arecon cerned is that of county' judge. The wisdom or unwisdom of his policies is felt In every portion of tbe county and in all the Interests of Its citizens. Such 'being the case, I would like to see the atmosphere cleared np a lit tle on the question of candidates who aspire to that position for the next four years. I have heard from many sources' that If the present county judge decides to again accept. the re sponsibility there will be practically no opposition to .him, as this Is eon-. sid'ed a time when men should , be retained in power who have the ex perience and who have shown them Clothing tmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmKmacaKMeemmmmmmmmmmicawmmmmmmmammmmA " 4 This Tear c?rcfiin,r pIaa your i i a planting! choose varieties for food value and productiveness. Plant GOOD SEED Strive for big returns. Our standing of over, a quarter century as the SEED HEADQUARTERS of the North west Guarantees that szmzz We can Serve You to Your Profit and Satisfaction I git a " Saving and Having DEDICATE Thrift Week by 'buying more Thrift anil War Savings Stamps. Its PATRIOTIC. Celebrate Thrift Week hy open ing1 ami building up a Savings Account. Its PROFITABLE. Let the United States National Bank help you serve both your Country and Yourself. - We shall be glad to give information about and take orders for the Stamps ' and to explain how to start that Account. Cut in All Muslin Underwear 20 per cent Less ; To Choose From Phenomenal Closing Out Prices cn - Good Sanitary Bed Pillow selves' honest, faithful and patriotic Of course, If Judge Bushey feels tEat, he should retire, that is another matter, and In such case the people should be given an ample opportunity to look around for the right man es bis successor. To that end, I suggest that, 'Judge Bushey relieve the an xiety of all concerned and make, a positive decision as to his candidacy. fiubarbaa. Italy's food situation has become so serious that noodles are no longer served in the cafes.. War Is certain ly bell -from the Italian standpoint -BUCKEYE" Incubator. Standard Brooder Stoves. Diamjmd Poultry Foods. LEE'S Foods & Remedies. Special Catalogs NURSERY stock . 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