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L . . 5 ' " ' HA.LKM. PRECOX. AVKUXIX. AY MORMMi, AIMill. g 19SO. PURE: HVIi ULPt I FOCH'S REAL MESSAGE TO HUN IS TOLD German Plenipotentiaries Who Met Foch to Conclude Armistice Were Greatly Im. pressed With Real Batter ALL JOIN IN "JA! JA!" CHORUS TO END FIGHT FARMERS GET MORE FOR 1920 THAN 1914 CROP INCREASES OF 91 TO 244 PER CENT IX PRODUCE PRICES Gain in Potatoes, Wool, and Cotton, All Over 200 Per .Cent and Other I taw Products in Proportion .WASHINGTON. April 27.Aconi panson oi me average prices re ceived March 1, 1914 and March 1. 1920. by producers in the United States of eight important agricultu ral products, made by the bureau -it crop estimates of the department of agriculture, shows the following in creases: Cotton. 200 per cent; wneat. 1.3 per cnt; ccrn. 116 per cent; potatoes. 244 per cent; hay. 31 per cent; egs. 9C per cent; ter. 11.". per cent; wool. 221 cent. 1 but P Twelve Hours Haggling Over "Harsh Terms" Ends in Signing by All ! JUNE 11 TO BE CLOSING DATE NEW YORK, April 27 Germany's appeal for an armistice on November T, 1918,-met with the laconic reply: "I have no "terms, from Marshal Foch to Erzberger and the other plenipotentiaries, according to Ray mond Recouly (Captain X). French biographer of Foch and J off re, in an article entitled "What Foch Really 'fc'ald.'' which , will be published in be May issue of Scribner's Magazine out tomorrow. Captain Recouly. describing the historic - scene of the morning' .of November LI. when the generalissi mo of the allied forces, attended, by a few members of his staff, signed (be document fn a railway dining car in a forest near Hethonde, a town between Conipiejrne and Soissons. de clared "the sight of butter seemed to fill the German envoys with joy." Hun Meet Foch. The radio from the Germans ask ing for a "cessation of hostilities in j the name of humanity," was received .by Foch shortly after midnight oh the 7th, and at 1:23 a m. on the 8th Foch ; sent back, his answer: 'The German plenipotentiaries will have to go to the outpost on the main road from Maubeutre-la-Capelle Guise:" From this point they were . brought by delayed stages to R thonde, which' 1 they reached about 7 r'clock in the morning. . Two hours later they were in the presence r the commander of . the conquering allied armies. '.. "There was a cold salute," says Captain Recouly, "a bow In return; . Ho presentations. The Germans took their places at the table in the din ing' car. where- their names were written, and remained standing. The LIND WANTS PATIENCE IN MEX AFFAIRS Says It Will Take Generations to Bring People to Level of Oar Civilization and We Must- Act Accordingly TO MEASURE SERVICE OF NATION'S TEACHERS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IX COUNTRY TO AIl IX SURVEY Ever Popular Questionnaire to be Sent to Club ami Huperintendeats to Determine Conditions WANTS PROPERTY GIVEN PROTECTION But Deplores a "Military, Warlike Attitude" as Not The Best Safeguard Board Fixes Time to Bring Present School Year to Completion At the semi-monthly meeting of the Salem school board last night It was decided that June 11 will be the day for the closing of the schools. The question of an increase In teachers salaries was gone into and a special meeting will be held next Tuesday night to further consider the question. The board voted to pay a bill of $987 for the paving of Meyers street in front of the Lincoln school. A petition from the people of Rick- etts district was read, asking that pu pils from that district be admitted to the Salem schools next term. The board voted to take them in at the regular tuition rate that the board t decides on for next year. I - Highland school will be given a J branch library next season, the board decided. (Continued on page 4.) Latest Montana Report Gives Johnson 8,883 HELENA. Mont- April 27. turns had been received up to mid night front 365 precincts out of 1500 in Montana showing Montana's pref erence for the Republican president ial nomination. as expressed at the primary last Friday. Tiie returns: Johnson 8.883; Wood 2.671; Low den 2.013: Hoover 1.890; Harding 226. It remains for the official count. May S to determine definitely the outcome on the Republican ticket. There were no Democratic president ial candidates. " You Save From 10 to 50 Per Cent Eetiring From Business All Show Cases, Safe, Cash Carrier and Other Equipment For Sale WASHINGTON. April 27. The story of .John Lind. former governor of Minnesota, of his experiences in Mexico, as President Wilson's per sonal representative, was told to day to the senate investigating com mittee. Included was some account of his efforts to Induce Huerta to abdicate (he dictatorship he held fol lowing th. overthrow of the Madero governmtnt and before American oc cupation of Vera Cruz. Revolution was necessary, in Mex ico, Mr. Lind contended, to rectify conditions, "though it will take dec ades to I ring the people up to our standards." He denied he had ever. as Examiner Kearful. for the com mittee asked, "attributeed all of the ills of Mexico to the influence of the Catholic church" and denied he had ever made such statements to Nelson O'Shaughnessy . former American charge d'affaires in Mexico. That ho had ever said the church should be abolished ax an institution in Mexico or that he had said he ad vocated recognition of Carranz. lest poor Mexico fall Mck into 'h" Hutches of the Catholic church," I Mr. Lind likewise denied. Should Have Patience Mr. Kearful asked for Mr. Lind's Re- opinion as to the present policy that should be adopted toward Mexico. Though I do not know the pres ent condition." Mr. Lind returned. "it behooves as as a great neighbor of a weak country to be very pa tient, not to judge them as we would England. France or Canada aa to their, responsibility in international affairs." t "Do you think we should refrain from insisting on protection for Am erican lives and property in Mexico?" Attorney Kearful persisted. 'No, of course not. nor do I think the best protection will be afforded Eiich Interests by a military war like attitude." Mr. Lind responded. "When for five years our strong est verbal representations have been disregarded'. Attorney Kearful con tinued, "when 30,000 Americans have gone to financial ruin In Mexi co, where hundreds have been mur dered and we find nothing but levity for our farther representatives, what should be your attitude?" "That Is not for me to answer." Mr. Lind retorted. "I think the statement is much exaggerated. Many have suffered loss of lives and oronertr from criminals in this country during the same period." NEW YORK. April 27. A nation wide campaign to "measure service of teachers, school equipment and courses of instruction." so that every municipality may know how iu u rm I wiin im iuinv itiiwi ytvv ! Im iaa Ki tlirlHt it w a an nonnced here today, by a national committee composed of secretaries ot chambers of commerce and .super intendents tof schools representing 64 American cities. On the ground that the publle schools of the United States are far ing a grave crisis, due to 'the al leged need or t2.GOO.ooO.000 to pro vide adequate buildings, and $200. 000.000 ror raising salaries to stop the increasing shortage of teachers. the national committee says that It is enlisting the aid of chambers of commerce all over the country for the purpose of acquainting ftvery rltisen and taxpayer with the fact. The conference decided that the chambers of commerce could render effective aid only upon the basis of a careful survey of local school con ditions for the purpose of comparing I hem with other cities, the Idea be ing thereafter to enlist all commun ity force for the development of the public whtMiI system. The firt questionnaire sent to Chambers of commerce and superin tendents of schools of all cities with a pooulation of 8000 and more, and which' will be followed by four other questionnaire makes the fol lowing inquiries: . "Hew much train ing do your teachers have? How well do yon pay your school employ es? What special inducement do you offer the learners n your whools" l.aler questionnaire will ask. among other things: "How well do you house your rchool chil dren? Whit is vo:ir educational pro gram How adequately do you safe guard the children's health? How much does i duration cost your city? WOOD BEST MAN I NEW JERSEY FAVORITE IN MASSACHUSETTS RUNS CLOSE TO HARDING IN OHIO Massachusetts Delegates at Large Not Bound and Some District Delegates Are Uncertain One or Two Delegates at Large Will Be Pledged to General and Probably Sev eral Elected in Districts WASHINGTON IS I i JOHNSON AND HOOVER FOR P0INDEXTER IN LAME FIGHT FOR END Johnson Keeps Close in Popu lar Vote Bet General His Two of "Big Four" and Several Other Pledged Delegates END OF POPULAR FAVOR CONTEST IS UNCERTAIN No Second Choice Is Named; Governor Cox Draws All But General Sentiment for Wood Is Claimed Democrat Votes Except Few for McAdoo At Large Candidates Pro ra ised to Edwards and Booze Win Unapposed POST BLOCKED DEPORTATIONS - - - -So Say Some and Claim He Exceeded His Authority and Transgressed Law ROSTON. April 21. Returns eirly OOLUMIlU.-i. Ohio. April today from all but 41 of the 1,18 J Returns from more than Ihree-tifthi Sale Of Irish Linen Embroidered Kerc hiefs We always7 need them! Not in several seasons have you seen such pretty hand kerchiefs at these prices. Solve your next Christmas giving problem right now and be. money ahead. All Our Pure Linen. Irish Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs reduced as follows: 11.45 to $1.85 lines, each $1.23 $1.00 to $1.15 lines, each. ... . . .83c 65e to 75c lines, each. 33c Linen and Batiste, scalloped and lace edge. with eyelet embroidery: 40c to 50c lines', each 35c Crepe de Chine, Handkerchiefs, plain: colors and printed also white with colored borders: 25c to 35c lines, each. .20c All Children' fancy Handkerchiefs: 10c to 15c lines, now. .2 for 15c REVOLT GOfS MERRILY OX AGl'A PRIETA. Sonora. April 27 Rebel troops are preparing o Marcit on Mexico City from the state of Guerrero. General P. Elias Calles, (Continued on page 4.) STimFNT GOVERNMENT OPPOSED BY NELSON WOULD tJIVE RULE TO MOB, 8AVS HIGH SCHOOL HEAD Salem Educator Mince Xo Word In Chapel Addresft In OpMwition to Doney and Other Principal J. C. Nelson of the hirh school addressed the Willanry'te students at ! chapel yesterday on th subject of student self-roTernment. Mr. Nelson i was guided In chooslne this topic because of an. article that appeared some time ago In . The Statesman statins that Willamette was somewhat interested in this pol icy and sonf of the faculty and stu dents. Including President Doney, were in faor of trying it out. Professor Nelson does not beliere that the policy is practicable. Some of hia major arguments were that there is danger ot student Judgment being unjust, dne either to preju dice or ignorance: that the students often do not want to assume the re- nnnalMH t v and ad1t vnrk of thl i function; that politics has no place in the schools: that this policy would train rather toward mob rule than democracy: and that absolu tism of this method would be de structive of the American ideals of freedom of opinion and the develop ment of personality. This subject is becoming a much discussed cne at Willamette and one on which most of the students and faculty have decided opinions. How ever, the opinions do not all agree. Some think ' with Professor Nelson that student self-government la only a popular evil, others that the policy Is a much-needed stimulant for stu dent responsibility and social unity WASHINGTON. April 27 Illegal rctlons of Louis F. Post, assistant secretary of the department of labor. resulted ia blocking deportation of alien radicals, members of the house declared today before the rules com mittee 'The responsibility lies at the door of Secretary Wilson for not recommending removal or such a roan. If these charges are true. Rep resentative Rodenburg. Republican. Illinois, member of the committee. declared during the hearing which inaugurated Investigation of Mr Post'a official conduct. Representative Johnson. Republi can, Washington, chairman of the house immigration committee, pre sented a report by committee inves tigator on more than 300 cases in which it was said Mr. Post had can celled or stayed deportations recom mended by Immigration authorities Counsel for Mr. Post Interrupted to assert that Commissioner GenerAI Caminettl of the immigration bureau was without legal authority to make any recommendation regarding de portation warrants. Representative Selgel. Republican New ork. accused Mr. Post of bringing the deportation law into disrepute and making deportation proceedings a farce and a joke." H added there had been "many plain violations of the law." but Repre sentative Tincher. Republican. Kan mr. another witness, -declared h doubted whether Mr. Post had vio lated the law. although he contended that the assistant secretary had un questionably- abused his discretion ary authority. Thirty-eight cases are cited by Representative lloeh. Republican ot Kansas, author of the resolution tha led to tha Investigation, in which Mr. Post was aHeced to have releas ed aeitator-i without -await?.ig to re view the evidence on which the charges were predicated. ( HICAfJO, April 2s. William Cooper I'r"tor. chairmau of Ihe WooJ national ampaitn, in a stHtemeiit early today as to the results of yeslrrday prima rim and the Wathiiigion atate con vention, : "Kven at this lime Ihe results in Ohio kIiow elimination of Harding as a presidential pos sibility. The Ohio return, though partial, are sufficient to show Wood has elected tb delegate running for him in at least ten district and -two delegates at large and baa beaten Harry Dtaft erty, Harding manager, for election as delegate at large by a deeuire majority. This will five Wood at least one half the Ohio delegation. "This more than duplicate Wood's achi've:nent in Illinois, where he carried nine congres sional dixtriets and elected 18 delegate. "The n-tums in New Jersey at this time are too meagre end the contest loo close, to venture it definite prediction but in any event nearly all Wood delegate would be elected. "The Washington convention, though endorsing: Snslor I'oindextrr, i pending a delegation reeotrnizi'tl as seeoutl rhoice Won almost ciitin-lv." precincts in the state In yesterday's primary snowed the election ot the four delegates at large who as a group headed the Republican ticket. They are Senator Lodge. Speaker Glilett. former Senator Crane and E. A. Thurston. , .-- The four Tegular Democratic candidates for delegate at large were elected, the fifth candidate, former Congressman O'Connell running far behind.. Those elected are Senator Walsh. R. H. Long. District Attor ney Pelletier and D. F. Doherty. The vote of the state complete follows: Republican: Lodge. 75.428: Gil lette. C2.254: Crane. 60.927: Thars- ton. 48.947: Frothlngham. 23.C2;i Fuller. 30.439; Lawson. 18.321; Me Call. 31.493; Wood. 12.593. Democrats: Walsh. 22.291; Long. 18.320; Pelletier. 19.723; Doherty. 18.129; O'Connell. $.114. Of the 35 Republican delegates In cluding those at large, 29 are un pledged, hut several have annocn.-ed their Intention to vote for Wood. Two are pledged to Wood and four were described on the ballot as favorable to Wood. Two unqualified Wood can didates elected were from the sixth district, the home of Congressman Lnfkia. state manager for Wood. In Bourne, where General Wood has a legal reside the largest Republican Frothlngham second. Crane third and Fuller fourth. of the state In today'a presidential primary election IS Ohio showed Senator Harding leading General Wood hy approximately 1 1.00 o. From 4072 out of 612 precincts in the state the vote was: Harding. S7.693; IVood. 7.5 1 8. Returns from 2331 precincts gave Hoover S9 and Johnson. 5 4. LThe names of Hoover and Johnson were written in on the ballot. Governor Cos. only prcsloentlal candidate oa the Itcmocratie baJioL drew practically all the Democratic votes, although McAdoo's name w written In occasionally. AH . dele gate candidates were pledged to Cox. Late returns show three Harding mea and one Wood man are leading the Republican bia (our delerates. They showed Mayor Calvin of Cin cinnati and former Governor F. H. Willis and Myron T. Herriek. all Harding men. leading, and W. It. Boyd, a Wood man. sot far behind. Available retains showed Harding delexates elected la eight dltrirt and Wood men in two. The vote for Republican delegates at large: Boyd (Wood). SS.ilS: Calvin (Harding). 39.13.; Daogheriy (Harding). 20.834; WUlis IIrd- nce. Lodge polled jlng). &S.S41; Turner (Wood). 2. blican vote. wltbb7: Herritk lllardingt. .299. Four thousand, three hundred and n.nety-Blne prersnrt out of 32 give: Harding ..: Woo.!. 54. In 34..S precincts Johnson hit 12.921; Hoover. S2C8. For delegates at Urge. 34 pr elscU gave: llerrlck (Harding). S2.7J; Calvin tllardlns). 7 ...;; Washington Wants roinotcr. 1IELLINGHAM. Wash.. April 27. Washington's 14 delegates to the Republican national convention will go to Chicago next Jane Instrucle-i to "loyally use every mtans ia their (Continued on page 4.) I Continued on pace 4.) Armory Is The Place and Tonight Is The Time When Salem Elks Will Present Variety Program to Show Ideals and Achievements of Boy Scouts of America NEWARK. N. April 27 Ma jor "General Leonard Wood led Sen ator Hiram W. Johnson of Call! or Bia by S9 vote la 1101 out or 2.0 U election dUtricta la New Jer sey's preferential presidential prt axsry at 3:29 o'clock thu morning. The vol was John so 7.t&2; Wood 48.481. j Senators Walter Edge and Joeepa FrellBgbuysea. pled red to the choice of the voters as expretaed at tha prt- anary. were leading ether candidates for the Repablicaa big fosr by ap proximately 8.000 vote.' Farmer Governor Kdwar4 C. Stoke and Wil liam N. Ranyoa. regular ergaaUt tioa candidates pledged to Wood, were running third aad fosrta. respectively. Ta vote for Johnson aad Wood see-awJ all alsht. The Democratic blg four X!trad to the candidacy of Governor Edward I. Edward, who has announced that he woM carry hi fight agaiaat pro hibition ipto tha 8aa Francisco con vention, was elected wllhoal oppo sition. It rooMit of Governor Edwards. J. R. Norent. Frank IUgn ad F. W. lonnela of Trenton. Democratic voters were not asked to expreva any direct aside all vl preference. la audition to four delersUs at large. New Jersey sends 24 KeptlH raa dUtrict dele gaU. lav aUa X the 12 district, there wer cowl rets between Wood and Johasoa mea. la two others there wer contests be tween detente pledged to Wood, and tbo desiring to go aalastruct ed. In tb first district tha two 411 egtes pledged to Wood wer elect ed without oppotitloa. Two del tates pledged to Senator W. U. Hard ing of Ohio wer contesting wit a Wood and Jehnson la the tvclIUi dimiet. Plan on Foot to Make New County in Wasco THE DALLES. Or.. April 2 7. To create a new county out of terri tory in southern Wasco county and in northern Jefferson county is the plan of certain Interests In that see. tion. which came to light today. The proposition in all probability will be submitted to the voters at the November election. This section of southern Wasco county comprises that part of the county south of Sherman county. extending west from Shearer's bridge up the Deschutes river to Jefferson county line; thence east to the John Day river and north to the Sherman boundary. In this section is about one-third ef the present 'area of Wasco county. Attorneys have been retained for the work of preparing the petitions bringing the matter of creating new county to the attention of the voters. The Rest People on Earth are go-1 ing to stage the best program ever put on in this city for many moon, of the plans of the Big Brothers committee of the Elks lodire amount to anything, according to Fred Erick- on. who has tnts entertainment n charge. Salem troops of Boy Scou's of Amert-a are to b? the gueMs of tbe Elks, and the entertainment I primarily for their benefit. Good people are not selfish wfth good things, however, and the whole rlty of Salem, or at least that part that can crowd into tne armory lonigni. is invited. A great many of Salem's best ar tists are on the program, and the public is assured a very Interesting nd high clara entertainment. Ac cording to the Big Brothers, the Elks looge ana me 1107 nroan 01 rtranm are hand in hand for one purpose the making or real patriotic Ameri can citizens, and though the meth ods of reaching the goal are some what different, the finished product Is the tame, and the Elks are show ing their belief In commendable or ganizations, and particularly the Boy Scouts of America In their pro gram tonight. The program as arrsnred Includes the following numbers, followed by one of those delightful " up rise numbers' for which the Elks are fa mous. It Is not certain Just whst form this will take, but Salem can bank on It that It will be worth see ing. The program follows: Malf by the Klks band. Elks iuartet. Whistling solo Bertha Clark. Music by the band. Vnral nolo- Mrs. W. Carlton Smith Mntinc picture f llm "Knichts of Methodist Church Issues Call to Prayer for World KANSAS CITT. Mo. April 2T. A rn 10 ih Methodist Episcopal church throughout th "Wo rid to irar. "in view of th world unrest. vhU-h. without th raidaac of ChrWt. will lead to disaster. was ts I lo-Ur by th semi-oaaaal coo- jferetc or Methodit Episcopal Blsb jop. Methodius ar urged to pray luring rr-ntinsanc of th general r-r !-r-.r of the chnrrh. wnlrh b- kIr at De Moines Satarday. th" Sitiare Table" In four rel. Iteadinc- Mi Win ll-hren. M:ie by the Land. MyMir an an I M-tn-e I Cooke ration. ("omlc solo Claude Stevenson. Muir liv ibe -rd "B-y Scout tn France" Gvrr t llaltoreen. (. Ot If. CfCe (. A. C. Mon;c quartet. J "Boy Scoau of Amrka"- Ur j Walter A. Ientoa. i Muic ty the band. Presentation of Salem Boy Srou. Big Elks surprise Frd Erickson. chairman of the Bis Brother committee- of the Elk. is in charge of the iirotra'n and h ben romt.ing the ronntry wl?h bl committee in warch of the bet ma terial for a lorg time, and the -sured ucres of the 'tont" 10 be pulled thi evening raut be aitrihai ed to Ihe efforts of the committee. The picture that will be shown has been obtained after waiting thre month for a booking, so heavy Is the demand for thla film, and th Elks Uk pleasure la presenting It free of charge to th Slera public as a tribute to tha work th SaJeui Boy Scouts ar doing in this ci'.y along th lines of their program. Complete Shut-Out SEATTLE. April 27. University cf Wahla;too shut ost Ore con Ag rirtiltoral odlece 2 to t-day la th (iri of a two-game serte. T3 r;ueee pU)S. OB la th fOUtlb aad the other in the eighth wer repoa ib!e (or Wahtngtoa's win. Butte Mines Reported at Work With HaU Force BFTTE. Monu. April 27. A SO per cent normal fore was r ported at work ia th mine thU znomlag No pickets wer poued hy strlksrs. The baitdjag trade situattoo ro m mined oachaaged today. Rsctors of a break-la th cooks aad waiters strike could sot be vcrtlicd.