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.(if-.. ' V . A. A DAILY EDITION VOL, VIII., N. I I V GRAjm pan, wuraim cotum. okboon, ttkaday, march s, ii. KHOIJC XLMJIKR OF columns NOT OF CLASSES IS is ALIEN 1 IS 1 STATES A! I I WRECKER SENTEilCED mm PUB F0,1 5 TO BE TAKEN VAaYT atl'MsJ INVKMTMl IN A LI KM K.VKMV PUomtTIKH Wil l. IIH HKIZKIt II V I'. H. TO Hamburg. American ami North Uer mm IJoyd H4rmhlp Coeupanlra WIU IU listed for Actio New York, Mar. J. Property In business concerns partly or wholly owned by Oerman residents. Involv ing millions of dollars, will be placed on Mle privately, Among aueb pro pertlee taken over are thoee belong ing to Countsss Ctechsnyl, formerly Gladys Vanderbllt, amounting to 11.000,000. Washington, Mar. K. The presl dent Intend to take over legal title to the Hamburg-Amerlran and North Oerman Uoyd ateamiblp company's wharves and dorks at Hohoken, and baa arranged for an amendment to a bill, giving him the authority. RUSSIA By l-ondun, Mar. 5 Narva, 100 miles kouflUtst of Petiograd, na been captured by the Germans, who art continuing to advance on Petrograd. according to dispatch Just received. SOUWMJIAN HHIITINW MtttrtKH VKItV HKAVY lxndon, Mar. &. Krum the out break of the war up to the end or February, the tonnes of Norwegian vessels as a result of the war aggre gated 7!8 of 1,060,000 tons. Busmen to the number or 902 perished In the disasters. In addition IV A lesttels with crews totalling more tlisn "on tre missing, and of these iwn-tM if are believed to be war losso. These figures were uiado pubic V jy the Norwegian leaatlon In London. TIIANHKKIW AT CAMP I.HWIH TO lK IIKIH CKI Camp Lewis, Taroma, Mar. 5. Officers st Camp lewls who desire to be transferred to another branch of the service, must show hereafter that the requested transfer la clearly to the Interest of the government. An order to thla effect was Issued st division headquarters today on In divisions from adjutant-general's office at Washington. All requests for transfers In the future will be dlHapproved, the ordnr says, unless It Is clearly In the Interest of the gov ernment to make the change. , MA IKK KliKtTIOXH AltK IN FAVOH OF IlKPTBLICANS Portland, Maine, Mar. 6. Repub lican mnyors were elected In seven of the nine cities which voted In this state today. ' Watervllle and Bath which were democratic last year went republican. Washington, Mar. R. The presi dent has appointed Bernard M. Bar uoh, tf New York, chairman of the war Industries board and announces a reorganisation of the board. It Is calculated to meet the demand In congress for greater co-ordination. llo.WMI IHiciaa Workmen, t aable lit Kspresa Ykma I) IMglum, I to Ho Through IteprraVnUlWre Havre, Mar. 6. One hundred and tea thousand Belgian workmen. members of the Kire Chrlsllsn 1a- Imr I'nlun of llelgluin, unsbls to ex preis their views In Belgium, do so through their exiled representatives who met here Isst week. Participat ing In the meeting also were the president of the International Chris Han I'nlun, II. Ileyman, Pranre; the vice-president, K. VanQuebeke, Hol land, and secretary, J. ROM-am, Kng land. Resolutions were adopted declar ing the present war to be a war of nations, rather than a war of classea. and protesting against the assump tion of diplomatic roles by socialist groups and against any steps or reso lution calculated to trouble the mlnda of the Belgian workmen and slso reproving any Idea of contact with labor orgsnlsstlons In enemy countries. The resolutions derlsre that medi ation -by a neutral power, when the occasion arises, would be preferable to any Initiative taken by unqualified persons. t (aKXKHAL PKIIMIIIMJ HKXIiH CAHIAITV IJHT TO V. S. Washington, Mar. &. "General Pershing reported to the war .depart ment the names of one lieutenant and nine privates and the names of a captain, a lieutenant and It men and tl men severely wounded and 10 into slightly" wounded, all on Mar h I,' the day of a Herman assault on American trench sector. The name of lleutensnt and four men klUod the same day previously had been re ported. SKG SUBMARINES AS FAST AS BUILT lAindon, Mar. 5. Sir Krlc lieddes, first lord of the admiralty, ssld to day that despite the efforts of 'the United States, considerable time must elapse before the ship out put ts as big as desired. lie said a force of Brazilian war ships will augment allied ships In European wsters. For some months we believe tfe and Americans have been sinking submarines as" fast as they have been built." KlK OF I'AIH KL POHT PACKAGKH INCllKANKO Portland, Mar. 6 Effective, March 15. the weight or pirol post pack ages In the first end re oitd zones has been Increased from 60 to 70 pounds and to all other tones from 20 to AO pounds. The dimensions permitted remain the same, 84 In. In length and girth combined. Or ders to the above effect were receiv ed by Postmaster F. 8. Myers from the poHtmastor general. OF CAUGHT WITH GOODS Cocur d'Aleno, Ida., Mar, ft. Fred Miller, who said ho (nine litre from 3iolant nnd was a member of the Intel national Tttble Students' associa tion, today was ordered by the coun ty council of defense to turn over to the sheriff within 24 hours, all bonks and literature of the association In his- possession. Members . of the council, who examined Miller and W. J. Baxter, a merchant of this city, also declared to be a member of the asso lutlc.n, this afternoon,' declared they foitml the books bolng circulated heio .by Miller to be of an unpatriotic nature. Hereafter "no foreign languase may be used In any public meettiu Jn.,the county, the local council rul.l. Jaya Will Act fcr AEics ia Accented Stores cl asd ia Opposing Washington, Mar. G. As the cab inet fet with the president today, It became known that the United Slate Is now In agreement with Japan and the other allies, on a prin ciple of action In Siberia, but details remain to be worked out. Amsterdam, Mar. 5. Reports Just received Indicate that Japan will soon act to protect allied Interests In eastern Siberia. Allied ambassa dors will ask the Japanese govern ment to oppose Oerman propaganda and protect storea. Turkish-German agent on the Chinese frontier of eastern .Turke stan, are attempting to arouse the Mohammedans against the Chinese government. Berlin announces that Rumania has accepted the German armistice conditions. Indon, Mar. S. The Evening New eaya the question of Japanese Intervention In Siberia haa been Bet- PEACE DECISION ill . DEPENDS :p;i Mil Amsterdam, Mar. G. The Frank further Keilung, commenting upon the recent speech of A. J. Balfour, the British foreign secretary, says: "The decision as to whether the war, with all Its horrors, shall con tinue to preliminary discussions re garding the possibility of peace, shall begin, depends today more on Presi dent Wilson than on the govern ment of the entente allies." The newspaper finds some parts of Mr. Balfour's speech deserving of consideration and regarda Its moder ate ton a a welcome sign. It con tends that the demand for the evacu ation of Belgium and reparation, in the esse of that country should only be aaeded to If the entente Is able to force Germany out of Belgium. "Mr. Balfour ought to know," It adds, "that the maximum concessions of both sides can only be reached by negotiations." ' s E RETURN OF PEACE Amsterdam, Mar. 5. The empress greets the advent of peace with Rus sia as a master-stroke. The German emperor' telegram to Chancellor von Hertllng Is placarded through out Berlin. Flags are flying everywhere and the schools have a holiday today. The Lepzlg Neiteste Nachrlchten's Berlin correspondent says that nego tiations with Serbia and Montenegro are a matter of a few weeks, as both, like Rumania, are out of the war, and must sign peace. AI.MKM KAVOIt JAP CAMPAIGN' IN HIIIKIUA London, Mar. ft. The British French and Italian ambassadors In Toklo intended yesterday or today jointly to ask Japan to take the necessary steps to safeguard allied Interests In Siberia, according to the Dnlly Mall. . The newspaper adds that the American ambassador was not ex pected to join In the request but that no disturbing conclusions . are to be drawn from this fact as no American opposition Is expected, y Ezsteri Siberia, b Prefect!:; War id Other f.httruls, Gercsa Prcpagazia tied and all of the allies, Including the United Stales, have agreed to Immediate action, to safeguard In terest of the power. Washington. Mar. J. Military ac tion by Japan In eastern Siberia to check Oerman Influence and protect war store at Vladivostok I believed here to be Imminent. The United States has not yet expressed It views on the proposed step, but It was said In diplomatic quarter that the Jap anese probably would move quickly to meet emergency conditions leav; Ing to the pending diplomatic . ex changee development of an under standing with America and all the allies upon scop and purpose of the enterprise. While It ha no direct bearing upon the situation In Asiatic Russia, the news which came yesterdsy to the Swedish legation that Germany has given notice of her Intention to occupy the whole of Finland wfll tend to hasten an agreement upon Japan' plan. GERMANY TO D5f 03 Villi BE DSiIII London,-Mar. 5. Winston Spen cer Churchill, speaking at the Man sion house today at a meeting of the Anglo-French society' in celebration of the anniversary of Verdun, said "In a few weeks, perhaps ' few days, the Germans must either at tack on the west front or expose the fact that they are incompetent to de liver a great offensive.' In the rush before this Impending event It is pleasant to reflect that our army Is stronger and better equipped than ever before and that the German at tack will be received with the most devastating blast of artillery fire In the history of the world." Mr. Churchill, speaking with refer ence to a league of nations said: "It ia important that the league should be founded on the basis of truth and sincerity. There can be no room in the league for a Kalser-rld den Germany." KAISER'S MESSAGE : Oil RUSSIAN PEACE London, Mar. G. Emperor Wil liam, according to official announce' meat, made today, on the conclusion of peace made between Germany and Russia, sent a telegram to Count von Hertllng, German Imperial chancel lor, reading as follows: "The German sword, wielded by great army leaders, has brought peace with Russia. With deep grat itude to God, who has been with us, I am filled with proud joy and the deeds of my army and the tennciou perserverance of my people. It Is ol especial satisfaction to me that Ger man blood and German kultur have been saved. Accept my warmest thanks for your faithful and strong co-operation In the great work." GERMAN ATTACK ON Paris, Mar. 5. A German attack on trenches held by Americans ' In , Lorraine has been repulsed and Am- erlcan patrols In the same region took a number of prisoners. . Phillip Solan, who tried to Wreck mm O. W. R. A H. Tralaw Ueu From five to 10 year la Pea Hood River, Mar. 5. Phillip So- lem, who plead guilty to placing a great spike on the railroad track near Lindsay creek last Friday, In an attempt to wreck train on the O. W. R. 4 N., ha been sentenced to from live to ten year In the peni tentiary. Elmer Mlsner, II year of age, who I alleged to have helped him, will be tried by the juvenile court Judge. (ONTKOL OP tXKKflg AT STAKE I If. T. ELRCTIOX Washington. Mar. S. The actual democratic majority In the honse. In the face of the present republican majority of one, hinge on the eleo tlon In New York today, to fill four vacancies in congress. Six vacancies, considered with the fact that six representatives are In dependent In their affiliation, have thrown the technical majority to the republican. RUI.IIA IS FORCED TO MAKE HR PEACE Washington,. Mari 6. The state department is advised that Count Cxernln told the Rumanian premier that unless Rumania' yielded she would be crushed, but If she ceded Dobrudja and agreed to rectify-her boundaries she' might preserve her Integrity and present ruling dynasty. $4.-M,OUO,MM) MOKK KOK Kl'ILItlMi OK AIKI'LANKH Washington, Mar. 5. Further ap propriations of $450,000,000 for the army aircraft program in addition to the $40,000,000 already authorized, was asked of congress today by the war department. 1TB O IS HELD AS GUILTY San Francisco, Mar. 5. Logan and Fred Bllllngsley, accused of forming a bootlegging ring, to ship liquor Into Seattle, were today de nied permission by the United States circuit court of appeals, to change their pleas from guilty to not guilty. CHINA IS ALARMKI) AS . INVASION IS IMMINKNTi Peking, Wednesday, Feb. 27 The governor of the province of Sin Klang, western China, from which have come reports that Turks and Germans are stirring up Mohamme dans, telegraphs that the Russians are massing in the frontier, evident ly Intending an Invasion of Sin Kl ang. The telegram adds that the people are panic stricken and asks that rifles and ammunition be sent to the governor. New York, "Mar. 5. An effort has been started to unite labor unions in behalf of Mooney, for which purpose mass meetings are being held. AMKDKK SMITH UKAPPOIXTKI) ON WELFARK COMMISSION Balem, Mar. 5. The governor has re-appolnted Amedee Smith, of Port land, as a member of the Industrial welfare commission, to serve three year. ' ACTIVE ( DKMA.VO IMMEIHATB -1ATIOX. Wll PKOHIBITIOX AS A WAR MEA81RE WIOMllST-fBOllTOI Nationalist Patty Constat of Prodi- bHionleU, Pntareasirea, HocUliaU - and SlngU Taser Chicago, Mar. 5. National con ventions of the national and prohibi tion parties met here today to form ulate policies for campaign during the year. The national party, organised last October by representatives of prohi bitionists, progressives, loyal social ists and single taxer of both par ties, for national prohibition, woman suffrage and public ownership of public utilities. Virgil Hlnshaw, chairman of the prohibition national committee, la an address demanded Immediate na tion-wide prohibition a a war meas ure, and suggested they get the help of churches, labor organisations, farmers and manufacturers. DEVOTED TO DUTY 1 Paris, Feb. 7. (Correspondence). An eye-witness of the events has supplied the Associated Press with the following story of the devoted courage shown by two Belgian army doctors! ' German shells had Just demolish ed a dug-out near Caeskerke. (fac ing Dixmude) and a block of con crete had fallen on a Belgian soldier crushing both his legs. It was Im possible to remove the block so that the only hope of saving the man's life was to operate on the spot. A surgeon was summoned by tele phone and Dr. Tits hurried to the scene accompanied by an army nurse. The regimental doctor, Basttn. with an orderly followed. The two doc tors hurried through the communi cation trenches under a heavy bom bardment. . A fragment from an aerial torpedo struck Dr. Bastln, killing him Instantly. Dr. Tits could only assure himself that he could do nothing for his companion, and hur ried on. Under incessant shell-Are, he amputated both legs of the sol dier and saw him carried through the communication trenches, still un der shell fire, to the rear where there ts every reason to hope that his life w ill be saved. DATE OF NEXT DRAFT WILL SOON BE GIVEN Washington, Mar. 5. Announce ment of the date of the next draft 1 Imminent. It is believed the men will move to camp In April. WIKICLKS8 STATION IS KHNIl ON WALL BTKKKT New York, Mar. u. it was made known by federal officials today that a powerful wireless outfit on the top floor of a building In the Wall street distrlct4has been seized. The officials declined to divulge its exact location or the names of the persons respon sible for Its being there. It, was so constructed that aerial wires were not necessary. The ap paratus was described as powerful enough to communicate with Ger many and its seizure as "very important." 'i