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About Eagle Valley news. (Richland, Or.) 191?-1919 | View Entire Issue (March 29, 1917)
WORLD HAPPENINGS OF CURRENT WEEK Brief Resume Most Important Daily News Items. COMPILED FOR BUSY READERS Events of Noted People, Governments and Pacific Northwest and Other Things Worth Knowing. The New Hampshire house of repre sentatives passes a bill which would establish state-wide prohibition on May 1, 191S. The Russian government has ordered that the deposed emperor and his con sort shall be regarded as having been deprived of their liberty, and that they shall be brought to Tsarskoe-Selo. Admittance to the residence of Pre mier Lloyd George was gained Thurs day by a man supposed to be of un sound mind. It was only with diffi culty that he was overpowered and ar rested. Switchmen on the New York Central railroad will get the benefit of the Adamson law dating from January 1, by the voluntary act of the company, on the same basis as the members of the four brotherhoods, it was an nounced. "I shall probably vote 'no' against congress declaring that a state of war exists between this country and Ger many," said Representative-elect Ed ward Voight, of Wisconsin, when in formed that a special session of con gress had been called. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb told the inter-church men at a gathering in Hartford, that emergency military legislation in Connecticut was hurried by information he had received which indicated there were in Connecticut men whose hostility to the state would be evident in time of war. Five Germans and one German American deserter from the United States army- crossed the international bridge to Mexico early Friday, accord ing to a report in Juarez. The de serter was said to have been a mem ber of a National Guard regiment en camped on the border. President Gompers and Secretary Morton of the American Federation of Labor, presented to Attorney General Gregory Friday a protest against the declaration of the Supreme court in the Adamson law decision, that the right of railroad employes to strike is limited by the public interest. Naval preparations for war were marked by increased activity Thurs day. No actual war steps were taken by either the War or Navy depart ments, but there were many indica tions that preliminary plans have been worked out for rapid remobilization for both services if the call comes. American mining men who were pre paring to return to Central Mexico at once to resume the operation of their mining properties, were warned by government agents to stay out of Mex ico. A new revolt was expected to start within the next two weeks, led by men said to be friendly to General Obregon. The 35th Texas legislature adjourned Friday after a renewed unsuccessful attack on the "bone-dry" county op tion bill passed by both houses earlier in the day. The bill prohibits manu facture in any "dry" county of intoxi cating liquors for sale, for any purpose whatever, in prohibition territory in the state. Yale's senior class has voted to dis pense with the use of intoxicating liquors at its class dinner in June. The &ame vote will govern future reunion gatherings of this class unless the vote should be rescinded. Representative Sherwood, of Ohio, one of the most openly-expressed pac ificists in the house, declared in a pub lic statement recently that the latest sinking of American ships by German submarines had converted him in favor of an immediate declaration of war. At the same time he ollered his serv ices to the army at tho age of 82. Captain Jack Bonavita, nationally known animal trainer, died in Los An geles Wednesday night as the result of a fractured jaw and severe lacerations received in a struggle with a olar bear at a moving picture studio. Patriotic students in Central High school in Washington, D. C, tore from the walls of a classroom a picture of Emperor William of Germany, and hung in its place a photograph of Pres ident Wilson, decorated with two American flags. TO CLEAR SEA OF U-BOATS Preparation for Aggressive Action by Navy Ordered by President. Washington, D. C Preparation for aggressive action by tho navy against the Gorman submarine menace began Tuesday at tho direction of President Wilson. Tho President authorized tho expenditure of tho $115,000,000 emer gency fund, provided by congress to speed up naval construction and pay for special additional war craft, and the suspension of the eight-hour lnbor law in plant engaged in navy work. Immediately afterward, Secretary Daniels ordered tho New York navy yard to begin building GO submarine chasers of tho 110-foot typo, to bo completed in from 60 to 80 days. It was said 40 of these could be laid down at once. With the President's approval, tho secretary also ordered tho graduation of the first and second classes at tho naval academy. The first class will go out March 29, releasing 212 junior offi cers to 1111 existing vacancies, and tho second in September, furnishing 202 more, a full year before they other wise would be available. While the energies of tho navy will bo concentrated for tho present on efforts to get into commission craft do signed particulary to destroy submar ines and guard tho coast, warship building generally will be speeded up under the recent agreement with pri vate builders and with the funds now made available. Allies Pressing Enemy Hard; Large Territory Being Regained Paris The French troops have oc cupied about 20 additional villages and small towns in their advance on the re treating Germans. They have gone beyond Ham on the Somme river and Chaunoy on the Oise, which brings them appreciably nearer to tho St. ' Quentin-Laon line. At one point the advance Tuesday penetrated German ' lines to a depth of 22 miles, i j London The British advance still is j being pushed rapidly, further large gains being recorded in the official re- , port from British headquarters in i France Tuesday night. "The pursuit of the enemy," says I the report, "continued Tuesday, our cavalry and advance guards driving back the enemy's rear guards. The ground gained extends for a depth of from two to eight miles and 10 more villages have fallen into our hands." London The following official com munication is issued regarding tho op- eration of the British troops against the Turks in Mesopotamia: I "During Saturday night General '.., , . . - rr.. - .l - ; .. , .iinuue s iroopa enocieu u crossing ui ' the Diala river and occupied the vil ; lage of Bahriz.and a part of the town ' of Bakubah on the left bank of the river. The enemy retired hastily to ; ward Khanikan." Bakubah lies about 25 miles north 1 east of Bagdad on the Diala. ! Fifteen of Crew of Torpedoed Vigilanc cia Are Drowned Plymouth, via Indon Fifteen members of the crew of the American steamer Vigilancia lost their lives when the steamer was torpedoed by a German submarine. The survivors were in lifeboats from Friday morning until Sunday afternoon. Among those drowned were several American citizens, including Third Officer Neils P. North and Third En gineer Carl Adcholde. This informa tion was given out by Captain Frank A. Middleton, of'New York, who, with the survivors of the Vigilancia, has reached the mainland, and probably will make affidavits before the Ameri can consul. Captain Middleton said that his ves sel was sunk without warning. Two lifeboats were lowered from tho Vigil ancia and the crew of ffl men got into them. Owing to tho swell of the ocean, however, 25 men were thrown into the water. The boats of tho Cap tain and the mates picked up ten of the men, but tho other 15 were drowned. Seaplanes Save Ship. New York Tho British freight steamer Eastgate, which arrived here Tuesday from La Pallise, was recently attacked by a German submarine and escaped destruction only through prompt aid rendered by two French seaplanes. The incident was related by members of tho crew, who pointed to holes in the ship's ventilators made by shells in support of their story. The place of the attack and tho date were not divulged. EXTRA SESSION IS CALLED APRIL 2ND Declaration That State of War Exists Is Expected. TO PROTECT D. S. INTERESTS President's Call Concern "Grave Mat ter of Nntlonal Policy" Which Need Immediate Attention. Washintgon, D. C. -President Wil son, recognizing that Germany practi cally is making war on tho United States on tho seas, Wednesday called congress to assemble in extraordinary session on April 2 to deal with tho sit uation. The purpose of tho session, now called two weeks earlier than tho Pres ident's proclamation, is to receive n communication from tho chief execu tive concerning "grave matters of nn tionnl jxiliey which should bo taken Im mediately under consideration." Tho President in his address to eon- Deposed Royal This is the official photograph of the dowsed royal family of Russia, sent . '., . .... . r .1 lorill Since Wie neginning OI wio war. gross will detail how Germany practi-1 cally has been making war on tho United States by tho ruthless destruc tion of American lives and ships on the high seas in contravention of all the laws of nations and humanity. Congress then is expected to pass a resolution declaring that a state of war has existed between tho United States and Germany for some time. Such a resolution in itself will not be a declaration of war in a technical sense, although practically it will amount to the same thing. As a consequence the United States will take further steps to protect its interests on the high seas and else where against tho warlike acts of Ger many and whither an actual state of war will come to exist in its full sense will depend on tho future acts of the imperial German government. Since last Sunday, when three American ships were sunk ofT tho Bri tish isles in quick succession with loss of American lives bringing tho total number of Americans lost through German submarine operations to more than 200 - the President arid all his advisers have recognized that a statu of war existed. From all parts of tho country have i,rno calls for the imme diate summoning of congress in extra session. U-IioalH Lurk OfT Maine. Rockland, Me. A statement that German submarines are known to be not far from these shores and that an attack on Maine ports is by no means unlikely was made by Lieutenant James O. Porter, United States navy, at tho naval recruiting meeting here Thursday. The port, according to Lieutenant Porter, is to bo tho baso for 70 patrol boats operating in and about the mouth of tho Penobscot river and bay. Philadelphia - Miss Loretta Walsh, of this city, said to bo tho first woman to enlist in tho United States navy under tho new order of Secretary Dan iels admitting women to tho navy, en rolled hero Thursday. AMERICA EIRST TO GREET NEW RUSSIA PotrogTad The United StatoH Is the II rut nation to recognize formally the now government of Russia. Ambassador FrauciH made a prelim inary call Saturday on Foreign Minis ter Mtlukoir immediately on the receipt of instructions from the State depart ment at Washington. Accompanied by his stalT, Including tho naval and military attaches, Mr. FranclH went to tho Mariusky Palace, whoro tho council of ministers was as sembled, initdo tho formal recognition, and presented congratulations and fe licitation on behalf of the United States. Tho military and naval attaches iiv pcarod in full uniform, while Ambas sador Francis and his secretaries wore afternoon dress. Tho ambassadorial party was re ceived in tho council chamber. All tho minisers were present and stood In a row behind the semi-circular table. Ambassador Francis stopped from tho group of secretaries and addressed tho ministers, saying: "I have tho honor, as tho ambassa dor and representative of tho govern ment of tho United States accredited to Russia, to state, in accordance with instructions, that the government of tho United States has recognized tho now government of Russia, and I, as Family of Russia. In tho foreground at tho knees of the czarina is the new boy er.ar, (in name I... .... ..t ouiyj. iwoivw jenrn oi ny,v. I ambassador of the United States, will j be pleased to continue intercourse with Russia through tho medium of the new government. "May the cordial relations existing between the two countries continue to obtain; may they prove mutually sat isfactory and beneficial." Co-Kda in Red Cross Work. Laramie, Wyo- Red Cross work has been taken up by women students of tho University of Wyoming, with a view to serving the country as nurses in the evunt of war. Young women members of the faculty of tho institu tion also are taking a keen interest in the training. Tho classes are under the instructor in physical training for women, who says several of tho mem bers are ardent in their desire to evi dence their patriotism by actual work. Clocks to He Set Ahead. Paris In accordance with tho re cent decision to return this year to tho daylight saving system, which was put into operation last year for tho first time, tho Journal Official has published a decree advancing tho legal timu by one hour at 11 o'clock on tho night of March 21. The decreu provides that normal time shall bo re-established at 1 1 ft. rn. October 7. Maryland Troops Called. Baltimore, Md. Governor Harring ton Thursday ordered out two com panies of tho First Regiment Mary land National guard to guard the Penn sylvania and Baltimore & Ohio rail road bridges over the Susquehanna river at Havre do Grace. All tho north and south traffic of these two roads passes over these bridges. Call Made on Red Cross. Now York Tho first naval base hos pital of tho American Red Cross, stn tioned in Brooklyn) has received word to hold itself in readiness for active service, it was announced lato Thurs day. Its equipment is stored at tho Now York navy yard. t I STATE NEWS I IN BRIEF. I A largely Increased cost for station ery, Including letterheads and envel opes, Is shown by tho recent legisla ture over thu ono preceding, the cost for tho last legislature being $7M1.2 for such printing and for the ono pre ceding fntnuo. A good roads meeting was hold in Orenco, Saturday, which wan attended by a largo number of farmers from the surrounding country. The foundation was laid for a pornmnoiit organization to work for bettor roads in this section of Washington county. Eugene business men at a meeting held In tho chamber of commerce re cently launched plans for tho forma tion of a $50,000 corporation to take over tho llax Industry In Lane county, not as a community promotion project, hut as a business proMisltlou from which they expect profit. Dr. Owcns-Adair, "mother of the sterilization bill," who stopped In Salem Wednesday on her way home from Calfornla, declared that the con templated referendum against tho ster ilization measures will meet with de feat at tho general election in Novem ber HUH. if it is attempted. A new method of smuggling liquor Into bone-dry Oregon was unearthed by the Milleo at Albany when two men traveling as hobos were captured with 21 quarts of whisky in their xmses slou. This liquor was concealed in blanket rolls, exactly like those curried by workmen beating their way on freight trains. Miss Irene Mediunes, aged 211. of Portland, was killed, and Mrs. M. I.. Granniug, also of Portland, sustained serious spinal Injuries when their auto mobile, driven by Mrs. Granniug. turned turtle ofT a grade half a mile north of Corvallls alxiut noon Monday. They were the only occupants of the car. Douglas county's largest qtiickilcr mine, a few miles from Yoncalla, will be iu full operation sumo time next week, according to E. B. Perrine. The mine, idle for 15 years, has just been thoroughly renovated. Tho mine was recently acquired by Montana capital ists, and J. A. Anderson placed in charge. John Rydzoski, 21 years old, lied from tho house of JoHoph Kosydar, at I.ower Farm on the Silotz reservation, Friday night, while apparently de ranged mentally, plunged through the darkness over a bank !I0 feet high Into Euchre creek, and was taken from the water an hour later in a dying condi tion. Following tho plan carried out with marked success in other cities, the or ganizers of tho Bakor corps of high school cadets will have a girl ssinsor elected for eight of the 11 divisions. It will bo tho duty of tho girls to en courage enlistments aud.iusiNt that tho Ixtys pay strict attention to drills and attend all tho meetings. Sixteen carloads of baled hay, said to bo tho finest stock feed shipped from this section this season, were sent to various parta of Baker county during tho past three days. The heavy shipment came as the result of an acute hay shortage in several sections of Baker county, where cattle and sheep are said to bo starving. The recent interest in sheep has caused considerable activity among owners around Powell Butte in the Redmond district. At a recent meet ing in tho Powell Butto community hall 18 woolgrowers organized an asso ciation with O. E. Buttorlleld as presi dent; N. P. Alley, vice president, and Earl Saumleni, secretary-treasurer. Governor Withycombo has named the members of tho State board of textbook commissioners, who, on June 1, 1110, are to designate the textbooks which will ho used for tho succeeding six years by tho lfiO.OOO school chil dren of Oregon outside of Portland. The textbooks for tho Portland schools are selected by tho Portland school board. At a special municipal election held in McMinnvillo Wednesday, tho meas ure authorizing a bond issue of $00,000 for tho purpose of increasing tho city's gravity water system was carried by a largo majority, although a light vote was cast. Thu waters of II ask ins creek, a stream which has its source in tho Coast mountains, will bu added to tho present supply. Many Portland organizations aro urging tho appointment of W. I). Wheelwright as ambassador to Japan, to succeed Ambassador Guthrie, de ceased. Hobo movomunts join with other signs in proclaiming that Spring is here, according to John Catlin, Al bany's chief of police. Ho says that Instead of tho majority of tho hobos traveling southward, as has been tho caso recently, thoro is an unmistakable northward trend.