The Hermiston herald., July 28, 1917, Image 2

THE
SPOILS OF VICTORS
DEMAND OF KAISER
Possible Peace Terms Declared
by Chancellor Michaelis.
AMERICA IS SNUBBED
England Blamed for Causing War and
for Making Use of Submarines
Necessary—Food is Scarce.
quests, and therefore will not continue
the war a day longer merely for the
sake of such conquests if it could ob­
tain an honorable peace.
“The Germans,” he said, “wish to
conclude peace as combatants who
have successfully accomplished their
purpose and proved themselves invinci­
ble.
A condition of peace is the in­
violability of Germany’s territory.
No parley is possible with the enemy
demanding the cession of German soil.
“We must by means of understand­
ing and in a spirit of give and take
guarantee conditions of the existence
of German empire upon the continent
and oveseas,” continued the chancellor.
Dr. Michaelis’ words on this point
required a careful reading the are cap­
able of various interpretations other
than the surface one. His German in­
dicates a willingness to make peace
only as victors.
“It must,” he continued, “prevent
nations from being plunged into fur­
ther enmity through economic block­
ades and provide a safeguard that the
league in the arms of our opponents
does not develop into an economic
offensive alliance against us.
“We cannot again offer peace. We
have loyally stretched out our hands
once. It met no response, but with
the entire nation and with Germany,
the army and its leaders, in accord
with this declaration, the government
feels that if our enemies abandon their
lust for conquest and their aims at
subjugation and wish to enter into ne­
gotiations we shall listen honestly and
readily for peace to what they have to
say to us. Until then we must hold
out calmy and patiently.
“The present time in regard to food
conditions is the most severe we have
experinenced and in the month of July
has been the worst. Drought has de­
layed and want exists in many cases,
but I can declare with glad confidence
that relief will shortly set in and the
population can then be supplied more
adequately.”
HERMISTON
HERALD,
HERMISTON, OREGON.
TO
SHORT WAR HOPES
GO A-GLIMMERING DENMAN IS DUSTED
3872125722122
POST DRAFT LIST
County Exemption Boards Will Notify
Men Selected by First Call—Fail­
ure to Get Notice No Excuse.
WORLD HAPPENINGS
OF CURRENT WEEK
(From Office of Adjutant General. O. N. G.)
Collapse of Russian Army Had President Acts to End Shipping
Board Controversy.
Been Expected by Chiefs.
GERMAN LINE INTACT NEW MEN ARE CHOSEN
Transportation Problems Increase and Rear Admiral Capps Takes Charge of
Fleet Company—E. N. Hurley to
It Appears U. S. Will Have to
Build Whole R. R. Systems.
Head Trade Commission.
Portland—Within a few days official
lists of the draft serial numbers, show­
ing the order in which they were
drawn in the lottery at Washington,
will reach the various county exemp­
tion boards.
Following receipt of
these lists, the boards will notify the
men called up in the first draft.
Until then it will not be necessary
for those subject to draft oh the first
call to report.
But as soon as they
receive notification from their boards,
they must report promptly on the day
designated.
The first step taken by each board
will be to post in a conspicuous place a
list containing the names of all the
men registered in its county or dis­
trict, in the exact order in which they
will be called on the first and all suc­
ceeding drafts. A copy of this list
also will be given the press for publi­
cation.
Let it be emphaszied again that this
list will have not only the names of
the men to be called out on the first
draft, but of every man registered, in
the order in which he must be called.
No person whatsoever has any auhtori-
ty to change this order.
Having posted this list and given
copy to the press, the board will then
notify by letter every man called up
on the first draft. Each man will be
directed to appear before the board for
physical examination on a specified
date, which will be within seven days
of the mailing of the notice.
At the same time, failure to receive
this notice will not be accepted as an
excuse for not appearing on the day
set. The burden of appearing when
he is called is on the man himself, and
it is up to him to find out when he
must appear; there is a stiff penalty
for failing to answer the call.
Remember, that
regardless of
whether a man intends to apply for ex­
emption or discharge, he must appear
for physical examination on the day
set. He has seven days from the post­
ing of the list and the mailing of the
notice to him by the board in which to
file application for exemption, and 10
more days in which to file proof.
And remember again, that no claims
for exemption because of employment
in necessary industries, including agri­
culture, can be considered by your
county exemption board.
Such a claim must be made to one
of the three district appeal boards, at
Portland, Eugene or La Grande. It
can only be made then after the man
has passed his physical examination
and been certified by the county board
as called for military service and not
exempt.
After you have appeared before your
county exemption board and have
passed the physicial examination, it
will still be some time before you will
actually be called out to join the army.
You will be notified when it is time
for you to report for service.
Brief Resume Most Important
Daily News Items.
COMPILED
FOR YOU
Events of Noted People, Governments
and Pacific Northwest and Other
Things Worth Knowing.
Eight new regiments of cavalry,
Washington, D. C.—President Wil­
Washington, D. C.—No attempt is
Copenhagen—With the statement
equipped and trained as artillery, will
son
Tuesday
asked
Chairman
Denman,
made
here
to
minimize
the
seriousness
that Germany’s wish is to conclude
be added to the regular army immedi­
of the situation in the war theater in of the shipping board, to resign, and
peace as combatants who have success­
ately.
Europe. The United States is in the accepted the resignation of Major Gen­
fully accomplished their purpose, yet
Missouri has been added to those
war and will go through with it; but eral Goethals as general manager of
admitting the severity of the food sit­
states whose quota in the regular army
any hope of a short struggle has gone the Emergency Fleet corporation.
uation, Dr. Georg Michaelis, the new
has been filled, having recruited 6620
Official announcement of the accept­
glimmering with the apparent almost
men with a quota of 6586.
imperial chancellor of Germany, Fri­
complete collapse of the Russian ma­ ance of the resignations of Goethals
day made his first address before the
The city council of Paris has voted
and Captain John B. White was made
chine.
reichstag.
to give a free site in the Rue Savorg­
with
publication
of
a
letter
from
Pres
­
The
development
was
not
unexpected
Dr. Michaelis declared adherence to
nan de Brazza, near Eifel Tower, for a
by many army officers. When the of­ ident Wilson to Chairman Denman,
the submarine campaign as a means of
club
house for American students in
asking
for
his
resignation
and
giving
fensive of July 1 was started by the
hastening the end of the war, and
Paris.
Russian forces, the most frequent the President’s opinion that the only
looked lightly upon the entry of the
comment heard here was that it was way to end the row which has delayed
Major General Goethals, general
United States into the war, asserting
probably the dying kick of the old the shipbuilding program was for both
manager of the Emergency Fleet cor­
the German fleet and the submarines
Goethals and Denman to be removed.
Russian machine.
poration, resigned Tuesday and his
would master that situation.
In asking for Mr. Denman’s resigna­
For the United States the Russian
resignation was accepted by President
Meager reports of Dr. Michaelis’
collapse may have an immediate and tion, President Wilson suggested that
Wilson.
address, received Saturday, were sup-
direct bearing. It will, if the Ger­ he would be glad to “take the same
lemented Sunday with more complete
A limit of $5000 as reward for in­
man general staff presses its advant­ disinterested and self-forgetting course
versions.
formation upon which smuggling cases
that
General
Goethals
has
taken.
”
age, release additional German forces
“Although,” said Chancellor Mi­
may successfully be prosecuted and re­
“When you have done as he has
to bolster up the western front, where
chaelis to the reichstag, “English
coveries of duties obtained, has been
done,
”
the
President
wrote
Mr.
Den
­
American
troops
are
to
be
engaged.
statesmen knew, as shown by their
set by the government.
The German line in the west has not man, “I am sure that you may count
bluebook, that Russian mobilization
with
the
utmost
confidence
upon
the
Luther • Burbank, noted horticultur­
been
seriously
impaired
at
any
point,
must lead to war with Germany, they
ultimate verdict of the people of the
ist, ill from an inflamed appendix, was
officials here believe.
addressed not a word of warning to
reported to be much better Tuesday.
It was noted, in fact, that the one country with regard to your magnani­
Russia against military measures,
Dr J. B. Shaw, his physician, said an
strategic advantage gained in recent mous and unselfish view of public duty
while my predcessor, in instructions
operation would not now be necessary.
fighting was gained by the Germans. and upon winning in the retrospect the
July 29, 1914, to the Ambassador at
Many officers here believe that when a same admiration and confidence that
Vienna, directed him to say that we
Federal investigation opened in Salt
small sector of the British line in Bel­ I have learned to feel for you.”
would willingly fulfill our duty as an
Lake Wednesday of the cost of copper
President Wilson’s action came as a
gium was overwhelmed the Germans
ally, but must refuse to permit our­
production and mill and smelter
Officials generally had
improved their weakest front mater­ surprise.
selves to be involved in a world war
charges under the direction of three
thought
he
would
make
a
further
ially.
That
view
is
based
on
opinions
through Austria-Hungary disregarding
metal experts representing the Indus­
Washington, D. U.—Selective con­
our counsels. The man who wishes to scription was put into effect Friday, that the only hope of decisive attain­ effort to patch up differences and di­
trial War commission at Washington.
ments for the allies in the west lies in vide specifically between Chairman
kindle a world war does not write like
Efforts to find sufficient labor for the
this, but a man who is laboring and when a national lottery fixed the order rolling up the German right flank Denman and General Go ethal’s power
farms of California have proved a fail­
of military liability for the 10,000,000 where it reaches the sea in Belgium. conferred on him by the shipping act.
has labored for peace to the utmost.
ure. The prospect now is that much
Chairman Denman received the
If that could be done, it is argued
“The concentration of the Russian young Americans registered for serv­
of the crop will go unharvested. Gov­
that the U-boat bases could be stamped President’s request for his resignation
army compelled Germany to seize the ice.
ernment conscription of labor may
at
noon
and
tendered
it
immediately.
out
and
the
only
offensive
instrument
To
accomplish
the
result,
10,500
sword.
have to be the means chosen of solving
"I want to help the President in
“There was no choice left to us, and numbers had to be drawn, one at a of the Germans be eliminated entirely
the problem.
every way possible,” he said, “and
what is true of the war itself is true time—a task which began in the morn­ or made ineffective.
It would require combined army and never have questioned the wisdom of
also of our weapons, particularly the ing and lasted far into the night.
Clothing is to be issued hereafter to
The lottery was held in the public­ navy operators, for it would be neces­ his decisions.”
submarine. We deny the accusation
the American soldier only in accord­
Edward N. Hurley, a Chicago busi­
that the submarine warfare is contrary hearing room of the senate office build­ sary to force a landing behind the Ger­
ance with his individual needs. The
to international law and violates the ing, with War department officials in man line and force the whole right ness man and former chairman of the
war department has decided to abandon
Federal
Trade
commission,
will
be
­
charge of the actual drawing and with flank back from the sea as a result.
rights of humanity.
the system of issuing regular allow­
come
chairman
of
the
shipping
board.
The price of such a victory against
“England forced this weapon in our members of the senate and house mili­
ances, which afforded soldiers an op­
as
witnesses. the U-boats and German shore batter­ Washington L. Capps, chief construc­
hands through a neutral blockade. tary committees
portunity to effect individual savings.
England prevented neutral trade with Through the day there was a small ies probably would be appalling and tor of the navy, will succeed General
Eight suffragists of the women’s
Goethals
as
general
manager
of
the
there
is
nothing
to
indicate
that
the
Germany and proclaimed a war of crowd of spectators, but altogether
party took up their posts beside the
Emergency Fleet corporation. Bain­
starvation. Our faint hope that Amer­ probably less than 1000 people saw any eflort is being seriously considered.
gate of the White House again Tues­
Reports from France official and un­ bridge Colby, of New York, will be­
ica, at the head of the neutrals, would part of the process.
day. They carried banners with quota­
come
a
member
of
the
shipping
board
official
so
far
as
known,
give
no
cheer
­
As
a
result
of
drawnig,
every
regis
­
check English illegality was vain and
tions from some of President Wilson’s
in
place
of
Captain
John
B.
White.
ing
picture
of
what
must
be
done.
the final attempt we made by an hon­ tered man receives a definite place in
speeches to congress, but attracted lit­
orably intended peace offer to avoid the liability-for-service list. Already There appears no doubt that the allied
RETAIL PRICES OF FOOD RISE tle attention, and one special policeman
687,000 have been ordered to the colors line can stand against any force Ger­
the last extremity, failed.
SECOND ARMY PLANS MADE
easily preserved order.
“Then Germany had to choose this to fill to war strength the regular many can bring against it Even the
Russian
disaster
does
not
affect
that
army
and
national
guard
and
to
consti
­
To assure the folks at home of news
last measure as a counter measure of
Statistics Show Some Staples Jump
of the American soldiers serving in
self-defense. Now also it must carry tute the first increment of the national situation. But the necessary strength Five Billions Added to War Expenses—
From 55 to 150.Per Cent in Year.
for a successful offensive will take
France, Adjutant General McCain is
it through for the purpose of shorten­ army.
Allies Will Need More.
Washington, D. C.—Heavy increases about to establish a new division in his
To obtain that total 1,374,000 men time, and ample sea transportation fa­
ing the war. The submarine war is
Washington, D. C. — Plans worked in retail food prices in the United office. It will have to do with com­
accomplishing all and more than all it will be called for examination within cilities of the United States is to fur­
is expected to. It impairs England's a few weeks, officials estimating that nish the needed surplus of men, air­ out in congress for raising war reve­ States within the last three years are pilation of all sorts of information, in
nue were overturned Wednesday by shown in statistics compiled Tuesday regard to the officers and enlisted men
economic life and the conduct of the two registrants must be called for planes, munitions and food.
It
seems
certain now
that by announcement of forthcoming addi­ by the department of Labor. The on duty abroad, which will be supplied
war month to month in a growing de­ every soldier accepted. These 1,374,-
gree, so that it will not be possible to 000 will be taken from the head of the whole railroad systems will have to be tional estimates for war expenditures sharpest advance was in flour, which to their friends and relatives on in­
Pota­ quiry.
oppose the necessity for peace much liability list, every local district fur­ set up in France to give the American aggregating more than $5,000,000,000, jumped 150 per cent in price.
line the flow of war materials and men principally in anticipation of assem­ toes increased 125 per cent, lard 82,
longer. We can look forward to the nishing a fixed quota.
Plans have been completed for
The drawing was conducted with that it must have to press home an bling a second army of 500,000 men sugar 79, corn meal 77, bacon 56,
further labors of the brave submarine
bringing all American aviation forces
under the selective draft.
bread 55.
ceremonies as democratic as the ideal attack.
with complete confidence.
Secretary McAdoo, at a special
During the first year of the war at Paris under a single direction,
There is an old military rule that a
“We look without serious concern citizenship it embodied.
meeting
of
the
senate
finance
commit
­
many
prices decreased slightly but by working in conjunction with other
fortified
position
cannot
be
taken
by
It was shortly before 10 o’clock
upon the optimistic sentiment in the
Airplane squadrons
tee,
revealed
that
the
War
department
the
summer
of 1916 they were mount­ military units.
entente countries caused by America’s when Secretary Baker, entrusted by direct attack, but must be turned or
will be divided into two classes, tacti­
intervention. It is easy to reckon how the President with the carrying out of isolated. Some observers here say the alone is preparing estimates to cover ing rapidly. Most of the increase was cal and strategic.
The former will
much tonnage is necessary to trans­ the draft law, rapped for order. The allied offensive has consisted only of additional expenditures of nearly $5,- duing the last 12 months. Wholesale operate within a range of 25 kilome­
000,000,000,
and
asked
the
committee
prices
of
many
commodities
have
more
direct
attacks
against
fortifications
congressional
committees
were
in
their
port an army from America to Europe,
ters and the latter within a range of
how much tonnage is required to feed seats, and on a small table stood the stronger than any fort of former days, of hold up the $16,70,000,000 war tax than doubeld since 1914.
200 kilometers.
such an army. France and England lottery jar, sealed with brown paper in effect, a fortified belt from the sea bill until the detailed estimates of all
Eleven American army officers,
are scarcely able to feed and supply and showing through its transparent to the Swiss border that is perhaps departments are submitted. The com­
mittee agreed to the request and RUSSIAN LOAN SHOWS FAITH members of a special commission sent
their own armies without influencing walls the heap of number-filled cap­ more than 100 miles wide.
It is the belief of some military men pigeon-holed a report on the measure
to France, Engand and Belgium early
the economic situation still further. sules that must be taken out, one, by
here that no breach can be made for which it had planned to submit during $75,000,000 Advanced by U. S. Makes in June as investigators of army con­
After our previous success we shall be one.
ditions, arrived in America Wednesday
Secretary Baker briefly explained many months through the German line the day.
able to master this situation also
Total of $175,000,000.
The new estimates, including $500,-
on an American steamship. The offi-
through our fleet, particularly the sub- the purpose of the drawing, then of sufficient width to permit such
Washington, D. C. — The United cres visited all the commands on the
marines. That is our firm conviction stepped forward to be blindfolded and operations in the rear as would force a 000,000 additional for the Shipping
board and $100,000,000 for the Navy States Tuesday emphasized its faith western front and shrapnel-scarred
rolling up of the entire German line.
and assurance.
We and our allies, draw the first number.
Admitting all these points, however, department, are to be submitted to the in the Russian government by extend­ steel helmets which they brought back
It was No. 258. Then, in quick suc­
therefore, can look forward to any fur­
ing it a further credit of $75,000,000. as souvenirs supported their admission
ther development of military events cession, other numbers were drawn, there is no sign of discouragement committee late this week.
This is the second Russian credit, that they had been under fire.
Besides the additional sums needed
while cameras and motion picture ma­ among American officials. President
with calm security.
Wilson’s declaration that the nation, for the American war program. Secre­ the first, for $100,000,000, having
“The burning question in our hearts, chines recorded the scene.
Plans are under way in Manila, for
not merely an army, must be ready tary McAdoo told the senate commit­ been established soon after the United
however, is how much longer the war
for war, is being carried out deter­ tee that the $3,000,000,000 authorized States entered the war. It is under­ the formation of a full regiment of
is to last. With this, I come to a
Siam Declares State of War.
Moros in the hope that eventually it
matter which stands in the center of
London—Siam has declared that a minedly and apparently with confi­ for loan to the allies probably would stood most of the $100,000,000 already will be attached to the American expe­
has
been
spent
for
railroad
supplies
last
only
until
October
and
that
about
dence
that
in
time
men
and
supplies
all our interest and all our proceedings state of war exists with Germany and
can be got to France in sufficient force $2,000,000,000 for their further assis­ and that much of the $75,000,000 will ditionary force in France.
today. Germany did not desire the
be used in the same manner.
tance would be needed.
war in order to make violent con- Austria, according to a Reuter dis­ to make certain the result.
President Li Yuan Hung, in an­
patch from Bangkok.
nouncing his resignation, urges the
Nine
steamers,
aggregating
19,000
Conference
to
Invite
U.
S.
Highlanders
in
Chicago.
Story
of
Attack
Re-Told.
Seek Life of Kaiser.
country to support Feng Kwo Chang,
tons, have been seized.
Washington, D. C. — The United vice president, for the presidency.
Chicago—Kilta and tartans captured
Halifax, N. S. — British sailors ar­
Amsterdam—An attempt on Emper­
The object of Siam's declaration is
or William’s life by two Americans “to uphold the sanctity of internation­ riving here who say they were among the heart of Chicago Wednesday when States will be invited to attend the al­ Fen Kwo Chang has refused the posi­
was reported Saturday by a person who al rights against nations showing con­ erews of vessels in the vicinity of the 200 of the Forty-eighth Canadian lied conference on war items called by tion of chief executive.
states that he knows the circumstances. tempt for the principles of humanity transports which conveyed the first Highlanders, headed by pipers and the the Russian government to meet in
Letters received in Chicago from
band, paraded August, it was stated at the Russian American soldiers in France indicate
American troops to France,, declare regimental brass
According to his story, two men man­ and respect for small states.
All Germans and Austrians, the dis­ they were credibly informed that Ger­ through the downtown streets as a pre­ embassy. As yet no formal invita­ that a few stogies would be much ap­
aged to get near the kaiser at great
headquarters on July 3 before the em­ patch adds, have been placed under ar­ man submarines made a concentrated liminary to a week of intensive re­ tions have gone out but, informal dis­ preciated gifts by the men at the
attack and were beaten off with a loss cruiting for the British army, as well cussions with the British and French front. Pipe tobacco and cigarettes
peror went to Vienna. The men were rest and their businesses closed.
of six U-boats, only one submarine es­ as for the United States army. The governments have established their are available, but, says one letter,
seized by detectives, the tale goes, and
caping. The sailors say they were Canadians, the first detachment of willingness to accept. Embassy offi­ “we are really suffering for good old
were found to possess revolvers. It is
England Sends Thanks.
said these men, both Americans, had
London—-On behalf of the govern- within three miles of the transports. English military in actual service to ciate do not know the exact scope of United States nickel cigars.”
Undoubtedly there
been promised a large reward by an | tent. Lord Robert Cecil, minister of The men were on three former Dutch march under arms on American terri­ the conference.
Roland S. Morris, of Philadelphia,
American millioniare for killing the blockade, asked the Associated Press vessels, which had been taken over by tory since the evacuation of New Or­ will be discussion of what treaties
leans in 1815, were greeted with cheers. should be binding on Russia.
emperor and that they were shot.
has been chosen for appointment as
to express to the American government the British government.
and people the gratification and appre­
ambassador to Japan to succeed the
$350.006.0(0 in Gardens.
Sinn Feinere Asking Aid.
Sinn Fein Plot Alleged.
Camp Gets First Animals.
ciation of the British government for
late Ambassador Guthrie. It is under­
Washington* D. C. — The gardening stood he is persona grata to Japan, and
Washington, D. C.—Two communi­
London—The presence of many se­
Tacoma, Wash—The first carload of the reception and assistance given to
15,000 animals to be used at the army the British recruiting csmpaign in the cret service men in the house of com­ cations addressed to congress contain­ campaign has resulted in the planting ; that the nomination will go to the
cantonment when the 46,000 men are United States. The results of the re­ mons Thursday was due to information ing pleas by the Sinn Feinen in Ireland of more than three times the usual senate shortly.
in training arrived Saturday from Fort cruiting campaign in the United that there was likely to be some im­ for American aid in their demand for number of gardens in the Uinted
Extension of the cable censorship to
Keogh, not far from Miles City, Mont. States have been a source of satisfac­ proper demonstration, accompanied by absolute independence from England States, with the prospect that their
physical violence. in the strangers’ were left at the White House Wednes­ products will reach the total value of all trans-Atlantic lines is formally or­
The shipment had been on the road 12 tion to the British government.
gallery, it was explained.
One ver­ day by Irish representatives. One is $350.000.000, according to an estimate dered by Secretary Daniels under the
days. ' The animals will be brought to
Mrs. Roosevelt Greeted.
sion says the government has been in­ signed by Patrick MeCarten in behalf made by Charles Lathrop Pack, presi­ authority of President Wilson’s execu­
the camp from many places in the Uni­
Paris — Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. formed of an alleged Sinn Fein plot to of the Irish repubic. The other is an dent of the National Emergency Food tive order of April 28. Censorship
ted States, but the major share of
has been in force to South and Central
them will be gathered at concentration Jr., arrived from New York Saturday, throw bombs or discharge revolvers appeal signed by 26 officers “of forces Garden commission.
In the Pacific states the gain is set America, Mexico and the Orient sines
pointe in the west, such as Miles City, and was greeted by the prefect of the from the strangers’ gallery in the house formed independently in Ireland to se-
May 4.
at 185 per cent.
cure liberation of the Irish nation. ”
of commons, or blow up the house.
French government.
Mont, and Twin Falla, Idaho.
687,000 CALLED TO
COLORS DY LOTTERY