UTEDFORD MATL TRITWNlC MT5DFORD. 0RE00y, NO'1)AY. I-'EIIRFARV 12, 1917
PA'GFi THREE ?
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BRYAN FAVORS
REFERENDUMQN
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Former Secretary of State Believes
There Are Better Ways to Settle
Disputes Than by Killing Fellow
Men and Outlines Proposals to
Avoid Conflict With Germany.
By OILSON GARDXKU.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. "While
there is any chance to avert war I
shall continue my efforts against il,"
said former Secretary ISrvnn, whom I
came upon at a meeting of the Einer
i;enc,y l'cnce Committee at the Unl
nil hotel.
"What are the chances for avert
in:; war, do yuu think one in
twenty?''
"Perhaps,'' he answered, "no one
call I ell. 1 must say the propped is
not encoura;;iii,ij, but those of as who
believe there are better ways to sol
tlu disputes lhau by killing; oar fel
low men will persist in hoping that a
way out will be found."
"What lo you surest .'" 1 asked.
Kryun's Suggestions.
"I am siijfirestiiif;' three things:
First To postpone until after the
war the settlement of any question
wiiich cannot be settled now; second,
to avoid occasions of offence by
keeping our ships and citizens oat of
tho proscribed war urea; and third,
n submission of the whole ipicstion
whether or not to jro to war lo a ref
erendum. "I am not committed to the above
program. Indeed, 1 am not commit
ted to any program. 1 am willing to
accept suggestions from anybody and
am willing lo work with anybody who
has any suggestion or help to offer; 1
uni wiling !o eliminate myself cut ire-
ly if it would help for me to do so.
Sometimes I think there is a habit of
prejudice against me which rather
hurts any suggestions which I put out.
I would like, it it were possible, that
these suggestions should be put out
by someone else; only let them go out.
Let the people think about them. Let
them make up their miiulswhether
there is not a way out even at this
late hour, 'with the full preservation
of our honor and dignity as a nation."
Kmci-goncy Talk,
Colonel Bryan made a little talk
before a group which was bnsv or
ganizing an "emergency peace com
mittee." This committee will arrange
meetings and urge the adoption of
something like an advisory referen
dum on the war. The peace commit
tee did not take IJryan's plan as n
whole, but decided to go ahead and
work on the general lines suggested
by Bryan. While this meeting was in
progress in Washington a similar
Tgroup was being organized in New
York.
Colonel Bryan saw many members
of congress and not only voiced his
ideas, but tried to gather from them
what is the sentiment of congress and
what that body is likely to do in ease
President Wilson goes before them
with a ropiest Hint lie be "given au
thority to take any measures neces
sary to protect American citizens."
Iirvan was informed that a very large
proportion of the membership of the
senate mid house feel that there is no
alternative but to stand by the presi
dent and if he asks for a declaration
of war, to make it unanimous. One
canvass showed only two members
who have the courage to say that
they will not vote for a declaration
of war.
On the other hand, lie was inform
ed that there is a very considerable
group in congress which will take ad
vantage of any opportunity to discuss
and postpone in the hope of averting
'fjtiat they regard as a calamity
Growers Attention.
The Rogue River Fruit and Pro
duce Association has closed arrange
ments for handling of Grasselli Ar
senate of Lead Paste the coining sea
son and expects delivery of the first
carload iiefore April first. We are
not hnldine over anv of last year's
lead and our entire stock w ill be 1917
manufacture.
Our prices will be:
For COO-pound barrels, $ .OSj per
pound.
For 300-pound barrels, $ 0S73 per
pound.
For 100-pound steel containers,
$ 09 per pound.
For 50-pound Bteel containers.
$ .095 per pound.
In Inn 1na a ttlacnllnt nf lie nor
fonml will i. mde. These orices
.-iro onlv Uc bov last vear's and
the terms, as usual, are extremely
liberal.
Bo-k your orders now.
S. V. BECKWITH,
27S Manager.
With Medford trade Is Mcdrord marto
GERMAN IS
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By W. W. WATSON, Secretary.
After reception of committee re
ports and the transaction of routine
Rainess at the Southern Oregon Poul-
try association's meeting in tho pub
lic library hall Saturday afternoon, a
general discussion of matters of Im
portance was held, Messrs. C. C. Cate,
Henry W. Frame, Ernest Webb, A.
E. Strong, R. L. Wilson, J. A. Bicker
dike, J. L. Demmer, P. E. Wyncook,
C. F. Carpenter and others partici
pating therein. The subjects dis
cussed covered the field of poultry
husbandry, from tho production of
eggs to marketing the product in car
load lots.
Prof. C. C. Cato, county patholo
gist, kindly consented to attend to
discuss with the members the prac
tlcal phases of the Industry and Its
local development. Beforo the close
of the session he expressed a feeling
of gladness that he had done so. for
he learned that the organization was
aiming at the promotion of tho in
dustry along essential lines and h?
I desired to render whatever asslstanc
ho may.
Progi-css Among Children.
!C. F. Carpenter and Howard A.
Frame, mombers of tho board of man
agers of the Junior Thrift depart
ment, reported progress in organizing
interest in that work tor the season
now passing.
During the discussion of the ques
Hon of 'feed and its supply at equit
able prices the sentiment developed
that poultry producers of this val
ley ought not to send away for feed,
except to the extent of a few special
ties, for we can raise here practically
all of the staple foods that poultiy
should have. Since that had not
been done heretofore, however, It
was deemed necessary to import a
certain quantity of staple stuff this
year while the necessary feed is belus
produced for the flocks next year.
On the feed committee President
Frame appointed R. L, Wilson, of
Central Point; W. W. Watson, of
Medford, and A. E. Strong, of Eagle
Point.
liring an Exiort.
Pathologist iCate suggested that
Prof. Lamb, of the Oregon Agricul
tural college, will be In the county
during the month of II arch and that
ho could be had for discussion of
such projects as come under the di
rection of his department In the col
lege. It would be necessary to is
sue a request, signed by at least live
members of the association, to havo
him make a date for Medford. Sev
eral times that number of names
wore at once obtained. A date will
lino be arranged for him at Eagle
Point.
The officers of the association will
accompany Ernest Webb, one of the
directors of the organization, lo
Eagle Point next Saturday, at which
place a poultry meeting will bg held.
Professor Cato will also attend; and
an effort will be made to secure the
attendance of Professor Roiiver of
the Southern Oregon experiment sta
tion. Professor Lamb will discuss,
among other Important matters, tho
egg circle, its organization and uses
in the development of tho industry;
proper housing of poultry; feed'ng
for eggs and the treatment of chicken
ailments.
NEXT BAND CONCERT
TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 21
The Medford band's next concert
will bo held at the Pago theatre,
February 2 1st is the date set and the
public is respectfully requested to
hold this date so that the band may
be assured of tho whole-hearted sup
port of the citizens.
The last concert drew tho largest
crowd of the season, and the band
boys anticipate with the welcome an
nouncement that t'.icy will hold forth
at the Page, will attract an extra
ordinary audience for the entertain
ment on Feb. 21st. There will be
several Instrumental and vocal solos
'n addition to the popular contrlbu-
, tions by the band. The mayor and
council as well as the heads of other
civic bodies are to be especially In
vited to attend and everything points
to a most successful evening.
Patriotic music, instrumental and
vocal will be featured, and an effort
will be made lo have the stage espec
ially decorated for the occasion.
The Medford band which Is at a
'strength of 40 Is probably now in
the best condition It has been since
DB"OIII3iei nonuna was appointed
t0 tue leadership, with the large
stae and Pendld aceoustles of the
I PaBe, the organization should beoln," and W. G. Mercer, sergeant at
heard to great advantage. The
Boys' band which created such a
favorable Impression at the first con-
cert will make its second appearance
in conjunction with- the Medford
hand on Feb. 21st,
BLUE LEDGE WINS
BY UTAH EXPERT
Il.v W. W. WATSON.
"The person familiar with mining,
its advantages and disadvantages in
the matter of natural facilities and
supplies, will quickly observe the J'aet
that the Blue Ledge district is Abun
dantly supplied with timber and wa
ter, two important essentials," sard
Judge fl. W. Ilartch, after a two days
cvamiuatiou of that grout cupper field
la-l week.
Judge tin rich, who bus been a mem
ber of the supremo court of Vtah for
seventeen years, eaine to Medford to
make an inspection of certain proper
ties in the Blue Ledge territory, lie
resigned from the ( tab bench to take
U)i the development of mines and the
revision of mining laws for large min
ing interests of the continent. His
counsel on mining laws has been
sought by Ibe supreme court of the
I'nited Stales, while his knowledge of
practical mining is equally extensive
and trustworthy.
"Another great advantage yon have
in that district," continued the judge,
"is found in the fact that it may be
developed largely by tunnel work.
Thai is an essential feature in. the
economy id' n:in;':ig.
Ought to Ho Developed,
"While I came too early to make a
thorough examination of you-r dis
trict. I was able to discern, in tt
somewhat superficial investigation.
that you have a most extensive and
attractive mineralization there which
ought lo be developed. That the Blue
Ledge mine is an. atl motive property
there can be no doubt. Sufficient
exposure has been made to show" that
fact eunclusivelv. I am sorrv I" did
not know of its existence in time to
notify one of the large companies 1
represent. It is n developing com
pany. It buys mines at their intrinsic
value and proceeds to operate them.
Ii may be that it will soon pass into
hands that will do that. I personally
know the man at the head of the syn
dicate that will probably soon take
it over. He is a thorough and very
successful mining man and his com
pany has ample capital for any un
dertaking of that character.
"I will return to Medford, after the
season is n little further advanced,"
.ini.l Ihn in, In,- ,,1 ,,,,,!. n fiil'tllf'l'
inspection of attraelive properties m
the lilue Lodge district. J Here is loo
much snow up there for that work at
this lime. There is abundant need for
development work there, if owners of
claims would have investors conic for
full examination on th" first visit.
Ti-anspo1ntion Essential.
"I do not desire to criticise anyone
or anything in u useless way," con
cluded Judge Ilarteh, "but I will say
that transportation facilities to and
from mining districts is one of the
first essentials an absolute neces
sity. Tho road as surveyed und par
tially constructed to the lilue Ledge
district must have been done hurriedly
and without regard for elimination of
grades.' It. can be improved very ma
terially by a capable engineer who will
follow more closely the grade of the
water course, instead of so many ups
and downs,' as is the case now. Those
intervening hills must be avoided or
eliminated. From a cursory survey of
the situation as we went up to the
mines, I am convinced that a much
belter grade can be obtained; and I
would suggest that that feature of the
work be among the first undertaken
seriously by your organization, which
is now 'busy with collecting data for
the consumption of the outside world.
You need that better road badly."
Judge Barleh left Saturday even
ing fur his I'tah home, lint will return
late in the spring to resume an inves
tigation of the Blue Ledge district.
He confessed that he heretofore knew
nothing about it anil while in Los An
geles and San Francisco lie undertook
to obtain information about the Blue
Ledge district, but could find no one
who h.-ul any definite knowledge of it.
This is a suggestive fact. It ampli
l':es local ossumptinii to the effect
that the present ndvci Using campaign
is a vital necessity;
SALEM. Ore., Feb 1 2. Abraham
Lincoln's birthday anniversary rah
celebrated today at a Joint meeting
fof the Oregon sci.au .-d house of
re.i sen i.i n . en. ciuii.ni iu.ih ....
lice Wallace Mefamm int nellverel
an address on "The
arms of the house of re; rc entatlves.
recited the .i-?rtf burg rdriiess. Mr
.Mercer was at Gettysburg when Un
coin delivered the fpeech. The pio
gram today was anargod by ntws
(pjiper men here :or the session,
BY GERMAN PRESS
IH'.HLIN, l'VI. 11, via Loudon,
Feb. 12. The Berlin mess is confin
ing itself to the most perfunctory ref
erences to the departure of former
Ambassador ;(ler.ird and the Ameri
can embassy) staff. The Lokal An
zeiger, the only newspaper printing
editorial eoiniiient says;
"It can luuxlly be said that in the
vcrson of tho representative of the
United States who left yesterday a
poipular figurci disappears from Ber
lin. The lissertion that ho was a pro
nounced mipoliicnt of Germany is
stretching Micj caso n bit, yet he Kiiro
ly was no friend of Germany, and it
hiiiy be calmly set down that tho ro
lalions of the United States and Gor
nmnv would hvivo reached n far less
deplorable hta.de if the great trans
Atlantic republiV' had been represent
ed in Berlin in the person of a man
who had possesswd a greater appreci
ation of the dil'fiicultics nod peculiar
ities of our position mid who, further,
Imd been inclined lo keep his govern
ment correctly informed with respect
to l?io enmpaign of lies and villifiea
tion to which we are daily exposed.
"If, on tho whole, Mr. Gerard was
no outsixiken friend of Germany, he
was equally disinclined to share the
blind admiration for Knglaud unci ev
erything English with which his coun
trymen seem obsessed. From the be
ginning of the war he expressed his
inability to see how the entente could
ever be victorious over Uio central
powers, and this opinion ho never
surrendered."
The following American correspon
dents have remained in Berlin:
James O'Donuell Bennett, Cyril
Brown, William Bayard Hule, Oswald
F. Schucttc and Mr. Andris,
AR.OMA
A big part of Omaromar is aroma.
And the result of Omar's aroma is
just sheer content.
Omar's aroma is a rich and ripe
aroma because it is a blend of rich
Turkish and ripe accentuating leaves.
Omar the perfect Turkish blend.
Even die words blend.
'It's the Omar-Aroma that counts"
n
REVENUES BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Work of
redrafting the administration revenue
bill was begun today by democrats of
the senate finance committee in ac
cordance with the decision of yester
day's caucus of democratic senators,
who finally upproved the .measure as
it passed tho house with slight
changes.
New provisions fo bo written into
the bill would provide for:
Expiration automatically in four
years of the excess profits tax; ter
mination of tho present lli'i per cent
tax on munition makers' profits in
six instead of twelve months after the
war ends, and deduction of this tax
beforo ussessmcut of the excess prof
its lax; exemption of mutual iusur
nnco companies from tho excess prof
its tax, providing their profits are
distributed to policy holders.
Senator Lewis' proposal to incor
porate tho Webb exporters' co-operative
bill to the revenue measure was
rejected.
Tho new bill will be reported to the
senate within a few days and pressed
for passage.
TO
LONDON, Feb. 12. The govern
ment agreed today to set aside n day
for discussion in the house of com
mons of the Irish question us request
ed by the nationalists.
John ltedmond, the nationalist
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leader, asked the government last
week to arrange for an early discus-
stall of a motion lo the effect that it
is congested. Orders are delayed. Manufac
turers ' desks are daily pile d with ' hurry ups. "
Western Union Telegrams are opened first.
From front office to shipping room they get
immediate action.
Is your S. 0. S. one letter among many or a
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