MTCOTOTtD MATT. TRIBUNE; TMTCDFORD, OTJEGON, TlTTTTST)XYr, MAlTT 22, 15)17.
PAGT5TTTRET1,
RUSSIA
UNITED
IN SUPPORT OF
REM
E
New Minister of Justice States That
Every Element of Country Stands
Behind Government Tolerance
Towards All Keynote of Policy
Only Minor Discords.
PETROGRAD, March 22. The new
minister of justice, A. F. KernerBk,
In an Interview with a correspondent
of the Associated Press, decried ull
rumors of friction or disorder be
tween the working men, soldiers and
the new government. ' M. Keronclty,
wr$ is a member of the radical 'work
ngmen's party, emphatically denied
that there was any latent dissatlsfac
tlon in hiB or any other party which
might burst forth into a fresh revolt.
jKiie said:
"In my appointment to this post,
you have the best pledge that the
radical elements of the nation aro In
harmony with the government. . If
any serious disagreement , existed at
the beginning between the ilunia and
the workmen it was only a passing
symptom of fever attending the birth
of a new nation. I can assure you
every difference has disappeared and
that every element of the country
stand behinl the government. Natur
ally differences of opinions have ex
isted between me and other, members
of the cabinet, yet each conflict has
resulted in a firm agreement on the
main Issues."
All For 3fcw Regime
The minister said that nil suppo
sition that the soldiers and the work
ingmen were opposed to carrying on
the war were without basis.
"My visit to Moscow, from where
I returned this morning," he continu
ed, "satisfied me that the whole army
fr the commander down to the
last soldier are eagerly devoted to a
continuance of the war. I found there
a better demonstration than one
could get in Petrograd of the new-
unity of the nation. The acclamations
which followed my declaration before
i.. .... . i i p . i. r ..... i
existing between all classes and the
government, ion no aouot as to uie
sincere desires of the population
There aro, of course, elements
throughout the world which are
against the war, but the majority in
Russia are determined to finish It
and not a single element stands out
for a seperate peace."
Keynote is Toleranro
Answering the question regarding
tho final form of the now govern
ment, M. Kerensky said:
"I am a republican and think 1
1'now what kind of government Russ
ians want, but as a member of the
government I will not try to bring
any pressure upon the popular opin
ion which will rendor the decision.
Tho koynote of the new government
will bo tolerance toward all. The
members of the old government who
are under arrest will be given a reg
ular trial. Thero will ba no sum
mary military proccedure, no court
martial and I hellovo that I can pro
mise you that capital punishment
will be definitely abandoned in tho
near future
"Among other reforms will be the
establishment of freedom of the presB
and the Russian press will soon bo
come, I hope, as liberal and outspok
en as tho American press, which I
have always admired. The now gov
ernment will be based on respect for
tho rights of mankind."
The Preparedness of an Ostrich
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JACKSON COUNTY
RED CROSS TO BE
AMERICA TO FINANCE ENTENTE
(Continued From rage one.)
declared today, offers of media
tion and discussion are useless. Ger
many, it was recalled, never accept
ed former Sec retary Hrynn's propo
sal to siini one of his "peace invesli-
pation treaties" which would have
bound the United Slates to inaction
for n year, while a commistiion in
vestigated the situ at ion.
Sleanwhile every preparation for
an eventuality is lieintr carried for
ward by the nmiv and nnvy'und the
president is awailinit the nsscmlilini:
of congress.
Unless there is some erent elianue
in tho situation before April 2 it is
expected he will delail, in his acHress,
jt'nv Oerraiiny has in fact been mak
ing war against the United States bv
ruth!e operation of her U-honts and
leave it to congress to declare a
state of war exists and to vote
money to protect the interests of the
United Sin ten.
TOO LATE Tp CLASSIFY
iV'ANTKD Redwood or galvanised
tank, 1.H00 to 2000 gallons. Hard
well Fruit Co. Phone 124. 2
For the purpose of organizing n
chapter of the American National lied
Cross in Jackson county a meeting
will bo held at the public library Fri
day afternoon f t 4 o'clock.
. The meeting will be presided over
by Mayor C. 11. Gales. William W.
Hush, field agent for the 1'acific Di
vision will bo the speaker. John J..
Clymer, director oi' the l'actt'ic di
vision will pay Medt'urd a personal
visit within the next sixty davs.
,About fifty women of the Colony
and Greater Medfonl clubs have been
handed together in two organizations
for some time for llie promotion un
officially of Hcd Cross relief work.
'Jiheso women will affiliate with the
chapter lo be organized tomorrow,
which will receive a charter from the
government at Washington, 1). C, and
which will work in accord with and
under the orders of (he Central com
mittee at Washington.
iHoiiilicrsip is IIOO.OOO.
At the present time there are -73
regularly chartered chapters of the
Kcd Cross in the United States with
a total membership of :il)0,miU. The
war department has issued orders
that the membership be increased to
a minimum of one million members.
In line with Hie membership cam
paign a chapter is to he established
in each county of the western states.
Mcdford has been .selected as the nu
cleus for the Jackson county chap
ter. It. is thought that at least -till
members will be obtained locally
judging from the amount of support
being promised. Mayor Gales has
been mentioned as the urobablc chair
man of the local chapter.
"The American Red Cross," stated
Mr, Hush, who will be the speaker
tomorrow "is the hiiiiiauitarian arm
of the governmint. It is active in
peace and in war. That the various
chapters may be assured of effic
ient management the wur department
has specitied that a man must head
each chapter and that men must take
an active part in the work under the
various committees.
Krnw I'pon National I'linds.
"Anyone muv Ivemne a member of
the Hed Cross," continued Mr. Hush.
"The dues are .fl.bll per year. Half
of this amount is de voted to the U'cs
of the national body, while the re
maining half will lie devoted to local !
relief work when local chentiiblc or
ganisations are unable to handle the
situation. The accounts of the va
rious chapters are audited bv the war
depa itment.
"Contrary lo general belief mem
bership in the Red Cross doc-i not
imply the liability to a call lo active
service, does not mean that one who
joins must in time of war bi.eomc a
(rained nurse. That hraneh of the
work is entirely voluntary.
'The Ked '. ross work is divided
into two :-eftins. under the supervis
ion of t" coiuniiliees, the Civilian
Relief committee, active in time of
local or national disaster and the
Military Relief committee, active in
time of war.
Dues Dollar a Year.
"In time of local disaster, when
local charitable organizations arc
more or less paralyzed, tho local
chairman is authorized to draw upon
tho relief funds at Washington for
funds in tho amount he deems neces
sary to relievo the situation.
"The local chapter will be asked lo
assist in equipping n base hospital
being established nt San Francisco
for both local and military relief.
, "The Red Cross," concluded Mr.
Hush, "is the only imthorizod volim-"
leer sociely organized to assist the
army and navy in time of war and
as such it deserves and I am confi
dent will receive, general and hearty
support from the people of Jackson
county."
Following the organization meet
ing tomorrow, a mass meeting will he
held early next week for the purpose
of securing the largest possible list
of members from the entire county.
K. L. Emerson has returned to his
homo at Salem after a short business
visit in tho city.
LLOYD GEORGE PLEASED
LI
LONDON', March 22 Premier Da
vid Lloyd George today telegraphed
to the ltussian premier saying ho be
lieved tho revolution in Russia was
the greatest service the Russians had
vet rendered to the allied cause and
that it was a sure promise that the
l'ussian military autocracy, the
onlv barrier to peace, would soon be
overthrown.
ACTIVITY RENEWED
Withdrawal of Forces on French
Frpnt Pronounced : German Suc
cessVon Hintlenburo Lauded for
Grand Style of Initiative Should
Bring Joy to Every German Heart
HE GETS HIS ODD NAVY IS
13,514
T
BERLIN, March 22. "A German
success," is the characterization giv
en the German retreat on the western.
front in the headline of nn editorial
today on this subject by Major Mo
raht, military writer tor the I.okal
Anzeiger.
'A great resolution was taken,"
writes Major Moraht, "the boldness
of the general who carried It out Is
overwhelming and only the power of
Von Hlndeuburg's personality could
cause such-proof of tho grand style
of initiative to be accompanied by
perfect calm and security. ;
Joy to German ll'iuts.
'That the plan of the shortening
of the front was brought Into being
at great headquarters and that it suc
ceeded must give joy to evory Gor
man heart and simultaneously give
rise to a feeling of satisfaction when
the hostile war alms are remember
ed. For now tho opportunity Is of
fered to Inflict more damage upon
tho enemy in future days tban coiild
be inflicted upon him at the moment
during a sanguinary defense.
"AlthoiiKh people are often mis
taken as to their surmises regarding
Von Hlndeuburg's actions, the critics
on all sides who look somewhat dep
er into things admit that the Ger
mans will-obtain 'economic advantage,
an improvement of the front and a
gain of time by this move. Tho Brit
ish, however, must again begin the
preparation of their offensive. Their
heavy artillery must be moved ahead
with enormous protections. Hoads
and bridges must be constructed, oft
en under hostile fire. Ammunition
transport will be possible only In a
very slow fashion; Tho condition of
the evacunted territory makes each
advance movement difficult, as it
does tho lodging and provisioning of
the troops and of obsoivatlon work
"They will roproi jh us wiih the
'BOOTS FROM CHINA
'Jr. 4
i vkif
or
Xno quaint, neavy uoois worn ny
the Itiis.shui sentry shown hero, nt the
entrance of a trench -dugout - in
Fiimce, enmo from faraway Mongolia,
northern China. ' The arrow abovo
the sentry points to a Khtxon horn
used to warn soldiers of a gas attack,
so they may Rot their milks on. : .
charge that we acted like the Rus
sians in l oland. As to this, France
may settle accounts with EngKud.
The '.aw of ou- warfare is and will Le
that ovorythlr.K necessary a id possi
ble in a military way will hi douo in
thhi defensive war. Whe-.l'.er the
population of the war theate.- suffer
cd mi.ie through our measures or the
enemy s measures may be dskod them
In too time to c .uo."
' WASHINGTON, ' March 2a tfhe
navy is short 13,5-14 men of Its pres
ent authorized enlisted strength of
74,5Uu and efforts to speed recruit
ing are being redoubled. The pres
ent month has seen the largost re
cruiting on record, with a net in
crease of 1,947. Since congress au
thorized the 74,600 total in Septem
ber, 5,454 mon have been added to
the navy's personnel. It wag stated
at tho department today that tho
authorized strength Is sufficient to
put all ships Immediately available In
commission and no effort will be
spared In bringing the force to that
figure.
To induce recruiting congress pro
vided that 100 enlisted men a year
should bo selected by examination for
appointment to the naval academy.
Navy officials Bay that a very high,
type of officer material Is being se
cured in this fashion. The way to
commissions in the marine corps and
to responsible and well paid positions
as warrant or petty officers is also
being opened aa full as possible to
boys who enlist. -;'''
' A recruit need serve only one year
in the navy to be eligible tor examin
ation for appointment to Annapolis
and every possible opportunity for
study and instruction to enable him to
pass the examination 1b furnished
aboard the ship or at the training
station.
NOTICE.
A good roads meeting Is called for
tomorrow (Friday) 7:30 p. m. at the
Commercial Hub rooms for the pur
pose of discussing to what extent a
road convention shall be held in the
month of May as proposed by tho Trii
Stato Koad association. Everybody
interested, Is Invited to be present.
209 Committee.
Local and Personal
With Modford trado Is Modford made.
The city council will hold on ad
journed meeting at the city hall to
night. Among the questions to lie
considered are the buying of an auto
for reserve fire equipment and the
delinquent water certificates.
Miss Grace Taylor of Montague,
Cal., Is visiting Mcdford trionds this
I week. . -'
George Boos, secretary of the Trl
State Good Roads association return
ed Wodnesday night from the coast
whore be attended good roads rallies
at Marshflold, Coqullle and North
Bond. He roportB great enthusiasm
along the coast for the good' road
movement.
BERLIN, March 22. A revival
of activity on the Rumanian front
!h reported today by tho wur office.
Ou the llussiun front, cast of I. Ida,
Gorman detachments advanced to tho
second Russian trenches, over a front
of four kilometers (2 Vd -miles) and
captured more than 200 Russians.
GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION
AVI I MR MAS, loyalty and nti'iolisin aro virtues
wliidi every true American is proud to possess aud
glad to express, and
AV.IIKKKAS, it is plainly evident tliat, tlie exist
ing military resources of ur government are. totally
inadequate for the proper protection of llie country,
and
WHEREAS, we, as a nation, are opposed to the
maintenance of a large standing army and infinitely
prefer voluntary military service to compulsory or
ganizHi ion, and,
"WIIKRHAS, our best opportunity for voluntary
patriotic service is offered by tlie National Guard
which today stands in sort; need of upbuilding if it
is adequately vo meet tlie requirements which may be
placed upon it, and,
WHEREAS, 1 believe that a spirit of patriotism
not surpassed in fervor or intensity at any time in
our national history, lives in the hearts of the people
of this great state of Oregon," which only awaits the
call for an expression.
NOW, THEREFORE, I. James Withycombe, as
governor of the state of Oregon, suggest that the
need of the National Guard for recruits offers
worthy opportunity for the display of practical pa
triotism, and I urge young men to fulfill the obliga
tions of our national citizenship by rallying to tho
flag, thus setting an example worthy of our best tra
ditions and indicative of their certain continuance;
AND I FURTHER PROCLAIM the week begin
ning March 2.'), f)17, as "Patriotic Week" for the
state, to be devoted to llie sober consideration of
present day patriotism and urge-that all officei-s of
the Oregon National Guard make special effort to
recruit their companies to full capacity by ihe end
of that iime.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, T have hereunto
set my hand find caused the seal of the state of Ore
gon to be hereunto affixed this 21st dav of March,
1017. JAMES AVITIIYCOMI5E,
Governor.
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