it nn Mi i i The Weather Bain tonight. Fair tomorrow. Maximum' : yesterday.:... 62 . Minimum today J. 45 Precipitation 41 of an Inch Weather wYear Ago Maximum ij ;.93 Minimum 47 Ouil Seventeenth Tear. IVat'ltlv--Ktfty-toetjona gear. MEDFORD, OlfKliOX, AVKUXKSUAY, SKl'TKM liKli 1'7, V.V22 NO. JG1 ON. BREAK o. Medford Mai RIBUNE S0UT1 GREECE lEVOlUTI ARn nATFs m rfrh:& r m U LmV U & a & U l&m kaP U V U U Una Uatf Umn W ARMY AND M REVOLT ' KING QUITS THRONE TO lift Order for Demobilization of Greek Soldiers On Greek Islands, Brings Revolution Airplane Showers Pamphlets On . Athens in Name of Army and Navy Demanding Resigna : tion of Cabinet- Abdication of King and Queen and Forma tion of Government Friendly to Allies Effort to Save Royal Family By Elevation of Crown Prince Expected to Fail Chaos Reigns Throughout Country Few Casualties l.OXDOX, Sept. 27. (By Hie AsMK-lnU-d I'lfss) (8:0 1 M.) Confirmation or Ifcliiir C'onsuiii tliic'H nbrtU-atlnii lias bron re ceived by tlic British foreign of fice, it wis announced tills even ing. LONDON, Sept. 27. (By Asso ciated Press). A Central News dispatch from Athens, timed 8:30 o'clock this morning fys King Constantino signed an abdication decree without reservation. i LONDON, Sept. 27. (By Asso ciated Press). . Reuters Limited says authoritative news has been received of the abdication of King Constantlne of Greece. . ' A number of Greek warships and transports manned by revolu tionaries -have left the Island of, Mltylene off the coast of Smyrna and are proceeding toward Athens, according to messages from authoritative sources received , here. .. - According tothe same sources, the revolutionary movement start ed on the Islands of Mltylene and Chios among the soldiers and refu gees from the Smyrna district. All officers who refuse to join the movement'are being arrested, It is added. The Immediate cause of the re volt was an order for the demob ilization of the soldiers who had been evacuated to these Islands, the men wishing to keep their rifles as trophies, or perhaps for personal protection. The first Inti mation the authorities in Athens had of the movement was the ap-. pearance of an airplane over the city which showered pamphlets drawn up in the name of the army and navy and the population of Mltylene, demanding the resigna tion of the government and the abdication of Constantine. LONDON, Sept. 27 (By Associated Press). A Renter .'dispatch from Athens received shortly before, Boveri oGclock this evening says King Con sintine lias abdicated. London Accepts Report LONDON'. Sept.' 27. (By Associated Press). . The abdication of King Con stantine of Greece is accepted as an accomplished fact in the highest offic ial quarters here. This is based on a message from a high diplomatic official at Athens which is understood to state that he had received information of the king's abdication and believed the informa tion to be true although he was unable to confirm it. owing to the unsettled condition attending the revolutionary movepient. PARIS, Sept. 27. (By Associated Press). The abdication of King Con stantino of Greece was indicated as DID HENRI FORD FORGET $2,000,000 if IN CANADIAN BANK? ALSO TAX ON IT? DETROIT, Mich., Sept. 27 If Henry Ford forgot about a deposit of $2,000, 000 in a Windsor, Ontario, bank as was reported several days ago, it is quite certain that he also neglected to make a tax return on the deposit, Alexander Black, assessment commissioner of Windsor reasoned today, as he started an investigation of the manufacturer's cash resources across the border. WAR imminent in Athens dispatches receiv ed by the foreign office and dated midnight last night. The revolutionary movement, head ed by Generals Gonatas and Plestras, seemed to be threatening Athens and two of their ships had landed troops near the capital which is undefended militarily. The government was said to be in tending to seek refuge in the enthrone ment ot Crown Prince George. Cabinet Resigns ATHENS, Sept. 27. (By Associated Press). King Constantine lias' accept ed the resignation of the cabinet, which quickly followed the reception of two ultimatums from thes cruiser Lomnos. ' . . . . The foregoing dispatch is dated in Athens today but the hour of filing was not indicated. In 'accepting the resignation, the king said he entirely put aside any idea of resistance which would bring, as a result, civil war in Greece. Tlie crown prince has abandoned his proposed journey to Rumania for the royal marriage. PARIS, Sept. 27. A Havas dispatch from Athens not timed there, received this afternoon sayB: "The Insurrectionists, who have nine destroyers and naval airplanes, be sides two warships, Kilkis and Lem nos, have landed troops at Cape Sun ion, (on tho peninsula southeast of Athens). General Papolas has been sent to try to stop them. "Martial law has been proclaimed. "General Kautzis induced the garri son here to adhere to the revolution ary movement." Rebels Issue Ultimatum ATHENS. Sept. 27. (By Associated Press). An ultimatum from the war ship" Lemnos, which arrived at Laurl um, on the peninsula southeast of Athens, witli revolting troops, demand ed the dissolution of the national. as sembly and the formation ot a people's cabinet friendly to the entente. LONDON. Sept. 57. (By Associated Press). The Greek fleet has gone over to the revolutionaries, who an nounce that every officer nnd member ot the crews is wholly with them, ac cording to a Central News dispatch from Athens. The movement which is headed by Colonel Gonatas is making headway in all directions. The dispatch, which is dated Tues day night, says the cabinet has been in continuous session for many hours. No official statements had been issued but it was understood that the minis ters were drawing up a manifesto ad dressed to the people. This far, it adds, the revolution has been bloodless despite the excitement of the people who were surging thru (Continued on page eight) Under the Ontario law interest on bank deposits may be levied upon for municipal income tax and the reported "lost account," Black said, had not been declared. The commissioner fig uredMr. Ford owed the city of Wind sor about $5,400 in taxes for the three years the $2,000,000 was said to. have been on deposit. Man F reed By Bend Coroner's Jury Must ' Face Murder Charge BEND. Ore., Sept. 2 7. Eir Halvor sen, Deschutes county ranches, is al leged to have murdered William Garrett, a neighbor, on July 1. in a complaint on file before .ludge R. W. Sawyer. The complaint was signed by W. R. Garrett of Olympia, Wash., a brother of the dead man. A war rant was issued for Halvorsen's ar rest. llalvorsen was exonerated by the coroner's jury sitting on the case July 3. Solf defense was found. Garrett's relatives are represented by L. H. McMahan, who is designated as assistant to the attorney general in this case. WINS STATE FAIRJWE Local Exhibit Featuring Pears, Strawberries and Dairy Pro ducts Win Sweepstakes for Second Time in Two Years Crowd Large in Spite of Rain. -:t "''(,'. SALEM, Ore., Sept. 2". In hie award of honors for county exhibits at tho stato fair yesterday, witli 15 out of OrcKon's 30 count iT' a compet ing, first place was given Jackson count, second place Polk county and third to Tillamook county. SALEM,. Ore., Sept. 57. In splto of continued rains, the third, or Salem day at the Cist annual Oregon state fair brought out a crowd estimated at 20,000? Tho racing program called yester day will ho run this afternoon in ad dition to todny's scheduled events. Stock Judging is being continued today In addition to uwarding of prizes in that division. Jackson county carried off the first prize in county exhibits, pours and ripe strawberries featuring tho exhibit. Tho Jackson county exhibit, also Included some fine apples, mol ons and dairy products. Minerals are also displayed to good advantage. TACOMA. Hopt.' 27 Two prisoners at .McNeill Island federal prison escaped last night in a launch. The nn?n were James W.- Beronto. 25, sen tenced to three yenrs in June. 1921, for embezzling $11,000 from the of fice of the Internul revenue depart ment here, and Robert J. Turner. 23, a stenographer, sentenced to three years from Kan Francisco in .March, 1!122, for forging a postal money order. The Daily Bank Robbery EUREKA SPRINGS, Ar.. Sept. 27. Two unidentified masked bandits were killed, another fatally wounded and two others severely shot this noon in a running fight with cittzns aftr th fiv mn had robbd th First a tlonal bank of this plac of $25,000 in mony and $90,000 in bonds. The money and bonds were recovered. All members of the bandit - gang were either killed or captured. E. G. Smith, cashier of the bank, sounded the burglar alarm and citi zens met Jho bandits with gun fire as they emerged from the bank with their loot, carrying before them the bank teller as a shield. Tho bandits returned tho fire. One bandit who sat In an automo bile in front of the bank, attempted lo. escape, dui was capiureu anwrf being wounded. None of tho half down citizens who engaged the bandits in the battle was wounded. All of the $14,000 In cash and $60. 000 In bonds with which the bandits ran from the hank nt the opening of the fight was recovered. JACKSON Two Royal Stars Kim,; Constantino and WINS NOMINATION N. NEWARK, N. J., Sept. 27. United States Senator Joseph Frellnghuysen, friend of President Harding and one of the administration leaders in con gress was re-nominated by the re publicans of New Jersey yesterday In a sweeping victory of more than two to one over George L. Record, a Jer sey City lawyer. The senator carried 20 counties with little effort. Returns from 2, 054 of-the 2464 districts ill the state gave him 1 40,033 votes against 69, 922 for Record, a lead of 77,011. Most of the republican congress men who wero opposed In yesterday's battle seemed to havo been victo rious over non'-organlzation candi dates. Late returns on the republican congressional contest In the seventh district revealed the defeat of Rep resontativo Radcliffe by George II. Segor by about 800 votes. ' IN LOCAL GANG Decision was made by County Judge G. A. Gardner of the Juvenile court this morning in the cases of three of the boys, apprehended a week' ago for wholesale petty depredations during the summer, to which they confessed fully and freely, the authorities say. Lffwrence Hughes, age 12, was sen tenced to the reform school until he is 21 years of ago, and paroled to Miss Falldine, county nurse, who will visit him twice a week and assist the par ents in correcting defects and Inclina tions. His parents promised to "look after him better" in the future. Beryl Brown, ago 13 years, was given the same sentence, and a parole, and as yet no one has been named to be his supervisor. Willie Tabor, age 15 years, was pa- ' in Greek Eclipse Queen Sophia of Greece. OPPOSES STATE SALEM, Oro., Sept. 2 7. A reaolu Hon expressing opposition to the state taxpayers' league income tax to be voted on tills fall was Introduced this morning In tho convention of the Oregon State Federation ot Labor In session here. It is predicted that fa vorable action will bo tuken on the resolution tomorrow. Other now resolutions Introduced before tho convention this morning urgo the adoption of free text books for the public schools, organization of public Bchool teachers, legislation placing employers employment agen cies under the regulation of the state labor commissioner and the election of federal judges. A resolution urging the American Federation of Labor to take steps to offset the; "milk and honey" propa ganda of American employers in Eu rope, was adopted by the convention this morning. Another resolution adopted was one urging congress to adopt Henry Ford's proposal for tho purchase of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant. ' i Pear Market News SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27. (Special wire to Tribune.) Bartlett pears, box, New York $3.253.50; Chicago $3.253.75. roled to Mrs. C. Clark, who lives In the country. The conditions of the paroles of tho above include staying in nights, at tending school regularly. and stricter parental control. District Attorney Itawles Moore contended that "nothing that would tend to put the boys back to the conditions before they were ar rested would bo considered," and op posed "letting them run wild." The cases of Chauncey Hooker, age 18, a rising young local pugilist known as the "Champion Pearpicker," George Brown, age 17, and young Penni, ago 17, a dishwasher, were continued until next Saturday when a decision will he given in their cases. OREGON LABOR INCOME TAXES I unnr nr inrnTiiin mart NEAR EAST FADES, TURKS E Angora Government Demands Immediate Evacuation of Thrace and Refuses to Recognize Neutral Zone Open Hostilities Between Turks and British Only Averted By 1 1th Hour Wireless More Troops and Ships Being Rushed From England to Dardanelles Expect Crisis Saturday, When Turks Start Evacuation Smyrna Sultan Decides to Remain Until Ordered Out Christian Massacre Feared. CONSTANTINOPLE. 12:35 P. M.. Sept. 27. Uy the Asso ciated Press) It Is unofficially forecast that the Kcmitllst reply to the allied peace, note contains ooikIIUoiih unacceptable to the allies. In that th nationalists In sist upon tho use of the straits for transport J n troops to Thrace licfore the beginning of the pence con fere nee. PAKIS, Sept.' 27. The Angora government has decided to send n noto to the powers, demand ing the Immediate, evacuation of Thrace, uccordlng to a stale- inent atU'lhtitcd by the Figaro to 1'Vriid Hey, KctnullKt represen , UiVlve. In- France. This Men Jimli,; been decided 'upon, he Haiti, be- ' cnitwc Ifc was certain tho (ireekn were preparing for nyHtematle " destruction of the country nnd hud already arrested and sent to (recce u number of prominent Turks t le held hi exchange for Greeks made captive by the Turks. Fcrrld Hey declared tho Turks had not rcco!?ntzcd estab lishment of a neutral zone and added: "IT tho KemallKt gov ernment accepts the zone you may bo sure It will lw resiwct ed. In any case, acceptance might coincide only with the meeting of the preliminary ar mistice confereew where we hIiiiII demand evacuation or Thrace -and restoration of the country to Ottoman administration and also tho it turn of Constantinople, although perhaps our troops might enter tho country." Hot It Sides Prepared, CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 27. (Fly the Associated Press) While tiiu Anatolian cabinet sitting at Smy rna 1h completing Its reply to tho al lied note, the nationalist army con tinues lt fuveriHh concentration of troops on the Ismid and Chanak lines. Mustapha Kcmul P.islwi now has 1100 men In Kum Kales!, at the mouth of the Dardanelles; 5000 at Ddramyli, fifty miles southeast of Chanak; 10,000 In tho intervening San jn k of Karnssl, und considerable forces in the other areas. The nationalist leader experts these concentrations to be completed by HeptemberllO. which date co-ln-cUTob with tho time set for' the final evacuation of refugees from Smyrna. It Is considered significant here that General Ntiureddln Pasha, mi.tary governor of Smyrna, has declared he cannot guarantee the lives of the Christians In Smyrna after that date. This is taken to mean that tho Kem nlists want to clear decks for action In the. event the allies reject their reply. The Ih-itlsh are no less busy strengthening their lines and check mating every move made by the na tionalists. Further arrivals of mili tary and naval units are daily aug RUSSIAN INTELLECTUALS KICKED OUT BY SOVIET; SAY RED niGA, Sept. 27.-t-(Uy Associated Press). A large party ot expelled Rus sian intellectuals Iius arrived here from Moscow with their families. Twenty-five persons are In the party. Another party, numlierinK 84, is being sent from Moscow to I'otroisrad where they will he placed on board a ship and sent uway. Those expelled Include several not ed professors and authors and the for mer provisional government's minister of agriculture, M. Pesliekhonoff. A socialist professor among the party arriving here said the expulsions rep- AN T1A 1 menting their forces nnd Inversely Impairing Mustapha Kemal's chances of successfully attacking tho straits. Tho Sea of Mormora and tho Uos-phorils- are dotted with tho most modern warcraft, the concentration rivaling thut of tho fateful days of tho Gulllpoll campaign. Tho British fleet now Includes six dreadnauKlits, seven battle cruisers, twenty destroyers nnd several sub marines .and ' giant aircraft carriers. The assembly of this great armada and the Increase' in the British land forces to upwurd of 30.000 men havo quieted the frayed nerves of tho anx ious Christian population of the capi tal. ' - " Tho sultan's cabinet- met In special session yusturriny-n,nd Jm:ided-,not to . reliro unless so ordered by. tho Koiti allst government. . Moro Turks Advancing. "LONDON. Sept. 27. (By the As snclatcd Press) Moro Turkish na tionalist troops have drifted Into tho Chanak zone, according to official advices from Con?tuntinoplo Uoday. This is not regarded In authoritative duarters, however as aggravating the situation much, nnd tho. opinion was expressed In these quarters that trouble would be avoided. CONSTANTINOPLE . Sept. 27. An encyclical from Popo Plus was read yesterday In tho Catholic churches calling on tho congrega tions to pray for peace. On Sunday solemn high mass will bo celebrated, followed by tho Jato Popo Xlencdlct's litany. IT. S. Action Denied. WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (By tho Associated Press) Purls news dis patches announcing that Vice Admi ral Long, of the American navy had gone to Constantinople to direct pos sible "naval operations." wero not understood In official circles here, where It was Indicated that partici pation of American warships in any demonstration ngainst the Turks was not a part of the" American, policy toward tho Near Knstern problem. FAIUS. Sept. 27. (By tho Asso ciated Pross) Vice Admiral Andrew T. Long, U. S. N., commander of tho American naval forces In Kuropenn waters, has gone to Constantinople to direct tho naval ' operations should any become necessary in participa tion with the foreign squadrons, it was stated here toduy. ALDKltSHOTT. England, Sept. 27. Nearly 2000 soldiers of nil ranks left here this morning for embarka tion for tho Near Kast, Wire lews Prevent Hostilities. CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 27. (By tho Associated Press) A wire less messago sent to Chanak when tho Turkish nationalists occupied (Continued on page eight) RULE NEARLY OVER resented tho hopeless endeavor of tho Uolshevlkl to retard the gradual devel opment of a new and powerful hour gooiHie which In the course of two or three years would bring about tho flnul collapse of the present rulers In Russia. , He added that the growing mystic religious reeling among the peasants and intellectuals undoubtedly was be coming a serious factor. While the leading co-operatlonlstn and intellectuals were being exiled nbroad, the professor said, persons of ,s less Importance were being banished, to remote parts of. RuBsIa, .