TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT. JUNE 13,
1918
THE WAR IS ONE GIGANTIC "is occupied by the British. It is in a I into supporting a war front which the
way governed by the British, but it is I utmost he can hope to gain is to come
GERMAN CONSPIRACY.
in no means completely governed by out of it without national bankruptcy?
We shall not merely occupy
Thyssen’s Hotdiings Vast
Leading Figure in Steel Industry them.
India. We shall conquer it, and the
Thyssen is personally known to
Tens How Kaiser Planned
vast revenues that the British allow Mr. Butler, who says he is "well
to be taken by Indian princess will, known to practically all the directors
Enormous World Crime.
after our conquest, flow in a golden of the American Iron and Steel In­
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Washington, June 4.—A revelation stream into the Fatherland. In all the stitute," visited the United States in
corroborating the charge that the war richest lands of the east the German 1890 and took ar. active part in the in­
was the result of a giganitc German flag will flow over every other flag.” ternational conference of steel men at
Finally the Emperor concluded:
Brussels in 1911, at which Judge Gary
conspiracy, headed by the Kaiser, has
“1 am making you 110 promises that presided. He is 78 years old. His own
been made by August Thyssen, the
leading figure in the German steel in­ cannot be redeemed, and they shall vast property holdings are an evi­
dustry. Realizing the enormity of the be redeemed if you are now prepared dence of the extent to which Ger­
crimes to which he had become a to make the sacrifices which are nec­ many had carried economic penetra­
party, he has exposed the conspiracy essary to secure the position that our tion of other countries before the war,
in a pamphlet, a copy of which was country must and shall occupy in the for Senator Olson said of him:
■■\n ardent advocate of the interna­
obtained, "with very great difficulty world. He who refuses to help is a
by way of Japan” by Joseph G. Butler traitor to the Fatherland; he who tionalism of commerce, Thyssen pos­
Jr., of Youngstown, (_)., one of the helps generously and willingly will sessed until the beginning of the war
huge mines, iron works, docks, and
leading American steel manufactures, have his rich reward.”
All sounded, 1 admit, tempting and even harbors, in British India, in
who republished it with an introduc­
tory chapter by himself and who also alluring, and though there were some other English colonial dependencies,
who viewed rather dubiously the as well as in France and in Russia,
induced the Manufacturers’ Record, of
prospect of Germany being able to all of which have been sequested by
Baltimore, to reprint it.
conquer the world in a year, the ma­ the governments of these three pow­
In a letter to the Record Mr. Butler
jority of business and commercial ers as property belonging to the Ger­
attributes the publication of the pam­
Mien agreed to support the Holicnzol- man foe. If Holland gets dragged in­
phlet to “a guilty conscience.”
lern war plans. Most of them have to the fray, in spite of her endeavors
The pamphlet was presented to the
since wished they had never paid any to preserve her neutrality, Tyssen’s
Senate by Senator Owen, who de­
vast system of docks and shipbuilding
attention to them.
scribed Thyssen as a "sort of blend
According to the promises of the works at Vlaardingen, near Rotter­
between Chas. M. Schwab, of the
Hohenzollern, victory was to have dam, will likewise be lost to him.
.Bethlehem Steel works, and the late
These he secured some seven or
been achieved in December, 1915, and
J. Pierpont Morgan," having been
the promises made to myself and eight years ago in behalf of the Vul­
"often described as the king of the
other commercial men in Germany can Iron & Steamship Building Co.,
steel, iron and coal industries of Cen-
when our money for the Kaiser’s war of Germany, which he controls, and
trial Europe.”
chest was wanted were to have been he had given a contract for the con­
Thyssen s Eyes Are Opened. .
struction of an additional large, new
then redeemed.
The text of 1 hyssen’s pamphlet fol­
harbor, with a depth of 30 feet, also a
Imperial Blackmail Charged.
lows:
But this is what has happened in drydock large enough to hold the big­
1 am writing the pamphlet because
realty; In December of 1916
the gest battleships, and huge warves at
1 want to open the eyes of Germans,
Chancellor,
Bethinan-Hollwcg, be­ Vlaardingen, when the war began. :
especially of the business community,
gan to have interviews once more The entire property is surrounded by
to facts. When the Hohenzollcrns
with business men. The purpose of a lofty wall, so as to insure complete
wanted to get the support of the com­
these interviews was to get more privacy. Thyssen’s iron works in
mercial class for their war plans, they
money from them. Guarantees were France were situated at Montigny
put their ideas before us as a business
asked from 75 business men in Ger­ and Miasieres, while his docks in
proposition. A large number of busi­
many, including myself, that they France were at Caen. His principal
ness and commercial men were asked
would undertake to subscribe 200,000- base in Russia, until the summer oi
to support thcHohenzoUern warpolicy
000 pounds to the next war loan. 1 1914, was at Nikolsciff, on the Black
*tm the ground that it would pay them
practically
was personally asked to guarantee a Sea, where he owned
to do so. Eet me frankly confess that
subscription of 200,000 pounds. I de­ everything in sight.
1 am one of those who were led to
clined to give this guarantee; so did
agree to support the Hohenzollern
some others. 1 was then favored with
war plan when this appeal was yiade
WHAT IS “SMILEAGE ?”
a private interview with Bethman-
to the leading business men of Ger­ Hollwcg’s private secretary, who told
many in 4912-13. 1 was lead to do so,
me that if 1 declined to give the guar­ Campaign for the Sale of 500
however, against my better judgment.
antee and subsequently the money 1
In 1912 the tlohenzollerns saw that would lose on a war contract I had Smileage Books to Open July 4.
the war had become a necessity to the with the war office. But net only that
preservation of the military system, —1 was threatened with the practical
What is Smileage and why a Smile­
upon which their power depends. In
ruin of my business if I did not give age Campaign? The answer to that is,
that year the Hohenzollcrns might the guarantee.
the Committee on Training Camp Ac­
have, directed, if they had desired, the
1 described this demand as black­
foreign affairs of our country so that mail of tin worst sort and refused to tivities, of which Raymond B. Foster
peace would have been assured in Eu­ guarantee a mark to the war loan. is chairman, has learned, through ex­
rope for at least 50 years. But pro­ Two months later 1 lost my contract, perience, that after the study and the
longed peace would have resulted cer­ and the greater part of my business grind and the drill that turns out pa­
tainly in the breakup of our military has been taken over at a figure that triotic citizens into trained -soldiers
system, and with the breakup of our means confiscation. Moreover, 1 am that will win the war, nothing is more
military system, the power of the not to get paid until after the war, but necessary' than the sort of relaxation
Hohenzollcrns would end. The Em­ am to receive 4 per cent on the pur­ that carries happy laughter with it.
The Military Entertainment Council
peror and his family, as 1 said, clearly chase price. Every man who declined
understood this, and they therefore, to promise a subscription to the am­ appointed by ttlie Secretary of War,
in 1912, decided to embark on a great ount lie was asked h.i. been treated in has organized a type of book of tick­
ets that members of the soldier's fam­
war of conquest.
the same manner.
ily and his friends may send to him at
v
Vast Conquest Promised.
Hatred of Germany Felt.
the front. They are called “Smileage
But to do-this they had to get the
The majority of men, however, pre­ Books.” and will be made up of cou­
commercial community to support ferred to pay rather than be ruined,
like the mileage
them in their aims. They did this by and so the Hohenzollcrns in the main pons somewhat
books
of
the
railroad.
holding out to them hopes of a great got their way. But apart from the
In books of one size, 20 Coupons
personal gain as a result of the war. blackmailing of men who refused to
In the light of events that have taken pay any more money into the Holien- will be sold for one dollar. In books
place since August, 1914, these prom­ zollcrn war chest, let us see how the of another size, 100 will be sold for
ises now appear supremely rcdiculous, Hohenzollcrns promises are working five dollars. These coupons will be
but most of us at the time were,led to out. A circular was sent cut last good for payment for scats at any
camp theatre.
believe that they would probably be March to a large number of business peformance in any
Probably, as the movement grows,
realized.
men by the Foreign Trade Depart­
1 was personally promised a free ment which contained the following they will be made good also for cer­
tain other and similar uses.
grant of JO,000 acres in Australia and suggestion:
As gifts .these Smileage Books will
a loan from the Deutsche bank of
"It will be wise for employers who
150,000 pounds at 3 per cent, to en­ have foreign trade interests to employ­ have rather a distinctive character.
able me to develop my business in agents in foreign countries who can Each time the soldier tears out cou­
pons from this book, he will renew
Australia. Several firms were offered pass themselves
off r.c being cf
special trading
facilities in India, F.cnch or English birth. German his sense of attention from the sender.
which was to be conquered by Ger­ agents and travelers will probably Every book will constitute a current
many, be it noted, by the end of 1915. for some time after the war have dif­ of interest between the man at the
A syndicate was formed for the ex­ ficulty in doing business not only in front and the folks back home. Often,
ploitation of Canada. This syndicate enemy countries, but in neutral coun­ of course, one soldier will receive
consisted of the heads of 12 firms; the tries. Th re will undoubtedly be a many books; and then he will do the
working capital of which was fixed at personal prejudice against Germans thing that is characteristic of the
Cut wbcibur*Jt’rcr*
Soldier throughout our
20,000,000 pounds, half of which was that would probably make it difficult American
facturc
bybrir^Jagiorih t’u first American clkachcr J
to be found by the German govern­ for repres ntatives. of German firms history—he will share his abundance
with
iiis
mates.
Or
the one practice! non-skid, t’. o c:
ment.
to do business. Although this preju­
The result will be to change a dang­
bar, safety-tread, cr tou^'i black tread rubber—
There were, 1 have heard, promises dice will not interfere with German
made of a more personal character, trade, as it will be merely of a per­ er period in the life of the soldier in­
Goodrich built tires to one end—SERVICE VALUE
For example, the "conquest of Eng­ sonal character, it will facilitate trad­ to a period of healthful relaxation
—
what
they are worth to the motorist on his car cr.d
and
refreshment.
land” was to be made the occasion of ing transactions if employers will em­
on the road in Cd II ORT of an easier riding car—
The Smilegae Idea.
bestowing upon certain faVorcd and ploy agents who pass as French or
ECONOMY in gasoline saved,—and LONG MILEAGE.
wealthy men some of the most desir­ English, prefeiably
or as Dutch, When kliakied men desire to go
able residences in England, but of American or Spanish."
To lecture, concert, play or show
Small difference whether you buy GOODRICH
this 1 have no actual proof..
So this is the prospect we are faced It is not right that they should bear
SILVZRTOWN
CORDS, or BLACK SAFETY
Indemnities to Be Levied.
with after this war. The meaning of From out their wages, any share
TREADS, you get SERVICE VALUE TIRES.
Every trade and interest was ap­ this circular in plain language is this: To those that serve that we may live,
pealed to. Huge indemnities were of So loathed and hated have Germans The very best of all life's pleasures—
course to be levied on the conquered become outside their own country They guard our homes and lives and
THE B. F. GOODRICH RUBBER CO.
nations, and the fortunate German that no one will want to have any
treasures,
Portland Branch: Broadway and BtrraUe Ct., Portland. Ore.
manufacturers were, by this means, personal dealings with them after the Let every officer and "Rook"
practically to be relieved of taxation war.
Get in scott free to have a look.
for years alter the war.
That’s why we nftde this Smileage
State Control Growing.
These promises were not vaguely
Book.
A large number of businesses are
given. They were made definitely by moreover, being secretly bolstered And if you think ’tis right to try it,
Bathman-HoHweg on behalf of the up with state aid. A condition of this Plqasc pungle up your coin and buy it.
Emperor to gatherings of business aid is that the ow ners of the business
Advantages of Smileage.
men, and in man/cases to individuals. receiving it shall agree to accept a
Said Jake to Bill: “I’d like to go
Sour Stomach.
Cholera Morbus.
1 have mentioned the promises of the considerable degree of state control
Tonight and see a funny show,
This is a mild form of indigestion.
grant of 30,00 acres in Australia that over their business after the war.
My mind is ripe for song and joke.
It is usually brought on by eating too
This is very painful and dangerous
was made to me. Promises of a simi­ This is part and parcel of a plan on
But woe is me. I'm stony broke!”
rapidly or too much, or of food not disease. In almost every neighbor­
lar kind were made to at least 80 the part of the Hohenzollcrns to get
Said Comrade Bill to Comrade Jake: suited to your digestive organs. If hood someone has died from it before
other persons at special interviews the commercial classes thoroughly in­
“Cheer up old top! It docs not take
you will cat slowly, masticate your I medicine could be obtained or a phy­
with the Chancellor, and all particu­ to their grip before the end of the war I
A cent to go and have a look.
food th iroughly, cat but little meat sician summoned. The right way is to
lars of these promises were entered in and so minimize the chances of a
I’ll take you with my Smilcage Book. and none at all for supper, you will have a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic
a book at the Trade Department.
revolution.
People buying Smileage Books who more than likely avoid the sour and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house
But no. only were these promises
These men who have agreed to ac­
made by the Chancellor; they were cept aid now for their business, and have no definite friends in camp to stomach without taking any medicine ! so as to be prepared for it. Mrs. Chas.
confirmed by the Emperor, who on state control afetr the war, have re­ whom they may send the books may whatever. When you have sour stom­ Enyeart, Huntington, Ind., writes:
these occasions, addressed large pri­ ceived a notification from the Foreign send them in care of the Commander ach take one of Chamberlain's Tablets "During the summer of 1911 two of
vate gatherings of business men in Trade Department to the effect that General. Hcadpuarters, Camp ---------- to aid digestion. For sale by Lamar’s my children were taken sick with
Drug Store.—Paid Adv.
I cholera morbus. I used Chamberlain's
Berlin, Munich and Cassel in 1912 and with proper organization, Germany for distribution.
; Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and it
1913. I was at one of these gatherings. ought to recover her pre-war trade
For Sale and Rent.
: gave them immediate relief.”—For
The Emperor’s speech was one cf the three years after peace is declared.
Whooping Cough.
' sale by Lamar's Drug Store. —Pd. Ad
most flowcry orations 1 have listened Here is the Hohenzollern method of
o
Sixteen good cows, 13 fresh, price
to, and so profuse were the promises redeeming promises. We are to get
In this disease it is important that $75 each. Good market for milk. 50
I Mean Business.
he made that were even half of what back our pre-war trade three years the cough be kept loose and expec­ acre dairy ranch. Will lease for 3 or
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he promised to be fulfilled, most of after peace is declared and to do this toration easy, which can be done by
5 years. Price $300 a year, part can be
Have real purchaser for both an
the commercial men in Germany we must submit to have our trade giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
worked out on place. Good buildings, ■ improved and unimproved farm, but
would become rich beyond the drcam transactions controlled and supervis­ Mrs. P. H. Martin. Peru, Ind., writes,
well fenced, will leave farming tools j unless you are the owntr and have a
of avarice.
ed by the state.
“My two daughters had whooping on place. Camp grounds on place,
j good buy, do not waste time answer­
Conquest if India Planned.
Can any German to whom such cough. I gave them Chamberlain’s mile on water front,
mile to beach. ing, as I mean business. State price,
The Emperor was particularly en­ prospects are held out by the Emper­ Cough Remedy and it worked like a
Come and see me at once as first 1 terms, and particulars in your first
thusiastic over the coming German or fail to see that he has been bam­ charm.” For sale by Lamar's Drug
here first served.
1 letter. H. C. Irwin, 315 Stock Ex-
conquest of India. "India,” he said, boozled and humbugged and fbolcd Store.—Paid Adv.
E. G. Calkins, Otis, Ore. 1 change Bldg. Portland, Orc.
/
Dairy Ranch for Sale.
160 acres on 1 illamook River, near
Yellow Fir Mill, keeps 13 cows, 3
heifers, bull, horse, 8 hogs, which go
with place. Capacity can be doubled.
Price $12,500. Must change climate,
account of wife’s health.
E. R. Gainer, Hemlock, Ore.
Has a Good Opinion of Chamberlain's
Tablets.
Chamberlain’s Tablets arc a won­
der. I never sold any thing that beat
them,” writes F. B. Tressey, Rich­
mond, Ky. When troubled with indi­
gestion o. constipation give them a
trial. For Sale
by Lamar’s Drug
Store.—Paid Adv.
Call For Warrants.
Notice is hereby given that war­
rants from Nos. 616 to 700 inclusive
of School District No. 9, Tillamook
Cotmty, Oregon, are called and are
payable at this office. Interest ceases
this 6th day of June, 1918.
Ira C. Smith, Clerk.