. . FULL LEASED ' WIRE DISPATCHES 4 CIRCULATION IS OVER 4000 DAILY 1 THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR GERMAN CHANC TALKS OF Says Germany Does Not Want ToCon r Any Country Germany Is Fighting a Defensive I and Overtures for Peace Must Come From the Othe, Jide-Asks Eng land to Harmonize Its Theories About Alsace-Lorraine and Its Actions In India-Germany Fights For Life and Liberty Berlin, by wireless to Sayvillo, L. I., Dec. 9. Germany stands ready to dis cuss peace proposals with her enemies, provided they aro "compatible with Germany's dignity and safety." Such wag Chancellor Botlimnnn-Holl-weg's statement at "peace day" in the reichstag today before crowded gal leries. . "As long as in enemy countries, the wtntemcnt's guilt nnd ignorance are en tangled with the public's confusion," Hollweg declared, "it would be folly for Germany to mako proposals which would not shorten, but instead would ' lengthen the war. "First the masks must be torn from their faces. Now they speak of a war of annihilation against us. We have to consider this fact that theoretical arguments for peace will not advance us; they will not bring the cud nearer. "If our enemies make proposals com patible with Germany's dignity nnd nafoty we will always bo ready to dis cuss them." Germany does not, however, accept responsibility fur continuation of the struggle. Declines Responsibility. "Fully conscious of our unshaken military success," the chancellor con tinued, "we decline to take the respou- siniiiry ror continuation of the misery which now fills Europo and the whole world. Nobody' can say we are con tinuing the war because we want to conquer this or that country as pledge ed." Heavy cheering marked conclusion of these remarks. The chancellor at first declared that prospects of peace discussion in the reichstag had excited broad expecta tions and great satisfaction among Ger many's enemies. This spirit, however, lie regarded as incomprehensible, in view of the fact that Germantsuccesses in Serbia are threatening tho most vul nerable points of the British empire. Althoueh this threat would exnlnin the desire of Germany's enemies for peace, none of them have mnde over tures looking toward an end of the struggle. Hollweg added. "They would rather cling with naive brutality to tho intentions they public ly announced at tho beginning of the war," he said. Sensible People In Minority. Recent utterances enemy sugges tions concerning possiblo peace terms were reviewed. In the list ho mention ed return of Alsace-Lorraine to France, the nnmmilntton of Frusainn militarism, expulsion of the Turks from Euronc. cession to France of tho left bank of the Rhine and the creation of a greater sienna, including Hosma, Von Bethmnnn-IIollweg said he recognized the fact that some people in foreign countries are inclined to look at the situation in a sensible light, but he charged that they aro in the minor ity. "Our enemies' theories have lost 'their force," he continued. "People have ceased speaking of a war lasting 20 years. Moreover, tho pretext that they are warring for the protection of small countries hns lost its persuasive power since recent events in Greece. As a matter of fact small countries have been put. in a severe plight since Eng land began fighting. The chancellor then turned to a dis cussion of tho principle of dividing Eu- nuc maum Tell Binkley'i brother Is one o' (them progressive farmera that owns automobile an' buys hi milk. Cupid Imp only got one more shot at th' .White House.- ELLOR PLVIE TERMS 4 rope along lines of nationality as Ger many's foes have proposed. In this connection, he asked whether England knew that of the 1,900,000 inhabitants of Alsace, more than 87 per cent speak German as their mother tongue, despite France's claim that this land, taken from France in 1870, is in reality French. At the same time, the chancel lor asked whether Poland belonged to Russia by right of nationality, and de manded to know whether the same prin ciple as in the case of Alsace loses its power when applied to India and Egypt- Tight for life and Liberty. The more Teuton enemies continue the war with bitterness, the more will Germany need guarantees to insure her future position, the chancellor assert ed. "Wo do not fight to subjugate other nations;" ho said. "We fight for pro tection of our life and liberty. For Germany, this wnf Inis always remained what it was at the beginning a war of defense and a war for the future. This war can only bo terminated by a peace which gives tho human certitudo that it will not return." Tlio opponents of Germany, he added, blinded themselves at the beginning by false stories concerning Germany. "Now, after military nnd diplomatic defeats, they are only able to cling to tho idea of annihilation of Germany," he went on. "For this purpose they invented the theory of starvation of this nation. But our foodstuffs are sufficient and the only important question in this con nection is that of distribution. The great economic unit stretching from Arras to Mesopotamia cannot be crushed." Socialist Leader Talks, Socialist Leader Scheidemann. whose interpellation drew forth Hollweg ' sratement, roiiowea tlio chancellor. At the outset, he reminded tho reichstag that at the beginning of tho war, so cialists approved the government's at titude. "A glance at tho map," he said, "will show that Germany is conscious of her strength and successes. Ger many can now speak for peace without risking being considered weak hearted or dispirited." At the snmo time, lie protested against the dreamers who see annexa tions in tho wake of the struggle. Hcheidemann assailed those favoring annexation of conquered countries and reminded them that the kaiser himself declares this is not a war of conquest. "But," he added, "it is equnlly fool ish for our enemies to advocate dis memberment of Germany or a crusade against so-called Prussian militarism." Moreover, he branded it folly for the French to continue to dooiro possession of Alsace-Lorraine. But, in demanding a Btntoment as to Germany's peace terms, Scheidemann asserted" that not withstanding her victories, Germany has also made great sucrifice. Europe ou Verge of Ruin, "Tho question of peace Is uppermost in the minds of belligerents," lie said. "Statesmen, however, do not know how to begin negotiations because they consider it would bo taken as a confes sion of weakness." In this connection, lie mentioned Lord Courtney's pence address to par liament nnd the agitation of Italian so- cinlists for peace. Ho quoted Count Andrnssy as authority for the state ment that the longing for peace is gen eral in France. "The war," Scheidemann suggested, "is bringing Europe to tho verge of ruin." However, ho assniled the Idea that it is possiblo to starve Germany. The census, ho pointed out, showed 20,000,000 kilograms of rnin and C!i, 000,000 kilograms of potatoes and these amounts aro enough to last Germany for a long time. In conclusion, lie denied that Ger muny is seeking world leadership, as enemy nations maintain. She wants merely to bo equal with other nations. By moving toward peace now, Germany may gain the glory she first dreamed of, he suggested. Hollweg claimed that the allies bad tried liberal offers to persuade Bul garia to join them. "But king Ferdinand redeemed tho promise he gave after the socond Bal kan war, in which Bulgaria bore the brunt or the battle and was then de serted by Russia," said the chancel lor. "Serbia .then received her reward from Russia because her vanguard against Austria, but now Bulgarian flags float over the re-conquered Bul garian soil. Serbia is crushed, and an other small country has been sacri ficed for the allies' interest, "The Damme is now free. Tho Tur kish position at the Dardanelles is firmer than ever, although Premier As quith, of England, this summer pro claimed Its imminent fall." The chancellor mentioned too, the al- PEACE STATEMENTS OF LEADERS England is willing to discuss serious proposals for peace, made by her enemies, either di rectly or through a neutral Premier Asquith to the house of commons yesterday. Germany is ready to discuss peace terms if they aro com patible with Germany's dignity and snfety. Chancellor Beth-mann-Hollweg to the reichstag today. COUNMANY MORE German Consul Bopp Scolds America and Threatens to Leave It Soon San Francisco, Dec. 9. Both German Consul Bopp nnd Attorney Lempke for 0. C. Crowley, alleged anti-ally bomb plotters,. today laid at England's door charges that she has been a transgres sor against American neutrality. Japan, likewise, was termed an offender, while American officials were named as coun tenancing some of- the British activi ties. Bopp was frmiltly bitter toward Am erica. He expressed himself as willing and anxious to quit the country and cluiined many Gorman-Americans are renouncing their citizenship and will re turn to the fatlierlnnd when the war is at an end, because of the anti-German feeling in this country. Bopp intimated United States Dis trict Attorney Preston is pro-British. In fact, he suggested, Preston failed to take action against the British cou sul following discovery of British re cruiting activities here. As for Crowley's lawyer, he pleaded Crowley had traced for the German con sulate activities of the British and Japanese that were flagrant violations of Americaa laws, . j , .' . ' Among his claims were: That American tugs left here to aid the Japanese cruiser Asuma, stranded in Turtle bay. That Japnneso cruisers smuggled Japanese recruits aboard after round ing them up in Fresno and Los An geb's. That Collector of Customs Davis per mitted the British steamer Llangorse to remaiu in this port 54 hours, violating neutrality by overstaying her allowed time, though the Washington adminis tration ruled, thero was not a viola tion. That submarine parts, made by the United Iron Works ljere, had been smuggled into Canada for assembling. That submarine parts, destined for Vancouver, wrre taken on bargo in the night to the British steamer Civilian. That sulphuric acid had been shipped on British vessels under the guise of oil. That collusion between United Ptn' officinla nnd the Canadian authorities permitted Japanese to pass into Canada to reinforce Japanese cruisers. That army automobiles, bought for Canada wero Btored in the Buffalo, N. Y armory. "I am disgusted with the 111 feeliug displayed in this country," Bopp de clared". "And I am not "the only one. After the war there will be a general exodus of German-Americans. I do not like this country any more, and I shnll be happy to return to Germany." Ho restrained himself in comment on the president's attack on "hyphen ates," but hinted ho believed it aimed chiefly at German-Americans, though he admitted perhaps it denlt with pro British sympathizers, too. Seattle Crooks Prevent Citizens Getting Lonesome Seattle, Wash., Dec. 9. Renttle's ex periences with crooks Wednesday night and early this morning, included a pistol fight between a merchant patrol man and two nlleged highway, one of whom was perhaps fatally wounded; rj jitney bus holdup ly threo bandits who later held up a saloon and tho robbery of $30 from a meat delivery boy by a man who had telephoned for pork chops and asked that change, be sent. James Moriin, aged 43 years, is In the city hospital with a bullet through hi llver and Charles Sato, aged 24, is in the city jail, as tho result of the en counter with tho merchant patrolman, II. Hnlvorson. TRYING TO PREVENT H ANQING rhoenix, Ariz., Dec. fl. Justice Cun ningham of the supreme court todny re fused a writ of habeas corpus to Ramon Villulobos, condemned to hang tomor row. Another appeal for a writ on oth or technical grounds, will be made to Judge Baughm in Florence probably inn nrinr tn the hour net for the lump ing. lies' attempts to regain the lost Bal kans through threats of vengeance against Ore"'), "Those who used the pretext that they are warring agninst Prussian mili tarism, ' he Bind, "now threaten Greece with the English navy. This attitude makes it impossible for them to continue their hypocrisy about Bel- glum." SALEM, OREGON, -THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1915 II II PAY $112,286.70 .AS 191B STATE TAX State General Fund For 1916 Is $562,000 Less Than Tax of 1915 THIS COUNTY'S SHARE SECOND TO MULTNOMAH Levy For Marion County $26, 156 Less Than of Last Year General state fund $1,024,849.92 0. A. C. 373,798.01 U. of 0 280,348.07 State Board fund . . 233,023.70 Monmouth Normal 37,379.80 . Total .'.........2,5-19,91)9.38 Marion county's - share $ H2.28fl.70 ' The total state tax for 191(1 will be $2,550,000 according to the recommen dations of the state tux commission which was presented to the state board for approval this afternoon. Whilo the list is but tentative it will doubtless be adopted as it stands by the board but if there are any changes they will bo proportionate in- all of the counties of the state. Lost year the state tax. was w,iri,vou and the tax of this year is a decreases of $502,000. Of the to tal sum Marion cottnty will contribute $112,26.70, which is a decrease of $20, 150.85 "from last year's levy In this county which was 'SM43.!5.- In 1913 the state' tax was $1,222,000 and in 1914 it totalled 4,1(15,000 nnd in order to equnlizo the off years when tho state legislature was not in ses sion tho 1913 legislature provided thnt more money than was needed might be raised in the years when appropria tions were not due in order that theJ state tax would not be high one year and low the next. Included in the state tax are the four millago assessments fixed by law for the Oregon Agricultural college, Uni versity of Oregon, State Road fund and Monmouth State Normal school respec tively and exclusive of these the amounts to be raised for general state purposes is $1,(324,849.92. The respective amounts to bo raised by the counties of the state as compar ed with 1915 follow: 1915 1910 Baker $ 70,545.93 $ 50,451.89 Benton .... 39,422.81 33,879.31 Clackamas . 111,842.17 93,929.25 Clatsop .... 77,837.34 03,785.15 Columbia .. 48,248.45 40,144.(15 Coos 65,075.05 50,504.10 Crook 48,428.93 27,250.94 Curry 12,174.14 10,082.71 Douglas .... 85,782.28 81,540.45 Oilliam 29,094.09 23,388.00 Grant 23,137.72 1 8,821.55 Harney .... 27,432.29 22,503.70 Hood River. 33,303.70 20,479.20 Jackson .... 97,278.01 88,408.51 Jefferson .. 12,423.59 Josephine .. 28,400.11 20,207.55 Klamath ... 48,413.39 40,034.99 Lake 28,412.50 23,248.30 Lane 122,802.04 ll),925.39 Lincoln .... 24,012.20 19,377.45 Linn 99,210.50 82,301.25 Malheur ... 39,895.83 31,533.29 Marion .... 1.18,443.55 122,280.70 Morrow .... 31,393.85 25,257.75 Multnomah . 1,182,012.29 937,5(11.05 Polk ;-. 50,709.08 48,411.70 Sherman ... 28,400.11 23,154.00 Tillamook .. 52,175.79 42,148.95 Umatilla ... 130,004.35 109,859.10 Union 04,412.17 51,349.35 Wallowa ... 30,824.29 29,740.04 Wasco 62,054.43 41,924.55 Washington 89,535.35 72.813.30 Wheeler 12,749.80 10,370.80 Yamhill .... 09,273.12 60,740.05 Totals .$3,112,000,00 $2,550,000.00 McManigal Testifies In the Schmidt Case Los Angeles, Cal., Dee. 0. Bartholo mew Mahoney, superintendent of the San Francisco postoffice, temporarily replaced Ortle McManigal today on the witness stand In tho murder trial of M. A. Schmidt, alleged McNnmara ac complice. Mahoney identified several postal forwarding notices which Indi cated Schmidt was In Los Angeles at the time of the alleges conspiracy lead ing up to the destruction of tho Times. Jesse 0, Smith, general manager of the Pan-American Bridge company of New Castle, Ind., was also given a chance to recite his story. He described an explosion at his plant in 1910. When McManigal resumed the stand he delved deeper into bis stork of In formation concerning dynnmlttngs throughout the east. Ho told of going with Herbert 8. itockln to Inspect the Beaver bridge which crossed the Ohio river near Rochester, Pa., and of plan ning to blow It up. TYTO 3C 3fc 3C ?c 3fc )fc l(C sc 3C 3(C 3jC TRICHINOSIS IN FORK Portland, Ore., Deo. 9. Fol- lowing four deaths in Portland of trichinosis, 1195 pounds of pork will be destroyed today as a part of the campaign of the health department against fur- ther spread of the disease. The pork came from a Cluckamas county farm. An extensive investigation of pork shipments into Portland has been prom- ised. . Nine other cases of trichinos- is were reported to the health authorities. This Limits Equity of S. P. In O.&C. Lands To $2.50 Per Acre Portland, Or., Dec. 9. Federal Judge Wolverton formally read in court today tho decree which limits the equity of tho Southern Pacific railroad in 2,300, 000 acres of the Oregon-California land grant to $2.50 per acre. Tho decree will be filed before night. The decree furthermore permanently enjoins the railroad from selling por tions of the land in question to others than actual settlers or in tracts larger than 160 acres. Another injunction pre vents even such Bales until congress shall have had time to define its (atti tude in the matter. An important feature of tho decree is the ruling which will eompol the rail road to pay all costs of tho suit, which are tremendous, tho cross complainants and interveners who claimed title to the land by right of settlement or otherwiso aro reliovcd of tho costs hi their suits. The decree affects hundreds of set tlers on Oregon land and is one of the most important in the history of Ore gon jurisprudence. IS Mushroom City Near Dupont Powder Works On Fire Wires Down nopowell, Va., Dec. 9. The entire business section of this "war boom" town wag threatened today by a flro which started in a Greek restaurant and spread speedily as it was fanned by a high wind. The Dupont Powder company fire de partment was aided by volunteers and aid came, too, from Petersburg, Va. Fire Is Still Spreading. Richmond, Va., Dec. 9. A specinl carrying fire apparatus was rushed this afternoon to Hopewell to cope with the conflagration fhore. Tho flames were reported still spreading. Governor Bturat this afternoon order-, cd two companies of militia from Rich mond nnd ono from Petersburg to come here to suppress looting and disorder. Tho flames had not been controlled at 3:30 o'clock. Later, Hopewell was apparently cut off from tho world nnd all wires" were reported to be down. Tho cause of the fire has not been ascertained, but it is bolioved to have been ineendiury. Jhe Note to Austria Unsettles Market (Copyright 1915 by the New urk Evening Post.) New York, Dec. 9. Tho government note to Austria in tho Ancona ease chilled the market's enthusiasm today. There was no immediate reaction, pres sure on tho later market caused nn ir regular rcoetion and tho market closed generally uncertain. Tho point of view Is best indicated by saying that while tho soundest fin ancial opinion approves both the stern communication to Vienna and a con servative proparedness program, it feels that both incidents mark a drift in events, requiring closo attention in de termining the real financial outlook, TO QUIT BEIZINO SHIPS Washington, Dec. 9. Great Britain has acceded to the United Stutes request that no mure American trans-Atlantic line vessels be seized pending Bction of the British prize court in the Hocking, Genesee, and Knnkekee cases, Ambassador Page st London, today advised the stnto department, The department was Informed thnt none of the seized vessels of the lino will bo requisitioned by Great Britain until the price court has reached a de- cision. The Hocking is believed to be heading for England, the Genesee and Kankakee to be in the Falkland islands and Monte video respectively. PRICE TWO l( NG MUST SOON SAY "UNDER WHICH BANNER" Allies Retreating Brings Fighting Near Greek Frontier and This May Force Constantine to Join One Side or ths Other Heavy Artillery Battle on Eastern Champagne Half a Million Germans and Turks Will Make Cam paign Against India Athens, Dec. 9. King CoiiBtnntine may have to make an early and def inite choice between tho entonto and central powers. Tho allies, it is officially reported, are retiring from southern Serbia to ward Greece. How far they will with dnw is not indicated, but the retire ment results from Austro-German. and Bulgar attacks along the allied front with the odds two to one against the allies. News of tho allies' withdrawal hns caused the greatest excitement here, for it is realized that with tho battle ap proaching the Greek frontier, the king perhaps may hnvo to mako his decision soon betwoen the two sides. Reports are current that Greek auth orities who went to Salonika to confer with the allies, have now gone to tho frontier, empowered to deal with any situation arising from a possiblo allied retreat through Greoce. - Allies Retreat In Serbia. London, Dec. 9. Tliut the allies are retreating in southern Serbia toward Greece was officially confirmed today by Sofia. The war office claim that tho Bul gars occupied Dcmirkapu only 20 miles from tho Grecian lino, added that the French evacuated the place, and indi cated that they are driving toward a refuge within Greece. Evidently, the Bulgars are either pressing the allies hard or General Snr rail has ordered a -general retreat. "South of. Strumnitzn," said tho statement. "wey.rp attacking 'ho c tire allied front." Grovica, too, was occupied, -while the French were defeated near PetroB and 174 British prisoners were taken. Terrible Artillery Battle. Taris, Dec. 9. Repeated attacks east of Snuain lust night wero broken up by French artillery, the war office an nounced today. Whilo admitting the Germans gained part of a trench in that section, tho war office said elso where they wero driven back. The whole of the eastern Champagne trcnmbles beneath the artillery battle. Greece Prepares to Resist London, Dec. 9. Greece is taking ac tive steps to resist if the allies at tempt to force their demands, accord ing to Rome reports to the Dnily Alni' today. Aided by Touton submarines, Greece was said to be preparing to fight a commercial blockade. Secretary of Treasury Files Report Filled to Brim With Optimism Washington, Dee. 9. A sweeping declaration of American financiul sta bility was mado by Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo in his unnual report to coMiiress today. "Our financial resources nro the greatest in our history and our banking svsteni, through tho operation of the Federal reserve system is tho strong est in the world,'' ho said. Commenting on business conditions, the uncretiirv declared ono of the most encouraging features was that tho de mand for iron and steel products is heavier from do stic than from for eign sources, ' Among recommendations mimci is one that persons having a gross inconio of $3,000 or more a year shull pay an in come tax. Tho law at present provides for net incomes of that amount, leav ing it to the individual to determine whether his net inromo Is $3,000 or more. The report does not mention oMior Inconio tax law changes suggest ed by the secretary in a recent stnto- incut. Indicating the fight to be made on the so-railed pork measure tho omnibus public buildings bill, the secretary ad vances arguments for Its discontinu ance. He cites bad public, building conditions In many cities. He supports the idea of government treatment of drug addicts by tho pub lic health service or other government agency, aud suggests that tho Harri son anti-narcotic act bo mado more stringent, Concerning the public health sorvlco, tin secretary urges upon congress the necessity for morn commissioned medi cs! officers ami lurger public honlth field investigation. Ho points out that the United States is tho only country which dors not provida for tat isola CENTS OK TEAJNB AND NBW STANDS FTvTsl CENT "Meantime, every possible annoy ance is placed in the way of the allies at Salonika," the report said. "Prom ised transport lines have been withheld, and communications blocked." To Carry War to India. London, Dec. 9 Half a million Turks and Gormans will make a campaign against India, instead of against Egypt, Rome reports to the Telegraph said to day. Bulgarians, the story went,- will guard the Balkan lines of communica tion. Austrian Warships Busy. Paris, Dec. 9. Austrian warships bombarded Durazzo Monday, and shell ed the Italian wireless station the Mon tenegrin consul reported today. Sev eral Albanian and Montenegrin vessel were sunk. Submarine Sunk Two. London, Dec. 9. The British vessels Vcria nnd Gomlandris have been sunk by submarines. The crew of the Verio, lauded. Turks Move on Aden, Constantinople, Dec. 9. The Turks are moving toward Aden, following suc cesses in the vicinity of Mahadi, it was claimed officially today. Bulgars Take Station. Sofia, Dec. 9. Tho Bulgars have oc cupied the village of Grovica and tha Dcmirkapu railway station which tha 1'rinch evacuated, it was officially an nounced today. Teutons Have Serbia. Berlin, by wireless to Sayvillo, Dec. 9. Bulgarian soldiers have occupied Struga und Ochrida, Dohia and Gya kova thus clearing practically tha wholo Serbian region of Serb focmen, it was officially announced toduy. Russian Farces Gather. Zurich, Dec. 9. The Russo-Rumanian frontier station at Ungeni, and tho frontier harbor of Reni have been closod, according to Bucharest advices today, reporting tho arrival of thou sands of Russian forces at both points. Great activity was reported in Bessar abia, Concentration of Russian forces all Runi for a Bulgarian expedition has been frequently reported. tion and enre of lepers. There are ap proximately 140 lopors In the U. 8., h stntos, and congress is nrged to pass s bill introduced at the last congress, for a national loprosorium. Plans aro being worked out by th const gunrd and navy, the secretary says, to make the former organization a valuable auxiliary to he nlivy ,n timo of war. Tho secretary nlso calls attention to) tho saving effected by the treasury' innovation of shipping money by par cel post rather than expresa. Ho reo ommonds increasing tho salaries of as sistant secretaries from ' $5,000 to $7,500. The present salary, tho secre tary points out, makes it noeossary for men of the caliber desired, to sacrifice themselves financially to hold tho po sition. The Cabinet Discusses Bomb Plotters and Others Washington, Dec. 9. -following sv cabinet conference yesterday in which supposedly plans for laws to deal with activities of "hypeuated Americans' wore discussed, United States District Attorney Murslmll of New York con ferred today with Attorney General Gregory. They wont over the evidence of various plots by hyphenates, and a chain of indictments is expected to fol low tho attorney's return to New York. THE WEATHER : Oregon! Fair tonight and Fri day; eolder to night oust por tion: westerly winds.