Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919, August 28, 1916, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text: FULL LEASED WIRE DISPATCHES CIRCULATION IS OVER 4000 DAILY . byp XKJl II Al Jl II II II II 1IIM a ojf si ci u m ui r III II II II II gill THIRTY-NINTH YEAR NO. 178 RUMIA DECLARES WAR AGiiINST TEUTON ALLIES Throws Army of 600,000 of Austro-CIcrmans--firerft ions Expected to Follow Opening of Great Balkan Campaign, and Effort to Squeeze ! Bulgarians Flat First Move to Invade Hungary By Ed L. Keen, (United Press Staff Correspondent.) London, Aug. 28. Rumania has joined the allies with her well trained army of 600,000 men. One official statement from Berlin this afternoon an nounced that Rumania declared war on Austria last night. The French foreign office announced that Ruman ia has issued a declaration of war against Central Powers. Germany will dismiss the Rumanian minister to Ber lin today, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from The Hague. There is every indication that Ger many will follow Rumania's war before many hours. Rumania's decision was reached at a meeting of the crown council summoned by King Ferdinand last night. It came at the end of two years of anxious waiting in which the Rumania diplomats watched with tense interest and military fortunes of the The Rumanian declaration is expected to signal Greece's early entrance into the war on the side of the allies. Pro-ally enthusiasm, fanned to fever heat by the Bulgarian invasion of northern Greece, broke out in a series of great meetings in stantine was denounced for allies and was urged to prepare the army for war. The Rumanian Third army, already mobilized within striking distance of the Hungarian frontier, is expected to invade Transylvania before the end of the week, strik inc westward toward Besztercze. x The Rumanian general staff probably will send every available man in the invasion of Hungary in an effort to conquer the rich province of by the Rumanians. At the be maintained along the southern Rumanian frontier to guard against attack by the Rumania's decision Is expected to be i followed shortly by the opening of a preat aiuea otrensive in tne unmans, luni. nut oiui lu o.nvr.f. mr uut;ni. . Vietwecn two opposing forcmes, closing tue patnway tne uermans cut turougn Serbia to Constantinople. .. me nuuiuniuu emruiice iiuu m war the greatest diplomatic achieve- went 'for the allies since the European struggle. Dispatches from The Hague today declared that Berlin received the news calmly, though the German press Mnmes Foreign Secretary Von .Tagow ond I'nder Foreign Secretary Zimmer man for Germany's diplomatic defeat. The Berlin military authorities sta tioned a guard about the Rumanian lo cation but there were no hostile demon strations. A Berlin crowd vented its wrath against Italy for declaring war ngninst Germnny yesterday by stoning the Italian embassy until police reserves arrived. Thus far no serious trouble has ticcurred. Rumania entered the war nt almost What's become o' th' donation par-! lies for preachers that used t' be all th '! ragef There wuz quite a scare here this! mornin' when it wuz learned that a re ! jected suitor was in town. EENTI NATION 01 Well Trained Trooos Against Amused Ovai Riilcur Inva- Rumania's Lead-Slav MeanjWILL CAUSE WAR action with a declaration of allies. Athens Sunday.. King Con failing to lend support to the Transylvania, long coveted same time a strong force will Bulgarians. the same hour that Italy declared war on Germany. The two events had close connection, it is believed here sii ituuinnitt ttllU 1IU.IV naU BCteU in COn- cert in other Balkan matters and were : understood to have agreed more than n (year ago to join tho alUes at the same lime. News of the allied ilinlnmntic vin,v at Bucharest was hailed with the great est enthusiasm in London. Everywhere the view was taken that Rumania's entrance into the war means the speedy elimination of both Austria and Bul garia from the conflict. Squeezed between the victorious Eus sian and Italian armies, the Austrian (Continued on Page Five.t Rumania Being Cautious Expert Predicts Course She Wants Transylvania By J. W. T. Mason, (Written for the United 1'ress.) New York, Aug. 28. Rumania's en trance into the European conflict em phasized as its most significant fact the judgment of the Bucharest aovern- I ment that the tide of the war is turn ing, at least in the eastern front. Rufniua has waited with unusual patience for two years before deciding I Turkey declares war ag'ainst Rumania the central empires cannot gain a vie-1 the latter 's attitude must be a defen tory in the Balkans; and the informa- sive one against the Moslems. ' tion in possession of Bucharest author-! It is not probable that Rumania for ities must now be fairly conclusive, or! the present will engage in a major of the old policy of caution would con- i fensive anywhere except against tinue to dictate Rumania's attitude. ! Transylvania. There is a large Ru Rumania's limitation of her declara-j manian population in Transylvania and tion of war to Austro-Hungnry is ajbv directing all efforts in' this diree bold bid to Bulgaria to remain passive i tion, the Rumanian campaign will before Rumania's territorial ambitions. ' gather impetus through the enthusiasm In effect, it is an intimation to the i of racial rescue work. Bulgars that Rumania will not inter-! The chief advantage of Rumania's fere with Bulgarian designs against ' entrance will go to Russia. The prin Serbia if the Bulgars do not hamper cipal victim will be Hungary, whether Rumania 's desire to conquer the Hun-; in loss of territory or of men. Efforts garian province of Transylvania. Theto arrange a seiarate peace by the central empires will bring striVg pres-1 Hungarian government are by no sure to bear on Bulgaria to reject this I means an Impossible development of proposal, but there is a chance that WHEAT SHOT TO PIECES Chicago, Aug. 28. Wheat prices on the Chicago board of trade were shot to pieces today by Huinaiiia's entry nito the war and the apparent immin ence of a railroad strike. Sep tember wheat closed at $1.40 3.4, a net loss from Saturday's close of 11 cents. December closed at $1.44 3-8, a loss of !) 5-8 cents May closed at $1.40 5-8, a loss of 9 3 8 cents. 10 BE PROLONGED; NO OTHER EFFECT Bis Is Opinion of German Diplomat Some Latest War Bulletins By Carl,W. Ackerman (United Press staff correspondent) Berlin, Aug. 28. Rumania's entrance into the war on the side of the allies will prolong the struggle, but will not change the result. This was the opinion expressed by leading German diplomats, financiers and men from all walks of life today. The news of Rumania's declaration was received with outward calm. Prince Von Hohenlohe conferred with foreign office officials early this morning regarding the new turn of af fairs in the Balkans. All Attacks Repulsed Berlin, Aug. 28. Both British and French forces repeatedly stormed the German lines north of the Somme last night, but each time they were driven back with heavy losses, it wag official ly announced this afternoon. The British time and again attacked on the Thiepval front, around Mouquet farm, near Pelville wood and near Ginc'ny village. The French made un successful attacks on the Maurepaa Clery front. Have Clashed Already Berlin, Aug. 28. Austro-German troop clashed with the Rumanians on the Siebenburgen frontiers within a few hours after Rumania's entrance into the war. It was officially an nounced this afternoon that Rumanian prisoners were taken. British After Bulgars London, yAug. 28. llriri&h gunners dispersed a Bulgarian party on the Struma river front and silenced Bulgar ian artillery near Polran, It wag offic ially announced today. The Bulgarians shelled Mekis. GERMANY DECLARES WAR Berlin, Aug. 28. The Ger man minister to Bucharest has been ordered to demand his pass ports, declariug war on Ru mania. the Bu!g.irs will piny their hand cauti ously. There is no present possibility that Rumania's entrance into the war will open the Dardanelles and permit Rus sian grain to relieve the world scarcity of foodstuffs. The Rumanians wiil not venture upon, a roundabout cam ; nainn aaainst Turkey and even though j the situation. SALEM, OREGON, MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1916 (OPS INTO WAR MAEtSTPI ITALY DECLARES E IS German Leaders Say It Amounts to Nothing As Italy Is Helpless HAS MADE NO ADVANCE IN 15 MONTHS FIGHTING French Troops. Evacuating Macedonia Before Bulgar ian Advance By John H. Hearley. (United Press staff correspondent.) Rome, Aug. 28 Italy declared war on Germany because Germany sent both land and sea forces to the aid of Aus tria, enabling her to concentrate her maximum effort against Italy, said an official statement issued here today. A similar statement was forwarded to the German foreign office through the Swiss government, setting forth the rea son for the declaration of war yester day. Excepting the capture of Goritz, no event of several months has so stirred the Italian public as the news of Italy's challenge to the . kaiser. Newspapers flashed the word to the Sunday holiday crowds and au enormous crowd quickly gathered in PiazraColonna. A great procession-formed and parad ed through the principal streets, shout ing "down with Germany" and "long live tne allies" until midnight. Tho deoision of war against Germauy followed by but a few hours a royal decree confiscating the historic Palazzo Di Venesia, which for centuries had constituted virtually an Austrian prov ince in tne neart or Koine. The Palazzo, a square of land with two ancient palaces, was the property of the pope, but in 1500 was presented to the republic of Venice by Pope Pius IV. it later came into the possession of Austria and was the home of the Austrian embassy. The embassv docu ments were sent to the vactican for safe keeping. , Leaving Macedonia. Berlin, Aug. 28 Anglo-French troops are evacuating an northeastern Mace' donia before the Bulgarian advance according to Sofia dispatches today. A Bulgarian force which reached the Aegean sea is driving the British back upon their base at the head of the Gulf of Orfani. Important fighting is expected to develop around strongly for tificd allied positions there. The Bulgarians are extending their position in Macedonia and northwest ern Greece, despite Serbian resist ance'. Slavs Still Advance. Petrograd, Aug. 28. Russian troops anvanc.ing on tne uaucian railway town of Halitwz, have captured a wood east of Dcheuv, in the region north of Ma riampol, it was officially announced to day. In tho Stochod zone, north of Stoby' khov, an Austrian field post was cap tured. In the Caucasus the Russians con' tinued to push back the Turks. Germany Don't Care. Berlin, Aug. 28. Italy's declaration of war against Germany will have no influence upon the military situation, Oerman military critics declared to day. They dismiss Italy's action lightly, pointing out that General Cadorna has has been unable to make important pro gress in IS months fighting against the Austrinns and that he will scarcely have any more success if he sends fCnnWwA ah Par Wt.1 Wheat Drops On . " Receipt of War News Chicago, Aug. 28. September wheat dropied 3 1-4 in the local train market today on declarations of war by Italy and Rumania. December and May d rop ed 2 cents and 1 cent respectively. The market theory is that this means the opening of the Dardanelles at no distant date, letting Russian wheat in to the world markets. The bear raid on wheat continued and the wheat pit was in a turmoil. By 10:110 September wheat had fallen to $1.47, 1 1-2 lower than the opening and 4 3-4 lower than Saturday' close. De cember stood at 1.49 1-2, 2 1-2 lower than the opening and 4 1-2 lower than Saturday's close. May registered $1. 52 1-4, 2 3-4 below the opening, and 3 3-4 below Saturday's close. GERMANY IV POPULAR ALL IS UNCERTAIN SAVE THAI PEACE IS HOTJN SIGHT President to Have Final Meet ing With Both Sides Dur ing the Day INGRESS MAY ADOPT CANADIAN DISPUTE BILL May Cause Passage of Eight Hour Day Law Covering Railway Employes By Robert J. Bender (United Press staff correspondent) Washington, Aug. 28. Presidont Wil son today presented a new proposal to the railroads of the country by which he hopes to avert the threaten ed final break between the roads and railroad brotherhoods and the inevi table industrial crisis that would fol low. It was this new plan of the presi dent's, it became known this afternoon that resulted in deferring the confer ence with the railroad presidents sched uled far 10 o'clock at the White House. It was likely to defer this conference again beyond the hour of 2:30, the new time set, it was indicated. It has be come apparent the president did not in tend to hear the so-called final terms of the railway heads, while he considered there was a possibility of obtaining radical changes in the terms. If the present effort fails, the pres- dent will appeal to congress and if possible secure the passage of two laws that will delay ami possibly avert the threatened strike, and prevent a recur rence of such a situation. The president still stands pat on his demand for concession bv the railroads of the principle of the eight hour day. He Is willing, however, that sufficient time should elapse before it is put into effect to enable a commission of five men to investigate and work out all details regarding the application of the shorter hour day to railroad op eration a yeur if necessary. Insists on Eight Hour Oif From the first the president has been insistent upon the eight hour day by the proposition communicated to the railroad executives today promises them all the time necessary to allow a thorough investigation of the short day operation. The president has been will ing and in this. It g learned today, he has been supported by the railroad employes to let all details of the uis pute with the exception of the eight hour day, be left to arbitration. Thus far, however, the roads nave not ac-. ceded to this, or any other of a score of suggestions submitted to them. Thus, it appears proliaule, according to those in immediate touch with the negotiations, that the railroads will not yield to today s suggestion. The president has determined if ne gotiations fail to recommend the pas- (Continued on Faa Haven.) EUROPEAN DECLARATIONS OF WAR July 28, 1914, Austria declared war on Serbia. August 1, Germany dcelared war on Russia. August 3, Germany declared war on France. August 4 Germany declared war on Belgium and England declared war on Germany. August 6, Austria declared , war on Russia; August 7, Montenegro declared war on Austria. August 10, France declared war on Austria. August 12, Montenegro declared war on Germany. August 12, England declared war on Austria. August 20, Japan declared war on Germany. August 25, Austria declared war on Japan. November 5, England declared war on Turkey. May 23, 1915, Italy declared war on Austria. June 3, San Marino declared'war on Austria. August 21, Italy declared war on Turkey. October 15, Serbia declared war on Bulgaria. October 15-19, England, France, Italy and Russia declared war on Bulgaria. March 9, 1916, Germany declared war on Portugal. August 27, Italy declared war on Germany. August 27, Rumania declared war on Austria. (Paris dispatches say declaration against Central Powers.) PRICE TWO FAINTED LEGS NOW Chicago,, Aug. 28. The paint ed leg craze has hit Chicago. A beach cop nearly went into hysterics yesterday when ha saw one of a dozen girl bathers skipping toward the water with snake entwiued around her leg. Just as he was about to rescue the young woman. he discovered his mistake. The snake was painted on the leg , Forget me uots, hearts and awning stripes wore the most popular designs. ISSUE ORDER FOR STRIKE SEPTEMBER 4 ON ALMRAILROADS Railway Presidents Say Date FixedBrotherhood Lead ers Silent By Carl D. Groat, " (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington Aug. 28. September 4 is the date fixed by leaders of the rail road brotherhoods for the tjcatencd nation-wide railroad . strike. Unless negotiations now being conducted by President Wilson succeed in averting the strike that is the date when the trainmen expect to gtop the wheels. This fact, first brought to light in a statement by a committee of railway presidents following a meeting with President Wilson was later confirmed at the brotherhood headquarters. A. B. Garretson, spokesman for the brotherhoods Blown a coyy of the presi dent 'S statement would only say: "Let them, go on guessing. ' They don't know when the strike will be called. They MUhnve a lot of prepar ing to do when they get home.'' Later the date was virtually admit ted at brotherhood headquarters. Mangers gee President. Washington, Aug. 28. The commit tee of eight railway presidents, repre- seating the more than sixty executives with whom President Wilson has been negotiating, reached the White House at 2:30 p. m. with their "final" pro posal regarding settlement of the dis pute with the brotherhood employes. The president already had received their proposal privately and they al ready had been apprised of the plan which he has worked out, modifying his original proposal to them. At the conclusion of the conference President Holden of the Burlington said the executives would issue a state ment in a short time. "It will not be a final stntement," he said, but bevond this .declined to throw any light on development. It was officially stated that negotia tions between the president and the railway presidents have not been broK en off'. Managers Issue Statement. Tho committee statement follows: "At a conference at the White House between the president and the I committee or eigm a sugm-nnuu no- laid before tne president in ine nature of proposition for progress toward a solution of th questions at issue and (Continued on Page Eight.) lie CENTS SSI WEDGING GUESTS ARE E TIRED BUT HAPPY Cherrians Bring Home Mag nificent Myrtle Table Won In Drill Contest RESOURCES OF COUNTRY SURPRISE TO EVERYONE .Great Sawmill Slices Up Car . Load of Logs Every Six Minutes of Day SOME WEDDING NOTES The Cherrians won first prize in competitive drill over Eu- gene's Radiators a'ad Portland Bosarians. The prise is a beauti ful Coos Bay myrtle table which will be exhibited for Sa lem's benefit, probably in the Meyer's (tore. Don't call up any of those Coos Bay . visitors to inquire about the trip, not. before to-" morrow, they need a rest. Eugene's Kndiators' drum corps of 60 boys, was a pleas ing feature of parade. The (Southern Pacific outdid itself in taking care of and feed ing the visitors and Agent A, A. Mickel'g attention and -witch-, fulness added much to the en joyment of the trip. Between 25,000 and 30,000 in Marshfield Saturday. "I feel like one who treads alone Home banquet hall deserted. Whose guests are fled, whoee garlands dead, And all but he departed." That is the way Tom Hood wrote of "surfctied satiety" which la what all those who attended the wedding cere monies when Miss Myrtle Wood Coos was united br the bond of steel to that excellent young gentleman, Mr. Eugene Lane, experienced. The Cherrians are certainly a nve wire in every way. Irom tne time me . wcildinff snecial milled down Trade street on its way to Cooa Bay last Fri day until its return to the same spot Hunday afternoon that bunch was busy. When they were not doing someioiug i someone worth while they were prac ticing on each other. Individual depravity is bad enough but when you run up against eolloctive cusscdness you nave gtruca ine num. That is the kind the Cherrian special carried. It was this brand of deprav ity that caused Tom Billingsley to have the surprise of his life, at Eugene, for when he was pointing out the beauties of the place to his much better half, a handsome young lndy Tushcd np to him. threw her arms around his neck and with a gurgling: "Why, you dear old Tom, I haven't neen you for so long." kissed him over nnd over again. He didn't resist but the look on his face of "so help me I don't know her," which ho turned on Mrs. B. was pathetic. He did not realize a job was put up on him until tne same ining nappuneu 10 uum again at North Bend. This Only a Sample, This is given simply as a sample of the day's doings on the way over. The first place where the wedding ceremon ies became evident was North Bend. Oot there at 6:30 and left at 8, but it was a bu.iy 150 minutes. The day be fore had boon North Bend day and prac tically all Coos Bay as well as visitors from all points except Salem were there. Mr. Simpson had presented the city a beautiful park of about 50 acres adjoin- fCaatlnned na Pas-e Tr THE WEATHER : Oregon: To night and Tues day partly cloudy and occa sionally threaten ing, cooler east portion Tuesday; westerly wiuds. Z I A All!