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TODAY'S ' 4,400 SUBSCRIBERS (22,000 READERS) DAILY Only Circulation In Salem Guar anteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. FULL LEASED WIRE DISPATCHES SPECIAL WILLAMETTE VAL LEY NEWS SERVICE WMIKLK ,, Rather Nil!" ' Oregon: Tonight and Saturday fair light variable. r winds, ,. :jft ff. ?. i ill Em, PRICE TWO CENTS KSrS9 FORTIETH YEAR NO. 231 SALEM, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1917 IT - !Tv 15 , asm jlkwv www - : . : - ...V., GERMANY'S 1 POWER IS S LY Has Total of 6,1(T0 Soldiers and 700.000 In Classes of 1919 and 19 Be Called-Grand Total 6,800,000 Has Lost 4,06 0Has Every Available Man Fit for Service In the Ra VCan Raise No More Onlv as Boy: Reach Age of 18A Would Give 700,000, in 2 Years '. 3f 9k3 . C if Germany's Present Man Power Soldiers at the front or in cantonments.' . .5,500,000 Soldiers at depots, constituting reserve. . . 600,000 Classes of 1919-1920, still unincorporated 700,000 Total How Germany Has Lost Man Power. Losses in the army through casualties. . . .4,000,000 Wounded under treatment but not yet capable of service 300,000 German reservists in foreign countries (50,000 in the United States alone) .... 200,000 Germans psysically incapable of army service 2,100,000 Employed indispensable industries 500,000 - Total ;.............,.... 7,100,000 4e lie sfc 4e 4e te 4e -i" f. J 1 I 7 -1 LIBERTY LOAN OF $3,000,090,000 IS NEXT BIO DRIVE Its Failure, Says Secretary, Would Be Greater Disaster Than Loss of Battle CAMPAIGN FOR SALE OF BONDS ON OCTOBER 27 Must Show to Germany Amer ica Backs War With All Her Resources Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 23. Open ing the campaign for the second liber ty loan of $3,000,000,000 Secretary Mc Adoo today tidied upon the bankers of America to fiing back the Gcrmu;i hordes on the battlefields of finance. The failurj of a single issue of gov ernment bonds, McAdoo told the Amer ican Bankers association, would be worse for America than a disaster upon the field of battle. America's forthcoming bond issue, he Baro", is pitted against a corrcsponding j iin in Germany. Quoting a Berlin man ii'esto, which boasted of a successful Mibscription campaign in the Teuton em jire, McAdoo declared: "Let us meet the challenge by a sub ecription to our second liberty 'loan on Hie twenty-seventh day of October, nine days after thn close of the German loan . vhieh will n ake clear to the German military despotism that America mar shals not alone her brave soldiers upon the field, her invincible navy on the high seas, her industries throughout the length and breadth or the land, but as well, her financial resources, and that she is determined to use them all with out stint and regardless of sacrifio to vindicate American rights, outraged too frequently by German infamies. An Answer to Germany. "Let us answer this ehallengo by cu.king clear to the world that the American people with transeendant love of justice and of country, stand solidly behind their great president and tvpport unequivocally the purposes of this war." Before June 30, 1918, the United States will have to raise by additional bond issues between thirteen and four teen billions of dollars, McAdoo sai l. Approximately five billions of this will go as loans to our allies. "To raise thirteen to fourteen bil lions of dollars on or before the thir tieth of June, 1018, by the sale of bonds in recurring installments seems to som jeople an impossible task. "It is a atupedous undertaking, but (Continued on Page Two.) , WEAKENING . 6,800,000 b 4g tj 4g & b 4? d. t J -7- J I" "T . T jji rj 'T' -r T (By Henry Wood) (United Press Staff Correspondent) Willi the French Armies in the Field, Sept. 28. Germany today! has 6,800,000 men as the human '.' material'! with which to enforce her demand ".for " "a plaoe in the sun." This is the man power that remains out of a total of 14,000,000 -men who have figured on the German military lists and passed through tho hands of Germany's military arbiters. Of the. 6,800,000, approximately 5,500,- 000 are actually at the front and UUU, 000 more are in reserve. The remaining 700,000 constitute one of the greatest tragedies of the war. They are the boy solJiers of the classes of 1919 and 1920. They constitute the only resource of "human material" upon which Uor many has to draw. They must fill up losses in the Ger man armv which, with no major allied offensive in progress, normally total from 70,000 to 80,000 monthly. Boys Must Be 18. To date, however, the German- gener al staff has not yet succeeded in im posing on the German people its right to seize these youths before they are 18. Therefore, this last drop of potential German manhood cannot pass into the army except in piecemeal lots, as the boys attain the age of 18. The figures cited herewith are based upon the highest and most accurate sources of information. From this same source it is possible for the United Press today to detail this history or. ier many's mobilization efforts. Before the war the German army con tained 51 divisions of 870,000 men. Mob ilization at the declaration of war of all who had previous military training brouirlit the total to 4,500,000. But these were insufficient. The Ersatz reserve, 800,000 strong, wns mob ilized of men whose physical condition was a trifle under normal army stand ard. Then the class of 1914 was called out 430,000 men who became 20 years old in that year. Has Combed Close. In 1915 call for the first of the land strum yielded 1,100,000 men, and the 1915 class another 450,000; a special call in September for the remainder of the landstrum, 130,000, and an advance call for the 1916 class, 450,000. Still more men were wanted; therefore, Germany cmbed out 500,000 more by stringent examination of those previously ex empted. In 1910 the 1917 class was called out earlv 150,000 boys, 18 and 19 years old. Another combing process added 300,000 more and, finally in November, the 191S class was called out another 450,000. In 1917 the demand for human mater ial was still more pressing. Another squeezing process found 150,000 more men, draining the empire of every man who by any stretch of medical inspec tion could be regarded as fit for mili tary serviee. There remained no other resource Except the boys, taken as soon as they beeame 18. Not "before 1918 can the German staff begin incorporating the 1921 class and then only as fast as they become 18. At least '500.000 fit men are needed fot indispensable industrial and civil ser vice behind the lines. The utterly unfit total 2,800,000 ' ' We 've just about made up our mind," gays fie editor of the Gresham Outlook, "that if Hoover doesn't fix the minimum on butter prices we are going to organize a society of grvy soppers." PORTLAND-ELK DAY PUT RECORDS AMONG HAS BEENS 45,000 Passed the Turn Styles and Over Flowed the Big Grounds PENDLETON SLIPS IN MAKING DAY OF ITS OWN 20,000 Is Estimated for To day s Attendance A Fifth Day Record rhe record is broken "busted" goto to smash, not only for this year, but all years in the history of the Oregon State Fair. 45,000 people were entertained Thurs day, Portland Day. loday estimates of 20.000 is not to be ignored, however, nor today's pro gram to be forgotten. the Pendleton folks were not honor ed by having a day set apart for them, but have transformed this the fifth day of the fair into Pendleton day. Headed by Judge Stephen A. Lowell, the delegatioi arrived several "coaches strong" early this morning; and cow boy hats and bright sashes can be seen everywhere on the grounds. ihe address by Judge Lowell was ap preciated by the large audience who listened. Other events of inrerest today aside from the musical program of Campbell 'a American band, the Veterans' Fife and Drum Corps and others, was the sing ing of Miss Miller of Salem, and the dancing of Mrs. Kalph White's famous dancing girls in the grand stand. ihe sensational high dive and balloon ascension are still continuing to attract attention. In the new auditorium the Good Boads Convention was addressed by Highway Commissioners Benson and Adams and ethers. Music was furnish ed by Campbell's American Band and vocal solo rendered by Miss Lena Belle Tartar of Salem. At 7:30 this evening, a descriptive fantasia, "Scenes of the Revolution", will be presented by Campbell's Amer ican band. Mrs. Anna Sogers Fish, principal of the Fish School of Expression of Salem, (Continued on page 4x) J'ACCUSEI AGREEMENT HAS BY BOILERMAKERS They Refusing to Accept Agreement Employers Kept Plants Closed THOUSANDS READY TO WORK DISAPPOINTED Portland Claims Only Federal Mediation Can Bring to End San Francisco, Sept. 28. Not a wheel turned today in any of the big ship building plants around San . Francisco bay, although this was the day set for resumption of work under a temporary agreement reached by employers and the Iron Trades Council in an effort to end the 'strike which has paralyzed ship bunding ror ten days. Following announcement by the boilermakers union that its members would refuse to accept the temporary agreement, the employers kept their (Continued on page seven.) IDC MIDTIU nttii iii ii n i in Wo rue Another funny thing about th' war is that th' higher th' grass grows th' higher butter goes. Next t' a bubble ther haint nothin' that loses its pep like a pair o' white cotton stockin'g. . BEEN POSTPONED fa r - a f GERMANS SUFFER TERRIFIC LOSSES LAST TWO FIGHTS Slaughter Most Dreadful Since the First Battle of the Ypres IS CONTINUOUS BATTLE SINCE FIRST OF AUGUST Germans Employed 75 Per Cent More Than Allies Russian Destroyer Sunk London, Sept. 28. No slaughter of the Germans since the first buttle of Ypres has been comparable to the ter rific losses inflicted on the enemy in the last two battles around Zonnebeko, General F. B. Maurice,. director of op erations, asserted to the United Press today. "Since the end of July thcro has been practically one continuous battle for possession of Zonnebeke ridge, which is the key to the whole system of Flanders ridges. The Germans are fighting their hardest. "In our last two fights we gained all objectives with small losses. The enemy counter attacked dozens of times, but were annihilated. "The Germans employed 75 per cent more divisions than we did." Counter Attacks Desperate London, Hept. 28. German counter attacks continued with bitter despera tion last night, Field Marshal Haig re ported today. All were unsuccessful in a storm of artillery, rifle and machine gun fire directed at them by British defenders or the positions won in the latest Ypres drive. "At Zonnebeke yesterday evening another hostile counter attack wis broken up by our artillery, rifle and machine gun fire," Haig said. "South or Tower hamlets and south of Poly gon wood, isolated strong points, where the enemy was holding close to our new positions, were cleared up. "Ooutnwest or t nerisy wo earrico out a successful raid at night. Several Germans were killed or captured with out loss to us. "South of Lens the enemy artillery (Continued on Pag Two.) IE TO f HIS JUDGES They Will Also Probably BeKis Executioners, As the Soviets Who Are To Try Him Have Bitter Hatred Against Him-He May Have Made Mistakes But the World Does Not Doubt His Patriotism-That Is What Has Brought Him Into Disrepute with Pacifists (By William G. Shepherd) (United Press Staff Correspondent) Stockholm, Sept. 28. The courtmar tial of General Korniloff will probably result in a tragedy. Korniloff is to be judged by those whoso schema of making the army sub ject to civilian control stung him to revolt. Men under domination of tho Soviet, or all-Kussian council of workmen and soldiers, will constitute the courtmar tial to try the former commander-in-chief. It was the Soviet influence which Korniloff, the soldier, the fighter, the man unskilled in politics, feared was crumbling Russia 's army away, The So viet hates Korniloff. One of the main reasons why General Korniloff attempted the overthrow of Premier Kerensky was the provisional government's appointment at dictation of the Soviet of thirty " conimissaires " who went. to the front representing the government and who possessed more au thority than tho generals of the army themselves. The "comuiissaires" were all civilians and frequently they, were all politicians. ' The cominissaires protected the sol diers against their superior army com manders, Russian officers invariably called them " Kerensky 's spies." Army commanders were compelled to submit their military plans to the judgment of the conimissaires. With one army, the conimissaire was Kerensky 's nephew a youth in his twenties. He had the final word over all troops there. He lived like a lord. Limousines, were at his .-disposal. Ho iclt his power and he exercised it. More over, he ahveys protected the soldiers against their officers. ' Korniloff saw this system's work ings. Stern discipliuaunn that he was, he deeided.it was impossible to lead any army so formed and controlled. He held it tho most grotesque system in history. It was unthinkable, in Korni loff 's view, that an army so weakened in discipline and so controlled by civil ians who knew nothing of strategy could ever protect Russia in her new fouiub freedom. Therefore, Korniloff revolted. It was his idea of patriotism to his country, to save the nation from such an army 's disintegration. . I was in Petrograd during these de velopments and can attest the untruth o the statement that allied citizens there were against Korniloff. On the contrary, he represented to them a new hope of a re-invigoratefl Bussia. They rejoiced as bulletins told of Korniloff 's army's approach toward the city. Not even the possibility of a bloody battle in-tho streets deterred tho in dividual, that a new Russian army might be born. Foreigners in Petrograd all knew Korniloff fould not restore the Roman offs. They did believe he might furnish an iron hand for Russia develop into a man of the hour, like leaders which have developed in other countries, who could dominate. If one desires glowing optimism of Russia's situation, he can obtain it in Stockholm. It is evident there is a con certed German propaganda drive to dis arm the allies nr particularly America into belief that everything is rosy in Russia. . . Representatives of Lithuania appeal ed to American Minister Morris here (Continued on Pane Two. TOMORROW'S OREGON STATE FAIR PATRIOTIC, MANTJF ACTUS ERS' AND GRANGE DAY, AND CONCESSIONERS' NIGHT. Forenoon 10:30 a. m. Patriotic ad dreses by nen. Geo. Baker, mayor of Portland; music by Portland's famous police band; vocal solos by Miss Ada Miller, of Salem, and Mrs. D. A. Olson, of Silverton, in the Oak Grove Band stand; if inclement weather iu the new auditorium. Afternoon 1 p. m. Sensational high dive in front of the grand stand. 1:30 p. m. Speed program; music be tween events by Portland's famous po lice band; vocal solos by Mrs. D. A. Olson, of Silverton, and Miss Ada Mil ler, of Salem. 2:30 p. m. Concert by Portland's fa mous Police Band, and vocal solo by rs. D. A. Olson, of Silverton, in now auditorium. 3:30 p. m. Balloon ascension with thrilling; triple parachute drop. 4 p. m. Spectacular and daring high dive. Evening. 7:30 p. m. Concessioners' night. But Little Activity and Much Less Interest New York, Sept. 28, The New Yo'k Evening' Sun financial review today said: There was little activity and less interest in today's rambling session -of the stoek market. News developments of a character to influence tie course of prices in cither the industrial or the railroad list were wanting. Neglect caused business. Recessions were bro-id er among the rails than among the in dustrials. ; - . : In the former losses ranged from ona to more than three points. Such issues as Union Pacific, Reading, Delaware and Hudson, St. Paul, Canadian, Pa cific and New York Central were the chief suff erors. The stoel stocks sold to 2 points or so down, with occasion al leisurely recovery. The copper shares were consistently soft. The tobacco is ' sues sold off fractionally and the equip ' input and munitions specialties alsov There were some frankly weak and strong spots. Wilson and company and Uistillers' Securities were well bought. General Tloctric was two points low er. - ; KAISER'S CUIII PEACE PROPOSAL PROVESFAILURE Instantaneous Rejection by Americans Causes Change of Plans CHANCELOR AFRAID TO . TALK OF IT IN PUBLIC Dared Not Go Before the Reichstag With More Boast ful Falsehoods By J. W. T. Mason (Written for the United Press) New York, Sept. oS. Chancellor Michaelis' sudden decision not to ad dress the reiclistag publicly on peace, but to make a secret statement to th releasing 8 main committee, is a new indication of the floundering indecis ion that has overiaken the kaiser's peace drive. It is apparent that the peace propa ganda is not working out as the Ger man efficiency experts predicted among themselves ic would. Unexpect ed things aro happening that compel tno -uiser s spokesmen to delay stag ing their farce of taking the German people into their confidence. The in stantaneous rejection by public opiu tiou iu the United States and in tho nllied countries of the kaiser's cun ning proposal for the semi-restoration of Belgium is unquestionably the rea son why the German chancellor has re considered his plans to speak beioia the reuhstng. Germans are rn.m rang Ho had arranged to tell the Gor man people that peace had been brought appreciably nearer, on terms safeguarding the interests of kaiser ism, But, even the kaiser has lately become aware that the most dangerous game he can play is to feed them with falsehoods. -Never before in German his tory has Teutonic public opinion began to form so many independent judg ments tts now. Michaelis, therefore, dared not go before the reichstag with boastful words, for the German people must now know that the kaiser's latest peace offer has been riddled by criti cinn. It is very significant that cou pled with the Michaelis forthcoming declaration to the reichstag main com mittee, is the statement that he will discuss tne Alsace-L.orrain quesnuu. Having failed to tempt tho entente powers with the promise of Belgium concessions into an abatement of their demands for tho democratization of Germanv, the kaiser is now apparently sounding German opinion concerning (Continued on page four.)