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Jk fiifti 5ffo ft fifrS 5250 CIRCULATION. (23000 EE.VDEK3 DAILY) Only Circulation In Salem Guar- anteed by ths Audit Bureaa of Circulations. : FULL LEASED WIRL : DISPATCHES SPECIAL WILLAMETTE VAL- LEV KEWS SERVICE. FORTY-SECOND YEAR NO. 77 ' " ?, , - mm Gennans Imbued With Idea Tkt Things Lost In War Are Being Won Back Before Paris Conference. NEW SPIRIT DEVELOPS DURING PAST 30 DAYS People Ready To Accept Any Terms To Secure Peace Two Months Ago, Becoming In sultingly Independent. By Frank J. Taylor (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Berlin, April 13. The Germans are becoming more and more imbued with the idea that although they have lost tli." war they ate winning in the peace conference. This ri largely a development of ttse pint month, Tw0 months ai;o the Ger mans, were ready tc accept any poam the allies might impose. Now the peo ple arc becoming independent to the ex tent ot "cockiness." 1 do not know whether the attitude here is the natiiial result of tho deluy! in Paris and tho continuous stream of: reports of allied differences which aro! widespread in the German press, or whether it is part of nn organized plan on the pint of the Germans. It is prob ably both, for members of the old' regime certainly ire making the ine-itl of the sittiitt ion, endeavoring to educalj the t ioniums up tu the Idea they ougiit to turn In hloiihcvJk if the peace terms are unsatisfactory and that if the allies' ran hardly agree among themselves whin there are n0 Germans present, a few German diplomats on the ground inuld quickly give the allied peaco p.'O-gi-im a permanent setback. Von Benistorfi Delighted. lor instance, Count VonBornstori? ( ',.) much delight out nf tho way thirigi in, in ug in Paris. I met htm on the nl reel, the other day nnd asked Iiir.i whur he thought of tho situation. "The situation is all in Paris," he replied, "It isn't very diplomatic tu (Continued on page two) Wilson Says Work Of Conference To Be Uninterupted President To Return Home Early In May, Present Plan Paris, April 15. (United,, Press.J'-Tliat President Wilson would sail for home the first or second week in May wes the best obtainable information nt the Paris "white house" This afternoon. At the same time. Wilson's as- soeiales said they believed an extra session of congress would he called when he sails and not before. LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS ?)Vw York, April 13. Liberty bond q i.it ttions: HS.90, np .14; first 4's, 93.70, up ,::0; second 4's, 9.1.30, off .14; first 4V. 9X70, up .30: second 4'i's. 93.63, off '.Ifi; third 4U'. 83.54, off .10; fourth 4'i V, PS.Gti, off .06. h ;v COMMANDER. IN hc' INVESTIGATES ARCHANGE SITUATION Washington, April 15. (United Press.) Brigadier Gouerul, Wilds P. Richardson, commanding American troops at Murmansk, Russia, left yes terday with his staff and replacement officers to take charge of the situation i at Archangel, where American troops mutinied two weeks ago, a war depart ment cable announced today. General Richardson wired General Pershing Sunday that the military situ ation in his sector appeared satisfac tory. As ho i4elieved to be in com munication wtih Archangel, it is said at the department that tA- morale of the American troops has lee '-stored, at least in part. Richardson Js message told of a battle between friendly Russians, supported by allies, and bolsheviki, in which the allied forces attacked r.nd occupied I'ros Oiero, April 11. Bundle vik pas' ualties were 40 killed, nine wounded and 20 prisoners. They lost two field guns, one machine gun uud 70(K) shells. Allied casualties wore ono Canadian sergeant killed and o" French sergeant wounded. Richardson expects to be at Archangel Sunday. The message came from Rjchnrdson bv way of tieneral Pershing, to whom it was sent originally. ACCIDENT POSTPONES HI7f m Break-Dawn t At Karshfidd Delays Whfcpet Reach Sitl'ens Thursday. . ,iVar tn tilt h, like caterpillar engines, will occasionally run up egainst things that will put them out of eommtssion. And this is what happened at Marsh' field to the war tank scheduled td visit Salem Wednesday noon. Instead of arriving Wednesday, it will get in the city Thursday unit (Vtll then proceed with a demonstration of what a real war tank ean do under en couraging "circumstances. The war machine will arrive in Salem Thursday morning and will bo unloaded lit the freight depot of tha Southern Pacific nt Commercial nnd Trade streets. Tts travels in Salem will begin nt 1 o'clock. Beginning r.t the freight depot, it will travel north tn State street and thence, on State toLihcrty street. Tfere it will pause while Lieutenant Louis Coniptnn and Robin Day deliver ad dresses on the service of a tank in the war nnd culling attention to the fact that the Victory Liberty loun campaign (Continued on page twol Paris, April 13. (United Press.) President Wilson yesterday gave out 'the following statement: "In view of the fact that the ques tions which must be settled in the peaco w.th Germany have Been brought as i near complete solution that they can 'now quickly be put through the final 'ptocoss of drafting, those who have been most constantly in conference ! about them have decided to advise thtrt Ithe German plenipotentiaries Ire invited i to meet representatives of the associ ated belligerent nations at Versailles on (the 25th of April. "This does not mean (hat the many other questions connected with the gen eral peace settlement will be Interrupt ed or thr.-t their consideration which has long been under wav, will be retarded. 7 . ' ' On the contrary, it is expected that rap lid progrnss will now be made with these 'questions so that they may also present j ly be expected to- be ready for final settlement. It is hoped that the ques tions most directly affecting Italy, es ipecially the Adriatic questions, can be (brought to a speedy agreement. The ' Adriatic question will be given for the, time precedence over other questions and pressed by eontinual studv to its I : i (Continued on pkf two) COMPLETED TO El! m Wilson txpected AO OUmmon, Congress Into Session By Immediate Signing, Or Rejection Depends On Extent Of Powers Conferred Upon Hun Commissioners. Sep arate Treaties To Be Ready For Austria, Turkey And Bulgaria. Allied Governments To Be Given 20 To 30 Days For Ratification. Terms Strip Enemy Of Mil itary And Naval Powers And Establish Boundaries. By Fred S. Ferguson (United Press Staff Correspondent) Paris, April 15. The peace program was author itatively outlined to the United Press today as follows: The treaty will be handed to the Germans April 25 If the Germans have, plenary powers, it will be sign ed almost immediately; otherwise it will first be submitted to the German government at Weimar. . Separate treaties will be presented Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria within a few days after the Germans ar rive at Versailles." " As soon as all treaties are signed, a period of twenty to thirty days will be permitted for ratification by the al lied governments. When two thirds of the governments have ratified the treaties they become effective. . President Wilson is expected to call a special session of congress for this purpose not later than June 1. The "littlo five" (foreign mini: tors' council) met today to discuss the mechanical details of the final peace sessions. . Under present plnivs, a ple nary session probably will be held next week in which the new covenant of the league of nations will bo present ed, as well as the final reports of oth er commissions. No definite decision has been reach ed regarding tho work after tho Ger man delegates arrive, but it is under stood a special committee, composed of the "big four" will deal with them The treaty will be gone over Hiid the various points explained. The Ger mans are then expected to return to Weimar and submit -the treaty to their government. This plan naturally will lie, aliened if the German delegates have plenary powers, as they will then he able to sign the treaty without leav ing Versailles; Treaty 75,000 Words Long The cleaning up of the important questions involved in the treaty eanne like a whirlwind and although some details are still outstanding they can be speedily whipped into shape. The Adriatic question, under consiilei.tf ion by the "big four" today, will not slow up the treaty with Germany. This and other problems can coi.tinue under do bale while the negotiations arc under wnv with the Germans. the treaty to be handed to the Ger mans April 25 will be at least 75,000 words long, according to the best esti mates. It prolmblv will consist of n ireneral introduction, in which all the principles will be set forth and will he followed bv specific protocols cov ering separate divisions. Among theso pritoocls will be the league of nations covenant, to which the Germans wili subscribe although they will not bo admitted to membership in the league until they are voted in under the cov enant provi-sion for acceptance of new members. Military Terms Stand In addition to the military and nav al terms, which have already been out lined, the treaty will cover ail other ground completely. (Exclusive United Pres d.sparfhes of Atarch 22 stated ,rr nany would be allowed an army of 100,000 men, a na vy of six battleships, six light cruis ers and 24 destroyers and torpedo boats rnd no military air force. Also that I stic would le ri ini-rea n rmrr impo tent through ail.ed ton'rul or tier war materials. ) The military and naval terms wili contain approximately 12,001 words, reparations the same, waterways an'i responibilities si 'out five thousand euch. Boundaries, wH'-h will require at least 5000 words, will giv Alsace Lorraine to 'Prance, as well ss giving ;tho French possession of the Saar coat 'min''. The vblley ill be adminijtjr :ed by France as ri-id.ito-r for the ler-iiiio of nations for 1j years, after 'which a plebeseite will be held. The u SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY, APRIL PACT TO BE SUBMIT ATES Ratification June First Rhine boundary ig not changed, but the forts will bo dismantled .and France will bo given guarantees against at tack which she has characterized as ' i iost acceptable " Waterways IuternrvtlJnalizcd Tho waterways provisions includo internationalization of the Rhino, KIIm and Oder rivers. The Kiel canal will bo left in Germany's possession, but will be open to passage of all ships in peace time and its torts will be dis mantled. As outlined to the United Press yes terday, the reparations section of the treaty probably will be based on a pro visional minimum indemnity of 25, 000,1)00,000. The permanent reparations committee will be expected to get as much more a Germany's financial and economic condition permits, after the initial installment of $5,uoO,0HO,0U0, which will be paid within to years. The general belief is that France will get about 55 per cent of the totul amount of indemnities. While the responsibilities committee has agreed on indictment and trial of minor enemy officiulg in the countries in which their crimes were committed, the question of whether the former kuiser and his chief accomplices shall be corporally punished probably will bo determined nt the plenary session next week, owing to the fact the com mittee failej to agree on this one point. Premier f'lemenceau conferred with Colonel House yesterday afternoon und expressed entire satisfaction fith the progress of the pence work. He fs iindceKtood to have informed him that thi' Matin's attacks ugaiiutt President Wilson are not inspired by the govern ment. On the contrary, be said the at tacks were directed more at him than at Wilson. SOUTHERN LUMBERMAN 8AT8 PRICES TO RISE IN COMINO YEARS Chicago, April 15. Lumber Is cftenp er now than it will be for five years, according to C. F. Keith of Kansas City, president of the Houthern Pine associa tion. Keith's statement was made before the Illinois legislative committee In vestigating building mr.tertal prices here. In answer to questions, Keith de clared Austria and Russia had formerly supplied all Kurope and Asia wits nif -ber, but that now the United Htntes and Canada is supplying markets in the old world. TUMALO MAN. 90 YEARS OLD, STARTS ON FIRST BAIL TRIP j Bend, Or.. April 13. Marsh Aubrev of Tinnp.lo, Or., aged 90, started his I' first trip on a pnsenger train last night when he commenced a journey to Rosehure. Or., where he will enter the soldiers' home. & 4 K a ill r w 15, 1919. ON API 1m Vtn...,. Hf Wor To Organize This Evening Tonight -at 8 o'clock at the armory a temporary organisation will be formed of all soldiers of tho late war whoso homes are in Marion county. Governor Olcott will civil tho meeting to order and later it will be turned over to tho veter ans to effect the organization. It is planned to have tho society affiliute with tho American legion which is now being formed in all parts of the United Slates. Representatives of the G. A. H. and the United War Veterans will he present t0 assist lu the organization. The affair will be entirely informal as no regular program has been arranged. Tho boys of Marion county who have been In tho service are asked to attend and take part in tho election of tempo rary officers. n 11 Amounts To Be Subscribed By Various Districts Are Designated. 1 : The quotas to bo raised by the vari ous ocuiitics of Oregon in the coming Victory Loan drive, which is to open Monday, April 21, have been announced from the Bttvto headquarters in Portland, a follows! Baker $ Benton Clackamus ... Clatsop , Columbia . Coos Crook Curry Deschutes Douglas Gilliam Grant - Harney Hood River 819,075 203,350 400,950 700,050 102,450 471,825 118,125 20,550 173,475 430,200 158,850 97,873 173,923 200,250 520,950 35,100 140,700 338,400 190,875 057,000 1,325 517,273 392,400 1,237,500 Jackson Jeffeiwon Josephiuo Klamath I.ako I.ano I Lincoln ..'........ (Linn i Malheur .Marion ' Morrow , 221,175 Multnomah 14,780,325 I Polk j4,50 jWiorman 118,350 ..... .SI . it iiiiamooK :.. jj,finj Umatilla 1,230,075 Union 344,025 Wallowa r. 232,200 Wasco 417,000 j Washington 404,775 Wheeler 58,725 Yamhill 808,273 Abe Martin Tier's gettin' t' be to many places t' eat these day that erer 'where yon go yon smell goulash. "Prohibition may be good thing, but the 'a goiu' t' be trouble when we try t' pour hot eatsnp in a lemon extract bottle," said Lib Fash t'day. TED 11125 V PRICE TWO CENTS FOUR VICTIMS OF SUB CHASER EXPLOSION NOT EXPECTED TO RECOVER San Diego, Cal., April 13. A board of inquiry apKinted by Rear Admiral William F. Fullam was today investi gating the explosion aboard the U. S. submarine chaser number 297 yesterday. An unofficial report was that sparks from wireless apparatus liues on the craft ignited the gasoliue that was be ing taken on bourd from an auto tank on the dork. Four of the ten men burned are still in a serious condition and littlo hope for their recovery is held by the sur geons nt tho Balboa Park naval hos pital.. Those badly injured arc: John Barron, machinist's mate, 27, Worcester, Mats. E. J. Guy nor, gunner's mate, 28, Port land, Or. Joseph Chadderdon, seaman, 24, Acra, S. Y. W. W. Conovcr, quartermaster, 27, 8aa Francisco. The others, although badly burned, will recover. 8,000 Phone And Telegraph -Operators In Boston Strike Boston, Mass.. April 13. (Unitod Press.) Aproxunatoly 8000 operators of the New Knglaud Tolophono & Tele graph company in Iew Luglund wout on strike at 7 o'clock this morning to enforco their deuinuds for increased wages. There was no disorder. The union places the bli.ino for the situation upon Postmaster General Bur leson, while the hitter, in a telegrum last night, disclaimed any responsibil ity. Oregon Marine Corps Merf Organize "Devil Dog Club" Portland, Or., April 15. Fifty men who served in tho marine corps during the war organized tho "Devil Dog Cluh of Oregon" at a meeting Inst night. Tho society was formed for tho pur pose of furthering the interests of mem bers and ex-members of the manno corps. Tho club will participate in pa triotic demonstrations. It will make its first public nppeaf nnco during the Rose Festivol cr !n dune when the famous marine corps band of Kan Francisc0 will bo one of tho attractions, Herbert Hoover announces that 13, 000,000 worth of foodstuffs have been sent into Austria by the supreme eco nomie council during tho first three, months of this year. Jap Ambassador to United States Not Expected to Return Washington, April 15. (United Press) Viscount Ishii, Japanese am bassador to the United States, is re turning to Japan, it is officially an nounced at the Japanese embassy to day. "The ambassador is returning to To kio for a conference regarding vari ous mutters before the Jiipimese gov ernment," tho embassy statement do elared . "The ambassador will depart tho first of May, " Ishii first indicated bis intention to return several weeks ago. It was stated today that there Is nothing in the situation between the United Htntes and Japan that would require his resigning the post here. Nevertheless both otficutls and diplo mats understand he will not return. He is not one of the Hara Prty, now predominant in Japan, and while he has worked in close harmony witn the Hara ministry, it is believed he may have differences in policy. Appointed in 1918 He was appointed to the ambassa dorship here by former Premier Teran ehi, following his successful conclus ion of the famous Lanting Ishii pact in 1917, by which the United States rec ognized Japan's legitimate sphere of influence in Far Kastera affairs. Ishii took his post here April 30, 1918, and was received with the great est eordialitv President Wilson per sonally liked the new Japanese ambas sador, expressing upon one occasion to friends that Ishii was "real folks." Following reports to the department that an American hospital in Korea (OonrlaueJ on page two) Wea&er Report m re;on: Tonight and Wednes day probably showers, moder ate easterly wbds, heavy frost vest. . . OX TRAIN'S A 'SB N"T STANDS rivn CR-vr Enemy Delegates Expected To Submit Treaty To Hop Government At Weimar For Final Action. DISCUSSION BY GERMAN ASSEMBLY IS PROBABLE "Big Four" Turn To Consider ation Of Italy s Adriatic Aspirations And Effect Of Japan's Defeat, Versailles, April 14, (United Press.) The preliminary peace conference wilt I be held on the first floor of the Trianott pnli'ce, it was lcr.rned today All uf the Hotel Vutel and all but 13 room of the Hotel Du Reservoirs have been leiptisiticned for use of the Ucr iiin dd'-giGct. ' ' By Ed L. A.CCD (United Press Btnff Currespoudent.) Paris, April 15. Tho preliminary peace treaty will be submitted to tha Germans April 25. Unofficial advices have iudleuted tha enemy delegates will not bo empowered tu tign the pnet off hand, but will bo lequited to return with to Weimar, where it will be discussed by tho Gar man government and possibly debated lit at the national assembly. Tho treaty, therefore, probably will bo tiigned about May 1, us indicated in mvmhI nited Press dispatches recenl : ly. As the treaty must be ratified with lin a Ptriod of twenty or thirty daya 'lifter it is signed by the? Germans, it at Jpiars certain that President Wilson will Ismeititm congress in a special session for that purpose before June 1. ! All arrangements arc going forward (Continued on pngo two) Sections Of 361st And 352nd Infantry Land In New York fo. New York, April 15. More than five thousand officers ana men arrived today from rr.nco on the transMirts Kdward f,uck. eubach, Mexican and Carillo. On tho I.tickenhach were the 31(!th mobile ordnance repair shop; 302nd infantry, regiment al heudipia iters, medical detach ment, First butalion headquar ters company and Companies A, B, C and D. The 3lst infantry, First battalion headquarters ant Companies A, B and C. The 301st infantry headquar ter of the Second and Third battalions, machine gun company and companies I, E, f, O, H, I, K, L and M arrived on the Mex- lean. GIRL WHO KILLED STEPFATHER HELD ON CHARGE OF HOMICIDE St. Louis, Mo April 13. (United Press.) Urusula- Ilroderick, 13 year-aid slaver of Joseph Woodlock, her stepfa ther, was ordered held for the grand jury on a homicide charge by a coro ner's jurv. The girl's mother was ordered held nn accessory. Urusula, who two years ago murdered her own father, pleaded setf defense. She claimed her stepfather attempted to attack her. PEAGEBY HAY 1 IT IMJKELY