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yi t 5250 CIRCULATION (23.000 READERS PAILT) Oniy Circulation in fiilera Guar aateed by the Audit Bursas of Cirenlatioaa. RT1 LEASED WIRE. DISPATCHES SPECIAL WILLAMETTE VAL LEY NEWS PEB.YICB. FORTY-SECOND YEAR NO. 105. I FR KM WF1 1 "IT BOflirlRSHO COMPLETE TREPASSEV HORTA JUMP OVERSEAS With European Coast Now 'Only 950 Miles Off, Success of Undertaking Certain. Ponta del Gada, Azores, May 17. Messages were re ceived this afternoon that the seaplane NC-1 had sent out S. O. S. calls. The messages said the NC-1 had become lost in a fog between destroyer stations 20 and 21. Washington, May 17. An American seaplane, the NC-4, "jinx boat" of Commander Towers' trans-Atlantic flying fleet, established a world's record in overseas fly ing today, i li V'foifj gtt When (ho word readied the navy do-, passed nation ship No. 18 gt 5:45 a. ?.. paioniont hero that this now famous "Xuncy" had reached llorta in the A Korea group, she had officially covered 1200 miles of tlie flight from Roekaway to England. The leg covered since last j muni, wiicu Fine -aoistou anchor " at Trepassey, ia 12000 miles and she made a record of 80 miles an hour. All Washington was thrilled at tne NM'b feat. It surpassed the most ra diant expectations of navy officlr.ie. She is now only l."0 miles from Ponta del Gada nnd lias traveled the longest lea in the navy attempt to blaze an air trail to Europe. Nine hundred and fifty miles away i Lisbon, her first continental goal. ..:.,.. L. A. in . . Flyerg String Out, Washington. May 17 At 1:4!! o'clook I this afternoon the latest word received at the navy department as to the loca-j tinii of America's trans-Atlantic flylnp; fleet was: NC-4 reported "crrived" lit llorta at H : 20 a. m. N'C-1 reported passed station ship 19 al H:15 a. in. NC-3 reported off her course between station ships 17 and 18 at 5:15 n. in. The navy has received Jio radios on position of" the fliers since shortly afyer 11 0 Vloek this morning. Slntion shin No. 1i. where the NC-1 was last reported, is the destroyer Dent boat, first of the giant navy seaplunes.J in latitude north 40 IP, longitude westjhas had a romantic carer since she was .15.05.5, This stution is northwest of llorta and there were two more station Biiips to be (Visaed before llorta is Washington, May 17 The NC-4 Democrats In Caucus Name Champ Clark to Lead Forces of Minority Party on Floor Washington, May 17. Champ C!ark, retiring sieaker of the house was unani mously chosen niinoritv floor leader by the house democratic caucus today. Anti-Clark men, however, won a par tial victory when the raucus agreed to,. ii im'Oi nt a committee to investigate as .oj the advisability of appointing a steering eoinmittee to decide on the democratic I policy in the house. I . Party leaders declared that the entire caucus was harmonious, the fignt "on ( lurk failing to develop becanse of a compromise reached early today ween the Clark and anti-Clark fae- tions. "There is no intention, however, to carry 1G.1U gallons of petroltuin and Representative founders, Virginia,' trv to embarrass republicans in their J crews of six men each, except the NC 3. wr.s elected caucus diairman. ami Ash-(effort to orgr.nize the senate" said Sen- which carried only five men. lirnok. Ohio, secretary. Representative ! ator King, I t.'ih. who was elected srere- "When considering the cxti.-.cidinnry V. Rurkcr, Missouri, nominated Clark, tary of the caucus. performances of the NC pl.n!"s. the and (nllian. Massachusetts. eonded Sen:it r Martin was authorized In message stated, allow for load liiifi gal it. both getting a big ovation. name a steering committee of 12 to'lons of petrol and six men, except the R-presi ntntive Sander". Louisiana, m-ike up democratic committee assign-1 NC-3 with crew of five men, Lieurs lender of the cnti-Clark faction, sub initted the s'errin committee resolu-l linn. The election of Clark means that, he will get the vote of the entire nemo-1 siablishes New W6xJd Washington time, a radio from the Azores to the flavy department stated toddy, . Station ship No. 18 (V. B. 8, Craven is about 130 miles from Trepassey Bay. I lie i -S passed station 13 at 2:s a. m., Washiugtou time, the despatch stat ed. The NC-1 passed station ship No. 18 at t):14 a. m., Washington time. She reached station ship No. 10 at 5:17 a. m., the dispatch said. Three three planes were ahead of the schedule by 125 knots at 2:23 u eiw, according to radio from Trepassey to the navv department early today. The dispatch said:, "Progress three seaplanes irom Tre- passey t' Ax-ores is ahead of estimated distance at 2:25 by 125 knots. At the ' above time planes reported as having missed station 13, 650 knots out. Cape Raeo is atill in communication- with NC-4." Bet Placed on NC-1. I The flight is the first official trans- j Atlantic flight undertaken by any gov eminent. The navy assumed full i- sponsibility for iH success or failure jand h:.s put its entire resources at the command of the fliers, Navy officials were placing their bets on NC-1. She is the only one that has gone thus far without a mishap. This completed last Uctolier and nas stood jendtiranee tests which lend navy offi cials to believe that she has the oest (Continued on page six.) cratie members of the house for the speakership on Monday. Senate democrats met today and elect ed fVnatur Martin, Virginia, minority i leader, and chose Senator Pittman. - ii.ilnd their candidate for Dresident nro . Several hours' discussion of democratic policy on legislation tlien followed. Senate democrats also decided to pro- tost against republicans having & ma ijoritr of three on each important eom-;4." i mittee. The slimness of the republican I majority in the senate does not entitb be-ltliem to such a wide margin, democrats held. Iments. : I Thi Tentr: lia summer nonral , ill open -iiite 9 for niut weeks. 4I1 fi0 ri mm: AMERICAN NA VY SEAPLANES THA T FINISHED FIRST LEG OF TRANSEA FLIGHT TODA Y i '1 y ITS' i FIRST PHOTO OF THE START OF THREE GIANT SEAPLANES QN TRANS-ATLANTIC TRIP. The three giant seaplanes, the NC-1, NC-3, and NC-4, starting on the first leg of the trans-Atlantic flight. The first stop over was at Halifax and the second one at Trepassey Bay. LOG OF THE GREAT TRANS-OCEAN FLIGHT Washington, May 17. of the transocean fliers: From Trepassey, received at 7: in p. m.: hetplwie i;-i oegaii ivxiymg Azores leg 2053 (. M. T." rrom Jrepassey, (.i- p. in., -" pliinc NC I began taxiying tor Azores flight 2053 Greenwich meridian lime. Tinker." From Trepassey, 7:27 p. in.: "M I lauded Trepassey harbor 21t. G. M. 1., after circling harbor. Higned Comilo." Tremasev 7:03 o. in.: Henplane NC-4 took water on Azores flight 2140 G. M. T. Tinker." From commander division one, i :.;! p. m.: inriginie i to learn whether mercnant snip uirn roiintierl it hss abandoned search or failed to secue. Edwards unable to lo cate either of them. Advice of com mundiug officer of C-3 is returning ei. Johns." From Trepassey, 7:54 p. in.: "Sea plane NC-3 left water for Azores ""K (time unintelligble), sign From TrepK-sscy, 7:51 HIK'ICU 11NR-I. p. m.: ,-re- nbine NC-4 took off water on Azores fliirht (time unintelligible) Coinflo." From Trepassey, 7:55 p. m.; plane NC-1 took off water on flight 2209 G. M. T. Tinker." From Trepassey, 8:23 p. m.j planes passed from sight at 220 T.-Comfln." l-'rotn Tienawer. 8:48 p. m.: "Kea Azores "Sea i. M. "5e plane NC-4 tk off water Azoi.i, f iiht 2207 G. M. T. Tinker." From Treuassey, 8:30 p. m.': "Kea planes passed from sight on historic vovage at 2220 O. M. T. Tinker." From Caiw Race, N. P.. 8:4 4 p. m.: "Seaplane NC-4 left Trepassey 2130 . M. T. Aroostook." From Otter Cliffs, Maine, 8:45 a. m.: "Progress of three seaplanes from Tre pawafy -Azores ahead on estimated dis tance at 6:23 G. M. T. by 125 knots. iCape Bate till in communication No. Naval officials consider the feat of ' the NC planes remarkable in vn oi j the heavy loads'thev carried. An effi Icial message from Trepassey ud left j ant Rhodes not taken. Suoess;j unrt due in large measure to tireless work of hooIifrrWgj special planw. eonr-cratiosr g.i (r j traded a double mastoid opratioa fera,1(, futile t attempt to publish during Ificcrs and men Trepassey ships, AeroJing'e seated car. ' strike. SALEM, OREGON, SATURDAY, MAY , :1mm iw'iii'Wtihj. . -Here is the log graphy most important factor arrange I ment. Weather report complete aim . ' nirnre. ' ' j A garbled cable received at the navy I department from Ponta del (iada fct 2 Ii. m. said: "NC-4 arrived morning. w-t,.,., i;ii,,n l'onta del Oada (an pniently several words missing). Weath er around islands misty with frcqucm ruin s(ii:.lls." . London Unenthused While Waiting Arrival Of Planes t 1.... Uu,. 17 Vitvi nf he slnrr I.UMumi, riiu? ... .... of the American trnns Atlantic flight Winnmeg, Man., May 17. A longer wns cnlmlv received here today. The bread line, reports of infants lufforing nution had been stirred up to a kliri'for want of fresh milk and minor clash pitch of excitement by a false report of!,., marked the third day of tho general a start being made Thursday evening. labor strike here today. Therefore the actual start did not Mayor Gray announced the situation arouse so much interest. Reports of tho was becoming more precarious rather progress of the planes, however, wcre,mn Rowing iKns of clearing up. eagerly awaited Abe Martin .f M ! ft m I jrold storage houses under union orders. !armoiv; all other session in Hall of Rep - Th woman who used to shy at tfef j, of goods at fruit warehouses wns' lepreseutativcs. pin' in a buggy now has a daughter,,,r.irP(i 0 ,e tremendous, Rebeknh Lodge. Monday evening. I. that'd step on a camel. Dr. Moops has. (I (1 si 17. 1919. a lid 11 BECOMING SERIOUS Bread Lfae Lengthens And Babes Want For Milk In Manitoba City. Only comniercint le icgrapncrs aim run road operators kept Winnipeg in toucft with outside affairs. It is expected to have !ho keymen om bv tonvghi completely iiiilutiiig the Cltr' Mounted Polic CaBel Pactorv nirl itrikera attacked strike tbrenkers while picket at other piaces clashed with those atill at work. I "We want the authorities to know there will be no weakening on our 'part," a labor onion official told the Icity council, which is In continuous ses jsion receiving reports on the strike from .all sections of the city. The official decli.red the newspapers I would have molded public, opinion lagainst the strikers had they been al lowed to publish. Mounted police arrived in the citv to Idnv and last night from all parts or tne I province. They were ordered here by ; the government of Ottawa. In addi tion. General Kitchin ordered ell sot ; diers in the cir not to leave the arntor lies nnd barracks, but to be ready for lilutv at a moment's call. Newspaper Suspend. Milk depots and bread lines wera i operation under union ordeis. Several !c: 'is were opened, but no food was ! served to anvono not wearing a union badge. 1 !..- .1.. . .. n..l. ids at freight hfiiiscs IISHO'IH H-'-' a:id express offices liave been sent to v,.M,aier inain.gers decided it would 7 Cm PRICE TWO CENTS me ii War Expenditures Of U. S. . Totaled $23,363,000,000 Washington, May 17. Amer- ica'a actual war expenditure totalled 23,163.000,000, General March, chief of staff, announ- eed tmlav. Of this 2.0(i9,OO0.tWO repre- aented normal government ex- penditures and 121,294,000,000 represented extra war costs. Of this 114,000,000 was spent by ' the army. HUN COUNTER TERMS COMPLEIEBY SUNDAY Big Protest Meetings Called In Berlin To Oppose Treaty Signing. By Carl D. Groat (I'nited Treat Staff Correspondent.) Berlin, May 10. Counterproposals to tho peace trer.ty probably will be com pleted Sunday, it was learned from art authoritative source today. (Under the regulations governing the negotiations the Germans have until May 22 to discuss the terms,. Vast meetings have been called for Suuiluy in the leichstag and elsewhere to protest agniust signing the treaty. Gertuiii minor officials declare . ne terms will not be accepted uulcss they are modified. 'Wo will not sign for the purpose of escaping from the consequence of such a stand," said one offiical. "It is im possible to carry out provisions of the treaty and wo do not wish the wor iu .v continue thinking that Germany regard's treaties as mere scaps of paper." Jury Panel For June Term Of Circuit Court Is Drawn Following Is a list of the jurymen drawn for tho June term of the Marion county circuit court: W. II. Pettit, Salem No. 1; T. M. I.ukens, K. Silvcrton; R. K. Carrier, Sa lem No. 11; Herman L. Carl, Kast Hub bard; X. Stoessel, Mehama; W. R. Schuerer, Itutteville; T). A. 11arn, East Salem; Frank T. Labare, Kuglewood; Romeo Gouley, Brooks; Geo. Hench, W. Woodburn; B. E, Edwards, Salem No. 3; W. Y. Richardson, Salem No. 3; G. .1. 11. Fiver, Shaw; Geo. A. I.ainb, lHn ::ld; F. A. Kurtz, Salem No. 10; Martin Forbis, E. Woodburn; Win. Siemund. Salem No. 6; Bernard1 Gescher, Sulilim itv; C. Oicsv, Tlonnld; Fred Minr.eninler. Salem No. 7; Ii. Lawrence, E. Wood burn; A. J. Spong, Chemawa; J. B. Com ey, Siilem No. 8; Tilmon Rains, IJoreh; W. A. Heater, Sublimity; Robert Colo, Wueonda; Geo. May, Jr., West Ml. An gel; Geo. Peltingiil. Salem No. 10; George Iliinsford, Hnleni No. 17; W. II. Wilzel, Turner; W. E. Mcllwain, Sa lem No. The Douglas Fir and Exploitation ExKirtatinn company, representing pro ducers of (he Northwest, who have combined for exort busind's. has re ceived an order for 19,000,000 feet of lumber for Europe. 2000 VISITORS EXPECTED TO ATTEND CONVENTION I. O. O.F. OPENINGMONDA Y The annual session of the grand Encampment Degree, TuesiUiy ttitr bodies of the I. O. O. F. will meet inl'". hul1- , , ., , . i i nil Heln-knh Degree, W ednesuay evemag, Salem nert week, beginning Mondavi .armorv. morning. This will include HO0 Uele-1 SiilKinlinntc Degree, Thursday eea gates from the grand lodge, patriarchs ! i,iB, armory. militant, grand encampment, llebikuh, Special Program, Thuisdny evealag. asseinb v and Muscovites. With the selection of 1400 delegi.tes to attend the week's session, it is esti mated that the stale sessions next ween will bring to the city close to 2000 itors. The meeting places for the week are as folloms: i bring the number close to 2000. To at- Patriarchs Militant, Monday, I. O. t. tend the Thursday sessions and to take F. hall. prt in the itrand parade Thursday aft- Ornnd Encampment, Tuesday, Hull of ernoon, Iim Odd Fellows, and Bcbeiiaaa Represi'iitatives. will arrive from Yuuhill county. IJebekah Assembly, Tuesday a. The Monday session will be given te nrinorv: all other sessions in the ncnate'the ,1, i.nrtinenr council. Patriarchs Miu- chamber. Grand Iodgp, Wednesday a. m.,:i io. O. F. hull. Grand Reception, Tuesday evening,! armory. ' m Weaker Repcrt Oregon: Taoigbt and Stis.isy fair, except probably sbasc Borthwest portion; 'ifiht to heavy frost rt port. 011; gent. foatkcrly windi. STANDS mi CMXT GERMANY Inclusion Of Huns la Leares Of Nations Indicated By Move To Admit To Of Labor. ITALIANS CONSENT TO FIUME AS 'TREE PORT" Rome Also Reported To Dare Relinquished Claims To lands. By Lowell Mollett (I'nited Press " Stuff Correspondent.) (Copyright 1919 by the Unite-Pre) Paris, May 17. Germany 'a Include, in the league of nations appears. . My nearer today" wn'cfl ft beenmo knewn that allied leaders were considering iter membership in the international lalnr bureau. The bureau Is an integral part erf las league. The peace treaty spe.rificr.Hy provides that members of the hurenn shall be present members of the learna of nations and those who heeuwa mem bers Inter. Although the Gcrn.nns pro bably will not be taken Into the bureau immediately, because of the hostile sr timent in some allied countries, it is re lieved in many quarters certain ahe will bs included in both the bureuu and lea gue very soon. , Only Matter of Time, When Premier Clemencean cave Ont the reply to the Germans' Intm. ir,o Wednesday he later asked that it He held up until the committee of allied labor experts could consider 'another question." It was too lute to prevent nnblii Htian, however. Then wline ,im committee met ngnin it was discoverH that the ouestiou wns whether to lake Germany into the bu'eau at. this time. For tho reason given, It was decided t been fcnsiblo, hut it was decided to iti it the findings rer.ched ot the hVir ""im il in Washington in October to the Germans for their adherence. Simh ad herence will be easilv nbtnined, it U an icii nled. in view of the Germans' own dec'nintions. Thereafter Germans re mission to the bureau and leaeno wmi'd be r. matter of oiilv a short time. It la evnected. There is nn attempt to ditni"e ttie fact that both lobnr and emiif. i allied countries desire Oermu" indi.rv to be under the same conditions thy will be forcedto observe, otherwian dee- (Continued on page fonr Hall of Kcpresentr.tivrs, State lloiiae. i ll is rxiecien innt ny .mobo.ij n.r.r- noon at least 700 of the del-gates h4 friends have arrived ia tne c.iy n ALLIES MAY m it'iii vis-(and that by Tuesday afternoou and Wednesday mornins the graml lodjre session with the Rebeknh assembly will taut. In the evening Salem l odge tin. will hold a meeting in the I O. O. F. i hall. j Tuesday, May 20, the Grand Re- eamnmeiit and the Rchekah asecmbly Iwill meet in the House of RcpH',ntsr (Continued on page six.)