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Newspaper Page Text4U. : 5250 cmaiATio:i . : (25.009 HEADERS DAILY) Oniy Circulation in Salem Guar- anteed by the Audit Buresn at Circulation. : FULL LEASED WIRE . DISPATCHES . 8PECIAL WILLAiTETTB TAL- LEY NEWS SEBY1CS. A '-4 l7lUr ft-.-4 ' Oregon: Tonight and Wedses- ft s sv tmr, gentle Bonawrsierij Winds. FORTY-SECOND YEAR NO. 108. SALEM. OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1919. - fiv Talrsa ahd'kiv i ft iai ss-mf .-two IE LIMIT ON ENEMY NEARLY UP C ll.a r l.i uciiiuus mast vompieie von l? Af T-i n . amauuns vi ireary dj d O'clock Thursday After noon Under Terms. COUNTER PROPOSALS ALL SUBMITTED, SAYS REPORT "Big Four" To Scan Boche Protests And Then Set Def inite Date For Signing Of final Pact Paris, May 21. The time limit for the Germans to present counter-proposals to the peace treaty has been extend, ed ore week by the "Big Four," It wan officially announced this afternoon. The time limit was set for tomorrow, but was advanced to May 29, on request of Foreign Minister Brockdorff-Rant- By Cart D. Groat (Cuited Press Stiff Correspondent.) Berlin, May 20. Germany 's counter proposals regarding the peace treaty are complete no far Berlin is concerned, it was learned from an authoritntive source today. The communications are believed to have been forwarded to Versailles last night. The government is understood to have claimed these ere Germany's utmost concessions. They nro said to propose n plebiscite in the eastern pro vinces, diminution, of French control over the Saar basin Hnd alternations if the provisions for taken over German merchant ships. Fearing serious outbreaks in Silt-sit.., the government had dispatched large forces of troops to that district. By Fred 8. Ferguson (United Press Stuff Correspondent.) Paris, May 21. The time ninu 101 submission of German observations on the peace treaty expires at 3 o'clock to morrow afternoon. After the "big four" completes peru sal of these last communications the,! uate will lie fixed upon which the Ger mans must definitely accept or refuse the terms. This will depend upou the nature of t lie observations. There is no indication, however, that the treaty will be changed in any way. Progress of assembling the Austrian treaty has been uch that it is now be lieved it may be ready for signature at practically the same time as tuo Ger man document. It is probable the Aus trians will not be given more than a week for discussion of the terms. The disposition of the Austrian delegates In dicate s there will be very little quib bling over the provisions. In the nor mal course of events, it is estimated that President Wilson will be able to, depart for the I'nited Htntcs about June! 7. Although the allied delegates con tinue optimistic the'fe is more actual j question as to whether the Germans will, sign than when they first nrrived at ersnillrs. It is regarded as significant j (Continued on page two) j Belgium Demands Treaty of 1839 Be Modified and' Some Parts Completely Annulled By Henry Wood (1'nited Press Staff Correspondent.) Paris. May 21. The Dutch neVga tiou, invited to the peace conference to aid in revision of the treaty of 130, isin conference with the council f for eign ministers and Belgian representa tives. The following demands have been made bv Belgium! First, annulment nf tho oUv.mo nf it, 1 treaty of 1SW binding them to perpet 11a! neutrality. Thev point out this failed to save them from invasion in 1SG4 r.nd insist ou their right now toinaking provision in the present Ger- make alliances nnd take other steps to.n,a,lT treaty for revision of the ofcjec- gression. Seek Antwerp Outlet Second, revision of the clause which cuts off Antwerp from the sea. They understood the Dutch will especiallv dei !nre this clause which gives norland resist yielding any territory. They are possession of the left bank of the ' expected, too. to oppose Belgium's de S.'h ddt. prevented the revlctnaHlrf of're f ir complete sovereignty over the Antwrrp in 1914 and r.lso resulted In! Scheldt. The Dutch delegation is pre th.' internment of T.o.onri Belgian sol-j pare 1, among other things, to demon A !cr who crossed into Dutch territory , strate the full value of I'utih neutrality on 'lie w est bank. I during the w ar. Habby Complains Spouse Won't lire In Dry State Spokane, Wash, May 81. Alleging that his war bride, Cleopatra McEwea of Norfolk, Va., refused to live with him ia dry territory. Sergeant Glen Mc Ewea, wearing a distinguished service cross, ha asked ft dlvoree. The couple- married at Norfolk in February and tame west. It is alleged trouble started when Mrs. McEwen dis eorered that there was to "liquah" out here. The couple lired 'together but three days. McEwen won hia decoration for res cuing wounded men under machine gutf fire. mm ABANDONS 'nnr rnn huiit Government Bitterly Criticised For Failure To Safeguard Hawker. London, May 1. Thomas J. Mae N'amara, parliamentary secretary for the admiralty, announced in the house of commons this afternoon that the eight destroyers searching for Harry G. Hawker and Commander Grieve had found no trace of the missing aviators. London, May 21, (United -Press.) With no word received as to the late of Harry G. Hawker, who disapiearod in his attempted flight with a Sopwith plune from Newfoundland to Ireland, there was an inclination today in some quarters to- blame the government for not properly safeguarding him. , The Times attacked what Is tejmca the government's inaction in not patrol ling Hawker's routo and declared the government climaxed this by bungling the communiques Monday. The Post commented on misleading communiques, which, it said, aroused premature ela tion. An investigation by the admirality as to how misleading officiul reports re garding Hawker's originated, revealed they were started by garbled radio grams, .relayed through a number of ships. , : . Churchmen .Score "Brother Wilson's" Repeal Message St. Louis, Mo., May 21. Expressions of regret that a "ruling elder" and 'fellow churchman" should recommend to congress repeal of part of tho war time prohibition act wt.s contained in a resolution cabled todav to President Wi'son by the Presbyterian general as sembly. It was further resolved that ''we most earnestly petition congress that It not only retain the measure, but that it be enforced to the fullest extent." REPEAL OF WAR TIME "DRY" MEANS MUCH TO CALIFORNIA Ran Francisco. May 21. President Wilson's request for removal of the bfin on wine and beer, if acted upon, will save California grnnegrowers at least IOOOO,000 next fall, according to the grapegrowers' association. It would have been Impossible to convert ail the grapes into raisins. LIBERTY BONDS QUOTATIONS New York. Mav 21. T.ibertv bond nttntr.tions: Vttt, P9..r0. off !0: 4's, ".B2, unchanged: second 4's, 4!(a."0, an dot .02: second 4U 's. 74(o 7rt. off .4; third 4 Vs. 91(n96; fourth 4V, 81, up .0(1. Third, removsl of the constant menace! to the B.elginn border created bv the ' "peninsula" of Dutch Limberg, which' runs down into Belgium crossing the' Memo near Maastricht. They point out this prevented them from holding the Mouse line in 1914 and likewise per- jmitted the escajie of a portion of the Germany trmy in 101S. Dutch Promise Fight, While Belgium 's claims have impress ed the peace conference to the extent of there is no indication that the Dutch j intend to cede say vital points without1 putting lip a hard diplomatic fight. It; GRAND ENCAMPMENT IS SEQUENCE OF DELIGHTS Auto Ride Through Valley And Band Concert In Park To Be Closing Features Of Pro gram Today. 1500 01 ATTLNT)ANC AT RECEPTION LAST NIGHT Governor Olcott,' Mayor Albin And T. L McCroskey Wel come Visitors; Dance Enter tains Many. Following the antomobile ride given visiting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from 4 until 6 o'clock this afternoon, the delegates will be allowed to rest un til 7 o'clock. At this hour the Be bekuhs will again be called to assemble at the armory far the conferring of the Rebekrvh degree, to be exemolified by Columbia Rebekah Lodge No. 3 of Port land. At 8 o'clock this evening Chemcketa Lodge No. 1 will hold its regular ses sion at the Odd Fellows hall. And to close today's work and pleasures, the Ciierrian band will give tis first summer concert in Willson Park and the Waitc memorial fountain will play in colors. 1500 at Reception. The grand reception at the armory last evening brought out 1300 visiting delegates and local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Shortly before the begin ning of the program S3 women were given the jewel for meritorious work. Grand Patriarch Hi E. Watkins pre sided, and was assisted by a degree team from Multnomah lodge No. 2 of Port land. At the reception and program in the armory, Mrs. C. C. Clark abtv presided. Governor Olcott in behalf of the state delivered an address of welcome, eulo gizing the principals of Odd Fellow ship. He earnest invited all visitors to visit the slate institutions, saying it was tho duty as well as privilege of all to become familiar with them, and to especially visit the penitentiary, as this was tho only state institution he wag not proud of. This was due to the fact, the governor explained, of tho in adequate and antiquated building, built a generation or so ago. Visitors Are Welcomed. T. ltfeCroskey, in Mialf of the Sa lem Commercial club, spoke briefly, wol coining the visitors in behalf of the commercial and professional interests nt tne city. Mayor v. ri. Alljln was introduced by Mrs. C. C. Clark as "Lord High Mayor of tho famous citv of Sa lem." In his welcome. Mayor Alot'n especially invited the visitors to attend the Chcrrian concert this evening and nlso see the fountain playing in culorn. To the addresses of welcome, spouses were made by Sir. Walker, Mrs. Burke and Mr. Hautz. On the music program for the evening were Mis Ada Miller, Mrs. Blanche Liston Niemeyer, Prof. J li ri R. Sites Riid the Apollo club. Mrs, Clink, as presiding officer, nn uunnced that after the program, there would be the grand parade and a dance, and that those who were not brought up to dance, would find entertainment up above referring in this instance to oth er rooms prepared in the armory for the entertainment of visitors. Officers Elected. Officers for the grand encampment fur the coining year were elected as follows: P. A. Ifantz of Baker, grand patriarch; R. Kirkpatrick of Pendle ton, grand high priest; K. J. Nolan of Portland, grand senior warden; E, E, Shnroii of Portland, grand scribe; W. W. Francis of Albany, grand treasurer; W. E. Wadsworth of Hariisburg, grand junior warden; A. H. Knight of Canby, grand representative to the sovereign Brand lodge to meet at Baltimore; Frank P, Light of Lakeview, grand muraliul; W. T. Wright of Roseburg, giand sentinel, and D. S. Young of New port, grand outside sentinel. Wednesday Evening 7 p. m. Rcbcknh decree, armory; ltciickah exemplification bv Columbia loilgo No. 3, Portland 8 p. m. Ghemeketa lodge Xo. 1, regular meeting, I. O. O. F. hall. 9:311 p. in. IVtiud concert and elec tric fountain, Willson park Parade Chief Feature. Thursday is the day of the groat pa rade when all of the lfloo visiting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and ."j'.'O or more special visitors from Yamhill county, nlong with civic bodies from Hnlem will participate in the big event of the an nual slate encampment of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. The parade is scheduled to ocgin promptly fit 3:30 o'clock. Division So. I, under the personal commander of ''olonel John M. Williams, will form on the hoi th and east sides of Marion Square. Division No. !, commanded by Bngad:er General P. A. Hnntx, retired, of Baker, will form at Church and Che nieketa streets. Division No. 3, Of jrhich (Continued on page eight) , . " Abe Mults3 J. "f 3 Mrs. Lester Moon went t' th' pust office in kimooa an' returned th' same day. If oporttmity did knock, moat folks would be out in a car, AMERICAN DELEGATES ALL DISSATISFIED AT F Resignations $ Nine Mem bers Brings Grievances Of Other Commissioners To Public Light By Robert Bender Washington, May 21. Inquiry iato the procedure by which the peace treaty with Germany was framed is planned by members of the senate foreign rela tions conimitte, it was learned today. Republican leaders on this committee, who said they have known for some time of the dissatisfaction among Bonie i of the American mission In Paris with portions of the treaty, said today they would issue a statement Experts attached to the mission have been nsked to appear and expiam ;iu the Chinese, Haar valley, Polish, Italhta and other settlements were reached rftid on what principles the president yielded to obtain allied junction on the lcugm of nations. By Lowell Mellett (1'nitcd Press Staff Correspondent.) (Copyright 1919 by the Vnitcd Press.) raris, May 21. The action of ninoi members of the American peace commis-, sion in tendering their resignations, an j an expression of their disapproval of; the German treaty, has brought to liliht ; the fact that their sentiments are shared ! by a great portion of the commission. I Washington, May 21. (Fnited Press) If inquiries made by the United Press Markets sic to be found in the t'ni today ore any indication those dtssp- ted States, ifpossible, for the millions proving the terms form a considerable of pounds nf meat nnd millions of cans majority of the committee, albeit they of vegetable held by tho war depart are principally the lesser members, in ment, it was learned teday. fact, inquiries have not vet revealed' Tho department lias roughly 200,000, any member giving unqualified r.pprn- 000 pounds of meat and 100,000,000 cr.ns vnl of the treaty. The nearest approach to approval Is from those who sav the treaty Is bad, but that, the league of na- tions redeems its fnnlts. President Criticized. Mingled with detailed objections to tho treaty are condemnations of Presi- dent Wilson for giving his assent, though, on the other hand, many defend his sincerity, saying that creation nf the league was a bigger and more diffi-;ket.t cult task than those outside the pence conference appreciate, and that lie wr.s compelled to sacrifice one purpose after, tively that the war department plans to another in order to accomplish this one .sell the surplus products as soon as pos aim. They say the Shantung settlement J sible in the Fnited States. is bad, the Saar settlement ia bad, the; Italian settlement is bad rnd so on; but if the league works all these things will be straightened out in the next generation. Others argue, however, that the league, i Secretary of War Baker is understood The conference also resolved to send terms, ngiiiust the economic blockade as now constituted is too feeble an in- to favor distribution of the food direct-! delegation to the meeting of the in-'and against armed intervention in Uua strument to do the work intended, as a Iv to the consumer. j terna,tioiial socialist executive commit- sia and Hungary. result of which all of these sacrifices! The war department hopes to u.i tee at Lucerne in August to ask that all , "As an American, I feel Reemy i have been made in vr.in. jlarge quantities of food to state and i socialists refuse military service in case ; present disillusionment of Kuropctn lib- Barter and Trade Rule. municipal governments for institutional of a new war. Ural and pacifists in regard to rralizv The first class Includes not only nii-'use and the department will also seek Jane Addams Satisfied. ' tiou of President Wilson's program. It morons experts whose names are only j markets closer to the consumer, A delegation was nominated to sub ! is hard to explain to Europeans that slightly known to the American pen-; The possibility that most of the foodjmit tin-so resolutions to the pence Con-1 the president did not come t- Paris a tde. but some members nf the verv small would be released for actual public con-' ference. It included Mrs. Despard of n dictator. European mentality is Still inside group that participated in fash-! toning the trenrv, including some of the ' best known men among the members here. Among the less prominent mem- bers number the men who have hern rn-i gaged for the 1r.st two vears, under di- rection of Colonel House, in gathering; (Continued on page three) Past President Association Of Rebekahs Holds Business Session And Luncheon At Noon Today. PORTLAND WOMAN NAMED HEAD FOR COMING YEAR iliss E&el Fktder, Of Salem Elected Vice President And Dallas Woman Made Secre tary. The Past President association of the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon met in regular session today noon in the sen ate chamber, President Miss Pauline Kline and Secretary Mrs. Nellio Wat- tonburg of Klamath Falls presiding. After tho business session, the past presidents went to the Mcrion hotel where covers were laid for 15. This is the largest number of past presidents that has ever attended any of the an nual dinners at any grand encampment in Oregon. The past presidents wore moat emphatic in their praise of the generous receptiou givon tho visitors by'jgij tne naiem iU'OeKuns and Odd rellows. This morning officers for the Rebek ah Assembly were elected as follows: President, Mrs. JeBsie Jams of Sell wood, Portland; vice-president, Miss Ethel Fletched of Salem; secretary, Mrs. Ora I Cosper of Dallas; treasurer, .Tim M ti wacoos or romanaj warucn, Mrs. Ethel Moldrum of Milwaukie, Competition la Keen. Everything went lovely with tho Re bekahs In electing tho officers for the ensuing year, until the office of warden was presented. As this Is one ox tuu most important offices, the competition whs keen, with eight candidates iu the field. Although there was no election after several ballots, as a majority u all votes cast arc necessary for an elec tion, none of the candidates would with draw. When the voto was counted which finally elected Mrs. Ethel Mel drum of Milwaukie, it was found that she hHd a bare majority of ono vote. Her closest conipeitor was Nettie Whet stone of Pendleton. According to all re ports, the Rebekahs wont into tho elec tion of warden like truo politicians, with the western part of the state lin ing up against eastern Oregon. While jj1( fjnj . . .. was on, 3."3 votes were cast at each ballot. FOOD SURPLUS TO BE T Army Supply Of Meats And Vegetables To Be Kept In Home Markets. of vegetable. The Inst department statement was' that there was on hand 110,1113,5001 pounds of roast beef; 72,7H7,r00 pounds; of corned beef; 20,820,000 pounds ot i corned beef hash and 47,219,020 pounds' of bacon. Some of this since hns been) sold. In a recent statement it was said tlioi war department would try to find mar abroad for the meat. Luter It was tin id this was merely a tentative pro i gram. Now it was learned siithoritn- Packers Disregarded. Packing houses, it was stated, through which the sales were to be made, arel'eii added providing that the strike; Yanks Busy Explaining. not to be con . sidered primarily in thelshould be called even if the war was', "The most important political fca- war department plan as outlined today. Sanctioned by the league of nations. Ittircs were protests against the peace sumption was considered likely, Department officials say the policy is not a direct change from former plans. It is understood that there was misinterpretation of the plan lioth in the war department and out of it. Surplus Runs High. . It, ir packing interests haxe experv enced n reverse in their hopes by tin ntulining ( f the new policy. Counter Resolution Comes To Light In Budapest Now Budapest, May 19, Counter revolu tion was revealed here today. A num ber of alleged conspirators, including their leaders, were arrested and storci of ammunition confiscated. It was in tended to organise a "White Guard " and occupy Budapest, arresting the members of the soviet. The leaders were mostlv former po lice officials, including two chief con stables of Budapest. One merchant and several wealthy landowners also were arrested for complicity. IREASED FREIGHT RATES NEEDED DUNN Editor Of Railway Age Say Roads Face Bankruptcy At Present Rates St. Louis, May 21. (United Press.) Frflght rates must be increased 15 per cent if the railroads are to be saved from bankruptcy, Samuel O. Dunn, edi tor of the Railway Age, told tho Amer ican Iron, Steel & Heavy Hardwaiu . sociation here today. This increase will be necessary wheth er the railroads are operated by the gov ernment or the private owner, kM Dunn. If the insufficiency of revenue for 1010 is relatively as large as it wu dur ing the first three months of llrlS and tho present passenger and freight rates aro continued, tho end of the year will find a deficit of 1500,000,000, Dunn It would be economy for tho public to permit an increase of rates and the re- tnrit nt ttiA vnflil tn (irivntn unntrnl rM against government operation without without the increase, Dunn said. He ex pressed tho fear that continued gov ernment operation woud eventuate in stm wor80 coditions. Permanent gov eminent operation, he said, will weed out the experienced railroad men still in office and substitute politics and po litical hirelings. BIG SUFFRAGE LEAD First Ballot Taken In New Congress Results In Women's Victory. Wash'utjton, May 21 (United Proas) American women today won Ihe first Ibntllo in their new fight for the vote, when the house passed the stiff rnge amendment to tho federal con stitution. The vote on the suffrage amendment was 804 to 8S, The voto was a complete rout of the foes of suffrage. Ileivesentative Matin was given an ovation by republican and democratic friend of suffrage the moment the vote was announced. Mann Leads Fi&ht Washington, May 21. (I'uiled Press) Willi Representative -lanu, suffrage leader, warning nnti's that he would not be "held up," or obstiuct I ed, the woiiinn suffrage resolution was called up in tho house shortly after it met todav. (Continued on page four) Women Would Put Quietus on Future Wars; Threaten j World-Wide Strike of Sex j the failed Pies, expressed deep satis- By Rudolph Kommer fatcion with the work of the congress. (I'nited Press Staff Correspondent.) "The intensity of spirit i.nd uuity Is Zurich, May 18. The lain natioiuil most gin! if ying. " she said. Congress of Women Voted uuaiiiiuoiisi) I ' The discussions proceeded without at ils concluding iinn today to call anv wrangling, wild talk or inispuar 'a world wide strike of women in tveut'ble scheming. The moderation or! tho 'another war is declared, vvnien's demands, their political insight The proposal was made by Fraulcin nnd sense of realities was surprising. Hertzka, a dolofKtc from Vienna. It j Women's claim to political partnership was carried after an amendment had Great Britain; Madame Hagnz of Swit- : zerland and Hignora Menona of Italy, Mrs, Despnrd, a sister of Lord r rench.j i introduced a resolution demanding rep-1 resentation for women in the league of nations ami proposed Miss Jane Aiidamj of Chicago as the first woman repte- sentative. The resolution was adopted unanimously. Miss Addams, in an interview with f HELD ATAZORES BY ENS Trouble With Meter Kecjs BigNaTy Plane Frcm Ai tespfeg Last Leg Of AO22 tic FEght Today. FLAGSHIP OF FLEET TO BE SHIPPED BACK KO Commander Towers Decides NC-3 Too Badly Dasa.pl To Continue Trip Oyer Re maining Lap. By W. R. Har graves (I'oited Press Stuff Correspondent.) Ponta Del Bada, Aiores, May 2Li Forlnwing a two-hour tunc up. Com mander Towers announced that the NC 4 would make no kttempt to fly to Lis bon today. One of tho motor failed te function properly. Elimination of the NC I and NCI na" pla,'(,,, ,h '"'1',n of completing the flight on the NC 4 and Towers wishes to take no chance on losing his last re maining plane with the goal more than half won. The engine trouble caused Toners 4 Reud the greatest regret, as tho weath er was ideal today and the quick nie tcorloijical changes in this zone may re sult in impossible conditions tomorrow. II the NG-4 is still in good condition upon reaching Lisbon, the flight will ba continued to Plymuiith, Englnud, the following day. Commander Towers and the men of tho NC-3, the flagship which has been forced to drop out of the contest M cause of damage sustained while drift ing on the surface, wore anxious to see Bced mnile a gooiLaturt in the NC . Perfect Conditions Waited. Washington, May 21. (L'nited Proas) Because of engine trouble, the NO -has been forced to postpone her "hop off" expected today from Ponta Del Jlusuoii, an euiiy uispai.cn lo lam npvy ucpnriuicm Hiiuuuuteu. Admiral Jackson in a radio filed at 4:30 a. m. (Washington time) anil, reaching here at 7:23 this morning, said: "NC-4 will not leave today. Onu en gine not functioning properly." With only one seaplane now left upon which the success of the truns-Atlantio venture depends1, navy officials suid to dav no chances would be taken with eitlier the machine or the weather until both promised as near perfect function ing as possible. NC-3 to Return. Coiuinuiiiler Towers hut decided that his "flagship," NC-3, Is in no condi tion after weathering the heavy seas for many hours to resume hcr journey. A a result, he bus repoifed she win t shipped back to the 1'nitcd States. Tow ers further disclosed In his report, re- (Continued on page three) with man was justified. obessed with the idolatory of miiM, tnd even the liberals expected Wilson t throw America's material stre:ii;th iato the balance, instead of employing orly j the force of ideals. They also eriticis , inclusion of the Monroe doctrine in the j league covenant, forgetting that Wilsoa 'is not even an American dictator. We Americans in Europe arc coiuiuntty ex- 'plaining."