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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
THE SUEZ CANAL.

1t was thirty-five years ago that
the British parliament passed the act
authorizing the Rothscnflds to buy for
4,0S0.000 pounds sterling the Khe-
dives shares in the Suez canal. It
was much more important transac-
ton than it appeared to be upon the
surface. Down underneath the deal
Itself lay the astUtest diplomacy and
wizest craftsmanship of one of the
most wonderful men that have lived
in modern times.
That man was Benjamin Disraeli,
Earl of Beaconsfield. It is to Bea-
sonsfield thst England owes the fact
of her present day occupancy of the
land of the Nile. But for Beacons-
fields long head and consumate au-
dacity, it is morally certain that
France and not England would be to-
day ruling IN Egypt.
Benjamin Disrael. was great in two
ways-yes in three He was a master
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

dreamer, he was a clear headed seer
Of things as they were, and he had the
courage of his convictions to the ex-
tent of Neing willing 70 put his dreams
to the practical test.
Hence it was that in November, Of
1875. nine months before the action
of parliament referred to above, Dis
raeli assumed the tremendous respon-
sibility of authorizing the opening Of
negotiations looking toward the pur-
chase by England of the Khedive's
interest u the Suez canal. 1t was a
bold thing for a man to do upon his
own personal iniative. SO was it a
bold thing for Caesar to cross over
the Rubicon and for Napoleon to
flaunt the orders Of the Directory in
his first Italian campaign.
And so, on the strength of his own
private responsibility. Disraeli told the
great bankers to go aheao and buy the
Khedive's shares in the big ditch.
The great statesman saw that If he
got England financially interested in
the canal she would naturally and IN
evitably keep her mind on the enter
prise: would. in fact be obliged to
do so, and he also saw that by and
through these shares in the Suez canal
England would soIner or later be
forced 20 assume the controlling hand
in Egyptian affairs. economic and po-
litical.
And the result proved to be exact
ly what the great premier expected Il
would be. England had scarcely got
her hand on the canat when she felt
herself obliged to LOOK after the Khe-
dives financial difficulties. Then the
whole Egyptian money system got out
| of order and had to be regulated. Then
| came the deposition of the Khedive
| and the Sultan and the rebellion and
riots OF 1882, followed by the mem
| orable bonn mbardmen of Alexandria.
The smoke of the bompardment had
hardly vanished when there occurred
the landing of the Br.tish troops
which maks the beginning of Eng
lands occupation of Egypt.
1t all came about as a natural Sc
quel to the purchase Of those shares
in the canal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
THE MOROCCAN sITUATIoN.

There are many people who are
wondering why Germany and France
are almost at loggerheads over the
Moroccan situation and II they are re-
ally thinking Of going to war. In his
last financial review Henry clews
treats to some extent upon this top
&c and what he says is Of interest.
'In the first place, no one really
expects war as q result Of the pres
ent dispute between Germany and
France. The prize would not be worth
its cost" says the financial critic
"war between Germany and France
would mean an expenditure Of not less
than s5,o0o,OOO day would cause
grave disarrangement Of industria
and commercial affairs Throughout
Europe and set its participants back
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

cards a full generation. There is
every reason. therefore, to believe
Sna5 ultimately the Moroccan incident
VIII be satisfactorily adjusted; yet be-
hind the whole trouble lies the porten-
tous fact that Germany wants elbow
room Her large population needs
I3nd aRd resources for its expanding
energies, Germany finds herself bot
tied ap. with all the desirable por-
sons OF the world pre-empted by
other nations Consequently when
ever occasion permits her diplomats
pu, on the greatest pressure possible
At points Of least resistance. This
u1Questionably explains the OCCASION
a. eruptions witnessed in Germany's
International policy.
As a result Of Germany's recent
prosperity her credit at home and
abroad has been greatly extended.
Considerable borrowings have been
nsde in both France and England.
Credit is always extremely sensitive,
and under existing conditions it was
but natural that Paris and even Lon
den should curtail their accommo-
dations 10 German enterprises as long
as the situation remained threaten
ing This curtailment of credit and
forced liquidation. induced free sen-
ling Of securities by German holders,
including a considerable share OF
! lSmericans, which were returned to
this market"
& From the statement of Mr. Clews
, it would seem that while there is dam
. ger Of war between Germany and
+ France that danger is remote The
danger is not as apparent as surface
Indications denote. Perhaps the Eu-
rppean rulers, especially in the mon
arches, desire a war scare now and
then so as TO induce their legislators
t.. stand for heavy appropriations for
ornaments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

their rights meant nothing. Slavery
was the big business of fifty-five and
sixty years ago. and the men who
managed that Big Business knew that
the only way to save themselves was
to control the government. 1t is the
same way with the Big Business of
today
When Lincoln proposed to submit
the question of slavery to the people,
jefferson Davis said, mo; majorities
are seldom right" When it is now
proposed to give the people a voice
in their own government by means OF
the initiative and referendum and re-
call, Big Business says: mo, for that
means government by the mob"
Men who are always dreaming OF
mobs are men Who are trying to get
what does not belong to them. Men
who speak Of the people as mob, u
are men who are not fit to manage
the affairs of the people. This gov
ernment belongs to the people, not to
any class of the people.
Big Business objects to the recall
and the iniative and referendum be-
cause they mean government by the
people for the people. Government OF
the people without consent of the peo-
pie means political slavery to begin
with and political slavery is the seed
of industrial slavery.
The Big Business of slavery had tc
be crushed by war. The Big Business
OF today will be crushed by the inia.
tive, referendum and recall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
MEN, NOT HOODLUMS.

Many favorable comments have
been heard over the fact there was
practically no disorder and no hood
lumism in Pendleton during the
Roundup. This was due in part to
the good work of the police who took
special precautions to preserve or
der. But the lack of disorder was
due more than anything else to the
class Of people who came to see the
Roundup and participate in it. The
cowpuncher has faults it is true, but
he is courteous to ladies and to strang-
ers and people seldom have occasion
to complain Of his personal behavi-
or. The range produces men, not
hoodlums.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
QUAINT INDIAN NAME.

Ernest Peixotto tells in his "Ro-
mantle California" about a little glen
with an interesting name of equally
interesting derivation. Mr.. Peixotto
was Staying in the Sierras at the home
of a friend, lover of all things In
dian, who enjoyed the instruction of a
gentleman known as Wan-ka- ne-mah.
Our host Is fond of all the Indian
legends of the country and names
they give to places and streams and
he has had this old Indian Wan-ka-
ne-mah tell him as many stories as
he can recall.
One day in wandering about they
came upon little glen they had never
before visited.
"And what do you call this place -
my friend asked.
"Mystum," replied the old Indian.
Here was a new romantic name
that promised possibilities.
And why do you call it 'Mystum :?
What does that mean to the red mas Z?
well, once we saw a big buck, here
and we missed 'um." was the reply
Read today's want ads.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY SKETCH.


Upton Sinclair, the novelist, whose
unusual socialistic ideas have made
him a public figure for the past sew
eral years, is thirty-three years old
today. for he was born in baltimore,
Nd. September 20. 1873. He was ed
ucated at the college of the City OF
New York, from which he graduated
in 1897, and at Columbia, which uni
versity he attended for four years.
Eleven years ago. Mr.. Sinclair
married Miss Meta H. Fuller, daugh-
ter OF a court clerk OF New York
city and their romance was one OF
the most unusual. Young Mrs. Sin
clair. the author claimed, was the
inspiration for his work, and he
wrote voluminously. She went with
him to Chicago, lived in the slums
and became acquainted personally. il
is said, with the characters that Sin
clair made famous in his book. The
Jungle"
Lately there seems to have come
change in sentiment between this
famous couple, for Mr.. Sinclair has
declared his intention of suing for a
divorce, naming Harry slemp, the
rising young Socialist poet-author
from Kansas, who was a member OF
the Socialist literary colony founded
by Mr.. Sinclair in Delaware.
Sinclair has written several other
books besides "The Jungle" which
has brought him greatest fame, how
ever. Among them are "Springtime
and Harvest" king Midas" The
Journal of Arthur Sterling, "Manas-
sas, a Novel OF the War" etc. Al
present Mrs. Sinclair is in New York
with her parents and her father has
been reported as describing Mr.. sin.
clair, as queer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
1T is THE SAME OLD FIGHT.

There is not much difference be-
tween the political conditions of to-
day and those Of sixty years ago. In
the days of its great strength the
slave power had control Of our gov
ernment. and had no scruples about
ways and means for gkeeping con-
troll. Big Business has control today,
and is bothered by no scruples about
ways and means for keeping control
To the slave power the people and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

Judge Grosscup has resigned and
did so because he says public opinion
is to be the final court in America.
But that is nothing new. Public op-
inion has always been the final court
in this nation and in all others where
the people have anything to say. Who
should constitute the final court II
not the people. Judge Grosscup had
an over exalted idea Of his own i'm
portance and Of the importance Of his
position. IT was time for him TO re.
sign.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

II expressions Of appreciation made
hy those who attended the Roundup
may be taken at full face value then it
may be necessary 70 extend the bleach
ers entirely around the track next
fall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
PROSPEROUS.

"All you farmers gu, this way must
be prosperous. I see ten automobiles
to one horse"
"Yes: the farmers all use automo-
biles themselves but they have to
keep a horse for the hired man.
Buffalo Express
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

The Grinelle lock on the Seine Is
so constructed that one man can open
or shut It by simply touching an cleo
trio button as he sits m his office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

Fine stock and other agricultural
products shoul always be an inspira-
ton TO many beholders to "go thou
and do likewise"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20

Another big lot Of homeseekers will
soon come pouring in and will help to
make the best state better.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
HER yOBLEST WORK.

A married man is the noblest work
Of Woman.-Puck
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-20
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The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
.KULICK TOO FAST
FOR THE TRACK
Great Speed in Ford Car at
Detroit Races.

When Frank Kulick with his Ford car
lowered the track record OF the Michi-
gan State Fair grounds tract, last week,
to fifty seconds. which was one and two
ffths seconds better than Bob Burman
could do in his great Bitten Benz, Henry
Ford presented Kulick with a $1,000 bill
and told him to get his fast car of the
track and give somebody else a chance.
Burman's heavy car couldn't begin to
negotiate the turns in the clever manner
displayed by the nimble Ford car. which
Kulick held straight to the rail with per-
feet ease.
1t is said that KuIick has circled the
Detroit track in forty-five seconds. That
is probably true, as he evidently had
quite a good deal of speed in reserve
during his fight against time Tuesday.
At that one of the judges caught his
mile in forty-nine seconds instead of
fifty.
The Detroit race came near to being
the finish of Kulick as a racing driver.
Not that he was close to a mishap.
On the contrary. his cars performance
was so near perfection that his driving
was mere joy-riding. But after his rec
ord breaking mile, Mr.. Ford told Kulick
to stay out OF the other races. But the
judges took a hand there and demand
ed that the Ford car continue, as enter
ed. To avoid suspension Kulick was al
lowed by Mr.. Ford to resume racing, but
was told to do no more fast work.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
TRIAL MARRIAGES
AMAZE DR.. PORRAS
Panama Minister Talks on
Wedding Customs.

Il do not see why Americans should
exhibit such curiosity over a marriage
custom that is common in my country"
said DR.. Belisario Porras. the Minister
from Panama, recently, who was mar
ried to Sonora Porras by proxy. Sonora
Porras arrived in this city from Costa
Rica on Thursday last, escorted by her
mother.
We Of Panama" continued the diplo-
mat, ARE equally surprised by the man
ner in which some of your people get
married for time and obtain a divorce
and marry again.
DR.. Nicolas Oreamuno, a close friend
of Dr. Porras, stood as proxy for the
minister. DR.. Oreamuno is minister of
public education and war of Panama.
Sonora POrras, who was Miss Aida
Castro Gutierrez, is regarded as the most
beautiful woman in Costa Rica. She is
the daughter of distinguished diplomat
Of that country. Sonora Porras is typi-
cal brunette about twenty-five years
old. She first met her husband while
touring in Panama a few months ago.
The proxy marriage will not be sue
Ceeded by another, as has been expected,
as it is regarded as sufficient and bind
ing by both the church and civil author
tiles of Costa Rica and Panama. DR..
and Sonora Porras are spending their
honeymoon at Atlantic City and New
ork.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
INVESTS $4,000
IN FLAGG VENTURE
Chicago Man Is Said to Have
Lost Heavily.

New York, Oct. 1.-The most amazing
development of the government investiga-
tion OF Jared Flagg's l per cent a week
get-rich-quick game came to-day when a
minute examination of the lightning pro-
moter's books disclosed-the fact that the
largest customer OF the concern was a
Chicago man, who had 900 invested.
AS soon as the Chicago man learned
of the raid he hurried TO this city and
began a quiet investigation OF his own.
He was approached, yesterday by govern
ment agents and expressed himself as
willing to do anything to get his money
back. United States Assistant District
Attorney c. A. Thompson expects to have
him subpoenaed to appear before the
grand jury this week. The man from
Chicago is expected to be one Of the
governments impressive witnesses against
the real-life Wallingford.
The news OF the immense amount of
money which the wealthy Chicagoan has
sunk in Flagg's enterprise leaked out
following second mysterious visit to the
Federal building on the part Of Madeline
Russo, Flagg's confidential telephone girl,
who, with a warrant of arrest hanging
over her, has frankly answered all ques-
tiOns asked her.
Flagg, she said. had many large ac-
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
BLAME DROUGHT
FOR MILK PRICES
That One Cent Extra Pays
for the Fodder.

Milk jumped to 9 cents a quart yes
terday. a price that very probably will
obtain throughout the winter. The for.
mer retail price was cents. Practi-
caIly every dealer in the city was az
fected by the change. which, they say
was made imperative by the summer
drought. 49,
At Storm & Sherwood's dairy II was
said that the regulation of the price of
milk rests almost entirely with the pro-
ducers. The summers drought left little
available pasturage in the surrounding
country, and producers were compelled
to buy feed for their cows. The extra
expense thus incurred caused the pro-
ducers to raise the price to dealers.
It is asserted by the dealers that they
must pay what the producers demand
and that any raise in the wholesale
price must, necessarily. AFFECT the retail
trade. The Dairymen's Association at
a recent meeting voted that the increase
should become effective yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
"BEDLOE BEY" GONE
TO KHEDIYE'S AID
One of the Latest Guesses as
to His Whereabouts.

Again is curiosity aroused as to the
wherea bouts of DR.. Edward Bedloe,
known the world over as Bedloe Bey. One
of the latest guesses is to the effect that
DR.. Bedloe has gone to the assistance OF
his old friend, the Khedive of Egypt The
latter, it is said, is fearful lest the pres
ent misunderstanding France
Teutonic- Moroccan imbroglio extend Its
tentacles into the Nile land and make his
life unbearable.
1t is thought that if any man can pre-
vent this from becoming a fact, it is DR..
Bedloe. Others believe ii is the doctor S
duty to rush to the aid Of his old chum,
the Khedive as it was that worthy who
nudged young DR.. Bedloe in the ribs and
handed him a red fox and said in French
Ctranslated in EngliSh).
Accept this feZ as a token of my
friendship and esteem and deign to re-
ceive at my hands the title 'Bey,' which
shall proclaim to my loyal subjects and
all true followers OF Allah that his only
successor has had the honor of beholdinG
the light and glory of Bedloe Bey, my be-
loved cousin
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
REY. CT EDWARDS
WILL FILL PULPIT
Succeeds Rev. DR.. Murphy at
Chapel of Epiphany.
BOYS BRIGADE HEARS SERMON
Retiring Pastor, Who Has Ac-
cepted Curacy in Sheffield, Eng
land, Declares He Cannot Afford
to Educate His Children in
the Schools of This City.

Rev. c. E Edwards, formerly assistant
pastor of st. Bhchaers Church, New
York, has been named pastor of the
Chapel Of the Epiphany, succeeding the
Rev. Patrick Henry Murphy. who sails
Saturday to accept a curacy in Sheffield,
England. Rev. Mr.. Edwards will begin
his duties next Sunday. He is an able
preacher and made a most favorable i'm
preston in New York.
Rev Mr. Murphy preached his farewell
sermon last night. The Boys Brigade Of
the District, of which he is chaplain, at
tended the services in a body. Rev. Mr..
Murphy will leave Washington Friday,
accompanied by his three younger chill
dren, and will sail from New York Sat-
urday. His five other children will con-
tinue their residence in this city.
Reason for Leaving.
Because his children cannot be accom-
modated in schools of the church in this
country, is Rev. Mr.. Murphy's chief rea-
son for resigning his pastorate here.
I'VE have schools conducted by in
dividuals here, under auspices Of the
church, but these are operated for per-
sonal gain" said Rev. Mr.. Murphy last
night. 1T is impossible for me to have
my children educated within the church
here because Of the high tuitions that
obtain. clergyman's salary will not
permit Of paying from $500 to $500 apiece
for the education of his children. In
England will be able to place my chill
dren in church schools at less than half
the cost of tuition for one child here"
Rev Mr. Murphy has been in mission
g., Il
here two years ago from Pocatello,
Idaho.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
vEsPER SERVICE OF Y. W. c. A.
Miss Florence NJ. Brown Talks on
the Uses of "MarEin."

More than fifty women attended The
vesper services at the Wv. c. A. yes.
terday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock. The gen.
eral secretary Of the Washington branch
Miss Florence NJ. Brown, made a short
talk on the uses and history o: the mar
gin in printing About the most benefit
derived from the margin is the relief OF
eye strain" Miss Brown said.
Miss Esther Linkins sang several sa-
cred selections, followed by a general
acquaintance party when new members
were mads to feel At home.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
THREE GET ESSAY PRIZES.
Juvenile Court PrObationers GiveI
Money by Zed II. Copp.

Three probationers Of the Juvenile
Court who competed in the What I'll
do when I become a man essay con-
test were awarded cash prizes yesterday
by Rev. Zed H. COpp, chief probation
officer. The names of the prize winners,
whose awards ranged from so to 10 cents,
were not announced that being one con-
dition Of the contest. There ware many
entrants.
Mr.. Copp addressed the probationers
yesterday on Might schools and their
advantages" and urged his charges to
attend the classes now open. Probation
officer Dillon also addressed the meet
ing.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
bob" WARREN TO LEAVE.
Popular Member of Central ONCE
Going to Denver.

Robert Fillmore Warren, a member of
the central bureau of the Metropolitan
police department, who resigned recently,
ended his services with the department
yesterday. 1t is his intention to locate
in Denver. Colo, and will leave for the
West October 20.
Mr.. Warren was one of the youngest
employees Of the department, and popular
with both its officials and rank and file.
He was familiarly known to police and
newspaper men and many who had busi-
ness with the department of the police
service with which he was connected
as Bob He is a native of Washing
ton. and was educated in the public and
high schools of this city. For the past
six years he has been continuously in
the position he has just resigned.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
Horace c. DuEdaIe Dead.

Horace Cleveland Dugdale.. nfty years
old, Of I75l Eighteenth street died sat
urday afternoon at sibley Hospital after
an illness Of several days At the bed
side were his widow. Mrs. Edith N.
Dugdale, and two sons. Kirkas and
George. Funeral serxices win be held
this afternoon at Lees undertaking es-
tabIishment at 2:so o'clock. The remains
viii be cremated.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
Mrs. Mary Pinden Buried.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Francis
Pindell seventy-six years old, was held
yesterday at 2 o'clock. from the family
home in Pindell, Md. Mrs. Pindell who
was the mother of Robert NJ. Pindell
chief clerk of the Department of Com
merce and Labor died Friday.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
THOMAS G. MOVES SLATED.
May Succeed Gen. Harries n
President of Board of Trade.

In view Of the approaching retirement
Of Gen. George H. Harries from his
many business and civic interests In
washington, the question arises as to
who will be next president Of the
Board of Trade to succeed Gen. Har-
ries?'' Thomas C. Noyes is first vice
president Of the board and in direct line
for the presidency, according to prece-
dent. The election will be held in No
vember, when ten new directors are to
be chosen.
H. w. Fuller is prominently spoken OF
as the successor to Gen. Harries In the
ofices Of vice president and general
manager Of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. The directors prob
ably will make their choice known with
In a few DAYS
The Washington herald., 1911-10-02
ON WINTER SCHEDULE,

More Cars During Rush Hours for
the F Street Line.
The winter schedule on the F street
line OF the Washington Railway and
Electric Company went into effect yes
terday and will oe continued until late
in the spring. More cars will he oper-
ated between s and 8 o'clock in the
morning and between $50 aud In the
evening.
Headway Of two aad tne-Ialf minutes
Will be maintained. The summer schcd-
ule requires headway Of three and one
minuteE