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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
MCArthur's Little Crowd Of
Button HOIers Hold
Celebration
RUMORED KATZ WILL
NOT BENEFIT MUCH
Davey Has Row With Selling
Over Speaking Limit
On Question

Joy unbounded reigned supreme
among Pat McArthur's little bunch OF
lobbyists this morning when Speaker
Selling announced that senate bill No.
90, introduced by Senate Boss Day, had
passed the house ana the governors
approval was all that was needed to
secure $4,000 for which the little ma
chine has been working ever since the
opening of the session.
As soon as the vote was over the lit
tie group rushed from the house to the
lobby, shook hands with each other and
laughed and nodded knowingly. "Pat"
wearing his broadest grin, rushed to
the telephone and almost wore hola
in the floor stamping around while tho
telephone operator, red In the face, did
her pest to connect him with his Port
land cohorts.
The main feature Of the bill is a
clause reimbursng Alma d. Katz for
n supposed outlay in connection with
the Tumalo project. 1t is a common
belief that some of the lobbyists who
have spent the entire session here engi-
neerng the bill through the Legislature,
have far greater interest in the $780,
600 than Katz himself.
The bill which ratifies the transfer
Of Crater Crock water rights, maps, sur
veys, etc, for the Tumalo irrigation
project besides ratifying the claim OF
Alma ID. Katz Of $4,000 against the
Tumalo project caused n stormy debate
which involved Representative Davey
and Speaker Selling in heated argu-
ment over the speaker calling time on
Mr.. Davey's argument in support Of
the Katz claim which Mr. Davey de-
nounced as "gag rulep and charged the
speaker with favoritism.
Pandemonium reigned supreme for
fully two minutes when Mr., Davey took
exception to having time called on him
by the speaker, saying; "When men
talked on the other side Of the question
they were given all the time they want
ed without murmur, but because |
talk upon the side to which the presid-
ing officer is opposed am called
down" Speaker Selling resented che re-
mark and declared that he did not pro-
pose to have Mr.. Davcy or anyone else
to impugn his motives, whereupon Mr..
Davey declared that Mr., Forbes, who
talked before him in opposition TO tho
claim, spoke for 20 minutes. "That "
not true" declared the speaker in somo
heat, 1--WE will talk this over later. "
At this iuncture tho irrepressble Mr..
Lewis, Of Multnomah, took q hand in
the linguistic melee, while Mr.. Forbes
lContInned ON papa Threo.l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
PRESIDENT WILSON
IS OPTIMISTIC over
NEWDEVEL VELOPMENTS
Nations Executive Satisfied
That American Ship VIII.
Not Be TOrpedOed

Washington, Feb. ls.-President
Woodrow Wilson yicws the information.
al situation optimistically, despite pres.
ent complications and grave posdbil-
tiles, it was officially announced here
today.
Secretary of State Bryan hurried ia
the White House early today for n 30.
minute conference. He declined to com.
ment on the matters discussed with the
president.
Gormany's war 2hne proclamation
was giving government officials more
concern than any other one thing but
President Wilson believes It improb.
able that any American ships will be
tOrpedoed
Tae last paragraph in the latest Brit
ish note has augmented the list Of ser
i0us developments. Some officials are
inclined to regard It as the equivalent
Of saying that if Germany is not going
to respect international law, England
will act in a like manner President
Wilson was considering the note clue
ly today. 1t was understood that fur
ther reply by the American govern
ment will be framed in a few days.
No American warshps will be Sent
to the extended war zone, for the pres
ent. Secretary Of the Navy Daniels
said today that he was not considering
using them either to convoy merchant
men or for general protection of Amer
lean ships outside Of the zone.
Although Berlin dispatches last nigh
said the German reply to the American
note was handed to the American Am
bassador Wednesday, a cable from Am
bassador Gerard, dated Wednesday
said the note had not yet been receiv
ed. This has increased the anxiety Of
administration officials, but thei
course is shrouded in secrecy.
Gerard has conveyed confidential,
information as to what he believed tn,
reply would be- THIS followed Tn,
general lines Of the press summary re
ceiycd via Amsterdam.
Officials here regard the situation a.
not materially different from what /
has been heretofore
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18

The above card with appropriate
crepe decorated the door Of the ac.
countancy department this morning
when by a big majority the house
passed senate bill No. l3, by the Mar
ion county delegation, the effect Of
which win be the absolute abolish
ment Of the state department of ac-
countancy, which has been the cause
Of SO much dissatisfaction ON the part
Of the several counties of the state as
result Of the first work Of the de-
partmcnt Of exporting the accounts Of
the county officials The bill does not
carry an emergency clause and will not
60 into effect for 80 days after the
adjournment of the legislature.
Schuebel Blamed For Confusion,
Representative Schuebel came in for
severe "panning'' at the hands Of
Chairman Cobb, of the house ways and
means committee, this morning, when
the house had under consideration the
Is appropriation bills carrying an ag-
gregate Of $9lI70G.40, which were in
troduced yesterday afternoon by the
ways and means committee and which
the house desired to get off its hands
this morning and make way for other
appropriations to come and be dis.
posed of today and tomorrow.
As it was the first bill, carrying
$4,000 to pay the claims Of attorneys
Joseph & Haney, l. II. Van Winkle and
Martin l.. Pipes, for legal services
rendered the insurance and corporation
commissioners, failed to pass and
Representative Nwter served notice
Of reconsideration, and the bill carry
ing $4,000 for the support Of the
board Of control, department Of
weights and measures and $1,000 for a
manhole for the Center street sewer,
was passed, but all Of the other claims,
aggrgating total Of $3.50 ,5064O were
laid on the table until the ways and
means committees furnishes report
upon the status Of all appropriation
bills and an approximate estimate Of
the total amount Of appropriations to
be needed for the entire session.
Game Commission Bill IN Balance.
The fish and game commission bill
] 10 A'pViAN ANN NhNh W Nnt hVNnf Wy NHe
Joint committee ON ways aud means
and rereferred for consideration to the
house joint committee on fisheries and
game, was reported back to the house
this morning with three separate re
/ ports One report was handed In by
Representatives Schuebel and Kelly
recommending that the Schuebel bill
providing for a commission consisting
Of the governor, secretary Of state and
treasurer was passed, another by Rep
resentatiyes Gin, Anderson Of Clatsop
aud Handley, recommended that Ia,
bill be indefinitely postponed, whiel
would leave conditions as they now ex
ist, and the majority report recon
mendng that the committee bill d.
pass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Must Stand By Wilson
SAYS Republican Leader

Washington, Feb. l8-Declaring that
he realized the gravity Of America b re.
lations with Japan and certain Europ.
can nations, Representative Mann IRE.
publican), speaking from the floor Of
the house this afternoon, said Il was the
duty Of every patriotic American to
support President Wilson,
1--WE must trust the president and
place reliance in him in these diplo.
matte matters, said Mann, eve must
not interfere or hamper him. ! hope
we will be able to uphold our rigi
and dignity and still maintain peace
but the only thing we can do in the
existing circumstance is to have faith
in the present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Kalser Retnrns Trom Enst.

Amsterdam, Feb. 1S.-Advices from
Berlin today state that the kaiser has
returned to the capital from the eastern
battle front and will 90 at once to
Wilhelmshaven to confer with the ma.
val officials there.
II is expected that the kaiser will
keep in close touch with the coming
submarine blockade Of British com.
merce and will personally do much of
this work.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18

burial Of the Weeks,Gore compromise
ship purchase bill, was reached this af.
ternoon by leaders Of the democrats and
republicans in the senate.
The bin will be sent to conference,
where II is to remain until February
e. Ostensbly the bill will be com.
mitted for the purpose Of smoothing
out the differences between the two
houses, but actually the purpose will be
TO get the measure out Of the way 10
that the senate can get to work on the
appropriation bills.
II was not expected this afternoon
that the bill would be reported out dur
ing the present session by the confereei
despite the mention Of February ~ a.
the date for such action.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
JOHNSON AT TAMP1oo.

III Paso Texas, Feb. ls.--Jack John.
son, negro heavyweight champion Of
the world, who is scheduled TO clash
with Jess willard in a 45.rmnd bout
at Juarez on the afternoon Of March
8, has arrived at Tampico, Mexico, ae'
cording to information received here TO-
day by Promoter Jack Curley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Thousands Stand In Rain
Waiting for Potato Bargains

Amsterdam, Feb. ls-Serious
X riots were repoted today at
K Schoueberg, a suburb Of Berlin,
rs q result Of a shortage of po.
K tatoes. Thousands Of women
K and children, according to re.
< ports, stood in the rain for hours
4 wnen the municipality annWnc.
< ed a sale OF potatoes nj reduced
4 prices The demand, however,
( was greater than the supply, and
4 the women and children attack
K ed municipal officials when told
4 that certain formalities were
I, necessary. The municipal build
4 lng was partly wrecked before
X the police dispersed the crowd.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Meningitis In Navy.

London, Feb 18,-Under Secretary
Of the Admiralty Mcnamara announced
today in the house Of commons that
of 10 cases Of spinal meningitis devel-
oped at the naval quarters in the
Crystal Palace here have resulted fa.
tally.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
ACTION NOT DIRECTED
AT NEUTRAL COMMERCE
German Government Is In
CenSed AT Traffic In Arms
With NeutraIs and Allies
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REPLY GIVES RELIEF,

Washington, Feb. l8.--Al-
though White House and state
department officials and at
taenes declined to comment on
Germany's reply to the Ameri.
can protest regarding danger to
neutral merchantmen, a spirit of
relief was manifest at both
places this afternoon. The an
swer is taken here today to
indicate that Americn commerce
will be free from the submarine
peril, 1t is understood that the
tone of the reply was fully as
satisfactory as had been hoped
for.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Zeppelin Breaks Down and
Crew Interned In Denmark

Copenhagen, Feb, 1B.-The
German Zeppelin L-3 broke
down during flight off the
Island Of Fanoyea, Denmark,
and the Danish government has
ordered the two officers and
IL members Of the crow In.
termed until the close Of the
European war.
The dirigibic was destroyed
by fire after she had been
brought TO land. II IS pre-.
sumed that her crew oct fire
10 her 10 prevent disclosure Of
secrets regarding her construc-
tion,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
The Weather

0regoni Tonight
and Friday fair,
except probably
rain or snow ex.
trenie northeast
portioni colder
east portion to.
night wind =
mostly northerly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Agreement Reached
Over Shipping Bill

Washington, Feb ls.-Final agree
ment, which IS expected TO result 10 the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
STATE ACCOUNTING
DEPARTMENT IS LAID.
TO REST BY HOUSE
Adoption Of Senate Bill No.
Is Causes Crepe to Be Dis
played On Office Door


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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
English Mariners Are MOI
Affected By Submarine
Menace
CHANNEL SHIPPING
REMAINS UNMOLESTED
Rotterdam Feels Effect Of
Ruling But Many Ships
Are Leaving
By Ed L. Keen.

London, Feb. 1S.-The day set by
Germany for the opening of its sub.
marine blockade of the British isles
and its war on British merchantmen
dawned cold, wet and gloomy through
out England. A driving rain swept all
British harbors but neither it nor the
threat of the kaiser served to halt
shipping.
British mariners apparently were not
greatly affected b ythe submarine
menace and everywhere in England
supreme confidence in Great Britain 3
navy was expressed,
SO far there has been no sign Of in
terruption of channel shipping.
e---
Rotterdam, Feb. 1S.-The effect OF
the German blockade Of British waters
which weut into effect last midnight
was apparent today.
Not single ship Of any sort has
reached here since yesterday after
noon.
The Holland. American liners Zuid.
cryk and Richard sailed from this port
for the United States today aud sew
eral other vessels sailed for England
Six trawlers also started for Englant
with cargoes of fish and ten Danisl
steamers also left here carrying food
stuffs.
It is feared that som Of these yes
sells will fall victims to German sub
marines
Adriatic Makes Port Safe.
Liverpool Feb. lS.-The White Sta
liner Adriatic arrived here today from
New York without encountering an,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18
Adrlntic Makes port snfn.

Liverpool, Feb 1S.-The White Star
liner Adriatic arrived here today from
New York without encountering any
Submarines or other hostile warships.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-18

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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-10-21

business that should be the most re-
spectacle, as it is the most RESPOND
BILE, of all secular avocatiOns, literally
crushing the faces of their ,neighbors,
deliberately fastening their fangs in
the very heart of poverty. Yet we
are told by United States senator
that the banker'-the 1000 per cent
banker lending to a straitened and
sorely pressed farmer-'is the man to
determine that'-the rate of interest.
We are told that when the govern
ment tries to use it's power to prevent
these thefts and rapes on the pros
perity of communities it is guilty Of
impertinent intrusion and unwise in
terfeence with business and private
judgment.
Il have in my hand, not to be
shown, but / have it here for refer
ence, the report of national bank in
certain state, from which l will
give you some instances, Here is a
loan of $1O9 to.,a woman for 80 days,
charges for interest, $1O-12O per
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-10-21

Not Guilty

New York, Oct. 21.-After a trial
that lasted two weeks, five officers
and members of the International La
dies Garment Workers union were
declared not guilty of murder Secre-
tary-Treasurer Morris Sigman was
one of the defendants. The case of
two other members did not go to the
jury, as the prosecution asked that
these workers be dismissed. The
jury's verdict marks the complete
collapse of an attack against the
garment workers union.
Last spring the employers abrogat-
ed an agreement with this union and
announced that no more contracts
would be signed by them. This was
followed by the arrest of seevn active
workers on the charge of murder.
The union replied to these assaults
in vigorous manner At one of the
largest protest meetings held in this
city President Gompers gave this an
swer to the employers policy:
"You can't destroy unions by break
ing agreements. We favor contracts.
but we do not depend upon them to
live. In the fight for freedom we are
going to stand shoulder to shoulder
not for war, but for peace. Any as
sault on our ranks or on the meanest
among US, will find us ready to fight
to maintain the lives of the toilers of
our country
While preparing to defend their. fell
low workers, theu nionists strength
ened their lines to meet the employ
ers' reputation of a contract. This
activity resulted in the employers
agreeing to arbitrate the question
which resulted in wage increases and
a declaration by the arbiters that
some system must be devised where
by claims of workers that they are
unjustly discharged may be consider
ed.
The board expressed the following
views on the employers theory that
every man has the right to run his
own business"
mo human being is wise enough to
be able to trust his sole judgment in
decisions that affect the welfare of
others; he needs to be protected, and,
if he is truly wise, will welcome pro-
lection against the errors to which he
is liaole in common with his Hind, as
well as against the inspirations of
passions and selfshnes. For this
reason tribunal of some kind is
necessary in case either of the par
ties to this covenant believes itself
to be unjustly aggrieved."
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Some Banks
Are Usuriious

Frankfort, KY, Oct. 21.-National
banks have charged interest which
amounted in some instances, to 2,40O
per cent, declared Comptroller of the
Currency Williams in an address be-
fore the annual convention of the
Kentucky Bankers association.
The federal official answered an at
tack against him by United States
senator, who declared that bankers
should be allowed to determine the
rate of interest to be charged.
I'VE read much of the infernos of
the slums of the great cities, of
degradatio nand misery and squalor,
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ment landlords and sweat-shop opera
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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-10-21

on the poor person a disproportionata
ob.ro If The burden Of government
support" says the brief.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-10-21
DEFENDS TAX ON RICH

Washington, Oct. 21.-The govern
ment has filed brief with the United
States supreme court in which the in
come tar is defended. The govern
ment says that congress has, in its
discretion, determined that the heav-
Ter burden can be carried more easily
by the larger income and it is not for
the courts to say that such classifica-
ton IS outrag eous Z
the ordinary system nf indfreef.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-10-21

cent. Others are: $3.50 for 80 days,
interest $50, or "a per cent; $133 for
10 days, interest charged SO, or rs
per cent; $l45 for 80 days, interest
$40, or 10 per cent; $50 for one
.Aonth interest charges, $50 per cent. .
The speaker declarer that Interest
rates which mean failure and the.
steady absorption Of the results of
sweat and labor foment revolution
faster than ali the demagogues and
reckless ranters who may go bowling
about the land"
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-10-21
DEATH ON THE RAIL.

Washington, Oct. 21-For the three
months ending with June 80, 2,056
persons were killed and 3O,336 injur-
ed on railroads in this country, ac-
cording to statement issued by the
interstate commerce commission. AS
compared with the corresponding
quarter of 1914, these figures show a
decrease Of 166 in the number killed
and 1892 injured.
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