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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
CORRESPONDENT DESCRIBES SITUATION
BY Carl W. Ackerman

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With the German Army at Pitesci, Rumania Dec. ST.
(Via Berlin and Sayvle wireless Dec 6---Bucharests
fate is matter of only few days. Desperate resistance
by the Rumanians only delay occupation of the
capital
To an observer of this great German achievement in
Rmania the goal of offensive in the movement now ap-
preaching its climax is not Bucharest alone. Germanys
object first to destroy the Rumanan army preparatory
to march toward Russia with perhaps Odessa as the
final goal.
All officers here believe that the present operations in
Rumania only the beginning of gigantic operation
cf the western theatre of war; designed to bring the de-
csion of the war to this field
The desperate efforts which Rumania is making to
crush the German steam roller offensive by striking to-
wards the Danube only delay occupation Of Buchar
est by the Teuons and result in further weakening of the
Rumanian forces officers declare
The greater part of the Rumanian army is wholly
1demoraized Swift advances by Field Marshal Won
Mackensen and General Won Falkenhayn cut Rumana
into three parts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
FEFUSES
TO COAL VESSELS
Serves Notice That 1t Cannot
Supply Coal at Ports Con-
trolled by Her
BY Carl D. Groat

Omitted Press starr correspondent
Washington, Dec. 6.-Fresh trouble
stirred today between the United States
and England.
This resulted from England s Off
cial announcement of new policy,
which like many others, hampers Am.
erican Ommerce-namely, restrictions
on supplying ship coal at her stations
dotting the globe. The state depart
ment intends to do all it may to alter
this policy, but little hope was held out
by British authorities that there can
be any material change for the pres,
ent.
In brief the new restrictive policy
is that England cannot guarantee to
furnish bunker coal at her coaling ports
except to vessels engaged in lines bene-
fetal to the allies. Otherwise vessels
may and frequently have been halted
for days awaiting England S pleasure
about supplies.
England offers what she regards as
Il perfectly legitimate excuse-that
German submarines have reduced the
carrying trade and England needs her
vessels for other than coal carrying
purposes.
The United States has resented indi'
vidual detentions, but has no opportu-
nifty yet 20 formulate a full policy to-
ward the publicly announced program.
international law experts doubted II
the United States can accomplish much
more than putting herself on record
in protest, though everything will be
done to effect modification, inasmuch
as the situation promises to grow in
crcasingly serious for American com
merce, particularly with the Philip
pines and South America.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
CONGRESS WAITS
FOR PRESIDENT
TO PRESS BUTTON
Will Do Nothing Regarding
High Food Prices Until
He Acts
DEPARTMENTS ARE BUSY
GETTING INFORMATION
Department Of Justice May
Call Special Grand Jury
IN New York
BY Robert J. Bender.

Omitted Press staff correspondent.)
Washington. Dec. 6-Action NV con.
oress on anv fond nr;ce Ieo;slot;on vii,
await the recommepda t;on of pros;dent
Wilson and his cabinet :
Snch executive erecommendo+;or will
he hasad on the ranorts some of uh;oh
tho nresident has alreadv been recs;v.
ino For some davs from yor;ouo ooyern.
ment denartments conduct;ng ;nyestioa.
t;ons
Tb;s n,an ~ w.s cla;med todov ~,
hest autbor;tv' has tbe annrova1 ond
will oct every ounce of srnoprt Of demo.
crot;e borsa and senate leodors
While admin;strat;on officials and
conoress;onaI laoders adm;ttod fronLi,,
today thew 40 moi axnact 10 macad.
om;zed roadn to fru;t;an of tbeir Man
thav hel;evoa food emho rao "aa;,ators
ond other Individual memhera ,ybo have
nlans and IDEAS of their own could he
taken care of,, pnt;I n carefullv con.
s;dercd and deto;lod nlon baa hasn Ja.
cided ON r' w eN w
.scotise,; rro.oas -; 1,o; IL
IN tha vorians & 5&enertmon+aI 10 stans rndar NO.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

Today's operations are expected to
sew up three holes, forcing the Ruman-
ians either to defend Bucharest from
the north--or evaeuate their capital.
To one who for the past 10 days has
followed the advancing German troops
by automobile over l,200 miles through
Craiova, Alexandria. Slatina and Pite-
sci, Bucharest is not the sole object of
the German offensive. To such an OBJ
server, Germany's object is destruction
of as much of the Rumanian army as
possible preparatory to a march toward
Russia--perhaps with Odessa as the fin
al goal.
The German operations are moving
forward here on \ gigantic scale For
miles over Rumaria 5 roads thousands
OF columns passes in eeaselcs moving
picture. Beside the advancing columns,
are wagon trains of desperate looking
refugees and in the villages. packed
with troops, are the Rumanian army
prisoners.
desperation of the Rumanian army
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
By Ed L. Keen

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Dec. GA conference whose
final decision will undoubtedly mean
the substitution of fighting govern
ment for the diplomatic government
which has guided England in the war
to date, was in progress in Bucking-
ham palace this afternoon.
Announcement of David Lloyd
George, leader of the aggressive forces
of the empire, as premier, was expect
ed momentarily.
King George, seeking coneiliatory
agreement between tn; Asquith faction
and those supporting IhoydGeorge,
summoned the entire cabinet to Buck
ingham palace.
Lloyd.George, about whose head the
entire cabinet crisis has whirled, was
summoned to a private conference wltn
the king during the morning after An
drew Bonar Law had formally declined
to accept the formation of new min
istry.
Premier Asquith later appeared at
Buckingham lie was summoned to the
general conference along with lloyd
George, Arthur Balfour, Arthur Hen
ueUbOH, bOldT LAW puhucl anu Othtt
members of the government. Asquith
was one of the last 10 arrive.
Lloyd-George also participated in this
conference and political circles werc
filled with various rmnors as to what
the outcome might be.
Those who continued to look upon
the situation optimistically insofar as
the Asquith government is concerned
expressed the belief that satisfac-
tory settlement would be reached.
With Bonar Law declining the pre-
micrship, however, London generalIy re-
garded oyd-George as the only logical
choice for the new head Of the govcgn-
ment.
1t is known he would insist upon a
ministry back of him of the most az
gressiye type. Such final selection
would be a complete victory for those
supporting the fight against the AS
quith government.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
Tacoma Will Have
Shipbuilding Plant

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 6.-Adding to
the growing list of new ship building
concerns for Tacoma, articles of in
corporation for the Peoples Ship Build
ing company, representing $250,0OO in
eastern capital, were filed in Olympia
today.
A deal for the purchase of 20 acres
Of tide lands at Gig Harbor from A.
B. l.. Gellerman, prohibition candidate
for governor in the November cleo
ton, was concluded last night and work
on a $4,000 plant will be started inn
mediatcly according to +. Knapp Der
rem, who is here representing the out
side capital.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
OFFICIAL RETURNS ON
ELECTION FOR 1916
STATE AND NATIONAL

Socialist Electors.
Max Burgholzer, 9,700.
Frank w. Johnson, 9,711.
Selma j. McCone, 9,671.
August Nikula, 9,629.
w. M. Upton, 9,6l0.
Progressive Electors.
Emmett Callahan, 80.
Representatives-r'irst District.
w. c. Hawley, 60,530.
w. S. Richards, 7,243.
Mark V. Weatherford, 39,101.
Representative-Second District.
James Hickman Barkley, GOES.
N. j. Sinnott, 36,059.
Scattering, 547.
Representative-Tnir District.
John A. Jeffrey, democratic, 1884.
C. N. Macarthur, republican, 35,S52.
A. w. Lafferty, progressive-independ-
INT. 27,649.
Albert Streiff, socialist, 2,037.
Secretary of State.
L. l.. Cannon, socialist, 22,094.
Ben W. Oleott, republican-democratic-
progressive( 1896.
Justices Supreme Court.
c. j. Bright, prohibition, 81, 1856.
Geo. II. Burnett, republican, 1874.
J. h. Hosmer,( socialist, 2s,lSl.
Frank A. Moore, republican, l23,669.
Turner Oliver, democratic, 1852.
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Donald w. MeKinnon, socialist, 23,-
7l4.
John d. Mickle, republican-demo-
cratic-progressive, 170.262.
A. G. Rempel, prohibition, 23,443.
Public Service Commisioner-Hasterr
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

Ploesti is railroad junction 81 miles due north of
Bucharest and the main railroad from the Rumanan
capital north.
In the early statement of today the Petrograd war Of
flee admitted German progress around Tergovscea and
Ploest From the wording of the Berlin official state
men it is not clear which of the encircng of the German
advance conquered" the Rumanian capital
The Berlin statements have mentioned three separate
thrusts at the capital. Of these the southern army
which crossd the Danube and was located in official
statements Of yesterday at II miles due
south of Bucharest Probably this the closest to the
city and it seems likely that this was the army which
conquered the city, according to the Berlin official
statement.
Carl W. Alderman, United Press staff correspondent
in dispatch received today wrote Sunday December
), that "Bucharests fate was a matter of only few
days. He also mentioned sewing up" of the Rumanans.
The Berlin statement earlier in the day declared the
Poest railroad the only safe line of retreat for the
Rumanans If Ploesti is captured probably the Ruma-
ian defenders may be seriously threatened with complete
separation from other allied forces.
In connection with the conquering Of the two Ruman-
ian cities interest added to the statement contained in
Carl W. Ackemans dispatch of today declaring the be-
lief Of officers at the front with Field Marshal Won Mack
that the capture of the Rumanian capital is merely
step in the general German campaign for invasion
of Russia with Odessa the ultimate goal aimed at by Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
sEATrLE-poRTLAND FLIGHT

Seattle, Wash, Dee. 6.-Aviator Her
bert Munter, accompanied by Il, Il.
Locker, n student, expected to get away
from the Boeing Areo Station here at
II clock this morning in an attempt
to make nonstop flight TO Portland
in his 1875 horse power tractor biplane.
Munter says he hopes to reach Portland
in three and half hours.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

staff in its efforts to mobilize all pos
sible forces against the German advance
was evidenced here today when a force
of landsturm troops clad in civilian
clothes and armed with hunting rifles
was captured. Their ammunition was
lead bullets, fitting the sporting rifles.
have visited two battle fields short
ly after the fighting. The Rumanian
losses in dead and wounded We're stag
gering, while some German regiments
finished the battles with only 20 TO 80
killed. In the same battle the Ruman.
ians lost from 500 to 700 dead and
wounded per regiment, with an, almost
equal number of prisoners.
The momentum which the German of.
fensive has already gained with the
strong forces en- route cannot be halted
by Rumania.
- Advance is Restless.
Berlin, via wireless to Sayyille. /. l.,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
Cruisers To Be
Fastest Ever Built

Washington, Dee 6,-Bids for build
ing four battle cruisers to be the speed
lest in the world, were submitted to the
navy department today on the basis of
actual cost plus percentage profit by
the Newport News Ship Building Dry.
dock company, Union Iron Works Of
San Francisco; Fore River Ship Build
ing Corporation and William Cramp
and Sons company. Philadelphia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
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UP TO THE CITIES

San Francisco, Dec. 6-Cities
along the Pacific coast must
; show the interstate commerce
commission that great damage
: to them will result from any
change in transcontinental
; freight rates and likewise in
; termediate cities like Spokane,
: Reno and Phoenix, must show
that a change in rates would be
: of great benefit to them if pres
ent rates are to be changed.
This was indicated here today
; in the course of examination by,
: Henry w. Thurtell, examiner
: for the commission.
In the course of the exami-
!: nation here it was shown that
: nearly 100000 will be lost on
two contracts if the rates are
changed.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
A NEST OF SNAKES

+ Baker, Ore, Dec. 5.-Folks
. flockcd from far and near to-
( day to gaze upon the biggest
( assortment Of snakes ever be-
!: held here since prohibition ar
!: arrived. The nest of reptiles was
( unearthed near Hereford. Labor
sers digging in a roadway hit a
( cave containing 700 writhing
< serpents, punched together for a
< winter siesta.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

Official canvas of the votes cast for
electors for president of the United
States, for representatives. from the
First, Second and Third congressional
districts, and for state officers was
made Tuesday and is given out by the
secretary of state. The law requires
the secretary of state to make an Of
fieial canvas Of the election returns
within 80 days after the election, which
in this case was held November Z.
The governor has issued procama'
tion announcing that the persons receiv-
ing the highest number of votes for the
various offices at the November elee
ton are duly elected and today certifi-
Gates of election are being sent out TO
the successful candidates. Proclama-
ton announcing the results of the elec-
tion regarding the measures voted on at
the election is made. The following
tables show the result by the official
count:
Republican Electors.
r. 4. Butler. l26,T49.
Willis /. Cottel, 1858.
w p Ready, 1862.
W. &. North, l2G,5GO.
j. L. Wilson, l26,ll
Democratic Electors.
Oliver =. Coshow, l19,435
Bert f. Haney, l20,0s7.
Porter J. Neff, ll9. $50.
Daniel W. Sheahan, ll9,743.
John II. Stevenson, ll9,064.
Prohibition Electors.
Curtis +. Coe, 4,T29.
Levi T. Pennington, 4,597.
Henry Sneak, 4,602.
NJ. Frances Swope, 4,593.
Cyrus Ii. Walker, 4,553.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
a pnhlishnr,s onininn

London, Dee. 6.-Lord Northellffe,
England s foremost publisher, one OF
the strongest figures in British public
life today and the man who through
constant iteration in his great London
of demand for greater uni
ty, aggressiveness, efficiency and force
in England 5 conduct of the war, real
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
TO ABOLISH NATIONAL GUARD

Washington, Dec. 6.-Senator Borah
today introduced bill to abolish the
national guard in its present federal
form and return it TO the standing it
had as state force before passage of
the Hay Chamberlain bill last summer
The bill was referred to the military
committee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
WANT THEIR FLAG

Washington, Dec. G.-Miss
Hazel Hunkins Of Billings,
Mont, and Mrs. Bessie Papan-
DIRE of San Francisco two of the
Congressional Union suffrage
hecllers who waved the banner
from the house gallery while the
president was addressing con-
gress, went to the capitol today
to demand the return of the
captured flag.
The flag was turned over to
the sergeant at arms of the
house after Page Jimmy Crit
fen had torn it down.
1.-THE flag is ours and we
want it," said the women as
they reached the capitol. we
don't expect refusal. "
They refused to say what
tack they would take if they
got one.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
LLOYD GEORGE IS
EXPECTED TO TAKE
ASQU|THS PLACE
King Summons Entire Cabinet
Today for a Private
Conference
ASQUITHS FALL IS DUE
TO PUBLIC OPINION
Cabinet Called "Gang Of Aged
or lnept Mediocriies'
by Publisher
STATEMENT PREMATURE

4 London, Dec. 6.-The London
K Evening News late today de-
X clared the announcement that
< Andrew Bonar Law had declin-
K cd to form a new cabinet. was
X premature.
4 The Evening News is a North
X cliffe newspaper and has usual
K ly been accurate in its announce
x ments regarding the cabinet sit
X uation, due to Lord North
4 cliffe's personal activity in the
X present crisis.
K The announcement, if true,
X may mean that at the meeting
K Of the Asquith coalition cabinet,
X called at Buckingham palace TO-
< day, so much opposition dcvel-
K oped to Lloyd-George 3 selec-
K tion as premier--a choice almost
!; conceded when announcement
+ was. made that Law had de-
X clined such task-that re-
X construction with Bonar Law at
X the head was still a possibility.
X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
CAPT:l CITY. OF RUMAN|A WAS
captured BY GERMANS TODAY

Desperate Efforts Of Russians to Check Advance Of Central
Powers Do Not Avail--Mam Railroads Leading From
{ Capital Are In Possession Of Germans and Fate Of
Rumanian Armies In Retreat Is Still Matter Of Uncer-
tainty and Unexplained by Correspondent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

Berlin, via Sayvile, Dec 6---Bucharest and Ploesti
have been captured by the allied troops of the central
powers second official statement from the office
announced this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06
HIS WIRELESS TELEPHONE

Santa Barbara, Cal, Dec. g.
DR.. II. Barringer Cox, who re-
Gently announced discovery of a
wireless circuitless" telephone
today announced his intention of
installing wireless telephone
between this city and Santa
Cruz Island. The "circuit" in
this case will be through the
water instead of the air.
This follows an experiment by
which DR.. Cox transmitted,
through the ground, for 40 miles,
the sound of m alarm clock ring
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

Continued on page three.)
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Continued on page six.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

Entirely sleeveless, lacking even
straps to pass over the shoulders, but
supported by an elastic band, is re-
Gently patented undervest for women.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-06

- Advance is Restless.
Berlin, via wireless to Sayyille, /. l.,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-18
DICKINSON PAVORS
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Former War Secretary Calls
Our Present Military Sys-
tenn a Failure.

Compulsory military service IL a
necessity. IN the opinion OF Judge
Jacob NJ. Dickinson, former Secretary
OF War. unless We are 10 throw up
our hands and confess ourselves at
the mercy Of other nations.
The events OF the Sast year have
demonstrated TO the satisfaction Of
everyone that tho present military
system OF the United States IL q fail.
ure, and that we cannot depend on
the national guards or the volunteers.
said Mr.. Dickinson, speaking before
the conference committee on national
preparedness, I'm New York.
Before I went Into the War De
partment I believed universal military
service was a good thing: after my
experience at the head OF tho DE-.
partment ! became convinced OF IT,"
he said Compulsory service IL the
only solution OF the problem OF pre-
paredness.
81 have not thought out in detail
what, In my judgment, would be the
best plan 20 follow In placing the
country on a compulsory basis, but a
plan by which every citizen should
be made to bear his burden OF de.
Tense In necessary"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-18
CLUB TO DISCUSS
EXCLUDED PUPILS
Monday Evening Organization
VIII Devise Means OF Caring
for TubercuIous Children.

School and health officials Will dis
euss the care OF the tubercular chill
dren Excluded from Washington pup
lie schools by q recent order or the
Health once. this evening before the
Monday Evening club.
The club will meet this evening at
the assembly room, Y. NJ. c. A. with
seiden NJ. Ely. supervising principal
OF the NTH division, which now mas
an open.window class, presiding.
DIR. william c. woodward, Health
officer. will talk on statistics ana
Suitable Location OF School centers In
the District" The Rev. DIR. John Van
schaIck, jr.. president OF the Board
OF Education, will speak on "co-opera'
ton from the Board OF Education
Miss Sue III. Gardner. teacher OF the
open-window room ct the Blake
School. will tell OF the results OF the
oxr eminent there. DIR. William c.
Gwynn. OF the society for the Pre-
vention OF tuberculosis. will open a
general discussion.
Members OF the club are invited to
paI ticipate In this discussion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-18
SHOWS FRANCE At PEACE
Burton Holmes Leads Audience
Through Scenes Untouched
by War.

Concluding his series OF traveiosues
at the National Theater last evening.
Burton Holmes lectured on France
and her colonies. lie showed his audi.
enca the France OF peace. and of DO.
eJy, art. beauty and history. There
was no hint OF the ravages or desola'
ton OF war In the pictures thrown
upon the screen, although the lee
turer paid verbal tribute To the won.
derful patriotism and singleness OF
purpose of tho French people OF all
classes, In their loyal devotion TO La
Patrie."
Naturally u was largely the south
OF France through which Mr., Holmes
led his fellow travellers. The chateau
country about Blois and Tours was
shown In detail. and there were
charming glimpses OF quaint scenes IN
Normandy and Breton. heetlng, views
OF the beautiful Riviera and pictures
OF the great forests OF Fontainebleu
and Compiegne, or course there were
Views OF Paris. familiar and other
wise.
Mr.. Holmes took his audience upon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-18
GOOD POSTS OPEN II
ION US. PAY ROLL
Mining Engineer at 1000 One
Of Examinations Soon to
Be Held.

The United States civil service com
mission has announced an open com.
petitive examination for the follow
ing positions:
Supervision mining engineer, at .
salary OF $4,000. to be held on Janu.
airy 49,
An aid, qualified in chemistry, at .
salary OF from S84O to $40 a year,
on January IL and Is.
Oil Eauger, at a salary OF 81 200, to
be held January II.
Nevative cutter. at n salary Of -
per day, to be held January 10 and II.
Architectural craftsman, at a gal.
airy of $3.50 a month, to be held Janu-
AIRY 20.
Mechanical craftsman, at q salary
Of $1,000 a year, to be held January
II and IS. e
Senior structural engineer, at q sal.
airy OF from $4,000 60 $4,000 a year, to
be held January 49,
Assistant biologist, at q salary OF
$4,000, to be held January 10.
Specialist In cotton marketing and
warehousing, at a salary OF 5000.
to be held January 10.
Assistant examiner. Patent office. at
January IL and 10.
Assistant chemist in forest prod.
uctr, at a salary OF from 5000 to ~ BOO
a year. to be held January II and is.
Veterinarian, at a salary OF 81, 900
q year, to be held January n. and .
$3.50 a month, TO be held January IT
and Is