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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
The above dispatch is the first word of the German
feeling since breach evident between the president
and congress on the decree situation.

Washington, Feb. 26.--With the Ger
man submarine warfare on armed mer-
chantmen scheduled to start in four
days, it appeared unlikely today that
congress would interfere effectively be-
fore then in the anAmerican dip
lomatic situation.
A crisis in relations between the two
countries, however, is imminent.
Germany IS reply to the American re-
fusal to acquiesce in the German pro-
iect was expected momentarily and it
was believed German Ambassador Won
Bernstorff would be ready to present it
to the state department Monday.
That the answer would be unsatisfac'
tory was regarded by the administra-
tion as foregone conclusion. Moreover,
despite rumOrs of postponement of the
warfare decree, officials did not be-
lieve Germany plans any delay.
After two days Of discord congress
prepared today to relax its agitation for
warning to Americans to refrain from
travelling on armed ships.
Congress Backing Down.
Some "'flare ups" were still antici-
pated but serious attempts TO pass over
President Wilson s objections any meas
ure warning Americans TO keep off
armed merchant ships had been temper
arily abandoned. In the senate, the Gore
warning resolution had no chance of
coming up today because of the legsla-
tive maneuyer Of taking a recess yes
terday to today, instead Of adjourning
as customarily.
As for the statements of Speaker
Clark and Majority Leader Kitehin that
an overwhelming majority" of the
house favors warning, prominent
house members declared these views
are mistaken.
A group favoring a compromise meas
ure suggested that President Wilson
warn Americans from armed ships, but
declare them within their rights if they
violated the warning. AS a corOllary Ia
this proposal, the administration would
be asked to warn Germany that il ha'
taken all possible steps to protect citi
zens, but still would hold Germany Ia
''strict accountability" if any wer,
injured or killed through German at
tacks.
The conviction was expressed at bo'
ends Of the capitol tNat congress viii
not press warning resolutions until al
actual break with Germany is Imminent
or until crisis arose in which the pres
dent would have free hand il moi
curbed by congress. Meantime, thu
president and his personal aides, includ
ing Postmaster General Burleson plan
ned to conduct "personal influence
campaign among congressman to pre-
vent further trouble.
After q canvass, Senator Lewis, demo
cratic why Of the upper house, report
cd to Stone that opposition to Pres
dent Wilson could not prevail, so h
RECOMMENDED a vote on the Gore an
Jones resolutions as soon as desired
Lewis prepared resolution to intr'
/ duce Monday endorsing the president
stand.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
French Resistance HerOic.

Paris, Feb. 26.-Resisting heroically
the German drive against Verdun, the
French have taken up new positions
backed by the Meuse hills, said today 5
communique.
"The battle north of Verdun is con
tinuing," said the war office. Ac.
cording to the last information, oul
forces were resisting the Germans with
out counting sacrifices. Our artillery is
replying to the German fire, shell for
she'll. "
The communique, couched in vague
language, does not confirm the German
claim Of the capture of Douamont. The
new position taken up indicates that
the French have retreated, though men
tion that these points are backed by
the Meuse hills" is valueless as a
clue to indicate the extent of the re-
treat. 1t is possible that the French
left wing evacuated the pepper
heights" and is moving back upon
Bras, or, it is possible the French have
only been forced back on these heights
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Germany pid MOI Play Fair.

Washington, Feb. 2G-The reason for
administration opposition to issuance OF
a warning to Americans to keep oft
armed ships was explained by a hiqh
state department official today for the
benefit Of the public, at the request OF
the United Press. He said that follow
ing the Lusitania torpedoing Germany
promised not to attack unarmed liners
in the future without warning to insure
the safety of passengers. Then before
the informal Lansing -BernstOrff confer
ences were fairly started over Amer
lea g demands for disavowal, admission
of liability, and punishment of the com
nander, the torpedoing of the Arabic
occurred.
In settling this latter case, Germany
promised not to attack any liner with
out warning.
After months of informal negotia-
tions, Germany phrased a final reply in
the Lusitania case, satisfactory to the
original American demands but before
the formal agreement was reached, how
ever, Germany issued her proclamation
of war on armed merchantmen.
"Another reading of the Arabic
promises showed that the decree was
wholly inconsistent with the settlement
and nullified it. Again, if the govern
ment were to warn citizens, it would
place the situation in a position Of nuI-
lifying and even repudiating the Lusi-
tania demands" said the official.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Stock Market Weak
Bank Reserves Low
Copyrighted 1916, by the New YOrl
Evening Post

Copyrighted 1916, by the New York
Evening POst.)
New York, Feb. 26.-It is debatable
whether the decline in the stock market
today was due to the German capture of
Douamont or to other influence, though
for a long time the market has not been
reflecting military news. Prices open
ed uncertainty, then gave way and in
the last hour were distinctly weak, clos
ing without recovering.
Another heavy decrease in surplus re-
serves, amounting to $17,000,0O0 was
reported in the bank statement, leaving
the actual surplus little below that of
a year ago, and the lowest since March.
Foreign exchange was mostly unchang-
ed, with slight movements adverse to
Austria and Italy. Preliminary totals
of the January foreign trade of the
country confirmed that there had been
very large exports.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
California Company
Has S45,OOO,OOO Surplus

San Francisco, Feb. 2G-The Stand.
ard Oil company was authorized by the
state railroad commission today to issue
$24, 800 worth of its common stock
as a dividend of one-half a share to
each share of stock outstanding.
The company scheduled with the com
mission assets of $lO0,0O0,OOO and a sur.
plus of $45,OO0,O0O. It's net protil
in 1915 were nearly $10,O0O,OOO.
The company operates in California
alone and comes under the jurisdiction
of the railroad commission because of
its ownership of pipe lines which the
Legislature year ago declared public
utilities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Italian Accused Of
Setting Fire to House

Portland, Or, Feb. 26.-AcGused Of
attempting to set fire to a house in
which five children, a man and woman
were asleep, Vito Colacola, Italian lab
orer, was arrested today.
At four O'Clock this morning, a street
cleaner saw Colacola set dishpan
filled with gasoline and kindling under
the porch Of the residence of Joseph
Battaglia, and set fire to the gasoline
The alleged incendiary was followed
and arrested Battaglia said he had
quarreled with Colaeola, who had
threatened the lives of his family.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Police Pick Up Two
Suspected Auto Thieves

Two men who were endeavoring to
dispose of an auto robe and a kit Of
tools for an Indian motorcycle were
brought to the station today by Officer
Nicholson where they were booked on
vagrancy charge while the source of
their supplies is being investigated.
The Officers are Of the opinion that
the plush lap robe and kit of tools are
stolen property. The men gave the
names of George Hines and George
Stevens and pleaded guilty to vagrancy
charges and were given 10 days to
think it over in the city Jail.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
COMMITTEE STANDS
FOR ARMY OF 145,OOO
Also Wants $2O,OOO,OOO for
Nitrate Plant Needed In
War Times

Washington, Feb. 26.-The house mil
itary committee today voted to rec
ommend a regular army Of $4,000, lf-
ter having defeated Representative Til
son 8 plan for an army of 100000 as ad-
vocated by General Leonard Wood.
Representative Kann, Of California,
absent from the voting favors recon
sideration but it is understood the
question will not be re.opened.
The bill authorizes $20,000,000 ap-
preparation for nitrate plant, to be
devoted to fertilizer manufacture in
peace times and to munitions manufac-
ture in war times. 1t would be leased
in peace to a private concern at re-
turn of three per cent on the investment
with the government fixing the price
for its output.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Keizer School Formed
Parent Teachers Club

The patrons Of Keizer school met and
formed a parent-teacaers club Thursday
evening.
The rooms were decorated with ferns
and pussy willows. A short program
was given by the school followed by a
short adress by superintendent W.. M.
Smith on the need of such a club.
Miss Helen Cowgirl followed with an
address on Industrial club work, which
was greatly enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Clark, president of the County
Parent.Teachers association, then tool
charge, organizing the club. Refresh
ments were served after the business
meeting adjourned.
All present enjoyed the evening anC
il is hoped there may be more suel
J gatherings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
MRS. COLEMAN APPEALS

Eugene, Or, Feb. 26.---Mrs. Helen
Coleman, aged go years, ha appealed to
the supreme court from the decision of
the circuit court granting a divorce to
John B. Coleman, 80. The decree gave
her $4,000 worth of property. Mr.. and
Mrs. Coleman were married three years
ago at an old peoples nome in Califor-
MIA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
PORTUGAL EXPECTS WAR

London, Feb. 26.-The Berlin press
is urging a prompt demand upon Por-
tugal to release interned Teuton ships
seized this week, though Foreign Sec
retary Won Jagow lacks confirmation
Of the seizures, said dispatch today
Madrid dispatches said that Portuguese
frankly admit they expect
Germany to declare war on Portugal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
One Nation Replies.

Washington, Feb. 90 From one Of
the allied nations, America has heard as
TO her proposal that, for the sake Of
humanity, armament be removed from
merchantmen. What this reply stated,
or from whence it came, the administra-
ton would not announce today.
It was, however, of such n nature
as TO have no effect upon the American
difficulty with Germany over the lat
ter's decree Of war upon armed mer-
chant ships.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
THINK CONGRESS WILL
FORCE WILSON TO YIELD
Alderman Wires From Berlin That German Officials Count
On Congress Forcing President to Back DOWn--Ehink
Congress Will Pass Resolution Warning Americans To
Keep OF Armed Ships-AdmmistratiOn Handicapped
by Lawmakers
By Carl w. Ackerman,
United Press Staff Correspondent

united TTeSS OCaH Correspondent
Berlin, Feb 26.-Gemany counts upon congress to
force President Wilson to back down from his position in
the GermanAmerican situation the United Press learned
today. While officials would not comment upon it. the
general feeling here is that if the matter of the German
armed merchantmen decree is referred to congress,
resolution will be passed, warning Americans from
travelling on armed ships.
Dispatches suggesting the possibility that President
Wilson would ask the recall of Ambassador Won Bern
stor caused great surprise here For the past "a hours
the United Press office has been beseged by telephone
calls from officials and prominent men nquirng as to the
truth of the reports.
American Ambassador Gerard and Foreign Secretary
Won Jagow declared however, that no such intmatlOns
had come to them.
Though the report that congress may force President
Wilson to yield to Germany reused hope here OF peace
full settlement of the controversy the feeling against
America is daily more intense. Not only the public but
also officials are frankly bitter in their criticism OF the
president for refusing to warn Americans to keep OIL
armed Ships an dthe of opinion is that recall
of diplomats would have the worst possible effect upon
German American negotiations
Ambassador Gerard despite his recent accident, is
now at his desk looking after American interests.
The above dispatch is the first word of the German
feeling since breach evident between the president
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
MAY LOWER INTEREST RATES

Spokane, Wash, Feb. ga score of
bankers from northwest cities arrived
in Spokane today for a conference
and to attend the banquet Of the
Spokane Clearing House association TO-
night Among other things they will
consider the question Of lowering in
terest rate on deposits from to
per cent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Russians Advance Steadily.

Petrograd, Feb. 26.-Kermansah, Per
sii, has been captured by the Russians
after a three day battle, said delayed
dispatches today. The yietOrs now ex-
pect to make an early junction with the
British at Kut-el-Amara, Mesopotamia,
100 miles distant
The capture Of Kermansah, coming
as a surprise, was surpassed only by the
Russian victory at Erzerum.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
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UNEASY CONSCIENCE"
RETURNS WATCH

After 13 years as 'Gost"
; Mrs. Kate Bernardo, wife of
; Joseph Bernardo, assistant en-
; gineer at the state house, re-
ceived a silver watch which she
had long ago forgotten after
giving up all hope of finding it.
The watch was lost in a hop
yard l3 years ago and as it was
highly valued as a keepsake by
/; Mrs. Bernardo she advertised in
; the local papers and offered a
liberal reward for its return.
; Yesterday the watch arrived in
; good condition neatly packed in
a box and bearing three cent
stamp but not a single line to
; indicate who had been carrying
; it all of these years or whose
conscience felt the twinge that
: caused its return to the right
full owner.
x x * x 4 4 x X 4 * x 4 x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

The reported capture is believed to
have followed the collapse of tt
French front from the Ridge Cote Dt
Poivre Pepper Heights) through Be
zonvaux. In view of the position of
Douamont, it Is also believed the whole
French force defending Verdun from
the north and northeast has baeke
into the fortress under the most ter
rible stroke dealt by the Germans since
their offensive started.
Cote Du Poivre, key to the city 5
northern defense, had been regarded as
impregnable, even though assailed by
the enormous number of guns the Ger
mans had massed for their drive. The
latest Paris statement admitted that
German regiments were assailing the
French armored trenches and redoubts
there, though it claimed these assaults
had been repulsed.
Snow has added to the terrors of the
campaign in that region, but the fight
ing continues.
From Douamont, the German guns
can bear upon the forts De Vaur, Dc
Tayennes and De Belleville and SWEEP
the northern plain about the city Will
a fire no infantry coull withstand.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Loss 100000 Men.

No estimate of the fatalities in what
may prove to be the most sanguinary
battle of the war is obtainable though
it is accepted here that both sides have
lost over 100000 men. French estimates
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
TERRIBLE BLOW DEALT
BY GERMANS At VERDUN

Armies Press ResistlessI Forward Over BlOOdSOaked
Field---France's Mightest Fortress, Considered I'M
pregnabe, Is Seriously Threatened Claim They
Are Prepared and That Should Verdun FALL Remaining
! DefenSeS VIII Hold
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
Drops In Portland.

,rtland, Or, Feb. &C.
at prices dropped 5 to 0
in the local market today.
of slump on the Chicago
nge caused the break.
ent declines in the price
: of wheat are credited by
market men largely to the order
of the British government TAX
: ing control of the entire mer-
camille marine.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26
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WHEAT TAKES TUMBLE

Chicago, Feb. 26. - May
wheat dropped 8 IL cents dur
ing the day, closing at $113 l-2,
a new low mark for this crop.
,wer cables and nervousness
er the international situation,
g ,ether with a determined
blr raid were responsible.
~ wheat dropped 4 3-4
lts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-26

Oregon: Tonight
and Sunday fair
west, unsettled
probably rain or
snow east portion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
BLOOD Of MRS. WAITE
SHOWS YPHUS GERMS
Wife of Dentist Awaiting Trial IN
New York Believes Germs
Were in Atomizer.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mica. April IL
According to announcement mace mere
typhus germs have been found III the
blood of Mrs Arthur Warren waite,
wife of the dentist awaiting trial IN
New York for the murder of his father-
n-law, John L. Peck of Grand Rapids.
The blood test, il was stated. was made
at Ann Arbor. and as a result of the
alleged finding of the hacilii Mrs. waite
has gone to sanatorium for treat
mont. Her condition. however. is not
consi,iered serious. as she was not
greatly affected by the incubation.
During the illness of Mrs WAITE
psrents in New York. according 10
story credited to Mrs. Waite. her hus-
hand furnished. not only for her, but
also for her parents, an atomlzer con
tanning a solution with whlch she
sprayed her throat. This treatment,
DR.. Waite said. was to render her I'M
iuune from colds. Mr.. and mrs fecn
also used the same solution. 1t was
the vehicle for the administration OF
the deadly germs
Dr. Perry Schurtz. the Peck 1amiiy
physician. who discovered arsenic In
the body of John Z. Peck. declared to-
night he personally had not made an
examination of Mrs. Waite'S blood. Il
will not deny that blood tests have
been made and that typhus germs nave
been found" he said. Il did not make
the tests. but cannot deny that tests
have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

the unarmed channel steamer Sussex
ana the endanaering Of about fifty
americans. Since the Sussex was at
lacked, State Department records show
more than sixty-five ships DESTROYED.
Regarded as Confession.
Although Germany denies respon-
sibility for the loss of the Sussex, the
French government is said to have
captured the submarine which destroy
ed her. and the American government
considers that Germany's disclaimer of
responsibility is in itself a confession
Throughout the whole negotiations
American officials were convinced that the
German conduct of submarine warfare
was being held over the United States to
force American action against Great Brit
am Tor her orders in council, her blockade
of Germany and her practical blockade of
the European neutrals, which she sus-
pected OF being gateways to Germany
President Wilson steadfastly refused to
permit the two situations to become con-
nected, holding that the negotiations of
the United States with one bellieerent
could in no way be made dependent upon
its relations with another.
Upon the accumulation of evidence
President Wilson and the cabinet have
come to the conclusion that there is
abundant evidence that Germany is yio-
lating her promises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

for u prompt answer to his note UrS-
ing withdrawal of the troops.
II was explained that troop move
.ments in Mexico. particularly in the
vicinity of Parrai, where the Ameri-
cans were fired upon by civilians or
Carranza troops. were being made with
the purpose of establishing better com
nnunication with advanced forces. The
fact that the dctachments in that VI
cinity have been unable to communi-
cate with the border base for several
days at time has caused uneasiness
in the War Department. There is no
clear knowledge of what has trans
pired near Parral in the last three or
four days. it: is said.
The explanation served to strength
en- the impression that the expedition
after Villa has been brought TO
definite halt and is now merely holding
its position as Cen. Pershing deems
best Neither the State nor War De
partmept had additional advices as 10
the report of Villa death from Amer
lean sources in Mexico. A message
from Mexico City yesterday. however
indicated that Carranza officials there.
including the minister of War' "eii'
Obregon, placed little faith in IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
GEN. FUNSTON SENDS 1000 MEN
TO MEXICO TO JOIN EXPEDITION

Ariz., and one battalion OF the 24th In
fantry, one company of which is at III
Paso, one at Maria and one at Fabens.
Tex. Maria is a town just north OF
Ojinaga on the Mexican frontier, and
Fabens is on the Rio Grande, only a
few miles from Ell Paso.
In addition to these troops. totaling
1900. Gen. Pershing now has in his
base guard at Columbus SEQ men, but
the necessity of maintaining at least thai
many there is recognized.
Gen. Pershing requested more troops
some time ago. but Gen. Funston hest
tated to order them because OF tho
danger of weakening the border patrol.
He has authority to move such troops
in his department as he wishes. but the
strengthening of any point from an
other department rests with the War
Department..
Additional troops are being sent to
Gen. Pershing as much for the protec
ton of those already in Mexico along
the line of communications as to
strengthen the mobile forces whipping
the region south Of Satevo. Marked
hostility has been displayed along the
line of communication by Villa adher-
ents. and indications have been numer
Gus that not all the Carranza element
were friendly. Scouts are continuing
their work of locating Carranza troops
in that vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19
CARRANZA is SEEING ALL CORN
TO KEEP DOWN PRICES OF FOOD

shipping the cargo to the municipal
stores.
In cases where the arrested mer-
chant is a foreigner, article 80 of the
federal constitution will be applied
This article gives the authorities the
right to eXpel an accused and PERM
cious foreigner Merchants will be
given forty-eight hours in which to
render returns.
The minister of the interior has in
vited all persons who had evidence
against foreigners to present it. SO tina
article 33 may be applied in their
cases. This includes not only mer-
chants but all foreigners who have
had political connections with former
government regimes.
Civil officials throughout the repuo-
lie have been called upon to give this
information. and returns are coming
in to the interior department as the
result of the circular sent to the vari-
ous states on April II.
Foreigners who have meddled in the
internal affairs of Mexico must go" is
the cry of the present administration
Various representatives of the displo
matte corps have called at the foreign
Office with reference to this latest de-
veiopment, in an effort to obtain some
sort of guarantees for the foreigners
thus accused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-19

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. April 1s.-Gen.
Funston last night ordered more than
two thousand additional troops to join
the United States punitive expedition
in Mexico. and there is reason to be-
lieve that an even greater force will be
placed at the disposal of Gen. Pershing
If the campaign against Francisco villa
is to be continued.
All of the reinforcements were drawn
from the border patrol. What troops
will replace them was not stated. 1t
may be that the War Department will
order the few remaining forces of the
regular army now in the United States
into the southern department. The
availability of the Texas National
Guard to maintain the boundary guards
at points from which the troops or
dered into Mexico are drawn also has
been discussed. 1t was not known here
early today what course would be fol-
lowed.
The troops ordered to proceed to Co
lumbus to join the expedition are the
9Th Cavalry. from the Brownsville dis
trict the 18th Infantry. which has been
stationed at Eagle Pass Tex: Troop l.
Of the 10th Cavalry. from Fort Apache,