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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
IJMATHLA COUNTY CITIZENS
MEET WITH DISTRICT BOARD

Iiland, William Mcbride and J. NJ.
| Banister, explained what the farmer
of this county is up against in the
draft Their contention was that the
place of an owner or lessor of a
ranch cannot be filled by hired man
and that the taking of skilled farm
labor necessitates replacing them
with unskilled labor to the impair
/ ment of the industry.
Productivity of Land First.
Mr.. Pierce and Col Ivanhoe both
emphasized the point that the pro-
ductivity of the land was the first
consideration in passing upon the
claims of farmers and farm hands.
VIII the land yield as much if this
man is taken? This is the paramount
question, they said. In reply, l. NJ,
Schannep of Pilot Rock and others
contended that a hired man could
not be expected to get the results
from a ranch that a man personally
Interested in it could. Others claim
ed that there are places on the
farms of Umatilla county which can
not be filled by unskilled labor with
out loss sustaining.
Gives Lecture on Patriotism.
Mr. Pierce lectured the audience
on the subject Of patriotic duty and
declared that Umatilla county. the
richest county in eastern Oregon. had
made the most claims for exemption
and had given the district board the
hardest workout He declared this
county should breed a more patriotic
spirit and at the same time told
something OF the difficulties the dis
trict board encounters in its colossal
task.
J. V Tallman answered Mr. Pierce
in part by denying the Implication
that Umatilla county is a Stacker. de-
claring that had this county been
given credit for the voluntary enlist
ments of her young men that there
would have been no quota on the
first draft to supply
Exemptions only Temporary.
Members OF the board also en-
phasized the point that such exemp-
tions as have been granted by Il are
only temporary and that the drafted
man may still be called into service.
Some Mistakes undoubtedly have
been made. he said but they resulted
largely through lack OF sufficient in
formation in the 8ffidavits Ths
hoard has tried TO be fair and homes.
he said. and at the same time 70 So
its duty by the nation which Just now
Is demanding an army above al
things
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
PAINLEvE FAILS TO
FORM new CABINET

PARIS SEPT I'm. Painleve has
formally reported he Is unable to
form "A new cabinet. President Poin-
care urged him to continue his ef-
forts
Presumably Painleve's failure Is
due to lack or support from the
socialists Painlevc's announcement
caused considerable surprise. Last
nicht ne ISSUED a tentative cabinet
list indicating the selection Of two
or rrstl,y three socialist leaders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
FROST LOSS SMALL

WASHINGTON. Sept. 12.-Ex-
perts checking over the damage
wrought in the middle west by frosta
Sunday and Monday are convinced
the loss while estimated in millions
will be much smaller than auticipat-
ed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
THREATEN OFFICIAL STRIKE

SAN FR NNCISCo. Sept. IA
general strike paralyzinC every in
custrv will he called by the labor
council IL necessary to win the street
rtrikc labor officials declared. Metal
trades employers are trying to devise
plan to settle the difference with
the $1,000 employees who threaten to
strike Monday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12

In explanation of the district
boards present UNDERSTANDINGS
of "A legitimate dependency
claim. Col. Ivanhoe this after
noon stated that dependents
are those persons solely depend
ent upon the actual earnings of
the head of the family and who
would have no income if he was
taken away. Unless a woman
was actually earning money
toward the support of herself
and children at the time the
head of the family is drafted. it
is not to be assumed, he said.
that she could and would make
her own living.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
L. S. DESTROYERS ARE
REPORTED IN BATTLES

NEW YORK. Sept. 12.-It is per-
sistently reported that American de-
stroyers have engaged in several bat =
ties. The New York Times prints a
letter declaring that American de-
strOyers raided a submarine base,
sinking five. Another destroyer was
reported TO have sunk q German war
ship the UIan. Many details evident
Iy correct are given
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
DROP IN BREAD
PRICE PREDICTED

, WASHINGTON, Sept 12.--An =
} official high in the food admin =
, istration department promised =
, that bread prices will drop =
, with the promised fall in the =
, cost of flour. sugar and other =
} elements of baking. A fourteen =
, ounce loaf will sell for less than =
} eight cents. though perhaps not =
, for five. he declared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
SENATE PASSES
BILL TO DRAFT
FRIENDLY ALIEN

WASHINGTON, Sept. l2.-The
senate passed the Chamberlain reso-
luton authorizing the conscription of
friendly aliens. The resolution pro-
vides that all aliens of allied coun-
tries be drafted unless treaties eN-
empt them.
The soldiers insurance bill is sched-
tiled to pass the house today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
CHIEF JUSTICE OF ENGLAND
ARRIVES IN AMERICA

ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. "a
Lord Reading, the lord chief jus
tiCc of England, arrived :hiS af-
tCrnOon and will 60 direct to
Washington.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
Cossacks With Kornilorf.


PETROGRAD, Sept t2.-The Pet
rograd division of the women's Le-
Eion Of Death revolted. 1t pledged to
die In defense of democracy and
with its bravely alreay proved on bat
tlefields, the woman fighters revolted
against their commander, Madame
Butchgoreva because she is too rough.
Members at Petrograd stated the dis
agreement between themselves and
their commander was irreconcilable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
KORN|LOFF IS
DRAWING NEAR
TSARKOE SELO
Former Home of Gar Will
Probably be Scene of First
Battle Between Rebels and
Provisional Government.
COSSACKS ARE APPARENTLY
ALIGNED WITH EX-COMMANDER

LONDON. Sept. I2.-Korni-
loft plans to place the head Of
the Dolgorouki family on the
Russian throne, II is reported.
Prince Dolgorouki Is now
voluntary exile with the former
car at Tobolsk Presumably
it's this representative of the
royal family korniloff plans to
put on the throne.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12

PETROGRAD. Sept. i2.-Thc pro-
VisIonnl government has proclaimed
a general state of martial law Vice
Premier Nckrasoff announced that
all generals on all fronts except the
southwestern Ind pledged full ale
glance and loyalty to the govern
mcnt. Loyal troops hold Pskoff. or
iginaIIy Kornlloff7s headquarters.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
~~~~~~~~~~~"~~

a meeting is being held in Pendle-
ton today between Col F. S. Ivan
hoe. Walter Pierce and J. f O'Con-
nell members of the district eN-
emption board of La Grande, and
farmers and other citizens Of Uma-
tilla county for the purpose Of arriv-
ing at better mutual understand
ing of the industrial conditions in
Umatilla county on the one hand and
upon the duties Of the district board
and the restrictions placed upon them
in granting exemption claims
The meeting is being held in the
rooms of the Pendleton Commercial
association and there We're fifty or
more persons present at the morn
ing session which began about $50
and continued until noon. At the
morning session Industrial matters
we're discussed and at the session
which began at 1880 the matter ut
dependency claims is being consider
ed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12

LONDON. Sept. IA wireless dis
patch declared the Ukaranian parlia-
ment had formally declared its dis
approval of Korniloffs counter revo-
luton The news was received with
great satisfaction here inasmuch as
Ukarania has been heretofore largely
against the provisional government.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
Moscow Garrison Gives Support

MOSCOW, Sept 12.-The Moscow
garrison pledged complete fidelity to
the provisional government The mu-
nIcipal council isued a proclama-
tion dcmandidng that all cities sup
port ECrcnsky.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12
tJoHN sHEPERD1


PETROGRAD. Sept 12.-Tsarkoe
SeIo where the car formerly Spent
much time, will probably be the
scene OF the first battle between the
robels and the provisional govern
ment troops Korniloff is rapidly
nearing Tsarkoe Selo A clash is mo-
mentarily expected. The public's
chief anxiety is centered about the
food situation. Petrograd's food sup
ply Ls severely depleted. The pro-
visional government issued a procla-
nation calling Korniloff, Denikine,
Litkomsky, Markoff and Kisliakoft
traitors Martial law was decreed for
the Moscow district.
Cossacks With KornIloff.
Cossacks apparently are aligne
with Korniloff General Kaledln.
head of the Cossacks. reported to Ke-
rensky the provisional government
would do well to accept Korniloffs
ultimatum requiring the surrender of
the governmental powers, otherwise
Petrograd would find itself isolated
by the destruction of railroads. Thou
sands OF loyal troops are leaving the
city to meet Korniloffs followers.
Wherever Korniloffs troops are re-
ported marching. government forces
destroy the railroad tracks.
Socialist and other factions are
pledged to support kerensky.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12

Col Ivanhoe. who is chairman Of
the board. explained the law under
which Industrial claims could be
made. The board must first he said.
ascertain that the industry in which
the claimant is ensaged is necessary
for the successful prosecution Of the
war and. secondly. that the claim
ant 'splace in that industry cannot be-
filled by another as well, The
claimants own welfare cannot be
considered. he said. and neither can
he be granted exemption on personal
or sentimental grounds
number Of farmers. among them
II J. Taylor James Potts r q. Gill
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12

This paper ~ a member Of and audited
By the Audit Bureau Of Calculations
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-17
GERMAN INFANTRY ATTACK ON R0EUX
 IS DRIVEN BACK
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LONDON. May 16-C7:4S p. ml-- The launching of a German infantry attack against BOeux this morning in great strength with The evident hope of recapturing the position is report ed by the Reuter- correspondent a British headquarters in Frnace.
 When the field-gray waves swept forward from the direction of Blou- vain they were met by a whirlwind of machine gun and rife fire as well as artillery fire" said the correspond ent ''They were mown down in swaths but continued to advance de spite their losses in a manner in dicating that picked troops were being employed.
 "So far as I have been able to learn they succeeded in ginging the now famous chemical works and forming an entry there. Fierce hand to hanG fighting developed but the Germans
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M 'ADOO STARTS TRIP IN BEHALF
 IF LOAN BONDS
Secretary of Treasury Plans To Address Audiences of
 Bankers And Business Men
 In Eight Cities.

WASHINGTON. May 16.-Secrealr! McAdoo left the capital tonight on a ten-day speaking tour of the middle west in behalf of the Liberty Loan.
 Mir. McAdoo will address audiences of bankers and business men in at least eight cities He will outline the de tails of the Liberty Loans with a view to acceleIating subscriptions. He also will endeavor to bring home to his au- diences Null realization of the fact that the United tSates is engaged in a real war, with all its grim possibili ties.
 The secretary's first stop will be in Chicago. where he is due tomorrow afternoon. His other engagements revised somewhat today. are as fol lows:
 Milwaukee, May IS; St. Paul. May 19; Des Moines, May 21; Denver. May 22; St Joseph, Mo. May 2S; Omaha May 2i; Kansas City. May 9.
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War on Submarines

War on Submarines
 WASHINGTON. May 16t-Formal announcement. that American de stroyers manned by'picked crews have carried the flag into the war zines of Europe and are operating against German submarines with British and French war vessels was made tonight by Secretary Daniels after the news had come from Lon don The number and names of the vessels were not disclosed. It was made clear however, that the fight ing power of the nation was to be exerted to it's utmost to stamp out the U-boat menace.
 The secretary's statement follows:
 United States naval vessels have been operating with the allied naval forces in European waters since May 4. A number of destroyers sail ed from American ports in the lat ter part of April. and all arrived at their destination without accident or delay of any kind. They were ready for operations when they ar rived and went into service imme- dfately.
 Sims Tn Command
 "The United States vessels are un- der command of Rear Admiral Sims, who went to England and France sev- eral weeks ago to arrange for ac- tive cooperation between the naval forces of the United States and those of the other nations at war with Ger many. Plans formulated after re- pcrts from Rear Admiral Sims, made as a result. of his conferences with
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WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO BRING ABOUT 4
 CENSORSHIP BILL
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 WASHINGTON, May 16.-The ad- ministration probably will make no further efforts at present to have con gress enact a press censorship law, Hor is it expected to insist that sen ate and house conferees on tn espion- age bill will be urged to retain the censorship provision written into the measure by the house.
 For the present, the executive branch of the government, it was saio' tonight, was content to. permit the newspapers to continue under the rec olutions voluntarily accepted by them governing publication of military it. formation. If there are developments in the next few months that indicate that self-imposed restrictions are not effective and that information of value to the enemy is being published, the fight for censorship laws will be re- newed.
 Many administration officials do not believe that such a step will be neces sary.
 If the conferees on the bill agree to a censorship section and both houses approve, there will be no objection from the executive. but it was said on authority tonight that no pressure is to be brought to bear to bring about such action Conferees on the espion- age bill will begin their meetings Fri day.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-17
MANUFACTURERS URGED ID WORk WITH ENPLOyES
Absolute Harmony Must Pre- vail If United States Is To Win, Declares Secretary Redheld.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Asserting that cooperation is the need of the hour in America, William C. Red field, secretary of commerce. today made an urgent plea to members of the National Association of Mand. lecturers in convention here. to work hand in hand with their employees to insure the nations successful par ticipation in the war.
 Counsel labor" he addressed; Give it g free voice and meet it half way. Our general efficiency must no. be interrupted by local misunder- standings"
 Secretary Redfield declared no one must think that "an exhausted foe confronts us or that we can afford to do less than our utmost in the fight that is on.'
 Urges Harmony
 He told the manufacturer S they should not only help by subscribing 10 the war loans, but should also "as- sist their employees to become part ners in tho loans.7
 The speaker said there are three armies in this country today. each dependent On the other. the army on the farm, the army in the factory and he army in the field.
 There should be no disturbance of labor standards now" he continued. No suggestion of altered hours. Let these things rest till the nation it. sel fca'ls. Keep the standards of living untouched and the standard of friendly leadership exalted"
 "Unfsir Taxes Oppressed
 Today in every tin plqre mill.' he added. the word should he produce for the nations good requires it. To day in every labor council the word should he produce for the nation calls on it's sons to be producers. Today in every textile mill in every rsper mill, in every machine shop, the> thought should be from top to bottom produce in Gods name.
 Among many resolutions passed by he manufacturers today was one Of- fering the organizations services to the government, hut declaring it's members opposed to unfair taxes"
 Another favored giving power to the interstate commerce commission 10 approve rate structures in the several regions anj areas traversed hy the railroads which will yield rev enues ample not only for excellent service and maintenance. hut which -~lso will te sufficient to attract cap ;tal for improvements and exten- sicns."
 Safeguards Favored
 Other resolutions Gdopted called on congress to authorize the President 10 suspend CT modify labor laws wherever necessary but only for the iuTation of the war2 and recommend od that efforts be made 10 re-em- )loy these employees who return from the war and provisions be. made for ieuendents''
 The measures endorsed resolutions Of the. Council of Natiooal Defense which advised the issuance of sn ap- 9eal that neither employers nor em- ployes take advantage of the cOun- try's necessity to change existing standards.
 Legislatures of the various states, as well as all other administrative agencies. were urged vigorously Co
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-17
Crops lmproUing In West With
 Better Weather
Winter Wheat Is Making Good Growth, According To National Bulletin Issued Yesterday.
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 WASHINGTON. May 16.-More seasonable weather conditions dur ing the week just ended caused crops to make excellent progress in the western half of the country, but in eastern districts extreme cold was decidedly unfavorable.
 The national weather and crop bulletin today said cotton and corn and some garden truck were not only retarded but considerably damaged by the continued cold weather. The week was more fa- vorable for farm work, however. and good progress was made in all sections.
 Winter wheat generally is Inak- ing good growth except in Okla hOma. Corn is being planted on much of the abandoned winter wheat acreage in Nebraska. Spring wheat is making excellent growth in the southern and central states of the belt and on the Pacific coast. Cool weather in central and eastern districts was unfavor able for corn and in places much will need to be replanted
 In the southern states cotton was unfavorably affected and corn made slow growth.
 There -are many reports of in- creased acreage for potatoes.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-17
FORCES IF
 ITALY ARE
 VICTORIOUS
Mountain Battery, Machine Guns, War Materials And Many Prisoners Taken In Vigorous Offensive.
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ROME. via London, May 16.-(4:45 D. m )-The official statement today says:
 'On the Julian front the vigorous offensive begun by our troops on Mon day was resolutely continued yester- day. Our infantry, supported by artil- lery, succeeded in establishing them selves on the steep and wooded heights along the eastern bank Of the Isonzo. north of Gorizia. which had heen transformed by the enemy into a formidably fortified defensive tosi- ton. On the left wing one of our columns, after forcing a passage ac- ross the river between Iega and Bom- brez, captured the last named village Id fortified itself there.
 Tn the center the heights of hill B, northeast of Playa, were cap -1red, while the Florence infantry bri- ade and the Vaellino brigade, after -aking by assault the villages of Sag- "a and Zagomila, carried the crests of Mount Cucco and Mount Vodice
 "On our right wing, the other col mns made considerable progress on
 e steep slopes of Mount Santo.
 srce enemy counter attacks pre-
 red and supported by a lombard nent of exceptional violence were all epulsed by the firm resistance of our
 oops.
 "In the area east of Gorizia,, the
 essina brigade conquered hill 174 forth of TrivoH, which was strongly fortified and strongly held by the en- my whose insistent counter attacks 7ere all beaten of.
 ''The city of Gorizia yesterday sui cered a heavy bombardment and some buildings were seriously damaged.
 ''So far we have counted s.S75 pri- soners, among them 9S officers. We also have captured a mountain battery. about thirty machine guns and much war material"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-17
American Destroyer Fleet Steams Into British Port
 And Gets Ready for Action

the British and French admiralties are now being effectuated.
 Tt has been the purpose of the United States navy to give the larg- est measure of assist ance to the other countries at war with Germany that is consistent with the full and com plete protection of our own coasts and territorial waters.
 Looks Over Situation
 "The navy department has received no reports that engagements have oc- cured between the United States yes sels now in European waters and the vessels of the enemy"
 The disposition of the destroyers has been left entirely to Admiral Sims, who has worked out careful plan for use of the vessels placed un- der his command after conferences both with the British and French ad- miraliies. Admiral Sims was select ed for the task because of his wide general experience in the navy and also because of particular training in destroyer operations.
 Cestroyers have proved the most efficient foe of submarines. Their value has been so great that all pos sible effort has been concentrated by the navy department upon adding to the American flotillas. More than fifty new boats swifter. more power ful and seaworthy and more heavily armed than any now in service are being built with all possible speed.
 Only Experienced Crews
 American destroyers are sturdy craft, built for, duty at sea. Special attention was given to selecting the crews. Not man will be sent to European waters who has not had experience and training in destroyer duty.
 Rear Admiral Gleaves. chief of the Atlantic fiotilla. is busy with vessels on this side training additional men for service either in American or European waters.
 The department is guarding closely its plans for sending other craft than destroyers into the fighting zoneg There can be no question. however, that every element of the fleet that can aid in the fight will be used to it's utmost
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were thrown back in a counter attack and we restored all our positions be- sides inhicting terrific punishment
 "The struggle still is progressing this afternoon showing the desperate nature of the German attack"
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J. S. AMBASSADOR TO
 AuSTRlA RETURNS HOME

NEW YORK. May 16.-Frederic C PenfelG, American ambassador 10 Austria. up to the time diplomatic re- iations were severed, arrived here to- day on a French steamship. He was accompanied by his wife and said he would go immediately to Washington ter a conference with Secretary Lans- ing
 Among other passengers were Y A. Martin-Franklin. recently appointed minister Go Mexico from Spain.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-17
GERMANS DESTROY MACHINERY
 AND BUILDINGS AT BIG MINING
 CENTER AS ALLIES DRAW NEAH

YSRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS k< HEADQUARTERS m)he Germans received heavy check north of the sarpe river position which bombardmen lasting slopes Greenland Hill romth irecion of shell  the
 
 
 
 
   positions andd their district Buildings machinery mining shall furnish finally
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tons concerning the happenings in America by people who have relatives there.
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THREE-cENT RATE HEARING
 IS SET FOR OCTOBER
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PHOENIX, May 16.-R. w Kramer, assistant attorney general, back from Los Angeles today announced that the Arizona state three cent railway rate case will have its hearing in the fed eral court in Phoenix in the October term His trip to the coast was to clear the way for the hearing by con- densing the record recently compiled here so that it might be ia proper shape for the October term.