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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09
FLANK Is
VULNERABLE SPOT
Washington sees n Chance There
for Decisive Single
Campaingn.

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE Brit.
| sh-French assault on the German
right flank has made a profound inn
preston here because, in the judg-
ment of many American Army of
ficers. it is directed at the most vul-
nerable point on the entire German
front
Complete success for the Allies,
sweeping the German line back from
the sea along the entire Belgian coast.
would be an immediate answer 70
the L boat warfare The main North
Sea bases for u boat operations
would be stamped out. Behind that
achievement then would stand the
possibility that the entire German
line in France could be endangered
by flank attack
Reports from London or the front
were still to meagre tonight TO dis
close the full scope of the new opera .
tions Some observers here were in
cllned to believe, however that unless
the drive were supplemented by naval
Cooperation. with a landing behind
the present German front complete
success could not be expected
The discussion here brought out
strongly the fact that many Ameri'
con officers who have studied the
situation believe the German right
flank offers the only real opportunity
to bring .the struggle to a decisive
issue in a single campaign.
The possibilities of the new offen-
sive produce the suggestion to-day
That if the Allied front could be ex-
tended to the Dutch frontier the
Netherlands might Join the Allies.
Recent reports from neutral sources
have indicated that the Germans
feared some such action by their
little neighbor.
There are officers who believe that
with the Allies greater forces and
more powerful artillery, they now
could be certain of fairly quick sue
cess If trench fighting could be aban-
doned for the shift and strategy Of
field operation. The Germans. these
officers say, also know this, and have
no intention. if they can help it. Of
permitting any change in the battle
scheme they have forced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09
ELECTRICAL MEN TO
MEET IN SPOKANE

SPOKANE, Wash. Aug. s.-Elec-
trical men of the northwest will as
semble in Spokane September IL to
Il at the conventions of the North
west Electric Light and Power associ-
alton and the Washington Association
of Electrical Contractors and Deal
ers.
The convention Of the Northwest
association will probably be the larg-
est electrical convention held in the
United States this year" said N. c.
Osborn president of the association
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09
TYPHOID CLAIMS FORMER
EDITOR KANSAS CITY POS

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Dante Bar
ton, former managing editor of the
Kansas City Post and vice chairman
of the federal industrial commission,
died at his home here last night of
typhoid fever. Funeral services will
be held here tomorrow. Interment
will be made at Chicago. The body
will be accompanied to it's final rest
ing place by Frank p. Walsh, form
er chairman of the federal commits
sion on industrial relations. who was
life long friend Of Barton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09

who is making arrangements for the
gathering.
The national convention of the as
sociation has been called off this year
on account of the war" said Mr.. Os-
born. we expect over 800 men to be
here. from nearly every state in the
Union"
The association includes in its terri
tory the states of Washington, Oregon,
Montana, Idaho and Utah, and the
province of British Columbia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09
500. 900 DAMAGE
FROM LUMBER FIRE.

WEISER, Idaho. Aug. IA fire,
believed TO be incendiary and started
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09
IS THIS SAMPLE OF
THEIR GERMAN KULTUP
Captured Crew Stripped Then
Cast in Ocean to Die.

LONDON. Aug. S,-Four Ameri-
cans were among the 3S members OF
the crew of the steamer Belgian
Prince who perished when the ves-
sci was summarized, it is learned to-
day. One American negro was saw
ed. The submarine crew stripped
the sailors. put them atop the CUB
marine and then submerged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09

in the Gem state Lumber Yard. did
damage estimated at a hundred thou
sand Five carloads or Fords were
destroyed. The blaze sperad to an
lie plant, cold storage plane and coal
yard
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09

Mrs. Henry Field, widow of one of
the two young heirs to the fortune of
the late Marshall Field of Chicago,
believed to be more than 5000, OOO,-
600, is to receive about S16O.OOO. il
has been reported. Her husband died
unexpectedly July 8.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-09

Clothes do not make the man, vet
a man may owe a great deal to his
tailor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
Guardsmen to France

The Administration has done we'll to
organize division of National Guard
troops to lead our citizen armies to France
The guard Is entitled to that honor. Its
fighting men are certain to justify their
selection. The announcement of the plan
now will bring fresh hope to France and
is a further earnest of national decision
to help, and help as swiftly as lies in our
power.
New York is proud to be recognized in
the regiments chosen. The Fighting 6sth
needs no praise beyond its record. The
ether twenty-five states represented will
take equal pride, and the fusion Of East
and West and North and South shown in
the units to be formed gives our first hint
Of how a National Army, organized for a
great national purpose, can unity and con-
solidate the different sections of the coun-
try. Wisconsin, Ohio and New York form
the first infantry brigade; Georgia, Ala
hama and Iowa the second. So run the
states throughout the list. In this pro-
spective sending of our Guardsmen Amer
leans in new and clearer sense join
hands for the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
A Questionable Rumor

Though it is said that some naval Off
GERS in Washington are inclined to take it
seriously, it is difficult to believe the report
that the Germans contemplate another
sortie of the High Sea Fleet, whose aim
en- this occasion will be, it is explained,
"to elude the British Gordon and to strike
with its maximum power in American
waters"
In a sense the report is too good to be
true. 1t is not, indeed, inconceivable that
with good luck deal of damage might be
cone In a short time; but so bold an ad-
venture, entered upon after three years of
relative passivity, could only be inter-
preted as last desperate effort in strug-
gle that had become hopeless. 1t would
imply a confession of failure which we
have little reason to believe that the Ger
mans are ready TO make, for as long as
they are confident of the success of the
submarine war it would be madness to risk
the total destruction of the High Sea Fleet
without an adequate object.
1t is true that Sir John Jellicoe spoke
lately of the possibility of an attempt ito
emulate the example of Villeneuve when
he eluded Nelson off Toulon," and, of
course, this is o possibility which has never
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
MIR. Roosevelt Needed
We Should Take Advantage of His
Great Ability
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR Theodore Roosevelt, ex-President of
the United States, has gifts which, if availed
of by our government at this time, would be
of the highest value to our country, to our
allies and to the cause for which we and they
are contending If he were sent to France
for service under General Pershing, or as a
member of a commission from this country to
supervise the proper coordination of our eff
forts with those of our allies, his energetic
cooperation would at once arouse the utmost
confidence and enthusiasm among the leaders
and forces of our allies as we'll as of the peo-
pie of this country, and would inspire all to
exert greater efforts and aggressive energy
toward forcing the war to an issue.
His presence in the war zone and active as
sistance would convince the Allied powers
that the war will be waged on the part of the
United States with determination and energy
and with all needed resources. The effect Of
his strenuous participation would be to
shorten the war and insure a righteous peace
under such conditions and arrangements be-
tween nations as would make for permanent
international peace.
Why is he not called upon to serve? Why
is he, in time like this, relegated to inactiv-
ity? Let the government summon him for
such service as he can best render to the
country. The nation needs him in this hour
of it's greatest trial. "VOX POPULL"
New York, Aug. 10, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
The Paci6st Bleating"
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: To-day, for example, we read in The
Tribune long lists of men sacrificing much to
fight for the nation we note representatives
of so many families that have done something
for America that with sudden emotion we
say, ave are giving our best!" And then on
another page it is blow in the face to en-
counter the pacifst bleatng. Queer they
cannot realize that sensible people look on
them as fools and traitors-fools to talk Of
American desire to adjust differences by
reason" when it has been so often pointed
out that tarantulas, rattlers and German war
lords are in the same class when it comes to
appeal to reason; traitors, because it is not
row a question Of whether We shall make
war, for by the rule Of the majority we are
now in war: traitors, because every word they
utter gives aid and comfort to the enemy.
Either Adams, Jordan, etc, never read The
Tribune and certain other American news
papers, or they must believe without proof
that a multitude of prominent Americans have
suddenly broken off lives of unsullied honor
and become consummate liars.
Brooklyn, Aug. 10, 1917 V. ALDRIDGE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
The Thanks of the Marine Corps

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR On behalf of the Major General Com
mandant, General George Barnett desire to
express the sincere thanks and appreciation
of the United States Marine Corps for the
wonderful assistance The Tribune has given
the marines in our recruiting campaign to fill
the corps to its authorized strength.
1t also gives me great pleasure to inform
you that the Marine Corps is now filled, and
in obedience to a telegram received from
headquarters this date all recruiting stations
will be closed from noon August IL to noon
August %, in order to allow the men to enjoy
we'll earned rest
One year ago the Marine Corps consisted of
346 officers and 10000 men; to-day it consists
of 1,076 officers and $4,000 men, having more
than trebled during the past year.
In closing | wish to thank you on behalf of
the men attached to the recruiting district of
New York for your invaluable assistance, as
we realize it has notably contributed to the
success of the Marine Corps recruiting cam
paign. DAN NJ. GARDNER, Jr.
New York, Aug. 10, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
Loyal Pacihsts
Their Duty to Their Country Based
on Their Reverence for Law

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: May correct the evident misappre-
hension Of the position of Katrina Trask,
which Is shown by Miss Mygatt in her COM
munication in your issue of August II?
Mrs. Trask, in the letter TO which this
refers, reaffirms explicitly her profound dis
belief in war as in itself wrong policy,
which she would have had the country avoid
but the country decided otherwise through its
constituted authorities Mrs. Trask ex-
horted her employees to be loyal to their own
conscences while rendering every support
possible to the government, of which, as citi-
zens of democratic Republic, they are all a
part.
May further say that men and women who
hate war and love peace should not lose their
loyalty to their own country because of their
faith in the larger hope of humanity, the in
ternational brother hood, which is to be real
lied when free trade freedom of the seas
with no armed vessels or ports and univer
sal reverence for law and order shall provide
a permanent worldwide foundation for the
parliament Of man and the supreme court of
the world?
If this be true, then the first duty of the
pacifst, whose whole faith is based on rever
ence for law, is, after Congress has declared
a state of war following years of strenuous
discussion of the issue, and the President has
proclaimed it, to Loyalty render his fullest
service to the country within the limits of his
obligation to his own conscience; the issue
then is that the action Of every citizen tends
to hinder or to help the enemy. The imperial
government is keenly alive to secure such
help from American citizens.
The message which Mrs Trask gave so elo-
quently to her own people met with such deep
response that earnest calls came for its wider
circulation, which has met heartiest apprecia-
ton and acclaim.
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY.
New York, Aug. IL. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15

for q moment been overlooked. There
were some who thought that the circum-
stances which led TO the Battle Of Jutland
indicated design to release a squadron OF
fast cruisers to prey on the Atlantic trade
routes, and it is we'll known that in a small
way the Germans have occasionally con-
trived to evade the British patrols and
done great execution on the commerce OF
the enemy for while. But between such
excursions and an enterprise involving the
maximum power" of the feet in distant
seas there is a vast difference.
Since the action off the coast of Jutland
more than fourteen months ago the High
Sea Fleet has ventured beyond the pro-
lection of German mine fields and land
Notifications on one occasion only, and it
was evident that on that occasion it was
not seeking a general fleet action. 1t was
fully expected that similar short cruises
would be attempted from time to time, but
nearly year has passed since then and,
so far as is known, the High Sea Fleet has
never since left its protected waters.
1t would be very foolish to conclude that
no further risks will be run, for, as Sir
John Jellicoe has said, that great and
highly efficient fighting machine "was not
created to remain inactive" and unceas-
ing vigilance alone can keep it harmless.
At the same time there is nothing what
ever in the conditions at present prevail
ing to bear out the belief that the emer-
gence of the fleet is more probable now
than it has been at any time in the last
three years, and though Germany would
suffer less than her foes by decisive de-
feat at sea, it is well-nigh incredible that so
great a risk will be run until the failure
of the submarine has been demonstrated
beyond doubt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15

had lost it from an automobile. The
detectives located the man who picked 1t
up, and from him learned Of It's sale to
fellow worker, who was found and con-
fessed having shot the patrolman.
This was good, straightforward sleuth-
ing-nothing brilliant, but the kind OF
persistent, Systematic endeavor which the
city he's a right to expect of its detectives
in their pursuit of criminals. It is the
brand Of work which the detective force
should have done in the Cruger case and
failed to do. The members of that force
got a black eye then. 1t is only fair
that their success in this instance be re-
corded to their credit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
More Compromise Than Control

The provisions of the compromise"
food control bill as reported from Albany
raise the question whether Governor Whit
man was more concerned over the un-
questioned power to appoint members OF
the Food Control Commission or over hav-
ing thoroughgoing law for them to ad-
minister. In the compromise bill no at
tempt is made by the legislative leaders to
usurp the Executives power of appoint
ment. But the compromise seems to end
there. The provisions for the seizure Of
boarded foodstuffs by the Food Commits
sion contain Safeguards" which would so
delay such seizure as to make it of doubt
full value to consumers. BY the time the
application to the Federal government,
the court procedure and trial by jury
could be gone through with any emer-
gency existing would have been met other
wise or have produced incalculable suffer-
ing. Moreover, there is yet lacking in the
proposed bill power for the Food Com
mission to buy and sell foodstuffs-a
power that body should have as we'll as
municipalities if officialdom is to be ade-
quately equipped to break speculative
prices set up by food profteers.
Governor Whitman should not give his
support to any such measure. He has
begun good fight. He ought to keep it
up to the end. The reported opposition by
farmers upstate to any food control pro-
posal should not discourage him or cause
him to weaken. Genuine food control
which would break spectators rings and
weaken or drive out of business middle
men who now derive fat profits from their
activities would benefit the farmers quite
as much as the consumers. Food growers
to-day get far less than their fair share
of the money consumers pay for food.
stuffs. The bulk of the profits goes to
commission men, agents, middlemen OF
various degrees. The result of effective
food control would be to limit these profits
or to put the middlemen out of business.
If the State Food Commission and munic-
ipal officials purchased food for sale d.
rectly to consumers the farmers would
get better prices than they now get, and
still the consumers might hope for re-
duction in the charges to them. This
should be apparent to the grangers up
state; if it is not, the Governor could
easily explain the situation to them so
they need not fear any legislation he
backed.
Manifestly Senator Brown and his leg
islative colleagues intend TO give as little
power to the officials to control the food
situation as may be. What they have
given in this bill they have surrounded
with red tape. The Food Commissions
office would be Circumlocution Office.
That is not what Governor Whitman led
the public to believe he stood for; it GER
tainly is not what the public wants the
proposed commission to have. There
should be short shrift for food manipu-
lators, and as short shrift for any bill
which would help them or protect them,
directly or indirectly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
Enforced Idleness
Interpreters Needed in France, but
One Willing to Go Not Summoned

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The writer Ia British subject, who
took out his first papers three years ago and
intends becoming a full citizen of this coun-
trv in due time) wrote to the Adjutant Cen
eral in Washington on April 2, offering his
services as an interpreter for French Spanish
and German. Ny application was turned over
to the War College division, and in due course
I received a letter from the officer in charge
Of military intelligence thanking me for my
offer and stating that my name had been
placed on the list of interpreters and that
would be notified in case my services were
required. have heard nothing further from
the War Department in the matter.
In the interval the first American expedi-
tionary army has arrived in France and moved
into ito quarters, and we read that there is
pressing need for interpreters to facilitate
intercourse between the "Amexes' and the
French. It occurs to most minds that the
War Department, or the officials responsible
for dispatching the first army, ought to have
seen to it that there were plenty OF properly
qualified interpreters at hand to avoid the
very contingency which has arisen-namely,
confusion and waste of time arising from mu-
tual lack of understanding between two OF
the Allies.
NAV add that had the less hesitation
in applying for An interpreters job as am
intimately familiar with the Swiss-German
dialect and could instantly spot German
irving to pass himself off as Swiss on
forged or faxed Swiss passport
Pending the untangling of official red tape
and the leisurely revolutions Of the official
clocks in Washington l kick my heels in en-
forced idleness. FRED U. LoNuE'
Medford, Ore, Aug. 5, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The arbitrary trade-unionist dictation
in regard to cantonment building deserves
outspoken condemnation. That more than
four thousand men should be discharged for
no fault or failure in skill or efficiency Satur-
day night, and then those hired Monday morn
ing who are agreeable to the more or less
secret inside management Of a certain organi-
zation. is a shameful wrong against any com
mon right or individual freedom that Is
worthy Of the name
This is on government work, and We are to
understand, with the appro Al of officials rep
resenting our government The men that
have brought this about have disgrnced their
citizenship in free democracy and have dis
honored that fair justice which is the security
for US all. FREDERICK PRESTON.
Brooklyn, Aug. 10, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
A New Nickname for Soldiers

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Will you try to encourage the nick
name "Jake" for the United States soldiers
In a certain part of the South among SOL
ders, when one was referred to as being
jake it was assumed that jake meant "know-
ing" there" or ION the job"
OF course ] realize the fact that some in
speaking Of more than one would be apt
to say "Jakies" instead Of "Jakes," which by
my way Of hearing is not desired.
II the above could be brought about, who
knows but that we will hear Tommy lovingly
speak Of his Uncle Sam and Cousin Jake!
SERGEANT NJ. J. MEEZEY.
Fort Hamilton. n. Y. Aug 4. I9l7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-15
The Peach and Apple Crop,
itor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Two distinct efforts have beer nts
this summer to overcome the shortage
labor on the farm. Groups of high ,clx
boys and of women have aided matersllyi
harvesting the berry crop in this section
There is source of labor which has Il
as yet been tapped, and which If organic
promptly could greatly assist in the hanilz
Of the peach and apple crops. There II
several thousand men in New York,
drafted or not subject to draft, who are ~
ious to do their bit. They ordinarily TN
two or three weeks vacation in the late 81,
mer or fall. These men should be given
opportunity to volunteer TO spend their
cations picking peaches and apples. The va
would not be too hard for them, they v''s
return home with money in their poeIn
would have had two weeks in the open AZ
performed a valuable service instead
fitting away their time with golf or hIi'
ing. Corporations employing large oiA
forces, clubs, social and business orgsnF
tons should get behind this scheme, and ~
Of the numerous committees or comrnri'"
already in existence should handle II. .
This suggestion has great potentialitiss
acted upon promptly and inte!ligently' ~
writer would gladly cooperate with any coz CO..,
mttee desiring to handle this work, ma y
would outline in detail the manner in WIG
this plan could be successfully carried ou-
By giving this suggestion publicity J"
could aid in supplying some OF the sine"
Il IL IL ~ M
are devoting column of your valuable ps''
each day. DUDLEY b. PALh.N
Milton-on- Hudson, n. Y, Aug. 10, 1911