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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-12

Are we to have a CarranZa-
Villa feud in Russia?
OS-~S
Fall weather is not melan-
choly in eastern Oregon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
PEARY WARNS NATION
 OF AN AIRSHIP RAID

NEW YORK, March 2.-Speaking here, Rear Admiral Robert k. Peary. chairman of the national patrol com mission. after recalling the surprise caused by the sudden appearance of the German submarine U-53 and the raids off Nantucket, gave this warif- ing:
 Within thirty days we may have a thousandfold greater shock from the air with ourselves as victims in stead of spectators.
 Admiral. Peary said that immedi- ate development of the aerial coast patrol as a national burglar alarm around the country" would be the most effective arm of defense in the event of war. He was addressing a gathering of the Pan-American aero nautics exposition in this city.
 "This country faces an immediate danger" he said. No appreciable addition can be made to our navy in time to meet it. No appreciable increase can be made in our army in time to meet it."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
SENATOR FALL
 PLAYS SENATORS
DEMOCRATS VOICING DOUBTS
DenOunces Members of Party Who Are Always Questioning Presidents
 Notiyes-Senate Takes Up ResOlu- tion Granting Additional Powers.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Mar. 2.-- In the debate over the resolution to grant the President additional powers to deal with the foreign situation. Senator Fall of New Mexico, bitterly arraigned the members of the Demo- cratic party in the Senate who had voiced their doubts concerning the purposes of the President He said WAS no wonder the President sought the press to reach the public rather than attempt to do through those "ho should give him their earnest support, but instead were continually criticis- ing his motives and actions. By a vote of GA to IS the Senate agreed to proceed with the resolution grant ingSthe powers requested by the President and the Senate leaders ex- press confidence that the resolution will pass without material opposition. It is planned to include in the reso- lution the words "Other instrument talit,es" cut out in the House, and also include the war risk insurance on ships carrying munitions, and then substitute the Senate resolution for ths: passed by the House,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
ANTICIPATES THE
 SENATE REQUEST
PRESIDENT SUBMITS REPORT
Without Waiting for Request Wilson Sends to Senate a Brief Report on
 try in War With Japan and Mexico.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. l-- President Wilson anticipated the re- quest of the Senate that he submit to that body report of the evidence in his possession of the plot of Germany to involve the United States in a war with Mexico and Japan, by sending through Secretary of State Lansing, to the Senate, report briefly setting forth the character and extent or tine plot, and stating that the authentic :ty of the information had been fully established. He declared it would be incompatible with the public interest to divulge all the details at this time. The report was referred to the For eign Relations Committee without de- bate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
SOCIETY BUDS" SOUGHT ....
 AS PEDDLERS OF BOOZE

DENVER. Colo, Mar. Eff re- ports which have reached the Juve- .aile court and are now being inves- tigated by a special officer are correct. two and possibly three, young wom sn widely known in Denver society, will face boot-legging charges in either the Juvenile or the County court.
 Report has it that these young wo- men-mere slips of girls-have been doing a land office business selling booze and wine to other members Of their sex on Capitol Hill.
 The theory has been advanced that the girls obtain their wares froI.- tue cellars of their fathers and have Tit upon bootlegging as profitable way to obtain some spending money
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
AUSTRIA WILL
 AVOID BREAK
WILLING TO MAKE CONCESSIONS
Recent Reports From Vienna State That Austria Will Make Every Ef- fort to Maintain Relations With the United States.

BERNIE. Switzerland. March D. Advices received here from Vienna state that Austria is determined to continue diplomatic relations with the United States. even at the expense of incurring the displeasure of Ger many The report comes from semi official sources and is believed to be authentic. It is asserted that Aus tria will make decided concessions in regard to the submarine campaign rather than come to break with the American government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
GRANTS PERMIT
 ID MAKE SHELLS
OBJECTIONS ARE WITHDRAWN
British Government Grants Permis- sion to the Hatfield Concern to Manufacture Shells for the United States Navy Under Recent Contract

WASHINGTON, l.. C., Mar. D. It was officially announced here this morning that the British government had withdrawn it's objections to the Hadfield munition plant turning out the naval shells, a contract for which was recently awarded to the Englisl. concern. The British ambassador states that the government. although objecting to the sending of munitions out of the country at the time the contract was awarded, will permit the concern to manufacture the shells if the United States still desires to give the contract to that concern.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
DECLARES EXPOSE
 GIGANTIC HOAX
SAYS DOCUMENT PREPOsTEROUs
Editor German Weekly i'm New York Asserts Zimmerman Too Astute A Statesman to Sign Any Such q PrepOsterOus Letter.

NEW YORK, March 2.-GeOrge Viereck. the editor of German week ly new spaper here, declares that the letter detailing the Germans plan. to involve the United States in war with Mexico and Japan is obviously faked. He says it is inconceivable that such an astute stateman as Zim- mermann would sign such prepost- erous document. He asserts the let ter is an impudent hoax, and was published simultaneously with the Entente appeal to the United States to enter the war This, he says, is sufficient to demonstrate the source of the document.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
NEWS CREATES
 A SENSATION
ENGLAND DENOUNCEs GERMANY
News of Plot to Embroil United States in War With Japan and Mexico Creates a Decided Sensation Thru out England.

LONDON, March 2.---The report of the attempt of Germany to embroil the United States in war with Mexico and Japan created sensation here, and the press is echoing the gen. eral chorus of denunciation against Germany for her treaching against a nation with which she professed to be on terms of friendship. Such treach- erous action is generally conceded to be direct act of war, and it is con- fidently expected the United States will declare war upon Germany with in few days. The British Foreign office is emphatic in the statement that Japan was not involved in the rlot. being confident the plan had not been broached to the Japanese gov ernment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
SENATE PASSES
 REVENUE MEASURE
CUTS OUT THE FOOD PROBE,
Appropriation of $4OO,OOO for This Purpose is Dropped from Bill LaFollette Starts a Lone Filibuster Against Armed Neutrality Act.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar D. The Senate passed the Revenue Bill at midnight last night, following which Senator LaFollette started d lone filibuster against the armed neutrality measure, and promised to continue unless the Senate agreed not to take a vote on the measure until this afternoon. An amendment to the revenue bill appropriating $400,000 for a probe into the high prices of foodstuffs, was dropped by the Sen ate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
Lansing Says Story True.

WASHINGTON. D, C., Mar. - Secretary of State Lansing declared this morning that the story of tie German plot to involve the United States in war with Mexico and JiDr. | is true in every detail. The names Of the informants are being kept strictly secret. as it is believed that they would be assassinated if known. Von Bernstorff's complicity in the plot ha.' been thoroughly established, and was known for some time prior to the diplomatic break with Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
ARE CALCULATING
 CITY 0F BAPAUME CHECKING BRITISH ADVANCE Germans Reported to be Abandoning Imperiled Position on SOmme Front Counter Attacks are Slowing up the British Drive.
CHECKING BRITISH ADVANCE

LONDON, Mar. 2.-Advices re- ceived here today from the Somme front indicate that the Germans are evacuating Bapaume, their position there being greatly imperiled by the advancing British. The Germans have concentrated a large body of troops and by severe counter attacks have slowed up the British progress The British have occupied the towns of Omad and Gommecourt almost with cut opposition. and have strengthened out their lines along a front thirteen miles wide.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
ASK PRESIDENT
 MAKE REPORT
ON THE GERMAN CONSPIRACY
Smith Resolution Is Submitted for Lodge ResolutiOn-Secretary Of State Lansing Asserts Story Is True In Every Detail.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar - The Senate last evening adopted the resolution offered by Senator Smith as substitute for the Lodge resolution By the terms of the Smith resolution the President is requested to furnish to the Senate whatever information he has regarding the Zimmerman note to Ambassador Won Bernstorff regarding the alleged plan to involve the United States in war with Mexico and Japan compatible with public in terest. Senator Stone expressed tbe suspicion that the revelation sought would develop gradually. The execL tives were certainly seeking to affect public opinion as to the possibilities of the plot, and that as yet the deep ramifications of the plot had only been touched On.
 This, he said. showed the wisdom of the Presidents course in proce, ing slowly in the face of Mexicn's hostility and Japan's threats regard ing alien legislation.
 He also stated that he believed the food riots in many instances had been fomented by Germans as part of their propaganda, in the hope of stopping the exploitation of foodstufs to the Allies. It is hinted that start ling exposures will be made later.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
HOLD UP A WOMAN
 AND ROB HER OF HAIR

CHICAGO. Mar. 2.--One of the oddest hold-ups and robberies occur red here last night when two rob- bers entered the home of Mrs. Ger trude Ellis and while one pointed 8 revolver at her head, the other cut off her jet black hair, which reached to her shoe tops. The robbers then ransacked a bureau drawer and se- cured 30 cents. Mrs. Ellis gave the alarm but there have been no arrests.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
A Handsome Ring

A very handsome and unique finger ring is that being displayed by James Bettles. MT. Bettles is member of the Order of Alaska Pioneers, and instead of wearing the usual button he has had a ring made of the seal variety of the insignia of the order taking the place of the seal. The ring is particularly handsome. being beautifully enameled in the colors of the order.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
WOULD DISCUSS
 APPROPRIATIONS WILL INTRODUCE RESOLUTION Senator from Nebraska Desires Ap- prOpriatiOn Measures be Thorough ly Discussed-Thomas Says Con- gross Should Remain in Session.
WILL INTRODUCE RESOLUTION
Senator from Nebraska Desires Ap-

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 2,-. Senator Norris, of Nebraska. today announced that he would introduce a resolution demanding the widest dis Cussion of the appropriations bills. Senator Thomas, of Colorado. de- clared it was the duty of Congress to remain in session during this, the greatest crisis in the history of the country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
RADIO STATION
 IS FOUND IN BRAZIL

RIO JANEIRO, March 2.-At the suburban town of Niotheroy, on the bay, five miles east of Rio Janerio, there was discovered today a wire less telegraph station which was es- tablished to communicate with Ger man ships which are. being detained in the harbor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
:. :. ' n CLAIM HALF
 OF DAMAGES AWARDED

SEATTLE, Mar. 2.--E. Edsen and Will Thompson. attorneys for h'arga- ret Strand have filed notice in the Su- perior court that they claim lien of ten thousand dollars against the twen ty thousand dollars verdict awarded her against Peter Malone, the Fair banks mining man, for breach of promise of marriage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
GERARD PASSES
 DANGER ZONE REPORT RECEIVED AT LONDON Wireless Message Received Stating Infanta Isabella Has Passed the Prescribed Area and Making Good Progress West.

LONDON. March 2.-A wireless re- port received here this afternoon states that the Spanish steamer Isa bella, carrying the American Ambas- sador Gerard and his party is now safely past the danger zone and has strengthened away for New York. The weather is said to be delightful and the steamer is making excellent pro- gress. ...... .~..~- ...
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
HOUSE TO VOTE ON
 PROHIBITION MEASURE

WASHINGTON, D. C., March l. A dry capital is apparently assured as the House has moved to immediately bring the measure providing for Pro- hibition in the District of Columbia up for immediate vote. It is predict ed that the measure will pass without material opposition.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
WANTS
 FULLEST POWERS
DEAL WITH FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Will Insist That This Be Granted and In the Event of Failure of Con- gress to Comply Will Veto Armed Neutrality Bill.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. D. It is asserted here that President Wilson will insist on being granted the fullest powers in dealing with the foreign situation, as requested of Congress. If this is refused, it is said, he will veto the armed neutral ity act.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
HOTEL FOR WOMEN
 OPENS IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. March 2.-The Mary Dawes hotel for women. companion venture to the Rufus Dawes hotel for men, in Chicago, opened here yester- day. It can accommodate 260 guests with rates varying froY 10 to 30 cents a day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
CANADIAN MILITIA
 MAY BE CALLED OUT

OTTAWA, Mar. 2.-The advisabili- ty of calling out the country's militia forces to patrol the United States boundary is being considered serious ly by the government. Approximate.! fifty thousand men can be congreg- ated if the scheme materializes, It is asserted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
Basketball Game Tonight

Two good games of basketball are scheduled for tonight. A game be- tween the girls in Blue and the Cof- fin Dodgers and between the girls in White and the Irish-Americans will be played.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
ASKS BIDS ON 12,OOO,OOO
 FEET LUMBER FOR RAILROAD

SEATTLE, Mar. 2.-The Alaska Engineering Commission is advertis- ing here for bids on twelve million feet of lumber and timbers for the government railroads in Alaska
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
PROHIBITION MEASURE IS
 SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT

The Alaska Prohibition bill, mak- ing the Territory Bone Dry" was signed by President Wilson on Val entine Day, February IA, and becomes effective January 1, 1918.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
Didn't Like the Outlook.

Three foxes belonging to J. D. lief ferson dug their way through the walls of the cabin in which they were confined yesterday afternoon and made their escape. They looked over the town and the weather conditions and becoming dissatisfied with the outlook and seeing no signs of the customary rations. they returned to their pen. where the chances for square meal looked better.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

It is believed that the China pheas- ants which escaped from the pen of J. D. Jefferson cary in the fall, have all perished in the deep snows. as they have not beer seen oy hunters for some time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

The report from the Northwestern was to the effect that she was due to arrive here from the westward about o'clock this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
WILL FIGHT THE
 BONE DRY" BILL

OLYMPIA, Mar. "A petition to refer the recently passed bone dry bill for the state of Washington tQ the voters, has been filed with the Secretary of State, It will be brot cut at the next election.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

Fred Kraemer came up yesterday from the Cube mine and will remain few days in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
Strength Saving Maneuver

Strength Saving Maneuver
 LONDON, March 2.-In an address before the Commons today Finan- cial Secretary Foster stated that the German retreat north of Arras was a strength saving maneuver
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

Many mallards are reported to be feeding in the creeks and sloughs on the flats, a sign that warmer weather is approaching.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

H. E. Ellis returned to the Clin mine yesterday afternoon after spend- ing several days in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02
Watson Passes Juneau.

The steamer Admiral Watson north, passed Juneau at o'clock this morning, and is expected to arrive here Sunday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

Mems. Ladies' and Chiidren's Hose cane on the last boat for the Empo- rum. Ct
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-02

trospestor ads brine results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04

after he had been sent away at Win nipeg. Next in order came Bill Cray son. Joe Metcalf and Gabriel Camp bell. the last named a brother of the winner.
 Hartman will profit from his ar duous experience notwithstanding his failure to win. Purses aggregating more than 5000 have been made up for him. A first prize of $500 cash and number of other prizes go to AL bert Campbell
 Eleven teams started. Six were elim- mated by the ferceness of the com petition. As originally mapped out, the course followed the old Pembina trail, 522 miles from Winnipeg up the Red river to St Paul. A cutoff fol- lowed by the racers reduced the dis tance to 50915 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
STATE LOSES SUIT
 AGAINST BANKS ID
 RECOVER FUNDS

Montgomery, February -(Special.) Alabama cannot collect from banks the money which they handled for the state convict department without fur rishing bonds guaranteeing the secur- ity of the funds and part of which was lost when Theo Lacy, chief clerk of the convict department absconded March 12, 1913 They cleared them selves when they delivered the funds back to the convict department through Lacy, the legally constituted repre- sentative of James G. Oakley, then president of the board of convict in spectors, and the person charged with the protection of the funds. This de- cision rendered by the Alabama su- preme court Saturday worked as an estoppal of suits against the Montgom- cry Savings bank, Montgomery Bank and Trust company, Exchange Ma tional bank. Fourth National bank and Bibb County Banking and Trust con- pany.
 The state lost every point in the case It had obtained a Judgment against the Montgomery Savings bank for cent and costs. but the supreme court said the Montgomery city court should have given an affirmative charge for the defendant However it refused to reverse the judgment be- cause of the nominal amount involved The state appealed from the decision of the lower court on the ground that the udgment was insufficient The case was transferred from the court of appeals to the supreme court under the agreement whereby the supreme court decides 60 per cent and the court of appeals 40 per cent of all cases brought from trial courts.
 Justice Thomas c. Mcclellan pre- pared the opinion for the court and held that the bank accounted for all funds deposited with it by Oakley or by his clerk, Lacy that it returned the money to Lacy and that it was not re- sponsible for the disposition of it made .by Lacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
No Erdct Precedent in
 AM History for Present
 Diplomatic Situation

ties. Germany and the United States with other nations agreed to 1t.
 It provided, however, that there might be an u1timatum with conditional decia- ra ton of war. The Hague conventions and the fabrics of international law gem orally have been so torn during the pres ent war, however, that no diplomatist ventures to say how far any nation may be expected to regard itself as bound by the provisions. With the beginning of the war the status oe citize~ treaties, consuls, mails, commerce and property undergoes 8 change which varies in different degrees from that prevailing under a break of diplomatic relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
emcng the Australian and Canadian soldiers on leave in London

amcng the Australian and Canadian soldiers on leave in London.
 Carnarvon, Wales, February 3.-Pre- mier Lloyd George, in an address to 4O00 of his constituents here on his stewardship, declared today that Ger States that she would allow an American passenger ship to ply to one British port provided it bore the mark of Dutch paddle ship" amounted "to insanity"
 The premier said Germany's new sea policy "is, after all, only develop ment and advance along the road to complete barbarism, which Is crush ing out of that country the last shreds of civilization
 "The enemy is getting desperate, the premier said. "The Prussian thoroughly understands that the re- sources at our disposal were adequate to command a victory on land.
 'rhe Germans knew that the allies would break their military machine, but they knew if they could destroy British transports the British armies would languish and the people would die of hunger
 The American rupture with Germany has created the deepest impression here of any event since the first war days of August, 1914. There were no crowds around the newspaper offices, nor the exhibition of excitement as in those days because the public has become hardened to sensational events. But the genera feeling is one of satisfaction, but with considerable measure of surprise.
 British officials recognize that the new situation brings drawbacks as well as advantages to British interests Great anxiety is felt for the welfare or entente prisoners in Germany, who now are de priyed of the assistance ana measures of guardianship which the American diplo- matic and consular services have been able to render. l..
 Belgian relief work is faced with Ghe most danger as the withdrawal of tn American commission may result in col lapse and bring hundreds of thousands face to face with starvation.
 The universal feeling here is that the United States will inevitably De toro into war and the part which she will be able to play therein is the chief topic of discussion, coupled with speculation as to it's effect upon the supply of muni- tions to Europe.
 The news of the sinking of the Ameri- can steamer Housatonic as well as the contents of the Presidents address came too late for the evening papers, but wherever the sinking of the American vessel was known, it was assumed that 1t would go far toward precipitating war
 The new German campaign of unre- stricted submarine warfare is regarded here with composure On the other hand the withdrawal of shipping of European neutrals will be felt. It is expected that German ships in American ports will soon reinforce Atlantic mercantile traffic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
GREAT EXCITEMENT
 CREATED INLONDON
 WHEN NEWS COMES
While Business Day Was Over, Report From Wash ington, Which Was Un--
 expected, Quickly Spread

London, February 3.-The news of the severance of relations between Germany and the United States reached London late today after most of the business and professional men had left for the country or gone home. The fact, however, quickly communicated by telephone, caused an immense sen sation, especially as earlier dispatches from Washington had led the public to believe that President Wilson had de- cided to wait until an overt act was committed before taking action.
 The newspapers were quickly on the street swith the announcement. They found ready buyers, particularly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-04
HARTMAN'S BRAVE
 FIGHT WINS PURSE
 FROM HIS ADMIRERS

St. Paul, February S.-Albert Camp bell, Creek half-breed from the Hud- son Bay district. won the longest dog race in history today. while Fred Hartman, the favorite, finished last in the field of the five competitors, who completed the course, and col lapsed as he crossed the line here early this morning.
 Albert Campbell crossed the finish line 10 days. almost to the minute,