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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
ONE PREMIER IS OUT
AND ONE UNDER FIRE
DUE TO new PLAN
Result Of Plan to Have War
Managed by Inter Allied
Council of Generals

London, Nov. 14.-0ne premier out
and another under strong fire were to-
day S results in the effort to consoli-
date all allied power, military and po-
litical, under one supreme inter-alGed
council.
Resignation of Premier Painleve and
his cabinet at Paris was regarded as
directly expressive of the French cham
Der of deputies opposition to such a
plan, although the vote was not speci
fically for or against the plan itself.
In London, the press and public con-
tinued its onslaught on the scheme, the
fear beints expressed that under it
civilians might replace military men as
strategists.
Painleve's resignation and those of
his colleagues came aIter socialists had
withheld their vote from a motion to
support the government. The motion
itself was passed, but the majority
was SO scant that, coupled with the
strength of the non-voting socialists, it
was patent the ministry could not com
mand a full majority of members.
The vote came at the conclusion of
a spirited debate on the inter allied
war council, during which it was char
lacterized as "a mere secretarial bu-
Ireau."
Painleve' S explanation of the pur-
poses of the new scheme of unification
failed to appease the deputies. Other
purely domestic questions relating to
opening up of recent scandals, were
involved in the chamber s antagonism
to the ministry.
Painleve's speech gave this epitome
O. the war council:
Its object is not to di;Ett the de-
tails of military operations. but 10 d%
fine the general war policy and the
general plans of the allies, adapting
them TO the resources and means at
hand, and in order to secure the strong
est possible results. 1t rests upon an
inter-allied supreme staff, which ferns
at the same time its central organ of
information and is technical adviser.
We have already heard the objection
that it is a united command, not a
consultative committee, that we need.
All plans are open to criticism and /
taken is the last in the progress to be
accomplished.
Application of strategy devised by
civilians instead Of by military experts
is what the London press fears most
from the council. The assidious com
ment against such a scheme today was
mixed with violent assaults on Pre-
mier Lloyd George for his frank speech
at the Paris luncheon. Most neWspa-
pers and particularly the Northcliffe
publications expressed fear editorially
today that the new war council would
seek to displace such British command
ers as Sir Douglas Haig and General
Robertson.
HThe premier is anxious for closer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
KERENSkY WINS
IS IN CONTROL q
RUSSIA'S CAPITA
While Dispatches From PetrO-
grad Are Conflicting This
Seems Certain
CONTROL OF TELEGRAPH
Is PROOF OF VICTORY
RevOlutiOnists Claim Of His
Capture Not Backed by
Results

London, Nov. 14.-Premier Keren-
sky is again in control of Petrograd,
according to the best Information re-
ceiyed from Stockholm here today. He
entered the city, was supported by
Maximalist troops, and quickly gained
control of the telegraph offices and
other means Of communication, the
latest adyices declared.
A Bolsheviki report that the premier
had been arrested after his entrance in
to the city was discredited in the face
of later dispatches.
The statemest that Maximalists
troops were su ppor.i ng Kerensky
would indicate that at least some Of
the soldiers that have been fighting
for the Bolsheviki have turned from
the radical leaders and renewed their
allegiance to the government. :,
Dispatches via the Finnish telegraph
agency recounting information brought
out of Petrograd by travellers, declar-
ed the Bolsheviki s boasted cred
guards had been overwhelmed by the
disciplined regular soldiers of Cossack
regiments under Kerensky. The army
garrison is Petrograd, heretofore sup
poftlng IrotSky ana Lenlne III the Dol
shevlki government were reported
deserting wholesale to the victorious
provisional government troops.
Yesterda s dispatches over telegraph
lines apparently under control of the
provisional government reported the
city practically under control of the
Kerenskv troops, but the Trotsky-Len-
inc combination followed these up
Through Bolsheviki controlled news
sources, boasting of a victory. The
situation remained in this confusion
until receipt of the Finnish Telegraph
agency dispatches, which were appar-
entity official and accurate and which
indicated rapid dissolution of the Boil
sheviki degime
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
President Will Act.

Washington, Nov. 14.-President Viii.
son threatens to "take unusual meas
ures to operate the railways" in case
strike grows out of the brotherhoods'
probable demands for higher wages.
The president s attitude was made
public today together with announce
ment of meeting he will hold Nov
ember % with the heads of the four
big railroad unions.
The meeting was arranged by Chair
man Chambers of the United States
board of mediation and conciliafion,
which made public the following let
ter from the president:
"My dear Judge Chambers:
'fMay 1 not express my very deep and
sincerest interest in your efforts to
bring the railroad executives and the
brotherhoods engaged in train-operation
to an agreement that there shall be no
interruption in their relations on either
side until ample opportunity shall have
been afforded the United States board
of mediation and Cancellation to bring
about if possible an amieable agree
ment, and in the event of failure to
bring about such agreement any con-
troversy that may have arisen will be
submitted to arbitration in accordance
with the provisions of the Newlands
Iaw9 1 take it for granted that your
efforts will succeed, because it is in
conceivable to me that patriotic men
should now for a moment contemplate
the interruption of the transportation
which is so absolutely necessary to the
safety of the nation and to its success
in arms, as well as to its whole indus
trial life, but 1 wanted, nevertheless,
to express my deep personal interest in
the matter and TO wish you Godspeed.
The last thing should wish to CON
template would be the possibility of
being obliged to take any unusual meas
ures to operate the railways, and have
so much confidence that the men you
are dealiag with viii appreciate the
patriotic motives underlying your eff
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
ADMITS FAILURE.

Washington, Nov 14.-Ger-
many's submarine warfare is a
failure, according to a sensation
al article published in the Ber-
linger Tageblatt by Captain Per
sins. This information was re-
ceived by the United States ra-
dio service from the French sta
tion at Lyons and made public
here today.
Persius not only admits that
the German people doubt the
"results Of piracy without mer-
cy" but confesses that the ad-
miralty was wrong in its ealcu-
lations regarding the decisive
effects of the submarine cam
paign.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
Lewis Is winner

San Francisco, Nov. 14.-Ted Lewis
easily won the decision over Johnny
Mccarthy in their four round bout here
last night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
SECRET BALLOT IS
BEING TAKEN ON
. WAGE QUESTION
Ra,ad Men Voting On
Proposition to Demand
Higher Wages
PROPOSED INCREASE
TOTALS $1O9,OOO,OOO
President "Wil Take Unusual
Measures" If Strike
Follows Vote

Cleveland, Nov. 14.-Railroad con-
ductors and brakemen on all roads in
the United States were casting secret
ballots today on the proposition of de-
maIding wage increases averaging forty
two per cent.
w. G. Lee, president of the Brither-
hood of Railway Trainmen, admitted the
vote was being taken. This vote, it is
said, is preliminary TO u strike vote,
which Will follow if the railroads re-
fuse to grant the demands.
The proposed increases for lines east
of Chicago would amount to $4S,Q00,-
600 a year, and for the entire country
to $l09,000,000.
The men involved include $4,000 pas
senger train employees, $4,000 brake
men and $4,000 yardmen.
"We have thousands of men earn
ing only $3.50 day." said VIC. Car
ter, president of the Brotherhood of
Firemen and Enginemen.
Lee told the United Press "half a
dozen" separate points, all relating to
wage scales, have been submitted to
the men, and that a result of the v0te
can be expected "by the end Of the
month";
Asked whether he thought the rail
roads could afford to pay the added
wages, Lee said:
81 don't know about that; but can
the men go hungry9'
He then indicated that the railroad
employees expect increased revenues
either in passenger fares or freight
rates to take care of any wage increase.
Men Must Eat.
FIf the railroads can't afford to pay
living wages, let the government set
in motion its machinery. Let the inter
state commerce commission adjust rates.
Great Britain has solved the problem.
Thousands OF railroad employees are
drawing from $68 to $75 month. This
vote was brought about by desire to
get better pay for them. Everyone
knows that the cost of living has jump
ed 80 to 100 per cent and these poorly
paid men are hit hard.
Lee said the vote will concern the
wages of all classes of men, but par
ticularly, firemen and baggagemen.
The eight hour law, Lee said, while
shortening the day, did not in many in
stances grant better pay, because the
railroads have been able to adapt them
selves to the shorter day, eliminating
overtime.
"This is the big ISSUE" said Lee.
"The railroad employees are as patriotic
as any class in the United. States. But
you must keep their stomachs full if
you want them to help win the war. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
Hold on the Bank

London, Nov. 14.-The Teuton army
gained the first advantage in the jock
eying preliminary to the all-important
battle of the Piave, but after having
crossed that stream at Zinson, their
forces were pinned tight to the bank
by powerfully directed italian counter
attacks.
The fact that the Austro- Germans
were unable to make further progress
today after crossing the river was re-
garded as favorable omen of Italian
solidity.
Venice is only about twenty miles
from where the Germans crossed the
river. Only one more natural defense
line of any strength stands between
the Piave and the city of the doges.
On the northern Cleft wing) of the
italian line in the mountains the enc,
my has advanced slightly, but is be-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14

Who remembers when women wore
shawls3" said Lafe Bud t'day. We re-
member when it WIZ common sight
t see man wearin' plaid shawl an
plug hat. We wonder if Uncle Sam
would object t appointin' a beef stew
director while he s at it9
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-14
CROWN PRINCE IS
/ unable TO OBEY
ORDERSOFL LEADER
Could Not Re-take Town Or
Break British Grip On
Captured Ridge
TEUTONS CROSS PIAVE
BUT ARE HELD ON BANK
Germans Apparently Perma-
nently Halted = Turks
Are RetreatIlg

London, Nov. 14.-Crown Prince
Rupprecht vainly attempted to carry
out Hindenburg orders to re-take
Paschendaele or break the British grip
on the Paschendaelc ridge yesterday.
Field Marshal Haig today reported
q following increased enemy artillery
ing, the enemy attacked yesterday af-
ternoon and were completely repuls-
ed"
He located the German thrust as
"north of Passchendaele."
This counter attack is the first of
any considerable strength which the
Germans have launched since Haig 8
two successful drives last week.
From documents captured on Ger
man prisoners, it's known that Field
Marshal Hindenburg has issued orders
that Passehendaele "must be re-taken
at all costs.
The city is the crown of the ridge
of the same name, and the ridge domi-
mates the flat plains as far as Roulers,
one Of the centers in the German lines
of communication to German subma-
rine bases on the Belgian coast.
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Oregon: Tonight
and TIL urs d a y
fair except prob
ably rain Thurs
day near coast;
ge n tie easterly
winds increasing
and shifting to
southeasterly near
the coast.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Family Plan for Home Needed if
Doue of Peace is to Hover Around

"The seventh case was not so easy
for u.s. she continued, "but we man
aged to apply our remedy and the
patients are doing nicely. In this sew
enth case both husband and wife
would start an argument on the least
provocation and from such trifles fire.
quently grew arrangements Which
threatened their domestic peace"
Mrs. Ohaus believes that if every
home had definite family plan there
would be less trouble and divorce.
Domestic life would be as long sum-
mer day if husband and wife would
agree to agree, rather than agree to
disagree. She has been brought close
to cases where the husband wants
his way and the wife wants her way
in matters of comparatively minor i'm
portance. Sometimes the husband in
sists on having his way in matters
which should be within the province
of the wife, and vice versa.
Every home has its own prob
lens, and yet | maintain that every
home could and should have its own
plan toward which all members
should work in harmony. 1t is pos
sible," added the doctor of domestic
disabilities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Official Notice of
Release of Seamen
Sent by Mr.. Gerard

Washington, D. c., Feb. Off
cial notice of the release by Ger
many of the sixty-four Americans,
held prisoners in Germany for having
taken pay on board British armed
merchantmen captured by the German
sea raider, was received at the State
department today in delayed dis
patch from Ambassador Gerard.
The prisoners were released be-
cause, Germany claims, at the time
of their enlistment they did not know
Germany had planned to treat all
armed ships as war vessels. This
seems to indicate to officials here that
Germany decided to treat such ves-
sells as warships as far back as when
the men taken into port by the Var
rowdale took out their service papers
several months ago.
One of the last American acts be-
fore the severance of relations with
Germany was the demand for imme-
diate release of these prisoners and
a most energetic protest against their
original detention. Ambassador
Gerard's dispatch today, announcing
their release appears to have been
sent before he had requested his pass
ports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07

"A city plan is all right in its way,
but there is a pressing need for a
family plan in many homes" was the
observation made by Mrs. Rose
Ohaus, head of the family rehabilita-
ton department of the Board of Pub
lie Welfare.
Since this department was estab-
lished few weeks ago seven wives
called for advice in their intentions
of securing freedom from marital ties.
This department will not lend itself
to helping married folks in their quest
for freedom, but will lend helping
hand to adjust domestic breakdowns.
"Six OF the seven cases in question
were obviously due to lack of family
plans. These families were moving
along without chart, eomnass or rud-
der. They were just drifting on the
sea of life. We succeeded Ill getting
six of these wives to realize that
they were parties to the situations
of which they complained; that they
had no definite home plans and that
their troubles were more imaginary
than real. They have decided that
divorce is not the panacea they need"
stated Mrs. Ohaus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Senator Millard
Painfully Injured
In Fall at His Home

Senator Millard is recovering
slowly from the painful injuries he
suffered early Sunday morning when
the slipped and fell on the floor Of
his bed room. While no bones were
broken, several of his muscles were
painfully wrenched by the violent fall
to the floor. He will probably be
confined at his home far about a
week.
Senator Millard arose about 3
o'clock to close one of the windows
in his room, when the weather be-
anne so blizzardy outside. Some snow
had blown through the partly-opened
window and it was this that caused
the aged hnancier to slip and fall.
He was in unusual good health at
the time of the accident, having en-
tertained at dinner party on Satur-
day evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
German Foreign Secretary Likes
Part of President Wilson, Speech

Berlin, Sunday, Feb. 4.-(By Wire
less to Sayville-Delayed. although
late this afternoon no official con-
hrmation had reached Berlin that re-
lations with the United States had
been broken off, the text OF President
Wilson's address to congress removed
all doubt in the minds OF the general
public as we'll as in the official world
as to the exactness of earlier private
information. Foreign Secretary Zim-
mermann made the following state
ment to the Overseas News agency:
"We regret this measure taken by
President Wilson all the more since,
against all traditions and all interna-
tional law, we are cut off from all
direct communication and regular in
tercourse with the transatlantic
world. We also remember that Ameri-
can diplomats during the last months
and years of the war have cared for
German interests by proxy, in sew
eral hostile countries with efficiency
and great success.
THE text Of the presidents message
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Fifth Nebraska Troops
Expected Home Today

The troop trains bearing the home
ward-bound Fifth Nebraska regiment
from Llano Grande are expected to
arrive at Fort Crook early Wednes-
day evening. Railroad officials say
that the troop trains are scheduled
to arrive at Kansas City at 10 o'clock
this morning. The run from Kansas
City to Omaha, railroad officials say,
will take about eight hours, thus
bringing the troops to Fort Crook/at
about 6 o'clock. The barracks at
Fort Crook have been cleaned out and
put in preparation for the returning
soldiers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
TURKS KILL 1000
BRITQNS ON TIGRIS
Official Report Via Berlin Tells
of Repulse of Attack Near
Kut- Ell -Amara.
FEW PRISONERS TAKEN

Berlin, Feb. 6.-(By Wireless 10
Sayville. 1.-The British lost at least
1000 men in killed in their attack on
the Turkish lines south of the Ii
girls near Kut-El-Amara on February
|, Turkish army headquarters an
nounces in its report of February
2, The attack was a failure, the state
mcnt declares.
The text of the statement reads:
After heavy artillery preparation
the enemy attacked our positions
south of the Tigris on February /,
II succeeded at the beginning in pen
etratng our first position, but was
elected by counter attack.
During this attack the enemy SUI
fered greater losses than during the
previous most sanguinary engage
ments which have taken place on the
Irak front. Before the front of one
OF our infantry regiments more than
1000 dead lay. The total enemy
losses in killed were not. less than
1000 We captured forty-one OF the
British. If the British soldiers had
not been fired at and annihilatcd by
their own artillery when they at.
tempted to surrender the number of
prisoners would have been much
larger.
THE enemy's attempt to outfank
our right wing in connection with the
actions mentioned failed.
"Our own losses on February |
were relatively insignificant.
German Raids Repulsed.
Paris, Feb. 6.-Two German raids
last night on the Verdun front at
Lcvemont and Eparges gained no
success, the war Office reports. An
attack on French trenches near Par
roy forest reached the first line, but
the Germans were elected immedi-
ately by counter attack.
In the region of Aspach, in Al
SAGE, three French accommodating
parties penetrated the German lines,
destroying shelters, and returned
without losses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Entente Diplomats in Wash
ington Say Arming and
Equipping Such Force
Would Curtail NUM-
tions Exports.
JUST ONE THING rs NEEDED
They Think Greatest Military
Aid From This Side Would Be
to Keep Ships Moving.
SEE TEUToN PLOT TO BREAK

Washington, Feb. o.-Eentcnte
diplomats here express their hope that
the United States will not actually
enter the war.
: Several of the allies representatives
let it be known that they entertained
a growing fear that Germany deliber-
ately precipitated break with this
country in order to hold American
munitions and supplies here, thus cut
ting off imports to the entente.
The diplomats have been surprised
at the energy which the American
government has shown in laying out
its plans for eventualities and do not
conceal their fear that military pre-
caution may force the United States
to keep at home at least consider
able part of supplies now going
aboard.
Worse Than Break.
Such an outcome, they say would
more than compensate for a mere
break in relations from the German
viewpoint.
Even if the United States in the
event of war following the break
should undertake to arm and equip an
army for operation in Europe, it
would require nearly year of train
ing, it is declared before it would be
wise to send the force to the front.
In the meantime, the entente spokes-
ment point out all the effort and
energy that this country might be put
ting forth towards the military defeat
of Germany would go into channels
that could not lead to that end, unless
the war were prolonged beyond all
belief.
Greatest Military Aid.
The greatest military aid hoped for
from this country in entente circles in
case of actual war is the safeguarding
of American trade channels, including
the American end of the route to
Europe and the section down through
the Caribbean, especially toward the
Tampico oil fields. A great and un-
restricted submarine campaign would
make this a~fnatters OF first Importance
and provide heavy task for the
American naval forces.