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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-27

WASHINGTON. April 2T.-That
Germany has not served an ultimatum
on Holland on the question of free
transportation of supplies through
that country. was the declaration of
Dutch legation officials here.
The possibility of a break over the
negotiations now going on between
the two countries is slight, they say.
Contrary to the statement of the
Dutch premier this week, legation Of
ficials here declared that negotiations
have not yet assumed a serious pro-
portion"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-27
SOLDIERS
HELD IN READINESS
BREAK IMPROBABLE

THE HAGUE, April 27.-The pre-
mier and foreign minister held a long
conference with political leaders be-
fore going into session today. The
commander in chief ordered the
leaves OF absence stopped in the army
and navy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-27

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-27

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-04-27

Tonight and sunday fair. not 90 cold
tonight, light FROST tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
PATRIOTIC PANCAKES

And said to Bob,' the married sister paused to untangle her yarn. Now look at that, will you, and tell me whether Eve knitted three times around or four"
 And could Bob tell?" queried the soldiers sweetheart mischievously.
 Bob? Goosie! I can see myself it's three. Well, as I was sayiyng, Bob followed me into the kitchen and shut the door and said to him that ih my opinion some peoples idea of food conservation seemed to consist in get ting themselves invited out to meals. And he didn't like that; so he answered he always supposed practicing food conservation to mean criticizing the way other people did it.
 And I said, Well, it's enough to have an old lover walk in unexpected ly and bring fashion plate bride to compare with one, without having ones own husband insist on their staying to Sunday night tea when he knows per fectly well that you don't wish to ask them.' But by that time he had be- gun to explain. Told me I hadn't heard all they had been saying about how long it would take to drive home and so on, and he just mentioned pancakes and coffee because he thought it would be easy for me-"
 Well, you weren't obliged to have pancakes just because he spoke of them, were you?"
 "Yes, I was, because the minute he heard the word, Don Beekman said that for the sacred cause of pancakes he'd stay whether his wife would or not, and at last Gladys-that's her name-said that if we'd promise not to give them one thing but pancakes and coffee they would stay. And there I was!"
 Well, I finally sent Bob back to entertain them. Somebody had to stay in there, or they would all have beer out in the kitchen, and the poin; was, I didn't have a single solitary thing to make pancakes with. Not a drop of milk; not an egg in the house T simply would not pay the price on Saturday-and not a bit of four
 I stood there in that kitchen remem- bering how mamma used to say, Whatever you are, don't be Mrs Hasn't got-any.' And I wouldn't have i had Bob or Don Beekman know" Pooh! It's patriotic to be out 0
 flour these days. If you had corn meal"
 But I didn't-or only a tablespoon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
Views of the Vigilantes
THE YEAR OF OUR HONOR 1st7.1s
By Marion Couthouy Smith of The
 Vigilantes.

One year ago America, as a nation, awoke from "a deep dream of peace" "a peace which was not peace, a dream which was illusive, inglorious, and even-as we know too well today disastrous. Some of us had been awake from the first, but the warming voice had sounded in vain. But at last the people as whole began to realize that the things we had refused to believe were true, the hopes we had fondly nursed were dead, the moral ideals that blind selfishness had ob- secured were rising like stars in a darkening sky. Since then we have been growing, but too slowly, seeing, but not clearly enough, nor working, but not strongly enough, nor with sufficient co ordination of effort And now we see that we have to redeem the time; we know that in 1914 we should have prepared to defend our neutrality, and year later, perhaps, should have cast off that neutrality as an evil thing. By 1916 we should have attained at least to the point of efficiency that we have reached today.
 But all that is past. and we cannot more has been done than the pessim- J ists among us know how to believe. Much remains to be done, but we are going forward with an increasing measure of rapidity The spur of just and loyal criticism doubled our speed, and the force of stupendous events will drive us farther, until, please God, we shall yet be able to save the | world. As to practical details,-we | must send men, and more men. and not for one moment believe that bit of German propaganda that has lately assailed our ears,--that the Allies want more food and supplies, but not more 1 troops. They want both; and we must never forget it. To hear of our short age in airplanes and other equipment and our dependence on the French fol i these vital necessities fills us with ar intolerable sense of helpless indigna- l tion and preplexity, but every dis couraging rumor or fact must act not as a deterrent, but an added spur tc every ounce of effort we can put forth even if that effort consists only in the constant reiteration of MT. Choate's l last passionate phrase: 'ForGods sakt hurryt"
 Remember, this means more thar patriotism; it means internationalism
 in the real. not the fanciful sense
 Russia, the deserter. is our terribl, object-lesson. The notion of revolu
 ton in Germany deceives us no longer We are on the battle field of ArIna.
 geddon, where all that aspires toward
 good is ranged against all that tend'
 to evil. Though now our full fore, ] comes in late, at least let is com, l powerfully. Let us move nightly generously, steadfastly. Our mottt
 must be, "At any cost" our battle -cr.
 ITO the end!" Let us meet this su
 preme test with the high resolve "tha
 these dead may not have died in vain
 and with the full belief in uitimat'
 victory, however delayed.
 For right is right. since God is God l And right the day must win;
 To doubt would be disioyalty,
 To falter would be sir"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
THE ZEEBRUGGE RAID.

In fighting the submarines the i'm rortance of tackling them at their source has been repeatedly referred to, and what was apparently a determi- nation to drive the rats out of the holes was the raid which was made upon Zeebrugge and Ostend by the British navy.
 It was daring exploit in which volunteers only participated. That there was a considerable loss was only natural Such undertakings can- not be attempted or accomplished without that being expected, but when it is claimed that reasonable success was attained the gain appears to be worthy of the effort.
 For long time the Belgian coast, harboring as it does the enemy craft, has been a source of great annoyance to the British. There the submarines and other small warEhips have made their headquarters and secured an ad- vantage which needed to be eliminated.
 It is entirely possible that the raid and the plan of blocking the channel have not accomplished all that was ex- pected. But even if complete sue- cess has not been obtained the very important fact has been demonstrated that such plan can be carried out and if it is necessary what has been done can be repeated, and it should be for not only is it time to place every possible obstacle in the way of the underwater boats. but there is a tremendous amount of help and en- couragement which the navy can give 10 the army through such operations. Strenuous though such attacks are they are a part of war and it is through such desperate efforts that decidedly advantageous results are often obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
STILL UP IN THE AIR.

Householders are continually being urged to fill their coal bins and to do it early regardless of the fact that no coal is to be had and little if any fuel is being forwarded for such storage purpose to this part of the country.
 In this connection the Hartford Times well says There is no use in worrying but it is impossible to forget that in spite of many promises by or for the government there is conspic- uous difficulty in getting coal delivered to householders in anything more than driblets. Not so very many weeks ago we were assured that if people would put in their orders for coal early they would get coal early The statement was not quite so simple as that, but it was that in substance. It is off, cially declared that the fuel admins tration is pleased with the prompt ness with which orders have been filed. but it cannot be said. on the other side. that the public is pleased at find- ing that putting in orders does not re- suit in any considerable delivery. Fur mace fires are still wanted and there seefns to be real effort to furnish the small quantities needed to meet the actual present wants of the ave rage citizen. But it is hard to forget the promises made not very many weeks ago of prompt and ample sup plies for the coming season. Orders have been filed early, but thereNseems to be painful uncertainty whether they will be filled early. And we have painful recollections of the experiences of last winter"
 This situation has been frequently referred to. but the uncertainty, is as great in the minds of the dealers as in those of tho householders. Every thing appears to be up in the air. ever as to the matter of price. and that be- ing the case there can be little wonder that as great confusion asNver pre-
 vails regarding the question of coa for the next winter
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
searehIishts are Nerve Hacking.

Searehiights are Nerve Hacking.
 Correspondence of The Associated Press):
 Searchlights are the most nerve- racking enemy which the airplane pilot has to face in night flying, writes an airman in the Daily Mail
 'Searchlights are cruel things he says, "are far harder on the nerves than high explosive or shrapnel. They seem to so alive, as though they had volition of their own and were great arms stretched out across the night, sweeping the darkness with an eager desire to find their quarry.
 "Peillaps the airman is flying placidly over the enemy country ter ritory in an area which he knows has been hitherto undefended Suddenly, he sees immediately in front of him a beam of light moving up and down, up and down,
 Nearer and nearer it moves towards him, weaving it's way in wide sweeps across the sky until it flashes over him, and for a moment the ma chine is lit up and he is conscious of a great pool of intensely brilliant light, in which he seems to swim, and then it passes beyond him-but remains very near the machine.
 The pilot throttles his engine and turns slightly as he ghdes silently down the night. The beam is, as il were, puzzled, and moves slowly be- hind him as he glides farther and farther on, and soon he has left ii long distance behind him.
 "He goes on. light hearted again fol the moment, feeling as mouse mus do when it has been cornered by g cat and has been playfully tapped 2 few times by heavy paw. and has then, by a sudden move of strategy managed to escape to the safety ot | it's hole"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
The Fight Begins.

I fingered my gun lovingly, then tucked back into the cockpit. I was out again between each snap. We were now heading for home, and judged that another six photos would cover all the ground required. Then the fight began. I could hear the rattle of machine guns. Imagine what it is like, squatting down in small hole surrounded by canvas and thin wood, and knowing that short dis tance away a battle royal is being fought, a battle against odds too, where another gun would mean a lot.
 I glanced outside. The air was alive with planes, diving, clim ping, banking, and splitting fire. I noted one machine turning over and over as it dropped, and had time to see with satisfaction that it carried black crosses. Then into the cock pit again, the last photo graph just taken, and was aware that my pilot was rocking the bus, and a louder crack, crack, crack" carried it's own meaning.
 I was out like lightning. Scarcely 200 yards away and diving straight at us came Hun. I took aim and fired a long, sharp burst. Luck fa- vored me. The Hun seemed to stagger slightly, then a bright streak of flame
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
RuLLpoZlNG THE DUTCH.

Tn the demands which Germany is making upon Holland it is apparent that it is pursuing the same course that it did with Belgium. and the Dutch have good reason to suspect the object of its neighbor.
 Holland throughout the struggle has clung tenaciously to neutrality. It de- sires to maintain that at the present time, but from all indications Berlin intends that t shall at least be a benevolent neutrality with Germany being shown the favors. Just now of course it is bound to point out that Holland has been aiding the allies by permitting it's vessels to be taken by this country and England. Such, how ever, is not the case. Holland has en- tered into no agreement It has given permission to nothing that has been done by these countries. In fact it was not necessary that it should, and be- cause it refused to enter into an agreement it can refute the German stand more emphatically.
 Tn the requisitioning of the Dutch ships the allied nations did only what they had a right to do under inter- national law. This must be recognized by Germany as well as by Holland The latter fully understands that there was no act of war committed by such action, and it likewise knows that il will be protected in its neutral posi- tion. Germany nevertheless is trying to force Holland to grant it privileges which are not provided for under in- ternational law. It seeks to get fa- vors through bulldozing the Dutch an6 shaking the iron fist in their face. Hol- land stands up for it's rights when il declines to submit and it certainly would have good reason for taking ul arms if Germany continues to insis upon the use of Dutch territory tt which it has no claim whatever
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

but in being employed to replace shipping between this country and South American ports such tonnage will mean the release of not few steam vessels which are engaged now in such trade. Because the speed will be reduced it will not mean an ex- change of vessel for vessel, but what ever can be withdrawn from that ser vice, even though this help should re- lieye only third of the steam tom mage, is bound to be welcomed.
 At the same time this announce ment of an increase in chartered ships is made there also comes a pleasing statement to the effect that a Seattle shipyard has turned out a big cargo carrier in 55 working days. That is a gratifying accomplishment which makes the east .doff it's cap to the west. and shows that our ship building efforts are showing com mendable improvement daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

ful in the bottom of the package. knew there was half cupful Of bar ley meal and that was all. I was planning to lay in a supply of every thing at my bargain place next morn ing, you know but what would that count with man? No use v those pancakes had to be made.
 50 I dumped my little dabs of flour substitute into bowl and realized that they would make about enough for a dolls tea party. Then l began to skirmish. found a dish of hominy gritS- cooked, you know-and put that in. There was cup. or sour milk. It tasted a little bitter, but I gave it pinch of soda and popped it in. discovered some grated bread crumbs at least a thousand years old. In they went Of course that sour milk wasn't wetting enough; I had to take tap water for the rest and I soon saw that the batter was never going to thicken.
 Don't laugl1-it was tragic! In the pantry was jar of peppered and salt ed rice flour that had dipped oysters in before frying them the night be- fore I had saved 1t because there was too much to throw away, but was morally certain 1t would taste.
  yes, I had been shoveling in baking powder whenever I felt the worst. And Betty, my dear, they really did look like pancakes! But I didn't dare taste them.''
 "And?"
 "The grandest success ever! Don Beekman raved. But when he said he could imagine they had oysters | in them and his wife told him wisely 1 that it was cornmeal-that corn really 1 did have an oyster fiavor-I nearly collapsed. And he wanted her to gel my rule-and then I had my inspira- 1 tion.
 l They are rather new I said mod estly. They're patriotic pancakees-nt wheat in them, which was perfec 1 truth, you see. And, Betty, if I hac been the original goddess of libert, those men couldn't have paid me nor homage after that Bob simply strut ted with pride from the minute til they were gone"
 And didn't he shout when you toll him?"
 'Told Bob? What-shatter his faitl like that? Oh, no. you wouldn' either child You think you woul now, but wait till you're married."- Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

to get our position, the sun behind us and the Huns in front and below us, the sun blinding their vision. Then we led off the attack. Following my leader, I picked out the Hun machine in the rear. It being my first attack I felt a bit windy (nervous) but soon forgot everything but the business in hand.
 I pulled up my nose" and stalled.
 whipping down straight toward the earth in a sharp dive. I started series Of zig gags and spirals, making it more difficult for the Huns to return
 my fire, bearing in mind that l must keep in his blind bay so that he could not return my fire
 The Hun was wise and nanouvered also, but I had the advantage of greater speed and height On and l on I went and within fifty yards of him | let loose the fireworks. plan ] ned my shots to enter the fusillage of lis machine and after firing shot l burst I saw my tracer bullets enter 1 ing just behind his engine. I was l running at a high rate of speed, and just as I pulled up on him quickly il had cause to swear at my rotten luck. Just as had him cold there was a gun jam. To make matters worse | DSlllIl(l .1IIGs l uSdTu I16 TdEIle OI machine gun. Things looked bad fol me just then. An Immelmann turr
 brought me around in the direction from which the shots came to face, a. I I supposed, an attack from anothel machine. Imagine my relief when saw it was one of our own flight, div
 ing and flying like mad at the yer.
 machine I had been pursuing. At th'
 Hun he went and let loose the who'll works, the Hun bursting into flames | Not wishing to leave my patrol unti l got my gun jam fixed I followed and watched the Hun drop, his vim folded, finally little spot of fam and smoke. It certainly must be horrible death.
 A gun jam occurring in a hghtin
 l scout machine can put one in a mos
 trying, and sometimes dangerous pre-
 dicament, especially if he is over tn
 line and happens to be attacked. | 1 this case I worked frantically at tn
 feed block and managed to extricat the faulty cartridge and then carrie , on. In that fifteen minutes fightin 5 we got two out of the eight Hu
 machines we attacked.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
RESPECT FOR NO NATION.

If the attitude of Spain has been rightly presented indignation has run high in that country on many occa- sions because of the kind of treatment it has been getting from the imperial German government. The rights of this neutral nation are getting no more respect than those of belligerents. New attention is directed to this by the report to the effect that French ship has put into a Spanish port bad ly damaged as the result of an en- counter with an underwater boat, which not only torpedoed the vessel within the territorial limits of Spain, but actually was operating within the three mile limit. having been on the land side of the ship when it fired the destructive missile.
 For some time Spain has been suf- fering such injustices. Its own yes sels have not only been attacked, but held up and raided within Spanish limits. They have been sunk on the high seas without warning just as il Spain was an enemy instead of a
 neutral nation. Spain has protested 10 Berlin against such treatment and
 while there has been ietup in the
 sinking of Spanish vessels the latest
 disclosure shows that Spanish waters
 are still infested with the U-boats
 which may even have bases on Span. ish domain.
 There can be no question but wha the Germans have a right to interfert with French commerce under stipu' lated conditions, although these hav' been totally disregarded during thu war, but it has no right whatever t operate it's submarines or any othe warships in Spanish waters, and il
 support of it's rights it would not b. surprising if Spain did somethin: 1 more than assert it's indignation ant present protests over such continues disrespect for all nations.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
INCREASING OUR TONNAGE.

The need of taking advantage of all kinds of vessels is indicated by the action of the shipping board in char tering 100000 tons of sailing ships from Norway. These are for the most part large ships, some running to a tonnage of 5000. but all are of steel, and the service which they will be able to render will not be slight.
 unfortunately because they are not steam vessels they will not be of as much assistance as steam vessels would be, but when it comes to se- curing ships under present conditions 1t is a case of obtaining what is avail able and not what might be desired if the best could be had.
 These chartered Norwegian ships are not to be used in the war zone The very fact that they are sailing vessels would make such use unwise
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

shot up, and he dropped, blazing furiously.
 Ten minutes later we crossed the lines, and shortly afterwards landed.
 After handing in my precious nega- tives I strolled round to the Squadron
 Office, and found Harris filling a com bat report.
 You got that one a treat, old man, |" he remarked: have a cigarette" helped myself, and at that moment the co. put down the receiver.
 T have just phoned X-," he said; they got five, and have one machine missing; good work
 I echoed this sentim ant much more heartily on my way to the mess, as thought of that gallant escort fighting against great odds to protect us. But it is thus that photographs are se- cured.-''Z' in London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
AS SAFE AS GIBRALTAR.
By Ray Stannard Baker, writer and in- vestigator; the real David
 Grayson"

By Ray Stannard Baker, writer and in-
 Vestigator; the real David
 Grayson."
 1 look upon the Liberty Loan not so much as duty, although it is a duty, nor as favor to the Goyernment-an investment as safe as Gibraltar at a good interest rate is surely no favor to anybody but the invester-I look upon 1t rather as an opportunity for us to get together-all of us--in a great and noble undertaking.
 Mir. Wilson has asked us to help make the world safe for democracy" Not all of us can fight. In my town of Amherst only about 50 men so far out of population of $500 have actually gone into the Army. That leaves $40 of us at home. The same proportion holds good in every town in America.
 The Liberty Loan supplies us-the great mass of us who must remain be- hind-the opportunity of doing some thing vital something really impor- tant, in helping to win. We can lend a little of our money to the Nation that the Nation may send our boys to the front to fight the battles of liberty and democracy. If these young men the best national asset we have-will- ingly offer their blood for the great cause, I for one welcome the oppor- tunitv of supporting them to the utmost.