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Inconsistencies in Taxation.


z How much consideration will Congress
ct this session give to complaints about
the war revenue law enacted at the spe-
eiaa session, and what changes will il
mskei Chairman Simmons Of the Sen.
ate finance committee has said that the
measure will not be generally revised
He admits imperfections, but does not
specify. He merely comedies that "some
legislation may be needed to correct in,
eonsistencies."
: The pubEe-not the business world
alone-holds that the law contains some
glaring "inconsistencies";v that they
reach far, and unless promptly corrected
viii inflict many injustices. The public
wants them corrected promptly; and its
case will be presented in both House
and Senate early in the session.
It is a familiar story, not weakened
by retelling, that the measure was han
died in an unfortunate manner in both
houses Of Congress, and then in confer
ence. In the House it underwent the
railroading process. 1t was prepared in
haste in committee, and adopted with
equal haste in the open House. It was
rated as short horse, and soon curried.
The Senate took a different view of
ne subject, and gave time, both in com
nittee and in open sessions, to, COM
aaints that had grown out of the Houses
lste. It made changes; but they were
lpt reached without acrimony. There
tere some especially sharp exchanges
q the matter of taxing excess war profits,
9th parties dividing in the votes taken.
This, naturally, produced situation
full ,af difficulties for the conference
committee; and that committee gave
seme touches of its own to the measure
which were accepted by House and Sem
ate without sufficient understanding Of
tAeir scope. Indeed, there Is q suspicion
that the conferees did not themselves
fully appreciate the full nature Of their
own action. It was hurriedly taken.
The session had been long, and mer-
bers were tired and wanted to go home
80 stands the ease. That the law is
defective all now admit. But how de-
xectiyef How numerous are the defects,
&hd what should be done about thems
And how can these questions, which
everybody IS asking, be answered except
s. . general review Of the ,lawf :
Tho most important Of the returns
naade necessary by the new law are
TOW due, under . two-monthsu limit.
Afterward, in due season, the taxgath-
erers win begin their work. Nobody
wants to evade the Law, but nobody
wants to pay. an inequitable, an @incon-
sistent," assessment. II Congress is to
afford relief it must act promptly Z "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

Without doubt there are several thou
eaad persons in this country today who
Awonld like to see score Of American
Jeities destroyed by fire, as means of
{Neakening the war power of the govern
tment. They are active or inactive Ger
oman synpathizers or agents. Without
aoubt, II they could SO contrive they
tMeuld start CONGREGATIONS to the end of
Frightening the people Of this country,
figuring with that peculiar perversity
NJ logic that is characteristic of the
Esutonie mind that such disasters would
tailse = demand for peace that could not
b - withstood.
IssterdaS.s fires at Norfolk Il il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02


Ryels IL tAat d was 10 diircvsssd bszsrs.I
ses whers our troeps - a ths 'front.'.
Who're ara they but right asrcss the
way from the great German potash mines
along the Rhine Rhone canals And
what does America want moro than pot
ashf What does this country need moro
than potashi Germany has . control Of
the potash supply. America must have
it. What more logical, therefore Ito the
German mind, which is 30 aogical-than
that this was why we broke the peace,
why we sent our people to sea on the
Lusitania in order to have them sunk by
submarine without warning, why we
let Won Bernstorff. stay here to intrigue
against our territory with our neighbor;
why we tormented Germany by our neu-
trality into acts Of necessary hostility"
it was all as subterfuge to the real
point of our desires, the potash fields
of Germany. So when the American
forces get the word to advance they are
going to strike for the mines, and when
they get them they will probably draw
a ring around them and hoist the Stars
and Stripes over them and make state
of that area and thus gain the secret
wish of the American heart. A purely
commercial nation, the United States,
and Prof. Roth, with his keen discern
ment, sees through all our pretexts to
the heart of our desire. Concealment
is no longer possible. We are discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The leader Of Russian disafection is
now referred to as Herr Braunstern,
alias Trotzky. 1t may. have been an
oversight that caused neglect to camou-
fage Won Bernstorf as @Smith, )" "Jonesn
or Brown"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The Hohenzollerns may find that the
socialistic fraternizing they craftily en-
couraged between Germans and Rus
slams has gone much further than they
intended. s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

: The United States government is tax
sug SO active a part IN the betterment
Of the people in general that it cannot
be 80 inconsistent as to overlook its own
clerks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
Habit.

"That telephone frets me like an ach-
ing TOOTH" said the man who jumps
every time the bell rings.
eyes" commented the sardonic eiti-
zen; "there is similarity; and the
queer part Of it is that you lack the
nerve to have either taken OUT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The censorship is holding up large
amount of material that the fiction
writer's would like to utilize. The ro-
mancers and historians will one day
have at their disposal material which
will inagurate new era IN literature
as we'll as in international law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
Fashions Fancies.

"They're going to standardize mems
clothes!"
II don't care" commented Mr.. Meek
ton. "only hope they won't let some
of our wives make the patterns"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

Following Society for the Proven
tion of Useless Giving there might be a
Society for the Prevention of Useless
Travel. If the "spugs" were welcome,
why not the "sputs"9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The ord-breaking cold wave has be-
come familiar and by itself is not for
midable. But a record breaking fuel
scarcity makes it another matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

Every time big city is devastated by
IRE it proceeds to rebuild on broader
and better lines. Possibly this win be
Ahe case with the world after the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

Printers of the 1913 calendars were
unable to point out the holiday of holi-
days devoutly hoped for within the year
tho declaration of universal peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The bureau of public information is
still running, but most of the urgent
questions are being addressed to Mr..
McAdoo and his assistants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

If the law of averages asserts itself
promptly, January, February and March
ought to be among the mildest months
in the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
Take Heed.

From thu Milwaukee wisconsin.
The number Of accidental deaths from
carbon monoxide poisoning 10 alarm
In . garage with q gaSoIipe engine
going unless doors and windows are
open for ventilation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The Hohenzollerns did their utmost,
but they were unable to abolish entirely
the happy New Year greeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

New York seekers for appointment re-
gard John F. Hyian as something of a
failure as political Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

Scarcity Of fuel has not prevented the
defective flue from assuming its Gus
tomary prominence during cold snap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

"Shirt sleeve diplomacy" seems most
polite and formal since Trotzky intro
duced Hhob-naiIed boot" diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
Warmth,

When scant becomes the seasons cheer
And threats Of suffering draw near,
The man whose heart is truly warm
Can help the world defy the storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

The war is forced on in the spirit of
relentless bargaining CHARACTERISTIC Of
the Prussian temperament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ pHILANpER JOHNSON.
Undiscovered Depths.

Undiscovered Depths.
ode thermometer was fob degrees be-
low zero out our all's way,n said Mr..
Erastus Pinkiy.
'Well, out our alps way" replied Miss
Miami Brown, ode weather were so cold
dar wasn' nobody foolish enough to STAN
outdo's lookin' at no Thermometer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

Any peace suggestions the kaiser I'M
dertakes to consider are made up with
the assistance Of an expert accountant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
Furniture.

I'D like to visit the weather bureau"
dThat isn't a weather bureau. It's an
ice chest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02

T The New Year was ushered in with
kquiet dignity. Steam to blow whistle
costs coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-02
Much.ado.M cAdoo-Joke.

From the Chicago News.
shout McAdoo.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
PENDLETON AUTO CO.
IS INCORPORATED

Another important change in the
local auto world became public to-
day with the announcement of the in
corporation of the PendIeton Auto
Co.. the oldest automobile establish
ment in Pendlctoh. The corporation
takes over the business which has
been owned by ]. w. Mccormack.
including the beautiful new garage
and salesroom of the company.
The officers of the company are j.
w. McCormmnch, president, w. w.
0VodaIe vice president and manager,
Emily McBroom, treasurer, and II. r.,
Bangold, secretary. Mr.. Mangold
just arrived this morning from Port
land where he had been connected
with the Fish Rubber Co.
The corporation will continue to
sell the Franklin, REQ, Oldsmobile,
Cole and Marmon pleasure cars and
the Duplex and Republic trucks and
viii do a general garage and supply
business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
Grade Schools in City go
Over Top in Fine Shape
but High School Lags.

Sixteen schools of Umatilla counay
were yesterday Afternoon granted
charters as school auxiliaries of the
Junior Red Cross, the executive
board approving of all applications
which had been received.
Among the schools which are now
active members of the Red Cross are
the four Pendleton grade schools Tho
Pendletpn high school, however for
some unaccountablc reason, has failed
la respond to the nation wide call for
enlistment of school children in the
Red Cross work and Is showing a tar
diness that contrasts with the eager
ness with which the tiny tots of the
Field school met the requirements for
admission as "a chapter.
The schools to which certificates of
membership will be sent at once are
in the order of their application and
the principals are as follows: Vim
cent high school at Umapinc. J. f.
Gibson, principal. Elizabeth severance
N charge Of work; Dry creek, District
No. 20, Mamie II. Smith; westland
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
Call Roll of OFFICERS.

a new method of securing attend,
ance was adopted last evening. The
secretary will call the roll of Officers
and committee chairmen to ascertain
those who are regular in their att
tendance.
Considerable criticism of some Of
the band members of Pendleton was
made last evening when a bill for s3S
was presented for music furnished AT
the time the Canadian officers spoke
here. Three members. Messrs. Je-
rard, Wilson and Breech contributed
their services. but the others present.
ed bills for full time. Members of
the association tools the attitude that
the meeting was of a patriotic nature
and that all others contributed their
time and services. The bill was paid
Applications for mem bership. sign,
ed by Carl Cooley and George F.
Phelps, We're acted upon favorabIy
last evening
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
NEW HEAD OF COMMERCIAL
ASSOCIATION is INSTALLED
BOARD OF FMANAGERS NAMED

The new administration of the
Pendleton Commercial association
took charge of the affairs of the or
ganization at the regular meeting last
evening, President-elect George c.
Baer succeeding J. V Ta1lman as the
executive head.
The nominations of the special
committee for the nine positions on
the board of managers were approved
by the association. The members
and the committee chairmanships
they will have are as follows:
c. NJ. Bishop. house committee.
Carl Cooley, railroads and trans
pOrtation.
G. A. Hartman, library.
c. p. a. Lonergan, streets and
roads
j. Il. McCuok, finance
W. y. Matlock, membership.
J. f. Robinson, entertainment.
r. d. Sayres, city affairs.
J. V. Tallman, commercial inter
egts
In addition the following commit.
tee Chairmanships were announced:
+. B. Aldrich. publicity; + Alex |
ander, promotion and trade extern
sion; Charles II. Marsh. auditing: J. |
Roy Raley, public policy; H. d. Nell |
son, county affairs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
JOE BOYD IS NAMED
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
Unanimously Chosen to Fill
Vacancy in the Umatilla
County Guard.

Joe Boyd, who has been acting as
top sergeant of the UmatilIa County
Guard, was last evening unanimously
chosen as second lieutenant to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
L. A. Rineman. He will probably be
succeeded as top sergeant by Sergeant
tion for lieutenant and placed Boyd in
nomination.
Lieutenant Boyd has had consider
able military experience He is
Spanish War Veteran and served in
both the regular army and the ma
tional guard.
The drill last evening was one of
the most largely attended and enthu-
siastic that has been held since the
organization of the company The
armory proved entirely too small and
street 9rilAs will soon be taken up.
The company last evening made
provisions for the Establishment of a
delinquency court to enforce attend
ance and discipline. Absence for
other than valid reason will result
in a fine of so cents. Four consecu-
tive absences will result in a sum-
mons before the court for eXplana-
tions. Failure to answer the sum-
mons within two weeks will result in
the enlisted man being posted and dis
Kenneth w. GoodaIe, Carl E.
pointed by Captain Drake as com
nittee to draft rules and regulations
o govern the company
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
UNITED STATES W|THHO[DS
HER ASSENT TO JAPANESE
INTERVENTION IN SIBERIA
DEMOCRATS WIN
N. Y. ELECTION
All -Four Congressional
Seats Voted on at Special
Election are Captured.

NEWeYORK, March G.-The dem
ocrats Won all of the four congress
sional seats voted on in a special cleo
tion here today.
They won them all by decisive ma.
jorities. for which they have to thank
the women who today cast their bal,
lots for the first time in this state
for congressional candidates
The women polled practically so
per cent of the entire vote cast. They
put themselves almost solidIy on rec
ord in support of the administration
in its war policies.
The completed returns follow
Seventh District (I3rookIyn).
John j. Delaney Dem }, 10,253.
John G. Gaynor (Rep), 1918.
Alexan Frazer (Soc.). 1905.
Delaneys plurality, 3166.
Women voting, 1859.
Eighth District (BroOklyn.)
william +. Cleary (Dem.), 1858.
Wilmot L. Moorhouse (RepD, 1894.
Harry w. Laidlaw (soc }, 1879.
Cleary's plurality. 4734.
Women voting, 1901.
Twenty-flrst District.
Kerome F. Donovan CDemD. 11,724.
John a. Bolles (Rep), 9622.
Joseph d. Cannon (Soc.). 1873.
r. {. Ransom tcolored tRep0, 465.
Donovan's plurality. 2102
Women Voting, 9372.
TNVcnty-sccond District.
Anthony j. Griffin CDemD, 1881.
RicWhrd Furlong (Rep.), 21S3.
A. r. Dieckman (Soc.) 1894.
Griffin's plurality 5937.
Women voting, $3.50.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
Communication Says Lenine
Holds There Must Be no
Agitation Against Ger
man War Policies.
WANTS NEW PEACE
PACT FULLY OBEYED
Development Consi dered
Significant in View of ST.
berian Situation.
(RoBERT ]. BENDER1

Copyright 1918. by the United Press
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Nick-
olaf Lenine is deliberately attempting
to deliver revolutionary Russia to
deliver revolutionary Russia to Ger
maFV', is the substance of highly i'm
portant communications received
fTom unquestionable confidential
sources. 1t shows Lenine is stimuli
taneously trying to arouse the Rus
slams against the "militarism of the
allies" This latest development is
significant in view of the japanese
threat in Siberia. The communica-
| ton says Lenine holds there must be
no agitation against German militar-
ism, but against the militarism of
Germany's opponents. He wants the
new peace terms obeyed regarding
giving Germany a free hand.
Trotsky Believed Loyal.
The government now sees Lenine as
the man behind the treachery to re-
Volutionary Russia, but believes Leon
Trotsky is the spirit trying to keep the |
revolution alive and honored. The /.
statement OF Lenine's policy toward |
the invading Germans clears many |
1iAii'6S NilSi the diliG0 Ill Q
plomats Officials believe the Rus
sian people will not submit to German
and Lenine will be in diff /
ficult position. Officials say with
Lenine's course exposed, it is clear a
expedition into Siberia, fos-
tered by Japan and approved by Am
erica and the allies would be a sword
in the hands of Lenine.
Would Aid Germans.
Japanese intervention, it is held
here would offer Lenine a Chance TO
rally the Russians to his ro-German
program by holding up the danger
confronting the nation in the east.
here have suggested this
would solidify the Slavs. sending many
If them into the German army and
,ausng them to offer resistance in the
EAST. I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-06
SIXTEEN SCHOOLS OF UMATILLA
COUNTY GRANTED CHARTERS AS
JUNIOR RED CROSS AUX|LIARES

No. S, Rosabcl NJ. Schroeder: Field
school, Pendleton. Neva Lane; Wash
ington school, Pendleton. Flora Shaw:
Helix. II. w. Drew; Nolin. G. W.
Nance; Lincoln school, Pendleton.
Della Rush; Weston, f. c. Fitz Pat.
rick: Adams, \. e. Toder; Pleasant
View, Augusta stockton; Milton. East
Side school, No los, Mrs. r. L. Hubbs
Athena, }. q. Russell: Hawthorne
school Pendleton, \. Thompson;
Rieth, w. J. Roork, principal Mrs. A
T. Park in charge; Cmatilla, w. \.
Ford.
Quite a number or other schools
are engaged in the work Of organ.
ization and their applications are ex.
pectcd soon. A meeting of the par.
cnt-teacher association of Pilot Rock
will be held Friday evening at which
The subject vii lbc discussed.
Miss Florence Lustcd will assist
the principals of Pendleton in the or,
gantZation and direction of the work
here. Mrs. g II. Marsh. who is chief
advisor as to the actual work of tho
girl mem mbcrs, is now engaged I'm map
ping out regular programs for the
SCHOOLS in the organization.