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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
I'm Hungry! I'm Hungry"

So far as Syria is concerned Beirut,
Palestine and the Lebanon have suf-
fered most. Many villages have be-
come depopulated. An American
passing through village last sum-
mer saw only one house open. The
people had either migrated or per-
ished In one doorway sat a little
girl, apparently alone in the world.
She kept saying over and over, I'm
hungry Pm hungry!" The children
in all the villages look like old men
and women.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
What an American Saw

An American consular agent re-
ports that in his daily walk from his
house to the consulate he counted as
many as twelve bodies of persons
who had died of starvation the pre-
ceding night. Fifty-fve per cent of
the population of the Lebanon are
reported dead from starvation, NAL
nutrition and resultant disease.
The scenes are indescribable. They
can never be blotted from my MEM
ory. | stood beside trench which
was the grave of 1000 victims. They,
too, all surrendered their arms upon
implicit promises that they would
then be spared. The moment they
became defenseless they were COM
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
ChiIGs Pitiful Appeal

"America did not realize the hun
ger that existed in some parts of
Turkey. | can best illustrate it by
telling you about a little boy who was
brought to one of the hospitals. His
condition was such that he could not
eat solid food, but he cried for a
piece of bread. When the physicians
told him he couldn't eat bread he said
he didn't want to eat it, he just
wanted to put it under his pillow so
that he could feel that food was
near"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
From Consul Leslie A. Davis

II believe there is no place in the world
where there is greater and more urgent need
of relief at the present time than among the
surviving Christian population in the Turkish
Empire
81 speak from personal knowledge of the
situation, as during the past three years
have been located at Harpoot, and there was
brought into close contact with the distress
and misery of thousands of homeless and
destitute women and children who are abso-
lutely dependent upon charity for their sub
sistence.
ct is to be borne in mind that very few of
these people have any way of earning money,
as owing to the existing conditions there is
no work to be obtained.
"The majority Of these unfortunate women
and children are now in such a wretched and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
President Wilson Urges Heb

In an appeal to the American People in
which he urges further contributions to the
relief of these stricken people, President Will
son says: Reports indicate that Of orphans
alone there are more than 100000, besides
women and other dependent children, reach
ing total of more than 100000 destitute
survivors. The situation is SO distressing as
to make a special appeal to the sympathies
Of all"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

Reports regarding the atrocities, depOrtatiOns and
suerngs among the peoples of Western Asia have been
SO terrible as almost to challenge belief They do sagger
the imagination of those who not eye witnesses
Personal testimony of many who lived through the
earlier period and information furnished by American
Ambassadors Consus teachers physicians missionaries
and business men who have recently returned from
Turkey to Armenia confirm the worst. Documentary
evidence of an overwhelming character is also abundant
AT history making conference held recently in New
York and participated i'm by 39 representatives of the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
The Tragic Situation In Western Asia Calls For Immediate Respo
the Samaritan Spirit of the World

lutey alone in deserted homes. Seventyve thousand
children under II years of age starving in Syria and
the Lebanon district alone
Sufferers in the Lebanon district recently dying
at the rate of 1000 day.
Five hundred thousand refugees have fled the Turkish
dOminOns and in their temporary homes cry for help.
Relief is wisely and economically administered by
absolutely reliable agents. but is pitiaby insufficient
Every dollar contributed goes for relief, none for
expenses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

above casses--the very people who know most about
actual conditions in the afflicted terrOrythe following
statements were unanimously agreed to well within
the facts:
At least 100000 Armenians and Syrans, in Turkey
have pershed during the past two years from massacre
deportation, exposure, starvation, disease.
Over 100000 homeless and in dire distress.
Thousands Of Greeks depOrted from the coast of
Asia Minor now in danger of starvation.
Four hundred thousand Of those i'm need orphans
Little children scarcely able to feed themselves live absO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

Children Eat Dead Camel and Pick
Grains from Dung Of Animals in
Streets
An American doctor coming down
the mountain side from the Lebanon
noticed in the distance a throng of
children and wondered why so many
were gathered in one place. Upon
coming near he discovered that
camel had died by the roadside and
these famished children were in des-
peration picking the last shreds of
flesh from the skeleton of the fallen
beast. Children eagerly picking
grains from the dung of animals in
the street have become a common
sight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

The appeal relief for the outraged and starving people of Armenia and Syria
without exception arend and urgent that has the
war began
We been eager part giving for the welfare our and brothers the
anny knowing but berIy sacrifice by comparison theirs
The appeal from Belgium heaen know because we have learned about
from reliable sources
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
From Former Ambassador Oscar Strauss

'T am impressed with the increasing need
as the winter comes on. The cold is severe
through all the region Of Asiatic Turkey
north Of Syria and if these refugees are not
aided by relief from America many more will
perish"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
Missionaries Select Which Must
StarVe

A hard task is assigned the mis-
sionaries, that of practically signing
the death sentence of children. For
example, in one case there were 430
children with funds sufficient for
only seventy. The missionaries were
forced to select the seventy and say
not to the equally or possibly more
destitute 800.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

The situation Armenia and Syria apangg by comparison and
information cannot be questioned
Relief work deVe largely American agencies and being carried with sGdOus
conscience in every deal, but piaby insufficient
has been assigned carry the appeal the people Of Marion county, must be
done with the greatest possible speed and must be with the generosity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
American Women Compelled to Deny
Appeals Of Children

Tender-hearted American women
have been compelled to steel them
selves against the sight of children
in the street dying for lack of food
Ito pass by without helping, having
no resources to warrant adding one
more to the number already being
fed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
Children Eat Grape Vines and Leaves

In Aleith no grapes are expected
because the children have eaten the
shoots and young leaves. The null
berry orchards were planted with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
From Consul Recently Returned from AleppO

'"The only thing the matter with your state
ment is that it is not strong enough. The
urgency of the demands are far beyond esti-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
Generosity of Americans

Those who have survived so far
have been kept alive through the
generosity of Americans. All money
sent from America is received and
the distribution of food is effective.
In the coming winter the conditions
will become harder than ever, and
very few will survive unless ade-
quate, regular contributions are
sent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

helpless condition that they cannot long sur
vive if help is not received Many did die last
winter for lack Of food. Present conditions
are more critical than ever.
Arrangements have been made by which
funds can continue to be sent there without
any risk of loss"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

wheat but in many cases children
have plucked the wheat to eat the
seeds clinging to the roots.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
From First Secretary TarIer

:.There is no question as to the extreme
need. The distress among the stricken peo-
pie is beyond any power of words to describe.
The American public can have absolute con-
fdence that every dollar given is wisely and
effectively used for the saving of life"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12

PEELED at the point of the bayonet to
dig the trench, into which they were
forced and then hacked to pieces.
Soldiers boasted Of their work with
axes, as being more economical than
expensive cartridges!
Thousands of Christians have been
driven from their homes in the
mountains of Armenia by the Kurds.
To prevent their return, if by chance
any survive the deportation, the
KurdS have destroyed all their
homes, even burning up the doors
and windows, with their frames. All
the fruit and nut trees and the vine
yards were destroyed; and to make
sure that there would be no wood
for rebuilding, the trees were cut
into lengths too short for boards.
Even the terraces that held the fields
on the mountain sides were broken
down. The work Of centuries of
patient labor by a long suffering
people has been completely over
thrown.
Great as is the tragedy Of massa-
ere, greater tragedy was the forced
deportations, 100000 women and
children from one district alone. It
is terrible to contemplate their fate
after the war. The nations should
provide means for searching out and
restoring any survivors to their
homes and loved nnns
The campaign must be carried to every
k mutual.
lg or send all contributions to Armen-
'gOn. Telephone 2lO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-12
Men DevOur Melon Rind

Perhaps faint conception of the
terrible hunger experienced by
thousands may be gained from this
little incident told by one of the re-
turning consuls: 81 was eating a
piece of Melon" he said, "and was
paying little attention to the people
around me. | tossed aside the rind
when instantly a man pouneed upon
it like hungry wolf. He chewed
on it for few moments and then
he in turn tossed it aside. Another
man who had been watching him
with the eyes of a hawk picked it up
and devoured the rest"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
1000
WORKERS in
LOAN DRIVE

Between 1000 and 1900 work
ers are expected to take part in
the third Liberty loan drive in
Tacoma which begins April 6. The
campaign, 1t is expected, will pass
all previous records, as the quota
for Tacoma will at least equal the
total Of the two previous cam
paigns combined, 1t is believed.
Completing the organization
for the drive, Elmer Dover, chair
man of the Liberty loan commit
tee, Monday announced the per-
Isonnel of the executive commit
tee in charge.
Each member of the executive
committee will serve as chairman
of general committee and the
membership of these general COM
mittees will be announced in a
few days.
The executive committee fol-
lows:
A. F. Albertson, chairman COM
|mittee on banks and financing;
l.. H. Bean, chairman publicity
committee; Mrs. o. G. Ellis, chair
man women's committee; Maurice
Langhorne, chairman speakers
committee; Joseph H. Lyons,
chairman labor committee; d. D.
IA. Outcalt, chairman flying
squadron; A. G. Prichard, chair
imam employers committee; ]. e.
Murray. secretary; H. ". Award,
treasurer; Miss Nora e. Harry,
assistant secretary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
Fl. Flagler
Band Dance

One of the big military events
of the social week in Tacoma will
be the concert promenade and
dance at the state armory Mon
day evening given by the Musi-
clans association of Tacoma as a
benefit for the coast artillery
band Of Tacoma boys at Fort Flag
Ter. Band instruments will be
purchased with the money.
Music for the concert and dance
will be furnished by the orches-
tras of all Tacoma theaters, and
by the different musical organiza-
tons here, all donated by the as
ISOLATION.
The Fort Flagler band arrived
In Tacoma Monday morning and
gave several street concerts. 1t
will head the grand march at the
armory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
MAYOR
Nam Is
La vt ON

DIR. f. A. Layton, for SOW
eral years school physician for
Tacoma, was appointed city
health officer by Mayor Faw-
cett Monday morning and
took charge OF the health
work at once.
DR.. Layton will continue to
supervise the health work in the
schools and will appoint special
assistant to handle the work
! there.
DIR. Layton's appointment was
approved by a special committee
Of the Commercial club named last
week to cooperate with Mayor
Fawcett in perfecting a better or
eanization in the health depart
ment.
Reports at Once.
Within an hour after his ap-
psintment he reported for duty at
the health office.
The new health officer will de-
vote his entire time to work Of
the health department, something
that no health officer has done in
recent years.
He will receive salary Of
$4,000 a year, and will have COM
plete control and responsibility for
the department, with the power to
make all necessary appointments
and changes in the personnel.
Epidemics In Hand.
At present there are eight
health inspectors doing field serv-
ice in quarantining, diagnosing
and taking care OF measles and
scarlet fever cases.
The epidemics are continuing
in full strength, large numbers of
school children being the victims,
but the total number of cases has
not increased in the past week,
and 1t is hoped that the. climax
Of the infection has been reached.
DR.. Vernon Crow, who was Of
fered the health officers post
Saturday, declined at the last
moment to accept 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
GERMANS TO MAKE
new PEACE PROFFER

(United Press Leased wirc.)
LONDON, March 18.--(ier.
manylhas substituted its most
subtle peace drive for its long
prepared western offensive.
The results of this move depend
on the ability of allied statesman
ship to show the. German people
that the war is lost-and will
merely be repeated--if the allies
are induced to trade their advant-
age in the west for Germany's OBJ
vious advantage in the east and
make peace on these German
terms.
There is every indication that
the recent German peace feelers
soon will assume tangible form,
including not only complete restor-
alton and reparation for Belgium
and France, but compromise on
the disposition of Alsace and Lor-
raine, besides an adroit offer to
assume liability for the big French
loans to Russia which the bolshe-
Wiki repudiated-provided Ger
many is given a free hand in the
east.
The messages of President VIII
son and other Americans to the
Russian pan-soviet congress at
Moscow are regarded as of unusu-
al timeliness.
Their purpose is interpreted as
not only to stimulate Russia, but
to obtain the approval of the
worlds democracies of the Ameri-
can policy Of no peace at Russia's
expense.
An interesting development Is
the fact that many responsible
British laborites, hitherto classed
as pacifists are outspoken in their
denunciation of such peace, con-
sidering 1t not only dishonorable
but calculated to strengthen Prus-
ian militarism for more formid-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
CLOTHING
COMES In

Everything from mems suits to
womens shoes and baby sweaters
arrived Monday morning at the
storeroom at 756 st. Helens ave.,
where headquarters were opened
at the beginning of the campaign
to round up 20 tons of cast-offs
for the Belgian relief this week.
Mems clothing was most in evil
dence.
Mrs. Frank s. Baker, directing
the campaign, declared that shoes
are wanted particularly, as the
leather, even from old shoes, can
be used for many purposes.
Contributors are asked to De
sure the clothes are clean, with
the buttons on, before they are
sent in. Also, damp clothing can
not be used as 1t cannot be pack
ed.
The campaign Will close Satur-
day night. A large bulk of the
contributions are expected the lat
ter part of the week, when the re-
suits of the work at sc Red Gross
auxiliaries In the county will
show up.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
U. S. TO STAND PAT,
1T SEEMS LIKELY
Omitted Press Leased Wire,

irasGU sNIFc.p
WASHINGTON, d. c., March IS.
The United States probably will
'interpose no new objections to
japanese proposals for interven-
ton in Siberia. The original
Withholding of assent and the ex-
preston of views against inter
vention, however, will stand.
The general viewpoint is that
the United States has said its say,
but this is framed in friendly lam
guage and is not such as to pre-
vent Japan from acting is she sees
fit.
Japan apparently is marking
time, awaiting President Wilson's
expected remarks before the
court Of world opinion" in tho
proposed expedition.
Deep satisfaction Is felt here ut
the wholly friendly manner in
which Japan is proceeding in the
negotiations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18

- lf9PCEh&h ~ u Hbsf3 1fefG8b =ssae -
NEW YORK, March 1S.-The
only woman cabinet minister in
the world Madame Alexandra
Kollantay, famous as the most
beautiful woman socialist, is in
|risOn again.
She was-or is--"minister Of
social welfare" in the b0lshevik
government, and like many of her
associates, was once an exile in
America.
Ludwig Lore, editor of the
Volkszeitung, the New York Ger
man socialist newspaper, gave
Times correspondent an intimate
word-picture of the woman who,
as bolshevik minister, decreed
the separation of church and
state, and who now has been cap
tured by the White Guards in Fin
land and imprisoned.
Prison will be ne new expert
ence for Madame Kollantay," said
Lore, "for she has been in prison
in nearly every country in Europe
always because she preached
the cause of the workers.
she is a most remarkable and
beautiful woman" he went on.
1T was I who persuaded her to
come to America to lecture. She
speaks five languages perfectly.
She is close friend of both
Trotsky and Lenine, and has been
a leader in Russian revolutionary
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
YANKEES WIN
Is CROSSES!

(United Press Leased Wire.)
-. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, March 18.-Ameri-
can troops Of the New England di-
vision stationed in the Chemin
des Danes sector have won rs
French war crosses.
The past weeks ideal weather
has dried up the mud along the
American lines and rendered the
trenches more comfortable.
The nearer the Yankees get to
the front, It may be observed, the
greater is their respect for the
boche and the keener is their ap-
probation of the Importance of
their job. Their "jumpiness" has
disappeared, however, and all the
troops are thoroly seasoned.
The greatest interest is display
ed thruout the front over Secre-
tary Bakers impending visit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
ATROCITIES
IN RUSSIA

MOSCOW, March 17.-Austro-
German forces are moving upon
Woroshba, aiming to occupy Khar-
kotf 600 miles southwest of Mos
cow 1t was reported here today.
The Russians have evacuated both
places.
Tales of atrocities rivalling
those of Belgium have reached
here concerning the German occu-
patton of Wohileff and Homel in
the province of Moghileff on the
Dnieper river.
The Germans are reported to be
concentrating large forces of artil-
lery and cavalry and armored au-
tomoblles at Orsha $50 miles
south of Vitebsk on the Dnieper) !,
threatening an offensive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
BELIEVE NO
DRIVE NOW

(United Press Leased wireN
WASHINGTON, d. c., March
1S.-Veering from its constantly
expressed view, the war depart
ment for the first time today indi-
Gated its belief officially that the
Germans do not intend a major
west front offensive this spring.
while hostile preparations for
an offensive in the west are not
slackening." says today's weekly
war summary, 1T is becoming
more evident that the enemy will
launch this offensive only IL COM
PEELED to do SO by the exigencies
of the general strategic situa-
tion."
The statement revealed that
American troops now occupy
trenches at five different points
and that they have been CON
Astantly in action"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
A WORD PHOTO OF NINE.
KOLIANTAY

This Is Mrs. Ludwig IIore's
description of Madame Kol-
lantay, ''the most beautiful
woman socialist in the
world"
"She is of medium height,
with a full, graceful figure
and very striking dee blue
eyes. Tho she is 40 years
old, she looks at least 10
years younger. She has an
abundance of rich dark hair.
She dresses very simply, usu-
ally in black. She is full Of
fun, youthful in her actions,
and has a charming ersonal-
ity. Women, as well as men,
admire her."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18

week point repeatedly emphasized that house
holder who do 1t chickens Belgian
hares. In that otherwise
into the garbage utilized In that
trimmings be made into food.
The trouble with most of city folks is that we're willing
raise chickens
small flock for starter but we don't know how to about it,
help difficulty The Times
Johnson well known Tacoma poultry raiser contribute
articles telling simple the
these will in The Times If
Uncle Sam and yourself by raising chickens this
a loss how begn watch for Mr.. Johnson's hints
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
u.S.I IS
s ! ILL
FIRM

Unttrd Press Leased WIre.)
PETROGRAD, March 18.
Leon Trotsky, boIshvik
war minister, declared i'm an
interview today that an
agreement exists between
Germany and Japan 10 "di-
vide Russia, on the basis Of
mutual interests"
Trotsky further declared that
the allies greatest error has been
IN assisting Japan's plans for oc-
,upation of Siberia"
America will be the first to
regret the allies policy" he said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
JUMPS FROM
DOCK; SAVED

Dependent because OF a pro-
longed illness, John Reisch, age
so, ssrbian living at 2712 Carr
ST., Oh Tacoma, jumped off the
Old TaS IL dock Sunday morning
and attn 4pted suicide by drown
ing.
Bystanders pulled the man out
and turned him over to the po-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18

lice, who transferred him to the
county hospital.
Reisch suffered blood poisoning
in his arm some time ago and
neglected to give it medical at
tention. He had been growing
more i'll and more respondent as
the unattended ailment increased
its tortures.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
GET IN STEP
WITH DETROIT

(uhfted Press Leaned WIrc.)
DETROIT, March 1S.-Congress
relieved Detroit of an embarrass-
ing predicament when it passed
the daylight saving law.
Detroit voted to move its clocks
up an hour two years ago, but the
railroads and surrounding towns
in Michigan refused to follow suit.
As a result, person had to set
his watch back an hour every time
he went to the depot or stepped
outside the city limits.
Now all clocks will be the same
six months of the year at least.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-18
TROTSKY CONTROLS
MOSCOW AFFAIRS

tunhed Press Leased W1re.D
LONDON, March IS. Leon
Trotsky remains in control of the
situation in Petrograd. while Nix
olaf Lenine is managing at Mos
COW, 1t is agreed by special dis
patches received here today.
Trotsky. it was declared. relin-
quished the comissary of foreign
affairs to M. Chicherin because he
had his hands full as president of
the revolutionary committee and
food dictator.
PetrOgrad cable story ON
how sOWet's meeting was
steam-rOlled, on page 5.