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Evening star., 1920-03-21

in Budapest allied statesmen In Paris
trembled in fear lest the doctrines
of radicalism permeate through tne
veins of the German Industrial world
and lead to the overthrow OF any
settled order.
lied countries that the Lenin and
Trotsky regime in Russia will bring
about an International uprising OF
the proletariat, with consequent rum
to existing ideals. From the very
first, and at the present juncture, II
means endless conflict between gov
ernments and the radical elements or
England, France and Italy. Even
should present governments emerge
successful, reconstruction processes
will be hindered and set oack TOT
the European countries today can
stand If they would live.
A bolshevized Germany would mean
a red Poland, a red Czechoslovakta,
red Italy, and only the strongest and
firmest measures in England and
France could prevent the spread OF
chaos in these countries. This Is not
theory. The radical labor leaders
have shown their heads at various
are an eyer-constant menace even
should Germany never go bolshevist.
The recent railroad and other strikes
in Italy and France were revolution
ary in character, but owing to prompt,
expedient as well as firm measures on
the part of the governments the dis
orders were scotched. England to-
day is a hotbed of labor unrest of
radical character. Socialistic meas
ures are being pressed upon the Lloyd
George government. Greater strength
has been gained by the laborites in
the councils of parliament. Today the
Lloyd George government faces over
throw by virtue Of laborite insistence
on socialistic naturalization of pub
lie utilities and industries. With eco
nomic and labor conditions demoral-
lied by the natural after-the-war
conditions. it is but logical to expect
tremendous bolshevistic moves In 9TH
er European countries should the
radicals overthrow Ebert and estab-
lish a soviet republic, as Is being ad-
vocated and for which hundreds Of
thousands Of workmen through Ger
many today are crying and dying for
Would Hinder Reconstruction.
Europe's danger Is a soviet Germany
lies not alone in the possibility of
the sovietization of allied countries,
but in prevention of the normal after
the-war readjustment and develop
ment In Italy, Englanu, france ana
all the new nations of eastern and
southeastern Europe conditions are
such that the fate Of these countries
in large measure depends on a re-
constructed Germany. much as French
statesmen may disagree with the the
ory. French bankers and economists,
however. have admitted to me and to
others that Frances rejuvenation,
owing to unfavorable rates Of ex-
change, largely depends on future
good trade relations with the CEN
trail powers. The payment of vast
war indemnities. through which
France and Belgium may be expected
Evening star., 1920-03-21
ny OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

From out the horrors Of civil strife,
with its accompanying bloodsheo anu
disorders, Germany will emerge vastly
stronger nation or sink into state OF
chaos that will retard the nations re-
covery from war and Reconstruction
processes throughout Europe for the
next twenty years. There can be no
middle ground. owing to the trend OF
tides within Germany itself. The day OF
a milk-and-water government. one that
drifts in the settlement of the economic
ills of the country. has passed.
The new German government which
undoubtedly will be effected as the re-
suit of the upheaval Of the past week
either will be a blood-and-iron reglme
that will implant Its Will upon Lne ~nnTe mie
dence in settled order. economic anu
financial, and inspire the people OF OF
greater unified effort in rehaplnta,I,ol y, u
all phases of endeavor. or IL VIII pe
government Of radicals. whose aal.- %
tedly destructive processes WI"
bowel the nation.
Move Held Inevitable.
rha Uyb+inp,,ke descent upon Berlin
nv DR.. Wolfgang Kapp and his Baltic
forces. which forced the Ebert govern
ment to Stuttgart and which gave prom
;se for a few days of re-establishing a
strictly militaristic and tunker regime.
was but step In the t,,atinn Dfime'If ~ vas su
move long impending. With kapp,s
lack OF support not only by the laporites'
communists, loyal government trOops'
but the chief leaders OF the ioea oi re-
establishing a monarchlaI reeiHs. !. was ss
hut natural that he should be forced 20
.o.;ra and that the Ebert government
shn,,id once again take control OF al
ant - though the Ebert regime appar-
emily be successful. 1t Will itsen De
forced to go ,s to segerai gfsai IDENTITY but pre-
70 - Sermany from falling into the
s,n,'qb of boIshevism. which would even
he more deadly than a successIui at.
tsmnt of the junker interests 10 "fes!
complete and permannne rnaaa',re. 1T ihe 1unoers
sa leas' cnnstructiye; the bolshevists de-
structive.
Junkers Lack Unity.
r .ttack upon the Ebert govern
ant was long expected. 1t has beer
nredicted ever since the armistice, u
bainr generally believed among tnt
allies that the social democratic re-
eatsnaw for the mitigation Of peace
tarms in the Paris conference. The
belief promised that as soon as thu
social democrats had concluded wha'
they considered an easy peace" ant
then were permitted to founder abou
for a period in reconstruction worl
That there was lack Of unity in the
iunker domain is plainly evidenced
in the attack on the Ebert govern
ment by Kapp. Without the suppor'
of Hindenburg and others he coult
not expect to succeed. for his regime
was not marked by the presence Of &
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single man appealing to the popular
mind or one with ability enough to
bring successful coalition of the vari-
Gus political elements. Whether or
not Hindenburg, Ludendorf and other
friends of the monarchical forms
were merely biding their time until
it was proven how popular junker
movement would be is a matter or
conjecture. Even now, with the kapp
failure but a matter of moment ago,
certain European countries believe
that the revolt was but a forerunner
of others better organized and more
far reaching in their character. That
Kapp, desiring personal fame and
having some small backing, sought
to press the issue at an inexpedient
more tangible.
Junkers May BE Recognized.
There Is more reason to think.
having been forewarned of possible
dangers from the Junker interests Of
Germany. will cease in its endeavor
to ignore the conservatives complete
ly In the formation of the new cabi-
net, and that some of the portfolios
will fall to the more junker interests
of Germany, which have bitterly COM
planned that the Ebert government
has not contained men Of really con-
structive genius, thereby hindering
tie return OF norman business anu
financial conditions.
The socialists of more radical char
acter likewise have been discontented
because the government has been
loath to adopt more radical princi-
pies. though protesting to be work
matter of fact. little has been done
along truly MARKHAM lines. With the
union of independent socialists and
spartacist groups of Germany. ana
the bolshevist menace ever constant,
1t is deemed within the bounds Of
prudence that Ebert likewise at
tempt to placate critics among the
radicals by consulting them in the
formation of a new cabinet. and ike
wise attempt to bring about some OF
the reforms in the present German
system advocated by them.
Stronger Men Needed.
With the German nation in extreme
jeopardy, there is inclination on the
part OF the Ebert regime to fall back
take up the tangled skeins of gov
ernmental affairs. unravel them and
place the feet of Germany on the high
road to rejuvenation and successful
reconstruction, that the nation as
nation may be preserved and that set
No other course Is open If it be a sue
cessful one. Weakened, vascillat-
ing theorists must go. And there is
! every reason to believe that If a sue
cessful coalition government is Inn
| mediately effected by Ebert and both
conservatives and radicals placated
Germany will emerge and Europe
will be saved from tremendous eco
nomic and financial collapse, which
the spread and reign of bolshevism
undoubtedly would create.
Red Danger Realized.
England, France and Italy we'll re-
alize the danger of a bolshevist Ger
many. During the riAing Of Bella Kun
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Col. G. A. Bennett to Retire.

Col. Charles A. Bennett, Coast Ar
tillery Corps, who has had more than
forty three years. service in the Army.
will be retired May 10 on his own ap-
plication. A native of New Jersey, he
was graduated from the Military
Academy in June. 1881, and has served
since then in the artillery arm. He
1911, and has been stationed
recently at Fort Moultrie. S. c.
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Takes Clerkship in House.

John C. Pugh has resigned clerk
ship in the Navy Department to ac-
cept an appointment as assistant
clerk to the appropriations commit
tee Of the House of Representatives.
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Naval Constructor Transferred.

Capt. H4nry T. Wright of the Naval
Construct1on Corps has been relieved
from dutyi at the New York navy yard
and assigned to duty as construction
omcer at the navy yard at Charles
Evening star., 1920-03-21

Next sunday-wlIiam G. McAdoo.
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England. France and Italy we'll re-
alize the danger of a bolshevist Ger
many. During the riAing of Bella Kun
Evening star., 1920-03-21

.RESIDENT WILSON'S bitter
comment upon the present
state of French affairs and
Evening star., 1920-03-21

Armies nave been RidtcuIcd.
The contrasts of the present with
the past are not more striking than
those of the present. Millions of SOL
diers OF stalwart physique and excep-
tional endurance can be recruited for
service, but Chinese armies have been
an object of ridicule among military
experts Even now. while hundreds
of thousands are in camps all over
China. bandits are roaming about at
will in almost every province, terror
izing the people, sometimes taking
possession of towns and cities, levying
tribute and demanding ransoms In
the world war, when not more than
5000 German soldiers were holding
Tsingtao. no attempt was made by
these immense armies to restore this
city to China
The difference between the private
individual and the official class is
marked. Probity Is a trait of the Chi
'nese. A coolie might safely be trusted
with a treasure. yet. although men of
high ideals and patriotic aims have
teen numerous in governmental posi-
tions, all the methods of graft. COR
ruption and khavery of the orient and
the occidental rolled together in one
lass would fall short of the dishonest
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
WOMEN URGED
WITH PARTIES
NOW EXISTING

Chicago, Feb. 18.--Alignment OF
women voters with existing parties and
abandonment of efforts to inagurate a
political ORGANIZATION Of their own was
advocated today by the leaders OF the
League of Women Voters, successor TO
the National American Woman Suf-
frage association. Republican and
democratic lmembers .of the leagre
urged the women to affiliate with their
respective parties and expressed their
opposition TO the formation OF a wa
mans party.
The retiring president OF the suf-
frage association, Mrs, Carrie Chap
man Gait, urged women to enroll In
one Of the political parties
In farewell address Mra Gait eau
toned women voters against stand
pat politics and the role of followers
In the political parties.
do not go TO the polls as a mere
indorser Of platform that others
have written for you in some back
office, she said. Take a vow before
you leave Chicago and before you en-
roll In political party that you will
never vote a ticket until II has been
submitted to your intelligence and rat
flied by your conscience. Don't be q
regular.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
BIG 3-DAY AUTO
SHOW OPENS HERE
TODAY At ARM0RY

With 40 cars on display and the
show room thronged with spectators
the second annual automobile show
under the auspices Of the Salem Au-o
Dealers association, opened at the ar
mory q. p. m. Wednesday. The hign-
ly decorated show room, with flags.
palms, vary-colored lights and the
neatly arranged machines bespoke the
care taken to make this one Of the
creates. automobile shows ever staged
in the state.
The show will continue until Friday
evening, and perhaps longer. IL the
armory can be secured for a longer
period it likely will be extended until
the end of the week, 1t is said.
The dealers who were represented
when the show opened are: Lee L. Gil
bert, H. F. Bonesteele, American Auto
company, Valley Motor company. OLE
son Motor Car company, J. r. Ring
rose company, Marion Auto company,
B. & c. Motor company, Recdsel &
Rutherford company, Kirkwood Auto
company, Glnrich Motor company, Sa-
lem Auto Exchange, Otto J. Wilson.
Salem Velie tompany, Salem Auto com
pany and the Case Auto company.
An American Red Cross ambulance.
placed on display by the Valley Motor
company, was attracting much atten-
tlon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
PAUL D|SCHANEL IS
TODAY. PROCLAIMED
FRENCH PRESIDENT

Paris, Feb 1S.-Paul Deschanel to-
day became tenth president of the
French republic, succeeding Raymond
Poincare, who laid aside the robes of
office after one of the most critical
periods in the history of the country.
The formal transfer from the olu. 10
the new regime occurred at the Palace
of the Elysee this afternoon.
The Inauguration of the French
president is formal ceremony and
the number permitted to witness the
transfer of authority is limited to the
presidents of the senate and chamber
Of deputies, committees from each
house and members of the cabinet.
Premier Millerand, shortly before
the hour set for the ceremony drove
to the Palais Burbon where, as presi-
dent of the chamber, M. Deschanel has
maintained his residence, and called
for the president-elect. Entering
state carriage and escorted by regi-
ment of cruirassiers and preceded by
a flag bearer, they drove to the palace
where the ceremony was to take place.
While the crowds massed along the
route OH both banks of the Seine were
cheering M. Deschanel as he passed
with his escort, the members of the
cabinet and the officials OF the SEN
ate and the chamber assembled around
M. Poincare in the palace to greet the
new president.
With the arrival of M. Deschanel at
the Slysee the formal transfer of pow
er took place. On the conclusion OF
the foimality President Deschanel and
ex-President Polncare were driven,
through the crowded streets to the city
hall where they ,were received by the
president of the municipal council. the
prefect of the department of the Seine
and the president of the general coun-
| ell.
/ Greetings were extended to the pres-
ident and the retiring executive and a
formal reception followed In which
Paris society was literally represented.
1t was noted that the band at this
function played number of American
airs.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
CHQATE QUITS HERE
AND WILL co TO EAST

After an affiliatlon Of eight years
with the U. G. Shipley store as super
intendent e. n. Choate Wednesday
rendered his resignation, and tonight
or early Thursday WIN leave with ms
wife and two children for Chicago
where he will engage in more ex-
tensive merchandise pursuit.
Mr.. Choate came to Salem in 1908
from Boston, Mass, and soon after be-
came identified with progressive move
ments in the city. For several terms
he has served as director Of the sa-
lem Business Mems league. He VIII
be succeeded in this capacity by = ",
Fullerton. first elected associate III
rector
Reluctance at leaving the city was
expressed by Mr.. choate. He sal that
his longing for the valley, the climate
and his many friends here may impell
hlm 10 return before many months.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
ABOLITION OF nine
/ TREASURES IS ,
PROPOSED TO HOUSE

Washington, Feb 1S.-Abolishment
oi the nine sub-treasuries, the offices
VI thirteen state surveyors general
ana TWO assay offices is proposed in
'ne legislative appropriation bill, re-
ported today by the house appropria-
uohs committee. A reduction Of $1S,-
OVsVOO from deartment estimates for
r'pfA hlre and miscellaneous expenses
sas made, but the bills total of S104,-
,p'ooO IS one of the largest peace time
s,sia'Ne appropriations on record.
ime uo-lreasuries which would be
soolshed at the end of this year are
" pdl'imore' New York, Philadelphia,
p Sos'on' Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis,
wv wv orleans and San Francisco. The
'syors-general to be discarded on
Yrae oo next would include those in
M' M'zona' California, Colorado. Idaho.
~ ~g"'sna, Nevada, New Mexico, Ore
~, ". Sou'h Dakota, Utah, Washington.
NJ. rs !. n ana Alaska. The assay Of
Citr @uWood' 5. d., and Salt Lake
y would would be closed June 30.
ars suo'iohs made by the committee
mAn, ssneral e, throughout the govern
l.,a service and include some self
gres, ~ economies on the part of con.
ss00 ana .'ele being cuts aggregating
srsss So ~ N the amount spent by con-
cudin., ~ miscellaneous services. in-
t,b,,.l M new government services are &c
of tho A. :, .he Dill, and the request
enargsn,epa osparlment of commerce. for
lie eer erilleot r, Of the foreign and domcs-
Of addn," e'ce bureau by appointment
sag cen.I couaI field agents in the fac
new Fera sn'Ial and South America, and
--.Lopean counties 49, ''ns'
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
DEMONSTRATION MINES ASKED

New York, Feb. IA plea for
demonstration coal mines along
the same lines as demonstration farms
maintained by the United states de-
partment of agriculture was made be-
fore the 12lst annual meeting Of the
American institute of mining and
metalurgical engineers here today by
]. ]. 'Rutledge Of the United States
bureau of mines The object Of these
mines which would be located in the
principal areas, he said, would be to
make experiment with various de-
tail of coal mining to discover the
effective local methods.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
HUN PRESS CONNENTS
|. ON new ALLIED STAND

Berlin Tuesday, Feb. 17.-Com-
menting on the allied note TO Germany
making concessions regarding the trial
OF Germans accused of war crimes. the
Tageblatt today says:
"The awakening Of the democratic
spirit in England and Italy has hao
its effect in inducing the leaders or
the entente to recede from their pre-
yious attitude on the extradltion is
sue"
Vorwaerts says that the note is in
no wise free from traps which are like
ly to lead to complications later, but
1t declares the document represents
the victory of sanity.
The vosslsche zeitung thinks the
entente will do we'll In abstainine
from interference with the trials Ger
many Is to hold as the allies will thus
be spared the "ignominous defeat
awaiting them in case they attempt 70
reaffirm their charges before an un-
biased court"
7 The Pan Deutsche Zeitung finds the
note unacceptable.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18

The movers in the new phase OF the
case declare they were induced 10
this procedure by the belief that spe-
cial counsel was to be provided Tor
the Howell boy. 1t is said the Bandoh
residents who are backing the state
third trial will ask the governor 10
send Attorney General George NJ
Brown or some other able prosecutor
and L. A. Liljeqvist, former district
attorney of Coos, is mentioned as
possibility. 1t is understood here that
Attorney General Brown is notin faV-
or Of interfering in the case unless
ordered into it by the governor.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
kERENSKI JAILED BY
BOLSHENkI, REPORT

London, Feb. 1S.-Alexander Keren-
ski, the former Russian premier whose
regime was Overthrown By the boil
sheviki in November 1917 has been
imprisoned in the Caucasus according
to a Central News dispatch from ~
penhagen quoting the Esthonian news
paper Varanias
The message declares that Kerenssy
recently proceeded to the Causasus on
board a British steamer for the pur-
pose bf inducing the population to
promise their support to the Russian
democratic center party. The caucas-
ian leaders, however, gave him a-cold
reception it is asserted and on his ar
rival at Baku he was arrested and
thrown into prison.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
FEDERAL
TROOPS. PURSUING
BANDIT ABDUCTORS

New York, Feb. 1S.--Mexican gov
ernment troops are pursuing the BAN
dts who kidnapped Wilson Welsh Adj
ans, an American mine superintend-
ent but contact with the outlaws has
been lost In the hills OF zacatecas.
Mexico, according to a telegram re-
ceived today BY the Afneriean Metai
company, limited Adams employers,
from its offices at Monterey. Mexi-
co, The telegram also stated that the
bandits assured others at the PROF.
vldencia mine where Adams was cap
tured, that no harm would befali
him. Ransom OF $4,000 was demand
ed for his release.
Mrs. Adams, who lives in Los An
geles, Cal, has been informed of her
husbands plight by the Monterey Of
fices.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
Statements Lost

MOntesano, Wash, Feb. 1S.-Two
statements alleged to have been sign
cd by T. C. Morgan, important state
witness in the trial of eleven alleged
Nv. W. charged with the murder of
Warren 0. Grimm, Centralia armistice
day parade victim. have disappeared
from the files of the prosecution, it
became known when court opened to
day. Defense counsel asked that the
statements be entered as exhibits, and
prosecution counsel announced that
they had been mislaid.
The statements, according to state
representative several days ago and
have not been returned
The state continued to place wit
nesses on the stand today, in an eff
fort to conclude its case before ad-
journment. 1t expected to rest before
the day was over,
Dismissal TO be Asked
Defense will make offer motions
for directed verdicts of dismissal. ATT
torney Vanderveer announced today.
The motions, he said, probably would
ask for dismissal of all the defend
ants, and particularly of Bert Faux
nes, Elmer Smith and Mike Sheehan,
tf,,V,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
Hampshire SoWs Bring
New Record Price at Sale

Nehawka, Neb., Feb. 1S.-What the
owner said were worlds record prices
for Hampshire sows were brought
here yesterday az sale by Raymond
G. Pollard Of this city. Forty two head
sold for s2i.aS5. an average Of 1923
as compared with the previous high
of $50. one SOW brought $3.50. a new
ton for this breed. Buyers from TWEEN
Is eight states were present.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18
otate Aid In Defense
Ut Bondon Boy Sought

Shsrwaaa ~ Or, Feb. 1S. - A. J.
ant eoSDa.9 Us Of coquille, who was assist
I Hall Il y, ~ District Attorney John
Hasen, ~ ,ha 'he prosecution of Harold
q the n,,,"s s Bandon youth accused
IA. rs,,raa murder of Lillian Leuthoid'
he At,orna,r.O rom the case, leaving Dis
rsquires ney j. Hall alone in the work
ht the tbi.s ~ irving the Howell boy
sA Fsbraalrd ,nlrd time. The trial viii be-
saiion resiss.. = ~ Learning of this sit
earhood usn's he in the Bandon neigh
aeinant ~,s undertaken to provide
eavsrnor ysnsel olans and intend asking
Ot Tor such.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-18

The construction OF one Of the great
dirtglbies which are now being built by
Great Britain requires building one
sixth of mile long, The possibility
Of communication between the SKY
forces and submarine fleets has been
demonstrated and this Is destined 10
be an Important factor in coast de-
Tense In any future warfare.