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UGENE DAILY GUAR: 56. EUGENE. OREGON, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 4, 1919. NO. 58.

B5TH CONGRESS DIES JUST A SMILE OB 10 G.O.P.VDTES GOVERNOR OF Fate of League of Nations Depends on People of America RIPOF Ixulge, llardiug aud Walaou, all of whom have booms under way for the republican presidential nomination, have pledged JVlost Tumultuous Session in Nation's History Comes to Close at Stroke of Noon After All-Night Filibuster of Republicans Seeking to Force President to Call Extra Session at Once; Financial Crisis Threatens. Washington, March 4. The 65th congress died at noon to-fday, strangled by a filibuster. As the final gavel fell in the sen-jate on the stroke of noon, it cut short a speech begun at 7:30 a. today bv Senator Sherman, Illinois, which blocked the trans- themselves a pi ice it.

Decision Up to People The fate of the league rests now in tho hands of the rank and file of the American people. On (their decdstou. when it finally taken up, will depend also whether William Howard Tuft and those republicans out of congress who favor the. recent league document will control the republican party in lt-0 or whether ldo and his colleagues in the senate will be in tho saddle when campaign year rolls around. It was stated by republicans iu the seuate today that tho Idea of approach iug democratic solons for signatures on the lxxlge resolution was abandoned pri manly because republicans wished to make the league document a party is sue nnd go before the country in on aggressive campaign staking everything on the people's decision.

Tho president's friends say this i agreeable to him nnd say he may even stnnd for re-election In IttUO with the tan Kite covenant the issue. WTiat he will do now directly in to ply to the resolution and signed document presented by Senator Lodge wns the subject of much conjecture today. He is reported extremely bitter about the notion of the republican leader, believing it may have serious effect abroad. Tkat the president will counter with a strong re-ply when he spenks, together with former President Tuft In New York tonight. Is accepted as cor-tain.

It will be bis iippi'nl to the Americans from his own shores before his returni for the pVaoe conference, Tho president experts to so to the onnltol at 11 o'clock today and remain until the adjournment of congress to sign the bills pnssrd In the dosing hours-His special train to New York is scheduled to nrrive there at tonight. From the train the president goes direct to the Metropolitan opera bouse to Hpoak. before leaving the opera hmme he president will meet a delega tion (f Ti'Mi leaders who want tiini to (Continued on pn.TO x) Rainbow Division to Aid In Victory Lean Campaign WuHhingtnn, MjiivIi 4. Secre- tnry Glus today nuked Secre tnry 4 4 Baker to husten the returit tf the 4lnd (Itiiiiilmw) divtttion so it enn participate in the vlrturv tiwin cam- piiiRii. The dnto for the divitdon's return it, now set fr April 1M, (iIiikh said.

(ihiHfi tiKkctl that their return be moved forward nt I'-hhI 10 days. It is planned by the treasury to hold homecoming days for the vn- rious regiments of the rainbow dl- vision in their nitlvo cities urine the loin drive. Plums nlso include. use of various meiivlers of the di- 4 vision as loan speakers throughout tho country. Nevada Wow Prepared to Bid for Willard Battle Carson City, Nevada, March 4.

Twenty-five round boxing contests for Nevada were fissured today. Tho assembly Into yesterday passed the boxiiig bill over tho veto of Governor Boyle. Kimihr action In the senate Is certain, possibly todny. Chicago, March 4. A legal njit ma the only ne available to Prggy Plbaa today.

Someone stole all her other. (Tea, she's an actress.) Chicago, March 4, TViltnww pronounced Mrs. Maude Bryant Nott sane, not insano. Portland, March 4. Notwithstanding Bill Shakespeare, there must be something in a name.

Anna Gillette tried to suicide by cutting hex wrist with a razor blade. She failed; it was a safety. Springfield, HI, March 4 It the nation be dry or wet, it's all the same to one preparedness fan. lie stole 04 quarts of whiskey and 14 raincoats from a box car here. Tx.

Angina. CaV. rrr-i A H-a. joke on Horary E. Huntington.

He paid $11,000 for a copy of Poe's Tameryle 93 yesrs old when he could get a new one for S5 cents at any book store MOTHERS OF BSfH BOYSSPIIEIIDIIUT BOUNTEOUS FEAST "Christmas Dinner" Proves a Success at Chamber of Commerce Last Night; Danes Follows Banquet. Two months late but some Christmas dinner. So Bay the boys of the C5th who got up from the banquet at the Chamber of Commerce last night after having done justice to a meal such as never before graced the tables of the club dining room. From oysters to ice-cream the feast was complete and the tables groaned before the banquet even as did the boys when they got up. Nineteen turkeys were sacrificed to the cause and the mince pie and the icecream and tbe cake and the cranberry sherbert and the aalad and the but the "eats" weren't tbe only atraction on the.

program and the boys had a good time in spite of all they ate. Another feature of the evening was the speeches of the boys themselves. A round table "chin" in which each speaker called on another before sitting down brought forth some good sampler of oratory and'gnve those present a de tailed description of all that went on in Europe. In fact some of the boys snid as many as 15 words and Otto LaDuke carried off the honors with an address of nearly one minute. Mrs.

J. W. Kays as toastmaster called on Captain Wrny Chase, Captain Bolton ITnmble, Major White, Major Coppernoll, Rev. A. M.

Spnngler and President P. Tv. Campbell, each of whom responded with a few appropriate remrtrks. A telegram from Colonel C. C.

Hammond, expressing his deep regret at not being able to be present at the banquet was rend as follows: "Thank the 65th auxiliary for the invention and present my inexpressible re grets for missing their love feast. Our boys have earned title to the first citizens of Eugene and Oregon. A finer, more loyal body nevpr existed. My heart is always with them. May God bless them and keep them ever honorable." Entertainment during supper was furnished by an orchestra of five pieces donated for the occasion by Mr.

and Mrs. onnrd Gross. Aftr the Inst husky soldier was fully sntisfied, the room was cleared of tables and chnirs and the young people enjoyed dnncing for the rest of the evening. BERLIN IS PLACED Weimar Dispatch Says German National Assembly to be Dissolved Permanently. Copenhagen, March taw has been proclaimed in Berlin and its suburbs, according to dispatches received from that city today.

Military Governor Noske has assumed executive pow er. Copenhagen, 4. The German national assembly will dissolve today, according tit dispatches received from Weimar. It is not expected to reconvene. Rioting preceded the declaration of martial Ijw In Berlin yesterday it wns reported fn other dispatches.

Mobs disarming the police succeeded in capturing the central police station. Military Governor Noske has ordered that everybody seen on the streets after six o'clock in the evening be shot without warning- Tbe above dimtch, unconfirmed from any other source, would indicate that the revolutionist have succeeded In forcing dissolution fthe national assembly which constitutes the legirlative brunch of the present government. The rioting in Berlin shows the Independent rod a lists wre unable to carry ont their r.clsration that no violin' would Accompany the general strikt ceiled lt yesterday. DF LEAGUE Thirty-Seven Republican Members of Senate Pledged to Prevent Ratification of Covenant Unless Amendments Are Adopted. LODGE READS RESOLUTION INTO RECORD LAST NIGHT Names of Many Anti-Administration Senators of Coming Congress Among Those Who Oppose Society of Nations.

By L. C. MARTIN (United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington. March 4. President Wilson will carry back to France with him the knowledge that 87 members of the next senate are pledged to defeat his league of nations plan in Its present form.

This number is four more than the H3 votes necessary to prevent ratification of a treaty. I Following a night of bitter discussion which was still Taking against the president at o'clock this morning, a review of the situation disclosed that 37 senators, of whom some will come in the next congress, are pledged: That tbe league constitution in Its present form should not be accepted by tbe t'nited States. That the peace treaty concluding the war should be hastened and the league proposal postponed until after the treaty Is finished. This was the Bubstanco of a resolution presented by Senator I.odgu, Massachusetts, around midnight. In presenting the resolution he was careful to read It adit would be spread on the record.

Ho sent It to the desk with the request for unanimous consent for immediate consideration. Like a flash. Senator Swnnson, Virginia, objected. Lodge, anticipating this, said: Signers All Republicans, "I now wish to read, in explanation, the following names of members of the GMh congress and members- elect of the COth, who if they had been given an opportunity, would have voted for this resolution." Amid dead silence from the democrats and the packed galleries. Lodge read the names of the 37.

There was a hush for a moment after he had f1 dished. Every one turned to the democratic side expecting a storm of protest and condemnation from democrats but not a word came. In a mo- (Continued on Page 2.) GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 5 Secretary of State Olcott Declines to Assume Duties Until After Funeral. Salem, March 4 Tfcough he automatically became chief executive of the state of Oregon upon the oath of Governor Withycombe last night. Secretary of State Olcott will not take the oath and assume tbe duties of the office until after tfte governor's funeral.

This was officially announced today by Sam A. Ksert deputy secretary of state. The statement said: 'Out of consideration for tbe memory of Governor Withycombe, the secretary of state will not actively essirme the duties of chief executive until after the funeral of tbe late governor, unless an emergency should arise which would make it imperative. "Legislative bills left undisposed of will be filed upon the expiration of the legal time limit of five dnys without sny action being taken by the secretary of rftate is governor." Oioott issued a statement eulogizing the late governor, who, be said, "made for himself an imperishable i)ame In the history of Oregon." Arrangements for the Withycombe funeral had not been made up to a late hour this afternoon. Freedom of American to be Purchased with Hostages Washington, March 4 The British gevrrnrnent has ordered tbe government of India to release one of the Bolnnevlk hovtages held by (t fn exchange for American Conmil It'iger TreadwlU held by the at Tsuhkend, Tur kestan, tiii state depart men aaaounced today.

15 CALLE James Withycombe, Chief Executive of State, Dies at Home in Salem Last Night of Heart Failure; In Poor Health Lately. BEN W. OLCOTT SUCCEEDS TO OFFICE AUTOMATICALLY Late Governor Big Factor in Agricultural and Livestock Development of Oregon; 64 Years Old. Salem, Oregon, March 4. James Withycombe, governor of Oregon, died unexpectedly at his home here last Oetitb came without warning, due tc heart failure.

The governor gave his life to tho stntek lie hud been in poor health for several months, but continued his executive duties, though he was confined to his home during the last two weeks. lie wns very optimistic about his health, however, yea-terday, saying l.e felt better than he had for some time. Governor Withycnmhe passed on several bills which hud been enacted by the recent legislature, Monday, and vetoed one. The secretary of state, Ben W. Olcott, automatically became governor with the death of the chief executive last night and will also serve as secretary of state.

1 Governor Wilhycomlie was 04 yenn old. lie was burn In ltevonshire county, Knuland, and lived I hero on a tenant farm until 17 years old. lie had been a rem-dr-nt bt Oregon' since The life of James Withycombe closely Interwoven with the agricultural And livestock development of Oregon. As breeder of cattle, horses and sheep, lie wns known as one of the most progressive and successful farmers of tho state. Becently, upnu reipiest.

Governor Wtlliycombe dictated nnd npproved the following sketch of his life: Born In England. "Wns born on tenant farm in Kug Inud nnd my father taught me the dignity of labor early In life. At years of ago I begun doing general chores and milking cows mornings and evenings. After getting through public school uxf father purchased mo a nice saddle horse upon which I rode three miles to a preparatory school. It was then I learned to admire a good saddle horso nnd I have never lost that love.

At this school, in addition to the general studies, I specialized under a special tutor in veterinary science. "In 1871 I enmo with my parents to Oregon nnd settled on a farm near IUllsboro, I did my first plowing on this farm In tho spring of 1872. In 187.1 I purchased farm on my own accord, which I operated personally for about (Continued on Page 2.) supreme war council. It whb reported that tbe aerial provisions, as recommended by allied military officii! Is, contemplate reduction of Germany's ail force to a few hydro-aeroplanes, which would be used in searching for mines still floating In northern waters. In the face of reports of Increasing serious conditions in Germany, plans foe partial reduction of the economic blockade are being held up by the French continuing to refuse permission for Gcr many to pay for food with money and securities that otherwise might be avail able for reparation.

Members of the food administration and the economic council hope to straighten out the situation and carry out tho original program foreasinst tbe blockade. Fairmount Grocer Knocked From Wheel by Automobile F. O. Davis, proprietor of the F. Davis Grocery company, 1450 13th eve nue east, was knocked from his whetd.

and painfully bruised yesterday afternoon when he was struck by a machine, driven by John Anderson, driver for Wil-liams' bakbry. Mr, Iavls was Just turn, ing to enter tho driveway by his store, when the accident hAppened. It was necessary to take several stitch to doge up the gush cut is his head couaod by striking the pavement. Mr Davis is reported aa Tearing easily to-: day wrtfc.no ttTtomjmttm aexrted Washiugtou, Maivu 4. President Wilson left Washington at 2 o'clock this afternoon, prepared for a "show-down" before the people in his fight with senate republicans.

There will be no change in his plans to return to France on schedule and ho hHs not relaxed bis determination to call no extra session of congress now, it was stated officially. The challenge set up by senate republicans on bis league of nations covenant, the president is confident, will be accepted "back home" and the people, he believes, will demand its ratification when the time comes. Tho president regards the issue on the league of nations as clearly drawn along this line: League and peace, or no league and inevitable war resulting from competitive armaments, lie remarked not long ago to some friends that when great competitive navies and armies nrc maintained, they cannot be kept idle torcver. And the ircmiedtnte result of such armies and navies, his advisers point out, a heavy and constantly maintained tax burden, of which the people now are getting a taste as a result of the great war. That the president will pursue this thought in his fiijnl appeal to the people In New York tonight, was intimated by bis advisors today.

By ROBERT J. BENDER (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, Miwvh 4. President Wil son ported from usuiugton at o'clock toasy in the midst of the bitter est, fight of his political career. Returning to France to complete bis work on a leugue of nations he leaves behind him the definite assurance that a sufficient number of republican senators have pledged themselves to defeat ratification of the league tf It is presented to the next senate in Its present form. The issue is clean cut.

Kvery republican senator who has been seriously spoken of as a presidential possibility has aligned himself agiinst the president's league plan, llornh came out early against the covenant and Hiram Johnson, Wilson Declares Senate Group Has "Deliberately Chosen to Embarrass Administration In Statement. Washington. March 4. President Wilson today in a statement to the country, laid upon senators who "obstructed" passage of appropriation bills the full responsibility for "impaired efficiency." of the government, which, he snid, would result while he is in Paris. Upon adjournment of congress.

President Wilson Issued this statement: "A group of men iu tho senate have deliberately chosen to embnrrass the administration of (he government to Imperil the finnnciiil interests of tho railway system of the country and to make arbitrary use of powers intended to be employed In the interests of the people. "It is plainly my present duty to attend the peace conference In Paris. It is also my duty to be in close contact with tbe public business during a session of congress. I must make my choice between these two duties and I confidently hope that tbe people of the country will think that I am making the right choice. It is not In the interest of tho right conduct of public affairs that I should call tbe congress In a special session while it is impossible for me to be In Washington because of a more pressing duty elsewhere to co-operate with the bouses.

I take it for grantrd that the men who bave obstructed and prevented the passage of necessary legislation have taken all of this into consideration and are will ing to assume the responsibility of the Impaired efficiency of the government and the embarrassed finances of the country during the time of my enforced absence." Senator Foimlexter, Washington, In discussing President Wilson's statement, said. 'There are at any rate not so many abusive epithets in this statement as were used by the president et the democratic national committee luncheon for those attempting to bring peace to the world wWch now has been three months ince the signing of the armistice-Tbey are attempting also to save the independence and liberty of the United State which the president proposed to snrrender to a central world government. Kpithrts are not arguments and some thing much more persuasive and illu mroating will have to be presented by the president before the matter can be Intelligently Judged by the American people. At any rate the tnn he denounced have had the advantage of being a group sod comfHHie wrobsWy a majority of th senate, wheress, the constitution requires two-thirds to give validity to tbe preatdeivt'e proposal jactio; of all business. All Toeds lead to the senate end of the capitol, for it was there that the filibuster raged all night long, and through tho final hours what has been one of tho most tumultuous sessions pf the American congress.

It was there ioiso that President Wilson, with a trace of anger in his eye and a set to his jaw but wearing his usual smile at times i signed the kst minute bills and cleaned rp the business of the session-President Wilson also signed the diplomatic ttnd consular appropriation bill, ithe military academy appropriation bill, (the District of Columbia appropriation frill and senate pension bill. Squabble to Last The last legislative act of congress kras a squabble in the senate over a res olution providing clerks for members of rcha house House members by the score crowded the senate floor to see what tne upper nouse wouia do eDoui Half an hour was consumed in trying kx amend the resolution. Senator Gore jmuueo it io pruviue wi ucuivuuuauuu tvf the army in SO days and Senator Lewis sought to incorporate it in a sen-site resolution of hope for President Wilson's safe voyage to France and re- .1 turn and his success in getting we league of nations under way. "While the question of house members clerk hire was being seriously debuted, great departmental appropriation Mils totalling more than $2,600,000,000 were slowly dying. President Wilson arrived at the cap-dtol at 10:55 a.

and went at once to his room to sign necessary bills. 1- Wheat Bill Signed I The president signed the bill guaranteeing to the farmers a price of $2.20 for this season's wheat crop est his first act after reaching the capitol 4 The president, who was 50 feet away r-while the senate amused a huge crowd with parliamentary maneuvers and points order, and asked that the big supply bills be passed. They died as he left the capitol to to the Wlblte House. i As President "Wilson signed the bills, NO EXTRA SESSION NOW Washington, March 4. President Wilson is still determined not to call an extra session of congress, despite the action of senate repub- licans.

it was officially stated at the White House this morning. "The president has not changed any of his announced intentions one iota." Secretary Tumulty said. IMbinefc officers, senators, congressmen and other high of fi cauls crowded bis gilded, mirrored room. Chief of Staff March and Admiral Grayson in uniform added color. Several women were preheated to the president by Congressman Bner, North Dakota.

Frequently the president laid down his pen to say a farewell word to a ftfnator. After the important bills were signed ke penned his name in a dozen autograph Vxka for senate pages. Marshall Brings Laugh. 1 Meyer London, retiring socialist congressman, held an earnest conversation 'nth the president for a few 1 In the closing hour of th congress, the louse passed resolutions to pay the salaries of members who sewed ic the army and to prevent payment of ths wh'de clerk hire allowance to on" clrk. I The marine band in the lobby cksed Jj (Continued on page two) Wife Wants Divorce from I Husband Who Deserted Her Alleging that her husband deserted lir three years after they were nur-Hed.

Ethel Ilon-ard filed niit fur divorce tinirt Clark VT. Howard in the county drrk'i offit today. complaint tates tint the couple jwre married Arnrust in, 1914, and that ie Aurnt 16, 1P17. the defendint left Jwme, Potter Had Immel are attorneys for the plaintiff. Investigators of Ford Boat Contracts Make Full Report I lWahington, March 4.

The aenjte cooimittee named to Inrejtijate the Ford boat contracts reported today that "no charce araiuat either the R.tvern- mtnt or the Ford company ia acauined j. th. rridajica." Wlson to Fill Vacancies by Recess Appointment Method Washington, March 4. President Wilson will sign the recesa appoint- menta of A. Mitchell Palmer aa at- torney general and John Skelton Williams, aa comptroller of the cur- rency at Hoboken, N.

tonight, just before he goes aboard the George Washington, it was offi- cially announced at the White House today. This action is neces- sary because the senate failed to confirm the nominations of these two before adojurnment. They will take office immediately after signa- ture of the appointments by the president. Where other vacancies now exist the president will fill all of them by -the recess appointment method, it was stated. STRIKE DP 16.000 TIES HEW yORK Marine Workers Affiliation Men Walk Out Early this Morning; Strikers Refuse Compromise Offer.

New York, March 4. New York harbor was completely tied up today by ft strike of the mnrine workers affiliation affecting practically all men employed on harbor and river craft around this city. It was estimated that 16,000 quit work at 6 a. m. Government craft were exempt from the strike order.

The rivers and bay looked deserted, with only a few smnll boats visible this morning. Ferries were halted and service on tube trains quit in sympathy with the boatmen. Partial service was being maintained under the river, railroad officials said. Many Jersey commuters, however, were forced to cross the Hudson In launches. The strikers have refused to accept the employers' offer of a compromise and demand an eight-hour day, increased of Ii0 per cent in the wage scale and time and a half for overtime.

Leaders of the men declare they cannot accept the war labor board's award of an eight-hour day without a wage increase. MEXICO TO SETTLE EDO Claims'for Destruction Resulting from Revolution to be Paid in Full. Mexico City, March 3. The Mexican government went on record tonight as favoring payment of ail just damages resulting from the revolution, liquidation of aii foreign debts and adoption of the confiscatory oil law- Toe pronouncement was made at a banquet to American newspapermen. Robert I'esquiera said he had been authorised by Cabrera, who will accept the ministry of Hacienda next week, to state that the Mexican government will paw a new oil law recognizing the right of ownership of tbe subsoil in all properties purchssed promulgation of the new constitution.

Properties purbcased after that date, he said, will he subject to the Mexican law which gives the subsoil to the nation. He said it is the Intention of the government to create a federal oil reserve. President Carrmusa declared through Pesquiera that all just damages incurred as a result of the revolution will be paid in full. anJ tlwt the government will not repudiate any foreign d'bts. No foreign loan i neoVd, the president said, ss the present revenue amounts to and is expected to rarh The surplus, he said, will be devoted to paying the interest on foreign debts.

League Rule to Begin Soon Mter Peace Treaty Signed By FRED 8. FERGU80N (United Press Staff Correspondent) Paris, March 4. The league of nations, according to the opinion prevailing In official circles here today, will start functioning soon after tbe general peace settlement is effected, certainly not later than early fall. The great majority of the peace delegates apparently are agreed that the present covenant represents the composite world view, as nearly as possible and that it will be adopfd practically as it standi. While there is still intense Interest In the attitude of Washington, attacks on the league constitution such as those of Senator Lodge and Senator Knox have not created the Impression that was expected among the foreign con-1 ferees.

The latter feel tbe American op- position has touched only on plans that 1 were thoroughly threshed out and agreed to In discussions by the league committee. While the basic principles of the league are expected to remain as outlined at present there seems to be no doubt thst mnny of the details wilt undergo some changea wlnn the constitution comes up for open debate before the general peace conference. Numerous suggestions bave already been received from neutral countries and others will be asked to offer Ideas. iHVii'flinn nf military, naval and air term of the preliminary peace with Germany was not completed yesterday and will be taken ud agsin Thursday by the.