Statesman Journal from Salem, Oregon • Page 1

i i FIRST SECTION Pages I to 8 TWO SECTIONS 16 Pages 1 SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1923 PRICE: FIVE CENTd R1A I 'i -f jar' -v FRENCH WILL U.S PROPOSAL GOVERNOR PIERCE FLOOD GRES WM EXTEWOEP. DELUGE AND ARK SCENE REPEATED i 5 NT MARCH WITHOUT READS MESSAGE TO STATE LEGISLATURE GREAT DAMAGE EAD BY MIEfl water RMr.nps tr HAinht nf HIGHLIGHTS ON GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE The government of Oregon'today Is formally headed by Walter. Ifierce, Before 'an audience that filled every available "bit of 3pace in the chamber of. the house of representatives last night, he was inaugurated as governor of the state or Oregon and the 24th since the territorial organization was formed. The joint session of the house and senate, authorized by a concurrent resolution introduced by Bepresentative Fred Meindl, opened at 8 o'clock with the members of the supreme court.

Governor Ben W. Olcott, Walter M. Pierce and otner state officials on the platform. i Reduction and redistribution of tax burden declared paramount issue before legislature. Extensive program or.

Consolidation and abolition of state offices urged upon legislature. Belief expressed that accident commission, service commission and fisheries department can be made self-sustaining. Elimination of- many ifsual appropriations Salary increases opposed. i 1 incomes and severance taxes advocated, to the end that taxes on farms and homes may be reduced 50 per cent. i v' Supervision of county assessments by state tax commissioner recommended.

Law advocated to prevent insurance company premiums from escaping taxation. Bonded indebtedness of state held alarming. Paid highway commission, or consolidation with some other department advocated, so governor may be responsible people for acts of cpmmission. Increased tax on gasoline recommended, and if automobile fees are revised they should be increased. Creation of office of 'state market agent held imperative, Exodus from farm to city deplored and held dangerous to nation.

i Would make governor and state treasurer members of irrigation securities commission, i "Material changes in compensation act opposed. Drastic law against narcotics urged and enforcement of prohibition law demanded. Law advocated to prevent lease or sale of lands to Mongolians or Malays. Caution urged to prevent losses under bonus and loan i Attention called to-widespread, demand for reduction in hunter's license! ees. Thorty-two Feet Six In-" ches, Close to Highest Record Known.

SALEM INDUSTRIES TIED UP BY FLOOD Wesi Salem Under Water--Floating Barn Breaks 1 Up Railroad Service 1 A The flood Is over; the deluge 1 past, and on its way to the sea. The river Is falling steadily; not as rapidly as it rose, which from Saturday n'ght to Monday night mounted 13 feet but still, it Is falling. The Santiam has dropped way "down; the Willamette 13 lower both at Albany and Ku genet it has dropped here tu several inches, beginning at 5 o'clock, it went down three inches in three hoars. Yale, 'Deluge! Welcome, I M- te Sunshine! Yet a vast, twirling current, running 10 miles an hour in the main channel a Jiiotd almost 111" the Mississippi or the Missouri, ettimated at close to 200,000 cubic feet per second, is still sweeping down 1 the --Willamette valley. Only two times since the coming, of Jason.

Lee, so far as fairly reliable figures or estt- mates go, has the water been 1 higher than, or even as high as It was l3(t night. Governor Walter' M. "Pierce last night appealed to the members of the Thirty-second legislative session to join with him in an effort to relieve the burden of taxation now imposed on the state, in his message delivered immediatly after the oath of office was administered by Chief Justice McBride. The message in full follows Governor 1'ierce message to Punk Old Records water was above alt marks, but' Is' was estimated at 33 to 38 feet," is quoted from the files of The Statesman of February 5, 1890, and enty guesses are available as to Its exact height at that time. With the changing the city levels, through the filling in of o.

much ground along the river front, and paving of the street! and the building of so many build- GONTUT FOR HOSE AWARDED FRANCE Reaction to Plan for Financial Commission Awaited No Time Limit for An Answer Involved. AMERICAN TROOPS WANTED ON RHINE Officials to Have Opportunity for Informal Exchange of Views WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. (By he Associated Press American proposals for an Inquiry into the German reparations problem by a co'mmisslon of financiers have been transmitted to' Paris but still await definite French reaction, to the plan, although a preliminary answer has been received here. No time limit was involved in the suggestions as put forward by Secretary Hughes, it was said authoritatively today, and the plan is still before the French government.

It was made clear that the outline of American thought on the question had been sent to Paris through official channels prior to the premiers' meeting xn January 2. 'V Withdrawal Held Unwise Secretary Hughes did not trust entirely to the informal method of suggestion in his speech at New Haven when he discussed the plan. It was not Indicated today in what way the French government had been advised officially of the American views, however. Despite action of the senate in the resolution expressing the opinion that American troops should be withdrawn from the "Rhiner-there Is official support for the view that this bourse would involve possibilities of misunderstanding which it would be inadvisable to risk. The withdrawal, in any case.

It is held, 'could not add much weight to the American views as to the unwisdom of the course that is to be pursued in the crisis. Situation Discussed American troops are' wanted on the Rhine by each of the allied nations and by Germany, it was Bald tonight. In the case of each nation, however, the reason for seeking their retention is different. To order their withdrawal, it was pointed out, might be taken as implying American endorsement or repudiation of various courses or thought In Europe with which the movement would be. wholly unconnected.

It was strongly indicated the troops, would not be recalled. Discussion of the reparations problem is still proceeding in government circles here. Secretary Hughes today gave a lunch" in honor of Ambassador Harvey and Vice President Coolidge and other prominent officials were among T10' vlans on rnursaav to entertain r. Harvey at his home and members of the senate foreign relations committee will then have an opportunity for informal and frank exchange of views and information on foreign matters. Baraefi Plans of the Chamber-of Commerce of the United States that bear on the reparations crisis also may be given impetus by the ar- Lrlval in Washington tomorrow of Julius H.

Barnes, president of the chamber. Mr. Barnes has been commissioned by the chamber to do all in his power to promote recuperation of Europe for its effect on American trade and already has taken some steps toward a new business movement to intervene in the reparations situation. TO INTRODUCE AMENDMENT Unless some other member beats him to It Senator Moser cf Multnomah will introduce an amendment' to the election laws which will provide that a party registration cannot be changed on election day or In less than 30 days before. R1SMITTED TO Humane Society Rescues Dog, Cat, Cow and Horse From Brown's Island A cow, a dog, a cat and -a horse were rescued yesterday from Brown's island through the efforts of the Humane 'society and the kind offices ot the Spaulding Logging company who sent their tow boat to assist in the resutie work.

The Hawaid family were driv en out ot their home on the island Saturday and took what livestock they could with them. Feed was left for the rest but the water' rose so high that the animals sought refuse in the house. Two docs were left but one was drowned before the tow boat reahced the A hole was cut in the roof in order to get Pussy out and the remaining dog with the cow and the horse were brought to shore on the Spaulding Mills boat. STATE SENATE Election Follows Bitter At-1 tack AH Members Are Loyal Senator George W. Joseph ot Multnomah county, in one of the Vitriolic atiacKS ever mauu jto'ohej man! on anothetr in the Oregon legislature, yesieruajr a- safled-'the official and -profession- 'ai record of Senator Jky Upton of Prineville, glassing him as a "crook" and jciting cases in which Upton had been suspected of irregular: or fraudulent practices.

This came just after Upton had been nominated for the presidency of the senate by Senator Edwards, to which he was elected later in the afternoon, and after the nomination had been seconded by Dennis of Union county Fisk of Organization lelayed It. was not until 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon that permanent organization of the senate was reached. Upton was naminated by Senator Edwards, and the nomination had been seconded by Dennis i and Fisk when Joseph launched his attack. Also Senator Eddy had been placed in nomination by Senator Garland. At the conclusion of Joseph's remarks, Temporary President Moser said "The 15 senators who are supporting Senator Upton have the (Continued on page 4) IS Marshfifild HoDes Reestab lish Communication1 Out- side by Wednesday MARSHFIELD, Jan.

county has been isolated since last Friday night and tonight was still without hope of outside communication -before Wednesday at the earliest. Highways and railroads between here and Roseburg are blocked and prevented 35' marooned traveling salesmen from leaving today! Trains were carrying food to the men who went to the rescue of the Southern Pacific tracks and wreckage on the river. One train which Went yesterday to help clear slides was caught between two avalanches of mud and rock and cannot move either way. Lakeside reports the highest water yesterday that the ten mile section has ever known, several houses being rlooded. In the Umpqua river region, near the coast, the flood was the heaviest in 17 years.

A log' hoom holding 1500 logs fceloriging to George Chaney. broke at Johnson, on the Coquille river Sunday morning I ana me entire supply weni uwuu rlyer and wagPugnt Mt Pros, UPTON HEADS OS COUNTY ISOLATED Occupation to Be Out and Announcement Made Afterwards; Would Avoid' Demonstrations. COAL DEFAULT TO 'V BE DECLARED AT NOON German Press-Voices Strong Opposition to Movement Government United PARIS. Jan. 8.

By The Associated Press)- The soldiers of France will soon be marching into Essen the Germans with' the music ot their bands. This long-talked-of action is now accepted as an almost accomplished fact and government officials, business, even the bankers worried by the exchange problem, regard it calmly. They display a reasonable amount of confidence in the rfesults as evidenced by the resistance of the franc to the reported bear movement in prospect from London. Government Xon-Committal There is expectation in certain circles close to the premier that the first phase of the Ruhr action wiir have carried out when the premier takes the floor in the chamber of -deputies Thursday to make his statement before the house. This, phase is expected to be tho occupation of Essen -by small joint force of French and Belgians.

The government, however, has not committed Itself to action on any certain date; it has been, desired to avoid German demonstrations and it was therefore thought wiser to carry out the occupation and make the announcement afterwards. It is generally agreed that the premier will receive, enthusiastic approval from parliament. The only danger is that there may be a tendency to push the government to intensified action in the Ruhr on the ground that France is obliged to bear the whole burden it ought to be done so as to bring the greatesfl-esults. The premier however, has said that he intended to resist any temptation to employ rough shod methods. The general attitude seems to be that action has been decided upon and ought to be carried out before the Germans organize too much resistance and it is contended that in any event Germany's default on coal may be considered, justification under the treaty.

Default Expected at Noon This coal default is expected to be declared at noon tomorrow when the reparations commission will have concluded the French hearing; it is even hoped that the decision will be unanimous for the default, as Sir John Bradbury, British member, said tonight he had not finally made up his mind. Essen, which is the first objective in the Ruhr plan, may be the last, if the Geramns take the operation seriously and show- a desire to offer France such guarantees as M. Poincare can take to parliament and say: "Here Is sufficient collateral for the present." BERLIN. Jan. 8.

(By The As-soociated -Press)- Germany tonight is backing Chancellor Cuno in his position that the threatened French invasion of the Ruhr constitutes an open and premeditated breach of the treaty of Versailles and the German people, while resigned to the Impending advance of the French army, nevertheless believes it can confidently rest its case with the world. Press Bitter The German press presents strong -opposition to the movement while the political parties, from nationalist to communist, apparently are united In their support of the government. Despite this display pf national unanimity, remarkable thus far for its dignity and repression, the government la not yet in possession of tangible evidence that the French will move oh Essen and Bochum within the next 24 hours', r. its suspicions thus, far are, wholly ESSEN 1 Senator A. L.

Johnson and Rep resentative Cyril Brownell and George Lovejoy escorted Olcott tothe platform; Senator W. H. Strayer and Representative Sherman "Miles were an escort to the incoming governor, and Senator Robert S. Farrell and Representatives Denton Burdick and W. F.

(Woodward were an escort to the members of the supreme court. Sergeant-at arm Joe Singer scored the hit of the evening when he entered with Justice Mc-Biide nd Governor Olcott and announced in his familiar concert pitch: Mr Speaker, I take great pleasure In announcing that the chief justice of the supreme court and the ex-governor have arrived." Olcott was given an ovation by the audience when he arose jto make hia farewell address. fcls. 12 years of public life was drawing to a close, he eald and he had no feeling of qualms or regrets. "I-would teel that I was remiss in my duty and churlish my conscience," he said, "rf I failed to express in "the strongest term? '-at my command my deep appreciation for the honors accorded mi during that time." The recommendations of the retiring governor to the legislator! dealt most strongly with the soldiers and sailors loan and bonus act and the appropriations for state institutions for the care of the dependent and unfortunate.

The bonus and loan act. should be amended, he said, to safeguard and protect the tremendous sums involved and; also to extend its operations to the fullest possible' extent to those the spirit of the law intended should be aided. I. -Olcott also suggested that memory of Oregon's pioneers be honored by the designation of the Old Oregon Trail through the state; that narcotic offenders sent to the penitentiary "upon third offenses, and that special sessions of the legislature be con fined to the subject named in the executive call. Following the formal announcement or the results of the gubernatorial, election, Jay Upton, president of the senate and chairman of the joint session, proclaimed Walter jTtf.

Pierce governor ot Or egon and the. oath was administered by Chief Jnstice McBride. The message of Governor Pierce was punctuated in several instan ces and was followed by extended applause.7 I HEAD'S Jay Upton by Chance Barn Outside of State Is Lawyer and Farmer Senator. Jay elected president' of the senate at this session, was born In Colfax. April 28, 1879, while his parents were on a visit there.

Ills father was James B. Upton, an early lawyer of Portland, and his paternal grandfather was W. W. Upton, one of Oregon's first chief justices. His mother was a pioneer of 1852.

i While a babe of only a few weeks, the. future president rot the Oregon kenate and potential governor of the state that reason, was brought to the Oregon home of the Tamily. He lived at Tillamook until he was 12 years old and then went with his parents to Portland where he (Continued on Pge 6). SIT STO OLD i 7 i Irge, the oli 5 marks are not provable; tho present flood ot 32 feet may be fully up. to the great 1890 deluge.

And the flood of 1861, though It is known to nave been a dis- astrous inundation, might have been no higher: than the present nigh mark. The Statesman, files ot 1861, while telling of the abnormal water, do not qnotQ figures; apparently there was no accurate gauge maintained at that) time, and to compare the Cprewnt with the boyish memories of who saw that flood 61 years ago, is absolutely fruitless. 5 It. might be the whole -truth that the white man never saw another flood in the Willa-. mette to equal the present.

Rather-curiously, these three great floods have come at ap-i proximately equal intervals of al-r most 30 years. WALTER M. PIERCE Telegram from Rep. Haw-ley Says Highway Program Officially Approved According to a dispatch received Monday afternoon from Congressman W. C.

Hawley, the federal-state road program for Oregon is just up to the money-talks stake. The telegram says: "The Daily Statesman, Salem, Oregon. "Office of secretary of agriculture has just -telephoned me that secretary ha3 'officially approved Federal inter-state highway system for Oregon as recommended by Oregon state highway commission. This includes construction of Roosevelt highway road of primary importance as desired and as I have I heretofore advised that it I have given to thi3 highway constant and I am glad to say successful attention. C.j HAWLEY, M.C." Yfarly Sum Large According to the state records.

(Continued on page 2) TRIAL OF Sister Who Just Reads of Case Makes Hysterical Entry jnto Court NEW YORI Jan. 8. -Trial Reuben Norkjn, charged with aiding Abraham Becker, in' the 'murder' and burial of his -wife in a lime filled grave vas mierrupiea Dy, tne appear ance at the court room door ot his sister, hysterically crying for permission, to see him. The woman carried her in rant daughter! Court attaches cs- cchted her to the judge's cham ber and promiKcd her she could see her Jbrother when court was adjourned for the day. "I have not, seen, him nor known his whereabouts since we parted at our father's grave eight years ago," she sobbed.

"And i have sought him everywhere." She added that recently she had been attending night school, learning to read and write. "I 'would to Heaven," she cried, "that had never learned. I read only that Reuben was being tried for murder." The jury that is to try Nor-kin was completed today, OREGON ROAD SYSTEM IN fill BECOMES MTC the state legislature, delivered yesterday, follows In full: I wish to express to the people of Oregon my sincere gratitude for the significant vote of confidence in the recent- election. I fully realize the almost staggering responsibility ot my position. I will do my best to justify the confidence reposed In me.

As I look over the election returns I realize that I received, on the 7th of November last, as many Republican votes as I did Democratic votes. therefore, declare myself the people's1 governor, and I ask the continued support: and friendship of the people of Or4 gon, without reference to past affiliations, political or social. Political Future Forgotten I have no intention or building a political I shall call around me, to fill positions, those in whom I have confidence and 1 'shall remove them from office fear or one 8ingle thought 0i the future if I find they do not live tn my expectations. I shall give every ounce of devo tion I have to the interests of this state fearlessly working, as 1 see the light, to; make Oregon a bigger, granaer state in mo greatest galaxy of states that the world has ever known. I will re turn the commission, in iour years, as clean and untarnished as I receive it today.

Conforming to custom and constitutional' provision, I will pro ceed to briefly outline what I be lieve to be the duty of this legislative assembly. 1 Coming as I do from the farm into the turmoil of the state government, believe the paramount question before this legislative body is reduction and redistribution of the burden of state taxes. We must not wreck the state gov ernment or too seriously handicap'' any of its necessary activities. I suggest that in your appropriations yon constantly ask yourself the question. "Can we afford it?" 1 promise you and the people, that as a member of the board of con- trol, I will as far as my power lies save every dollar that can toe legitimately saved in the management of state Institutions, and I ask you to keep in mind the same principle of economy in your duty as state legislators.

Consideration Urged Property in Oregon assessed at little more than a billion dollars can not continue to bear collection of nine ano one" half mll- City Council Splits Contract Between G. Long Co. and American Rubber After prolonged discussion and spirited debate which was participated in by all-council members, the contract for fire hose with which to equip the new triple combination fire engine, recently purchased by the city, was awarded by the council at a special meeting last night. The con tract for purchase of 1300 feet was split among two companies. 800 feet going to the A.

O. Long Company of Portland at 31-35 per foot and 500 feet to the American Rubber Manufacturing company of Oakland at $1 per foot. Other companies submitting bids were the United States Rubber company and the Campbell Fire Apparatus company. The type of hose selected by the coun cil from the American Rubber company was while Firestone was the brand of hose purchased from the A. G.

Long The latter com pany which sold the largest "part of the contract also sold the city the 1000 gallon; triple combination pumper. The council voted to allow Dr. B. Cashatt to continue In the office of sanitary inspector. Through a misunderstanding Dr.

Mary Rowland received the appointment; It being the Impression that Dr. Cashatt had no desire to continue in office. UNIT PUN OPPOSED WALLA WALLA, Jan 8. School directors of Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties at a meeting here today went on record against county nnitv plan of administration, against changing present district plan of administration and for county unit plan of taxation -and community center plan as oppos 1 I The flood had reached i 3 2 feet Monday afternoon theihigh-r est since the flood of 1890. In 1907 the water' reached to 31 oet 5 inches, as recorded by a mark on the wall in the Spauld-ing engine room.

That mark was reached at 9 o'clock Mon It climbed the test of the i way before 5 o'clock, when the drop A cheering note in the face ot general disaster comes from 'the paper mill. The big new wood cut-up house, built out nearest to the, has roaring tor- rent 20 feet wide tearing UIIUWU fts lower framing Umbers. nt np on top, kinging like a lark, the carpenters are beating a cheerful tatoo as they nail on (Continued on page 6) THE WEATHER OREGON: Tuesday, rain. LOCAL WEATHER (Monday) Maximum temperature, 54. Minimum temperature, 43.

River, 31, rising. Rainfall, trace. Atmosphere, cloudy. Wind, south, i I per. (Contlnued pa page 3).

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