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mm mmtmm mm mm First Ballot GOP Nominates Oregonian i Oregon Senator On Great Issues Of Campaign Nominee Stresses National Unity, Defense til u- -esra Willkie Salem Jubilant Chamberlain Denies Britain Seeking Peace Former Premier Says Fight Just Beginning No Discord in Cabinet By Harry Flory rnnovrialit 1040 by Untied Press) London. June 28 (U.R) Ne ville Chamberla in, speaking as a member of the war cab inet and leader of the domi nant conservative party, said today "We are just beginning the struggle." He said vigorously that Britain is not seeking peace and is not going to do so that there is not the slightest disunity in the cabinet and that Great Britain is going to beat Ger many. Chamberlain, Churchill's predeces-' sor as premier and now lord presl- dent of the council in the five-man war cabinet, was especially emphatic in his statement that Britain has not the slightest intention of seeking peace. Not Asking Peace would be the worst possible moment to enter peace negotiations," he said, "just when Hitler seems to hold all the cards in his hand. We hold a different view.

We do not believe he holds all the cards and we are going to put that to the test.1 Chamberlain received me for an exclusive interview in his office in the treasury, overlooking the famous Horse Guards parade. He looked much less than his 71 years. His eyes sparkled, his face wus unlined and he showed no sign of strain after more than two years of troubled (Concluded on page ft, column 8) FDR Willing to Washington, June 28 (P) Presi dent Roosevelt said today he would be glad to talk about foreign af fairs with Wendell L. Willkle, re- Mniblican nominee for president. Asked at his press conference whether he would have any trouble getting together with Willkie on foreign affairs, the chief executive asserted that he would be glad to talk with Willkie at any time.

But when reporters inquired whether he had anything to say on politics, Mr. Roosevelt replied that he thought not, as he had been pretty busy on other things. He opened his press conference In a jovial mood, apologizing for being late and explaining that his elevator wasn't working because someone turned off power, Grinning, he said he was hoping It had no connection with what happened at Philadelphia where utilities executive Willkie was nonv tnatcd. Over GOP Ticket By Harry Craln Beaming countenances, jubilant voices and smiling lips were the order of the day today among Oregonians in general and Salemites in particular as word of the nomination of Senator Charles L. McNary as vice-presidential candidate of the republican party spread rapidly over the state.

By that action McNary Regards It as Party Chore Washington, June 28 Senate Republican Leader Charles L. McNary of Oregon announced today that he would accept the republican vice-presidential nomination but said he wished the republican convention "had imposed the chore qn someone lse." "I am grateful for the confidence reposed in me by the convention," McNary said when informed of the nomination by reporters, "but I wish they had imposed the chore on someone else. However, I will be a good soldier and do the best I McNary received the news of his nomination calmly and his first words were: "Is that so? Well, let's have a cigarette." McNary said that he had never met Wendell Willkie, republican presidential nominee, and that "I have never seen him." But he added that the convention "selected an excellent candidate and a good platform." He said "the ticket should be successful this November," He reiterated his previous stand that congress should remain in session until the war emergency is passed, and pointed out that the election campaign will not get under way In full until September. Tennis Rained Out Rnuilflrlv Pn 2A fPl Tor- rpntlnl rains todav washed out the opening matches of the east-west tannin rmirnnment. nostnonlns; un til tomorrow the two singles clashes that inaugurate the Bist renewal oi the court classic.

Red Threat Hangs Over Hungary Bucharest, Rumania, June 28 (fP) The inspired Rumanian press to night front-paged a dispatch date-lined Budapest which said: "Diplomatic circles here in Budapest say the Moscow government has sent a note to the Hungarian government demanding a protectorate over the Ukrainian elements of Ruthenia (formerly eastern Czecho Budapest, June 28 (P) Hungary's war minister. General Karoly Bar- tha, appealed today to the public to "give quickly" hospital trains, ambulances and medical supplies to the Hungarian Red Cross. With Hungary's claims for the return of Transylvania from Rumania on everyone's lips, the general remarked to his radio audience: "I trust you will understand what this appeal is all about." Turkish Fleet In Black Sea Istanbul, Turkey, June 28 (IP) The Turkish fleet, fully fueled, loaded with munitions and stripped for action, moved into the Black Sea today, ready to defend the Dar danelles against any attack. The first Turkish naval -movement was reported last night in Ankara when it was disclosed that a naval squadron had steamed through tre Bosporus to the Black Sea. Turkey was said to feel deep concern over Russia's demands on Rumania which were reported to have included naval bases on the Black Sea and Danube river as well as the province of Bessarabia and northern Bucovina.

The fleet was headed by the battle cruiser Yavuz. It represented approximately two-thirds of the total Turkish naval strength. The warships turned northward and were expected to cruise past the southern Bulgarian coast as a warning that Turkey is ready to defend herself. The ships were expected to make no "provocative" demonstrations. After leaving its Ismld base the fleet remained 24 hours in the Bosporus near the Black Sea outlet taking on supplies and making final preparations.

Informed circles said the government had completed a plan to dou ble the number of men under arms within 24 hours should it be necessary. German Transport Torpedoed by British London, June 28 (P) The admiralty announced today the sub marine Tetrach had torpedoed and sunk a deeply laden German trans port of 8,000 tons off the south coast of Norway, The announcement said the Tet rach was counter-attacked by nazi torpedo boats and planes but escaped. land last night. The authorized sources comment' ing on peace rumors in London said that the Churchill government, after all, had the power in its hands while other circles, no matter how influential and how well connected they might be with friends in Germany, could not speak for Britain authoritatively. "We have no reason to attach im portance to all these rumors of peace feelers emanating from Lon don," one of these sources said.

"On the contrary it often looks to us as though the Churchill government itself launched these rumors In or der to have a straw man to knock down afterwards. Chamberlain (former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain) for instance vigorous' ly denied he is at odds with Church ill yet the peace rumors were based on an alleged disagreement between these two statesmen." Reluctantly Accepts Place Receives 890 Votes to 108 for Dewey Short Made Unanimous Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June 28 (ff) The republican national convention ad journed its five-day session at 4 p. m. (Est; toaay. Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June 28 (fP) A 1940 ticket of Wendell Willkie and Charles L.

McNary was named today by a tumultuous republican national convention. Aconvention that had stampeded to nominate Willkie for the presidency in the early morning house, chose McNary for his running mate on the first ballot of its final session. The Oregon senator, who Is re publican leader of the senate, received 890 votes, to 108 for Rep. Dewey Short of Missouri, and two fop Senator Styled Bridges of New Hampshire. In a brief speech which brought' delegates to their feet cheering, Short said this was the time to bury "personal ambitions" and work fop a united party the campaign to capture the White House.

On Short's motion, McNary's nomination was made unanimous. Nominations Made Exactly seven minutes after the session had been scheduled to start, Chairman Joseph W. Martini came down the runway to the stand and introduced the Rev. Robert Wells of Philadelphia to pronounca the invocation. Representative Harold Knutson oC Minnesota came forward ter Connecticut had yielded to Minnesota on the roll call for vice presidential nominations.

Knutson, who had signed a statement a few days "ago interpreted as opposing the nomination of Willkie, now called him "a great and outstanding American," who would "lead us to victory in November." Nominations Offered Knutson nominated Rep. Dewey; Short of Missouri for vice-president. He said Short "is known to most! of you as a militant and fighting republican," is "one of the great orators of the day" with a "pene tratlng discernment of the fallacies of the new deal," and has "a long and distinguished career in congress." Short's seconders were formes Representative Frank Reid of Illi nois, and Homer B. Mann of Missouri. (Concluded on pnge 0, column 3) "bitterly tht Russia had moved aid- cd and abetted by Britain to taka advantage of German preoccupation In the west with the war with Britain.

These Germans alleged that tha British ambassador to Moscow, Sit Stafford Cripps, had "pushed" Stalin Into Rumania in an attempt to create a new embarrassment foe Germany and to cause the reich to turn her attention away from tha west. They asserted that Germany would not be fooled by this "maneuver" at this time. They declared openly that th reich cannot permanently permit the Soviets to dominate the mouth of the Danube and northern Bucovina because of the potential long-range military danger and the pos. slblllty open to Russia to block Germany's approaches to the Black tea, And Economic Revival Convention Hall, Philadel phia, June 28 (P) Wendell Willkie said today he had al- ready accepted" the republi can presidential nomination to which he rocketed overnight and would go before the national convention this afternoon "to say hello" to the delegates who acclaimed him party leader. Talking to reporters as del egates plodded back to the big convention hall to pick a running mate for the man so wildly acclaimed 1040 party leader shortly after midnight, Willkie said in answer to questions: The selection of a vice-presiden tial nominee was "a job for the convention." Formal Ceremonies Formal notification ceremonies of nomination and the formal accept ance probably would place at Elwood, his birthplace.

Congress should stay In session because of "the difficult interna tional situation." The "outstanding issues" of the forthcoming campaign would be "national unity, building an adequate national defense and rehabil itation of the national economy." His victory was a 47 day "ex pression of the will of the people," and he would make a "very aggressive and widespread campaign." He would be "delighted to sec president Roosevelt" to discuss na tional defense," adding with a grin I think one should be most courte ous to his predecessor." FDR Does the Talking As for offering advice to Mr. Roosevelt on financial problems "every time I have seen the presi dent he's done most of the talking. (In Washington, Mr. Roosevelt had replied to a press conference question that he would be glad to talk with Willkie about foreign af fairs.) Willkie said he intended to resign from the presidency of the Com monwealth and Southern corpora tion, public utility holding company, Monday. Told that his nomination was be ing attributed in England as a vic tory for the interventionists cause, Willkie said that was incorrect.

Observes Hatch Act Hie nominee said that hewould insist that his party adhere to the provisions of the Hatch political practices act. He declared he wanted no large contributions. He said the maximum would be $5,000. "I hope," he added, "that the contributions will be small and widely diffused." Newsmen recalled that he once had described the 1932 democratic platform as the "best ever written." He still subscribes to that view, he declared. Channel Islands Demilitarized London, June 28 (P) The British home office announced tonight it had decided to demilitarize the British channel islands, near the French coast, and that all armed forces and equipment had been withdrawn from them.

The channel Islands are Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. The announcement said the decision was made "in view of the German occupation of those parts of France nearest the channel islands." (This means, presumably, that the British have decided the channel islands cannot be defended and desire to make them "open" territory). Lady Conan Doyle Dies in London London, June 28 W) Lady Conan Doyle, widow of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the master detective, Sherlock Holmes, died yesterday In a clinic near Baker street, which her husband featured as the home of his hero, Wendell Mrs. McNary Surprised, Mrs. Charles McNary, who arrived here Tuesday to' spend the summer Fircone, the McNary farm home five miles north of Salem, was surprised as well as pleased by the news of her 'husband's selection as republican vice presidential nominee, which she received while in town shopping: "I was very surprised," she said.

"I had no Idea the senator would accept. I think there was much pressure brought to bear on him, and I'm sure he accepted just for the party. He had not intended to accept any nomination. "Of course I am impressed with the tremendous compliment paid to him. I don't know anyone, however, who deserved it more.

"I was pretty sure the senator was not Interested, but If It will help put the party -over I am In favor it it. "I don't know what our plans will be now. I had intended to spend the summer in Salem. I haven't heard from the senator and I don't know what I will do until I hear from him." Claim Allies Planned Drives Berlin, June 28 German charges that the allies were on the point of extending the war just before Germany launched her offensive on May 10 were made today in a two-volume white book issued by the nazi foreign office. At the time of the nazi invasion of Belgium, Holland and Luxem bourg, Germany In notes to those countries said that the allies had planned to use their territories in striking at the reich.

An announcement on May 10 by DNB, official German news agency, said that "German troops received orders to safeguard the neutrality" of the three countries "in order to ward off the impending attack" by the allies. The published documents disclosed alleged plans of the French, English and Belgian general staffs for Invasion of the Ruhr valley, German industrial center. illkie Tells Date Of Candidacy Philadelphia, June 28 (A Wen dell Willkie gave his own answer today to the question which has had a lot of politicians here puzzled: When did he first begin to take his presidential boom seriously. The date, the republican nominee said, was May 11. On that day, he related, he received and accepted an invitation to speak before a meeting of Minnesota republicans at St.

Paul. The invitation, he added, was extended after he had followed" that "well known gladiator, Harold Ickcs." in speaking before a meeting CKnrles L. Nazis Approve Russian Moves Berlin, June 28 If anybody's political interests are being harmed by events in Rumania they are Britain's, authorized German quarters said today in asserting that Russian occupation of Bessarabia and Northern Bucovina was "part or a new European order," Russia, Germany and Italy. It was added that It was Britain which had guaranteed Rumania against aggression. Authorized quarters denied re ports the German minister to Bu charest was proceeding to Budapest to meet German Foreign Minister Joachin von Ribbentrop.

Germany's interests In Rumania are economic, authorized quarters said, and should not be confused with political or military questions In present Balkan developments. The Russian move followed a general understanding among Josef Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini regarding their respective interests in all of southeastern Europe, it was said. Spokesmen declined to say which other countries beside Rumania might be affected. It was said that Germany and Italy previously had made known their willingness to recognize Russia's territorial claims on Rumania in order to make good the "Injustices" of the World War peace treaties. Purge WPA Rolls Of Reds and Aliens Portland, June 28 (U.R) Oregon WPA rolls will be purged of aliens, nazis, communists and "fifth columnists" this week in accordance with the new relief appropriation act, the office reported today.

All WPA workers In the state- about 13,000 are being required to sign an affidavit certifying they belong to no subversive groups. Any worker who refuses to sign the pledge will automatically go off the rolls after Sunday. Anyone making a false statement will be liable to two years In Jail or a $2,000 fine, or both. Doubtful cases, it was said, would be turned over to the FBI for investigation. Brookhart Funeral Held Colfax, June 28 Funeral services were held today for Floyd E.

Brookhart, 38, former Baker, resident, who died Wednesday. He was associated with his father In a mercantile establishment of the repumican convention Philadelphia, "Charlie Mac" be came the first resident or native son to adorn a presidential ticket of any national party and one of only three to achieve that high honor on the Pacific coast Governor Charles A. Sprague, who earlier in the week wired the Oregon convention delegation urg ing support of Wendell Willkie for president, led the official rejoicing, dispatched telegrams of congratula tion to both Willkie and McNary and of their selection said: "A great ticket well balanced with men splendidly equipped to lead the party to victory and the country to national security and prosperity." To Willkie the governor wired: "Hearty congratulations on your nomination. I pledge my loyal support In the campaign ahead," and to McNary: 'Hearty congratulations on your nomination as vice-president. Salem and Oregon are proud of this recognition of you and commend you for agreeing to serve as noml' nee.

I pledge my loyal support to the ticket." "Oregon rejoices over the selection (Concluded on pnxe It, to! mil Canadian Navy Loses Destroyer Ottawa, Ont, June 28 (P) Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced in commons today that the destroyer Fraser of the Royal Canadian navy has been sunk. He said the Fraser was lost off Bordeaux, France, One hundred and fifteen of the crew were rescued and 45 are dead or missing. Next of kin of dead and missing men have been Informed by the National Defense department. It was Canada's first naval loss of the war. Canada has five other destroyers, the St.

Laurent, the Ottawa, Rcsti-gouche, Saguenay and Skeena. The 1375-ton Fraser was acquired from the British navy. She was laid down In 1930 and completed in 1932. CMTC Cancelled At Fort Lewis Tacoma, June 28 Maj, Gen. Walter C.

Sweeney, commandant of Fort Lewis, announced today the cancellation of the annual Citizens Military Training Camp because of other activities assigned to the fort. While he declined to amplify the statement unofficial sources said the action might have been prompt ed by a possible concentration of troops at the forU Cannons are Speaking i German Peace Offer Berlin, June 28 MP) Germany's reply to anv Deace feel ussia 's umanian Grab British Trick" Bucharest, June 28 (P) Soviet troops occupying cedeft parts of Rumania moved tonight beyond those areas into old Rumania itself. Bucharest, June 28 (fP) Soviet Russia's swift, bloodless acquisition of a huge expanse of Rumanian territory was labeled by German legation officials today as a British trick to ers from London is an unequivocal statement that "cannons are speaking," authorized sources said today. These sources declared that certain British clr- cles are endeavoring to bring about peaceful settlement with Germany, these overtures are of no account to the reich so long as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's government keeps saying it wants war to a bitter finish. 'That is the war we are giving them," these sources said.

Germany completed the seizure ol the French western coastal region yesterday, the high command reported. Past detachments advancing along the coast reached the Spanish border south of Bayonne. The high command acknowledged further British raids on Germany and on the Dutch and Belgian coast yesterday and last night. It said several persons were killed or wounded by British bombs. For their part, the Germans reported successful air bombardments on armament plants and port facilities In southern and central Eng make Germany iignt on a new front In the Balkans.

But, they declared, Germany Is jarelully staying cut of any such trap. They declared frankly that German diplomats had advised Carol to meet Moscow's demands but had told him that relinquishing of the territory was only "a temporary adjustment," and that Germany "definitely will settle things later." There was every indication that the Soviet ultimatum and advance Into Bessarabia and Bucovina took the Germans completely by surprise. Wealthy German landowners and German experts employed In the territory now being occupied by the red army fled to Bucharest late last night and early today, like ordinary refugees, without any warning. The legation quarters declared of publishers in New York..