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I "Russia Quits War"
(Contlojcd from Fsg One.)
allies fully realized Russia's condition
as he sets it out and have made their
plans to meet. those conditions.
The great conference about to take
place in Europe will deal more specif
ically with the military situation
hich has resulted from the abandon
went of Russia's offensive campaign,
and it is hoped that during the winter,
with better opportunities to reorgan
iie the Russian army, and with such
upplies of munitions and military
material as can be sent into Russia
from America and from Japan by the
Transsiberian railway, the army will
be in condition to undertake again the
offensive next spring.
Expected to Hold Lines Only.
It was said that it is clearly under
Stood among the entente allies that
Russia, being exhausted by the great
efforts it already has made, will not
for the present be expected to do
more than hold its present lines. Even
further inroads from Germany, it was
laid, would not seriously impair Rus
sia's military power.
Some of the entente diplomatic rep
resentatives declare it did not need
Kerensky's assertion that Russia
would continue in the war to estab
lish that fact. From every responsi
ble party in Russia, except the ex
treme Bolsheviki element, has come i
i the most pronounced declaration that
Russia would never consent to make
a separate peace and abandon its al
lies.
Don't Want Separate Peace.
Last nicrht's renorts from Petrotrad
Indicate the defeat of the Bolsheviki
at the polls and the practical destruc
tion of their influence upon the Rus
sian masses an indication of the
steady growth of Kerensky's position.
ihe premier himself has repeatedly
repudiated the idea of a separate
peace, and the conclusion by officials
and diplomats here is that one pur
pose of his statement was to em
phasize the need of ample supplies of
money and material to strengthen his
hands.
(Exctadve Aouctated PrcM Interview with
Kerentky.)
Petrograd, Thursday, Nov. 1. In
view of reports reaching Petrograd
that the impression was spreading
abroad that Russia was virtually out
of the war, Premier Kerensky dis
cussed the present condition of the
country frankly with the Associated
Press. He said Russia was worn out
by the long strain, but that it was
ridiculous to say the country was out
of the war.
The premier referred to the years
in which Russia had fought its cam
paigns alone, with no such assistance
as has been extended to France by
Great Britain and now by America.
He said he felt help was needed ur
gently and that Russia asked it as its
right. He urged that the United
States give aid in the form of money
and supplies and appealed to the
world not to lose faith in the Russian
revolution.
Russia, M. Kerensky added, was
taking an enormous part in the
struggle and those who said it was
out of it must have short memories.
Worn Out By Strain.
"Russia has fought consistently
since the beginning. It saved France
and England from disaster early in
the war. It is now worn out by the
strain and has the right to claim that
the allies now shoulder the burden."
Thus Premier Kerensky explained
Russia's position to a correspondent
of the Associated Press. The premier
was seated in the lijrary of the form
er private office of the emperor in
the winter palace. The correspondent
called attention to widely contradic
tory reports on Russia's conditions
and asked the premier for a frank
statement of the facts.
"It has been said by travelers re
turning from England and elsewhere
to America that opinion among the
people, not officially but generally, is
that Russia is virtually out of the
war," it was explained.
"Is Russia out of the war?"
Premier Kerensky laughed.
Not Out of War.
"That," he answered, "is a ridicu
lous question. .Russia is taking an
enormous part in the war. One has
only to remember history. Russia
began the war for the allies. While
it was already fighting, England was
only preparing and America was only
observing.
"Russia at the beginning bore the
whole brunt of the fighting, thereby
saving Great Britain and France,
People who say it is out of the war
have short memories. We have
fought since the beginning and they
must now take the heaviest part of
the burden on their shoulders.
Where is British Fleet?
"At present Russian public opinion
is greatly agitated by the question,
'Where is the great British fleet, now
that the German fleet is out in the
Baltic?'
"Russia," the premier repeated, "is
worn out. It has been righting one
and a half years longer than Eng
land."
"Could an American army be of
use if sent to Russia?
"It would be impossible to send
one," said Kerensky. "It is a ques
tion of transport, l he dirnculties are
too great.1
"If America cannot send troops.
what would be the most useful way
for it to help Russia.' was asked.
"Have it send boots, leather, iron
and," the premier added emphatically,
"money.
Premier Kerensky drew attention
to the fact that Russia has fought its
battles alone.
Russia Fighting Alone.
"Russia has fought alone is fight
insr alone," Kerensky said. "France
has had England to help it from the
start, and now America has come in.'"
The premier was asked regarding
the morale of the Russian people and
the Russian army. He answered:
"The masses are worn out
economically. The disorganized
state of life in general has had a
psychological effect on the people.
They doubt the possibility of the at
tainment of their hopes."
"What is the lesson to the democ
racies of the world of the Russian
revolution?"
"This," Premier Kerensky replied,
"is for them to find out. They must
not lose faith in the Russian revolu
tion because it is not a political revo
lution, but an economic one and a
revolution of facts. The Russian
revolution is only seven months old.
No one has the right to feel disil
lusioned about what will take years
to develop."
Future in Doubt.
"In France, which is only as large
as three Kussian departments
(states), it took five years for their
revolution. to develop fully."
Asked what he expected from the
constituent assembly, the premier
said: 1
"The constituent assembly begins a
new chapter in the history of the
revolution. Its voice certainly will
be the most important factor in the
future of Russia."
"What future do you picture for
Russia after the war?"
"No one can draw any real picture
of the future," Kerensky said. "Nat
urally a man who really loves his
country will hope for all good things,
but that is only his viewpoint, which
may or may not be accepted by
others."
Premier Kerensky, pale and earnest,
sat at the end of a carved table and
emphasized the points of his state
ments by tapping the table with his
fingers. He wore a brown under
rated uniform, buttoned closely. He
appeared to be fatigued from his
many trips to the front and his con
stant audience.
AIRMEN PROTECT
ITALIAMEFUGEES
Fleeing Women and Children
Along Line of Retreat Guard
ed From Bombs By Dar
ing Aviators.
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New York City is Now in
Food and Fuel Business
New York, Nov. 2. New York City
today entered the coal and grocery
business.
The buying, selling and storine of
food and fuel is now in the hands
of Dr. Henry Moskowitz, head of the
recently appointed city market com
mission. He has the power to take
over such necessities as conditions
may require.
While he has not divulged his plans,
it is said that his first step may be
to take over the milk supply, unless
there is substantial price reform on
the part of retail dealers.
Two Thousand Red Cross
Nurses From U. S. St Front
Washington, Nov. 2.-About 2,000
Red Cross nurses already have been
sent to Europe, Red Cross headquar
ters announced today. Fifteen thou
sand nurses have been enrolled, a
number estimated as sufficient for an
army of a million and a half men.
Approximately 1,000 nurses are being
added every month.
Bell-ans
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists
refund monkey if it fails. 25c
Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy, Thursday, Nov. 1. Italian and
allied troops are preparing for a coun
ter offensive. A great battle based on
the line of the Tagliamento river is
forecast.
Not only is the main body of the Italy
army intact, after having dealt several
blows to the enemy, but it is now ap
parent that the Italians have thwarted
the Austro-German plan of encom
passing the third army on the Carso,
thereby cutting off the flower of the
forces in this region, rendering the
Venetian plains defenseless and en
couraging the hope of the enemy for
a decisive victory with far reaching
political results.
:'The safe retirement to the Taglia
mento was due to the unexampled
heroism of large bodies of Italians ot
such spirit as the Alpini on Monte
Nero, who refused to surrender, and
the regiments of Bersaglieri at Monte
Maggiore, which perished to the last
man rather than yield ground.
It was because of such resistance in
the face of overwhelming forces of
enemy artillery and infantry that the
civil population was able to retire.
It was owing to the valor of Italian
aviators, combating the Austro-Ger-many
army of the air, that fleeing
women, children and old men who
crowded the roads were not struck
down by bursting bombs.
The spirit of the army'now con-!
fronting the enemy is excellent. I he
troops are tired with the determina
tion to expel the invaders from Italian
soil.
Indiana Takes Lead in
, Food Pledge Cards Signed
Washington, Nov. 2. Official tabu
lation of reports at headquarters here
on the food pledge week campaign
show that more than 4,000,000 Ameri
can women have signed the card
pledging themselves to conserve food.
Indiana reports the largest number
of cards signed since the last tabula
tion 37,211 which gives it the high
est enrollment of all the states that
have reported so far, 147,493. Michi
gan ranks second in the total of en
rollment reported, with 145,645, and
California is third with 132,659.
Some of Faculty
Of Illinois Are
Now Under Fire
C'hampaigne, Hi., Nov. 2. The Uni
versity of Illinois is in an uproar over
the assertion by W. H. Kerrick, agent
of the United States Department of
Justice, that a small group of "in
tellectuals" at the institution are dis
loval. The feeling among faculty mem
bers is that while some of the group
have been more or less philosophical
ly against war, they do not (merit the
sweeping charge by Mr. Kerrick that
they are disloyal. Still others said
that they had expected such develop
ment, in view of the position assumed
by some instructors.
A special meeting of the board of
trustees may be called next -week.
There are so many charges and
counter charges current that an in
vestigation is necessary, many contend.
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1621 FARNAM ST.
MADAM, HERE'S OUR STORY IN A NUT SHELL-
THE MAIN ITEM IN OUR SATURDAY SALE IS
WOMEN'S SMART WINTER SUITS
CHOICE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK
Chiffon Velvet Suits.
Silvertone Suits.
Broadcloth Suits.
Duvet De Lain Suits.
Wool Velour Suits.
Every Stylish Cloth.
14 OFF
"New Buttle Suitf Included"
$30 Suits go at $22.50
$40 Suits go at $29.75
$50 Suits go at $37.50
$60 Suiti go at $45.00
$75 Suits go at $50.25
$100 Suits go at $75.00
. You know our reputation for being more moderate
in our prices than other stores, and when you consider
that Saturday you will get a still lower price of one-fourth
off, you can realize the advantage this sale offers you.
Every one of the season's best styles is represented and
we have all of the popular materials and colors.
SATURDAY, A SALE OF
SILK, SERGE, VELVET
DRESSES
$14.95. worth to $22.50
$21.50. worth to $31.50
Included in the group at
$21.50 are many smart dresses
in wool jersey, broadcloth and
wool velour; some in the new
bustle effects.
Sale of Women's
COATS
Hundreds of New Styles
at a Saving of $5 to $10.
Three Big Sale Lots,
$17.50. $27.50.
$37.50
SATURDAY SALE OF
BLOUSES
Crepe de Chine, Satin,
Georgette, Taffeta,
Any Blouse up to $6.50-
$4.95
SILK PETTICOATS
7b
9 Regularly $4.00 and $4.50
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1621 FARNAM ST.
.WOMEN'S SHOP 1621 FARNAM ST.
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to
Not "meatless" or "wheatless" but "charg
less " "deliveryless" and "high rentless"
Mr. Hoover has just told us to go "wheatless" on
Wednesday and "meatless" on Tuesday. By so doing we shall
save a great measure of our staples for Our Allies. This store follows the
spirit of that order. Every day in every week we go "chargeless" and "deliveryless"
and "high rentless." By so doing we save a vast amount of expense for our customers
r-enough to allow us to add $5 or $10 to our .values.
UNION MADE
Made
To
Order
Made
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Hundreds are moving and most
? of them have learned from ex- ?
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UNION MADE
There is no extravagance in this store. There is no waste. There is
no desire to indulge m costly policies that pile up expense to be added to the customer's
V e ?n t believe it fair to carry accounts and assess our customers with the losses. Why de-
wlnfc Ar f cat0V has t0 pay dear,v for the service? Why pay ahigh rent that lowers value? We
uant our customers to spend their money only for clothing and not to defray our expenses.
We're succeeding. Every day's sales show an increase. Every cus
tomer who buys unconsciously influences his friends to come here. The clothes themselves
act as arguments. Every suit or overcoat is tailored by hand. Every fabric is as true and worthy and excel
lent as though the nation weren t facing a wool shortage. The clothes simply "can't be beat." Vhey are the kind of
clothes you should wear. You actually save $5 and $10 on tljem.
Order Today Your
Clothes For
Thanksgiving
Northwest Corner 15th and Harney SU.
See Our Values
Displayed in
Windows
Berg Suits Me
Suits and Overcoat Values
AS BIG AS EVER
Styles and Varieties at This Store
MORE THAN EVER BEFORE
In spite of the Wool Shortage we
are prepared to help you
meet cold weather in
Genuine All Wool
Suits and
Overcoats
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Models and Styles to
Suit Youfig and Old
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World Famed Garments
for young men and men
who stay young.
$20 $60
O'Coat Fabrics
Aberdown.
Kimbarton.
Haddington.
Most finiih.d cloths.
Skilled finger of
(tutor workman and
the world' finat
fabric go to mako
up that clotha.
Suit Fabrics
Tiltan.
Spartan Strip.
Clyde.
Plum Shad.
Stylish Furnishings
At Moderate Prices
Sweaters
Jumbo and Jersey Styles
$3.00 to $8.80
Pajamas
Madras, Cotton,
Cotton Flannel.
$1.50 to $3.00
Flannel Shirts
$1.50 to $3.00
Gray and Khaki colored.
Shirts
Percale,
Madras,
Silk,
$1.00 to $8.50
Night Gowns
Cotton,
Outing Flannel,
$1.25 to $2.50
Underwear
Cotton, Wool
Mixtures,
$1.50 to $6.00
Lion Brand Collar
Hosiery
Cotton, Lisle,
Silk, Merino,
Cashmere,
28e to 60e
Neckwear
50c to $3.00
Every Style Worth Whilein Our Hat Dept.
All the Best Styles and Colors by America'
, Best Makers.
Stetson Crofut'Knapp - Berg Co.
Mallory and other Style Leaders at
$3.00 q Rri
!W,5U $4.00 UM
1 $4,5 85 00 $6 0Q
Rough, Scratch
Satin Finish,
Plain Felts,
and Velours
"Imported Borsalinos," $5.00
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Our City Ticket Office is now per
manently located at 411 South 15th
Street Railway Exchange Building.
Telephone Douglas 428.
Our City Freight Office will tem
porarily locate in Room 437, 4th
Floor, same building. Telephones
Douglas 447 and 448.
The same courteous attention will
continue to be accorded our patrons.
J. S. McNally,
Division Passenger Agent
E. P. Hennessy,
Commercial Agent
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