The Seattle Star Newspaper, February 9, 1921, Page 12

NO ANERICA AND BRITAIN WAR FEARED British Editorials Emphasize No Prospect of Two Countries Clashing ‘ BY WEBB MILLER . LONDON, Feb. 9.—-The warning} i by an official of the British foreied Office that Britatn and America ight drift into war caused as re a sensat in England as| im the United States. | “There has been a drift we can-| Rot afford to ignore, the Daily News declared editorially j This newspaper published extracts | Trom the foreign office pkesman's | statement, as cabled back ¢ Eng land from America, where the Warning was first printed. PROBLEMS NOT THOUGHT SERIOUS “That there has been a drift, we) Cannot afford to ignore,” said the} “Points in the controver Over oil, naval rivairy, the o and the AngloJapanese Reed no seeking, but there ‘one of them that ought seriousiy to compromise the good understand ‘mg that has traditionally Between the two nations.” * ‘The editorial! said there ts no Prospect of such friction as could) Justify discussion of war between News. It was learned that the statement Made by the foreign office spokes ‘man to the American cor respondents was a carefully Sidered speech, which had been ap Proved by high government offi Gials. It was reiterated today to the United Press that the phra “Anglo-American relations are more strained than appears on the sur face,” summarizes the situation ade Americans here were mystified as to the meaning of the warning ‘The insistence of a government of | ficial that there wax a divergence | of American and British views that ‘Was creating a tension, was puz | sling to them. rs DIVERGENCE OVER OL AND DEBT T learned authoritatively that the frequently and formalty| have suggested to Washington that | War debts should be canceled. Gov-| ernment officials here cannot under | stand the attitude the United! States treasury tn refusing to do so. Divergences over the oil and debt TOMORROW NIGHT University Women's League | Anna Case MEANY BALL Sherman, Clay & Co. University A. 8. U. W. 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For information cut this ad from your paper and bring it to either of our TWO stores White Sewing Machine Company 314 Pine St. 415 Union St. America and Britain {i con} C | charge quately, but not in an alarmist * | American affairs | official at the foreign office, the tol lowing official communique was is | home, 5114 Grayson at | vived by Rie widow and #ix children. | “The statement on Angio-Amerigan| Funeral services will be held at 7 A Valuable Offer FREE to Marie Seton’s Poems Please British Queen, ;, the re The futy | Pp aoth the Marie Seton LONDON, Feb, %—Marie Seton | considered one of the most beautiful | Maulring ne of the | (et ots. eo in England, is also «leading wor ef BOOK of Verne, has been acce by Queen | and Dowager Queen Alexan ‘ol Mary dra. She is the widow of the late Major | Henry Seton re cach a are apedrinliy iin ~~ BRITISH PRESS JEERS PREMIER ne all the ol FOR HIS “FEAR” LONDON, Feb. 9 The British resent) n attitude that serious now t t that Amer k from the| a most valuable of 6,000 square mi a and repeated such action | Tt! in Colombia. n » offictals also | ov that American oil interests have thelr eyes on British conces:| tt ns in Venesuela with the inten. th of forcing the Venezuela gov ent ancel them \ rtain that the have to obtain a con-| the r interests * wi able portion of its supply: from outside territories, It preme consequence, therefore, that| Clear note in reference to general | misled _— there be an ‘open door’ policy thru-|¢i¢ctions and an intimation that the) propaganda.” | out the world. future foreign policy of the empire | thinka’ - ie « eee will include maintenance of the en-| pany should engage in & contes tente.” j with the British government. FOREIGN OFFICE DISCLAIMS TALK t=" ON WAR TREND | LONDON, Feb. 9.—The forelgn of. | flee today de responsibility for the statement on Anglo-American re lations made to the American corre spondents by one of the highest Frit ish Officials engaged in Anglo The quick reaction from America | was such that despite the fact that the statement was made by thin bigh | | sued relations, quoted in the Engtiah preas |». knowledge of the foreign office and | views of the foreign office upon the present or future state of relations | between the two countries, On the contrary, the foreign office is confi. | dent that any questions arising be jtween Great Britain and the United States can well be settled without diffienity, whether the existing or jthe succeeding administration.” | cee | The foreign office statement, {t Is | noted, does not deny that the state | }ment was made, but declines to ac-| leept responsibility for it. The state | {ment wax made in the presence of }Many witnesses. The United Press| dispatch quoting it was submitted to |the foreign office on Tuesday and |was formally approved as being a| | correct report of the interview. The |United Press was further informed |that the foreign office had no objec: | | tion to the manner in which the dis | patch was handled when the inter. | view was given; the only proviso was | that the name of the official should | | not be used. | | The reaction from America has! been given widespread attention tn [the British press and resulted in the | | foreign office disclaiming responsibil. | Hy for the action of its representa- tive. | ICANADA EDITOR ,DEPLORES TALK OF “WAR PATH” MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 9.—The | Montrea! Star, Canada’s largest Eng. » paper, commenting on * interview given to “The solemn warning of a British | diplomat to the assembled American | correspondents in London that Rrit-| ain and the United States are tread. ing the path leading to war must! strike lke a cold sword to the heart of every thoughtful citizen of both countries. | “If war between the two great English-speaking nations were ever | likely, it would become a question it | our civilization Were worth saving, and if the race should not perish \ from the earth “No treaty with Japan would be considered that would provide | action Sanada or Great Brit again, United States under | circumstances. bd bd hd We | not #0 stupid to think that the | | depreciation of the dollar under the iron law of exchange represente con. | |Spiracy against Canada, * © © If we fairly consider American tradi- tions, we will recognize what a great thing was 4 for mankind when the Unitéd States joined the free na-| | tions in the mighty struggle.” SENATE PROBE OIL SITUATION WILL BE ASKED BY L. C. MARTIN | WASH TON, Feb. 9,—Senate | action to gain information on the world oil vation id ita bearing on | America’s comme nd diplomatic | relations with o' ations, will be demanded shortly, Senator Phelan, of | California, announced today Phelan declared to the United Press that a crisis is at hand in the | ol] situation, Unless a wise policy is adopted without delay, hg declared, | the American merchant rmartne) and navy will be left without adequate | JEFFERSON CO. PORT TOWNSEND, Feb [Jefferson and Clallam | week ago, one boy is been 4 who hy Upper Ewha river to « mont powerful Commissioners of Jefferson county | the Standard Ol gro now on thelr way to Olympia to| the Ang! Hen timber from fires a The ng Melo. | Prosperity intimately,” said Phelan. | burr chant mart | pendent on it, les “Few hearts will be wrung by hiw United|¥himpers over personal criticism,” The premier made only two inter is of sy. (esting remarks, it was said, a “firm, The Dally News declared that the |premier’s “verbal acrobatics were tr ‘The Dally Mail sneered at the alone can save & \Seattle Musician John C. Menheniott, 59, musician and painter, died Tuesday a | as appearing in the American pons, | Funeral was made without the authority or| ith burial | does not, in any way, represent the | fj = THE BON MARCHE ARGAIN BASEMEN STORM FATAL es Lost in Olympic Pen- insula Hurricane Big Race In usted Weetern storm which dev (Copyright, aati Anse YORK sul be ell grow n the other UR GOVERNMENTS | ARK INVOLVED » the legislature to asntet highways, ning the hom Riritain He and possibly ire supplies of oll Vt 4 many of aller helan’s first step will be to ask f the world, which have olf jon on a resoulution calling OF | Meidy within thelr boundaries, are be statedepartment ation! ing made to feel this strumglg, polit ning dixerimir feally and economically Van H. Manning, acting head loum Institute, Ame tuation te affects national) ave interview with question is an econ « by land or sea ‘cannot com gainet off burners. and navy alike are de- | Our Mer | sion of the institute, finding sources ¢ naid U, 8. NOT SEEKING A MONOPOLY Premier Lioyd jo declaration that he of peoples.” ” Britain in facing waa re ingly by the press today neering and politi used by the ents on the sp the Welsh Lit ed je | recently made to the t officialn of the A mpany, which tw tinh governmen declaring # necking hip ‘Times declared. Joud the real can people vant and wearisome.” and Painter Dies rapid headway by th his He ts sur works, require only m. Thursday, at the West Seattle Directors’ blishment, ‘‘No Waste’’ Means Big Savings to You ery, and charge accounts. of this policy. ion of much public work, acc to members of the board of public unskilled BY HAROLD D, JACOBS | by the United Press time of the world's © three of the of all corporations n one nian and Royal Duteh Indirectly it involves the govern menta of the United States and Great | France and pvery Independent ol! reign and American 1 importance of ay in an exclu he United Prees. Manning, who formerly was diree jomical fuel, and coal) tor of the bureau of mines, is now in charge of the foreign relations divt m of the future wit! « of markets, but of supply,” Manning “Neither the United States govern ment nor the American people in ask ing for a monopoly or for any privi legen that would endanger the surety Manning characterized statements nit and hinting at support of n government, as “an at inwue,” will trang “it any American com interests and rights of the American people as a whole, rather than those | of any one or several companies, are involved in the recent di \. “foibles of the statesman who re ra garda himself as indispensabie,”, in-|* ments regarding petroleum dicated in the ‘Ranertion that he : “would gladly resien but that he Pyblic Work Cuts Down Jobless List Assistance in solving the u 4 problem in this city ts he ina j Jobs are, however, temporary, and laborers, | ‘Those employed are American cith| | nena, and in most cases heads of fam Bargain Basement savings are largely the result of eliminating all unnecessary expense—such as excess salespeople, expensive fixtures, free deliv- And the savings you find here are a direct result Smart Straw Hats at $4.95 And they’re brand new, of course! But you wouldn’t have to be told that if you could see They have narrow brims, and the high crowns’are draped with crepe de chine in two them, contrasting colors, the drape ending streamér which reaches to the shoulder. snappy, bright colorings. in All in Smart and Seasonable Dresses at $13.50 There are Taffétas and Mignonettes in black, navy, brown and tan, and Serges in-navy blue. They have long, short and three-quarter sleeves, and come in a multitude of up-to-the-minute styles. Sizes from 16 to 42. Remnants of Yard-Wide Silks $1.49 Yard Satins, Taffetas, Crepe de Chines and other weaves in many plain colors and in striped effects. Lengths, 3 to 71, yards. Children’s Scuffers They are smoked and chocolate brown chrome- tanned leathers with solid oak-tanned leather soles. Lined with durable white drill. Sizes 5 to 8, in lace style, the pair, $2.59 Sizes 8; to 11, in lace style, the pair, $2.89. Sizes 114, to 2, in button style, pair, $2, Children’s Brown Cotton Stockings, 35c Fine ribbed Cordovan Cotton Stocking§ in sizes from 5 to 814 have just been received. Three pairs for $1.00. 98 The great THE SEATTLE STAR STRUGGLE FOR WORLD'S OIL Great Corporations Are in, mide Pre en t be rent * un The} a - TheBonMarc SSTABLISHED 1890 Trousers At These Low Prices— Why shouldn’t they be? They’re made by the Black Manufacturing Company of Seattle,’ from all-wool Oregon cassimeres and wool and cotton mixtures, in stripes, diagonals and herringbone weaves. Western materials, Western made for Western men! Surely a winning combination! For work or for semi-dress wear you'll agree that these trousers are equal to any that you’ve seen, and for real service you'll find them more than satisfac- tory. Scores of patterns in gray, blue, brown or green mixtures—and all sizes from 30 to 36 waist. MEN'S CLOTHES SHOP—UPPER MAIN FLOOR =e = ae The Question Is--- Shall We Sell These Little Sweaters at $1.65 | or Send Them Back? And the reason we ask it is this— We ordered 10 dozen fine wool sweaters for children from 2 to 6 years old, and specified an assortment of five colors. Whoever filled the order sent us 10 dozen of EACH color. When we protested the maker offered a big cut in price. So here they are—and at splendid saving—but if you don’t want them, back they go! They're slip-on style with a middy collar, and have a basket weave band around the bottom. Shown in buff, turquoise, peacock blue, American ‘Beauty and white. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Extra Values in Children’s Sweaters at $2.65 A thirty-dozen lot, purchased at a most advantageous price, includes numbers which have wholesaled for more than we are asking for them. There are at least a half dozen styles, all of fine wool, in ripple and in coat styles, some of the latter button up close under the chin, and finished with a belt and pockets. In colors you will find coral, peacock blue, old rose, red, buff and Copenhagen. Sizes are from 2 to 6. BABY SHOP—SECOND FLOOR The Street Floor Millinery Opens A HANDY SHOP TO REACH—JUST UP THE FLIGHT OF STAIRS FROM CENTRAL SECOND AVENUE ENTRANCE Hat Shapes—Banded Hats—Flowers and Findings at Most Delightfully Low Prices Untrimmed Shapes $1.95 An exceptionally low price for the beginning of the Season, —Of zipper and porcupine combined. —Of hemp—of satinettes. —In jade, cherry, black, navy, pheasant and brown. Banded Sailors at $2.95 and $3.50 —Wreaths of Flowers, Fruit and Foliage, 45¢ to 95¢— other Flowers at 35¢ to 95¢. —Braids in new shades, 20¢ to 50¢. —Frames, 75¢—plenty of wire, linings and glue. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Clever New Aprons $2.45 New Aprons of splendid quality §gingham—one style in blue, pink, black and white checks—bolero effect—trimmed with white ruffles picoted in black— sash tie—another style in solid colored gingham, slip- over style—with scallops. —Waterproof Aprons—plaid and checked percales, rubber lined—to wear when dish. washing—3 sizes, 85¢, $1.00 and $1.35. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Stenciled Bedspreads at Heavy Reductions MARKED AT THESE LOW FIGURES TO MEET THE NEW PRICE LEVEL Stenciled Bedspreads Reduced to $3.00 In pretty floral patterns—size 72x90 inches. Stenciled Bedspreads at $4.50 Bedspreads in pretty floral patterns—size 81x99 inches. Stenciled Bedspreads at $3.50 Good-looking Bedspreads—with floral patterns and scalloped edges—72x90 inches, THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHB Scout Percales 20c Yard Yard-wide Scout Percales for dresses and aprons— light grounds with neat figures and stripes. FABRIC FLOOR—(THIRD) 1,000 Yards of Corduroys Reduced to $1.25 Yard FORMERLY $1.50 AND $1.95 They have been marked at these low prices for quick disposal. —One line.of Narrow-wale Corduroys—36 inches —Wide-wale Corduroys, 82 inches wide, in tan, wide—splendid quality, in rose, yellow, gray, gray, white, pink and lavender, French blue, scarlet and white. —Also blue Narrow-wale Corduroy, 27 inches wide, for $1.25 a yard. FABRIC FLOOR—(THIRD) 3.95-$4.95-°5.95 Ii rf ) J