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" 1+0n September 18, 1911, also after L. Stolypin, former Russian premi:rI NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1914. UNITED PRESS CODE [ " CLAM UNDERMINED TThe Associated Press Scores False Announcement of Pope’s Death. New York, Aug. 21.—On Wednesday &fternoon about half past two, the Tnited Press Association sent out a fcrmal announcement of the death of Tope Pius X. The Associated Press sent out no such telegram at that hour, nor for several hours there- after. | Ciaim made that the United Press had scored an important news bHeat. This claim was challenged with the statement that, at half past two, New York time (8:30° p. m. Roman _time) the pope was still alive and that ike actually died at 1:20 on the follow- jing morning. To this the United I press made answer that while. the IVatican may have officially announced 1:20 as the time of death, it actually occurred much earlier and that such |a practice was not unusual. It was said that when Leo XIII. died there was a long interval between the actual death and the official announcement. hile this is true, it is equally true that at no time was the hour of death lof Pope Leo XIIL (4:45 p. m.) ever misstated, officially or unofficially. Two Code Messages. Further it was said that the United Press correspondent at Rome in the case of Pope Pius X. had sent two code messages, one reaching New York at 2:26 p. m., New York time, and the other at 3:55 p. m., New York time, and it was still maintained that [these were accurate and that the |Pope's death actually oeccurred about that hou { There haye been some new and in- /teresting developments: Message to Mgr, Bonzano. At one o'clock yesterday morning Mgr. Bonzano, the papal delegate in this country received a despatch from | @ardinal Merry del Val, the papal sec- retary of state, dated Rome at 1:18 { Wednesday night, which was 4:18 p. | lam., New York time, or one hour and fiftv-two minutes after the United Press circulated the announcement of ithe death, showing that the Pope was istill alive, as follows: “Holy father dangerously ill since this morning. He may die at any moment.” It is well enough to permit the issue of veracity between the Vatican and the United Press to stand. Ambassador Page’s Message. Ambassador Page at Rome tele- graphed the state department in? Washington that the pope died about one o'clock vesterday morning. The Agence Havas of France, in jts independent service from Rome, gave the hour of death as 1:20 A. M. The Reuter Telegram Agency of London, in another independent mes- sage fixed the same hour. The Central News Agency, of Lon- don, in another message, gave the hour as 1:35 A. M. Overthrows Code Claim, As to the claim that the United Press message was sent in code the following correspondence is illuminat- ing: gI‘he general manager of the As- * sociated Press sent to the officers of the only three cable companies over - which a despatch from Rome could be transmitted, a note as follows: “My understanding is that, during this war period, news messages can- not be sent between any part of Europe and the United States in code. Am I right? An answer will oblige.” . To this were returned the following answers: “Mr. Stone: Yes, for the reason that messages cannot get to the United States without passing through a ‘belligerent’s territory and the bel- ‘Hgerents have prohibited code.” Traffic Manager’s Statement. “George Clapperton, traffic man- ager, Commercial Cable company. “Dear Mr, Stone: Your understand- ing, unfortunately, is only too cor- rect. There is no route between any part of Europe and this continent over which-any kind of messages pre- pared in code can be sent. “J. C. Willever, maanger cable de- partment, Western Union Telegraph Co. . “Dear Stone: You are quite right. All codes outside of government mes- sages are prohibited. “E. C. Sweeney, cable company.” Other -Similar Cables. This business ©of announcing the death of a distinguished person be- fore it actually--occurs is not ‘new with the UnitediPress people. Queen ‘Victoria died on January 22, 1901, at 6:30 P. M. London time (1:34 P. M. New York time). Before that hour a despatch from..the United Press an- nouncing the queen’s death was printed. When#the charge was made that this was a Teckless guess or bold anticipation since the messages were gent before the queen had breathed her last, answer was made that a code word “bergerac” had been used and that it meant “‘dead.” The claim was also sef™up “that while the official announcement fixed the time of the queen’s death at 6:30 P. M., it actually occurred an hour earlier and that a message to that effect was sent from Osborn house at 6:35 P. M. to the archbishop of Can- terbury. An investigation resulted in an autograph letter from the arch- bishop to the general manager of the Associated Press assuring him that he Had received no such message. So far as he knew or so far as anyone else knew, or believed, the hour of ceath officially given out, namely 6:30 M., was correct. Very soon this . gas shown to be the fact. T Former Russian Premierd™" manager French had been wounded at Kiev, Russia, and had lingered for some time and was nearing his end, the United Press announced his' death some time be- | fore it actually occurred. JAPAN PREPARING T0 FORCE CERMANY o (Continued from First Page.) alry coming from Leopoldshoehe and Hueningen in an engagement near Basel. The Germans retired in the direc- | tion of St. Louis leaving 500 dead and wounded on the field. They lost most of their horses. WANT TRUCE WHILE POPE'S SUCCESSOR IS BEING ELECTED (Continued from First Page.) reached him not unexpectedly but overwhelmingly. It struck him when he was already tired and in the most critical period of his depression, “I Bless Peace.” The Tribuna states that the Aus- trian ambassador to Italy, K. Merey de Kapos-Mere, before his resigna- tion because of ill health, asked the late Pope Piux X to bless Austria- Hungary and the Austrian armie: The pontiff replied: “I bless peace. Cordinal Volpe Assumes Charge. Cardinal Merry del Val, papal sec- retary of state, today delivered into the hands of Cardinal Della Volpe the whole machinery of the Catholic church, giving him at the time a de- tailed report of all business. = ‘With Cardinal Merry del Val retire all the other high officials and heads of departments at the Holy See, whom the next pope ray reappoint if he so Gesires. Giving Fullest Guarantees, Paris, Aug. 21 (2 A. M.)—A des- patch to the Havas agency from Rome says that the Italian foreign minister has telegraphed to the diplomatic rep- resentatives of Italy abroad that the government is giving the fullest guar- antees for the approaching conclave for the election of a Pope. Pope’s Sister Alive. London, Aug, 21.—An erroneous statement was made public in London late last night an dtelegraphed to New York, that Anna Sarto, sister of the late Pope Pius X had died in Rome shortly after the passing away of her brother. Shock caused by the pon- tiff’s end was given as the cause. It appears today that this mistaken report was the result of a telegraphic error which occurred in the transmis- sion of a despatch from Rome. The Pope’s sister is alive, although suffer- ing from shock, She was already in- disposed when the pontiff was taken ill, and vesterday she was obliged to take to her bed. She is under the care of Dr. Amici. To Leave for -Rome, New York, Aug. 21.—Two three American cardinals leave New York this afternoon for Rcme to participate in the conclave which will elect a successor to Pope Fius X. They are Cardinal O’Con- nell, of Boston and Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore. Cardinal Farley is in Switzerland. A telegram from him says he was awe-struck by the sudden and over- whelming news which he could hardly believe and that his duty as a cardinal would impel him to come to Rome as of the were to quickly as possible no matter at Wwhat,| risk. SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS, Thomaston Youth Accidentally Shot By Playmate, ‘Waterbury, Aug. 21.—Allan Dick- ingson, eight, who was injured_by the accidental discharge of a gun at Thomaston yesterday, died today in the Waterbury hospital. Charles Nor- man, another Thomaston boy, was about to shoot at some birds with a rifie when the gun, going off acci- dentally, caused the fatal injury to the Dickingson boy, who was the son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Dickingson. As far as could be learned here no action against the Norman boy is con- templated by the authorities, the shooting being regarded as an acci- dent pure and simple, ALIOW CDAIM OF $500. Mrs. Shelby, Heir of Richard Patter- son Estate, Protests in Vain. Commissioners W. F. Delaney and C. Fred Johnson today allowed James Patterson $500 on his claim of $67 against the estate of Richard Patte son. The commissioners also dis- allowed a claim of rent preferred by the estate ugainst him. Attorney A. W. Upson appeared for Mrs. Shelby, of New Haven, one of the heirs of the estate who was op- posed to the granting of any claims, and Attorney ( J. Damaher, of Meriden, represented the claimant. FILE INCORPORATION PAPERS Hartford, Aug. 21.—Two New Haven companies filed incorporation papers with the secretary of the state today. The City Investment company has' a capital of $50,000. The incorporators are Henry C. Bretzfelder, Joseph Cahn and Alexander Cahn. The Frank 7. Lane company has a capital of $150,- 000 and will engage in oyster culti- vation. The incorporators are Anna . Lane, William H. Smith and Frank C. Eberth. LA FRANCE BRINGS - 1374 AMERICANS HOME Yoyage of Mystery Made by French Ling Steamer. New York, Aug. 21.—Up the bay vesterday steamed very bravely the French line steamer ILa" France, her rails festooned with 1,374 American refugees from about every quarter of the European continent. As she ! slipped past the Lady of Liberty on Bedloe's Island a cheer went up from the homesick throngs on the port side, while those on the starboard felt a thrill, no doubr, as they caught a glimpse of Manhattan’s sky palaces, looking for all the world like a Max- field Parrish dream through the haze. There was many a thrill in the stories they told of the flight from the war of Europe—stories of German sples shot down in the streets of French towns; of women, wives and mothers clinging to their husbands and sons as the men answered their country’s call to arms; of French mobs attacking and wrecking Ger- man owned shops, and last but not least of the steady tramp of marching soldiers which seemed to sound con- stantly by day and night from every corner of the French repuvlic. #And then of the ten days’ wait at Havre while the steamer due to sail on August 4, remained fast to her moorings until the British and French | cruisers could clear the waters of hos- tile battleships. It was impossible not to catch the fever of war as men and women alike told the story of these ten days. British Troops on Show. & Shipload after shipload of British troops, the men of England’s expe- ditionary force, steamed into the har. bor of Havre. Everything moved like machinery. There was never a de- lay. From the wharves the soldiers marched to the camping grounds on the cliffs back of the city, pitched their tents and waited for the day when their train should pull up ready to transport them into Belgium. And by the time the France cast off and headed her nose toward the Western Hemisphere 30,000 of these men had stepped onto French soil— at least that was the estimate gener- ally accepted as correct at Havre. At Boulogne, at Dunkirk and Ostend the same thing is going on. Rumor had it at Havre that the British force ‘was to number 200,000 men, the pick of England’s soldiers. Voyage of Mystery. In a way it was a voyage of mys- tery that the France made. In this country it was not definitely known that she had sailed on August 14 un- til day before yesterday. Even the passengers did not know when they { were to sail. They were on the steam- | er and they were getting food—that was enough for most of them. They had been in Paris arter the mobiliza- tion orders were issued; they had seen banks, restaurants, hotels and shops close as if by magic, and a good many of them had relt the first dis- agreeable sensations of hunger. Many of them went from Paris Havre in cattle cars, “capacity, men and forty horses.” They been packed in like cattle, too, and for eleven hours had been forced to stand or sit on the floor, women and children and men alike. Some these cars were partly filled with diers, the civillans taking what room was left. And it was the soldiers who Kkept their spirits up, singing war songs recalled from 1870, laugh- ing, talking and boasting in their own way of the “march to Berlin.” Convoyed to Open Sei. The France was convoyed from Havre to the open sea by a flotilla of torpedo boat destroyers. Soon the story went about that the captain had his orders to sink the ship rather than let her fall into the hands of enemies. Maybe this was so; more likely, however, it was not. But it had a strong effect on some of the passengers and did not contribute to | their ease of mind. to six haad or sounded by wireless on the entire [ voyage. Off the coast of Newfound- land the other night the France al- most ran over a small fishing craft. That was the most exciting event of the trip. Outside of New York a British cruiser was sighted patrolling the waters for German vessels, On August 5, when the captain sent out word that he didn’t know when the France would sail, together with the announcement that passengers would b ekept on board for $2 a day each, some Americans got together and formed a committee for the relief cf any who might be in need of help. Harry A. Wheeler, the Chicago banker who rejected a nomination to the Federal Reserve board, was made its chairman. The other members were Judge Norman S, Dike of Brooklyn, Robert Redfleld of Chicago, Judge George A. Carpenter of Chicago and Henry Bloch. $5,000 Raised at Concert, A dozen women, some with children, Who were found in the steerage al- though they very palpably belonged in the first cabin, were rescued by this committee. On Wednesday night a ecncert was held under the manage- ment of the committee and $5,000 subscribed to be sent back for the aid of stranded Americans in Paris. KEdna Aug and Alice Dovey, both Broadway actresses, contributed of their talents to the concert. Every one insisted that conditions among Americans in France are much worse than have generally been sup- pesed here. That was the reason for the concert on Wednesday night. And that, too, was the reason why most of the passengers thought that enough could not be done to urge our govern- ment to hasten aid to these people Justice Dugro of the New York su- preme court and M Dugro were | amons those who travelled from Paris to Havre by cattle car. Judge Dike was another. It was expected that French Ambassador Jusserand would cross by the France, but he did not. President Wilson’s sister, Mrs. A. W. Howes of Philadelphia, was on the France with her daughter and niece, Mrs. A. H. Cothren and Josephine, 3 years old. Mrs. Howes didn’t have to travel to Havre by cattle car. She managed to save an automobile out of the universal excitement and in this she and her party motored to the coast. They were stopped every few miles by French soldiers and made to show their passports, Portraits of Passengers. Among the steerage passengers the relief committee found a portrait painter, Charles Levy, who had been | working in Paris and was caught, like many others, without much cash. They brought Mr. Levy up to the saloon quarters, and there he painted a por- trait of the President's grandniece, Josephine Cothren. He made such a success of it that others sat for their portraits, and before the France reached New York the artist had painted nine portraits, which at least were highly satisfactory to their sub- Jects. There were three New York State Senators abroad—Frawley, Murtha and Foley—who had thought for a while that they might miss the pri- mary election fun. Senator Frawley had been very much impressed with the ease and nonchalance with which the French soldiers marched off to the front. He described the scenes in Paris as the most remarkable he had ever known—women giving up their sons and husbands without a tear. He said that the conduct of the American em- bassy at Paris under great strain was splendid, and in fact all the passen- gers had high words of praise for that one bright spot in Paris. Italy Beckons Americans. Passengers on the Italian liner | Stampalia, which arrived Vesterday from Genoa and Palermo, said there was no unusual rush for transpo-ta- tion to America from Italy. The Stampalia brought 623 passengers, 134 of whom will be landed in Philadel- phia. The hotels in Rome, Naples and Genoa assured all Americans that they would be taken care of until money difficulties were arranged, according to the Stampalia’s passengers. It was impossible to get cash, but the hotels allowed them to run bills, DEATHS AND FUNERALS. John Lapcinski. Funeral services for John Lapcin- ski, late of Southington, were held in this city this morning at 7:30 o’clock at the Church of the Sacred Heart by the Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski. The in- terment was in the Polish cemetery. Joseph Quinn. Joseph Quinn, chef for Valentine Bolerer, died last night of dropsy at the New Britain hospital. He was fifty-one years old. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Tevelin of Hartford. The funeral will he held tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock from St. Mary's church, and the interment will be in Cold Spring, New York, John Halloran. The funeral of John Halloran, who was run over by the trolley last night, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 c'clock from St. Mary's church. The interment will be in the New Catholic cemetery. WINS FIRST BRUSH. Ted Tezlaff Leads in Auto Race for Cobe Trophy. Elgin, 11, Aug. 21.—Ted Tezlaff won the first brush of the automobile race for the Cobe trophy here today beating Dearbom to Hornbeck's cor- ner and rounding the turn ahead of him. The two were the first of twen- But not a hostile ship was sighted ' ty to leave the starting tape at 11:01 a. M. Four cars were missing from the line up, Murman's, Jesse Calla- han’s and J. C. Callhan's, while Bill Carlson was mounted in the car| which Tom Orr was to have driven, Henning appeared at the wheel of the machine which was to have been manned by Luttrall. At the end of the first hour the leaders in the race were: Driver Laps Wishart ........6 De Palma . Pullen Wilcox Tezlaff Time 37:40 37.40 40:05 41:02 40:33 6 6 6 § THREE KILLED IN CRASH. Albany, N. Y. Aug. 21.—Frank Healy, John McGraw and Frank Glenn were instantly killed near their home in Stottsville today during a severe thunder storm. When a trol- ley car of the Albany Southern rail- way struck a wagon in which they were riding. MISS STANLEY SAFE. . N. Stanley, treasurer of the New Britain Savings bank received word from Senator McLean late this after- noon that his sister, Miss Carry L. Stanley is safe and well at Dresden. City ltems Free special car to Belvidere Manor Saturday afternoon, Car leaves park —advt. The condition of J. E. Eadie, who was operated on for appendictis at the hospital, is reported as favorable. Free special car to Belvidere Manor Saturday afternoon, Car leaves park at 2 —advt. ! the precious fluid, | the most difficult of all. Free special car to Belvidere Manor Saturday afternoon, Car leaves park at 2:05.—advt. NEW YORK MAN HELD IN ENGLISH PRISON Chicago Doctor Relates His Ex- periences in War Zone. London, Aug. 21.—Dr. Franklin Martin of Chicago, who left here a week ago for Munich to bring out his Stone, Chicago, having also of today succeeded in his mission. Dr. Martin tells a story full of in- teresting experiences the conti- nent. He attempted first to make his way to Munich by way of Paris and Berne but was unable to proceed be- Stories related to him of the hardshi endured by Americans marooned in Germany impelled him to make a second attempt and with John Moran, of New York, whose wife was last heard from in Munich, Dr. Martin started again through Holland. There he fell in with 8. Bergmann, of New York, who had just spent three days in an English prison at Winchester owing to his inability to prove his American cit- izenship. niece Miss returned to London on yond Paris. Safe in Munich. his experi- Americans Dr. Martin speaks of ences as follows: *“We as had little difficulty in passing through the German lines, but Mr. Bergmann was stopped until he finally exhibited his papers of release from the English prison upon which his photograph was pasted. “At Crefeld we secured an automo- bile to take us to Cologne. Through the efforts of Bergmann who upon arriving at Cologne learned that 600 of his automobiles in a factory in Ber- lin had ben commandeered by the government for war purposes, we se- cyred the necessary permits to pro- ceed. We covered over 1,100 miles on Saturday and Sunday and found to our immense relief that Mrs. Mor- an and Miss Stone were still in Munich.” American Cars Commandeered. “Meanwhile the military authorities had ordered that no more gasoline be sold to non-combatants. Several American cars in Munich had been taken by the authorities when their owners revealed thelr existence by appealing for fuel. “Mr. and Mrs. Moran declded to remain in -Munich but Miss Stone and I left Monday with, I supposed, only two gallons of gasoline in our car. We had determined to keep going as long as possible. “Once safely out of Munich our enterprising chauffeur revealed to us, covered by blankets, several cans of in all enough to get us half way to our destination. Within German Lines, “During this journey we actually were within the lines of the German army. At one point between Cologne and Crefeld we passed entrenchments being rapidly thrown up by thousands of troops. Entrenchments extended on both sides of our highway and as far as the eye could reach there were masses of troops with field guns and munitions. Moving in the direction of Belgium between Cologne and Bingen, was a continuous line of troops, provisien wagons and am- bulances. “At Frankfort, 6,000 French pris- oners were pointed out to us. We appeared to be the only persons trav- eling who were not soldiers or of- ficlals and the journey was a con- tinuous thrill as we momentarily ex- pected to be deprived of our slender stock of gasoline. Our fearless chauf- feur worked his siren and passed the carayan of war at a rate of forty miles an hour. “At Coblenz we had to make our way through enthusiastic crowds who were watching the passage of trains loaded with Belgian prisoners. We constantly met ambulances filled with wounded soldiers, Source of Wonder. “It was a constant source of won- der to us that we were not asked oftener to explain our presence. Only at rare intervals were we requested to show our papers and when it was seen that we were Americans we Were greeted with courtesy. “We arrived in Cologne Tuesday pight after having run 250 miles dur- ing the day. We pushed on to Crefeld. The highway was congest- ed with guns, ambulances and muni- tions of war of all kinds, but only once did we seem to be in real danger. This was when two soldiers pointed their guns menacingly at our heads as our deliberate chauffeur took his time in stopping on their orders. Most Difficult of All. “This last stage of our journey was As we were traveling on a war highway in the immediate rear of a great battlefield we were stopped dozens of times. Our success in getting through was due largely to the resourcefulness of our chauffeur. Among other things which helped us was a little German flag placed on the radiator of the machine, It seems that an order, of which we were ignorant, had been is- sued by Emperor William that Ger- man flags were not to be used on au- tomobiles except those in the service of military officials and members of the royal family. For twp days we had heen protected by a flag we had no right to use and this, together with my Prussian cap and a military coat worn by my niece, account for our success in avoiding explanations and securing gasoline, “Judging from my experiences-ana of Miss Stone of Munich, Americans are as safe in Germany as in Chicago or New York." ELECT OFFICERS, Connecticut Trustees Hold Reunion at Norwich. Norwich, Aug. 21.—John & Noland, of New London, was elected president of the 25th Connecticut Volunteer Regimental association at the annua! reunion and business meeting here to- Other oflicers chosen: presidents: R. T Gordon, Lyme; J. A. Conklin, Norwich and Horace Burditt, North Stonington; chaplain, H. G. Gray, Reading, Mass.: | D. Levine, D. secretary and treasurer, W, Norwich; corresponding secretary, H. Champlin, New Haven. MURPHY TO SUPPORT HEARST FOR SENATOR Untesmyer and Gerard A'so Cor- sidered for Sen. Root’s Seat. New York, Aug. Three names are being considered by the demo- cratic leaders for the nomination for United States senator to succeed Elihu Root, according to statements made vesterday by a prominent democrat who recently attended a conference be- tween C, F. Murphy and influential rolitical advisers, The men under consideration are said to be Samuel Untermyer, Ambassador James W. Gerard, now representing this country at Berlin, and William Randolph Hcarst. The probable candidacy of these men was discussed at length on last I'riday at a luncheon meeting of the Temmany advisers at Delmonico's, Mr. Murphy there talked over the entire situation with half a dozen of his close political friends. Hearst Stronger Candidate. Tt is said to have been the unani- mous opinion of the conferees that William R. Hearst would make a stronger candidate than Mr. Unter- myer. It is also quite certain information which leaked out that Mr, Murphy is willing to give his support to Mr. Hearst's candidacy if his po- litical lieutenants favor such a move. Friends of the Tammany leader said that Mr. Murphy told his advisers he had received quite a number of letters from influential men throughout the state indorsing Mr. Untermyer, but would support Mr, Hearst if he would, in the estimation of his advisers, make a stronger candidate. * Murphy Favors Hearst, Mr. Murphy’s friends said that while he was not particularly inclined in Mr, Hearst’'s favor he expressed the wish to nominate the man whom his leaders thought would have the best crance of election. He was said to bear no animosity toward Mr. Hearst and his friends declared that if Hearst wanted the nomination he could have it as far as Tammany is concerned. If not, it was said, Mr. Murphy is will- ing to throw his support to some other man whom ‘Mr. Hearst will support. The name most consistently men- ticned in that contingency is that of Ambassador Gerard. His friends here who have always been known to speak for him with authority have been very active in urging his nomination either for senator of governor. It is also be- lieved that he will get the Tammany support if he will take the nomina- tion. Mr. Gerard has said, however, that he had no desire to succeed Mr. EKoot. The Isolated Nation, (Cleveland Plain Dealer.) Imagine, if you can, an island en- tirely cut off from the nations of the earth, and yet possessed of a degree of civilization. Imagine that such an island is self-supporting; that it grows all its own food, prints all its own books, furnishes itself with all the luxuries it longs for. And imagine that happy land as depending on no other country for any sort of food, drink or ornament. Then you may bhave a picture of a country unaffected by the wars of other countries. In past ages such happy lands have existed. But communication came and transportation, and these primitive Edens disappeared from the face of the globe. Civilization meant cosmopolitanism. The export trade and the import trade wove spider webs. The Happy Land lost some- thing and gained something at the same time. When a war occurs between any two states, property is destroyed and valu- able lives are snuffed out. In nations taking no part in the struggle certain individuals may momentarily profit. A demand will be created for certain goods, and prices will go up, making gain for the manufacturer of those goods. Or a port may be blockaded against certain goods that have been cxported, throwing these goods on the domestic market. The price goes dcwn, and the consumers are bene fited. And the nation not at war thinks that the war is making its own prosperity. Of course this is an economic fallacy. War, any place in the modern wdrld, from |. LEITERS BEFWEEN ASER WD CR (Text Prinied ]n fl[omi Shows Prog- ress of Royal Interchanges. London, Aug. 21.—The jetter which Nicholas and the W nd sent | passed betwer | Kaiser before n Crar the declarations of | have been published in Berlin to the London Daily Times, They show of all pos- letters fole the opinion sibilities of low: irreconcilable differences which set at variance peace. These Kaiser 1o Czar, | The Kaiser to the Czar, July 28: “1 have learned with the greatedi concern of the impression which Aus- tria-Hungary's action against Ser has made in your empire. The un- scrupulous agitation which had been fortered in Servia for years has led to the detestable ‘crime of which the Archduke Ferdinand was the victim. The spirit in which the Servians mur- dered their own king and queen is still alive in that country. You wik no doubt agree with me that we ton, vou and I, as well as all sovereigns, have a common interest in insisting that all those who are morally re- sponsible for the horrible crime shoud receive the punishment they deserve. “On the other hand, T by no means ignore the difficulty which you and your government meet in resisting the pressure of public opinion. Remem- bering the strong ties of cordial friendship which have for long united us I am using all my influence to induce Auktria-Hungary to seek a frank and satisfactory understanding with Russia. I confidently hope that you will suppert my efforts to remove all the difficulties that may yet arise. “Your very sincere and devot friend and cousin. William.” Czar Calls It “A Mean War.” To this the Czar replied on July 29: “I am glad that you are back in Germany at this grave moment. [ urgently ask you to assist me. A mean war has been declared upon a weak country. The indignation, which 1 share to the full, is in Russia enogy mous. “I can foreses that I shall soon bé unable to resist the, pressure which i being brought upon me and shall be compelled to take measures which will lead to war. In order to avert a calamity such as a Kuropean war would be I ask you in the mame of our old friendship to do everything possible to prevent your ally from proceeding too far. Nicholas.” € On July 29 the Kaiser again tele- graphed: “1 have received your telegram and ehare your desire for the maintenance of peace. At the same time, as 1 tolfl you in my first telegram, 1 cannot res gard Austria-Hungary's action ax a ‘mean’ war. Austrin-Hungary knows from experience that Servia's prom- ises, o long as they remain only of paper, cannot altogether be relied upon, In my view, Austria-Hungary's action ought to be considered as an attempt to obtain a full guarantee that Servia's promises would also be translated into action, In this view 1 am confirmed by the declaration of the Austrian cabinet that Austria- Hungary is seeking no territorial con® quest at the expense of Servia. I therefore think that it is perfectly possible for Russia to maintain the attitude of a spectator in face of the Austro-Servian war without dragging Europe into the most terrible war she has ever experienced, “1 believe that a direct understand- ing between your government amd Vienna is possible and desirable—an understanding which, as I have al- ready telegraphed you, my govern- ment is trying to encourage with all the means at its disposal, “Naturally, military measures on the part of Russia which Austria- Hungary could regard as a menace | would precipitate the disaster which ! we had the wish to avoid, and woul® also undermine my position as an intermediary, whi¢h I, in reply to your appeal to my friendship and as- sistance, have readily assumed, “WILLIAM.” The Final Letters, The last two letters are thus given the Daily Chronicle: From czar to kaiser “I thank thee from my heart for thy mediation, which leaves a gleam of hope. * * * It is technically impossible to discontinue our military operations, * * * 8o long as the negotiations With Austria regarding | Servia continue my troops will not une | dertake any Dprovocative action, I give thee my word upon it. 1 trust with all my strength in God's grace, | ana 1 hope for the success of thy | mediation. Thy most devoted Nicho- las From kaiser to czar: My efforts to maintain the peace of the world have reached their limit 80 must injure every other place in the | 1t will not be I who am responsible, world, because it must destroy some | for the calamity which threatens the of the wealth of the world means waste. And upder civilization all nations are interdependent; there- fore waste in one place is sooner OT later felt in another place. Destriuc- | tion can mean no ultimate profit for| anybody. War never added to the wealth of nations. By its policy of refraining from en- tengling alliances, the United States has kept itself out of this “world war.” We shall suffer less than the nationsg that are fighting. Our entangling all liances are commercial: we are in | partnership with the marts of Europe. Having a part ownership in all the jroperty of the civilized world, we must suffer when a part of that country is destroyed. We are an in- | dependent nation; we are a nation at peace. But by the very genius of our | civilization, we can't be an isolated | nation. There are no such countries lia this twentieth century, war | | power { Germian whole civilized world. Even at this moment it lies in thy power to avert it. Nobody threatens the honor and of Russia, which could well have waited for the result of my med- iation, The friendship which 1 in- herited from my grandfather on his death bed for thee and thy kingdor has always been holy to me. 1 have remained true to Russia. The peace of Burope can still be maintuined by thee if Russia cease her military sures which threaten Austria-Hungar decides 1o me and LIGHTNING HITS POL] One of the bolts of iightning in last night's thunder storm struck a tele-" graph pole on East sireet and splin- tered it. No one Was injured, al- thongh many were frightened by the crash.