New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 1, 1914, Page 3

PECE ARY MONENT W i, Weloome End of War, Says German Ambassador. New York, Sept. 1.—That the war nay see an early end is the some- at astounding deduction that seems | pevitable from a statement made esterday by Count Johann von Bern- torff, German ambassador to the Bnited States, “The war has been fought and on,” he said, and followed immedi- ly with these highly significant rds: Germany did not begin the war; she did not want the war. Shqyis ready for peace at any moment. Statements of such .import are not ghtly 'made by diplomats of the class the‘German ambassador and it was ken. by well informed observers as jne. of the most {important bits lews of the day. The ambassador was at the Ritz- Pariton Hotel, and after a careful g of the latest wireless des- tches from Berlin received through jhe station at Sayville, L. I., said that fhe situation demanded full and im- diate explanation. He then gave a porter his interpretation or what he ed the tremendous import of the s news. * Resume of Views. A resume of the ambassador's views . “The war is won, The coalition been' defeated in western Europe. jrman defeat on land is now out of question. The aims of the German gen- 1 staff have been attained. .The fles have been so badly and so sud- enly worsted that Germany is free withdraw, as she has begun to do, gt numbers of men to ward off the slan invasion. 3. The defeat on the 'seas 18 inowledge with the proviso that g defeat was to be expected, since German navy has always been t simply to defend the coast line, ‘that if the English assumed the ing German navy was meant for other purpose they labored under y' mythical conception. ' 4. Germany did not begin the war. pe: did not want the war. She 1s dy for peace at any moment. . German victory means a great vance of democracy in the empire. nation can never forget how the le people rose as one ‘an against njust attack, nor how the leader he socialists made a speech amid ild ‘cheers of the conservative irty, which stood up to a man, wav- their handkerchiefs at him. “The battleground in westérn Eu- e,” sald.the ambassador, “is In Ih 2 condition that Germany can jv. recall ‘great numbers of her to taeet the Russian invasion the eapt, This is the significance ‘aach $o the withdrawal of the ),000 . tragps from Belgium. . There no ué%lng. you know, as a Rus- avalgnyhe, It doesn't exist ex: in * minds of the English and [rench e‘o;es. Germany has won derf tories in East Prussia. firty tHousnnd prisoners have been (en 110 “ymall number, T think iPgrant, The allies have been so dily worsted that Germany is now to ‘withdraw, as she has begun , great.pumbers-of men to ward R o fnvasion.” aany Ready for Peace. how long the war might con- s ambassador declared that “like a definite date for peace ssibfe to predict. Mowing ‘as I do the spirit of thé n people,” he explained, “a vic- for ‘the cdalition. is out of the fon.” ' That Italy would ‘go ‘to war_the ost Garpet Gompany | 19 Asylum S, Hartford New . Scrim and Net Curtains I:Fall Novelties Now ; Displayed ’_ol the newest net and scrim * Drawn thread effects e most plensing curtains, us_show you how to make of | German ambassador said he could not believe. When-asked as to the send- ing of German officers and men to operate Turkey's warships, he said: “I know nothing of Turkish naval affairs; but if Turkey should join in this war as an ally of Germany, the latter has a perfect right to supply Turkey with naval officers. The dtallan premier, however,, only a day or two ago again anmounced Italy’s neutrality, and I belleve she will re- main neutral,” The German ambassador was great- ly interested in Russian despatches which, he said, indicated that there has been a revolt of the | Poles, “This answers all questions as to the fate of Russia,” he commented, “These messages, remember, were not ‘made in Germany.’ This information comes from St. Petersburg after an order by the Grand Duke Nicholas that the Poles be treated as enemies during the rest of the war.” . Denies German Brutality. Concerning the reports of German brutality the ambassador said that he wolild like very much to remind the people of the United S ates that.:1l the earlier despatches telling of Eng- lish and French victorles were false and that the reports of allegea brutal- ities on the part of German roldlers might be equally false, “Dropping bombs upon Paris and Antwerp is certainly justifiable,” he said. ‘Fortresses are to be attacked. Non-belligerents should leave & threatgéned city.” 5 Count Bernstorff said that he now receives no despatches and expressed the hope that the United States gov- ernment would open the wireless sys- tem at Tuckerton, N, J., which it had closéd for not having & license. He said that he would have a conference with the Washington authorities to- morrow, and he believes that they will allow him to send code messages to his government after the messages had been duly censored here. WOUNDED DESCRIBES BATTLE NEAR- MONS ritish Soldier Tells of ~Slaughter of German Troops. Lofdon, Sept. 1, 4 A. M.—The fol« lowing story of fighting near Mons was told to an Express reporter by one ot the British wounded who was brought here Monday. “We had left tife shelter‘of a little forest and opened out, supported:h‘ the North ‘Country regiment. O colonel warned us that the German infantry was advancing, Enemy’s Battalions Sighted. “We had hardly extended ourselves prorie along the grass when patches ot blue and green were seen on the sky- line, and soon battalions of the enemy were made out follpwing each other at regular intervals. “‘Our batteries let rip and gouged holes through them, ‘Bravo,” shouted my platoon commander as he watched through: his glasses. Shots Were Ineffective. “Now' the order was given to fix bayonets Before the enemy afrived the artillery fire had increased until it was an inferno. Germag aviators were ' directing their guns, and at times we fired on aeroplanes, but our shots were ineffective. “Our poor gunners had an awful time, as the German cavalry got around behind .us and charged right up to the guns. Very few of the Ger~ mans escaped, however, for whole platoons rushed to the rescue, empty- ing their magagites as they ran, Attacked From Front. * ‘A moment later the Gefmans were us from the front. We let them come until their breasts Tose ‘above the neighboring hillock, when we dec- imated them.® They fell back in con- fusion and dropped to ‘the ground. ‘“Another line came, ich we treated in the same way. 0 machine guns were turned ~omn ; us, however, and we were ordered to pre- pare to charge. Charged~Advancing Prussians, “On the word of command we sprang from the ground as one man, and with yell after yell charged the advancing Prussians. As we neared eir ranks we fired indiscriminately, and only a few remained to cross bay- orets with us. The remainder rushed off and were shot in the back as they went. They left more than half their regiment on the field in killed and wounded.” RELEASE OF GRAIN CARGOES. England Appoints Special Committee to Deal With Cases. ‘Washington, Sept. 1.—The depart- ment of commerce announced today that 8ir Edward Gray, British secre tary for foreign affairs, has informed Ambassador Page of the appointment of a special committee to deal with all cases on their merits, regarding the release of grain cargoes divertea to England. “This committee,” said a statement from Secretary Redfield, “‘anticipates no difficulty in regard to the release of cargoes about which the question of prize does not arise.” APPLIES FOR RE-INSTATEMENT. St, Louis, Sept. 1..—Mordecal Brown, | deposed manager of the St. Louis Federals, who refused to pitch for the local team after Fielder Jones was appointed. manager, hag:appliea for re-instatement with the Louis Federals. % Russiin | BRITISH SAILORS TELL OF SEA ENCOUNTER Tog Detas of Nava Ball (ff Hegvand [umich-d London, Sept. of British ships engaged in the fight with the Germans off Helgoland who ar rived at Harwich furnish additional detalls of the naval engagement off | that place which wus the result of a | trap set by the British commodore to draw the Germans out One of these sallors, who said he was amohg thése who were used “as live bait,” said to a correspondent of the Daily News and Leader: “The bait was sfowly. pushed temptingly forward, tilkat st the at- tention of the German vouts, feeling. as they thought, perfectly ‘Secure un- der protection-of their own land de- fences, was attratted. Fircd on Fearless. “A German cruiser came out and fired on the Fearless, We madg a runing fight to egg them,on and two Tunning fight to egg them on and two a couple of torpedo boats and a de- stroyer all had a pop at us. “Then the smialler boais of the flotilla began to buzz around. We had drawn them ;out all right and " the commodore signalled for,K general ac- tion. Then the. flotillas comménced to close gound. ’ “By this time the Fearless was in the thick of it. All her guns were in action and the ‘boys landed their shots grandly. “We sent one of the cruisers to the bottom and lookea for more~ < The Arethusa was hav- ing a rough time of it A couple of the enemy’s torpedo boats were pounding away at her and she was being badly pressed. In dashed ths Fearless and threw all her weight into the fight. She manoeuvered grandly and managed to send one of the tor- pedo boats below. Shell Sets the Mainz Afire, “Shortly afterward the Mainz burst into flames, apparently as the result of an explosion caused by a well di- rected shell. The whole ship seemed suddenly to be enveloped in.flames. We could not say which of the de- stroyers inflicted the mortal blow, but they all gathered round like flies to rescue the German sailors in the water, “The Fearless was struck nineteen times, but for the number of hits scored the damage is ridiculously small, ‘The Laurel, which had the inside h, was compelled for some time to face the fire .of one cruiser and two destroyers. 1.—Sailors Kills Four Men, “The first shell to hit the Laurel found its way to the engine room, killing four men. The second struck the forward gun, jamming a charge which was just about to be fired and killing three men, The third strike wounded Commander Frank Rose ser- fously in the left leg, but though urgea by his men to go below he shifted his welght to the other leg and continued to issue his orders as though nothing had happened. “All this time the Laurel was mak- ing it desperately uncomfortable for the two destroyers with which she was engaged, one of which shortly after- ward went to the bottom. She was giving as good as she was getting from the crulser as well, A piece of the fourth shell struck the commander on his sound leg and brought him down on the bridge, but he still de- clined to give way though his signal- man insisted on tearing off his trous- ers t6 prevent his wounds from being poisoned. He continued to fight his ship until he lost consciousness, just after he had learned they had man- aged to extract the charge from the damaged gun. Saved by Last Shell, “As he lay - unconscious on the ‘bridge one of the petty officers put a lifebelt around him, for by this'time only three rounds of ammunition, re- mained, and though the British cruis- ers had appeared on the scene it seemed impossible that the Laurel could live much longer in the fire to which she s exbosed. “A final shell struck her amidships, enveloping her in a dénse cloud of dust and smoke and all on board were certain that she was going to the bot- tom. That last shell, however, was to prove her salvation, for the cloud hung to her as she lay helpless on the water, and though the cloud was split in all ditections by the enemy’s pro- Jectiles not «ne succeeded in finding her in the heart of it. There was not the slightest flurry, though even the satisfaction of fighting had been taken from the men. “ ‘Good-by, old man,’ sald a blue- jacket, bleeding to death over the forecastle, to his mate stretched on deck beside him, g ** 'My time’s up, tod,’ replled the other, calmly reaching out a hand to him, and with that handclasp they died. v “Twenty-two men were killed wounded. or CHICAGO AFTER MOWREY. Chicago, Sept. 1.—Manager Q'Day of the Chicago Nationals h¥s made an offer which may add Mike Mowrey to the club’s roster, according to a spe- cial from Cincinnati today. Mowrey recently was released unconditionally by Pittsburg. Jean Cochrane Vocal Teacher 73 COLUMBIA STREET the Canada has mobilized over 30,000 | 'Canad_a Answers England’s €all Yor- ., Soldiers 1o Aid in European War, soldiers at the Valcartier camp, near Quebec. Of this number about 22,000 will be sent at once to Europe as Can- A % : 23 SR e "’ NADIAN MOBILIZATION ada’s first war contingent. The picture shows the Fifth Royal Highlanders in | camp, By French TRENCYH ON MP\R“C’,G PROTO COPYRIGHT 1914 French artillery is shown on. the march to the front, attended by the French war dirigible Adjutant Reau. R DIRIGIBLE ADJUTANT REAU' French Artillery Convoyed War Dirigible OVER FRENCHARTILLERY AMERICAY PRESS ASSO Re-enforcements are thus being sent to the front in . order to check the rapid advance of the Germans upon Paris. REFUGEES PAY 7,000 FOR CABIN PASSAGE Italian Liner Priccpessa Mafalda Arrves in New York. New York, Sept. 1.—The Italian steamer Principessa Mafalda, char- tered by John E. Jones, American con- sul at Genoa, at a cost of $184,000, reached New York today from Italy with 388 wealthy Americans aboard and becupied cabins with space! for 200 more. Some of the passengers paid $7,000 for a cabin; none paid less than $100, and the average cost to all aboard was approximately $500. 'The presence of empty cabins was explained by the declaration that, although there were many Americans ir. Italy who wanted to return home, they were unwilling to pay the fares demanded for the voyage. Ryndam Reaches Port. Reaching port at almost the same hour as the Principessa Mafalda was the Holland-America liner Ryndam with 1,285 passengers—332 in the steerage—of whom 1,072 were Ameri- cans. Scores of the Ryndam’s pas- sengers were virtually without funds and twenty-seven were absolutely Gestitute, Guarantee Required $184,000. An option upon the Principessa Mafalda, which has been in the South American service, was obtalned in thé name of the United States govern- ment. When the option expired Mr. Jones had not received authority: from ‘Washington to pledge payment for the ship’s passage by the government, and a party of Americans guaranteed the required $184,000. The vessel’s ownerg refitted the ship for the voy- age and divided the steerage into cabins. ¥ormer Governor Aboard. Roberts, former governor of Connecs ticut. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, widow of |; former president of the United States, was” orié of the. Ryndam'’s..passen- gers. Among the passengers were Henry' ACCEPT U. S, PROPOSAL. Washington, Sept. 1.—Both Ger- many and Great Britain have accepted the proposal of the United States that the wireless stations at Tuckerton, N. J.. and Sayville, L. 1., be permitted to send cofle messages to belligerent countries, subject to censorship by American naval officers. SEAMEN’S BILL SIDETRACKED., ‘Washington, Sept. 1.—The seamen's Lill revising regulations of service on American ships has been sidetracked in the senate for fear that additional restrictions on shipping would have a harmful effect during the European crisis when other measures are being cliacted to encourage a merchdgt ma- rine. RE-OPENED TO AMERICANS. London, Aug. 31, 1:45 p, m.—As a result of representations made by the American embassy the port of Queens- town has been re-opened to Ameri- cans in Ireland who desire to embark there for the United States. |NAME OFFICERS FOR | MILITARY OBSERVERS United States Army Officlals Will Go | | With British and Austrian | Forces. Washington, Sept. 1.—Three Ameri- can army officers to go to Austria- Hungary as military observers and tw officers to go with the British army were designated yesterday by the war department. Major Joseph H. Ford, one of the mefical corps now in London, Captain Augustine Mcln- tyre, of the field artillery, who went with the relief cruiser Tennessee, and Captaip. Berkley Enochs of the In- fariry, at present in Germany, will g0 to Austria. Captain W. A. Castle of the infantry und Captain Alexander Miller of the ¥leventh Cavalry, both at present in Paris, have been designated to ac- company the British troops. Germany, Russia and France so far, have withheld their consent to have | Américan observers atcompany their armies. I Signs of the Time Electric Signs are the signs of today—and tonight too. They work longer hours than any * other, and are seen by more persons, for they are seen for so much greater distance. EDISON MAZDA LAMPS . The 5 and 10 watt EDISON MAZDA Sign L'-mps give from 40 to 65 per cent more light than the old style carbon lamps and cost only one-half as much to operate. Our sign expert will gladly tel more about this new fcon:my,' m explain hov.v you can get the best results from electric signs for your business. | 6. K- SPRING & C0. ! 77-19 Church St. The fovifig pictures at Keeney's theater are improving daily aceording to the regular patrons, Today s the ved letter ‘day in the movie world in ew Britain. Such ramous actors as Antonio Mareno, Julta Gordon, Nor- ma Talmage, and others will be pre- sented in a thrilllng two reel drama entitled “The Hiddep Letters.” This { photd play s beyond a doubt ‘one wf the best produced sflent dramas of | today. . For the latess war news the | Hearst Selig +1s scheduled for today | also. Wednesday will be another Sig i moving picture day, when the Lubin company offers for the approval,of {the Keeney . patrons the @rama’ of { mystery “By. Whose Hand.” Heading the .vaudeville entertain- | ment is the egtremely funny musical = act of Teanen and Claxton. Mise® Claxton has a large nimber of { which she springs at | moment to produce laugh upon laugh. | This production came to New Britain about three years ago, hnd the man- i agement has been trylng ever since I'tor a return engagement, and only | succeeded in landing it this week. Lloyd and Green, two musical comedy stars are close contenders for | first place nmong the applause grt- ters of the bill. The repertoire .of song indulged in is greatly vasleds | which adds snap to the prnduaiz ""and greatly pleases the patrons . | the local playhouse. | Another act worth the”time {8 & drama of the underworld entitied “For Her Sake.” The act is opened by a murder, and as the courss of events progresses the sympathy 18 gradually transferred from the muls . de man to the marderer. This et set§ the man on the street thinking, and it is safe in saying that many sleepless nights were spent In fgufs ing out the different arguments of Anthony and Andrey. Bert Lawrence impersonates ti: antics of a dope fiend to perfectiof. His dope is a bit different from the general run of a one man act. Minomiee-Whitman and company have for the setting of their produes tign a Florida swamp. The acrobatie stunts never fail to enthuse the audis & | ence, and the act is pronounced many as the leading production of’it§ kind in vaudeville. T CHARTERS STEAMER HAMBURG. 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