Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 3, 1914, Page 1

German Troops Have Invaded France and Russian Forces Have Crossed German Border - NAVAL BATTLE HEPBBTED IN THE NORTH SEA Germany and Frafite Have Not Formally Declared War, So Far as Known—Each Seeking to Throw Responsibility on the Other—Difficult to See How Great Britain Can Avoid Being Drawn Into Conflict to Protect Belgian and DmchNulhnlity——ifiitihGnvmentinMinmto Busin, Over the Rhine—One Fired Upon and Brought to Earth—Montenegro Mobilizing to Assist Servia. London, Aug. of Europe—Austria-Hurngary, France and Germany—are- now en- gaged in actual warfare, but ‘the ex- traordinary position obtains that two and France, declaréd ‘war aganst each other so far as is known, not even severed diplomatic re; despite the fact that Ger- y's ultimatum to France has elther been ignored or re: The explanation o to be that Germany and France are eaen seeking to throw Upon the other the onerus of ‘beginuing the fact, while the nations of Eurdpe are fiying at each other’s throats, they are vieing with each ather in protésting their desire - to malntain . peace, they repudiate the responsibility for plunging the wholp —Four great powers | tegrity and inCependence Were guaran- . ! fortified town of France i o aton tier, 40 miles north on the Belgium fron northwest of Metz in Germany. Luxemburg Station Seized. A train full of German soldiers ar- rived at the station during the nigl Luxembursg | t. The troops seized the station at Luxemburg during the The troops seized the station bridges on the Traves and Trois Vierges line in order to insure the regular passage o; military trains across the grand duchy. seizures the soldiers proceeded to the this would appear Afior these | The majority of the Ludemburg vol- unteers protested against the violation of neutrality, | mans asserted that the rallway belonss | to them and that they have the right to do what they like in Luxemburg. 20,000 German Troops on French S According to an evening newspaper | published at iroops crossed the French frontier this morning near Nancy. 7 Unconfirmed Reports. They encountered French forces and with heavy losses. Th's news, howg¥er, lacks confirmation. i éne despatch from -Brusselsy Jit was reported there that declared war on France snd-that the French ambassador, Ju'es ‘Cambon;. had left the German, capital This repbrt could not:be confirmed. * Statement by French Emb: embassy today issued but in reply France Has Strongest Justification. In this curlous situation, according to Eritish opinion, has the | strongest justifleation. German ! She certainly | mobilize ana seems to have taken greatest precautions to_avoid frontiér collisions. On thée other ;hand Germany, @ition te Invading Irench without mal of war, bas vi Luxemburg, und declines_ to ‘undertaking to' 1espect eld Efforts of Ambassador Wa: orts of the Iiritish dor at Berlin to secure have been wastéd. Great Britain can avoid being drawn into, the conflict to protect Delglan and Ditch neutral- on thi=s point Premier quith’s official announcement in par- Hament is awalted with intense anx- fety the British pub'fc being no long- er under any illusions as to the gravity whichi transclends any- thing in their expericnee. The least observant man in Lon- today could pressed with the tremendous was happening. actual formal mobilization, thé sritish goversment 18 steps to meet & situation unprecedent- ed in the nation's history: % News of the progress of hostilities a formal decl 1 ted the meutrality of | Tie French the followis_ statement: “French territory has been invaded and German troops matching on the fort at Cirey. act has been committed without & declaration of war. bassador is at present in Paris. Germany declared today ~that she was unable to answer the question put | tries to move cargoes destined for Eu- by the British ambassador at Berlin = g% o as tc whether she is prepared to re- Spect the neutrality of Belgium. ‘This statement appeared in a com- munication issucd by the French em- ficult to see how The German ame fact that sumcthing Neutrality of Belgium Guaranteed. The neutrality of Belgium has barn guaranteed by Great Britain, and she | is bound to protect Belgium for ner | own safety, as Belgium under German is vague and Confl'cfing, owing to se- | Tul> would be a never-ending menace | vere censorship cverywhere imposed. < hat tie Germans poured to Luxemourg who will to England. RUSSIA HAS BEGUN INVASION OF GERMANV.} Crossed the Border at Several Points— Two Germans Slightly Wounded. Bérlin, Aug. rman invasion of Krance oc- and’ Longwy wnile is reported . t6 have taken News from German Frontie: rihan frontier that . Russtans invaded Germany noar Schwenuep. - Servia, the e U the upheaval. recms to iz vocn aimost st slkht of. The to reparis from Nizh have cirtually ceased operations rder to meet the 2—Russia_has begun | the invasion of German territory, Rus- ; sian forces having crossed the Ger- man _frontier at Schwinden, southeast | of Bialla, while last night a Russian @ patrol entered Germany near Eichen- ‘The Russian column which crossed the frontier at Schwin- den was accompanied by artillery. ax Two squadrons of Russian cossacks | begun in Paris of battalions of forelgn are riding in the direction of Johannes- burg, in East Prussia, 15 miles the frontier. The Russian patrol i near Eichenreid attacked the German | guard at the railroad bridge over the ! The attack was Twb Germans were slightly wounded The above informatic by (he imperial staff. same time said that the invasion near | Schwinder showed that war had actu- come reports against Servia in greater danger in Russia. GERMAN FORSES HAVE CROSSED FRENCH BORDER Twe Detachments Moving in: the Di- | rection of P,x‘w from | which entered repulsed. London, Aug. 2—Cernian forces to- @ay bezan the | was given out known, a declaration The staff at the @ wur having been made. Man deiachments entcred French ter- moving in the French Aviater Dropping Bombs. A French aviator has been dropping { bombs from an aeroplane | neighborhood of Nuremberg, Bavaria. { according to an announcement made by | the military authorities today. making this announcement the author- ities added that this action was a crime agalnst the rights of man, Ws there has been no declaration of war. Emperor William Cheered. Emperor William came force crossed o ief mear -the village of Cirvy, between Naney and Strassbur; and dnother ably the Twenty night_invaded the u Luxemburs, Iéutnl &erflw;yt nell‘we-e: Teigium 2nd Germany, and ¢ontinu. 7 Krench fortified town of Longway. ' A despatch fromi Brus- | seis sald there was good reason to be- | this force later in the day ¢ German force ich came into Krance near Cirey, h is 40 miles {rom Nancy, is ro- e been répul German detachtnent, pro intl infaatry grand duchy of In; its march to the to Berlin | ceived with feelings of great relief. from. Potsdam. He |Put an end to the strain and the un- traveled in an open automobile and |certainty of the last few days. was greeted on the streets of the cap- ital by tompituous eheering. His majest: Low 1 ut this his not yet been automobiles tyry'u g e ¥ = Prince Henry of Bavaria, his brother, and other princes, Later in the aftermoon Dr. Von Bethmann-Holweg, the imperial chan- drove to the imperial palace. He was heartily cheered by the popi- Russian ‘Patrol Destroys Postoffice. telegram received Hhere encered France. whi ported to, haf heavy losses, prince, Duplicating Former Manoeuvre. Apparently the German ari ! plicating_the first movement of the Waf. 1t was on Aug. Franco-Prussfih 3, 1570, 44 years ago tods French and Germans clas first battle of that war at Saarbrucken, where the prince imperial ,under the oriders of the emperor, received his fa-, Koenigsberg says a Russian patrol has ' entered Bydtkuhnen, on the Russian |ent time and are in need of assist- It advanced to Bilderweit- schen, near Eydtkuhnen, where it de- stroyed the local postoffice. ‘The enemy, according to this intelii~ ce, crossed the border at several | Wers present among others E.\H, Gar- from | Dossible care of thelf countrymen who mous “Laptism of fire” - Germany Taking Every Advantage. It would appear today. that Germany ullest possible advai- emperor, accord- WAR SITUATION IN g ITALY 18 GRAVE Press Warned Not te Publish Military 3 * Mevements of Troepe. Aug, 2—The war situatien ‘s Italy) is conmeerned, is con- _today. The a bank, Double 1hat of ANy n Cabled Paragragphs Penny Bank Closed. London, Alig. 2.—The national penny an institution with many, branches where small deposits are re- ceived, was closed Saturday. fcrm her” conduct tions.” - This statement is interpreted differ- ently here. According to the opinion of some it means the neutrality. of Italy, while others believe Italy will participate in the conflict only in case the central powers suffer a reverse. Meanwhile all, prefects in the xing- dam have warned the press not to publish any military news of move- ments of troops. The warships of the kingdom are under the same penalty as in ‘the Italo- Turkish war. Apprehension is feit at the lack of coal, owing to Italy’s sup- ply being entirely English. Efforts are being made to obtain American coal. to treaty obliga- NEW YORK YACHT CLUB MAY CALL CRUISE OFF Interests Will Demand At- tention of Members. New London, Conn, Aug. 2.—Be- sides the canceilation of the races for the America’s cup, the war situation threatens to bring the annual cruise of the New York Yacht club to an #brupt halt tomorrow. The question of calling the cruise off at once was brought up today, but the captains of the fleet after a conference decided to 80 on tomorrow. while another meet- ing will be held at Newport. If it is decided that the war seriously threat- ens the business interests of the cap- tains the cruise will be called oft for the first time in the history of the New York Yacht club. War compelled the cancellation of the entire cruise in } 1888 | Commodore Dallas P. Pratt would not comment on the advices from abroaq that Sir Thomas Lipton had decided not to race for the America’s cup this vear if his country became involved in the war. The cup com- mittee, he said, had received no offi- cial communications from Sir Thomas. If the race is definitely cancelled the club is expected to accept Sir Thomas’ action without comment, realizing that an extraordinary emergency had arisen, WARLIKE AGTIVITIES IN THE FAR EAST British Asiatic Fleet Is Concentrating at Hong Kong, Tokio, Aug. 2.—The western shores of the Paclfic today showed active sparations for war. The British Asiatic fleet is concentrating at Hong Kong, and the German warships in Asiatic waters are making thelr way to Tsing-Tau. The warships of Japan are making every preparation for pos- sible eventualities and are reaay to sail at a moment’s notice. The Japan- ese dreadnought Hiymi had a suc- cessful trial trip today. Germans resident in Japan subfect l!o military service have been ordered 'to hold themselves in readiness to re- turn home, The transportation of freight be- tween Japan and Siberia and Europe has stopped. Efforts are being made to secure the vessels of neutral coun- rope. All insurance is at war rates. POINCAIRE REGRETS INABILITY TO LEAD ALPINE RIFLEMEN Says His High Office Would Prevent Him Leading His Company. Paris, Aug. 2.—President Poincaire in talking to a friend today said his only regret was that his high office would prevent him from leading his company of Alpine rifiemen in case France became engaged in war. Andre Magino, a member of the chamber of deputies, has taken his place as a private in a regiment sta- tioned at Rar-Le-Duc, which is in his constituency. M. Magino was for- merly under-secretary of state for war and as such he had a seat in the cab- inet. He is one of a large number of members of the cabinet who have de- clined to avail themselves of the eight day legal delay in obeying the order of mobilization. Organization Begun in Pari The organization already has been olunteers, notably Belgians, Slavs and iyrians. Several hundred Italians last night paraded through the downtown section carrying Italian and French flags and shouting “down with Ger- many” and “long live France.” Fateful Order of Mobilization. The fateful order of mbbilization consisted of only seventeen words and read as follows: “Ministry of War. eral mobilization. Extreme urgency First day of mobilization, Sunday, Au- gust 2’ The Wwords were written in a large hand and appeared on sheets of white paper about eight by twelve inches. These posters appear to have been manifolded by a duplicating machine and not printed. From all parts of France news was received in the capital today that the order for mobilization had been re- ceived in the capital today that the order for mobilization had been re- It i 1 Torchlight Processions. There were manifestations through- out’the night in almost all of the pro- vincial towns and cities. The people took part in torchlight processions and the crowds joined in singing “Le, De- part De L'Armee.” - There has been formed in Paris a committes of influential Americans who either reside in France or who are temporarily i the country, the purpose of which is to take every find themselves in France at the pres- ance. Ambassador Herrick is taking an active part in this work and the first meeting of the committee was held at his residence today, There 1y, Coudert brothers, Consul General Thackara and Spencer F. Bddy. Every ‘American who needs advice or aid will he aceommodated, and it is prob- able that these travelers whe are cut off from home supplies will be helped in eashing tWeir checks. Mr. Herrick Order of gen-’| $500,000 for Red Cross Service. - Moscow, Aug. 2.—The municipal council has voted a million roubles (about $500,000) for the Red Cross ser- vice of Russia and friendly powers. German Reserves in China, Shanghai, Aug. 2—German reserves throughout China are proceeding with all haste'fo Tsing-Tau, the fortified port in the Germany territory of Kiao- Chau. Prince Oscar Married, Berlin, Aug. 3.—Prince Oscar. fifth son of Emperor William) was married Friday night to Countess Ina Basse- witz, daughter of Count Bassewitz Le- vetzow. The bride assumed the title of Courrtess von Ruppin. The official celebration of the marriage has been set for September. PLANS TO FORTIFY THE AMERICAN BANKING SYSTEM. National Banks of the Country Can Obtain $500,000,00 in Currency. ‘Washington, Aug. 2.—The vast ma- chinery of the federal government was turned today toward the perfection of plans to fortify the American banking system so that the nation’s share in the financial burden of European war will be dlstributed on many shoulders and its direct effects minimized. Conferences at the White House aad treasury department, at which the foreign and domestic aspects of the situation were discussed, culminated late today in the departure for New York of Secretary McAdoo and Comp- troller of the Currency Willlams. These two men have all the government au- thority to put_in operation the plan which congTess designed years ago for such situations as the present, Dy which the national banks of the coun- try can obtain $500,000,000 in currency under the Aldrich-Vreeland act. In official circles here the feeling was evident that any unusual strain will be manifest first in New York, and both the president and Mr, Mc- ‘Adoo were anxious that the highest government financial authority be on the ground. Before Mr. McAdoo left Washington the treasury shipped out about $100,- 0 of the Aldrich-Vreeland cur- which will be in the vaults of the sub-treasury tomorrow ready for the New York banks. . There has been no call from outside New York for Aldrich-Vreeland cur- rency, and it was not believed here to- night that other banks would make such calls. The treasury ie stocked wita many milons more of bills ready for instant shipment. The very fact that this vast sum is here is expected o have a reassuring effect throughont the country. Another factor which officials think may help to allay uneasiness is that deposit of $34,000,000 Dy the treasury in national banke in the farming sec- tlons of the conutry to be used in moving crops. Distributed through a large section of the country, it will aid the banks In ‘meeting the usual demand for money for the crop move- ment. relieving New York from this burden. SEVERAL HOSTILE AIRCRAFT, IN RHINE PROVINCES. German Troops Fire Upon and Bring One to Earth. Berlin, August 2—German troops to- day fired upon and brought to_earth a French flying machine near Wesel. Saturday night several other hostile aircraft were seen in the Rhine pro- vinces, one was observed flying from Keprich in the direction of Andernach, ten miles northwest of Coblenz. Others were sighted near Dueree fiying in the direction of Cologne. Last night a hotel keeper in Kochem and his son tried to blow up the Prussian station railroad tunnel at Ko- chem. Their attempt failed and the men were shot and killed. Wesel, where the aeroplane was shot down is about 140 miles from the northeastern frontier of France. While a train was crossing a bridge at Thorn today, a passenger tried to throw a bomb from the win- dow of a coach probably with the hope of destroying the bridge. He was ar- rested. PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPEAN WAR. _Germany has commenced inva- sion of France, without so far as known, a declaration of war having been made. Several small engage- ments along the border have Leen reported, in which it is sai the Germans lost. A German army of 100,000 is concentrating on French border near liege. A Russian column, with artiliery has crossed the German frontier. Two squadrons of Russian cossaeks are riding in the direction of Rast Prusia. The London News of the World reports a sea battle in the North Sea, presumably betwsen German and French fleets. _England prepares for general mo- biiization, and all army and navy reservists In the United States have been called. Further indications received of Italy’s neutrality. Russian army in far east order- ered mobilized. Reported seizure of tw> English ships by Germans, ' French aviater. reported. to, be- ported to be dropping bombs in Ba- varia. Washington will i proclamation tomorrow. Plans are being made to trans- port \war-bound American tourists in Europe back to United States. United States will issue several million dollars in curencv to be sent to New York ready for call of banks. e neutrality Luxemberg is mow in pessession of the German forces despite pro- test. Berlin claims that the own- ership of the railroads thera zives her the right of eccupatiea, The British cabinet was ia ses- sion all day, aua at its conclusion definite war sction is expected to be announced. has arranged that his residence be &lwoa at the disposal of Americans Paris, The embassy and the office of the censul general remained open all day Yolunteers are helping the over- - | worked embassy and comsuler staffs endeaver te confer with ‘The Gsrman ambassador to Great to- day. Im some quartes this is 1hought to portend to a possibie move for peace. BY GERMAN METHODS IN BEGIN- NING THE WAR A WAR OF PIRACY All Possible Measures Being Taken te Ensure That Paris Will Not Lack for Food—Severe Regulations Against Increasing the Prices of the Necessi- ties of Life, Paris, Aug. 2—The deep indignation caused in France by German methods in beginning the war is cerified by the Temps, which says: “Up ‘to the last moment the French and Russian governments had given Germany credit for acting in good there 18 now no_ longer doubt it is in _ambush. Russians, Frenchmen _and_ Englishmen must stand united against the powers of brigandage who have just been un- masked. “The British government yesterday informed the Germen ambassador that England could not remain neutral. We did not desire this war, but since it was forced upon us, with good heart we will wage it. For fcrty years Ger- many has prowled around us. with the constant idea of striking a blow with minimum risk, but b prolonging the menace she has taught us our lesson. Forces Stand in United Array. “Germany attacks us now at an hour ‘when all our material and moral forces war upon us is a war of piracy. France, too, with magnificent union, man.” The lobby of the chamber of depu- many in uniform, and lal eagerly dis- distinction of party, discussion the measures which attitude of Germany which clearly manifested. staffs having gone to the war. Special Trains Transport Foodstuffs. world in'the near future. ties of life. Priests to Act as Chaplains. the medical corps. In addition, administer all the sacraments. One of the vicars general archbbishopric_of Parls, through, said: mense hope upholds and them. 1 was in Alsace in 1870. the rreparations for war then, pared to that of the fatal year.” 100,000 GERMAN TROOPS ON FRENCH FRONTIER. mans Are Said to Have Lost. Arion, August 2- vices received here 100,009 the French froniier near Licge. man and French positions. Belgian, sides, FRENCHMEN IN NEW ORLEANS Germans Subject to Also Asked to Report at Onca. New Orleans, La, Arg »—A ca by ‘Consul French re a copy of Erench forces. General Ferrand. that all Germans in this port to him at once. Palace. There tional anthem and calls for | singing and cheering. New Haven, Conn, in London. cipal problems. reached here, Hope to Free Poland. New Haven Conn, Aug. 2. at which nonety velunteered will be iss\ the state, It objects of the society, Mentenegrin Army te Mebilize. stand in united array againt her. The hurls itself to the fray as a single ties was crowded today with members, cussing the crisis. All agreed, without to vote without the government will ask for the defense of the country in facesof the aggressive s now All the museums and galleries in Paris have been closed, the various A1l possible measures have been tak- en to ensure that Paris will not lack for food. Special traine bave been re- served for the transport of foodstuffs, particularly milk. In the event of the home supply becoming inadequate, a decree suspending the prohibition’ of the importation of foreign fresh meat will appear in the Official Gazette to- morrow, thus assuring large supplies from Argentina and other parts of the Severe regulations will be rigorous- 1y applied against persons attempting to profit in the present state of affairs by Increasing the price of the necessi- Although the church has no official status in France, the applications of a number of priests to act as chaplains with the forces have been granted and they have received permission to leave at once. They are to be attached to the s pofle has given special authorization to Young priests serving as soldiers to of the who returned from Alsace by the last train getting “The ‘people of Alsace-Lorraine are calm. Notwithstanding the burden of anxiety weighing on all hearts, an m- comforts I saw and the present situation cannot be com- . | tomobile was struck by Engzgements Reported in Which Ger- According to 2d- Corman troops are crossing the Grand Duchv of Luxemberg and concentrating on More than 25.093 men are enzaged in digzing trenches in front of the Ged- The stragetical line from Malmedy, in Rhenish Prussia, to Liege is guard- ed by military in both the German gnd CALLED TO THE COLORS. Military Duty | to the colors affecting a'l I'renchmen in New Orleans subject to military ser- vice of France was issuel here tod:y The esentative today received the decree mobilizing the German Consul Roh also announced territory | subject to military service should re- Scene of Enthusiasm at Buckingham was a scene of enthusiasm outside Buckingham palace tonight. A crowd of five or six thousand gathered before the palace and sang the na- King Georfle, who with Queen Mary appear- ed on a balcony and bowed in response to cheers given for him and for France. A number of processions were form- ed late tonight and paraded the streets New Haven's Mayor Safe in London. Aug. 2—Word was recelved here by cable today from Mayor Frank J. Rice that he is safe The mayor has been in ‘Burope several weeks studying muni- It was thought he was in the war zone, until definite news An en- thusiastic meeting of the Polis Falcon alliance of America was held tonight to go back te Poland. A call for volunteers to the 900 members in said that the members hope to be able te free Poland during th disturbanee, that being one of the Cettinje, August 2—King Nicholas Deep Indignation CGaused in France Snow fell in Maryland. ¥ . Jipesident Wilson has signed - the —_— . The i ¥ Ne‘l;g_{ wor mis causing damage Adjournment of Congress is predict- ed fur September 1. Kentucky voters will cast their first ballot today for United States sena- ors. The Grand Trunk Pacific pier at Seattle, Wash., was destroysd by fire at a loss of $500,000. The threat to call a strike of 18,000 workers of the Lackawanna Coal Co., has been bandoned. Hugh R. Erdmann, a Lutheran nin- or of Johnstown, Pa., dropped dead n the street in London. Henry Spencer, murdere- of Mrs. Midired A. Rexroat, was hanged in the prison at Wheaton, Il Several American naval officers cn leave ir Switzewland were reca'le¢ on orders from Washington. Prof. Francis H. Storer, ths net-d chemist died in Boston afteg a long ilness. e was 82 years old. Captain William F. Randolph, aide to General ‘Stonewall’ Jacason, dicd at Warrenton, Va, aged $3 yeara. The tablet recently placed in the ington monument by the of Colorado will be dedicated today. The Secrstary of State was late in getting his warn news becausa %he was on a sandbar in the Rappahnhock. Twenty persons were injured during the panic causeG by the blowing of a fuse on a street car at Newark, N. o The twnety-first international peace conference, icheduled to be held i Yicaia inSsptember has been called oft. The Grand Army of the Rspublic will be invited to hold its annuai er campment at Washington next sum- raer 3 Herbert C. Hockin, convicted in the dynamite conspiracy cases, is serious- ly ill i nthe prison hospital at Leav- enworth, Kan. Photographs from a reflector at Lick Observatory give indications «f the existence of a satelite of Jupiter, Mth~ €rto unrecognized. The will of Charles Hopkins who died in Brooklyn in 1895, has just been iled for probate by his mother, Mrs. Catherne Hopkins. Dennis Cashin of New York, after completing 41 years as an engifie driver on the New York Central, was retired on a pension. | Gladys Goelet of Boston, died from injurics recelved by jumping from an automobile which caught fire at Pel- ham ' Park, The Bronx. W. J. Newman, musician in Barnes us, played discords, hoping to se- lcase from contract. He got the re lease alto two blackeyes. Dowager Empress Maria Feodorow- na, of Russia, who is in London, has decided to return direct to Russia can- celling her visit to Denmark. Bendetto Randazzo of New York, 32 years old, convicted of kidnapping, was sentenced to serve mot less than 25 or more than 50 years in prison. Commodore Alfred Brown, of the American Life Saving Society, sailed for England on the steamer St. Louis to try and swim the English Channel. Four persons were instantly killed one mile south of Renfrew, Pa., on the Lake Erie Railroad, when an au- a pasenger train. . One person was fatally burned and five others seriously when a fire be- lieved to be incendiary, destroyed a lodging house on Third Avenue, New York. The forest fire, which has been rag- ing four days near Sisson, Cal., has crossed the McCloud river and s now threatening the town of Weed with destruction. William Burt, engineer, and Peter Margesson, fireman, both of Hornell, N. Y., were killed when the boiler of their freight engine exploded near Corning, N. Y. The German Emperor’s yacht Mete- or, Frau Krup von Bohlen's yacht Germania and another German yacht, the Jsobel, have been withdrawn from the Cowes regatta. Alfred Stamen, the Siwash Indian, who threatened to scalp Asistant Di trict Attorney John M. Minton of New York, was sentenced to one year's im- prisonment for robbery. Governor Fielder reviewed the sec- ond and fourth New Jersey regiments about 400 persons at the second “Gov- at Sea Girt. The Governor entertained ernor's Day” celebration. Steamer captains arriving at Mobil la., reported that lighthouse keepers along the Mexican coast are starving. 1t is said suppl yships have not visited the stations for many months. Thomas Dawson of Longdon was sen- tenced to one year’s imprisonment for swindling Dr. W. L. Gray, an Ameri- can, out of $1,000 by pretending that a $1,000,000_legocy awaited him. Crockett Williams, a negro was taken from the jail at Kufala, Okla, and Iynched by a mob which overpowered the guards. The negro is said to’ have confesed that he killed Johnson King, a wealthy Irdian. AMERICAN TOURISTS IN PANIC AT ANTWERP. Many Leave Their Baggage Bel Rather Than Remain in Eurove. d. Antwerp, August 2 — American tourists here who are endeas to return home are in a panic. steamer Kroonland sailed today with a f ull complement of passengers . many of whom left their baggage be- Eind rather than remain in farope. United States is but a neutral observ- er in the European war the manifold interests of America in Europe com- manded the incessant President Wilson and officials of the government throughout the day. and treasury departments—usually de- serted on Sunday—presented scenes of unworited activity. were kept busy with orders to care for Americans abroad and to take necessary precautions for stabilizing financial conditions United States. McAdoo to New York to be directly accessible to bankers, large and small. ‘The secretary conferred with several big bankers here about shipping gold to Europe, of the federal reserve board already confirmed, as well as Paul burg whose nomination is pending and | disucssed foreign exchange. wWgers |d ment revealed by their dispatches that conditions _throughout becoming increasingly came that her army and navy along the North Sea, threatening Germany. dor’ Gerard, at Berlin, fled the state many had declared wor Officials hostilities France. desire to remain neutral were convey- ed to the American government. United States countries. already had asked the United Stat: for American embassies_at St. Petersburg Berlin and Vienna today trusted with new duties. England and France have States would take charge of their in- terests in Europe if the United States would take vharge of their interests in Europe, this request favorably acter upon. as certain that the sis, thus have means of a commuication all Nothing of a definite character came came to the Washington situation it is giving officials no little concern. The probability of a_conflict eastern German and Russian warships was discussed by from the allied forces at plications in China have beentempor- arily removed. Officials here are de- termined strictly observed in the Philippines. plore the general conflict no expression of its merits came from anyone in_ the The attitude of the government so far is clearly one of careful from taking any part direct or ind- rect in the European mix-up. grams of Americans through .- Business is completely paralyzed The authorities are serfously consider- ing the uodpiion of an emergency cet to stop specie pavments for a time. It is tcared that not enough monwy will be avallable if the rum on the ianks Washington Offcials Keep Wires and Cables Busy to Care for Citizens in War Zone ] WILL MAKE NO ATTEMP TO MEDIATE IN TANGLE A:muaeofcovmi.ofieofc.ufuimfimrm{ Taking Any Part in the European Mixup—Secretary = . McAdoo Sent to New York, to be Directly Accessible to = Officers Regard Conditions Throughout Europe as Becoming Increasingly Grave, Bankers—Diplomatic Washington, August 2—Although the attention - of Wires and Cables Busy. The White House office, the state Wires and cables messages and in the s Conferred With Bankers. President Wilson sent Secretary called together members M. War- Situation Increasingly Grave, Diplomatic officers of the govern- Europe were grave. Word England was wobilizing Ampassa- noti- that Ger- Russia. messages did not mention between Germany and Further indications of Italy’s formally department on Requested to Take Charge. As Ryssia, Austria and Germany, the in a state of war. to care their the diplomatic interests, were en- inquirea if the United “In case of emergency” and likewise =0 has been 1t is regarded merican embass- Legations and ,consulates will the countries in conflict about the East though in the Far between naval officials Neutrality in Philippine Ports. ‘With the departure of the Germans Peking com- that | neutrality shall be in American ports Will Not Attempt to Mediate. So far as can be learned the United States will not make any attempt to mediate in the European tangle. futility of England’s mediation pro- posals having already been demon- strated. no move in diplomacy at least until the situation develops more clearly. The Wilson is disposed to make No Expresson on Merits of Issue. While administrations officials de- in Europe merits of the issues. abstinence The president earnmestly hopes that after all the great powers may not en- sage measures thus for taken may the true alliance of the various na- tions are revealed, an effort peace through a conference of powers may be made. in general hostilities, that the prove toward UNITED STATES TO HELP STRANDED AMERICANS. Orders Sent to All Consulates, Lega- tions and Embassies to Ob Money for Citizens New in Europe. ‘Washington, Aug. 2—The United States government today extended a helping hand to the thousands of Americans who are stranded abroad without means of cashing the checks or letters of credit owing to the finan- cial stringency produced by European war. Gesides forwarding hundreds of tele- aiplo- matic channels, orders were sent by the state department to all consulatcs, legations and embassies to use every influence at their disposal to obtan money for citizens of the United States. To Use Embassy Checks. All American diplomatic officers were instructed to exchange letters of credit or travelers' cheques for “embassy checks” or certificates. These are is- sued by the wmuthority of the United States government and Secretary Bry- an sald tonight he was confident “em- bassy checks” would be honored by raiiroads, steamship companies and hotels abroad. Relatives and friends of_Americans in. Burope can deposit funde “with the state department in Washington and an equivalent sum will be advanced in an-embassy check abroad. Americans devold of funds will be given loans, just.as was the case in Mexico. and an emergency ap- propriation wiil be asked for to care for any deficiencies in this conmectiin. Secretary Bryan expressed the view that thers were enough xhijs running to care for Americans who desired to leave, but said that if any em: cy lot X everything “Wouid be: assist them to return home; Wilson Gives Personal Attention: President Wilson gave his personal attention to the problem of aiding Gitis zens of the United States. While the' state department was asking its repre- - Einerican emmase, . § for Americans, It i ——— It is not, however, that such a contt arise. Mr. Bryan suggested that if = embassies run short of funds - cash_travelers' checks t, the American gov- ernment would have no diffculty fm | getting currency direct from the eign governments. 3 To Ask Aid of Steamship Companiess The government has undertaken o persuade big steamship compamies to have their agents in the United States accept checks or money for passage sent by friends here or to have them with which to or letters of credi their European Americans Have Flocked to Englands Took Place Under Dramatio Ciroums stances—UMimatum Repeatsd Three day evening Count - again called upon M Would cease mobilizing her f Russia Ignores Germany’s Demamdh ' you specified, it follows 4 Russia has declined o agree with Ultimatum Repeatsd Thres Times. Three times Count Von repeated the German each time the Russian forelgn ter met his statement with the same firm negative. Finally Count Pourtales rose from his chair, to the foreign minister and left room without another word. He the members of his staff at once parted from St. Petersburg of Finland. ccording. Count Von Pourtales heid in the typewritten texts of two replies One was for presen- event of Russian 2o~ ceptance of the German ultimatum the other in case of its reection. 2 his great-agitation the German am. bassador presented both replies to M. Sazonoff at the same time, The protection of Russians in coun= tries at war with Russia has beem entrusted to Spain, SIGNS OF MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN HOLLAND Troeps Are Being Lodged in the Pub | lio Buildings. from Germany. SRR i3 g Amsterdam, Aug. 2—That : is im the midst of war is very evidemt here. On all sides there are signs of military preparations. The mobilizution order ‘Wilhelmina was so that the operation was soon’ completed. The peaceful streets of the A Dutch cities present an unwonted as- Troops are constantly moving and are being lodged in the publio. mobilization decree caused & panic among the poorer classes was a_frantic banks; crowds give ooin for nol pered by the withdrawal of to join their regiments and services are almost at a standstill Today is the birthday of the mother, but all celebrations were Montenegro to Assist g e