Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 27, 1914, Page 1

LVI—NO. 203 NORWICH, CONN., THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1914 E IN IMPREGNABLE POSITION Next Move of Germans Against Allies Will Prove More Difficult Than ARE CONCENTRATED ON ENTRENCHED LINES w Joffre’s Troops Will to a Stubborn Defensive Stand—Germany May Pay Dearly for Undervaluation of Russia’s Forces—One Russian Army is Clearing East Prussia of German ' ‘Troops, While Another is Moving in Posin Almost Un- opposed, and Will Soon be Within 150 Miles of Berlin. London, Aug. 27. 1.50 a. m.—The al- lies in their present entrefiched posi- tions are as the “anvil to the Mus- covite hammer,” declares the Daily Graphic’s military correspondent. “It is good mews” he continues, “that the concentration of the allies on entrenched lines within the French frontler is complete and that the po- sitions thus held are little less than im; e. The Germans will find that their next move against the allies will be much more difficult than that which confronted them a week 2 S General Joffre's troops will mo whe devoting all their energy to a stub- born defensive. They are the anvil The Muscovite hammer is gathering all its immense force for a crushing blow in Bosniania. Hence it is most important that the allies’ forces should stand firm. “The hammer is doing excellently, although the preliminary work is nec- essarily slow on account of the Rus- sians’ lacke of facilities for mobiliza- tion. -Nevertheless, the progress thus far made by Russia has excceded the most optimistic expectattions and the Jikely to_ pay. dearly for o umattatiation” 6 Aba Russiun efforts. ““The outstanding feet is that the Lammer is well poised for action. If the anvil only holds firm_ the enemy must be gpeedily crushed between ihem. “Here is the situation of the three- sided Russian advance:. - At present ¥ast Prussia is In process of being cleared of German troops, while~in Posen another Russian army is mov- ing almost unopposed and will soon be within 160 miles of Berlin. Mean- while in Gallcia the Austrian troops are putting up an effective resistance.” A PANIC REPORTED IMMINENT IN BERLIN. Over the Extent Russian London, Aug. 27, 2.40 a m.—“Des- pite the German efforts to minimize the extent and fmportance of the Rus- slan victorles” says the Standard's Copenhiagen_correspondent, “the Ger- ‘man public apparently is by no means ratisfled of its security. A panic seems fmminent in Berlin: Wealthy Ger- ‘mans are leaving the city and hastensag toward Scandinavia by way of Copenhagen. A number of these al- ready have passed through this city.” FOREIGN MINISTERS PROTEST BOMBARDMENT OF ANTWERP. By a Zeppelin Dirigible Balloon—Only Communication Through Ostend. Antwerp. via Paris, Aug. 26, 100 p. m.—The ministers of the foreign pow- ers at Antwerp have protested against the bombardment of Antwerp by a Zeppelin dirigible bolloon. ~ Among other demage done was the total destruction of a building belonging to an American citizen. All lights at Antwerp were out at eight o'clock at night. The people of the city are behaving with remarkable. courage and patriotism, although con- ditlons are nerve-racking owing to the uncertainty. Antwerp is cut off from the entire country except Malines, Ghent, Bruges and the seacoast. The only communication with the outside world is through Ostend. FIGHTING RESUMED IN VICINITY OF MALINES. Where Belgians Have Been Engaged Daily with German Advance Troops Amsterdam, Aug. 26 via London, 11385 p. m.—The Telegraph's Antwerp dent wires that fighting was resumed this afternoon in the vicini- ty of Malines, where the Belgians have been engaged daily with German ad- vance troops. “The road from Malines toward Vil- voorden, six miles northeast of Brus- sels” the correspondent adds, “is lit- tered with bodies of men and horses while in the pasturing flelds cattle having been killed by shrapnel. The d Importance of tories, Bels captured one field gun. ing in Brusels is going on the same as before the German ccca- pation.” The correspondent says it is report- 88 that the Duke of Brumewick who E occupied the royal palace at Lae- The Duke of Brunswick married Victorla Luise of Hohenzol- fl daughter of Emperor William of HOW PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM OF LIPPE DIED. Was Struck by Two Bullets While Standing Among His Men, ‘Rome, Aug. 26, 2.30 p. m., via Pari b3 ame-Elow Prince Frederick Winliam ' The Bulletin’s Girculation in Norwich is Double That of Any e 4 Any Hitherto Now Devote all Their Energy prince’s neck and chest and he died immediately. SERVIA HOLDS 8,000 AUSTRIANS AS PRISONERS But Suffered Heavy Losses in Retaking Shabatas. London, Aug. 26, 8.35 p. With the reoccupation of Shabatas by the Servi- ans, says a_despatch to the Exchanse Telegraph from Cettinje, Montenesro, the 4,000 Austrian prisoners have been been captured between Lossuza and Shabatas during the Servian march to occupy the latter town. casualties in retaking Shabatas are admitted to have been very heavy, N'SING-TAU IS NOW VIRTUALLY DESERTED. Non-Combatant Have Departed. Peking, Aus. 26.—Letters and tele- grams which wero received here today from Tsing-Tau -say that this seaport —commercially active and bustling in normal times—is now. virtually desert- ed, with the ‘exception of the Chinese laborers,. who are detained by force, and the German. soldiers who from time to time are passing through the city streets. With the exception of a few Ameri- cans and about 40 women who have remained behind to nurse the wounded. All the Europeans doubled, 4,000 additional men having | The Servian |3 Other Paper, and Its Total Cireulltioq‘ despatches here, to create a strong pro- Gerinan feeling. / Germany Wants Turkey to Remain Neutral. The Turkish cabinet is wavering be- tween a declaration of war and the preservation of neutrality. The diplo- Mmatic representatives of the various powers are in constant conference with the government officials, Great Britain and Russia endeavoring to keep Tur- key neutral. The German ambassador. it is understood, hes intimated that whole Germany wishes Turkey to re- main neutral, he believed the Ottoman empire should mobilize to prevent an invasion by Russia. German Sailors on Torpedo Boats. Feeling is most acute over the entry into the Dardanelles of the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau. Great Britain, Russia and France not oniy Tequested ten days ago that if these ships were purchased by Turkey the crews be_sent either to Germany or Austria, but promised safo conduct. Today many of the German sailors are still on board and 150 or more are said to have been distributed among Turk- ish torpedo boats. British Government Watching. The British government is observing these incidents with much disfaver and the situation has been aggravated by the inability of several English mer- chant ships to pass throtigh the Dar- danell ven after the grand vizier n the requisite permission. ate officials disobeyed the in- structions. North Carclina to Go to Constantinople The cruiser North Carolinva will go ntinople with gold for Amer- Many of the Jews in Palestine peal for funds n made to Jewish societies in . Temporary relief for Amer- icans has been provided personally by Mr. Morganthau, who has advanced Several thousand dollars. to meet the immediate wants of those in need. AUSTRIAN CRUISER IN ORIENT TO AID GERMAN NAVY. Kaiserin Elizabsth at Tsing-Tau Or- dered to Fight by Austrian Emperor. Manchester, Mass., Aug. 26.—Dr. K. T. Dumba, the Austro-Hungarian an bassador fo the United States, today | announced that he had reeeived, a wires: message via Saytiffe, 1 o all the non-combatant Europeans have departed. Chinese rickshaw coolies and house servants have almost all disappes The servants in the employ of W Peck, the American consul, who hav been’ with him many years, have re mained loyal and are with their master. ‘The members of the German garrizon man the fortifications. PLAN OF WARFARE GERMANS ARE PURSUING Abandon Prussi Russians Uni ed French. and Pomerania to They Have Conquer- The Hague, via London, Auz. 26, 8:50 p. m.—The military correspondent of the Nieuwe Courante, declares he i able to state on trustworthy authorit: that the Germans plan_ to abando; temporarity East ang West Prussia and Pomerania to the Russians and withdraw slowly to the river Oder, where the main defenses of Berlin lie. “Germany”, according to the cor- respondent, “appears to have under- taken this measure to give time to her army operating against France to try and deal the British and French arm- ies thelir death blow and then to march on to Paris, the distance between Mons and- Paris being four times less than the distance between St. Petersburg and Berlin.” NAMUR FORTS ARE STILL HOLDING OUT. Belgians Were Enabled to Retire to the French Line. - London, Aug. 23, 1:20 a .m.—The following official announcement has been issued at Antwerp, acording to the Reuter correnspondent there: “The Belgian operations have suc- ceeded in the double object of ai- minishing the German entrenchements and drawing the German troops cn the line between Malines and Drus- sels, and thus reducing pressure on the French positions. We have com- pelled the fourth German division, which was advancing southward, to retrace its steps. The fourth Belgian division at Namur has fulfilled its task, arresting the German column and allowing the Belglans to retire on the French line.. *The Namur forts are still holding out” BRITISH AND GERMAN TORPEDO. BOATS BATTLE. English Boat Had Eleven Killed and One Wounded—German Loss Not Known. 5 Peking, China, Aug. 26—Up to noon today the only’ engagement reported to have occugred near Tsing-Tau, cap- ital of the 'German protectorate of Kiao-Chow, was an encounter between a German torpedo boat and a British torpedo boat, on Sunday or Monday last. The British torpedo boat return- ed to Wei-Hai-Wei, with eleven men killed and wounded. The German casualties are not known. TENSION IS ACUTE \$ IN CONSTANTINOPLE. Turkish Cabinet Wavering Between Declaration of War or Neutrality. ‘Washington, Aug. 26.—Tenslon is 5o acute in Constantinople that diplomats there fear Turkey may at any moment be drawn into the general Buropean ;’u on the side of Germany and Aus- a. A strict censorship has been placed on the newspapers in' Turkey, which are now controlled by the military, and are being used, according to diplomatic the Hungarian secretury of foreign af- fai that criperor the cruiser izahet, Tau to| ake up the fight together with the Gerr navy. UOip. relations | nwith Japan are broken off he atiac ning with tula river. \ustrian forcgs are n troops west of the rm near Krasnik (in Rus- miles north. of the an frontier), Austrian forces re- pelled strong Russian forces and drove them toward Lublin, capturing three | ban: 0 guns, seven machine gu; | With their horses and taking 300 Rus- | sians prisoners of war. _ “Near the frontier town of Newosel- ica, in the province of Bukowina, 20, 000 Russians were routed. Several hundred Russian soldiers were lef€ be- hind and made prisoners. The Rus- sians left war material in our hands. Russian forces have plundered and burned entire villages in a barbarous manner. 2 TRAIN SERVICE BEING RESUMED IN GERMANY. Specials With Sleeping Accommodations at Americans. and Dining Disposal of Berlin, Aug. 26, via Copenhagen and London, \Aug. 26, S.55 p. m.—Special trains with sleeping and dining ac- commodations will leave Berlin eacn day for Holland as long as they are required by Americans. The ordinary railway service in Ger- many is being resumed, and trains soon will be running in all directions. MANY AMERICANS ENLIST IN THE FOREIGN LEGION Others are Leaving London to Join the Foreign Corps at Paris. London, Aug. 26. : 40 p. m.—Many Americans have enlisted in London in the doreign legion organized by Cap- tain Ricci, who fought with Garibaldi. The services of the legion have been offered to the British war office. but have not vet been accepted. The legion contains 3,000 men and 200 officers. One third of its member- ship speaks English, one third Rus- sian and one third Itallan. The Americans who enlisteq here are un- certain as to this legion, and many of them are going to Paris to enter the foreign corps accepted there by the French army. Paul and Kiffen Rockwell, brothers, youns college men from Asheville, N. C.. are among those who left today for Paris to enlist. Before departing Paul Rockwell said: “We came over to Europe just for a pleasure trip, but have made up our minds we want to fight for the allies. Belgium won our admiration by her game fight. France is in the thick of the fight and we want to held her out as best we can. “We desire to get into actlon right away and the French army seems to be the place for us. We realize how serious the game is, but are willing, if mecessary, to offer our lives for the es.” PREMIER VIVIANI OF FRANCE ORGANIZES NEW CABINET. Among the New Members Are the Foremost Men of the Nation. Paiis _Aug. 26.—The French minist- ry, headed by Premier Rene Viviani, resigned tonight. Another cabinet was immediately formed. Premi Viviano visited Elysee Pal- ace at 10,15 o'clock tonight and no- tified President Poincare that the members of the cabinet had decided to resign collectively. He said that he and his colleagues had come to the conclusion that in the circumstances through which the country was pass- ing, the ministry should have a wid- w5 Americuns and those wiio are u Cabled Paragraphs Testing Huge Guns at Panama. Panama, Aug 26—Exhaustive tests were made today of the huge guns at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal in order to ascertain their fitness. The tests were entirely satisfactory. There was an all day firing of the guns both normal and over-charges. Russian Columns Invade Galicia. Rome, via London, Aug. 26, Mid- night—A despatch from Bucharest says that the Russian columns invad- Ing Galicia have occupied Tarnopol, an important city eighty miles east, southeast of Lemburg, capital of Gal- icia. Three Austrian army corps are said to be opposing them. THREE MEN KILLED, WHEN AUTO PLUNGED DOWN BANK. Driver Blinded by Dazzling Light on Road From ‘South Windsor to Springfield. South Windsor, Conn., Aug. 28 Three persons were killed late to- night when an automobile plunged down a ten foot embankment on the highway to Springtield, M The dead are Allen Sissdn, of Baitimore, Marold Cool, of Glens F N. Y., and James DeOre of New York. I{ is sald the driver of the automobile was blinded by the dazzling headlight of a passing trolley car which caused him to lose control of his machine. H. W. Milds of Hartford, the own- er of the machine, who was driving, was unhurt. - The automobile, a racing model, was said to have been traveling a high rate of speed. According to AMills, defective steering gear was the primary cause of the accident. In at- tempting to turn out shaply, when the blaze of thetrolley headlights was seen. the machine swerved suddenly, struck a telegraph pole and the three vietims were hurled down the em- bankment. The_car continued its way for twenty feet before it came to a stop. Within five minutes after the ac- cident a number of persons wero on the scene. Al three of the men were dead, death probably ing been caused instantly. The three men who were killed, re- cently came to Hartford to live and were employed by an insurance com- any., The party was on the w ringfield when the accident oce red. CRUISER TENNESSEE AT THE HAGUE, Where Bureau for Relief of Americans Has Been Established. The Hague, via London, p. m—A bureau for the relief of Amer- s been established at the lega- Capt, Richard H. Willlams of the coast artillery is ip charge. The busréau will look aftér the d ite sie to Au .95 cash drafts. Captain Williams returned last r from Antwerp, where h; Consul General Henry for the relief of Amer E The legation and the authorities here are trying to induce Americans Wwho cannot 1ind accommodations in -the overcrowded hotels in The Hague, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Leyden d other places to move to smaller towns in" Holland until th can obtain pas sage to the United b b Henry . istant sec- retary of war at Washington, returned this morning from Berlin, where he es: tablished a relief bureau. 1lle e: to sail on the cruiser Tennessee for Falmouth, England, tomorrow OBREGON AND VILLA VISIT EL PASO, TEXAS. Are Going to Nogales to Settle Inter- nal Disputes in That State. Bl Paso, Te: —For the first time sinc nning_of the constitutionalis on Generals Alvaro Obregon and Francisco Villa crossed the international line here this afternoon and were received with mil- itary honors by General J. J. Her- shing, commander of the American troops. A troop of cavalary with drawn swords formed a guard of honor for the two constitutionalist commande: as_they passed from the international bridge to Fort Bliss, where General Hershing and his staff had prepared a reception for them. A dozen,staff of- ficers accompanied the generals. Obregon and Villa will leave early Thursday morning for Nogales, Sono- ra, to settle international disputes in that state. They will journey through American territor: RELIEF OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE SITUATION Steps Taken by International Bankers at New York. New York, Aus. steps looking to the T eign exchange situation were taken by International bankers today, but definite details were lacking. It js understood that the $3,000,000 of New York city obligations which fall due the first week in September. will be met by the purchase of exchange in this market. Arrangements are un- der way also for the increased facili- ties of shipments of grain and other commodities in Europe in large vol- ume. It is noteworthy in this com- nection that some banks have decid- ed to issue long bills against future grain shipments. Most of the srain now going abroad is consigned to France, while England is taking small amounts of cotton. — Additional £ of the for- viani with the task of organizing 2 new cabinet, which the premier ac- cepted. He retired to Elvsee about an hour later and made known to the president the compositicn of the new ministry, which is as follows: President of the council portfolio, Rene Viviani. War, Alexander Millerand. Justice, Aristide Briand. Interior, Louis J. Malv: Marine, Victor Augagneur. Finance, Alexander Ribot. Public Instruction, Albert Sarraut. Public Works, Marcel Sembat. Commerce, Gaston Thompson. Colonies, Gaston, Doumergie. Agriculture, Ferdinand Davy. without Condensed Telegrams - The United States cruiser Tacoma m\ffl at Colon, Panama, from Blue- Wilmington, (Del,) housewives are! threatening a boycott (of provsion dealers owing to prices. Message From Premier of Japan ASSURING PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES JAPAN'S SINCERITY. The Misouri, Kansas & Texas R. R. has lifted the embargo against grain shipment to Galveston. Because of a strike of mechanics the plant of the Mercer Automobile Co., at Trenton, closed. PRAISE FOR WILSON For His Message on the Subject of Neutrality—No Thought of Acquiring More Territory or Depriving China or Other People of Anything They Now Possess. About 1,200 glove cutters at Glovers- ville, N. Y., went on strike demand- ing an increase in wages. ? Troop C. of the New Jersey cavalry ‘won_the tyro rifle match at Sea Girt, J., with a score of 141. Fire partly destroyed Capitol Hall and a four-story tenement in Brook- Iyn causing a loss of $30,000. New York. Aug. 26—The Independ- ent will print in its forthcoming iscue the following cabled message of Count Okuma, the premier of Japan: “I will gladly seize theopportunity to send, through the medium of the Independent, a message to the people of the United States who have al- ways been helpful and loyal friends of Japan. Mrs. Mary Hussey of New York, 61 years old, was instantly killed by fall- ing from the roof of her home. Total contributions to the New York State Board of the American Red Cross to date amount to $36,245. Regrettable Situation. “It is- my desire to convince people of the sincerity of my ernment and of my people in all their utterances and assurances connected with the present regrettable sitnation rope and the Far East. ery sense of loyalty and nonor oblige Japan to co-operate with Great Britain to clear from these waters the enemies who in the past, the present and the future menace her interests, her trade, her shipping and her people’s lives. “This Far Eastern situation is not of our seeking. Desire to Maintain Peace. “It was ever my desire to maintain peace, as will be amply proved; as president of the peace society of Ja- pan I have consistently so endeavored. 1 have read with admiration the lofty message of President Wilson to + his people on the subject of neutrali-| The Commercial Cable Co. announc- ty ed that cables for Japan would be ac- of Japan are appreciative of the|cepted subject to senders’ risk and spirit and motives that prompted tne|censorship. head of your great ntion and we feel b confident that his message will meet| The Senate confirmed the nomina- tion of Frederick C. Howe as Commis- with a national responst i Froderiek C. Hewe a5 Commie. sioner of Immigration for e port of No Ulterior Motive. New York. “As premier of Jupan 1 have stated and I now again state to the people of America and of the world that Jg pan has no ulterior motive, no d sire to secure more _territory, no thought of .depriving .China or other peoples of anything which they new The House passed the Ferris bill for the development of water power on the public domain of the United States. Mrs. Sarah Smith, the oldest post- mistress in New ' England, died at South Sandisfield, Mass., aged 82 years. Former Governor Frances of Missouri has declined President Wilson's offer of the post as Ambassador to Argen- tina. Foreign trade of the United States in July amounted ‘to $314,260,358, an increase of $14,207,810 over July last year. A new high record was established in Rodesia when the gold output amounted to to 76,687 fine ounces dur- ing July. Raymond Nolan of Broklyn eight ears old, was run down and killed an automobile owned by George . Van Ardsale. Twe more cases of ‘typhoid fever Dossesx. were reported in the workbouse at My govermnent und my jeople| Hart's Island, New York, ng a have given their word, and = their|total of, 20 cases. pledge which will' be -honorably kept as Jupanese always keep promises.” A stock firm in Lafayette, Ind., has (Signed) “OKUMA. started to secure horses to fill an order for 15,000 head ordered by the French Government The old United States battleship Mississippi, renamed the Kilkis, re- NEW SHIPPING BILL = cently sold to the Greek Government, May Allow Foreigners to Navlgate | 15150 500 10 Glieiin waters. Ships for a Specified Period. ! E I5s v Workmen in Trenton, will lose about _Washington, ~Aug. 26.—President | $70,000 in wages as the result of the Wilson today began /consideration of | decision of the Roebling Wire Works the regulations to be issued under the |to close their plant for a week. v shipping law for the registry of built ships under the Ameri- W. Gerard, Ambassador to Germany, is being boomed for the . Assistant Secretary of Com- merce Sweet has made recommenda- | Democratic nomination for tInited tates senator from New York. tions on the subject and a decislon is expected within the next few days.If — the president adopts the recommend: A. 8. Lascelles, exporter doing tions of Mr. Sweet he will not flatly [a large business with Austria, filed bankruptcy petition in New York. The action was laid entirely to the war. PRESIDENT CONSIDERING Jam set aside the provision of the naviga- tion laws requiring masters and mates ships admitted to -American regis- try to be American citizens, but will Operation of all street cars was re set a time limit within which for- |sumed following a settiement of the eigners may serve in those capaci- |strike of motormen and conductors of ties. Mr. Sweet's idea is that the for- |the Northampton Street Raflway Com.- eign masters and mates should be en- couraged to become American citizens. Shipping companies whose vessels now fly foreign flags are withholding formal applications under the new law until the president issues an executive order as authorized by the act Mr. Sweet believes that if his recom- mendations are approved about 100 ships now under foreign flags will ap- ply for American registry. pany. President Wilson in a letter received by the New York peace parade com- mittee of 200 gave his officlal approval of the plans for the parade next Sat- urday. Daniel McLoughlin, 30 years old, = lineman, was kll‘led when his body cace in contact with a live wire while Street, working on East Fourth Brooklyn. Paul Fuller of New York is sald to be President Wilson's selection for the post of Ambassador to Mexico when the Government of the country is es- tablished. RE‘CE’VE; FOR INTERI‘;;'HONAL STEAM PUMP COMPANY Result of an Equity Suit—Has Auth- orized Capital of $9,000,000 New York, Aug. 26,—Recelivers were appointed tonight for the International Steam Pump Company, a $39,000,000 corporation by United States Judge Mayer. The receivership was granted in ‘an equity suit brought by bond- holders and stockholders and a_credi- tor. The corporation joined in the application. The receivers are auth- orized to continue the business. The International Steam Pump Com- pany is a New Jersey corporation with an authorized capital of $39,000,000 of which $11,350,000 preferred stock and $17,762,500 common stock, a total of $20.112,500, is outstanding. The receivers named C. Philip Cole- man and Grayson M. P. Murphy, furnished a joint bond of $50,000. The company admitted its inability to meet its indebtednesg at present be- cause of existing shortage of cash and joined in proceedings for the appoint- ment of recelvers so as to conserve the assets for the bemefit of credi~ tors. 'WHEAT CROP IN FRANCE HAS BEEN HARVESTED. Farmers Are Selling Their Grain to Government Agents, Paris, Aug. %, 550 p. m~—The wheat crop has been harvested throughout France, according to information col- lected by the government. The cut- ting of the oat crop is well advanced. Beots are in splendid condition. The news regarding the vintage is good, \although the Vines are some- Senator Lea of Tennessee introduced a_ bill authorizing the appropriation of $150,000 for the erection of a mon- ument to Admiral David Farragut in Knoxville. The receivers of the Pere Marqustte have asked permission of Judge Tut- tle in Chicago, to raise passenger and freight rates as the only means of re- Uef In sight. John Noble of Boston was appoint- ed receiver for the Associated Truse, a. real estate company which controls the Lenox hotel, and other real pro- perty in Boston. Maine County Commissioners met at Bangor in their 2ist annual ses- sion and heard an address by Parker L. Hardison of the State Highway De- partment on good roads. Margaret and Elizabeth Rice were| drowned jn Lake Michigan, off Chica- ‘maniMis-cgotio what ~ damaged by cryptogamic growths. The farmers are their grain to government agents. o price of the wheat is comparatively low, though that of oats is higher. Labor, Bienvu Martin. Without portfolio, Jules Daliniir. Among the members of the new cab- inet are several ex-premiers and many members of former cabinets. - Marcel Sembat is a United Socialist deputy and M. Guesde, a socialist deputy. M. Delcasse wasj formerly ambassador to Russia. . M. /Millerand is a former minister of avar. er scope and comprise all the best men in all the republican groups. President Poincare charged M. Vi- Premier Y¥ivianl remained at Elysee Palace to Present the members of the cabinet 0-7 the president, Candidate for Geverner of New York. New York, Aug. 26—Ardolph L. Kline, formerly mayor of New York, ight e would be a can- didate for the for governor at the primarfes next month. Mr. Kline was mayor of the greater city during the closing days of the last administration, succeeding to the office upon the death of Wil- liam J, Gaynmor. ' e Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s RUSSIANS ARE INVADING CERMANY Prussians Reported to be Retiring to Osterode, Leave Population ing Machine Guns, Ammunition Wagons POSITIONS ABANDONED WITHOUT DEFENSE Austrians Also Falling Back Before Advance of Czar’s Forces —Of a Detachment of German Scouts of Seventy Pick- ed Men Six Were Taken Prisoners and the Rest Killed— Servians are Reported to Have Had a Series of Victories —Statement Issued Through Russian Consulate at New York. New York, Aug. 26—The military at- tache of the Russian embassy tonight issued the following statement on war movements through the local Russian consulate: “In eastern Prussia, on Aug. 24, the line of the river Angerap, although fortified for defense, was abandoned by the enemy without an attempt to ofter resistance. Isterburg and Anger- burg are occupied by the Russian troops. Retreated in rder. “The enemy has retreated in creat disorder, partly towards Koenigs- burg, partly towards Rastenburg. From the front Ortelsburg, Soldau, the Rusians are gradually advancing, the enemy retiring to Osterode and leav- ing several machine guns, ammunition wagons and prisoners.. “On_the left bank of the river Vis- tula the enemy retired from the line Plock-Lentchnitz, but further to“the south his detachment yet undisturbed by the Russian advance, retained in their hands Lodz, Peterkoff, Kensk, Randomen and Opatoff. Russians Strengthen Their P In Galicia the enemy, on Aug. advanced his left to the line of Anna. pol-Zamosrie-Kamorrow; while on their right the Austrians are falling back before our advance. On the ev- ening of August 23 the Russians took Tarnopol and strengthened their posi- tions on the river Sere, affluent of ons. the river Dniester. Scouts Almost Annihilated. “On August 24th the ecommander-in« chief reported to His Majesty an ac- count of a brilliant encounter of & squadron of the Nijgdgrdisk regiment which attacked a detachment of German scouts of seventy picked men, under the command of an officer. Six Germans were taken prisoners, the rest were killed. goons had four men slightly wound« ed by the enemy’s bullets, but nome of our men were even touched by the enemy’s sabres. i dragoon The Russian dra- “The Servian army continues to_be invariably successful. From the be- ginning of the war the Servians have captured 43 guns, six howitzers, 86 ammunition wagons, four fleld hos- pitals, a field bakery, and a large quantity of clothing, shoesand horses Russian Advance Continues. London, Aug. 26. 11:55 p. m—A St Petersburg_despatch to the Reuter Telegram Company says that the Rus. sian troops in eastern Prussia hav occupled the towns of Nordenburs, Susen burg and Bischofsburg and the railway station at Rothfliess, and adds that the Russia advance continues. In eastern Galicia the Russians have driven back the Austrian rear guard beyond the river Ziota Lipa, whish runs north and south, bout thirty miles west of Tarnopol. BATTLESHIP FLORIDA HALTS BRITISH STEAMER. To Be. Detained.Until Facts in Clear. ance Papers Are Determined. New York, liner Francisco, a British bound for Hull, with a cargo of grain, was stopped today as she was leaving Aug. 26.-The Wilson steamer, port by the United States battleship Florida, which has been stationed in the-lower harbor since the loutbreak of hostilities in Europe to see that neu- trality regulations of the United States were observed by shipping. The Francisco has two 4. ibre riflea mounted at her stern and it was these that . caused..her.to be detained. The guns were in position when the ship arrived here from Hull August 12. The Francisco pulled out of her dock at Hoboken soon after eight o'clock this morning and headed slow- Iy down the harbor. Previously. it had been rumored in maritime circles that the Unfted States governme would make some objection to hei leaving her berth while armed. Of- ficers of the ship, when informed of this rumor, said that the guns had been set up only for saluting pur- poses. When off the Statue of Liberty the Francisco dropped anchor and the captain came ashore for his clearance papers. He obtained them and re- turned early in the afternoon to his ship, which proceeded down thg har- bor. ever, she was signalled to stop. As she passed the Florida, how- The order was obeyed immediately. Agents of the Wilson line here dis- claimed any knowledge as to why the steamer had been held up. At the Brooklyn Navy yard how- ever, it was said tonight that the com- mander of the Florida had decided that the Francisco should be detained until certain facts concerning her clearance pepers had been determined upon. It was further said that the 11 LIVES LOST IN STEAMSHIP COLLISION NEAR SEATTLE. Pacific-Alaska Navigation Liner Was Rammed and' Déve to the Bottom Sepatje, Wash., Aug.26—Eleven lives were lost when the steel passenger steamhip Admiral Safipson of the Pa- cific Alaske Navigation company was rammed and sunk by the Canadian Pacific passenger steamship Princess Victoria of Point- No-Point, _twenty miles north'of Seattle, at 6:30 o'clock this morning - during -a fog ‘and thick smoke from forest fires. The Prin- cess Victoria brought the survivors to Seattle. Eight of Crew Lost. Eight of the lost were members of the crew and three were passengers. Z. S. Moore, captain; L. Cabanas, third cook; W. E. Ricker, first wireless operator and Allen J. Noon, chief en~ gineer, were drowned. Captain Moore could have saved himself, but he refused to do so and went down with the ship. Three Passengers Victims. The passengers. lost are: Ezra Byrne. fatally burned by explosion of oil tank: died just after reaching Se- attle. The steamship company has no record of Byrne and officials be- lieve he was a stowaway. G. W. Bry- ant, painter, bound for Seward, Alas- ka: Mrs. Rudy Banbury, wife of George Banbury, clerk for Grand Pacific Steamship Company, Seattle. The steamship company say these three are the only pasengers lost. Cn the Princess Victoria the Sampson’s purser called the roll of passengers as made up by him and six persons did not respond. However, the list may have been inaccurate. Boats Were Looked. The Princes Victoria took most of the persons from the Sampson while ship would not be.allowed %o leave the harbor until the investigation had been completed- Tonight the Fan- cisco was still at anchor close to the Florida NEW PAPER MONEY ISSUED IN FRANCE. Even the Small Silver Coins are Go- ing Into Hiding. Parls, Aug. 26—Paper notes of afty centimes, one franc and two francs are being printed under the authori- zation of the government by the Paris chamber of commerce to supply change. The first issue amounts to 10,000,000 frapcs ($2,000,000.) This fractional currency can be exchanged at_the Bank of France for Jarge bills. It 1is estimated that 2,000,000,000 francs ($400,000,000) in silver is now hoarded in France, so that even the small coins ere going into hiding. Fisher Men Defeated at Danbury. delegates to tro state convention un- tostructed ernor. The ‘Willard Contribution of Flour. ‘Toronto, will make its first contribu- tian to as to the choice for gov- candidates favorable to C. Fisher of Middletown were Aug. 26—The province of in the shape of a of flour at a the boats were still locked. The Princess Victorfa did not pull loose until the Sampson was about to §o down. ‘The Victoria, going 19 knots an hour, hit the Sampson abaft of the beam at about a quarter angle. On arrival here her bow was split back about 20 fect and choked with wreckage from the Sampson. - The Canadian vessel has been laid up for repairs. The revenue cutter Unalga left Port Townsend on learn- ing of the accident and is cruising about seeking bodies. Captain Moore of the Sampson handied his crew admirably, directing the rescue of the passengers. . Captain Carried Down With Ship. The Sampson dived to the bottom bow foremost. Captain Moore raa to the stern and waved his band as he was carrled down with the ship. Many of the passengers of the Sampson were asieep at the time ef the accident and were rescued omly partly clad. Some of the passengers and crew jumped overboard and were picked up by the Victoria's lifeboats. Movements of Steamships. Roches _Point, Aus. 26—Passed: steamer. Haverford, Philadelphia for Liverpool Genoa, Aug. 2i—Arrived, steamer Europa, New York b Liverpool, Aug. 25—Arrived, steamer Saxonia, New York. ers Havre: St. Louis, Liverpool; Stam- pelia, Naples: Italia, Naples. > Liverpool, Aug. 26—Salled: steam- er Newe York, New York. Russia Abelishing Religious Restric: tions. London, Aug. 26, 7.50 p. m.- respondent of r;'- nm-’