Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 28, 1914, Page 1

. LVI—NO. 204 The Bulleti ' Germans are No Further Away From Paris Than New York is From Philadelphia . ALLIES FIGHTING TO BLOCK ROAD TO PARIS -The Russian Forces Meanwhile are Drawing Nearer to Berlin —Ofily the Vaguest News is Given to the People of the Nations E#gaged in Deadly Conflict—French War Office Claims Allies Have Repulsed Several German Attacks Along the Mm;n, and that Their Armies Have Main- helm Der Grosse Sunk by British Cruiser on West Coast of Africa—British Marines Have Occupied Ostend to Prevent Germans Getting a Foothold in the English Channel. \ London, Aug. 25, 1.10 a. m.—The con- flict of millions appears at last (o be {in progress. Even such news as the sinking of the German steamer | Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse pales be- iside the titanic battle evidenced by he tribue of General Joftre, the Freoch commander-in-chief, to the British arms, and the realization that the allies are fighting to block the road to Paris, with the Germans hard- 1y, farther away than New York is from Philadelphia. 3 Meanwhile the Russian host is draw- ing nearer to Berlin. Not even during ithe first great struggle between Europe and Asia on the far Manchu- tian plains was the enormous battle fought in suclt impenetrable silence as far as concerns the outer world. Onmly the vaguest generalities are given to the people of Great Britain and France by their respective govern- ments. Probably the German people know little more of what their armies are accomplishing. All the information the British pub- lic obtained today was lfe report from the French, announced by Premier As- quith in the house of commons that the army engaged on Wednesday against_superior forces and fought splendidly. ‘After midnizht the official news bu- reau gave further information that tiie French operations, extending over a distence of 250 miles, necessitatod changes in the position of the British troope, which are occupying a strong Jline, suppofted by the French on both flanks, to meet the German advance. Germans to Make Sledge-Hammer At- tack, The impending battle will undoubt- edly be an attempt by the Germans, with the hugest army ever cmploved for a swift attack, to sledge-hammer its way through the lalies’ defensive Barrier, while trying to outflank them between their left and the seaboard. The Pall Mall Gazette's critic says that the fighting has been on a front of 20 miles along the line between Cambrai and Le Cateau and between the Rivers Scheldt and Sambre, while the Germans have been steadily at- tempting an outflanking movement by forced marches. The allies have the advantage of working on interior lines and have been falling back in the in- terests of concentration. Russians Advancing in East Pru The Russians appear to be steadfiy advancing in East Pruseia. They are ggproaching the great fortress of igsbers and have crossed _the River Alle at several points. While they continue their advance, wita Posen as their objective, they are con- fronting the Austrians between the Dniester and the Vistula and claim a number of victories along that line, Austrians Defeat Russians. The Austrians assert that they have the Russians in a six dave eepulsing them Gocisively ovey T isively over the - $ire front of about 1 milee. A dosen are being fought around greit of German and Austrian ‘bayo- all of which will Le considered milestonies of histo: less - over- Whelming days. ALLIED TROOPS TAKE OFFENSIVE IN THE VOSGES DISTRICT. Drove Germans Back Who Forced Them to Retire the Previous Day. Paris, % i Aug. 27, 10.25 p. m—The fol- official bulletin ‘was issued by il ‘war office tonight: “In the Vosges disirict our troops today resumed the offsneive and drove back the Gemmans who vesterday had them to retire on the Saint e Garmans yestectsy tomberd e v 3 4 Saint Die, which 15 an unfortified town.” “In_the region between the Vosges #nd Nancy our offensive movement has continued uninterruptedly for five days. The German losses have been considerable; 2,500 bodies xere found on & front of four kilométres in the of Vitrtmont. More Than Half the Garrison Killed. . & very old fortress, the of which consisted of only battalion, which had been bom- August 3, capitulated today holding out for over twenty-four fays. Oore than half the garrison killed or wounded. Lieutenant ', overnor of Longwy; been nominated an officer of the Leglon of Honor for herolc conduct “On the Meuss cur troops have ra- with great vigor several Ger- A flag was fleld army attached to a_Trench regiment :h.leh 4, have joined our lines. north the Bflu:‘,l llll‘t'e at- forces greatly superior in - P e e ottiged. "atier briniam: | i resistance. to withdraw a little in the Tear on their right. “Our armies maintained their po- sitions in Belgiam. The army of Ant- werp by its offensive has drawn off and held before it several German di- visions.” British Marines At Ostend. London, Aug. 27.—It is stated that Eritish marines have occupied Ostend to prevent the Germans from getting a foothold on the English Channel. RUSSIAN ADVANCE IN EASTERN PRUSSIA CONTINUE Army Now Progressing Toward Fort- ress at Thorn. New York, Aug. 27.—The military attache of the Russian embassy today issued from the Russian consulate here the folowing statement on the operations of the Russian army: “The Russian advances in castern Prussia continues successfully. On August 26 the Russian army occu- pied Tilsit, Nordenburg, Bischoftburg, Sensburg and the station of Rothfliess, on_the main railway line from Russia to%he fortress of Thorn. “In Galicia the Austrian rear guards have been driven behind the rixer Zlota Lipa, affluent of the Dniester. AUSTRIANS VICTORIOUS IN RUSSIAN POLAND Days’ Fight Near Russians Repulsed, Three Kresnik— Manehester, Mass., Aug. 27.—Dr. K. T. Dumba, the Austro-Hungarian am- bassador fo the United States. today made public a cablegram received by him from Count Von Bercholdt, the Austro-Hungarian minister of foreign affairs at Vienna. The message re- cites an Austrlan victory in Russian Poland and is as folows: “A three days' battle near Kresnik, in Russian Poland, has ended with absolute victory for the Austrians. About five Russian army corps exten ing over a front of approximately 70 Kkilometres (42 miles) were repulsed al along the line. The Russians fled in the direction of Lublin, pursued by the Austrians. 5 GERMAN CRUISER BLOWN UP IN GULF OF FINLAND. The Captain and Eighty-five Members of the Crew Are Missing. Amsterdam, Aug. 27, via London, Aug. 27, 7.50 p. m.—An official des- patch from Berlin says that the Jight German cruiser AMagdeburg, ~while ashore on the Isle o Odensburg, in the Gulf of Finland, was fired upon by Russian ships. Seventeen of the cruiser’s crew were - killed and 2 wounded. The others of the crew were rescued by a torpedo boat while under fire. The Magdeburs was blown up. A later unnouncement by the Ger- man admiralty says that 55 members of the crew of the Magdeburs, including the captain, are missing. Statement by German Admiralty. Berlin, via Amsterdam and London, Aug. 27, .09 p. m—The German ad- miralty has issued the following. “The light cruiser Magdeburs ran ashiore in a fog on the Island of Odens- burg, in the Gulf of Finland. Owing to thick weather, other German war- ships in the vicinity were unable to render assistance and all efforts to float the vessel having failed, the cap- tain decided to sacrifice his Ship, as a superior Russian naval force was pre- Paring to attask. nder a heavy fire from the Rus- sian fleet, a majority of the cruisers créw was peved by the German tor- Dedo boat V-26. Seventeen men were Iilled, 25 wounded, and 85, including the captain, are missing. The Magde- burg was blown he survivors reached Germany toda: KAISER WILHELM DER GROSSE SUNK BY BRITISH CRUISER Had Been interferring with Traffic Be. tween England and Africa. London, August 27, 4:12 p. m—The Kaiser Wiihelm der Grosse has boen sunk off the west coast of Africa by the Britien crulser Highnyer. nston Spencer Churchill, Lord of the Admirality, anno Tirst announceq the sinking; of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Groau‘iln the House of Commons to- day. He said: “The Admiralty has just received intelligence that the Ger- man armed merchant cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, of 14,000 tons, and armed with ten 4-inch guns, has been sunk by the H. M. S. Highflyers off the west coast of Africa. “This is the vessel which has been interferring with traffic between this country and the Cape. and is one of the very few German armed auxillary CONFLICT OF MILLIONS ELIEVED TO BE RAGING crufsers that succeeded in getting to sea. The survivors were landed be- fore the vessel sank. The Highflyer had one killeg and five wounded.” . GERMAN STEAMSHIP SAILS FROM NEW YORK Laden With Coal and Carried No Passengers. New York, Aug. 27.—The Graecia; of the fleet of German steamships idle in this port since war began in Europe, left this port tonight at the risk of becoming the prize of British cruisers know to be off this harbor. She was laden with coal and stores and carried no passengers. She cleared ostensibly for Cadiz, Spain. HARTFORD PARTY PAID $1,000 EACH FOR BERTHS High Prices Paid for Passage on Royal Steamer Arcadian. New York, Aug. 27—The Roya! Mail steamship Arcadian arrived here to- night from Liverpool with 11 passen- gers whom it cost more than $60,000 for passage across the Atlantic. The British authorities alowed her barely enough coal to make the voyage, af- ter requisitioning her to_bring home Americans stranded in England. Six- v miles off the American coast she sighted a third class British battle- ship, which came close by, srcanned her passengers and ordered her to proceed. At midnight Wednesday the Arcad- ian, her portholes blanketed and only her running lights showing, passed the French_liner France, which had left New York that morning for Havre. The Arcadian reported that the France had all lights blazing. The Arcadian came into this. port with the title “The Millionaires’ Yacht", self-imposed by the passen- sers. No passenger paid less than $300 for a berth and a number pald as high as $1,000. The ship could have carried 300 persons besides her crew but_there were not enough Americans in Liverpool who could afford to pay the passage price asked, according to the passengers who spoke highly of the ~accommodations and the treat- ment accorded them. James Beach, of Hartford, Conn., said he and his wife, sister and mother each paid $1,000 for berths. Mr. Beach, while passing the Austro-Ger- man _frontier, was mistaken for an Austrian trying to evade military but finally proveq his identity_and allowed to proceed. Tn Paris he pick- ed out his own trunks and cafried them to a cart. At Deauville, he-said, he saw the French military autorities confiscate valuable race liorses, paying for them only ordinary prices. W. A. LuKe of this city and eleven relatives, including children, paid a total of $6,000 for, their = passage across. ALSOP NOT CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR Declines to Allow Progressives to Use His Name on Primary Ballots. Hartford. Aug. 27.—In a formal statement issued this afternoon former Senator Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, chairman of the progressive state central committee, declines to allow his name to be used on the primary ballots of the party as nominee for governor. Mr. Alsop says he feels that he can be of more service to the party in his present position as state chalr- man than to become a candidate on its ticket. He says: “The thing which interests me most 1s not my personal political success or that of any other man, in or out of the progressive but the furtherance and_ suc- cess of the principles embodied in its platform. I feel that there are other men better fitted than T to make the campaign for governor.” AMERICANS URGED TO LEAVE EUROPE Secretary Bryan Sends Cable to All Embassies and Legations,. Washington, Aug. 27.—Secretary Bryan today cabled al American em- bassies and legations in Europe to urged Americans to leave Europe without delay. Secretary Bryvan issued the follow- ing formal statement:—"“Americans in Europe are advised to return as soon as they can secure transportation fac- ilities. War creates uncertainty o that predictions about the future can- not be made with any certainty or accuracy. It s not wise therfore, for Americans abroad to delay their re- turn longer than necessary. Tnis does not mean that every one should try to take the same trip but it means that there shall be no unnessary delay. EXCITED ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF WHEAT May Wheat Has Advanced 33 Cents Since Start of European War, Chicago, Aug. 27.—The war was re- fiected in the wheat pit again.today by an excited advance in prices, in the course of which May wheat Sold at 1:25, the highest in four vears and thirty-three cents over the price just before the start of the European struggle. The various options at the best were from 37-8 to 55-8 higher than they were when the market closed yesterday. The purchase of small lots was sufficient to boost prices 2 cent at a leap and the aggregate of business was small. Scattered profit taking sales wiped out the gain and closing prices were 1-8 to 5-8 cent net lower, with May selling at $1.191-4. Movements of Steamships. Naples, Aug. 25.—Arrived: Steamer Fapoli, New York. Genoa, Aug. 15.—Arrived: Palermo, Boston, London, Aug. 20.—ArTived: Steam- ers Alaunia, Montreal; 25th, Tyrolia, Montreal; 2ith, Tonian, Montreal. —Arrived: Steamer Hespeisn, dontreal, Liverpool, Aug. 27.—Arrived: Steam- ers Haverford, Philadelphia ;Philadel- phia, New York. New York, Aug. 27.—Sailed: Steam- er altic, Lijerpool Maasluis, Aug, 27—Arrived, steamer Potsdam, New York. Steamer Fe i -~~~ — Cabled Paragraphs ‘American Naval Collier at Falmouth. * London, Aug. 27, 8:30 p. m.—The American naval collier Vulcan arrived at Falmouth today’ bringing supplies | from the United States for the Amer- ican warships in European waters. Prelates Held As Hostages, (. Rome, Aug. 27, 12:35 p. m. via Paris 9:12 p. m—The cardinals who met to- day in the seventh congregation pre- paratory to the conclave which will elect _a successor to Pope Pius were perturbed over a report that seventeen prelates in Liege were being held by the Germans as hostages against acts of hostility on the part of the popula- tion of the Belgian city. PRESIDENT WILSON ISSUES NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION. Recognizing a State of War Exists Be. tween Japan and Austria-Hungary. Washington, Aus. 27.—President ‘Wilson today issued 4 proclamation of neutrality. recognizing that “a state of war unh=ppily exists between Japai and Austria-Hungary.” It is similar to other proclamations previously sued. The issuance of the president’s prociamation of neutrality as between Japan and Austria followed an un- usual sequence of _cvents, during which, so far ‘as officials here are aware, neither country actually declar- ed war. _ “A ‘state of war” was recognized by the United States as existing, however, because Ambassador Dumbi of Aus- tria notified the sfate depastment that the emperor of Austria-Hungary had instructed the cruiser Kaiserin Eliza- Deth (o join the German fleet in de- fence of Tsing-Tap. Last Monday orders were transmitted from Vienna through Washington to the officers of thes Austrian vessel to dismantle ~her. Press despatches from Tsing-Tau last night said the orders had been car- ried out and the crew had left. The American government, however, took cognizance only of Austria’s no- tification of her intention to join the Germans in_defense of Tsing-Tau and the proclamation of neutrality fol- lowed. NEW YORK PROGRESSIVES IN STATE CONVENTION. Davenport of Clinton for Governor. Frederick M. Named ‘Utica, N. Y., Aug. 27.—Frederick M. Davenport of Clinton was named for governor on an unofficial ticket select- ed here today by the progressive state conference. Bainbridge Colby of New York was selected similarly for United States senator. For lieutenant governor, Chaunc J. Hamlin of Buffalo was named; for attorney general, Robert H. Elder of Brooklyn, and for secretary of state, Jeremiah D. Toomey, Westchester. > After the ticket had been approved Ar. Davenport promised that the pro- gressive party would make a fight the like of -which, perhaps, the peopls 5T the state had never seen before. Ho said Theodore Roosevelt would cam- paign th estate for almost the entire month of October. Tt was an old fashioned convention. The delegates caught the fierce spirit of. strife in which their party was born at Chicago two years ago. There riotous cheering and the . “bull moose” call was heard. PRESIDENT WILSON GES TO SUMMER WHITE HOUSE. To Remain at Cornish, N. H., Until the Middle of Next Week. Washington, Aug. 27. — President Wilson left Washington today for the summer White House at Cornish, N. H., where he will remain until Tues- day or possibly Wednesday The president way away to rest. Much of his time will be spent, how- ever, in the preparation of the forth- coming proclamation suspending cer- tain provisions of the navigation laws in order that foreign ships owned by Americans can more readily avaii themselves of American registry in accordance with the new act of con- The president was accompanied by Mrs, Howe, his sister, Mrs. Cothron, his plece, and Dr. Cary Grayson. Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Francis Sayre, two of his daughters, already are at Cornish and have prepared the summer home for the president’s visit. BRIDGEPORT DRY GOODS MAN COMMITS SUIC|DE. Edward C. Stratton, Superintendent of the D. M. Read Company. Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 27.—Edward C. Stratton, secretary and general su- perintendent of the D. M. Read com- pany, one of the best known dry goods men. in New England, committed sui- cide by shooting this morning in an unoccupied room on the third floor of thefstore In the heart of the city. Two shots were fired, one back of ihe left ear and the other through the heart. He was about 65 years old and pass- ed a lifetime in the service of the cor- pany, one of the oldest in this part of the state. He was distantly’ related to Tom Thumb, famous midget of Bar- num circus fame, and leaves a widow. INJURIES FROM AUTO COLLISION PROVE FATAL John A, Gale. Prominent in Somer- ville, Was the Victim. ‘Weymouth, Mass.. Aug. 27.—John A. Gale, vice president of the Somerville National Bank and the Somerville Trust Company, died at e hospital in ulncy today from injuries received a few hours earlier when his automobile was in collision with an electric car at North Weymouth. Former Congressman Samuel W. McCall, ~andidate for the repuolican nomination for governor, was a pas- senger in the automobile and was shaken up eeverely. He anncunced that he had cancelled his campaign engagements for the remainder of the week_ as a result of the accident. Barbadoes Contributes $100,000. London, Aug. 27—The legislature of Barbadoes having voted $100,000 as a contribution to_“the expenses of tho righteous war being wuaged by the mother country,” the colonial office has suggested that the gift would be most acceptable in the form of sugar. French Cabinet to Make Declaraticn. Paris, Aug. 27, 3.16 a. m.—The new cabinet for national defense met today ang decided to make a declaration to the. people of France, parliament not being in.session. Premier Viviani was witing the deciaration this afternoon and it was-expected he would submit it to his colleagues this eveninz. 9 | armored cruiser U. S. Cruiser to - Go to Turkey NORTH CAROLINA FOR RELIEF OF AMERICANS TO PROTECT CHRISTIANS In Event of Turkey Declaring War, Which European Diplomats Deem Imminent, Its Presence Thers May Have Salutary Effect Washington, Aug. 27—The United States has informed the powers of Europe of its intention to send the North Carolina to Turkey to carry gold for the relief of Americans, according to an announce- ment by the state department late today. Mission of Financial Relief. While the North Carolina goes on a mission of financial relief, her presence in Turkish waters is intend- ed to have a salutary effect with re- spect to the treatment of Christians and " foreigners generally resident in the Ottoman empire. Before taking this step, the United States took precautions to sound the powers of Europe as to whether they would object to the sending of an American warship to Turkey. In view of the extreme tension which prevails at Constantinople and the probability that Turkey will soon be drawn into the European conflict, the American government desired to make it plain that is purpose in sending the ship is_in no way political, but designed only to aid and protect) Americans. France Expresses Approval. “France took occasion in her re- ply to the American government’s in- quiry to express approval of the pur- pose of the United States to take the initiative in sending a ship to Tur- kish waters for the protection of Christians, remarking that the sending of French warships at this time mighg be misinterpreted. The French go ernment’s communication incidentally accused Germany of trying to stir up anti-Chyistian sentiment in Turkey by provoking the Mussulman against the English and French. Expect Turkey to Declare War. Diplomats and officials generally are expecting a_declaration of war by Turkey on the allies. Reliable advices indicate that as soon as the big Rus- slan army has penetrated a consid- crable distance into East Prussia, Turkey will strike. That both Bul- garia and Roumania will align them- selves with Turkey against Greece and the rest of the Balkan states is also indicatsd by authentic information reaching here. Situation Critical. European diplomats admit that the situation is daily approaching a cri- sis and that.a declaration of war is imminent. Great Britain, France and Russia are refraining, nevertheless, from making any movement that would force Turkey to take action. Their combined influence is being e: erted to persuade the Ottoman Em- pire to continue neutral. Announcement by the German em- bassy here, however, that Liman Pasha, loaned by German to train the Turkish forces, had been put in com- mand of the Ottoman army confirmed in the minds of the diplomatic repre- sentatives of the allies here the be- lief that Turkdy would openl yplace herself on the side of Germany and Austria. Secretary Bryan said today Ameri- cans had been advised to leave Tur- key just as other countries in which war had broken out or might break out. Every facility possible, he said, would be afforded them to depart. FOREIGN ADVICES DEPRESS FINANCIAL CENTER. Exchange Cables on London Advanced One Per Cent: Over Previous Day. New York, Aug. 27——Foreign ad- vices exercised a depressing influence at this financial center toda: Re- ported further success of the yerman arms found reflection in another ad- vance in exchange cables on London being quoted at §.06%, an increase of one per cent. over yesterday. Few long bills were offered but local banks were’ in close touch with their Lon- don and Paris correspondents endeav- oring to increase the supply and cffect a resultant decline in rates. Negotiations for the “opening of credits by Austria, Ttaly and Switzer- land were again under way today, but no headwty was made, o far as could be learned. Despite denials in high quarters, it is believed that a syndi- cate of bankers is in process of organ- izations for the purchase of some of the German ships now lying in this an dother American ports. The suc- cess of this project depends, it is said, largely on the outcome of re- ports now being exchanged between this gity and London. Taking account of the day’'s reports at their face value it appears that the war is stimulating various branches of domestic trade. Apart from the demand from South ~America, des- patches from Chicago, the south and other points suggest a growing in- quiry for manufactured products in- cluding steel and iron, with large orders for oil and cut jumber. More railroads are lifting the embargo on foodstuffs recently declared at Lou- isiana and Texas ports. There was more sensational trading in wheat and corn at Chicago, with general reces- sions at the close. It was regarded as signficant that seaboard shippers paid highest pri today domestic handlers being contented to wait for a subsidence of the excitement. Robert Collier Has Uraemic Poisoning New York, Aug, 27—Robert J. Col- iler, publisher of Collier's Weekly, was resting comfortably at his bome tonight after a day marked by periods of semi-consciousness. Late tonight a member of the family said the pa- tent was hol his own. Mr. Collier ‘brought _to New York from Raquette Lake, N. Y., suf- fering from uraemic poisoning. His physician said tonight that the pub- lisher’s condition was serious but not hopeless. Russians Occupy Tilsit. St. Petersburg, by way of London, Aus 27, 710 p. m.—It is officially an- nounced that the Russians have occu- pied Tilsit, a town 60 miles northeast of Koenigsberg, East Prussia, Condensed Telegrams The French Minister of Agriculture authorized the sdfle of fim’m'm in Paris. Robert J. Burdette, the humorist and luitur!r. is seriously ill in Los An- geles. September 4 has been designated Red Cross Day by the National Base- ball Léague. Fire, which destroyed a stable in Brooklyn killed 20 horses. The dam- age is’ $15,000. The bill to establish government standard cotton grades was favorably reported in the House. The annual convention of the Amer- ican Bankers' Association will be held in Richmond, Va., Oct. 12-16. Argentine naval officers placed the battleship Rivadavia in commission at the Navy Yard at Charleston. Francis B. Sears, -chairman of the National Shawmut Bank, died at his summer hore in Weston, Mass. Three more cases of typhoid fever were reported at the workhouse on Hart's Island, making a total of 23 cases. William J. Dougherty, of Brooklyn, a laborer, 45 years old, was crushed to death while working in a tunnel at Corona. The twentysixth annual conven- tion of the American Boiler Makers' Association will be held in New York, September 1-4. Delegates to the American section of the Theosophical Soclety gathered at Washington for their twenty-eighth annual convention. Joseph Dean, nine years old of New York, was probably fatally injured by falling from the third story of his home to the street. William G. Sharp, who is succesding Myron T. Herrick as Ambassador to France, sailed for his post on the French liner France. C. C. Hills, 70 years old, secretary of the Cleveland Provision Co. was shot and killed by an unidentified man who then killed himself. The embargo on the shipment of grain to New Orleans declared_three weeks ago by the Texas & Pacific Railroad has been lifted. The Anglo-Brazilian steamer of the New England Shipping Co., - ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, a few miles from Montreal. While driving an_automobile at Ba- tavia, N. Y.. Mrs, Frank Bullock ran down and killed Patrick Welch, a wealthy Civil War veteran. Cardinal Farley of New York arriv- ed in Rome from Switzeriand to take part in the conclave which will elect a successor to Pope Pius X. Thomas Murphy, a letter earrier of| New York. who was dropped_ because of physical disability after 20 years of service, committed suicide. Henry 8. G. Lindman of New York piano manufacturer, filed a petition in bankruptcy. Liablilities are estimatede at $100,000 and assets $50,000. A large part of the town of Sheiton, seat of Mason county, Wash., was des- troyed by fire with a loss of $100,000. Shelton has 1,200 inbabitants. William Wells, an insane convict who escapd from the Morris Plains Asylum at Paterson, N. J., after shoot- ing an attendant, was captured. Charles H. Sherrill, former American Mini: to Argentina, was among those arrested in Germany in the wholesale campalgn against spies. Rock Sand, a famous race horse ten years gago was insured with Lioyds for $150,000. He was credited with winning $250,000 during his turf ca- reer. The battle efficiency submarine class if U nant for th ted States na. B-3, commanded by Ensign C. Q ‘Wright. Forest fires are raging in the Tanoe national (forest reserve near the Ne- vadad State line. Two hundred men have left Gress Valley, Cal, to fight the fires. The agentsiat New York of the Russian-American Line = announced that its steamship Drinsk would not sail for Archangel, as announced on Saturday. The first all-water voyage from San Francisco to New York by the Panama Canal was completed by the American steamer Pleidas, of the Luckenbach Steamship Co. Bandsman Blake, the English boxen, was arrested in London for speeding his motorcycle. He explained that he was hurrying to enlist in the army and was discharged. John Pasoi, a laborer, fell 24 stories from a building under construction on Park Row, New York. He sustained two troken legs and internal injuries but will recover. The building of the Marieville Ath- letic Club at North Providence was destroyed by fire, with a loss of $10,— 000. The fire is thought to have been of incendiary origin. The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union of Philadelphia, voted to strike urless their demands for a wage inciease and shorter hours were granted by October 1. Fire destroyed the plant of Willlam L. Dale, manufacturer of rowboats at The Bronx, N. Y. The firemen saved the adjoining buidings in which 400 automobiles were stored. There probably will be no'?rlnd op- era season in Boston this winter, ac- cording to a cablegram received from Eben' D. Jordan, managing director of the Boston Opera Company. Early returns of the primary election in South Carolina indicate Governor Blease was defeated by Senator Eili- son D. Smith for the nom- ination to the United States Senate. Seamen's Relief Bill Passed by House. ‘Washington, Aug. 27.—The so-called seamen’s relief bill to condi- tions of service in the merchant ma- rine, was passed by the house late today, without a record vote. val vessels has been awarded to the n's GScuIatmn in Norwich is Double That of Any Other Paper, and Its Total Cir .ation is tha Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population WHY GREAT BRITAIN DECLARED WAR Sir William Goschen, Former Ambassador at Berlin, Tells of Diplomatic Exchange Previous to Rupture - BOUND BY TREATY TO SUPPORT BELGIUM When He Called On Gottlieb Von Jagow, German Secretary Absolutely Necessary that London, Aug. 27, 1140 p. m.—Tbe British foreign office issued tonight in the form of a white paper the report of Sir Willlam Goschen, the former ambassador at Berlin, on the rupture of diplomatic relations with Germany. The report is dated August 8 and says that in accordance with instruc- tions of August 4, from Sir Edward Gray, secretary of state for foreign affairs, the ambassador called upon the German secretary of state. Gottlieb Von Jagow. He inquired whether Germany would refrain from violating Belgian neutrality, Reason For Penetrating Belgium. “Her Von Jagow,” the report con- tinues, “at once replied that he was sorry to sav his answer must be ‘No' as in consequence of the German troops having crossed the frontier that morning, Belgian neutrality had al- ready been violated. Herr Von Ja- gow again went into the reasons why the imperial government had been obliged to take this step, namely, that they had to advance into France by the quickest and easiest way, so as to be able to get well ahead with their cperations and endeavor to strike some decisive blows early as possible. It was a matter of life or death for them, as, if they had gone by the more southern toute, they could not have hoped. in view of the paucity of roads and” the strength of the fortresses, to have got through without formidable opposition, entalling great loss of time. Rapidity of Action a German Asset. “This Toss of time would mean time gained by the Russians for the bring- ing up of their troops to the Ger- man frontier. Rapldity of action was the great German asset, while that of Russia was the inexhaustible supply of_troops. “I pointed out to Herr Von Jagow that this fait accompli of the violation of the Belgian frontier rendered, as he would readily understand, the sit- uation _exceedingly grave and I asked him whether there was still not time to draw back and avold possible con- sequences which both he and 1 would deplore. “He replied that for reasons he had given me it was now Impossibe for him to draw back.” Interview With German Secretary. The British ambassador proceeded to the German foreign office again the same afternoon and informed the sec- retary of state that unless the imperial government could give assurances by 12 o'clock that night they would pro- ceed_no further with the violation of the Belgian frontier and stop their ad- vance, he had been instructed to de- mand his passports and to inform the imperial government that His Maj- esty’s government would have to take all steps in their power to uphold neu- tral Belgium and the observance of the treaty to which Germany was as much a party as Great Britain. “Her Von Jagow,” says the report, “replied that to his great regret he could give no other answer than that which he had given me earlier in the day, pamely, that the safety of the empire rendered it absolutely necessa- ry that the imperjal troops should ad- vance through Belgium. Would Not Reconsider. “I gave His Excellency a written summary of your telegram and point- g out that you had mentioned 12 o'clock as the time when His Majes- ty’s government would expect an an- swer, asking him whether, in view of the terrible consequences which would necessarily ensue, it was not possible even at the last moment that their answer should be reconsidered. He plied that if the time given wero even 24 hours or more his answer must be the same. “I said that in that case I should have to demand my passports. “The interview took place about seven o'clock. In a short conversation which ensued Herr Von Jagow ex- pressed his poignant regret at the crumbling of his entire policy and that of the imperial chancellor, which had been to make friends with Great Britain and then through Great Britain, to get closer to France. “] said that this sudden end to my work in Berlin was to me, also, a mai ter of deep regret and disappointment, but that he must understand that un- Jer the circumstances and in view of our engagements His Majesty’s gov ernment could not have acted other- ‘wise than they had done.” What Imperial Chancellor Said. ‘The am! lor then went to see the imperial cf cellor. Dr. Von Beth- mann-Hollweg. and he found him in a very excited condition. “The chancellor,” says the report, “began a harangue, which lasted ut twenty minutes He sald the step taken by Great Britain was teirible to a degree. Just for a word, ‘neutraliay” —a word, which in war time had been oo often disregarded: just for a scrap of paper. Great Britain was going to make war on a kindred nation, who desired nothing better than to be friends with her. All his efforts in that direction had been rendered use- less by this last terrible step, and the policy to which, as I knew, he had de- voted himself since his accession to office, was tumbled down lke a house of cards. Held Great Britain Responsible. “What we had done was untbinka- of State, to Inquire if Germany Would Refrain from Vi- olating Belgium Neutrality, the British Ambassador Was Told that the Safety of the German Empire Rendered it the Troops Should Advance Through Belgium—Later the German Chancellor, When Told Great Britain Would Keep Her Solemn Englye- ment to Defend Belgium’s Neutrality, Declared He Would Hold Great Britain Responsible for all the Ter- rible Events that Might Happen. bie. It was like striking a man from behind while he was fighting for his life against two assailants, Ho held Great Britain responsible for all the terrible events that might bappen. “I” protested stronziy against this statement and sal that in the same ‘way as he and Herr Von Jagow wish- ed me to understand that for strat- egical reasons it was a matter of life or death to Germany to advance thro Belgium and violate the latter's neu. trality, so I would wish him to under- stand that it was, so Lo speak, 2 matter of life or deatk: for the honor of Great Britain that she should keep her soi- emn engagement to do her utmost to defend Belgium's neutrality if attack- ed. A solemn compact simply had 1o be kept, or what confidence could any- one have in engagements given by Great Britain in the future. “The chancellor said: ‘But at whet price will that compact have been kept? Has the British government though of that? Chancellor Excited. “I hinted to his excellency as plainiy as I could that fear of consequences could hardly be resarded as an excuse for breaking a solemn engagem . But his excellency was so- excited, s> evidertly overcome by the news of our action, so little disposed to hear rew- son, that I refrained from adding fuel to_the flame by further argument. “As'I was leaving, He said that the blow. of Great. Britain joining Ger- man’s enemies was all the greater be- cause almost up to the last moment he and his government had been work- ing with us and supporting our efforts to maintain peace between Austria and Russia. “I said that this was part of ilia tragedy which saw two nations fall apart just at the moment when the re- lations between them were more friendly and cordial than they had been for vears. Unfortunately, mot- withstanding our efforts o maintair peace between Austria and Russia, war had spread and brought us face tn face with a situation which entailed our separation from our Jate fellow workers. He would readily understand that no one regretted this more than Telegraphic Report Held Up. The British ambassador declares he handed a telegraphic report of the con- versation to the telegraph office i1 Berlin for transmission, but that it r reached the British foreign of- ‘That evening Herr Zimmerman, un- der secretary of state, called on Sir William Goschen and asked whether the call for his passports was equiva- lent to a declaration of war. The am- bassador replied that there had been cases where diplomatic relations had been broken off in which war had not ensued, but his instructions showed that if a reply was not received by 12 o'clock Great Britain would take such steps as her engagements required. Herr Zimmerman said that it was n fact a declaration of war, as Germany could not give the assurances request- ed. Soon afterwards a flysheet was is- sued by the Berliner Tageblatt stating that Great Britain had declared war ‘against Germany. Unruly Mob at Embassy. “ITmmediately,” says the report, “an exceedingly excited and unruly mob assembled before the embassy and the police were overpowered. Ve took | no notice of this until the crash of glass and the landing of cobblestones in the drawing room where we were ail sitting warned us that the situation ‘was getting unpleasant.” The ambassador telegraphed to the | fareign office and police were sent and cleared the stree:. No more direct| unpleasantness occurred. Herr Von] Jagow called and expressed his re- He said that the behavior of his countrymen made him fesl more | ashamed than he could say. He had | decided that the news of the declara- | tion of war should not be published | until the following morning, and for | that reason sent only a_smail force of < police to protect the embassy. Message from Emperor. The next day the emperor sent an aide with a message in which the em- Peror expressed regret for the occur- rences and also regested the ambassa- dor to tell the king of Emgland that he would at once divest himself of his British titles. { ‘With respect to this message, the am v says: “The message lost none of its acerbity by the manner of its_delivery.” The ambassador speaks very -highiv of the courtesy received at the hands of Herr Von Jagow and the officials of the foreign office. The minister sent a letter couched in the most friendly terms. On the morning of his depat- ture the ambassador and the members of his staft were smugsied into faxi- cabs through streets patrolied Dby strong forces of police and every ar- rangement was made for their comfort. They suffered no molestation, says the ambassador, “such as that meted out by the crowd to my Russian and French colleagues.” A colonel of tae guards accompanied the train to the Dutch frontier and was exceedingly kid in his eftorts to prevent the grest crowds which thronged the pl of every station where the train stop- ped from insulting the British repre- | i o 1o ikl D to the am- ! bagsador ends the reports i I { H | i } it i TR i R iC S il