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FRIDAY MORNING, AUG, li, ttli.
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HIPPED OUT 81 BUB EXPERTS
: Fioure St. Petersburg as Ger- Eyes of France on Loit Prov .
; many’s Objective-Czar’s jnces-ltaly to Fight
Plans Complex. the Ba | kans .
M ILITARY. export* In YV»*hlng-
tun arc figuring on the prob-
ntilc »<'o|>e of n war In Kn-
ropc. The following auminnry
••of the extwrta' opinion la given:
There will he n dozen polnta of eon-
tttaet between the opposing force* In-
•tend of one or two aliould nil the
jpower* become Involved. From the
ItMlknna to the Baltic nen, from I’olnnd
to Alsace-Lorraine, all Europe will bo
ablate.
Each of the power* that may be
drawn Into aucb a general conflict will
aoelc to atrlke Ita nen rent neighbor In
the oppoalng alignment of the nation*
the hardcat blow In the moat vulner
able ami moat aceeaalble npot There
will be not the allghteat Indication that
the little Balkan atate of Korvla and
<ta reintip tin with Austria are the
cauaea of the conflict.
In view of the great aecrecy of plan*
and even actual movement* maintain-
ad by the military ayatema of tho Eu
ropean nation*, military observer* in
thl* country can only make gueaaoa a*
.to what will happen If the forces are
Jet looae.
Iiut military men In .Wrfkhlngton aay
that with the aid of nn ordinary map
of Europe one niny venture a predic
tion nn to the general outlines of the
movements and attempted movement*
likely to follow the dragging of the
principal power* Into the war.
Russia's Objective.
Tho opening clnah wa* that be
tween Austro-Hungarian nnd Bervlnn
force* In northern and western Servln.
Jtussla I* next nearest to the scene of
OBItMAN CAVALRY.
actual hostilities, nnd her mobilisation
Is already under way. Any day may
brlug one or more lilowa from Ituastu
.upon Austrla-llungary. hut they will
have no reference geographically to the
situation in Servln, American experts
aa Id
itussla would make directly for what
aim regards as the most vulnerahlo
point In the Austro-Hungarian border,
a movement which, If successful,
would compel Austria to relax her nt-
tuutlou upon Servln and put her on
the defensive within her own bounda
ries.
Kiev In the southwest, Warsaw In
the west center and Vllim In tho uorth-
woat are the great concentration cen
ters of the Russian forces disposed
with reference to the European situa
tion From Kiev Itussla tAm easily
atrlke at the Austro-Hungarian border.
It Is supposed that Itussla has already
moved large forces to this border, the
exnot points being concealed.
With Germany rushing to the asslst-
nnce of Austria-Hungary, Itussla
■would undoubtedly be found to he pre
pared to strike at Germany simulta
neously with the movement u|K>n Aus
tria-Hungary.
Warsaw a Strategic Point.
• Warsaw is Russia's westernmost mil
itary headquarters, with (termany on
the north and west and Austria-Hun
gary on the south. From this |H>liit
Itussla could strike nt both countries,
while from VIItin another army could
bo put forth a short distance to the
westward and be on the German Ivor-
der at another |Milnt.
The northern atrip of German terri
tory partly enclosing Poland is expect
ed to he the path of a German move
ment against Russia. Through It lies
the road to St. Petersburg, the Russian
capital, which would he the natural
objective point of Germany in a war
with Russia.
With Germany In the contest It Is
not seen here how France could refrain
from assisting her ally, Russia, and hit
ting ber ancient enemy. Uermany.
There is little doubt that the selxure
of her lost territory of Alsace-Lorraln
would be the first movement attempted
by France should she enter the extend
ed conflict.
I
Germany’s Border Defense.
The French forces will find the pres
ent German border one of the world's
wonders In the massiveness of Ita de
fense It la believed probable that the
northern army corps of France and
Germany would meet In Belgium,
There Is little belief that either Hol
land or Belgium will lie able to pre
serve neutrality In the event of wnr lie
tween France and Germany. It Is ex
pected that one or the other or both
will become oiico more a stamping
ground for European armies.
It was presumed that If Italy were
drawn III she would striko simulta
neously lit tile Ilnlkan states In league
with Servln and also attack France.
Great Britain, If drawn In at all,
would not send any soldier* to fight.
It Is predicted, hut would lend only her
mighty fleet to Russia nnd France.
Canal aa an Aid to War.
The Pnnntna canal, which Is nlioat to
lie opened to commerce, Is destined at
tho outset to become a strategic high-
Photo by American Press Association.
HKHV1AN WOMAN BOLP1KH.
Women nro icurty to fight for Austrla-
llmmaiy ami Hurviu, an thoy have In the
past.
way of the world If the present hostili
ties between Austria-Hungary nnd Ser
vln develop Itito a general conflict In
volving the other European powers.
There Is much speculation In diplomat
ic circles In Washington over the part
the canal may play lu the Impending
events.
Treaty stipulation provides thnt the
I’nnitntn waterway, like the Suez canal,
shall bo ahsoluiely neutral. It "shall
be free and open to tho vessels of com
merce and of war of all nations,'' nnd
"shall never he blocked nor shall auy
right of war bo exercised nor any net
of hostility he committed within It”
It is suggested that a large part of
the commerce passing through Sue*
might he diverted to t'unama If a gen
eral European conflict tilled the Medi
terranean with lighting craft
Hazard to Commerce.
The liability of search would bo a
hazard to Suez ami Mediterranean
commerce la the event of u general
war, and commercial activities might
lie more nnd more curtailed ns the
pnftlcs to the conflict dellned more nnd
more sharply the commodities to bo
Included in cuntrulmnd of war. Whllo
the vessels of war us well as of com
merce may use the canal freely, exact
rules have been devised to maintain
the strictest neutrality of the water
way. The transit of war vessels must
he made with the least possible delay
and with only such intermissions ns
may result from the necessities of the
service. No belligerent may "embark
or disembark troops, munitions of war
or warlike materials In the canal, ex
cept In case of accidental hindrance
of the transit, and In such eases the
transit shall Ik; resumed with all possi
ble dispatch."
The treaty provisions prohibiting any
act of hostility lu the canal bars any
war vessel from exercising the right of
search on a commercial vessel In
transit through the waterway, and this
provision likewise protects all ships
within three marine miles of either
terminal.
What may happen to vessels carry
ing contraband on the high seas Is
their own affair. War vessels may not
remain in the three mile terminal limit
longer than twenty-four hours, and the
treaty stipulates that “a vessel of one
belligerent shall not depart within
twenty-four hours from the departure
of a vessel of war of the other bel
ligerent"
Hands Off, Our Policy.
In the view of administraton offi
cial* In Washington no necessity exists
at present for any action by the Unit
ed State* government with regard to
the war in Europe. According to state
ments in the highest quarters the post-
Of the government In that M
Servla la uot a naval or maritime na
tion, American shipping ta not likely te
become Involved and that file occaalon
for a proclamation of neutrality would,
not exist uniaaa ooa of the European
power* with a aeacoaat line took up
•rilMI. against Auatrla.
If at any Hme It la mweaaafy to burn*
a proclamation of neutrality It will
follow tba line* of tint! laaued In 1011,
when Italy nnd Turkey fought over
Tripoli. Announcing the purpose of
maintaining nbeolute neutrality, the
proclamation will enjoin all American
citizen* and realdent* within the Unit
ed Statea to obey the law* and rules
governing the conduct of neutrals In
time of International conflict, and
warning will !>e given thnt person*
who misconduct themselves will he
subject to strict enforcement of penal
ties prescribed by American law.
All Amerlcnn citizens who undertake
to violate neutrality outside of the
Jurisdiction of the United States will
be warned that they can In no wise
obtain any protection from the United
States gow-rnment against the npiwo-
prlate legal consequence* of their mis
conduct.
American citizen* will he Informed
thnt lliey are forbidden while within
the United Stntes to nccept n commis
sion from either of the combatant*.
All American citizen* and residents.
If a proclamation la Issued, will be
wurned thnt. while they may sell mu
nition* of wnr within the United
States, they cannot carry them to the
belligerent*, transport soldier* or break
a blockade without Incurring the rink
of hostile capture.
COMPLIMENT PAID STATE
TREASURER SPEER.
What Mobilization Meani.
The European term of ‘‘mobilization''
means something very different from
the comparatively leisurely process for
which the word Is known to Amer
icans—the gnthering of militia regi
ment* nt their armories and the trans
fer of regular* nnd militia to the mo
bilization camps for training nnd move
ment to the field.
When n mobilization Is ordered In n
thoroughly militarized country, ns for
mer German soldiers now In this coun
try describe the movement, the coun
try goes under martial law. All trans
portation lines, even though privately
owned, are Immediately transferred to
military control. The communication
lines, telephone nnd telegraph, are put
under fho same management.
Word of tho mobilization Is flashed
to every telegraph office nnd every ex
change nnd to every telephone Instru
ment. Couriers In automobiles and on
SBHVIAN CAVALRY.
motorcycles rush through every street,
road and lane, shouting the notice and
pasting bulletins In every conspicuous
place commanding reservists to Join
their regiments before a certain hour,
perhaps eight or ten hours after the
molillixatlun order has been (lushed.
Instant Response.
Every man drops IiIb work as soon
as he hears the order; the plough Is
left In tint furrow; customers are left
nt the counter; balances are left un
checked in the hank. Every man
liable for military duty rushes to the
nearest transportation line which will
take him to tils regiment, whether Its
headquarters be a mile away or a
hundred, or live hundred. The reserv
ists do not wait to pack luggage or
food. There are clothing, equipment
and food for all at the mobilization
centres In storage warehouses, always
Ailed, ready for the call. Mon go to
the trains often hatless nnd coatlcss.
There is no formality of getting
tickets uRd passes. Only soldiers may
ride and they ride free In the dlreo-
tlou which duty takes them. All
freight traffic Is suspended; all pas
senger schedules are abandoned. The
gotff'i-nment wants men. In masses,
quickly. Parlor cars and sleeping cars
are no more privileged against the
reservists than workmen's gondolas.
Benefits to Us From War.
The London Statist says:
"A great war In Europe will enable
the United Stntes to sell Its great crops
in plnees which will give a much great
er Income than If there wns no war.
Almost every industry will derive more
or less advantage. American Investors
and hankers should get tu much profit
from the ability to buy back from Eu
rope great quantities of securities at
attractive prices lu payment for the
foodstuffs and raw material exported
fronl the United States.
"A great war in Europe will give
the United States an opportunity of
assuming the post of world hanker by
supplying capital freely to countries
and Individuals In all parts of the globe
who need (t and can provide the re
quired security. Should the American
people take advantage of the golden
opportunity afforded them by the oat-
break of war. It will mean not dimin
ished hut increased prosperity for the
United Btatea.”
We are pleased to note the high
compliment paid our worthy state
Treasurer, Hon. W. J. Speer by the
legislative committee appointed to in
vestigate the Treasury Department
Mr. Speer has for a number of years
given to Georgia his services as State
Treasurer and it is without question
that his record is one that reflects
credit on the State and honor to him.
The people of Georgia should remem
ber in casting their votes on August
19th that there is one faithful ser
vant of the State who should receive
at their hands an over-whelming in
dorsement and that Hon. W. J. Speer
should be elected State Treasurer by
one of the old time Democratic ma
jorities evidencing the faith the peo
ple have in a worthy and efficient
public servant. It would be almost a
business calamity, and certainly poli
tical folly to take from the State of
Georgia at this time, when true and
tried men are needed, this spendid of
ficial who has stood watchman at the
door of the State Treasury for many
years past and turn over the finances
of the State to untrained and inex
perienced hands, and, that lor purely
political purposes. We hope to see
-Georgians rally to Hon. W. J. Speer
and make his election unanimous on
August 19th, 1914,—Cordele Rambler,
(advt.). 2t
THE A„ B. * A. RAILROAD MAKES
LOW RATES TO NEW ORLEANS.
ACCOUNT COTTON CON
FERENCE,
Atlanta, August 11th, 1914.—An
nouncement is made of very low
rates to New Orleans on August 25th
and 26th, on account of meeting of
the Southern Cotton Association, call
ed by its President, Col. Harvie Jor
dan via the A., B. & A. and its con
nection.
The New Orleans Cotton Confer
ence is being held because of the seri
ous situation now confronting the
SOUTH. It is expected that a large
number of cotton growers and in
fluential business men throughout the
South wilt attend this meeting, and
the A., B. & A. Railroad is offering
every encouragement it can to its
patrons by making a very cheap rate
on account of this meeting.
STATE TREASURER SPEER
ENJOYS ENVIABLE RECORD.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE REPORTER.
Toy Revolver.
A revolver which has been designed
for the nervous woman to carry In her
vanity bag Is probably the smallest
weapon of Its kind In the world. From
the tip of the hammer to end of the
barrel It measures about three Inches,
and It fires a ateel bullet about twice
the size of a pin's head. The weapon,
which la the latest production of a
leading gunmaker, la beautifully made,
with mother-o'-pearl mountings.
The following clipping from Tha
Herald and Advertiser so nearly ex- X
presses our views that we take pleas- \
ure in publishing it:
“Hon. W. J. Speer, candidate for
State Treasurer, enjoys looking back
upon a clean, spotless and uncriticis
ed 20-year record in public office,
which to us is the strongest, most
forceful argument that can be
brought to oear touching his com
petency and his worthiness. We are
as willing for him to serve us now as
we were when he, as a Confederate
soldier, took up his gun, went to the
front, and bared his breast to tho
enemy, in defense of our property and
our homes.”
And it is ever so that loyal and
true Georgians can be counted on to
honor the old heroes of the Lost Cause
for places of public trust in their
State. In this instance the twenty-
year record of accurate and pains
taking service in the State Treasury
has endeared the aspirant to the peo
ple of the State, and with a record of
true service in times of war and in
peace we have in Mr. Speer a can
didate who is sure to be overwhelm- .
ingly re-elected in the State primary.
—Rossville New Age. (advt.) 2t
Right and Left Hands.
If our right hand Is not to know
what our left does. It must not be be-
cause It would be ash am Id If It did.—
Ruskln.
HORSE RACING!
LA GRANGE, GEORGIA
Aug. 26,27 and 28.
During Horse Trader’s Week, There Will be
HORSE RACING AT
Troup County Fair Grounds
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 26th,
27th and 28th.
$500.
QA Will be Distributed to the Winners
u— of the Different Races
This will be the Biggest Meet ever held on any
Local Track in This Section
Horse Swappers Week
There will be the biggest crowd of Horse Lovers
ever seen here—as Horse Racing is
included in the
HORSE SWAPPERS CONVENTION
Don’t Forget the Date—
Aug. 26th to 28th, Inclusive
Come and have the time of your life, and see
some of the Best Horse Racing in Western Ga.
FOR INFORMATION Write or Call on
Dr. L. D. Mitchell & G. K. Robertson
LAGRANGE, GEORGIA
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