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FRIDAY, ACC. 2S, I»H.
TYPICAL RUSSIAN ARMY OFFICERS
Condon, An(. 14.—It ni offlclally II convention Totem. John R. Cooper
announced tonight that the army o( fnlled to curry n mingle county. The
the allien ram been forced back to vote of Pike county wan evenly mpllt
French moll. The retreat waa ordered between between Coventor Slaton
lata today, according to advlcee re- and Mr. Felder, w|ilch given the Con
ceived here ernor one of Ptke’m convention votee
ham received from the United Staten j The mult In the Oovernor'm race
formal declartlon of policy bearing la aa followm:
on Japan's delivery to Oermany ofj Judge Nat E. Ilarrtm carried 17
the ultimatum demanding the aur- countlee with 1M convention votee.
render by the latter country! of the' Dr. Hardman carried M countlee
territory of Klao Chow. and 143 convention votee.
The American gnvernment’a attl- J. Randolph Anderaon carried 12
tude waa outlined In reply to aaaur- countlee with 11 convention votes,
ancem Foreign Mlnlnter Kato had glv-. Thin given Judge llarrla a majority
eu to Ambammador Cuthrle, according of 2# convention votee over both the
to advlcea from Toklo, aaylng the other candldatea.
IS M Cffllf
REED 10 MODI WAR
(By Herbert Temple.) thereby to avert a war with Japan.
London, Aug. 24.—Men and guns. While officials were generally retl-
battlesbips and aeroplanes are neces- cent to express any opinions, it was
sary for war, of course, but the prime generally believed the American gov
requisite of modern warfare is money ernment would not accept the proposal
—financial resources are the real unless both Japan and Great Britain
“sinews of war" and, in a long drawn formally assented. President Wilson
out conflict, money is more necessary and Secretary Bryan have thus far
even than soldiers, arms and ammu- scrupulously avoided involving the
nition. . | United States in any way in the situ
It has been estimated by experts atlon.
that with Germany, England, France, I China's endeavors to obtain the ter-
Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Scrvia rltory of Kiao Chow and at the same
at war, the daily cost will aggregate time preserve neutral relations with
154,000,000. Military men predict that ( Germany, Japan and Great Britain.
Italy, Holland, and perhaps Turkey' were manifest in dispatches from Pe-
and the Balkan states will get into the! kin. In any eventuality China indi
conflict. One hundred million dollar^ cated clearly to the American govern
would then be a fair estimate of the ment her firm intention of remaininc
daily money cost of the huge con-'absolutely neutral,
flagration. I Diplomatic dispatches from Eu-
The German Reichstag at the outset' rope contained little information con-
voted more than $1,000,000,000 for'cerning the progress of war. Colville
war. The British Parliament voted Barclay, embassy, inquired of Secre-
over $500,000,000 at first and followed tary Bryan when a decision on the
thjs with another $50,000,000 making cable wireless controversy might be
-f^e British appropriation total $1,000,- available and learned that none yet
000,000. The Russian war appropria
tions have topped the billion dollar
mark and France has not been behind.
In a gigantic war like the one now
on, the bankers of the world are as
powerful, perhaps more powerful,
had been reached. Announcement,
however, is expected to be made to
morrow.
The President told callers Saturday
that he was deeply appreciative of the
hearty responses to his appeal asking
prove of the meeting but suggested
that speeches referring to individual
countries in the present war be omit*
than the rulers of the nations involv- the American people to remain
tral in their public expressions on
France already has appealed to the‘the war. Several peace organizations
New York bankers for a loan of $100,-J) iave asked the administration's atti-
000,000. Should this be made, the tude towards mass meetings planned
money would not be sent to France. as a demonstration against war. The
It would be left in the United States President and Mr. Bryan discussed
and its equivolent in foodstuffs end meeting planned by a New York Peace
non-contraband supplies would be Society. The President did not ap
shipped from New York to France.
The importance of the financial fac
tor has never been more obvious than
when the European War has thrown
the stock exchanges and brouses of
the world out of business. When so
vital a part of the financial structure
is taken away, all the usual data that
goes to Indicate a nationa's financial
standing, becomes to a great extent
valueless, but they are still of use for
purpose, of rough comparison. Washington, D. C„ Aug. 24.—Rules
Of the amount of hard cash that were | a j d { ] own today by tho Federal
the warring nations of Europe have a: Relel . Te Board for appeals from re-
thelr command, the returns of the „ bank organllatlon committee’s
State banks are the best guide aavlla- declalona ln selecting twelve cities for
ble. Acordlng to recent weekly re-j re , crve bank> . Expressed dlssatls-
turns, the five Great Powers now at f ac t| on with the committee's selections
war havo the following amounts of‘ and formal appeals are expected from
coin and bullion In their Central bankcr , the ,e cities.
BOARD LAYS DOWN
RULES FOR APPEALS
* banks:
France, $948,500,000.
Russia, $872,500,000.
Germany, $422,500,000.
Austria-Hungary, $321,000,000.
Great Britain, $201,000,000.
Under the rules there will be no
testimony taken. Petitions may be
filed when signed by proper officers
of a majority of member banks in the
city asking for a hearing. These pe
titions must be followed by briefs.
These could only become available A jj ^ banks In the city con
ab a war cheat if their primary func- cernet j aro to ho notified of such ac
tion as backing for paper . currency • jj on and opportunity to file a brief in
and credit were suspended. They anBwer g!vcn> 0ra , argumcnts by
are of greatest value when exercising coun8el wU1 bo a n 0W ed.
that function. Although England sj ^*|, cre ban ks seek a change In the
central gold reserve if the smallest of geogra phical limits of the reserve dis-
the five, it is said In banking circles tr | c ts petitions must be signed by of-
to be the most valuable because It flcera of at , east two-thirds of the
forms the backing of an Immense vol- member banks ln t he territory the
tome of credit of International value, i potion asks to take out of one dis-
It is only on the assumption that tr , ct and have annexe d to another,
the great credit system/of the Euro
pean nations at war should fall utter-1 ~ "
ly to the ground, that they would have CMITII ANVI IIARRIS
to fall back upon their gold reserves WMHin MIW I1MI1I1IU
to pay for the munitions of war.
In such an event, even the vast ap
propriations of the countries would -
W go f.r low.rd p.ytaf th. |54,0<)0,- c Aug. 2t.-8ena-
|00 dally tb.t I. the eatlmated cost of Snlllb „ d Judge Nat g.
- b ° bl « w,r - : H.rrl. exchanged telegrams of eon-
borrow he»vUy.nd II I. thu. th.t the |gnitu|iit|oi> Judge Harris'
World-, banker. like tb ” Roth * cl ' IM, tele*r.m wa. one among .ever.! hun-
«>d Morgan Company become factor. wb|cb came t0 ^ntor Smith.
In the European conflagration. Representative Edward'a offlee waa
Until national credit, fall, credit! ^ w|(h Iatlara
rather than actual poasesslon of gold ....
moat be the source of tho wherewith-1 , clentatlre Adamloa haa no
.1 for military operation.. Even 1^ ^ of tbe nnjority bjf which
GermMy. great *" cb “* **£'be wa. elected. He has heard from
000,000 gold count, for little while ^ county „ „„ dlalr | ct .
credit lasts. , 'swamped with telegrams, but the
In considering the " wrltera bave n0 , ,|,en him any flg-
abllity of European countries to raise ^ About (|| he k „ ow , o( race
money, it must be borne In mind that woa (Dd that b|a frl( . nd ,
the existence of the great war, in
volving nearly all the powers, necei-
aarlly llmlta each government’, vred- I.HFIIATF8 TO
It to Its own territory nod that of Its APPLING'S DKLEGATES^TO
fretada and allies. Austria-Hungary
and Germany are no longer able to!
raise money In France end England,' Baxley, Ca„ Aug. 24.—The Appling
and those countries cannot borrow county executive committee has sp
in Germany and Austria. Franca and pointed Ira Leggett, Clerk of Supe-
England have In the past been the rlor Court, end Col. Dave M. Parker
greatest money lenders. is delegate, to the Hate convention
In the light of the actual new to be held in Macon on September 1,
Lf:redlt resources, the following exist- with Jndge Alvin V. Seilers and Dr.
— tag national debts should be conaid- W. C. Prlnkle aa alternates. They
EXCHANGE MESSAGES
! glad of it.
STATE CONVENTION.
•red:
France. fg^JS,000,000.
Russia, $4,500,000,000.
Austria-Hungary, $*,705,000,000.
Great Britain, $3,526,000,000.
CHINA WILL REMAIN
instructed the delegates to stand by
the candidates carrying the county
'as long as he might have a chance to
.win and then to caat the vote of the
, county for tbe next candidate, accord
ing to the vote of tbe county in the
primary.
j Gov. Slaton carried Appling, with
Hardwick a close second. Judge Her-
ABSOLUTELY NEUTRAL
hind. Jndge C. B. Conyers of Bruns-
Washington, D. C„ Aug. 24.—Most wick, defeated by J. P. Hlghamlth of
significant of Saturday-, development. Baxley for tho judgeablpofthe Bruns-
Ir tho Enropeut altuatton here was wick circuit, ha. taquasted a rscoun
tho Inquiry of tha Chinese government »»<• «*« committee allowed R uuanl
of the United Staten whether the lat-numaly and tbe recount In now being
ter would undertake tbe trusteeship of'made.
territory of Kalo Chow, transfer- _ ^ . a . u
ring U immediately from Germany to J* 1 henpecked man often takes it
tChitkL out on the employee* at the offlee.
a's inquiry was understood to
been bused on an acquiescence * All tie world’* a stage, but few of
y in such a plan, hoping us are content to be stage hand*.
BEING SWORN IN AS OFFICERS
WHAT 1L
DID NOT 1,0
Japan Plunges Into War
At Request Great Brittain
6ERMAN AMBASSADOR WILL
LEAVE TOKIO FOR THE
UNITEO STATES
tcmplatod in the agreement of al
liance, and we, ou our part, bit
ing desirous 'to attain that object
by peaceful meant*, commanded
our government to offer with sin-
cerlty an udvico to the imperial
German government. By tho
last day appointed for the pur
pose, however, our government
falie dto receive an answer ac
cepting these advices. It is with
profound regret that we, in apito
of our urdent devotion to tho
cause of peace, are thus compell
ed to declare war, especially at
thla eurly period of our reign and
while we atill arc in mourning
for our lamented mother.
“It is our earnest wish that
by the loyalty and valor of our
faithful subjects peace soon may
be restored and the glory of the
Empire be enhanced.”
Tokio, Aug. 24.—The Emperor of
Japan yesterday declared war on
Germany. This action wus tuken at
the time limit of Japan's ultimatum
to Germany demanding the surrender
of Kiao Chow.
The Japanese government lias or
dered the beginning of operations on
land und sea.
The imperial rescript declaring
nr on Germany was issued yester
day evening. It officially inaugurates
hostilities in the Far East as a result
of Germany's failure to reply to th*
Japanese ultimatum.
The proclamation of tho Emperor
in’s entrance upon the fulfilment of
pan’s ontrance upo nthe fulfilment of
her obligations to her ally, Great.
Britain, responded to the popular will
from one end of the land to the oth • I
er. Cheering crowds assembled bc-|
foro public buildings, and last night
there were lantern procession);
through tho streets. The popular,
manifestations, however, do not ap
proach the enthusiasm which pro-
ceded the war with Russia.
Count Von Rex, the German ambas
sador, has been handed his passports.
He will probably leave for America.
George W. Guthrie, the American am
bassador, will represent Germany.
The Diet has been convoked In spe
cial session for 6epL 3.
The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eliz-.. , .. . . . alal . .
. .. , a _ , | fee s that he is entitled to tho nom-
abeth, which latterly was at Tslng'.^., .
Tau, the seaport of Kiao Chow, is re-
CROSSINGS ARE
GIVEN ATTENTION
Muchly needed repairs to a number
of Coast Line crossings In the city
were made today. Tho Coast Line
unloaded sufficient gravel at the
crossings in need of repairs during
the morning and roadway men lost
time in getting the crossings In tip
top shape.
Recent rains made bnd washes in a
number of pluccs In the city and rail
road crossings suffered nlong with tho
•streets. The repnlrs made today were
of such a nature that the crossings
should not require attention again in
'a long time.
j I believe that most of men's Illu
sions come out with their hair.
SLATON WILL PUT UP A
HARD FIGHT AT MACON
The legislature that has Just pass
ed Into history adopted a child labor
law, almost emasculated by eloventh
hour amendments, but a good law for
all that.
It did not restrict the amont of al
cohol in beer sold in this prohibition
state, nor make the maintenance of
a locker club a crime. Neither did it
adopt u very reasonable bill offered
restricting tho shipment of blind ti
ger supplies into this Btate.
It might have done ail that but for,
the fine Italian hand and the magic'
influence of the big liquor interests
that, through the speaker, secured n
"legal vulturo" plague, which law will
operate with the rules committee, ef-
fectually dominate and tyrannized t:l,ow lo chlna - maintaining the In
a larite prohibition nmjorlly In tho ot ,h “ l _ r "> mbl | , i ' »» d
house of representatives. ' 1
integrity of China would be preserv
ed.
While regretting that differences
had arisen between Japan and Ger
many, the United States pointed out
that it must refrain from expressing
an opinion on the merits of the ulti
matum .especially since the ultimat
um might lead to war. The United
States took occasion, however, in u
friendly and diplomatic way tb place
on record its understanding of the
situation as follows :
"First. That Japan's purpose was
not to seek territorial aggrandize
ment in China.
“Second. That Japan hnd promis
ed to restore the territory of Kiao
Atlanta, Aug. 24.—There will be
only one light before the state con
vention In Macon on September 1—
that for tho short term In the United
States Senate, for successorship to
the late Senator A. O. Bacon. Tho
result of that fight is no more set
tled now than it was the day before
the state primary.
With a plurality of the convention
vote, a plurality of the popular vote
and the fact that ho ran second In
some seventy-five counties which
went to one or tho other of his chief
opponents, Governor Slaton naturally
ported to have sailed. She perhaps
will go to the neutral ports and dis-
It is believed this action will
keep Austria out of tho wur in tic;
Orient, although unforeseen circum
stances may force Japan to change
this policy. No action has been tak
en relative to Austria, and tho foreign
(nation, and Is going to Macon pre
pared to contend for its vigorously.
■There are three or four things
which could happen in tho conven
tlon. One of these is the nomination
of Slaton on tho third or fourth bal
lot, based upon his claims as stated,
but thore Is no question about the
fact that both Congressman Hardwick
and former Attorney General T. 8.
om™ ha. explained that ™er wU do e ry.htag In their
remain friendly unless Austria adopts . ' “
attitude which it regards as of - SU* Hartwltk' and FeMey Combine I
fenslve. |
It is reported here that Germany
Another thing that might happen
ha. been trying to transfer the Gcr-'? th ” noml " , ‘ l ‘° n „ f!*^
man railroad In Bbnn Tung. Chinn, to ’ ,h ™ u ' hc0 ’" bl " , "°" °' '
America. Tokio believe., however.!*'"' . ."h
that tho United State., pursuing the might submit their
j claims to arbitration or something of
that kind, to determine which ahouM
policy of netrallty outlined by Presl
dent Wilson, will not accept Presi
dent Wilson's announcement of neu
trality has greatly pleased tbe Jap
anese.
Imperial Rescript,
Tho text of tbe imperial rescript
is:
“Issued at Tokio, August 23, 6
p. m.
“We, by tbe grace of Heaven,
Emperor of Japan, seated on the
throne occupied by the same dyn
asty from time Immemorial, do
hereby make tbe following proc
lamation to all our loyal and
brave subjects:
"We hereby declare war against
Germany, and we command our
army and navy to carry on hos
tilities ugainst that empire with
all their strength, and we also
command all our competent au
thorities to make every effort, in
pursuance of their respective du
ties to attain the national aim by
all means within the limits of tbe
law of nations.
“Since tbe outbreak of the
present war in Europe, the ca
lamitous effect of which we knew
with grave concern, we, on our
part, bave entertained hopes of
preserving the peace of the Far
East by the maintenance of strict
neutrality, but the action of
Germany bas compelled Great
Britain, our ally, to open hostil
ities against that country and
Germany I* at Kio Chow, Its leas
ed territory In Chins, busy with
v ar-Hke preparations, while Its
armed vessels, cruising the seas
of Easter^ Asia, art threatening
our commerce and that of our
ally. Peace of the Far East Is
tbu^n Jeopardy.
LlUmatam Unanswered.
“Accordingly, our government
and that of Hla Brittannlc Ma
jesty, after foil and frank com-
mualcatkm with each other,
agreed to taka such measure* as
may b* necessary for the protec
tion of the general interests con-
draw the other’s support.
One thing !• certain, and that Is
the nomination of Hardwick will
never take place with Governor Sla
ton’s consent, any more than the
Governor could hopo to get in with
the consent of Hardwick. In tin
event, therefore, that the Governor
finds his nomination impossible ,it
bas been pointed out that he might
seek to turn his strength to Felder,
n order to prevent tbe naming of
Hardwick.*
There Is no doubt about the fact
that 'Governor Slaton will bold tho
strongest hand In the convention.
With 143 votes of his own, he can
possibly hope to control also the 1*
votes of G. R. Hutchens, which would
give him 181. This would still be
27 votes short of enough to nominate,
but It would give him powerful con
vention strength.
It Is quite evident that neither
Hardwick nor Felder can hope to get
the nomination without one of them
getting the votes and support of th*
other. Of course, neither will want
to go to tbe other, but tbla may be
come the only solution of the prob
lem.
Felder's Chance.
It would seem, therefore, that
between these two Felder stands the
better chance. He stands Just a/
much chanc of getting Hardwlc’i
support a/ Hardwick docs of getting
his; and he also stands the chance,
as poiuted out, of Governor Sluton
preferring to see Felder, rather than
Hardwick, get the nomination.
The fourth thing that might hap
pen In the state convention Is the
nomination of a dark horse. The pos
sibility of Joe Brown ln this connec
lion has been discarded, because he
ran such a poor race with Senator
Hoke Smith. If Mr. Brown had mude
a good showing in his own race, it is
believed he might havo been a pos
nihility in this one, although defeated.
Under the circumstances us they havo
developed, however, ho can hardly l>«
considered now In connection with it.
It the convention should turn In
this direction, there is no suggestion
as yet, as to Just where it would go.
Congressman Hardwick has taken the
position that Slaton should not be
nominated because two-thirds ot tho
people of Georgia havo voted for oth
er candidates and therefore agalnat
Slaton. He concludea that, for this
reason, the people do not want him
aa senator.
Dark Horse May Win.
The same reasoning might be ap
plied with considerably more force
both to Mr. Hardwick and Mr. Felder.
More than two-thirds of tbe people
voted against Mr. Hardwick on tbe
ame plan, and considerably more
than that voted against Mr. Felder
If Mr. Hardwick's reasoning should
be considered correct, neither one of
the three could get the nomination,
and the convention would have to
turn elsewhere. Sltll applying Mr.
Hardwick's reasoning, there Is still
greater cause for not turning to an
outsider, because none of tbe people
ot Georgia would have voted for him.
Properly applied Mr. Hardwlck'i
statement Is an argument for th<
nomination of tflaton as tbe man who
has the biggest vots both at the polln
and in the convention. But there Is
going to be a merry fight at Macon
before anybody gets IL
It created four new counties.
Harrow, with Winder as Us capital.
Bacon, with Alnia ns Us capital.
Candler, with Metier as Us capital.
Kvans, with Claxton an Its capital
But it did not raise the age of con
sent from ten years, leaving Georgia,
of all tho states in tho Union, standing
alone with tho negro republic, Haytl,
i that Important quant ion.
It did abolish tho office of quarter
master general.
But it did not pnns any law for tin
protection of oystor beds.
It did not pnns the kindergarten bill,
the intermediate sentence hill, nor Iho
slaughter housn inspection bill
It provided for tho protection of
Insurance companies, against
legal vulturo' plague, which law will
ho extended to protect other corpora
tions, we trust, by tho very next legis
lature.
It did not repeal the tax equaliza
tion Inw.
It did adopt a splendid bill, possi
bly Introduced too late. Intended to
prohibit illegal combinations in re
straint of trade.
It did establish a legislative reform
bureau.
It did not provide for tho rotation of
Judges of the superior court, as somo
legislature Is sure to do In tho near
future.
It did provide for tho garnishment
of wages to tbe extent of fffty per cent
where the wages amount to moro than
a dollar and a quarter per day.
It did not exempt from taxation
college endowments. Tho list of ex
emptions Is growing to be large.
It did not change the state election
from Wednesday after the first Mon
day in October to Tuesday after the
first Monday In November, thus con
solidating tho stato and national elec
tion dates.
It did not adopt tho McCrory school
book bill.
But It adopted a vital statistics bill.
Adopted a law changing tho length
of term of county and state offlclala
from two to four years.
It adopted a bill making ft a mis
demeanor to Issue a check against a
bank whero the. drawer has no funds.
It passed threo minor approprla
tlon bills, $10,000 to the Georgia Tech
810,000 for the eradication of the boll
weevil, and |S5,000 for the eradication
of the cattle tick.
U did not develop a leader nor set
the river afire with oratory.—Em
pire Slate.
UIILAK8 CUTTING
WIRES EVERYWHERE.
London. Aug. 24.—The Antwerp
correspondent of Reuter's Telegram
Company in a dispatch dated Friday
says:
learned from a reliable source
that German cavalry patrols appear
ed today at Mallnes, thirteen miles
southeast of Antwerp, where there
wa* a skirmish. Our troops In arm
automobiles toow ten German
prisoners.
'A strong advance guard of Ger
man cavalry left Brussels today, pro
ceeding northward, supposedly for
Ghent. The Uhlans everywhere are
cutting telegraph and telephone lines.
Tbe burgomaster or rural communi
ties are disarming the civil guards to
prevent tbe enemy from firing on a
peaceable population.
only In accordance with the Anglo-
Japancm* alliance, one of whose ob
jects Is tin? preservation of the com
mercial Interests of all power* In
China and the principle of equal op
portunity to all.
"Third. That In case of disturb
ances in the interior of China, grow
ing out of the unsettled state of af
fairs in the Far East, Japan as *
matter of course would consult th*
United States before taking steps be
yond boundaries of the territory of
Kiao Chow.”
The last procedure, it was pointed
out to Japan, follows in natural ne-
qnonce to urrangement, consummat
ed at the time of Iho Boxer rebel
lion, between Jupuu und the United
States whereby tho armed forces of
this government were allied with
those of other nation* in the march
on I'ckin for tho safeguarding of for
eign legations and mission*.
Baron Chinda, the Japanese ambas
sador, bas assured tho United States
of the sincere intention of Japan to
Kia Chow to China. Hs fa
confident also that In case of trouble
In the Interior of China the Tokl?
government would bo glad to notify
the American government of any
contemplated measures.
Tho Japanese ambassador is In
constunt communication with bis
government at Tbl .o but has learned
rsithlng of any reply from Germany
to Saturday's ultimatum.
JAPAN HAS SENT
NO MESSAGE
Washington, Aug. 24.—It was deni
ed at the White House today that Ja
pan had given assurances the war
zone would bo restricted to the far
East. No communication on the sub
ject has boon received by the United
States.
UNCLE SAM
STOPS WIRELESS
Washlniton. D. C„ Aur. 24.—By di
rection of the t’rnsldent. Secretary
Red field of the Department of Com
merce today notified the officials of
the Tuckerton, N. J., wireless station
la operating Illegally, and la subject,
to aetxure by tha government. Tbe
operators were warned not to retell,
or send messages of any nature.
REVISED FIMIRES
IN STATE PRIMARY
Atlanta, Aug. 24.—Revised official
figures from Wednesday's primary.
Including every county In the Ante,
vhow the following results In tha
three races:
Senator lloke Smith carried 1*3
countlee with 3<4 convention votes
Kx-Oovernor Brown carried 3
counties with 1$ convention votes.
Thla gives Senator Smith a majority
of *** convention votes over Hr.
Brown.
Thera are 372 convention votaa and
tha number necessary to nomtaata Is
1*$.
term race received a sufficient num-
ter mmee received a sufficient num
ber of convention votes to ha nom
inated. Governor Slaton carried $*
counties with 143 convention votee.
Congretcman Hardwick carried 47
counties with 124 convention votes.
Thomaa 8. Felder carried 3T countie.t
with 87 convention votee. O. R
Hutches, carried eight counties with
li convention votee. John R. Cooper
failed to carry a aingla county. Tho