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CHECK GERMANADVANCE ONBRUSSELS
Jap Ultimatum At Berlin-Reliet By Tokio Statement-
White House Denies Report 100,000 U. S. Troops To Mexico
THE WEATHER
Fair tonight and Wednes
day; probably local thun
der showers.
VOLUME XIX, No. 231.
Germans Halt In
Brussels Advance
Official Statement By War Office at Noon
Says: The Situation Remains Excellent For
Our Army.
Brussels, (Via London, 3:12 p. m.)— I The Orman
incursion in the direction of Brussels seems definite
ly stopped, according to an official communication
issued by the war office at noon today. It adds:
‘"The situation remains excellent for our army.”
THREE ARMY CORPS.
Paris, 4:15 a. m. —A dispatch to the Figaro from
Brussels says the battle in the north is turning to
the advantage of the Belgians. According to the
Belgian minister of war their forces have blocked the
pivoting move southward undertaken by three corps
of the German army at Liege.
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FEINTED WITH RIGHT.
London, 4:25 a. m.—The Germans are reported as marching on Brus
sels by the Brussels correspondent of the Daily Mail. In a despatch
dat^ J last night he says:
IFeinting with their right at Diest and diverting to some extent the
attention of the Belgian field army centered on Ixiuvain the Germans
are now signalled as marching direct on Brussels by way of Huy and
Jodoigne. This raiding force is believed to consist mainly of cavalry
and artillery, including the much feared motor quick firers.
f IN GREAT DANGER
“These troops are in imminent danger of being cut off from their
base at Liege but the day of desperate deeds has dawned for the Ger
man fatherland and the occupation of the Belgian capital is Just the
Sort of spectacular coup, utterly barren from a strategic standpoint, cal
culated to kindle enthusiasm across the Rhine.
“In this peaceful city it is impossible to realize that the enemy is
only a long day’s march away. The life of the city goes on as usual, but
despite outward calm, significant events have been chronicled. Trenches
are being thrown up feverishly in environs. Exhortations in large black
type are being placarded calling on the inhabitants for their own Bakes
not to engage in any hostile acts in the event of German occupation.
Nerveraeking.
London.—“ln the general atmos
phere of nerveraeking mystery, one
fact Is abundantly plain. The Ger
mans are In a muddle on the Meuse.
Aerial observers paint pictures of
chaos In the enemy's ranks, conse
quent on the relentless arrival of army
corps on army corps behind a crip
pled front. The emperor has de
spatched his legions by a stop watch
but owing to the hitch on the line at
Liege, Teuton thoroughness Is cutting
both ways. Sixteen days for a thirty
FRISCO EAGER AS IRE
LEIPZIG STEAMS AWAY
French Cruiser Montcalm Sta nding Off Port With Jap
Warship Idzumo Trailing German Wherever She Goes.
Heavy Firing Heard at Sea.
tan Francisco.—Shipping interest* here
are eager to learn whether the German
cruise*- Leipzig, which steamed out of the
harhor early today after taking on coal
and supplies, will resume its patrol of
the coast, looking for marine prizes, or
will proceed toward Its nearest flag pert,
Apia, Samoa, whither Its companion In
these waters, the cruiser Nurnberg, Is
believed to be heading.
Only 575 Tons.
During Its 24 hours stay here the Lelp
slg was permitted to take on only 575
tons of coal, merely enough to take the
vessel to Apia Und«- the neutrality
laws American porta are now closed to
the cruiser for three months and ship
ping men are Inclined to believe the
Ltepztg will not risk, by remaining off
this port the depletion of Its coal sup
ply, i
Merchantmen of the belligerent nations
Including 25 British bottoms are tied up
here and their sailing depends upon the
“Absolutely Untrue
f" Every Particular”
_ Washinyton,—White House officials
"today characterized a* "absolutely un
true in every particular" published re
ports that Emperor William, through
Ambassador Gerard, had complained
lo President Wilson that Germany
was befnv maligned In the United
Plates and that her motives were be
ll'd: deliberately misrepreeented in a
campaign to foster ant!-German sen
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THE AUGUSTA HERALD
mile advance from Alx-la-Chapelle to
Diest can hardly be made the cause
for many "hochs" and the mailed fist
would appear to have become a trifle
rusty.
Last Stand.
"Gallant little Belgium has prepar
ed to make a last stand at Antwerp.
There is no place under the sun for
which the Germans yearn more acute
ly than this Liverpool of the Nether
lands but they will have to detach
at least a half million men to take
such a well defended city.”
German cruisers quitting these waters.
Can Bring No Pries.
The collector of the port, Interpreting
the neutrality laws today said no rn-izes
of war could be brought into fian Fran
cisco. This ruling was received with
much satisfaction by steamship opera
tors. The Japanese cruiser Idzumo,
which left San Diego late yesterday Is
steaming up the coast with the reported
Intention of following the Leipzig wher
ever It goes.
The French cruiser Montcalm, a more
formidable craft than the German cruis
er Is believed to be standing off port.
Hear Heavy Firing.
Monteray, Call.—Reports of heavy fir
ing at sea last night were received here
from several sources. Captain McDon
ald of the steamer Frank 11. Buck, which
arrived last night, said he heard can
nonading while off Pigeon Point, north
of Santa Cruz.
1,021 Passengers
Come on One Line
New York,—A thousand and twen
ty-one passengers from Europe reach
ed New York today on the Danish-
American liner United States, from
Copenhagen, Christiania and Chris
tlansand. Among the steerage pas
sengers were many Americans of
means Tne United State* sighted no
war vessels.
THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. AUGUST 18, 1914.
First Photograph of English Demonstration in Trafalgar
Square When War Was Declared On Germany
Am. " xywtr- — .
FAREWELL.
The above photograph was snapped in Berlin jugt after Germany’s declaration of war on Belgium. It is one
of the first pictures to be received In this country of the German military movements following the Belgian
war declaration. Many of the fighting men on this train fell before the fierce fire of the Belgians In their
defence of the Liege forts. The kaiser, considered the Liege forts so important that ho only stopped his ef
forts to take them after 25,000 men were lost:
FAVOR LICENSED
COTTON WAREHOUSE
Agricultural Committee to so Report. Hoke Smith Addresses
Senate for Relief of South’s Farmers During War.
Washington.—Senator Hoke Smith's
bill for federal licensing of cotton
warehouses was favorably reported
today by the senate agricultural com
mittee. Senator Hoke Smith urged
early passage.
The bill is designed to add to the
value of warehouse receipts so that
they may be made a basis for com
mercial paper to relieve Southern
farmers during the European war.
Lend Every Effort.
Washington.—Senator Hoke Smith
addressed the senate today on the sit
uation concerning the cotton crop.
His speech was short and comprehen
sive and had the effect of arousing a
general interest in the responsibility
fort to protect the cotton crop against
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of the United States to lend every ef
ruinous sacrifice as a result of the sit
uation predicated by the European
hostilities. Senator Smith pointed out
in his remarks that, whereas the mar
ket for lint cotton has been tempo
rarily suspended by the European
war, the intrinsic value of the cot
ton Itself has not depreciated. He de
clared that there would be deprecia
tion In this va'ue and urged that the
ultimate demand for cotton goods
would result In the manufacturers
consuming all of the staple raised by
the Southern farmers. He stated that
the crop now about to be marketed
and the crop to be raised next year
would provide no surplus, and that if
facilities afe furnished the Southern
people to hold their cotton in the pres
ent emergency there will be no sacri
fice.
The senator discussed In detail the
provisions in his warehouse hill which
was reported favorably yesterday by
the agricultural committee. The bill
authorizes the secretary of agricul
ture to license cotton warehouses and
will, it is believed, give to certificates
of cotton deposits an added stability
and va.ue.
At the senator's residence last night
there was held an Important cotton
conference, attended by senators and
congressmen from ttie Southern states
and others in Washington who appre
ciate the importance of the work.
GOVT 10
INSURANCE PLAN
Washington,—President Wilson Is
convinced that present provisions for
relief of American shippings during
the European war will prove Inade
quate unless supplemented plan The
eh took steps to secure early passage
of such a plan through congress.
The president conferred with
Senator Clark of Arkansas, chairman
of the senator commerce committee
and they agreed that the bill passed
yesterday to bring foreign built ships
under American registry and other
plana of thr administration to build
up Ihe American merchant marine
might fall unless protection were
afforded by a war Insurance Isw.
Other senate and house leaders also
favor such a measure and the work of
drafting a bill was begun.
Alarm Felt
Over Pope’s
Condition
London, 12:22 p. m.—A dispatch to
The Daily Chronicle from Milan, Italy,
says that the pope is in a state of
high fever and that his condition oc
casions serious alarm.
Mental Depression.
Rome, Aug. 17., 9:30 p. m., via.
Paris, Aug. 18, 11:30 a. m —The con
dition of the pope tonight was about
ttie sat.e. The bronchial affection
continued. There was no sign of ag
gravation but it was said It would bo
difficult for the patient to free him
self of this condition owing to his
mental depression consequent upon
the war.
BLOOD RAN IN
SCUPPERS OF
WARSHIPS
Two Battered German Cruis
ers Brought Into Hong Kong
Today. Impossible Yet to
Get Their Names.
3hanghsie—Two German cruisers
have been disabled and brought Into
Hong Kong, Confirmation of this fact
was received here today. The deck
works, turrets and barbettes of the
two cruisers wer demolished and their
musts and funnels had been shot
sway Their sides were stained wl'.h
blood which had run through tho
scuppers.
Owing to Tlgld British censorship
at Hong Kong It Is impossible yet to
obtain the names of tho two German
cruisers.
Many German merchant vessel* are
lying‘ln the harhor at Hong Kong.
Two warships badly damaged and
carrying many wounded were report
cl to have entered Hong Kong harbor
on Aug. 12. Their Iden'lty was not
made public but at the time It was
believed they were either the British
cruiser* Minotaur and Hampshire or
the French cruisers Duplctx and Mont
calm, which were reported to have had
an engagement with tho German
cruis Ucharnhorst and Gnelsenau.
$6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY.
U. S. Relief Over
Jap Declaration
Apprehension Dispelled in Washington by
Statement That Hostilities With Germany
Would be Confined to the China Seas.
Washington.—Japan's determination to localize her operations
against Germany to Kiau Chow and the China Beas, gives distinct re
lief to officials here. It dispels apprehensions in military quarters that
a contest, once begun at Kiau Chow, might, develop into one for predom
inance in the Pacific Ocean should Japan seek to take over Germany's
long chain of islands, extending well across the Pacific.
in authoritative Japanese quarters here today it was said the ulti
matum on Kluu Chow wbh made on the distinct grounds that It was for
the purpose of restoring China’s territorial integrity and for no other pur
pose.
The American government hns made no announcement as yet on this
limit of the area of conflict in the far east, but among military, diplo
matic and other observers It Is felt to lie mdst important.
AT BERLIN.
Washington.—Japan's ultimatum to Germany to withdraw from Klao
Chow hns been delivered to the foreign office In Berlin through Copen
hagen.
ELIMINATE GERMANS ONLY.
Tok'o, 6 p. m.—Count Okuma, the Japanese premier, addressing a
gathering of business men from various parts of Japan, today reiterat
ed that Japan's warlike operations "will not extend beyond the limits
necessary for Hie attainment of the object of the defense of her own
legitimate interests."
“The Imperial government,” he said, "will lake no such action as
could give to a third party any cause for anxiety or uneasiness regard
ing the safety of their territories or possessions." The premier said it
was tlio Intention of Japan to eliminate from China the root of German
influence.
Washington. Administration offi
cials today awaited with interet, some
indication of Germany's viewpoint of
tiie ultimatum of Japan demanding
speedy withdrawal of German in
fluence in the far oast. Tho white
house and the statedepartment were
silent as was the German ambassador
who as yet had received no official
word of Jajan’s action; hut In well in
formed circles it was said Germany
likely would regard tho move as In
spired by England to embarrnss her
enemy at. a time when all its energies
were concentrated on the European
struggle ami that the United States
would determinedly refuse to be drawn
Deny Report 100,000
U. S. Troops to Mexico
Camargos, Chihuahua, Max. —Gen Villa has received orders from
Gen. Carranza not to come to Mexico City. Villa wll leave tonight for
Chihuahua City.
Official Denial.
Washington..-Published reports that President Wilson hart threat
enert to send 100,000 American troops into Mexico unless Villa and Car
ranza speedily came to an agreement were officially denied today fit jjie
White House. m
What actually happened, according to ofricia.s was this:
“A request came in an Indirect way from the Carbajal government
for American troops from Vera Or uz to prevent excesses of the consti
tutionalists on reaching the capital.
The request precipitated a. lon g cabinet discussion. Some members
favored accepting it, hut President Wilson stood out firmly against it,
feeling that American troops would surely he drawn into conflict with
the constitutionalists.
READY TO FLOOD ALL
HOLLAND AT ANY TIME
Most. Elaborate Precautions to Enforce Neutrality. All
Roads, Key to Situation, Blocked With Barbed Wire and
Barricades.
London, 0:40 a. m. —The Rotterdam
correspondent of the Dully Telegraph
reports that Holland Is taking most
elaborate precautions along her fron
tier to enforce her neutrality.
Detachments of cavalry constantly
patrol the frontier and lurge forces of
Infantry guard the roads, which are
blocked at frequent Intervals with
barbed wire entanglements and bar
ricades.
The roads are the key to the situ
ation, as artillery cannot be taken
across the open fields, which arc
marsh lands.
In towns near the frontier large
bodies of troops are congregated and
the possible lines of Invasion ure com
manded by powerful forts which are
strong and modern. Arrangements
are complete for flooding the country
of the frontier at a moment's notice.
In the, neighborhood of the fort*
houses, tress and crops havo be«r.
HOME
EDITION
into tho controversy by any represen
tations that China was threatened
with dismemberment.
Nation’s Attitude.
Throughout the efforts of various
powers to secure territory in China,
I tie attitude of the United States haH
been to encourage and protect China
fiorn dismemberment. While this has
h d tho United States to favor the
‘‘territorial Integrity" of China as a
gi neral principle of fairness, this
country lias never gone to the extent
of guaranteeing to China the protec
tion of her territory or objecting to
the large foreign colonies now estab
lished there.
razed to make It Impossible for an
army to approach under cover. Seve
ral whole orchards have been cut
down.
The rivers are protected by armed
barges.
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SUBPOENAS FOR PACKERB.
Chicago.—Hubpoenas were placed (n
the hands of United Htatcs marshal
today requiring the presence of ten
prominent Chicago packers before the
f< rami )ui Inquiring Into tha
recent Increase In meat prices. The
witnesses probably will appear to
morrow.
FIRST WABHIP
Colon.—The first warship to pass
through tho Panama canal was the
Peruvian destroyer Tenlentc Rodri
guez, which mode the trip thla morn
ing.