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BATTLE TIDE EBBS, FLOWS THE WEATHER ' Showers tonight and Friday; cooler tonight. VOLUME XIX, No. 268. German Right is Said Flinching Battering Ram ot French-English Reported / Gaining a Little—Battle ot Aisne Cannot Last Much Longer Pari*, 7:05 a. m.—The formidable German right is still flinching, ac cording to official announcement, un der the unrelenting blows of the Kranco-English battering ram. Even the famous guards, as in the battle of the Marne, are unable to stand the pressure and are giving a little more ground every day. Fierce Drive. The diversion attempted in Lorraine having proven ineffectual, the Ger mans are now taking a fierce drive in the Woevre district, northeast of Ver dun. The object no doubt is to cut off the army operating around Nancy but the Germans already had tried to make an opening between Verdun and Toul, besieging Troyon at the same time. The maneuver constitutes a grave Turkish Envoy Quits Ambassador of the Porte Re fuses to Alter His Published Views, Objectionaole to U. S., and Will Leave—President Determined to Silence Com ment By Foreign Diplomats Washington.—A. Rustem Bey. the Turkish ambassador, has informed President Wilson that he does not alter the views he recently express ed in a published interview and will leave the United States within a fort night. The ambassador refused to com ment further except to say he had asked his government for leave f absence, which he was certain would be granted. The announcement of the ambassa dor’s withdrawal, though not unex pected, caused a profound sensation in diplomatic circles. To Silence It. Coming close on another diplomatic Interview yesterday of which the ad ministration at once took cognizance that of Karon von Schoen, of the Ger man embassy on the possibility of war between the United States and Japan, was Interpreted as an indication of l'resident Wilson’s determination to silence comment by foreign diplomat ists, considered dangerous to the neu trality of this country. It was under stood that J’resident Wilson would de cline to receive diplomatists who make comments which he considered ob noxious. Although Count von Bern storff and Baron Bchoen have repu dlaetd the baron's interview, the state department, at the direction of the president today, was still looking Into It. What He Said. The Turkish ambassador in his in terview considered particularly ob jectionable by the administration, said the sending of American warships to Turkey in connection with the report of uprisings against Christians would lead to a serious situation. At the same time he said that while mas sacres had previously occurred in Turkey, they were the same acts as any people might commit under prov ocation. By way of illustration he re minded the American people of the Ivnchlngs of negroes and the "water cures" in the l'hilipplnes. Were Objectionable. The ambassador later explained to American officials personally and by letter. The president directed Mr. Bryan to sav in answer that he state ments made by the ambassador were objectionable to the American gov •/’'Vnt and but for the fact that a / 1 situation existed in Turkey ** 1 he did not desire to aggravate vL ✓diplomatic Impropriety committed ylr the ambassador might be a sub let for discussion with the Ottoman government. The president asked whether the ambassador cared, 1 3 make any ex pression and today's announcement Iw-ait he did not wish to alter his view Vny way and would leave In a fort \t,‘ was the envoy's reply. THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES ===== THE AUGUSTA HERALD menace to th allies, who are resist ing desperately and have thus far re pulsed with heavy losses. Losing Heavily. That the Germans are losing heav ily on their right is also attested by the constant arrival here of prisoners and wounded. Today many antomo biles were seen with wounded, both German and allies, passing through the streets. The steady progress of the allies’ left fortifies confidence here. This morning's press is unanimous that the battle of the Aisne canont last much longer, for the steady retirement of the German right must entail weak ening of the center elbow that the Germans threw' out along the River Oise to prevent being turned. Shuts Up Marconi Wireless Secretary of United States Navy Orders Big Radio Station at Siasconsett, Mass., Closed—Fails to Observe Censorship Directions i Washington, D. C.—Secretary Dan iels today ordered the Marconi Wire less Station at Siasconset, Mass, closed at noon tomorrow in conse- Heunce of the failure of the company to give assurance that it would com ply with naval censorship regulations. Secretary Daniels’ order was ad dressed to Ensign E. B. Nixon and a copy was also sent to the Marconi Company in New York. The order follows. The Order. "You will at noon on Friday, Sep tember 25th, convey by word of mouth and in writing to persons in employ of tlie Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, in charge of the Siasconsett radio station, the In formation that until further orders no messages of any character will be permitted to be sent or received through the Siasconsett radio station; in other words, that the Siasconsett station is closed to the transmission of radiograms of whatever character. Close Watch. You will further keep a close watch on the station and Immediately re port to the secretary of the navy any attempt on the part of any employe of the Marconi Company to send or receive any message to or from ships at sea, or to or from another radio station.” Secretary Daniels' action was fore casted In his letter to the Marconi Company last Saturday Baying Presi dent Wilson was “advised by his at torney general that he has full right in view of the extraordinary condi tions now existing to close down or take charge of and operate the plant of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America should It be nec essary to secure obedience to his proc lamations of neutrality.” The company has Vailed to assure the navy department It would observe the censorship rule or to explain Its action In forwarding to New York a message from the British cruiser Suf folk asking for supplies. THE GERMAN U-9 RETURNS SAFELY London, 1:05 a. m.—A dispatch to Reuters from Amsterdam says the German consul there, according to the newspaper Telagraaf, has been advis ed by his government that he sub marine U-9, credited with blowing up the three British cruisers In the North Sea early Tuesday morning has re turned to a German port uninjured, i AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 24, 1914. *« One o! the Three British Cruisers Sunk By German Submarine THE ABOUKIR. This is the Abouktr, which, with its two sister ships, the Hogue and the CYessy, went to the bottom when attacked by the German submarines. According to the announcement made in London, the Aboukir, which was patrolling in the North Sea, was the first to be sunk when olio was struck by a torpedo sent from a German submarine. - 'i I ■ '*) t*. - ' V. • r . I : I ■ i ' V ' Ir'vf. . ;v, HH K* .*■ ■: fj | ' 'Ammk-Jf 4 ITALIAN WARSHIPS SUNK Washington.—Dow, Jones and Company, a Wall street news agency, published the following today on its news ticker: “Milan, Italy. The Trieste correspondent of the Corriero Della Sera reports that three Italian torpedo boats and one torpedo boat destroyer struck mines off the Dalamation coast and sank.” SHRAPNEL PIECE SEVERED JUGULAR Berlin, (via The Hague and London, 11:50 a. m.) —The German general staff, referring to the death of Lieu tenant General Steinmetz, says he was killed by a fragment of shrapnel which severed his jugular vein. Gen eral Steinmetz directed the fire of the 42.5 centimeter pieces during the sieges of Liege, Namur and Maubeuge Later he was placed In command of a division of Infantry. The well-known German painter, Arthur Schlubeck, now serving as a lieutenant of Hussars, was wounded by a piece of shrapnel while fighting on the A lane. He has been given ths Iron cross. CAN’T PAY DIVIDENDS. Claveland, O. —Directors of the American .Shipbuilding Company to day decided that because of the fall ing off in earnings and present war conditions the company will not pay dividends on the preferred stock for the present. No statement was mndn as to when payments would be re sumed. COMPROMISE CLAFLIN CLAIM. New York, —ln furtherance of the plan for reorganizing the H. B. Ciaflln Company, Federal Judge Mayer has approved a compromise arrangement for the settlement of an Indebtedness of $3,946,647 due to the Ciaflln Com pany frog: the O'Neill-Adams Com pany, Judge Mayer at the same time orlered the liquidation of the O'Neill- A ami Company. THE FLOATING CONVENTION. Now York The floating conven tion of the Atlantic Deeper Water ways Association held Its first meet ing today on board the steamer Berk shire enroute to Hudson, N. Y. Htopl at West Point and other towns along the river were arranged for short meetings with boards of trade and other organizations Interested in wa it:: way Improvements Allies Jldvance on their Left «£ On the Meuse, Alternate Gain, Retreat Say German Bombarding Success g s' . <1 . VY; V : •A • ’’V-V' .[■> 1 ..s •. -. . V ••'. ' : i r.’ ■ sss*§ U:':> . , . ! ?{ : 't H\;-. * ?{•%' | ijC i\ ij, - X.' 11'. ' * •* i 41 aA* WON’T ALTER PLANS OF UNITED STATES Latest Trouble Between Carranza and Villa Will Not Affect Withdrawing Troops From Vera Cruz or Embargo on Arms Status Washington, D. C.—General Car ranza lias informed the United Staten government that he will not attack General Villa, but will order hin forceH to resist any at tack. The first chief's communication declared the national convention will he held as planned on October Ist when a provisional government would be established which he hoped would be satisfactory to the United States. Washington.—After a talk with President Wilson Secretary Daniels said the trouble between Carranza end Villa, would not change plans for the first fleet In Mexican waters. He added it has been the intention to keep ships at Vera Cruz until after withdrawal of the troops und that this course would he followed. From White House. Washington, D. C— It was official ly stated at the White House toduy that the latest troubles between Gen eral Carranza and General Villa would not alter the plans of the Unit ed States as to withdrawing troops from Vera Cruz or the status of the embargo on arms. No date has been fixed for moving the troops. Settle It Themselves. President Wilson is understood to take the position that Carranza and Villa must settle their differences ADVANCE ON WEST. PARIS, 2:55 p. m.-The Allies have ad vanced considerably along their western wing, occupying the town of Peronne despite desper ate resistance, according to the official an nouncement of the French war department this afternoon. At the eastern end of the bat tle line there has been heavy fighting on the river Meuse, the allies alternatively advanc ing and retiring. GERMAN HEAVY GUNS BERLIN (By Wireless to Sayville, L. 1.) — The official announcement issued by the head quarters of the German army says that Ger man heavy artillery is successfully bombard ing Troyon-Les-Paroches, Camp des Romaines and Liourville. without Interference from the United States and that the presence of Am erican troops at Vera Cruz would not solve the difficulty. According to official Information here Villa is willing to have Carranza become provisional president if he re signs now and is regularly elected after but objects to his being a candi date unless he steps aside as presi dent during the campaign. Still “Wstohful Waiting.” As outlined In official circles today President Wilson will continue to pur sue a ‘‘watchful waiting” policy and allow the Mexicans to work out their own destiny providing rights of for eigners are not transgressed. While officials admit that the situa tion Is a threatening one they are not without hope, that the rupture will not lead to a physical clash. Once before Villa renounced Carranza’s au thority they pointed out, and dele gates of the two chiefs met at Torre on where Villa again recognized Car ranza as first chief. That efforts (main would he made to adjust the differences of the two leaders peace fully was generally expected. Known to Both. That the American government will frown on a continuance of bloodshed In Mexico is known to both Villa and Carranza. In the strongest, possible language Paul Fuller, personal rep resentative of President Wilson, who has Just returned from Mexico, in formed both Carranza and Villa of that fact. $6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY. Furious isGerman Effort at Verdun On Lett and Center the Allies Are Confident But Serious Trouble Anticipated By Enemy’s Formidable Positions Elsewhere London, 7:55 a. m.—lnterest In the fighting today centers In Woevre, snvs the Bordeaxu correspondent of the Times, where the enemy Is making ser ious effort to pierce the line of forts lining Verdun and Taoul. "To the northeast of Verdun,” the correspondent continues, "east of the Meuse Heights and In the direction of Moullly and Damplerre, their furious attempts have failed. In the south of Woevre they hold line positions run ning through Dlohecourt, Seichoprey and l.lronvUle. Tile general situation remains unchanged. Let There Bo no Mistske. "On the left and center the allies have (lie best of reasons for oonfldenco in the results of liattles. f,et there be no mistake, the enemy Is going to give serious trouble along the line where, with striking recuperative powers, they managed to gather their routed hosts, fleeing from the battle of the Martie. "A week has elapsed since it first became clear that although forced to abandon successive positions pre pared for defense by the enemy, hss found to the north of the Alsne, north west of Rhelnis, formidably prepared fortified positions upon whicli they might hope to maintain thernselvoH for many days while their own troops were recovering from the re'rest and while the fire of victory among the allies wus burning out Enormously Strong. ‘‘The positions, enormously strong by nature and dominating the valleys and the towns, have been turned into reg ular fortresses. The line of trenches, huilt with science and the solidity of permanent works are covered by flank ing trenches bristling with rnlttrallleu ses and reinforced by masses of barbed wire and block houses, whose quick flrers and mlltrallleuaes sweep the whole front. To the rear of these works the heavy artillery Is placed VILLA READY WITH HIS 40,000 MEN If Revolt Against Carranza Results in Armed Revolution, First Fight Will Be at Old Battle Grounds of Either Tor reon or Zacatecas Mexico City.—Effort* are being made hero to patch up the break be tween Carranza and Villa, It was an nounced today. Efforts wete made to conceal the break, but news of It leaked out In certain circles, causing a sensation among military men. It was regard ed as most serious. General Pablo Gonzales, chief of the army of the east, has telegraphed Villa an appeal which gives eight rea sons why Villa should reconsider his action and remain friendly to Car ranza. Torreon or Zacatecas. El Paso.—ls General Villa's revolt against the Carranza government re sults In armed revolution, the first battle probably will occur at the old battle ground of either T«rreon or Zacatecas General Villa, forced to abandon his expedition in assistance of the May torena revolt In Sonora, today prepar ed to rush his troops south from Jua rez and Chihuahua City to meet what was reported as a strong force of Car ranza soldiers moving north from Aguas Callentes and Zacatecas. All was astir Iri Chihuahua, the state which for four years and In almost as many revolutions has furnished the greatest and most efficient force of fighting men. Controls 40,000. According to official estimates, Vil la controls next forty thousand troops. Maytorena has mobilized about five thousand troops In Honors. They are mostly Yaqiil Indians Efforts, it Is said, are being made by the Carranza element to enlist the services of the Mayos. a rival tribe, who outnumber the Yaqdis In the west coast country. Villa also probably will he ahle to re cruit many troops from Durango Htate, where he has operated fre quently. Carranza’s Forces, Carranza’s forces comprise the uni fied force of General Pablo Gonzales, his eastern divisional commander, probably numbering 30,000 tnen, and those of the west coast troops under Oberegon. which participated In the entry of the national capital. HOME EDITION in position and from It* fire such places as Soissons and Rlietms hava sered groat damage. While Battle. "Most of the work on this line was finished while the battle of the Marne was still In progress. The allies did their lies) to prevent its completion and there has been some desperate fighting along tho Alsne. Gallant rush es have bon made toward the trenchea and fierce hand to hand struggles have taken place upon the top of the Craon ne plutucau, the side of whtch rises like a clil’f against the allies. "Attack and counter attack succeed ed one another while the endangered crown prince’s army has been picking a way out of a difficult country Into a Ht.ll more awkward position. On oar rigid the enemy’s army has been seeking for an opening or a weak tlnk In the chain of forts between Toul and Verdun. Wedge Into Centre. "The allies, for their part, have progresed alowly upon the enemy’s right, pushing up a wedge Into the center between Rhelnis and Argonne. Ht 111 the actual battle of the A tone has not yet begun. There has already been enough righting to constitute half a dozen battles, but only the preliminary stages of the big struggle have been reached. The railways on both sides are messing troops along the front, the Germans coming from Ixirralne, the British from the whole empire, an 1 the French from the west. "Meanwhile, the siege operations c- itlnue. The deceptive lull which proceeded the battle of Liao Yang has fallen upon the field. The situation re mains unchanged In spite of the fur ious cannonading snd tho desperate fighting, hut with each frea.i engage ment tho situation becomes more dear, the plan of tne staff more definite and the day of Its realization more Immi nent.” It was asserted that all of the west coast forces with the exception of those led by Maytorena would stand loyal to Carranza. Hlnce the lifting of the embargo, about a week ago, tt Is said General Villa had been Importing large quan tities of arms and ammunition and sending final material assistance to Maytorena. who as governor of Sono ra, first rebelled against the new Mexican government. For Sevsral Month*. The Carranza-Villa estrangement dates back several ■months, oven be fore Carranza's ascension to power at the national capital. It Is the sub i lect of conference* held at Torreon ( between agents of the two leaders, after which It was announced that all difference* had been adjusted and Villa was sent to co-operate with Ob regon In quelling the Maytorena re volt. This agreement over plans of procedure against the revolutionists, however, led to a querral between Villa and Obregon. which Is said to have been terminated by the arrest of the latter. It Is understood that Villa when e«||ed upon by Car ranza for an explanation of this act failed to offer any but Instead re nounced the government of his for mer chief nnd began preparations for active hostilities against It. "WE WANT PEACE; DOWN WITH THE KAISER" London, 1 1 25 p, m.—Despite the watchfulness of the German au thorities, says a dispatch from Co penhagen to the London Evening News posters proclaiming "we want peace; down with the Kaiser" are appearing on the wall* of buildings In Berlin. Travelers driving through the city between railway stations are ordered to keep the blinds of their vehicle* drawn so that the posters may not be seen.