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VOLXXV. PLYMOUTH, N. C, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1914. NO. 6.
GERMAN INVASION
OF BELGIUM FEARED
ENGLAND IS FULLY PREPARED
FOR WAR IF DRAWN INTO
EMBROGLIO.
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THE GERMANS SEEK PEACE
Jerman Embassy is Exerting Every
Effort to Induce the British to
Hold Aloof Price of Neutrality
London. Great Britain has mobil
ized her forces and awaits events.
She is not a belligerent power nor is
she a neutral one.
The government has given France
assurance that the British fleet will
not permit the German fleet to at
tack the French coast. It has not yet
pledged itself to contribute an army
to the Continental war.
The British government regards
with the deepest distrust Germany's
violation of Belgium's neutrality, but
makes no declaration as to where it
considers that measure provocation
for war.
This pronouncement of government
policy the result of two days of al
most continuous deliberations was
made to the house of commons late
today by Sir Edward Grey, secretary
of state for . foreign affairs. There
fore the trying hour of suspense for
the British . people is prolonged in
definitely. Meanwhile the German embassy In
liondon is exerting ev ry effort of
diplomacy to induce Great Britain to
"hold aloof from the conflict and to
bring public opinion to Germany's
fiide. The counselor of the German
embassy issued a strong appeal for
the neutrality of Great Britain assort
ing that Germany would agree to
keep her fleet from attacking the
northern and western coasts of
France, if England would pledge neu
trality; and argued.. that England
would gain more in the end by stand
ing outside the European war and
"using her influence as mediator when
the moment was ripe. Referring to
this suggestion the British foreign
secretary said:
"I had only heard that shortly be
fore I came to the house." He raised '
his voice and rapped the table before
harply declaring: "But that Is far
too narrow an engagement."
" Sir Edward Grey dispelled the
ahadows of doubt which flickered over
the Triple Entente in the midst of
many Liberals by exposing some mile
stones in the history of the reap
nrochement, revealing it as essential
ly a national one with France, with
out defining obligations.
CURRENCY IN CIRCULATION.
Financial Outlook Better; Prompt
Action Brings Results. ,,
New York. The financial position
of this country to all appearances was
appreciably better than 24 hours ago.
Prompt relief measures composed a
situation which for a time, threatened
to become omninous and bankers who,
last night admitted the outlook wa3
troubled, expressed confidence that
the. energetic steps taken would meet
all needs.
The same opinion was expressed by
John Skelton Williams, comptroller of
the currency, who spent the day at
the subtreasury.
Mr. Williams said all was serene.
"The finances of the country," he
added, "are in excellent shape. We
liave the situation well in hand. All
the currency that Is necessary is in
circulation at this time."
There probably never was another
lay in the history of the country on
which such a variety of comprehensive
measures was put into force. Banks
of large cities throughout the country
decided to Issue clearing house certif
icates to furnish additional medium
of circulation in settlement of transac
tions among banks. Many millions of
dollars of Aldrich-Vreeland emer
gency currency were shipped to finan
cial centers. The recent enormous
outflow of gold to Europe was believed
to have been stopped effectually.
B. & O. Refuses Export Shipments.
Baltimore. The Baltimore & Ohio
railroad issued an embargo notice to
Its connecting lines and other traffic
affiliatons stating that until further
notice it will Refuse shipments for
export through Baltimore and other
Atlantic ports.
Fort Halifax Manned.
Halifax. The First Canadian Artil
lery, Sixty-third Halifax Rifles and the
Sixty-sixth Princess Louise Fusiliers
of the Canadian militia were detailed
to assist in manning the fortress here.
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EUROPEAN NATIONS
PREPARE FOR WAR
WHOLE OF EUROPE PRACTICALLY
THOUGH UNOFFICIALLY MOB
ILIZED. CENSORS SILENCE CABLER
Communication Is Mostly Cut Off
From European Capital and Only
. Ominous Reports Heard.
London, A Daily News Dispatch
from Berlin says Germany has ad
dressed an ultimatum to Russia de
manding that mobilization be stopped
within 12 hours.
A question has also been address
ed to France, the dispatch says, in re
gard to her attitude in certain contin
gencies. The Daily Citizens Paris corres
pondent reports .that a general mob
ilization has been ordered.
Great Britian Is practically, though,
not officially mobilized, and the small
er European States, Belgium, Holland
and Switzerland, as a precaution,
have ordered the mobilization of their
armies to protect (their territory
from being used as a highway for the
belligerents, and Norway, Sweden and
Denmark to guard themselves on gen
eral principles.
Italy makes no announcement and
although a rumor credits her with
the decision not to participate in the
struggle, there is little doubt that she
is making ready for mobilization.
Communication accross Europe has
been cut off and there is universal ap
plication of the censorship, with the
result that it is impossible to obtain
any, accurate knowedge of what mil
itary operations are going on in Ser
via. All code telegrams are refused.
Many American travelers have been
held up by the suspension of inter
national trains.
The withdrawal of three c famous
German yachts from the Cowes
regatta is significant. They include
the Emperor's Meteor and Krupp's
Germania.
All the countries involved in the
war have prohibited the export of
many products. All the stock ex
changes in England and Scotland are
closed. European State banks have
raised their rates and the Bank of
England rate has been doubled. ' .
There is no mistaking the fact that,
with the exception of a minority of
peace advocates, the nation's mind is
reconciled to wax.
To continue longer to bear the bur
den, in the opinion of the bankers,
whose influence determines the course
of events in the Street, would have
been hazardous, in the extreme. After
a period of hesitation and extreme
nervous tension, it was decided 10
minutes before the hour set for the
beginning of business that the ex
change would not be opened. That
action closed the last great market
of the world. "If a general European
war should come," and member of
the board, "the exchange j be
closed all Summer."
OF AUSTR1A-SERVIA
RUSSIA CROSSES FRONTIER
Is Repulsed In Skirmish Column
With Artillery Enters German Ter
ritory at Schwinden.
Berlin. A Russian column of artil
lery, has crossed the German frontier
at Schwinden, southeast of Blalla.
Two squadrons of Russian Cossaks
are riding in the direction of Johannes
burg, in East Prussia, 15 miles from
the frontier.
The Russian, patrol which entered
near Eichenreid attacked the German
guard at' the railroad bridge over the
Warthe.
The attack was repulsed. Two Ger
mans - were slightly wounded. The
above information was given but by
the Imperial staff. The staff at the
same time said (hat the invasion near
Schwinden showed that war had act
ually begun.
A French aviator has been dropping
bombs from an aeroplane In the neigh
borhood of Nuremberg, Bavaria, ac
cording to an announcement made by
the military authorities. In making
this announcement authorities added
that this action was a crime against
the rights of man, as there has been
no declaration of war.
The Emperor, who arrived here
from Potsdam was followed in other
automobiles by the crown prince,
Prince Henry of Bavaria, his brother
and other princes.
" Later in the afternoon, Dr. Von
Bethmann-Hollweg the Imperial Chan
cellor, drove to the Imperial Palace.
He was heartily cheered by the pop
ulace. The receipt of war news hare gave
occasion of enthusiastic patriotic
demonstrations.
A telegram from Koenigsburg says
a Russian patrol has advanced to
Bflderweitschen, near Eydtkuhnen, on
the Russian border.
Another statement declares Russia
has invaded Germany during a time
of peace, "in flagrant contradiction of
Russia's peaceful assurances."
Stock Markets of World Closed.
New York. The vast and complex
machinery of the securities markets
of the world came to a complete halt
for an Indefinite period. It was an
occurrence unprecedented in history.
With air Europe seemingly on the
verge of war, the Continental ex
changes closed several days ago with
the London market following suit the
New York Exchange would have been
called upon to bear the weight of the
world's financial burdens. It virtually
had done so all week, for while the
London market was open, transac
tions were nominal. The un loading
of stock's here by, panic-stricken Eu
roDe during the last four days and the
consequent collapse of prices made
history in Wall Street.
Peace in Mexico.
Washington. Referring to the Mex
ican situation generally, President
Wilson described the outlook for
peace as -"entirely encouraging." Ad
vices from every quarter to the Wash
ington Government showed the restor
ation of tranquility throughout the
Republic. The Zapata faction now is
working in harmony with the Consti
tutionalists and an agreement has
been consummated through which
the support of the Southern revolu
tionary forces is promised to the new
Constitutionalist government.
FRONTIER.
RUSSIAN CZAR MAY
LEAD MILLION MEN
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS
OCCUR IN ST. PETERSBURG
AND FORCES GATHER.
GREAT BRITIAN IS FOR PEACE
Austrian Forces Capture Servian Sup
ply Ships on Danube and Belgrade
is Beseiged.
St. Petersburg. A great patroitic
demonstration took place on the
Nevsky Prospect. A procession was
formed and , with banners flying
marched to the Servian Legation
where there were speeches singing
and cheering. Thence the procession
marched ,to the French and British
Embassies where similar scenes of
enthusiasm were enacted the crowds
increasing. ,
The cadets of the naval school were
promoted to the rank of officers. In
addressing them the Emperor said:
"I have given orders that you
should be incorporated I nthe Navy
in view of the serious events through
which Russia is passing. During your
service as officers do not forget what
I say to you trust in God and have
faith in the glory and greatness of
our mighty country."
A striking demonstration occurred
at the Kazan cathedral where a spe
cial service was held and prayers were
offered for victory to the Slav arms.
The cathedral was thronged and the
officiating priest after the ceremony
presented to the Servian Minister a
fac simile of the Ikon of the Holy
Virgin of Kazan for the Servian army.
The Minister handed the Ikon to offi
cers who started for the front.
Expects Russian Action.
London. The day's events brought
no relief to the suspense nor any di
plomatic achievement to restrict the
Austro-Servlan war to those two na
tions. The feeling throughout Eng
land and the Continental feeling, as
reflected by the correspondents of
the London papers, -tonight is distinct
ly more anxious than yesterday.
Two events have maae for pes
simism. Direct negotiations between
Russia and Austria, which gave
the other governments hope of
"a compromise, have failed. Russia is
mobilizing four army corps consist
ing of 1,280,000 men, in the four dis
tricts along the Austrian frontier. Rus
sia's resolution to stand by Servia ap
pears to be fixed.
A manifesto by the Russian em
peror making his policy clear is ex
pected hourly. The diplomatic repre
sentatives, though all say there yet
i Is hope and base their belief on the
fact that Germany, France, Great
Britain and Italy the last two earn
ed most of all do not want war and
don't think the ,Austro-ServJan quar
rel important enough to justify it.
St. Petersburg messages say Russia
has asked Austria for a direct ex
change of views and that Austria de
been to extend the much-discussed
; negotiations which yesterday were
I considered in. the chancellories as the
principal known basis for opticikis-
FRANCE IS INVADED
BY GE11 ii
FRENCH ARE CONCENTRATING
ALL UNCERTAINTY OF WAR
IS ENDED.
REPUBLIC PROMPT TO ACT
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg Entered
By Teutons, Who Threaten For
tress of Longwy on Border.
London. The Standard publishes a
report that a French aviator, Ronald
Gerros, rammed and destroyed a Ger
man airship in mid-air, but falls to
give the source of its story.
The Standard's Berlin correspondent
sends a message from Boxtel, The
Netherlands, that 2,000,000 men have
been called to the colore. Each man
hastens to the appointed place, gives
his registration number and receives
his field outfit with tho regularity of
clockwork. -
Many railway lines, says the cor
respondent, are reserved for the trans
port of troops who are being conveyed
in open and closed trucks. The men
are in excellent spirits, all of them
singing. The authorities have taken
over the control of all the necessaries
of life, as well as petrol, all motor
cars and most of the horses in the
country. The proclamation of martial
law has crushed the Socialist opposi
tion. All lighthouses have shut off
their lights.
Liege, Belgium. According to an
evening newspaper published here 20,
000 German troops crossed the French
frontier near Nancy.
They encountered French forces and
were repulsed with heavy losses.
London, German troops have in
vaded France, according to news
which reached London from the Con
tinent. This intelligence was con
veyed in an official telegram. One
German force crossed the frontier at
Cirey ,a French village half-way be
tween Nancy and Strassburg, and an
other German detachment, probably
the Twenty-ninth Infantry, invaded the
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg neutral
territory between Belgium and Ger
many, and continued Its march on the
French fortified town to Longwy. A
dispatch from Brussels said there was
good reason to believe that this forca
later in the day entered France.
The German force which came Into
France near Cirey, which Is 40 miles
from Nancy, is reported to have been
repulsed with heavy losses, but this
has not yet been confirmed.
Apparently the German Army is
duplicating the first movement of .the
Franco-Prussian War. It was on
August 2, 1870, 44 years ago, that the
French and Germans clashed in the
first battle of that war at Saarbrucken,
where the Prince Imperial under the
orders of the Emperor received his
famous "baptism of fire."
By the treaty of London signed
1867 the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
was declared neutral territory. Her
safety and independence were guar
anteed. A train full of German sol
llers seized the station a. Luxemburg
luring the nighty They also took the
bridges on the Treves and Trois Vier
tes Line in order to insure the regu
ar passage of military trains across
the Grand Duchy.
According to an evening newspaper
at Liege, 20,000 German troops cross
ed the French frontier near Nancy.
They encountered French forces and
were repulsed with heavy losses.
A telephone dispatch from Brussels
said it was reported there that Ger
many had declared war on France
and that the French ambassador
Jules Cambon had left the German
capital.
Austria Fears Russia.
Nish, Servia, via Salonlkl. Austria
appears for the present to have aban
doned her aggressive campaign
against Servia, in order to prepare for
possible Russian attack.
Emperor Reported Assassinated.
London. The Dally Chronicle pub
lishes a rumor that Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria has been assasssi
nated. This has not 'been confirmed.
Threaten Strike to Avoid War.
Rome. Socialists, Republicans and
anarchists of Italy are conducting a
campaign to prevent even military
preparations In Italy. A meeting of
protest has been convoked in which
railway and workmen's Unions will
take part. It is Intended to Issue an
ultimatum to the government to the
effect that either Italy shall abstain
from any warlike attitude, or the
workmen In all industries will strike.
The authorities have declared that
?.ll necessar;' measures to face this
"V "- have been taken. .
$250,000 TO AI0
THOSE IN EUROPE
THIS MUCH APPROPRIATED FOR
. STRANDED AMERICANS, MORE
IF NEEDED. , .
NO TROUBLE TO GET HOME
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Bryan Thinks There Are : Enough
Neutral Ships to Bring Away; the
Thousands b,f Visitors.
Washington. Plans were complet
ed for the care of Americans in Eu . S
rope. Congress, at the request,' of,
President Wil3on, appropriated $250,- ,
000 to care for the immediate needs .,
of Americans, especially those , with-, ''
out funds. More will be granted' - if ' '
desired.
Americans who have letters " of , '
credit or other forms of money credit
will be assisted by American Embas-''
sles in having them cashed. : ' Instruct
tlons were Issued to American dlplo- .
matic officers to issue "ambassadors'
orders" in exchange for letters of cred- :
it, bank checks or money orders. ,
Friends and relatives of Americans :
abroad can deposit any sum with the,'
state, department here' and an Em-
bassy check fof the amount "will be ""
Issued In Europe.
To make permanent arrangements
for the financial accommodation of '
American citizens In Europe, Secre-- 5
tarles Bryan and McAdoo have . ar-, ,
ranged with New York banking houses
to co-operate with .American Embas-
sies abroad. The plan was discussed
at conferences between Secretary ;
Bryan, Secretary McAdoo and repres
entatives of New York banking houses.
No definite arrangements have been
made about snips. Army ana JNavy
officers say their transports are in-
adequate and many are not available.
Secretary Bryan will discuss the sul
Ject with a representative of the In-'
ter national Merchants Marine.
The Secretary believes there are
enough American and other neutral
ships in service to take away thou-
sands who desire to leave. , The de- 1
partment made this announcement:
"The secretary of state has received
a telegram from the American Ambas
sador at Paris In which he states that
he thinks there is no cause for alarm
on the part of those who remain in
that city for the present and that he
believes Americans will be able to
leave at some later date if any desire
to do so." - x
Orders restricting the amount of
money orders Issued - to European
points will be issued probably by the
Postoffice Department, according to
Postmaster General Burleson.
HOW TO RAISE MORE REVENUE.
Hope It Will Not Be Necessary to
Pass New Import Duties.
Washington. Administration offi
cials are hopeful that congress need
not be asked to pass new import du
ties on internal taxes to offset the
falling off in customs expected from
the European war. It was pointed
out that the treasury is in excellent
condition and could run probably two
months on the funds it now has with
out collecting another cent.
If a contingency arises, the govern
ment might augment Its revenue in
several ways. One would be through
an issue of Panama Canal bonds, of
which about $240,000,000 remain au
thorized but unissued. To increase in
ternal revenue the administration
might extend the income tax to
smaller incomes than are touched at
present and possibly increase the nor
mal and sub-tax rates.
Another expedient would be to ask
Congress to pass a revenue measure
such as provided funds for the
Spanish-American war . through a
stamp tax on commercial and other
transactions an4 an increased tax on
beer and liquor.
Marketing Cotton Crop.
Columbia, S. C. A special meet
ing of the Southern Cotton Congress
at Washington, August 13 and 14 was
called by E. J. Watson, president, o
formulate plans for marketing the fail
cotton crop. .
To Protect Price of Staple.
Augusta, Ga. Hervle Jordan of this
city, president of the Southern Cotton
Association, telegraphed representa
tives of the association throughout the
states in cotton belt, suggesting the
necessity for a mass-meeting of farm
ers, merchants, bankers, manufactur
ers and all other allied interests of the
cotton trade, to be held in New Or
leans early in September. , The pur
pose of the conference would be to
formulate and adopt such measures as
might be considered necessary to pro
tect the price of cotton.