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VILLA DESIRES PEOFLETORULE

Northern Chief Declares His Opposition to Further Military Government.

AJ3XS AMERICANS' MORAL HELP EST POLITICAL FIGHT HE WAGES

Declares His is Not a Menacing Attitude, But He Will Use Only Silent Moral

Pressure.

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Aug. 24.^General Francisco Villa today issued a statement regarding his relations with the Carranza government at Mexico •City. He said: "I have no personal feeling in this matter against Carranza. This country should not again be under military government. The armies by our law are secondary to the constitutional gvernment and it is time that the country should be governed by the & people, for the people, and not as here tofore governed by a military clique fsfswhos© only object is personal welfare and not the welfare of the masses. "I desire the moral help of the -American people in this political fight am now waging. I consider myself ^jsthe moral champion to procure by all 'pi .honorable means for my downtrodden countrymen justice and at the same time show them their obligations towards law and order. "There could be no alarm whatever regarding my standing in this matter.

I desire the American people to understand once and for all that I shall now xake the part of the silent moral previa sure' on any government that may

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emanate this pressure is not menacing by any means. I desire morality, 11 the strictest morality, in government.

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"I desire that my country in view »T ot^-C'.s past sufferings by military dictators, should on this auspicous oecasion, inaugurate her government under civil authorities."

SERVIANS SWEEP EOE BACK TO RSVER DRSNA

NISH, Servia, Aug. 24 (via London). s—Servia has issued a reply to the official communication on the Austro-

Servian situation issued at Vienna. tAfter repeating the main points of the Austrian note, the Servian communication says: "In order to put matters in their proper light, the official press bureau has fceen authorized by the highest authorities to issue the following: 'The Servian army captured from £Jthe enemy in the engagement on the

Drina spoils which, up to the present time, include the following items:

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"thousand five hundred prisoners,

}'.r53 guns, 8 howitzers, 114 caissons, i' ,*.3 field ambulances, and a medical column with supplies, 14 field kitchens, j, 15 ammunition, provision and telegraph wagons, railroad trains, quantify ties of equipment, regimental strong j* boxes, etc.'"

LONDON, Aug. 24.—An Exchange Telegraph company dispatch from ^'/•Nish, referring to the Servian victory on the Drina, says the Servian artillery sank a number of the enemy's boats, including eight transports, carrying troops.

The dispatch says the Austrlans are -massing on the banks of the Drlna and preparing for a desperate at'^rjtempt to regain lost ground.

REPORTS PERSIST THAT CROWK PRINCE IS DEAD

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LONDON, Aug. 24.—Refugees coma -^ing from Germany state, according to Ithe Evening Standard, that reports persist there that Crown Prince Frederick William is dead. 4 This Is the latest of a series of similar reports, some representing that the their to the throne had been stabbed by la socialist, others that he had been *swounded in battle.

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Whole truth in the war news. Genetal Pau is the hero of the hour. He has only one arm. He was recalled to active service in an advisory capacity and appeared with the army Alsace. He seems to have taken personal charge of the operations at Muelbausen.

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German Ambassador to the U. S. Expresses Germany's Attitude and Declares Her Cause is Just One.

ASSERTS NEWS OF THE WAR HAS BEEN COLORED FOR A PURPOSE

Predicts That When the War Ends Japan Will Have Attained Her Desire of Becoming Mistress of 't"he Pacific.

NEW YORK,- Aug. 24. Count Johann Von Berstorff, German ambassador to the United States, announced upon his arrival here today from Rotterdam that his government had been informed that Russian civil and military authorities had withdrawn from Poland and that the Poles had set up an independent government with Warsaw as its capital.

Tho German ambassador gave out one of the most authoritative interviews yet expressed here on Germany's attitude towards the war. Germany was bound to win in the end, he said she was fighting because her cause was just. He predicted that Americans would come to regard the conflict in this light. Italy, he believed, would not permit herself to take sides against Germany. "My wife is with the Red Cross at Munich," said the ambassador, "and my son is with the emperor's guard. All my secretaries have gone to the front, and I regret that I was not able to see active service myself. From the emperor to the lowest unskilled v/orkman. in the fatherland, Germany is united to defend herself against the frivolous and unwarranted attack of jealous powers. The German people will fight to a finish and will be victorious in the end. "At the outbreak of the' war," he continues, "the English cut the cable to this neutral country for the sole purpose of preventing the truth from coming here. There was no excuse for that act except the desire to deceive the people of the United States as to the true conditions of the war. But I believe that Americans will prove themselves fair enough to weigh carefully all the news that comes from English and French sources. "The calling of the Japanese into a European quarrel shows one thing above all else. It is Ehgland that does not feel very safe- The Japanese will doubtless take Kiao-Chow—sheer weight of numbers assures that. But by the end of the war, Japan will have the supremacy of the Pacific—a thing she has striven for during many years. Japan took advantage of the situation to strike this blow for the sole purpoe of acquiring this supremacy.

True Stpry of Liege.

"When the true story of the assault on Liege is told, Americans will have a far different opinion than that gained from the colored accounts from Belgium, French and English sources. As a matter of fact, the troops under Von Emmich which went to the assault of this strongly fortified position numbered only between 5,000 and 6,000 infantry and cavalry. The taking ot Liege was one of the greatest military feats In modern times. What was expected to take weeks was accomplished in days by two brigades. Von Emmich was slightly wounded in the leg during the attack, but didn't relinquish command."

The ambassador denied reports that

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London War Time Scene Sending Ammunition to the Front

These are days of tremendous activity in London, where men and ammunition are being sent dally by shiploads across the channel into France and Belgium. This photo, which has just reached the United States, shows ammunition from the magazines in Hyde Park, London, being taken to London bridge station ready for shipment to the front.

JOHN E. LAMB EXPIRES AFTER LONG (UBS

For Many Years Was Prominent in Legal Circles and In Politics Here.

John B. Lamb, one time member of congress from the old Eighth district, vice chairman of the national democratic committee in the campaign of 1908, and prominently mentioned as President Wilson's choice for the Mexican mission, died at his home at Sixth and College streets, shortly after 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was conscious during the greater portion of the day, and conversed with his wife and members of his family who gathered at his bedside. He returned to unconsciousness about half past three and remained in that condition until the end, which came peacefully.

He had been in ill health for some time, but his death is thought to have been hastened by the shock resulting from a fall from a second story window at his home Thursday night. It is thought he tried to remove a screen from the window, lost nis balance ana in his weakened condition was not able to regain it. His wife missed him from the bed room, and when h9 was not found in the adjoining bath oom she noticed the missing screen from the window. She ran down stairs and found hi'm lying unconscious under the window. Help was supimoned and he was carried to his room in a partially unconscious condition from which he revived sufficiently to ask that a priest be sent for as he believed his end was at hand.

Judge John E. Cox, judge of the Vigo Superior Court and member of the bar association, said Monday afternoon that Willie it had been thfe desire of the family that the funeral be private, so numerous had been the number of citizens that called Monday to express their sympathy, that friends of the deceased will be received at the Lamb home during the day Tuesday and* Tuesday evening.

Publio Career.

John E. Lamb was born in Terre Haute on the 26th of December, 1852, and was the son of Michael and Catherine Lamb,- both natives of Ireland. The elder Lamb came to America when 16 years of age, and In 1S35 became a resident of Terre Haute, where he lived until his death in 1874. John E. Lamb received his education In the schools of Terre Haute, and in the early 70's began the study of law in the offices of Daniel W. Voorhees, later senator from Indiana, and Ambrose B. Carlton, at one time a member of the United States Mormon commission. He studied law while acting as deputy county treasurer, his first political office, a position he held for two years. He was admitted to the bar in 1874, and the year following was appointed prosecuting attorney of the Fourteenth judicial district, then comprising the counties of Vigo and Sullivan. In 1876 he was elected to the office and served out the term. In 1880 he was an elector from this district on the Hancock and English ticket, and in 1882 was elected to congress from the Eighth district, which then comprised Sullivan, Montgomery, Warren and Fountain counties, in addition to the neighboring counties. He was twice renominated for the same office but both times was defeated as a result of dissensions in

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'KEEP STEP WITH TERRE HAUTE*

VOL- XXXIX.—NO. 86. TERRE HAUTE, IND, MONDAY* AUGUST 24, 1914. FOUR O'CLOCK—ONE CENT

-Underwood, and Underwood.

DEFEAT FRENCH

Decisive Engagement Results in Capture of Many Prisoners, Ineluding Several Generals.

VICTORS yiGOROUSLY PURSUE THE DEFEATED FRENCH ARMY

Germans Capture Many Guns In Battles at Lunevlile, In the.... rv: French Department of

Moselle,

BERLIN, Aug. ?4.—(By wireless to the Associated Presss from Nauen, Germany, via Savllle, L. I.)—Official announcement was made here today that the German army commanded by Grand "Duke* Albrecht, of Wuertemburg, has defeated a French army at Neufchaleau. It captured many guns, flags and prisoners, including several generals. German armies under Prince Bupphert, of Bavaria, Crown Prince Wilhelm and Grand Duke Albrecht are vigorously pursuing the French. The army under Rupphert captured

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DEFEND HUGE WAR TAX CAPITAL

LONIXJN, Aug. 24.—The Daily Mall's Rotterdam correspondent quotes an article from the Cologne Gazette In justification of the fines levied on Brussels and Liege, as follows:' "The war tribute is a punishment for the bad treatment of Germans by Belgians two weeks ago when Germans at Brussels were handed over to the tender mercies of the mob. What happened there will ever be a stain on the honor of the people o£ Belgium. We deliberated as to what would be a fitting requital and it seems that to punish is unmerciful except by legal process. Another measure is a war tax allowed by* the law of nations. She must suffer the burden allowed by the legal right of law such as quartering troops and furnishing supplies, until all her resources are exhajisted so that the atizens can feel personally that hunting defenseless women is different from having an enemy in their own homes. The legal punishment of the Belgians will be imposed as fully as allowed by law."

PARIS, Aug. 24.—A rumor is in circulation in Paris this morning that the Germans have occupied the unfortified town of Nancy. This report, however, lacks confirmation.

Nancy is the capital of the department of Meurthe and Moselle, 35 miles south of Metz, on the left bank of the River Muerthe. It Is about ten miles frorti the German frontier. It is one •of the finest and best built towns of France and has a population of over 90,000. Of the fortifications of the town, orfly the citadel has been preserved-

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Emperor Declares War On Germany When Latter Ignores Japanese Ultimatum* w.V.

JAPANESE PEOPLE GREET WAR WITH GEEATEST ENTHUSIASM

Germans at Kiao-Chow and TslngTau Are Prepared to Defend.v German Territory With

Vigor.

TOKIO, Aug. 24.—The Imperial rescript declaring war upon Germany was issued last evening. It officially inaugurates hostilities in the far east as a result of Germany's failure .to reply to the Japanese ultimatum. The proclamation of the emperor sent a thrill through the country. Japan's entrance upon the fulfillment of her obligations to her ally. Great Britain, responds to the popular will from one end of the land to the other. Cheering crowds assembled today before the buildings oocupled by the department of foreign affairs and the administration of the nary. This evening there were lantern pro cessions through the streets. The popular manifestations, however, do not approach the enthusiasm which preceded the war with Russia.

Count "Von Rex, the Gerrjan ambassador, has been handed hie peasports. lie probably win leave for America, either on the Minnesota, sailing August 27, or the Manchuria, which departs on the 24th- George W. Guthrie, the American ambassador, represents Germany.

It is reported here that Germany has been trying to transfer the German railroad in Shantung, China, to America. Tokio believes, however, tha". the United States pursuing the policy of neutrality outlined by President Wilson will not accept. President Wilson's announcement of neutrality has greatly pleased the Japanese^ m**" wtk

News of German victories in Uurope has been circulated and has Increased the confidence of the defending forces.

The governor of Kiao-Chow, Melv»r Waldeck, has issued a proclamation saying: ."If. the enemy wishes TaingTau he must come and take It. He will find us at our post. We look confidently into the futur? and are well prepared to receive the en "my."

The German government sent a message to the governor on August 19, ordering him to defer.I Tsing-'Bau to the utmost.

EVeak Easily Effected.

BERLIN, Aug. 24 (via Copenhagen and London).—The rupture of re la tlon between Japan and Germany was effected In a simple manner. A repreeentatlve of the German ministry of foreign affairs proceeded Sunday to the Japanese embassy and handed Japanese charge d'affaires his passports with the verbal remark that Germany had no response to make to Japan's ultimatum concerning the surrender of Kiao-Chow. The Japanese representative turned his embassy and its archives over to the protection of the American ambassador-

People Approve War.

TOKIO, Aug. 24.—Unanimous approval Is given the war, which was calmly and dispassionately declared. The newspapers discuss the necessity of war with Germany and urge the people to refrain from exhibiting resentment toward the Germans in Japan. They print messages of cheer to the army and the navy, who they hope, will be quickly victorious. An Imperial messenger went to the shrines of Ise to inform the spirits of the imperial ancestors of Japan's declaration of war. It Is announced that a flock of white doveS descended on the roof of the imperial sanctuary at the moment of the expiration of the ultimatum to Germany and this is accepted as an omen of speedy victory. The Ladies' •Patriotic association, which has a membership of 100,000, is sending to

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JJ. S. WEATHER BEPORT.

TEMPERATURE RECORD. 71 Noon 76 73 3 p. 77

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LOCAL CONDITIONS AT 7 A. M. AUG. 24,1914. Temperature, 72 highest temperature yesterday, 94 lowest temperature last night, 71 precipitation, .07 direction of wind, northeast velocity of wind, five miles per hour state of weather, rain relative humidity, 93 per cent.

FORECAST.

TERRE HAUTE—Thunder showers this afternoon or tonight cooler Tuesday fair.

INDIANA—Thundershowers this afternoon and tonight cooler tonight

OTHER LOCAL REPORTS. Temperature by Buntin's thermometer: 7 a. m., 73 2 p. m., 77.

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Germans Are Prepared.

T8ING TAU, China, Aug. 24.—German preparations -for the defense of Tsin«-Tau and the territory of KiaoChow is complete.

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GERMANS THREATEN TO ABSORBBELQUM AND ESTABLISH NAVAL BAST

LONDON, Aug. 24.—The London newspaper! today qaote fhe German newspaper, Taglische Bundsalura, as declaring that Belgium bitterly will rue the day she dared to oppose her mighty neighbor. Or eat Britain, the German newspaper says, also will pay dearly tat her interference in this war by seeing the permanent establishment of a German naval base on the coast of Belgium. The Pan Germanic organs declare that the partioiik of Belgium now overran by German army will be incorporated in the German empire. „, ',v'

PARIS, Aug. 24.—2:57 p. m.—"The general engagement continues today with desperation," is the wording of an official commonic&tkm given ont this afternoon. Already both sides have suffered serious

Our armies had resolutely taken the offense between the OCoselle and

in Belgium. A general battle is now being fought in upper Alsace in the Vosges mountains and along the Eiver Muerthe. The main body of troops is under the command of General Pan.. These farces hold the front heretofore indicated.

PABIS, Aug. 24.—Three hundred locomotives from the inroads of Belgium weze brought to Paris today to prevent their being used by the Germans.

LONDON, Aug. 24.—6:20 p. m.—A dispatch received here from P&ria says that, according to official announcement in the French capital, the Germans are making a great effort against Bamur, which is resisting vigorously. All the Liege forts are still holding out. The entire Belgian army has been concentrated and entrenched at Antwerp.

)ND0N, Aug. 24—A dispatch from, Paris conveys the following announcement: A great battle on a vast line extending from Horns in Belgium to the frontier of Luxemburg is raging. French troops everywhere are fafctng the offensive. Their action is being carried on with regularity in conjunction with the British army. The allied forces have ranged against them nearly the entire German army, active and-reserve."

TOXIO, Aug. 24.—The Yamato in an extra edition today says that the bombardment of Tsing-Tau by the Japanese fleet has commenced. This message was passed by the censor of the navy department. *4

LONDON, Aug. 24.—10:26 a. m.—The French embassy this morning received a telegram from the minister of foreign affairs at Paris stating that a oontact had been established between the opposing force all atony the ine and up to the present without advantage on either side. The message confirmed the report that the*German airship Zeppelin No. 8 had been destroyed and that there had been great Russian suocesses.

PABIS, Aug. 24.—The following official announcement WAS made ftere today: '"The great battle between the greater part of the forces of England and France against the bulk of the German army oontinues today. The attack of the English and the French against the bulk of the German army continues today. The mission of the English is to hold virtually the entire German army in Belgium, while our Russian allies pursue their successes in the east. The Russians oocupy territory fifty miles wide on the German frontier. After a great victory the Servians have made Austrian territory to the north of*them." \i T?f'"f

LONDON, Aug. 24.'—The official bureau of information today gave out the following announcement: "British forces were engaged all day Sunday and until after dark with the enemy ia the neighborhood of Hons, Belgium. They held their ground."

TJD1NE, Italy (via Paris), Aug. 24.—Reports received here from Tien* na are to the effeot that the Austrian are about to abandon their opera* tions against the Servians on the Drina river in order to oonoentrate their foroes against the Russian advance. The difficulties of the campaign against Servia have been redoubled by the troubles in Bosnia.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.—Danger of war between Japan and Austria*' was removed today through thf agreement of 'Austria to dismantle her cruiser, the Kaizerine Elizabeth, now at Tsing-Tau.

The Austrian ambassador had been preparing to leave Tokio when theJapanese government indicated its approval of a suggestion for flismfrntlitig the cruiser. Austria acoepted the proposition and instructed the officers to interne it at Shanghai. The Austrian ambassador then let it be known that he saw no occasion to leave Japan.

HASTH^ Switzerland, (via Paris), Aug. 24.—According to reports ceived here from different points in upper Alsace, the German troops making another offensive movement against the French army occupying Muelhausen and environs.

LONDON, Aug. 24.—3:48 p. m.—A dispatch to the Central News from Rome says fishermen in the Adriatic report that the entire Austrian fleet is proceeding southward from Pola, the Austrian naval base. Their objective is thought to be Cataro, in Dalmatia. ^.

LONDON, Aug. 24.—A dispatch to the Havas agency from Ostend says1 that although the presence of Uhlans is reported in many' places the situation appears much better. Communication is being maintained as far as Alost, fifteen miles northwest of Brussels,

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