Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 232, 10 August 1914 — Page 1

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COLONIES HELD BY WILLIAM II. Captures Togoland and Plans Invasion of All Possessions on Gold Coast of Africa. Colonial Secretary and War Ministry Plans Campaign to Annext Rich Territorial Holdings. By HERBERT TEMPLE European Manager of the International News Service. LONDON, Aug. 10. The seizure of ffogoland, the German possession on the gold coast of Africa, is only the opening gun in a campaign by England that will strip the teutonic empire of nil its colonial possessions. It was learned today that Colonial Secretary Carhout, Lord Kitchener, the War Secretary and Winston Spencer Churchill, head of the admirality, held a conference last Thursday at which the campaign against the German colonies was carefully mapped put. The first blow was struck at Togoland. Though this was the smallest of the German possessions in Africa, covering only 33,700 square miles, it is very rich in mines. Not far below it on the west coast is Kameron. This district covers 190,600 square miles, and is very fertile. On the southwest coast are great Kamaqua and Damara. They contain 17,953 square miles, being the second largest German possessions on the continent. Lying adjacent to the British possessions in South Africa, they undoubtedly will be added to that territory if Germany is overwhelmed in the general European conflict. German East Africa, on the east coast, is the largest and most important German holding in Africa. It covers 365,644 square miles. BOTTLE UP GERMAN FLEET. SHANGHAI, Aug. 10. itTs "believed here that the German fleet has been bottled up in the Tsing Tau harbor by the British squadron. Cannonading was reported in that vicinity by a citi zen. Merchant staemers plan to re sume their voyage along the coast. ENGLAND DENIES DECLARATION OF WAR ON AUSTRIA Situation Between Countries Adds Diplomatic Tangle to War of Triple Alliance Against Allies. BY LAWRENCE ELSTON. LONDON, Aug. 10. Francis Dyke Acland, under secretary of foreign affairs, stated in the house of commons this afternoon that there had been no declaration of war or acts of hostility between England and Austria. The situation involving these two countries Is peculiar. England is at war with Austria's ally, Germany, and by the treaty binding the Triple Alliance, Austria is morally obliged to assist the Kaiser, but as yet there is nothing to indicate that diplomatic relations are ever going to be severed. The Austrian ambassador remains here and thus far has not intimated that he has any intention of leaving. INTERROGATES AUSTRIA. PARIS, Aug. 10. Though France has demanded an explanation from Vienna of the fact that the Austrian troops are being sent to the French frontier, the republic will not declare war upon Austria. The French government understands that Austria is trying to provoke a declaration of war in order to induce Italy to give her assistance to Emperor Franz Joseph under the terms of the treaty binding the Triple Alliance. Count Szesen Do Temerin, the Austrian ambassador, said today that he had received no reply to the French complaint from his government. REPORT" WAR DECLARATION. NEW YORK. Aug. 10. A special dispatch from Paris to the New York Evening Telegram states, that war has been formally declared between Austria and France, and that the Austrian ambassador went to the French foreign office this afternoon and demanded his passports. The declaration of war, is said to have followed Austria's refusal to cease massing troops on the Swiss frontier. BAVARIA OPPOSES WAR. BRUSSELS, Aug. lO.The Vingtieme Sociale today says that the Bavarian government has wired a protest to Ka!ser William against Germany going to war. It states that the fact that Austria was at war with Servia, was no ground for Germany to be

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Background, the Valley of the Meuse just outside of Liege. Insert pictures, Crown Prince Frederich Wilhelm who commands a German army of 100,000 men attacking Liege and German soldiers operating a rapid fire gun. By capturing Liege, Crown Prince Frederich Wilhelm, in command of the German forces, hopes to open up the way into France. He has already sacrificed 25,000 men to gain his end and the defenders are still holding the forts. French and English troops are being rushed to the relief of the heroic Belgians.

RUSSIA BLAMES AUSTRIANS FOR WAR IN EUROPE Foreign Minister Claims Francis Joseph -Engendered Strife and Discord in One-Time Balkan League. Nicholas Tried to Avert War But Berlin Rejected Every Peaceful Overture of St. Petersburg. BY LEASED WIRE. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 10. Foreign Minister Sazonoff today submitted to the Duma a complete statement, dealing with the negotiations leading up to the war between Germany, Austria and Russia. M. Sazo noff declared that Austria was responsible for the great conflict and the following charges were made against the Austrian government: That it had attempted to overthrow Russia's position In the Balkans. That it had sown fratricidal strife between Bulgaria and the other nations in the one-time Balkan league. That the Austrian attempts to make Servia an Austrian vassal state was a blow struck indirectly at Russia. Blames German Ruler. The Russian foreign minister said that Germany could easily have stayed Austria's hand, but that the Kaiser chose in favor of war believing that the present time was propitious for German arms to sweep Europe and raise German military prestige to a point hitherto unreached. Russia tried to avoid war, M. Sarzonoff declared, but all the peaceful overtures made to Berlin were rejected. Word of Czar Nicholas II. had been pledged, the statesman said, that Russia would not resort to force so long as there was the possibility of an amicable adjustment. "Germany declared war and at once began to trample under foot the recognized rights of neutral states in such a manner as to arouse the whole civilized world," satd M. Sazonoff in conclusion. "I cannot help bowing to the heroism of the Belgian people who nave fought so nobly, and so gallantly against such enormous odds." MONEY SAFE AT LIBAU. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. The Russian-American Steamship line today received a cablegram from Libau, Russia, which read: "Money in Russian banks all safe." The message was dated yesterday, and disproves reports that Libau has been destroyed by a German fleet. RUSSIANS IN AUSTRIA. ST. PETERSBURG, via London, Aug. 10. The minister of war an nounced that a Russian army entered Austria through the Styr valley and defeated a large Austrian force that attempted to resist the advance. NSANE HUNGARIAN SEEKS PRESIDENT BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. Louis Vass, a Hungarian, believed to be insane, tried to gain access to the white house grounds today. He declared that the American people wanted to kill him and that he wanted to talk to

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Belgians Enlist 'by Thousands While Parisian Crowds Rejoice Over Victories of Army Germans Respect Property Rights in Liege Extensive Teutonic Spy System Causes Trials of Many Alleged Informers Scouts Penetrate Far South Across Frontier.

BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. PARIS, Aug. 10. The French troops invading Germany and those co-operating with the Belgians are progressing steadily it was officially stated at the war ministry today. At the same time announcement was made by President Poincare that the French are preparing an immediate attack along the Belgian patrol. French armies in Belgium have covered the hilly region of Effiel in Rhennish Prussia on the left bank of the Rhine. Several German squadrons yielded ground to the French troops and fell back to the vicinity of Longres. A number of German prisoners that were taken were sent to Namur and Charleville. According to official reports received by the war ministry the Germans at Liege seem to be recovering and provisioning. It is expected that the main body of Germans at Liege will now be sent south to meet the French. Patriotism Runs High. Patriotic enthusiasm is running high as a result of the brilliant work of the Belgian troops at Liege. The war min MILLION BAGS OF FLOOR JWI BRITISH Canada Sends Gift Valued at $3,000,000 to United Kingdom. BY LEASED WIRE. OTTAWO, Ont., Aug. 10. One million bags of flour were contributed today by the people of Canada toward the defense of the British Empire. The Duke of Connaught, governor general of Canada sent tke following cablegram to the British government in London: ' "My advisers request me to inform you that the people of Canada, through their government, desire to offer 1,000,000 bags of flour, as a gift to the people of the United Kingdom, to be placed at the disposal of His Majesty's Government for such purposes as may be expedient." The gift, which represents a value of $3,000,000 was eagerly accepted by the British government and will be shipped to Liverpool in a few days on a merchantman, which will be convoyed across the Atlantic by British cruisCAPTURE GERMANS . BY LEASED WIRE. FOLKSTONE, Eng., Aug. 10. Sixty Germans were arrested here this afternoon as they were waiting for a boat to carry them to Hamburg. Many were accompanied by their wires. One

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istry announced that forty thousand volunteers had enlisted during the last forty-eight hours. According to the Etoile Beiges, the German forces that occupied the city of Liege numbered 10,000 men and effected their entry between the forts Evegnee and Floren. The Etoile Beiges' accounts say: "General Von Emmich immediately issued a proclamation declaring that civilians had fired upon his soldiers and warning the city that if the offense were repeated the city would be bombarded by the artillery stationed in the city. There is, however, little likelihood of anything so frightful happening, the inhabitants having been warned not to carry any arms. Respect Property Rights. "The Germans have taken up their abode in the schools and other public buildings, but are conducting themselves well and paying for everything they get in the few shops still open. "General Leman had a narrow escape from capture when the Germans entered the city. Colonel March and (Continued on Page Four)

BLOWS UP RAILROAD BRIDO CANADA Trespasser Shot by Guards After Blast Embarrassing Mobilization. BY LEASED, WIRE. OTTAWA, Ont., Aug. 10 The railroad bridge on the Lake St. John Railway, north of Quebec, at Lake Bouchette, was blown up early today. According to a report received at the war ministry, three railway employes were killed, a tresspasser, understood to be a German spy, was shot. This report has not been confirmed. The war minister says that the bridge was apparently blown up to embarrass Canadian mobilization. As a result, orders were issued to guard all Canadian bridges with militia or special police. , The Weather FOR INDIANA Unsettled and cooler tonight and , Tuesday. Probably local thunder showers. TEMPERATURE Noon 84 Yesterday Maximum 90 Mini man , . .-.... 69

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GERMAN KAISER LEAVES TO LEAD INVADING ARMIES Commands Army Mobilized at Aix La Chapelle to Undertake Second Invasion of on France's Capital. One Million More Imperial Troops Added to Tremendous Force Now Marching France. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, (European Manager of International News Service.) LONDON, Aug. 10. Emperor William has taken personal command of his troops and Germany is mobilizing 1,000,000 more men for the invasion of France, according to dispatches received today by the Exchange Telegraph company and the Daily Telegraph. The Rome correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company, telegraphed that It was authoritatively stated there that the Kaiser had reached Aix LaChapelle to take up his position with the field forces. It was from La Chapelle that German forces were hurled into Belgium in an attempt to strike the weakest part of the Franch frontier. The Daily Telegraph received a message from its Brussels correspondent stating that the German army would immediately be increased by one million more troops and would be used in the attack on France. The home defense force, is being drawn up for this additional force. Forces Augmented. Reports from other sources say that there are already 800,000 German troops in operation against France. With 1,000,000 more man, tbi6 force will be increased to 1,800,000, the greatest army, ever set in movement in the history, of European wars. Another Rome dispatch says that 30,000 Austrian troops had entered Swiss territory at Constaco. on their way to re-inforce the German troops. A dispatch from Berne, Switzerland, reports that forty-eight trains of Austrian troops have arrived at Leopoldshove, Baden, to co-operate with the German forces. Watches British Fleet. The main interest of London, however, centered in the hidden movement of the British fleet, and the possibility bf an immediate conflict which will determine naval supremacy. The Times military expert says: "At the present moment, when all (Continued on Last Page) CHOLERA RAVAGES T BY LEASED WIRE. VIENNA, via London, Aug. 10. The government today established a strict quarantine against cholera here. The disease is raging among both Servian and Austrian troops and none of the wounded will be brought to the capital. Additional provisions and nurses were sent to the front today, together with a large quantity of medical supplies. It is probable that an order will soon be issued to burn the bodies of jaU soldiers that die of cholera.

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AMSTERDAM, Aug. 1 0. Liege has fallen and is now in the hands of the German attacking force after one of the most heroic defenses in history, according to late advices received here. General Leman, the Belgian commander, it became known today, is withdrawing his troops in an orderly retreat from the ring of forts that were the outpost of defense. A second dispatch explains the withdrawal of the Belgian outposts into the ring of forts around Liege. Belgian army officers declared that this was not a retreat, but a strategic movement to give the worn-out soldiers a chance to secure a much needed rest. While the Belgians were in their trenches, and behind the barricades they had erected in the path of the advancing Germans, they were constantly under arms and the long strain was sapping their strength. The withdrawal of the Belgians under General Leman was carried out with admirable precision. The Belgians, worn by their exposure tolhef three days bombardment from German batteries, filed over the Bressoux bridge in good order and without haste. As the rear-guard crossed, dynamite was placed under the bridge and it was blown up to prevent the Germans from following. General Leman realized their withdrawal would expose Liege to the German army, but notwithstanding the fact he felt sufficiently sure of the wisdom of his plan to put it into execution without delay. Military men who are following the course of the war believe that the masterly manner in which General Leman maneuvered his men will go down in history as one of the great military features of the century. General Leman secretly sent orders to the commanders of the Belgian outposts to prepare for the movement and at the same time couriers were sent into Liege to inform the troops in the citadel to evacuate jthe city. This allowed the Belgians to remove all their ammunition and provisions from the city before the Germans took possession.

GREAT BRITAIN CONTROLS NORTH SEA. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. Pierre Mali, Belgian consul here, waa officially informed by his government today that Great Britain is in complete control of the English Channel and the North Sea as

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GERMANS AND FRENCH BATTLE NEAR ESCH. PARIS, Aug. 10. It is reported that a big battle between German and French troops is now going on near the frontier. It is supposed that the German troops engaged are those that crossed the frontier at Esch early today,' although the war office has not given out any details.

LONDON EXPECTS BIG BATTLE. LONDON, Aug. 10. A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam this afternoon said : "A great battle may be expected today or tomorrow, between the Franco-Belgian Army and the Germans." The scene of the conflict is expected to be near Liege, in Belgium.

AUSTRIANS ABANDON SERVIAN INVASION. LONDON, Aug. 10. The Reuter News said that it had leaded on authoritative source that Austrians had temporarily abandoned the attempted invasion of Servia and had taken up a strong position in their own territory awaiting an attack.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 10. The Franco-Belgian and German armies are now engaged on the Meuse south of Liege. The battle was opened today by the German troops after they had been heavily reinforced. It is reported that 100,000 Germans and 140,000 Franco-Belgian soldiers are engaged.

AUSTRIAN TROOPS TO AID GERMANS BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Aug. 10. The Rome correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company forwards a dispatch from Basel, Switzerland, saying that 30,000 Austrian troops have arrived there to aid the Germans. They are under the command of the Grand Duke of Tub-

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TURKEY PREPARES TO INVADE BULGARIA! BY LEASED WIRE.. ATHENS. Aug. 10. The French railroad officials at Dedesgatch reported -today that a large Turkish force Is concentrating on the Bulgarian frontier between Desgatch and Sufli. The Turkish commander asked for forty trains to transport troops.' The re quest .was not, complied wiUv . , t j ,J