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Nine Hundred Refugees Reach Home in Safety, but Penniless, After Stormy Cruise on Liner Philadelphia, First Vessel

To Bring Citizens of United States From Scenes of European Conflict During Voyage on Crowded Ship Men Slept on Floors and Tables, Glad to Escape from Turmoil.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13. The largest portion of the 900 American refugees who arrived here last night from Europe on the liner

Philadelphia left for their homes

."who were in a penniless condition when the ship docked were met kit the pier by friends with money or were notified by telegram

that funds awaited them at the different telegraph offices. A committee appointed by Mayor Mitchel gave immediate belief today to all the Americans who did not receive money on iheir arrival, and has guaranteed to all the unfortunates that they will advance money for transportation tomorrow if funds are not received from their homes. Refreshed by a night of uninterrupted sleep, the remaining refugees today looked back upon some of their experiences as being of humorous nature.

They laid particular stress uponconditions on the Philadelphia, which carried 1,013 passengers, including 113 aliens perhaps the biggest load In her career. Six hundred Americans occupied the cabin of the ship, crowding it to its extreme limit. In steerage there were about 198 Americans while about 100 men, unable to get rooms of any kind, slept on the floors, and tables each night during the voyage. Steerage Passengers. Among those who had to take quarters In the steerage and were glad to get even such accommodations were: Mrs. W. C. Barrington of Philadelphia, daughter of Rear Admiral Kane; Mrs. C. T. Harvey and Dr. Papline Bensler of Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Dawson J. Blackmore and Miss Florence Baker, of Cincinnati. The passengers today were high in their praise for the efforts of some of their fellow passengers, who formed a committee aboard and who did everything possible to better conditions. jAmong the members of the committee Hvere the following: William Wood Plankington of Milwaukee, chairman; the Rev. John Atvood. Bishop of Arizona; Dr. Felix Larue, New Orleans; Rev. L. J. KavaIiaugh, New Orleans, John A. Wilson, Franklin, Dr. Junius C. Hoag, Chicago. All of the passengers told of the stirXing times In Europe that preceded the decision of war by Germany on Russia and of subsequent events. Most of the passengers in addition to getting back penniless also were without their trunks. Leave Baggage Behind. "We were not concerned about bagpage, declared Martin Vogel, of New .York, assistant sub-treasurer of the U. ?. "All we were keen about was getting aboard the first ship that sailed." Chairman Plankington of the relief committee, said the passengers took their discomforts with good nature. "We all were so glad to be on the Bhip and away from Europe that we would have stood for almost anything," he declared. "It was stormy during tne first few days of the voyage. We had plenty of good food aboard ship, but we ran a bit short of water during the last two days. When we left London, the city was in a wild state of excitement. There were many stranded Americans there. "We were the last ship out of the Southampton harbor, and when we pulled away from the dock there were hundreds of Americans there waving their tickets at us. Many of the women were In tears. "Mrs. Marie Daux, of North Kings Highway, St. Louis, one of the refugees is going to Washington and ask the government to take some steps to secure the release of her husband from the French Army. Daux, who is French born, but a naturalized American was seized in France and thrown Into the army. R. H. Callaway, president of The Lagrange National Bank, In Lagrange, Ga., collected a pool and turned it over to the stewards aboard the Philadelphia, who were compelled to work almost without rest from the time the ship sailed until she docked. An Explanation of the W a r News It must be noted that most of the war news is coming from English, French, Belgian and Russian sources, and therefore presents their views of the situation, which must necessarily differ widely from the German view. Such news as comes from Berlin shows the results of the fighting both on land and sea in a different light.

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today. The majority of them AUSTRIA FEELS IRON HAND OF BRITISH WRATH England Declares War on Emperor Francis Joseph and Instructs Navy to Attack Enemy. France Joins Ally's Belligerent Declaration, While Russia Reports Defeat of Austrian Forces. BY LAWRENCE ELSTON, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. LONDON, Aug. 13. England having severed diplomatic relations with Austria, ara declared that a state of war exists between the two countries, It Is probable that a naval battle soon will be fought in the Adriatic. A dispatch to The Star from Rome says that Captain Hamilton of the steamer Anchoria reported on his arrival at Venice having sighted the Austrian fleet fifteen miles off Pola. They probably will be attacked by a British squadron. The government press bureau officially announced that a state of war existed between England and Austria and the admiralty sent notification of the same fact to all British ships. CHARGE ADMITS DECLARATION. WASHINGTON .Aug. 13. "We are at war with Austria." This statement was authorized by Charge D'Affaires Barclay of the British ambassy, today, after visiting Secretary Bryan. Barclay added that he did not know whether any formal declaration of war had been issued. The charge requested that the state department take over the affairs of the British embassy and various British consulates in Austria during the war. He said he had no information as to whether the British would attempt to reduce the Austrian forts in the Adriatic or would merely seek to bottle up the Austrian navy in it's home ports. FRANCE WARS ON AUSTRIA. PARIS, Aug 13. The government today officially proclaimed a state of war between France and Austria. RUSSIANS DEFEAT AUSTRIANS. PARIS, Aug. 13. A St. Petersburg dispatch to The Matin reports a decisive defeat of the Austrians by Russian troops on the Dniester river. It says 4,000 infantry and 8,000 cavalry were routed. GERMANS DIRECT AUSTRIAN MOVES BY LEASED WIRE. ST. PETERSBURG, via London, Aug. 13. The Austrian troops sent to assist the Germans on the Austrian trontier are operating under the direction of German general, it was stated here today. The war office, through its secret agents, has confirmed reports that the Austrian troops dispatched to the French frontier were divisions of Tyrolean Czechs. GATHER RESERVES BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Aug. 13 A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Daily Mail says it is reported in the newspapers here that Germany has formed twenty-five re serve divisions, each of 20,000 men and six batteries, with thirty-one reserve cavalry regiments, which will constitute the main part of the German forces on the Russian frontier.

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ARMY OF KAISER EXTENDS LINES FAR IN BELGIUM Encounter Near Hasselt Shows Advance Troops of Germans Within 55 Miles of Antwerp. British Military Expert Admits Belgians Failed to Expel Invaders From Country South of Meuse. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of International News Service. LONDON, Aug. 13. Although a battle, greater than anything known in history, has already opened In Belgium, continental censors early today were careful to render . impossible any clear view of the disposition of the 2,000,000 men engaged or moving rapidly to conflict. The most important known phase of the fighting is still the engagement on the right flank of the first German army. About 12,000 men were engaged in this conflict, including infantry, cavalry and artillery. Although the Ger man right is said to have been beaten SfaCekr?yeePUs thfaCtIa 0-1 Ham's forces were routed. Press Bureau's Statement. Following the dispatch from Brussels, the official press bureau of the British government issued the following statement: "An engagement has occurred northwest of Hasselt (Belgium) betweo Belgian cavalry, supported by infantry and German forces presumed to be the second cavalry division, 2,000 strong, supported by one battallion of infantry and twelve guns. "The fourth German cavalry division is reported to be moving toward Jobigne, but no German infantry is known to be on the left bank of the Meuse except those above mentioned. A battillion of Germans are en trenching near Vise. The Belgian forts at Liege are still holding out. The Germans are planting batteries of heavy guns north of Liege preparatory to a siege of the forts. Heavy artillery fire is heard there. "The Germans are constructing a temporary railway between Vise and Hamburg, parallel to the frontier of the province of Limburg, in the Netherlands. The Germans are throwing up entrenchments all the way to Liege." These entrenchments are evidently those being built on the Duth frontier westward along the Meuse. Continuing the statement says: "Fuy, Marche and Houffalize formthe points on the western border fron(Continued on Page Six) DANISH GOVERNMENT TO L COPENHAGEN, via London, Aug. 13. The Danish government today announced that it would remain neutral, no matter what the future might bring. It is felt here that any other action would add to the great economis distress already felt. Denmark is exporting large quantities of goods to the warring nations. The fact that Germany has removed its tariff had induced Danish merchants to consign big cargoes to the German government. A big shipment will leave here tonight for England. The Danish government has insured shippers against war risks. The Weather

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The map printed above shows the changing positions of the German forces in Belgium, the progress of the Kaiser's troops in Luxemburg and the French invasion of Alsace.

GERMAN SOCIETY PLEADS FOR FAIR NEWS OF WAR

A plea for unbiased information regarding the European war is contained in the resolution adopted by the local branch of the

German Alliance of Indiana. The resolution was first adopted by the state organization, the resident of which. Jnamh Tailor

IndianaP forwarded copies to

American citizens of German descent aim to give the resolution as wide spread publicity as possible.

The text of the resolution follows: "Whereas the American nation, is composed and has been brought to its present exalted position by the immigrants from all parts of Europe, and "Whereas about one-fourth of the people of the United States are of German birth or ancestry, who have done more than their fair share from early colonial times until now, in securing our liberty, in fighting to preserve the Union, in upbuilding the nation, in every department of commerce and industry, and in furthering its cultural development, "Be it resolved, that we as American citizens insist that the American FIRST REFUGEES AT ROTTERDAM FROM GERMANY 400 U. S. Tourists, Accompanied by Ambassador Gerard, Reach Neutral Port of Dutch Country. BY FREDERICK K. WERNER, International News Correspondent. BERLIN, via Copenhagen and London, Aug. 13. The German government today ordered that effective steps be taken to facilitate the departure of Americans from the country. With mobilization practically complete, many railroad trains are free from military service and these will be devoted to helping foreigners who wish to leave. A special train carrying 400 Americans left for Holland this morning and preparations for the departure of other citizens are being pushed. Cash is now being paid on letters of credit by the large banks and this is serving to relieve the fears of the Americans who were stranded here. BERLIN REFUGEES ARRIVE. ROTTERDAM, Aug. 13. Four hundred American refugees arrived here today on a special train from Berlin. They were accompanied by James W. Gerard, American ambassador to Germany. The refugees will sail for the United States on a Dutch liner as soon as ar rangements can be completed and Mr.

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press shall present its information in an unbiased and impartial manner, and that the editors shall as far as possible be without prejudice or hatred toward any class of American citizens, for this though an English speaking country, is not an English nation, and it is but fair in these trying times that the American spirit of fair play shall be exercised to further good feelings among American citizens of every extraction and creed, and "Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be mailed to the managing editors, the editors, news editors of every paper in the city." FRENCH BORDER TOWN SHELLED BY TEUTON GUNS Artillery Drops Shells With Remarkable Accuracy Into Parts of City of Point-A-Mousson. BY FRANKLIN P. HERRICK, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. PARIS, Aug. 13. Several French towns in the department of Meurth-et-Moselle on the German frontier have been shelled by the German artillery. The German invaders have pushed heavy artillery over the border. The French government is today pouring re-inforcements through the defiles of the Vosges mountains to join the French forces in Alsace. In an official statement the French war office, says: "The engagements which have taken place show that our artillery has a marked advantage over the German artillery. Our strategical situation remains as before. We are placing in Upper Alsace a considerable number of troops." Shells Destroy Town. The French town of Point-a-Mous-son, on the Moselle river, about 5 miles inland from the Alsatian border, has been partly destroyed by German artillery attached to the army of the Moselle. The cannonade was begun at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, the Germans using cannon of heavy caliber. Although the German artillery was located considerable distance away, the gunners showed precise accuracy and shells dropped in the streets in all parts of the town. Many inhabitants were killed and buildings were wrecked. French (Continued on Page Three).

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Dispatch From Brussels Indicates Kaiser's Army Pushing For

ward Main Force of Right Flank to Louvain, Headquarters of Belgian King and Base of Infantry Operations. Military Experts Believe Invaders Hope To Sweep Bel

gians and Allies Before Them on March To Brussels.

TUCKERTON, N. J., Aug. 13. A wireless dispatch received direct from Germany today states that the Berlin government claims to have won victories over the French troops at Muehlhaus-

en and Longwy.

It states that at Muelhausen the Germans captured 120 French officers, 1,110 soldiers and four cannon; while at Longwy 1,000 French officers and soldiers were captured. The message states further that all French troops have been driven off German soil. The dispatch came from Berlin and was transmitted from the powerful German station at Nauen to the station of the Goldschmidt Wireless company here. These two stations are among the most powerful in the world and are able to communicate without a relay. These wireless specials confirmed early suspicions that reports from London and Paris were "colored" to favor the allies. It is possible, however, that Germany is also making claims of victories to hide its losses.

GERMANS PUSH RIGHT FLANK TO LOUVAIN. LONDON, Aug. 13. A Central News Agency dispatch received from Brussels late this afternoon says that despite the reverses which the Belgians claim to have inflicted upon Germans northwest of Liege, the latter have rallied and pushed forward the main force of their right flank to Louvain. Louvain had been occupied by the -Belgian officers as headquarters and the base of infantry operations. The dispatch says that fighting is going on between infantry, cavalry and artillery at Louvain, Hasselt, Diest and Haelen. These dispatches indicate that the Germans are trying to push onward toward Brussels by sweeping the Belgians and their allies before

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The Germans are depending mainly upon their cavalry forces supported by field artilleryIt is reported from Brussels that a section of the populace there is panic stricken, fearing that the Germans will march upon the Belgian capital. The churches of Brussels are crowded throughout the day and night. Refugees from the battle zone who crowded into the city have taken refuge there and mingle with worshippers, who enter to pray for the success of the Belgian forces.

BY BERNARD BELANCOURT Staff Correspondent for the International News Service. BRUSSELS, Aug. 13. The first engagement of the gigantic battle that has begun on Belgian soil will be known in history as the battle of Haelen, having centered in and about that little town in Limburg province. Here are the first details of the battle that have been received. The battle began at dawn on Tuesday and raged until darkness fell. Even after sunset there was desultory artillery fire and many shells fell upon the road between Haelen and Diest which lies four miles to the north on the river Herck. Haelen was the center of the conflict with the two angles at Diest and Zeleheim. Under the blazing August sun. throughout the entire day, the incessant artillery and rifle fire was kept up. Soldiers on both sides fought with marked gallantry on the firing line. By 7 p. m. the ground between Haelen, Diest and Zeleheim was littered with dead and wounded and broken artillery. The Germans numbered between 5,000 and 6,000, being opposed by a Belgian force made up of lancers, mounted rifle-men and artillery. GERMAN ARMY MOVES TO FRONT LONDON, Aug. 13 A Central News dispatch from Brussels this afternoon says an artillery duel between Germans and Belgians has been in progress for two days at Huy, midway between Liege and Namur, on the Muese river. The German and Belgian artil lery occupy opposite sides of the river. The batteries on both sides are pro tected with earthworks. The News Central correspondent at Brussels says: "Two probable reasons are advanced in Belgium military circles for the movement of the Germans. They are: "First The Germans are expecting reinforcement. "Second The German general staff decided to throw at once Its army against the French frontier at a point outside of Belgium." If the latter of the two surmises is correct, the movement of the Germans from Liege Is an advance instead of ,a retreat. ROME, Aug. 13. The military hospitals in Vienna are crowded with soldiers, according to a dispatch received here. The soldiers are alleged to be suffering from typhoid fever, but it is believed the most of them are wounded men. . ,

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PRESIDENT ACTS TO KILL RISE IN PRICES OF FOOD Wilson Asks Aid of Attorney General in Stopping Rapid and Unwarranted In- ' creases. BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. President Wilson acted today to prevent food stuffs from being given a rapid and unwarranted increase in price as a result of the European war. He addressed a letter to Attorney General McReynolds asking if there is any law which could be used to prevent unwarranted increases. The letter read: "My Dear Mr. Attorney General: "The rapid and unwarranted increased prices of foodstuffs in this country upon pretext of conditions existing in Europe is so serious and vital a matter that I take the liberty of calling your attention to it. "I would be very much obliged if you would advise me whether there Is under existing law, any action which the department of justice could take, either by way of investigation or legal process, and what federal legislation, if any would In your judgment be justifiable, and warrantable in the matter. "I feel this Is a matter which we cannot let pass by without trying to serve the country. Certainly the country ought to be defended, tf possible, against men who would take advantage of such circumstances to aavance price of food the difficulties of living. "Faithfully yours. "WOODROW WILSON." f WANT WILSON'S CO-OPERATION. WASHINGTON. Aug. 13. Members of congress who have taken steps to obtain legislation, to prevent tjie wholesale raising of prices of foods in this country because of the European war today proposed to carry to the President a plea that he send a special message to congress protesting (Continued on Last Pace-). .

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