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Emperor William's War Machine Moves Slowly But Surely to Decisive Battle Against Opposing Allies. CLASH IS IMMINENT Military Critics Believe Belgian Army Doomed, While Franco-British Forces Join for Final Contest. GERMAN EMPRESS CALLSjON WOMEN LONDON, Aug. 14. Copies of an appeal by the empress of Germany to the women of Germany reached here today. The empress says: "On the summons of the emperor our people are preparing for an unprecedented struggle, which the nation did not invoke and it is only to carry on its own defense. Whoever can bear arras will joyfully hasten to the colors to defend the Fatherland with his blood. The struggle will be gigantic, the wounds to be healed will be innumerable. Therefore, I call upon you, the women and girls of Germany, all to whom it Is not given to fight for their beloved home, to let every one use all which lies in her power to lighten the struggle for their husbands, their sons and their brothers. May the Lord God strengthen us in the holy work of love. (Signed) "Augusta Victoria." BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of the International News Service. LONDON. Aug. 14. Smashing its way steadily forward, and overwhelming by sheer weight the opposition in Its path, the German "war machine" Is moving slowly but surely into the greatest battle of the world's history. Several opening skirmishes have been fought between the Belgains and the Germans, but the main conflict will be fought with allied armies of France and England opposed to the massive German forces. It is probable that before the main conflict takes places the Belgian army will be practically obliterated. It is bearing the brunt of the fighting now while its allies are perfecting their disposition. The censorship at Paris and Brussels prevents the disposition of the French and British forces from being known. Waterloo to Be Secure. It Is believed, however, that they are Jn the vicinity of Waterloo, south of Brussels, and that the great clash will come on the very field where ninetynine years ago Napoleon Bonaparte was crushed. The official announcement of the appointment ef Lord Roberts as commander-in-chief of all the forces of the British empire, is believed to mean that he will lead the British army on the continent. Whether he will command the allied forces no one can tell. Report of heavy skirmishing on the Russo-German and Austro-Russian frontiers indicates that huge eastern armies of Austria and Germany will soon be at death grips with Russia's mighty forces. The quicker this conflict begins the better It will be for the allies in the west, where the main German attack will be concentrated into a great flanking movement in Belglum which, despite repeated repulses by the heroic defenders, seems to threaten Antwerp and Brussels. Abandon Liege. The Germans believe they can take the latter route, and have given up the attempt to take Liege by Btorm. It is believed here, however, that before the German armies sight Brussels, they will be engaged in the most tremend ous battle ever imagined. Military and naval experts of Great Britain are agreed that the Germans committed a grave error by Indiscriminately sowing the North Sea with mines. They have hampered their own shipping and checked the food supply that they might have obtained through Antwerp after taking that port Realization of the error they have committed is expected to cause a sud den and fierce attack on the British naval forces waiting in the North Sea. These are waiting in complete formation for any desperate tactics by the enemy. RUSSIA MASSES MEN BY LEA8ED WIRE. LONDON, Aug. 14. A press dispatch from St. Petersburg says that Russia has marshaled an army of 5,600,00 men, of whom 3.000,000. are being held in reserve. Of the balance, 2,000,000 are said to be stationed along the German and . Austrian borders, while 500,000 more have been massed on the Turkish and Roumanian front-

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This photograph is of the city of Muelhausen in Alsace, the scene of several hot battles between the French and German troops. With their first rush across the German frontier the French forces captured the city. Later they were forcer to evacuate by an overpowering German force. They are now reported to be again in possession of Muelhausen, having once more driven the German forces from the town.

FRENCH IN FEAR OF INVASION BY GERMAN FLYERS Daring Dirigibles Fly Far Into France, Dropping High Explosive Bombs on Cities and Towns. French Redouble Precautions to Prevent Concentrated Attack of Kaiser's Big Air Fleet BY FRANKLIN P. MERftICK, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. PARIS, Aug. 14. Many German aeroplanes and dirigibles were sighted by French troops along the frontier today and precautions to prevent an aerial Invasion were redoubled. That the German air fleet has concentrated at some poiht in Luxemburg, and is operating along the entire border was made apparent by the fact that every French aeroplane that attempted to scout into German territory was soon pursued by a superior number of the enemies' airships and driven back. One French officer narrowly escaped death. He was pursued by three German aeroplanes and several shots (Continued on Page Two) HOLLAND PREPARES FOR EVENTUALITIES 60,000 Troops Thrown Along Southwestern Frontier to Guard Neutrality. BY LEASED WIRE. AMSTERDAM. Aug. 14. Although Holland has given notice that she will remain neutral in the great European conflict, war preparations are going forward, especially along the western and southern frontiers, on a grand scale- The Dutch war ministry was summoned to the palace today and conferred with Queen WUhemina. Crowds of burghers stood in the streets with deep anxiety written on their face. Dykes have been cut flooding streets as a precautionary measure and more than sixty thousands troops have been thrown along the southwestern border. Fear is that the Germans will invade the province of Limburg and North Branton, but it is considered likely that the Germans will not do this unless It becomes an absolute necessity. With Holland neutral, the grains and other supplies, necessary for the life of the German nation, can be shipped to Rotterdam (in ships not flying the German flag) and can be transported thence up the Rhine into Germany.: If Holland should' become involved in war this trade route would be closed to German t. ,.

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Kaiser Tells Former Richmond Man, "If Edward Doesn't Stop Hounding Me, Til Not Stand It Much Longer" Century Magazine Destroys Plates of Noted Story After German Government Is Alleged To Have Paid $50,000 for Action Emperor Freely Expresses Opinion to Hale.

It fell to a Richmond man, William Bayard Hale, to interview Emperor William of Germany a few years ago. The Kaiser in confidential mood, expressed himself freely on the reigning monarch of England. Mr. Hale sold the interview to The Century, whose editor then was Robert Underwood Johnson, brother of Henry U. Johnson of this city, a former resident of Richmond. The German government requested the squelching of the article. The Palladium gives the first published version of the incident, obtained from confidential and trustworthy sources. In the light of the European war now raging, it is of tremendous interest. H "I will be the most talked about man

in the world snmo rtav!" This sounds like an utterance of the German Emperor. But although he has said the same thing in effect many times, it was a former citizen of Richmond who made this pronouncement. In his school-boy days, William Bayard Hale, now a citizen of the world and conspicuously on the firing line in various fields of public activity, said this to one of his classmates. Lots of ambitious boys have thus spoken or thought or hoped or wished. But not many have achieved this end. And, curiously enough, Hale and the Kaiser were dovetailed tightly in the limelight a few years ago when an incident, in which they were the chief actors stirred up a diplomatic storm on two continents. This country has no more brilliant writer, in certain literary channels, than William Bayard Hale. He has been identified in both an editorial and contributory capacity with a number of the leading publications of America, resigning as editor of the World's Work to go on a confidential mission to Mexico for President Wilson in the recent imbroglio with that country. In 1908, the Century Magazine, commissioned Hale to get an interview from the Kaiser, and, if possible, wrest from him some expression rela- ( Continued on Page Eight.) The Weather FOR INDIANA Fair tonight and Saturday. TEMPERATURE Noon . .. ..81 Yesterday- , Maximum ..... . . . . . . . . . ... ....... 84 Minimum .... . 68

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STAATS-ZEITUNG EDITOR DEFENDS GERMAN KAISER r Owner of Big New York Newspaper Alleges Unfair Attacks Made on Emperor William. NEW YORK, Aug. 14. Jn today's issue . of the Staats-Zeitung, is an article over his own signature, Herman Ridder, editor of the'paper and one of the most prominent and influential Germans in the United States defending Emperor William and the German empire in its wa arguments against France and England. The article is the first of a series which will present the state of -European war and its causes throughout Germany. In part Mr. Ridder writes: "Germany did not want war. The picture of the Kaiser as a bloodthirsty war lord, is arrant nonsense. The telegrams that were exchanged be tween the kaiser and the czar show how far the German emperor went to preserve the peace of Europe. Further, to assume that the emperor declared war against the ? will of Ger many Is an absurd assumption. Germany Military Nation. "Germany Is a military nation. Germany, whether successful or not, must make terrible sacrifices, and stand tremenduous losses. "This is not a war of conquest. It is not a Napoleonic ; war to satisfy the personal ambitions of an emperor, (Ccmuouea on fact Two),.

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ITALIANS PLACE , GUNS ON NORTH BOUNDARY LINE Mass 250,000 Men as Precau tion Against Hostile Move of Great Powers Involved in War. Place Mines at South Entrance of Simplon to Wreck Tunnel if Enemies Try Invasion. BY BRIXTON D. ALLAIRE (Staff Correspondent of The International News Service.) ROME, Aug. 14. Batteries of heavy artillery are being moved northward to the French, Swiss and Austrian frontiers where the Italian government has massed 250,000 men as a precautionary measure. Although Italy has refused to engage in the hostilities involving her colleagues in the Triple Alliance, Germany and Austria, war conditions prevail over the greater part of the kingdom. Particularily in the north have war measures been adopted. Martial law prevails in all the towns along the northern border. The forts have been strengthened and all the mountain-passes are under extraordinary guards. May Blast Simplon. It is reported, although I have failed to get confirmation from the war office, that mines have been placed at the Italian entrance of the famous Simplon tunnel to blow up the southern end of the magnificent work, if war should come and Italy's enemies should try to make use of this passage, into the countryWar in Italy at this time would be unpopular and the government is keenly aware of this state of affairs. However, if hostilities were forced upon the country, the government would stand in a more favorable light in the eyes of the populace than if it voluntarily went to war in support of its allies who are fighting for principles in (Continued on Page Two.) WIRELESS STATION WRECKED BY BLAST BY LEASED WIRE. WINNIPEG, Manitobia, Aug. 14. The government wireless station near Port Arthur, Ont., was partially wrecked early today by two men who escaped after firing a fusilade of shots at Operator Bartlett and his assistant, who attempted to intercept them. The operators were unarmed and did not follow up their pursuit of the men. The Dominion guard, also rushed to the scene of the station and it is now under military guard. According to government officials the station aa bt rsjMJrad, .. . ,

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Military Critics Expect Big Battle Belgians Drive Back German Cavalry in Fierce Battle Near Efhexee After Leads Enemy Into Death Trap. British Wcr Press Bureau Issues Detailed Statement Outlining Actions on Continent Between Allies and Kaiser's Troops.

By Bernard Belancourt, International News Service Staff Correspondent BRUSSELS, Aug. 14. The Belgian war office admitted that the German army had advanced as far as Winghe, which is only ten miles east of Louvain, on the road from Diest, and that there is a likelihood that a big battle will be fought there. Winghe is only 26 miles east of Brussels. . This admission by the war of f ice caused so much anxiety in . this city that the military authorities issued a reassuring statement saying: 'There is no need for fear, since the Belgian forces gathered in the neighborhood of Louvain are capable of repulsing any German force likely to engage them." The statement added that the reason detached bodies of Germans continue to harrass villages is because they are unable to get past the allied troops who surround them. Skirmishes were reported at a number of villages from 40 to 50 miles from the capital. Details of the battle of Eghezee in which the German cavalry was defeated with heavy loss, were received here today. They show that the Belgians led the foe into a trap from which they were unable to retreat in order and were cut to pieces. The fighting occurred between Eghezee and Noville Taviers, on the NamurTirelmont Line. Belgian cavalry came in contact with German troops near Eghezee. Instead of offering any resistance to the advance of the invading Germans the. Belgians fell back andwerejfojlcrwed by the-, Germans. The German soldiers were thus lured into an ambush which proved fatal to them.

BRITISH WAR BUREAU'S REPORT. LONDON, Aug. 14. Today's official bulletin issued by the; press bureau of the war offices and the admiralty deals exclusively i with victories alleged to have been won by the Allies. It follows : j "After successful resistance of five days at the Vosges mountain passes of Saint Marie and Bonhome, the French have occupied! the region at Saale Pass, which commands the Valley of The!

Brucho, which is confluent with the Rhine, at Saale. "There were numerous desertions from the German ranks.

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prisoners and captured machine-guns. "Confirmation is obtained that the Belgians fought a successful engagement on August 12, against the sixth regiment of j German cavalry supported by 2,500 infantry, machine guns and! artillery. "The enemy was completely disorganized. The German Cav airy suffered great losses. The Belgians captured the GermanJ infantry which retreated today (Friday) toward Eghezee, 16 kilo-j meters north of Namur. A mixed detachment from the GarrisoQl surprised some German cavalry regiments in their camp, throwing them into confusion and forcing them back eastwards after taking numerous prisoners and capturing cannon and machine guns. To the south of the Meuse River, the German cavalry avoidai contact with the French.

"Yesterday's fighting at Haelen confirmed the report that the Germans were driven eastward. German cavalry is now at Hasselt and Ramallies (27 miles southwest of Hasselt and 30 miles west of Liege.) "The Liege forts are reported still to 'be holding out with plenty of supplies. "A detachment of Belgian soldiers on bicycles, accompanied by cavalry from Namur. surprised a force of German cavalry on Thursday. The Ger FUND FOR WAR AID BY BURTON L. FRAZIER, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. LONDON, Aug. 14. England is pouring her money lavishly for the up-keep of war and for the future maintenance of those who wiU be made widows and orphans through the present conflict The Prince of Wales fund already totals over $4,315,000, and it is expected that this sum will go to over $5,000,000 by night-fall. The fund was started only a few days ago. Two ' American women. Mrs. Cornelius Garrison, and her sister. Miss Randell today subscribed $25,000 to a fund to be used for expenses la ministering to the wounded that may be brought to St. Thomas hospital. . Rules for the guidance of the popnlance, published today practically place the city under martial law. Under the rules no one is permitted to spread or to light fires on hills. The residents must keep Indoors if order is to be kept. The edict today states also that court msrtUI how is tbl I tlaal of that flits wm jtc m

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mans were compelled to retreat. "General Joffre. the French coin mander-in-chief. has made Lieut Bray ant of the dragoons a knight of the Legion of Honor for conspicuous bravery., It is believed by military men that the advance guard of the great German army in Luxemburg is at the French border and that the cavalry, patrols sent north of Montmedy. whichJ is in France, five miles from the line are the advance of that army." GERMANS EXPECTED i HEAVY LOSS OF MEN BY LEASED WIRE.) NEW YORK, Aug. 14. The Evening" Sun has a dispatch from Berlin statins; the Josses sustained on the French border and in Belgium had been antlci-i pated by the general staff. It addst that the army Is pushing on toward Paris and that the claims of great Ger man disasters are unfounded. The dis-4 patch is dated Berlin, August 13, with the additional notes: "Delayed aad censored." EIGHTEEN MONTHS 4 JURATION OP WAR LONDON, Aug. 14. Lord Kltchner was asked by a fellow diner last night bow long he thought the would last His reply, was: , "Eightsan months," -

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