Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 250, 31 August 1914 — Page 1

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CITIES DOOMED TO Claims German and Austrian Armies Forced to Fall Back Before Invading Armies of Czar. iBattle of Lubin Favors Invaders and Allenstein Occupied, While Defenders I Forced to Retreat. BY FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY international News Service Staff Correspondent. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 31. Official announcement of the Investment of the German cities of Koenigsberg, Thorn and Gradenne, and the Austrian stronghold of Lemberg was lade by the Russia general staff toay. i "The invasion of East Prussia and kjalicia continues with undiminished iBUCcess" gays a statement issued by the war office. "Heavy reinforcements have reached the German troops opposing our advance In East Prussia, but they have been unable to halt the Irresistible advance. "The Austrian troops that struck at (Lublin have been forced to withdraw from Russian Poland to support the forces striving to prevent us from capturing Lemberg. Around that city we ere in complete control on the north, couth and east. German Troops Advance. "After occupying Allenstein, our .troops are advancing rapidly from Osterode, where German reinforcements are concentrating. (This conflicts with the German statement given out in Berlin that five Russian corps had been defeated near Allenstein). "Russian troops are pressing closely upon the Austrians who were forced to withdraw from the Provinces of Kielee Radom, and Lublin, and have taken many prisoners. "Fighting has been going on for nearly a week in the Province of Lublin, though the numerically superior to the forces first sent to oppose, the Austrians were unable to make any important gain. The arrival of our fresh troops decided the Issue." See Austrian Error. Russian military experts declare that the Austrians committed a grave error by crossing the Vistula river Tunning the danger of being cut off from their base as Cracow. Unless they protect their line of communications as they withdraw, the Russian troops are likely to drive in a wedge that will split the Austrian armies in Eastern or Western Galicia, and surround more than 200,000 men at Lemberg with the alternative of surrendering or starving. Having assembled its mighty armies the Russian Government has decided that it has more than necessary at the present time, and six weeks leave of absence has been granted to the reservists of 1907. German soldiers who were captured when the cruiser Magdeburg was eunk by Russian cruisers off the Gulf of Finland arrived here last night, and were interned today in the fortress of Saint Paul. No animosity was shown to them as they were marched through the streets. GERMANS JUSTIFY FIRING OF LOUVAIN British Military Critics Also Doubt Wanton Burning of Ancient City. TBY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 31. A wireless message from the Berlin foreign office in justification of the burning of Lou vain was received at the German embassy here today. The dispatch reads: "A Rotterdam newspaper correspondent was an eye witness of the perfidious attack of the population of Louvaln on German troops." LONDON DOUBTS FIRING. LONDON, Aug. 31 In military circles here it is regarded as improbable that the Germans destroyed Louvain, no matter how much provocation may have been given them to do so. The city affords a base for the German troops In that section, and its destruction would be a hindrance to communication for military operations. There Is no doubt, however, that the place suffered, and suffered seriously. QUEEN OF HOLLAND OBSERVES BIRTHDAY BY LEASED WIRE. THE HAGUE, Aug. 31. Queen Willielmlna, who is 34 years old today, celebrated her birthday by requesting the Dutch people to contribute money to the Red Cross that they had planned to use In national fetes. A dispatch from Berlin says that General Von Moltke, head of the German general staff, has sold his British, Russian, Japanese and Belgian decorations, many of which are studded .with gems, and given the proceeds to

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JAPS RESTRAIN WAR ACTION TO GERMAN FORTS Refuse to Send Troops to French Soil, Fearing Opposing Public Sentiment of Nipponese. y. S. Diplomats View With Composure Great Britain's Seizure of Apia, Capital of German Samoa. BY LAWRENCE TODD, Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. WASHINGTON, Aug. 31. The Japanese embassy today declared that a transfer of Japanese troops to France is highly improbable and that such an expedition hardly would be sanctioned by public sentiment in Japan, because of the enormous cost of an enterprise of this character. The embassy appeared much disturbed, however, by the news over a possible German victory and probable siege of Paris. It is the opinion of the Japanese that the success of the Germans in the present war merely would postpone for a few years a greater and more decisive struggle on the part of France, England and other nations of Europe against the kaiser. Fear Revolution. Reports that anti-Japanese leaflets are being circulated in Pekin, are not taken seriously by the Japanese authorities. They believe that another revolution by the followers of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the first president of the Chinese republic, is nearly due in China, and that Japan and the allies may be accused of having harbored the revolutionist leaders. The seizure of Apia, capital of German Somoa, by the English has lifted a load off the minds of American diplomats. It was admitted at the state department today that when Japan sent an ultimatum to Germany, she would demand the Samoa group of islands as a prize. This would give Japan a valuable coaling station within striking distance of the Panama canal. The action of Great Britain, however, in seizing the Germany colony, it was stated, prevents its capture by Japan and probably forcasts its addition to the British empire in the event that the allies are victorious. This action would not be contested by the United States. L TO GET PRIZES BY BURTON L. FRAZIER, International News Service Staff Correspondent. LONDON, Aug. 31 The first decorations from the government for valor will go to the navy. Announcement was made today that Rear Admiral Beatty had sent a list of officers and sailors who distinguished themselves in the victory over the German warships off Heligoland. It was announced that the Germans lost 850 men when the cruisers Kolen, Mainz and Ariadne were destroyed, and that only twenty-nine Britons were killed. There is deep regret of the death of Lieutenant Commander K. W. Bartelot and Lieutenant Eric Westmacott, two of the most popular officers in the navy. Both were killed by exploding

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Engage in First Great Battle on Enemy's Soil, Centering Assault on Positions Held by British Troops Fresh Troops Reinforce Kaiser's Army. Berlin Announces Victories Both in East and West Reports Austrian Allies Successful Against Russians and the Taking of 30,000 Prisoners, Including High Officers.

By Franklin P. Merrick, International News Service Correspondent PARIS, Aug. 31. The first great battle of the war on French soil is reported to be raging in a zig-zag line from Villiers in the department of the Semmo to Montherme in the department of Ardennes. The conflict is reported to have begun between 9 and 10 o'clock this morning. Germans, with fresh troops at the front, representing those who suffered so severely in the advance after the battle in Belgium, resumed the offensive. No details of the conflict can be secured at the war office up to 3 o'clock this afternoon. The onlyannouncement made is these six words: "The allies are holding their own." Several train loads of French troops were sent northward toward St. Quentin and Guise during the forenoon. This indicates that the main German attack is centering there at the position held by the British troops. The distance in an airline between Villiers and Montherm is about 95 miles. The indications are that the army under Crown Prince Frederick William and the army under General Von Buelow and under General Von Hausen are trying to cut their way through the French line with the object of forming a junction.. The advance guard of the German army of the north is within 60 miles of Paris. The right wing of the German array known as the turning force is now moving almost directly southward and there is a possibility that troops will try to prevent the northern wing of the allies from retreating into the ' fortified zone around Paris, if the Germans prove successful in the fighting now going on. After a period of silence the meager reports which filtered through indicate that the left wing of allies was still giving way and that it had lost some of the strong positions in the north it was said to hold this morning. That the Germans are making relentless attack and are giving the allies no time to breathe is a fact which the Germans bear out. Wherever the French and English fall back, German cavalry is upon their heels. Hostilities are in progress around Crecy, the historic scene of the defeat of 100,000 Frenchmen under Philip VI. by 25,000 English under Edward III. on August 26, 1346. Iafer, about 70 miles from Paris, is the scene of desperate fighting. BERLIN REPORTS VICTORIES IN EAST AND WEST. BERLIN via Amsterdam, Aug. 31. "Both in the east and the west, our troops are victorious," says an official statement issued at the war office today. "The Russian advance into East Prussia has been halted, while Generals Kluk, Von Buelow and Von Buelow and Von Hausen are steadily driving back the British and French forces that oppose their advance on Paris. "The Russian troops are retreating, though they show great bravery in opposing our forces. The Austrian invasion of Russia .(Continued on Page Two)

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TURKEY READY TO ENTER WAR WITHJJERMANY German Ambassador Justifies Kaiser in Sending Officers to Help Organize the Army of Porte. War of Ottoman Empire Against Greece Momentarily Expected by War Office of British Empire. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of the International News Service. LONDON, Aug. 31. Fears that Turkey will enter the arena of war and call out her hordes in an attempt to regain territory lost in the Balkan conflict, grew hourly today. The British foreign office has received no message from England's ambassador at Constantinople for two days, which is unusual, despite the delay over all the wires on the continent. The Exchange Telegraph's diplomatic agent states that Turkey may declare war against Greece at any moment. "The situation is extremely grave," he says. "Germans are pouring into Constantinople to help the Turks, but the porte has been warned that if the Turks participate, it means their death warrant." This expert fails to state the source of his Information, but he is usually reliably informed. When the cruisers Goeben and Breslau were purchased by Turkey, it was thought that she would maintain her neutrality, but it is now thought that Germany's success in the western theatre of war has induced her to participate in the present war. JUSTIFIES GERMANS. NEW YORK, Aug. 31. "If Turkey believes it Is to her advantage to go to war and ally herself with Germany, it is perfectly proper for Germany to supply officers for the Turkish army," said Count Johann Von Bernstorff, German ambasador to the United States, today. Asked if he thought Turkey would go to war on Italy, he replied: "I have great faith in the Italian government. I do not think Italy will go to war." The ambassador said that reports of a revolution among the Poles against Russia were the most important news that had developed in two days. He defended the action of the German troops at Louvain, saying: "They were fighting for their very existence. They had to take the action they did.". . BRITISH STEAMERS SAIL WITH WHEAT f BY LEASED WIRE. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31. That the British fleet is in control of the Pacific ocean and that little fear is felt for German war vessels, was indicated here "today when announcement was made that a number of English and French merchantmen would sail for England with cargoes of barley and other grains. The Weather

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Files Objection Through Ambassador with Secretary of State Bryan. Claims Spending of $23,000,000 To Buy German and Austrian Vessels Violates Neutrality. Helps Allies' Foes by Replenishing War Chests. France's Objection Coupled with British Protests May Defeat the Growth of American Merchant Marine.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31. Great Britain through Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, its ambassador, today filed a protest with Secretary of State Bryan against the purchase by the United States of foreign ships during the time of war. The British government believes that acquisition by the United States of foreign shipping at this time constitutes a breach of neutrality, inasmuch as it would enable Germany and Austria to obtain money for their ships, which now are forced to lie idle, a heavy expense to the home government. The British protest cited several articles of the Hague convention in this respect, and concluded by stating flatly that Great Britain could not acquiesce in the request that the United States be permitted to acquire a merchant marine by purchase at this time. It is feared at the state department that the opposition of Great Britain coupled with that of France, which was made known about ten days ago, will be sufficient to deter from the announced plan of spending $25,000,000 in order to make the American flag familiar in all parts of the world. However, no final decision on this matter will be reached until President Wilson returns from Cornish, on Wednesday. News of the British protest was wired to the chief executive after the ambassador had issued it today. At the same time the British ambassador filed .his protest, he informed Secretary Bryan that Great Britain stands ready to modify the rules governing prize courts. Secretary Bryan said that this matter would be taken up on the president's return.

BRITISH LAND MORE TROOPS AT OSTEND. ANTWERP, Aug. 31. Large numbers of troops were landed secretly at Ostend during the night and marched through the town in a southerly direction, according to reliable information secured here today. The troops are believed to be English forces on their way to strike the rear of the Germans. The landing of the troops took place under cover of darkness and it was not until 4 o'clock this morning the last man was ashore. It is said that several British transports have been lying off Ostend today and that other troops will be landed tonight. ITALY TO FOLLOW TURKEY INTO EUROPEAN WAR PARIS, Aug. 31. If Turkey declares war against Greece, Italy will declare war against Turkey, is the assertion made by the Temps today. This newspaper usually speaks with official inspiration. "Turkey is on the eve of entering the world war," it says. "Spurred on by Germany, it is ready to attack Greece in order to regain its lost islands and Salonika. "An Italian declaration of war against Turkey follows inevitably, because Italy will not tolerate alteration of the equilibrium in the Mediterranean in favor of an ally of Germany and Austria. "Italy's fleet is ready for immediate action, and she has half a million men in arms. When, four months ago, France made her big loan to Turkey, that country professed peaceful intentions, but she has played a double game that was first unmasked when she obtained possession of the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau. The appointment of General Von Sanders as commander-in-chief of her army throws her aggressive plans into bold relief. "In the coming war between Turkey and Italy, Roumania will prevent Bulgaria's taking a hand."

AUSTRIANS THROW .RUSSIANS BACK ON LUBIN BERLIN, via Amsterdam, Aug. 31. Count De NzogyenrMarich, Austrian ambassador to Germany, announced today that the Austro-Hungarian army that invaded Russian Poland had defeated the Russians at Kraznik, and thrown them back upon Lublin. "A decisive battle has been in progress for several days at Kraznik," he said, "and we have won. The enemy is retreating to Lublin. "The Austrians are pursuing the Russians, who fought with desperation, and we have also taken up a strong position in front of Zamost. "Losses on both sides have, been severe, I regret to say, but the Russians suffered worse than did the Austrians. We took a large number of prisoners, and also several guns."

GERMANS CAPTURE 30,000 RUSSIANS. -NEW YORK, Aug. 31. The capture of 30,000 Russians by German troops is announced in a wireless dispatch from Berlin received here today. The dispatch follows: "It was officially, announced in Berlin today that about 80,000 Russians had been taken prisoners by the Germans in the fighting in East Prussia, particularly at Ortelsburg, Hopenstein and Tannenburg. They include many officers of high rank. The German attack at these points was across scoops and lakes."

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