The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
War Bulletins

San Francisco, August 19.-The Jap- anese cruiser Idzumo. from San Diego, entered Snn Francisco bnrbor late to- day. She was boarded inside the Gate by the Japanese consul general.
 Brussels, August 19.-(Via Paris, 6;35 p. m.)--Four German girls were arrest ed here today the charge of spy ing. Three spies. one woman, appre- hended nt Louvain. have been shot.
 Three persons. excited by the war news, have gone insane.
 Washington, August 19.-Germany's reply to Japan's ultimntum is awaited with anxiety in diplomatic quarters as likely to open hostilities in the far east. The reply possibly may pass through American channels of communication, as that was one of the means of for wnrdins Japan's note owing to the dif- faculties of cable communication.
 If Germany withdrew from Kiauchnu for the present while her energies were centered In Europe kiauchau naturally would revert to China.
 No information of Germnny's purpose has yet come through, although such lintimations as officials receive indicate that Germany will reject the demand to withdraw and resist s siege. New York, August 19.-The sailing of the Southern Pacific liner Creole to- morrow to Europe to bring home stranded Americans was cancelled to- night. new date for her departure will be set, it was announced, after cabIegrams have been received regard ing the European situation. ' Paris, August 19.-t9:14 D. m.)-The United states cruiser North Carolina arrived at Cherbourg today. Mai. Charles HedeIxin, who Is to direct the relief in France, and several other Americans who will assist him, are due to reach Paris early tomorrow with the gold for tke relief of cOmpatriots on the continent.
 The French government has placed a special train at their service. Paris. August 1O.-(S,O6 D. m.)-Jo- seph CaiIlaux, the former premier and minister of finance, who had the rank of sergeant in the reserves. has been pr0mot ted to subaltern lieutenant. He Is 
 pertinent of the army.
 | London August 19.-Q1:15 p. m.)-Eighty Japanese students who arrived in Eng land today from Germany say some of their companions were arrested, charged with espionage. Those arriving here de- clared they experienced considerable dis comfort and all lost their baggage. Before Great Britain declared war on Germany the students say the idea pre- vailed in Germany that Japan would at- tack Russia and the Japanese were well treated; but when it became clear that Japan. as Great Britains ally, would not do 20, the attitude of the people toward the Japanese underwent a marked change. Kingston, Jamaica, August 1.-The gov ernor has issued a procla nation forbid ding the exportation of sugar. It is ex- plained that the product is required for imperial purposes.
 Copenhagen, August 19.-Cvia London, August 20, ? a. m.)-A dispatch from Der lin says:
 .'The Japanese ambassadors departure from Berlin is approaching. The police are guarding the embassy. The Japanese club is empty. All Japanese students in German universities have left. The Vos- siche Zetung says. commenting on Ja- pans ultimatum to Germany:
 One more declaration of war cannot frighten Germany, and Japan's action is without importance
 London, August 20.-(2:20 a. m.)-The Exchange Telegraphs Paris correspond ent says:
 Capt Riciotti Garabaldi arrived in Paris today Wednesday, and his brother, Gen. Giuseppe Garibaldi, is expected to- morrow. They are in command of 1000, Italian volunteers. fully armed, from America. If the French government does not accept their services they will try tn join the English or the Belgian fnrcesn