New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-24
But Joins with France in
Loan of S100,000,000
TO Belgium.
is CONFIDENT Or
FINAL TRIUMPH
American Government Said To
Be Seeking British Ships
on Tyne and Clyde.
BY FRED b. PITNEY.

f." london Correspondent. Sew yo-. Taulnc
London. Aug. With the German
occupation Of Brussels and indications
Of the German plan of sweeping Bel
gium clear for the advance on France
progressing. England Is coming 10 %
more adequate realization Of the Serl-
business OF the whole situation. Jut.
now. England has lost few men. either
on land or sea. although her co-opera-
zion has been invaluable. The faci
.h. England has not yet, personally.
1 a speak. heard the shrek o. the
alcrt shell. seen devastation, or re-
ccived lists Of dead or wounded has
created sense Of security which the
press is now crdcayorlng 10 counter
act. Ten days. even Cd week ago. far
iuc posters and newspaper headlines
proclaimed each success as a great
Belgian victory Now both press and
ohcialdom are assiduously informing
he public that what has thus far oc-
CURED consists only OF "minor cpl
sodcs.' when considering the larger
aspects Of the situation.
This does not mean shat England or
the allies are dissatisfied with the
progress Of events. They say they are
pleased. Although the events IN Bel
GUM are now described as q failure
on the part Of Germany rather than q
triumph by the allies, the situation is
regarded as quite satisfactory. The
outstanding fact is pointed out 10 be
that after nearly three weeks Of Ger
man campaigning, not single German
soldier is yet on French soil. while
the French arm.' is in position and the
ponderous Russian army rs well 2d-
,anced If Germany had walked
through Belgium IL would have been
the cause OF but little surprise. Her
failure 10 do so IS therefore consio-
cred a distinct advantage 10 the allies.
Many OF the newspapers here eo'-
torialize on the necessity Of the public
preparing itself for rcverses and the
misery Of the serious consequence
which may result. The nation is urged
not 10 become too confident. TOO GER
tain. that Encland's isolation guar
antees her an immunity from the hor-
Tors OF war or obviates the necessity
Of straininC every nerve 20 assure ~
ultimate triumph.
The week now beginning viii bring
developments OF great magnitude. al
though 10 is not certain that the battle
Of millions. which many expect, may
occur. The German concentration JOB
Belgium. where apparently is cenirng
all the public attention. prepares anna
teur strategists for some surprise else
where. "Thc Spectator says there can
be no doubt that Germany is planning
some great surprise. IL says:
III they have, the generals Of the
allies. who know that surprise IS the
essence Of war, viii, we feel sure, be
we'll able TO accommodate themselves
thereto"
This week undoubtedly will bring q
cracking fire all along the line. which
may or may not quickly become olc,
decisive engagement Much faith ls
pinned on the Russians, whose hordes
are slowly preparing 90 descend IN the
east. Russia moves slowly. but each
day that Germany is held ln Belgium D.
"a day gained for the Russians. and the
gain Of time so far gratihes the allies.
The Liverpool journal OF Com
uerce" SAYS the American government
Is making inquiries. on the Tyne ana
Clyde for a considerable number OF
,hips which can be used for the con
veyance Of foodstufs and passengers
curing the war or converted into troop
ships.
a number Of Englishmen who were
I'm Germany when the war broke out,
but who we're liberated. have arrived
here. They are endeavoring 20 ar
range an exchange % civilian prison
ers between Great Britain and Ger
many.
Paris. Aug. 23.-The French Foreign
Office to-day stated that France and
Great Britain had agreed TO advance
90 Belgium. TO help her meet the de-
mands Of Germany, the sum Of $780,
100000 Each power will contribute
$40 600 600