Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-24
LAssoclated Press Service by Federal Wireless
To Put Fleets Under u. S. Flag

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug 24-The United States Stee
Corporation the United Fruit Company and the Standard OF
Company all of which have large fleets under foreign
registry have already gned their intentions of placing thu
vessels under the American flag in accordance with the terms
OF the new ship registry law. a#v, aa I =. II.
CLAIMS NO DECISIVE ADVANTAGE. .~.. .@
LONDON, England, Aug a. The French embassy here
notable advantage in the fighting in Belgium and along
the French and Luxembourg borders
JAPAN DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY
TOXIC, Japan, Aug. 24-That Germany because of her
warike preparations at kiaocau and her determination up
set the peace Of the Orient and interfere with the
Japan forced Japan into declaring the gst of pe
rial reseript published yesterday, declaring war
Since the outbreak of the present in Europe with
its calamous effect upon world which we view with grave
part had entertained hopes preserving
the peace in the Far East by the strict neu
trality says the rescrpt But it adds Germany busted
herself with Warke preparations Kaohau threatening our
commerce and that OF our ally and thus put into jeopardy the
peace of the Orient
After further reviewing the circumstances leading ND to
the necessity for war; the rescrpt is with profound
regret therefore and in spite Of ardent devotion the
e sEEtNp S1@ssd t. declare
Concluding, the words of the Mikado are at is our
wish that through loyalty and vaor Of our faithful
peace may soon be restored with the glory of the En-
pire enhanced.
The formal declaration Of received with enhus
asm by the populace of Toxic Yesterday there cheer
ing crowds before the foreign office the navy department and
the office while last night lantern parade was
held hundreds of thousands taking part the great parade
cheering it it passed The tanspaences carried By the
marche many instances bore notices and sentiments
OF loyalty to the Mado and to tire alliance
Ambassador Won hex will leave for either Seattle San
francisco this week. liz he decides go Francisco as
probable, he will sail by the American liner Manchuria
ambassador Guthrie has been requested to look after
interests during the hostiltes.
special session of the diet has been called for Sepen
Der when emergency appropriations will be asked for by
the and other egaons necessaed by the
GERMANY WOULD cEDE R. r ToU.s.
It is reported here that Germany making an effort toll
turn over the German railroad interests in the Shanung
nsula to the United States but not thought possible that
ne latter will consent to the German proposals This railroad
connects Tngtau with Taerchwang the south with eng
chau the Pach Gulf and with Tsnan on the west and Is
the means OF securing German commercial supremacy the
peninsula.
Government officials highly pleased with the attitude
of strict neutrality taken by President Wilson and see no
son why the United States should become involved in the Far
Eastern controversy in The Toxic newspapers how
ever express surprise at the extent of American suspicion of
Japan' s motives in going to
Premier Count 0kuma, in statement yesterday says /
that the evidence which will regarding Japan
ton will show that Great Britain requested Japans assist
ance and has approved her entire program which adopt
ed IN consultation with Great Britain Her attitude is we'll
understood in China and has the approval of Peking
KIA0CHAU PREPARED TO RESIST |,
TSINGTAU, China, Aug. 24-Kiaochau, the fortified
haroor will resist the Japanese attack according to
information sent out yesterday. The governor issued pro-
camaton that IF the enemy wishes Tsngtau he must come
and take it, Nh
The Germans have been making every preparation to
Ask U. s. TO LOOK AFTER EMBASSY.
8. WASHINGTON, d. G, Aug a4.-The United States was
Germany Yesterday Baron Cnda the Japanese ambassa
dor visited Secretary Of State Bryan and gave formal notice.
Of Japans DECLARATION Of against Germany He repeated
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