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RECEIPTS KEEP UP.
Customs Figures Compare Wen with
Last August's Mark.

Collector Of the Port Malone noted yes
terday that the weeks receipts from
duties, including those paid on mcrchan-
disc taken from bonded warehouses. were
not noticeably lower than last year in
the drst week in August.
The total receipts for the week were
s3,S4s.36', which the Collector charac-
teriz,d as fair week" one that would
not startle a student OF the ports reve-
nues. hut much larger part OF these
than usual came from goods withdrawn
from bonded warehouses There may be a
different story a little later. when the
bonded stuff begins to get low in the
stores.
No one would have surmsed from the
figures. the Collector said. that all the
great German liners and freightcrs were
practically out OF commission and many
of the British cargo carriers had been
reauisitioned by their Government as
transports. The port will feel the pinch
when the stupendous war is well under
way. the Collector surmised ALREADY
more than thirty big German carriers
were held up in this port or taken over
by the Kaiser
That the war, II II should last a year
will make "A tremendous difference in tn,
receipts OF the customs House was self
evident. the Collector said. Il was posi-
bic that there would be falling un o
millions Of dollars with more than two
thirds OF IN. transatlantic liners out o
business through fear Of capture or i'm
pressment in the war service Of thci
respective countries.
shipping men believe that there ma,
he an offset 10 the loss on TRANSPLANT!
cargoes by mighty influx of goods from
the Pacific through the Panama Canal
This may result in the appearance II
this port for the first time OF some o
the frcighters of the japanese mcrohan
marine. Half a dozen freight lines ar
advertising in New York commercial pa
pers that they are prepared to take carg
to South American ports on the pacfi
by way OF the Panama Canal and Their
will doubtless be many tran shipment
of cargo to steamships under America
registry that will sail from Cal!forni
ports to New York by way Of the cana
II is believed that cargo coming her
directly from the Pacific viii help swe
the port revenues and finally the accour
may be almost balanced.
There is no doubt that for the ne>
several months unless the war shou
cease unexpectedly, foreign shipping wi
and that the only ships that Will |
crowded 20 capacity will he those fyir
: the American flag
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
FOOD IS ENGLAND'S
GREAT WAR PROBLEM
Dock Strike Two Years AGO
Demonstrated Hunger Peril
of the Empire.
TERRIBLE PICTURE DRAWN
"StarvatiOn Of British Means
Abject Surrender" Is Warn
ing Of Lord Peterborough.

The food question overshadows almost
every other consideration In the European
war. As far as England is concerned II
was pointed out two years ago by George
Renwck, member OF Parliament. in a
speech before the Royal United Service
Institution that the United Kingdom
never had on hand more than six weeks
supplies of wheat and -four or more than
two weeks supplies OF meat He said
that these were perilously small stocks
to have in reserve and advised that the
navy put itself in position to guarantee
protection to the British merchant marine,
I'VE grow about seven and import over
twenty-five quarters OF wheat yearly" ne
said. land a rise OF only IS per quarter
means the price of about twelve dread
noughts or first class cruisers, which are,
after all. the cheapest and best instru-
ments for insuring free navigation Britt
ain has had undisputed command OF the
sea for one hundred years, but now other
nations are challenging her supremacy
lowing to the facility with which car
goes can now be brought to our shores
In times OF peace large surplus supplies
/ are no longer kept in stock, as was for
merly the case, Any interruption OF these
supplies, as has been wildly shown dur
ing the sailors and railroad mems strikes,
/ which lasted only "A few days. would sooG
bring our people to the verge of starva-
ton, This question Is matter OF life
/ and death to our country"
Lord Peterborough on this occasion
added The starvation of England means
AFFECT surrender. The poor will lose their
freedom the rich will lose their wealth.
In future. Englshmen will have to work
for long hours and low wages, and the
conditions Of peace should the enemy tr-
umph would he such as TO leave 1t open
TO the other bellgerents to threaten us a
second time with starvation. Parts of
Essex and Kent would he turned into an
Alsace and Lorraine"
With England annually doing a world
trading business amounting to s5,442, 055,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
AMERICANS WILL FIGHT.
Special cattle Dcspatch TO Tur suN.

Special fdbie Despdfch 10 THE Sun.
PARIS. Aug. s--Cgsar's "Commenta ries"
says that OF all the Gauls the Belsisns
are the hravest
CWsars opinion is shared to-day by the
world with $4,000 Belgians desperately
resisting $4,000 Germans, The worlds
history counts many glorious military
feats. but none OF more brilliant lustre
than the defence Of Lege upon which
France has Just conferred the cross OF
the Legion of Honor. President PoIncare
the Legion OF Honor.
Great Improvement was shown to-day
in the general train service OF France,
and the change was taken to mean that
the mobilization and movement of troops
TO their stations have been practically
completed. Trains from Paris for the
south of France carried more than $500
passengers.
Col Marchand Of Fashoda fame has
roentered the army, retaining his rank
Cardinal Annette, Archbishop OF Paris.
and Alfred Levy. Grand Rabbi OF the
Consistory OF France. pronounced to-day
| 81 short. touching appeal In the name OF
! humanity for the relief OF the widows and
orphans of those fighting against the
Teuton INVASION The two venerable
representatives. of the Catholic and He
+ brew creeds added
"Our brother OF the Protestant faith
a score OF years younger, has joined
the French army, Otherwise he would hs
/ here"
Foreigners may enlist under the Frena1
nag under an order which becames effcc,
/ tive August FL More than 1000 Ameri-
cans are awaiting the day to distinguish
themselves American officers have beer
detailed from the American Embassy tc
watch the campaign.
German subjects who have been ordered
to quit Paris are loud in their praise
OF French humanity Nine hundred Ger
mans and 300 Austrians left Paris thii
evening amid general silence.
Thc Mayor OF Belfort issued a proca
nation to the people OF his city to-da!
urging them not to display hostile NJ
tltude toward the German prisoners there
The proclamation was issued AN a resul
Of the feeling on the eastern frontie
against the Germans because Of the re
ported shooting by the Germans Of sew
eral young Alsatians who were trying T.
get across TO the French side VI tn
border 10 Join the French army.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
ALL MEATS JUMP UP
TWO CENTS A POUND
England Is Taking Argentine
Reef supply, Which Results
i'm Raise Here.
CHEESE IS FAST SOARING
Swiss and Roquefort. 1t Is
Feared. viii Take American
Product Aloft Too.
CHEESE IS FAST SOARING

The retail price NJ beef. amb. veal
pork and ham was advanced on an aver
age Of two cents pound ycstcrda, Nv.
ing to a jump made by the wholesale.
These prices were quoted for tho he-
grades Of meats in Washington MARKET,
Lamb increased from % 10 - cents -las,
beef o6 to rs: veal, 40 TO 80 veal chons
% to IS, pork, - to &c ham, % u ,,
Retail butchers said there was prao
tlcally no Argentine beef to be had and
there was wonderful dearth Of canned
corned beef
They attribute the disappea rance y,
Argentine beef and canned beef to m.
fact that the packers are holding SUP.
plies from the American market m ths
expectation of getting big advances from
England as soon as the seas are cleared
Of hostile warships and the merchant.
men resume voyages.
Large shipments of South American
beef have been sent for many months
to England Nothing Is being received
nov and the meat supplies are running
low The British fighters on land and
sea must he fed and consequently Eng.
canned beef she can get as soon ms the
fre!ghters can run with safety. The
packers realize this and are storing up
for the day OF the big harvest.
The curtaIlment Of these suppl es
naturally increases the demand for the
better grades of meats and the advance
In price was the result.
II is said that the retail price on all
grades of meats has now reached the
highest price I'm a quarter OF century
In one uptown store yesterday a dealer
sold Imported Swiss cheese at 90 cents q
pound. II was then selling at 30 cents I
pound In Washington Market Roquefo-
cheese was selling in the market az 4.
cents a pound. an advance OF cents
II won't be long before there VIII NJ
| no foreign cheeses to be had. II il We
licved that the Camemhert cheese tina
comes from France in the fall Will be
| negligible quantity this year
| Dealers are OF the opinion that N
| lack Of imported cheese VIII cause p
/ increase IN the prices Of domestic checse'
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Extraordinary sources.

In looking over the sources from which
extraordinary revenues may be obtained
the officials find nothing that causes
alarm There Is available for issue. with
out authority from Congress, about 5000
600 600 In Panama bonds
The tariff law authorizes the issuance
Of $3.50. GOO. 600 or 50 In certificates OF
indebtedness II the Administration
should reject either OF these plans to
raise money Congress stands ready to
revive the war stamp act. II would be
also a simple matter TO double the normal
rate OF per cent. levied by the income tax
law Comparatively large sums could
also he raised by levying duty on tea
and coffee
There Is general opposition among
Democrats TO any change In the tariff
laws Objection has been made to rails
irg additional revenues through an In
crease In ;he income tax rate for the
reason thtt the yield on this account
would not become available until the close
Of the calendar year.
II Is practically assured that II Con
gross passes an emergency revenue
measure it will turn to features OF the
stamp tax act Of 1898 that brought tire
mendous receipts 10 me Treasury.
There IL no present intention OF passing
a war bill that would reenact such fen
lures OF the act Of 1898 as those levyinr
tribute upon all forms OF negotiable
paper. proprietary medicines and articles
kilograms and the Ike
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
Big APPLE CROP, BUT
WAR SHUTS MARKETS
Growers and Shippers Threat
ened With Heavy Losses by
Closed Seas.
BUYERS DARE NOT BID
But Lemons, With Competition
Shut orr. Are Soaring
Skyward.
BUYERS DARE NOT BID

Annie exporters PIE tus' back from
Boston, where they attended the annual
meeting Of the Intern ttioral Apple Ship
pers Association, and 1t would he difficult
10 ind "A b,uer lot of mon. Usually AT these
annual gatherings large contracts are
made with growers, and BUYERS leave the
conventions to go to the New England
and New York apple sections to pack APP
pies for storage
But because of the European war no
contracts were reported at the boston
meeting and the apple shippers are all
az sea.
Not since 1896 have there been such
ideal prospects for the apple crop In
this country, At the convention reports
were made from all apple sections which
showed that the yield would probably hs
so OOo, 600 barrels for the entire United
states, a record breaker
As a great deal depends upon the ont
let to foreign countries the closing OF
the seas by the European wa is 1ard
blow to the growers as we'll az shippers
The fruit on rle trees Is said TO he al
most perfect. This Is particular y true
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
AMERICAN COAL IN DEMAND.
Orders Of RcIiiG"rcnt Nations Pour
In on OncrntOrs.

Representatives of the hituminous coal
companies said yesterday that while a
great many Inquiries for American coal
ha' come from agents of the French.
Italian, German Austrian and Russia n
Govcrnm' nts mo- serious attempts have
been made TO nh those orders
G. i. Wr.'uhcrg, president OF the
Po,ahontas AID New River Coal Com
pauy of West Virginia, SAID tho orders
we're based ON the contingency Of being
ahl" To SHIN the coal The war and money
risks were so heavy, ne said. that bust
rnSs ia this line was At a standstill
"N1NH orders are also coming In for
co'l from South America countries" he
sad. 'hut It rs difficult to arrange for
shipping the coal on English vessels Goa
Is Dograhand Of war and may he seiztC
H. vessels Of heliEcrcnt countries and
~ 1ar' not the American vessels foi
this trade"
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United states to step I'm and not only re-
lieve the congestion but produce an ex-
pansion Of trade In South America and in
this country. The South American ma
tons have no facilities for helping them
selves out of the situation. but American
commercial and banking interests have
facilities for buying or cha rteriug ships
to carry the enormous trade Of the two
continents to the ultimate advantage and
increased prosperity of both.
southinnd- need Loans.
This opportunity. Mr.. Jarrett pointed
out, lies not only In handling the
countries exports and imports but also
in the matter OF loans Most OF the
South American loans are now placed in
Europe. but they have got to have hnan-
cial aid. which cannot come from the
nations at war II IN" financial men
Of this country provide the funds neces-
sary Mi Barrett believes they Will get
the lasting gratitude NJ the South Ameri-
can countries as we'll as a large amount Of
their trade In the proceeds from the
loans
As FAR as ;Ac exports are concerned
they are left TO North American ship
ping interests. Most Of the South Amer
lean countries. however, according 70
MIR Jarrett buy stuffS for home con-
SUMPTION on short orders from Europe
Now the fac'l.tic. which fostered that
method have been taken away and they
are not supplied thela, 50 that thu sup
plies must come from this country. II
is our duty. he asserted, 10 supply their
needs without increasing the prices be-
cause there is a demand and without
Tightening our credits.
Speaking about the general situation IN
Europe Mr. Barrett said
"Often men In Warrington have joshec
me about affairs i'm Latin America. but
Let me tell you that all the revolutions In
South America and the worst things that
have happened In those revolutions are
but r!pplcs on the surface and none OF
them reflects on civilization and worlt
progress as does the present situation II
Europe
Mr. Barrett sailed for Panama In re
sponsc 90 the special initiation OF Score
tary Garrison and GOV George W
Gocthals mas much as the opening of tn
canal concerns South America almost a
much as 1t docs the United !tates, and a
Mr. Barrett IN his capacity Of an inter
national officer is an officer FOR all TIA
South American countries Mr.. Barrett wi
spend week at Panama, where he wa
the first regular Minister Of the Unite
states. and then will visit the Prcsiden
of costa Rlca. lie Will return on tn
United Fruit liner Calamares on Ser
trmhor !.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
MAY REVIVE THE WAR TAX
TO MEET FALLING REVENUES
Decrease in Customs Receipts for the Fiscal
Year Expected to Be 100000 ,ooo---
McAdoo Still Optimistic

incident to the upset of commerce brought
about by the war.
At a conference to be held at the
Treasury Department the coming week
a decision will be reached as to the ne
cessity for passing a war revenue DILL.
II is understood that the report OF the
Secretary Of the Treasury on the subject
will he ready for consideration by the
latter part Of the week
Congress will be guided In this matter
by the advice of Secretary McAdoo, who
will be able to show that there Is net
balance in the general fund of the Treas
ury approximatlng slt0,000.000. Els re-
port will show further that while ther"
has been a cut within the last week o.
80 in customs, the receipts generally are
beyond the returns for the corresponding
period year ago.
Ahead of Inst Year.
For example. the grand total OF receipts
for the current fiscal year up TO date are
about $40. 00O, 900 In excess of the returns
for the corresponding period last fsc1l
year. or about ss2.000,000. as compared
with s72,o0o,o00 last year.
An examination OF the Treasury shows
that Mr. McAdoo has good cause for his
optimistic statements about the condition
Of the Treasury
Although the Government has been re-
uuired to make extraordinary eNpendi
lures on account OF the troubles In Mexico
and the European crisis, the dshurse
ments In this fiscal year up to date are
only about 5000. 900 in excess OF those
made for the corresponding period n
the last fiscal year.
Mr.. Underwood appears TO I've ~ tn
opinion that there is no necessity To-
passing a war tax hill at this session
Of Congress. However, he has no ohJec
tions to- Congress acting II the Admins
tratlon thinks advisable.
II is the general disposition on tn
part of the Administration and the lead
ers IN Congress TO bring the session q
an end early in September The session
would not be unduly prolonged by tn
considerat on and passage Of a war Ia
bill Whether such measure VIII h
passed will he decided the coming week
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
would TnN LuNuries.

II the Democrats report the conclusion
that the war bill must be passed tn"
burden will be laid on such products as
beer. tobacco, cigarettes, snuf and other
like products. The present tax on beer
Is 81 barrel II this tax Is increased
the rate Is likely 10 be fixed at 81 a
barrel. This tax at once would yield the
Government sl30.o0O,00O year, Last
year the Government collected $4,000.
600 on beer Based on the experience OF
1899 officials are convinced that there
would be no dimuniton in the output OF
beer.
Under the war act OF 1895 the yield
from beer increased from s35,0oo,oo0 10
$40. 0OO. 900 the year after It's enactment
Since then the production of beer has al
most doubled in quantity. The act OF
1898 also tremendously increased the re-
turns from tobacco products.
From bee and tobacco products alone
the officials believe more than enough
revenue could he obtained TO Offset the
estimated reductions In customs receipts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
WANTS LINE TO BUENOS AYRES
American R'shop There Cables Need
of Mail steamcrs

The agitation for the creation Of an
American merchant marine and swift mali
carriers has inspired Rishop II. c. Stuntz
Of the American Methodist Episcopal
Church at Buenos Ayres to send this
despatch received Yesterday by the Board
Of Foreign Missions at l50 Fifth avenue .
1--WE strongly urge the Government to
establish line Of mail steamers to east
South America"
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WAsIITNGToN, Aug, s.--President Wilson
to-day issued another procla nation declar-
Ing the neutrality Of the United States
in the war between Austria Hungary and
Russia The language Of the proclama-
tlon .s the same as that Of those which
have preceded II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
Differences of OpintOn.

Opinions differ among the supporters =
the Administration as to the necessity a.
passing war AK. While Democratic
leaders are not talking aloud on the sub
iect II IL known that some OF them are
Influenced in their views on this question
nv political expedioncies
Those who are opposed to action at
this time poir' out that the Treasury Is
in good condition that business through
ONT the country Is hasically strong a'a
that the banks generally are nj to weathe :
any storm occasioned by the European
war
They also point out that Congress VIII
reassemble in December and that what
over may be the cut IN revenues the G,v-
eminent has sufficient money to tide 4;
over until Congress rtconvenes
other leaders are urging that war
revcnu, bill should he passed before this
session comes to an end So far the Ad'
ministratiun has made no representations
in the matter In fact Mr. McAdoo has
gone out OF his way 20 discourage report'
that the Administration has given an,
thought AT all to the question OF raisinI
extraordinary revenues
Nevertheless II is known as certainty
that officials Of the Treasury are takni
stock of the situation and that rcpor
showing actual conditions will soon h
placed in the hands of the proper authori
ties in Congress,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-09
War Forces Factory to shut.

WAsHIN GToN, y j. Aug SIS 70
suit OF the war in Europe the Cornish
piano and organ factory here was shut
down to-day. Hundreds OF men were
forced into .dleness.
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WAsHtNcroS, Aug s.--Plans are be-
ing perfected by the Democratic leaders
of the House to pass bill raising ad-
dtional revenues for the Government II
1t becomes apparent that the European
war will materially reduce customs re-
Ceips
approximately s2o2.ooOoOO was col
lected at American ports in the last fiscal
year. Based on normal conditions II
WAS estimated on July l that the Gus
toms would yield t270.000,oO0 in the new
fiscal year.
The officials are of the opinion that as
things are going now receipts at Amert-
can ports incident to the collection of
duties on imports will he reduced by at
Toast 100000 900 This may force the
Government to the necessity OF passing an
emergency bill that will yield 100000
GOO or more from internal sources.
The fleets Of the war on customs re
ceipts thus far have not been accurately
determined. as the figures received In
Washington are behind the actual col
lectoNs.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-11
STOMACH TROUBLES
Mr.. Ragland Writes Interesting
Letter on This Subject.

Madison Heights, Va.-Mr. Chas. A.
Ragland, of this place, writes: 81 have
been taking Thediord's Black-Draught
for indigestion, and other stomach ttoub-
les, also colds, and find it TO be the very
best medicine | have ever used.
After taking Black-Draught for a few
days, | always feel like a new man."
Nervousness, nausea, heartburn, pain
in pit of stomach, and feeling of full
ness after eating, are sure symptoms OF
stomach trouble, and should be given the
proper treatment, as your strength and
health depend very largely upon your
food and its digestion.
To get quick and permanent relief
from these ailments, you should take
a medicine of known curative merit.
Its 70 years of splendid success, in the
treatment OF just such troubles, proves
the real merit OF Thedford's Black
Draught. Safe, pleasant, gentle in action,
and without bad after-effectS, It is sure
10 benefit both young and old. For sale
everywhere. Price 25c. Nc,z
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-11
CRESCENT CITY NEWS

September atmosphere.
After Manager Hunter was inform.
ed that Wood would perform for the
Green Cove club, he was determined
70 win the game so he secured the
services of Barstow, Attridge and
Carter of the Palatka team, and these
We're the shining stars among the
Hunterite aggregation. Had it not
been for these players but one of the
Crescent City boys would have reach
ed first base. Barstow the curve
ball artist, did the heaving for the
Hunterites and for the first three in
'.ngs had the Green Covers doing the
squirrel act and eating out of his
hand.
In Green Cove's part of the fourth
things began to look dark for Cres-
cent City. Wood led off with sin
gle, Boan put him down, Self flew out
to Hunter, Chas. Self struck out.
Clark next up whitfield at two of Bars
lows fast inshoots, and Attridge,
thinking this an easy victim, signall-
ed his pitcher for a splitter. This
didn't break just as Barstow wanted
1t, and Clark proceeded to lace out
a two Dagger, scoring Wood and
Boan. Red, Winter Park star, next
connected up with the ball, scoring
Clark, Barstow then realized the
critical stage of the game, frightened
up and retired the next man in a way
that bordered on National League
order. Each pitcher after this In
hing used his greatest skill, and for
he balance of the game neither side
vas able to get man on bases.
Crescent City will likely have an
'ther game with this club in the near
uture.