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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The w. K. Vanderbilt home on
Long Island, with its gorgeous furn-
ishings and art treasures, was burned
Wednesday at a loss Of $1,0O0,OO
The house was completed last year
at cost Of 100000. 1t had sixty
rooms. The family was away.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

WHITE ORPINGTONS. - Keller
strass & Aldrich big bone beauties
from Madison Square winners, de-
scendants of Champion Madison and
Lady of the Show. Stock and eggs
for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. J. H. WINTERS
& SON, Adams, Tenn.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The Court of Appeals reversed the
Perry circuit court which sentenced
Mrs. Emma Eversole to the peniten-
tiary for killing her divorced hus-
band, Mack Eversole.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The General Assembly Wednesday
went on record as opposing the bill
in Congress that proposes to pension
the home guards who did militia
duty" for as much as ninety days
during the civil war. This is getting
the pension business down to a fine
point.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

A committee has been appointed
in Louisville to consider plans for
unnecessary smoking. The cigarette
committee in the General Assembly
is also working along the same lines.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

One Duffy bill that has PASSED both
Houses is that requiring state off.
GERS and others drawing expense ac-
counts from the state, to file item
lied bills, showing how many drinks
and cigars are included in the item
of 'incidentals.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

A Diaz party is trying to start a
fresh revolution over the line from
Douglas, Arizona, in Mexico, counter
to that of Carranza. 1t begins to
look like nothing short of the iron
hand of your Uncle Samuel will ever
restore peace in Mexico.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
Removal Notice.

DR.. Andrew Sargent has moved
his office and residence to the Frank
ell Flats at Main and Twelfthistreets.
Telephone 552.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The Galloway Times says the story
of a corpse being shipped to a Gallo
way county man was fake origi-
mated by Jim Lemon, of Mayfeld.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The gang of disappointed job hunt
ers failed to put one over on Senator
Gore. Blind as he was, he could see
through it. And the jury also saw
through it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

Venezuela revolutionists are said
TO be stirring up fresh trouble in
that unhappy country, under the
leadership of Gen. Jose Hernandez.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

Seed corn, Missouri Prolific, so
bushels to acre, dry year, Jno.. R
Green. Hopkinsville, KY. Phone
Observation-Disclosures.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The bogus check men have hit
Mayfeld, but they are white men
instead of negroes. They cashed two
checks for $3.50.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
Public StenOgrapher.

Am now in position to do public
stenographic work and solicit any
work in this line. Rapid shorthand
on stereotype machine. In office of
Breathitt, Allensworth & Breathitt,
attorneys, front of court house.
MISS CLARA MARTIN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The love OF rural life. the habit Of
nnding enjoyment IN familiar things,
that susceptibility TO nature which
keeps the nerves gently thrilled In her
homeliest hooks and by her common
est sounds, Is worth a thousand for
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

Lieut.. Governor McDermott is
said to be an avowed candidate for
Governor next year.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
THE REASON.

why did little Mrs. Dare change
her hair from brown to golden?"
81 believe it was to crafty her
iusand's dyeing request"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

Bingo-T wish you would try
some alcohol on this coat and see II
you can get the spots out" Mrs.
bingo-"There isn't any alcohol left;
but you might breathe on It,"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
For Sale.

| have 600 bales of wheat straw,
free of onions, for sale. Phone 321-4
E. W. STEGAR.
Advertisements
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

See J. II. Dspg for contracting
buildingland generalsrepair work Of
all kinds. Phone.476.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
Preferred Locals.

FOR RENT-Office in Odd Fellows
building. Call 1872.
Advertisement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized to announce
hon. DAVID H. KINCHELOE,
Of Hopkins county, as a candidate
forC Congress from the Second district,
subject to action of thessdemocratic
primary August, 1914.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

The Legislature will adjourn on
March 18th.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
DUBIOUS RECOMMENDATION.

"Are these Persian cats all that
they are adyertised?"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21
For Congress-.
We are authorized to announce
HON. ]. w. HENSON

o. q candidate for the Democratic
domination for Congress for the
Second Congressional District,
subjectto the action Of the primary
b be held in August, 1914.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-21

Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
TO keep
YOU OFF
reefs

An ordinance to protect pedes-
trians and to curtail the reckless
speed demon was gotten under way
this morning when the public safe
~ committee of the council, acting
on communication from Police
Chief Griffiths recommended that
a measure be drawn up prohibiting
pedestrians from crossing streets
between intersections from Yesler
to Pine, on First. Second, Third
and Fourth aves. and possibly on
Pine and Yesler from First to
Eighth.
They are doing II In other
cities" said the chief and added
that auto drivers should welcome
IT, as they would only lose time
lodging people once a block in
stead of constantly.
II IL believed penalty for vio-
lation of the ordinance will be In
cluded In the measure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
HOW DUG'S PATRONS
DO OLOVE THE S. E. CO

Weird and wonderful are the
ways OF the Puget Sound Trae-
tion. Light & Power Co.
6aceball fans. fastening to
their homes after a game, use
the 18th Av. line as means
OF quicker Transportation.
transferring from the Seattle.
Renton q Southern. The
transfer point is 18th and
Main.
The 18th Av. line begins a
block north OF this point.
To use the transfer, one
must wait for a Beacon Hin
car 20 ride this one block TO
the transfer point. A S., r. &
S. transfer is no good, the 18th
Av. conductor informs the pas
sengers.
Often the fan won't wait for
the Beacon Hill car when he
sees the 18th Av. car is about
to start. And the S. e. Co.
gets the extra nickel.
The Renton line refuses to
take part in this trick. Rem
ton conductors take transfers
direct from the 18th Av. line.
But Jakey Furth has got to
live, sint he?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
ZIP! BIFF!
yEP,I IT'S
Old T.R.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May Ia
"Preposterous treaties" ''amiable
old women of both sexes" mean
timidity." etc.
Yes, it's the voice of T. r.
All Washington is discussing his
statement. made as he emerged
from the jnngles in Brazil. on the
Panama tolls and the Columbian
treaty. and the 'watchful waiting
policy in general
Discussing the latter. Roosevelt
let fly an awful haymaker on Sec
retary Bryan.
He said that when he sent the
fleet around the world. he did more
for universal peace than "the pre-
posterous treaties framed to ole ase
amiable old women Of both sexes.
which Mr.. Bryan, at the behest Of
MIR. Wilson, can evolve in those
rare moments when he permits the
business Of the state department. to
serve what he regards as an lille.
gitimate Interruption to the pleas
ure and profit of chautauqua Iectur.
Ing"
Some wallop, Ell? But listen to
this on the Colombian treaty and
the payment by the United States
of S25,000.000. which T. II. regards
as payment of "blackmail."
Whether II is done in spirit
of mean timidity. or an equally
mean spirit Of trying to dlscredIt
his predecessor in office" says
Teddy. sit would be precisely as
dlshonorable as for a future presI-
dent to pay the heirs Of Huerta
SIS. 5000, 900 as solace to their feel
ings because we occupied Vera
Cruz"
The administrators reversal on
the Panama tolls question was char
acterized as violation of the
pledged honor of the democratic
party.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
MILITIA MAJOR IS
PUT ON TRIAL FOR
LUDLOW MURDER

DENVER. MAY 13.-At today's
session Of the court-martial at the
rifle range, near Golden. Judge Ad-
vocate Edward Smith read specifi-
cations against Militia Mai. Ham.
rock. who pleaded not guilty.
The first specification included
two charges OF arson In connection
with the burning Of the tent col
ony at Ludlow: the second. two
charges OF murder In connection
with the deaths OF six strikers. and
the third, three charges OF man
slaughter in connection with the
deaths OF two women and eleven
children.
II was alleged that Hammock or.
tered the firing OF the strikers
tents at Ludlow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
EXPECT ARREST
IN REDON DEATH;
KEENEY BLAMED

The county prosecutors office Is
expected to take action on the rec
ommendatlon of the coroner's jury
for further investigation In the case
OF DR.. l.. II. Redon, who was killed
by an automobile.
The jurymen sprang a sensation
when they declared that ito the
best of our belief" the car was
driven by s. c, Keeney.
Whether or not an arrest Will fol-
low, Is to be determined by fur
ther investigation.
Keeney il a son of d. c. keeney,
proprietor OF the Seattle-Empire
Laundry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
Miss White Tells
OF Married" Life

Il think at first we were both
very happy. We had the knowl.
edge that we were doing something
out OF the ordinary. and that, you
know Is always interesting.
For number of years Cora
was the same sweet girl chum.
when she was with me, that she
had always been, but I began 10
notice little coarseness creep I'm.
She began to think as a man,
and az last think she BEGAN TO
THINK SHE WAS A MAN. was
worried for fear she was giving
herself up 10 this deluslon. and I
told her that she should get back
into the REFINING INFLUENCE
OF SKIRTS
She resented this. and we had
many differences about It and
other actions that did not con.
slider right. and at last Cora left
home. and the next thing 7 heard
was that SHE WAS SEEN AT
DANCES WITH THIS OTHER
LITTLE GIRL"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

~'' ''Ne '''s' SS's 'N''sS'oS'
thing TO do, wasn't it?' Cora an.
swered with a kind OF wry smile
but put yourself In my place
Dorothy klenowski said she loved
me. my vanity was touched. en-.
couraged her. and when at last she
told me that she would not stay at
home any longer, | must take her
with me. married her.
Remember, | was posing as a
man. could not take her into
my boarding house unless | mar.
ried her or gave myself away.
Il thought Marie. who had kept
our secret so long. would do so un,
til the end.
Dorothy was perfectly innocent
She did not know ! was woman
! made her think that there was
some reason why could not live
with her as husband. and. not
withstanding. the eugenic certifi
cate. the child thought that had
some physical trouble She is a
good girl. and | am sorry that
have given her this unpleasant no
toriety."
CORA ANDERSON is BY Epu
TioN, ENv iRo N M e MT
THOUGHT AND ACTION A MAN
THE ACCIDENT OF BIRTH
COUNTS FOR LITTLE IN HER
CASE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
Girls First Mate
a Magazine Writer

Miss White speaks with even bet.
ter diction than Miss Anderson.
She impresses you as being far
above the average person in intel.
ligence. She has written and In
writing for some OF the high.class
magazines.
Dorothy Klenowskl. the girl
whom Cora really married. was In
tears when ! talked TO her
MY heart was almost broken
when found out that Ralph was
really a woman" said she.
HE WAS BIGGER TO ME-
THAN ANY MAN COULD BE-"
SHE WENT ON THROUGH HER
TEARS. HE DID NOT ASK
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
DETROIT UNDER
WATER, FAMILIES
LEFT HOMELESS

DETROIT. Mich, May t3.--
Two persons are known TO be
dead as result OF floods, fol-
lowing two days Of rainfall.
Hundreds Of families living In
Detroit suburbs are homeless
and thousands Of others are
marooned in their homes.
The flood damage through
out Michigan is estimated at
$1,0o0,000. The Ford automo-
bile plant here was flooded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

W. ttNFH<tf affN'Af FN0aNNt
and loved as man for Is
years. WAS \ GOOD MAN
10 HER TWO WINESl
Today / interviewed Marie
White. who passed as
"Ralph's" wife for over II
years: and | also talked to
poor little Dorothy Kleinow-
ski, the pretty blonde girl
whom Cora. as Ralph" mar
ried a few months ago. | asked
them both how "he" treated
them.
"For a long time Cora and
found the relation a good
working basis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
LOSES ESTATE

OLYMPIA, May f3.--Fsiling
20 substantlste her claim that
she was the legal wife Of John
Enos, regardless OF the fact
that she bore him three chill
dren, Susan Enos, an Indian
woman. lost her claim TO his
5000 900 estate yesterday when
her appeal was rejected by tho
supreme court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
All Her Acts Are
Normal, She Says

The profile OF Miss Anderson Is
such as you see on old Egyptian
and Roman coins. and her skin is
OF the copper tint. which shows the
trace OF Indian blood.
Her hands and feet are small;
her hair. as the little blonde
girl who was married to her put Il,
'is black, blue black, a lovely
color"
81 expect" she said. that II Is
hard 10 make you understand that
all my acts have been normal and
almost conventional since ! put on
mans clothes"
Didn't you ever wish for the In
terest OF men in you as woman
SOMETIMES" SHE AN
SwERED. SOMEWHAT Visit.
FULLY. II HAVE MET MEN
THAT WERE SO SQUARE AND
FINE THAT | WONDERED If
THEY KNEW ME AS A WOMAN
IF THEY WOULD CARE FOR
ME-"
II should have thought as clever
woman as you would not have
made the mistake of marrying, ="
| said.
"Well. It was a rather silly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
PICK POTENTATE

ATLANTA. Ga. May 13--Fred.
erick Smith of Rochester, n. Y.
was elected today imperial poten.
tate of the Mystic Shriners. in con-
vention here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

land to the ten persons who have been
killed by automobile speeders in the past
year, and WHOSE DEATH HAS BEEN Av-
ENcED Bv A TOTAL OF 1000 IN FINES
TEN DAYS IN JAIL, and to the scores Of
speed fiends who endangered human life,
but did not kill any one, and were only ar
rested and fined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

Cora good companion for many OF those
years
But think during the last year both of began
tire of the arrangement 1t normal.
THE AMBITION OF EVERY GIRL IS TO HAVE
A HONE AND A REAL HUSBAND, and we are no ex-
ceptions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

uyau- -Fowelis. tth and Pine. has rep
utation OF being thoroughiy high-cia
II Is not the largest business school In the
city. but Il L. uuquestionahiy the best -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
CORA ANDERSON GOOD HUSBAND. SAY
wives; ISTILL Love HIM, BRIDE SOBS
By Idah McClone Gibson

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 13.-Cora Anderson, the
whose amazing story told in The Star yesterday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

w. y. Richards, prisoner In Kan
sas penitentiary, paroled to harvest
wheat crop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13
Took Her Out TO
Cafes and Dance Halls

when Ralph came and took me
ont TO the shows. the restaurants
and the dance halls and never act
ed as though he wanted anything
bad OF me, of course. loved him.
Wouldn't you?"
Dorothy IL still living at the
boarding house with Ralph and
when I called there her mother
was also with the two girls.
when I called on Cora Anderson
she was dressed as man and
really looked the part as well as
she had looked the part OF a
woman
Are you sorry now that you
dressed and acted as man for 80
long7" / asked her.
Her eyes flashed and she sm1 ed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

ANYTHING OF ME ONLY TO BE
HAPPY.
I'LL BE A GOOD CHUM TO
HIM. If CAN'T RE HIS WIFE,
AS LONG AS ! LIVE. BECAUSE I
LOVE HIM.
"All the other men who have
tried to make love 10 me seemed to
have only one purpose In view. !
suppose that many other girls can
tell the same story. but ! have had
10 leave place after place OF en-
ployment because Of the oyertures
TO me by either the proprietors or
others I'm authority.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-13

as she replied:
mo. Why should | beY I wa
good man. doing mans worl
better than most men"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-07
UNsIGHTLY PIMPLEs ON FACE

New Sharon, Iowa.-"Two or three
years ago pimples began to come on
my face and had dandruff The PIN.
pies made a very unsightly appear
ance. They were red and numerous,
some came to a head and festered and
the itching caused me to scratch them.
The dandruff on my head could be
plainly seen.
Il tried several remedies but they
only temporarily relieved me. had
been bothered with the trouble two or
three years when decided to try Gu
ticura Soap and Ointment. So l sent
for a free sample and noticed relief
from them, and bought more. used
two cakes Of Cuticura Soap and two
boxes of Cuticura Ointment and am
now free from pimples and dandruff."
(Signed) Clyde Firebaugh, May IL, IA.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-07
FOR A TUBERCULOSIS CENSUS
Arrangements Made to Have II Taken
In Churches Some Time Dur
ing September.

A tuberculosis census Of thousands
Of churches in various parts of the
country will be taken in September,
under the direction of the National AS
ISOLATION for the Study and Proven
ton Of tuberculosis, The census will
be part of the preparation for the
fifth ANIMAL tuberculosis day to be
observed during the week of Novem-
Der 20.
The ministers of several thousand
churches will be asked to report on
the number Of deaths from tubercu-
losis In the last year, the number Of
living cases in their parishes on Sep
TENDER 1, the number of deaths from
all causes, and the number of men,
bers or communicates. These figures
will be made the basis of an educa-
tional campaign, which will eliminate
In the tuberculosis day movement, for
which occasion sermon and lecture
outlines and other forms of tubercu-
losis literature will be distributed free
to ministers.
Last year nearly $4,000 churches,
schools and other bodies took part in
the tuberculosis day observance. The
movement had the endorsement Of
leading church officials Of every de-
nomination. More than 1900 anti-tu-
berculosis societies scattered all over
the country will work this year to
make tuberculosis day success.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-07
Worried About Him.

The landlord we'll, the landlord
was quite unpopular. There was a
time when Irish landlords were. And
Mike and Tim we're waiting for him
behind the hedge.
1t was evening and the long hours
very slowly passed
Mike" said Tim, when another
hour had gone, what time is it2"
Mike struck a match and looked at
his watch.
"Eleven-thirty," he whispered
''Is 1t that?" replied Tim. "An' it's
tonne he was here"
Another long wait followed. Then
again Tim inquired the hour.
It's ten minutes to twelve"
Tim looked anxious.
rs II that?" he exclaimed. "He's
iate--hes very late. I do hope moth
ms happened to him."
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-07
BRIGHT SAYINGS OF CHILDREN
Little One Knew Who Were the
pweiIsrs In the Garden Of Eden
Grandpa In Heaven.

Sunday School Teacher-"Can you
tell me who dwelt in the Garden Of
Eden?" Little Mary-"Yes, ma'am =
the Adamses."
What is an amateur, Bobby?" quer-
led his small sister. IAN amateur"
replied Bobby, rs anything that isn't
nature"
Mamma" queried little Myra, do
you think grandpa has really gone to
heaven?" Eyes, DEAR" was the reply.
WELL" continued Myra, "Pll bet he
sneaks outside once in a while to
smoke his pipe"
In the lesson mention had been
made of the cant hook that is used in
rolling logs. Can you tell me what
cant hook is, Tommy" asked the
teacher. Sure" replied Tommy.
TITS COW that hasn't any horns"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-07
Important Notice.

We understand that the Perry Muir
sery Co., Rochester, N. Y, having
1900 acres under cultivation. want a
good agent for this vicinity to take
orders. They grow complete as
sortment Of fruit and ornamental
stock, which they are selling as low
as guaranteed goods can be sold.
They offer a liberal commission, pay
able weekly and furnish canvassing
OUTFIT free. Experience or capital not
necessary. II any person in our COM
munity is in position to take orders
for the above Company we advise
them to write for terms and particu-
lars immediateIy.-Adv.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-08-07
WILL STAY OUT OF MIxuP UNTIL
" THE GERMANS ATTACK THE
FRENCH COAST.
FORCES ARE ON WAR BASIS
House Of Commons Cheer Sir Edward
crey's Speech Pleading Slow
Move-Navy Fully MObI-
Ized.

London, Aug. 4.-Great Britain has
modified her forces and awaits
events. Today she is not a belliger-
ent power, nor Is she neutral one.
The government has given France
assurance that the British fleet will
not permit the German fleet to at
tack the French coast. 1t has not yet
pledged itself to contribute an army
to the continental war.
The British government regards
with the deepest disgust Germany's
violation of Belgium's neutrality but
makes no declaration as to whether 1t
considers that measure provocation
for war.
This announcement of government
policy-the result of two days almost
continuous deliberations-was made to
the house OF commons this afternoon
by Sir Edward Grey, secretary of
state for foreign affairs. Therefore
the trying hour of suspense for the
British people is prolonged indefinite
ly.
Meanwhile the German embassy in
London is exerting every effort of d.
plomacy to induce Great Britain to
hold aloof from the conflict and to
bring public opinion to Germany's
side. The counsellor of the German
embassy issued strong appeal for
the neutrality of Great Britain. as
sorting that Germany would agree to
keep her fleet from attacking the
northern and western coast of France
II England would pledge neutrality;
and argued that England would gain
more in the end by standing outside
the European war and using her in
fluence as mediator when the moment
was ripe.