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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
HINT OF PEACE
IN THE KAISER'S
NOTE TO WILSON

We simply met on the train on the way
to Washington. our appearance together
had no more significance than that As
TO what happened in Washington. ! refer
you to the statement by Secretary Bryan
printed In THE SrS this morning II IL
correct so far as | am concerned. and
believe it covers your question com
pletely."
The statement IN THE Sun read. ut
can he said on the highest authority that
MIR. Stratus did not make any definite pro-
posal Of any kind TO Secretary Bryan
or TO the other diplomats. There was no
lntimation from Mr. Straus that he was
speaking FOR the German Ambassador in
any way. Mr.. Bryan saw the German
ambassador the same day but Mr.. Bryan
himself denied to-day that the subject OF
mediation or peace had been mentioned
between them"
In regard to the despa ,ches printed in
the afternoon papers limiting that the
Kaiser was making overtures for peace 10
President Wilson. Count Won Bernstorff
shrugged his shoulders My..S tically and
said:
II know nothing about that ! have n
CabeCram. however, from Berlin which
saws that the EG~'a German gazette has
published the text Of a telegram from
the Kaiser to President Wilson, but this
telegram concerns the Use made bv Brit
ish and French Of dumdum bullets and
complains Of Belgian crueltles practised
against surgeons, nurses and wounded
soldiers"
The Amba ssador enlarged on this mes
sage by asserting that the Germans now
have nothing TO conceal. misrepresent or
deny as to the reports OF inhumanlties
practised by German soldiers.
In reply 10 inquiries in regard to the
reported activity OF English trawlers
brsnrlng in German floating mines by the
hundreds the Ambassador gave out the
following statement:
THE rumors that the German ports are
blockaded and that shipping In Germany IL
interrupted are not true. No German port
Is blockaded and there IL nothing to pre-
vent the shipping OF neutral States to
Germany. 1t Is not true that there are
mines in the North Sea.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
INDIAN TROOPS WERE
THE UNKNOWN FACTOR
Lord Kitchener's Mystery Ex-
plained-30.O00 Men Swell
British Forces on Continent.
Special cable Despatch 10 Tar ST.,

LONDON. Sept e--The nature OF Lord
Kitcheners unknown factor" Is now
known. This unknown factor" which
has altered the situation az the front so
decidedly, is the arrival OF the Indian
forces. consisting OF two divisions OF in
fantry and a brigade OF cavalry. about
30, 900 men.
Among the dozen Indian potentates ac-
companying the force are Sir Pertab
Singh. Sir Ganga Bahadur, the Mahara
JAN of Blkaner and Sir Bhupindra Singh,
Maharajah OF Patiala.
A message from Lord HardinFe OF
Penshurst, Viceroy OF India. was read in
the House OF Commons this afternoon in
which he said that nearly all of the 700
rulers OF the native Indian States had
unanimously rallied to the defence OF the
empire, Offering the resources OF their
States and their personal services
The Viceroy mentions one Indian po-
tentate now 10 years old who demanded
the right TO serve in the field with his
nephew. l6 years old. who IL a member OF
the expedition.
Troops, horses. money and Jewels are
being offered freely by the native rulers,
and one group OF them is equippihg "A
hospital ship.
The Dalai Lama OF Tibet, the Viceroy
says, has offered 1000 troops. and rulers
throughout Tibet are praying daily for
the success of the British arms and for
the repose OF the souls OF the dead.
The members OF the House of Commons
cheered the message repeatedly.
SIMLA, India, via London, Sept. 9.--The
Niceroy announced to-day that India is
contributing 100000 $4,000, O00)
toward the expenses of the Indian troops
In the European war and that In addition
the gift the MaharaJah of Mysore
amounting 20 30 laks of rupees. 81 500,
OO0) will be applied to the same purpose.
The Victory gave the outlines In cOun-
ell to-day of proposal OF the Govern
ment of India to negotiate reciprocal
agreements with other British colonies re-
garding immigration problems.
The proposal suggests the issuance OF a
limited number of passports and is similar
to the agreement between Canada and
Japan by which temporary arrangements
are possible for students and tourists al
though limiting strictly the right of per
manent residence
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
ZANGWILL ASKS JEWS
TO SUPPORT THE ALLIES
Says Great Britain Will Protect
Them il Relieved From
TeutOnic Nightmare.

LONDON, Sept 1o.-Israel Zangwill has
Jews of neutral countries. and especially
America, to support the allies against
Germany. He says
Although the most monstrous war in
human history was made In Germany
and although Germanys behavior In tr4-
war is as barbarous as her temper In
peace. | note with regret that certain
section OF Jewry in America and other
neutral countries seems to withhold sym
patty from Britain and her allies. In so
far as these Jews are German born their
feelings for Germany are az Ineligible
as are mine for England. but in so far az
they are swayed by consideration of the
interests of Russian Jews. TO whom Ger
many and Austria are Offering equal
rights. let me tell them that it were better
for the Jewish minority TO continue to
suffer and that had fAx sooner lose my
own rights as an English citizen than that
the great interests OF civilization should
be submerged by the triumph OF Prussian
militarism.
And In saying this / speak, not as
British patriot but as world patriot.
Disrsayed and disguised by the inhuman
ideal OF the Gothic superman, | am well
aware that Gerrnanys press agent paints
Germany az the guardian OF civilization.
an angel fighting desperately against
hordes of savages imported from Africa
and Asia. But II we are using black
forces IL In for white purpose; abe is
using white forces for black purposes.
But not even certain Jews Of Russia will
continue to suffer. once England IL re
lievcd from this Teutonic nightmare.
The assurance / have been privil6 geo
TO obtain from Sir Edward Grey that he
will neglect no opportunity OF encouraG
ing the emancipation OF Russian Jews
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would be of great value to the Germans in their
position in the Marine Valley.
For this the failure of the Ger
at this point becomes Of considerable Importance
The defences Of Maubeuge shown in the small
map To the north of the the three important
defences of Fort de Leveau Fort Salemagne and Fort
Des Sartes On the north bank of the Sambre is the
Fort of Boussois and to the south the two mpor
tant Notifications Of de Cerfontaine and du Bourdiau
These forts all lie within permeter of about eighteen
miles. They built around the centre the fortress
of the city ITSELF and they constructed for the
most part after the Of 1870, but have been in
creased and modernized in recent years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
GERMANY ARRANGES BIG LOAN.
Provides for s.4O.OOO, 900 Issue for
War Purposes.

NAsHiNGToS, sept. "A German war
loan of 100000, 900 marks in treasury
bills and a. unlimited State loan has been
announced In. Berlin, according tn a
despatch receiv'< at the German Embassy
here Today.
The bonds and notes will he divided
into five sections Of $50, 900. 600 each. re-
deemahlc At periods Of six months. ho-
ginning October !. 1918
The loan bears : per cent Interest and
was given out at a75O
Leading international ban kers who are
In touch with the German situation said
last night that there will bc no particua-
ton or American bankers In tho German
war loan. II IL believed that some sound
Ing Of the attitude Of American bankers
o. the matter has been made by Geruar
interests. The opinion I'm Wall SFcot
banking circles is decided that all tho
financial resources OF the country will he
conserved for home necessities and re-
quvemcnts.
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bordeaux has given me too warm
welcome for me to criticise it," he
writes, but | lmplore our hosts to ex-
anime their conscicnces respecting this
scourge. Mere alarm Is not the worst
outcome OF this sterile gossip and crit-
csm OF the authorities, The propaganda
OF those who have interests to serve by
their accusations against the General
STAFF should be suppressed under heavy
penalties. For the love of France let
us impose silence upon these guilty
ones"
Another famous writer. Jean Hebette
pays a high tribute to the action of tho
American Ambassador Mr.. Herrick In
remaining in Paris to face any eventu-
ality. lie says; French opinion shall
never forget how Americas representa-
tive sacrificed his own safety and con-
venience for the general good"
The enrolment In the army OF priests
and members of religious bodies con-
tnues unprecedentedly. This is not only
in all parts OF France, but also In the
colonies. The steamer Saghalien has
brought from Constantinople many As
sumptionists, l.azarists, Salesians and
members of other sects. Boats arriving
at Marseilles are bringing priests from
Egypt and Smyrna. Actually there are
nearly 5000 members Of religious orders
under arms fighting for France
Following the example of the Bank OF
France the Rothschids and several
other great houses have opened tenn
porary quarters here. while the Court of
Cessation has established courts, Sena-
tors and Deputies continue to meet I'M
officially daily in two theatres which are
being arranged by Government archi-
tects with view OF holding a regular
session of Parliament in them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
CAPTURE TWO GERMAN FLAGS.
soldier Took One single Handed
Gets Medal for Feat.
special Gable Despatch 10 Tnr sr>

PARIS. Sept. Sit is officially an
nounced that in the course of the fight
engaged in along the Ourcq River two
nags were taken from the enemy. The
the headquarters OF the army OF Paris.
Gen. Gallieni has awarded the mill
tary medal to Private Infantryman
Guilmard, who captured one flag single
handed in hand TO hand fighting This
flag belonged to the Thlrty-siXth Regi-
ment Of Infantry, known as the Mngde-
burg Fusiliers. In 1870 this flag re-
ceived the decoration Of the Iron Cross.
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And the combined forces are seeing to
II that they don't stop.
THE fighting to-day has not been
very heavy, but 1t was severe enough
to keep the Kaiser's entire army on the
move all along the line The allied
troops are tired, but are exceedingly
cheerful There is a general determi-
nation to win. saw many German
prisoners. They look war worn"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
Run TRAINS INTO FRANCE

>,..0i 'nbis DssDn'rI 20 TuE srV
BErtJN. Sept s. via London. Sept. o
The colognr Gd.cttc prints a despatch
from a correspondent at Moutmedy. in
thc Department Of the Meuse. saying
that German trains are running into
Franc" as far a. Moutmedy and that
The German engineers are building
railway line around the city. employing
French prisoners To- clear the railway
tunrels
in Berlin to-day from either the eastern
pr the western theatre OF war. Great
Interest is shown here in the situation
Of n. hard pressed Austrian army
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
RUSH TROOPS TO FRANCE.
special cable Despatch TO Tur Sun

OsrEND, Sept. 9.--German forces at
Baeiegem which were waiting to take over
the levy demanded from Client were sum-
moned to-day to proceed with all speed to
Join the army In France and started in
stantly for the south.
The Germans are apparently alarmed
al the progress OF the battle in France,
where 1t Is reported their right wing
has been checked II is estimated that
$4,000 men are moving south to France,
one corps apparently passing between GU
dcna-de aud Gramont.
Large numbers uf German wounded
have been iu the Dottognies forest near
Cour'ri since Monday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10

The departure OF the Noordam from
New York with several hundred pas
sengers September was attended by
much secrecy, and few persons beyond
those booked to sail on her were al
lowed on the pier at Hoboken. II was
reported that the reason for this secrecy
was that the Noordam had a number
OF German reservists aboard The Off
Gals OF the company in New York de-
MED that this or other ships of the
line were carrying the reservists OF any
country,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
MINES dashed TO PLANKS.
Germans Try New Ruse with Ex-
piosives In North Sea.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE Sur

LONDON, Sept. l0,-The Copenhagen
correspondent OF the Daily Express says
mines dashed to planks have been seen
-oating In the middle Of the North Sea
nv persons who arrived at the Danish
port yesterday.
Grimsby trawler reports finding an
unoccuped ships boat at sea and when
The crew Of the trawler fixed a line and
started to tow her there was n terrific
explosion. a mine evidently being at
tlched to the boat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
SEXES DUTCH LINER.
German Reservists From America
Captured by British Cruiser.

LONDON, Sept. s.-The Holland Amer
York September l for Rotterdam with
many German reservists aboard, has
been captured by a British cruiser. ac-
cording to report sent out by the
Exchange Telegraph Company.
The Noordam. with her passengers
and cargo, has been taken to Queens
town. She is a vessel OF 1878 tons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
AIR PATROL OVER LONDON.
Naval Airship 10 Cruise Over city
Might and Day.
nv central NemS OF London

LoNDoN. Sept, 9.-Tho Admiralty an
nounced tonight that one Of the Brit
ish naval alrships is to cruise over Lon
don both by day and by night
The statement SAYS that there is no
need for alarm, and that on no account
il an attempt ~ 10 made 10 tire at the
airship,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10

A Basel despatch received on Septem-
her . said that i've army corps which had
been operating In Upper Alsace had been
withdrawn for service on the eastern from
tier. At that time IL was said that only
80. 600 men had been lert behind TO mask
the fortress OF Belfort
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
GERMANS QUIT ALSACE.
Reported 10 Have Withdrawn Troops
to East Prussia.

BASEL, Switzerland. Sept 9.-It is re-
ported here that the Germans have def
ntely evacuated Upper Alsace because
OF the necessity of utilizing every avail
able man In the fighting in East Prussia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
German Advance Checked.

In conversation with The Sun CUTIE
spondent military expert here saiu'
The French and English forces now
occupy better strategic positions than
at any time since the invasion. The
advance to Paris has been definitely
checked"
That France is resolved there shall be
no relaxation in her efforts is made
clear by n circular addressed by the
Minister of War TO the generals in
command enjoinng less freedom and
more order and discipline and putting
them on their guard against the abuse
OF certain liberties which are usually
granted. 1t adds; 1T is indispensable
that every soldier understand that he
no longer belongs to himself. but owes
everything to his country"
There is an able article in the Bulletin
Wetterles, an Alsatlan who is an. ex-
Deputy OF the Reichstag. This coming
from a German aroused great enthusi-
asm. He wrote:
Scratch a German and you will find
Teuton murderer and pillager. Thrash
him and he viii lick your boots, for he
is servile in defeat Let him crush you,
and you will see all the brutality and
insolence Of the parvenu. Wherever
he passes ruin accumulates.
Have courage, France. | thank YOU
from the bottom of my heart for your
blood 40 nobly shed"
Comte Albert de Nun. French
Academician. writes in the bordeaux
edition OF the Echo dc Paris strongly
cnodemning the alarmists. who are
largely responsible for the swarms OF
refugees now flooding the whole south
Of France.
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ny HERBERT Duck WORTH.
Special correspondent o, Tnr suN and the
London "Dddv Netns."
SDrctdi Cable Dsspdfch TO THE SrN

London "Ddiiv Netrs"
Special Caoie Despafch TO THE SITS.
CoPxNHAGEN, Sept. 5.-(Delayed).
According to private dispatches re-
ceived here the Austrian headquarters
stan attributes the defeat of the Aus
TRAN armies to the slav spy system,
which has been brought to a fine art.
The Austrian stan asserts 1t can prove
that the movements Of the army around
Lemberg were divulged to the Russians
by means Of smoke signals from house
tops.
1t has been the practice. the Austrians
believe. for the people OF Galicia to send
up different colored smoke through their
chimneys when the movements OF the
Austrian army became known in the
towns and villages. Thus a certain kind
of coal would give black smoke. Wood
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
OCEANIC IS WRECKED
ON THE SCOTCH COAST
Captain and Crew Saved From
British Cruiser. Formerly
White star Liner.
Special cobl, Dsspntch 10 Tvs suS

LONDON. Sept. 9--The official news
night that the White star Line steam
ship Oceanic. taken over by the British
Government and converted into a
cruiser, has been wrecked on the north
coast OF Scotland.
The officers and crew were saved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10

The Oceanic was the largest ship afloat
when she made her maiden voyage to
New York in 1899. Also she was the
most luxurious in her fittings and fur
nishings. Her comfort made her popular
long after she had been surpassed In size
and speed by later ships.
The Oceanic was Of 2s,500 tons dis
placement, 705ia feet long over all and
had a beam OF 6s feet. She had seven
decks and a passenger carrying capacity
Of 40 In the first cabin. 900 In the sec
ond cabin and 1000 In the steerage. Her
officers and crew numbered 1874 persons
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10

In the battle the northeast of Paris the French have advanced
their front their left wing about five miles
This the shadngs from the
original lines the allies positions which they
Nanteul Haudon
Mux Montma beyond the River and
ably British forced the Marine
positions the right
The fighting along the from
greatest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10

marks the turning point in their history.
replacing, az IT does. windy Russian "a.
m0rs by solid political basis Of hon "
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and Luxembourg had to the relief of the worn
out troops of Gen. Won Kluck's army.
They opposed by French and British artillery
which had been able to choose commanding positions
1t is said that the allies have been infcting
losses upon the Germans account of the advanta-
geous positions which they hold.
The French, according to reports. are acting on
the offensive along much of the line. and they claim
that the strategy of Gen. Jore in retreatng from the
Belgian frontier southwark is being crowned with
Maubeuge, it is claimed by the Germans, has
fallen. If this is it would release force which
has been estimated from rs 900 900 men, which
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-10
BORDEAUX AWAITS
NEWS OF VICTORY
People Confident Regarding
Outcome Of Great Battle
in the North.
WARNING TO ALARMISTS
Drastic Measures Urged Against
Those Responsible for Ex-
Odus From Paris.
Special cable Despatch to TIT. srN

BORDEAUX. Sept 0, 9:55 p. NJ.
This afternoons communique from
the Ministry of War announcing a great
battle along the entire line from Meaux
to Verdun aroused intense interest, as
this battle marks the first really de-
cisive phase Of the operations in the
western theatre OF war and will def
nitely decide whether or not Paris will
have to stand a siege.
The same calm self-control and the
same confidence In the result WHICH has
marked the French attitude since the
outbreak Of hostilities are again mani
fest in both the press and the republic
A declaration in the Berlin Lokdldn-
seioer has aroused hilsrity in military
circles here. It says:
After the battle which will def
nttely open to us the road to Paris. our
Chief OF STAFF will have with NJ. Pon-
care and his comrades very clear and
decisive conversation. The interview
must he very brief. These gentlemen
will do we'll TO mediate their reply In
time"
A small detachment OF German reser-
visits passed through bordeaux to-day
as prisoners of war. Questioned regard
ing the reports OF German atrocities In
Belgium. one of the soldiers said:
Individual soldiers have not the right
to massacre civilians. but when In
given village an officer believes the
civil populatio fired on his men he
makes a rapid inquiry and demands
hostsges, women, children. old men ana
priests. They are assembled in the
square and all are shot by his order.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
NEW LUTHERAN CHURCH
DEDICATED TOMORROW

A beautiful $4,000 church, which has
just been erected by the congregation of
the Tabernacle Evangelical Lutheran
Church, at seth and Spruce streets, is TO
be dedicated tomorrow morning with
elaborate exercises. The pastor, the Rev.
William j. Miller Jr,, will be- in charge
and the sermon will be preached by the
Rev DR.. H. Fl. Weber, of York, Pa. SET
retary of the Lutheran Board of Church
Extension. There will he special music
by the church choir, and solos will be
sung by Mrs W. A. Bieber and Z. NJ.
Naill.
Previous to the morning services there
will be Brotherhood service in the old
church building and in the afternoon the
Sunday School will assemble thcr,
and march TO the new one. The Rev Dr.
Il. @, Miller, of Columbia, Pa, is to
preach in the evening and the soloists
for this service will be Mrs. j. l. Doris
and DR., w, T. Killian. The dedication
service in the morning will begin at 10 e.
and the evening service will start at 74T
Every evening during the week thcr,
will be special services I'm celebration of
the dedication of the new building o..
Monday evening there will he receipt
for members and friends OF the Congl,
cation. Tuesday evening Is to be "nei.r
borhood evening" Wednesday is to L,
Sunday school evening"" Thursday o.
ming will he Lutheran evening" ana
Friday evening preparatory service
be held in preparation for the sacramcr
of the Lords Supper, which will folu
on Sunday, October L.