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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Alliance and Triple Entente
Were Formed With the Idea Of
Preserving Peace Of Europe by
Overaweing the Allied Powers
With the immensely of a Gen.
eral Conflict - Gist of These
Agreements Which Made Eu-
rope a Gigantic Battlefield.

tCopyTfghf. 1S14 By American Press Asso-
ciation-l
great European conflict Il
primarily the result OF treaties,
agreements and pledges be
tween the countries involved
formed for their own protection and
with { thought to averfing any gen.
eral catastrophe such as il now hold
ing the worlds attention The triple
entente between Russia, England and
Ttnuce and the triple alliance which
Joined Germany. Austria and Italy IN
IA he latter backed down were both
e1nsummated by diplomacy aiming at
Obtaining . balance Of power without
de resort to arms
The triple alliance between Germany,
Austria Hungary and Italy was orig
inaIy formed on May 20. 1852. and
4 has been renewed from time to time,
the last time on Dec Z. 1912 II was
de croEnins masterpiece and next to
tAe Indication Of Germany. the great
ct diplomatic achievement Of Prince
Bismarck. Germany's great Iron chan
colior." It was really the outgrowth of
he dual alliance between Germany
and Austria concluded on Oct Z. 1STo,
and signed at Vienna by Count Andras-
y. then Austro-Hungarian minister Of
foreign Affairs, and Prince Reuss, at
that time German ambassador at the
Austrian court
DjoMARck CHOSE AUSTRIA
In his "Reminiscences" Prince Bis
marck with remarkable candor explain
"a the considerations which prompted
him to form the alliance with Austria.
He realized the necessity of projecting
Germany against aggression by an al
Nance with another great power. An
Alliance with France. for obvious rea-
ooue, was out Of the question The
choice was between Russia and Aus
trfa-Hungary. Bismarck did not hest
tafs long with his decision in favor Of
Austrfa,
He knew that Russia would be a
more powerful ally but with his usual
acumen and almost prophetic foresight
b realized that such an alliance would
Il the end be fatal to the national and
racial interests OF the Teutonic peoples
OF Europe. He foresaw the tremendous
growth Of pan-Slavism so carefully nur-
tured and disseminated by Russia and
aiming at the supremacy In Europe OF
the Glavs. with Russia as the ruling
power Bismarck knew that Austria.
a Z greater measure even. was threat
ened by the ascendancy OF the Slays
and had even more reason than Ger
many to fear Russian aggression and
ln~tsrfsrence, particularly In the Balkan
peninsula-
The preservation Of Austria as a
6ulwnrk against pan-Slavism was con
efaered necessary by bismarck to main
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

Nobody loves n fat man." said the
ready made philosopher.
WELL" replied Mr.. Chunker. I'm
glad OF 1t. Nobody gets Jealous and he
doesn't run the risk OF having en-
~barrassing letters read to a jury
Washington Star.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

tain the balance Of power In Europe
and insure the continuance Of peace
Racial kinship. national traditions and
common interests strongly favored
Austria as the natural ally Of Germany.
and these considerations induced the
chancellor to conclude the defensive al
lance of 1879
RUSSIA THEIR ENEMY
Under the terms of the original
treaty the two powers were to combine
their entire military strength for mu-
tual support In cas- either Of the two
powers should be attacked by Russia
Should n of the two allied powers be
attacked by some other power the 9th
er agreed not to support the attacking
power and to preserve a. least a neu-
trail state friendly to the allied power.
should Russia support the attacking
power, however, the two allies should
make common cause against the enemy
as II Russia had been the ~aggressor.
The terms Of the alliance were rath-
er n sided and lacked the element
Of reciprocity. Under the agreement
the two allied powers were bound to
support one the other only against Rus
STA But only Austria was In imminent
danger OF being attacked by Russia.
Germany's most dangerous enemy was
France and not Russia. Yet. under
the terms Of the alliance. Austria was
bound only to preserve a state OF
friendly neutrality should Germany be
attacked by France. To protect the
interests Of Germany Bismarck mr.
ranged in 1851 a neutrality treaty with
Russia. which was Cancelled, however.
a few years later by his successor.
Caprivi-
Italy entered the triple alliance in
1852. soon after the French invasion
of Tunis had reused the Italian people
to a point of wrath and bitterness
which for the moment quite extinguish-
ed all ancient grudges toward Austria
and even temporarily quieted the agi-
tation for the redemption" OF the
Trentino and Triest-
This Italian bitterness toward France
lasted until 1880. In its iercest mo-
ments 1t provoked a tariff war which
cost Italy many millions. The military
expenditures necessary to keep Italy
up to her engagements with her allies
cost still more. As for Tunis. it re-
NAMED French, and In 1899 and 1902
France and Italy recognized France In
Tunis and Morocco as we'll France
agreed to an ultimate Italian protec-
torate In Tripoli-
With these treaties the Italian enthu-
siasm for the Austro-German alliance
cooled yisibiy. The Italian desire to
include in the kingdom the Italian
speaking territories Of Austria reassert-
ed itself. Finally the Austrian annex
alton OF Bosnia and Herzegovina
brought Italy face TO face with the
possibility Of a future Austrian expan-
sion along the Adriatic in Albania. and
the increasing strength of the Austrian
feet raised questions concerning the
mastery Of the Adriatie which pro-
forndly stirred the whole nation
THE TRIPLE ENTENTE
The triple entente. a friendly bond
between Russia. England and France.
is a legacy which Edward VII. Of Eng
land left to p~osterify. He was the NOV
ing spirit in its formation II began
with an agreement entered into be-
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
A Suggestion.

Some one is suggesting that
the figures Of our soldiers be put on
u postage stamps.
Egbert-Well. they'd be hard TO
Hex you know.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
A Brave Man.

Muggins-That little shrimp doesn't
look like a hero. does he!
Buegins-Great Scott, no. What has
he ever done?
MuSgins-He's been married six
times.-Philadelphia Record.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
10 Make ANYBODY Laugh


Mistress-That's a nicely made dress
you have on. Jane. It's like the new
parlormaid's, isn't it:
Jane IA close student of the fashion
catalogues - Oh, no. ma'am. this Is
quite a different creation.-Punch.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Then Came the Frost.

Miss oldsirl-I assure you. when
l heard the story. / was rooted TO the
spot.
Miss Peril see. A regular century
plant-Baltimore American.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Her Thouahtfuiness.

yisitor-Why have you put two hot
water bottles in my bed. Bridget?
Bridget-Sure, mum. wan Of thin
was leaking. and | didn't know which.
so / put both In TO make sure.-Current
Opinion
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Amicable.

Mrs. Bitter has a fine disposition,
hasn't she: And gets on with her bus
band. doesn't sheY'
Indeed, yes Why. she would get
on with anybody's husband."-Life.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Wasn't

But. Jack. you said you adored me-"
Did l? Well. another girl had inst
rejected me. and at that m I
didn't much care what l said."-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Russell Fanino Behind.

Last year both Reb Russell and Joe
Boehling were the pitching sensations
OF the American league; likewise both
were first year men. The White Sox
HEAVIER had the edge. however. having
done more work. This season tells
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
A Good Thino Evidently,

DO Jon believe il higher educa-
tionf' asked the scholar.
Sure, I do" replied the sport. Most
OF U best ball players are college
graduates. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Useless.

That mar speaks seven languages.-
Yes rejoined Miss Cayenne. sBu.
his wife doesn't pay attention to what
he says in any Of them."-Washinr-
ton Star.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Az . Boy viswed II.

Uncle Eben telling a war storyE
What do you suppose we sent those
rams against the confederates for?
His Little Nephew-To get their
goats. of course.-Puck.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
Something He Didn't Notice.

There amt nothin' bad about me.
lady, said the tramp at the door.
"No!" said the Boston lady with the
eyeglasses. How about your gram
mar!'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
A Limited FRIENDSHIP.

HE says he's your friend for life;
says you lent him So"
$50 | did. But he's not my friend
for life I propose TO ask him for 1t
rext pay day" Louisville Courier
Journal
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

tween Great Britain and France and
with Russia and the two others in 1881.
Its formation was actuated by sew
eral things. but chiefly By the growth
of Germany's naval power. That
could be interpreted only as a n
TO England
Engiand's admittance into the under
standing between Russia and France
made the triple entente n formidable
force to reckon with IL united in ac-
ton
The Anglo-French agreement. so call
ed. OF 1904 was rather a diplomatic
compromise than an agreement. France
conceded certain rights claimed on the
French shore" of Newfoundland for
an indemnity. England on her part
recognized the claims and ambitions Of
France In Morocco. in other words a
free hand In that sphere France
agreed not to fortify opposite Glib
raltar, accepted British occupation OF
Egypt. and England guaranteed the
neutrality Of the SueZ canal Other
agreements covered thirty years free
trading in Egypt and Morocco and
minor disputed boundaries.
ANcLo-RussIAN AGREEMENT
The Anglo Russian convention of
1907 regulates the interests in west
and central Asia. and amounted. when
made to practical abandonment of the
traditional hostility OF England to
Russia: also removing the chances of
collision In Asia, where the two ma
tons had long been In a state OF an
tagonistic contact. in Persia. Thibet
and Afghanistan. England agreed not
TO seek concessions in certain parts of
Persia, and Russia TO observe the
same rule in other parts. In their re-
spectiye spheres of influence either
power might use force to collect debts.
A~fghanistan Russia declared outside
of her sphere. and both powers agreed
to negotiate as to Tibet, through China.
The arrangement and terms of the
triple entente have been formally set
forth rs follows:
The aims OF the triple entente. so
called, Great Britain. France and Rus
STA. are:
First-The balance OF power.
Second-Strengthening of the treaty
law in the interests of peace and the
status quo.
Third-Disarmament-
FRENCH AND ENGLISH PACT
In April. 1904. the entente was made
between France and England This
rear when King George Of England
visited Paris In April there was much
speculation anon: statesmen and pub
licists about the possible transforma-
ton of the entente into an alliance
This Notwithstanding the fact that In
1907 Russia had become a member of
the entente. making n tripiicate-
The difference between an entente
and an alliance Is said to resemble on
its face that between tweedledum and
tweedledee, but In fact IL may he very
much more. An alliance may be just
so much stronger than an entente. as
an entente Is stronger than no rela-
ton whatsoever. The triple entente at
present Is a series of dual understand
ines between three powers.
In fact. ii may be said OF all these
alliances between the great powers
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
A Heavy Drinker.

Redd-Since he took up automobiline
he says he thinks he has consumed
about 10000 gallons Of gasoline.
Greene Is IT possible? Why. l
thought he had given up his bibulous
habits.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

she was once a headliner in soci.
ety. Yes; Now she isn't even a
footnote.--Smart Set :
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

that thev are entered into with great
caution and a determination on tne
parr OF the Statesmen no. TO so TOO iAl.
% 10 commit themselves 70 aAAnce
which mar entan-le them IN DrolLs
with nations with which they reaIy
have 10 quarrel. An instance OF THIS
caution is found in -he 50 called en-
trance of Great Britain in 1907 IN .
sphere Of the triple alliance Friend
ship between Italy. which when uou-
bic began -d.saSscciated from tie III
Die alliance. and England Is rradi-
uonai. The triple alliance was alleged
to Re hostile 70 Great Britain. Jet Italy
could but feel that in some spheres
she had with respect to Great Britain.
q common policy
ITALY IN MEDITERRANEAN
While this was for some time 4 mere
understanding. it was Ct such impor-
tarce that Lori L~1ESiovre sad on one
occasion II the house % lords. IF
the status quo in the Mediterranean
should be disturbed. this country might
fnf Itself acting in cooperation with
Italy. The bearing Of that remark
urcn the Italian relations with Ger
many ard Austria. the other two
Parties To the triple alliance. was made
plain By the Italian prime minister in
1906. when he said that. Cordially
faithful to the triple alliance we shall
maintain our traditional intimacy with
Great Britain ard oar sincere friend
ship with France. tins continuing the
policy which in carefully fostering the
harmony of international relations.
permits Us to exercise a rule Of con-
cord and peace in the council Of na-
tons
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

Daughter-l'apa, to which n OF
them shall I say yes?
Her Dad-Good heavens. Aren't you
DID enough to look a man up In Brad
streets without bothering me about II!
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

Right at Home.
That man is very adaptable"
Yes. When he has a picture taken
he can even look as II he were used
to sitting in the elegantly carved fur
niture they use in photograph gal
leries ."-Washin Star.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19

On the Down Path.
Gabe-He claims he Is a descendant
Of a great family.
Sleeveless. and he Is still descend
ing--Cineinnati Enquirer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-09-19
THE TRIPLE ENTENTE

The triple entente. a friendly bond
between Russia. England and France.
is a legacy which Edward VII. OF Eng
land left to ~posterity. He was the NOV
ing spirit In its formation 1t began
with an agreement entered into be-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-05-19
RESERVE BANK TO ORGANIZE.
Representatives of Member Banks
Meet in Richmond.

Richmond, Va, May 17.-Represen-
tatives Of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
National Bank of Baltimore. Mr.;
Murchison National Bank of Whining
ton. n. c.: Palmetto National Bank.
Of Columbia, S. c.: First National
Bank Of Roanoke. Va. and the Citi-
ZenS National Bank of Charleston, w.
Va. will meet here tomorrow to be-
gin the organization of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Richmond for the
fifth district in the new currency Sys-
tenn. Melton G. Elliott. Secretary OF
the Federal organization committee,
will make an address. Two hundred
n fifty delegates from member
banks will be present and in the wen
ing a banquet will be rendered 81
which Congressman Carter Glass. Gov
speak.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-05-19
FEDERAL RESERVE
BANKS OF ATLANTA
WILL BE ORGANIZED

Atlanta, Ga, May 17.-Preliminary
work toward the organization Of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, to
be created as a par, of the new Fed
eral currency system, will be done
here tomorrow.
Representatives of the First Nat
ional Bank of Montgomery. Ala. the
Exchange National Bank of Tampa,
Fla: the Hibernian National Bank
of New Orleans; the First National
Bank of Jackson. Miss, INT the First
National Bank of Chattanooga, Tent,
will meet here for the purpose.
1t was understood here tonight that
he president or vice-president and
the cashier of each bank would at
tend. The Federal reserve organiza-
ton board at Washington recently
designated the banks named to or
sanize the local Federal Reserve
| Rank
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-05-19

The Herreries * a convict snip anu
some Of the Convicts in the excite
ment tried to swim ashore and sHere
fired on.
ION April 80 the Geneva was re
leased and water and provisions were
obtained from the Raleigh. On May
8. she put 10 sea for Grays harbor-
Consul Ordered 10 cave.
According TO the story brought IN
on the Cetriana, L. :. Consul Ed
wards Of Acapulco was ordered OF
leave the country but no ship was
at hand to take him away. He Went
to Manzanillo and there vas put on
the Mexican steamer PeSQuira. II IS
reported he was held a prisoner while
an armed Mexican soldier paraded be-
fore his door and occasionally flour
she'd "a revolver muZZle through the
shutters. Edwards was reported TO
have said he kept a knife III his hand
all night expecting an assault. me
consul was released later.
Two known Victims.
Two names were brought BY the Ce-
| teriana of men n it is said. are
known positively TO have been victims
| Of the Mexican anti American feeling.
They remained at the hi IoVar Mine
| and in a riot kindled into a white
fla me of hatred for the "GrlngOes, o.
&. Headley, of New Haven. Conn, and
u. IL. w IIlid no iii ILil5llSiiiiidh, wei
killed, said the refugees. Other names
of men believed to AVE been killed
at Los Penas, are Ralph r. RaInsdeI.
j. II. James, Chas. A. kelso and men
named Nelson, McAllister and Hldell
When the Cetriana arrived at Sar
Bias. April %. Lieut.. Minister found
seventeen American refugees from the
inland town of Topic. They DC hun
they were being held as prisoners sub
ject to orders Ssued by the Mexican
General Domingo Servin. That they
be returned to the interior meant eX
ecution. they believed.
Through the persuasion of Lieut.
Minister they were permitted to boart
the ICetriana.
At Manzanillo, Reached April II
Minister Found u refugees Waitin:
under II protection of the German
consul.
Plot Discovered.
During the first night the dock t
which the steamer was tied was soak
ed with oil and mined with dynamite
When Lieut.. Minister inquired tn
cause he was told he WOULD be give
thirty minutes notice to get away.
I'VE intend no harm to YOU. W
wish to destroy the dock to keep til
Americans from using t. the Mex
can officials said.
But Lieut.. Minister was diStruStft
: and armed his passengers. His sus
picions grew when Mexican steamer
/, began to crowd around him so thu
he barely a an opening to leave.
. was believed to be "a plot to trap tn
Cetriana, burn the dock, let I'll
Cetriana catch fire and later repo,
its destruction as an accident,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-05-19
FOR \ DAY.
Robert j. Kerr Will Make Interesting
R0DOrt.

Richmond. Va. May 1..-Robert j.
Kerr. Governor for a day of Vera
Cruz, was in Richmond today en-
route to Washington. Mr.. Kerr re-
fused to discuss conditions in the
Mexican port but minated that he
had an interesting report Of condi-
lions there to make to Government
officials. Mr.. Kerr was appointed
civil governor of Vera Cruz by Ad-
| miral Fletcher following the oCcu-
patton and was deposed ~ the ar
rival OF Genera Funston
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-05-19

HAPPINESS is given TO US by the
ounce and misery by the pound.
Evening star., 1914-08-09
Revival of Strange Word.

WHEN the stock exchanges Of Europe
w and the United States had closed or
were closing and the banks were raising
their discount rate to protect their gold
resources there came over the cables and
the land wires an unusual word. 1t had
and spoken but seldom since the Franco
been heard but seldom, seen but seldom
Prussian war of 1901. Between July
10 and February 16 of those years it was
tionaries for forty-three years and came
back into current speech only when the
pail Of war panic fell on Europe. That
word is moratorium" 1t sent many men
scurrying to their lexicons.
In one of the cables came this news
'-The London Stock Exchange was closed
yesterday for the first time in its history.
There was a run on the Bank of England
and all London banks, and the London
banks have decided to pay only 10 per
cent of Withdrawals in gold. There is talk
of moratorium. A moratorium is ex-
peeted in Paris today" Sunday, August 2.
the King Of England issued a proclamation
declaring moratorium for a month.
The word comes from the Latin "mor-
ari," to delay. 1t is used to express legal
authorization for postponing for a speci-
fed time the payment of debts or obliga-
tions. 1t has been used to mean period
over which the Indulgence or period of
being called a MIGRATORY law. Moratory
laws were passed on several occasions by
the French government during the Franco
Prussian war
Evening star., 1914-08-09
ORIGIN OF FRANCES
TOBACCO MONOPOLY

\ several of the continental countries
of Europe the manufacture and sale of
tobacco is a government monopoly, made
SO because of its general use. ready sale
in small quantities yielding high profits
and its effective revenue producing ca
pacity. The French government tobacco
monopoly is one OF the strictest and
closest in the world, and an excellent
revenue measure. taking from the con-
sumer in such small sums as scarcely to
be noticed and yet aggregating tre-
mendous total. The annual revenue which
France derives from tobacco averages
about SsOoOO.OO0.
The American knows that tobacco is
also an important revenue producer for
the support of his government, the reve-
nue. being obtained by the sale OF stamps
and licenses. Every time a man snakes
a cigarette or a cigar. lights pipe or
takes chew of tobacco he pays a tax
into the treasury of the United States.
One of the Oldest perhaps the oldest
government monopoly of "luxury-neces-
is the salt monopoly. The tobacco monop-
oily does not compare with it in the
matter of age. The French tobactH
monopoly is believed to have originated
with Napoleon Bonaparte in 1910. 1t is
related that during brilliant court func-
ton Napoleon inquired the source of in
come of a lady who blazed with mag
nticent diamonds, and was informed that
she was the wife of a tobacco merchant.
THE profits in that business must be
enormous" said Napoleon. and at his
direction his fiscal agents conducted an
inquiry into the business, importation,
processes of manufacture and ways of
distribution, with the result that the
business in all its phases. from importa
ton to the sale of the manufactured prod
ucts, was taken over by the state. and has
from that time remained a government
monopoly.