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WINGS RETREAT SLOWLY CENTRE HOLDS AT THE AlSNE
RUSSIANS PIERCE PRZEYSL FORTS ITALY ON VERGE OF WAR;
GERMANY SPlRNS THE SUGGESTION OF PEACE AT ANY PRC
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF

river in force and planning a general
attack on the fianks OF the retreating
Austrian armies.
.--f;erlin denies the report
Of heavy losses IN France and says
that the conditions on the battle front
are satisfactory. The Germans claim
that they have successfully r"pu'sed
a French attack az many points,
driving the enemy back with consid
cradle loss. Gen. Won Hausen has
been relieved on account OF illness
and viii return from tho field 20 Ger
many.
munication to French Deputy says
that Italy viii join the allies Within
Two weeks. Other reports are to The
effect that Italy will declare war upOn
Germany aTd Austria within a few
days and that the situation in Italy is
such that the Government Is facing
either war or a revolution.
WASHTNGTON.-The reply Of the I'm
perial Chancellor OF Germany 10 the
American Inquiry on the question Of
peace negotiations gave no encour-
agemont TO the Wilson Administration.
While the contents are not disclosed
the purport Of the reply IL said to be
that the German Government is non
committai. leaving the situation un-
changed. The opinion at Washington
Is that the reply docs not preclude
further communications on the sub
ject from Germany--oven from the
Kaiser himself
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official communique
from Parts las, night briefly an
nounced that the situation along the
battlefront on the Aisne remains un-
changed The French left wing has
been severely engaged against the
stubborn resistance offered by the
German right on the heights TO the
north OF the River Aisne. The Ger
mans continue to fortify themselves
along the centre, which now lies be-
tween B"rry-au-Bac and tbc Argonnc
forest. The Crown Princes army Is
reported to be In the region between
the Argonne and the Meuse, with the
rear iutrcnched in the vicinity OF
Mcnfaucon. In summing UP the sit
uation the report Is that the battle Is
continuing along the entire front he
tween the River Olse and the River
Mcuse.
l:USSTA.--The Russians are repoC cd
to have taken the outer forts at
Przemysl. a strongly fortified position
on the San River. They have also
besieged Jaroslav, further north on the
San. report from st. Petersburg
says tina; the Austrians are concen-
trat:ng on Cracow and they will have
the assistance thcre of German forces
that were originally intended 10 b,
sent into eastern Galicia. 1t is stated.
however, that no opportunity is TO be
given 70 the Austriars to retire N
order from the positions on the San
River. The Russians are crossing the
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RUSSIA URGING ITALY.
Speciol Cab'e Despd,cA 10 THE S1N


Italy is on the verge of declaring war
against Austria and Germany. This is
the opinion OF the best informed public
men in France.
All indications point 10 September 2s
as the date when Italy will definitely
throw in her lot with the Triple En-
tente.
A member of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties who arrived here to-day from Bor-
dcauX has private information from
source close to the Italian Cabinet that
changes IN the Cabinet are imminent
and that within TWO weeks the military
and naval forces of Italy will he added
to the strength of the allies.
The determining reasons for the
forthcoming declaration are that Italy
owes a duty to civilization TO cast the
weight Of her power against German
milltarism, now that the issue Is in tho
balance; that Italy will certainly be the
victim Of German vengeance If the
Triple Entente Is overwhelmed. that
now is the time to recover ancient
italian territory held by Austria, and
finally that the public opinion Of the
country can no longer be restrained,
All signs Point 10 War.
The developments Of the past few days
all point to the abandonment of neu-
trality and to the active participation of
Italy.
There Is n strong belief that the Rus
sian Government has, in the friendlcst
way, reminded Italy that this Is the
time when armed Intervention would be
most welcomed by the Triple Entente
and most effective In the campaigns
against Austria and Germany.
The GtorndIe dItdlta of Rome quotes
a 81. Petersburg newspaper as declaring
that the Russian Government expects
Italy to take Trent and Trieste with its
own arms. for II cannot be expected
that Italy will be recompensed merely
for maintaining neutrality.
| All Italian reservists have been called
for september 2s 1t is a fact that the
mobilization of the Italian army has
been going on quietly and that the GUS
tomary announcements have been sup
pressed.
| The Italian military atache at Ber-
lin has been recalled and the German
military attache at Rome will be with
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PEACE, BUT
NOT PEACE AT
ANY PRICE
Count Won BernStOrff Makes
Clear Gcrmany's Attitude
Toward Proposals.
OFFICIAL REPLY
IS NONCOMMITTAL
Germany's Attitude
On Peace Overtures

First--TheTe must be something
more substantial in the offer than
the mere tender OF good offices Of
the United States. While rccogniz-
ing the kindly interests OF this Gov
eminent. We, it contains no assur-
ances from the allies.
Sccond-Germany in Europe must
not he dismcmbered While neEotia-
tons might De considered concerning
colonies tho German Empire must
remain intact.
Third Germany must ne let alone
by. other Powers around her n the
future. Every man IN the empire
believes sincerely and honestly to-
day that tho war is one OF self
defence against the hostile encroach-
ments OF Russia. France and Eng
land. Live and le; live is the policy
that Germany wishes its enemies TO
observe.
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The Russians according reports captured the
defence of Przemys on
Przemysl the fortified positions of Gaca and has
garrison estimated and than 1000
The both The itself
enccng of
smaller
sixteen six smaller provisional forts This ring
S by u circular railway
arosav which the beegn Both of these posi-
the
Gicia
TO
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War or Revoluhon Hab's
Choice, All Reports Agree
Declaration Against Germany and Austria Expected With
in Two Weeks Because of Growing Popular
ClamOr-Uprisngs More Frequent
MARQUIS DI SAN GIULIANO STILL IN CABINET
Special catt Dtspq,cf to 7nr sr>.

Special cdtle Despaict 20 TnE SrN.
ROME, Sept. i..-It was officially
denied to-day that the Marquis di San
GiulianO. the Italian Foreign Minister
had resigned owing to illness. The
Foreign Minister Is suffering from
gOut and Is confined 10 his bed. but
Prof. Marchiafava is hopeful Of a
rapid recovery. Premier Salandra
visited the Marquis di san Giuliano
to-day and they had conference.
II also is officially denied that the
Minister Of War has resigned.
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That's just what I've been trying
to get the American people 70 under
stand" was his emphatic remarlS.

The Count. who was visiting friends
at a country house. was keenly inter
ested in reading The despatch con-
cernlng thc German Chancellor'S reply
to President Wilson's offer OF media
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SAY KAISER CALLED
KING VICTOR TRAITOR
IocllI Cahle Dtspdfch 10 THg srN.

special c0hie Despatch 10 THE Sun
PARIS. Sept IL Several papers
report thai the Kaiser has sent to
the King of Italy IN" following tele-
gram;
"Conqucror or conquered, I shall
never forget your treason"
The sun., 1914-09-18

The series of battles now taking
place and to he known as tAe battle
Of the Asn" are more desperately con.
tcS,el than We're the cnga gements Of
the slN days battle of the Marne. The
result will determine whether or not
the allies are 10 invade Germany or
whether the Germans. reforming after
victory. can come on again for sec
ond drive at Paris.
The Importance. "a we'll as the inde-
indicated by the retlcence of the Govern
men;. The only statement tonight was
the official communique issued at 1880
Z. NJ, which was:
The situation remains unchanged"
The Cummunique Of the afternoon.
issued At 1920 z. NJ. gave the news
! that the Germans. although hard
pressed, We're resisting strongly. The
statement was as follows:
-. ON our left wing the resist
ance OF the enemy on the heights
| to the north Of the River ASH hdI
! continued. in spite OF the fact inut
| the enemy gave back slightly 1T
certain points.
80. ON tho centre between berry.
au-Bac. on the River Asne. and the
! Argonnc. the situation shows no
change. Tho enemy continues 10
fortify himself along the limo pre-
viousiy indicated. Between tho Ar
gonne ana the Meuse the Germans
are intrcnchins themselves in the
vicinity OF Montfaucon. In the
Woevre district We have come IN
contact with several attachments
OF the enemy between Etain and
| Thiaucourt.
"3. on our right wing. in Lorraine
and the Nosges, there has been no
change.
Summing up the battio is being
continued along the entire front
between the River Oiso and the
River Mouse. The Germans occupy
positions organized for defence and
armed with heavy artillery.
"Ou- progress is OF necessity SLOW.
but our troops are animated by a
spirit o: offensive action, and they
are giving evidence OF viGor and en-
thusiasm. They have repulscd with
success the counter attacks under
taken by the enemy, both durlnG
tho day and al night. Tho morale
of the French soldiers is excellent
The Austrian armies evacuatlnS
talicin are In fuu rout Their
losses In killed, wounded and prs
oners arc estimated al several thou
The sun., 1914-09-18
Invader Puts Forth Mighty
Effort to Hold River
Bank.
ISSUE IN DOUBT
AFTER FIVE DAYS
AnglO-French Forces Have.
However. Driven Back
the Left.
MAY BE PREPARING
\ GENERAL RETREAT
Germans Are Strengthening
Lines of Forts Defend
ing Cologne.
S:e-ia' tabie Dsspd;o6 10 TuE Sr>
pAEIS. Spnfnnhpr IL Imihnirhil

'.
THIS * the fifth day of the battle
of the Aisne and the outcome is still in
doubt.
The German armies. heavily repn.
forced and now numbering 1.100.O0O
men. are stubbornly withstandiny the
assault Of the allies. said TO be i,5oo.-
900 strong.
The battle rolls along line of 100
miles, from Noyou to the north of Ver-
dun. Such brief reports as have
reached this city from the front indi.
cate that the Germans have given way
slightly Mt some points of this line.
hut have stood firmly at others. On
the left Of the allies Cen. Won Kiuck
was punished by terrific assaults Of
British and French. In the centre
Gen. Won Buelow. lntrCnche,' with
Montfaucon rs II centre, has not
budget. On the right. where the Ger.
man Crown Prince is commanding. tho
French forces are said to have made
slight gains.
The sun., 1914-09-18

The above Stipulations printed in a
Washington despatch yesterday were
shown last night 10 Count Won Bern
storfi. tho German Ambassador TO the
United States.
The sun., 1914-09-18

Three Prerequisites.
This report from Washington stated
that there was high authority for be-
lleving that the three prerequisites 10
Germany's consideration of peace ne
gotlatiOns were as follows:
l'irst--There must be something
more substantial in President VIII
sons offer than the mere tender of
good offices of the United States;
assurances must be given that the
allies also wish peace and that Eng
land must forego her demands for
war to finish and for completely
crushing Germany.
Secund-Guarante must be given
that Germany IN Europe win not be
dlsmcmbered.
Third Assurance must he forth
coming that Germany will not be
subjected To- hostile commercial en-
croachmcnts of the nations which
surround her In the future.
After reading these stipulations Am
bassador Won Bernstorff said:
81 have no information yet as tC
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RRUSSELS FORTS STRONG.
German. Defend CIty with ,irci. OF
RcdOubts.
By Central .Nelos OF LondO

~ te'Hfdl HeWS oy iohaoH'
ANTwERP, Sept. Ill have Just re-
turned after what proved 10 DO a tour o.
The sun., 1914-09-18

Every student should be htled with
WATERWAYS IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN.
ss,so to 5000 Sold at the best stores,
'-Adu,
The sun., 1914-09-18
"ONLY A MATTER or DAYS

By THE srN's and ne London "DaRy Natrs"
Var Serrice.
LoHDoN, Sept. l7,--Lindsay Blshford.
correspondent OF the Daily Man. who
Continued OF Second PGg,.
CHAs. Il. MATTHEws-DEsKs.
n E 2Sth 81, Complete office outhtter.-Adcs
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Evening star., 1914-07-30

Of all tn optimists look out fer
tn teller who expects t git some
money next week.
TIL teller who retires soon
goes t seed.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
LEANDER G. WILSON DIES
AT HIS DAUGHTERS HOME
Funeral Services for Civil War Vet
eran Are Held Today-Inter-
ment at Arlington.

Leander G. Wilson died Tuesday at
his residence at Bethesda, Nd, as re-
suit of an internal hemorrhage.
Funeral services were held at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Katie Wilson
Greene 2647 Connecticut avenue, at
1890 o'clock this morning. William S.
Campbell reader of the First Church
of Christ, Scientist, oficiated. Burial
was at Arlington National cemetery,
under the auspices of the G. A. R.. Mr..
Wilson being a veteran of the civil
war.
Mr. Wilson, who was seventy-two
years old, came to this city as boy
and has resided here ever since, save
during his period Of service in the war.
For thirty years he was clerk in the
general land Office. resigning only after
i'll health made it impossible for him
to go on with the work. He was promi-
nent in Washington as musician.
He leaves a wide, Mrs. Amanda r.
Wilson, and five children-Mrs. c. T.
Hodgkins. Mrs. Greene. William L. Will
son, J. Murray, Wilson and Edwin L.
Wilson.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
CATFISH BITING FREELY.
Fine Catches Reported Along River
Front-Bass Score

Using hard crab for bait, fishermen are
making good catches of spotted catfish
from the wharves along the river front.
Yesterday afternoon a colored fisherman.
using hand lines from the 10th street
wharf, caught a dozen fine fish in about
an hours fishing, about the time the ebb
tide started. The fish ranged in size
from about pound in weight up to four
or five pounds. and Were fine specimens
of their species.
Some few perch, it is stated, are being
caught about the harbor. but catfish seem
to be the ones that are biting freely just
now.
Bass are particularly scarce in the tidal
basin. where they are. as a general thing,
to be found. and SO far this season it is
said that not twenty-five of the fine fish
have been caught in the vicinity of this
city. Taking it altogether, fishing In the
Potomac has been very poor this sum
mer.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
For Exchange
Cash and Clear Properties ~ also Choice Equities
aad n.

ARE YOU IN NEED OF CASH? Per-
haps you have property with mort
cages coming due that cannot be ex-
tended. 1t may be that you are In need
OF money and cannot wait until ouyer
comes along for your property.
We have parties with desirable prop
critics who will trade them and give
large cash sum difference. They Will as
sumo your mortgages. They are per-
sons of means, and can pay them OIL
DO NOT PUT 1T OFF TOO LONG. II
your property is put up at auc-
ton the chances are you will not get
a cent out of it. 1t will do no harm TO
take up the question with US. ana 1t
may result greatly to your benefit.
Stone { Fairfax, 1341 New York Ave.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
BIG WAR MAY INTERFERE
WITH FLIGHT OVER OCEAN
Lieut.. Porte May Be Called to Eng
land for Aviation
Service.

NEW YORK, July 30.-Lieut. John
Cyril Porte. who was assigned to pilot
Rodman Wanamaker's airboat America in
the contemplated trip across the Atlantic,
may be called home by, the British naval
authorities if war threatens to involve
Great Britain. Lieut.. Porte is on special
aviation reserve list He was lieuten-
ant in the submarine service until he was
invalided in 1903. AS retired naval off,
Ger and an aviator subject to call Lieut.
Porte's name is the only one on his spe-
cial reserve list.
The America, which is undergoing
changes, is expected to be ready for fur
ther trials in about two weeks Lieut.
Porte is now in this city. He
has no special leave of absence for the
transatlantic fight and would have nc
choice but to return to England if called.
Evening star., 1914-07-30

The American Hardwood Company of
Cirottoes. Va, was burned. The loss is
about $4,000 with only 5000 insurance.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
OREGON MINE VALUES.
All Metals Show Increase With Ex
ception of Copper.

The mine output of gold, silver. copper
and lead in Oregon in 1913. according to
Charles G. Yale of the geological survey.
was valued at $1,146,4oo, compared with
$50 Ss6 in 1912, an increase of more than
100 per cent. With the exception of cop
per. ali these metals showed an increase
In output.
The gold yield for 1918 was s1.621,71O.
of which SI,111,ose was derived from deep
mines and S4Jo,6:s from placers of vari-
Gus kinds. The yield of silver aggregated
1906 fine ounces. valued at S1OS. 139. an
increase of III .alI ounces in quantity and
S13,O33 in value over that of 1912. The
mine production of copper in 1913 was
$3.50 pounds. valued ut S6.l76 a de-
crease of .oI,Oa9 pounds in quantity
and S;t;a:,J in value from that OF 1912.
In 1919 Oregon produced S1,2O7 pounds
Of lead. valued at .S3,S;1. compared with
G3,317 pounds, valued at s1,t69. in 1917.
There were fewer mines in operation in
1918 than the year before. but the ton
mage from deep mines was materially en-
Iarged. and the placer mines, including
one new dredge property. made 4 record
year.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
labor Famine Now Feared.

PHILADELPHIA, July 30.-Fears of a
labor famine We're expressed yesterday
by heads of great industries in many
parts of eastern Pennsylvania as a re-
suit of the present European crisis. Large
numbers of Austrians and Hungarians
in this city applied to their consul for
transportation back to their native coun-
tries. while at South Bethlehem officials
of the big steel and coke plants received
passports for 1000 men.
Paul a. Revka. Austro- Hungarian
deputy consul at Wilkes Barre, who repre-
sents that government in twelve counties
of the anthracite region, notified the en-
perors subjects yesterday of the patrial
mobilization order In his district he
estimates that there are between $1,000
and 1cJ.tJo subjects of Austria II ungary
and If a general order is ISSUED he de-
clares that more than 10000 of them will
return to fight for their country.
Coal operators are apprehensive. saying
that such am exodus would mean a Sc
rious shortage in the working forces of
the mines.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
TREAT ALL CUTS
BURNS, BRUISES
WITH POSLAM

The healing power. which enables
Posiam to eradicate yirulent Eczema,
makes it the most valuable emergency
remedy fo- ScaldS. Sores, Bo!ls, lrri-
tations, wounds and all household mis-
haps resulting in abrasioIs of the
skin. Poslam is autseptic. penetrat-
ing. purifying. Eradicates heat-rash.
nettle-rash Takes soreness out of
Sunburn, Insect Bites. Stops itching.
Soothes ard comforts itching feet.
Removes Pimples. Blackheads. Blem-
ishes, Hives. Clears inflamed COM
pleNions overnight
Your druggist sells Poslam. For
free sample write to Emergency Lab
oratorics, - West 18th Street. New
{ York.
poslam Soap is perfection for the
skin. Soothes, Improves, Brightens.
Beauties. 25 cents and 10 cents.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
+UKASE BY CAR CALLS
VAST ARMY TO cOLORS
Russian Ruler Expected Personally
to Lead His Forces
Into Battle.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 3O.-The i'm
perial ukase issued by the emperor last
night calls to the colors an immense
number of reservists. The men called out
are:
First, all the reservists Of twenty-three
whole governments and Of seventy-one
districts in fourteen other governments.
Second, part of the reservists OF nine
districts of four governments.
Third. the naval reservists in sixty-four
districts Of twelve Russian governments
and one Finnish government
Fourth, the time-expired Cossacks of
the territories of Don Kuban, Terek,
Astrakhan, Orenburg and Ural.
Fifth, a corresponding number Of re-
servist officers of the medical and veteri-
nary services, in addition to needful
horses, wagons and transport services In
the governments and districts thus mob
ilized.
Should Emperor Nicholas become gen.
eraissimo of the forces, as it is under
stood he will, an immense wave of en-
thusiasm will sweep over Russia.
The German and Austrian embassies
are guarded on all sides by strong de-
tachments of police and nobody is al
lowed to step on the adjacent footpaths
for fear Of hostile attempts.
At Odessa patriotic professions marched
through the streets bearing the portraits
Of Emperor Nicholas and the kings Of
Servia and Montenegro and cheering for
Servia, France and Great Britain.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
PATRIOTS IN j. S.
CALLED TO ARMS
Proclamation by Austria-Hun-
gary Sent to This Country
for Publication.
LABOR FAMINE FEARED
BY'GREAT INDUSTRIES
Natives Of Warning Countries Clash
in Streets Of Joliet, ILL.,, and
Los Angeles, Cal.

NEW YORK, July 3O.-A proclamation.
calling upon all patriotic Austrians. Hun
garians and eCroatians to forward their
addresses at once to their nearest con-
sulate has been forwarded for publica-
ton to all pro-Austro- Hungarian news
papers throughout the United States by
Charles Winter, who is in charge of the
consulate in this
city. This is taken as an indication
that a partial mobilization of Austrian
forces has been ordered. The proclama-
ton contains the amnesty proposal an
nounced Tuesday. At the consulate today
it was said that returns were expected to
be received this week from all Austrian
subjects who have received special or
individual call to arms. These reservists,
it was said. would be the first to be sent
over, then will come the others, who have
answered the general mobilization call.
No official word has as yet been received
at the Servian consulate here concerning
mobilization calls. This was accounted
for by the fact that all cable messages
from Servia must come through italy
and Austria, and therefore may have
been stopped in transit.
Evening star., 1914-07-30

cruitment Of men for the navy. Since
January 1 last 135 recruits have been ac-
cepted and distributed to the Newport
and Norfolk stations and elsewhere. OF
that number. twenty-five were recruited
Evening star., 1914-07-30

last June. with indications that about an
equal number will be enlisted this month.
Ensign Maxwell Case. who Is in charge
Of the local recruiting Office. says he is
recruiting a good class of men.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
Combatants Fight in Street.

Servians in the large foreign settlement
OF steel mill employees We're wrought to q
high pitch here today and police guards
We're increased as j result of clash last
night in which many shots We're fired.
The riot broke out when a mass meet
ing of Servians was addressed by Mihal
Radakovitch. who recited the oppres-
sions of Austria. The hall was invaded
by several hundred Austrians. who jeered
the speaker. Fighting began with fists
and clubs and the mob poured into the
street, where revolvers were drawn. The
police say that wounded persons were
concealed by their friends.
Evening star., 1914-07-30
Reservists Ready to Return.

GARY. Ind, July 30.-The foreign
quarter here is all afiame with war ex-
citement. Col. Louis Grkovich has been
elected war commissioner and Friday he
will go to New York to assist in plan
ming the transportation of Gary reserv-
lists. The New York consul has tele-
graphed the 5000 Servians here to pre-
pare for war Greek and Servian women
have organized a Red Cross League, and
have collected 5000. There are only
nine Servians from Servia here, the rest
being from Austria Hungary.
Local Servian reservists subject to call
to the colors Of Franz Joseph will ignore
the order. they say, and will go to King
Peters aid instead Last night there was
another big Servian and Greek demon-
stratiou hundreds of men and women
parading the streets. singing patriotic
songs.