Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-28

IS open ana unfOrt1ned, ne explained,
the towns reported captured by Rus
slams are undefended and uninportant
points. Not even Russian dispatches,
the count emphasized, mentioned en-
gagement with more than one of the
Prussian army corps
In reply to the charges of the allies
of violation Of the rules of warfare by
Germany. the ambassador said a
French aeroplane flew over neutral
Belgium on the first day Of the decla-
ration of war and before German SOL
diers had crossed the border, bent on
destroying the Rhine bridges: flew as
far as Coblenz and dropped several
bombs into the city.
Defends Action at Antwerp.
In defense Of the action Of the Yep
pelin airship IN dropping bonds into
Antwerp. Count Won Bernstorn de-
clared that in Germany the presence of
women and children in a fortress such
as the city of Antwerp was not per-
mitted.
Attack upon a fortress in modern war
fare, he pointed out, may be carried on
from the air as well as from the siege
guns.
When the count was shown today's
News dispatches from Berlin in which
the various generals in command Of the
westward advancing German armies were
named, he listened with great interest
This is the first time" he said, that
I have heard it stated where our generals
are"
The names Of the commanders as well
as the regiments engaged have been kept
secret even from the highest officials in
the empire.
The ambassador said he would not dis
cuss the future and did not take up the
diplomatic side of the European struggle.
Before he entered the diplomatic ante
room he inquired of a messenger II other
diplomats were present. The messenger
answered that the minister from Santo
Domingo was waiting.
We'll. we are not at war with him.
the ambassador remarked. Il can go In
Embassy Gets Reportz
THE French and English north armies
on the Sambre and Mouse rivers have
been surrounded by German troops on
all sides as result Of the latest fighting"
says wireless message from Berlin to-
day to the German embassy. The mes
sage adds that the French east army
has been partly driven to the south. This
has prevented communication between
the French east and north armies, while
all the German armies are in contact
from Cambria through upper Alsace. The
German cavalry has advanced to Ostend.
THE appearance OF a Zeppelin at Ant
werp." the message continues, has
caused a panic in London.
Reports to Berlin from Copenhagen
and Stockholm announce that there is
grave crisis IN the French government.
The Spanish ambassador at Vienna has
called the situation in France very seri-
Gus.
1.-The Danish colony in Berlin has warn
ed foreigners to beware Of fictitious news.
"A meeting today Of all foreign colo
mics in Berlin was held. at which a
resolution was passed thanking the Ger
man government for the kind treatment
for the wonderful spirit and enthusiasm
shown by the German people.
Civilians of the Belgian town OF Lou
vain made perfidious attack on German
troops while fighting. Louvain was pun
ished by the destruction of the city
Official dispatches to the State De-
partment from Antwerp last night told
of the firing of several buildings in the
ing Germans. A Gothic temple the pub
lie hall, city library and other build
ings were destroyed. the report stated.
Return Of German Ambassador.
Count Won Bernstorff arrived in
Washington from New York last even
ing, after spending the summer in Ger
many.
Count Bernstorr expressed much con-
interviews with him He said he had
been very careful not to say anything
without due consideration. as he had
been cut off from communication with
his own government, and been obi ged
TO rely entirely upon himself. II will
give out what I have to say in formal
statements" he added.
The ambassador expects to return to
New York in few days.
Disagreeab1e Financial Situation.
Count Won Bernstorn announces that he
had discussed with James Speyer OF
Speyer Co, bankers. of New York
Wednesday night the "disagreeable
financial situation that has resulted
from the cutting Of the cables between
Germany and the United States.
rs Germany trying to raise $500, O0o,.
900 or any amount of money among Ger.
man-Americans to aid in the prosecution
of the war;" I asked.
NO" was his prompt reply. 'But many
Americans, whose sympathies are with
caring for women and children Of Ger
many whose husbands and fathers arr
killed or injured in the great war.
do not know of any movement to rails,
money to help Germany politically-t<
prosecute the war or anything like that.
Did you discuss the subject with Mr.
Speyer?" was asked
'Mr. Speyer and I talked over the dis
agreeable financial situation that has re
suited from the cutting of the cables be
tween tho United States and Germany b,
England" he replied 'Americans-I d,
not say German-Americans, but Ameri
cans-many Of them are seriously incon
venienced because they cannot TRANSMIT
money intended for private purposes t
Germany. and. likewise. German citizen
in America are embarrassed because the.
cannot receive remittances from home.
was that matter only, not any question
of raising money for political purpose
that / spoke of to Mr.. Speyer, at who's