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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
Won BERNSTORFF
PROBES CENSORSHIP
German Ambassador De
lays Departure to Study
Wireless Situation.

Count johann won Bernstorii. the
German Ambassador. who arrived here
on Monday from Europe, said yester-
day lc planned 20 remain ir New York
until tomorrow before proceeding to
WASHINGTON The ambas ~ador declared
he wanted 10 get ~ first hand intor-
nation concerning the censorship inc
United States government DIS eNercls-
ing over the German-owned wireless,
station az SayyIllc. Long Island, and
IL, refusal go grant a license 20 the
one 40 Tuckerton. y. j.
lie pointed out that with the cables
20 England uuccnsorcd the represent
ativcs of Great Britain 700 TINS country
were az liberty 90 forward 20 thclr
information concerning
tho movements of German varshlps or
any other information that might DE
deemed advisable Count Won Bern
storT said he had formed no opinion
yet upon the subject and wanted TO boz
fully informed before even conicm-
plating taking up the censorship qucs-
ton with the State Department at
Washington.
The attention of the amba- sador was
called TO the published statements
cmauating from Belgian sources that
German soldiers had been using dunn
dun or expanding bullets.
81 RETAINED from discussing the So
called cases of crucltlcs upon my ar
rival" he said. "for the reason that ]
did not care 90 be AN instrument nm the
creating OF any I'D feeling. Since, how
ever. the Belgian government has seen
ft 90 have published additional accusa-
lions cannot help saying that official
reports from Licgc 10 Berlin informed
MS that the citizens there had fired al
German troops from windows and had
shot at doctors and nurses wearing
Red Cross arm bands and under me
Red Cross flag. Furthermore. the clti-
zens mutilated wounded German sol
diers.'
The ambassador said he wished 20
for the benefit Of the people
of the United States that Germany
was not 20 blame for going TO war.
"As a matter Of fact he said, "the
German government told Austria to 90
as easy as she could with Servla, and
that in the meanwhile Germany would
try 10 see what she could do toward
ouietinc Russia. While these peace
NEGOTIATIONS were in progress Russia
modified her army. What right has
Russia to stand up for Servia? The
reason she has done so is that she
seeks the destruction of Austria.
Every man I'm Germany feels the same
as ! do about this matter The attl-
tudc of the Socialists proves this. and
the truth is bound to come out I'M time.
The reason the English went 20 such
lengths to cut the cables between
America and Germany was that they
didn't want the truth TO be '-nown.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
French Women Ask America
to Help Their Relief Work
by Gable to The TribuncI

Paris, Aug 25Nme Mary King Waddngon widow OF former
French Affairs makes through The New York
Tribune the following appeal
as interested what Of
France happier think they be induced help her her
hour France do something aid thousands
pcuntss Their and husbands the front they
are without resources shops and business establishments
closed
with friends organizing wokroom where will give 20 cents
who work all day long making
garments wounded for which furnish the materials
We have many applicants than employ.
yVe arc in desperate Of funds Can and Of
America help us:
Money should be sent to Nine Washington Relief Fund
Morgan ares Co.. 81 Boulevard Haunann Paris cabed
through J. Morgan Co, OF New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26

London. Aug. 26-"The Daily Chron-
iclc" publishes the following from "a
specially we'll Informed naval CORE
spondeut':
"The Board Of Admiralty has recent
ly received an infusion Of new blood.
Winston Churchill is still the vigorous
and resourceful First Lord. Prince
Louis of Battenberg is still the First
Sea Lord. responsible for the STRATEGY
cal distribution and direction OF the
feet
"Sir John Jellicoe, appointed 20 the
supreme command ahoat, has been sue
cceded as Second Sea Lord by Sir Fred
crick Hazleton, and the appointment
20 q sea command of Rear Admiral g..
II. W. Moore brings a new officer into
tine important position OF Third sea
Lord
"The whole board is composed Of
talented and brilliant officers, each Of
whom may be trusted 20 administer
well his special department and 20
spare himself in nothing In fulfilling
,bc duties Of the Admiralty Board.
AN enormous possibility rests
upon that board at the present time.
The whole business Dis in their hands
of maintaining the fleet IN efficiency
and directing IL well, IN close assoc
citation with the commander IN cher
ahoat, and OF exercising wisely and
prudcntly the great function which be
longs 20 their own spOnsibillty.
but the question Is asked. What Dis
the reason why officers, whose great
powers are well known 20 the fleet and
who have in effect created. organized
and trained IL. are not called M 10 give
counsel at this hour of supreme inn
portancc 20 the country and the en-
pire? Where J. Lord Fisher? That dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
REFUGEE, ARMY NOW
IN FULL MOBILIZATION
Special Trains in Germany. Switzerland and Aus
tria and Sailings from English and Dutch
Ports Start Thousands for Home
ENGLAND TO SEND FORTY SHIPLOADS
Crowds Swaming Into London Storm Money transfer
Office Until Relief Committee Temporarily Closes
Doors-Baggage Begins Pilng Up.

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on board the American cruiser rem
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WORK ior ne refugees ana may OIL on,
conSuis I'D Holland ana the tcleI com com
"l''eC al bas'e' ne American u"s
gage Is arriving now raster man III Is
being claimed one thousand piece. ~
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
All Able-B0died BritOnS
Urged to Enlist at Once
[By Cable to The Tribune. ]

London Aug 26"The Daily Chronicle in an editorial makes an
t m ali abebodd enlist the fight for freedom and the
country prosperity hour OF her extreme need The editorial
oouaton Canadian Australian and New Zealand
forces make imposing figures Even gallant little Newfoundland has
promised a regiment
t would be splendid lndan'poy bring over East Indians
would give India OF being admitted 20 the dignity
European brotherhood than Tor her sons Shed @ ooou oe %
on he white mans soil
These suggestions We venture to think that they are
entirely practical and that the only impractical person the man VINO DC
their urgency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26

stockholm via London, Aug %
The American Minister, Ira Nelson
Morris. with his family, has arrived
here after a good voyage from England
TO Bergen, Norway.
Among the American tourists who
are staying here are Mrs. A. II. Sage
and her daughter, OF New York, and Mr.
and Mrs L. J. Barney, Of Dayton, Ohio.
\ thrilling trip was made in Finland
by twelve Americans, one OF whom
said:
Our party left Stockholm on July
81, on a steamer for 81. Petersburg
but were stopped by Russian warship
and compelled 10 return to Hango.
where we were lodged in hotel. The
steamer was taken IN charge by a Rus
sian warship and blown up in the har-
Dor channel. At the same time several
cranes and other harbor works were
dynamtcd 20 block the channel 20 the
Finnish harbor The explosions made
spectacular sight for the Americans.
Our party was unable 10 leave until
August 3 because the roundhouse and
other buildings near the railway sta
ton were INA flames.
Starting for Stockholm By train, We
travelled IN ears already overcrowdei
with refugees. Arriving at llyvinge W.
found at least 5000 persons waiting COR
the next train north. The town was
already filled and people were sleeping
on the staircases OF the overlooking
hotels and IN the parks. We finally
found lodging in sanatorlum outsid3
Of the town The next day We con-
tinued our trip in train loaded with
Germans who had been expelled from
tn, country.
I'VE next arrived at SeinaJo d
hamlet near Tammerfors, which boasts
Of only one hotel, but was trying TO
entertain 1000 strangers. Every pri-
waite house was filled TO its capacity,
and We would have been compelled to
spend the night IN the streets had IT
not occurred 10 the manager OF the
hotel 10 suggest that We proceed 0
Nicolal sadt, seaport fifty miles TO the
west.
I'VE took this good advice and found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
U.S.. WON'T CHARTER
GERMAN VESSELS
Plan to Bring Refugees
Home in BeIligerent Bot
toms Abandoned.

Washington. Aug. 25.-The proposal
of the United States that nations az
war regard "a neutral ships owned by
belligerent chartered exclusively TO
bring Americans home has now been
abandoned. The subject is still being
discussed through diplomatic channels,
but chiefly to establish the position Of
the powers on Article " Of the second
Hague convention.
Under that article ships engaged in
rhilanthropic mission were held 20 be
exempt from capture. The United
States announced that the repatriation
OF Americans was construed by this
government as such mission, and
asked the powers for a declaration on
the subject. Germany agreed but
Great Britain accepted couditlC nally,
asking that II German ships were caar-
tered American officers should man
them.
France rejected the proposal. bat has
since modified her position 20 tho same
view held by Great Britain with refer
ence TO American officers. Both the
French and English governments nov
maintain that if the German liners tied
up in American ports were chartered
BY the United States her officers should
not be permitted to sail into English or
French ports where information about
the fortifications OF a harbor M ,ght be
obtained.
lnasmuoh as the German ship owners
probably would not wish 20 employ for
eign officers TO handle their shifts the
plan has not met with success. Admin
istration officials, however, said to-dsy
that since the plan was proposed sde-
quate facilities for Transporting Amer
leans had been provided in other ways.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
Penniless Refugees CroWd
Belgian Seaside Resort

London Aug 20 From a parts Of Belgium refugees are '
that city some com" '''"
ClarIcroi along the Sam'r' ""' "''
by the roar of artillery More guns WIZ "
thought existed
These people classes. are now on '''- III" III" re 49,
who just difficult to get the ''''' ,a,
o noro The hotels crowded people OF means WHO n"7
lost their baggage nothing but what they are wearing
Many Young belonged 70 the civic guard 'u, WI"
were di>arncd and deprived Of their uniforms are gong a"I " VI"
oano.t clothes purchased back streets Of oSteh"
Every boat lokesonc from oNcud Is slld I" De Tue I'' %
the for nobody wants 10 ." n '"
TIlnus has them coming hourly
The Times from Flushing ii"Ia'' >''' "''
indemnity Slo"'lFp hhHu'u " "
CITY brussels by the Ccma already has been laHl
is reported in Brussels blow up "" N
on because the railway refused to grant certain
reInIrcments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
American and Spanish
Ministers Urged Against
Futile Defence.
NEUTRAL DIPLOMATS
ARE THANKED BY ALL
Able to Render Humane Service
and Still Observe Require.
mentS Of Position.

Washington, Aug. %. Brand Whr.
lock, American Minister % Belgium.
from whom nothing had been heard for
several days, finally succeeded today
in getting cable dispatch through 10
the American government from brus.
sells. which he reported % be in Ger.
man hands, but completely "surrounded
by armies engaged in active opera
tions.'
Nr. Whitlock did not move the Amer.
lean legation with the Belgian eourt
when the seat Of government was tsssn
from Brussels TO Antwerp. but re.
NAMED behind. together with most Of
the other neutral ministers. u de-
velops that through the influence Of
the American Minister and the Spanish
Minister the burgO Master Of Brussels
was persuaded not % make a fight be-
cause Of the fatal consequences OF
bombardment Of the defenceless city.
Mr. Whitlock's telegram Is IN part ss
follows: Acting under the discretion
ary powers granted. ! decided that nv
duty lay here in Brussels The spanish
Minister reached the same conclusion,
as did the ministers Of seventeen other
neutral powers. The representative
who went to Antwerp were the French,
Russian and British minister, whose
nations arc involved ~ hclligereuts,
and some others who went for personal
reasons.
ALREADY entrusted with German in.
terests here. subsequently took over
the British legation and the protection
Of large resident British colony.
lowing 20 the disinterestei position
of the United States, ! have been able
TO render services for which ! have
been thanked by the German command.
ing general, By representatives Of the
British colony, by the Interpsrlismer-
tary Union, and by an official Of The
Belgian Foreign Office on behalf Of tho
King.
As reported to the department.
the Spanish Minister and I made yep
reservations 10 the burgomas,er be-
fore the occupation Of Brussels, WI .ch,
in connection with other considcrh-
tions, led him ~ abandon his inien-
tion of attempting a futile defence Of
the city, which might have brought on
a bombardment, with all its terrible
consequences.
The position Of our legation in this
conflict is unique and happily 80 de-
tached that, being entirely without
apprehension as 10 our pers onal
safety, we have been able 70 render
certain humane service. scrupu ously
observing meanwhile all the require
ments of our neutral position
First Secretary Gibson Of the
American Legation, who went 70 Ant
werp from Brussels after the latter
city was taken by the Germans, tele-
graphed the State Department that all
foreigners in Brussels were safe and
unmolested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
SAYS BRITISH NAVY
NEEDS LORD FISHER
The Daily Chronicle Asks Why Nation Lacks Services
of Noted Naval Men Who Would BE ST Vim
cents to Britains Second Nelson

tinguished officer is recognized every
where, among our enemies as well as
our friends. 10 be "a master mind i'm the
fleet, and he is known 20 be man OF
commanding personality and powers.
Lord Fisher gave Us the type or
those ships upon which the safety of
the country now depends. He shaped
the organization which made every
ship q ship ready for war. He il was
who inspired the system of navy mo-
bilizatiOn which has given such brill
liant results. Il was he who reorganized
the personnel Il was he who laid down
the strategic plans which we have seen
sweeping the German flag from the sea.
j. IL possible for the nation TO be de-
priycd at a time like this of the far
seeing vision and high abilities OF the
officer TO whom the navy owes 80 much ?
where is Sir Arthur Wilson? No
officer has ever done more than he 70
shape the strategicd systems and tech
meal methods Of the fleet. In this
sense Sir Arthur Wilson is the organ
izer Of victory. 30 officer has ever
won so completely the admiration and
confidence of the fleet by the sheer
merit of all he has done. Is 10 not
right. then. that Sir Arthur Wilson
should be called in to take counsel
with the Admiralty Board
I'VE do not want these officers 10
supcrSede iu any sense the commander
in-chicf ahoat They are officers Of too
much saEacity 20 wish 10 do any such
thing, and Sir John Jellicoc, perhap,
TO be our second Nelson. would feel
greater confidence II Lord Fisher, truly
our second 81. Vincent, and Sir Arthur
Wilson, the most trusted Of officers.
were acting In collaboration with the
Admiralty Board The situation IS
such that the best men should now bc
ia the c0uutry's service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
GERMAN WIRELESS
A WAR MYSTERY
Sayville Station Denies Ship Re
lay Plan-May Have Santo
Domingo Station.

Rumors that the German wireless
station at Sayyille, Long Island, was
relaylng messages 20 Germany by
means of a steamer IN midoceau, said
20 be the North German Lloyd liner
kronprinz Wilhelm, which sailed from
this port on August 3 on mysterious
mission, were denied yesterday At the
Sayvillc station the report was declared
to be nonsense, while the owners Of
the German steamer said they knew OF
no such arrangement for communi-
eating with Germany.
According 10 the wireless operator Of
the Tcnadorcs. of the United Fruit
Line, IN yesterday from Central Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
AUSTRIAN SHIP
HALTED BY ESSEX
British Cruiser, After EX-
aiming Papers, Lets
Freighter Enter Port.

The steamer Ida, a freighter owned
by the Ausro-American Line, held at
Montreal more than week ago as a
prize Of war, but later released by the
Canadian Admiralty Court. came into
this port yesterday afternoon. Just
outside the harbor a vigilant English
cruiser halted the vessel, but permitted
how 10 proceed upon learning her desti-
nation and the conditions under which
she was allowed to sail for neutral
port.
Upon arriving at the Austro-Amer-
can Line pier. at the foot OF 4ist ST.
South Brooklyn. the Ida was t'cu W;
alongside the Martha NashlhgtoH; u
the same line. Captain Mar''hoIlOit,
refused TO comment on the secure %
his vessel or the hating OIL ms SNIP
nv tho British cruiser Essex yesterday
morning. The local agents OF the Inc
were also uucommunlcatvc.
Tho Ida. a small steamer, with one
funnel and incapable of mach speed,
soiled into the harbor at Hallt2N ten
dovs ago with the Austrian ensign
floating from her mast head. The yes
sci carried no wireless equipment, and
the CAPTAIN was surprised on making
mort TO learn that war had been de
clared lie was decidedly astonished
when informed that his ship was AN
English prize OF war.
When next heard Of the Ida was at
Quebec. for which port she carried d
heavy cargo. In the holds was also
some stone consigned TO New York
When the matter of the seizure Of the
slim was taken TO prize court II was
decided that i'm as much as the Ida
left Trieste before war was declared
.he should be allowed TO discharge her
cargo al the Canadian port and pro-
coed unmolcsted TO New York. II the
Ida were 10 attempt to leave this port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26

now, however. she would be liable TO
seizure and Confscation.
Early yesterday morning marine ou-
servers along the Jersey coast Hhu q
Fire Island reported seeing q Hriti'h
cruiser. Monday night the cruiser Wa
sighted or Rarucgat, y. J- and yes'e'
day morning. when the steamer th"-
dorcs. owned hy the United Fruit Tom
pauy. came DO. She also reported nav I's
seen am Englislman Al 20 o''lo'G
Yesterday morning the British NesSe.
came almost within stones throw o.
the Ambrose Channel Lightship, then
bore OF 90 the south.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
RUSSIANS FULL OF FIGHT
Tx Naval officer Finds Them
United in War Spirit.

London. Aug. % Lawrence y. Spcer,
president of the Electric Boat Com
pany and formerly a naval officer has
arrived from Russia. lie observed ~
ST. Petersburg and elsewhere evidences
of "A great Russian determination. The
people and government. Mr.. Spcer
saws. are resolved TO make q finish
fight. and even should France and Eng
land fail 20 hold the enemy in France
Russia viii carry ON the fight 70 the
bitter end.
Mr.. Specr took nearly fortnight to
come from St. Petersburg TO London,
undergoing considerable hardship IN
small boat i'm rough weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
FOOD PERMITTED
TO REACH SWISS
RN II. DE NITIE.

rSpecIal Correspondent Of The New orb
Tribune and London Standard.
Geneva. Aug. 2j.-lrauce, Italy and,
20 certain extent, Germany, have
opened their frontiers to allow food 10
pass. into Switzerland. There are half
n million French, Italians and Germans,
Il large percentage of them being
women and children. in this country.
The cost of living has not mounted
more than 20 per cent so far, aud strict
measures have been taken against food
spectators.
Letters take thirty to thirty-siN
hours 10 reach Paris and are held up
there three days 10y the censor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26

lean ports. the Germans evidently have
re-established an old wireless plant on
the coast Of Santo Domingo, through
which messages are relayed. He said
that on the trip north he picked up
snatches Of code messages, which he
believed were sent from Sayville TO
some island in the West Indies.
When the Havana, Of the Ward Line.
reached port yesterday afternoon Cap
tam I. b. Knight said that on the
northward voyage not single message
that might have been forwarded from
Sayvllc was picked up by the wireless
operator. lie added that the ocean
seemed almost depleted Of vessels. the
only craft sighted on the trip being
tows and sailing ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
NICE GETS RED CROSS AID
American Hospital Ward Tor
Soldiers Opened There.

Washington. Aug. %. The Red Gross
headquarters received a cable message
from Nice, France, to-day, announcing
that AN American hospital ward. for the
care of wounded soldiers, had peer
opened by American citizens there shu
thanking the American Red Cross 70.
recent financial contribution WINCH
made this ward possible.
The Secretary of the Treasury hsS
consented 20 the soliciting Of Red Cros'
subscriptions IN the Treasury peps
ment. and il is expected that o''s.
Cabinet officers will help the cause u
their departments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
Michigan Central Sells No'es'

The Michigan Central Railrosd -,
sold $4,000. 600 one-year s per es",
notes TO provide funds for payment u
a like amount Of one-year notes W." -
mature tomorrow. The old notes y ,..,
the same rate of interest as tnoss ''
issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-26
HUGE BRITISH ARMY PREPARING.

THE response already made by the domnons album
dainty looked TO these sources OF military
trcngh Canada Australia and New Zealand arc u
inc powerful the eitora OF this country are replying
oya duty which has to them with sch eHcp
tional force
More than seventy have with fine courage already youn
iccrcd abroad When they trained and organized III larger
formations they will be their places in the line
The hundred asked for in the first place nave already
virtually secured
The empire with has called to the coIors almost
is entire male population The principle part shall observe
this: -,
That while the undergoe constant dlmnuton inc
rpfcunts We prepare steadily and increasingly flow out until
we have an arm, field which numbers no less than IN quy
will not be unworthy and responsibility OF the British
empire.
OF cannot at t, stage say what will be the limits OF the orce re-
od or what eventually become necessary to supply ana
maintain go ,.-
The scale field army which calling INTO Oes
large and may the or seven months 20
total Of thirty divisions be continually maintained IN the hed
But should be protracted and II Its fortunes houa DC
varied or adverse sacrifices beyond which nave oe
demanded required from the whole nation and empire And "here
t are required they will not be Denied 70 the extreme
needs OF the by Parliament or the people.