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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
PORT OF MONTREAL
 IS VIRTUALLY CLOSED.
Lower Harbor is PatrolIed by Tug FIeet-First Time in Its History.


 FIeet-First Time in Its History.
 Montreal Aug. 3.-The port of Montreal was virtually closed tonight, for the first time in it's history. To- day a tug fleet patrolled the lower harbor, and a force of two hundred men sworn in this evening to exclude all landsmen from the wharves. Sail ors in vessels in port win be allowed to leave their ships only under escort No vessels will be permitted to come into port or to leave. without an ex- press writ being granted. Five mil lion dollars worth of grain in the ele- vators has been placed under special guard.
 Precautionary war measures have re- suited in a complete disorganiZation in Montreal port. All concerned were notified of the immediate calling out of the navy reserves and that all must report to the collector of the port. The men 'are ordered home and will take the Victorian which sails tomorrow morning, but the captains may be al- lowed to go back in their own ves- sells.
 Local ships congestion has already begun Three tramp steamers that should have cleared Saturday, being loaded with grain then, are still in dock. Twelve tramp vessels are on the way here for grain cargoes for continental ports and will swell the number of detentions until they find orders for British ports instead
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
MANY AMERICANS IN
 PARIS DESIRE AsstsTANcE
American Ambassador Unable to Talk with Them individually.

Paris. Aug. 3.-The pressure of Amer. jeans desiring assistance became so, great today at the embassy that Am- bassador Herrick, who was unable to talk with them individually. made a. speech to them. In substance he saif that Paris was as safe a place for, Americans as London He would bel pleased to aid them to leave Paris. but in view of the French mobiliza-, tion order it would be difficult for them to depart from Paris for several days The ambassador added that he was sorry he could not supply anyonsf with money or cash their checks, for he had not a franc left of the con- siderable sum of money he had ob-. tained Sunday. All this money had been used in cashing checks of hfa countrymen or countrywomen.
 The wide halls of the embassy offica building are piled high with the bag
 gage of Americans who have been turned out of hotels
 Chauncey M Depew and John H. Harjes were today given membership in the American relief committee
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
MEETING OF AMERICANS
 HELD IN LONDON
Upwards of 1000 Take Steps to Help Their Fellow Countrymen.

London. Aug. 3-A meeting of up- wards of a thousand Americans vas held here this afternoon to take steps for the amelioratiOn Of the condition of their fellow cOuntrymen.
 Fred I. Kent. of the Bankers Trust company of New York. who called at the meeting, said that his company alone was sending several million dol lars gold to Europe to redeem tray ellers checks and that other companies were doing likewise. Theodore HeJZ- Ter. of the Fifth Avenue bank, was appointed chairman of the meeting and committees were drafted to inter view officials of the shipping com panies and of the hotels. to search for lost baggage. to make arrangements notes. and to confer with the members of the American embassy.
 Working to Get Americans Out of
 France.
 Oscar Straus. who has just arrived here from Paris. said that the United States embassy there was working hard to get Americans out of France Great enthusiasm prevailed at the French capital, he said, owing to the announcement that the United States government was considering a plan tc send transports to take Americans home.
 Warned to Leave France.
 Chandler Anderson, member of the international claims commission, al rived in London today from Paris. Ht said he was engaged with the wori of the commission at Versailles wheT he was warned by the American em- bassy that he had better leave France He acted promptly on this advice anC the commission was adjourned unti after the war. MT Anderson had tt leave his baggage behind him becaus' the railway could not register ii What impressed Mir Anderson mos was absence of any hostile feeiin; against the Germans individually. TE Germans mingled freely with the peo pie and dined openly at the poruia restaurants without any attempt he | ing made to molesl them.
 Americans Without Funds. Some sevea hundred Americans reg lstered at the American embassy Il London today. Many of them adde to their signatures the note ''withou sufficient funds" meaning that tho | were unable to get their checks O 1 notes cashed.
 1 School Girls Msrooned in Austria. One traveller reported that a part ! of girls from d scnool in America Wa marooned in Austria.
 ! Otis R. Kent, an attorney for th 1 Interstate Commerce Commission. C Washington. b C.. arrived Tn Londc ct 2 o'clock this morning after an ex
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Washington. Aug 3.-President Will son and congress moved promptly to- day to afford relief to Americans stranded in the war zones of Europe brium of this country in view or the disorsanization of credit systems abroad.
 In a special message early In the day the president asked for $250.o to care for Americans in Europe Both houses promptly passed the ap- propriation and will vote more if nec- esSary.
 The house and senate passed a bill removing technical restrictions on the issuance of $505 00O GOO of reserve cur rency. The bill Is in conference on amendments which are expected to be adjusted tomorrow
 Red Tape Abandoned.
 Everywhere there was a disposition to abandon red tape and overcome technical obstructions
 The house promptly passed the biii suggested by the Tresident wsiYing restrictions of American registry for foreign built ships to assist transat- ] lantic commerce It will be acted on by the senate tomorrow.
 This Country We'll Prepared. President Wilson appealed to the peop.e of tbe country. through the Washington correspondents. TOT to become alarmed over developments iu ] Europe IS this oaHntIy was well pre- | pared to w.tast nd any financial | crisis
 ! Tfe president was successful Tn his ! appeal to the wt stern railroad man. asers. enginemen and tiIemen to avoid i a tie-up in railroad t-affic in view ol l the present war, di5tCr.aEces. They | formally agreed to avert a strike anC settle their differences by mediation. 1 Secretaries McA dco and Bryan con | ferrcd tonight with representatives O l New York banking ho1scs- tc -arrangi ! Tor financial accommodation of Amer. | jeans abroad.
 To Ot.zin Ships. Representative of the Internationa Mercantile Marine vii discuss witt Secretary Ery@n .omO-roW the ques' tiOn of obtaining ships for American: 10 leave Europe
 May Establish Naval Lines.
 The senate voted to authorize thu naval lines % ,o s Cara nay pa0ngesrSs:a sS:agnai mai and freight to south America ant i Europe
 The bill is before the house.
 President Wilson summoned Sen ators GallinCer. Sm0Ct and lSrandegee republican leaders. fo ask their aid Il eXpediting all legislation so that con sress might adjourn at an early dat and relieve u3Cc-:a ,a:y about pendin l antitrust measures.
 ! Postmaster GC1-c-.il Bu-icEoa an nounced that Egyrt had requested thd no further money orders be issued { 1 her account. 15r R3rlcson also in strIcted postmasttrs throughout th ] United States to decline to rcceiE parcel post packages for mailing { France or Germany until further ad vised. This followed official notlc from France and Germany that par eel post service had been suspended
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
PRINCE ROLAND BcNAPARTE
 OFFERS TO SERVE IN ARMY
Also Puts His Several Homes at the Disposal of French Government.

Paris. Aug. 3.-Prince Roland Bon aparte, former lieutenant of infan- try in the French army and a mem Der ef the French institute, who is o4 years of age, offered in a letter sent to President Poineare today to serve in the army, although he said, he re- alizcs that the law prohibits princes of a family once reigning in France frem cnI:sting.
 The prince also puts his several homes at the disposal of the govern ment
 The police today began arrestins strangers in Paris who were thought to be suspects
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
TERNATIONAL TENNI8
 MATCHES TO BE CONTINUED.
Schedule to Be Played Notwithstard-
 ing the War in Europe.

New York, Aug 3.-Notwithstandln the war in Europe. the international tennis matches for the Davis cup will be played as scheduled. in all probabn- ity, according to announcement by Robert D. Wrenn. chairman of Ire Davis cup committee. The Australasi .. ans will meet the British Isles team at the end of this week in Boston and the winning nation will meet the Amer1- cans next week at the West Side courts in this city.
 Because of Wrenn's announcement, J. $. Myrick of the club committee went to Forest Hills. L. l.. with a corps of carpenters to add 1,2o0 seats to the stands. as the demand for accommU- dations continuesl The finals are to De played Aug 13 II and l5
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Belgium as an enemy. The time limit was fixed for the reply
 This statement was received with murmurs from all parts of the house and then Sir Edward continued:
 Belgium answered that an attack on her neutrality would be a flag rant violation of the rights of nations; that to accept the German proposal would be to sacrifice her honor, and being conscious of her duty, Belgium was firmly resolved to repel aggres- sion by all possible means
 The Belgian reply was received with loud cheers by the members and Sir Edward concluded with the declaration that the British government had taken the information received into grave consideration and that he would make no further comment
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
GERMAN CRUISER LEIPZIG OFF
 COAST OF LOWER CALIFORNIA
Confidential Information in Possession
 of Naval Authorities.

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-Confidential information in the possession of naval authorities here today was that the German cruiser Leipzig is somewhere off the coast of lower California. None of the government wireless stations on the Pacific coast has been in touch with her however, since last Satur- day.
 Nothing is known of the whereabouts of the German cruiser Nurnberg since her departure last week from Homo lulu. ostensibiy for German Samoa.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
FRENCH RESERVISTs
 IN SOUTHERN STATES
Three Thousand Report to Consul
 General at New Orleans.

New Orleans, La Aug 3.-Three thousand of the 1O,1S0 French reserv- ists in ten southern states had reported to the French consul general here at a late hour tonight and were await ing transportation to France. The French steamer Mississippi. whose captain today received orders to re- port to the consul general here. was tied at the dock at midnight, although she had cleared earlier in the day for Eo
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
SAN FANcIsco BANKS ErgM
 TO GO ON GOLD BASIS
At Least Until the Arrival of Elmer eency Currency from Washington.

San Francisco. Aug. 9.-The banAs forming the San Francisco clearing house association decided before the close of banking hours today that all the members will remain on a gold basis, at least until the arrival Of emergency currency from Washingt 9n. This action. it is expected, will de- Pacific coast
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
kRONPRINZ WILHELM ORDERED
 TO PROCEED TO BREMEN
Will Carry No Passengers-HoIds Are
 Filled with Coal.

New York, Aug. 3.-The North Ger man Lloyd liner Kronprinz Wilhelm was ordered to proceed tonight to Bre- men from this port. Her bunkers and holds have been filled with coal. No passengers will be allowed to sail. The steamer is one of the fastest Of the transatlantic liners.
 Usually of brownish- black color the ship54h had her superstructnre painted grey. AS soon as she gets beyond the three mile limit it was said, her hull would also be painted grey. Officials of the North German Lloyd said that they did not know for what purpose the ship had been ordered to return
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
s1e.ooo Fire in Lakevilre.

1akeville, Conn. Aug. 3.-Fire. in what is known as the -C'ustudio" building at the Connecticut Sch1oi for hnbeciles did $l0 00O damage early to- night. The 3S0 children, inmates al the institution. We're nIarshalted to places of safety by the teachers. with out incident. The fire started in the drying room of tlie laundry. and had a good start when the discovery was made
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
British Government Assumes Risks.

London. Aug S.-The governme 1t has decided to guarantee war risks on wheat and four shipped from At lantiC or Canadian ports to the United Kingdom under existing contracts. the premiums to be paid by the importer and to be charged by him against the eventual receiver. This step is being taken to secure 5000. 900 quarters or Canadian wheat.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Informed of Italian Neutrality.

London, Aug. 3-The French em- bassy in London has been informed of the declaration of Italian neutrality and that Italy will probably call out one or two classes of the army, put with no aggressive idea, such action being simply to defend her neutrality. Ii is added that Italy does not interd to reinforce her troops on either the French or Austrian frontiers. It is also officially announced that Turkey will proclaim herself neutral in the present situation
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
gan to Lombard Belgrade, an open place. Forced to Take Precautionary Meas
 ures.


 Forced by the situation thus ere ated to take necessary measures or precaution, we ordered the army and the navy put on a war footing, at the same time using every endeavor to ob- tain a peaceful solution. Pour parlers were begun amid friendly relations with Germany and her ally, Austria, for the blood and the property of our subjects were dear to us.
 Contrary to our hopes in our good neiyhborly relations of long date, and disregarding our assurances that the mobilization measures taken were m pursuance of no object hostile to her, Germany demanded their immediate cessation. Being rebuffed in this de- mand, Germany suddenly declared war on Russia.
 Must Safeguard Honor.
 To-day it is not only the protection of country related to us and unjustly attacked that must be accorded, but we must safeguard the honor, the dig nifty and the integrity of Russia and her position among the great powe. S.
 We believe unshakably that all our faithful subjects will rise with una li- mity and devotion in defense of Rus sian soil, that internal discord will oe forgotten in this threatening hour, that the unity of the emperor with his pc J. pie will become still more close, and that Russia, rising like one man. will repulse the insolent attack of the en- my.
 With a profound faith in the jus tice of our work, and with a humble hope in omnipotent Providence in prayer, we call Gods blessing on holy Russia and her valiant troops. (Signed)
 .NLCuOIAS"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Paris Socialists to Defend Country.

Paris, Aug. 3.-At a mass meeting of socialists held today 1t was unssnl- mously resolved that they should do their duty to defend their country and attempt no reprisaIs for the killing by Raoul Vaillain last Friday of Joan .Iaures. the socialist leader in the chad
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
WILL RESPECT NEUTRALITY !
 OF THE NETHERLANDS
German Minister Has Given Positiv6
 Assurance. <

The Hague, August 3.-The German minister has given the governmene positive assurance that Germany win. respect the neutrality of the Nether< lands. provided it Is strictly observed. :
 At a meeting today of the lowerA house of parliament the leaders of all parties, including the socialists prom7 ised the government full support in whatever exceptional steps it desired to take.
 The president of the council of ministers in a speech announced that rhe Queen and the ministers were in perfect accord and that the country was ready and determined to maintain neutrality at all costs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
or;.ntaI Trade Affe,.e.I.

Tokio. Japan, Aug 32Business i,e- tween .Iapan, China and Europe has been Er.ugEt to a stan;lstill by the cessation of exchange, while rude be- tween Japan and America h;;s been greatly affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Cabled Paragraphs
Inhr Rurns Resinus.

London. Aug 3-Joan Buics, pres ident of the government board. has resigned, hts is in disasreemen. with the war policy of the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Earthshock at Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 3.-A severe earthshock was felt. here at 6.32 o'eloeK this morning and caused considerable alarm among the inhabitants. Little damage, however, was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Barn Burned at colebrook,

Colebrook. Coru.. Aug. 5.-Ths large barn at the High Ridge farm. owned by Jerome Alexander of New York. was burned tonight. Loss Sl0.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
France to Respect Belgian NeutraIlty.

France to Respect Belgian Neutrality.
 Brusstls, Aug. s--ft was ocictaaly announced tonight that France had undertaken in the event of hostflitiea to fufnl her obhgattsns to preserve Belgian neutrality. The Belgian cab -& met has decided not to appeal to the powers as yet, but win await develop =, nnents. The government says that up to the present time no Germans hava entered Belgium ,.....z..------.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
sLEiEVES ENGLAND'S FLEET
 MUST MEET GERMAN
Opinion of Rear Admiral Mahan, an
 Authority on Naval Affairs.

New York, Aug. 3.-Rear Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, U.aS. N, retired. au- thority on naval affairs, today cypress ed the opinion at Quogue l.. l., that England must at once throw her fleet against Germany for the one chief pur- pose of maintaining her own position as a world power. For England, he said, it was a question, if she re- mained out of the war, of sacrificing her empire in the next generation to the interest of this generation.
 Rear Admiral Mahan also holds the view that Italy must join the war within a weeks time, not as a partner of the triple alliance, but as an ally of France and Russia. Italy must take this step, he said, and hold the Aus trians in check for the salvation of the Balkans, which are already threatened by Turkey and sure to be the prey Of the Turks unless the Aus trian navy can be kept from the shores of Greece.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
FOR AID OF STRANDED AMERICANS
Both Houses of Congress Pass Appropriation of
 250,O00 For Their Relief
ASKED FOR BY PRESIDENT IN SPECIAL MESSAGE

President Has Appealed to the People Not pto be
 Alarmed Over any Developments in Europe as
 This Country Well Prepared to Withstand any Fnan.
 cial Crss-Senate Voted Authorize the Secretary of Navy Establish Naval Lines Carry Passengers Mail and Freight
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The PhiIadeIphia clearing house as- sociation decided to issue clearing house certificates.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
POWERS MOBILIZINC,
 HAS BEEN NOBATTLE.
Most Important Event in Past "A Hours Was Ger
 many's Demand Upon Belgium
WANTS PRIVILEGE TO CROSS TO FRENCH BuhurR

Germany Wants Great Britain Hold Aoof But British Government Has Assured France the English Fleet Will Not Allow the German Fleet to Attack the French Coast = German Troops Have Taken Possession of Three Towns in Russian Poland Enthusiastic Scenes t In Streets of London German Ambassador at Paris Ordered to Demand His Passports.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Baron Henry de RothschiId, with seven friends. sailed for New York on his yacht, the Eros.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Fire destroyed a section of the stables ata West point, at a loss of S50,0O0. Many cadets turned out to fight the fire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
Condensed TeIegrams

White Wolf, the Chinese brigand leader is reported active again.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The estate of James J. FalIon, form CT warden of the Tombs is valued at s50,00
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

A turtle caught at Spring Valley N. Y., bears letters carved by Alfred Talman, 51 years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

John McInerny, aged 45, beach sup erintendent on the John n. Crimmins place at COllenders Point, Dlrien. was drowned last night when his canoe upset in the Sound.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Vincent Astor has presented to the village of RhinecIiff, N. Y., a strip of land to be used as a highway to the New York Central Station. The land is worth S25,0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Apprentices on the training ship Newport were feted by the popuIace at Marseilles, France.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The Board of Trustees at Gary, lll., have appointed bathing censor 10 stop tangoinS and do away with one piece bathing suits. The beach ac- commodities 5000 persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Before leaving to attend the Peace Conference in Stockholm, Represent ative Edwin s. Underhill. of Corning, N. Y, announced he would not be a candidate for renomination.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The criuser North Carolina landed a hydroaeroPlane at Old Point, Va., for the expected aeroplane flights of Representative and Mrs. Fred A. Brit ten, of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Charles F. (DaredeviD Niles, the av- iator, startled Coney I1land crowds by dropping a dummy from his aero plane. Thousands rushed to the beach thinking a man had been killed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04
German and French Reservists Loyal.

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-The Ger man consulate was fairly stormed to- day by hundreds of Germans respond ing to the call of arms of all reservists. Enlistment at the French consulate was also active
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The National Highways Protective Association reports 141 persons kill cd by vehicles in the New York city streets since Jan. l. This is the low est record since 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Maser Hendry, farmer of Golden. dale, Wash, killed a bear weighing 500 pounds in his pigsty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Four persons were killed at Whits- burg, Ky, in a feud between the Hall and Cullen families growing out of the election of a school trustee
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The Grand Opera House in Chicago was entered by thieves who locked an attendant in a vault and escaped with SC, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Morris voss, of New York was held in $10.000 bail on a charge of homicide after his automobile killed an unident- flied man.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

While touring in red automobile at Caldwell, N. J., James E. Brighton was attacked by a bull. \ collie dis tracted the bull while tine automobile sped away.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

The Canadian government has de- cided to put the cruiser 'Niobe into commission if possible. It Is recog- nized that the services of the vessel would be of great value in emergency.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Flor ida and about 50 Americans represent ing the Southern Commercial Con- gress are at the American embassy at Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Emergency legislation removing re- strictions nissues of currency and American registration of ocean ships was taken up by the House
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Bank committee of the Senate fin ished its examination of Paul M. War burg nominated for the Federal Re- serve Board.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

James A. Parsons, Deputy Attorney General, will be appointed successor to Attorney General Carmody whose res ignation takes effect September l.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

Albert McQiugIan, of Terre Haute, Ind, 32 years old, was arrested on a charge of forgery. He has no hands and does the writing with his teeth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

John Savage, the actor who was was one of the original quartet in The Old Homestead" died in Brooklyn, aged 5S years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-04

A Colorado State tablet was unveiI- ed at the Washington monument ir honor of the 3Sth anniversary of its admission to the Union.