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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

A wireless dispatch from Berlin re-
ceived in London says in an interview
imperial Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg representa- the war as "a lie
and death struggle between the Ger
mans and Russians.
Paris declares officially that the
Saales pass over the Vosges mas Deen
occupied by French troops.
Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia,
commander in chief of the army, calls
on the Poles to be loyal to Russia
and promises them autonomy.
The Exchange Telegraph company
of London says 100000 Austrian
troops made a concerted dash on
Servia, but were repulsed with heavy
casualties.
Belgian general staff reports the po-
sition of its army as excellent
Belgian dispatches report two COM
panies of German infantry ambushed
by Belgians. Fifty Germans are said
to have been killed.
Field Marshal Sir John French,
commander in chief of the English
field army, arrived in Paris.
From Rome comes a report OF ar
attempt to reconstruct the league OF
the Balkan nations with the object ol
assisting Russia and restraining Tur'
key.
General Stein of the German gen
eral staff, in a manifesto to the Ger
imam nation, cautions the peopl,
against believing anything not mads
public officially. He said all news will
be published in good time and Their
will be no exaggeration or minimizing
| General Otto Won Emmich. German
| 1C0nfinued On PAGE 2l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15
HARD TIMES IN ITALY,
Effect Of the War Is Being Felt In
Many Quarters.

Rome, Aug. 15.-The Italian gov
ernment shows energy in combating
the various maneuvers adopted by
spectators who attempt to make
money out Of the present tragedy.
Ship owners are asking exorbitant
from England and the United States
and as a result the government an
nounces that it is about to make a re-
QUESTION on all craft necessary to pro-
vide the public service companies
with the coal necessary for their use
The effect of the war is being felt
also on the finances of the Vatican
the resources of which are deposited
in the banks of Italy and abroad
whence it is difficult to withdraw
them. Furthermore, remittances are
rev. the payment of Peters pence
having been almost suspended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15
Topeka in A plea
Mass Meeting for Peace at
Auditorium August. %.
Ask That This Country Take
Action Immediately.

For the purpose of adopting reso-
lutions against the European war a
mass meeting will be held at the
Auditorium Sunday afternoon, August
%, at 3 o'clock
The movement was started in To-
pelka by I. Giiberg, a local tailor. Meet
ings similar to the one to be held at
the Auditorium are being held in all
parts of the United States. Petitions
for the call of the mass meeting are
now being circulated in the city. The
petitions read:
I'VE, the undersigned citizens Of To-
peka, desire to call a mass meeting
at the Auditorium Sunday afternoon,
August %. at o'clock. for the pur-
pose OF expressing our condemnation
of the present European war and for
the purpose OF adopting resolutions
urging our national government to use
all power al it's command to bring
about cessation of the war by peace
full Intervention
Mr.. GilberS started circulating the
petitions this morning. He has OBJ
tanned $50 signers, including a number
of the prominent business men of the
city.
The resolutions adopted at the meet
ing will be sent to William J. Bryan,
secretary Of state, and to the Interna-
tional Society of Arbitration.
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WILSON OBJECTS TO IT
Is Opposed to Floating War Loans In
the United States.

Washington. Aug. 15.-President
Wilson today formally disapproved of
the plan of American bankers floating
loans in the United States for the bene-
fit of belligerent countries of Europe,
but expressed no objections to loans
made to neutral countries.
A formal statement to this effect was
prepared for issue through the state
department late today. The mention of
neutral countries in the expression
from the American government was
made it Is understood, because Swift
zerland is endeavoring to float a big
loan in the United States. The Swiss
charge d'affaires had conference with
Secretary Bryan today. but declined to
discuss his visit
The rejection of the proposal that
American bankers be permitted to float
a loan for belligerent countries resulted
from an inquiry made by J. p. Morgan
& Company, in which they stated that
certain private interests had ap-
preached them concerning a possible
loan to France. The Morgan firm
stated that no request had come from
the French government and that the
inquiry was made early to learn the
attitude of the state department in
case such action might follow
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more bulletins
According to the latest advices in
the Belgian capital, barely 500 Ger
man soldiers escaped unhurt out of
the 1000 or 5000 in the battle of
Haelen. Many of the field guns of the
German artillery were lost in the
swamps. The soldiers who remained
of the German attacking column re-
tired to Tongres.
special train has been sent out
from Brussels to collect the wounded
on the battlefield. Among them are
reported to be two German princes.
Germans Checked in Alsace.
London, Aug. 15.-The British Off
cial press bureau in its communication
today says:
'"The German offensive is for the
moment arrested in upper Alsace and
there are indications that the French
have made progress on that side.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

Oyster Bay, N.Y.: Aug. 15.-Theodore
Roosevelt. broke hin rest cure today and
left Sycamore Hfn by motor prepafa :
tory to plunging into the Progressive
campaign in New England. Tonight he
will speak before the Progressive state
conventfon at Hartford.
Chicago. Aug. 15.-Colonel Roosevelt
will be in Illinois some time after
September 20. to make three or more
speeches in favor of the Progressive
candidates. it was announced here to-
day at Progressive headquarters. The
coloners itinerary has not been made
out in detail but 1t was said that he
would appear once in Chicago, once III
the center Of the state and once In the
south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

tton of the primary election act and Il
the advice Of several hundred observers
and bystanders is observed. the :pri-
mary law will go under the knife. For
some four years the primary act has
been losing strength and vigor In the
judgment of many Kansans. With the
result of the recent primary fresh in
mind. major operation is the only
remedy.
In 1907 the state legislature passed
the primary act after. the lawmakers
of 1905 had closed shop and gone home
with that portion of the work unfin-
ished. The state tried its first state
wide primary In 1908 The operations of
this law were again observed in 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15
GERMANS SUFFER FOR FOOD
HOW TWO GREAT wARsBEGAN
The F'ranco-Prussian War Of l8zO.


On the night of July 10, 1870, an
orderly awoke General Won Moltke,
chief OF the German imperial war
staff, and told him Napoleon III
had declared war on Germany. Won
Moltke directed the orderly to open
the second drawer on the lefthand
side of his desk for complete in
structions to mobilize the German
armies. When he arose troops had
been on the march two hours, in
accordance with the orders in that
drawer.
The War of the Worlds of 1914.
The German ambassador at st.
Petersburg at 1880 p. M, August 1.
handed to the Russian minister Of
foreign affairs declaration of war.
When the council of ministers in
Paris the same evening was in
formed that Germany had declared
war against Russia they met Presi-
dent Poincare hurriedly at the Ely
see palace. 1t was announced at
once that the mobilization of the
French army would begin at mid
night and would be completed at
1859 Sunday night.
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mystery, and the pregnant feeling of
tension they engender resemble the
forced inaction with q heavy fog at
sea imposes on bluejackets with a
thirst for heroic endeavor.
The tension is becoming painful
despite the occasional diversions like
the recent actions at Haelen, Diest
and Eghezes. which rebound to the
credit of the Belgian nation. but set
tie nothing. For these are but i'm
which will presently engulf all in
terests.
Yet even these desultory engage
ments are worth studying, for they
throw light upon the impending COM
bat ard reveal the specific military
worth of the enemies forces, their
physical and moral staying powers
and their steadfast or wavering faith
in their own cause.
Soldiers pillage, burn, kill and
break faith without qualms or ruth a.
though all crimes were permitted
those who wear the kaiser's coat.
Germany is running amuck in Eu-
rope and will not leave her neighbors
In peace until she achieves her end or
is made powerless forever
In Liege the tension is incompar-
| ably greater than elsewhere. Some
10000 inhabitants fled from the
place in terror when the enemy,s guns
began to shower shells upon it. The
| city bears the marks of havoc eyery-
where Gaping bridges. half demol
I fshed houses, many without doors
which have been taken on their hinges
and cast into the court yard or road
side-fallen roofs and smoulderins
ruins tell their dismal tale.
Asphalt Plowed Up.
There Is not street in which she'll
have not fallen The asphalt has beer
plowed up in places like a corn field
Hurriedly made graves with their sof1
mounds protrude in unexpected places
The Germans are everywhere. Thes
patrol the principal thoroughfares
stand at barricades which they have
raised at all the approaches to fhs
town or creep up towards the fort,
with remarkable recklessness
Nine OF them ON bicycles rode te
within 500 meters of the forts yester.
day. Eight returned unharmed. onl,
one paying for the adventure with hi,
1 life.
At Haelen and Diest, the scene n,
wednesdays engagement, one draws
nearer to the ghastly realities of war
i For here the stru lie Waxed desner.
/ ate, man meeting man, thrustin1 and
wrestling in struggle for life 81
death Here the --e peaceful coun.
tryslde is utterly transformed. In the
background are heaps OF ruins that q
/ lately were farm houses and stil1 emf
/ pungent smoke. Barricades hastil,
4 erected of dead horses, their terrible
i wounds gaping and spreading tho me.
j phitfc reek of death along the carrfa r
road ON either side, and freshly made
i ridges which hide the German dead
are some OF the traces left by Wednes-
days action.
1 City Like Churchyard.
i At nightfau the city assumes thu
aspect OF a churchyard- The silenct
/ IL soul-curd1ing, yet the hearts OF tIhe
/ Inhabitants beat quicker and louder
4 when that silence u broken by thu
Il heavy tread OF the Pruasfan patrols 81
6cenf,nusa = tsgo Tuo3
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RatiOns, One Sausage and Two
SpOOnfuls of Peas.
Fighting Still Is Going on
Around Liege Forts.
b0mbS FROM hER0Pl lhNES
Are Dropped on Namur by
German Airmen.
Russian Victory Over Austrians
ON the River Dneister.
GUNS LOST The SWAmPS
OF 5000 Germans Engaged In
Battle of Haelen
Barely 500 Escaped Unhurt, 1t
Is Reported.
Russian Victory Over Austrfans
ON the River Dneister.
GUNS LOST IN THE SWAMPS
OF 5000 Germans Engaged In
Battle of Haelen
Barely 500 Escaped Unhurt, 1t
Is Reported.

Paris. Aug. 15.-An official an
nouncement today says the Belgian
commander of the forts surrounding
Iiere contradicts the rumors that they
had surrendered The battle is de-
clared to be still going on.
The official announcement adds that
the conduct and courage Of the SOL
diers and inhabitants of Liege have
been exem plary. as they realize that
France has replied to the appeal OF
Belgium for aid.
German deserters, according to the
official note, complain OF the terripie
hunger they have suffered. Tney are
said to have declared that their ra-
tions consisted or one sausage anu ."o
spOonfuls Of peas.
Mrs Sarah Wilson and Mrs. George
Keppel have offered to establish a
French-English hospital at LIE Tou-
uuetor or wherever the French gov
ernment considers it convenient. Ihe
establishment is to contain 1000 beds
and is to be kept up as long as the
war lasts.
Austrian Ship Captured.
Alexandria, Egypt. Aug. 15.-The
big new Austrian Lloyd liner Marien-
bad was captured day by British
warship near here while on the voy-
age from Bombay to Trieste. She
was brought into port
.Airmep Drop Bombs.
London, Aug. 15,--A dispatch from
Namur Brfxznfn, to the Time, says a
German aeropiane. flew over that city
last evening and dropped several
bombs. Five men we're wounded, one
of them being horribly mangled by
the explosion Of the missiles.
The French minister Of foreign af-
fairs. in telegraphing to he French
- ev>vy ~ tnr>
various conflicts about which reports
already have been published, gives Of
fetal confirmation of a Russian vic
tory over the Austrians on the river
Dniester He says the Fourth in
fantry regiment and the First cavalry
regiment Of the Austrian army were
anrihilated by the Russians.
The French minister adds that the
positions in upper Alsace and at
Liege. Belgium. are unchanged and
concludes:
"In consequence of the universal
decided to remit to the former French
ambassador at Berlin the 5000 he had
been compelled to pay for his journey
back to France"
Promises to Poles.
ST. Petersburg. Aug. 15.-The Rus
sian government promises Poland
freedom IN the matter of religion and
language and autonomy If the Poles
are loyal in the present struggle with
Germany and Austria-Hungary.
All Quiet at Diest.
Brussels, Aug. 15.-The Belgian gen.
eral staff states that up to O'Clock
this evening there had been no engage.
ment near Dicst. The number of Ger.
mans in Limburg province is declared
to have been exaggerated and the gen
eral military situation Is described a.
excellent, but for strategic reasons the
general staff says that 1t will issue M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15
DON'T WANT any MORE
No More Belgian ReseFvists From
United States Desired.

Washington, Aug. 15.-A general ef-
fort is being made by the United States
to have the powers of Europe observe
the neutrality of all passenger vessels,
tries or not, which are engaged solely
in the transportation of home coming
Americans.
/ On instructions from Brussels, the
Belgian legation has notified the con-
sular agents throughout the United
States that no more reservists are to
be returned to Belgium until further
notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

The following table Of railway
distances may be helpful toward
an intelligent reading of the dis
patches:
Paris-Brussels. 200 miles.
Paris-Namur, 191 miles,
Brussels-Liege. 33 miles
Brussels-Namur. 5 miles
Paris-Verdun, ITS miles.
Verdun-Metz, ~ miles
Paris-Nancy, go miles
Nancy-Strass5urg "A miles.
Paris-Belfort, 275 miles.
-Muelhausen. 81 miles.
Muelhausen-Basel. 21 miles-
Muelhausen- Colmar. 20 miles.
Colmar-Strassbur II miles.
Basel-StraBburg. 50 miles.
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COOL LAST NIGHT.
Blankets Were Comfortable When
! Thermometer Drops to Sixty.

Blankets Were Comfortable When
Thermometer Drops to Sixty.
1t was cool and pleasant last night.
The weather averaged six degrees be-
low normal. The lowest temperature
was so. With the wind blowing a cool
2 mile an hour breeze from the south,
Topekans slept in comfort inside and
outside of their homes
The forecast calls for generally fair
weather tonight and Sunday, with q
n1gher temperature tonight
While the temperature was one de-
gree below normal today, toward the
middle of the afternoon it grew con-
siderably warmer. tempered by the
breeze. The hottest day on record for
August Is was in 1896, when the mer-
curry climbed up to 102, while the low
est was in 1889. when it dropped as low
as "a. The stage of the Kaw river this
morning was 40 feet. Fort Scott and
Emp0ria report heavy rains last night
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(Contiaued on page z.
Won EMMICH IS SLAIN
Death of the German Commander at
Iiegc Is Confirmed.

London, Aug. ia dispatch from
Brussels to the Exchange Telegraph
company says the death of General
Won Emmich, the German commander
at Liege. is confirmed. He is to be
succeeded by General Won Der Mar
witz.
General Otto Won Emmich was Sc
years old. He joined the army as a vol
unteer in 1866 and was promoted two
years later to a lieutenancy. He took
part in the Franco-Prussian war in
1901. Afterward he was promoted
through all the grades until he became
major general in 1901. When he was
appointed to the command of the tenth
army corps he was made a general
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

Another Baggageless Lot of Amerf
cans Reaches New York.

New York, Aug. 15.-Another bag
gageless lot Of Americans who fed
Europe to avoid the war reached New
York today on the Celtic The cabins
were jammed and the stewards had a
hard time feeding the throng. In the
first cabin were 304 persons, in the
second sos, and in the steerage 656.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

Washington, Aug. 15.-Senate de-
bated the bill to require federal regis
tration of all opium dealers or pro-
ducers. House debate was resumed on
the conservation bills.
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Act Has Been Losing Strength
and Vigor Yearly.
:|IT IS 4 RICH MANS GAME.
Poorer Politician Cannot AffOr,
Cost of Two Campaigns.
County Primaries Seem To b
in General Favor.

When the 165 legal surgeons come to
Topeka next winter to operate on the
Kansas statutes, they will hold a con-
sultation regarding the physical condi-
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City of Liege Presents = Pic
ture Of Desolati0n.
The STREETS Are PloWED UF
Heaps Of Smouldering Ruins II
the Surrounding Country.
At Night the City Is Like |
Church Yard.

The special correspondent of the
1. N. s. and London Daily Telegraph
writes:
Brussels. Aug. 15.-The lull and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-15

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Sunday:
slightly warmer tonight
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Japan Is Bent ON Declarine
War ON Germany.
Two Companies of German In
fantry Are Ambushed.
TO REVIVE BALKAN LEAGUE
Plan to Assist Russia and Hold
Back Turkey.
Russians Destroy Railroads and
Telegraph ON Frontier.

The Petit Journal of Paris says i
learns ION unimpeachable authority
that Japan is resolved to declare wal
on Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
Wilson and Bryan Hold Night Conference
Over Plight Of Men and Women
Practically Without Funds.
MAY SEND SHIPLOAD OF GOLD
Thousands in London Helpless Through Refusal to Honor
Checks or Letters of Credt-Even Bank Of Eng
land Notes Declned-Only Gold
Silver Accepted
Silver Accepted.

Washington Aug -Actve for the relief of the
nsnv thousands Americans distress in Europe for lack OF
money or means to return have been begun by President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan who conferred tonight plans for
getting money citizens abroad.
The administration has under consideration the sending OF
amv and navy transports Europe bring American refugees
home and special request Congress for appropriation is
expected to be made
Cable messages from Americans abroad received by
The Associated Press last night suggesting action by the American
government character that would assist them to return
home message Howard Carroll New York author and
business man. sent behalf and that of other Americans
and dated England rcces the plight in which they find
themselves by of the paralysis of transatlantic
service. 1t follows:
"he alarm and excitement among Americans anxious to
return home cannot exaggerated Permit through The AS
sociated Press suggest this crisis the United States
nmnt make such representations to the European powers as
will insure for passenger sailing for ports of the United
States truce of from six eight weeks pending the return of
Americans to their homes Otherwise ncacuabe hardhp will
be imposed upon army of innocent people whose only fault is
that thew have visited Europe usual spend countless
of money"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
Bankers Planning Means
to Avert High Rates tor
Coin Due to War.
EMERGENCY MONEY
is ARRANGED FOR
Clearing House May Issue Ger
tificateS if Currency Be-
comes Scarce.

Wall Street devoted its attentions
and it's efforts yesterday to taking
steps to protect the country's stock OF
gold and prevent a money panic such
as paralyzed the trade of the country
in 1907.
To this end the leading foreign ex-
change brokers met to discuss plans
Other bankers were arranging for the
issuance Of emergency currency, and
these two groups, with others, talked
ever the issuance of Clearing House
certificates il il was found this could
legally be done. Arrangements were
made to meet with Treasury oihcials
in Washington and arrange for CO.
operation. The President is expected
to take part in the discussion. Little
attempt was made TO reveal the tense
ness Of the situation. There was still
hope that war might yet be averted
until well into the afternoon, when
cable from a prominent international
banker, now in London, to his hrm
here was received. The house IN queS-
ton has connections in Europe that
lead into the chancelleries and coun-
ell rooms, and when this message, for
which many persons waited, was de-
coded. hope was abandoned.
"The British Foreign Office" the
translation read, considers the STU
alton absolutely hopeless"
II was then o'clock New York
time. and allowing for the difference
IN time between London and New
York five hours, and for the time
used in transmission and DECIDING, IT
was seen that the cable must have
been fled around o'clock, or an hour
after Germany's time limit to Russia
had expired. 4,
The outflow of gold brings to mind
the possibility that it will continue 10
the point where the yellow metal
would command q premium, and while
this is, as yet, only a possibility
bankers would not be bankers If they
did not look far ahead and avert the
worst by being prepared for it.
Outwardly there was nothing about
the financial district TO indicate that
conditions were other than normal
Only those who we're of Wall Street
noted more leaders in the financial
world hurrying to and from confer
ences than are ordinarily TO be seen in
the district on all the Saturdays OF
the summer and few more plain
clothed and uniformed policemen.
The only excitement was caused by
the procession of gold-laden mail
trucks in the afternoon, their presence
al the Sub-Treasury drawing crowd.
Not a banker in Wal! Street yester-
day-snd the Offices we're full Of them
would, for publication, discuss the
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