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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-07
German-AuStr
Official. Reports

Berlin (by wireless to London, Dec
6.-The evacuation by the Germans
last night of Vernelles. southeast OF
Bethune. was officially announced IN
statement issued here to-day. Inc
statement says:
"Vernelles was evacuated by us &C
cording to our plan on account of the
continuous French artillery fire, which
was causing unnecessary loss. The
buildings which renamed standing
were blown up by US. and our troops
occupied positions prepared east OF
Vernelles. so that the enemy could not
follow in this direction.
Southwest of Altkirch the French
renewed their attack with reinforce
ments. but without success, and they
suffered heavy loss.
Nothing of note has taken place IN
the war area east of the Mazurian
Lakes. where the enemy renamed
quiet The battle around LODI is TAX
ing its course as we had expected. In
Southern Poland there is no change IN
the situation.
Reports received in Berlin indicate
that the Servians still are capable of
Offering considerable resistance. The
Servian rear guard in the neighborhood
of Arandjelovac (about forty miles
southeast of Belgrade) has delivered
several attacks to cover the retreat of
the main army.
although for two days there have
laAo &c
of the theatres of war, entire conf
dence is felt in Berlin that events are
progressing favorably for the German
arms. The report that in Poland oper-
atoms are following their normal
course can only mean success in the
German advances, as checks would not
be described as normal"
An official statement from the Ger
man general headquarters, given out
earlier in the day, was as follows:
"The report given in the Russian
statement of November 20 that the
German attacks in the vicinity of
Czenstochowa failed, with many cas-
ualties to the Germans, is false, the
truth being quite the contrary. The
attack of the 18th Russian Corps,
which approached to within sixty-fve
yards of our lines, was repulsed, the
Russians taking position further back
and leaving a large number of killed
and wounded.
From Vienna it is officially report
ed that small engagements near lynn
bark, Galicia, have been successful to
cur arms.
"The position in Southern Poland is
unchanged. The battle continues in
Northern Poland.
Southeast of Arandjelovac there is
stubborn fighting without decision.
Three hundred prisoners were taken
yesterday"
Vienna (vis London, Dec. 6.-The
following Official communication was
issued to-day:
"The battle in Poland is progressing
favorably for the Dual Allies. The Rus
81 e. forces which m; rched to western
Galicia were attacked by Austrian and
German troops. We captured 1920
prisoners and some trains.
an the Carpathians there has been
some fighting. The enemy who broke
in. Beskia Stelburg has been repulsed
with the loss Of 500 prisoners.
South of Belgrade our troops are
gaining ground. West Of Arabdjolovac,
Dorty and Milanovatz the enemy has
received achievements, and continues
severe attacks in western direction.
"The Servian civilian population is
returning. Fifteen thousand inhabi-
tants remained in Belgrade. where the
new Austrian administration already is
working"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-07
Elk Premier of Italy
Quotes Official Dis
patches in Proof.
DUAL MONARCHY
WARNED IN 1918
Present Premier Tells Parlia-
ment Army and Navy Are
Ready for Any Event.
lBy Gable to The Tribune

London, Dec. 1.-THE Daily Chron-
icle's" Milan correspondent gives the
text Of the late Marquis di San Gull
amos dispatch 10 ex-Premier Giolittl,
dated August 9, 1918, together with
Signor Giolttis reply, the quoting OF
which by the ex-Premier in the Cham
Der of Deputies on Saturday caused
sensation, as proving that Austria was
resolved on provoking war as far back
as the beginning of August last year.
Marquis di San Giuliano wrote:
Austria has communicated TO us
and Germany her intention of proceed
ing against Servia, and defines such &C
ton as defensive, hoping thereby to
apply casus federis provided for In
the Triple Alliance, which ! held to be
inapplicable. ] am seeking concerted
measures with Germany to impede
such Austrian action, but 1T may be-
come necessary for US to state clearly
that we do not deem such eventual ac-
tion defensive, hence that we do not
believe that a case contemplated by
the treaty exists. Kindly telegraph
me if you approve"
Ex-Premier Giolitti replied as fol-
lows:
SHOULD Austria intervene against
Scrvia. it is clear that no casus
fcederis is involved. II is an action
which Austria accomplishes on her own
account. Nor is there any case of
defence, seeing that nobody dreams of
attacking her. 1t is necessary that
Austria should be given an under
standing of this in the most formal
manner, and it is to be hoped that
Germany will exert her influence to
dlssuade Austria from so perilous an
oAventure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-07
Saws Austria Was Warned.

SAYS Austrla was NdTHeu.
After the former Premier had read
these dispatches to the deputies, he
said:
"This was done and our interpreta-
tion of the treaty was accepted by our
allies, our friendly relations not being
in the least disturbed. Thus the dec
laration of neutrality made at the be-
ginning of this conflict is according to
the spirit and letter of the treaties. |
recall this incident, wishing to demon
strate the complete loyalty of Italy be-
fore the eyes Of Europe"
The former Premier was interrupted
by great applause. He concluded his
address by urging the maintenance of
neutrality until the necessity should
arise to protect Italy's rights. Un.l
then, he said, there should be loyal
observance of neutrality, which alone
could give in any moment complete
liberty of judgment and action. He
recommended great caution and watch
fulness, and said that since the very
life of the nation was at stake, the
government, Parliament and the press
must be cautious.
Rome, Dec. 6.-"To-day, whoever has
doubted the fitness of our army, who
ever has intended to expose the vicissi-
tudes traversed for military prepare
ton, sins against the Fatherland," was
the declaration made in the Italian
Chamber yesterday by Premier Salan-
dra prior to the passage of resolution
expressing confidence in the govern
ment. He adds:
Army and Navy Ready.
Regarding military preparation,
can affirm that the Italian army and
navy are ready for any vent. For this
military preparation both we and our
predecessors have assumed grave re-
sponsibilities. which Parliament will be
able to Judge later from documents,
but not now To-day, whoever has
doubted the fitness Of our army, who
ever has intended to expose the vicis
STUDIES traversed for military prepare
ton, sins against the Fatherland."
Premier Salandra declared that the
action of some of the orators gin try
ing to diminish the Importance of our
country is unpatriotic," and continued:
"The country agrees with the govern
ment that it will have its interests pro-
tected. | can repeat firmly that we are
determined to protect them. Further
cannot say. The Cabinet knows and
feels the terrible responsibility upon
it, but needs full liberty of action, APP
proved by the chamber, without which
no government can rule the country in
this moment"
The Premier's speech was constantly
interrupted by applause, and ended
with an ovation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-07
Praise for Myrou I. Herrick.

English friends Of mine have just
returned from Paris. They say Ameri-
cans there. headed by their splendid
was ONE as an English woman "a hos.
pital worker) described him TO me-
are doing work of mercy which can
rot be overestimated Your little
book tells me that in far distant Amer
lea, too, Americans are putting their
shoulders to the wheel. II ever an ef-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
Worlds Commerce Being Resumed

Gradually hut surely business of all
kinds is being resumed, and the worlds
commerce is adjusting Itself to the
necessities OF war says the Horny
Cicws report for the week ending Au-
gust %
Hy far the greatest and most import
ant basis OF Improvement has been
the partial restoration of international
trade. Traffic is now practically safe
across the Atlantic and through the
Mediterranean. two channels through
which much the largest share of the
worlds commerce travels. The route
to South America is also practically
open. German boats. representing an
enormous tonnage. are, of course. out
OF employment. and the sudden with
drawal OF so large n capacity must con-
tinue to be serious Inconvenience.
The loss Of tonnage will fall most
severely upon the passenger service,
but this class of traffic promises to be
exceedingly light for at least a year
or SO to come. Fortunately freight
transportation is being rapidly re-
sumed; charterng has become much
more active. and very soon Yur wheat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24

builded MAMMALIAN of Austria took it
twice: the Elector of Cologne captured it;
three times it passed into the hands OF the
French; Marlborough captured it, and French
and Austrians fought ierccly beneath it's
walls in 1892, the year of the battle of
Jcmappes.
1t WAS III 1915 that the greatest battle of
European history was fought. and that bat
tie was fought on Belgian soil English and
Germans combining there to halt the progress
OF Napoleon, and to bring to n final end all
his ambitions. y year less than a century
later, British, Belgians and French fight to-
Sether against the Germans. and any day
still greater battle may be fought in sight
of the historic field OF Waterloo. This time
the sranisons Of Butcher. for VIII ON Wclling-
ton so anNiously waited, will be arraycd
against the grandsOns of their allies of
century gone, and. shoulder to shoulder with
these, will be tho descendants Of the fol-
lowers of the great CorsCan. And there,
too. will be the Belgians taking glorious
part again in an epoch making battle in de-
Tense OF the fathcrland That they will ac-
quit themselves as of old. the story of tho
last siege OF Liegc tells the world plainly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24

midsummer might. Two men sprawled
on the sands. some distance back from
the water and listened 10 the heavy
humping OF their overturned hearts.
and painted
Now and again ono would litt Ma
head and stare out over the black face
OF the waters az n little line oc reddish
nanes about mile OF shore. all tina.
remained 20 Witness 70 the fac, that.
AN hour since. these Two had been In
command Of as trim small schooner
as ever venturtd the coastw!se trip
from Por;la IA to New YORK
As far out again, shone the starboard
light OF a oecaimed schooner whose
pcoph had teen directly responsible
for the disaster which had overtaken
tho smaller vessel
In the course OF ,ime beginning to
breathe with more ease. one 0: the TWO
marooncd gentlemen said
Tell me. Barcus, what's the nearest
symptom OF civilization ."
Chatham village" said Mr.. Barcus.
six miles 10 the no'ih'ards. and GU,
of by an inlet a mile or so wide A.
that"
Mr. Law groancc soultully.
Then there's the lighthouse OF
Monomoy Point" Mr. Barcus pursued.
three miles 10 the south"
y silence commented eioqucntly on
this assertion. broken only when Mr.
Law voiced thought bred OF long and
malignant observation Of the schooner's
green eye
"rd give deal to know who's aboard
that vessel"
YOU don't mean YOU think your
regular young woman
ms possible judith kidnapped Ros.
in Portland. That's not so far from
Gloucester. n motor car could have
caught that schooner before she sailed
to s1l.s
better way 10 take care o: an able
bodied. fuil-temDe-ed girl you've KID
mapped, than 20 ship her somewhere by
sea. in The care OF trustworthy
he!lions?'
Dom ask me: I've done very little
kidnapping for one OF my years"
For tuppence." said Mr.. Law, ia
risk aswim or TO that boat and see
for myself
For $4,000, 000--I would not" Barcus
affirmed with grea; decision.
y moment or so later the line OF
little flames went out altogether and
unexpectedly; and the owner OF the
late Seaventure fancied he could hear
even al that distance. the hiss OF
charred and smoldering t!mbers sucked
under and drowned out.
Exit" he announced plaintive!y.
exit Seaventure. with heroic gesture.
K / p. good little ship"
Di' 'cN up, Cail you La"
exclaimed pecxishly. I'm sorrier than
you arc--and after all. it's my loss:
I've got TO buy you another boat. All
you've lost is your temper"
And my susceptibility TO the charms
Of the well-known SEX" Mr.. Barcus
corrected. Nothing can ever restore
my lost faith in gentle womans gem
tleness. When YOU brought that young
woman abroad thought butter
wouldn't melt in her mouth. and for
while i actually contemplated doing
her the kindness OF tipping you over
into the drink, SOS she could lavish her
tender affections on a regular guy,
some one able to appreciate hermann
Ing me, OF course. And first thing 7
know. she ups and points Il gun at my
head and tips me overheard. and then
makes pretty bonfire out OF my SAIL
boat. And all the excuse you can pro-
duce is that she's crazy in the head.
Well. who said she wasn't? Any woman
who would consent to elope with you
is fit for n commission de lunatico
inquircndo, all right"
IContinued Tomorrow
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and cotton will be going abroad in
liberal quantities.
Germany viii not be BILE to buy our
grain or cotton with any freedom: but
England must have both in large
amounts and will pc able to secure
them as long as she can control the
sea. This helps matters very matbi-
ally on this side OF the Atlantic. and
Will lessen or avert the loss that threat
ened our Southern and Western farm
ers by an embargo upon transatlantic
routes
The proposal OF our government to
buy large foreign fleet OF merchant
vessels Is now unnecessary. 1t is un-
wise for both political and commercial
reasons. Our government wou1l be en-
tering upon an exceedingly costly and
losing operation for the purpose Of
meeting temporary emergency. which
is rapidly passing away
The Jew York Stock Exchange re-
mains closed and may not be reopened
until 1t is known what the London Ex-
change is likely to do. To open the
New York Exchange under existing
conditions would be sheer folly. since
1t would make New York the dumping
ground OF all the needy sellers In Eu-
rope and precipitate fresh demoraliza-
ton in this market.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
Where Is Tommy Atkins?

THE world knows that the English troops
L left home on board transports several
days after the opening of the war between
Great Britain and Germany. That is all it does
know. The numerical strength OF the army
sent to the aid Of the allies on the Continent
is unknown. Its destination is Il secret.
The veil of the censor is almost impcne-
ira e in this day of highly developed and
splendidly organized news agencies. What
the warning governments do not want known
is not known, and evidently the British gov
eminent does not wish the world or, what Is
more 10 the point the Germans to know
where its army is. So the world is kept in
ignorance.
But we can wait in patience When
Tommy Atkins gets into action there will be
no mystery surrounding his whereabouts.
All the world will know then.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
Richmond Schools

= FAD the sketch OF the Richmond public
N schools published in yesterdays issue
Of The Times-D Dispatch. Examine the pic
lures OF some of the many handsome public
school buildings in the city. The sketch is
a brief one, and the pictures are compare
lively few, but both give an idea of the splen-
did work being done in the cause of public
education in Richmond. American people
believe iii education. IT is the great agent
OF independence OF democracy. OF equal
rights and equal opportunities. Virginia
people believe in it and Richmond people
believe in it, They have been friends of pub
lie school education for years. but ii is only
recently that poverty has allowed them TO
make a beginning toward attaining the goa
they have set themselves. That goal is SUI
premacy among all the States and all the mu-
inequalities OF the country The sketch to
which reference is made is an cncoura ging
sign. knowledge OF what has been done is
Of value an incentive TO greater accom-
plishments Read H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers
Another Gnnh Cru,n.lc.

This crusade against industrial sickness
launched By the American Association for Labor
Legislation Is sure to enlist general svmDathv
and support and lead 10 substantial good II
Is being pushed by of the leading experts
IN sociological and industrial reform includ-
ing employers OF labor and employees as we'll
as the professional men. But aside from the
high personnel OF its promoters. the movement
has its own soundness OF purpose and influence
TO give it success.
This may be called twin effort Of the one
compensa lion and compulsory sickness insur-
ance for workers, which has already resulted
successfully IN some States The association
called It's nrst conference on occupational
diseases In 1910, so that the present crusade Is
NOT an overnight growth. Bills for Legislatures
are now being drafted and Will be vigorously
pushed when the time comes. The prime wisdom
OF al SUCH movements is that they rest on the
sound "id prihcipie that IAN ounce OF proven
Bee ''"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
French COurfcsy

Boston woman was talking Of Paris The
question OF the relative courtesy, OF nations
we'll. II would take a very good illustra-
non to persuade me that any people beat the
rrench' she remarked. I'll give you an OK
ample: ] was walking down The Champs Elvsecs
ana wanted TO find a particular street called
inc Rue dc la clochcc. Not knowing just where
10 turn OFF Into the side street | ask ed a young
Frehchnan who passed il he could direct
me to H. He assured me, with a thousand par
dons, he did not know
\ rev minutes later heard hurryng feet
nchlnd me- and there my Fronchman
Madame he said, sweeping off his hat and
oo"ing profoundly, did you not ask the
way 10 the Rue de Ia Clochec? | sorry tina {
] did not know: but have my brother and
asked him. and 1 sorry 10 inform YOU
Traveller.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
CHAPTER XvI.-THE WRECK.

Now the humining OF the motor was
again audible and growing louder with
every instant; and Alan. getting to his
feet in turn infected with the excite :
ment OF Barcus could just make out
at some distance a dark shadow be-
meath a dim. splutterine glimmer of
light, that moved swiftly and steadily
toward the Seavcnture.
What the dcvil.' he demanded.
puzzled.
You uttered a mouthtul when you
said 'dcviI' Barcus commented, grasp
ing his arm and hurrying him to the
iandward side OF the vessel. quick
kick or your shoes-Gct set FOR u mile
long swim Devils work. all right
he painted. hastily divesting himself OF
shoes and outer garments. II couldn't
make out what they were up to till |
saw them lash the wheel. light the
fuse. start the motor. and take 10 the
dory. They've made one grand little
torpcdo-boa out of that tender"
He sprang upon the rail. steadying
himself with a stay. Ready he ask =
ed. Look sharp"
BY way of answer. Alan joined him.
the two had dived as one, entering the
water with n single splash. and coming
to the surface Il good ten yards from
seconds they were swimming franti-
cally, and not until 300 feet or more
separated them from the schooner did
either dare pause for breath or back
ward glance.
Then the impact of the launch against
the Scavcnture's side rang out across
the waters. and with a husky roar the
launch blew up, spewing STEWARDS a
widespread fan OF flame. over the
Scavcnture as this famed and died.
pale fire seemed TO hover like n trem
ulous pail OF osphyrescence. a weird
and CHASTITY glare that suddenly de-
scended TO the decks. There followed
cracking noise, a sound as OF the
laborcd breathing Of giant: and
bright flames. orange. crimson. violet
and gold. licked out all over the schoon-
en- from stem 10 stern. from deck 20
topmasts.
IL seemed several minutes that she
burned in this wsc--it was probably
not S" long-beforc her decks blew up
and the namcs swept roaring to the
sky.
fly the time that Alan ana Barcus.
swimming steadily. had gained 4 shoal
which-thoush still dry land was a
quarter Of mile away--permitted
them footing in ist-dccp waters, the
Seavcnturc had burned to the waters
edge.
on Nanset Beach. in the shank OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
Rights for Jews of Russin.

one OF the unexpected effects OF the present
war is The probability that Russia will decree
civil and political rights for the Jews of tina,
land This boon long hoped for and for which
little faith was entertained seems now 10 be
one OF the fruits of justice that will be borne
upon the tree of strife.
The Jew has the right of eligibility to mill
tary service, and the Car has successfully an
pealed TO the Jews TO take UP arms. They
can do so because they Russia as their
home. despite the terrible Affections nd depriya
tons 10 which they have been subjected The
extension OF all rights of Jews would mark a
point In the progress OF Russia in the path of
enlightenment that would reflect perpetual
glory upon the reign of the ruling Gear OF
course. this is all predicated upon the act when
taken. being in sood faith and not as n strategic
expedient for selfish ends.-Baltimore American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
WAYSIDE CHATS WITH
OLD VIRGINIA EDITORS

The editor OF the Halifax Gazette has just
returned from his vacation. That check he
received from Governor Stuart for subscription
to his paper should como In handy just now.
The Wayside man could have used several on
his return from visit to the homo of the poker
expert Of the Virginia press. and he did nothing
but look on. either.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24
The 7 rey o. Hearts
Romantic Tale by Louis Joseph Vance
Copyright. 49,. BY Lou.. Jo.eph vano.

BY arrangement, with Tho Universal Film
IIteed The Trey. y Hearts" In The Times.
ne sHporio< Theatre. synop.is OF preceI-
ing chapters; The trey OF hearts 81 the
Death sign n,eI BY seneca .Trine ia the
IHG!;h. youne woman or violent temper
ne wages against Alan Law, whose fn;he!.
now dead. Thine held responsible tor tho ac-
,lhcnt which made him helpless cripple
Law .oNcJ Rose Trne. hts eDemy's daurhier
TWIN sisici u judith. and has been caticcG
back I" MS country ny tho messaEe o. q
rose, tho token Of Affection be;wee: him and
Rose Trnc. Under dramatic circuInHta nces
Law saves The he OF judith and She fans
In love with him and later nurscs him
through all Illness when che inds him lost
IN the woods Of Maine BUt Law remains
!aithiu! 10 HCse. who. learning o: her
iatre- q tgeR he:y. has set out in search o.
MIN Snc rnts HIN after judith mas de-
serted nina. a;G they stsrt on the houle,saGd
Journey: Law receiving The death rlEa again
while on tho trlIn lie therefore determines
80 proceed by water, AID charters tho Sea
Veutur" Captain Ba-Cus 81 the Scavcnture.
an ocean Eo!rg powcr-hCAt agrees 10 take
tse hoteI :or Pos. The gIrl meets him IN
the lobby and they get safely aboard the
vessel and out OF 70: t!And harDo:. Alan dis
covers that judith tricked MIN and took
Rose place She pushes tho captain over
board tl1a interrupts ana Judith IL nut
INTO the dinsy and cast aGr!!t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-24

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch.
Sir.-i met nan the other day who didn't
know Who was nghting who In Europe. | bet
that man Is one OF those who says, You can't
believe anything YOU see in the newspa pers."
lie can he doesn't read them. Then he wanted
me- to tell him all about IL. Nothing doing" |
said. Read II for yourself. I haven't time TO
educate people VINO are too stinEy buy news
papers or TOO lazy 10 read them 4 NJ
Richmond. August -. 1914.