Evening star., 1914-08-06

bill passed by Congress approprating
81, 5nOGn for the financial assistance OF
Americans abroad The gold was taken
from the subtreasury in New York to
the armored cruiser Tennessee. which
sails today to distribute it,
The Tennessee's paymaster has given
receipts for s2GOO0O intrusted to his care
by relatives of persons in distress abroad.
Government officials. United states army
officers representatives OF New fork
banking houses and a crew of between
500 and 800 men will go on the 1ehnes-
see.
II. Percival Dodge. former American
minister to Honduras Salvador and Pan
anna, will sail on the Tennessee as spe-
cial agent of the state Department at
the embassy in Paris in the distribution
of funds.
Negotiations were begun for the char
tering of several big Italian steamships.
which together with thrty-nine Ameri-
can vessels. ordinarily used Y: the coast
wise trade. will provide facilities for as
many thousands as care TO come nome.
To Concentrate in London.
Government officials are working on a
nlan for the concentration of most of the
American refugees in London. Negotia-
tions are in progress for the charterinS
of a big steamer to ply across the Eng
lish channel under the American flag and
carry Americans to and from the con-
tinent.
Representations were made by the Unit
ed states to the German government TO
secure the release of the thousands OF
Americans detained in Germany during
the period of mobilization Assurances
have come that the mobilization will last
only two days. and Americans then Will
be free to leave.
Ambassador Herrick cabled that the
French government. on its own initiative,
had agreed to deposit the several millions
in gold with Morgan. Harges & Co.. TO oe
distributed TO the various BANKS anu 81
press companies for the payment OF ! le!
ters of credit and travellers, checks. lh's
Immediately will relieve hnanelal s'iesS
of Americans in France.
France to Welcome Ships.
Charge clausse of the French embassy
told Secretary Bryan that France wouto
not follow Germany's example ana prev eii'
departure of Americans. Transports sent
by the United States, he SAID. would Dc
welcomed in French ports. Mr. Clause
already has inquired from his government
as to whether the treasure ship would De
received and protected in French waters
The state Department cabied $ato,oe'
last night to Ambassador PaSe at Lon
don, through the Bankers Trust COM
pany. which has raised that sum IN Lon
don for the use of the american
ment -.
A conference at the Treasury Depart
ment to perfect plans of relief was held
by Secretaries Bran. McAdoo and Car
rison Assistant Secretaries Roosevelt
and Breckenridge. and y. {. Miller OF the
federal reserve board attended secre-
tary McAdoo afterWard maze the ioiio"-
ing announcement:
''The Treasury Department at Wash
ington and the subtTeasuries at San Fran
CISCO Chicago. New Orleans. Baltimore
Boston St Louis, New York Cincinnati
and Philadelphia will receive deposits for
the benefit of American travellers and
give receipts therefor Inc congress ap-
propriated SoJOOOp. with authority to
make advances to American travellers IN
Europe who may be in need of assist
ance.
"A large part of this appropriation will
be sent to Europe Immediately to be ad-
vanced to American travellers under the
direction of the Secretary OF the treas
urv acting in cooperation with the Sec
retary Of State and the Secretary of War,
whose representatives will accompany
the cruiser Tennessee.
Will Locate Americans.
Whenever funds are deposited with
the Treasury Department for the beneht
of any American citizen in Europe the
Treasury Department. acting in conjunc-
ton with the State and War depart
ments, will endeavor to locate the pro-
posed benefciaries. and, If found will
make such advances to them out Of the
above appropriation as may be neces-
sary to cover their immediate needs. Inc
department will reimburse itself for such
expenditures out cf the funds that may
be deposited in the Treasury or the sub
treasures as aforesaid. and will return