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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-27
new YORK DEMOCRATS
TOSEE THE PRESIDENT
House Members Want to Discuss
Politics of the Empire
State.

New York city democrats in the House
conferred today and agreed to ask for
a conference with President Wilson. to
go over party questions.
Representative Fitzgerald was at the
White House today In an effort to make
an engagement for the representation to
see the President. but as Secretary
Tumulty was away no date was set
1t is expected that an appointment will
be made for later in the week.
Representatives Cantor and Levy. who
took exception to any interference in the
Presidents policy in any way. were ah-
sent from the House conference. Repre-
sentative Fitzgerald made this state
ment:
The delegation decided to request the
President to meet the democratic men,
bers Of Congress from New YORK city
to discuss matters for the advancement
of the welfare of the democratic party
in the city and state of New York.
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ITALY WOULD AVOID WAR.
Accepts British Invitation to Join in
Mediation Conference.

ROME. July 27.-The Italian govern
ment today Informed Sir Edward Grey
that it accepted his invitation to Join in
a mediation conference.
Marquis di San Giulano. Italian foreign
minister, and the British ambassador to
Italy today called on the Austro-Hun-
garian ambassador to discuss means of
Cancellation between Austria-Hungary
and Servia.
They had previously informed the
Austro-Hungarian diplomat OF their in
tended visits. and he had replied that
while he would receive them with pleas
ure the Austro- Hungarian government
reserved all its rights to take any mill
tary measures it deemed necessary.
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FOR RECORDER
Senator Pomerene Wants Ohm Neoro
Lawyer Given Job in
District.

Senator Pomerene Of Ohio today pro-
posed q new candidate for recorder of
deeds of the District. While visiting the
President. discussing matters before the
Senate, Senator Pomerene asked the
President to consider the recommends
tons Of Sully Jaynes. a democratic coll
ored lawyer of Springfield. Jaynes has
the Endorsement of Gov. Cox. State Chair
man W. L. Finley of Ohio and the demo-
Gratis generally Of that state.
The President said he would consider
the candidacy of Jaynes. but did not in
dictate when he will dispose of the posi-
ton. The opinion has prevailed for
some time that the President will wait
until after Congress had adjourned. SO as
not to precipitate a fight on negro ap-
pointments while other business is pend
ing. and will then nominate colored
man for the place. That he will nomi-
nate q colored man has been known for
some time but when he would do so has
not been so clear in his own mind.
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FLETCHER AWAITS ORDERS.
Not Decided When He Will Take
Command of Fleet.

Admiral Fletcher will go to Newport
today and spend part of his time while
on vacation in conference with the naval
general board, which has summer head
quarters there. 1t is expected that he
will take command of the Atlantic fleet
about the middle Of August, though SO
far Secretary Daniels has made no def
mite plans to bring home the big fleet in
Mexican waters.
The New York and Texas in the ordi-
nary course should run or their official
trials in August. which may involve their
detachment from the feet In Mexican
waters for that purpose. If the remainder
of the vessels are necessarily detained
there.
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National Finances Satisfactory.
SERvIA's REPLY TO AUSTRIA.

Servas reply the Austrian ultimatu is summarized
follows:
First-Serva agrees the publication in its official
journal the front of the formal declaration submitted
propaganda and dpong its fatal consequences regettng
the participation of Servian officers this propaganda re-
pudatng any further interference Hungarian in
and warning all Serans that rigorous proceedings
will be taken in the future against any persons guilty such
Vaccinations.
Second Serva agrees communicate this declaration
the army in the form Of an order of the day.
be considered capable of conducting ntrgues against
Austria.
Fourth-Revision Of the laws governing the press
Fh-Dismissal from the army and navy of officers and
the removal also Of civilian officials whose participation an
propaganda be proved The Sevian gov
ernent however protests against Austrian officials taking
part in the inquiry
Sxth-The Servian government asks for explanation
just what the Austrian officials called
upon take in the inquiry into the Seraevo plot is
announced that Serva only admit such participation as
would be in accordance with international law and good
neighborly relations.
Seventh-To up, Serva accepts all the conditions
and demands Of Austria and makes reservations only regard
ing the participation of Austrian officials the inquiry 1t
does give its formal refusal to this point but
itself to asking explanations
Finally if the Austrian government finds this reply in
adequate Serva appeals The Hague tribunal and the
powers which signed the declaration 1909 relative to
Boznia and Herzegovina.
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To Try for Big Typo Convention.

Final decision to make great effort
to bring to this city the annual con-
vention of the International Typo
graphical Union in 1915 was reached at
a meeting of the executive committee
of the Chamber of Commerce today.
The sum Of 500 was appropriated for
the purpose OF getting out propaganda
and various advertising features to bring
the meeting to this city. Chaplin Brown
presided.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FIRM,
inclined TO PEACE
Prepares for Eventualities, While
Anxious for Nego-
tiations.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 2-In spite
OF the general unfavorable symptoms in
tne situation between Austria-Hungary
and Servia. and of the effect produced by
the arrest in Hungary of Gen. Radomir
FUNK, chief OF the Servian general staff.
better feeling was noticeable here to-
day as the result Of yesterdays diplo-
matte conversations. 1t is understood
that long interview between Sergius
Sazonon, the Russian foreign minister,
and the Austrian ambassador especially
was responsible for this Improvement Of
sentiment. This meeting was desired by
both sides. NJ. Sazonof's telephone mes
sage to the Austrian embassy making an
appointment was followed only a few
moments later by another from the Aus
trian ambassador asking the Russian for
eign minister for an interview
The fact that Vienna does not refuse to
discuss the points at issue is interpreted
as happy symptom, although Russia s
attitude has been very firm since the be-
ginning of the crisis. The Russian gov
eminent at the same time is anxious to
negotiate with Vienna in order by such
q discussion to delay any act which might
prove irreparable.
Berlin may be heard at the opportune
moment in the interest of peace.
Precautionary DEGREES Issued.
A decree has been promulgated forbid
ding the publication for one year Of de-
tailed Information concerning the army
and navy.
The cities of st. Petersburg and Mos
COW have been placed under a state of
extraordinary projections modified form
Of martial law.
A censorship order prohibits the pub
hcation Of virtually all news relating to
the army and navy. including mobiliza-
ton, the calling out of reservists, the
movements Of superior officers. voluntary
offers Of medical aid. and even the arrest
and sentences imposed upon spies.
Another order prohibits unauthorized
Austrian borders or in the neighborhood
Of fortified places.
Many Servian officers and reservists are
returning home. The Slavs of Moscow
are organizing a great demonstration.
National Finances Satisfactory.
At q meeting of the bankers, with the
director Of the National Bank presiding,
q resolution was adopted yesterday that
the financial situation of Russia will en-
able the present emergency to be met sat
isfactorily.
Emperor Nicholas attended a theater
Saturday night and received an entkusi-
astic ovation.
The st. Petersburg newspapers are pub
fishing such headlines as 'On the Eve
of War" War Is Inevitable" All an
pear to believe Russia is bound to inter
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WIFE ASKS FOR AL1MoNY.
Alleges She Was Deserted By Mem
her of Fire Department.

Joseph Bentley, a member of the fire
department, was cited today by Justice
Wright to show cause August why
he should not pay alimony to his wife,
Lille R. Bentley, pending the determine
ton of her suit for maintenance.
The wife tells the court she was mar
ried February IT, 1904, and has one
child. April last, she asserts. during
her temporary absence from home, her
husband packed his trunk. left home and
has announced his intention never to
return to her. She says he has stated
he will no longer contribute to her
support. and has threatened to resign
his position.
Attorney r. Newton Donaldson ap-
pears for the wife.
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BRITISH FLEET RECALLED.
Wireless Stays Dispersal and Starts
Big Craft Coaling.

PORTLAND. England, July N.-The
first feet of the British navy has been
recalled here by wireless telegraphy and
is now coaling. "'' ..
The fleet. which comprises twenty-eight
first-class battleships and a large num-
Der Of cruisers and torpedo boat destroy
ers, had left here after the annual ex-
ercises and before the receipt Of the ad-
miralty's order not to dispense. All leave
has been stopped. and 1t is understood
that the fleet will proceed to the North
sea-
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WAR ALMOST CERTAIN,
I IS VIEW IN RUSSIA
Official Dispatch Here Quotes Mem
Der of Ministry to That
Effect.

The gravity of the European situation
was reflected in an official dispatch from
St. Petersburg today saying the Russian
minister of war had said he considered
war between Russia and Austria almost
inevitable.
Official Statement Issued.
His statement was made after the Rus
sian ministry had issued an official decla-
ration that Russia was greatly disturbed
and could not remain Indifferent in the
crisis that had arisen between Servia and
Austria-Hungary.
The order for the complete mobiliza-
ton of the Russian army was confirmed.
Hands Off, United States Policy.
President Wilson said today in answer
to inquiries whether the United States
would try to bring about peace In Europe
that he had not considered the subject,
but that the traditional policy Of the
United States was not to mix in Euro
pean affairs. He intimated that In the
present crisis the United States could do
nothing.
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DUTCH OFFICIALS ACT.
Steps Taken to Maintain Holland s
Neutrality in Case of War.

THE HAGUE, July 1.-THE chief Of
the general staff of the Dutch army and
the minister of marine decided today to
cut short their holiday and return to the
capital where active steps are being TAX
en- by the authorities for the maintenance
Of Hollands neutrality in the event Of
war.
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instead Of gold, referring their customers
to the imperial bank whefAthey asked for
gold
The leading bankers of the German cap
ital met today and agreed on measures
to protect the stock market and to en-
courage the public not to unload securi-
ties. The meeting voted in favor of XIV
ing credits under special terms to brokers
and decided to call for margins from
private investors only when the market
value Of securities had reached the lowest
point consistent with safety
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quoted at from 70 to 1880. but there were
few transactions. Partisan bank shares
recovered slightly. but Russian govern
ment bonds were quoted fractionally
lower.
A wireless dispatch was received from
the French battleship Jean Bart today
stating that President Poincare expected
to arrive at Dunkirk at o'clock Wednes-
day morning. The French squadron ac-
companying him has already passed
through the straits between Denmark
and Sweden and has arrived in the North
sea-
Bienvenu Martin. acting president of
the council of ministers, conferred last
night with Baron de Schoen, the German
ambassador. Later he issued a note say
find some means for action by the powers
In favor Of peace between Austria and
Servia.
Cabinet Discusses Situation.
The French cabinet yesterday took UNI
der consideration the Austro-Servian
trouble. several of the twelve members
present having been summoned by tele-
graph from the country Prior to the
meeting the war minister. Adolphe Mes
SHINY. conferred with Gen. Joffre. chief
tary governor of Paris. and the minister
Of the interior. Louis Malvy.
The foreign Office appeared to think the
situation might take two or three days
to develop clearly. The press and the
public showed great restraint. The war
will be looked upon, if it comes. as
terrible day for hundreds of thousands of
men.
The question of war is the principal
topic of discussion in the boulevard cafes,
and all classes of Parisians are taking
an absorbing interest in developments.
Patrols of republican guards were sta
toned last night at the important street
crossings to repress any disorders and
the Austrian embassy and Servian lega-
ton are guarded day and night.
Early yesterday the Austrian embassy |
was the object of a demonstration on the |
part of number of Czechs and others |
who cried: Down with Austria!' One
OF them drew from his pocket a cloth |
made up of the colors of the Austrian
flag and began to burn it, giving rise
to the false report that an attempt had
been made to set fire to the Austrian
banner. The police interviewed, and ar
rested several of the demonstrators, and
the French government expressed regrets
for the incident.
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SENTIMENT TO return
ST|RS UPEAST S|DERS
MANY Resident Hungarians and
Servians Ready to Fight if
Necessary.

NEW YORK, July he oie
of conversation in the Huhsa,ia
colonies in the upper and lower Eas'
Sta. 10 the possibility of war. A strong
continent to return 10 HunsaiS
sn-un., ND. and men and women declare
they would leave at once IL ne" y.
foreign foe threatening Hungary IS re-
ceived here. . or
a committee already has peen Or
..nizad to form a volunteer regiment
-, this city 1t was estimated To-Day
~, there are close to 100000 Hunsar'-
an reserves in this country. and ABOUT
~ ooo or these are in New York CITY
rb. Serrians. too. are anxiously await
in, news of the impending war ciooo'
80 .nnsrently are as ready to return 10
The native country as are the dunsaii
ans OF the 1O0, 900 Serbs in the Oniteo
S,.,.s il was estimated that lo'ooV
live in this city.
Az a gathering of 10000 Germans yes
,.rd.v TO celebrate the thirty-nrst an
niyersary of the allied socleties "
Rrookiyn a cable dispatch was oroG re,
sent to the emperor congratuiaIhs w.
on tbs stand Germany had taken IN tne
The dispatch expressed the nope la i,t
, hsnny solution of the questions IN
Volyed would be found without resort
ing to war.
Chicago Contingents Aroused
CHICAGO, July GA large contingent
of the 10000 Servians IN CnlcAeo
probably will return to their colors 10
1,bt ~ war is declared with Austria,
II was said today after a number OF
enthusiastic meetings had been held In
the foreign district May Germans
will 20 home to fight II their country Is
involved. Every German IN TINS coun-
try who is on the reserve list Is unael
moral obligation to ms nag; aI GormaS
to Baron Won Refchie OF inc 1eA "AeAA
consulate in this city.
A mass meeting Of young sefV,ans
was called today to raise funds ano
plan for the sending of soldiers from
this country.
Indianapolis Serbs Stirred.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 27.-Stirring
speeches on the European political situa-
ton which threatens to involve Austria
Hungary and servia in a war were made
At the foreisners' house Of the Indian
spofis Aid Association last night. A
large crowd Of men. most Of whom were
6ervsans, discussed plans for raising
money and sending volunteers to fight
for Servia II war begins.
C0uuC AdIOly1 AOauoOu8 1Oul.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. July 27.-Count
Karolyi, leader Of the Independent party
in Hungary, decided to abandon his Amer
lean tour last night in view of the trouble
between Servia and Austria, and left i'm
mediately for New York to take the nrst
steamer for Europe. Before leaving he
declared the majority Of Hungarians
would be loyal to Austria in case Of
war. He blamed Austria's mistaken
Balkan policy for the danger Of hos
tilities.
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COUNCIL Is CALLED.
Commanders Of Naval Divisions Meet
With French Vice Admiral.

TOULON. July H.-Vice Admiral Au-
gustin Boue de Lapeyrere. commander-in-
chief of the French navy. today called
council of the commanders Of the various
divisions on board the battleship Courbet
to consider the measures to be taken in
the event of the ordering of the mobiliza-
ton of the French navy.
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vene The Novoe Vremya says the only
thing which could prevent war would be
the personal Intervention of the German
emperor. The Rech announced that the
Russian and German emperors have been
In communication, and there Is Just a
possibility of favorable issue.
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Awaits Reply From Germany.

Sir Edward Grey. in announcing IN tne
house of commons the steps to be taken
TO bring about mediation In the Aussro-
Servian controversy. said:
IT understand that the German govern
ment is favorable to mediation in prin-
cipIe as between Russia and Austria. put
10 our particular proposal to apply that
principle by means of a conference the
German government has not yet repheo:
sir Onward. who evidently was deeply
impressed with the gravity Of the situa-
TON concluded by expressing the opin-
ion that the failure of these enorts 70
hrine about a sentiment would lead to
..tha 9reatest catastrophe which could be-
fall the concert of Europe. and Its con-
SEQUENCES would be incalculable.
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she should be forced Into the conflict,
is getting her warships ready. The leave
which is generally granted to the crews
after the annual mobilization Of the feet
for exercises has been Cancelled. and the
vessels are to be kept on a war footing.
They began coaling yesterday. with the
expectation that they would be ordered
TO the North sea. which would be Eng
lands danger point in the event OF
European outbreak
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SITUATION DISCUSSED
BY FRENCH CABINET
Paris Streets Guarded to Repress
Disorders-Bourse Some
what Reassured

PARIS. July N.-The bourse opened
with a somewhat treasured feeling owing
to the fact that hostilities between Aus
tria-Hungary and Servia had not actually
begun Government B per cents were
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NJ. c. Pendleton. aged thirty-five years.
was shot and almost instantly killed in
Campbeli county. eight miles east of
Lynchburx, Va, BY J. ". Powell. Powell
surrendered and was locked up.
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Campaigning for Members.

The campaign of the Congressional
Union for Woman's Suffrage to get 500
new members is being continued this
week. with Miss Isabelle Jordan as gen.
eral manager in place Of Miss Dorothy
Osborne, who was called to New Jersey
to help in the summer campaign at the
seashore resorts.
The clerical force of the Congressional
Union was increased this morning by the
arrival of Miss Madge Thurlow of Phila-
delphia, who has for several months been
assisting Mrs. George W. Latimer in the
first congressional district OF Maryland.
Congressional Union workers were en-
couraged today by the action of Stanton
J. Peelle. former chief justice of the
Court of Claims, who Joined the men 8
league auxiliary to Congressional Union.
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BERLIN HOPES RUSSIA
WILL NOT FORCE WAR
General Public Takes Calmer View
of Situation
Today.

BERLIN, July 2.-Emperor William,
who arrived at Kiel today on board the
imperial yacht Hohenzollern, proceeded
at once to Potsdam on a special train. A
large crowd gathered at the kiel sta
ton. and as his majesty departed the
people cheered and sang patriotic songs.
The emperor went direct to his palace
at Potsdam, where the empress arrived
this morning.
The German crown prince arrives at
Potsdam tonight to join the other men,
bers of the imperial family. The mill
tary element in Germany calmly awaits
the outcome of the international crisis.
1t is stated that no orders have been is
sued to the army in this connection. and
that the customary furliughs to a pro-
portion of the soldiers In order that they
might help in the field work at their
homes during the harvest have not been
interrupted,
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Hope Russia Will Hold Off.

One Of the newspapers prints the state
ment that the German high sea fleet had
been ordered to concentrate in home
waters. but the German admiralty says
no such instructions have been issued
and that the ships will remain In Nor
wegian waters for the present.
The general public in Berlin takes a
somewhat calmer view of the situation
as time passes without the occurrence OF
the dreaded catastrophe of armed con,
hict, and on reports Of the supposed
mediation of the powers between Aus
tria-Hungary and Servia.
The German foreign Office processes 70
be without information as to definite
steps having been taken by the media
tory powers either at Vienna or St.
Petersburg. officials declare that no
word has come from St Petersburg re-
garding the Russian attitude. but hopes
are still expressed that Russia will alb
stain from taking any steps which
might precipitate a general conflict in
Europe.
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TREASURY IS TO BUY
MELTING POT" METAL
Suffragists Arrange for Converting
Donations Into Immediately
Available Cash.

Arrangements for converting into
cash the donations of old trinkets of
gold and silver. which are to be thrown
into melting pot to help in the
votes for women campaign. have
been made with Director Roberts of
the mint by Mrs. Antoinette Funk, who
represents the National American
Womans Suffrage Association in
Washington.
1t was announced at the headquar-
tiers of the congressional committee to-
day that the director had promised that
when the precious metal is collected he
will furnish to a representative of the
association it's full value in gold. sill
yer or paper money fresh from the dies
or presses.
The formalities that will accompany
the transformation of donations of
jewelry into the medium of exchange
will be very simple. On day yet to
to the superintendent of the mint in
Philadelphia. who will have it weighed
and tested to determine its actual value
for coinage. He will then place that
American Woman's Suffrage Association,
leaving it to the officers to determine
whether they will receive the amount
by check. gold. silver or notes.
For Use in Seven States.
AS the fund to be realized by this
melting pot plan is to be put into use
| at once to help win the vote for women
| in seven states, Montana, Nevada, North
| and South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri
and Ohio. 1t is probable that the suf-
| fragists will accept the sum in the most
convenient form for putting it at work
0aff ling
actual metal that has been coined
The plan is to obtain $4,000 by this
method. of which $4,000 is to be spent in
Ohio. $4,000 in Missouri and 5000 in
| each of the other campaign states.
The fortnightly editorial meeting OF
the Washington Woman's Suffrage Coun-
Gil is called for tomorrow evening at S::a
o'clock in the apartments of Mrs. Antoin-
| cite Funk. in the Dresden. Miss Eliza
beth NJ. Eggert is to speak on the suf-
| frage situation in Connecticut and Miss
Florence F. Stiles is to discuss the con-
ditions in New Jersey.