Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-04
j. S. TO USE YACHT
FOR GOLD DELIVERY
Method Necessary in Trans
fer of Money Through Dar-
daneiIes to Tourists.
CRUISER HEEDS WARNING
OF MINES IN THE WATERS
Turkeys Attitude Cause for Specula-
ton, But Attack on Russia and
England Expected.


England Expected.
Secretary Bryan said today that the
American naval yacht Scorpion would
meet the cruiser North Carolina outside
the Dardanelles to take OF the $4,000
In gold for the relief Of Americans
The Secretary said that while no formal
reply had yet been made to the commu-
nication of the Turkish government that
1t would be unsafe for the North Carolina
to venture through the mined waters OF
the Dardanelles. the American govern
ment plans to use the Scorpion as sug-
gested by the grand vizier.
bassador MOI ganthau. Communication
with Constantinople is slow. and offic ais
and diplomats are anxious for definite
word as to the intentions of the porte.
Turkey aims to strike at Russia and
Great Britain, and q declarat. on of war
against the allies would cause no sur
prise. AS yet there is no definite indi-
will be. though 1t is taken for granted
that Greece will tmmed. ately oppose
Turkey.
No news Of the position Bulgaria and
American government. and In diplo-
matte circles little is Known Of the
probable alignment of the Balkan states.
Call on japanese Navy Probable.
In diplomatic quarters today II was
believed that should Turkey declare war
on the allies and send ships into the
Persian gulf England would ask Japan
to take steps to protect British interests
In Persia and expel the Turkish invaders.
Japan's appearance IN the Persian gulf
would be but an extension OF her action
under her alliance with England
An attack on Persia by Turkey would
be blow at both Russia and Eng,a~d
The Turkish embassy today re, eived
from Constantinople under Yesterdays
date a oaolegIam announcing that steps
nert liant vessels Of all belliKerents In
Turkish ports.
Orders to Military.
The cablegram reads:
BY virtue Of the neutrality we have
declared. the military authorities have
received orders to insure by every means
possible the entire safety of merchant
vessels of the belligerent nations taking
refuge IN our ports" -
The Turkish ambassador Interpreted the
cablegram as the rongest Indication yet
received here that Turkey intends to pre-
serve neutrality. In other diplomatic cir
Giles the cablegram was not so inter-
preted The message was the first the
ambassador had received from his capi-
tai for nearly two weeks.
Turkey Denies Americas Request.
The grand vizierof Turkey informed tbs
United States yesterday that the waters
Of the Dardane.les had been mined and
that 1t would be unsafe for a vessel as
large as the North Carolina to go through
the straits. He declared also that It
might establish a precedent for the pas
sage Of other foreign warshirs. and sug.
gested that the American naval yacht
Scorpion. on duty constantly in Turkish
waters. with other light vessels that
serve foreign missions. be sent to sea
to meet the North Carolina.
This was the substance of a long cable
gram received at the White House and
State Department from Ambassador Nor
ganthau. the first message from him in
several days. He made no mention OF
any declarations o. war. but referred to
the diplomatic situation as highly critical.
The ambas saGor reported that all Amer
leans who wished to leave had done 80.
and thought funds al oard the North
Carolina would be sufficient for imme-
Departure Of the North Carolina.
In view of the delicate situation, the
american Ambassador suggested that the
,lan OF sending the Scorpion to meet the
North Carolina outside the straits be
adopted The ncdent was discussed at
he Navy aud STATE departments. and the
North Carolina. now at falmouth. Eng
and. started today for The Mediterranean.
She PROBABLY VIII touch at lta..an uorts
and take aboard Ass. tani Secretary
Breckenridge
She should reach the straits within q
week or ten days. when. officials expect.
Turkey will have declared war on one
of the allies. II that should occur the
officials believe 1t wou be more prudent
to keep the cruiser away from the terri
tory Of any possible naval battle.
The United States never has recognized
Turkeys right to close the Dardanelles
to warships in peace times, although Eu-
ropean powers have agreed to IL me
it as "a usage" and there has been con-
siderable diplomatic correspondence on
the subject In the past.
Secretary OF State Fish In 1878 wrote
in this connection to the Turkish govern
ment:
The abstract right Of the Turkish gov
eminent to obstruct the navigation of the
Dardanelles even to vessels OF war IN
time of peace is a serious question. The
right however. has for long time been
,.isimed and been sanctioned by treaties
between Turkey and certain European
states A proper occasion may arise for
ms 10 dispute the applicability Of the
Slain to the United States men.of-war.
Meanwhile 1t is deemed e&peoient 70
acouiesce in the exclusion
Caic;als agreed that the imminence OF
war in Turkey made 1t similarly expedi-
ant at this time for the American govern
n,srt M, to press its request that the
North Carolina he granted passage.
Turkish Mobilization.
The Turkish ambassador said the Tur-
ki.h mobilization had been In progress
for nearly a month. and believed oop.Voo
or possibly a million men had been en-
rolled. He reiterated that the mobiliza-
ton was not aimed at Greece or Bull
garta-
Diplomats generally believe Greece will
Immediately align herself with the allies
against Turky IL the latter declares war.
The expectation also is growing that
italy is preparing to side with the allies.
n she intended to stand by Germany and
Austria, they believe. notification already
wound have been sent to Italian ships to
stay in neutral ports and avoid British
war vessels.
LONDON OPENS PRIZE COURT.