Arizona republican., 1914-08-09
Swift Action of American Government in Meeting Serious Situation at Home and Abroad Created by European War
CONFIDENCE NOW
 RAPIDLY RETURNING
Conditions of Americans in Europe Are Gradually Improving Following the Completion of MObiliza- tion of Great Armies
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH,

WASHINGTON. Aug. S.-The activ- ity of the American government in the European war situation is confined to the issuance of new instructions for the clearance of foreign ships and the de- velopment of plans for the relief or Americans in Europe. Large sums have been cabled by the state depart ment for the immediate use of its di- plomatic officers in aiding Americans in various European capitals, Secretary Garrison has practically decided to charter neutral vessels abroad to bring Americans home Efforts will be made to secure the release of Americans ar rested in Germany on charge of spying.
 Dispatches received from consular agents throughout Europe by the state department reassured officials here that the condition of the American refugees was not so alarming as they have been led to believe by previous reports. Secretary of War Garrison, in charge of the relief work, said the number of Americans reported to be in distress has been so minimiZed that 1t is unnecessary to send transports to more than two or three European ports.
 Lieutenant Col. Squire, the American military attache at London reported conditions in England rapidly ap- preaching normal although a large number of Americans from the conti- nent continued to arrive there. Pre- paration is being made, he said to bring all Americans in Switzerland who de- sired transportation to Calais, Bou- logne or Dieppe by special train. Rail- road operations in France despatches say, have been almost completely re- stored and it was thought no further trouble would be experienced byAmer- jeans there.
 Of all the Americans in Europe. the secretary said those in Switzerland ap- pear in need of financial aid the most. Speedy relief in this direction is as- sured. however, and conditions there, it is said. will be alleviated within the next several days.
 Redfield Optimistic
 Secretary Redfield declaring himself an optimist said today. no one could tell what the governments loss of revenue from the European war might be for this country could turn to other mark cts for sources of supply.
 There is nothing in our situation that should cause anxiety. much less excitement said the secretary.
 The foreign commerce of the coun- try is not going to stop. no prophecies of continued futura locc of ravapua have any sound basis in present fact Nobody can foresee the degree to which. if at all. or the length of time during which purchases of supplies from abroad will be either prohibited or hampered.
 The forces of commerce are greater than those of war. Nations must live and by the action of living must do business with one another"
 Word Reaches Germany
 The offer of the wireless station at Tuckerton, N. J., furnishes the Ameri- can government with it's first means of communication with isolated Germany Only two messages acknowledging the receipt of the tender of good offices of the American government came from Europe President Poincare ex- pressed his appreciation of the offer but made no comment on whether or not it would be accepted. The Russian foreign office sent message through the American embassy acknowledging the receipt of the offer, saying it would he forwarded to Emperor Nicholas, who is with the army in the field
 Shipping Bill Delayed
 Two democratic senators, Pome- rene of Ohio and Salisbury of Della ware. prevented the emergency bill amending the Panama canal act to