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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-10

For twenty years prior to the consumma.
ton of the Triple Entente In 1907 every
British soldier who served in India had
been led to expect that he would some
day be called upon to bear arms arnins,
the Cossacks who would sweep toward the
frontier through Afghanistan. In 1856
Russin fought her allies of to-day in the
Crimea.
With the advent of a general conflic,
between the Powers of the Triple Alliance
and the Powers Of the Triple Entente
will come the test of the German Kaiser's
Judgment as compared with that of Prince
Bismarck, the Prussiau Prime Minister
who welded a nation from a diseruntled
circle of neishboring states. This inex.
orable statesman was the real father Of
the German Empire. For years It was
the ayowed policy of Bismarck to effec,
an alliance with Great Britain and Rus.
STA. He could have interfered with Great
Britain's occupation of Egypt, but he re.
fused. For Russia he bore the utmost
respect.
Had this strong man remained chief
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-10
APCHDuKE FRANCIS FERDINAND

apparent that Great Britains part in the
Triple Entente was not to take the field
unless her allies. France and Russia. were
confronted by more than two other
Powers. the Triple Alliance would not only
consent to Italy remaining out of the con-
flict. but would demand that she remain
neutral. The beginning OF hostilit!es by
Great Britain and the almost certainty
OF her ally, Japan. following suit, was a
condition which Germany and Austria
would do everything in their power to pre-
vent
Meanwhile Germany and Austria would
be bsset upon their Eastern frontiers by
the hosts Of Nicholas II. The trained
millions Of the Russians were ready and
straininG at the leash to rush to the
succor OF their brethren and co-rellsion-
lists. the Servians Russian statesmen
had been insisting for years that only such
a conflict would truly unite the several
factions of Russia and bring together as
one cohesive whole the heterogeneous
peoples who compose her enormous popu.
lation.
Germany's eiaborately trained fighting
men are probably better disciplined, man
for man. than any others in Europe but as
field force the army was absolutely un-
tried. Since the triumphant troops re-
turned home from the subjugatlon of
France in 1871 the army of Germany had
had comparatively little actual experience
in active service, save In Africa and In the
Boxer uprising in China in 1900.
The diplomatic relationship between the
Powers of Europe to-day dates back to the
melodramatic entrance of the British nee,
into the Dardanelles in 1873. Russia had
been victorious over the Turks and wa.
preparing to realize the ideal Of the dreams
of her statesmen for years-enter cons.an.
tinople and hold the Porte for all time.
1t was Russia's ally Of to-day that pre.
vented such a contamination, which would
have meant the augmentation of Russia.
power by giving her foothoid on the
Mediterranean and have disturbed the
balance Of power in Europe. 1t also would
have destroyed that buffer of the CEN
turtles. the Turkish Empire in Europe,
The British feet anchored in full view
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-10
Belgrade for Centuries
Has Been Prize of War

II the spirits OF the soldiers slain In Bel
grade. the capital of servia. during the
last thousand years could be reincarnat4d
such an armed host would be represented
as has not been seen since Nerxes set out
from Sardis to conquer the civilized world.
For since the first Qualifications were made
on the promontory at the confluence OF the
Save and the Danube. near the site of the
present city. by the celts in the third CEN
fury B. c.. 1t has been the scene Of one
devastating conflict after another. The
reported occupation by Austrian troops
marks the fourth time in comparatively
recent history that the IIapssurgs have
taken 1t
The celts gave to Belgrade the name Of
singidunum. and a. such Il was known
until the seventh century A. D. The Ro-
mans took It from the Cats and replaced
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-10

adviser of William H. of Germany tn,
situation in Europe to-day. sixteen year.
after the Chancellor's death, in all prob
ability would have been an entirely diff
ferent one. With his policies, however
the kaiser did not agree. and Bismarcl
was forced into retirement soon after thu
young Emperor ascended the throne.
1t was soon apparent that the ruler O.
the German Empire was man almos
the equal in strength of mind of the sterl
old Chancellor. Whether he was tn,
equal in other things will be decided
when the gathering war clouds have beer
swept past and the German arms stant
victorious or lie beaten, shattered skele
ton of what was the nations pride.
With the Wanted strength Of her sreat
army and powerful navy, and the added
support of .Austria's large army, Germany
was faced by the army of Russia, largest
in the world, on the one side, and tn,
modernized fighting machine of France OF
the other. In the event of Italy being
drawn into the conflict-which would bC
much against her will--the Kaiser's flee
would be matched against not only that o.
France, but the immense naval force
of Great Britain. said to be the equa
Of the united fleets of Europe.
That Is not all. Aside from the puny
resistance which Italy could offer in tn,
Mediterranean, should she be forced tc
meet the squadrons of France and Russia
and the formidable front which the British
fleet could present to the German in tn,
Baltic, the Triple Alliance might have tc
reckon with the navy of Japan. which
would not remain Ions lurking in the ORR
ent
The exact terms of the Triple Allianc,
and the Triple Entente never have been
revealed. but the potentially of their pro.
visions is now made apparent by the
present crisis 1taly's reluctance to par.
ticipate in the impending struggle did moi
seem to cause her allies anxiety. 1t wa,
conjectured by some that the agreement
was so binding that It was matter of In.
difference to her allies whether she en-.
tered the continentwide lists OF her owr
accord or not.
It was believed that should 1t becom,
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their fort by strong fortifieatoas. a. y
evidenced by bricks recently dug up Sass,
ing the inscription Lego W., Flayis
Felix" For the following two ceatusiss
II changed masters often. each chapss
being marked by slaughter. 40 Huns. ssy-
matians. Goths and Gepids followed each
other into possession before the Emperor
Justinian brought 1t once more under 30,
man rule.
Toward the end OF the eighth century
the Franks Of charlemagpe besieEsd ana
took 1t. and the following century IL ZEN
into the hands of Bulgarians. In tie
eleventh century the byzantine Emperor.
Basil IL, reconquered Il for the Greek
Empire. The Hurgarians fought aver Il
for the frat time In 11al. when King
Stephen wrested It from the Creeks. ana
since that time It hAs been q political bona
OF contention among Gresis. HuieaFiaaD
and Aastrians.
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Rivals Stand Side By Side
in the Great War Game

History has never presented a greater
demonstration of the fickleness of nations
than the present European imbroglio. On
the one side arrayed are the forces of
Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy,
representing the Triple Alliance. On the
other are Great Britain, France and
Russia, with Japan an ally of Great
Britain and participant in the compli-
mentary entente between herself and all
three.
Austria-Hunsary finds herself Deepen
dent upon Germany, the nation from
whose aggressive policy she had been the
greatest sufferer. BY the disastrous cam.
paign of 1896 and the consequent treaty
Of Prague Austria had been formally ex-
s cluded from all direct influence in German
affairs. Her other ally, Italy, had al
ways regarded her as an hereditary Cd.
pressor.
Great Britain's closest ally is France.
her one-time bitter enemy. Concerning
I Russia, the other member of the Triple
Entente, Great Britain has endured many
anxious years within the last generation.
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ences Of opinion. remain os.ensibly uaal.
tered, and may still be considered a. cor.
rectly described In the words used IN
their speeches In Vienna by the Emperor
OF Austria and the German Emperor and
the kilograms which they afterward ex-
changed with the King Of Italy.
Some italian politicians. however. seem
disposed to question the utility of an ALL
ance which does not relieve Italy from the
necessity Of spending more money on her
national defence. 1t Is precisely the ex.
istence Of the Triple Alliance that has per-
mitted Italy to leave her Austrian frontier
absolutely open to invasion and to allow
both her army and navy to fail below the
standard which she had proposed 70 keep
up. Tho alliance has secured her im-
munity for her neglect. But she has nat
urally paid for that combined neglect and
immunity by accepting subordinate role
by the side of her allies"
While the Triple Alliance was moulded
by Prince Bismarck. Germany,s greatest
. diplomatlst. the Triple Entente owed its.
inception to King Edward VII. Of Great
Britain Mr.. Tardieu. the French writer.
wrote of the initiation Of the important
impeachment
HE 1t was who both conceived and IA
cilitated 1t. Among present sov-
relgns he has one superiority. that OF hRv-.
ing gained experience in life before reign.
ing. He is not afraid of taking the militia
tive, and SO far his initiative has bean .
success Regarding the Kings stay In
Paris. Mr.. Tardieu sa!d:-"The ParisjApa
accorded him not an enthusiastic but
from the first a respectful and soon .
genial reception. The road was clear. Two;
months later Mr.. Loubet paid King ID.
ward return visit And on welcoming
his colleague, Mr.. Delcasse. to London.
Lord Lansdowne said to him, Now We
are going to have some conversation At
Il matter of fact there was conversation
both in Paris and London. -. On the
sth of April. 1904. the agreement was
signed, and its immediate publication
produced a deep impression in Europe
Prince Bismarck of Germany. father Of
the Triple Alliance, and King Edward Of
Great Britain. father of the Triple I'm.
tente. both had the general and lasting
peace OF Europe. as we'll as national pro-
lection of their respective empires. in raind
when their great policies were carried into
effect. The Triple Alliance was an alter.
native project with Bismarck. who desired
above all an alliance with Great Britain
and Russia. The Entente between France
and England was the beginning Of some
thing which was to become much strenger
than the then complimentary Dual
Entente.
What neither Bismarck nor the King q
England foresaw, however. was that altar
they had relinauished for all time the
tillers of their respective ships Of state
an unseen and insignificant hand was to
reach up and hurl the ships at one another.
The hand was that of the cowardty a.
sassIn who struck down the Arcaduke Bsr.
dinand of Austria and his wife.
Perhaps the assassin was familiar win
the principle of Bismarck, maker az
treaties. who held that treaties cease to -
valid when the private interest Of tAess
who lie under them NO longer relnfotces
The text"
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her energies and material resources In the
war with Japan. France at once per-
ceived the grave danger to herself and
looked about for some diplomatic support
IN place of Russia.
There were two courses open to her. a
rapprochement with Germany, by which
would be required formal abandonment
of all ideas of recovering the provinces OF
Alsace and Lorraine, lost to Germany in
1871, or rapprochement with Great Brit
ain. requiring formal recognition OF
British performance in Egypt.
Choosing what might be regarded as
the lesser of two evils. France concluded
an agreement with Great Britain in 1904
by which she left Great Britain free
hand in Egypt and obtained in return a
free hand in Morocco, with the support
of Great Britain. The rapprochement soon
developed into an entente .cordiale.
The German Emperor made an effort
the convocation Of conference to con.
slider the Morocco question. but the de-
sired result was attained. The confer
ence, which met in Algeciras in 1908. ended
in the strengthening Of the entente and
accentuating the partial isolation of Ger.
many. The consequent grouping of the
great Continental nations helped to pre-
serve the balance of power. It was hith'
erto believed that 1t would also preserve
the peace of Europe.
a year later the Triple Entente was com
pleted in 1907 by an agreement with Rus.
STA and Japan. although. because of the 10.
cation of her territory. the latter Power
was not regarded as being vitality interest.
ed in European affairs. The beginning OF
the entente between Japan and Great Brit
ain was in January. 1909. An offensive
and defensive alliance was entered into
between the two nations In September
1s05.
In the entente the contracting part,e.
d!savowed any aggressive tendency 1r
either China or corea. the Independence OF
which was explicitly recognized 1t was
further agreed that II the safeguarding OF
the interests Of Great Britain or Japan
involved either in war with third
Power the other signatory would not only
remain neutral but would also prevent
other Powers from Joining in hostilities.
In 1905 the scope of the agreement was
extended to India and Eastern Asia gen.
Ierally. Each signatory agreed to como te
. the others aid in the event of territorial
rights being assailed by any other Powe,
.jor Powers. France and Russia concluded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
FIRST BIC BATTLE
 OF WAR CANNOT
 BE DEFERREDL LONG, ARE INDICATIONS

Reports of the continued advance of extending through the heart of BeI- gium on s line extending relatively from Namur to Haeien and of con tinued fighting at the LieRe fortresses were the chief items of news of the war In Europe that vinnowed through b the sieve of the censor last night.
 Of the movement of the armies of the Germans and the allies 1t was stated that it had progressed to point where it seemed apparent that the first great bat tie of the war could not long be de- ferred
 A dispatch from Brussels said the con- centration of French troops In Belgium was complete and that all the troops that had been expected were in battle order.
 A German report from in front of Liege said that the Fortress PontIsse had fallen into the hands of the Germans. Belgians denied this and declared the Germans had suffered heavy losses in the attacks.
 A special dispatch received in London said the Japanese purposed to carry out their treaty obligations with Great Brit ain and that the Japanese had put to sea to cooperate with the British ships. Greece 1t was stated, probably would en- gage Turkey again should the report that the Ottoman government had purchased the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau prove true.
 The German cruiser Garsruhe, after coaling at San Juan. Porto Rica fol- lowing her fight with British cruisers, put into the Dutch island of Curacao last Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
CARRANZA NAMED MEXICO'S
 PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT

Washington, August I5.-yenustiand Carranxs was named provisional Presi- dent Of Mexico in the agreement signed outside of the City of Mexico yester- day by General Obrekon and reprc- sentstives of Federal Governor Itur- bide, according to an anncuncemen nt tonight by the constitutionaIist agency here.
 Dispatches to Rafael Zubaran, head of the agency. said the agreement pro- vided that Carranza should fill all of fees necessary to conduct the gov ernment until 8 general election can be held.
 The federal garrison evacuating Mex ico City, it was said, will form in groups of not more than 5000 along the railraod to be disbanded and dis armed by constitutionalist commission CTS. while federal garrisons in certain towns near Mexico City and fronting
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 Among the feature articles by women the following:
 Lady Duff Gordon's famous article on womans fashions with beautiful illustra- tons.
 Dolly Darymple--" -"Brmingham's New est Country Club Occupies Beautiful Site on Mountain
 Flora Milner Harrison contributes Preaching in the Piney Woods-Miss Cory's School Near the Alabama Florida Line" Marion Harland has timely article on "Pickling and Preserving" Jane Barton writes of Basque IAnso Favor Dressy Suits Bill Vines writes Starting to Europe as War Correspondent" Eugene T. Lies tells What Model Char ity Means" | Frank c. Carpenter writes of The l Backwoods of Bolivia | Frances Cowles continues the series en- titled Corner In Ancestors--the Perry | Family" James Morgan In his series Tn the Path l of Napoleon 100 Years After His Down- fall" under the head of "All Christendont at War in 1sl2" writes of historical era paralleied only by the present crizis in the | affairs of civilization. l Percy Clark contributes for tomorrow "cotton-Its Romantic and Rsaaistss Story" | On the editofal feature page wfal ho | tho following: "A Prophetic Curse by pr. B. F. Eneyl | sarhe New Apologetic v.--Immortality. Y by pr. George Eaves. Some Sidelights on the War" by Harry l J. Burney.
 Heart to Heart Talks are by charlsa | N. Lurie.
 yienna-'Gormonostria. the praAna q ] ptsmarck." by Bernard -osteh< 4
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the troops of Zapata remain at their posts until relieved by constitutional ist forces.
 Garrisons in southern states are to lay down their arms and the federal army is to be turned over to the pro visional President. Notice of Carransa s entry into the capital had not reached the agency tonight
 Secretary Bryan gave out a state ment tonight saying dispatch from the Brazilian minister In the City of Mexico reported that the governor of the federal district was to deliver au- thority over the police force to the constitutionalist authorities as soon as General Obregon occupies the capital. The police are to enjoy all guaran- tees.
 General Obregon's army is to enter the city in perfect order and without molestation of any kind to any of the inhabitants. the statement says. Pun ishment will be visited on any soldier or civilian guilty of violence to any resident.
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nal flags will be strung from truck to keelson and the flags of all nations hoisted to mark the international aspect of the occasion. Inside and out the ship will be gay with bunting. Even the deck hands will be rigged out in spotless new white uniforms.
 Orders have been issued for the Ancon to leave her dock at Cristobal promptly at o'clock in order that she may arrive at the Gatun locks at about 8. She was boarded tonight by John Constantine. canal pilot. who will have charge of the ship during her passage tomorrow. He hopes to get her through to the Pacific in ii hours. although F hours is the time set for the average trip.
 Entering the Gatun locks at g. the H. hour run would bring the Ancon to the end of the deep water channel in the Pa cific at 6 in the. evening. The passage of
 tho Cuoaracha slids h Culebra cut would
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The Belgians in the operations around Liege took more than 200 German prison CTS and in consequence of it's restricted territory the Belgian government has asked for France to arrange for their con- finement elsewhere.
 'At various points along the French frontier the French troops have taken over 1600 prisoners"
 ''It is now confirmed that the Belgian troops were successful in their engage ment on August F with six regiments of German cavalry, supported by 2500 infan- try with machine funs and artillery.
 The Germans were completely disor- ganized. The six cavalry regiments suf- fered great loss and the Belgian troops pursued the infantry which gave way.
 This tFriday) morning. near Eghezee, 10 miles north of Namur. a mixed detach- ment from the garrison surprised some cavalry regiments encamped, threw them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-15
BELGIANS RESIST GERMAN ATTACK
 ON FORTS OF LIEGE
Kaises Troops Try Rush Fort Pontsse by Main ForceNo Longer Relying Upon Siege Artillery But Are Moved Down By Fire of Defenders-Fierce Action Continues

London, August 14.-(9:15 p. m.) A dispatch to the Exchange Tele- graph company from it's Brussels cor respondent says Fort Pontisse and neighbOring forts west of the city of Liege are resisting well the fierce Ger map attack. The Germans have been trying to rush Pontisse by main force, no longer relying on siege artillery. They have been unable, however, to get beyond the glacis of the fort where they were moved down by the fire of the defenders.
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TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Japan will carry out treaty agree
 ment.
 Belgians resist attack at Liege. Big battle at hand Carranza provisional President of
 Mexico. 2--Cotton congress names committee
 to work for relief. Action tends to suspend payments
 in gold. sn ek 4-Editorial comment. 6-Heflin exudes optimism. Livingston man defends Emperor Cunningham talks on July report Good road days being observed. 6--Society 7--Sports. S--Urge passage of rivers and harbors
 bill. 11--Markets. 12-Census figures on gainful workers
 in Alabama given out.
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The besiegers are provided with bundles of wood and mattresses with which they fill up the ditches about the fort but they have been unable to use them Fort Liers, just west of Pom tisse. has lent efficacious aid to the latter Qualification.
 The object of the Germans obvious ly is to seize the forts on the left bank of the Mouse, which. in the hands of the Belgians, would be terrible weap- ons against the invading forces should the Belgian main army march toward Liege. These forts in the hands of Ger mans would serve base for action directed against the Belgian center or for defense against the Belgian at tacks.
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LATE WAR BULLETINS

Rome. August 14.--via Paris, 11:5O ?. m.)-Adyices from ConstantinopIe |.s<ye that the officers and crew of the k@serman cruisers Goeben and Breslau fdisemba rked, apparently with the ob-
 ject of returning home, hut that in reality only the unessentiaI men were |Vreplaced by Turks. All the skilled Ger
 man officers, engineers, mechanics and sailors. 1t is said, remain aboard the two cruisers to trsIn the Turks. Paris, August 14.-t5,4O D. m.)-It ratification of the French and Belgian forces had been established by an in- terchange of officers.
 Washington, August 14.-DipIomatic offices in Europe today advised the SSate department of the safety. among |4others. of the following Americans of whom inquiry had been madcs Marion, Ky. Mrs. Ollie James, Esb- 5ers.
 Fort Worth: Mrs. Burney, Bremen. Dallas: Nellie Fargo, Madrid. Columbia. S. C., Mrs. Lewis w. Has- kelI, Paris.
 san Francisco. August 14.-The Ger man consul here has received the fol- lowing telegram from the German ann
 x xnsssdor at WashingtOn,
 V V"Poland has been evacuated by the Russian troops, which now are mass l. fnE their forces farther hack. The Ger
 Hman north army, after having taken p0ssension of the greater part of Liege, advanced It's Outp0sts as far as Tirlemont and Namur. where q de- question of q short time before the forts will fall The outer forts of LOngwy are sIlenced.
 sThe French army corps at BelfOrt, which pressed our advanced guards, vas thrown hack to the V0sges moun- Sains with heavy losses by the Four feenth Baden corps, whose left wing assisted by the Fourteenth Austrian TyrOl corps has taken the offensive Brussels, August 14.-(via London B,4k D. m)--In . sOrtfe near Namur yesterday 200 military cycllatn, after ] aurrouuding 400 Germans. killed . large Anmber, captured 50 and routed the
 reAt
 "sNl1lyport News, Va, August 14.-Cap- t43n Hatch of the Merchants and fMlnevs steamer Dorchester in today fron Bostons reported to his company'a eN1ee that m unidentified warshlp, tAooght to be . British cruiser, yes- Do9- Tho Uoeohoster had ne0leete1 c I|."