The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-11-12
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS



Tokio-It is officially announced
that the German fortress Of Tsing-Tau
has surrendered to the japanese and
British forces.
1t is officially announced that the
first step in bringing about the sur
render Of the fortress occurred at mid
night, when the infantry Charged and
occupied the middle fort of the line OF
defense In this operation they took
200 prisoners.
The fall of Tsing-Tau ends the most
picturesque of the minor phases Of
the great world-war now raging.
On two continents and in many
islands of the seas, where colonies OF
the warning nations were planted COM
bats of more or less interest have
taken place, garrisons have been cap,
tured and towns occupied peacefully.
but in the little German concession
on the south side of the Shantung
peninsula of China, there has been
going on since late in August re-
duced scale of war that from Ill &C
counts has duplicated nearly all fea-
lures of those battles in Europe that
have resulted in the capture of forti-
fed positions.
The capture Of Tsing-Tau loses to
Germany her last foot Of possessions
on the Asiatic mainland, as we'll as
her last strategic position outside OF
the German empire in Europe. For
nearly three months the little German
garrison of about 1000 men, and near
ly wholly composed of reservists in
China, has held out against the land
and sea attacks of the japanese, OF
certain British detachments of both
white and Indian troops that found
themselves in China at the outbreak
Of the war. What the losses of the
garrison have been are not known,
but the official japanese and British
reports have indicated that Tsing-Tau
has been taken at heavy cost of men
on the part of the allies.
1t was on August Is that Japan
threw herself into the European war
as Great Britain's ally, after demand
ing that Germany withdraw or intern
all German warships in Asiatic waters
and relinquish possession Of kiao-
Chow In the statement from Toxic
that accompanied this declaration, ia
pan asserted that her intentions did
not contemplate the retention OF one
foot Of ground on Chinese territory,
and later affirmed that she did not
intend to extend her holdings in the
Pacific.
Denounces Charity For Europe
Los Angeles.-While efforts were be.
ing made to raise funds here to sue
cor Belgian war victims, DR.. Milbank
Johnson, president Of the Municipal
Charities commission, published
statement declaring that relief sent
to Europe meant prolongation of the
strife and suggesting that charity
should begin at home. Scientific
methods of war;" said Doctor Johnson,
"as exemplified in Europe, have
brought combatants to realization Of
the potency of suffering women and
children in compelling the conquered
to sue for peace If Europe is deter
mined on a war of determination, re.
lief efforts may only prolong hostili-
ties. War in Europe has thrown thou
sands in this country out Of work. The
consequent suffering and privation are
appalling. Charity should begin at
home. Has it occurred to many who
eagerly hearken to Europe's cry that
they have not contributed to the re-
lief Of our own unfortunates.
Servia At War With Turkey
London.-A Constantinople dispatch
states that Servia severed diplomatic
relations with Turkey and the Ser
Wan ambassador asked for his pass
ports, says the Rome correspondent
Of the Exchange Telegraph company.