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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
Won BERNSTORFF
HITS AT CHURCHILL
German Ambassador Char
acterizes Briton's Speech
as "Billingsgate."

"BillinCsgate," said Count Won Bern
storff at the Ritz-Carlton yesterday in
characterizing the speech of Winston
Churchill, First Lord of the British
Admiralty, at Liverpool on Monday
night. Making particular reference to
Churchill's reported statement, that if
the German feet did not come out and
fight in time of war, they will be dug
out like rats out of a hole" the Ger
man Ambassador said: 81 am not suffi-
GENTLY conversant with billingsgate
to answer Mr.. Churchill, for that is the
language of his speech. Beyond tn at
| do not want to make any comment
for publication. / do not want to en-
ter into any controversy with Mr..
Churchill"
The ambassador apparently derived
much satisfaction i'm the reports of
the sinking of the three British cruis-
ers as an answer to Churchilps criti-
cism that the German fleet was IN hid
ing: :.
the German navy was not in evidence,
does it?" he said, inquiringly. ITS a
rather significant event, too, in view
of Winston Churchill's announcement
that the seas were clear of German
warships."
The count took occasion again to de-
fine his position on the question of
the peace proposals. He declared that
Churchill's references to his advocacy
of peace and the statements in the
English newspapers that he had been
responsible for the so-called peace talk
grew out of misunderstanding of his
position.
81 wish you would say" he empha..
sized, that this whole question OF
peace is confined to the offers made by
the United States and the reply made
TO your President through Ambassador
Gerard. Any other version OF the mat
ter is a fake, pure and simple. II
would be useless to enter into a dis
cussion with Mr.. Churchill, who was
known to be chiefly responsible for our
war with England"
Commenting on the destruction OF
the Rheims Cathedral, the count said:
at would seem from certain pub.
lshed reports that the destruction OF
This grand old edifice was the result
of malice or envy. This is ridiculous
All have to say on this matter is that
Pm positively sure that the attack on
the cathedral at Rheims was not will
full. However, | believe it is case OF
hypersympathy. For my part, l feel
much more for the thousands OF men
who have sacrificed their lives, al
though l regret as much as any man
the destruction of such beautiful
u,ork If art "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
KAISER LOSES LAST
PACIFIC WIRELESS
Australians Take Town in Bis
marck Archipelago After
Some Fighting.

London, Sept. 22.--The destruction Of
the wireless station on the island Of
Nauru, which, it is understood, re-
moves the last German stationary wire
less apparatus in the Pacific Ocean, is
reported in Reuter- dispatch to-day
from Sydney, New South Wales. Tho
British flag now flies over the island,
although the Governor and his staff
have been allowed to remain.
Scattered fighting has taken place at
Rabaul, NeupOmmern, formerly New
Britain, an island in the Bismarck
Archipelago. The natives. under Ger
man leaders, proved troublesome, but
the Australian landing party took to
cover cleverly and suffered no losses.
After this skirmish Rabaul practically
surrendered.
DR.. Pockley, a member of the Austria
liam Red Cross detachment, was shot
by a German officer after he had re-
moved his coat, with the Red Cross
band on the sleeve, to cover a wounded
man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
LLOYD GEORGE TO
FORM WELSH ARMY
Kitchener Accepts Plan of
Chancellor for Corps
from Wales.
QUEEN MARY VISITS
BELGIAN REFUGEES
Women of Britain to Knit for
Soldiers 100000 Pairs of
Winter Socks.

London, Sept. %, $500 D. m.-Earl
Kitchener, Secretary of State for War,
has approved the proposal of David
Lloyd George Chancellor of the
Exchequer for the formation of a
Welsh army corps. Plans are now be-
ing prepared for recruiting throughout
Wales and Monmouthshire.
Queen Mary, accompanied by the Bel
gian Minister to Great Britain and sew
eral of the royal suite, visited the Bel
gian refugees in the Alexandria Palace,
IN a northern suburb of London, this
afternoon.
Her majesty was very much inter
ested and gave expression to her SYM
pathy. AS she entered the dining Eah,
where q new batch of refugees had Just
arrived, she was greeted by a wild
outburst of cheering.
Cholera belts and socks are the prime
need of the British expeditionary army,
and every woman in the empire was
asked to-day to do her share to supply
this demand
With the approach of winter 100000
pairs of socks and an equal number of
belts. knitted or woven, should, accord
ing to the War Office estimate, be sup
piled to supplement the regular pro-
visions of the government.
Queen Mary was notified of this SIT
uation, and promised to do her part.
She then appealed to British women TO
aid her. Housewives throughout the
land, therefore, will be busy knitting
from now till November.
Because the British Board Of Trade
has been appraised that German mer-
chants still are disposing OF sugar
through Holland, notwithstanding the
prohibition of its export by the gov
eminent Of the Netherlands, the Eng
lish government has forbidden the i'm
portation of all sugar from Holland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
ITALIANS OFFER TO
FIGHT WITH BRITISH
Determined to Enter War
Regardless of Coun-
try'S Decision.
by Cable to The Tribunal


Rome, Sept. 22.--No more convincing
proof of the ardent wishes Of the
Italian people could be imagined than
that afforded by a scene to-day at the
British Embassy when offers were re-
ceived from thousands Of Italians eager
, to be allowed TO fight in the ranks Of
the British army. This striking mani
festation was the sequel 60 the remark
able demonstration of the previous
evening, when more than 100000 per
sons outside the embassy shouted
Long live England" and cheered the
British flag.
The truth is the Italians are simply
boiling over with impotence at the
hesitating attitude OF their country.
Whatever the Italian government may
finally decide to do, public opinion long
ago determined upon the course to be
followed. The war fever is throbbins
in the veins of the people, and II they
cannot fight under their own flag they
will fight under the flag of one or the
other Of the allied countries.
Popular enthusiasm for England ex-
ceeds anything previously known in
this country and eliminated to-day In
this remarkable offer of service. Not
only have fiery young citizens Of Rome
proffered themselves in battalions, 70
fight for England, but staid old busi,
ness firms of long standing. controlled
by Italy's big commercial men, also sp
preached the embassy with offers u
provide steamers and other facilities
for the transport of troops and pro
visions. The embassy, Of course, wat
! obliged to decline the offers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
SEND statesmen,
SAYS S. A. CONSUL
Brazil Eager for Increased
Commerce with the
United States.

"Scnd your statesmen down to see US.
We want your goods, because there IL
no country in the world which is held
in higher esteem by the people Of
Brazil than the United States" This
was what DR.. Garcia LeaO, the Brazil
ian Vice-Consul in this city, said yes
terday in talking about the oppoE-
tunities for increased commercial re-
iations with South American coun-
tries.
opportunities," DR.. Leao said, "tell them
that they don't know what they are
talking about, for, so far as my coun-
try is concerned, the opportunity for
increased commercial relations is great.
To he sure, Brazil has been passing
through a crisis because of the war,
hut go has every other country, and VIC
have weathered the storm safely.
"You have heard lot of talk about
South American credit" DR.. Leao con-
timed 0but credit is simply confidence.
Nv advice to the American manu-
lecturer is to first send his agents
tbore 10 find out what the people want
and then sell for cash. AS he in
crosses his business he will get in
closer touch with the people, and then
he will be in q position TO give credit,
because he will know those of bis GUS
TONERS in whom he has confidence.
"Brazil is a fertile country and we
ran crow most anything there. or
comrse coffee and rubber are our priE-
cinal exports, but we can raise beef as
yeiI and YOU need that In this coun-
Nv inst now. We haven't exported
anv as vet, but we intend to do SO as
soy sn5n as we get the proper packing
Sonsa facilities. If the New York
Cbamber of Commerce would help o.
San;ze a national clearing house in this
city it would aid wonderfully IN inc
development Of increased s.i.S c0 d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
PARISIANS READY
TO QUIT BORDEAUX
Refugees Think It Safe to
Go Home-"Le Temps"
Announces Return.

Bordeaux. Sept. 22.-BordeauX to-
day is beginning to lose something Of
the overcrowdod aspect IL has had since
the seat of the French government was
brought here from Paris.
Many persons not directly connected
with the government are going on to
Biarritz, Pau and other resorts, while
still others, in spite of the long and
uncertain railroad journey back to
Paris, have decided TO return to the
capital. They are encouraged by the
continued good reports Of the progress
of the war.
ale Temps" which was transferred
here several weeks ago from the CAPT
tai, announces tonight that it will re-
turn TO Paris.
It is understood, however, that the
government will not consider going
lack to the capital until the enemy
has been definitely driven from French
territory.
Nine. Paul, head Of the French Won
ems Ambulance Corps, has sent re-
port to the government from Etain, in
the Department Of the Mouse, in which
she described the bombardment of a
hospital at that place by the Germans
on August "a
The first shot from the German ar
tillery, MN. Paul declares, brought
down the Red Cross flag on the roof
Of the building, and fragment Of this
same shell shattered a basin at the
side Of table, upon which DR.. Proust,
Of Paris, was operating on serious
case. The doctor then moved into a
room in another wing of the building,
i'm which there were five wounded Ger
man soldiers. The shells began to fall
faster, and, finally, this section of the
building had to be abandoned. The
wounded were moved TO Verdun, twelve
miles away.
An understood boy Of fifteen years,
named Jacques Jesegel arrived at
Rordeaux to-day with a convoy Of
French wounded soldiers. He attached
himself to a French infantry regiment
at Amiens, and kept with it through
many battles, making himself useful IN
helping the wounded and in catching
liderless horses amidst storm OF
shot and she'll
The youth particularly distinguish
himself in the battle of the Marine,
where he saved the lives of several
wounded troopers, and won the affec-
tons Of all, from colonel to drummers'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
Battle A MYTH, SAYS
GERMAN EXPERT

q ne ne military expert of the Chamber
n. IIefmsn-American Commerce says
n,,. uetue Of the Marine is myth. He
,bor, W the situation by saying that,
trs Sse september 5, the Germans rec
e1ts.yu that their lines were too far
ira oaoeo and the distances between the
bssos,s and the bases Of supplies were
cs,,ng too great. In addition, the
KrsLo right, under General Won
M - was threatened by an enemy to
bss,u Vrth Of Paris, and il would have
49, hazardous to accept battle with
II TIC ,ss and closely concentrated force
"a, R rs1 q the German right, he adds,
an, u.stooobtedly so far from the main
s,ui, mat 1s it had become extremely diff
sSm ., y not impossible, to bring up
heS -. '.lon, etc, in sufficient auantf-
~ a regular battle.
hatp,slI me circumstances, be adds. it
esrns, became necessary for the
Sssi an Commanders to concentrate the
sai.Ss 70 draw in the detachments
~ 49, aad advanced too far and to
n,s Position where the force could
s'ln telling effect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
KAISER'S WITNESS
CALLED IMPOSTOR
investigator" Who Con,
demned Belgians Was
Expelled by Swiss.
rBy Cable to The Tribune. J

London, Sept. 22.-"The Daily Chron-
icle's" Paris correspondent teIegraPhS
the following: cl
"On September 2 the German Chan,
ce;lor sent to the American press ana
on September the Kaiser himself SEM
10 President Wilson charges against
Eel0ian women and children, that they
Mad cut the throats of German soldiers
h;IIefed ON them. The Kaiser cited
these acts as a reason for the destruc-
tion of Louvain in an appendix TO the
German White Book Of diplomatic doc
umsnts on the war. This charge Is
snnnorted by the evidence of one Her,
man Consten, described as an imperial
Swiss Investigator, who went TO Llege
in the service of the Red Cross
ole Matin' to-day publishes a state
ment by the chief of Swiss police
showing that his description was alto
gether false. Consten, he says, IS not
a Swiss, but a German, to whom SWISS
naturalization had been refused. lie
Ia we'll known to the Swiss police, and
after an investigation Of series OF
frauds the decree for his expulsion
was signed on September 10. He never
bclonged to the Red Cross. On the
contrary. he has been under police
surveillance for two years. After the
declaration of war this person left
Switzerland only from August 3 to a.
Il is absolutely impossible that he
could have been at Liege at the time
Of the siege. CALI loft
Herman Consteh
Switzerland, owing to the decree OF
expulsion, on September 10. 1t APP
nears he had founded several years
ago an information agency in Basic
II the American government does not
know what these lie factories are ike
there are a number Of reputable jour
naIists who can provide the necessary
nridenceO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
LUSITANIA LEAVES PORT
Liner Sails With 10 First
Cabin Passengers.

Reports that the Lusitania of the
Cunard Line was to be converted into
transport to take Canadian troops to
France were set at rest at / o'clock
this morning when the steamship left
her pier for Liverpool, with q passen-
ger list considered large, compared
with recent sailings.
In the first cabin there were 40
passengers. while the second and third
class section Of the ship were we'll
filed. Among those who took passage
were Alfred Arson, N. II. Bacon, Of
London; Lieutenant Colonel Morton +.
Gage, OF Washington; John c. Hamil-
ton, OF Toronto; Mr.. and Mrs. Holland.
OF Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Lindley Vinton, II. C. Walker and Mr.
and Mrs. r. o. Hayward and Miss Hay
ward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
BRITISH STEAMER
SINKS; y PERISH

Trebizond. Asia Minor, via London,
Sept. 22.-Twenty-two persons lost
their lives By drowning as result Of
the sinking Of the Brit. steamer Bel
gian King near Cape Kureli yesterday
The Belgian King carried passengers
and crew to the number of l20. Nine
weight of them were saved By a Rus
sian steamer.
II is surmised tn, sinking o. the ship
was due to a mine, but the real cause
has not been revealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
FREE MAS0NS IN
ITALY URGE WAR
nv cnhle to Tn. Tribune. |

Rome, Sept. 22.--Signor Ferrarl,
Grand Master of the Italian Free
Masons, has issued a circular to all
lodges, defining the war as n strug-
gle between German imperialism and
the Germanic idea of hegemony on
one side, and Justice, nationality and
liberty on the other.
Italy, he says. would be very I'm
provident II she stood Aloof from
this tragic conflict, which will de-
eide the fate of Europe for several
generations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
RED CROSS SHIP
DELAYED BY FOG

Falmouth, Sept. 22.-Rear Admiral
Aaron Ward received a dispatch by
wireless to-day from Captain Armis-
tead Rust, of the American hospital
shin Red Cross. 1t stated that the yes-
sci had been detained by fog in the
last three days and would not reach
FALMOUTH until Wednesday night. The
Red Cross sailed from New York Sep
TENDER l3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
HERRICK SEES CAMPS
OF GERMAN CAPTIVES

Paris. Sept. 22.-Myron T. Herrick,
the American Ambassador. accompanied
by members of the embassy staff, has
been visiting some of the German de-
tention camps in France.
Last Saturday he went to Flers, and
will make other visits this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
SERVIAN PRINCE
AGAIN WOUNDED

Nish, Sept. 22.-Prince George Of
Seryia sustained a second wound while
leading a charge in battle. A rife bui-
let penetrated the trunk of his body.
1t is the opinion of his physicians that
his life is not in danger
Prince George was wounded first At
Belgrade in the early part of August
by a fragment of shell when that city
was bombarded by the Austrians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
MANY AMERICANS
STILL in EUROPE
Estimates Run from 10000
to $1,000, but Some
Prefer to Stay.
MANY ARE STUDENTS
WHO WON'T LEAVE
Owners of Communicated Autos
Told to Send Claims to
Belligerents.

The Hague, Sept. 22.-While there is
a decided decrease in the number OF
Americans here In need Of aid, VI
Henry van Dyke, the American Minis
ter, said to-day that the cases no" De-
fore him were most difficult.
In many instances persons applying
for assistance were finding IT hard 10
prove their American citizenship. only
a few lmpostors have been discovered
Many are unable to speak English, put
investigation usually establishes their
claims.
In view Of the fact that Captain Sun
derland and the other American army
and navy officers have been recalled, y
is believed here that congestion IN tae
relief work may result, and an effort
is being made to divide the task pc
tween Consul General Listoe, at Rot
terdam, and some civilians.
1t is believed that several thousands
of Americans in Central Europe have
been unable thus far to leave owing to
illness or to lack of funds. Recently
many persons, unable TO leave earlier,
have passed through here. The ma
iority had been at health resorts IN
Germany and Austria.
Will SLICK 10 otuuleS'
DR.. van Dyke is unable to give the
number OF Americans remaining III
Central Europe. Estimates range from
5000 TO $4,000. Several thousand are
American students, some OF whom re-
fuse 10 interrupt their studies.
az wish to acknowledge the court
estes shown to Americans by the Dutch
government" said DR.. van Dyke TO
day. at has done everything possible
to be of assistance. On August 81 the
Dutch government consented to nave
the State Bank cash all drafts held oy
Americans, provided / Endorsed them
in the name Of the American govern
ment. authorization for doing when
secured. There has been no trouble
here since then in getting cash. though
we were obliged TO limit persons 70
their actual needs" -,
From other sources it has oeen
learned that DR.. van Dyke has made
representations on behalf OF Dutcnl
vessels detained by the French ana
English, and succeeded in securing the
release OF several consigned to Dutch
merchants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
WAR REDUCES CRIME
LONDON COUNTY
rBy Gable TO The Tribun@ J

London, Sept. 22.-Justice Robert
Wallace. in charging the grand jury at
the London sessions to-day, said he was
nlcased to say that the calendar was
~ Iightest recorded in the history OF
The county. At time like the pres
ont when there was so much want, 1t
vas he thought, cause for genuine
DISCRIMINATION that crime was so light:
He was sure the grand jury would
rejoice with him that the people OIL
Eneland could exercise such wonderful
control and restraint over themselves
in the hours of q great Crisis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
RED CROSS GETS
l.5OO LETTERS DAILY

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 22.-Ths
Office opened by the Red Cross for the
purpose of exchanging information con-
corning prisoners Of war is now in full
operation. The letters received, which
average about 1900 daily, are being
handled by secretaries who understand
ali known tonGueS-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
GERMANS ATTACK
BRITISH IN AFRICA

Nairobi, East Africa, Sept. IA
German force, the strength of which Is
not known, attacked a fort twenty
miles from the border in the Vol dis
trict, September l9. After an hours
sharp fighting, the Germans retired,
leaving eight dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
FRENCH lombard
PORT OF CATTARO

Rome, Sept. o. The bombardment
Of Cattaro, the Austrian seaport at the
southeast extremity Of the Gulf OF
Cattaro, in Dalmatis, by French ships,
is reported in a dispatch from Patras,
Greece, TO the "Messagero."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-23
MARCONI TO FIGHT
DANIELS'S ORDER
Wireless Company Plans
Suit to Determine
Rights Under Law.

An announcement by the Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company of Amer
lea, made last night, states that papers
are being prepared in suit to deter
mine whether the United States gov
eminent has the right to interfere with
the company's plants for failure to OBJ
serve the neutrality regulations.
The company was informed yesterday
that its station at Siasconset, Mass,
would be closed unless assurance was
given that the rules would be observed.
On receipt of this word the company
sent the following telegram to Secre-
tary Daniels:
1--WE have been unable to procure q
copy of the Attorney Generals opin-
ion regarding the use of the wireless,
owing to the unwillingness of the de-
partments to give it out. In view OF
the very important legal questions in
volved and public and private injury
that would be caused by forcible ac-
ton, we suggest that such action be
withheld long enough for US to submit
the question to the decision of fed
eral court in a suit, papers for which
are now being prepared"
Edward j. Nally, yice-president and
general manager Of the Marconi com
pany, said he did not wish the public
TO think that the company was wilfully
trying to evade the neut 'ality laws.
The position taken is that the handling
of messages by the Marconi station is
not forbidden by any law or treaty.
He could see no difference between
the transmission and receiving of such
messages and the sending and receiv-
ing O. messages between the United
States and Canada, Great Britain,
France or Germany. Also he pointed
out that citizens of this country had
the right to deal in a commercial way
with the belligerent nations.
From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Sept. 22.-Navy De-
partment officials assume that the suit
TO be filed by the Marconi company will
be a prayer for an injunction TO pre-
vent the government from exercising
censorship over the station at Siascon-
set. Secretary Daniels Informed the
company that he would take up me
question with Department Of State off,
Gals and the Attorney General to-
morrow. lie intimated that the de-
partment would not consent to any
unnecessary delay.
dui y. OCHllLGleE anu H. ". DOculne,
representing the Atlantic Communica-
tion Company, one of the concerns
claiming control of the radio station
at Sayville, Long Island, were informed
to-day that the government did not
contemplate taking charge of the Say
willie plant at present.
Robert Ford, local representative Of
the Marconi Company, was shown q
copy of the opinion by Attorney Cen
eral Gregory, setting forth that the
President had absolute right to censor
messages or close stations whenever
he deemed it necessary for the preser-
walton of the country's neutrality. The
Attorney General held that the PreSi-
dent, as commander in chief Of the
army and navy, had practically unlim-
tied power Gin time of public peril"
The present is held to be such case
as failure to enforce strict neutrality
might easily involve the United States
in war.