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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
WAR INSURANCE
BILL FAVORED
BY COMMITTEES
Little Opposition Is Shown to
Emergency Measure for
Promotion of Am erican
Commerce During HostlIlties

tsf MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LuAsfp WiHGf
Washington, Aug. 20.--Emergency
shipping legislation advanced a step
further today when senate and house
committees on commerce voted favor
able reports on the bill to create Il
bureau Of war risk insurance in the
treasury department to insure ships
of American registry subjected to the
hazards of the European war.
Senator Clarke, chairman of the
commerce committee. will call the bill,
up for passage in the senate tomorrow
and Representative Adamson, chair
nan of the house committee. plans to
expedite its course on the other side
of the capitol. So far little opposition
to the measure has developed.
The governments plan to purchase
and operate ships in the over-seas
trade for the restoration OF commerce
during the war is being formulated
into a bill which will be expedited as
rapidly as possible. Senator Clarke
and Representative Alexander chair
man of the house merchant marine
committee. have tentative drafts Of
the bill, which would provide for the
organization of a corporation to OPP
crate a line of ships to be purchased
by the government. Sale of Panama
canal bonds to raise money for the
project is contemplated
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21

innate for MS our advanced troops
found themselves faced by exception.
alIv strong posjtions. They we're fore.
ed nv ! counter attack to fall back
in body. which is solidly established
ON the settle and along the canal
from the Marine TO the Rhine"
The official statement continues:
.In conformity with pre-arrang-
cd plan the Belgian field army re-
,reataa nm the entrenched camp OF
Antwe4n after brilliantly fulfilling
its dutv as dictated by the strategical
situation and DELAYING for fortnight
the German massage of the Meuse.
.Antwarn has a double role. 1t is a
form,aahla antrenched camp. fortified
on most modarn lines and is the base
srou which the Relgian army can
,hraatan The German flank and CO.
onarata afract,ve,v with the allies.
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'niee ~ '''i'N"''o ho,ohtanaa hv
,S's'an. - araa aronnd all the
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s s.,rass the Germans
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
GERMAN CAVALRY OCCUPIES BRUSSELS BELL LGAI RETREAT TOWARD WER

bIlily They suffered too greatly
from want.
The loyal populace of Alx-La-Cha-
pelle showered the passing German
troops with food. cigars aud cigar
cites. They set out within easy reach
buckets OF water in which they could
wash their faces
The German soldiers encountered
by the American doctors. both officers
and men, talked to them freely. They
said they intended a peaccahle entry
into Belgium and that they were pay
Ing for all the supplies use. They de-
clared German troops had been man
euverng In Belgium for a period OF
two weeks prior 10 the outbreak Of
hostilities. The Gerfan attitude was
that their troops must make use OF
Belgium. They did not intend to dis
turb the people. but they would en-
gage In sharp reprisals II attacked
The strange belief that Great Brit
ain and Holland were at war caused a
German commander TO advise the
Americans 10 avoid Holland. The
same belief was prevalent at Aix-La-
chapelle.
Frederick Buchholz also OF Mime
lapolis. who left Aix-La-Chapelle one
day In advance OF others. drove TO the
Dutch frontier near Maestrlcht. lie
witnessed a pitiable sight. Some civ
llians had fired ON the invaders. In
return three villages were In flames
and the women were fleeing to the
Holland side of the line In their night
clothes with crying children at their
heels.
Doctors Aurand and Riser managed
to save their baggage but they de-
clared that the trunks left by others
i Mt Herbesthal were opened and Loot
ed.
DR.. and Mrs. John Bryant OF Boss
ton. who arrived from Hamburg. be-
| lieve there are about 800 Americans
at Hamburg but that most of them are
Inaturalized Germans.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
MUELHAUSEN RETAKEN
is CLAIM OF FRENCH

Paris, Aug. 20 Go p. m.)--The re-
occupation of Muelhausen Aisace, by
French troops is announced officially
here today.
The recapture Of Muelhausen was
preceded by very severe battle dur
ing which the French troops took one
of the suburbs at the point of the
bayonet. They also took as the result
Of their victory six German cannon
and six ammunition wagons.
The official note says the situation
in the Vosges mountains is un-
changed. In upper Alsace the French
have occupied Guebwiller. fourteen
miles southwest of Colmar.
In Lorraine, 1t is stated. the French
lines extended from the north of Saar-
burg, passing by Morhange to Define.
The situation in the Duchy of Lux
emburg and in Belgium is unchanged.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
BIG BATTLE RACES
ALONG WHOLE FRONTIER

London, Aug. 20 (5:50 a. m.)--An
official communication issued at Paris
last night states that very large Ger
man forces are crossing the Meuse
between Liege and Namur. The state
ment continues:
THE French army is making a
rapid advance on the Seille river and
at the end of the day as reached
Define on one side OF the river, and
Morhange on the other
| A dispatch to the Times from Paris
says that the first point at which the
Germans crossed the French frontier
was at Grey y-sur-Vesouse. Since then
there has been continued fighting in
that region until a day or two ago
when 1t ended in the victorious adj
vance of the French force, who in
flicted a decisive defeat on the enemy.
The correspondent says that the
laconic reports of the French minis
ter of war give little idea of the des-
perate struggle that occurred around
the handful of villages on the French
border
Point after point was taken and
|retaken by one side or the other. He
gives the following story of the fight
ing at Badonviller as told by the VIII
layers:
"The village was occupied by bat
TALON of ehassuers as a covering force
and was prepared for defense by n,l-
merous trenches. The battle began
on August 10. The Germans bonn
barded the village. compelling the
chassuers to evacuate 1t. The latter
retired on Celles and afterwards took
up a position on Donan ridge.
After nghtfall the Germans in
creased the bombardment and the in
habitants sought refuge in cellars, as
a continuous rain of shells kept
wrecking the houses and setting them
aflre.
1T was a terrible sight Women
fell on their knees and prayed and
cried piteously.
"The chassuers retired, defending
every house, foot by foot and making
the Germans reel their fire. The sun
rose on village in runs. 1t had been
under bombardment for fifteen nours.
When the Germans entered they fired
first on all the windows and down
loopholes into the cellars. No corner
was spared
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
PREPARATIONS TO BRING
HOME AMERICANS CONTINUE

Washington. Aug. 20.--From stock
holm the American consul reported
today that the majority of Americans
already had left for England and the
reopening of the lines between Goth
enburg and London had served TO ale
viate much of the congestion in Nor
way and Sweden.
Consular dispatches from Spain an
nounced the charterlng for Americans
of the steamship Infanta Isabel, to
leave Barcelona on August 20.
Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page In
Rome has taken two ships. the san
.Guglielmo and Mafalda, which will
carry 1000 passengers. That will leave
between 1000 and 5000 refugees still
In Italy. Ambassador Page reports
Americans have been advised TO as
semble at Genoa and Naples.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
GERMAN CAVALRY NOW in
POSSESSION OF BRUSSELS

Paris, Aug. 90 Gil p. m.)--The
German cavalry have occupied Brus-
sells. This official announcement was
made tonight. Strong columns are
following up this movement the BEL
gian army is retiring on Antwerp
without having been engaged by the
Germans.
Along with the announcement oil
the fall of Brussels. the official state
ment says;
Our troops have met with brilliant
successes in Alsace, especially ne-
tween Muelhausen and Altkirch. The
Germans retreating on the Rhine, lett
In our hands many prisoners and
twenty-four guns. six of which were
captured by our infantry after
sharp struggle.
In Lorraine, the day was less for
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
DRASTIC PROVISION
FOR RAILROAD MEN
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Washington, Aug. 20.--A proposal
to make railroad directors criminally
liable for ncgligently suffering the
corporations funds to be msapplled
was urged today by Senator Kenyon
as an amendment to the Clayton anti
trust bill. The bill as redrafted by
the judiciary committee would make
directors criEinally liable only when
they wilfully misapply funds.
A movement is developing among
democratic senators TO end the anti
trust legislative program with the
passage Of the Clayton bill, deferring
the pending bill authorizing the In
terstute Commerce commission TO reg
ulate the issuance Of securities Of
common carriers until the next ses-
sion.
Senator simmons, chairman of the
finance committee, said tonight that
there could be no thought Of adjourn
ment now, as congress must be ready
to provide for any revenue shortage
by the war.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
]. P. MORGAN TELLS
OF IMPROVED BUSINESS
ICY .o.1,aa .ous~.l srse,.. ls.sse w'ss,

icy MORNING jouRNsL spEc,sL lsAssn wteEj
Washington. Aug. 20 Reports OF
decided Improvement IN the general
condition of the country and the III
nancial situation In New York were
brought to the treasury department
today by j. p. Morgan and William
Porter, member Of the Morgan firm,
Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Porter spent
nearly two hours in conference with
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and
members Of the federal reserve board.
Messages reached the treasury de-
partment today from bankers In many
cities OF the country. from the Pacific
to the Atlantic coast. OF improved
conditions and a return to formal In
many cases clearing house certifi-
Gates are no longer used by banks and
all demands from country institutions
for currency are being met promptly.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21

tss MORNING JOURNAL sraclsL LsAsrn wirrl
London, Aug. Fl u:20 a. m.)--The
Germans have at last occupied Brus-
sells, but in Alsace they seem to be
making no advances. The latest re-
port is that the French have recap
tured Muelhausen, and it still seems
true that, after eighteen days OF
fighting, there are no German troops
on French soil.
On Germanys eastern frontier
there has been considerable outpost
fighting. which would indicate that
the Russians are completing their
work of concentration. There have
been no serious collisions In this
region as yet, however. Austria Is too
much engaged with Russia and with
the need of helping Germany to make
much progress in her campaign
against Servia. No news has been re-
ceived of any naval movements
either in the North sea or the Medi-
terranean.
The death of Pope Plus will be
made the occasion for another effort
to bring about peace. 1t is stated that
when the conclave meets in Rome 10
elect a new pope It will send an ap-
peal to the warning nations for peace
and will ask the United States to ala
In bringing about tranquility.
According to the few items OF
news which have been allowed TO
come in from Berlin. something IKE
normal conditions prevail in the Ger
man capital The price Of food Is de-
clining and now the troop movements
having been completed, resumption
of general work on railways is De-
ginning.
Confirmation has been received OF
the report that Emperor William mas
ordered resistance to any effort tnat
Japan may make to seize kiao-ChoW.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21

The Germans have taken Brussels the capital of Belgium
that the Duke of Wellington danced at night and sailed
forth the morning meet his army Quare Bras for the battle
Of Waterloo Once strongly fortified the capital for years has been
without armament with which to resist attack
The German army officially reported last night was
pressing N advantage brussels by throwing large numbers CT
troops into the city, while the Begans retreang imoesed
on Antwerp which city the of government removed
few days ago The official of the German victory
at Brussels did mention the casualties either side
French official advce stated that Muehausen i'll Asace had
been captued the French from the Germans who said to
be eeatng the Rhine but in Lorraine it admitted the
Germans had forced the French fall back their bases The
Russians claimed in outpost sirmlses on the Austrian
and German frontiers.
Confirmation received last night of the report that En-
peror William has ordered resistance any Japanese effort to seize
KiaoC Chow
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
HOUSE.

Met AT noon.
Commerce committee voted favor
able report on war risk insurance bill
Naval affairs committee continued
reconsideration Of bills to place govern
ment ships in commercial service.
Resumed consideration of water
power regulation bill.
Resolution introduced calling for
war department report of investiga-
tion of system of bids for department
supplies in Chicago. New York. Phil
adelphia, Boston and ST. Louis.
The Jones Philippine independence
bill favorabiy reported by insular
committee.
Adjourned at sos D. m. TO noon
Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
PRESIDENT APPROVES
WOMEN'S PEACE PARADE

New York, Aug. 20--President VIII
son has given his approval today to
the womens peace parade to be held
in this city on August 30.
A telephone message from Secretary
Tumulty this afternoon said:
The president SAYS the parade is
all right. He approves Of the plan to
carry no flags and have no speaking
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
The Day in Congress
SENATE.
Met at II a. m.

Met at II q, III.
Commerce committee voted favor.
able report on war risk insurance bill
Resumed debate on labor exemp-
ton clause of the Clayton bill.
Bill providing for South American
cruise OF six battleships carrying
samples of American manufactures in.
troduced by Senator Weeks.
Bill providing for government pur-
chase OF 100000 ounces of silver
from smelters within six months fa-
vorably reported.
Adjourned at 5:44 p. m. to II a. m,
Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
FROM BRITISH WAR OFFICE

Washington, Aug. 20.--The British
embassy here today received from us
foreign office summary Of the haVai
and military situation to date. Cor
Vile Barclay, the charge, sent COPY
10 Secretary Bryan. II follows
"snce the declaration OF war the
fleet has been responsible Tor the
safety of the expeditionary force
which completed its disemparNa''on
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
|GERMANS ARE GAINING
THROUGHOUT BELGIUM

Paris, Aug. 20 tl1:40 a. m)--An
|official communication received here
from Brussels says:
THE Germans have gained ground
on both banks Of the river Meuse and
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Pittsburgh. Pa. Aug. 20. I'm an
nouncing the suspension of dividends
"for the present." the South PcnnNl-
vanla OIL company Standard til
subsidiary, today explained that the
suspension Of commerce between the
United States and European countries,
now engaged In war. has cansed such
general serious depression in the pe-
troleum industry that the board Of d.
rectors believes II to be for the best
interests of its stockholders.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
Have Great Difficulty in Max
ing Journey From Vienna,
via Belgium, TO British Ter
rltory,
ESTIMATE GERMAN
FORCE AT 1900, 900
Treated Kindly by KalSer's
Soldiers During Travel With
Them; Not So Hospitable to
English People,

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London. Aug. 90 g p. m)--Dr. w.
II. Aurand OF Minneapolis. and DIR.
Robert Riser, Of Chicago. accompa-
MED by their wives and children. have
arrived in London after over fort
nights experience in the theater OF
war. and particularly between Liege
and Aix-La- -Chapelle. The adventures
OF these two American physicians in
cluded three days work In 4 hospital
at Verviers, Belgium. where German
wounded we're being brought
The two doctors left Vienna August
3 for Ostend. They got as far as
welkenraedt. Belgium, where their
train was stopped. They proceeded by
wagon to vervlers. where they ex-
pected to take another train. They
found. however. that tunnel had
been blocked during the night by the
Belgians and that this was impassable.
They remained at Vervlers until Au-
gust IL.
Paper Money Useless.
Checks and paper money were ut
Iferly useless. The tvs Americans and
their families found lodging in the
hall of the Salvation army. They had
meals twice day and enjoyed meat
on alternate days. Prices were ris-
ing and food was scarce.
August IL, they obtained passes
from the German commander for Ak
La -Chapele and at the same time
were accorded free use of the Ger
man military wagons.
Doctors Aurand and Riser were
just in advance OF the German army
on their way from Welkenraedt to
Verviers They noted soldiers on the
road In solid columns. At Aix-La-
Chapelle they saw troops marching
day and night for three days
100000 German soldiers.
They estimated the Germans at r.
100000 men, all with brand new
equipment They noticed that the
soldiers in the hospital at verviers
wore new underclothes The privates
suffered greatly from their new shoes;
their feet were swollen and blistered.
The Americans treated many cases In
the verviers hospital which was To-
Gated IN building previously used as
a Catholic college. They saw thou
sands Of German cannon labelled
mach Paris"
The German soldiers we're kind to
the American travellers. even carrying
water for the women and buying milk
for the children.
Not Kind to English.
The German authorities. however,
refused to allow twenty English peo-
pie to leave Verviers. This English
party included several persons OF
wealth and some members Of the no.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
CAPTURE Of CAPITAL NOT
REGARDED AS IMPORTANT
IN GREAT STRUGGLE THAT
IS NOW RAGING IN EUROPE
FRENCH TROOPS CLAIM TO BE
MASTERS OF MUELHAUSEN IN
COVETED ALSATIAN PROVINCE

Gallo Invaders in Lorraine Are Less Fortunate Finding Their
Advance Checked by Exceptionally Strong Position OF Teu
tonic Defenders and Are Forced to Retire Before Counter
Attack by Superior Numbers; Great Britain Issues an
Official Statement Concerning Situation and Regards
Conditions as Favorable as Could Be Hoped for So Early
in Struggle; Russians Report Victories Over Ausans.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
Rome Is Favored for Place of
Holding Sessions on Account
Of Neutrality Of Italy in.
Present Crisis.
TOGETHER IN ONE,
ALL THINGS IN CHRIST"
Motto Of Prince Of Church
Was on His Lips as He
Passed Into the Valley of
the Shadow of Death,
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Rome, Aug. 2o.-''Togcther In one,
all things In Christ"
These words which Plus Y adopted
as his motto In an encyclical issued
on August 10. 1908. six days after he
had been elevated TO the pontificatc.
were on his lips as he entered the
valley Of death.
The matter Of Il concave was dis
cussed today. IL Ii said majority Of
the cardinals are in favor Of holding
|t in Rome as is usual ard further
because Of the neutrality of Italy in
the present war. Others, however,
suggested that Il would be better to
meet In Holland, a country which
they regarded as even more neutral
than Italy.
Burial Place Uncertain.
There is much interest in the mat
ter of where the body OF the pope Is
to find It's final resting place. It il
recalled that carrying the body OF
Plus TX from St. Peters 70 St Law
renee caused a riot. For this reaaon,
the hoag OF Pope Leu although hs
had expressed a wish TO be buried In
st John Lateran. where his tomb was
erected. is still In st. Peters as the
late pope feared that the transpnrta-
tion might cause disorders. II Is be-
lieved that Plus y chose st. Peters
for his tomb IN order to avoid the
possibility of unpleasantness.
The Giornale dItalia today says
that the pope recently drew up new
rules to govern future oonclaves and
that these abolished the right of veto
Of foreign powers. thus freeing the
cardinals of temporal influence in
spiritual matters. The new rules also,
the paper says modified some Of the
formalties concerning the duration
of the conclave.
The arrival Of Cardinal Della Volpe,
chamberlain OF the church, from
Imola today was nnxiously awaited.
As chamberlain, he viii direct the
Holy See temporarily and Will con-
duet the traditional ceremony In
which the pontiff is officially pros
nounced dead.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21

Much interest centers in the suc-
cessor of Pope Plus X. There is a
marked difference between the con-
clave after tho death Of pope Leo and
the one now to be held. Then the sa-
cred college was divided into two
factions one for and the other against
Cardinal Rampolla. Since Cardinal
Rampollas death, there seem to he
no factions and II is thought that for
the first time IN many years the cars