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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
JEWS HERE APPLAUD
CZAR'S WAR OFFER
Some Hesitate to Believe Sin.
certify Of Promise of Civil
Rights.
NEWS PLEASES LEADERS
Disposed to Wait for More Than
Words From Russia's
Ruler.

The repor,ed proclamation OF the ca.
OF Russia, offering the Jews in that CON,
try full civil rights provided that The,
would support the causA OF the enn,,s
aroused considerable interest among ~.
leading Jews here yesterday.
Jacob H. schiff said: 'In regard 70
the report that the Gar has pro,,i.,a
full civic rights TO the Jews. Tx. "a
hear the message but I am sorswh,,
wanting In faith. II il rather too s,oa
To he true"
Lewis NJ. Josephthal said; ~, n,
promise OF the Gar ia s,ncere I, ,,,u
do nnenormous amount of good aliov.,
the world. II will mean that AT lea,,
one great blessing has resulted from M,
war. The deploratse condition of III.
Jewish people In Russia will be a thing
Of the past The Car is placed in
position where he feels that he must hav.
a united Russia behind him, as is shown
by hi. promise OF autonomy N N. pol.,
,,r.,,,a.a ,h., ,h.r u,u, n. ,a,,,,,,
'.,
nus oauso' Tue pIopos''io" 10 grant th'
jewish people IN Russia fuli CIVIC right
II they support the country in its time
of need IL a step In the right direction
~ sincere"
49,.
Huoiph He~''oh'' 'a'u srn very sad
10 near OF tne Ihars promise IL would
be step In the right direction. So fer
the experience Ditch Jews in that respect
has been very unsatisfactory. hu, MA a,
49,. M. o. ,,n -, 80 =, -,
A.. ,., N.ssA
)" ''a' way oo~i' OUT 'us'oe 10 'he jew
IL would mean q new era To the Jewish
Inhabitants of that country. II will also
be a great benefit TO Russia and n IN.
world M Iare.
nU. -
wherever 'ne jewish people nave me-
ersse GOOD citizens, but have been az ns
ersge good citisens. but hae been al w.
the best in every respect The mamma, I,
which the Is,ys hoy. re-, ,,oa,nA 4.
a., ~ "as
i'ec'eu inc oeeree OF e'ViNzation OF the
dlnerent countries. When Spain drove out
its Jews, IL sank way down ard for hun.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
COOKS TOURISTS IN MUNICH.

Thomas Cook & Son received a cable
message yesterday that members of their
tourist parties Ct and 80 and the private
Allen party" are remaining at Munich
on the advice OF the American Consul. II
IS believed that trains are being used ex-
cluslv-ly TO the movement of German
troops and that the Consul is of the opin-
ion that tne tourists viii suffer less in
conveniences and dlscomforts in Munich
than BY attempting to travel for the time
being.
Tour "a left here on the Hol-
land America liner Rotterdam on June
80 for visits 10 France. Switzerland. Ger
many the Rhine, Holland and England
Tour 80 left on July J on the Ivernia tc
visit Madeira, Gibraltar. italy. Switzer-
land the Rhine. France. Belgium. Hol-
land and England
The Cooks have also received word tina,
the Musicians European pilgrimage, un.
der the national auspices OF the Musical
Fraternity OF America, which sailed from
Boston on June 80 10 travel through Scot.
and, England, Holland, the Rhine coun'
try, Germany and Italy, sailed from Ma,
pies for New York on August 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
BRYAN SENDS ANEW
: AGENT TO GEN. VILLA
Paul Fuller. New York AttOr
ney, Now With Chieftain
Mt Chihuahua.
SENDS HOPEFUL REPORT
Mission is to Promote Harmony
Between Leaders Of Mex
lean Revolt.

wAsHrSoroS. Aug 1s.-Another NAME
was added to the list Of Special agents.
of the United States in foreign countries
with the announcement by Secretary
Byran that Paul Fuller OF Coudert
Bros. the New York lawyer. had been
sent TO Mexico In the interest Of promoting
harmony between villa and Carranza.
Mr.. Fuller has just arrived at Chihua-
hua and according to State Department
reports from him has already seen Gen.
villa. While Secretary Bryan refused to
discuss Fuller's report 1t is understood
the Administration regards the situation
as promising.
The attitude OF villa is regarded by
the Administration as the only cause Of
real anxiety for the immediate present in
Mexico. Though George c. Carothers.
who has been the Departments ropresen-
tative with villa tor a year. recently
spent two weeks in Washington, the Ad-
minstration still remains in ignorance as
20 Villas real purpose. officials are
hopeful that there will be no trouble given
by villa. but they are far from being In
receipt OF convincing proof of the fact.
II was in the hope OF relieving This un-
certainty and insuring the cordial CO.
operation of villa In the plans OF the
group in control In Mexico city that Paul
Fuller was sent to supplement the work
OF Mr.. Carothers
state Department officials said to-day
they had no confirmation OF the reports
OF conflict at Durango between SUP
portcrs of CarranZa and those OF villa
over the 20 secession OF a large quantity
Of silver bullion. Reports of the dissen-
slons in the State of Sonora are con-
firmed. and the conflict In progress there
between Gov. Maytorena and Gen. Car
ranzn's representatives Is regarded as Sc
rious for that locality. 1t Is hoped the
dissension there will not affect the rest of
Mexico.
The Departments advces state every
thing f. being worked out as well as
could be expected In Mexico city car
rama continues 10 delay his entry into
the capital.
Announcement was made by the Con-
stitutionalist agency here tonight that
Gen. Carranza viii enter Mexico city to-
morrow An enthusiastic welcome Is be-
ing prepared for him by the people OF
Mexico city. II Is said.
The agency states that Garranza has
issued orders that the roadoed OF the
National Railway lines be Immediately
repaired and that IL is now expected
freight and passenger traffic will be re-
surned over the lines by way OF Laredo
anil Fl Paso TO Mexico city within the
next ten days \ tentative plan has been
devised for settling the embarrassing
question of legal tender In the capital
but details OF the scheme for disposinG
OF the numerous issues of paper money
now circulating in Mexico city are with
Z Mold for the present
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
TALK OF GOLD LOAN TO CITY.
PrepderGsst Doesn't Confirm Report
In Financial District.

II was roported in the financial district
yesterday that the cty's bankers and
Comptroller Prendergast have under con-
sideration tentative plan for the 40
tation of a temporary gold loan TO pro
vide for the city's September and October
maturities
Comptroller Prendergast said, however.
that no arrangements had been made as
10 the raising Of funds to meet the city's
financial obligations, which will involve
the payment of about $50. 900. 900 In ma
turing warrants and bond interest be-
tween now and the middle of January.
Such loan, II raised, would provide only
for the nearby obligations, while the tax
receipts would be expected 10 be sufficient
10 cover all other maturing debts and in
terest payments.
During the last week Comptroller Prem
derRast has been In the financial district
almost every day to attend conferences
OF bankers relative to devislng means for
meeting the City's obligations A meeting
OF foreign exchange bankers is TO be held
at 3 t. NJ. TO-DAY at the offices OF G.
Ams!nck 4 Co to determine what steps
shall be taken to enable the city to moe,
It's obligations under the peculiar flnan-
cial conditions existing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
WON'T HOLD SUGAR FOR RAISE
California Mills Product 10 he Sold
at Market Price.

WASHINGTON, Aug. is.-Tho Depart
ment Of Justice received a communication
to-day from President OXnard of the
American Beet Sugar Company stating
that the sugar mills In California had
begun grinding at the regular annual
rate on August l and that the usual
progress was made toward putting the
beet sugar output on the market He said
the output of the American Beet Sugar
Company probably would reach 1900 900
bags which would be on the market al the
market price and not held for anticipat ted
increases, as II is charged has been done
with other food products,
The action Of this big corporation in
seeking TO establish its spot.essness before
the Government was regarded by officials
rs significant OF the realization which
has come upon corporations Of this size
trlt the food price Investigation has been
undertaken with great esrnestn by the
department.
The progress made in the Investigation
was discussed al the Cabinet meeting to-
DAY The investigation will be carried on
Tor q elk or more longer before the At
torney'General attempts to formulate an
opinion for the President as 10 whether
new legislation Is needed for application
to the present situation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
Herman Ridder Says Advance of
Germans Has Been I'm
usually Swift.
PRAISES CROWN PRINCE
Editor Believes Kaiser's Army
Will Not Attempt to Cap
ture Paris.
ny HERMAN RIDDER.

We are prepared for the news of the
taking OF Brussels and Antwerp. The
advance during the last four days has
been unusually swift. II must be re-
merrocred that modern artillery Is so
extraordinarily destructive that infantry
must intrench continuously. An advance
Of twenty-five miles from Aix-la. Chappelle
to Diest In sixteen days In the face of
effective artillery fire Is certainly an ex-
plot worthy Of the best days of the
trussian infantry.
We, German scmpathlzers, ind but few
crumbs OF comfort In mot of the re-
ports that emanate from Paris. Brussels
and London. The details of the German
advance would make extremely Interest
ing reading The Chlans are probably
exhibiting wonderful courage aud daring.
German military achievements will not
fail to include the brave .rJops of light
cavalry that rode into L'cgc in a des-
perate attempt to capture the Belgian
the fortress Not man came buck
Isolated instances OF such hopeless dar-
ING cannot fail to stir the blood OF those
VII, sc love for the Fatherland dominates
their attitude In the war.
II is reported that the Crown Prince
Hes seriously wounded at AK .la-Cha-
pelle. II is natural for the young Prince
who spoke 40 feelingly In his farewell
address to tho Death Head Iiussars''
Il few months ago. to have risked his
life at the front. II is in keeping with
his impetuous character to have been
where the fghting was thickest Ger
many does not breed mollycoddles in her
royal family. Her Princes are mon OF
blood and iron Germany will make the
same sacrifices both of her great as well
as her small
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
END OF OPEN ORDERS URGED.
Brokers Advised to Cancel Those ON
Their Books.

The governors OF the Association OF
Partners of Stock Exchange Firms has
sent letter to the members Of Its organi-
zation In which II advises the cancella-
ton OF all open orders on their books.
The suggestion is made with an idea Vt
avoiding mistakes and of controlling the
character OF the new orders TO BIO re-
ceived
The letter says In part:
We suggest that you notify customers
that you viii accept orders to be executed
at the market only in moderate amounts
and for adequate reasons. recommending
strongly that all orders should have fixed
limits that buying orders should be ex-
ecuted only for those who have previously
supplied ample margin or whose pur-
chascs are made for cash and that stop
orders be eliminated as far as possible.
Selling or buying orders. the execution of
which might be detrimental to the orderly
procedure OF the market should not be
countenanced
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19

BRITISH LINE TO FLY
STARS AND STRIPES
". II. Grace & Co. Announce
Intention to Seek Ameri-
can Registry.
OTHERS SHOW HESITANCY
Restrictions Said still to Make
Operation Cheaper Under
Foreign Flag.
OTHERS SHOW HESITANCY

Announcement was made yesterday by
W. r. Grace & 60. that upon the signing
Of the emergency ship registry bill by
President Wilson they will transfer
several OF their vessels now flying the
British flag to the American flag The
names Of the ships were not given. but
II was said that unless they should be
specially chartered they will continue TO
ply between the United States and the
ports OF the west coast Of South America
as usual
other large companies with fleets dying
foreign hags were not ready Yesterday Ia
make similar announcements At the
pfiices OF the United Fruit Company
which has ships under several flags. II
was said the matter will have 10 be taken
up by the directors II the company. who
are soon TO meet in Boston. The STANDARD
81 Company OF New York and the Stand
ird OH Company Of New Jersey as well
IS the United states Steel Corporation
lad nothing to say on the matter
Hesitancy about coming under the har
% create new merchant marine for the
United states Is not ascribed to sentiment
nut to plain, hard business reasons. There
ere several objections 20 the bill which
make II more expensive TO operate under
ne stars ana stripes tnhu under any
Their Tag one objection Is the el!minat-
ng Of the clause which permitted the
foreign built boats to do any coastwise
trading. Another is the unusual expense
20 shipowncrs prescribed in reference to
officers and crews
This was set forth yesterday by 2
statement from the firm OF Nelson. Cook
& Co. II is a comparison between the
cost OF operating an American steamer OF
$500 tons as against British steamer OF
5000 tons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
FAILS TO FIX MURDER
ON SLAIN ACTORS WIFE
Coroner's Jury Decides Seaton
Was Shot by Some "Pcr-
son Unknown"

HAcKENsAcK, n. j., Aug 1S--Despite
the fact that two eyewitnesses testified
to the shooting last Thursday of Fred
erick r. Soaton, an actor. on the porch
OF his home In Bogota, and that one oil
them said he saw Mrs. Seaton step back
from the door Immediately after the
shots wero fred, Coroners jury In
Hackensack tonight returned verdict
that the deceased came to his death
from gunshot wounds inflicted by a per.
son or persons unknown to us"
Mrs, Seaton Is still a prisoner in the
Hackensack jail, charged with murder
and she will have TO remain there to
await the action OF the September Grand
Jury. Assistant Prosecutor John II
Zabriskie conducted the inquiry. Mrs
Seaton was not present and her lawyers
were not permitted to cross-examlne wit
nesSes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
NEWPORT FUND GROWING

NEWPORT. r. l., Aug. is.-Thc com,
mttee Of summer residents in charge OF
raising fund for the Red Cross war
work abroad said to-day that request
would he made OF the Red Cross Society
that one-thlrd Of the money subscribed
here be used for the relief OF the families
OF the reservlsts who have been lett be-
hind In this country.
Treasurer Gillespie received more con-
tributions to the fund to-day
Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs, who has given
an automobile to be sold on shares az
the Red Cross bazaar. has undertaken
the work OF selling the tickets herself
Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt, Jr., chair
man of the committee In charge of the
tableaux, had a booth erected in the en-
trance OF the Casino to-day and youns
woman dressed as n Red Cross nurse
was there selling tickets. The forenoon
receipts alore amounted to s465.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
RED CROSS TO START
SHIP WITHIN 10 DAYS
Miss Helen Scott Hay of Chi
cago Will Have Charge
of the Nurses.

WASHINGTON. Aug. ls.--Thc American
Red Cross announced to-day that II ex-
poets within ten days to start hospital
ship for Europe with hospital units and
supplies. The chartering OF a ship will
be greatly facilitated by the passage by
Congress- Of a Joint resolution permitting
the Red Cross 10 engage a vessel and ny
the American flag.
Major Robert L. Patterson of the Medi-
cal Corps of the United States army has
been selected to 20 on the hospital ship.
which will be commanded by Rear Ad-
miral Aaron Ward. retired. Miss Helen
Scott Hay OF Chicago. until recently SUI
perintendent OF the Illinois Training
School for Nurses. will be in charge OF the
Red Cross nurses to go on the ship.
Acceptances OF the American Red Cross
offer TO send hospital units have been re.
ceived from Russia, France, England and
Indirectly from Servia- Although many
contributions are being received II was
said at headquarters to-day that much
more money 10 needed for the hospital
shin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
PAY AT SACRIFICE,
ADVISES MR.. SCHIFF
Urges Meeting of Obligations,
Even if II Calls for Ship
ment Of Gold.
WANTS TO GUARD CREDIT
Bank Notes as Reserve, He SAYS,
Not So UnsOund as Shun-
ming Obligations.
WANTS TO GUARD CREDIT

Jacob w. Schif Of Kuhn. Loeb & Co.
who made proposition at meeting of
the Chamber OF Commerce a few days ago
that this country should pay all its debts
in Europe not covered by moratoria in
gold. issued statement yesterday which
further explained his stand on this mat.
ter. The statement was given Out at the
Offices OF Kuhn. Loeb Il Co. II says:
FIRST, he advocated that such OF our
debts in Europe as are not covered by the
provisions OF the existing moratoria. and
in particular the maturing obligations OF
municipalities like the city Of New YorE
OF OF raihoad and other corporations held
by the public in Europe should be paid
unqucstionably and unhcsitatingly when
due, and tlat to the extent that the means
FOR making such payments abroad cannot
he obtained through exchange transact
ions. they must be provided through the
export Of gold. even II this involves some
strain upon ourselves.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
CALLS ZEPPELIN ONLY
REAL AERO WARSHIP"
". l.. Brock, American Aviator,
Says French War AerOplanes
Have DeteriOrated.

Walter l.. Brock the American aviator
who won the London to Paris aeropl :e
race In July and also captured the LON
dom Manchester event, made n statement
for the Chamber OF German American
Commerce yesterday, In which he said
that French military air machines had
deteriorated In the last two years and
that tho German Zeppelin had proved
10 be the only aero warship,' in the
real sense of tho word. Brock returned
here ON last Wednesday after two years
In England and France.
The French Government" he said.
constructed during recent years "A large
number OF aeroplancs. Most of her pilots
know their business, are daring and skill
full ana could render, especially during
this present war. valuable service to their
country But the military machines have
been peraltted TO deter.orato greatly
THE aeroplane at its present stage OF
development Is scarcely nj for any other
purpose than that of reconnoitring. Al
other military operations that II might
undertake are more or less experimental
As regards England. they have few mill
tary machines and pilots, but those they
have are good. However, they have far
TOO few aeroplanes and pilots to make
other than occasional use OF their air
fiotilla.
THE German Zeppelin is about the onl,
aero warship,' in the real sense of tn,
word. am too little acquainted with
aero military matters In Germany--and
! do not know who Is acquainted with
them outside OF the German officers and
enEneers-to form an opinion of theii
possibilities in the present wcr. But
know that the machines exhibited y,
Germany in England several weeks age
We're incomparably efficient
And the German pilots ! met hav,
I "A ~,
in their profession. | think that the
| Iepueln could attack warship sue
cessfuly If the operations were performed
during the night I understand also tina
| the latest Zeppelns, not exhibited Sc
| far, are noiseless, which greatly increase,
their chance of victory II they met the
enemy under cover of darkness"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
CITIZENS HERE AID TOURISTS.
Mayors Committee Hears Few Fin
land Passengers Arc I'm Need.

The Mayors committee for the relief
OF stranded American tourists received
Yesterday a wireless from the purser o.
the Finland OF the Red Star line. due
to dock to-day, stating that the passenger
greatly appreciated the offer TO aid those
without means OF transportation to get
TO their homes The purser added thai
there were only few persons on board
in need of any help.
Secretary Porter said yesterday thai
the committee is actually In a position to
furnish transportation on orders which
will be accepted by the transportation
companies.
1t was announced that r. D. Macleod
an instructor in the New York University
has been placed In charge OF the com.
mittee's work in meeting returned tour
lists at the steamship piers and In arrang.
ing for transportation.
No passengers on the Nieuw Amster.
dam. which arrived on Monday night
nor on the United States OF the scandi.
navan line, which came into port yes
terday. required aid in getting TO thei'
destinations.
Thus far the committee has been ahls
TO assist twelve persons In different wavs
The work OF the women,s depsrtmen,
has been especially valuable
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
German Advance Constructed.


To-day the Franco Belgian front ex.
tends from Nerdun and the barrier forts
OF eastern France along the Meuse to
Namur and thence north to Antwerp along
he from, Of the Dyle and the Scheldt
The geographical conditions In Belgium
are such that the German advance iowa rd
France is CONSTRUCTED into the narrow gap
between the Dyle and the Mouse, between
Nnmur and Louvain less than forty miles
widt, and dependent upon two railway
lines. But once the Belgian position IL
forced. the whole left wing OF the allies
must draw back to the French frontier
al Lille and Naubeuge. and the Germans
detaching containing force to cover Ant
werp can sweep on via Brussels with ally
the railways Of Belgium leading east and
west At their command to transport
soldiers and supplies.
Taking the great battle front from
Switzerland to Holland as whole with
the right wing running from b fort to
Ncrdun, the centre from Nerdun to the
French frontier at Givet and the left be-
tween Givet and Antwerp, the effect Of a
German victory in the present battle
would he to compel the allies 10 reform
their front upon a line from Verdun, by
Reims and Lson. 20 Lille. Namur would
then be isolated and would be left to re-
serves to beseg1 and take at their con-
venience, as was Liege
Again. such a triumph in Belgium
would remove the allies from the flank
and rear of the army Of the Moselle
which has been waiting at the French
frontier facing Verdun, powerless to adj
vance until the Belgian campaign was
terminated successfully. In turn It could
then sweep forward by the gap Of Stenay
north of Nerdun, and its right flank ana
the left Of the army of the Meuse could
unite south OF Namur giving the Ger
mans a new battle front along all north
crn France. with the Belgian ralwa vs.
behind them IN their possession.
To summarize briefly. 4 German VIC
tory in the present battle would mean
driving the French out Of Belgium and
carrying the German advance into north
ern France. II the assault on the French
position at Gembloux realizes all that
the German general stan hopes for II, the
French army OF the Meuse and the Anglo
Belgian force might re completely sep
arated. the former driven toward France
up the Sambre Valley. the latter TO Ant
werp down the Scheldt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-19
NOW HAS AIRSHIP SILENCER.
Hiram Percy Maxim has Perfected
Device for silent Scouting.

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 1s,--Some day
IN the next few weeks so Hiram Percy
Maxim, inventor of The Maxim silcncer.
said tonight. Government officials will be
In Hartford Ia test his latest contribution
to scientific warfare, u positive silcncer
for aeroplanes and dirieibe balloons with
motors
The invention viii he available only Il
the United States Government II one of
the silencing attachments could be secured
by contesting nation II would be possible
TO scout silently over a sleeping army
dropping bombs with impun!ty
Mr.. Maxim is sure that with his sllencer
an aeroplane could fly over a city with.
out It's presence being revealed by the
usual roar ana sputter Of the motor