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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-27

Struck by their excellent appear
snce. he exclaimed in genuine admiration:
With soldiers like these thou must be able to
conquer the world" But the Gar raising his
hand 10 his mouth so as not to be overheard
by his staff. made the laconic reply: mo Off
GERS
The Russian is indeed, an ideal soldier
obedient. patient. able to endure greatest
physical hardships, good nstured, easily salts
red and loyal. It is not he but the corrupt
officer and non-commissioned officer who must
be blamed for any deficiencies IN the Russian
army.
There are a great many reports current
about the dishonesty permeating the Russian
army-a dishonesty beginning with the museh-
nix (sergsant) and reaching all the way up to
the highest officers. That a good many
Of these reports rest upon truth was demon
strated during the Russo Japanese War. Since
then a great reform has been announced, and
probably attempted-although it stands to rea-
son that within a few years a whole nation
cannot be reclaimed from Incidence and cor
rupton 70 probity and ambition.
A brilliant exception to the general rule OF
dishonesty is found in the regiments of the
imperial guard-especially those stationed in or
near Petrograd And among them stands first
the famous Preobraschensky, the Cars own
regiment In it serve all the young grand
dukes, with the older ones appointed a la suite.
It is under direct supervision Of the Car and
stands for order, soundness, excellence, intelh-
gence utmost efficiency and all the aristocratic
virtues OF noblesse oblge.
Another interesting part Of the Russian army
formed by the cavalry of the Cossacks Cos
sacks! The word conjures up savagely pictu-
rescue visions OF swarthy, bearded men, sitting
their horses like centaurs, galloping at furious
speed, daring, wild, merciless, numbering, rap
ing and burning Most Of us do not realize
however. that besides their courage and cruelty
the Cossacks are formidable on account OF the
Contagious diseases that invariably accompany
them, smallpox, dysentery and cholera and
last, but perhaps not least, on account OF their
extreme uncleanliness.
What the farms and villages Of East Prussia
had to endure from these regiments can easily
be imagined. No doubt, every compassionate
heart, no matter with whom it may side pohti-
csly, feels relieved that the Cossacks reign
within German frontiers so far has been OF
short duration.
In speaking of Russian herceness one must
not forget Russian fairness. A German war
correspondent tells OF entering small town
through which the Russians had twice passed
At their FIRST appearance they had behaved
tauldessly, paid for whatever they took and
even foregone the right of placing their SOL
diers in quarters with the citizens. The second
time, retreating, and rather hurried, they de-
handed within two hours the contribution OF
1900 marks (about 81, 500.
The clergyman whom the had approached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-27
By HELEN WoLJESKA.

GERMAN prince who a few years
ago visited the Gar was invited to
review some Russian regiments.
Struck by their excellent appear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-27

Continued ON sixth page.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
US. NOT READY FOR
WAR,SAYS GARDNER
Congressman Recently Returned
from Europe Declares Condi-
tions Here Concealed.
HELPLESS BEFORE REAL POWER
Introduces Resolution a. Investi-
gate Military status of America
In order to Make situation
known to All.

WASHINGTON, Got. 16.--Inquiry into
the preparedness of the United States for
war, Offensive or defensive" by a ma
tional security commission, was proposed
in a Joint resolution introduced in the
house today by Representative Gardner
OF Massachusetts. who recently returned
from the war zone in Europe.
II have introduced this resolution to
investigate the military status of the
United States" said Mr. Gardner, in a
statement accompanying the resolution.
because 1 knew public search will
open the eyes OF Americans to a situa-
ton which is being concealed from
them. The United States is totally unpre-
pared for war, defensive or offensive,
against a real power In my opinion the
effect OF the vast sums of money spent
by Carnegie in his peace propaganda has
been TO blind Americans to the fact that
our national security from a military
point OF view is undermined.
Nearly every army and navy officer
to whom have spoken tells me the same
story of Inadequate security. have yet
TO speak to a single member OF either the
committee on naval affairs or the com
nnittee- on military affairs OF the house OF
representatives in. whose judgment have
confidence who does not in private make
the same admission. Yet all these gem
tlemen seem TO consider it their duty to
refrain from any public statement" ''
Unable 20 Enforce Old Policy.
Mr.. Gardner, referring to the prosperity
and peace of the United States, and to
the wonderful South American continent
which we have closed to European colon
iEatiOn by the Monroe doctrine" de-
olared that he could not understand
how any intelligent student OF history
can fail to see that we are impOtent to
defend ourselves and 20 enforce the Mon
roe doctrine by moral sussion and finRn-
cial might alone"
The timo has not yet come" Mr.
Gardner asserted. when the United
States can afford TO allow. the martial
spirit OF her sons to be destroyed. and
all the Carnegie millions in the world viii
not silence those OF us who believe that
bullets cannot be stopped with bombast.
nor powder vanquished by plstitudes."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
LANDSLIDE BLOCKS
TRAFFIC IN CANAL
Serious Movement of Earth in Guile
bra Cut Interrupts Passage
of Vessels.
SHIPS HELD IN THE CHANNEL
offtciais Who Make Examination Ot
Damage Think that Traffic
wiIi Ne Delayed for
some Time.

PANAMA, oct. B.-A serious land
slide In the Culebra cut at late hour
last night interrupted completely all
traffic through the Panama canal Sew
eral ships i'm the canal have been unable
to complete their passage,
The reports indicate that there were
early movements on both Sides into the
channel from the slopes OF Gold and Con
tractors hills, which are opposite each
other.
Colonel Goethals and other officials to
day were making an examination of the
damage.
II Is said that traffic through the
canal probably will be interrupted for
some time.
NO permanent Harm Done.
WASHINGTON, oct. l5.-News OF tho
landslide into Culebra cut caused no
alarm at the Isthmisn Canal commission
offices. While regretting the temporary
closure OF the canal the officials sai this
slide viii have It's compeusations from
an engineering point Of view because Il
will hasten the final subsldence of the
mobile material In the cut, thereby In
sGring the permanence OF tho waterway.
No official report on the slide had
reached the commission today. II Was
recalled, however. that in almost every
reference TO the Culebra cut operations
Colonel Goethals had pointed out that
earth had not reached a state of equlIib-
rum.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Cholera is Making
Rapid Strides in
Hungarian Ranks

VENICE, Italy. Oct. i5.-CVia PARISH
According 70 reports reaching Venice.
cholera is making rapid strides through
out Hungary and the progress Of the
disease is causing alarm
The hungarian authorities, it now ap-
pears were too lax in the beginning in
the matter Of the sanitary supervision OF
prisoners camps. which since have been
placed under special control. Now all
SUSPECT cases are being isolated in hos
pltais.
Other dispatches reaching Venice re-
late that the Austrian commissary de-
partment Ia breaking down, 50 far as the
equipment OF new recruits is concerned.
These men are suffering from a scarcity
OF clothing and boots, especially heavy
winter garments
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
War Summary

The Germans. who are moving
on ostend. are reported by neutral
sources 10 have occupied Bruges.
fifteen miles east OF tho former
city.
A German official statement.
sent 10y wireless. says German
troops IN belgium are marching
In part towards Osteud and In part
toward the French frontier. There
has been heavy fighting east OF
Soissons and the Argonue, and the
Germans have at no point lost
ground, il is declared French
claims Of successes in the Woevre
1'strict aro-denied.
The French official statement
announced that the allies have
made marked progress in the re-
gton Of Lens and between Arras
and Albert On the center the
allies, Il Is said, have advanced
IN the direction Of Craonne, while
q German offensive movement to
the north OF Saint Die has been
definitely checked.
4 despatch from Petrograd says
that the Austro-German army was
completely defeated Wednesday IN
the neigh borhood Of Warsaw, Rus
sian Poland, suffering enormous
losses.
A wireless message from Ber-
lin says that It was officially an
nounced there today that the
battle 10 the east of Wirballen in
Russian Poland. continues after
eleven days OF ttglAlng. favorable
to the Germans, repeated ad-
vances OF the Russians having
been repulsed with heavy losses.
Paris says that the fighting con-
tinues along the front from War
saw 10 PrzemyHl, but gives no de-
tails.
A Russian advance In East
Prussia is suggested in dispatch
from Amsterdam. which quotes
German correspondent at Rasten-
burg as reporting that the civilian
population OF Goldap has evacu-
ated the town for military rea-
sons and precautions.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Garden Denies
Having Criticized
the United States

WASHINGTON. oct. I5.-sir Lionel
Garden has repudiated the interview
ascribed 10 him upon his sailing from
New York recently. in which he was
said to have reflected severely on Presl-
dent Wilson's policy in regard 70 Mex-
leo.
The reputation came to the State de-
partnent through Ambassador Page in
London. who had inquired OF the British
foreign office as 20 the authenticity OF
the interview.
Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign
minister, Informed Mr.. Page that while
Sir Lionel had submitted TO an interview
regarding conditions In Mexico as he LETT
the United states. he had not reflected
In any way on the policy OF President
Wilson.
II was ntimated at the State depart
ment that this closed the Incident
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

crimf;ia-;on. Tie is well aware that it IL
difficult 20 reconcile the legitimate cur
iosity Of tho puullo with the safeguarding
OF national interests, but when these in
terests are not at stake moro liherality
coiild be shown.
The French people have given evidence
OF dignity, firmness, wisdom and patriot
ism, and they should be taken more into
the confidence OF the government In
concluding his article. the critic points
out several instances in which, In his
opinion, the official communications have
been lacking,
The Hotel DE Vile Oown hal) OF Arras.
which was burned down after the bomb
ardment Of that city was building Of
Gothic style. 1t was erected in the be-
ginning OF the sixteenth century and was
enc of the finest types OF this style OF
architecture I'm northern France.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Paris Reports RcneWed Activity
Along Line of Allies Right Wing

PARIS. oct. b.-The right wing of the
allies Is now beginning to show signs OF
activity According to reports reaching
Paris this morning there was yet an al
most continuous firing OF heavy artillery
along the frontier force OF Germans
delivered spirited attack on French
troops In which numbers were wounded.
As night closed this force OF the enemy
was driven back in the direction OF Muel-
hansen.
Lieutenant Colonel Rousset. the French
military critic. in his article today, de-
clared that the recent official communica-
uons are lacking in cleorness and that it
is impossible to find In them any indlca-
uon, even an abSolutely harmless one, OF
the present military situation.
Colonel Rousset says he calls attention
to this fact without any thought Of re,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Submarine Launches Missile at Yes
sci at Entrance of the Gulf
Of Finland.
GERMANS DENY LOST GROUND
Assert French Official Reports Of
Successes Are Untrue,
FooD.LADEN VESSELS TAKEN
Torpedo Bost nestroyers Discover
ships OF scandinavian Nation
atty LOADED with Provision.
for London and Russia.
BULLETIN,

PARIS. Oct 15.-The affieial
communication issued by the French
war Office tonight says:
The news of the day indicates
gains at several points along the
front.
ON the left wing north OF Lys
we have taken Estsirs. On the CEN
ter to the north and east of Rheims
9 have made an advance of nearly
two kilometers (about a mile and a
quarter).
"on the heights of the Meuse and
in the Woevre region we have made
gains to the south of st. Michael and
near Marcheville.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Quick Action is Now
Looked For at Front

BORDEAUX, Oct. IA high official
Of the French government declared this
morning that the latest dispatches from,
the front showed that tho military sit.
uation was about to develop more rap
IDLY on the center. In the region OF Berry
Au-Bae, and on the left. in the LaBas-
see. Estaires and BaiIleui district.
The allies continue 70 make progress,
this official continued. Several hotIy
contested positions which had changed
hands repeatedly during the last few
weeks were now held strongly by the
French. and the Anglo-French situation
was most encouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Belgian and English
Losses Tremendous

BERLIN. Oct. l5.-(By Wireless TO Say
Vile, L. LA telegram received here
from Rotterdam SAYS that the losses OF
the Belgian and English troODs during
the bombsrdment OF Antwerp was tre-
mendous
Bursting shells from the German side
repeatedly killed at one time between
forty and fifty soldiers in the Antwerp
trenches.
The statement from Russian sources to
the effect that two German submarines
were sunk during the attack off the Gulf
OF Finland last week on the Russian
cruiser Pallads, was today given official
denial In Berlin.
More than 2.OOo. 10000 marks $500, ,OO0. .OOO)
already has been paid in on the war loan.
This is nearly 1.OOo,OO0,OOO marks more
than Is required.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
BULLETIN.

PARIS, Oct. 15,-The official COM
munication given out by the French
war office this afternoon Is as fol-
lows:
In Belgium, German troops com
ing from Antwerp are marching to-
ward the west. and the evening of
October Ia they reached the region
or Bruges and Thielt (fifteen miles
southeast OF Bruges).
"on our left wing. the enemy has
evacuated the left blink of the Lys.
Between the Lys and the canal of La
Basse, the situation shows no change.
I'm the region OF Lens, and be-
tween Arras and Albert our pro-
gress has been marked.
ITO the northeast of the highway
from Berry Au Bac, to Rheims. and
10 the north OF Prunay in the direc-
ton Of Beine, several of the German
trenches have been taken.
Between the Meuse and the Mo-
selle, after having repulsed during
the night of October 1914 certain
attacks to the southeast OF Verdun
our troops advanced on the 18th to
the south of the highway from Yer
dun to Metz.
"on our right wing the partial Of
fensive movement undertaken by the
Germans in the Ban de sapt, TO the
north of Saint Die, has been defin-
itely checked"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
WHOLE TRAINLOAD
OF CHRISTMAS JOY
Texas Doing It's Full Share Toward
Filling Ship for Children
Of Europe.
ONE GrvER SUGGESTS Foon
Would Re Neglected aud to
Bring Cheer when other
Sources Are Closed.


Texas has promised 1,O0o,OOO quarter
pound bass OF peanuts and pecAns to the
Christmas ship. And Texas Is keeping
its word
One million quarter-pound bags-lsi
tons-enough TO cram at least ten Dig
freight cars!
whole train load OF Christmas hap
plness for the little children abroad!
Tho amoust is so big that Il almost
seems as though Texas must fail In it's
effort. But Texas Is not going to fail.
Here are some OF the things it's people
are doing Newspapers in almost every
city and village in tho state are work.
Ing important business and commercial
associations have promised TO help: chill
dren In tho schools ana Sunday schools
are working lilSo Trojans
Here is a letter that reveals the spirit
with which the people are working II
was written by the secretary Of the Con
zales Commercial club to the Houston
Post, the newspaper which has made H.
self personally responsible for the sue
cess Of the project In Texas
Gonzales Commercial club is with YOU
How many bags Of pecans do you want
from us! You shall have them II thoro
are enough pecbna grown 60 fiji your re-
qurements.
SuTEestiOns From Nebraska city.
Right along this line. I'm connection with
what to give, comes this letter from Ne.
braska city. which the wrtor, In a note
to the Christmas ship Editor, suggests
may be the forerunner OF greater good TO
come.
NEBRASKA CITY Neb.. oct. l0.-To
the Editor Of The Bee The Caristmas
ship idea is a very beautiful conception
and worthy of national recognition ane
thanks IT does not take the ina giuation
fC,or,t,,,,.,1 = - .----- -.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

ment
A German officer has sent in q report
TO the effect that Russian major, on
the East Prussisn frontier. forced the in
habitants OF the villages under his con-
troll to Join the Russian troops in the
trenches. Furthermore he used women as
shields for the Russian machine guns.
Later this major was captured and shot
by the Germans.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Civilian Residents
EVacuate Goldap

LONDON, oct ia dispatch 20 Reu-
ter's Telegram company from Amsterdam
says:
The evacuation Of Goldap in east
Prussia by tho civilian population h re-
vealed BY the Cologne Gazette's corre-
apondent AZ Rastenburg, who says ehat
the departure was caused by military
reasons and precautions"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Troops Fight Fire to Save
Cathedral of Notre Dame

BERLIN, Oct. l6,-(By Wireless to
sayville. L. I)-When the German troops
entered Antwerp, according to informe-
ton given out in Berlin today, the church
OF Notro Dame was in danger OF fire
The troops devoted their energies to
stopping the spread OF the flames and the
church was Paved.
Not moro than tyelve civilians were
killed in Antwerp during the lombard
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
SWITZERLAND OBJECTS
TO BRITISH RESTRICTIONS

LONDON, Oct. 1s.-ReuteFs Telegram
has received a dispatch from
Berne. Switzerland, BY way OF Amster-
dam. In which Il is related that switzer-
land is beginning to feel the restrictions
on contraband and Swiss newspapers are
complaining bitterly OF Great Britain's
attitude concerning the importation OF
British goods through Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Turkey Intends to
DemObilize Army

LONDON. oct. ia Central News dis
patch from Rome says:
According 10 telegram from Cen
stantinople. published here, Turkey has
informed Germany that owing 20 lack
of money, she will have to demobilize her
army"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
War Staff
Reports No Change

PETROGRAD. oct. 15.-The Russian
general staff issued the following state
nent today;
There is no change TO report on the
east Prussian and central Vistula fronts
South OF Przemysl a Russian column
engaged and defeated the Austrlans, tax
ing seven officers and 600 soldiers pros
oners. and capturing many rapid-fire
guns"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
GERMAN AVIATOR
HIDES IN CLOUDS
FROM AERIAL FOE
TeutOn Flyer, Pursued by Hostile
Plane Much Faster Than Own,
Disappears Like Ghost.
SWALLOWED UP IN SKY REFUGE
French Riders of the Void Drop
Bombs Among Enemy's Cavalry
with Success
THEY ALSO SILENCE HowITzER
Kaiser's Anita Guns Have Been
Unusually Active, but With
out Much Effect
APPEAR NEARLY AUTOMATIC
No. Important Changes in Positions
Of Contending Armies.
WILHELM NOT sPARING OF MEN
Despite Great Sacrifice of Soldiers,
APPEAR NEARLY AUTOMATIC
No, Important Changes in Positions
Of Contending Armies.
WILHELM NOT sPARING OF MEN
Despite Great Sacrifice of Soldiers,
Imperial Forces Have Not Sue
ceeded i'm Forcing the
Allies Back.

LONDON, Oct. 15.--Details of an
exciting encounter in mid-air have
been received rom an eyewitness,
who is with the army OF Sir John
French on the battle ground in
northeastern France. The story fol-
lows:
''One of the aviators on a mono
plane sighted a hostile machine,
which turned out to be an otto BIZ
plane, a type of machine which is not
nearly as fast as ours. Our Off
GERS started in pursuit.
his pace was carrying vbgkQjetaonn
''He knew that owing to the position
of the propeller of the hostile machine
he could not be fired at when astern OF
his opponent. At sixty yards range he
fired one rifle without apparent result.
Then as his pace was carrying him ahead
of his quarry he turned round and
again coming to about the same dis
- tance behind emptied his magazine at
the German.
Disappears &n Clouds.
Iuo latter DeBatn at once 10 0cSceuo
as IL either he or his machine were hit,
and shutting off his engine and volplan-
ing to free his hands. the pursuer re-
charged his magazine. He fired at his
descending opponent, who disappeared
into a cloud bank with dramatic sudden
ness.
The French airmen, too, have been
very successful during the last three
days, having dropped several bomba
among German cavalry, causing cqnsid-
cradle loss. and having by similar means
-silenced a battery OF field Howitzers.
The German anti-air crate guns re-
Gently have been unusually active. From
their rate OF fire they seem to be nearly
automatic, but so far they have not had
much effect
Series of Trenches.
"A striking feature Of our line is that
it consists really of series of trenches
not all placed alongside each other, but
Some more advanced than others, and
many facing in different directions. At
one place they run east and west along
one side OF valley. At another almost
and south up some subsidiary valley.
Both sides have moved forward at GER
tain points and withdrawn at others. No
(Contlnued on Page Two, Column TWo5
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
A queer want ad

IA recent Sunday Issue of the
CINCINNATI Enquirer contained the
Following want nd:
A.-wANTED-AN oIn NAN
one VINO wants to live In the
country on a small place by hirnaeif
The pay is small $40 per month
and find himself
The place can hardly be called q
Desirable one because besides living
atone ne would have to cook his own
meals ana DO such work as called
upon him 10 do.
The one for this place should he
man used TO hard work, hut who
wanted steady place. rain or shine.
" he gave satisfaction.
Don't care how old he is II ha is
In good health and does not drink a
dfop or liquor, aud who would not
De pthered with relatives and friends
calling on him.
IL Is not an attractive berth, and
Would be too lonesome FOR most
Don't bother me with answering
TINS advertisement unless YOU want
the place with all It's DISADVANTAGES.
It's even worse than ! say IL rs.
Address II II. ENQUIRER office
Alaii Order Journal
The Bees Help Wanted"
columns show a number of
attractive offers every day
in the week and they're
mighty interesting reading
to those who want to get
ahead.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

ADOPTED Alaskan coal land leasing bill
conference already adopted BY the senate
representative Gardner OF MaSsachu-
setts introduced resolution to provide FOR
inVestigation OF the preparedness OF the
United states for war offensive or de-
fensive"
Rules committee deferred until next
Tuesday consideration OF rule 10 expedite
cotton relief legislation.
Adopted conference report on admins
tratlon 70 open up Alaska coal resources.
under leasing system.
Resumed debate on printing laws codi-
fication klu.
Repealed the resolution to dock salaries
of members without leave.
Agreed 10 adjourn tomorrow until Mon
day pending action by the senate on the
war tax bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
The National Capital
Thursday, October 10, 1914.
The Senate.

Ine senate.
Resumed debate on war tax bill
Senator OYerman offered amendment IN
Slthoflze, in addition to the proposed
SooOoO,OO cotton loan fund loaus TO states
equal 70 sums paid by them dhring and
atter the civil war in cotton taxes
senator McCumbels offered Amendment
20 authorize 900 loan on cereals and
empowering the secretary OF the treas
certain points
Senator Smoot offered amendmapt
authorizing $5O.OOO,O COO loan on copDar'
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
The Weather

Forecast till 7 .. m. Friday.
For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair, not much change in temperature.