The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-07
PRESIDENT URGED RELIEF FOR
STRANDED AMERICANS IN
WAR COUNTRIES.
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
HOUSE BILL REMOVES REsTRic-
TIoNs ON AMOUNT OF CUR
RENcY THAT MAY BE
ISSUED.
western Newspaper Union News service.


Washington, Aug. 4.-Plans were
practically completed last night for the
care of Americans In war-torn Europe.
Congress. at the request of Presi-
dent Wilson, appropriated $25O.0O0 as
an initial step. and Will grant more
funds If desired. The appropriation
VIII be used In caring for the imme-
diate needs of Americans, especially
those without means OF obtaining any
funds.
Americans who have letters of
forms of money credit, will be assist
ed by american embassies In having
them cashed.
Friends and relatives OF Americans
abroad can deposit with the State De-
partment here any sum they choose
and an embassy check for an equiva-
lent amount will be issued in Europe.
The Presidents message to Con-
gress was as follows:
THE present disturbances in Eu-
rope. with the consequent interruption
OF transportation facilities, the in
crease of living expenses. coupled with
the difficulty of obtaining money from
this country, have placed large num-
Der OF American citizens temporarily
or permanently resident in Europe in
serious situation and have made 1t
necessary for the United States to
provide relief and transportation to
the United States or to places OF
safety.
THE situation also has thrown on
our diplomatic ard consular officers
an enormous burden in caring for the
interests of Americans In the dis
turbed areas and makes it necessary
to provide for greatly increased ex-
penses.
I'm view OF the exigency of the stu
alton as above outlined, ! recommend
the immediate passage by Congress OF
an act appropriating s25O,000, or as
much thereof as may be necessary, to
be placed at the disposal of the Pres
ident for the relief. protection and
transportation of American citizens
for personal services and for other ex-
penses which may be incurred in con-
nection with or growing out of the
existing disturbance in Europe"
Use of United States warship to
carry TO Europe $500. 900 in gold for
the relief of stranded American tour
lists was proposed by New York bank
ers.
Washington.-All restrictions on the
amount of currency which may be is
sued under section five of the bank
law was removed In an amendment by
the House, passed 231 to and hur-
ried over to the Senate. The original
law limited the issue to $500. .00O, 900
New York.-The clearing house
Monday decided to issue clearing
house certificates to meet the cur
rency situation brought about by the,
European war crisis.
ington.-President Wilson ap-
pealed to the people of the United
States to remain calm during the war
In Europe.
He declared the United States owes
1t to mankind to help the rest of the
world during the present crisis.
The President declared the United
states could gain great and perma-
nent glcry during the present trouble,
providing no one lost his head
There is sure to be Inconvenience
to the financial institutions of the
country. he told callers, but added that
the administration is fully prepared to
help out all difficulties. He urged that
no credence be given to unconfirmed
reports of sensational nature.
The President declared there was no
cause for any serious alarm in the
United States. A proclamation of neu-
trality, he said, will be issued as soon
as 1t can be completed by the State
Department. He does not believe there
will be any necessity for Congress to
remain in session because of the sit
uation in Europe.