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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
STRANDED AMERICANS
FILL LONDON HOTELS
Not Much Better OFF in British Capital Than They
Were on the Continent Whence
They Had Fled.

discovered that their American checks
were almost as useless in London as in
the continental cities. Regular custom
ers at hotels and restaurants tonight
who did not have gold or silver were
politely invited to sign bills for pay
ment at some future day. as no cur
rency could be given in change for
notes or checks. Strangers were COM
PEELED to pay their bills in currency
Neither checks nor notes were accept
able.
In one famous resort of the Ameri-
cans here there was a continual stream
of men offering five-pound $3.50 notes
in payment for ten-cent drinks and
asking for change. only to be told there
was no gold in the house. Some OF
them got the drink for nothing, but
most OF them were able to produce sill
yer when pressed.
Organize a Relief Mission.
Such scenes were never before wit
messed in the West End OF London. where
ordinarily the notes OF any country OF
the world are changed without demur.
Prominent American residents met
here today and organized a mission to
assist their compatriots who may be
stranded on the continent through the
paralysis of the ordinary banking
facilities. They will send men to the
continent provided with money TO heip
Americans reach home. II the con-
tinental governments win permit the
agents to enter. It is believed that
passports and letters from the am
bassador explaining the purposes OF
the mission, will enable the agents to
carry out the work.
Walter H. Page, the American am
bassador. and Irwin B. Laughlin, first
secretary of the embassy. have gone to
the country for the week end. and can
not be reached by telephone tonight.
although several important communi-
cations are awaiting them here.
Near-Riot on the Streets.
After It became known that Germany
had declared war an incident nearly
leading to a riot occurred in the West
End OF London. Two Germans on leav-
ing a cafe in the vicinity Of Leicester
Square. one of them carrying an I'M
sheathed sword over his shoulder. were
set upon by a group of Frenchmen, ir-
ritated at the Germans swashbuckler
behavior.
A large crowd Joined in the fray. and
but for the Intervention OF the police,
who hurried the Germans away. the at
fair would have had serious results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
REDUCES GOLD RESERVE.
Bank Of Holland Can Issue Add
tional 500, OoO. 900 for Loans.

NEW YORK. August IA law has
been passed by both houses of congress
in Holland allowing the Netherlands
bank to reduce its gold reserve against
bank notes from 10 to % per cent, &C.
cording to a private cablegram received
here today. This means that the bank
can issue an additional $500 O0O, 600 which
will be available for loans against bills
and stocks as collateral. a margin OF
30 per cent being required.
The change In the law also means re-
ana The stock EXCHANGE. syndicate of
banks and bankers has, according to the
cablegram. guaranteed the Netherlands
bank against part of the eventual losses
to be suffered through the issuance OF
bank notes against stock exchange
collateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
FOREIGNERS IN PARIS
STAMPEDE TO TRAINS
Must Escape Before Army Mobilization Is Com
plete, or They Are Likely to Be
Detained Indefinitely.

PARIS, August AL foreigners may
leave Paris or France before the end OF
the first day OF mobilization by train, but
not by automobile. Those desiring to
leave France may do SO by certain trains
the time tables Of which are posted on
the walls of Paris tonight, or by sea.
American citizens or British subjects
may remain in France. except in the
regions on tho eastern frontier and near
certain fortresses. provided they make
declarations to the police and obtain q
special permit
France after the first day of mobilization
without a passport signed by a project
American. English and other foreigners
may remain in Paris by obtaining q spe-
cial permit from the police. The police
will make exceptions in the cases of Aus
TRANS and Germans. who win be taken to
special refuge depots In western France
where they will be lodged and fed, and,
IL possible. provided with work Later
they will be allowed to leave by Q neu-
trail frontier. Ly person breaking these
rules will be arrested.
ask for u. s. Transports.
Suggestions were cabled to the State
Department at Washington from Paris
today that the united states government
send transports to French ports to take
away Americans who desire to leave
France and can find no means of trans
portation.
Hundreds Of American women travel
ing through Paris already are greatly
embarrassed through their inability to
get money on letters Of credit or checks.
Express companies will not pay out
money on such paper and the American
banking agencies have only enough mon
ey on hand to pay depositors in full.
Two Of the largest and most luxurious
hotels in Paris will close tomorrow.
Their patrons. largely Americans. there
fore, must find other quarters.
At the hotels the news of the ordering
Of mobilization caused the greatest COM
motion. Visitors began to leave the hos
telries en- masse. but found 1t difficult
to obtain conveyances. Cabmen offered
the services Of their vehicles at auction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

LONDON, August 1.-London ia fast
filling up with Americans who have been
compelled to forego their continental tours
Every cross-channel steamer from France
and Belgium is filled with American tour
lists, who, on the advice of their ambas-
sadors ministers or consuls. have left
the continental cities and various resorts
on a minutes notice for England, which
country affords them their only chance
of reaching home.
Inability to get money is another in
centive for their desire to leave the con-
tinent. Express companies' checks, which
Americans universally use on foreign
tours, cannot be converted into currency,
except at the highest rates OF discount.
w. H. Crane, the American actor. was
among hundreds who hurriedly left Paris
last night He said there was verttable
panic among Americans in the French
capital.
Fearful Of Being Marooned.
"on the advice of the consul. who told
me that II did not go away Immediately
I probably would be marooned in Paris
for seven or more weeks. 1 hurriedly
packed and rushed to tho station" said
Mr.. Crane. There I found the depot
crowded with Americans acting on the
same impulse. Not only did they want
to get home. but they had found their
American money checks Unacceptable.
The trains were damned. Those who had
gladly paid full first-class fares, but who
arrived late and found only standing
room in third-class cars, did not com
plain, because they were SO anxious to
get away.
Nobody got any sleep until we ar
rived in London in the early hours OF
the morning. We were several hours
late, owing to the train being held up
on the French lines to enable the pas
sage of trains loaded with French SOL
diers"
Only Few Get Berths.
few of those who arrived early
were able to get berths on the steamers
sailing for New York. Boston and Cana
dian ports. but the majority Joined the
big crowd Of Americans who are already
filing the London hotels.
Later boat from the continent
brought another large contingent of
Americans. who felt satisfied until they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
accepting as fares the highest bidders
They did q profitable business.
Crush at Railroad Station.

accepting as fares the highest bidders.
They did a profitable business.
Crush at Railroad Station.
At 8 o'clock a report that tho gates
Of the Northern railroad had been closed
caused CONSERVATION among tho throngs
Of persons eager to leave Paris. 1t was
impossible to get into telephone COM
munication with tho station. and. when
the long lines Of cabs and other convey
Ances arrived. there great excitement
prevailed.
employees was visible Every man had
stopped work. not to strike. but to de-
fend his country.
The approaches to tho platform where
the Brussels express usually leaves were
ity. consisting mostly OF Germans. Rus
SLAMS and Dutch. perspir1ng under
heavy. loads of luggage. There was no
certainty whether the train would
actually start. and eight soldiers. with
fixed bayonets, drawn up on the plat
form. was NOT a reassuring spectacle to
the would-be travellers
At last, however. the barrier was
opened and there was WHO rush ~
the throng to board the train. women ano
along the platform. The train was filled
to overlooking in q moment There were
many heartrending scenes In the sta
ton, as women with tears streaming
down their cheeks bade goodbye to hus-
bands and family ties were broken.
No Food or Drink.
To add to the gloom Of the Journey
there was no dining car attached to
the train, all the attendants having gone
to 1oin their regiments. Hence there was
no prospect Of food or drink on the
journey. The only subject Of converse
ton on board the train was the coming
war.
Fears were expressed by some of the
more timorous passengers that culverts
might be blown up or some other disaster
happen to prevent the train from reach
ing the frontier. One American pas
senger, eager to catch a steamer at Ant
werp, said he had paid thirty francs to
an old railroad porter merely to put his
trunks In the baggage car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

ships to American registry was to be
pressed for immediate passage by the ad-
ministration was hailed with relief today
by the export trade in this city. 1t is
estimated that 15OO0O,OOO bushels Of
wheat engaged for export within the last
month are being held up either in the
west or at seaboard ports for lack OF
bushels already have accumulated on the
seaboard and exporters have been hard
hit.
News was received here today in pri-
waite cables that Englands grain import
ers are doing their best to relieve the sit
uation. The produce exchange firm Of
Gentles G. MacLaren today received the
following from Shipton. Anderson & Co
of London:
I'VE are working in conjunction with
the executive committee Of the Corn
Trade Association endeavoring to obtain
British government guarantee on war
risks or guarantee payment drafts.
Think making progress.
A second message said:
Just hear from excellent source polit-
zeal situation improved. Expect better
news shortly. Strongly recommend you
bring pressure to bear American govern
ment to assist over this crisis
Export business not only in wheat,
but in other commodities. Is demon
allied. and today war risks on any but
American ships are either prohibitive
Ut TeluSeu. Anu AHeFiCdH bHIpn III .
scarce. At New York there is a fleet
Of about $50 American bottoms avail
able for transatlantic voyages-now
mostly engaged in the coastwise or
Hawaiian trade-but their total ton
mage does not exceed 100000. Some OF
the great liners of other nations are
registered at 10000 to $4,000 tons each.
Want Ruling on Contraband.
The total OF all American seagoing
tonnage does not exceed 100000 tons,
which is but q schoonerful compared with
that of the merchant fleets of other ma
tons which ply between American and
European ports. Heads of steamship
companies seen today said that they would
be able to spare some of their vessels
for transatlantic trade, but it would be
necessary to keep the majority on regu-
lar routes The United States has prac-
tically no tramp steamships.
Confidence was felt in some quarters
Britain would not withdraw its ships
even II war was declared. 1t was point
ed out that Great Britain Is more de-
pendent than any other European coun-
try upon its imports of foodstuffs. and
the belief was expressed that she
would protect the voyages of her mer-
chant marine with her warships.
Many exporters said they would ap-
preciate from the State Department a
ruling as to the International rules on
contraband Of war. There was con-
siderable uncertainty as to whether
wheat or oil in American bottoms
bound for the port Of belligerent
could or could not be seized by another
belligerent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

The markings on a graduated meas
uring glass invented in Germany are
made along a zigzag line instead of q
vertical one, and, having wider spaces
between, are said to be read moro ac-
curately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

New Jersey Is said to have tho great
est proportion of railroad mileage of
any state in the country. or one mile
Of railroad to every three square miles
of territory. This makes an unusual
risk Of forest fires set by railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

Under the terms Of the waterways
treaty concerning the development of
the water power OF Niagara Falls. Can
ada was allotted $4,000 and the United
States 10000 cubic feet per SECOND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

Australians still lead the world as
tea drinkers, IS pounds being each
Australians yearly allowance. New
Zealanders drink 6.7S pounds head
yearly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
News Hailed With Relief.

NEW YORK, August 1.-The news from
Washington that . bill to admit foreign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Comparison Of Types.

The use Of dirigibles in modern wars
will be greatly restricted by the enemy S
aeroplanes, which must be supposed su-
perior both in speed and climbing power.
On tho other hand. a dirigible will mount
several machine guns and, having a
steady gun platform. can deliver a much
halter directed fire than the aeroplane
II is not clear what might be the re-
sn,t of an aerial skirmish between a
scouting dirigible and the enemy's aero
planes However. unit of dirigible
feet is SO much more valuable than a
whole squadron of aeroplanes that it
seems unlikely that a dirigible would
geek an encounter. In the case Of mod
arm armies, where aeroplanes may be
supposed numerous and their pilots ready
to take risks, the operations of dirigibles
will be- no doubt chiefly conducted under
cover Of darkness or in strategic recon-
noissance far removed from the field OF
battle.
a ton of bombs or torpedoes. In view of
the great target which it presents. and
the provisions made in European armies
for the attack of dirigibles by shrapnel
fire, 1t is unlikely that it will be attempt
ed to drop bombs on an army in march
or upon fortified place. Furthermore,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

initiative. In their dispatches to the
State Department, they made various
suggestions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02


The officials are taking counsel with
the bankers who usually serve the de-
partment IN normal times and II other
means fail It may be found necessary
to dispatch stores OF specie on United
States vessels to the European ports best
located for transmitting the money TO
American officials in Europe.
Many applications were received a the
State Department yesterday from per
sons in the United States DESTROYS Of
having American consuls investigate and
report upon the safety Of their friends
and relatives in Europe. The State De-
partment is returning the uniform an
swer that under their general tnstruc-
tons the consuls Will certainly look al
ter and report the case of any Americans
in distress in their respective districts
and consequently that no special instruc-
tons are needed.
Transportation a Problem.
It Is said at the State Department that
formal consideration has not yet been
given to concerning measures for bring
ing these stranded Americans back to
their homes In the United States by use
Of naval vessels and naval officers who
have been approached on the subject
point to the small passenger capacity of
warships and are inclined to recommend
the immediate acquisition by the United
States government under charter or pur-
chase of some of the giant Atlantic ocean
greyhounds to be used for this purpose.
II Is suggested that by special arrange
ment the United States government prob
ably could secure from the belligerent
European powers exemption from seiz-
ure of such, vessels, even when under
charter and not under the Anaerican flag,
when used for the sole purpose of remov-
ing American citizens in distress.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-20
TELLS WHY
SALUTE WAS REFUSED

vestigate and to punish Hinojosa severely
II he was in the wrong. The American
Government was not satisfied and CON
rrmed Admiral Mayo's ultimatum In
sisting on n salute to the nag on April -.
The American Charge d'Anaires was
informed that Mexico could not comply
with Admiral Mayos demand because in
ternational law did not require IT. The
American marines having exposed them
selves to arrest by violating our military
laws. compliance with this demand would
carry courtesy to such an extreme as to
humiliate Mexico. Later the Foreign
Minister held conferences with Charge
d 'Affaires O'Shaughnessy regarding the
proposal by the American Government to
settle the incident with reciprocal salutes
to both flags. The President accepted
this on condition that the salutes would
be simultaneous.
The Government OF Mexico. anxious 20
maintain harmony, accepted the American
proposal on conditions that protocol
should be signed setting forth the agree
ment.
Unfortunately the American Govern
ment refused to sign such a protocol. in
sistlng on an unconditional compliance
with its demands. This naturally. Mexico
refused and ! have Just so cabled our
Charge d Anaires al Washington.
second TRmpicO Incident.
The second incident was this; The
Mexican Charge d Affaires at Washington
reported on April II that the American
Government had instructed Admiral Mayo
TO prevent further lighting between the
opposing forces at Tampco. the American
Government afterward explaining that II
did not mean TO prevent fighting. but TO
prevent damage to foreign property.
The Foreign Offices answer to Wash
ington was that under either construction
of the terms OF the instructions to Admiral
Mayo they were equivalent 10 neutralzng
the port Of Tamplco without the consent
OF Mexico. whose sovereign right IL Is "a
neutralize or not any part OF her territory
Wherefore President Huerta refused Ia
recognize the right of the American claim
himself reserving the right TO repel by
force OF arms any rebel attacks on Tam
plco.
The American Government was re-
minded that the rebels were able To dam
age foreign as well as Mexican property
because they received arms and other
assistance from American territory.
The Government, hoping to reach an
amicahle settlement OF this incident. has
| not heretofore published details OF the Sc
diplomatic negotiations. but failing to ar
rive at the desired results. deems that the
time has arrived that the Mexican people
should know the actual state OF their
Governments relations with the American
Government and the efforts 1t has made
TO maintain peace and to defend It's ma
tional dignity and sovereignty. The GOV
eminent hopes that tho people viii show
| their civilization and patriotism. AVOIDING
an incrcas" in tho gravity of the situation
/ by manifestations which nigh, rc,ard a
/ diplomatic solution Of the difficulties which
, II IL SIM possible That the United States
viii accept"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-20

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE War De-
partment has worked out plans for q call
for volunteers in case invasion OF
Mexico becomes necessary.
1t is understood at the War Department
that the first call will be for 100000 men.
This will include the military reserves.
Authorization for the call Is necessary
from Congress, under an act to provide
for temporarily increasing the military
establishment of the United States In time
of war.
The volunteers would be apportioned.
as far as practicable. among the States
and Territories and the District OF CO.
lumbla according TO population and would
enlist to serve for two years, unless
sooner discharged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-20
Says Incident Should Have Been
Closed With Hucrta's
Apology.
CITES INTERNATIONALLAW
Solution Of Difficulty May Still
Be Found, Mexican Foreign
Minister Declares.
Special Cable Despafch to THr Sun

MExico CITY. April ia-Senor Portillo
y Rojas. the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
gave out the following statement to-
night:
There have been two incidents at Tam
pico which have given rise to diplomatic
negotiations. The first incident was the
arrest of American marines on Thursday.
April ., during the attack by the rebels
on the port of Tampico. These marines
In uniform landed from launch from the
Dolphin without a flag under the pretext.
as learned later. OF obtaining easolene.
"Col. HinoJosa, charged with the de-
fence OF Tampco arrested the marines.
Gen Zaragosa was Informed of the arrest
by the American Consul and the com
mander OF the Dolphin and he ordered the
marines released Immediately and pre-
scented his excuses to the Consul Col
Hlnojosa was arrested.
ION the afternoon OF the same day Ad-
mlral Mayo presented an utimatum to
Gen. Zaragosa to apologize within twenty
four hours through his general stan to
punish Hinojosa severely and to raise the
American flag with a salute OF twenty -one
guns.
ION the following day, when the Fed
eral Government learned of the occur
renee. the Minister of Foreign Affairs
began diplomatic negotiations with the
American Charge d'Affaires.
instructions were telegraphed to the
Mexican Charge d'Affaires at Washing ton
asking that Admiral Mayo withdraw the
ultimatum because the incident ought TO
he closed with the explanations of Gen
Haragosa and the arrest of Col, lIinojosa.
The attention OF the American Govern
ment was called to the fact that the
American marines violated our military
laws discriminating without permission In
uniform at a place subject to war opera
tons and during a battle. for which Col.
/ Hinojosa thought he had the right to ar
/ rest them.
"Th" american barge accompanying the
launch was hy!ng the American nag
Np"Iouy Made by Uuerts.
president Hucrta resolved 10 express
HIS sorrow for the incident and had al.
ready ordered competent authority 70 In,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-20

NAsHlNOTOS, April lS.-lnls taDie
States vessels now ordered against Mex
AT VERA CRUZ.
Two battleships, 1880 men, 100 ma
rines.
Prairie, $50 men. 500 marines.
AT TAMPICo.
Two battleships. 1890 men. 100 ma
rines.
Des Moines, 24o men.
Chester. 900 men. 200 marines.
Dolphin. 1870 men.
San Francisco, 400 men.
Solace, hospital ship.
Hancock. transport. $50 marines.
Total at Tsmpico and Vera Crus
5000 men, $500 marines.
WITH ADMIRAL BADGER EN-
ROUTE TO TAMPICO.
Eight battleshlps, 1880 men, 500 ma
rines.
Tacoma, 24o men.
Nashville. $50 men.
Total with Admiral Badger 7,7OO
men, 500 marines.
EN- ROUTE FROM PENSACOLA TO
TAMPICO.
Birmingham. 800 men.
Dixie. repair ship.
Fourteen destroyers. 1850 men.
Dixie will carry two hydro-aeroplan mes
with spare motors and pontoons.
Mississippi, at Pensacola awaiting
orders, will carry six hydro-aeroplanes,