Evening star., 1914-08-19
Breckenridge Awaits Promise
of Warning Nations of Safe
Escort for Funds.
KEEPS THE TENNESSEE
IN FALMOUTH HARBOR
Cruiser North Carolina Leaves Eng
land Today for Cherbourg With
Money for Americans.


London. IL :15 a.m.-The United States
ed at dawn today for the Hook Of Holland
on its mission of relieving stranded Ameri-
cans in Europe, did not depart.
Henry S. Breckinridge. United States
Assistant Secretary of War, in explana-
tion of the delay said:
Il had expected to receive information
from all the European governments prom
Using safe escort for my representatives in
conveying the treasure to the different
capitals. l also expected more definite in
formation through Ambassador Walter
Hines Page from the continent of Europe
as to the exact number of Americans
stranded in the various countries. AS this
has not arrived I must stay on until it
does, so that can instruct by representa-
tives exactly what to do
1T is impossible to get information by
wireless at sea in the war area, as we have
been asked not to use our wireless In the
war area. Therefore, at sea we should be
cut off from everybody without having per-
fected our continental plan.
shall remain here until I receive all
the Information"
Thanks Falmouth's Mayor.
Mr.. Breckenridge was met by the mayor
on his return here last night from London,
where he was engaged in working out
plans for the relief of stranded Americans
in Europe. MIR. Breckinridge thanked the
mayor for the hospitality Falmouth had
extended American citizens and assured
MN the American government would re-
pay whatever expenss had been incurred
In their behalf
The mayor then told Mr.. Breckenridge
that the town OF Falmouth had been put
70 considerable expense in housing in the
hotels the officers Of German mercantile
ships which had been brought to port as
prizes. and suggested that Mr.. Breckin-
ridge make representations to the Ger
man government for refund Of the
amount thus expended.
Mr.. Breckinridge expressed the opinion
that such a course would be outside his
mission, but suggested that the mayor
write to Walter Hines Page. the Ameri-
can ambassador. and NOW Germany's rep
resentative In Great Britain, and have
him broach the matter to the German
government He added that he had little
doubt that Germany would show her ap-
probation for the generosity Of Falmouth
and her citizens by footing the hotel bills.
Fears No Danger.
The United States cruiser North Caro-
lima took ON board 10000 from the
cruiser Tennessee.
Il do not anticipate any danger from
mines in the North sea- said Mr. Breck-
inridge. although 1 cannot guarantee
our ship will return safely. For myself
have no fear. nor do think any Of our
men have, on the score Of mines We will
60 to the Hook of Holland. The North
Carolina goes to Cherbourg. I shall go
to London on my return to see Am
bassador Page
Tenneauao HaJd tn
LONDON. August 10. 1910 pm.-The
American embassy has been advised by
Henry S. Breckenridge. from Falmouth.
that he has instructions from the Score
tary Of War at Washington not to sail
for the Hook Of Holland until SO ordered
from Washington.
The embassy has no knowledge Of the
reason for this delay. 1t Is supposed
here that negottations regarding the
movements of the Tennessee are proceed
ing directly between Washington and the
continental governments concerned
The cruiser North Carolina, which an
chored in the channel all night, left at
dawn for Cherbourg. The Tennessee will
communicate with her by cable.
American sailors here complain Of the
high charges for changing their money.
They lost 80 cents on each $5.
Japanese Hurry from Germany.
Most Of the Americans resident in Ber-
lin will remain there, according to Mrs
Lucy Salliburton Of Charlotte. N. c.. who
left on the American ambassadors spe-
cial train and arrived in London yester-
day.
Tho Americans, according to Mrs. 6alli-
burton, feel secure In Berlin and DO not
fear famine. Prices were SLIGHTLY raised
there. she said. but the banks cashed
American travellers checks without dis
count. English-speaking people were ad-
vised by the authorities not to use that
language on the streets. lest they be at
tackled by ignorant citizens.
Mn. Halliburton SAID traveleEs from
odus Of japanese prior to the issuance
Of Japan's ultimatum. All trains for the
border carried japanese bound for Eng
land They apparently had been notified
Of the impending crisis.
n. NJ. Hyndman. leader Of the English
socilists, says the members Of his party
have been unable to get any news re-
garding the German socialist leaders They
man. the report that Carl Liebknecht was
| tried and shot for refusing to serve with
the German army.
Americans Subscribe $50, 100.
| At the first meeting Of the American
Women's War Relief Society held today at
the residence of Mrs. William Leeds, $780,
100 was subscribed. The subscriptions
ranged from $25.00o to a few shillinga
Among those present at the meeting were
Duchess Of Marlborough. who presided
Lady Churchill, Lady Paget. Mira John
Astor. Mrs. Lewis Harcourt, the Duchess
Of Roxburghe. the Countess Of Granard
and the Countess Of Essex.
1t was decided that the society should
equip hospital and a hospital ferry
which are to be managed by the British
Red Cross.
Lady Paget. who has a son at the front,
was overcome with emotion while moving
a vote of thanks to the society. Chauncey
NJ. Depew Of New York and DIR. Blood
good Of Baltimore, who are advising the
society. made addresses.
| Exciting Scenes in Berlin.
BERLIN. August Is. via Copenhagen
to London. August 10 (3:10 m.).-Ex-
citing scenes continue before the Ameri-
can embassy here. enacted by Americans
anxious to leave the country. Both Mon
day and Tuesday hundreds Of them were