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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
15,0OO TRAINED MEN WILL BE EQUIPPED FOR BRITISH ARMY

London, September 6-Q1 D. m.)-In order to assist the army the admirality has organized one marine and two naval brigades. which will have a strength of l5,000 trained men. fully equ.pped for service in the field.
 In making known this fact Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord of the ad- miralty, announced that after providing for all the present needs of the fleet. there remain available a large number of men belonging to the royal marines. the royal navy, the volunteer reserve. the royal fleet reserve and the royal naval reserve and that these have been organized into one marine and two naval brigades, the whole comprising infantry.
 "One division, the royal naval division marine brigade, already has been em- plcyed in active service at Ostend," MI. brigades have been organized i1i the first instance at a strength of 3750 men each and have been in camp since August 1s.
 'The three brigades were fully consti- tuted August 20 and fourth has en- tered on field training .oofit them for service abroad Meantime they will be trained by the admiralty for service afloat should an unexpected need arise
 Each battalion of the two naval brig ades will be named af.cr an admiral. while the battaIions of Royal Marines have received numbers. Lord ,sher. admiral of the fleet, has been appointed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
BRITISH AUTHORITIES ORDER GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN CONSULAR OFFICERS TO
 LEAVE EGYPT; RESURRECTION FEARED

her to be ready for an emergency in Egypt.
 England Apprehensive
 Great Britain is apprehensive, it is un- derstood. about the possible insurrection against her rule in Egypt Khedive Alp bas, the native ruler. Is said to be in sympathy with Germany and Austria, He is closely related by blood to the reign ing house of Turkey. Egypt's population of Ii .OOO00O Is nine-tenths Moslem Eng land has only 5000 troops in Egypt but has trained 30.O0O Soudanese soldiers Much will depend on the attitude of the na- tive troops Sixteen years ago they de- clined to join their co-religionists and stood by Lord Kitchener in re-conquering Soudan.
 Whether Turkey will join the conflict may depend finally on the attitude of the Balkan states and Italy. The announce ment by Roumania of her intention to follow Italy was regarded as meaning that both countries would side with Great Britain, France and Russia. RoumanIa' $ position is somewhat of surprise. foi 1t was believed she might be swayed by her secret alliance with Austria. Her op- position to the Porte. however, has de- termined her policy. s
 Turkey has felt certain that Bulgaria would fight with her but the announce ment of Roumania, it Is thought, may effect change With Greece. Servia. MonteneGro. Italy and Roumainia joined solidly against the ottoman empire. Bull garia's Slavic sympathies may cause her to withhold from the conflict entirely.
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ainty of the Sultan, have been virtually administered by Great Britain ever since the bombardment of Alexandria and the suppression of the Arabic insurrection 32 years ago. The natives never have lost their aversion, however, for the intruders and Britain believes Germany has been busy for a decade fomenting anti English feeling. Word of the Sultan's friendli- ness of late to Germany and Austria lis believed by British officials to have been spread to Egypt, an appeal being made not only to the nationalist senti- ment of the natives but their religious feelings.
 German Pr6pasanda Charged | France, in her communications with the American government. has openly charged that German propaganda Is busiy astir, melting M0hammedan uprisngs, not only in Egypt but in India and Tur- key.
 K The intimation from Great Britain that she would be pleased to see American warships In Turkish ports is sin line with what Frence informed the United States two weeks ago. Both nations have stated that they feared a general Mohammendan uprising against Christians They feared to send warships lest the move be mis- Interpreted. .s 't.
 While the cruiser North Carolina has been sent bn mission of relief, 1t Is generally understood She will rendezvous in eastern Mediterranean waters for the nalQ}ary effect of her presence. There evo6 b talk of sanding t6e Tennessee with
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M Millerand promised to give to the correspondents daily what information he possessed so far as exigencies of the military situation permitted. The state ments, he said, would be barren of com ment or figures of speech, but would be strictly true.
 The minister, on whose shoulders rest such heavy responsibilities. Is brisk in his manner, cheerful and business like, impressing one as man with firm grasp on the problems of the Hateful hour through which Franee..jss aassings Bordeaux has doubled in population in the last few days All 1otels are over flowing. Many hotels and restaurants have raised their prices and are reaping golden harvest, despite edicts of the
 municipal authorities.
 SPIRIT OF GAIETY MOVES WITH GOVERNMENT
 The spirit of gaiety as well as the government has been transferred from Paris. The wide, pleasant thoroughfares are thronged. Promenades and cafes are crowded. The city appears to be in the midst of festivities. instead of experience ing grave crisis in the national his- tory.
 The scene in the new capital is in. strik- Ing contrast with that in the country dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07


 London, September 6.-The light cruiser Pathfinder, of the British navy, has been blown up by mine in the North sea. The loss of life is not definitely known.
 The paymaster. Sidney w. Finch, was killed. and the commander, Captain Francis M. Leake. was wounded.
 Six junior officers and two petty officers are missing.
 Antwerp, September 6-tVi1 London 2:O3 D. m.)--The French legation here to- day officially confirmed the previously announced success of the Anglo-French troops, who are said to nave driven the Germans back some b miles beyond St Quentin, inflicting considerable losses Antivari, Montenegro September G. (Via London, September 6. 3:05 ?. m.)-A bombardment of the Qualifications i'll the Lay of Cattaro. in Austria Hungary from the sea, was begur py a largs French fleet which passed northward early today.
 Constantinople, September 6-tVia Lon don. September 6. 4:25 D. m.)-The minis ter of marine has established new for bidden zone of entrance 10 the .Bospho- rus. It stretches from the Rumelt ligh' to Messarburnu, near Buyuk- Bere, [, miles northeast of Constantinople, dis. tance of about miles. This considerably enlarges the forbidden zone.
 Pensacola, September 6.-The tut Gladys returned to port today with { story of having encountered what ap peared to be war vessel receiving coa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
TODAY's AGE-HERALD

 1-Allies have successfully guard ac- ton with Germans.
 Report of German atrocities untrue, say newspaper men. Englfshmen give no external sign that Armageddon is come. Bordeaux festive despite war 2-4400 names appear on ballot for pri- mary in Illinois. t-Action of government made panic im- possible. AEditorial comment 6Entire history of White case shown by police records.
 White E. Gibson tells of adventures in Belgium during hostilities State warehouses for farmers urged by farmers in 1911. e-Sports. 7--some fresh stories of Europe's great e-Agee and Wilkinson's terms expire Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
FOLLOWING THE WAR

Washington September 6The British embassy today made public review by the London foreign office first month of the which it is claimed that the allies unchal
 enged command of the their fighting strength France is unnpared Russian armies enter central Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Internally, However, Every Individuals Breast Burns
 With Patriotic Fervor
WONDERFUL PICTURE OF UNITED KINGDOM
 IN THIS WAR TIME
Picture of President Wilson Cheered and Taxis Carry Stars and Stripes. Price of Sugar-Cot-
 ton Market
ID, U. N. EAsrMoon


 The following graphic letter was
 written from London especially for
 The Age-Herald by Mir. Eastwood,
 who combines a valuable knowl-
 edge of affairs with fine ability
 to express his thoughts. His
 letter is notable contribution to
 the story of current events.
 If you could be dropped down about midday in city street here in total ignorance of the events of the past few weeks. it would be sometime be- fore you guessed--at any rate, from the evidence of your eyesight-that England is at war. The dark dressed, pouring crowds are unchanged. and the hustle of business is normal. For every 20 male civilians there is to be seen, perhaps, single figure in the khaki uniform of the territorial force, which might lead you to suppose nothing more than that there had been mili- tary review somewhere in the neigh b0rho0d. The countenances of the ereuds have the somewhat inert look of English faces, but they express no perturbation. Indeed people do not yet realize that they have any sufficient cause to be per turbed. The south coast watering places are not so crowded as at this time in other years, but otherwise they are quite usual, and, now that mobi- lization is completed, the holiday train services are being resumed.
 The sexes stroll along the prome- nades in search of their affinities. On the yellow sand and in the blue sea the business of flirting and bathing goes forward. The bands play. Sew enty miles away the bloodiest, the most awful and stupendous struggle in history is in progress. It is strange to see, under cloudless heat which is prevalent just now in England, the white flannelled cricketers lost in the excitement of the game. A few thou sand spectators, mostly males, watch and clap the strokes. In the tense
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Paris, September 6.-(3:15 p. m.) The official communication issued to- day says: e
 ALLIES WIN ADVANTAGE
 IN SHORT ENGAGEMENT
 "The advanced lines of the allies for the defense of Paris came in con- tact yesterday with the right wing of the Germans, who appeared in a covering movement in strong force on our right, advancing towards the southeast.
 "A short engagement resulted to the advantage of the allies.'
 The police surprised three in- ,~dividuals who were exchanging it. luminated signals from the banks of the Seine to the heights of Bellevue Gan eastern quarter of Paris). The police found in vacant house in Belle vue man who formerly was an in- terpreter in Paris hotel. In his 'pocket was an order for safe conduct issued to him by the German staff in Belgium. The two other spies who were operating with this man escaped. LONG LIST OF ALLEGED
 CRUELTIES PUBLISHED
 A Havas dispatch from Petrograd says the official journal there pub iisnes a long list of alleged cruelties committed by Germans on Russians Who Were in Germany when war was oeciared. Following the list, this is
 After the communication of these facts public opinion in all civilized countries will not fail to condemn Ger ] manys behavior. which recalls the uarkest period of the middle ages "4
 dispatch from Madrid to the Petit farisien says the new Spanish ambas- sador to France. Marquis De valIierra will hand to President Poincare let ter which, an authority declares will Iaake an excellent impression in France
 The latest reports of the killed in- rclude Lieut. Andre Dubief. son of the former minister of War. Fernand Du- bief; Paul Langeron. an aviator. and Lieutenant Larchey, son of General Larchey.
 correspondent of the Journal re- lated a characteristic interview with Jules vedrines. the airman who al ready has done distinguished work but finds the service monotonous because he is not allowed more activity. His work is confined to reconnoitering for the troops and artillery. He says: If .only they would let me go and leave Nnly visiting card with Emperor Will liem!''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

i and supplies from steamer in the gulf off Pensacola last night. Persons aboard the tug declared both ships were In dark ress Boatmen recently have reported sighting German cruiser far out of shore
 Boulogne, September 6--(Via London 6:05 p. m.)-The Tellergramc says the Ger mans who had occupied lille, Vallen- ciennes. Armentieres. Douai and Baleull departed quickly from these cites Sat urday afternoon
 Copenhagen. September 6--(via LoBdon l: AS D. m.)--Bern papers state that nearly 5000 British prisoners reached Do- bertz Tuesday and Wednesday. The men are described as looking like tramps In their tattered uniforms. but satisfied with their treatment and food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Germans No Longer
 Threatening Paris

London. September 6-d1:3o D. m.) Now that the German army no lon ger is threatening Paris says q dis patch to Reuters from Paris, time is given to complete the task of put ting the city's defences In order. The work is being pushed forward with the utmost activity
 Although d feeling Of relief is mo- ticeable, some Parisians seem almost disappointed that tine preparations made to oppose the German entry into the city are not to be put to a test
 The newspapers describe the en- gagement entered into by, the allies not to agree separately to peace terms as pact of freedom for the modern world and new holy alliance of peo- ples who are determined not to be crushed under the German heel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
BORDEAUX FESTIVE
 DESPITE ESV AR NEWS
Spirit Gaity As We'll Transferred From Paris -MiIerand Evolves Order Out of Chaos
 Chamber to Meet

Bordeaux France, September 6( (Va Paris 11:O5 a. m) Minister of War Aexandre Mlerand has appointed officers the administration of the cys affairs during its occupancy the capital otherwise evolved order first appeared Although overwhelmed with work he ono time receive newspaper correspondents whom he his appreciation of the discretion and good judgment shown by the press. V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Five Detained

Detroit, September 6.-Five persons have been detained in connection with the robbery of a Grand Trunk passenger train last night at Milwaukee Junction, within the city limits. Two persons shot by the robbers are in hospital. Both are expected to recover. The victims are Cornelius Bovenkirk, of Berlin Ontario. and Joseph zelzer. of Shelby. Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Washington, September 6.-Nine neutral merchant ships have been de stroyed by German mines, according to British foreogn office advices to the British embassy here, made public to- night. The message says:
 "The following neutral merchant vessels are known by the admiralty to have been destroyed by German mines, in most cases with loss of life among the crews, five Danish, two Dutch, one Norwegian, one Swedish"
 Official List of British Dead
 London, September 6.--(6:10 D. m.) An official list of the British casual ties was issued tonight This was the third list made public and completes the casualties up to September l. It was as follows:
 Killed. officers. 33 men.
 Wounded, 27 officers, 120 men.
 Missing. 49 officers. 455S men.
 German Vessels Destroyed
 Paris, September 6.-(6:24 D. m IA Havas agency dispatch from Petrograd says the Move Vremya has received a message from Tokio stating that the British destroyer Welland has sunk several German torpedo boats.
 Cattaro Bombarded
 Antivar Montenegro, September (. tVta London. 305 D. m.)--A Lombard ment of the Qualifications in the Bay of Cattaro, Austria Hungary. from the sea was begun by large fleet which passed northward this morning.
 Paris May Be Attacked From East
 Geneva. Switzerland, September 6.--t6:1d a. m.)--News of the taking of Amiens by the Germans as received at Basel. in- dicated that the Germans intend to make an eastern side attack on Paris. having found the northern forts too strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
REPORT OF GERMAN
 ATROCITIES UNTRUE.
 SAY NEWSPAPER MEN
of American Newspapers Abroad Say Discipline of German Army Is Excellent and Soldiers Gentlemanly

New York September 6he Associated Press has received by wireless from Berlin from four well known Amer
 newspaper the which they declare they found instances of alleged German atrocities They spent weeks with and accompanied the troops upward of 100 miles, and unable to report single instance unpro voked could they confirm of misreatmen of prs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

 honorary colonel of the first naval brig. ade. Admiral A. K. Wilson, of the second naval brigade. and Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. of the marine brigade
 An aeroplane squadron from the naval Wing. complete with its transport. will be available when required. If at any tune the naval situation becomes suffi- c'ently favorable. the force will be handed over to the army for general service.
 The training, discipline and experience which the personnel already possess should, after special instruction in field duty enable units of high quality to be produced. Three-fourths of the commits. stoned officers are already available. Va cancies will be filled by direct recruiting of young men of high character and ed. ucation. The present strength If the al. vision Is 10000 but 1t will be raised i'm. mediately to approximately 15.OOO'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

The Runo sailed from Hull for Arch Angel yesterday and fouled the mine about 70 miles ~ff Shields at 4:S5 o'clock
 The rescaes w&fr Wade by fishing trawlers, asmemb& ofthe crew, of one of which said h E heard a report and saw tho Runo rfss n ths water then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
War Bulletins

London September 6.G04 D. m.)A dispatch to Reuter- Telegram company from Berlin by way of Amsterdam says the Germans attacking the forts Nancy and that Emperor William ardfthe German general staff thers. .S
 London September 6(1 03 D. )-Inforlnation reached Dover tonight that train service between Paris and Deppe had been stopped.
 Amsterdam September G. By way of Paris, D. m The military attache of the United States here has Washington long report concerning charges made Do1~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Oners or of non-combatantS. The authors of the message originally were assigned to Brussels and when that city was taken they wee returned to Aix-la- -chapelle. from where they have been endeavoring to reach London. The telegram sent from Aix-la- -Chapelle to Berlin for transmission, Is partly muti- lated by interference and certain words are missing. but the text here given is clearly that intended by the authors: REPORTS OF ATROCITIES
 ARE BASELESS
 Tn spirit we unite in rendering (sic) German atrocities groundIess, as far as We are able to. After spending two weeks with and accompanying the troops upward of 100 miles, we are unable to report single instance un- provoked. We also are unable to con firm rumors of mistreatment of pris- oners or of non-combatants with the German columns. This ia true of Lou vain, Brussels, Luneviie and Nan tes while in Prussfan hands. We visited Chateau Soldre. SaInnre and Beaumont without substantiating a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Alsace is free of both German and
 French troops. except for patrols The
 Germans and French already have begun
 to exchange prisoners who crossed the
 Swiss frontier. The Swiss army still is in arms. but feels sure now that the
 neutrality of the country wll not be violated.
 Refugees from all countries continue to arrive. The greater number come from Paris The food supply Is still normal Few Gnnshot Cases in Hospital | London. September G.-(s:55 D. m.l--Re- gardng British soldiers who have been | sent back from the front. the following
 official statement was issued today | "The NetIey hospital is occupied by | some 800 patients who have been sent l home for medical treatment. Some are | sick and some suffering from sore feet
 and from various injuries incidental to all ] campaigns. But scarcely d hundred have gunshot wounds.
 l Hardly any of the wounds have been
 caused by rifle fire, Shrapnel bullets account for nearly all the wounds, and
 most of those injured are not danger 1 ously wounded. The loss of limbs has been uncommon.
 "If we may generalize from the condi- | tions at Netley hospital. it would be true | to say that from the majority of wounds the soldiers will make quick recoveries 1 and will return to their regiments. The | fact that there are so few rifle wounds seems to confirm the statement that the l German infantry aim badly"
 To Recruit French Army
 Bordeaux. September 6.--4:eo D. m.)-The | following official notice was Issued to- l day:
 The official list of young men os l France due to join the army in 1915 wip
 be published not later than Septenbsf 1 20. The usual period of months between l the publication and presentation of re- cruits Is by decree shortened to 10 days. 1 "As a consequence about 250,000 men will lbe added to the French forces by Sep temher 30. It ia expected they will take
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tricts. Coming from Tours to Bordeaux through the famous vineyards, one found the countryside mournful and almost de- serted. There appeared to be none left except children and women whose prin- cipal occupation was in waving their handkerchiefs to the endless stream of automobiles speeding to Bordeaux with panic-stricken Parisians.
 At long intervals little knot of mid dle-aged reservists would be seen, guard ing railroad bridge All other men have gone to war.
 A majority of the personnel of the Sen ate and Chamber have arrived here, The Senate occupies the temple of Apollo. PARLIAMENT MEMBERS DISCUSS SITUATION
 The Chamber will convene in Alham- bra hall. Many members of Parliament met last night and discussed informally the general situation. The conversation, centered on the closing of the ordinary session and the possibility of arrangins for patriotic demonstration throughout France.
 The official Journal today published an order by the minister of war regarding q revision of the list of recruits due to join the army in 1915. The Journal also printed an order by the minister of the colonies concerning the necessity of the transfer to Bordeaux of the main offices of French banks in Indo China and the African Occidental.
 President Pcincaye called a meeting O: the cabinet this morning. Diplomatic relations, the military situation and the question of food supplies were discussed
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of the ship was awash- She remained
 in this position lone enough to enable
 her small boats and the trnw1ers to pick up the survivors. 200 of whom were later landed at Hull The fishing trawler Prince Victor picked up az persons. The trawler'u |creW saw three others drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
BELGIAN WOMEN COMFORTABLE

After the battle Of Biass proba- bly, Barse), suburb of Namur, we found Belgian women and children moving comfortably about. The day after the Germans had captured the town in Merbes chateau. we found one citizen killed, but were unable to con firm lack of provocation. Refugees with stories of atrocities were unable to supply direct evidence. Belgians in the Sambre valley discounted reports of cruelty in the surrounding country. The discipline of the German soldiers Is exclellent, as we observed. To the truth of these statements We pledge our professional and personal words.
 Roger Lewis, Associated Press.
 q. $. Cobb. Saturday Evening Post and Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Harry Hansen, Chicago Daily News
 James O'Donnell Bennett.
 '',Iohn T. McCutcheon, Chicago Trib- une."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
MINE IN NORTH SEA
 SINKS LINER RUNO

London September 6.(3 D. m.) )The Wilson passenger liner Runo with 500 passengers board struck in the North Sea and yesterday afternoon All of the Ind except about Russian refugees saved
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single wanton brutality. Numerous investigated rumors proved ground less. Everywhere we have seen Ger mans paying for purchases and re- speeting property rights. as well as according civilians every eonsidera-