The state herald., 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 Now. 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 $250,0O0 as
an initial step, and will grant more
funds If desired. The appropriation
will be used in caring for the imme-
diate needs of Americans, especially
those without means OF obtaining any
funds.
Americans who have letters OF
credit and travellers checks, or other
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
NheaoC VI iANih6 SApShoCop touPlCu wiz
the difficulty of obtaining money from
this country. have placed a large num-
Der OF American citizens temporarily
or permanently resident In Europe in
a 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 and consular officers
an enormous burden In caring for the
interests Of Americans In the dis
turbed areas and makes 1t necessary
to provide for greatly increased ex-
penses.
I'm view Of the exigency of the stu.
alton as above outlined, I recommend
the immediate passage by Congress OF
an act appropriating $250.000. 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 OK.
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 s3.50o.O00 in gold for
the relief OF stranded American tour.
lists was proposed by New York bank.
| ers.
Washington.-All restrictions on the
| n v,ln nj ~ ,x.ht, L.,
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 100000. 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.
Washington.-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
~ w hihhhihu " htip tile ftnl OF the
world during the present crisis.
The President declared the United
States could gain great and perma.
nent gicry during the present trouble,
providing no one lost his head.
There is sure to be Inconvenience
to tho financial institutions OF tho
country. he told callers. but added that
tho administration is fully prepared to-
help out all difficulties. He urged that
no credence he given TO unconfirmcd
reports OF sensational nature.
The President declared thore was no
cause for any serious alarm In the
United States. A proclamation OF neu.
trality, he said. will be issued MS soon
ns II can be completed by the State
Department. He does not believe there
viii bo any neceasity for Congress to
remain in session because OF tho sit
untion In Europe.