The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-08
Early War Bulletins

San Francisco, Aug. 8.-The British
cruiser Rainbow, which put in here
early yesterday, received permission
late yesterday from the port authori-
ties to axe on fifty tons OF coal. which
is sufficient to take her to the nearest
Canadian port. She must clear before
10 a. m. today.
Chicago, Aug. 8.-Relatives of
Harold F. Mccormick here have denied
that he has been seeking to engage
an ocean-going yacht in which to go
to the rescue of Mrs. Mccormick,
daughter of John D. Rockefeller. Mrs.
Mccormick is reported to be In
Switzerland with her daughters.
MI. Mccormick is now or his way
here from New York, according to his
secretary, r. Norris Chapman. He has
received word from Mrs. Mccormick.
San Francisco, Aug. S.-The Swedish
consulate here received word that in
structions should be posted with tho
proper parties notifying all shippers
that mines were being placed In
Swedish territorial waters and that no
vessel should risk entering a Swedish
port without the services of a Swedish
pilot.
Salem. Ore. Aug. 8.-Gov. Oswald
West issued an appeal to the people Of
Oregon to contribute to the American
Red Cross expedition which is to go
to the aid Of the sick and wounded
soldiers in the European conflict.
Brussels. via Paris. Aug. 8.-Many
e T t--- $500 ---I~ 4&Ns-
way out of the city, fearing an cpl
demic more than the bombardment.
German prisoners. whom a CORES
pendent questioned. acknowledged
freely the courage and tenacity of the
Belgian troops who are now opposing
the German advance. The prisoners
were treated with consideration and on
the way to Brussels were supplied at
the stations with beer and bread.
The excitement in Brussels, since the
arrival Of the wounded. has increased,
if such is possible. There is much
optimism, however, concerning the
military situation. The events before
Liege are considered as merely the
raising of the curtain and it is be-
lieved that Belgium once more be the
country where the destinies Of Europe
will be decided.
New York, Aug. 8.-The White Star
liner Cedric, which put INTO Halifax
yesterday, to avoid capture by German
cruisers. will reach New York Sunday
noon with all her passengers, accord |
ing to announcement made by the line
here,
A telegram received yesterday aft
| ernoOn from the captain Of the Cedric
| said that she would sail from Halifax
at 5 o'clock last evening. Earlier in |
the day it was announced that her
passengers would be sent here by spe-
cial train, but this. apparently, was
erroneous.
The Hague, Aug. 8.-Henry Van
Dyke, United States minister to The
Netherlands, today made arrange
ments with the Netherland govern
ment for the cashing of American
checks and drafts endorsed by him
under the authorization Of the United
States state department. The mini
ster was instructed to endorse drafts
necessary to supply the absolute nee
e~ssities of travelling Americans
Yokohama, Aug. 8.-The Canadian
Pacific line steamer Empress of Jap
anan, under charter to the British
government sailed from Yokohama |
today for Hong Kong. by a
Japanese warship.
London, Aug. 8.-The White Star
line steamship Baltic. which left New
York July 30, bound for Liverpool.
arrived at Queenstown. at $50 o'clock |
yesterday. |
New York, Aug. 8.-The White Star
liner Olympic. due to sail tomorrow, |
was given clearance papers this aft
ernoon by customs officials. Earlier
in the day it was that
she might not sail inasmuch as she
belongs to the British naval reserve |
and the enforcement Of the govern |
ment's neutrality policy might result |
in her detention here.
London. Aug. 8.-Before the adj
journment of the house Of commons |
yesterday. David Lloyd George, the
chancellor of the ~eXchequer, announc- |
ed that reports received from points |
throughout the country showed that
with the orening Of the banks the |
financial position was perfectly sat
~lsfactory.
Berlin, Aug. 8.-James W. Gerard, |
the American ambassador to Ger
many, today cabled an appeal to the
British public to send funds for the
relief of the great number Of Brit |
ism subjects, English. Canadian, Irish
~Aiu JULIUS IClL IN my CQdr&6. |
MANY Of the refugees" the ambas- |
sador said, ARE young girls without
relations or friends and with anly
enough money to keep themselves for |
a very short time. The temper of |
the people may make it hard for these |
poor people to find lodging In Berlin
even If they have funds. Many al
ready have been arrested as alleged
SPIES"
Mr.. Gerard added that Sir Edward
Goschen, the British ambassador, had
asked him to advance British sub
jects money up to the amount of
Sc, 900 OF the credit OF the British gov
eminent.
but where am l to get the cash?"
Ambassador Gerard asked. eve
ourselves at the American embassy
have only a little store Of money as
the war came SO smddanlvp