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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
GREAT POWERS
DECLINE Offer
FOR MEDIATION
France Informs Wilson Ger
mans Aggressive and Prin-
ciple at Stake Cannot Be
Arbitrated Now.
Great Britain Claims War Is
for National Honor and for
independence of Belgian
Nation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Polite
declinations of President Wilson's Of
fer of mediation between the warning
powers of Europe have reached the
state department., it was stated today
All the powers approached with the
exception of Russia, have informed the
president that, much to their regret,
they cannot accept arbitration by the
United States at this time.
France. in declining the American
offer, informed the state department
that Germany was the aggressor in the
present war, and that France did not
consider that the principle for which
she is fighting is one which will admit
of arbitration or mediation.
cabinet. informed President Wilson,,
self free to accept his offer, the French
proof of the friendship of the United
States.
Great Britain in declining the offer,
stated that she is fighting for the
question Of national honor and the in
dependence Of Belgium, neither Of
which would admit a mediation at this
time.
Germany and Austria both alleged
that they had sufficient grounds for
war against Russia and the other al
lies.
No reply has reached the state de-
partment from Russia. The American
embassy at st. Petersburg has been in
structed to continue its efforts to OBJ
tain reply to the offer of mediation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
,FRENCH NAVY SINKS
AUSTRIAN CRUISER

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE British
government press bureau this after
noon confirmed the sinking of an Aus
trian cruiser in the Adriatic by the
French Mediterranean fleet. 1t issued
the following statement:
The French Mediterranean fleet
made sweep up the Adriatic as far as
Cottaro. , email Austrian cruiser of
Aspern type was fired upon and sunk.
The Aspern class consist of cruisers
of 2, 400 tons with a speed Of Is knots.
They carry eight AZ inch guns and are
protected with two inch armor They
Tere built about fourteen years ago."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
THORNTON To HELP
RUN UNITED ROADS
Former Richmond Man Hon.
ored by British Govern
ment During War.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE govern
ments taking over the railroads and
especially its guarantee to pay share
holders the same net revenue during
war time as has been paid heretofore,
is proving a capital stroke. Henry w.
Thornton, former superintendent of
The Long Island railroad, now General
Manager of the Great Eastern, has
been taken into the full confidence of
the government as a member of the
executive committee of railroad mana.
gers appointed to run the combined
systems. -r5
The executive committee has pro-
ceeded to cut red tape. eliminate de-
lays and complicated accounts that
would have been necessary under a
less centralized management, and is
running the railroads as one big unit.
Mr.. Thornton's American training is
proving most valuable to the rail-
roads. The great efficiency shown by
Mr.. Thornton in the critical days Of
mobilization has won for him the
whole hearted respect Of the British
public. He ran special steamers to and
away stranded Americans, and through
the Great Eastern offices cashed drafts
and letters OF credit for thousands of
Americans, who otherwise would have
been helpless.
The railroads have pooled all their
rolling stock and have handled the
mobilization without and serious incon-
venience to the public.
Henry w. Thornton was formerly a
Richmond man. being at one time SUI
perintendent of the Richmond division
of the Pennsylvania lines with his
headquarters and home in this city. He
received his railroad training under j.
F. Miller, veteran railroader of Rich
mond and the Pennsylvania lines.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
BRITISH BUREAUS
WAR STATEMENT


LONDON, Aug 1.-The official
statement issued by the press bu-
reau Of the war office and admir-
atty at noon was devoted to the
outposts in Alsace. 1t follows:
THE French troops, during a
valley, secured thousand prison
ers. A visit to the scene of the
fighting of the last few days in Up
per. Alsace proved the destructive
effect of the allies artillery"
This Is the first time that the
press bureau has referred to the al
lies as operating in Alsace. Hith-
erto only the French have been
mentioned. It is possible that the
English may have now joined the
French.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
BERLIN SILENT
ON ULTIMATUM
FROM FAR EAST
Wilson Satisfied With ia
pans Promise Not to An
mex Territory Germany
Asked to Restore.
japanese People Back Mika-
do, While Transports Pre-
pare to Garry Soldiers to
City in China.
TBY LEASED WIRE.1

WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-Japan's
ultimatum to Germany reached Berlin
today. It was transmitted through
James w. Gerard. the American am
bassador and he reported to the state
department this forenoon that he had
received it. The ambassadors dis
patch was brief and contained no de-
tails of the manner in which the ulti-
matum was presented. Eor any indica-
tions as to what the out come would
be.
President Wilson is entirely salts
fled that Japan is acting in good faith
in her promise to respect the territor-
ial integrity of China.
The president told callers today that
this government had no views to make
public regarding the Japanese ulti-
matum to Germany, but said that the
United States accepted the assurances
that Japan would restore the territory
to China, that it now intends to take
away from the German government.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
ULTIMATUM IS POPULAR.
Whole Japanese Nation Backs Govern.
ment in Drastic Step.
TRY LEASED WlRE.1

TOXIC, Aug. 17.-News of the ulti-
matum sent by japan to Germany de-
manding the withdrawal of all Ger.
man ships in Chinese and Japanese
waters, and the surrender of Kia-Chau
was favorably received In practically
all circles today. The only opposition
voiced by the press appears In unfm-
portant newspapers.
The leading papers declare that the
government has acted with good judg
ment in seizing the present opportun-
ity to assert Japan's supremacy In the
Far East, and to move for the elimi-
nation of interests opposed to the
welfare and prosperity of Nippon.
Japan expects war. No one believes
| that Germany will yield without q
struggle the position she has won. and
it is believed that the government will
declare war on Germany at noon on
August %, the date of the expiration
of the ultimatum.
Toxic was in conference with
Emperor Yoshihito for an hour to-
day. and later the heads Of the navy
and army were summoned to the en-
neror's palace A number of trans
ports have been ordered to be In readi-
ness for the transportation of the
troops.
The Japanese fleet which recently
sailed from Yokasuka is reported to
be lying off Tsing-Tao to prevent any
German warships from Joining the
squadron now there.
II is said that the plans of the
general staff of the japanese army
call for sending $1,000 men In the
first expedition against Kiao- Chan,
which is one Of the strongest toc
tresses in the Far East
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

The allies are Strengthening their
positions between Dinant and the
French frontier.
1t is. pointed out as significant
fact that the Germans took a course
along the Mouse valley toward the
French border at Givet. This indicates
that the German center has made
good progress from its base at AK
La-Chapp&le.
The battle of Dinant was really
made up Of two sections. The first
continued from a. m. until O'Clock
in the afternoon The second occu-
pied the remainder of the afternoon.
From early morning, when the Ger
man, advances guard occupied part of
Dinant on the left bank of the Meuse
skirmishing went forward. BY early
afternoon the artillery of both sides
was constantly in action, the fight
taking on the appearance of duel of
heavy guns.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

Though thousands of men were In
volved in these conflicts they are re-
garded, like the battle Of Haelen. as
mere shirmishes preliminary to the
terrific Armageddon that is imminent.
A report from Amsterdam that Aus
trian troops had reached Belgium caus-
ed great surprise among military ex-
perts here today. 1t indicated that they
had been moving much more rapidly
than had been considered possible, but
also served to confirm the experts be-
lief that Germany was stalking all of
its massive attack on the weakest part
of the French frontier.
Home Rule For Poland.
That Russia's pledge of home rule
to Poland If Germany is crushed will
materially assist the Cars army is
believed here.
The remarkable rapidity with which
Russia has mobilized her forces has
proved the marvel of the war. They
are ready to take the offensive and the
result will soon be felt in Galicia.
Large reserves have been called up
to support five active German army
corps on this frontier.
Dispatches from two sources say
that Emperor William has left Berlin
for the front. This indicates that the
German forces aiming at France are
ready to strike and strike hard. The
steady progress of the Kaiser's troops
through Belgium shows that the Allies
victories" have been of no decisive
character, and it is possible that the
German troops are in a much better
position than the continental reports
would lead one to believe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
STAATS-zE|TuNC
EDITOR DEFENDS
kAISER's STAND
Invasion Of Belgium Key.
stone of Plan of German
General Staff in War
Against Allies. = :
Believes British, French and
Belgian Troops Massed to
Oppose Advance of Teu-
tonic Army.
TRY LEASED WlRE,1

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Herman' Rid
der, editor of Staats-Zeitung, DISCUSS
ing the European war from a. German
standpoint, declares in his article to-
day that the keystone of the ,Hhole
plan of the general staff of tho Ger.
man army is the occupation Of Bel.
gium. E,
"The Germans could not have an
ticipated the desperate courage which
with the Belgians entered up a de-
tense of their frontier. 1t is true that
Germany has violated the neutrality of
both Belgium and Luxembourg, but she
took this step because she knew that
France was prepared to taxa similar
one.
"It is apparent from the Paris, Lon
don and Brussels reports, misleading
and biased as they generally appear,
that the Germans have massed an
enormous army for it's offensive opera
tions in the North. We assume that
the concentration of the army of the
MouS0, WHICH OpeTdL0U against LuXem-
burg, and the second army of the
Moselle, which passed through Luxem-
burg and directly west into Belgium,
shows that a combined arm of French,
English and Belgian troops has been
gathered to oppose the invading Ger
mans.
"St Petersburg will wait the results
with keenest anxiety. The whole
problem is contained in the following
query:
"'Can Germany invade northern
France and attack from two sides be-
for the Russian army gains sufficient
impetus to make such a plan imprac-
ticable?'
"The next ten days should give us
a very clear idea Of the probabilities
of such an undertaking. A victory in
Belgian assures an advance on Paris !;
defeat along the line from Namur to
Louvain would place the German army
in desperate straights.
"The frontier skirmishes along the
Russian frontier are isolated cavalry
engagements. No battle can be ex-
pected in that. direction for at least
one month"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
SERVIA REPORTS
NAVAL BATTLE
TBY LEASED WIRE.1

NISH, Aug. 1.-THE Servian war Of
flee announced today that naval bat
tie was fought in the Adriatic sea on
Sunday by warships of Austria and
France, and that the Austrians were
defeated. The war Offices official
statement follows:
"A naval battle between French and
Austrian warships began off Budua.
Austria, in the Adriatic, at 9 O'Clock
Sunday morning. The French squad
ron coming from the southwest at
tackled the Austrian warships. Two
Austrian ironclads were sunk, one was
set on fire and a fourth fled north
wards toward Cattaro. The fight last
ed over an hour" r4
Budua is in Dalmatia and is the
southern-most town of the Austrian
empire.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

The French. infantry forces with
drew from the town, into the woods
along the bank of the Meuse, about
four miles from the river leaving the
fight to the cannoneers.
From o'clock until six in the
afternoon, the big guns doomed. The
Germans moved southwark through
the hills south of the town. The Ger.
mans are believed to have taken the
road leading to Han Sur Lesse, near
Rocheflort.
Several attempts have been made
by the Germans during the past few
days to destroy Namur with bombs
dropped from the aeroplanes. On Fri.
day, Saturday and Sunday German
aviators hurled grenades from their
mchines while flying over Namur
The railway station was damaged. A
number of persons have been wound.
ed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
GERMANS MOVE ON
TO. FRENCH BORDER
Kaisers Army Proceeds Along Meuse Valley Toward the
Frontier at Gvet While Center Makes Progress From
Base at ix-LaChappele- Within Is Miles Of
Brussels Showing Success Of Movement.

ey
BRUSSELS, Aug. 17-With the left the gigantic
German position for the titanic engagement with
aes fighting went today between the advance
and the allied troops massed around Dnant south
of that point.
Dispatches from the action gave the impression
the center of the German with its 100000 pushing
toward the French behind skh front which
has been in action since dawn Saturday morning.
Both sides using infantry cavalry and artillery
have been equally by heavy which
turned roads and fields to preventing quick
of the heaNv hatte
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
War Press Bureaus Report
Indicates Officially Posi-
ton of Army Near Dinant
in Belgium.
AerOplane Scouts Look for
cation of Kaiser's Army in
Alsace, Scene of Expected
Battle.
BY FRANK p. MERRICk,
Staff Correspondent Internationa
News Service.
IRX EACEn wIRE

PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE French war
office announced today the capture of
St. Blaisien in Baden, by the French.
At the same time, however, the war Of
flee admitted that the Germans are Of
fering furious resistance to the French
advance troops through the pass of
ST. Marie Aux Mines, in the Vosges
maintains.
In it's announcement the war office
said:
Operations OF the French army are
being developed all along the line from
Rechicourt to St. Marie. The advance
of the French troops in Schirmeck val
ley has been especially rapid. At St.
Marie heavy artillery and several field
pieces were captured"
Forecasts Big Battle.
A great engagement all along the
lines of the two opposing armies is
forecasted by the war office.
AT the moment the German main
forces come into contact with our
troops, our allies will force both Aus
trians and Germans to engage in an
additional struggle, which it seems
likely, will be of vast proportions"
says the war office statement.
Aeroplanes are being carried with
the advance troops and aeroplanes are
being sent toward Metz and Strass-
burg to make reconnaissances for the
French.
The war office bulletin gives the
actual location of the French soldiers
near Dinant in Belgium.
The French war Offices version of
the battle at Dinant is as follows:
"A German force, consisting of a
division OF the First Guard cavalry,
several battallions Of infantry, artil-
lery and machine guns, attacked Di-
nant. Perceiving the Germans ad-
vancing against them, the French
moved out to give battle. Later the
Germans tried to cross the Meuse, Tut
in the confusion many failed to reach
the pontoon bridge"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
GERMANS COURTEOUS

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 17.-Travelers
who arrived today from Berlin de-
clared that since the first disturb
ances over the war had died down all
Americans were being courteously
treated. The yalso denied the report
published in London paper that Carl
Liebknecht, the Socialist leader, had
been put to death.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

Life" he said in beginning, lis like
a picture. 1t is the contrast of the high
lights and the shadows of it that make
1t beautiful and attractive. What man
or woman is there that can ever for
get the great crisal experience of his
or her own private existence? The
birth of their first babe, the death of
a loved one, a wedding-these are the
high lights in private experience.
"Inanational life and in universal his
tory, there have been q few such criti-
cai events as these which have shaped.
the story of the race. Abraham leav-
ing the land OF the Chaldees and going
out to discover monotheism and that
the one way to serve God is to live in
justice and righteousness, was one of
the high lights of universal history.
Moses, greater even than Abraham
the first walking delegate, who made
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

(ey Herbert Of The international News sers
LONDON 17-The British government officially
notified today of Japans uatum to Germany Under intrc
from Toxic japanese minister to the Foreign Office
utmatum to Sir Edward Grey the
foreign secretary of the japanese
that would be returned to China and that the integrity
that country would not be menaced by Japan served to relieve
anxiety that had been felt here for some time.
The umaum of Japan expected to hasten action by the
Germany wishes to send aid
it's eastern fleet the forces to be bottled
the mouth of the Ebe will have to out and fight
In the meantime the great land grappe daily coming closer
fighting Dnant shows that the German forces have almost
reached the frontier their objective point bat
Avrcourt the Alsaan frontier
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17


the first declaration of independence,
who freed the world from priestcraft
and autocracy, who broke up the fun
eral trust of the Egyptians, who was
the great democrat of ancient times,
was another high light Of the world
history. The coming of Jesus of Naza-
reth was the brightest spot in the
whole picture. Wherever he is follow
ed in his spirit, you will find the finest
Towering of mankind"
Describes Great Wars. =
The rabbi also described q few Of
the critical wars Of universal historH-
The struggle between the Maccabees
and the Greeks, which saved the Jew
ish and Christian religions to the
world, the battle of Marathon and
later on of Tours, both of which push
ed back the inrushing tide of Oriental
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
DRIVE BACK SHIPS
r1Y Leased wIRE.1

ROME. Aug. 17.-An Ancona dis
patch says that four British battle
ships chased the Austrian torpedo
cruiser Szigelvar and mine ship Au-
rora into the harbor Of Pola when they
were discovered blocking Antivari,
Lontenegro.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

1.-THE artillery of the European is directed against the
of Christianity and the embs of modern civilization Aft
carnage, nations willing listen
arguments for the limitation of ornaments and they will
again autocratc king rule the destnes of
Europe"
climax of lecture "The Thought"
vered by Rabbi Leonard Levy The rabbi the pastor large
influential congregation Pittsburgh
Of his lecture here of two which for him
engagement duplicated this eloquent lecture During
delivery he frequently interrupted with applause the
cheers him at its conclusion showed that big crowd
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
ENGLAND NOTIFIED
OF JAPANESE NOTE
TO GERMAN RULER

Uhimatum Expected to Hasten Action BY German Fleet IN
North Sea.-Mlitary Critic. Admit Teutonic Success IN
Invasion Of Belgium Toward Brussels-Jmcton Of Aus
rian. with Allies Cause. English to Wonder at the Fast
Mobilization Of Forces
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
The Weather

FOR INDIANA-PartIy cloudy tonight
and Tuesday. Probably thunder
showers north portion, slightly
cooler Tuesday north portion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
UNIVERSAL PEACE
WILL FOLLOW WAR
OF GREAT POWERS

Chautauqua Assembly Applauds Rabbi Leonards Denunca-
tion Of European Conflict and Supports Plea for Era Of
international Peace-Limitaton of Armaments Foretold
World Tribunal To Settle All National Grievances
Common People Against Wholesale Killing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-08-17
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
BODIES MAY NEVER BE RECOVERED
Twenty Believed Be in the Ruins of Missouri Athletic Club-Ten Recovered Thus Far, of Whicn Eight Have Been Identifed-Bank Vaults Found Intact-Cause of the Blaze Has Not Yet Been Determined.

St. Louis, Mo- March 10.-Ten bodies had been recovered late today from the ruins of the seven story building occupied by the Missouri Athletic club which was destroyed by fire early Monday morning.
 Twenty bodies are thought to be in thirty Of the ten bodies recovered fled dead:
 The identified Dead.
 Marshall Bier, 35 bachelor, head of Marshall Bier & company. fur dealers, Lucas Ruff, 84 department head Simmons Hardware company, bachel- or. son of Dr. l.. P. Ruff of Cape Girar- deau. Mo. lived with mother in Dallas, Texas Identification doubtful.
 William J. Kinser treasurer kinser Construction company, engaged in construction of East Side levee.
 James B. Reilly 56. single member contracting firm of Ware & Reilly, St Louis.
 John N. Hickey, 40, Chicago, treas urer Ford Manufacturing company; leaves widow and child in Chicago.
 William F. Erd, lawyer and real es- tate dealer, East St Louis, H.
 Edwin c. Kessler, 37. cashier Ludlow Saylor Wire company. St. Louis; killed in jumping from sixth floor. Ga.
 Bodies May Never Be Recovered.
 Days probably will elapse before the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

ruins which fill the basement up to the first floor are completely explored and it is feared that many of the bodies never will be recovered. Fire Chief Swingley late today told President Kinsey of the board of public improve ment was about finished and suggested that laborers from other city depart ments be put to work removing the debris.
 Cause of Fire Not Determined.
 The vaults of the Boatmens bank, which occupied part of the building, were uncovered today and found in tact. Nearly $1.300,000 in coin and currency was removed under heavy police guard to the vaults of the St. Louis Union Trust company, where the money will be kept until a place can be provided in the temporary quarters of the Boatmen's bank.
 No satisfactory explanation of the fire has been found. Explosions heard during the fire were attributed by the chief of the fire prevention bureau to gas that escaped when the meters melted under the intense heat.
 Watohman Saw No Sign of Fire.
 Harry Davidson, night watchman for the athletic club, was on the third floor of the building, where the fire was supposed to have started. only Is minutes before the blaze was discov- cred. He found nothing there that in- dicated fire danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
MRS. PANkHURST STARTS
 ANOTHER HUNGER STRIKE
Is Confident She Will Gain Her Re-
 lease Within Few Days.

London, March 10.-Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst once more is a hunger striking prisoner in Holloway jail, but sine is confident she will secure her release in a few days under the eat and mousse law.
 By stopping the Scotch express. on which Mrs. Pankhurst was brought from Glasgow after her arrest in that city last night, and compelling the militant leader to ahght at small way station outside of London, the police today succeeded in eluding swarms of militant suffragettes who were awaiting her arrival in the city railroad stations
 From the suburban station Mrs. Pankhurst was driven in a motor car to Holloway jail. A large crowd of suffrag gettes was assembled about the jail but as there was a strong de- tachment of police also there no at tempt was made to rescue the militant leader
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
To Revive Lobby Investiaation

Washington. March 10.-Another re- vival of the senate lobby investigation was ordered today Clarence w. De Knight, Washington lawyer, was summoned by order of Chairman Over man to appear Thursday and testify concerning reports of alleged activity at the capitol with reference to army and navy pay bills, contracts and other legislative matters