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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
PRESIDENT SENDS
SPECIAL MESSAGE
ON THE SITUATION
Asks for an Appropriation
of $4,000, 900 for the Pur-
pose of Providing Relief
for Americans.

Washington, Aug. president Will
son today sent to congress a special
message asking for immediate appro-
priation of $2,5OO.OOO for relief Of
Americans abroad, in accordance with
the plan approved by him this morn
ing.
Text of Message.
The presidents message was as fol-
lows:
After further consideration Of the
existing conditions in Europe insofar
as 1t is affecting citizens Of the Unit
ed States who are there without means,
financial or otherwise, to return to
their homes in this country, it seems
incumbent on the government to take
steps at once to provide adequate
means, by the chartering Of vessels, or
otherwise. of bringing Americans out
Of the disturbed regions and convey
ing them to their homes in the Unit
ed States.
Moreover. in view Of the difficulty of
obtaining money on letters of credit,
with which most Americans abroad are
supplied, It will be necessary to send
agents abroad with funds which can
be advanced on such evidences of
credit, or used for the assistance of
destitute citizens Of the United States.
Tn these circumstances, I recon-
mend the immediate passage by con-
sress of an act appropristing $2,5o0,oo0
or as much thereof as may be neces-
sary, to be placed at the disposal Of
the president for the relief, protection
and transportation of American citi-
Eens and for personal services, rent
and other expenses, which may be in
CURED in the District Of Columbia, or
elsewhere, connected with or growing
out of the existing disturbance in Eu-
rope.
(signed) WOODROW WILSON"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
PLENTY OF COLD
AVAILABLE FOR
The AMERICANS
American Express Company
and Bankers Trust Com
pany Ask to Be Made Gov
ernment's Fiscal Agents.

New York, Aug. Alive million dol
lars in gold, private funds, are immedi-
ately available for shipment to London
and Paris for relief of Americans in
Europe, and will be sent by any vessel,
warship or otherwise, which the gov
eminent may designate.
Out of this fund there will be cashed
travellers cheques held by stranded
Americans, no matter by what Ameri-
can banks the cheques may have been
issued, and here Americans abroad do
not hold travellers cheques funds will
be advanced them on their own per-
sonal checks on American banks.
This announcement was made today
by Louis M. Porter, manager of the
bureau Of public relations Of the
American Express company. Mr.. Por-
ter said that the money had been raised
by the express company and the
BanlSe Trust company of this city.
and that the two concerns expected
definite reply tonight to their request
that they be made the governments
fiscal agents abroad and disburse the
$3.50, 900 already appropriated by con-
gress.
1--WE are taking this step" Mr.. Porter
said, Simply because we realize that
somebody must come to the relief of
our countrymen abroad. We will make
no charge for our services"
The sources from which all the gold
will be taken had not been fully de-
termined today, but will be arranged at
further conferences between officials
and New York bankers. A navy pay
master will go in charge of the treas
ure.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
COASTWISE STEAMERS
Will Be OFFERED FOR
SERVICE TO EUROPE

New York, Aug. 4.-Steamships fly
ing the American flag and engaged in
the coastwise trade for the most part
are to be offered to the government
for trans Atlantic service, which has
been demoralized by the war situation
in Europe. Offers Of vessels have been
sent to Commissioner of Navigation
Chamberlain at Washington.
The most suitable vessels for the
transatlantic trade are the Pacific
liners, now engaged IN the trade with
Asia. These might be brought
through the Panama canal.
OF vessels already in Atlantic wat
ers, the best for a trans oceanic serv-
ice would be 20 of the Southern Pa
cific line.
The vessels Of the American line fly
the American flag and can continue to
cross the ocean safely. In addition
there are two Red Star steamships
that are now of American registry
the Finland and the Kroonland. This
makes six ships of the International
Mercantile Marine which are immune
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
OPENS
PARLIAMENT AND
MAKES A SPEECH
Great Throng Hears Kaiser
Place Blame for the War
on Russia-No Desire of
Conquest.

Berlin, Aug. 4.-Emperor William
opened the imperial parliament in per-
son today. He made a speech to a
great throng, which was partly as fol-
lows:
The present situation arose not
from temporary conflicts of interest or
diplomatic conditions, but is the result
of i'll will existing for years against
the streng n and prosperity Of the Ger
man empire.
I'VE are not pushed on by the desire
of conquest We are moved by the
unbending desire to secure for our
selves and those coming after us the
place on which God has put us.
My government, and above all, my
chancellor, tried until the last moment
to prevent the worst happening.
I'm enforced self-defense, with clear
conscience and with clean hands, we
grasp the sword.
Pleads for Unity.
ITO the peoples and races of the
German empire my appeal goes forth
to stand together fraternally with our
allies in defense of that which we have
created in peaceful work.
II OllOWlllB lAiC G2NdIllpl0 VI Jul lpi
fathers, firm and faithful. earnest and
chivalrous, humble before our God and
ready to fight when in the face of the
enemy, let us confide ourselves to the
everlasting Almighty, who will
strengthen our defense and conduct II
to a good end"
At the conclusion of his speech from
the throne the emperor addressed the
deputies directly, saying:
Gentlemen; You have read what
said to my people the other day from
the balcony of my castle. I repeat now
that ! no longer know any parties.
know only Germans and in order tc
testify that you are firmly resolved
without distinction of party to stanc
by my side through danger and death
l call on the leaders of the different
parties in this house to come forward
and lay their hands in mine as Z
pledge"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
Butter and Egss.
QUIET PREVAILS
ON WALL STREET

New York. Aug. 4.-Conditions In
the financial district settled down to
further calm and quiet today. Mea-
sures taken yesterday to safeguard
the general situation. including the is
suance of clearing house certificates
and the receipt Of emergency currency
from Washington for distribution
among the local banks were found to
be increasingly effective.
Distribution of currency was re-
sumed at the sub treasury today and
leading financial interests expressed
the opinion that the situation so far
as affects the principal financial
centers of this country was under con-
troll.
The Copper Producers association
today otated that the usual monthly
statement of copper production and
stock on hand would be omitted be-
cause of the mixed conditions of the
copper market.
The second shipment OF emergency
currency from Washington reached
here today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
AMERICANS STRANDED
IN THE NETHERLANDS

London, Aug. ARRIVING today on
what probably will be the last boat for
some time from the Hook Of Holland,
w. 7. Metzrath of New Brunswick,
n. j., reported that the harbor at the
Hook was being mined and that count
less Americans were stranded in the
Netherlands. He said;
AT Hanover, Prussia, where l stop
ped while on my way to Berlin, l saw
woman and her two children with
$500 in checks but without any cash.
The American consul was unable to
aid her.
Americans, however, are showing a
splendid spirit and are dividing their
last crust. We travelled for "a hours
without food, locked in the cars all
night in cramped positions. There was
great suffering, but the children and
women remained game.
THE Germans" he continued, ARE
enthusiastic for war, the women join
ing in patriotic demonstrations. A ru-
NOR that Russia had decided on peace
was received with regret. One Ger
man said to me: 1t is a bad thing;
we want to have 1t out now"
There was big line of people in the
street in front of the American Express
company offices in London today
waiting to cash checks. Great crowds
also thronged about the steamship Of
fees. The United States embassy was
filled with Americans making the usual
requests for money and 70: ships to
take them home. a few asked for
passports, hoping to rescue relatives
on the continent
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
WAR REVENUE BILLS
TO BE INTRODUCED

Paris, Aug. 4.-The French govern
msnt intends to introduce into parlia-
ment today several bills to meet the
expenses Of war and to regulate busi-
ness. One Of the measures will au-
thorize the Bank of France to in
crease it's note issue to S2,400, 900, 900. On
July 80 the notes in circulation
amounted to about $1,S4O, 900. 900 This
measure is to exempt the Bank of
France from paying out coin in ex-
change for its notes-in other words,
as the semi official summary Of the
bill says-"to authorize the institution
of forced currency"
second measure to be introduced
will extend the moratorium to other
debts, including house rent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
CANADIANHARBOR
ORDERED CLOSED
TO ALL SHIPPING
Steamers to Be Held at Van
couver Under Order Re-
ceived From Naval Officer
at Esquimalt.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 4.-Collector
of Customs J. M. Bowel, received tele-
graphic instructions from the senior
naval officer at Esquimalt today that
no shipping was to move out of Van
couver harbor. Later this morning a
further telegram was received permit
ting the regular coasting steamers to
sail on their schedules, also steamers
for Seattle and Alaska, and American
and Japanese shipping. All other ship
ping is to be held, and under this order
the Canadian Australian liner. Mag
ara, due to sail tomorrow for Sgd
ney, and the Canadian Pacific line En-
press of Russia, due to sail on Thurs
day for the orient, will be held here
by the collector of customs under this
order from Esquimalt.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
VESSEL ORDERED TO
STAY AT PORTLAND

Portland, Ore, Aug. captain R.
Parry, of the British bark Howth re-
ceived orders from the vessels owners
George Windram & Co., of Liverpool
today, to remain at this port until fur
ther orders. The Howth, loaded with
lumber, was to start for England to-
morrow.
Grain exporters received word today
that the British consignees would as
sumo all war risks on cargoes bound
from Atlantic ports to the British Isles
AS the cost of trans-continental ship
ment of western grain is almost
prohibitive, the exporters are seeking q
similar guarantee for ships leaving the
Pacific coast.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
WIRELESS STATION AT
TUCKERTOWN TOCLOSE

New York, Aug. 4.-The Trans-A At
lantic wireless station az Tuckertown
N. j., communicating direct with a
tower at Hanover, Germany, and not
with ships at sea, is to be closed be-
cause of the fear that to remain open
would be violation of the neutrality
laws. This announcement, made to-
day, followed the receipt of messages
at the Sayville, L. l., station of the
Atlantic company's station that the
German government had seized the
Hanover tower and also the Telefunken
tower at Naver, Germany. with which
the SayviIle tower communicated indi-
rectly.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
GIVES GOVERNMENT
RIGHT TO BUY SHIP

Washington, Aug. 4.-Senator John
Sharp Williams introduced a bill to
authorize the secretary of the treasury,
with the approval of the president, to
buy any ship belonging to citizens or
subjects of any of the belligerent pow
ers now lying in American ports or
hereafter to arrive here, for the pur-
pose of shipping abroad foodstuffs al
ready contracted for in this country.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
EXPORTERS BUY GRAIN
ON LARGE SCALE TODAY

Chicago, Aug. 4.-For the first time
since war was declared exporters today
bought wheat on a large scale in the
United States. The result was a net
advance of 21z to csc in wheat, an
equal rise in corn, and substantial
gains in the value of provisions.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
NEW MINISTER TO
GREECE rs NAMED

Washington, Aug. 4.-Professor Gar
rett A. Droppers of Williams college
was nominated by President Wilson to-
day to be minister to Greece, succeed
ing George Fred Williams Of Boston,
whose resignation was demanded be-
cause of his criticism of the powers in
Albania.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
Industrial Relations Hearing.

Lead, S. D., Aug. 4.-Cleaner living
is reducing tuberculosis among en-
ployes of the Homestalle Mining COM
pany, DR.. F. L. Klough. head of the
company hospital, told the federal in
dustrial relations commission today.
Tho commission planned TO close its
hearing at noon today and leave for
Butte.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
Primary in Oklahoma.

lahoma voters today are choosing can
didates for United States senator eight
representatives in congress, all state
offices, one-half of the upper and all
of the lower house of the state legis-
lature. More than nine hundred per
sons are candidates for the various
Offices
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
SHARP ADVANCE
IN GRAIN PRICES
Renewal of Expectations to
Europe Has Good Effect
on Market.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Wheat advanced
sharply today as a result of improved
prospects for a speedy renewal of ex-
ports to Europe. The course of the
British government in guaranteeing
war risks on shipments from this
country, was supplemented by similar
action on the part of importing firms
in Germany.
Chief encouragement to buyers,
though. came in the shape of dispatches
from Washington that the bill to admit
foreign ships to American registry was
only awaiting the presidents signature
to become a law. The opening, which
ranged from u lower to HQasc higher,
was followed by q rise of 21a to 3ssc
compared with last night. September
touched as high as soc, December, SAC,
and May s1.O0 even.
Selling on the advance wheat showed
more than &c gain. The delay in pass
ing the amended navigation bill slowed
down operations somewhat. The close
was strong and 21z @25sc net higher
on account of the late reports Of export
buying.
Hot, dry weather threatening seri-
Gus crop damage lifted corn. After
starting 1-7@Rc higher, prices con-
tinued to ascend and in some cases
gained as much as 21sc. September
reaching zoe.
Rapid reduction OF stocks here helped
sustain the market, although there was
temporary down turn when wheat be-
gan to recede. Closing prices were
strong, 21a Q2%c above last night
Although oats opened lower under
pressure of hedging sales, a substan-
tial advance ensued.
Provisions rallied moderately from
yesterdays depression. 1t was predict
ed that the decline In hog prices would
cut down receipts and lead TO a
scarcity OF provisions, especially meats.
Grain Markets.
Chicago, Aug. 4.-Close-Wheat, Sep
TENDER, SOC; December, SAC.
Corn-September. 70%c; December.
soc.
oats-september. s5%c; December,
SShc
Pork-September. 1875.
Lard-september, $s.77; October.
1896.
Ribs-september. s11.55; October.
s1O.s5.
Tacoma, Aug Observation-Disclosures
sec; fortyfold, SAC; club, SSc; fife, SIC.
Car receipts-Wheat, rs; barley, 2;
oats, 3; hay 2s.
Portland, Ore. Aug. 4.-Wheat I'M
changed No trading. Car receipts
Wheat, AS; barley, a; flour, I; oats, 8;
hay, 2.
Minneapolis. Aug. 4-wheat-Sep-
TENDER, csc; No. / hard, $3.50; No.
northern, s4% Qs7Ac; No. northern,
921 9s5%c.
Seattle, Aug. 4.-Wheat-Septemb
and October delivery quotations;
Bluestem, SEC: forty fold. SAC; club,
sac; fife. sic; red Russian, soc.
Yesterdays car receipts: Wheat. IA;
oats. 8; hay. %; flour. 10; rye, Il bar
ley, 1.
Livestock Markets.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
Town Is swept hv Fire.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 4.-For the
third time the business district OF
South Prairie, 20 miles from Tacoma,
was swept by fire last night. It is
believed to have been Of incendiary
origin. The loss was $4,000.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
IN MEXICO FAIL AND
COMMISSION LEAVES

Saltillo, Mexico, Aug. 4.-(Via Lare-
do, Tex, Aug. 4.)-Negotiations for the
peaceful transfer of Mexico City to the
constitutionalists failed today. The
constitutionalists refused to entertain
conditions imposed by the Carbajal
commissioners. These commissioners
did not even see Carranza-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
500 CANAL IS BEING
GUARDED BY CANADA

sault Ste Marie, Mich, Aug. 4.-The
Canadian 500 ship canal is being
guarded day and night by secret serv-
ice agents of the Dominion of Canada.
Shipping on the great lakes would be
seriously affected if the canal locks
were tempered with.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
order Tor Canned Meats.

London, Aug. 4.--American firms
with offices in London. were over
whelmed today with orders for canned
meats. The prices quoted for this ar
tiele have jumped from 10 to 80 per
cent within the last few days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
Steamer Held at Seattle.

Seattle, Aug. 4.--The Blue funnel
steamer Titan, which was to have
sailed from Seattle for Liverpool via
the orient tomorrow with a million
dollar cargo, has been ordered to re-
main here until further orders. The
liner Protesilaus, which win arrive
from the orient tonight, probably will
be held here also.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
WILL CARRY RELIEF
TO THE AMERICANS

Washington, Aug. 4.-The armored
cruiser Tennessee will sail from New
York at p. m. tomorrow with be-
tween 100000 and 100000 in gold
for Americans in Europe.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
DELANO ACCEPTS
PLACE ON BOARD

Washington. Aug. 4.-Frederick A.
Delano of Chicago has accepted a
place on the federal reserve board, and
President Wilson will send his nomi-
nation to the senate today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

OTTO; pigs, $7.5o@s.4o; bulk, s7.7o.
Cattle-Receipts, 1900; lower. Native
steers, s7.50@9.75; cows and heifers.
$5.75@7.75; western steers, $6.50@8.50;
Texas steers, s5.S5@7S5; cows and
heifers, $5.5O@7: calves. $7.5o@1o.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; steady.
Yearlings. $5.55@6.16; wethers, $3.50
7.25; lambs, $725 OSLO.
Chicago, rug. 4.-The receipts. 5000;
1Oc higher than the opening, which
was lifeless and soc lower: bulk $1,000
SIS; light $s15@s.7o; mixed $1,000
$50; heavy $76o9s.SO; rough $500
no; pigs $7@s.45.
Cattle-Receipts. $500; weak. Beeves,
I$71OQs.9o; steers, S6.409s.40: stock
ers and feeders, $5.509s; COWS and
heifers. sS.6o99.1o; calves, $500
1850.
sheep-Receipts, 5000 steady. Sheep
s5.15 $3.50; yearlings, $5.55@6.6O;
lambs, $6Qs15. e
ceipts. 81; steady and unchanged
Hogs-Firm.
sheep-Receipts, 27s; steady. n'if-l
Butter and Egss.
San Francisco, Aug. 4.-Butter, fancy
creamery. 251zc. Cheese, new. 11014c;
oregons, 1914 Q16c.
acknowledgements delta. 200
Csc. Call board wheat, nominalI bar
ley, nominal, December $50.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
WAR STRENGTH OF POWERS
FORCES ON LAND AND SEA


Enen
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04
MATCHES IN THE DOUBLES
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Nets were stretched
on the grass courts of the Onwentsia
Country club today for the preliminary
matches in the national doubles cham
pionships.
The matches carded for today were
George M. Church and Dean Mathey
of New York, western champions. VS..
Irving Wright of Boston and ]. K.
Adoue of Dallas, Tex, southern cham
pions: and Karl Behr and T. r. Pell.
Of New York, eastern champions, VS..
&c. ]. Griffin and William Johnston of
California, Pacific coast champions.
The winners will play tomorrow.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

Fresh raspberry sherbet at the Rose
Bud today. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

Captain and Mrs. A. B. Ewing last
night received the sad news OF the
death of their daughter. Mrs. E. Zim-
norman of Portland, which occurred
Saturday night. Mrs. Zimmerman
is a sister of Mrs. c. B Coke and r.
L. Ewing of this city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

The committee appointed by the SUI
preme court to take evidence and rec
ommend findings in the Wedekind dis
barment case expects to report TO the
court either late today or tomorrow.
It is understood the committee has
reached it's findings and a final ses-
sion is to be held to take definite ac-
ton on them late today. Members OF
the committee refuse to discuss the
contents.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

WANTED-By middle aged bachelor.
a woman for housekeeper on ranch.
Permanent work. Address BOX 527.
Capital News. A-10c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-04

Livestock Markets.
South Omaha, Aug. 4.-Hogs, $500;
lower. Heavy, $755Qz75; light $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-30
GERMAN TOURISTS
in WAKE OF ARMY
Returned American Tells
About Dodging Shells
in Antwerp.
fBy Gable 10 The Tribune

London, Oct. 29-An American bust
ness man who remained in Antwerp all
through the bombardment and until
Monday of this week reached London
Yesterday.
"Germanization of Antwerp is
shown" he said, "by scores of German
tourists and others who followed the
army into the city and walk around
the interesting streets and explore the
cathedral, with Baedekers in their
hands. Some of these are relatives Of
officers of the army Of occupation, but
others are earmarked tourists. Every
thing in Antwerp is quiet, and the city
government is being run with all the
customary German thoroughness. Ex-
lied Belgians are returning from Hol-
land, to certain extent.
"On the whole, the city is more
cheerful than in the weeks immediate
ly preceding the German bombardment
and occupation, because the streets are
lighted in the evening and the people
sit in cafes until later. The Hotel St.
Antoine, for so long the headquarters
of important Belgian officials and rep
resentatives Of foreign governments
who fed when Brussels fell, is now
Headquarters Of the German military
authorities of the army operating in
that vicinity. The cathedral does not
appear to have been damaged at all,
although one Of the northern towers
was struck by a shell. The block Of
which the Hotel Europ- was a part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-30
SWEDEN TO REMAIN
STRICTLY NEUTRAL
Statement Made al London
Legation Refutes Stories OF
German Attitude.

London. oct %. I'm view Of the ire
oucnt statements which have appeared
In the British press recently referring
TO the pro-German attitude Of Sweden
and the possibility Of Germany import
ing necessities through that country,
Il statement made at the Swedish be
cation to-day has much significance.
Il VIA said that Sweden. as was de
Jared BY the Swedish government at
ne outset Of the war, was determined
20 remain strictly neutral, and TO mat
end was exercising every precauuon to
maintain that attitude.
Sweden. II was explained, was dc
pendent on England and America for
much foodstuhs. Imports from Eng
land continue at the present time on
the understanding that they do not 20
to Germany. Several vessels, 1t was
said, had lust left Philadelphia and
other American ports for Sweden with
bran and other grains, which were Tor
consumption i'm Sweden. Apart from
the determination to prohibit the eN-
port 20 Germany Of certain products,
there were urgent economic reasons Tor
such action, u was asserted, for Sweden
needed them herself and had forbidden
their eXportatlOn.
Referring to trade with Germany, H.
was declared that, whereas England
had earlier ~ the war protested against
the export Of iron ore TO Germany, on
the grounds that II was cOutrabaud,
it Is not considered so now, and the
expectation continues, and u Is also
possible for Germany to export certain
products to Sweden in view of her con
troll Of the trade routes III IN Baltic.