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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04

There is very strong feeling, which
Is being quietly evidenced here, that
Americans abroad are suffering from the
lack Of action by Secretary of State
Bryan. Ambassador Page cabed the
State Department early Sunday morn
ing giving the details Of the condition
of Americans not Only in London but
on the Continent az well. as he had been
advised of them by American Ambassa-
doris and Consuls abroad as we'll as the
Consuls in England.
Up TO a late hour tonight not a single
syllable had been heard from Secretary
Bryan, Prominent Americans say surely
the State Department must have been
aware for days of the possibility OF
trouble in Europe, with its consequent
hardships for Americans, and plans
should have been matured then without
waiting until now.
Up to a late hour tonight neither
Mrs. Otto Fl. Kahn nor Daniel G. Reid,
both Of whom were expected here from
Deauvlle. had arrived at Claridge's.
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Reginald G. Vanderbilt arrived in
London from Paris this evening after a
trying experience He borrowed a SOW
ereign $50 from the cashier of the
Berkeley Hotel, as he arrived without a
penny.
Cornelius Vanderbilt came to London
to-day. He crossed the Channel in his
yacht North Star. He Is extremely wor-
ried at his inability TO obtain news OF
his children, who are at St. Moritz. He
was cheered by the news he got from
the correspondent of THE sun that
Representative Fairchid had come
through from Switzerland to London
without difficulty.
Mr.. Vanderbilt contemplated going
TO Switzerland, but decided to communi-
cato with Washington and have the
United States authorities communica to
with st. Moritz.
His intention is, IL his children get
out OF Switzerland safely, to leave at
once for the United States aboard the
North star
Mr., and Mrs. De Lancey Nicoll ar
rived in London from Ostend.
J. ID. Hopkins of New York. who came
from Carlsbad, where he was forced
10 interrupt his two weeks cure, said
he spent two nights without sleep and
is feeling somewhat IN. but thankful
AT having reached London.
Fleishman and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
j. Robert Cary, w. G, Beatty. Mss
Hustled Of Chicago Ray Morris. Mrs
FRANCIS Henry, Mrs, L. Holland Of New
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print 10000 cards immedatei; for the
purpose of registration 81 the refugees
Mr. straus anu the other men on the
diplomatic committee will have a con-
ference with Ambassador Page tonight.
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Rear Admiral Mahan. L. s. ~.
Retired, Believes Blockade
Could BE Accomplished.

Commenting last night on the statement
Of Or. Il. Won Knilmann, the Counsellor
to the German Embassy In London, who
said yesterday that England could aid
France most effectively by maintaining
neutrality on an understanding with DER
many that she would not attack France by
sea on the north OF make warlike use Of
the Belgian and Holland sea coast, Rear
Admiral Alfred +. Mahsn, T. s. ~, re-
tired. the noted naval expert said
This suggestion is apparently ad-
vanced under the old illusion that the best
way to defend country Is to take de-
fensive rather than offensive measures. In
my opinion. England, desiring to aid
France. could do nothing comparable to
blockading Germany and breaking up her
commerce in the North Sea.
with her fleet England could effec
lively close against neutrals all the rlveri
properly German except those emptying
into the Baltic. She could not divide her
fleet and carry on an effective blockade In
both the North and Baltic seas. but, by
throwing her power into the North Sea,
she would greatly aid France by shut
ting off German shipping.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04

French ornaments. which were recently
admitted, the moment was suspicious for
striking down France and Russia before
they regalned strength. The motives are
to be found In Austria's apprehension OF
the growing Slav power in the south and
that of Germany concerning Russia on
the east.
Great Britain, as the third member of
the entente. finds herself In the position
of Prussia In 1905, when she permitted
Napoleon to strike down Austria unaided
and was herself struck down the following
year ut Jena. or OF that of France in
crushed Austria and was herself oetaoni
1886. when she stood by while Prussia
crushed Austria and was herself over
whelmed in 1870.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
should start War at Once.

"ln my opinion a right appreciation Of
the situation should determine Great
Britain to declare war at once. Other
wise her entente engagements, whatever
the letter, will be violated in spirit, and
she will earn the entire distrust OF ALL
probable future allies" said Admiral
Mahau earlier in the day in an interview
In the Evening Post.
Italy likewise. owes It to herself to
declare war against her recent allies. and
with Greece, reinforced by the two
American Jattleships just purchased she
can doubtless maintain the balance Of
maritime power in the Mediterranean,
prevent the Turks from giving their ex-
pected support to Germany, keep quiet
the Bulgarians. IL these are so Ill advised
AS to purpose a diversion in favor OF
Austria, and In brief. consolidate the OPP
position in the Balkan States to Austria
Hungary. whose ambitions are VIGOROUSLY
inconsistent with those OF Italy
Admiral Mahan thinks that Germany
began war for two reasons, setting aslC }
the desire to support Austria. First, be-
cause Russias power was growing rapidly
since the Japanese war and would surely
become menace to Germany before
long, and secondly, because French arma-
ment Is deficient and the fact was adj
mtted recently.
The aggressive insolence OF Austr $
ultimatum to Servla, taken with the CON
cession by the latter of all the dema nds
except those too humiliating for national
self-respect, indicate that the real cause
Of the war Is other than set forth by the
ultimatum.'' said Admiral Mahan.
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Believe Aid Was Promised.

Knowing from past experience how
the matter must be viewed by Russia, II
Is incredible that Austria would have
ventured on the ultimatum unless assured
beforehand OF the consent of Germany
TO IT, The inference is Irresistible that
the substance of the ultimatum was the
pretext for war already determined on
as soon as plausible occasion offered.
The cause of this REORGANIZATION is
to be found in the growing strength OF
Russia on recovering from her war with
Japan With the known deficiencies OF
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Mr. Kent concluded with a warning
TO Americans to guard against swindlers
who may promise accommodations.
Theodore Hetzler, cashier of the Fifth
Avenue Bank OF New York. was elected
chairman.
The gathering began to get FESTIVE.
There were cries of we demand that
the United States send transports at
once" Mr.. Hetzlr said Ambassador
Page had already cabled that request to
Washington.
What was the message?" yelled the
crowd
Chairman Hetzler appealed to Secre-
tary Bell of the American Embassy.
who was present MIR. Bell declined to
give the text Of Mr., Pages message.
Let's send a message of our own"
cried one of the Americans. Loud
cheers greeted this suggestion.
Was the Ambassador invited to be
present at this meeting?" was another
question. III he was why is ne not
here?"
Chairman Hetzler replied.
BE patient Don't be selfish. The
Ambassador is doing everything he can
do. He is busy at the Foreign Office
in this critical time. You must look
at the big things, not the little ones
Have confidence in President Wilson
and the Ambassador of your country"
This was loudly cheered.
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Germany Mast win Quickly.

"Germany's procedure is to overwhelm
at once by concentrated preparation and
impetuous momentum II she fail in this
she Is less able to sustain prolonged ag-
gression. as was indicated In the Franco
Prussian war during and after the siege
of Paris.
III the first German rush proves in
decisive or prolonged the financial pres
sure eNerted by blockade by Englands
fleet may determine the issue or may
force the German fleet to fight. In which
case the issues will be determined by
battle.
"If Germany succeeds In downin; both
France and russia she gains a respite
by land when may enable no. to huili
UP her sea force equal or superior -
that OF Great Britain.
In that ,ase the world r!l. be con-
fronted by the naval power of state
not. like Great Britain, stated with ter
rtory. but one eager and ambitious for
expansi"n eager also for influence. THIS
consideration may well affect American
sympathles"
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AMERICANS IN
LONDON UNITE
FOR PROTECTION


mounted table and soon had the
gathering in hand He said:
1T IL needless to tell you that we are
facing the cravcst crisis in the history
of civilization. We must organize to
work effectively to make things easier
for the Americans, more unfortunate
than ourselves, who are stranded on the
Continent
at is fortunate that among those in
London there are several Of the most
successful men in the United States
who will join in trying to solve the
problem of sending Americans safely
and expeditiously to their homes.
I'm the first place we must organize
. transportation committee to confer
euthoritatively with the shipping COM
panies and learn exact conditions; also
q financial committee to have confer
ences with London bankers, a hotel
committee to arrange with the hotels
10 accept American checks, a diplomatic
committee to keep in touch with Am
bassador Page. who has promised to
aid us. Every hotel will have a special
committee.
We will have card index system
OF your home towns and the ships
ships we shall be able to state the exact
requirements in the way Of United
States transports"
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Admiral Mahan believes the North Sea
Will be the theatre of the naval battles
and that Germany must strike at once
with her warslips In order 10 have 4
chance for success and to preserve her
mercantile ships. He does not think Rus
STA and Germany will fight in the Battle
Sea
Undoubtedly the North Sea will be
the theatre OF the naval battles" he said
The German fleet. so far we know.
steamed Immediately from Klel to the
North Sea ready to strike. For long
time II has been the German policy to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04

Mr.. Waters, a lawyer of New Jersey,
naively suggested that a request be
made to the belligerents to suspend
hostilties until the stranded Ameri-
cans can get out of the war zone.
Even the exiled tourists had to laugh
at this, as the chairman broke in with {:
I'm afraid we count for little in the
eyes of the belligerents."
Suggestions of all sorts ratified
through the gathering until a woman's
voice was heard above the din crying:
stop this foolishness and let's get
down to business and appoint commit
tees"
Senator Clark of Chicago told a
moving story OF Americans stranded in
Paris. He said the boat on which he
came to England from France was "a
living hell"
Senator Halves of St Louis said
London is safer than any place out
side our own country. our first duty
is toward the helpless"
The announcement was made that
SoNaA obiduS' oultru states
Ambassador to Turkey was present.
Amid cheers and cries Of "Straus," the
ex-Ambassador mounted the table. He
eaid:
"Exiles and Fellow Citizens There
- no occasion for alarm. American MS
are safe in any pa OF the world. We
are enemies of none and friends of all.
BE assured our Government will look
after us and every step will he taken.
Adequate facilities will be furnished
and every American will be able to get
home except those who want to stay to
see what is happening. ! appeal to YOU
as Americans to be calm Everything
will come out right,
Let us pray ( at even now some
great statesman nay rise up TO avert
the most terrible catastrophe since the
beginning of civilization"
The meeting was abruptly terminated
TO put "A stop To aimlcss suggestions
The following We're named for the COM
mittees:
Diplomatic Oscar Straus Walter l.
FiSH'i' '''l''olN VI Nil' lNN'IlpI III the
Taft Administration, and Mr. Byrne, q
lawyer of New York
Finance-Theodore HetZler Frederick
i. Kent and James G. Cannon, president
of the Fourth National Bank of New
York
Transportation Joseph Il, Day, the
New York real estate man; Francis NJ
Weld and George -. Smith, the art
expert.
Hotels-LawrenCo II Armour, Thoma,
j. Stanley of New York and Georg,
Harvey of St, Louis.
Despite the fact that business houses
h London are closed with bank holiday
hrmness printer was found who vii
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17

Mrs. O. A. Brown has gone to Sud
bury for several weeks with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Julia Slason.
Mrs Joseph Prunier and son of
Mystic, Conn, Mrs. H. H. Howe of
New York city and Bernard Bonner of
Pittsburg, Pa, who have been at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen r. Sturte-
want Tor a visit, have returned to their
respective homes.
Mrs. Mary Dickey, who has been
quite i'll for a few weeks, is slowly re-
covering.
Katherine Bruya of Barre is in town
for few weeks with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Japan.
Mrs. Nelson Greene who has been
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Waters for 10 days, has returned to
Waterbury.
George Goulette has gone to the
Fanny Allen hospital at Winooski,
where he is to undergo treatment. He
was accompanied by his brother Ed
ward Goulette.
Judge and Mrs. j E. Weeks have re-
turned from Montpelier, where they
have been for few days.
Webster Barter is in Cornwall and
Whiting on business.
Mrs. Caroline Hyde, who has been
i'll at her home on Seminary street, is
said to be improving.
The Middlebury band will give a con-
cert at East Middlebuoy July %. There
will be ice cream and cake for sale.
Mrs. E. E. Rich, who has been the
guest of Miss Helen Newell in Pittsford,
has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Perry of Rutland
visited friends in town Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs Necy Dorion will leave
on Saturday for visit to his father,
Joseph S. Dorion, in Prince Edward
Island
Miss Huda Thomas, who has been
the guest of relatives here, has re-
turned to Lake Champlain, where she
is with her parents for the summer
months.
The summer session schedule on
Thursday was changed after ten O. clock
to allow students to go on the excursion
to Ausable Chasm.
DR.. Ezra Brainerd attended the an
nual field meeting of the Vermont
Botanical club at Fair Haven Thurs
day.
Dugald Stewart of New York city is
spending his vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Stewart.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
EAST MlDDLEBURT.

Mrs Frank Enos, son and daughter,
are visiting Mrs. Almon EnOs.
John Grant and William Canny of
Bridgeport, Conn. are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George Hodges.
Miss Alice Hodges has returned to Bos-
ton, where she has position,
Miss Marie Dodd and Miss Marie Bro
derrick of North Adams, Mass, and Mrs.
Eugene Smith of Rochester are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Georges Hodges.
Mrs Huffman of New York is with
Mrs. F. a. FAIR for the Summer.
Mrs, Hattie Pratt has purchased the
Wallace Sessions place and is making
many needed Improvements.
The subject of the sermon at the Nj. E.
church for next Sunday will be "Rest
How to Obtain It.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Sheldon and
daughter and Miss Anna Sheldon are
with their people on South street.
The Good Templars will hold their an
nua picnic at Warehouses; at Lake
Dunmore on Saturday of this week.
The Middlebury band will give a con-
cert at East Middlebury July %. There
will be ice cream and cake for sale.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
MIDOLEBURY LOCALS.

Mrs. O. A. Brown has gone to Sud
bury where she will be the guest of
friends for several weeks.
Miss Sarah Calvi, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bottam-
mi in Brandon, has returned.
Miss Georgia Parnel of Springfield,
Mass, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
George Moore of Weybridge street.
Timothy Halpin of Rutland has been
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Brennan of Seymour street
Mrs. William Morcomb and Mrs. John
Morcomb and daughter, who have been
the guests of friends at Rutland for a
week, have returned to their homes
here.
Miss Clara Bruya, who has been Wis
iting at Burlington, has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. jerome Cole of Brandon,
who have been visiting here, have re-
turned
Mrs. Robert Boylan and children have
returned from Rutland, where they
have spent the last two weeks as guests
of Mrs. Boylan's sister.
Joseph Calvi and Wright Caswell,
who have been visiting in Burlington,
have returned.
Mr.. and Mrs L. c. Ray of Shelburne
who have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. F. Pinney, have returned to their
home.
Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick and Miss Ruth
Grosvenor, who have been visiting in
Burlington, have returned.
j. Wolcott Stewart and John Cowles,
students at the military school at Fl.
Ethan Allen, spent Sunday with Mr..
Stewards grandfather, exGov. j. W.
Stewart.
AT birthday party given Miss Sadie
Harrington of Ferrisburg Wednesday
evening of last week her engagement to
Royce Boardman of East Middlebury
was announced.
S. H, Kendall, who spent several
months at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. E. A. Cove in Staten Island, has
returned.
Students of the summer session are
arranging for a musical entertainment
and dance at the Mccullough gymnasium
next Friday evening. There will be a
small admittance fee.
On next Wednesday evening L. T.
Sparhawk of Randolph will give pub
lie lecture, with illustrations, in col
lege chapel. The lecture is entitled
SIN the Heart of the Sierras."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
RIPToN.

Miss Alice Hodges of Boston is here on
her vacation, visiting relatives.
S. d. Damon is giving his house roof a
coat of shingles
Mrs, George Woodbury. and three chill
dren of Shrewsbury are at Maple Inn
visiting her parents.
c. l.. Cook had the misfortune to lose
valuable work horse few days ago
Stage Driver Tierney has discontinued
his double team and goes in a single
buggy because there are not enough pas
sengers to make it pay and the parcel
post lnterferes with his local express
business.
Prof. Charles Billings of Troy Confer
ence academy at Poultney is with us.
Mrs. Amanda Whittemore fell down
the cellar stairs few days ago and
broke her arm.
DR.. A. j. Burdette Of Burlington is in
town.
Miss Amy Burdette of North Spring
Woodbury. at Maple Inn.
John Grant, jr., and William Kelley
of Bridgeport, Conn.,, are at Daniel
Dragons during their vacation.
Miss Isabel Noble of Rochester is the
guest Of her aunt, Mrs. P. A. Campbell.
s. j. Gibbs of Hubbardton was caller
in town on the 18th.
T. R. p. Pine, C. L. Pine, w. T..
Adams and S. T. Lynch of Troy, N. V,
were guests at Maple Inn few days
ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
VERGE mn Eg

State Senator r w. McCuen of the
Macdonough commission has received a
letter from Rodney Macdonoush of Bos-
ton, the great grand son of Thomas Mac
donough. stating that he would deliver
An historical Grafton on The Hero of the
Naval Battle at Plattsburg" at the
Macdonough memorial service here sun
day afternoon, September 6.
Mr.. and Mrs w f. Foote and daugh.
ter, Miss Elsie, are spending a few days
at the Foote cottage at Long Point.
Mrs. 6. r. Lynch and daughter of
Chattanooga, Tenn. who have been Wis
iting her brother, DR.. F. c. Phelps. and
sister, Mrs Alice Preston. have rented
Mrs. f. E. McGovern's house on West
Main street while Mrs. McGovern is
spending the summer at Swampscott
Mass.
Mrs. Nettie Davis and daughter, Mrs
John Sears of Worcester, Mass, are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Woodman.
c. j. Taber of North Ferrisburgh and
son, Carlton j. Taber. of Waitstield Wis,
tied in town Saturday.
Miss Clara Tyrell of New Haven is Wis
iting her brother, Norton Tyrell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Gowett, who have
Joel Gowett. returned Saturday to their
home in Worcester, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. George D Middlebrook
went Saturday to spend the summer at
the Rushlow cottage, Long Point.
Orlin Converse of Burlington was a
visitor in town Saturday.
Mrs. iR. w. McCuen, Mrs. F. NJ War
ner and Miss Rose Burroughs attended
the funeral of their cousin. DR.. Mary V.
Grinnell, at Rutland Friday.
II. Louis Miner returned Saturday to
Branden after visit to his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. d. Miner.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Simpson returned
Saturday to their home in Southbridge,
Mass, after a two weeks visit to Mrs.
Simpsons parents, Mr., and Mrs. Charles
NJ. Grandey.
Mrs. Fanny Evans Of Chicago is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Seymour Duprey,
and her sister, Mrs George Darling.
G. F. o. kimball, as trustee, has sold
the Cobb cottage at the Spring Grove
camp ground New Haven, to the Rev.
Mr.. Sawyer of Hinesburgh.
Miss Ida Cohen of New York city, who
has been visiting her uncle, Abraham
Cohen, has gone to the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Cohen, of
Burlington.
j. c. Hayes returned Saturday to I'll
conderoga, n. y, after visiting his
daughters at their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Desire Remand.
Aaron Cohen spent Sunday with his
family in Burlington.
Mrs. w. j. Sheridan and child of Shell
burne, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Kellogg, have returned
home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
Carpet Reductions

Remnants IN Oil Cloths and Mat
soc writing Paper
Sale SOC
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
FOR SALE

On account Of i'll health, I will sell
my farm, one Of the best in town Of
10 acres. A beautiful orchard, nearly
every tree loaded. a variety OF other
iruit trees. All buildings in excellent
condition, all newly painted. Also
Several Horses, 5 Young Cows,
Hogs, and nice White Chester Sow
with Pigs. Will sell farm as it is with
crops. My farm is known as the Cobb
place, less than mile east of village
on Foote Street.
Hartwell Danyeau,
Middlebury, Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17

For any itching skin trouble, piles
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, scabies, Doans Ointment
is highly recommended. soc. box at
all stores. adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-07-17
CORNWALL.

The Misses Remick Of Concord n. H.,
are visiting their 1usin, c. F Benedict.
} ;. Htttion spent the week end at A.
W. Foote's.
Miss Beulah Sanford of Everett, Mass,
is spending her vacation at H. {. San
ford ;