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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
HEADQUARTERS ESUE conflicting (L aims While THE ALLIES
AND GERMANS HOLD PRAC7CALL SAME POSITIONS AS YESTERDA
Turkish Ambassador Threatens Relations Washington

dent would decline to receive diplo-
mats who make comments which he
considers obnoxious.
The Turkish ambassadors inter.
view was considered particularly OBJ
jectionable by the administration, and
Secretary Bryan, at the presidents
direction, asked the ambassador to
refrain from such expression. The
Turkish ambassador, in the interview,
had said that the sending of Ameri-
can warships to Turkey in connection
with the reported uprising against
Christians would lead to a serious
situation. At the same time he said
that while massaeres had previously
occurred in Turkey they were the
same acts as any people might com
nit under provocation. He cited the
lynchings of negroes and the water
cures" in the Philippines as illustra-
tions, reminding the American people
of those incidents.
The ambassador later explained
personally and then wrote at length
The president directed Mr.. Bryan to
say in answer that statements made
by the ambassador were Objectionable
to the American government and but
for the fact that a tense situation
existed in Turkey, which he did not
desire to aggravate, the diplomatic
impropriety committed by the am
bassador might otherwise be a sub
ject for discussion with the Ottoman
government. The president asked
whether, in view of the situation, the
ambassador cared TO make any ex-
preston. The Turkish envoy replied
that he did not wish to alter his views
in any way, and that he would leave
in a fortnight.
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Won schoen Denies II

New York, Sept 24-Count Won
Pernstorff, the German ambassador
sale today that he had received let
ter from Baron Wilhelm Won Schoen,
an attache of the German embassy,
in which the latter emphatically de
MED that he had stated in an inter
view that he believed war between
the United States and Japan was in
evitable. Baron Won Schoen further
denied he had made any statement
that could be construed to mean the
same thing.
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continues accompanied by an alternate
contact at certain points.
Third, On our right wing there
has been no change of Importance.
In the region of Nancy and in the
Vosges certain detachments of the
enemy have against attempted to en-
ter upon French soil, driving back
light covering bodies of our troops,
but their offensive move was soon
stepped.
In Galiria the Russians, having
taken possession of Jaroslau. are COM
pletely investing Przemysl and con-
tinuing their offensive movement on
Cracow."
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Washington, Sept. PA. Rustem
Bey, the Turkish ambassador, has in
formed President Wilson that he does
not alter the views he recently ex-
pressed in published interview and
will leave the United States within a
fortnight.
The ambassador refused TO discuss
his action further than to say he had
asked his government for leave of alb
sence, which he was certain would
be granted, and that he would leave
for Constantinople within ten days
The announcement of the withdraw.
al Of the Turkish ambassador though
not unexpected, caused a profound
sensation in diplomatic circles.
Coming close on another diplomatic
action yesterday, of which the admin
istration at once took cognizance
that of Baron Won Schoen of the Ger
man embassy, dwelling on the posi-
bility of war between the United
States and Japan, it was interpreted
as an indication of President Wilson's
determination to silence comment BY
foreign diplomats considered danger
Gus to the neutrality of this country
It was understood the administrator
would let it be known that the presi
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Cathedral not Hurt
German Artillery Working

London, Sept 24.-The correspond
ent of the Reuter- Telegram company
at Berlin, in a dispatch reaching here
by way of Amsterdam, transmits an
official report given out at army head
quarters. This announcement is
dated September %, evening, AID is
as follows:
"The right wing of the German west
army. beyond the River Oise. has been
engaged in battle with the French,
who tried unsuccessfully to envelope
it.
Eastward, as far as the Argonne
forest, there were no important en-
gagements today.
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Washington, Sept. 24.-General Car.
rama has informed the United States
government he will not attack General
Villa, but will order his forces to be
on the defensive and resist attack.
The first chiefs communication de-
clared the national convention would
be held as scheduled on October 1,
when provisional government would
be established, which he hoped, would
be satisfactory to the United States.
American Policy Unchanged
1t was officially stated at the White
House today that the latest trouble
between General Carranza and Cen
eral villa would not alter the plans
OF the United States as to withdraw
inig troops from Vera Cruz or the sta
tus of the embargo on arms Ne date
has been fixed for moving the troops
President Wilson is understood tc
take the position that Carranza and
Villa must settle their differences
without aid from the United States.
Tho presence of American troops in
Vera Cruz would not solve the diff
Guilty According to reports, Villa is
willing to have Carranza become pro
/ visional president or run for the pres
idency later. They have been in
formed that Villa objects to Calranzs
doing both. AS outlined in official cir
eles today, President Wilson will con
tirue to pursue to a watchful waiting
policy and allow the Mexicans t
work out their own destiny, providing
that rights of foreigners are not trans
gressed.
After a talk with President Wilson
Secretary Daniels said that the trou
BILE between Carranza and Villa would
not change the plans for the fleet in
Mexican waters. He added that Il
has been the intention to keep ships
at Vera Cruz until after the with
drawal of the troops. and that this
ccurse will be followed.
Official advices today gave the de
tajns of the break between Carranz;
and Villa. but indicated that physica
clash between the forces would no
be immediate The official dispatche
revealed the following:
Governor Maytorena Of Sonora ha
left Nogales for Cananea, with $50
men and Red Cross train. The con
stitutionalist forces under Genera
Juan Cabral are east of Cananea bu
are expected to fall back and not Civ
battle because of the superiority il
numbers Of the forces Of Maytorens
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Chief Constitutionalist Fighter Recalls Del
egates TO National Convention
WILL DELAY EVACUATION OF PORT OF VERA CRUZ
United States Will Not Withdraw Troops While Situation SO Ap-
parently Points Warfare Armed Forces in Sonora Are
Expected 10 Engage in Battle at any Tme-Prsoners
at Fort Winsae Are Given Their Liberty.

+ Washington, Sept. 24-Advices +
+ to the war department today +
+ said Carranza was concentrating i.
!. his forces at Zacatecas and Viii =
! las army was gathering at Tor :
: reon. Railroad communication :
:. between these points has been :
: severed. :
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Russians Prepare to Follow Up Decisive
Victories in Austrian Territory
ADVANCE into EASTERN PRUSSIA HAS begun
Kase Forces Assert French Troops Are Guilty OF Unspeakabe
Atrocties-Asser Damaging of Rheims Cathedral is Nothing
Worse Than Has Been Done by BrionS in India
Heavy Loss Of Life Continues

Further successes of the armies the
turn right wing official announcement is
sued at Paris today allies western wing had ad
considerably been occupied after desperate re-
sance peronne is rs miles
sny near allies announced in yesterday
afternoons The position OF PeTonae
movement of the ng further north than their
batlelne
The turning forces first directed
AGAINST General Won kuck in an enveop
added resistance from strong German
The Paris says
River batten where the allies have
alternately advanced official advces up
to early breaking through the al
center,
It is officially stated China forces
which will cooperate with the Japanese Chow
territory In China presumably
to complications with China
cetinle announces that Monenesrns the Ausan
capturing the capital of the Austrian prov
An that following the
capture Russian cavalry pursuing the Austrian
guard inficting heavy losses ~ tF
There is considerable doubt
Pr0grad Vienna and Berlin
persistenty conflict
dispatch Petrosrad that the
Prussia have in turn been
defeated evacuatns east Puss reinforce the line from
Thorn, n Prussia Kalsze Russian Poland
that the prisoners recently
arriving the staff Of General Kuck whose
the allies turning movement on the western
of the
German Emden which
recently the Bengal dropped
Shells while passna into Madras important city Of British India
dispatches unofficial that Zeppelin arshps evidently
reconnoing been sighted points in uand Den
us credited by Berlin with having unaded
destroyed
ed undamased to port
during the that
subscriptions total $1o97,25oooo
press deliberate effort maintain strict
neutrality.
ndec of recalled
assassIns the Austrian heir apparent
will Agram
continues to maintain importan
in
slight
On out OF
in
position
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RED CROSS ARRIVES

London, Sept. 24.-The American
hospital ship Red Cross. which, under
command of Captain Rust. left New
York september 10, arrived today at
Falmouth on the English channel.
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Germans Claim Advantage

Berlin, Sept "a (by wireless to Say
vile, l.. 1.-THE official announce
ment issued yesterday by the mead
quarters of the German army says
that German heavy artillery is success
frlly bombarding Tryonles Paroche,
Camp Des Romans and Liourville.
French Commit Outrage
The Wolff bureau, the semi-offcial
news agency, has published state
ment giving details of an alleged out
rage committed by French military BIZ
cyclists in charge of an officer on
wounded German soldiers in two Red
Cross motor cars near Bethencourt
Only two men succeeded in making
their escape, and this In spite of their
wounds, while the remainder were
killed by the bicyclists. who then rob
fbea the -eorpses.a -<v-sS - ~ss
The German press says this is an
other proof of the barbarous treat
rent of wounded Germans at the
hands of the French.
War Loan Completed
The war loan has been oversub-
scribed and is a huge success. Off
cia figures just published give the
final results of the subscriptions as
follows:
The total is 1883, $4,000 marks
| ($l ,097, 1894, ,0O0)5 consisting of 1885,
199,S0O marks ($S29, ,549,O0O) in impe-
rial bonds and LIZ, 100000 marks
1894, ,30O,OOO) and 1,S94,171 200 marks
($473, ,542,SOO) in other forms of Sc
curity.
| Decorations for Heroes
! The German submarine U-9, in
charge of Lieutenant Commander
Weddigen, and her captain, came in
unhurt after the sinking of the British
cruisers Aboukir, Cressy and Hogue in
the North Sea. All the members of
the crew of this submarine have been
decorated with the Order of the Iron
Cross.
An official statement says that the
British cruiser Pathfinder was sunk,
not by a mine, but by the German sub
marine U-21 This submarine also
escaped .unhurt.
Cathedral not Hurt
Eye witnesses to the bombardmeni
OF the Rheims cathedral say that the
building was only slightly damaged
The German press calls attention tc
the fact that the English, when they
attacked Delhi in 1857, did not spare
the glorious monuments of India, and
it recites also that Nino Baxio, leader
of the Garibaldians, threatened tc
lombard the Vatican when he was be
sieging Rome.
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who is friendly with villa.


Five thousand men under General
Felipe Angeles have been dispatches
by General Villa to Sonora, but the
situation there is so unsettled that the
exact alignment of the various factions
is not known. Prospects of peace in
Sonora. however, appear to have van
ished.
General Obregon, the Carranza com
mander who has been held practically
as hostage by Villa is due Id lsF
Paso late today or tomorrow, where
he will confer with Geo. G. Catrothers.
American consular agent at the bor-
der.
Delegates Turn Back
All delegates en- route from north
orn Mexico to the national convention
at Mexico City have returned to Chi
huahua, in view of Villas announce
ment that his forces will not be repre-
sented.
Details of the argument between
Ohregon and Villa, which caused the
formers arrest, are as yet lacking, but
lit is known they differed over the best
method of settling the local struggle
in Sonora Villa deprived Obregon or
his side arms, but did not restrict his
liberty in Chihuahua When ObregoR
started for Mexico City he was detain-
ed at Torreon.
Originally. 0bregon and villa had
worked in harmony, the former sign
ing Villas demands, which were to be
placed before the nation.
! Official Washington does not expect
j the American troops to depart from
Vera Cruz until the controversy has
been adjusted, although it was off,
cially stated at the White House that
the president had not altered his in
tention of Withdrawing the forces. 1t
was pointed out however, that as no
date ever had been fixed for the eva
cuation, the matter would be held in
allegiance indefinitely without further
statement from the war office.
A report tells Of the panicky feeling
in Vera Cruz The situation was de-
scribed as critical. Many confisca-
tions of property have occurred
against which the Brazilian minister.
in behalf of the United States, has
made vigorous representations. Prom
ises have been made of an investiga-
ton, but the offenses have been re-
peated. All agents Of the Washington
government report a crisis throughout
Mexico, but amid the seriousness OF
the situation there. hope is expressed
in official quarters that Compromise
nay be affected and further blood
shed avoided
| Conference With carranza
John R. Silliman, American consular
representative. and the Hrizalian MN
lister conferred at length with car.
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Paris, Sept. 24.-The following Of
fetal announcement was made in Paris
this afternoon:
First, On out left wing, between
the River Somme and the Rive Disc,
our troops have advanced in the di-
rection of Roye. A detachment occu-
pied Peronne and held the position
in spite Of spirited attack on the
part of the enemy. Between the Riv-
er Oise and the River Aisne the en-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
TURKS MAY DECLARE WAR
REPR RESENTATIVE SAYS THEY
WILL RESENT LANDING
FORCES IN TURKEY
HE MAY CLOSE HIS OFFICE
GERMAN REPRIMANDED FOR SUG.
COSTING JAP-AMERlCAN
HoSTlLlTlES

London, sept. PA Petrograd
dispatch forwarded to London by
the Rome correspondent of the
Central News agency, says that
the Russian advance guards al
ready have arrived before the
Austrian fortresses of cracow
-
New York, sept, 24s-~Jones, and
Company, a Wall street news
agency, published the following to-
day on its news ticket:
Milan, ltaly.-The Trieste cor
respondent of the Corrierre della
Sora, reports that three italian
torpedo boats and one torpedo
boat destroyer struck mines off
the Dalmatian coast and sank.
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emy continues to maintain important
brigades of troops, well entrenched.
We have made slight advance to
the northwest of Berry-Au-Bac.
Second, On the center, between
Rheims and the Argonne district, the
situation shows no change. To the
east of the Argonne and on heights
of the Meuse, the enemy has con
tinued his attacks, delivering them
with especial violence The fighting
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London, Sept. 24.-Heavy firing
is proceeding at different points
to the south of Antwerp, says a
dispatch from Amsterdam to the
Reuter- Telegram company. At
one place, the name of which was
obIiterated by the Belgian censor,
German force of 1000 men was
routed many being killed, wound
ed or taken prisoners. Never be-
fore the BeIgans, the dispatch
adds, have taken so many prls-
oners In a single battle.
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London, Sept. 24.-official con-
firmation has reached London of
the appearance of cholera in the
Austrian army. According to
this intelligence it is admitted
that there are nine cases of choi-
era among the Austrian wounded
sent back from the front.
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CONTINUED on pace Four1
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General Obregon, the Carranza com
mander who has been held practically
as hostage by Villa is due Id Hf
Paso late today or tomorrow, where
he will confer with Geo. G. Catrothers.
American consular agent at the bor-
der.
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FAIR weather tonight
and Friday; tempera.
ture will rise slightly.
according to predic-
tion.
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lcontIuued on Page Five)
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LOOKS like Uncle
Sam would be eating
Turkey round about
Thanksgiving time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
WALLACE GOES TO
VIRGINIA TODAY
Will Address Legislature in
Interest of Passage of
Game Bill

Montgomery. January @-tSpeclal)
John II. Wallace, Jr.. state game ana
fish commissioner, leaves tomorrow morn
ing for Richmond. where he will address
the Virginia legislature in the interest
of the passage of a bill to protect ING
game of that state. Commissioner Wallace
goes to Virginia at the invitation of men,
bers of the Legislature.
Since Mr.. Wallace drafted the Alabama
game statutes in 1906 he has addressed
several state legislatures in the interest
of game protection, and as result of
his efforts in behalf of that cause num-
ber of states have adopted game statutes
similar to the Alabama law
The Virginia legislature has been asked
60 adopt game laws similar to the statutes
in this state The game department leg
islatiye committee of the Virginia Audu-
non society he's been most insistent In
urging the passage of game legislation,
and in it's memorial to the legislature or
that state pays Mr.. Wallace high tribute
for his fight for game pi eservation.
Mr.. Wallace will addi ess the Virginia
legislature on next Thursday, January "a.
and will return to Alabama the Following
IaE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
NO ADVICE GIVEN
THOSE HOLDING
MEXICAN BONDS

Washington, January 20.-New York
bankers who recently asked the state de-
partment's advice as to the best means
of protecting the Mexican bonds, amount
ing to about $1500O0 which they hold
have been informed by Solicitor Folk that
the department has no suggestions to
offer. At the same time the solicitor
called attention to the fact that Presi-
dent Wilson already has said he would
not recognize any act done or authorized
to be done by General Huerta since he
became dictator in Mexico, or by the Con-
gress which he had installed.
State department officials would not
comment on the Paris dispatches, saying
the French government had directed a.
protest to General Huerta against the
suspension of interest payments on the
public debt. Tt was said outside of the
department that the United States gov
ernment will decline to put forth any
effort to insure the liquidation OF Mexi-
can bonds issued after President Wilson
had warned the financia! world of the
administrations view of the Huerta gov
ernment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21

DUKE OF MASSARI
GRANTED DIVORCE

New Orleans. January 20.-Franceseo
Zaraglia. duke of Massari. a resident
of this city, was granted a divorce from
the duchess here today. He was ordered
to pay $1,000 annually alimony The
duke had obtained a partial decree in
Italy some years ago, and it was to
gain an absolute decree that he instl-
tuted proceedings here.
1t was stated in open caourt thot the
duke had paid an annual almony of
s11 900 to the duchess for the past two
years and her counsel insisted that this
be continued. Attorneys for the duke
stated that a mortgage on an estate
of s1,O0o.0 900 had been obtained to guar
antee the alimony. The duke has an
nounced his intentions of taking out
citizenship papers here. The duchess
resides in Italy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
failure TO END LIFE
GIVES MAN HOPE
- tm sa kaFrsG
Mill Operative Cured When
Attempt to End Life by
Hanging Fails

Huntsville. January @.-(Special )-While
suffering from mental depression, Horace
Gregg a cotton mill operative, quarreled
with his family and threatened to commit
suicide. Fearful that he was in earnest
they took pocket knife away from him.
Gregg went out into the back yard or
his home and found a rope He went
over into Oakwood Grove, followed by
several boys who were intent upon inter-
fering with his plan but in the darkness
they lost him. A few minutes later hor-
rible sounds as of man being choked to
death attracted the boys and they found
Gregg hanging from limb. He had tied
the rope around his neck, climbed a tree,
fastened the other end of the rope to a
limb and jumped out. He was almost
strangled when the boys cut him down.
Gregg was attended by physician and
is all right now. He declares that he
will never again try suicide by hanging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, January 90 p. m)-ine
area of. low pressure that was cehtrai
over the central Mississippi valley on
Monday nights map is now over the north
Atlantic section. The area of high pres
sure everything the country west OF the
Rockies "a hours ago now occupies prac-
tically all west of the Mississippi river.
The influence of the low has continued
cloudy skies and relatively high temper
atures over the southern ana Atiantlc
states. but throughout the interior the
rising pressure and northerly winds have
caused general fall in temperatures.
This change ranges from 10 to "a degrees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-21
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN
IN THE SUPREME COURT

by Chief Justice John c. Anderson, that
whiel the section providing for the re-
funding of license taxes did not specify
privilege taxes, yet the latter tax was
contemplated
I'VE think the act in question:" says
the court, "contemplates the ref.lnding OF
the fund in question whether it be desig-
mated as a privilege tax or a license tax.
The act covers all money paid for
license, whether 1t was paid strictly as d
license tax or as a privilege tax"
Much Importance is attached to the case
in view of the fact that a large number
of corporations throughout the state have
paid privilege taxes under the same
statute as that attacked by the Bigbee
Fertilizer company, and it is believed that
many of these companies will ask for a
refund of their money. 1t is estimated that
thousands of dollars VIII be involved
should the state refund all&he money that
is supposed TO have been enormously paid
into the treasury
providing for the refunding of privilege
taxes where license taxes had been paid
but the governor vetoed the measure. 1t
was not passed over his veto.
The supreme court affirmed the
Lowndes circuit court in sentencing Rich
ard Dudley to serve 50 years in the peni-
tentiary for the murder of Robert De-
Jarnett. The opinion in the case was
written by Associate Justice deGraffen-
ried.
The court reversed and remanded the
case of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron
company VS.. J. NJ. Reid, appealed from
the Bessemsr city court. The opinion
was by Judge Somerville.