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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
GERMAN ROUT IN ALSACE.
Lose Many Men In Attempt to RE-
capture Positions.

PARIS. Aug. Renewed efforts by
the Germans TO recapture the positions
lost at Schratzmannele and Reichacker-
kopf. in Alsace, produced the only in
fartry lighting recorded in the official
reports issued to-day by the War Office.
The Germans suffered heavy losses In
this engagement and were forced 10
fe'ir, without having accomplished their
Object
The night communicate was as follows
There were artillery engagements
OF moderate intensity in the Artois
and IN the valley OF the Aisne. They
were more violent northwest OF
Rheims. in the region of the farm OF
Luxembourg (betwcen C~auroy-les-
Hermonville and Loivre) and in the
western Argonne, in the region OF
Foutline aux Charmes ant of Hill
81.
Between the Meuse and the Mo-
selle, In the region Of La Haye, a
German battalion. surprised while
engaged in formation in the village
OF Vilcey-sur-Trey, was subjected TO
a rapid and e~fiicacious fire from sew
ertl Of our batteries.
Pont-a-Mousson and the village OF
Ma!dlcres were bombarded by the
enemy. The damage was small. Ger
man a%rropianes threw twenty bombs
upon the plateau of VAUDEVILLE, near
Nancy. They caused neither loss OF
life nor damage.
The afternoon communicate was as
follows
In the region OF Artois. around
SouChcz. some German attempts TO
attack with hand grenades were easily
repulsed.
In Alsace. in the middle or the
night, the enemy attacked without
success our positions at Schratzman-
rele and at Reichackerkopf, suffer-
Ing heavy losses.
On the rest OF the frcnt there was
no incident of Importance to report.
on July 90 our a~eroplanes threw
thirty shells on the aviation camp al
palheim and six shells on a military
train near Chateau-Salins.
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CHOLM FALLS
TO TEUTONS AS
RUSSIANS FLEE


to be progressing with deliberation be-
hind the screens. There Is fierce fight
ing northeastward and southwestward.
The Daily TeleDrdph's correspondent at
P~etrograd quotes a semi-ofhcial state
ment as saying that the strategic aspect
OF the situation is unchanged.
THE front nearest Warsaw" the
statement says. lis mistaken. The
enemy's attacks to the eastward Of
Rozan have not compelled the Russians
to change front. Stubborn lighting on-
to the southwest. There are i'm
portant reasons. however. demanding the
withdrawal from the advanced Polish
but the abandonment will be
temporary and Judging from all data
available will not be prolonged.
The fact that the enemy has not OBJ
structed our withdrawal toward the Bug
shows that his strength is reduced by
exhaustion to impotence"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
GOre Asks Aid.

The Government being firmly re-
solved ito make all these sacrifices has
sent for you to explain the real state
OF things and consult you regarding the
means for vanquishing the enemy. The
war has shown that We are not suff-
GENTLY prepared. in comparison with the
enemy. In order to overcome him the
whole development OF our national forces
is requisite.
The Polish people should now that
their organization was definitely and
~irrevocably decided upon by the mani
f.sto Of the Grand Duke. the commander
in chief OF the army. AZ the outbreak OF
the var The Polish people. chivalrous.
noble and faithful. deserve unlimited
sympathy and respect.
The Emperor has charged me to de-
clare to you that his Majesty has ordered
the Cabinet to elaborate bills granting
Poland after the war the right to organ
lie freely It's national. social and eco
nomic life on a basis OF autonomy under
the sCeptre OF the Emperor OF Russia.
TIL Government is firmly convinced
that sooner or later victory will be ours.
and this faith Is shared by the whole
OF Russia. Let US unite in one single
programmt-that of victory
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
AERIAL BATTLE
LASTS 45 MINUTES
Fifteen French Acroplanes and
Six German Clash at
Chatcau-Salins.
LILIES LOSE MACHINE

prptrx. via Amsterdam. Aug. 1.-The
.a.,t statement from army headquar.
.. to-day Laws stress on the activities
y ne Kliser's armies.
general renewal of aerial activity
,.rp the western front yesterday FUR
...tsd on, Il the most spectacular air
..tf'es OF the present war. Six German
,..o,'ares attacked fifteen French ma
.t.,as "a they cirCled over the German
,,.nrrit'I N depots near Chateau Salins.
fusil,do VI shots from the machine
..,s mounted on the ~aeroplanes continued
,~hree.quarters OF an hour. II appears
-, ,vo French machines were forced
descend while the German craft re-
..,el 20 their base uninjureG.
The French flying ground near Nancy
Inferred from the explosion OF 1o3 bombs
eronped from aeroplanes.
couhned British and French raid
. made on the German aercdrome
- Douaf. one French machine was
ION inside the German lines north OF
saaegenund.
TIE official statement said:
british attack against our newly
scouired positions near HODGE COL
iansed completely. Night attacks by
the French against our positions at
Souchez also failed.
In the Argonne a heavy artillery
duel has been fought.
Yesterday evening the French at
tackled our positions on Reichacker-
torf but were repulsed.
In the fighting in the Argonne region
between June 90 and July 30 we cap
,ured 1876 officers and $50 men. be-
sides So machine guns and a great
quantity Of war materials.
Great aerial activity continues.
The British flying ground at ST. Pol,
near Dunkirk. was attacked to-day.
Thirty bombs were dropped. The en-
emv unsuccessfully bombarded the
German aerodrome at Douai, where
one OF our battle ~aeroplanes shot down
an enemy aeroplane.
We dropped 1913 bombs early this
morning upon the French flying
ground at Nancy. Eighteen hits upon
the sheds were observed. The enemy's
defence machines which assembled were
unable to prevent our attack. Six
German aeroplanes attacked fifteen
French machines at Chateau-Salins.
After fDrty-five minutes OF fighting we
forced several hostile machines 70
land. When enemy reenforNements
arrived we retreatcd. There was no
loss on our side.
North OF Saargemund a French
aeroplane was forced I o descend and
the occupants were captured.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
Russian Ministry Declares Ger
mnu Defeat IL n Certainty.

LONDON, Aus. 1.-THE Daily Mail to-
day prints messages to the British peo-
pie from the Russian Prime Minister.
VI. Goremykine, Foreign Minister Saxon
off and Minister OF War Polivanoff. The
following are extracts from the mes
sages:
NJ. GOREMYk1NE-"We are twelve
months nearer to the liberation Of the
world from German threat against peace.
Since We are all determined to complete
that liberation. the end is certain"
NJ SAZONOFF-"The most valuable
result of the breaking of the German
power will he the downfall of the de-
testthle doctrine that might is right.
For this result no sacrifice can he too
heavy
VI. POL1NANOFF-"We shall CON
tinue to fight with all the strength
which lies in the inexhaustible
of the Russian empire. with unshakable
confidence in ultimate victory and with
a volume of munitions which is in
crea sing every day"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
GEAR PRAISES FORCES.
War Anniversary Messnge Bids
Men Not Lose Heart,

PETRoGRAD. Aug. Upon the occa-
sion OF the anniversary OF the declara-
ton OF war, the Car issued an order
to-day to the army and navy ga wing
that In spite of the efforts Of the Russian
fighters. which had covered their nag
with glory. the enemy had not yet been
broken, but that they must not lose
heart, but face the new sacrifices and
trials necessary to restore Russia to the
blessing of peace.
The Car in his messaGe points out
that painful trials often have been ex-
perienced by Russia. but that every
time the country has emerged with new
strength and power. His Majesty ex-
presses firm belief In the successful
termination Of the war and asks ths
Almighty to bless the forces OF Russia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
RETAKE
British Report S~ucccssful Counter
Attack Near HOOge.
Special Cabie Despatch to THE suS.

'T'TTVT w ''"F"'''
LoNDoN, Aug. 1.-The official press
bureau to-day gave out the foliowine
communicate from the British head
quarters in France:
The Field Marshal commanding
the British forces in France reports
that there was further fighting on
July 30 at our trenches near HODGE.
After the first German attack at that
po'u', reported in the communicate or
that date, we r%ecaptured a portion
o. the trenches lost west Of the village.
Yesterday (July 80 the action was
chiefly confined to artillery, but last
night We successfully repulsed two
further infantry attacks. There mas
been no infantry action to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
BoURTzEFF TO LIVE IN RUSSIA.
'sar Allows Banished Nihtiist
Leader 10 Return.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-The Temps corre-
snondeut at Petrograd in n despatch 70
his paper states that Vladimir Fourtzen'
one Of the most unrelenting foes or the
Gar prior to the war and Russia's lead
Ing nihillst. has been authorized TO re-
turn TO Russia, but that he has been
forbidden to live either in Petrograd or
In Mocow and must not go abroad.
Bourtzef surprised all OF his follow
eS az the outbreak of the war by ad-
yislng Russian revolutionists to night for
the Car, Originally he was In the Rus
san Governments secret service. lie
vas bauished after exposing the Cars
Underground system. He went to Paris
and started a paper there. but returned
TO Russia, where he was arrested. but
later released.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
Canadian /. w. w. Bars Volunteer.

OTTAWA, Aug. IA report on LABOR
organizations In Canada just issued by
the Federal Department OF Labor dis
closes the fact that the Industrial
Workers OF the World have adopted the
practice OF expelling from that body
members who volunteered for military
service. The matter will be looked into
by the authorities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
AUSTRIANS LOSE FIRST LINE.
Italians Make Substantial Gains
on IsOnEO Front.
Special cable Despatch to TUE srN.

ROME, Aug. 1.-The Austrian retire
men, on the second line OF defence on
the Doberdo plateau, east OF Gradisca
and Monfacone, gives the italians sub
stantial advantages along the twelve
mile front, The Austrians have sent two
army corps from Galicia 10 the Isonzo
front.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02

TO the possible objection that, al
hough American industry is perfectly
willing TO supply Austria-Hungary and
Germany. as well as Great Britain and
her allies. the United States is not able
to carry on trade in the CONSEQUENCE
or the war situation. 1t may well be
mentioned hat the United States is
without doubt In a position to remedy
the above described condition. It would
be entirely sufficient to hold out to the
adversaries OF Austria Hungary and
Germany the inhibition OF the export of
foodstuffs and raw materials II the legi-
Innate trade in these articles between
the United States and the two central
Powers Is not permitted.
III the Washington Cabinet could find
itself prepared to act In this direction IL
would not only follow the tradition al
way upheld in the United States TO
safeguard the freedom OF the seas. but
It would also offer the great service OF
defeating the criminal endeavor of the
enemies of Austria-Hungary and Ger.
many to enlist starvation as an ally.
THE Imperial and Royal Govern
ment, In the spirit OF the excellent rela-
tons which have never ceased to exist
between the Austro-Hungarian monarchy
and the United States OF America, and
in the name Of sincere friendship, per.
mits itself to make an appeal 10 the
Government OF the United States to sub.
nit to careful examination the point of
view hereinbefore taken in this most i'm
portant question and consider the state.
ments given herewith. The revision OF
the present attitude OF the Government
OF the United States TO agree with the
views proffered by the Imperial and
Royal Government would not only be
according To the conviction Of the I'm.
perial and Royal Goyernment) within
the scope of the rights and duties of a
Edutral Government. but also In the di.
rection OF those principles prompted by
humanity and the love OF peace which
the United States has ever written upon
her banner"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
GERMAN LOST.
Reported Wrecked ON Trial Trip
From KEEL to Fehmarn.

CoPENHAGEH, Aug. l.-Sailors return
lhs from Lubbock report that a new Ger
man submarine was wrecked on July "a
ouring a trial trip from kiel to Fehmarn.
'Ae crew OF twelve were drowned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02

s'A 49, 49, 49,
clared Foreign Minister Sergius Sa-
zonoff. 'are responsible f,r the present
war. II IL difficult To- now upon
such questions as are now under nego-
tiation. owing 10 lack in organization.
combined action among 'he Governments
OF the allied nations was difhcult. II IL
evident now, however, that the forces OF
each of the allied nations are being
more effectively employed to the accom-
pliShment Of a common purpose"
NJ Sazonon's reference to ltaly's en-
trance into the war was received with
repeated cheers.
'"These p~eople." he said. long have
wished TO free their fellow countrymen
from a foreign yoke. II the example
of Italy had been followed by other
States II would have contributed TO the
speedy conclusion OF the war. Never
theless, the time for supreme decisions
has not passed. and II Is TO he hoped
that advantage will be taken OF the
time which still remains by those neu-
trails who cannot otherwise fnd "A solu-
ton for their national problems"
Recently there has been much talk
Of the state OF mind OF sweden. our
sincere desire to maintain with her the
best neighborly relations is too well
known to need any confirmation from
me. At the same time We are aware
OF the inevitable embarrassments caused
To Swedish through that
country being situated in the midst OF
the belligerents. ] content myself with
placing on record the correctness with
which the Swedish Government main
tains its neutrality while safeguarding
its national interests.
Greece especially is now voring
To decide II she can support her core
ligionists in Asia Minor without joining
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02
"Americans Disgusted."

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ern'hehl' out ~ IL aiIeau' e VIC,
american puphc opinion Us u'esue.
at Germanys action In spite OF tne
enorts wnich Is maN'ns "
gam american
speaking OF the SITUATION on tne 'a''
fpom feninsuia, VI. sazonon sa'o.
Inc AIlles' WIN unshahaoie ur
see the approach Oh ,ne ionseu Y In,
n'en' WIZ -" ',ose anu RS. r,,rus
pe es.aonsneu u . 49,
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80 .,h av."nr ai cr,e,,,
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ar.ann,iors uhich houeyer have no.
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tration movements or rapid marche. Of
the enemy
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Gain In Industry Here.


Furthermore. this industry has ex-
perienced an unexpected increase be-
cause OF the war. In order to manufac-
ture the immense amount of weapons.
munitions and other war material OF
all kinds which Great Britain and her
allies have ordered I'm the United States
or America in the course OF the last
month II required not only the full utili-
cation and adaptation OF existing plants,
but the creation OF new factories. ms
well AS the diversion OF large numbers OF
workmcn from all branches OF trade. in
short. a widespread change in the
life OF the country. The right
or the American Government can from
no quarter be disputed to decree an en-
barge on this obviously export
or war material, which is VIGOROUSLY
Tor the exclusive benefit OF one OF the
belligerent parties.
me United States Government could
meet with no reproof IL IL were to avail
user OF its competency. even If il took
recourse to the passage OF a law In &C.
c~ordance with It's Constitution. Even IL
u proved correct in principle that a neu-
trai state may not change the laws in
iorce within its Jurisdiction concerning
us attitude toward belligerents during
the war. there Is, however, an execution
10 the principle, as is clearly shown in
the preamble OF the thirteenth Hague
convention. where experience has shown
the necessity for such change for the
protection of the rights OF that Power
This case arises for the United States
Government by the mere fact that Aus
tria-Hungary. as well as Germany. il
cut on from any commercial intercourse
with the United States without the ex-
lstence OF a legal ground-a legally eff
fective blockade.
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FULL TEXT OF AUSTRIAN
NOTE NOW MADE PUBLIC
washington Receives Complete Copy Of Protest Against
Munitions Sales to Allies-United States
May Make No Reply.

whether II is not possible. indeed ad-
visable. to take measures to provide full
effectiveness to the wish Of the Govern
ment OF the United States to assume an
attitude OF strict fairness toward both
belligerent parties. The Imperial and
Royal Government does not hesitate to
answer this question also In the affirm
alive. without qualification.
Refers 20 Hague Treaties.
ut certainly has not escaped the at
tention OF the American Government.
which has c~ooperated In the work of The
Hague In such a prominent manner. that
the spirit and the letter of the fragmen.
tary stipulations OF the treaties in ques-
ton are not entirely coextensive.
IF one takes into consideration the
genesis of Article VII. of the nth and
thirteenth conventions respectively,
arise, the neutral Government is not per
states apparently rests the present case.
and the wording Of which, as will not
be denied, offers a formal basis for the
liberation OF the trade in war materials
as carried on at present by the United
states. II Is not necessary to point out
in order To realize the true spirit and
range of this stipulation, which Incl
dentally seems to have been modified
aireauy by prOniDltinE the delivery or
watships and certain supplies for war
ships OF helligerent countries-that the
various rights as conceded to neutral
countries In the spirit of the preamble
or the last named convention are limited
by the requirements OF neutrality in COR
.respondence with the accepted principles
of International law.
According to all the authorities on
International law who have especially
dealt with the questions which here
arise, the neutral government. is not per
mitted TO allow unhlndered trade In con-
traband of war II this trade assumes
such proportions that the country's neu-
trallty is thereby impaired.
In judging the admissibility OF the
trade in contraband OF war. one can use
as n basis any one of the various
criteria established by law. and arrive.
according to each, at the conclusion that
the export of war materials from the
United States as II is carried on In the
present war cannot he made to accord
with the requirements OF neutrality. II
IN not a question as to whether the
branch of American industry occupied
with the production OF war material
shall be protected in order that its ex-
port. as II has been carried on in peace
times, may suffer no impairment.
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SasOnOfG Reviews War.

During the afternoons ceremonies For
eiRn Minister Sazonof reviewed tho
political events of the first year ~ the
war
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-02

When the President at a later
In his address turned 10 the diplomats
representing the allied nations and
greeted them in the name of the Gar
and the Russian people. hearty echoes
OF applause were Weakened in the great
chamber.
The fervor OF the Russians present
increased to an even higher pitch when
President Rodzianko. in the name OF
the Emperor and the people. thanked
1.-The brave Italians. our new allies A
bond OF sympathy more than diplomatic
has long existed between the Italian and
who received the blows of the abomi-
nable enemy" were also warmly eulo-
gized.
The Russian soldier In this war"
said the new Duma leader. has fur
nished a brilliant example Of how each
of us may fulhl his duty as a patriot
and a citizen TO his country. Now We
must labor night and day to furnish the
supplies the army needs. This will me-
cessitate many changes in the organiza-
ton OF our industries and the conduct
OF our lives. I am firmly convinced.
however. that our people will cheerfully
en,ailed and will one and all do every
thing In their power to effect the COM
pleta conquest and ruin Of our enemy"
Prolonged cheers greeted the con-
clusion OF the Presidents words.
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Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun.

~PErRoGRAp. Aug. 1.-Amid a striking
assemblage OF governmental officials and
Foreign Ministers the Imperial Duma to-
day at moor inaugurlted a new session
hat has been looked forward to by the
empire with the utmost anxiety. Every
seat In the floor and galleries OF the
great white walled palace was filled.
The opening speech by President Rod
Ella ko made II at once apparent TO all
present that the whole legislative power
OF the newly convened legislative body
would be directed to exploit the country's
resources and encourage It's people in the
production Of supplies for the armies in
the field.
The more terrible the wal becomes
declared President Rodzianko in his in
augural speech, "the more firmly and
~unshakabiy must Russia resolve to con-
duct 1t to a successful end. To achieve
this purpose all classes must become
completely unified. all the nations pro-
ductive must he industriously
developed"
President Rodzianko appealed to the
newly elected members OF the Duma to
make suggestions to the Government as
to how this great purpose might best be
accomplished.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
REFUSE TO SUBMIT
 BOOKS OR RECORDS
Grain Brokers in Chicago Board of Trade Halt Government Probe
 Into High Prices of Wheat

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Grain brokers engaged in business on the Chicago Board of Trade have refused to sub- init their books or records to govern ment officials Investigating the high prices of wheat and four, it was learned today. As a result, it was de- clared the inquiry is at standstill.
 Charles F. Clyne, the United States district attorney, has reported to At torney General Gregory that the brokers, in declining to submit their books, contended that they are under express obligation not to dvulge the transa ctionS of cuSt omerS. The brokers asserted, it was said. that the same immunity from disclosure ap- plies to their relations to their cus- toners as to relations between att torney and client.
 The district attorney sought access to the books of the brokers to ascer- tain whether the price of wheat was due to the actual demand for grain abroad or to speculation. In addition, he is seeking to discover whether there is any conspiracy of the big operators to corner the wheat market
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
+. F. t&. C. STILL BUYING.
Big Concern Purchases Anderson
 Proterty on East Main Street.

Landers. Frary & Clark added to it's real estate holdings today by the pur- chase of the property of Alden F.. An derson on East Main street. The prop erty Is located at a point opposite the southern terminus of Spring street and was formerly occupied by Edward l.. JanswiclI as a drug store. It has a frontage of sixty-six feet and a depth of 40 feet.
 Up to date, Landers Frary X Clark owns approximately 753 feet on East Main street, some of which has been built on by the concern. It owns from Center street to Spring and all of that block on East Main street with the ex- ception of the Strong property ut the corner of Elm and East Main streets. Three properties on Elm street are owned by private parties but with the exception of these four parcels the concern owns the entire square.