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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
COTTON DECLARED
WAR CONTRABAND
BY GREAT BRITAIN
France to Follow Suit and Lon
don Government Will Act to
Relieve Trade Depression.
LlNTERS, WASTE, YARN
INCLUDED IN THE ORDER
United States Is Certain to Protest
Against the Action
Taken.
IS A CHANGE IN POLICY
Washington Has Steadily Main
tanned That British Were Violat-
LINTERS, WASTE, YARN
INCLUDED IN THE ORDER
IS A CHANGE IN POLICY
Washington Has Steadily Main
tanned That British Were Violat-
ing Rules of Law in Seizing
Non-Contraband Staple.

LONDON, August II, Oil pm.
Cotton has been declared abso-
lutte contraband by Great Britain,
according to a statement issued
by the foreign Office this after
noon.
The statement declares that the
government proposes to initiate
measures to relieve depression
which might temporarily disturb
he cotton market because OF the
contraband order.
1t was learned upon inquiry at
he foreign Office that the French
government will issue similar
notice early tomorrow.
Text of Announcement.
The announcement follows:
His majestys government have de-
clared cotton absolute contraband.
While the circumstances might have
JuSLlncU Sucn action at an earlier
period. his majesty's government are
glad to think that local conditions OF
American interests likely to be af-
fected are more favorable for such
step than they were a year ago, and,
moreover. his majestys government
contemplate initiation of measures to
relieve as far as possible any abnormal
depression which might temporarily
disturb market conditions"
Effective From August 81, 1915.
The declaration is effective from to-
day. A royal proclamation concerning
the subject was published in a supple
ment Of the London Gazette issued to-
night. 1t Is very brief. After a pre-
amble citing previous proclamations
concerning contraband. it says:
Now, therefore. we do hereby de-
clare, by and with the advice of our
privy council. that during the contin-
uance of the war. or until We do give
further public notice. the following
articles will be treated as absolute
contraband in addition to those set out
in our royal proclamations aforemen-
toned:
Raw cotton, cotton linters, cotton
waste and cotton yarn.
And We do hereby further declare
that this, our royal proclamation shall
take effect from the date of its publi-
cation in the London Gazette"
The proclamation was signed yester-
CAV by King George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
FOREST FIRES DESTROY TOWN.
Wahl, Wash, Burns, and Canadian
Town in Danger,

BELLINGHAM, Wash, August 21.-
Forest fires which have been raging in
Whatcom county today destroyed the viii
lage of Wahl, near here. There was no
loss of life.
The fire approaching Wahl, it was
estimated. advanced a mile every i've
minutes. leveling crops and destroying
small timber
Maple Falls, near the Canadian border.
is in the path of the fire. ana desperate
efforts are being made to save that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
PRESIDENT SURE
To OBE DELIBERATE
ABOUT THE ARABIC
Reasonable Doubt Arises as to
Physical Facts Connected
With German Act.
MAY TAKE FORTNIGHT
TO GATHER INFORMATION
Mr.. Wilson and Secretary Lansing
Confer Over Meager
Dispatches.
MIR. GERARD IS TO INQUIRE
inconsistencies in Survivors State
ments as to What Took Place and
British Censorship Complicate
the Situation.
MIR. GERARD IS TO INQUIRE
THE ARABIC SITUATION.

Following an announcement
yesterday afternoon that the
Arabic was not conveyed, the
British government last night
added that the ship had not at
tempted to escape, and did not
try to ram the submarine, but,
on the contrary, slowed down to
aid the Dunsley, which had just
previously been torpedoed.
Two Americans definitely be-
Iieved lost, the White Star line
announcing the death list, final
ly, as thirty-nine, of which
twelve were cabin passengers,
six steerage and twenty-one
of the crew.
No excitement in Berlin, dis
patches saying that the news
papers are afraid to comment.
President Wilson and Secre-
tary Lansing confer, with re-
suit that reasonable doubt as to
conditions arises, and it is
definitely decided to instruct
Ambassador Gerard to ask ex-
PLANTATION at Berlin.
Former President Roosevelt
issues statement, declaring that
the severing of diplomatic re-
lations with Germany would
not be adequate, that the sub
marine attacks by Germans rep
resent arrogant answers which
United States weakness has
inspired, that the time for deeds
has come, and that the people of
United States were unwise not
to insist upon military pre-
paredness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22

President Wilson and Secretary Ian
sing held a conference yesterday aft
ernoon on the subject of the torpedo
ing of the British White Star liner
Arabic, in<which it now seems definitely
established that two United States cit
liens lost their lives, with the result
that reasonable doubt as to the con-
ditions surrounding the sinking of the
ship has determined the Washington
government to proceed with delibera-
tion in its purpose to fix responsibility
for the loss of American lives and the
jeopardizing of a score Of others.
The gathering of the necessary in
formation may take a fortnight or
more. Nevertheless, Germany will be
given an opportunity to explain this
show whether the conditions justified
the German submarine commander in
sinking the liner, in apparent disregard
of the solemn protest of the United
States government against the destruc-
ton of merchant vessels bearing
United States citizens without proper
warning and opportunity for succor.
Physical Facts Necessary.
President Wilson and Secretary Ian
sing conferred on the Arabic situation
with the text of two messages from
Ambassador Page at London before
them, giving the details of the de-
struction of the ship as far as they
have been gathered from American
survivors. The ambassador and con-
sular officials in England have been
instructed to supplement their reports
with all available information bear
| ing upon the physical facts of the
tragedy. The additional affidavits will
be studied carefully. but in the mean
time the German explanation will be
sought.
| Two cablegrams came from Ambas-
sador Page yesterday, but contained
| no information whatever regarding the
physical features of the attack on the
Arabic. One said the White Star time
Mrs. Bruguiere and DR.. Edmund Wood
We're the only Americans missing; that
Paul Bruguiere was confident that he
saw his mother in the water and was
sure that she was lost
In the second message the ambas
sador said Vice Counsul Thompson hao
| informed him that Mr.. and Mrs. Bur-
CESS and ]. Kellett should be addeo
| to the list of those who have beer
saved.
The name of Mrs Moore. it was said
should be changed to Leopold Moore
| in the list of survivors. leaving the
missing only two-Mrs. Bruguiere and
DIR. Wood.
Instructions to Gerard.
| Ambassador Gerard at Eerlin will bt
| instructed to look to the German gov.
ernment for an explanation of the
| sinking OF the Arabic, or at least fol
a statement Of the facts, so far as the,
have been reported to the admiralty
| by the commander of the submarine.
| That this might take fortnight ii
realized from the fact that the German
admiralty has heretofore declared thai
it could communicate with the subma
rines on the ocean lanes only will
difficulty and that often 1t was neces
| sary to await their return to home
| ports.
1t Is recalled that so far tho STATE
| Department has been unable to secure
reports from the German foreign off1c'
in the case of the Orduna. shelled more
than a fortnight ago. and the same
4 (Continued ON Thirteenth PaGe.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
United States Is Certain
to Make Strong Protest

Announcement that cotton had been
declared absolute contraband of war
by Great Britain came as no surprise
to officials here. Secretary Lansing was
Informally advised by the British en-
bassy some time ago that this action
had been decided upon. and that formal
announcement was delayed only pend
lng the arrangement of details. This
included, it is understood, preparations
to protect the market from the effect
of the announcement and also an un-
|derstanding between Great Britain and
her allies.
While officials would not discuss the
subject last night it is certain the
United States will protest against the
British action. citing the previous
consistent policy of Great Britain in
holding cotton free of restraint. The
result, it Is expected, will be to draw
out q full explanation of the reasons
behind the British change of policy. A
long course of diplomatic interchanges
undoubtedly will follow before an
agreement can be reached, or possibly
the question be submitted to arbitra-
tion.
Will Simplify Discussion.
The first direct effect of the British
announcement will be to simplify the
discussion over the orders in council
now in progress. Cotton ships have
formed large percentage of the total
number OF craft held up under the
orders. each case involving much in
formal debate over arrangements for
payment by Great Britain for the
cargoes seized.
Each case, also, became an additioua
factor in the formal discussion he.
tween the two governments. the United
States having steadily maintained thai
Great Britain was violating the accept
ed rules Of international law in haltine
commerce between neutrals, more es.
pecially commerce in non-contraban6
goods.
With cotton declared contraband. al
these phases are past. There will bs
no payment for seized cargoes, as here,
tofore. and the informal discussion, 81
far as cotton is concerned, is at al
end.
May Make Purchases.
It II understood the British plan 1,
to steady the cotton market through
actual purchases II that becomes neces
eary. Probably cotton factors will b.
commissioned to keep the commodit,
above - fixed minimum price. 1t ha.
been suggested, however, that with thi,
dissemination known to the cotto1
dealers. It IL unlikely that there will
government will be called upon to act.
Crop conditions this year, it is said
will make it easier to maintain prices
becaus open markets unaffected by tn,
allies action are more than able t
absorb the entts production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
Navy Department Prepared to
Respond to Call From Ad-
miraI Caperton.

A battalion of marines, $50 men. now
stationed at Annapolis, has been or
deredx to prepare. at once for embarka-
tion for Haiti in the event of Rear Ad-
miral Caperton's calling for more
forces to handle the situation in the
island.
If the marines are sent to Haiti, it is
probable they will go on the cruiser
Tennessee, which is now on her way
north from Port au Prince, Haiti.
There are at present some 1900 ma
rines in Haiti and about 200 bluejack-
cts from the naval vessels on duty
there are available for shore duty.
Further Trouble Feared.
Further trouble with unruly natives
inland from Cape Haitien, indicated as
a possibility some time ago, is be-
lieved to have prompted Admiral Ca
perton's request that an additional ma
rine battalion be in readiness to join
his force. Officials made it plain that
he had not definitely asked for rein
forcements and the Tennessee will n0t
go to Annapolis unless further requests
come from the admiral.
The relic of the revolutionary army
left Cape Haitien after refusing to
disarm and with the threat that they
would repel the invasion Of Haitian soil
by armed resistance.
Wants Adequate Force.
Admiral Caperton wishes to have a
sufficient force available for duty in
the north to control the situation. The
twelve field pieces, which would go
with the Annapolis battalion would be
sufficient, it is believed. to put down
any revolt further inland, where the
Haitian officials are unable to influence
the natives.
A slight disturbance was reported by
Admiral CapertOn as having taken
place at Port au Prince Friday night.
The message said quiet prevailed yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
Face Fearful Task in Selling
Gigantic Defenses of the
AuStrianS.

VERONA. Italy, August 21.-Italian
artillery is now hammering at the out
posts of the great intrenched camp or
Trent. The Austrian position on
Mount Panarotta. an attack on which
by Italian artillery was announced In
the latest official communication from
Gen. Cadorna, lies to the northeast OF
Levico, which is ten miles southeast OF
Trent. This mountain, more than 5000
feet high, is one of the outposts OF
Trent.
Have Difficult Task.
In attempting to advance on Trent
the Italian forces have before them a
long and difficult task. From the top
of Mount Panarotta down to Tenna
Pass is a succession of forts and in
trenchments extending for more than
twenty miles and connected by under
ground passages built last September.
The gigantic defenses of the Aus
trians around Trent extend from Stelvio
Pass, near the Swiss frontier, down to
Lake Garda and up to the Carnic Alps
They form a barrier more than 200
miles long, in which nature herself
has erected the most formidable bull
warks.
King of Italy Under Fire.
FROM THE ITALIAN FRONT TO
BRESCIA, via Paris, August 21.-A
number of journalists who were con-
Quoted to the front have approached
the Austrian territory along the Caiese
valley. where Garibaldi stopped in 1866
while marching toward Trent. While
there an automobile, in which was King
Victor Emmanuel. accompanied only
by a colonel, appeared. The king was
Fastening toward the trenches to bid
his soldiers good morning.
The spot was three miles from the
Austrian batteries, which shelled the
region where the king quietly discuss
ed military matters with his staff and
examined the Austrian positions. Vic
tor Emmanuel is thinner than at --ie
beginning of the war, but he is sun
burned and in perfect health. The king
permitted some of the correspondents
to take pictures of him.
Cheered as He Kisses Girl.
Descending the valley, all the viii
lagos which three months ago w re
Austrian were decorated with the tri-
color and their inhabitants gave the
king warm welcome. The king took
up at one place little girl who was
offering him flowers and kissed her on
fh@ <l,@ ri nf 1,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
THREE RUSS SHIPS
AND ONE GERMAN
SINK IN BATTLE
Two Others of Teutonic Fleet
in Riga Gulf Go Out
of Commission.
MINES DAMAGE THREE
ENEMY TORPEDO BOATS
Cars Defending Squadron Suffers
Heavily, Several War Craft
Being Struck.
FIGHT LASTS FORTNIGHT
Kaiser's Vessels Long Seek to Force
Way Through in Order to Aid
FIGHT LASTS FORTNIGHT
Kaiser's Vessels Long Seek to Force
Way Through in Order to Aid
Army's Operations on
Coast.

BERLIN, August 2l, via Lon
don.-Three Russian warships
and one German warship, all
small vessels, have been sunk in
the battle in the Gulf of Riga.
Official announcement to this ef
feet was made today.
Two other German warships
were put out of commission dur
ing the engagement One ran
ashore and the other was dam
aged.
A statement from the German
admiralty concerning the battle
reads as follows:
"Our Baltic naval forces pene-
trated the Gulf of Riga after mine
sweepers had swept the mine
fields and net obstructions. In
the outpost engagements which
developed a Russian torpedo boat
of the Emir Pucharskii class was
destroyed and other torpedo
boats, among them the Novik, and
one large vessel were severely
damaged while retreating.
"On the evening of the 10Th, in
Moon sound. the Russian gun
boats Sivutch and Koreets were
sunk by artillery fire and torpedo
boats, after brave resistance.
Forty members of the crews, in
cluding two officers, some severe
ly wounded, were rescued by our
torpedo boats.
Three of our torpedo boats
were damaged by mines. One
sank, one was run aground and
one was escorted to port.
"Our loss of life was small"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
Main Russ Fleet Not at Riga.

PETROGRAD, August 21.-The news
paper Russky Invalid states that the
chief units of the Russian Baltic fleet
are not in the gulf of Riga, which a
German fleet has entered and engaged
the Russian naval defenders. The gulf
of Riga, the newspaper declares, is de-
tended by mines and small warships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22

Later the Russians announced that
their warships had been drawn in
closer on account of the superiority OF
the German squadron, and an official
communication received last night from
Petrograd said that a German fleet
had penetrated the gulf and engaged
the Russian vessels.
The character of the vessels sunk
bears out a statement from Petrograd
that the chief units of the Russian
Baltic fleet were not in the Gulf of
Riga, which was defended by mines and
small warships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
WEATHER

Partly cloudy: showers in morning.
Tomorrow fair; moderate winds
Temperature for the past twenty
four hours: High. S4. at 3 pm. yester-
For fun report see page ;.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22
Lost Gunboats Sister ships.

The Russian gunboats Sivutch and
Koreets were sister ships of s57 tons
displacement. They were 218 feet long.
SO feet beam and s feet deep. They
were armed with two 4.7-inch guns and
four 3-inch guns. Their normal COM
plement was 140 men each.
For nearly a fortnight a powerful
German squadron was engaged in an
attempt to force an entrance into the
Gulf Of Riga. for the purpose of as
sisting the German army which oc-
cupies the western part of the coast.
The Russians asserted that they re-
PEELED August an attack delivered by
nine German battleships, twelve cruis-
ers and a large number of destroyers,
but the Germans asserted this was not
general attack. but merely a recon-
naissance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-22

August 3 the Italian ambassador at
Constantinople made another protest to
Turkey relative to the attitude of the
Ottoman authorities toward Italian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-06
IMPORTANT nEETING
/ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Installation Of Officers OF Richmond
Council BY District Deputy
Bailey.

An important meeting Of Richmond
Council. No. ss5. knights Of Coium
bus. will be held tonight
At this meeting the newly-elected
officers will be installed with impress
sive ceremonies. A large crowd is
expected to be on hand to witness this
work.
The installation Of officers will be
under the direction Of the district
deputy. James III. Bailey, Of Peters.
burg. who will be attended by a large
delegation from Petersburg council
The state deputy. M. Kivilighan, OF
Staunton. Is expected to witness the
ceremony and to give a short talk
afterwards. 1T is expected also that
many of the large number of knights
who are in Richmond with the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery of Boston
will be on hand.
Matters of great interest will be
taken up. The policy for the coming
year will be outlined by the newly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-06
CHEAP ROUND TRIP TICKETS
ACCOUNT VIRGINIA FAIRS

Southern Railway announces the
sale of cheap round trip tickets on
account of the following State and
county fairs held in the State of Vir-
ginia:
Virginia State Fair. Richmond, Va,
October HIS. 1915. Tickets on sa lie
October SIG. inclusive, 1915; final
limit October Is, 1915.
Agricultural and Industrial Fair,
Danville, Va, October SIS. 1915.
Tickets on sale October 3-S. inclusive.
1915. final limit October 10, 1915.
Halifax County Fair, South Bos-
ton, Va. October 1922, 1918. Tick
cts on sale October l7-22, inclusive.
1915: final limit October "a. 1915.
Mecklenburg County Fair. Chase
City, Va. October SD. 1915 Tickets
on sale October 3-s. inclusive. 1915:
final limit October 10, 1915.
For further information confer With
nearest Southern Railway ticket agent.
Fl. l. BISHOP. Div. Pass. Agt.
Richmond, Va
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SOUTHERN HALLWAY.

Premier Carrier Of the South.
STREET STATION. !"
NJ R-Feilowing schedule ngures
published ~ information and not
$50 4. M--paily local for Danvii,.
1880 A. M-natly-Limitsd al
500 p. M.-nzcept sunday-Loca,
tor Chase City. Durham ana intsrms.
500 r. M-pailx--Far psnytlls. AZ
lanta and Birmingham. with Pullman
observation sleeping car.
l1:1k n A.--OAlly-Limlted- All
points South. Pullman ready 300 n
York RIVER LINE
l:Ix r. M.-Daily local-To West
$40 p. M-steamer train. daily sx-
eept Sunday. for West Point and Bal.
''@ s:sS A. lMB.ny--Loca, to ives.
TRAINS ARRIVE RfcfsleoND.
From the South: 7:06 A. n, see -
NJ. $50 r. N. and $50 r. n. daily;
S:lo a. NJ. except sunday,
~. ally, ana s:st 4: M-6tesns.r tsai.
1Som Baitimores daily except Monday,
.. y g. p u: S.
n ssB sss ss.e I'll N sG1 49,
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commission" OF cdnfse the 49,
no jurisdiction IN the matter c. Kt4
gel II can act In the Shomak4 N4
In doing so, however,. II win ~ 144
PEELED to disarrange the piane -
three shift OF men. or demOt9 e4o
other sergeant. HI
The vacancy created by the dcAtA 81
Sergeant letter has never been HI
1t was the idea OF the board. howexe&y
that there would be no election NJ TIL
time, so that the plans for the elGA2
hour shift might be perfected. Thl4
plan was suggested by the Counell;
Committee on Investiga ton as an Inc
provement over the prevailing syatens
and a step toward better service.
The Mayor thought as the meeting
of the board tonight was a regular enc
with much business on hand. the boar41
could better act upon the request o.
the commission at a special meeting
to be called within a few days tn
board, according to the Mayor, can -
nothing In the Krengel case.
He stated last night that he wcutd
informally refer to the ccmmtssion.e
resolution at the meeting tonight.
Amend Paper.
AS wsult of the meeting OF the
Vice Commission on Monday night
subcommittee of three. consisting 81
Rev. DIR. E. J. Melton. Rev. Or. J. =.
Gravatt and Rev. DIR. r. n. Calisch, for-
INFLATED a report. containing resolu.
ton calling upon the Mayor t. take
drastic action in the premises.
When the resolution was presented
the Mayor yesterday morning by DR..
Melton, Mr. Ainslie explained that the
Police Board alone had no authority
to elect an additional man to the force
without original action by Council. Tho
committee, thereupon withdrew the res
oiuttor, SO that IL might be corrected.
and shortly before o'clock last night
DR.. Melton handed II to the Mayor. No
discussion was engaged in by the two
gentlemen.
els this resolution just as II was
this morning, with the exception 81
the amendment concerning Councti!
asked Mayor Ainslie.
Yes, sir" responded Or. Melton.
That was all that was said. Tha
reason Mayor Ainslie asked the ques-
ton. in the presence of reporters. wat
| because a morning paper had stated
that the resolution would eenaur1
Mayor Ainslie for his ailegedfinactivity
at the time the board tnokt action IN
the krengel case" $50
Members of the commission denied
this publication yesterday morning.
and declared there was nojfoundatfoe
| fer such report
| ter from the Wee Commissions last
night. he prepared the. statement -
printed above.