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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25

in places. with alternating success.
In the district from Kovno to Wilma
on Sunday night and the following
day the enemy continued to exercise
pressure on our troops. who were
holding back his offensive movement.
Fall Back on the Bobr.
Between the Bobr and the Narew
we have fallen back from our gem
eral positions on the left bank of
the Bobr. In conformity with this
movement we evacuated on Sunday
evening the Notifications at Osso-
wetz, which forms a sector Of these
positions.
During Sunday night and the fol-
lowing day very stubborn attacks by
the enemy continued in the region
TO the east of Bielsk and along the
sectors OF the front of Kleshtshele-
Zwysoka Brest-Litovsk- Orla. Some
of these attacks. notwithstanding the
numerical superiority of the enemy,
were repulsed with great success by
our infantry, supported by cavalry.
We captured some prisoners and
quick firing guns. These actions IA
cilitated considerably our occupation
of new positions on the right bank
OF the Bug.
Sunday night we stopped an at
tempt by the enemy to resume an
offensive in the direction of Kovel.
in the Pushcka region. A battle
which began on Monday continues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25

the sinking of the White Star liner
Arabic was caused by torpedo VIII
ne confirmed, because, the newspaper
contends. since the LusitAnia disaster
only rarely have vessels of more than
1000 tons been sunk by German tor
pedoes. g.,
sit has been said with sufficient
,learness TO the Washington govern
ment in notes from our Foreign Once, =
says the "Nachrichten," that we can
in this war against brutal enemy
like England renounce no weapon. and
least of all one Of our most etectiVe
After remarking that "Germsny's en-
emies hope President Wilson will lib
crate them from the dangers OF sub
marine war" the newspaper adds:
at has not been proved that the
vessel was struck by a torpedo. and 1t
may have fallen victim TO one OF those
bad English mines.
Admitting IL may, nevertheless. have
been a German undersea boat which
DESTROYED the Arabic. the "Nschrich-
ten" contends: "The U-bost acted
rightly, and even if American pas
sengers on board sank with the
steamer and some of them were
drowned, then that serves again as a
warning that no one should light
heartedly enter the war zone or 90
within range of weapons"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
London Thinks Kaiser
Is Shutting His Lines
tBy Cable to The Tribune ]

Petrograd, Aug. "a dispatch to "The
Morning Post" London. There has
been a marked slackening in the rate
OF the German progress in the last few
days. One of two things is happening:
Either the German bolt is shot and the
Russians are beginning to turn or else
another great shutting of forces is
going on behind the German forward
lines. The probability lies rather with
the latter presumption.
The Germans are now very near that
vast area of impregnable marshland be.
tween Brest-Litovsk, Smolensk and Eff,
on which they will rest their right wing
in further marches. Their left must
rest on Riga and the sea, but that part
of their programme has been put back
indefinitely by the Russian successes.
BY both sea and land at present the
northern section Of the general advance
is standing at attention. On the whole,
the Germans continue to move forward,
but it is very noticeable that their
progress is becoming much slower.
The essence of that strategy which
Russia has always adopted TO meet in
vasion lies in the complete assurance
that somewhere at some time a point
must be reached when equilibrium of
forces will be established. Wherever il
may be and whenever it is reached the
Russians will assume the offensive and
make modern Germany acquainted with
the full meaning of those terrible words
which ancient Germany, alone of all
nations of Europe, never heard from
ancient Rome. In this war the tone
has been set by Germany, and TO an ex-
tent never before known in history is il
the terrible one of give victis."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25

thew had lost. Equally on the Bar
renkopf we retained the advantages
won during the evening OF August
%
The Germans have delivered an
other attack against our trenches on
the crest Of Sondernach, but were re-
pulsed.
GERMAN OFFICIAL.
The statement given out by the Ger
man army staff read:
During yesterdays visit to Zee
brugge the British feet fred from
sixty TO seventy shots at our coasta
fortifcations. We have TO deplort
on account of this bombardment the
loss Of one Killed and six wounded
In addition three Belgian inhabltant'
were wounded by stray shells. Ihere
was no material damage.
French Attack Barrenkopf.
In the Vosges Mountains, north OF
Muenster, fighting was suspended
throughout the day, but the French
again attacked our positions on par
renkopf and to the north Oh ,hh'
place in the evening. Inc attack'
were repulsed, and weak detacnrnehes
of the enemy which penetrated oui
positions were driven out again. a
few mountain chasseurs were taken
prisoner. During the battle whicn1
we reported yesterday section o.
the trench on Barrenkopf remained
in the hands of the enemy.
At Loo. southwest Of Dixmude', a
French biplane was shot down by
one of our battle ayiators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
TRANSPORTS SUNK
IN RIGA BATTLE
Germans Lost Three, Petrograd
RepOrts-LOndOn Celebrates
Russian Victory.
[By Cable to The Tribune ]

London, Aug. 24.-Led by a delega-
ton from the Stock Exchange, a crowd
gathered in front of the Russian EN-
bassy to-day to celebrate the Russian
victory in the Gulf of Riga. Throngs
collected on all sides Of the spacious
square, cheering and waving flags.
Count Benckendorff appeared on the
balcony and said:
God helping us, we have won sue
cess, and more successes will come
bringing peace to Russia, England and
the whole world"
The band played the Russian ma
tional anthem, ending with cheers for
the Gar and the King.
From details of the attempted land
ing in the Gulf of Riga last Saturday
published in the "Novoe Vremya," il
appears, says a dispatch to the Cen
trail News Agency, that three large
transports filled with troops ap-
preached the shore under cover of a
German squadron. The German ships
were allowed 10 come close to land
before terrific artillery FIRE was
opened by the Russians.
A duel between the cruisers and
shore batteries continued for two hours
before the last transport was sunk.
Only a few crowded boats then re-
NAMED and these were soon smashed to
pieces by the Russian fire.
The German squadron managed to
destroy some houses with their long
range guns. During the attempt TO
land at Pernoff the Germans also de-
scended on Gainssh, to the south. Two
lighters filled with troops were sunk
by Russian shells on attempting to
reach the beach.
The German Admiralty to-day an
nounced that German submarine had
torpedoed and sunk a Russian auxiliary
ship at the entrance to the Gulf OF
Finland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
GOVERNORS WILL
SUPPORT WILSON
Resolve to Support All lie
Does in Behalf OF
Peace and Honor.

Boston, Aug. 24-Resolutions OF con-
fdence and support were sent to Presi-
dent Wilson to-day by Governors OF
nearly a score Of states attending the
animal conference of Governors in this
city.
The resolutions, introduced by Gov
ernor Walsh, of Massachusetts,, said:
"The Governors of the several CON-
monwealths of the nation, in confer
ence assembled, desire to tender to you
an expression Of their confidence and
support in this hour of deep interna-
tional concern, and to assure you OF
their readiness to follow your leader
ship in all matters which you may deem
best to promote the honor and maintain
the peace and welfare Of the nation
and the whole people"
A sharp division of opinion was mani
tested at the conclusion Of addresses by
Governors william II. Mann, of Vir-
homa, and Moses Alexander, of Idaho.
lnCI uIRcu lHt tAltHNlVii VI VIZ PNFN'N
of the Governor. Ex-Governor Alva
Adams, of Colorado, took advantage OF
the opportunity for discussion afforded
by the programme.
"You would have US drift away from
democracy; from the policies OF
Thomas jefferson, to those of Alexan-
der Hamilton" he stated. at is an
idea entirely contrary to our ideas OF
4 =, Eut
to monarchy"
Of Wisconsin. differed from Mr.. Adams
He said the people were demanding in
creased powers for the Governors that
they may be more efficient. He ex-
pressed the belief that the Governor S
powers might well be increased with
out encroaching upon the legislative
branch. .
At the suggestion of Ex-Governor
Franklin Fort of New Jersey. who was
presiding, Governor James S. Fielder
Of New Jersey told of the operation of
the short ballot in his state, and said
that not only were the people satisfied
but they would be better pleased il ii
were shorter.
Governor Robert L. Williams OF
Oklahoma urged that a law should be
enacted making a Governor ineligible
during his term Of Office and for six
months afterward for candidacy for the
United States Senate or for Congress
or for state Office. so that all tempta-
tons for him to use his Office for po-
litical advancement might be removed
At the clos, of the discussion Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels invited the
Governors, with their wives and daugh
tiers, to board the dreadnought Wyo-
ming tomorrow for a trip to Glouces.
ter, during which the North Atlantic
feet OF twoscore ships will pass in re-
view before them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
Liman Won Sanders Sure
of Victory in Gallipoli

Turkish Headquarters on the GALL
poll Peninsula, Aug. % via London,
Aug. 25.-Absolute confidence IN the
Turkish troops and their ability to hold
the peninsula, even should other Allied
reinforcements arrive, were expressed
to-day by the commander OF the tlfth
Army. Field Marshal Liman Won San
ders, Pacha, in an interview with the
Associated Press.
Field Marshal Won Sanders's remarks
were punctuated by the crashing near
by of exploding shells. His praise o
the Turkish soldier was unstinted.
Bravery and frugality and physical
end mental stamina" said the Pacha,
make the Turk an antagonist really
to be feared, as our enemies already
have discovered. AS q result we are
able to face the future without misgiv-
ing, even should the enemy increase
The Field Marshal spoke also OF his
efforts in perfecting the organization
of the Turks. -
THE Gallipoli forces are better of
in that respect than you suppose" he
said. "At the first glance the machine
here may look somewhat cumbersome,
but such is not the case. Owing to our
excellent officers we have the means
necessary to carry on operations IN a
most modern manner. This and the
fact that the Turk is really fighting
for an ideal defence of country, race
and religion-mske the task of the
Allies what it has been"
The Pacha is man of unusual
physical vigor' He works generally
eighteen hours a day, spending more
than half of this time visiting the
positions.
"The Allies" the Pacha continued
"have been here four months, less
three DAYS. During that time they have
accomplished only what their prepon-
derance in naval artillery made it i'm
possible for US to prevent. What
ground the Allies have they hold by
virtue of their naval gunfire super
iority. We have every reason for view
inc the future without worry"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25

bv the Cars as a preserve for the van
ishing European wild buffalo. In such
q region the German heavy artillery
will be at a disadvantage, and the
special qualities of Russian resistance
will have wide scope.
GERMAN OFFICIAL.
The official statement issued by Ber-
lin to-day says:
North of the Niemen River there
are no changes in the situation.
Army e. Cup of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg: On the remainder OF the
front of this army group progress was
made. During battles 10 the east
and to the south of Kovno our troops
CAPTURED nine officers and $500 men
and took eight machine guns.
Army group Of Prince Leopold OF
Bavaria: On the plain CD situated
to the northeast of Kleszezele and in
the forest district southeast OF this
place the enemy yesterday again was
defeated by our troops, the pursuit
reaching the Bailowieska forts. The
enemy lost more than $500 men IN
prisoners and nine machine guns.
Brest-Litovsk Hill Taken.
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen: Before the attack OF the
German and Austro Hungarian troops
advancing across the Pulva and Bug
rivers, TO the east of the mouth OF
the Pulva, the enemy evacuated his
positions. Our pursuit continued.
On .he southwestern front Of Brest-
Litovsk a hill at Kopytow was taken
by storm. Our troops are advancing
through the marshy district to the
northeast of Vladovs, pursuing the
enemy, whom they defeated yester-
day.
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL.
The following official statement was
issued tonight at the Austrian War
Office:
Northwest OF Brost-Litovsk this
enemy. who is resisting in the dis
trict of Wierchowtce and Rama. wa }
repulsed again yesterday and forced
to retreat. The number OF prison
ers taken by the army of Archduke
Joseph Ferdinand in the last bat
ties was 1900 men and four officers.
Northeast of Vladova our allies
again repulsed the enemy and gained
ground. Austro- Hungarian and Ger
man cavalry, in pursuit Of the en-
emy. entered Kovel forty miles
southeast Of Brest-Litovsk) and now
are advancing northward.
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL.
The following official statement wa.
issued tonight at the headquarters OF
the Russian General staff:
In the Riga district there has been
no change. In the direction Of ia
cobstadt and Dunaburg, toward the
west, on Monday there was fighting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
BLAMES RUSSIA
FOR WORLD WAR
German Papers Revelations
Describe Pan.Slavist
Agitation.

Berlin (by wireless to Sayville, "
~, Aug. 24.-The "Norddeutsehe
Allgemeine Zeitung" has published
further extracts from secret documents
found by the Germans on taking pos
session of Brussels. The latest install
ment deals with the period Of the Bal
kan wars. The Overseas News Ageneys
summary says:
Concerning Russia's policy, the BEL
gian Minister to Berlin, Baron Beyens,
in letter written on October "a, 1917,
repeats statements made By Jules
Cambon, then French Ambassador at
Berlin, writing as follows: The Freneh
Ambassador, who apparently has spe'
cial reasons for speaking as he does,
told me repeatedly that the greatest
danger to the maintenance OF Euro
pean peace was the lack OF discipline
and the personal conduct OF Russian
diplomatists in foreign countries:
They are all ardent psn-Slsvists, ana
they have largely to carry the burden
of responsibility for present events
They will, without doubt, secretly IN
stigate Russian intervention IN the
Balkan conflict
THE same ambassador wrote on
April 4, 1913: The arrogance and con-
tempt with which the Serbians receive
the complaints of the Vienna govern
ment can be understood only by res'
son of the support they hope to End n
Petersburg The Serbian charge DAT
flares here said recently that his gov
eminent would not have maintained US
attitude of the last six months, with
out regard to Austrian Representatives.
if it had not been encouraged 70 DO 50
by the Russian Minister, NJ. Hartwig
a diplomatist Of Iswolsky's school.
Concerning France, the Belgian MN
lister at Paris, Baron Guillaume, wrote
on February IA, 1918; W. Poineare
was collaboration and instigstor OF NJ
Millerand's militaristic policy Qn
February 81, 1915, he wrote: In the
troubled times which Europe now eS,
periences the greatest danger Is caused
by NJ. Poincare's presence in the fs'.
ace of the Elysee. Under his rule inc
mflitaristic and slightly chauvlnisLle
instincts of the French nation awos,e.
His influence has been visible IN THIS
change OF mind"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
Build New Railroad from
Strassburg to Forts
East of VosgeS.
FRENCH AVIATORS
lombard NOYON
Drop Eighty Shells on Station
Zeebrugge unchanged,
Saws Berlin.

London, Aug. 24.-The Germans are
preparing to send more troops and
supplies into Alsace. according to re-
ports from Basic, Switzerland. Recent
IL they completed second railway line
between Strassburg and Duddlenheim
and have begun the construction Of
double road from Duddlenheim to
Molsheim.
With this new line it will be pos
sible to move troops quickly into the
Notifications at Molsheim and Mutzig
on the line of defence behind the
Vosges. Severe fighting has gone on in
the Vosges, with the French reporting
some gains and the Germans conceding
some losses. The activit'' in Alsace
means the strengthening of the front
behind the Vosges and the territory
invaded by the French forces early in
the war.
Paris reports the holding of all po-
sitions won in the Vosges, despite
vigorous German attacks. Violent en-
counters are reported on the heights
east of the Fecht. Berlin admits the
loss of a trench on Barrenkopf, but
saws enemy assaults OH the positions
north Of Muenster failed.
Commenting on the attack on Zee
brugge yesterday, tine German oihcial
statement says the British feet fired
from sixty to seventy shots at the
coast Notifications. One soldier was
killed and six wounded, but Berlin de-
clares no material damage was done.
French Aeros Shell NOyon. y
Seven French aeroplanes dropped
more than eighty bombs on the sta
tions of Tergnier and Noyon, starting
several fires. All the flyers returned
safely. Berlin tell Of the winging of
French biplane near Dixmude by
German battle aviators.
FRENCH OFFICIAL.
The War Office at Paris tonight
made public this official communica-
ton: #,
The artillery again to-day on both
sides showed marked activity IN Bel
GUM, in the region of Boeingat, and
in France, in Artois, in the sector TO
the northeast of Arras, and between
the Somme and the Disc.
The enemy having dropped few
shells on Montdidier, our batteries
interviewed and silenced the German
guns.
In Champagne, on the Perthes-
Beausejour front, and also IN the
Argonne, almost continuous fighting
by means OF grenades and bombs has
taken place. Cannon Of various
calibre also took part in the fighting.
Nothing of Importance is reported
from the other parts of the front.
A squadron of seven aeroplanes on
the night Of August 1924 shelled the
stations of Tergnier and Noyon,
dropping more than eighty bombs.
Several fires were started, one in the
Tergnier station. Every aeroplane
clme back home safely.
Gun Duels North Of Arras.
The afternoon statement said:
Last night saw some artillery en-
gagements in the sector to the north
Of Arras, between the Somme anG
the Disc, and also in the Argonne.
In the Vosges there were yester'
day some very violent encounters on
the heights situated to the east oil
the River Fecht and to the north OF
the Schratzmannele. In spite OF sew
eral counter attacks, the enemy found
If impossible to recapture the ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
SUCGESTSLORD READING
AS ENVOY TO NEW YORK
Noted Jurist May Visit Here to
Deal with Exchange Question.
Try Gable 70 The Tribune. ]

Lndon, Aug. 25.-Those newspapers
which assumed that Lord st. Aldwyn
was the "ex-Cabinet Minister" men,
toned as having been suggested as one
of the English ENJOYS 70 New York for
dealing with the exchange are cor
rected by THE Times" this morning
as follows
The reference was TO quite diff
ferent person from the ex-Chancellor
of the Exchequer. and there can hardly
be any objection now 70 our saying
that it was to Lord Reading. il. as we
hope. il should be found that Lord
Reading can be spared temporarily for
such a mission as one of Sir Edward
Holdep's two principal associates"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
BRITISH SHIP SET AFIRE
Anglo c alifornian Carried Horses io'
the Allies.

Montreal, Aug. 2i.-Fifty men, mosI.
city fremen, were overcome by smos.
while fighting a fire of unknown o ,!g,'
on the British steamer Anglo-Csll,yr.
nian here to-day. The blaze was eh..S
guished after the steamer had sus'A'H'-
considerable damage. .s
There were more than 1000 ho'ss.s
aboard. intended for cavalry use py ",
Allies. Eight were kined by SMOKE "
flames. A.
The Anglo Californian Narrowly !,
capped from a German submarine
July S last. Eight members OF me et1v n
including two Americans, were klIiea
the attack. The steamer was Setlos.
damaged, but managed to make QUEEN
town. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
Limit of Equipment Possibility
Already Reached, Is Belief
in London.
GERMAN CASUALTIES
TO JUNE 80.

London, Aug. PA statement from
an authoritative British source on Ger
many's strength in men and her losses
was made public here to-day. Inc
statement asserts that about July 81
the Germans had 100000 men on the
western battle front, and 100000 on
the eastern front total OF 3,20O,OOo
on the actual fighting line, while there
also were 100000 Austrans opposed
to the Russians.
There were besides large number OF
German troops of various classes IN
garrisons, Notifications and on lines
of communication in addition to con-
valescents, invalids and others.
at is impossible to say" the state
ment declares, chow far the reserve
troops have been armed and equipped,
but the fact that the total number Of
men on the two fronts is only 100000
appoars to show that this is about the
largest number the Germans are able
to put fully equipped into the fighting
line.
1.-THE Germans from a date shortly
after the outbreak of the war sup
piled the losses in their first line and
reserve troops from the second and
even the third line, so that 1t is safer
tv regard all the German troops IN the
fighting line as of much the same quail
ity as in the first few months OF the
war.
1915 Recruits Used.
at is calculated that the first line
troops lost about so per cent in casual
ties and the reserves about 20 per cent,
their places being taken by recruits
from the 1914 class and from other
categories and reformed units, includ-
ing the 1915 class of recruits.
"Since, then, they have again lost
about so per cent. in casualties, so
probably there remains only about 20
per cent of the original first line troops,
to which must be added the men slight
ly wounded who have returned to the
fighting line.
"The German casualties in killed,
wounded and missing reported to June
81 t0talled l,ofZ,499 men, OF "HoHl oVo,-
1873 were killed, 15,SO8 died of disease
and 540,723 either are missing or pris-
oners or are so seriously wounded as
to put them out of action for the re-
mainder of the war. Since June 30
there has been heavy fighting, prob
ably bringing the total loss up to 2,OOO,-
900 for the year.
More Than 100000 Killed.
Assuming that 100000 men were
only slightly wounded and recovered,
the effective loss is assumed TO amount
TO 1000, 900, in addition to which prob
ably 100000 men are wounded who are
absent from the front on leave in hos
pitfalls. This makes the total net loss
for the year 100000, of whom from
400 900 to 100000 men were killed.
THE Germans, it is calculated, had
at the beginning of the war 100000
men available for military service, and
that number might be increased by
/ 100000 or 100000 II every man Of
military age gave his service.
"The only reasonable suggestion,
therefore, for the fact that the Ger
mans have only 100000 men in the
fighting line is that they are unable
to supply more than that number with
equipment. From the total of from
100000 to 100000 men must be de-
Quoted the 100000 net loss for the
year and the same number of men re-
qured for making arms and ammuni-
tion /"
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tackled British detachment near
Alike on the Euphrates. infiicting
baaN-v ioSSaSf
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BERLIN PRESS
UPSET BY TUMULTY

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BULGARS MOVE
AGAINST CABINET

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GERMANS PRESS
NIEMEN ATTACK

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