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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
People OF Belgium Express Their
Gratitude for Donations on Re-
lief Ship Lynorta.
MESSAGE TO COL. H. NJ. BOYKIN
Stricken Nation Still Between Upper
and Neither NIillstones, and Con-
tinuance OF Generosity on Part of
America Is Essential to Existence.
Belgium Grateful to
People Of Virginia

Expression of Belsium's gratitude
to the people OF Virginia for the
gifts OF food and clothing which were,
sent to the stricken people of that
nation was received in n cablegram
which reached Richmond yesterday.
The cable was addressed to Colonel
II. NJ. Boykin. chairman OF the vir-
g!nia State Commission for Belgian
Relief. The cable follows:
Henry NJ. Boykin. Richmond. Va:
ITO the people OF Richmond and
Virginia the suffering people in Bel
gium send their heartfelt gratitude
for that striking evidence OF South
ern generosity brought by the
steamer Lynorta. You have saved
thousands from the anguish of star
vation and You have stayed the hand
OF famine
NO words OF mine can convey to
you the depth and sincerity of Bel
gium's thanks. They are still be-
tween the upper and neither mill
stones. and the continuance OF their
existence depends upon the con-
tinuity OF the magnificent generosity
which you have already shown
(Signed) "HOOVER,
Chairman Commission for Relief"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
JAPAN THREATENS CHINA
WITH MILITARY ACTION
Will Use Force, II Necessary, to Com
pei Ncighbor to Meet Re-
cent Demands.
MAY BE GIVEN CONCESSIONS
But President Yuan Shi Kai Will
Resist Any Transgression Of Ma
tion's Sovereign Rights-Negotia-
tions to Be Conducted in Secrecy.

PEKING. CHINA. February 7.-Japnn
has threatened military action to force
China to meet her recent demands. ac-
cording to cable message from the
Chinese minister at Tokyo. orncials
say. however, the communication should
not be taken too seriously.
Public men and newspapers are
urging President Yuan Sh Kai to lot
Japan seize by force what she wishes,
as China would be unable to oppose
her. but refuse TO grant humiliating
concessions. IT Is reported that Presi-
dent Yuan Shi Kni intends to meet
some of the demands, granting Japan
such concessions as would be given to
any other country. but stubbornly re-
sisting any transgression OF China's
sovereign rights.
The government is observing Japnn's
requirement that secrecy be- main
tained in conducting negotiations as It
is desired to give Japan every oppor-
tunity of moderating her demands
without losing prestige
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
MALE PASSENGERS ROBBED
-Four Masked Men Bonrd Palm Beach
Limited. md Get Money and Jevelry.

WEST PALM BEACH. FLA, February
THE Palm Reach Limited train. OF
the Florida East Coast Railroad, bound
from jacksonville to Miami, was
boarded by four masked men at Stuart.
Fla. early tonight. and the male pas
senBers on the observation platform
robbed OF their money and jewclry
The amount obtained has not been
learned. but 1t Is not believed to have
been large.
No attempt was made to molcst the
women They were forced, however. Mt
the points OF the revolvers to enter the
car. where several OF them tainted
After completing their search OF the
men. the robbers made their way
through tho observation car. but found
thnt brakeman. who had caught sight
OF them. had locked the door. Re-
volHers were then levelcd at him. and
he was ordered to pull the bell rope to
stop the train. When II slowed down
the four men jumped to the ground and
escaped. Posses arc now searching for
them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
ONCE RICH. NOW ASKS AIMS
Colonel William Wayne BeIden Sent to
Workhousc for Begging.

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, February 7.-Colonel
William Wayne Belden. once a million
airc in Wall Street. was sent 10 the
workhouse to-day by Magistrate Deuel..
who found him guilty of soliciting aims
"n the streets.
In the numerous deals in Erie stock
with Gould and Fisk. Belden was so
successful that he thought he could
down Gould. He was in part respon-
sible for BLACK Friday" SO well re-
membered by old-time brokers. In the
panic he was crushed
In the years OF hard luck that fol-
lowed Belden was reduced to wasning
his own collars and shirts. Suddenly
ne rose and had n brief spell OF af-
huence. His brother. Henry, went In
sane and died in that condition. and
William Belden claimed the estate both
under the Will and certain deeds
Eight years litigation with Henry
Helden's heirs followed. ending In a
triumph for the heirs.
In June, 1911, the Supreme Court
forced the repayment of the $500 900
fortune to Henry Belden's heirs
William Belden tried to get back
from c. p, Huntington. in 1906, the
property at City Island known as BEL
denis Point" and in this, too. he failed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
FRIENDLY INQUIRY ENDS
Professor Mathews and DIR. Gulick Rc-
port on Their Visit to Japan.

NEW YORK, February THE Fed
eral Council Of the Churches OF Christ
in America announced to-day that the
commission on relations with Japan
appointed by II has completed It's inves-
tiHation. The commission sent Pro-
fessor Shhilcr Mathews and DR.. Sidney
L. Gulfck ambassadors from the
churches Of America to Japan.
According to the announcement, the
investigation has shown that the chief
need Is a clear understanding through
n frank and sympathetic interchange
OF views. free from the embarrassments
and the limitations OF circuitous
diplomacy
while these two ambassadors have
not gone on political mission" said
the statement. the Federal council
feels that our political relations surely
VIII not be injured through the estab
lishment OF Christian sympathy be-
tween the two nations. The welcome
which has been accorded our church
ambassadors, as revealed in the Jap
anese papers. shows that Japan recog
nizes the moral and spiritual character
Of this mission. and that this increases
In their minds their sense Of confidence
In our spirit and purpose as nation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
UNITED STATES NOT INFORMED
on WHAT ARE DEMANDS

WASHINGTON. February 7.-Japnn's
requirement that China keep secret
negotiations the two countries are
counting on to determine their relation
to each other. following the capture OF
Njauchau. prevents the United States
government for the present from know
ing just what the discussions compre-
hcnd.
Virtually. no information has been
received from Tokyo or Picking giving
any definite idea as to what Japan's de-
mands include.
Officials here believe that Japan con-
siders the negotiations for the present
as matter solely between herself and
CHINA. until an understanding is
reached on which the United States and
other powers subsequently may be con-
suited.
The United States. in note to Japan
shortly after the latter issued her ulti-
matum to Germany, placed itself on
record as expecting to be consulted" in
any territorial changes incident to the
taking Of Eiauchau. hut assurances
nave come in London press dispatches
that the question OF territory is not in
volved in tho discussion. concessions
and commercial advantages alone being
given considerations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

LONDON, February 1.-THE stua-
tion remains acute. II the food sun
ply Is diminished Belgium will starye."
Former Congressman Charles r..
Scott. of Kansas, who is returning
from an inspection OF relief work in
Belgium and France. telegraphed this
message to-day to former Governor
Walter r. Stubbs. OF Kansas
Mr.. Scott visited Cardinal Mercier at
Malines. and heard the story of the
now famous pastoral letter
The cardinal obviously enjoys the
dilemma in which he has placed the
Germans" said MIR. Scott Ills eyes
twinkled as he told of his latest ad-
venture. AT 6 o'clock one morning.
said the archbishop. n German officer
and two soldiers brought n communi-
cation from the commander. asking him
10 deny statements that he had been
deprived OF his personal liberty. The
denial had heen prepared. and consisted
of four or five typewritten sheets.
Cardinal Mercier said he reuuestcd
his callers to return In the evening for
an answer, hut the officers declared
they must await reply In tho car
dinars room At the archbishop's re-
tH'N'' 'citpH'iiiC COiuTiIlulIOn or this
order was received. Describing his
subsequent experiences. the cardinal
said:
1T is true. no manaclcs were used
to restrain me. but I was to have per-
formed service at Antwerp, and was
not permitted to go there. For three
days was restrained in my palace
Two days later l was asked to modify
my letter, and wrote another. If the
Germans are clever they Will publish
my first pastoral.
80 far as ! could see. Cardinal Mer
cier was free to come and go, subject.
] presume, to the usual restrictions i'm
posed on Belgians. Men were at work
bracinE the damaged walls OF the
cathedral and tearing down the parts
which must be removed Although
terribly battered, It now appears that
the beautiful building will be saved.
The damage Is estimated at 100000.
WANDER AIMLESSLY
THROUGH CITY STREETS
The people in and around Malines
appeared rs depressed as any 7 saw In
Belgium. They wander aIn:lessIy
Continued on Second Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
WILL SEEK UNIFORM LAWS
Colorado and Wyoming InduntriaI Re
Iatfona Committees to Meet.

CHEYENNE. wYO. February AT
conference between Governor George
4. Carlson. OF Colorado, and Governor
j. 3. kendrick. OF Wyoming, yester-
day. attended by the members OF tho
l-duatrial Relations Committees of the
Wyoming and Colorado Legislatures,
II was decided to hold a joint confer
ence OF the Wyoming and Colorado
committees at Denver. with view to
securing uniform drafts of Industrial
laws for enactment simultaneously In
Wyoming and Colorado
The Legislatures Of Utah and New
Mexico have been invited to partici-
pate by similar committees in the con-
ference, which will open In Denver
probably next week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
GUARD AGAINST TROUBLE
Special Omcerr Placed mt RooseveIt
y. j. Plants.

ROOSEVELT. y. j.. February -
Notice OF new move on the part Of
the two chemical plants here in the
strike OF their workers caused the Com
mon Council. in special session to-day,
10 place ten special officers at the
works of the Liebig Co. and OF VIII
liams & Clark.
Mayor Hermann explained that he
had been notified that employees who
were receiving 81 or more day when
the strike was, called had been ordered
TO report for duty to-morrow or be dis
charged These men have not been at
work since the walk-out OF the en-
ployes. who demanded the restoration
OF cut in wages
Fearing possible trouble, should the
men summoned By the companies re-
turn Tomorrow. the Mayor said it was
deemed advisable to give the mills
extra police protection.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
MINE VICTIMS NUMBER Fl
Death OF Negro Adds to Fatalities Fol
lowing Explosion in West Virginia.

FAYETTEVILLE. W. VA. February
THE death to-day OF a negro in
creased the number OF victims of yes
terdays explosion In the Carlisle Mine,
OF the New River Coal Company, to
twenty-one One hundred and eighty
men were entombed and Of the 16o who
escaped. the negro was the only one
huE seriously.
w. L. Thomas. chief clerk of the
state Department OF Mines. who in
spected the workings to-day, said the
explosion resulted from the ignition OF
gas from an open lamp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
LONDON February I uo:4o p. MO-

LONDON February Q0:4o p. MI
With tho German and Russian EN-
perors as eyewitnesses. the annie, OF
Russia and Germany are still contend
ing for the positions that protect the
Polish capital OF Warsaw from the in
vaders. The Russian Emperor has been
Mt Russian headquarters for several
days, and the German report announces
that the German Emperor has joined
his generals and has actually visited
troops in the trenches.
Nothing has been disclosed as to the
progress OF the battle, which, when
last reports were received, was raging
with undated fury.
The Russians. according to Saturdays
official statement had strengthened
their positions on the western bank OF
the Bzurn. which they had crossed near
its mouth. and captured another Ger
man vantage point. They also cap
tured long line of German trenches
near Borjimow. which has been the
centre OF most desperate fighting.
In East Prussia another big battle is
developing. the Germans having sent
reinforcements apparently from their
Bzura front to that region. In the Car
pathians. while their right is ad-
vancing. the Russians are able only 10
report that their left has checked the
Austro- German offensive
With regard to all this fighting the
German official report simply says:
No essential events have taken
place"
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
SOME GAINS IN WEST
Fighting in the west Is n repetition
OF that OF the preceding DAYS. There
have been lively artillery duels. and
a few infantry attacks in which both
sides claim TO have gained some
ground.
No further lighting in Egypt is re-
ported. The Turkish account OF that
which already has occurred there re-
fers to 1t as an encounter OF vanguards
and adds that the battles are st!Il in
progress. This probably Is delayed
announcement
The italian report OF tho return OF
Baron Burian. the Austro Hungarian
Foreign Minister, from his visit TO tho
German Emperor says the Austrian
Cabinet has found the results sat!sfnc- +
tory. but were not inclined TO gIvo
Trentino to italy and part OF Transy,-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
UNEMPLOYM IN NEW YORK
increaxe of About Per Cent In Decem-
Der, 1914, Over Same Period In 1913.

NEW YORK. February Them
ployment conditions In New York City
and tn" progress OF plans for remedy
ing them were outlined in report sub
mitted to day by subcommittees OF the
Mayors committee on unemployment.
of which Elbert II. Gary is chairman.
There was an increase of about 8 per
cent In unemployment in December,
1914. over the same period In 1913, ac-
cording TO the report.
Up to February 2, figures complied
from 1895 families. estimated to con-
tain nearly 100000 individuals, showed
unemployment In 1850 families
among which 42.107 individuals were
out Of work.
Aore than $4,000 has been raised
as nucleus to be used In financing
emergency workshops in various parts
OF the city. Money also is being raised
TO finance a central loan fund for use
Of the poor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
LINER DELAYED AT SEA
Uescue in Midocenn and Stormy Wealth
er Halt Ships Progreas.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
NEW YORK, February THE Amer
lean liner Philadelphia will arrive
late Monday night or early Tuesday
morning. Heavy seas, stormy weather,
and a rescue in midocean have delayed
her two days in the passage across
From noon till 1870 p. NJ. on Thurs
day last she was compelled to stand
by tho sinking Standard Oil tank Ches-
ter, which was In distress in midocean,
before tho seas had subsidized sufficient
~ to allow Captain Mill to lower a
rescuing boat.
Twenty-nine mon OF the Chester's
crow were rescued by the philadelphia's
boata.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
REPORT SAYS.
WILL SEND pUnrESu

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch. !
LONDON, February 7.--The American
ambassador has formally announced in
Berlin that protest against the Ger
man note establishing a German block
ade. which will endangcr neutral ship
ping. Is coming from Washington. ac-
cording to dispatch to the Exchange
Telegram Company from Copenhagen
The dispatch adds that tho Swedish.
Norwegian and Danish governments are
also making representations to Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
THE YMPIA NOT DAMAGED
Historic Ship Grounds in ChnrIeston
Harbor, but Is FIoated at Hisf, Tide.

CHARLESTON. g. c.. February T.
The United States cruiser Olympia, Ad-
miral Dewey's flagship In the battle of
Manila Bay. grounded to-day on Rattle
snake Shoals. near the harbor entrance
here. but was fioated at high tide with
the assistance OF the coast-guard cutter
Yamacraw. No damage was done to
the historic ship. and she proceeded on
her way to New Orleans. The Olympia.
which has been here for three years,
recently was put into commission again
for the purpose of participating in the
formal opening OF the Panama Canal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
MEN RETURN TO OLD JOBS
All Departments of Gary Plant OF nIi.
nOis Steel Company in Operation.
SpecIal to The Times-DIsnatcb

Especial to The Times s-Dispatch.J
GARY. IND. February with the
starting tomorrow morning OF the rail
mill, all departments OF the Gary plant
OF the Illinois Steel Company will he
In operation. The rail mill has been
boarded up for three months. Only
old hands will return to work. Within
the past ten days 1000 men have re-
turned to their Jobs. making n total OF
$500, at work by tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
BRYAN REFUSES TO
CONFIRM or DENY

lSpccial to The Times Dispatch
WASHINGTON, February 7Sncre-
tary Bryan refused in Washington last
night to confirm or deny the foregoing
dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

Greatly reduced fares February . to 10 New
Orleans $26I5. round trip, Mobile and Pen.
sacnia, Sa3o Final limit February e. I9i5
with extension to March Ia Stopovers 1est
service 501 East Main Street,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

Spain has sent to the United Stntcs
two representatives to purchase
arms. and soon also will buy several
neroplanes here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
ORDERED TO RAISE FLAG
DY BRITISH tDNIRAIry

LIVERPOOL. February Z (via Lon
don).-It was learned here tonight
that the Luaitania hoisted the Ameri-
can flag only after 1t had received in
structions to do so from the British
UContinned ON Sncond pnnaN =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

The Turkish authorities at TIo-
deidn, Arabin, have snlutcd the nng
over the Italian consulate, and there
by ended the incident caused by the
removal on the british consul from
the consulate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

Emperor William hns visited a
company of the SiIesinn Landw chr,
while the Russian Emperor nlso Is
with his troops In the field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

The Dnrdnnclles forts. according
to Athens reports, hnvc bcen bom-
bnrded by the allied British and
French wnrships. Two ammunition
depots are said to have been set on
IRE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

Vienna reports the retrent OF the
Russinns In BulSowinn, where the
Austrinns have tnkcn 1900 prison.
ers. and have occupied I<impolunK,
in the south,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
HEADS OF NATIONS
WITH MEN FIGHTING
IN WARSAW REGION
Nothing Disclosed as to
Progress of the
Battle.
RUSSIANS STRENGTHEN
POSITIONS ON BZURA
Also Report Capture of Long
Line of German Trenches
Near Borjimow.
CHECK ENEMY IN CARPATHIANs
Combats In West Largely Repetition
of Struggles Of Preced-
ing Days.
CHECK ENEMY IN CARPATHIANs
Only Meagre News
From Battle Fronts

MINOR engagements I'm the west
and continuation OF the cx-
tended battles in Poland md the
CnrPnthians comprise the mcngrc
news contained in official statements
regarding operations mt the various
battle fronts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

THE vERIBESr WAY TO BALTIMORE {"
York River Chesapeake bay. $40 p. NJ Only
S..O. and. superior service. 3i East Main.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

The British government maintains
TINT ns II has not objected to for
eIgn merchant vessels using the
british flag ns n rusc for cvndinx
capture at sen Mt the hnnta OF a he'll
liEerent, british merchant vessel
Is entitled to assume neutral coIors
for n similar purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

The British Foreign Omce, In
Abatement bearing on the flying OF
the American ing by the Cunnrd
liner Luaitnnia. although II does
not mention this Incident. declares
the use of n neutral fnE liz within
certain limitations well established
In practice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
ORDER WAS ADOPTED
AS PRECAUTIONARY RULE
MADRI GnAs VIA soUTnERN kwy.

CONTINUED on Second pagel
Evening star., 1915-11-10
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