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Army Paymasfer of
France Imprisoned
Dcsclaux. Ey-Assistant to Gail
laux. Accused of Embczzle-
ment.


PARIS, Jan 2G.--The General Payma ster
OF the French army. VI. France Desclaux,
was arrested and brought to Paris to-
night and is now a prisoner in the Cherche
Midi military prison, cha ged with embez-
cling the funds entrusted to him.
besClauX was chief Of the bureau under
NJ. Jos. PHI Caillaux when the latter was
Premier and was IN a similar position
later when CaillauN was Minister OF III
nance.
The residence OF the accused man In
the Hue Brunei was seurChtd 10y the
authorities. who also searched the resi-
dcnce Of one OF the most celebrated Dir, So
makers In Paris, who Is an intimate friend
Of DescauN.
DesclauN was arrested on the specific
charge Of ~ .sappropriat!ug army material.
which, according to the charge he has
sent regularly by messengers three times
week since the opening Of the war 10
the establishment Of a woman drpssmaker
friend. Detectives caught soldiers deliver
ing the bundles.
NJ. DesrlauN ranked as a Major He Is
80 years old and has passed his whole life
In the civil service in France and Algeria.
He is an officer Of the Legion OF Honor.
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BOUND HOME FROM SHANTUNG.
German women aud children who
Lost kin In siege by japanese.

Eighty-two German women and children
refugees from tho Chinese province Of
Snantuug, NnUSr husbands aud fdtici .
fell In the assault OF the japanese Oh
Tslng-tao, arrived here yesterday from
san Francisco and left few hours later
on the Italian liner Taormina to make
the last leg OF a 10000 mile Journey TO
their native land. Thirty OF the party
were children. Only one man, Dr. Paul
Meyer. who for many years has been the
ply siclan OF the Shantung railroad, ac-
companicd them on their long journey.
The refugees, whose arrival attracted
the curious to the Pennsylvania station
for time. did not show any effects Of
the trials through which they passed
steamship President Grant, tied in Ho-
boken. and entertained and dined by the
officers. The members OF the party spoke
highly Of the conduct Of the Japanese
victors. but they were bitter against tho
British.
one OF the women. Mis-, Martha Peters
mann, declared, we can forgive every
thing. but We cannot and never will
forget England's monstrous shame in in
citing the yellow men against us to take
away from us our homes. May God
punish England -
Many OF the fugtlves told thrilling
stories of the defence Of Tsing-taO. one
said the Germans lost only ISL dead and
452 wounded in the entire siege, while
the Japanese lost about 1900. Fifty
eight thousand was their estimate OF the
number OF japanese In the assault on the
stronghold
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
PORTUGUESE OFFICERS
SURRENDER THEIR ARMS
Army and Navy Commanders
Hand In Swords as Protest
Against Government.
Specia, cqo,c despatch to Tnr srv.


LONDON, Jan. 26.--The Daily Maths cor
respondent at Lisbon describes the crisis
due to the situation created by the almost
unanimous attitude of protest against the
Governments policy adopted By the Portu-
gucse army and navy.
In the last few days, he says nearly all
the officers OF both branches Of tho service
have handed their swords To the officials
of the War office. intimating that they
considered themselves under arrest.
This action Is a part OF the powerful
movement of passive resistance against
the arrest OF seventy-three officers on
January 20 while they we're proceeding IN
full uniform to the Belem Palace TO ASK
the President TO countermand an order OF
the Minister Of War transferring certain
officers from their regiments.
The Democratic party al meeting mas
resolved on strong opposition 10 the new
Government The first act Of Gen. Pim"nta
Castro, the head OF the new non bipartisan
Cabinet. was to order the release OF the
officers and to order the restitution oil
their swords 10 all who voluntarily handed
them or sent them TO the War once.
The seals placed on the doors OF the
Offices OF the Republican newspaper Uhion'
iSt. the newspaper Luchd and Santos
newspaper IutrdRSiOcHte have been re-
moved All three had been suppressed by
tho late Government Santos was leader
OF the revolution of 1910.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
BELGIAN AID FUND
REACHES $S75,9SS.9O
The state Department Reports
Americans and Native Chris
tians Safe in Tabriz.
RED CROSS GIFTS MANY

The Beleiaf Relief Fund received COM
It's total sS75.9SS.9O.
The Presbyterian Board Of Foreign Mis-
slons received letter from Assistant Sec
rotary OF State Osborn yesterday reporting
that all Americans and native Christians
In Tabrlz and Uruma are safe, and that
amnesty has been granted to native Chris
tians on surrender Of their arms In re-
spouse to an appeal from Consul Paddock
at Tabriz. who has cabled that money Is
NEEDED To aid destitute r fugccs. the board
Is making an appeal for funds.
Nicc-C hartman Lindon W. Bates Of the
Commission for Relief in Belgium made
II plain yesterday that this ORGANIZATION
desires not only money but non perl liable
fOodstufs a. well.
Red cross receipts yesterday amounted
TO tl.iO6.25. Of which sl,0iS.G5 was COM
tributcd through Dr. Dcrnburg aud s25N.3o
through the StddtS-/oitmg. The Red
cross received yesterday lcttor from
Minister OF war Remy Of France eN-
pressing his thanks for shipment OF over
400 barrels and cases Of clothing and hos-
pital supplies Total contributions are
now siI5. gS2.
The American Ambulance Hospital
Fund received S2.53S yesterday, making
it, total S3ij,1g2.15.
Alfred NOyes gave a reading OF sons
OF his poems Yesterday ut the British Inn
perial club for the benefit Of the Prince
of Wales National Relief Fund
The National Congress of Mothers and
Parcnt-Teachrrs Associations gave $500
Yesterday to the Womans section of the
Commission for Relief in Belgium This
10 to buy condensed milk FOR belgian
babies.
Contributions to the Sccours National
Fund amounted to s76. making n total Of
$54.67O.
\ benefit for the Belgian Relief Fund
has been arranged to take place at me
{ Princess Theatre the afternoon OF Feb
! ruary .. Three original one act plays
will he read by their authors and well
known artists have volunteered their SER
vices
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
MAY STOP WILHELMINA.
British Expected to Invoke German
GOVERNMENTS New order.

MAsHISGrosj, Jan. 26.--Assumption hy
tls German Government OF control over
a the food supplies OF the empire as
announced from Berlin to-day is eA-
poc;ed by officials here to result in a
refusal by the British to permit any
vessel to carry foOdstufis 20 Germaa
ports.
Il is believed the British will take ad-
vantage OF this action by the Imperial
Government to claim that under the new
conditions all foodstuffs consigned 10 Ger
many must be regarded as destined to the
Government of Germany and therefore OF
hostile destination.
II is thought probable this ruling will
be invoked In the case OF the American
steamship Wilhelmina, now Oh the seas
a. route - Hamburg with - cargo or
American foods uffs. Tho Wilhemlna
sailed last week from New York and II
was announced by those interested in the
venture that they We're determined to
demonstrate II possible the feasibility OF
sending foodstuns direct to Germany.
Prior 20 the announcement from Berlin
II vas though, the Wilhelmina had an
even chance owing to precautions taken
b. the shippers OF her cargo to consign
1t to American representatives in Ham
burg. Il Is not now considered, however
that the Winelmna has much chance
OF discharglng her cargo at Hamburg.
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THE CHARYBDIS is BEACHED.
British Cruiser. Rammed Near New
York, Now mt Bermuda.

The New York American prints a des-
patch from -. John. y. b.. this morn
ing stating that eighty members of the
crew OF the British cruiser Charybds
were landed at st. John on January 20,
and report that the Charybds was dam
AGED forward In collision with the
frelghter Bayamo off Sandy Hook on
January .. The officers Of the Charybds
decided to beach her at Bermuda rather
than attempt repairs at the present time
The crew VIII be sent TO England.
The Bayamo was rammed as she was
leaving New York for Genoa with -four
and cotton, The collision occurred four
teen miles east OF Sandy Hook. The
freighter was beached on the mud fats
of Erie Basin Gap.
At the time the identity of the Other
VI ssel in the collision was unknown al
though, since she showed no lights and
backed away IN the fog. Il was believed
she was war vessel, and the suggestion
was made that she was one OF the Brit
ish ships on guard outside the harbOr
The Charybdls il a light cruiser, COM
pleted in 1893, She has a displacement
Of 1850 tons. Is SEQ feet long, and has
a speed of l9,5 knots, She has lightly
armored deck and carries two inch and
eight a. inch guns, eight six Founders
one ;hree FOUNDER and four torpedo tubes
Her complement comprises ais men,
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GER MANY WILL
CONFISCATE ALL
ITSFOODSTUFFS
Government Is to Seize
Grains and Flour to In
sure Future Supply.
To DOLE OUT MEATS
TO MUNICIPALITIES

rr.tIN. via London. Jan. 96.-The Fed
/, , council announced to-day the follow
...csuiations for the conservation Of the
food supply
.>,I socks OF corn wheat and -four are
od.r,d seized by February /. All bust
nos transacted in these commodities is
...o.ddcu from January IS.
"Nl municipalities are charged with the
6g,, Of setting aside suitable supplies OF
reserved meat.
The owners OF corn are ordered to re-
Do their stocks Immediately, whcreupon
eo1as.at.on. at a fixed price. viii follow.
"a Government distributing office FOR
H., regulation ui consumption will be es-
r.bW.h,d. distribution being made accord
lax to the number Of inhabitants
NI.n space is given IN the newspapers
l.. ID, orders Of the Federal Council con-
coming brcldstuns. which are welcomed
" dl writer's.
mr. Inpcr,oi Gr:,u, publishes to-day
L.. following notice regarding the con-
h.rptlDu of grain:
Thief, : no doubt that the measure or
d red taken cuts much deeper into the eco
homie Ilfe OF our people than all the other
economic regulations hitherto adopted by
T.. Federal Council during the war II Is,
however. necessary IN order 20 make GER
TN th, sufficient and regular supply of
Our people with breadstulfs until the next
tnr,sniug ur the new harvest. and Is. be-
sd,s. q necessity of life for the Govern
melt and the nation.
The stems heretofore taken have proved
themselves not far reaching enough to
/ .us about the sparing use OF our limited
e vsh q 4
o., Jon reality sufficient for our needs. In
p,ft.,ular the measures hitherto introduced
h We not prevented the feeding Of bread
grt'l to cattle.
The present order gives Us the GER
.l.rty that our enemies plan 20 starve
Germany will he upset. and assures us of
plentiful bread until the nest harvest
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U. S. TRADE BALANCE GROWS.
Exports Exceeded Imports by s20,-
35S,3I4 Last week.

WAsHlNGToN. Jan. 26--The trade bal
ance IN favor of the United States for
the week ended January IS amounted
to s26,374.3l4 according To a statement
given out to-day by the Department Of
Commerce. Exports last week AT thirteen
principal customs districts doing 50 per
cent. of the export business o, the coun-
try amounted to S53.s7l.372, and imports
S27, 497.0jS Imports at these districts
amount to IS per cent. of the business.
For the week ended January l6 the
exports amounted to $59.2l4.33s, and the
imports TO S25.44s.752, an excess OF eX-
ports of S33,765,5S6. Cotton exported last
week amounted to 239,94l bales. making
the total for seven weeks 1.s62.924 bales.
Exports from New York last week
amounted to $2S,037,2l2 and imports
sls,343,073.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
AUTO BANDIT WOULD FIGHT,
Dieudonn. RACES nj Being In Jail,
Not AT Front.

PARIS. Jan 26.--A letter from Dtou-
dome the member Of the Bonnet gang
~ automobile bandits whose sentence 10
the gullo;ine was committed by Presi-
dent Poincare Ia April, 1913, and who
was sent 10 u convict station, says;
81 am fun OF rage at not being the
fist to he back AT the most dangerous
post no matter where, with my brothers
in-law, cousins aud comrades, Fate willed
otherwise and has left me here kick
ing my heels In .1acCon while over
there men are lighting and dying on
he field of honor
Believe me, mother. ! envy the fate
of those who died on ;he guillo;ine."
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DENIES LOSS AT KORNA.
British statement Tells of Engage
ment on January 20.

LONDON, Jan. Ca statement issued
to-day by the official press bureau re-
garding the Constantinople despatch
given out in Berlin. asserting that the
Turks repulsed the British with great
loss at Koruna on January 81. says that
the engagement took place on January
20, and quotes despatch sent by Gen.
Barrett OF the British force on that date.
"A reconnaissance was made to-day
starting at o'clock this morning from
Mezera, with the cooperation OF the navy
to ascertain the strength Of the disposi-
ton OF the enemy's force near Mezera and
Korna. We found his outposts south OF
the Rata Canal. about seven miles north
Of Mezcrl. We drove him across the
canal and advanced into the marshes,
severe losses were inflicted on tho
enemy. We shelled his dhows and camps
and he was driven back in disorder His
strength was estimated at 5000 men and
six guns. The casualties on our side were
about nifty. Our withdrawal to the camp
At Mczers was not molested."
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Free Hand for Germany.

AN Anglo-German understanding on
the terms laid down by Germany would
not have meant an absolute guarantee
for the peace Of Europe. hut IL would
have meant an absolute free hand for
Germany. 40 far as England was con-
cerned, for Germany to break the peace
of Europe.
"Dr. Won Bethmann-IIollweg refused
the proposal which England put forward.
and in viii n France. Italy and Russia
concurred for conference at which
the dispute would have been settled on
fair and honorable terms without war.
"If he really wished 20 work with Eng
land for peace why did he not accept
that proposal lie must have known
after the Balkan conference In London
that England could be trusted TO play fair.
Herr Won JaGow had given testimony In
the Rechstag to Engands good faith in
those negotiations.
The proposal for the second confer
ence between the Powers was made by
Sir Edward Grey with the same straight
forward desire for peace as in 1912 and
1913. The German Chancellor rejected
this means OF averting the war. He who
does not will the means must not COM
plain II the conclusion is drawn tina; he
did not will the end"
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POPE URGES PEACE AS
ONLY HOPE FOR AUSTRIA
Sends Prclatc. ImplOring En-
perOr Not to Abdicate. Is
Report.
special cable Despatch to Tur srx.

ROME. Jan. s6.--The Pope sent Mgr.
Patcnell to Vienna a fortnight ago as the
bearer Of an autograph letter to the En-
peror Francis Joseph This letter was de-
llvered to the Emperor In person at a long
private audience. after which Mgr. Pat
chelli returned to Rome where he con-
ferred with the Pope, He Is now again
on his way 70 Vienna with another letter.
The strictest secrecy Is maintained con-
corning this most active correspondence,
which Is unprecedented since heretofore
the Emperor's letters 20 the Pope have
been very lnfrequent and have been trans
mitted through the medium OF the Aus
trian Embassy and never through papal
nuncio Prelates do not ordinarily act as
messengers.
TIE SUN correspondent Is informed tina,
the Pope is urging the Emperor to make
peace as the empires only safety and I.
trying 10 persuade him from thoughts OF
abdcation. Mgr. Patchelli will have an
other audience with the Emperor when he
arrives at Vienna.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
FRANCE TO SEIZE SHIPS.
Has Not Changed Policy Regarding
Maritime sales.

NAsHI>oN, Jan. 2G.--It has become
luwn that France viii adhere to her
traditional policy Of not recognizing the
validity Of the sale OF any enemy s1ips to
r'ltrals after the beginning of hostilitles.
Early I'm the way It Was made known To
tins Government that the French Govern
rnt has not seen tit To modify the views
which have always been held by 1t on tAis
Question since It began to be AN issue N
International warfare. While the Frcnca
Government has not sent to the United
States any formal communication on the
subject "a was nevertheless clearly indi-
Gated To- representatives Of the United
States Government that this would be the
French policy IN the present war.
As 4 matter OF fact the French are dis
playing little activity IN enforcing the
control of the seas enjoyed by the Allies.
Ia" impress ION prevails here that in sIch
cases as may arise, particularly in Euro
pcln waters, the French viii leave II 10
tn British Government to deal with them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
BETTER TEST THAN DACIA
London Paper Says Wilhelmina's
Passage would Hurt Allies.
Spccioi cob,c Despafch 10 THr suS.

LoNDoN, Jan. 2G.--The Morning Pos
tays that the steamship Wilhelmina.
which lett New York on January 20 foe
Germany with a cargo OF American food
= uifs consigned to the representative OF
an American firm, presents more plausl'
BILE and insdious test case than even the
experiment with the Dacia, the cotton
carrying ship OF changed registry.
The Post says that If the Wilhelmina is
allowed TO go through the situation VIII
be injurious to the cause Of the Allies y
contends that neutrality is an affair OF
the land' as well as of the sea, and that
despite the fact that Belgium is neutral
country Americans would find it impos-
s.hle to send food into the country
Though such Belgian ports as are in
German hands
America is asking us to abrogate the
power we have gained upon the sea At
vast expense tho Post adds. so that
American trade may uourlsh and support
an enemy who is destroying the subjects
and wealth of our allies and our Own
wealth whenever he can do So
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DACIA STARTS, BUT SOON STOPS.
Said 10 he waiting Mysterious
Papers From New York.

GtLvusToN. Tex. Jan. 26,-At 3
o'clock this afternoon the steamship
buoia left Pier 81 and steamed to Bolivar
Roads, where she dropped anchor pre-
pared to sail AT any minute orders arrive
Tor her departure,
The agents and skipper Of the Dacla
u not divulge the reasons for the delay.
olt they assert there are certain mys-
t@AYSus papers en- route from New for;
r1r which the vessel must wal.
The local representative said to-day
All this talk about the owners or skip
reg losing their nerve is rot. The ship
VIII sail for Rotterdam ms soon as cer-
tam de,als which we cannot discuss are
arranged, The boat will not sail to-day
ont is likely TO sail at any hour to-
hQIrow,"
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ITALY DEMANDS MINE REMOVAL.
Threatens 10 send ships to sweep
waters or PoIn.
SpSc'a' 'abls DssBor,b 10 Tnr SuN.

RuIG. Jan. 26-As the result Of an In.
vestigation OF the sinking of the italian
steamship Narese of Pola by a submarine
mine the Italian Foreign Office has learned
that the mine was outside OF territorial
waters and the course followed by steam
ers going to Venice. Besides this the Aus
trian torpedo boats near at hand did not
attempt to rescue the crew Of the Naresc
Italy now demands the immediate re-
moval Of beds OF mines off Pola and
threatens to send ships TO sweep up the
mines II the removal IS delayed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
10000 TO RAID EGYPT.
Turkish Troops Mass Rt Two Com
centration Points.

LONDON, Jan. 26.--The Turkish army
for the invasion Of Egypt Is placed AT
10000 men in II COnstantinople despatch
received here to-day by way Of Athens.
According to the despatch the concen-
tration points for this force are III
Arisen on the Mediterranean coast of the
Sinai peninsula, some nlnety-Nve miles
east OF Port Said and IL Akabah. at the
head OF the Gulf OF Akabah 100 miles
east of SueZ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27
YARN SHIPMENT JAN. 80.
Contributions to PrincesSc Fund Co
Ing on French Liner Chicago.

A shipment OF yarn and wooilcn tor the
Princesse de PoiX fund will leave New
York next Saturday on the French liner
Chicago. Tho money sent to Tue sun
for this war relief will he used for bus
ing yarn at wholesale, which will bc in
Guided in the shipment Within twenty
four hours after touching the French
coast il viii be in the hands Of uuem-
ployed workers whom the princesse is pay
ing to knit for wounded soldiers and their
families
The packing will he done on Friday aud
1t is earnestly requested that all who have
IN mind to contribute will II possible have
their checks or other contributions reach
THE SCN ny that day. Five dollars was
received yesterday from a woman in New
York who requests that her name he with
held. 4 bundle of knitted goods came
from Mrs. g. T. Fiebger of West Point.
y V
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TO REOPEN THE LUXEMBOURG.
Belgian Art 10 lie shown In one
section OF Museum.

PARIS, Jan. 26.--Leoncc Benodite. cura-
tor OF tho Luxembourg Museum, has de-
cided 10 reopen a section of the museum
with an exhibition Of prints by Brang-
wyn. the English artist, and a collection
of belgian art.
This does not forcshadow general
opening of the museums. as most of the
works Of art are still hidden in places Of
security and the Fine Arts administration
is unwilling 10 risk the possibility Of In
jury by an aerial bombardment
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AID SHIP FROM SEATTLE.
The Washington. with belgian Ala,
so PAS Through Canal

SEATTLE, Wash. Jan. 26.-The British
steamer Washington. chartered by tho
American Commission for Relief In Bel
GUM, left this port to-day FOR Rottcr-
dam with a cargo of food valued at
S5l2 600 for the Belgian refugees Much
OF the food was purchased by the Rookie
Teller Foundation.
The Washington will pass through the
Panama Canal
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The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany announces that the Chilean Govern
ment has removed all restriction on dip
lomatlc and consular messages and on
private message TO and from neutral
countries, but messages relating 10 move
ments OF warships or vessels OF belliSer-
ent countries are prohibited.
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BASIS OF Communications.

THIS fact alone was enough to justify
any communications between Belgium and
the other Powers on the footing that
there would be no violation OF Belgian
neutrality, unless II was previously v'o-
lated by another Power. ON no other
footing did Belgium ever have any such
communications
1T would sooW 10 follow that according
to Dr. Won Bethmaun-HOllweg's code
wrong becomes right II the party which
is to be the subject OF the wrong foresees
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-27

The news that Paris IL to have no car
nvnl this year will be a keen disappoint-
ment to many American and English
travellers. During the two days of Mardi
Gras and Mi-Careme the boulevards from
the Madeleiie to the Bastille have been
turned over each year 10 the Parisans.
old and young. and the merry battle OF
confetti has gone on all day and through
out the night.
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WI Tut I7T7NITT
BUCHAREST. Jan. 26.--Many RuManians
are abandoning Transylvana. The exo-
dus Is limited to able bodied citizens who
refuse to oppose the Russian invasion,
but are most eager 20 guide the Ruman!sn
army there and are enlst.ng as volun-
tet 10,
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PARIS, Jan. EFT was announced hers
to-day that Due de Lorge, head of tho
Durfort Civrac family was killed In bat
tie on January %. He was IS years old
and was a sub-Lieutenant in the Thirty
second Dragons.
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Customs Receipts Yesterday.

The total receipts for duties at the
Custom House yesterday were S120.3l0.T9.
OF which Slji.270.G0 was for merchandise
withdrawn from bonded warehouses and
$4,000, for recent importat,cns.