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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
BRITISH CHURCHES
PRAY FOR VICTORY
Day of Intercession for Allies
Success and in Memory
of the Dead.
Try Cable to The Tribune.l

London, Jan. 3.-Britain as q nation
to-day made a remarkable response 70
the call of King George TO JOIN in the
observance of the first Sunday of 1915
as a day of intercession on behalf or
the empire in this time OF war.
Throughout the allied countries also
special religious services were held.
Special prayer was offered for the sue
cess OF the allied arms and in remem-
brance of those who have fallen on the
battlefield.
The King attended the seryice at
Sandringham, where he has been tax
ing a brief holiday, and IT was ans wish
that every one should follow his ex-
ample and attend his own parish
church.
The great cathedrals of London were
crowded There were four services at
Westminster Abbey. At the 10 o'clock
service the police had 10 turn hum
dreds away before the opening an.
them. "Be There Peace on Earth"
Was ended. The congregation was rep
resentative of every section OF LONDON
life The sermon was preached by
Archdeacon Wherefore: :,
Four services were held at Sc. PauPs
Cathedral, the first beginning at
o'clock in the morning, and being con-
dncted by the Right Rev. DR.. Arthur
Ingram. the Bishop of London. The
great cathedral was thronged through
out the day.
At the Roman Catholic churches, be-
sides masses and evening services.
there was an exposition OF the Blessed
sacrament. Westminster Cathedral was
crowded. The Salvation Army OBJ
served the day in every barracks
throughout British territory. Special
services were also held ut the Jewish
synagogues.
Rome. Jan. Especial prayers were
said to-day in all the English churches
In Italy for the ultimate victory OF the
Triple Entente nations. In the chapel
of the English College Cardinal Gas
ouet and the new British Minister 70
the Vatican, Sir Henry Howard, the
latter in full uniform, were among
tl.ose who participated in the COM
munion service.
Their action was in striking contrast
TO that of the members OF the British
En- assy to the Quirinal, none of whom
was present at any service. IL also was
remarked that the rector and vice-rec-
tor of the Irish College did not partici-
pate in the service nor attend the re-
ception given by Cardinal Gasquet in
honor Of Sir Henry Howard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
PROTEST MAY LEAD
TO JOINT TRIBUNAL
International Commission
Suggested for Disputed
Seizure Cases.
tBy Cable TO The Tflbune.l

London, Jan. St is possible, ac-
cording to a trustworthy report. that
the British government will propose to
the United States the establishment of
some sort of tribunal composed of
representatives of both countries which
will pass on disputed points arising
from Great Britain's position regard
ing the treatment of neutral shipping.
This tribunal, or arbitral commits
sion, would take cases as they came
from the prize court if America has
any objections to offer to the courts
application or Interpretation of the
laws, the tribunal sitting in London.
At the same time the government
would expedite the prize courts work
by eliminating delays there and also
elsewhere so that seized ships or car
goes could be acted on with the mini
mum of delay.
The beginning of the new week finds
virtually all excitement over the Amer
lean note passed away. Sir Edward
Grey's friendly response, which will be
made this week. is expected still further
to quiet anxiety and Obstinate appre-
hension. Weekend comment in re-
views, however, keeps up the charge OF
unfortunate handlin. of the note
against Washington and the method OF
making it public is still condemned.
1t is probably true that the actual
text was not delivered to the Foreign
Office until ten hours after dispatches
from Washington giving a summary OF
the note. The diplomatic situation
was saved. however, by the fact that
Ambassador Page, on the day before
informed Lord Haldane of the impend-
ing protest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
BRITISH NATIONAL
GUARD A million
This Number Expected To
Be Quadrupled Be.
fore Spring.

London, Dec. 22.-Almost unobsersi.
England's home-defense army-whethr
it be called the Volunteer Training
Corps" or the National Guard" Or
the Especial Constabulary"-has grow
to membership o. more than a millisn
men in a SD ce OF less than thru
months. Moreover, this is only b.
ginning; apparently the number vii
be quadrupled before spring. 0ecu.
rences like the German naval raid o.
the Hartlepools and Scarborough |,
mid-December send hundreds OF ID,
male population, old and young slin,
hurrying to take their places In this
civil guard, which will have an In
portant work 10 do If invasion ever
becomes a reality.
Drilling is carried on generally tara
or four evenings week IN parn,
squares and school yards all over Eng
land. The force is 70 be equipped n
soon as possible with grsy-green uEi.
forms. Il is already differed, sH
equipped with engineer, ambulance
transport, signal, bicycle and moief
cycle sections. Rife practice is spnr-
cipal part of the training as soon
the elements of drill are completed.
A TO what the duties OF these eirs
ian soldiers will be should invasion X
attempted there has been no dennin
information yet. They would be e.
pec.ed, il is said, TO see that the pors'
lat on of the threatened towns vas
taken safely away. Arrangements tf
such an exodus have already been Ter
tatively made in most parts OF ne
kingdom. and such matters as prepsf'
ing schedules of all the vehicles in ne
district and lists of the available stoen
of food, fodder, explosives and case
line completed.
III a German force actually MANAGE
10 land and advanced toward one q
these towns they would find the tosl
deserted and all the food stocks, wsi,i
supply and other material destroys
That would be the work OF the eiva
guard.
As for rifles, the guard would D
supposed 10 carry them more as
deterrent than for use against
enemy. The guardsmen would b
charged with police duties, like pre-
venting panic and Furnishing wouie-ot
looters. Whether they would De pe'
mitted TO line the neuges anu ulss.s.
and take pot-shots at the invaders We
authorities disagree. Some say uit
having performed their duties N see
ing the population safely off the taress.
ened premises, they would bury thW
rifles or hand them over to the mlll'
tary authorities. Among the men thsn.
selves the opinion is quite general ,, a
when the time came it would De or.
cult to enforce such a tame ending
their work, even if they were tresA
as non-combatants and few OF then
summarily executed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
CONSUMPTION TALK
HEARD In BRITAIN
The Admiralty Secretary
Warns Young Men With
out Dependents.

London, Jan. "A hint that the Brit
ish government contemplated the intro
duction of CONSUMPTION for increasing
the army and navy was dropped by
Thomas j. Mcnamara, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Admiralty, while
speaking at the Browning Settlement
this afternoon.
Referring to the fact that there were
many thousands of young men in the
United Kingdom without dependents,
who had not answered the call TO the
colors. Mr.. Mcnamara said:
IF they think they are going to enjoy
life of freedom at the other fellows
expense, they won't enjoy 1t much
longer"
The recruiting boom which COM
menced after the holidays continues.
As the result of six open air meet
ings, at Cardiff, addressed by wounded
oldiers, there was an extraordinary
rush to the recruiting Offices last even
ing. and the recruiting officers were
kept busy until an early hour this
morning. At one meeting alone 5000
men barred their heads when the ma
tional anthems Of the Allies were
played.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
II. s. HEARS ALLIES ONLY,
DECLARES CHANCELLOR
Germanys Case Never Presented Says DR.. Won Beth
mann-f1ollweg Regrefuly-Length OF War IN
certain-Brsh Bamed-No Hatred Felt

Of Belgium. and what is the attitude oil
your government toward the American
relief work for the Belgiansg
"On the contrary, we are DOING
everything we can 70 assist II and are
giving of our own supplies, ne sara
ave are very grateful 10 the Amer
cans for it, We are very sorry Tor
the Belgians. As TO our attitude on
the question of Belgian neutrality,
have spoken at length in the Reichs'
TAG. You have seen the documents
published in the 'Norddeutsche Allge-
meine Zeitung,' which show that Bel
gium had abandoned its own neutrality
and that England and France had ar
ranged to violate Belgian neutrality
long before the war"
"You have been here and have seen
conditions" he continued. we nave
enough. We can get along. Copper.
oil. rubber-we shall have enough OF
all. The British restrictions on trade
are hurting the neutral states more
than they are Germany. They have
affected the United States. have they
not One of the remarkable features
of the war has been the adaptiblllty OF
German industries. You have seen the
way in which she has been readjustine
her Industries from peace purposes 70
those Of war. oh, we have enough,
he repeated, in dismissing the subject
What about financing the war, your
excelency?"
There is no trouble about that
You have noticed how literally the
first war loan was subscribed, and II
will be the same with the next. We
shall have funds enough TO continue
the war to the end"
"And when does your excellency
think that will be-"
Length of War? Can't Say.
A shrug of the shoulders and mo-
ment's hesitation preceded the an
swer.
Impossible to say. hope that 1t
will not be long. We have good news
from the east front. The situation
there is favorable"
The conversation then turned to the
sentiment of the Germans toward the
various nations with which they are
at war. The Chancellor said that
there seemed to be very little illfeel-
ing toward the French. On the con
trary. the men al the front get almost
on friendly terms with the French
soldiers opposite them.
"But we Germans do not cherish
hate" he said. ITO hate is not Ger
manic trait. The vendetta belongs to
the Latin races.
Il did not want this war" he con
tinued with emphasis. For the five
years that I have sat here" he said,
touching the desk before him. 81 have
labored steadily to develop a good UNI
Outstanding with England. In my
speech in the Reichstag the other day
| told of these efforts. But all came
TO naught, and not through my fault
The Chancellor then went on to dis
cuss, as in his speech of December 2,
how the attitude of the British gov
eminent, by steadily encouraging the
Russian war party with the necessary
confidence in ultimate British support,
had brought the war nearer and near
er. At this point Colonel Won Mutius,
the Emperor's aide-de-camp, was an
nounced.
Then. referring to charges of bru-
tality against the German soldiers, he
concluded:
"Our boys are not bad boys. They
do not do such things
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04

Berlin. Dec. 14-The Imperial Chan
cellor. Or. Won Bethmann- Hollweg, re-
ceived correspondent to-day and
spoke openly on the Belgian relief
situation. the question Of contraband.
the way in which industrial Germany
has adapted herself TO war conditions,
the sentiment of Germany toward her
enemies and toward America ana on
the responsibility for the war, when
he attributes to Great Britain.
81 did not want this war; was one
of his phrases, given with striking en-
phasis. 1--WE Germans do not cherish
hate" was another. occurring in a
discussion of the attitude of the Ger
mans toward the French soldiers and
people.
-Four months and half of war have
not passed lightly over the Chancellor
In his uniform of lieutenant general,
with grizzled, close-cropped beard and
iron crosses, first and second class. he
seemed much ol5ev than the scholarly,
frock-coated statesmen of Reichstag
debates. Face and eyes showed signs
Of the strain OF the last few months.
He spoke with confidence Of ultimate
German victory, although a weary, eN-
pressive shrug of the shoulders was
his answer to a query as 10 the posi-
Bile duration of the war.
Talks in Historic Mansion.
The Chancellor had only that after
noon received word that his son,
young cavalry lieutenant, had been
badly wounded and captured in Poland
BY the Russians. but of this he made
no mention when stating that the stu
alton on the eastern front appeared
TO be favorable.
The interview took place in the re-
ception room Of the historic Chancellor
mansion in the Wilhelmstrasse, around
which cluster memories of Bismarck,
Caprivi, Hohe1lohe and Buelow. A por-
trait of the Emperor with his two
elder grandchildren, inscribed with
words of warm appreciation, stood on
the table; on another table were sew
eral signed portraits, including those
of Duke Ernst August OF BrunsWlck
and Princess August Wilhelm, and IN
the anteroom hung life-sized painting
of the ex-Chancellor, Prince Won Bue-
low. who has now accepted Office under
his successor as Ambassador TO Italy.
The conversation turned first to news
conditions and the difficulties of pre-
senting the German side OF the sltua-
ton TO American readers. The Chan
cellor regretted that, owing to the Eng
lish and French censorship and control
of the cables, the German point of
view had not been adequately pre-
sented in the United States. He felt
this TO be great injustice.
Tannenberg Battle Greatest.
"Since the English have the posi-
bility of getting the truth about them
selves and their allies out" he asked,
"why should they object to letting a
little truth out about Germany"
ave shall" remarked the Chancello or,
shortly issue full reports OF the earlier
battles, as, for example, the battle of
Tannenberg. that on the Masurlan
Lakes and the battle on the Marine"
To a remark on how little was known
abroad concerning Tannenberg, he re-
Joined quickly: Zone of the greatest
battles in history! One of the great
est? The greatest, should say"
as there any truth, your excellen-
cy," he was asked. Gin the limitations
that Germany is hampering the ship
ment Of provisions to the population
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
Germans Take Important
Point and 1000 Prisoners

Rarlin. Jan. Cby wireless 10 Lon
aon1-The official statement issued to-
dsv by the German Army Headquarters
says; NJ
"To the west Of the Nistule River
our troops succeeded IN. taxing a
specially strengthened point dappu.
Of the Russians at Borlim9W al'G-
several days Of very hard hghting, "a =
which we captured 1000 prisoners end
six machine guns. In three night at
Jacks the Russians attempted 10 re-
tske Roriimow. but they were ell drIN-
on of with heavy losses.
"To the east of the Rawks RIVER our
attack is proceeding steadily. -.
1.-THE Russians several tunes MAJ
rsnorted successes in the vicinity OF
Inawlodz con the Pilica River seven
niles east of Tomaszow). These are
nnre inventions. Russian attacks IN
hat district we're repulsed with heavy
losses TO them and yesterday 'neS
ceased to attack the position 40
con the east of the Pilica River the
situation is unchanged. y.
In East Prussia and IN Nortn 70
land there is no change IN the situa-
ton"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04

the most friendly spirit. "Le Petit
Journal" moderate Republican organ
managed by Jean Dupuy, one Of the
strongest personalities in French public
life, voices the popular feeling in a
leading editorial with these words:
"The differences between Washington
and London are purely technical and
will be settled on their technical mer-
its"
Similar views are expressed by lie
Figaro" "Le Gaulois." "Le Petit Jour
nal, ""Le Matin" and "L'Echo de Paris,
all agreeing that in cases not tainted
by fraudulent bills of lading, such.
for instance, as attempts to conceal
copper wire under the guise OF cotton,
every facility and courtesy should be
promptly accorded TO neutral owners.
The trend of public and official feel
ing in France is that there is no appre-
hension of an unfair spirit on the part
of the United States. but on the other
hand apprehensions do exist here in
regard to the impartiality of certain
neutral consignees in Europe. likely 70
be tempted by the enormous profits
offered by German agents for copper,
nitrates. rubber. lead and other ma
terials for war operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
President Wilson and Secretary

President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan in refusing to fulfil its solemn
obligations by taking whatever action
was necessary TO clear our skirts from
the guilt of tame acquiescence in a
wrong which we had solemnly under
taken TO oppose"
Only civilized nations should be ad-
mitted to the world league, says Mr..
Roosevelt. The first circle of the
league should be composed Of the
contracting powers, and the second OF
lesser powers, who would be entitled
to the benefit of the court, but who
could send no judges to it. Mr.. Roose-
welt would exclude from the league
Mexico, Turkey, some South American
communities, some of the independent
Asiatic states and all of the indepen-
dent African states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
DRENCKED TROOPS
LOSE WAR SPIRIT
Storms Burst Over Area
of the Yser-German
Soldiers StarVe.
rBy Cable % The Tdblne.l

London, Jan. A dispatch to the
Daily News" from a point in Northern
France says floods on the extreme lef,
Of the Allies line are increasing and
that the most deplorable weather is
continuing TO pour its Walls of rain and
wrath upon the unhappy soldiers. Nio-
lent storms burst over the dreary, des-
olate area of the User yesterday, and
on both sides the fighting was half
hearted for an amphibian warfare with
waterlogged guns, waterlogged trans
ports and spirits drowned in the down.
pour. A little CLEAN of sunshine now
and again might hearten the plodding
combatants, but no sunshine comes
never a CLEAN to cheer these desper-
ates.
One hundred and sixty German
prisoners were brought in at -
last night. They were in a desperate
state of filth and utterly worn out.
Never were such respondent men seen.
They swallowed the hot soup served
out to them in tin bowls with the greed
Of starved wolves. They crouched
around a big stove in an anteroom
steaming malodorously in the glow of
charcoal. There was no hope in the
new year for them, but they were glad
in a dazed sort of way the grand and
great game of war was over, at least
as far as il concerned them.
They said they had been living in
mud holes hardly fit for swine for
weeks, frozen and soaked, turn and
turn about. Swollen glands and raw
sores on the face and neck emphasized
their wretched condition. The terrible
gloom in their countenances and the
utter hopelessness of their scanty
speech struck deep down into the
them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
Germany Sends Troops
to Help Hold Cracow

London, Jan. 1.-The Daily Maiis
Petrograd correspondent says;
1.-TWO fresh developments have ap-
reared in the German plan OF cam cam
paign. The Germans have sent Prus-
ian and Bavarian troops to ald the
Austrians, who have been ordered at
oll costs 20 hold the front protect
ing Cracow. 49, 90
.-oss 90 the north OF the Vistula, hop
ing that. with assistance from the east
he Prussian army general. Francois
might threaten Warsaw from TINS d.
rection. ... tlo,,,
"The threat Of the Austrians 70 oIo O,',
an the city and cathedral OF Grace"
~ ,Sey are unable to hold the fort
,ess so disturbed the Poles that they
hsye sent deputation. headed oy
Count Tarnoffski, 20 Rome; to impioIe
,be Pope TO avert such a disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
AUSTRIAN SOLDIERS
MUST FIND OWN KIT
rn, c,hl, 70 The tribune. J

Berne. Jan. 3.-In the case OF the
last Austrian reserves, just called out
medical examination appears to have
been dispensed with, and cTery man is
considered III for service, although he
tiSnev disease or even from weak
lungs. Highly significant is the fol
lowing passage from the army orderS
calling out the Austrian Landsturm;
Furthermore, when those recognized
as NJ for military service actually JON
.he ranks. thev must bring with them
a bowl from which 10 eat their food
and a knife. fork and spoon; stout,
well fitting, comfortable boots, warm
clothing, water equipment, and, II pos
sible, blanket" M
This looks as If the Austrian War
once was no longer in n position 20
afford 70 equip its soldiers adequately
and has therefore thrown upon the men
the onus Of equipping themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
SWEDISH TRAFFIC
DELAYED BY MINES

Stockholm. Jan. at is announced
that the reopening of ship traffic with
Finland has been postponed. owing TO
new information concerning the lay
ing of mines After the recent storm
in the Baltic the Swedish government
issued general warning that mines
were adrift and sent mine-sweepers
over all these waters.
The fear is expressed that whole
German and Russian mine fields have
broken loose from their anchorages.
One mine exploded violently in Kali
mnr Sound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
Austrians Destroy Russian
Battalion, They Report

Vienna. Jan. 3.-The following OH
c;al communication was issued here TO-
day:
repeated attempts by the enemy to
break our front west and northwest OF
Gorliee, Galicia, were unsuccessiul'
The enemy lost heavily. During. the
febtine. which lasted the whole OF the
dsv. our troops stormed and captured
a height south Of GOrlice.
ave annihilated a battalion capt
ured an officer of the General Stall
four subalterns, $50 men and two ma
chine guns. An aeroplane Of the enemy
was shot down.
Elsewhere there is nothing to re-
port"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
WOUNDED CAPTIVE
TO BE EXCHANGED

Rome, Jan. 3.-In addition ,, 70
cordial replies Of Emperor NE ~
and King George, promising tn. Mag
sistance in arranging for on ehess,s ~.
of prisoners who are incapable ~ n,
Their lighting. Pope Benedict %, ,,ss
oeived ether satisfactory answers, tef
belligerent powers TO his redss.stcrs.
such exchange. IL is hoped, nv. IN y
that in January arrangemenV .,
made FOR the return 70 their nS 's.,srL
a large number Of wounded p. Pr urs
The details under diseussio. u
nose that some Of the prisoneI,,s,.
exchanged through Holland ana .s,ns.,
through the scandinavian e0s'
Switzerland and Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04
EDITOR EXECUTED
BY THE AUSTRIAN

London, Jan. A dispatch =, b!
from Vienna, via Amsterdam s,sl 81
a newspaper editor, Joseph nae y
Prassnitz. Moravia, was conds@tc r .
death by eeurt-martial last wee ',si ~
seditious speech and was exee ',S -
hours after sentence was passs'
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-04

region of Uzsok Pass we occupied Aus
ian positions. where we took as many
as thousand prisoners. o,.;.
"The Austrian retreat IN bukoWlns
before the drive Of our troops mas
taken the character Of great rou1