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TO Smash Way Through to
Turkey, Said to Be Aus
O-Gcrman Plan.
INTENDED TO END WAR
Central Powers Seem Sure
of Bulgarian Aid and of
Rumanian Neutrality.

BERLIN. via Amsterdam. Sept. IS
a sudden, concentrated attack upon Ser
bia. n subsequent dash Of Austro-
German armies to Bulgaria. to he ready
TO aid that country against a possible
attack from Rumanla, thus establishing
Baltic to the Bosporus. these are the
factors comprising n forthcoming mas
ter stroke" ms voiced In the German and
Austrian press and heartily indorsed
by the public OF both countries, es-
pccially OF the Dual Monarchy.
Such a plan. II executed promptly
and successfully. would, in the opinion
Of military experts. not only settle thu
entire Balkan question. but would in
sure an early peace, possibly by next
spring.
Whether this is really the Immed-
late project OF the Teutonic military.
chiefs remains to be seen. but prompt
action In the Balkans is looked for. An
attack on Serbia undoubtedly would be
extremely popular I'm Vienna, where
the belief prevails that nothing could
better serve the early ending Of the
war.
Both Germany and Austria are now
certain that Bulgaria. having signed
her agreement with Turkey, and fail
ing to obtain the desired concessions
from Greece n Serbia. In prepared to
throw her lot with the Teutouic Powers.
even beyond the extent OF a benevolent
neutrality. II she fights at all she will
night on the side OF the Teutons is the
confident feeling here.
No concern liz aroused in the German
or Austrian capital over reports in news
papers published in hostile nations that
Ruman!a will ultimately en,er into the
war On the side o. the Entente Powers
II Is argued that the Teutons nave long
since eliminated Rumania from their
calculations and that the loss OF that
nation as an ally is outweighed heavily
hy the friendship OF Bulgaria. which has
the strongest and best equipped army in
the Balkans. 1t is generally believed
that Rur,ania will hold out as long as
she possibly can for the best ottainable
territorial returns.
Berlin and Vienna are sure that II an
attack on Serbia should result In any
hostile movements by Rumanla against
bulgaria the latter country would At
once enter the Mar on the side OF the
Teutons. Germany and Austro-Iiun-
SdIA also DcIeNe lndt lne Alllcs Nhulu
not lend aid TO Serbia. because the lit
tie kingdom Is continuing to dispute
with Italy over Albanian concessions.
II IL asserted by military critics here
that the calculated Teutou move in the
Balkans would not be for the purpose
OF getting provisions and war material
To Turkey. This assertion. however. is
not entirely In harmony with the strong
representations made by Germany at
Bucharest. urging Ruumnia to let the
great number OF cars alden with sup
plies and standing Idle al the Rumanian
frontier pass through TO Turkey.
The statement that the Teutonic al
les do not need free passage through
Rumlnia holds tru only in one point
with regard TO gold. For II Is conceded
hat Zcppelins can hy from Austria tJ
Turkey and bring the Porte all the gpii
needed. Gold. however. is not tho sole
need OF the our in Turkey.
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Before the labor leaders heard OF the
reported decision by the Government the
executive committee OF tie Amalga-
mated Union OF Railway servants, rep
rescnting 800. 900 workers. served notice
on the Government that serious internal
troubles would follow any attempt 10
force conservation on the country.
4 resolution was adopted By the com
mtttee. by unanimous vote. indors.ng the
statements made by j. ii. Thomas, Labor
member OF Parliament. to tie effect that
any attempt to fHrce conscription would
bring about civil war, and condemning
all "pro-conscription agitation n
committee also instructed its secretary
to watch the situation carefully n 10
call a special meeting at once should n
bill for compulsory service be intro
duccd.
The Times this morning suggests thai
"the divergence Of opinion among poll
t!cians which doubtless is reflected In
the Cabinet, Itself. covers much broader
ground thar tile mere question OF ma
tonal service
1T is a divergence in effect the
Times continues, between the policy or
dr,.t and the policy OF action. the policy
of hnp!ng for the best and the policy
OF .nsuring II. The fact that the policy
Of drift and half hearted Efforts has
prevailed too much IN the past IL due
largely to ignorance, even IN the cabinet,
OF the true state of the war
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-19
ST. MIHIEL BRIDGES
SMASHED BY FRENCH
Artillery Cuts Communication
of German Force on West
Bank Of Meuse.
BALLOON BROUGHT DOWN
Special cable D,spatch to ruE srv.

PARIS, Sept. lS-Activity about 81.
Mihiel. at the point OF the German
wedge which has been so stuhhornly
maintained. is again reported after n
long period OF comparative calm In this
region. II was the French artillery
which resumed the contest In this sector
and IL won an important point in the
destruction of the great bridge. a pom
toon bridge and three foot bridges over
the Mouse.
The Importance OF the success In de-
stroylng these bridges lies in the posi-
hility " cutting OF tho Germans across
the river at C~hnuvoncourt, the only
point at which they have been able to
retain n hold or the west bank OF the
river south OF Nerdun,
a German captive balloon was brought
down by the French fire northeast OF
81. Mihiel.
ON the remainder Of the front the
action was confined chiefly TO the artil-
lery OF both sides. eNcep; in the region
of Roye. where there was -rcnade throw
ing and riie fire.
\ German advanced post in the valley
~ the Miette. north OF B~erry-au-Bac.
was destroyed.
The c]ommunlque issued tonight fol-
lows:
In the region OF Lombaertzyde there
were actions OF trench mortars on
bo h sides. our heavy artillery de-
stgoy,d two observation posts.
In Artois the activity OF the artil-
lery continued on both sides, partic-
ularly In the sector OF Neuville and
Roclincourt. The efficacy Of our fire
against mltrailleuses and mine
throwers was shown AZ NAM points.
In the region OF Roye there was
hghtirg with %grenndes and rife fire.
accompanied by some artillery actions.
In the Valley OF the Miette. to the
north Of Berry-au-Bac, We destroyed
n German advanced post.
In Champagne, In reply to the bonn
bardment by the enemy Of the reg o
OF Can q de Chalous. wr hombarded
violently the German b!yuuIcs.
To the east Of 'haillon, northeast
OF -. Mihiel. q German captive bal
loon was brought down.
In front OF 81 Mihiel our artillery
cut the great bridge, a p%ontOon bridge
and three foot bridges
In the Nosges there was q can
nonade ~ the Ban-de-Sapt and at lie
Beulay. east % -. Die.
The afternoon communicate was as
follows
There was diversified activity dur
ing the night In the sector OF Neu-
Vile ~Roclincuurt. before RoHe and
upon the plateau ~ Queenuevieres.
Their. were frequent artillery bonn
bardments with guns OF various call
bres and hand grenade conflicts, but
without activity on the part NJ the in
funtry.
In the region OF Berry-@u-B dc and
I IN Champagne. in the region around
perthes and between the Asne and
the Argonre district the, was con-
t.nuous and lively c~aunouadiug
ON the rest OF the 'front.' there was
nothing 10 report.
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WAR GODSEND TO DANES.
RenpinI Golden Harvest ~ Result
Of New Markets.

CHICAGO, Sept. .S.-Dr. Max Henlus,
who has Just returned from a three
months trip spent In the war zone and
In Denmark, says that country is ret
ing "a golden hvrvcst as "A result OF the
war.
Denmark IS trying hard to keep out
Of the war" said by. Hcnius. The
war has brought the Danes a good
market for their farm products aGl
they arc getting fancy prices. They
are doing just what the United States
Is doing, madng the most OF their com
merclal opportunity, At the same time
they realize they are between the devil
and the deep sea, and for this reason
all comment on the war has been ex-
cluded from the editorial pages Of the
newspapers oy common consent of the
editors"
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TO INSTRUCT Y
German Government cables I Boat
Policy To Count Won BrrnstorT

BERLIN. Sept. lS.-The Foreign Oiiicc
sent a long cablegram TO Ambassador
von Bernstorff his morning containing
instructions regarding the submarine
controversy and giving him fun in
formation regarding the wishes and the
policy of Germany. \ long cabled re-
port was received from the Ambassador
on Thursday. Official Berlin. following
the receipt OF Ambassador Won Bern
storr's report and the framing of the
instructions cabled to him to-day, be-
came confident that the whole submarine
problem can be settled satisfactorily
and quickly.
This feeling OF confidence has been
Increased by the fact that the nego-
tistions will now be conducted in the
form OF conversations between Am
bassador Won Bernstorn and the Wash
ington officials, since in such converse
lions the Ambassador l. in a position
TO communicate many things not
adapted to inclusion In "A public note
things OF a nature to convince the
United states Government OF Germany's
good faith and determination TO remove
sources OF conflict.
DIR. Elder, secretary TO Ambassador
Won Bernstorff, said last night that the
instructions sent from Berlin yesterday
had not yet been received
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FRENCH SALIENT HOLDS.
Grown Prince snid 10 Re Prepnr-
ing New Mig Offensive.

NORTHERN FRANCE. Sept 18th"
Crown Prince. IL is believed, is preparing
another big offensive ON the Bauarville-
V,euue-lc-Chatcau front, where the Ger
mans are maintaining "a continuous bonn
harlment with every description Of
projeCtilc. to which the French are re-
plying effectively.
The Crown Prince has resumed his
attacks I'm an attewp; 10 improve his
position as hc Is hard pressed by the
French artillery. which has demolished
numerous defence works and consider
ably weakened the German front. Ac-
cordiug to the statement Of a German
d~esertcr two divisions OF the Crown
Princes ARMY, demoralized by attacks
which entailcd enormous losses, have
been replaced by troops from the Oise.
The Germans are still determinedly
bat unsuccessfully attempting To drive
The French from their advanced po-
stjon 1T Sapigneul, where the French
line forms a salient.
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E BATTLE NEAR.
Pctrogrnd Experts Say important
Operation. Are In Progress.

LoNpoS, Sept. ls.-The following
semi-otiClal statement regarding the
operations around wilma. issued In
petrograd. was received here to-day by
telegraph:
Military experts consider that n
strategical period Of quite exceptional
Importance has begun OF our north and
west fronts. Everything leads to the
belief that the desperate lighting be
tween great forces going on there will
assume soon the character OF a general
battle such as has not been fought since
the battle of Warsaw.
ION the southwest front the Germans
in advance Of Rovno have suffered "A
defeat, while our troops, twenty-five
miles northwest OF D%erashuo. arc sue
cessfully developing an action in south
west Volhynia and advancing In adj
jaCent regions In Gal-cin,
"In the wilma district the enemy Is
making great efforts 10 press back the
Russian troops. Between the sectors of
the wilna-Novo Svicntsyany and the
Molodechno-vileIk railways the enemy
troops have reached the Nileika-\ovu
Molodechno Railway, where at different
points, particularly t~hirty-one miles
southeast OF Novu Svieus'ynuy, great
cavalry actions are proceeding The
German cavalry. having developed It's
front before the line ~ Molodechno-
Polotsk, was compelled to turn south IN
consequence OF a blow delivered AZ its
right wing on the line q Novo Svient-
syany-Molodechno.
but although the German "avll.'
was repulsed It succeeded In rea,hIu'
certain points on the lin. Of Vile ka.
Molodechno. Northwest % Orany m
southeast Of Ida our troops vigorously
repulsed the enemy's attacks.
in the Wilna-Orauy district about
fifteen army corps 900, oOO meul are a.
tempting to interfere with the retreat o.
the Russians southeastward by pressure
on the rear OF our armies on the wilma
Orany line and southwestward OF Thu
Orany-Lida line. But the enemy on on
threatened wing IL In his turn in a pre-
carious position. particularly the enemy
group at Novo Svlentsyany, which Il
threatened with strategical development
Hence the experts conclude that
great battle Is probable on the circular
line which includes Orany, wilma, Move
Svientsyany, Vileika, Molodechno anC
Ida"
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7eutons Aim at Serbia:
Allies Sound Bulgaria
ALLIES BID BULCARS
DECLARE POSITION

PARIS. Sept. 1S.-Bulgaria is asked
to declare herself as between II
ALcs and the Contra. Powers in "A
joint tote just despatched by the
Entente Powers to the Sofia Gov
eminent. The note. however, is
not In the nature of an ult matum.
The request is evidently made as
a reply to Bulgaria's reported
agreement with Turkey and to her
supposedly preferential attitude
toward tho Tcutonic belligerents.
The note was delivered to h
Sofia Government W days ago.
1t does not fix any time limit for a
reply and is not an ultimatum. but
DIPLOMATS consider It To be of a
nature requiring Bulgaria to take
a stand one way or the other and
make that stand known. 1t was
sent a. the result of n decision
reached by the Entente Powers to
submit the Serbian cOncess ons ana
secure from Bulgaria n definite
statement of her position.
The note GAYS that the Allies are
now prepared to offer the Serbian
concessions and asks II such con-
cessions will bring about the CO.
operation Of Bulgaria with the
other Balkan States. Whether any
reference is made to Greece as well
is NOT disclosed. nor are tho exact
concessions. although these are be-
lleved to include all the territory
east Of the Nardar River, possibly
with provision for a neutral zone
west Of the river.
II Is reported here that the carry
ing out OF the agreement between
Bulgaria and Turkey has again
been postponed. this time to Octo-
Der 6. Bulgaria's answer TO the
Entente note Is regarded as the
turning point in the whole Balkan
situation. In Serbian and Greek
circles 1t Is regarded as compelling
Bulgaria to choose between the
Entente and the Central Powers.
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TO SPREAD PREPAREDNESS.
Security League VIII Establish
branches In Colleges.

\ campaign has been launched with a
view to organizing branches OF the
National Security League in every uni
vcrsity and college in the country. The
leagues membership In New York al
ready Includes "A large number OF gradu-
atcs OF Harvard. Yale, Princeton. Cor
nell. Williams. Dartmouth, Pennsyl-
vania and other colleges and universe
ties and assurances of support have
been received from these alumni in es-
tab,tshing college branches.
The cole &c men will be told that pre-
paredness is vital to the interests Of
every citizen, young m Old, and II IL
believed that by spreading the gospel OF
preparedness among young men the
movement will receive tremendous mo-
mentum.
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NEW RULES FOR U


~ me Ttfcu 'FfSSs
AMSTERDAM, Sept. lS.-Commanders
OF practically every German submarine
operating I'm British waters have been
summoned to Berlin for an important
conference. according to reports reaching
here tonight.
The L boat commanders. it is said.
will receive explicit Instructions regard
ing their future operations against Brit
fish merchantmen. They will be eau
toned particularly AGAINST attacks on
passenger carrying ships unless they
are absolutely convinced that they are
about TO be rammed. or are satisfied that
a liner has received the command to
halt but has continued its efforts to
escape.
The greater part OF the German SUBJ
marine feet is reported 10 have arrived
at German naval bases within the past
few days. Advices from Berlin to-
night said this accounted for the fact
that there have been but few torpedoings
in the last few days.
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ATTACK PASSENGER TRAIN.
scverni Persons Reported Killed
ny French Air Bombs.

GENEVA. Sept, ls-A French air at
tack upon a passenger train is described
by travellers returning from Germany
The attack took place not far over I e
border from Klingnau. The av!ators.
flying very low. dropped bombs and pep
pered the train with machine u bull
let's. The passengers, In a panic, hid
under the seats. Several were killed nr
wounded. The engineer, although hit.
stopped the train and the passenger who
were able to get out went to NillIngen.
I'm Baden.
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Won Kissing
baron Is British subject. but Cow
Is Relentless.

i.oNpoN. Sept. lS.-Baron Won Bis
sing. British subject and half brother
Of the Grrnnn military governor OF Bel
GUM has failed in his plea to the Gov
erument for his liberty. The authorities
have decided that he must be interned.
The protests OF Baron Won Kissing
against curtailment of his rights as a
British citizen have been repeatedly
aired in the House OF Commons since the
wal began. one member asserted that
the Baron from his house at Hove could
easily engage in spy work by signalling.
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RUSSIANS LEAVE WILMA
TO ITS FATE; NEAR FALL
Great Railroad Centre Almost Completely Invested by
Teutons-Big Battle in This Region Is
Expected by P~etrograd.

detachments at some places reached
the Novo Vileisk- Molodechno railway.
In many places in this region and
in the region of Lakes Modziol, Mar
otch and Svir, southeast OF Svients-
yany engagements occurred with
strong attachments OF cavalry. The
Germans are developing vigorous at
tacks in the direction Of wilma. south
east Of Meichagolo.
Southeast OF Orany repeated enemy
attacks against the villages of Els
monty and Dstzichki were repulsed.
South Of Datzichki, after stubborn
fighting the Germans succeeded In &C.
cupying the village of Rodziuuy.
wilma In an old Russian city, rich
in historical associations. being first
mentioned In ii2S. 1t IL the capital of
the Government OF wilma. In Lithuania,
on the Viliyd. There are some inter-
esting palaces OF the Polish nobility
and numerous anclent churches. French
writer's have called wilma a Little
Paris"
In the centre OF the city is an old
Roman Catholic cathedral. in the form
OF a Greek temple. dating from the
fourteenth century. II has a sumptuous
marble chapel with the silver coffin OF
st. Caslmlr. ST. Johns Church, an
other vast edifce. was begun In 1885
and has been restored several times
There is a library containing more than
10000 volumes n a magnificent mu.
scum. Interesting from IA historical
point are also the remnants OF the an
Client castle ~ the Jagellons.
wilma IL the seat OF a Greek Arch
bishop and Of a Catholic Bishop. The
city rose in importance in the latter
part of the Mic die Ages as the capital
OF the grand principally OF Lithuania
II was taken by Russia In the parti'
ton Of Poland In 1926. The population
is about 100000. nearly half OF whom
are Jews.
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TURKS ADOPT TRENCH MINES.
One of Their Galleries on GnllipOIi
Peninsula Is DESTROYED

PARIS, Sept. lS.-The Turkish forces
on the Gallipoli Peninsula have begun
the use Of mines in the trench warfare
now proceeding there, according to an
announcement made to-day by the
French Wal Office. II says:
In the Dardanelles from September
IL to September II there was no
movement OF Importance. The Turks
attacked several positions OF our front
by means OF mines, which had not
been employed by them up to this time.
On the morning OF the nth an enemy
mine gallery was destroyed by our
counter mines. The operation was
perfectly successful, without costing
us a single loss.
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WARSHIPS SHELLED.
One struck. by Aerial Bombs, Her
lin Reports.
Spec1d! tabIe Despdtch 10 THs SIN.

BER4IN, by wireless via London, Sept.
1S.-The following report on the opera
lions In the western theatre was issued
to-day by army headquarters:
WaIships Of the Allies which ap-
pcared on Dunkirk were attacked by
our airmen and one destroyer was
struck.
The French yainiy attempted to re-
take a portion OF trench in the Perthes
sector.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-19
GERMANS CAN'T BE DANES.
Naturalization Refused TO Men Up
to ~ Called 10 kaiscr'S Army.

CoPENHAGES, Sept. lS.-All Germans
living In Denmark up 70 the age OF AZ
have been recalled to the colors. Many
of them who have lived here for twenty
years or more and have established
themselves In business applied for nat
uralization papers to evade army service.
The Danish Government to-day decided.
on the grounds of neutrality. to refuse
such naturalization.
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SERBS HALT AUSTRIANS.
Three Efforts to Cros. the Save
Checked by Infantry.

NlsH. via Rome and Paris, sept is
The increasing activity OF the .Austrians
AGAINST Serbia Is shown 10y the fact that
the War Otlicr to-day reports three I'M
successful attempts AT Invasion. The
statement says:
The enemy thrice attempted to cross
the Save during the night OF Septem-
Der II, but was repulsed each time
by our infantry.
on the 18th we levelled fortifca-
ions of the Enemy along the Danube
front, "A; It's confluence with the River
PEEK, and toward the village of Be
jania, neal Spuska, on the u front.
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CONSUMPTION PLAN
IN ENGLAND SHELYED
Opposition Of Organized Labor
Forces Government to
Delay Proposal.
CABINET CLASH LIMITED
speciai Cabis Despatch to Tur srS.


LoSDoS. Sept. 1S.-It was reported in
trade union circles this afternoon that
the Government had given assurance to
Labor members OF Parliament at a con-
ference last night that II will not press.
the CONSUMPTION issue, at least for many
months.
According to the report representa-
tives OF the Government tod the Labor
ties that there is no further need for
men At present and that the opposition
to c~ouscription voiced by the Bristol
trade union congress had convinced the
Government that IT would not be wise
to press the issue at the present session.
The Government, II was explained,
tuok this action IN order TO iurestall
further argument OF "A sensational
nature ON the subject in the House Of
Commons.
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TURKS EXPECT TEUTONS.
Enver Pnshn Says Duke of Neck
l~nburg IL Forcrunncr Of Mig Army

BERLIN, via Amsterdam. Sept. IS
The arrival of Duke Alhrccht Won
MeCklcuhurg is the f%oreruuner OF a
great German army Enver pasha, the
Turkish Minister, is quoted as saying
In a despatch from Constantinop.e. lie
l. said to have made this assertion In an
address at a review Of troops held IN the
Dukes honor.
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Special Ca6If Utspdfch 20 THE sIN.
UAvRE. via Paris, Sept, lS.-The fol-
official c~ommunique was issued
by the Belgian War Office to-day
The night of September l7-ls was
calm, This morning there was a
slight bombardment OF some of our
advanced posts, as well as OF Per-
vyse, and "A more prolonged lombard
ment in the region to the south OF
Dixmude.
In the course OF the afternoon COST
kerke, Saint Jacques Cappelle, Dude
cappelle and Nieucappelle We're bonn
barded.
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GERMAN ACTOR A PRISONER.
french Capture Noissi. Berlin Fn-
>orite, In New York.

BERLIS. via Rotterdam, Sent ls-The
Rerl.u Tdgcbidit reports that Alexander
MolsSi. one Of the best KIN wn Ger
man actors. q member ~ R~heiuhardt's
pcu'Sch. Thcater, has been taken "A
prisoner 10y IN" French Moissi was do
ing active service ~ the German army
az an aviation Lieutenant,
He was boju IN Italy, and when lie first
on the Nicnuesc stage he had
to learn the German language. lie Is
known to the American public, having
appeared at the Irving Theatre. New
York.