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3 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1914 PARIS HAS HOPEFUL NEWS, SAYS LEADER Member of Cabinet Intimates Negotiations May Lead to Favorable Outcome. troops are being lodged In schools and private bouses. The people are con serving stocks of food, fearing war prices. The governmental archives are read to be shipped to Antwerp. The Kin has postponed his proposed trip to Namur. He is in frequent conferenc with his ministers. WAR MEASURES STUDIED France Will Xot Mobilize TJnless Germany Does, Says Newspaper. Iiditors Arrested for Print ing Sensational News. PARIS. July 30. Louis J. Malvy. the French Minister of the Interior, made the following announcement tonight to several Deputies who had gathered in the lobbies of the chamber: "We have received from Germany news which we did not dare to hope. Tho situation." M. Malvy continued, is now better than has been gener ally supposed. It is permissible to foresee a moment when negotiations niay enter into a way leading to a favorable solution." War Measures Studied. On the receipt of news that Germany bad asked for explanation from Russia and set a time limit Premier Vivianl and the French Ministers of War and Marine went to the Elysees to consult with President Polncare. The Temps says the object of this meeting was to study the measures that France should take in case Ger many has actually mobilized. No de cision was taken, but the Temps adds: We are able to declare that France Will not mobilize unless Germany does." The Paris offices of the German teamshlp lines sold tickets today with the understanding that the money would bo refunded in case war put A atop to the sailing. Many travelers may be delayed until the new year be- KBlno ahlo. t n sret home tO the United States should rostilltles occur. Many Want to Return Early. There was also demand today at the Tarts offices of all the lines by those who have return reservations, many of whom requested earlier accommoda tions. Most of the boats are already fully booked to October 3. but on - ne liners a few expensive cabins are disen gaged. As an example and a warning to sensational newspapers here the French government began today the prosecution of Maurice de Waleffe. ed itor of Paris Midi, and also of the pub lisher on a charge of printing false news as to the meeting of the cabinet council at the Palace of the Elysees. BUfeOAK KEPORTS CONFLICT Mobilization, However, Declared to Bo General and Absolute. LONDON, July 30. The St. Peters burg correspondent of the Times says that partial mobilization has been or dered by Russia and Is confined to the army corps stationed along the borders of Austria-Hungary. The prolonged diplomatic conferences at St. Petersburg, adds the correspond ent, htve been devoid of practical re sults. . . . 'The persistent unanimity of Aus tria's and Germany's bland responses to Russia's despairing appeal for a hearing." he declares, "compels the un willing conclusion that all this diplo matic effect has been mere byplay to gain time. Hardly any doubt ex ists that Gerniany will now throw off the mask und openly mobilize." The Chronicle's St. Petersburg cor respondent asserts that, though de eribed as only partial, the Russian mobilisation in effect Is general and absolute and that the sailors of the Baltic and Black Sea fleets have been ordered to hold themselves In immedi ate readiness. The Chronicle's Warsaw correspond ent says that, although officially there has been no mobilization ordered in Poland. the military organizations have taken charge of all the railways. The Morning Post In an editorial follows the lead of the Times In as serting that Great Britain must. If needful, take up arms to prevent Ger many from crushing France. Tho Berlin correspondent of the Times fears there is little to be hoped from Sir Edward Grey's latest mediation proposals and declares that the ques tion of peace or war is to be decided within a few hours. H ADA PREPARES TO HELP Men Will Be Sent; Meanwhile Har bors Will Be Defended. OTTAWA. Ont.. July SO. Canada Is making preparations to aid England with reelments should the mother country become Involved in the Eu ropean conflict. An emergency meet ing of the Canadian military council was held here today. Minister of Mi litia Hughes presided. It was learned tonight that the meet ing was called in consequence of mes sages from the war office to consider what steps should be taken to pro tect. If necessary. Quebec. Montreal and other cities on the St. Lawrence River, and St John and other Bay of Fundy ports from raiding cruisers. The defenses of Halifax are con sidered sufficient, but the St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy ports will be pro tected by mines should England be come Involved. The most expeditious way of rais ing regiments for service with the British armies in Europe was con sidered. If. England enters upon active j nosillllies vaiiaua ni ai uin-o unci aid. and soldiers will be enlisted. Can ada sont 8000 men to the aid of Eng land In South Africa. It Is estimated that Canada could raise, arm and embark 30,000 men ln Fide of two months. A plan of mo I ilization has been prepared by the Canadian headquarters staff. The British government has been notified to count on aid from Canada. A call for the Canadian parliament to meet will be made if conditions grow more threatening. Bl '.(.K M GROWING EXCITED Border Forls Provisioned, Troops (Quartered With Residents. BRUSSELS. July 30. War excitement is increasing, and the Belgian govern ment Intends to call to the colors three or perhaps live more classes of re servists, numbering about S5.090 men. The exportation of horses and automo biles or other vehicles and of grains, oil or other products has been pro hibited. Along the border horses and vehicles uvo h.n requisitioned In large num bers. The forts at Liege. Namur and I Antwerp are being provisioned and PORTLAND MARINER READY Call for German Reserves May Reach Men in United States. Captain Paul Relmers, ship liner holds a commission in the German naval reserves with the rank of com mander, which he says is fifth from the highest in the service, and Is ready to go should a call be received. Germans familiar with the system of assembling men of the military and naval reserve organizations say that those living at home are notified usually In advance when a call is expected to GERMAN CENSORSHIP INDICATES GENERAL MOBILIZATION. LONDON. July 31. At a midnight session of the German Cabinet at Potsdam, presided over by Emperor William, a strict censorship on all telegraph lines was ordered, accord ing to dispatches received here early today. This is Interpreted here as imply ing preparations for German mobili zation, and It Is believed a few hours will decide whether Europe Is to be plunged Into universal war fare. It Is fully expected, both at Lon don and Berlin, that the Russian foreign minister. Serglus Sagonoff. will reply to Germany's demand for an explanation to the effect that Russian mobilization baa already been ordered and cannot be can celled. In the event of Germany's mobiliz ing, it Is expected Premier Asqulth T ins. it a t.vi'cucu - - - t will ask Parliament Immediately to T . sanction a large vote of credit as a I I necessary precaution. h made so thev may leave word of their movements at home and places of business, and at almost any hour they can be entrained for the front or started for the nearest port. BONFIRES BANJS PLACED Mayor Instructs Fire Chief Dowell to Issue No More Permits. Because of the danger of house and forest tires, Mayor Albee has Instructed Fire Chief Dowell to Issue no more per mits to build bonfires In any part of the city until after the city has a rain storm. The order was transferred to all battalion chiefs and will be en forced. - Persons building fires without a per mit are subject to arrest and prosecu tion, and it Is probable the"ordinance to this effect will be enforced strictly. It Is considered dangerous to permit fires anywhere In the city at present. MINER BODIES MAY MERGE Western Federation Convention Fa vors Joining United Workers. DENVER. July 30. The convention of tho Western Federation of Miners went on record in favor of amalgama tion with the United Mine Workers of America today. Action taken by the convention provides that a Joint com mittee of three from each organiza tion shall prepare a plan of merger to be submitted to the members by refer endum. Frank J. Hayes, International vice president of the United Mine Workers of America, addressed the convention today in favor of the merger. WAR HALTS TRAVEL FOR PORTS ABROAD Many Steamship Agents Re port Cancellations and Ad mit Situation Uncertain. LINERS SUBJECT TO DRAFT LANE NOT IN FILIBUSTER Statement Mudc by Chicago News paper Is Mistake. CHICAGO, July 30. The statement made by the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Tribune recently that Senator Lane was one of the Senators .-h filibustered against the river and harbor bill was an error. Senator Lane never has taKen part In the filibuster. Santlseptlc Lotion relieves and prevents sunburn, tan. mosquito ana icseti o.ies. Adv. View Is Most Passenger Vessels Lia ble to Be Called Into Service by Governments Whose Flags They Bear, if Strife Grows. CHICAGO. Julv 30. (Special.) With the possibility of seven-eighths of the trans-Atlantic steamships being sum mnni hv their respective national gov ernments for naval purposes or classi fied as lawful spoils, about 150.000 Americans in Europe face slender chances of reaching the United States for some time in the event of a general -A.n.Hh4',nH(n. t h m nnnarent imml- . .r.,..tt onnflnpntnl conflict. ut:m-s ui . " . . .. - a large proportion of the tourists ap parently regara me ramwi nr.-.rn Mparlv everv steamship agency in Chicago that has had advices reports no enormous rush for return passages and some announce if any cancellations on boats Europe bound. April, May, June and July are the heavy months for Europe-Douno. Americans, few of whom Btay more civ an the return hegira has already set 'in, irrespective of war prospects. Most Ships Subject to Call. A mainritv of the VCSSClS owned bv foreign steamship concerns are subsidized by their governments for use in case of war and in many In stances are designed with this idea in TViov ara rnnahle of carrying armament and can We used as auxil iary cruisers. In this class are sucn monsters as the Aquitania, Lusltania and Mauretania, of the Cunard line; the Hamburg-American boats, lmper ator and Vaterland, and many -f the huge fleet of the North German Lloyd. Tii innai Btoamnhin atrents admit they do not know wnat will he.ppen, but are continuing oooKmg. jyiany re ported wholesale cancellations for im mediate European trips, wnue uuiern, especially the German lines, said that there was a strong demand for second and third-class bookings by those who wished to rejoin their families abroad. If the conflict includes .cngiana, vmre Germany and Russia, with a possibility of Italy also, there would be few boats that could hope to cross the Atlantic without fear of battle- :;ips or privateers. Limited Traffic Likely. Traffic would be practically limited 5 the American line of the Interna tional Mercantile Marine, the Red btar line, of the same concern, flying the Belgian Hag; the Holland-American line and the Scandinavian companies, the Norwegian-American, under Nor way's flag, and the Scandinavian -Amerlkan, which flies the Danish bunting. The Canadian lines fly the British flag and would be regarded as such, though only the mall boats. In all probability, are likely to be called by tha government for war service. A practically complete blockade of the English Channel is considered likely if France and England are drawn into the strife, and this is likely to make difficult the sailing of even boats Hying the flags of admittedly neutral nations. The Paris offices A Final Clearance of Girls' Tailored Suits At Incredible Price Reductions 10.00 for $20.00 to $25.00 Suits 15.00 for $30.00 to $45.00 Suits This sale comprises the smartest of suits, which were especially de signed for the young girls from 1 3 to 1 7 years. They possess all the new touches that stamp them a "this year's" suit. As there is nothing reserved, so there is nothing added they are exclusively our own regular garments, and represent the smartest modes in serge, fancy mixtures, black and white checks, wool crepe, eponge, novelty weaves. In dark blue, Copenhagen and cadet blues, gray, wistaria, white and light mixtures. The skirts are fashioned with tunics and the jackets show the kimono sleeves, hip lengths, and with novelty collars and cuffs. Fourth Floor $4 Silk Jersey Top Petticoats $2.95 An important occasion that offers you the best $4.00 silk petticoats in this season's newest colorings at a most important low price. Made of an excellent quality silk Jersey with silk messaline flounce, knife pleated. Elastic band at the waistline. In black, emerald, Copenha gen, mahogany, maize, wistaria and rose. Third Floor CONTINUING THE Semi-Annual Sale of Manhattan Shirts as well as the famous Lipman, Wolfe Shirts This sale is of double impor tance, offering the men of Portland a combination sale of Manhattan shirts and the very popular well known Lipman, Wolfe & Co. shirts. Shirts of splendid qualities, in wanted colorings and designs, with soft and stiff bosoms, French and starched cuffs. $1.50 Shirts $1.15 $2 00 Shirts $1.38 $2.50 Shirts $1.88 $3.00 Shirts $2.25 $4.00 Shirts $2.85 $5 and $6 Shirts $3.85 First Floor Today We Will Offer 150 Women's $10 and $12.50 Skirts of Cloth and Silk At $5.00 More desirable walking skirts could not be pre sented to attract your interest today than these that are marked at such an exceedingly stirring re duction. Skirts of serge, poplin, Bedford cord and soft taffetas. In navy blue, black, tan, Copenhagen and white, large plaid effects in black, white or red. Made on smartly tailored straight lines or with flounces and tunic effects. Some blue serges are com bined with black taffeta, thus producing a very at tractive appearance. 77iird Floor ft Pictorial Review Fashion Book for Fall, and the Sep tember Pictorial Review Pat terns are now on sale. Second Floor cTMercWmiiso of cJ Merit Onjy VICTOR and COLUMBIA TALKING MACHINES $1.00 Down, $1.00 Week Basement nt thp German steamship lines sold tickets today with tho condition that the money would be refunded in case war put a stop 10 me sailings. All foreign pupils at the big German schools have been informed that they most leave Germany Immediately, ac cording to dispatches received yesterday. Indian Appropriation Compromised. OREGONIAN' NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, July 30. The conference com mittee on the Indian appropriation bill ttriav airreed to a compromise provision Appropriating 1100.000 and authorizing an aggregate apropriaiion ui .uo.i,wv to purchase water ylghts for 120,000 acres of Indian lands on the Yakima reservation. Washington. CHINA TROOPS PREPARE GERMANS EXPECT BRITISH TO AT TACK TSING TAP, British Gunboats at Hnnkow Mean while Are Deserted by Crews Nfeeded at Other Points. PEKIN, July u0. The German troops forming the guard at Tientsin made preparations today to proceed to Tsing Tau, which it Is understood will be at tacked from the sea by the British fleet Immediately on U declaration of war in case it should occur. The protection of foreigners through out China, In case of necessity will, therefore, largely depend on the Amer ican and Japanese fleets and the for eign troops at the treaty ports. HANKOW, China, July 30. The Brit ish gunboats Snipe. Woodcock and Kin sha, of the British China squadron, were deserted by order of the admir alty today. It is understood that the British ad miralty similarly is dismantling all the small British gunboats in- Chinese waters, sending their crews to Hong kong and Wei-Hai-Wel, in order to defend those important possessions against a possible German attack. It was said that the British bluo jackets who today left" the gunboats are to be utilized, to strengthen the crews of the British warships on the China station, where the British fleet Is decidedly superior to that of the Germans. The small vessels were re garded as of little value except against Chinese river pirates. 3000 CHINESE DROWNED 2 9 Kwano Tung Districts Swept by Flood, .Loss $1,000,000. WASHINGTON, July 30. Drowning of more than 3000 persons and prop erty losses of $4,000,000, resulting from great floods sweeping through 2 dis tricts in the province of Kwano Tung. China, were reported today In consular advices to the State Department from Canton. Eight million persons arc. in want, the report added, crops have been de stroyed and the country is still under water. CZAR SEES RACE STRUGGLE OK SLAV AGAINST THE TEl'TON IS NOW FORESEEN. HOME RULE PACT RUMORED Belfast Hours Agreement Satisfac tory to Ulster Has Been Made. LONDON. July 31. A Belfast dis patch to the Post says it is reported that an agreement has been reached over home rule which is satisfactory to the Ulsterites. The report is received here with feelings of satisfaction. RELATION OF NATIONS IN EUROPE'S IMPENDING WAR SHOWN BY MAP. Germany Is Expected to ('.nrfnlrslf Attack on Baltic I'rovlnrea of H in. Dentin Lightly With France. BY W. TCHKKKBHOFF. ST. PETERSBURG, July 30. (Spe cial.) In tho event that Austria con tinues obdurate and a general war results, Germany Is expected to deploy a relatively small portion of Its army against France and launch a tremen dous assault on Russia's Baltic prov inces. The way for such an attack Is already paved. The disaffected Poles havo been shifted southward und thu Baltic provinces arc peopled with Ger mans, through whom the Kaiser's hosts could advance unhampered by popular hostility. By mobilizing In the districts of Kiev. Moscow. Odessa and Kazan, Rus sia accomplishes practically complete mobilisation, (luce the military dis tricts of Warsaw and Hi. Petersburg always are kept on a war footing. As regards tha Caucasus and Ontral Asia, the troops there ara always drawn from the Hdjscent districts. Russia's grim attitude in tha crisis Is due to the fart that the CMC and his advisers believe tha opening strug gle la not In any sense a local one. BILLIONS l ll lit - nHK'll W AR WILL IM III V-l I I HTIII II llcra Is a hat ' ml nations now Involved In th Ausire-.rvlaa war ow. tin bartkrr.: National DM Int.raat. Aos, -Hun.. $S.lZ.3e.ooo IIII.IM.M Franca MM, ."..". ono in.'. Mv.noo Germany.. 1.134. ISH.OOO 4l.9M.wa Italy.- 2,iH4,lh:t,ono ii7.i4.vnoe Iluasla 4.ri07 .07l,ww tvicas.ooe H.rvia..... iij.sii,rji e.u.vooe attend... s.3sv.3ST,oki toi.oeo.ooo but the long-expected tost bets Slnv and Germanic racaa. timir x. itihv IV TRIPLE ALLIANCE. THE THREE VERTICAL LINES SHOW XATIOX5 ALUED 1HTH Tir Tt BPr WH LE FRANCE FLANKS THEM ON THE WSTRUIAoVrTHE EA 9T AND GREAT BRrTAIN MENACE S THEM "SoM THE NORTH WITH BOTH ARMY AND NAVY. AND FROM THE SOUTH WITH HER NAVAL BASES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. A Night in Bohemia All are attracted by the good-fellowship of the jolly, merry throng attending Balloon Night in the Arcadian Garden. This novel and en tertaining event will appeal to you and your friends. Come tonight from ten-thirty until twelve and you'll get the habit, too. Pleasing musical entertainment by Heller's Or chestra, John Lynch, Irish tenor; Miss Phyllli Linton and Neville Fleeson. Multnomah L.P KCTNOLD3, Asst tor i AH You Have to Do in Life Do Right If you always do this you won't have to leave town between days. In all of my business I love to meet my customers at any time or place, because 1 Know mey nave oeen n -iru uj Come In and see me If you want Spectacles. M Watches, Diamonds, or anything in my line. HERE ARE MY I'RICESl Lenses Sphero In your own v frame eJl.OU Lenses Sphero in Alum. , . all ha M f Lenses Sphero In Gold- it Pilled frame 93. SO i Lenses Sphero (curved) In ' G. F. Glass Mtg 95. OO Kryptok Lenses 98. OO to 915 STAPI ES, The Jeweler 162 Fi st- m