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CONTRABAND LIST MADE 8Y ENGLAND Great Britain Cables Proclam ation to United States Officials. USUAL FORM FOLLOWED "Absolute" Articles Include Ammu nition and All Distinctly Military Supplies "Conditional" List Covers Wide Hangc. TVASH1NGTON. Aug.-. Great Brit ain's contraband of war proclamation was cabled to the State Department to day by Ambassador Page. It placed arms, ammunition and all distinctly military supplies on the list of "absolute"' contraband and desig nated food, grain, money, horses and geiff-ral supplies as "conditional" con traband.. Everything- under the latter head becomes subject to seizure when in tended for Mhe use of a power with which Great Britain is at war. The proclamation follows the usual lines and those issued by other pow ers involved in war probably will be virtually identical. Absolute I-Ut Compiled. It names the following as absolute contraband: X. Arms of all kinds, including arms for sporting purposes and their dis tinctive component parts. 2. Projectiles, charges and cartridges of all kinds and their distinctive com ponent parts. 3. Powder and explosives, especlally prepared for use in war. 4. Gun mountings. limber boxes, limbers, military wagons, tleld forges and their distinctive component parts. 5. Clothing and equipment of a dis tinctively military character. 6. AH kinds of harness of a distinc tively military character. 7. Saddle, pack and draft animals suitable for use in war. 8. Articles of camp equipment and the distinctive component parts. 9. Armor plates. 10. Warships. Including boats and their distinctive component parts of such a nature that they can only be used on a vessel of war. 11. Aeroplanes, airships, balloons and air craft of all kinds and their component parts, together with acces sories and articles recognizable for use in connection with ballooons and air craft. IX Implements and apparatus de signed exclusively for the manufacture of munitions of war, far the manufac ture or repairs of arms for use on land and sea. Conditional List Made I p. The following will be treated as con ditional contraband of war: li Foodstuffs. i. Forage and grain suitable for feeding animals. 3. Clothing fabrics for clothing and boots and shoes suitable for use in war. 4. Gold and silver In coin or bullion and paper money. 6. Vehicles of all kinds available for u.e in war and their component parts. 6. Vessels, craft and boats of all kinds, floating docks, parts of docks and their component parts. 7. Railway material, both fixed and rolling stock and materials for tele graphs, wireless telegraphs and tele phones. 8. Fuel and lubricants. 9. Powder and explosives not special ly prepared for use in war. 10. Barbed wire and implements for fixing and cutting the same. 11. Horseshoes and shoeing materials. 12. Harness and saddlery. 13. Field glasses, telescopes, chro nometers and all kinds of nautical In struments. ENGLAND BANK RATE IS CUT Iteturn to 6 Per Cent Basis Indicates Finance Recovery. LONDON. Aug. 6. The Bank of Eng land today reduced the discount rate to S per cent. The reduction of the bank rate today is regarded here as an official Inti mation that the financial situation in the British Jsles is now under control. Business circles are making ready for the reopening of the banks tomor row, when paper currency In small de nominations is to.ue put in circulation, 'i lia statcjjfkent M the Bank of Eng land is toTe issued on Saturday In stead of today. Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George announced today In the House of Commons that the government had decided to proclaim a general mora torium for a month. Wages, salaries, rates and taxes, government payments and national insurance transactions are not to come within the scope of the moratorium. ASTORIA IS BRITISH REFUGE Report of German Cruisers Followed by Order to Stay in Port. ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 6. (Special.) The tying up of British vessels in the Columbia River on account of the war was started today when Captain Shaw, of the British steamer Strathalbyn, received orders from the owners to keen the ship here until further in structions. The Strathalbyn has a cargo of lumber for Melbourne and was to go via the Sound. The German cruisers Leipzig and Nurnberg are said to be cruising along this Coast and that Is considered the probable reason the steamer will not attempt to make the Sound. The Brit ish ship Howth, lumber laden ior me Tnlted Kingdom, has also received or ders to remain in Astoria. British Vice Consul Cherry received instructions to day to hold all British vessels here and lie has requested the pilots not to take any craft flying the British flag at sea. COLLIER MAY TRY CANAL Jupiter Frobablj to Be First Anier Icaa Craft Through Ditch. WASHINGTON. Aug 6. The new electrically - driven collier Jupiter probably will be the first American naval vessel to pass through the Pan ama Canal. She was ordered to day from San Francisco to Puget Sound for cargo for the Norfolk Navy Yard. Millerand Back in Army. PARIS. Aug. 6. Alexander Millerand. ex-French Minister of War. volunteered today to serve as a Lieutenant, the rank he formerly hold in the French army. MAP SHOWING DISTRIBUTION GERMAN O FRENCH e RUSSIAN AUSTRIAN m SERVIAN m ENGLISH BELGIUM LIEGE STILL CENTER Reports of German Losses Are Thought to Be "Colored." FRENCH ARMY ON BORDER While Heavy Xaval Engagement Is Reported in Xorth Sea, Belief Is That Actual Strength Will Not Be Measured Yet. Military activity centered for the most part about Liege, in Belgium, yes terday. The German army of invasion advanced on the Belgian chain of forts in front of Liege after having been re t,,,icah in a nnmhor of Dreceding at tacks by covering troops or advance elements. Heavy Iignung coniuiueu throughout the day, with the advantage seeming to rest upon the Germans, who brought up sufficient force to cope more effectively with the Belgian hosts. The German reverses of the day be fore were inflicted upon infantry, cav alry and light artillery, but the Ger mans had heavier guns in action yes terday and reduced two of the Belgian forts, thus probably effecting an open ;ir whi,h can be broadened until the Belgian are unable to sustain further defensive tactics. ine Dtufsmua will be restricted to harassing or rear guard actions for the purpose of delay ing the Germans, so far as possible, in their advance on France through Bel gian territory. Subtlety Thought Probable. Late reports indicated that the Ger man assault through Belgium was a serious movement and that heavy re inforcements were being rushed for ward At the same time the Germans mav be playing the subtle game of di verting attention to Belgium while ef fecting a heavy concentration farther south on the French frontier or through Switzerland into France. Thus, !,..,, 1.1 tho northern advance be checked, another point of entrance into France would be provided. However, the northern route is preferable if the campaign in that direction can be sus tained successfully, for the Germans will have a direct line of communica tion behind them on their march into Paris, which may be thefr main ob jective. The French distribution is not yet indicated fully, although it is known that several French army corps, with the full complement of cavalry and artlllerv, has concentrated along the Belgium frontier while a larger num ber of corps are scattered along the French-German frontier in support of the almost impregnable chain of French forts. It is indicated that French columns are speeding to the support of the Belgians and will be at hand for the delaying movements against the advancing Germans. ntiHMO-Uerman Clashes Trivial. On the German Eastern frontier clashes with Russian patrols and ad vance elements are reported but no serious battle is shown. Invasions of Germany by Russians and of Russia by Germans- have occurred, one German detachment getting to a point in front 4 ' v&, l V. .V TTl fv v 1 J R- yirivlloA r I'. 'it 1 B . V I 1 A S V ,H J . a. St ... ' -. T . V I S f JJ2 .Ci&t "3 BUDAPEST tJ? I I TYRRHENIAN Sk 4 ' W SvrV " 0 I I J MEDI'TERR'ANE-AN r0 aSE I CENTERS OF YESTERDAY'S HOSTILITIES INDICATED. J OF ARMIES AND NAVIES IN GREAT EUROPEAN CLASH AS INDICATED BY LATE DISPATCHES .. y sofe I ? t J JV- III of Warsaw, which, however, is heavily enough fortified to withstand the severest attack. A battle of importance is not looked for in this direction until the slow Russian concentration has progressed farther. Then the opposition, it is probable, will be offered largely by Austrian field armies, which have been hurled northward from the vicinity of Servia. The Servians, for tneir part. have put on a rigid censorship and it is thought, in the absence of serious Austrian resistance, the Servians are marching on Bosnia. Naval Engagement Myiitery. In the meantime the naval situation is surrounded with more or less mystery. A heavy engagement is re ported in the North Sea, between English and German squadrons. The liring is described as heavy ana tne action sharp and hotly contested. It is not thought proba-ble that this is the main contest of strength between Ger man and English naval forces, but rather one with German squadrons. which have ventured through the canal from Kiel Into the North Sea. The main German battleship fleet was last reported at Kiel and- possibly is still In that vicinity. In the Baltic Sea German sea craft hold mastery. A German cruiser was STRENGTH OF GERMAN" ARMY CORPS INVADI.VG BELGIUM. The German army corps, three of which are reported in the Bel gium advance, comprises 36,000 fighting troops. This Is at war strength. The composition of this force is 25 battalions of infan try, eight squadrons of cavalry and 24 batteries of artillery. This Imparts a fighting strength of 25,750 rifles, 1200 lances and 141 lield guns. The Incidental troops include one company of pioneers, a de tachment of balloon troops, a half company of signal troops, a company of radio troops, a com pany of telephone troops, a cav alry telegraph detachment and sometimes a battalion of heavy field howitzers, four batteries of four guns each, or 16 guns. The total force is 41,000 men, 14,000 horses and 2400 vehicles. Includ ing guns. In the ammunition and supply train are 5000 men and an equal number of horses, with 1200 vehicles. The corps is com manded by a full General. In action yesterday as far north as the Gulf of Finland, defeating a Russian naval force of unknown strength, but probably a single cruiser or two. The French fleet is concentrated in the Mediterranean, supported by an English squadron. The only German naval force there consists of a few cruisers and smaller craft, which can offer little resistance. The Germans succeeded in cruising up to Algiers and delivering a hot Are at that point, where French native troops are mobilizing. The Aus trian fleet Is In the Adriatic, from last reports, and probably will not care to venture forth to measure strength with the more formidable French and Eng lish naval forces. BRITISH STEAMER ASHORE Craster Hall, Two Holds Flooded, Is Aground in Magellan. LONDON, Aug. 6. The British steam er Craster Hall, which sailed from New York June 26 for Valparaiso, is aground in the straits of Magellan. Two of its holds are flooded. - s er i i BOY SCOUTS FIGURE Belgium Lads Already Show Prowess in War. OTHERS TO HARVEST CROP 500,000 Trained Youths in Europe Will Be Valuable Aides as Order lies and Messengers Service Would Be as Individuals. NEW YORK. Aug. 6. Dispatches from abroad mentioning activity on the part of the Boy Scouts in connec tion with military operations in the European conflict have led to the be lief here that the Scouts will play an important role in the general war, al though their activities will be inci dental rather than a part of the cam- tpaign. Already dispatches have told of the capture by Boy scouts ot spies in Belgium, their guarding of British bridges and the plans of Scouts to as sist in harvesting crops. There are approximately 500,000 Boy Scouts in Europe, divided as follows: Great Britain, 200,000; Germany, 50,000; France, S000; Austria-Hungary, 15,000; Russia, Poland, 8000; Servia, 4000; Scandinavia. 30,000; scattered, 35,000. England was the pioneer in the movement. Shortly after Sir Baden Powell established it there Holland and Scandinavia took it up. Belgium, Italy and Poland followed, then Ger many and France. More recently Rus sia, Turkey and the Balkan states have encouraged the movement. Essentially an organization working for peace, there is nothing in its teach ing that would discourage the taking up of arms in self-defense. Ludvig S. Dale, an authority on the movement and a friend of Sir Baden-Powell, said, today In the connection: "It should be remembered that, tlrough we are against war, we are not, therefore, against self-defense. It follows that every patriotic scout, should necessity arise, will respond to his country's call for such aid as he might be able to render." By their training in signal work and drills Mr. Dale thought older members of the Boy Scouts would be of great value to military officers as attendants, orderlies and messengers. W hatever part they might play in such roles, however, would be in their individual capacities and not as Boy Scouts, but simply as young men well trained for the duties required of them. DEAL FOR LINERS DENIED United States Xot to Use Pacific Mall Craft, Says Official. NEW YORK, Aug. 6. Julius Krutt schnitt, chairman of the Southern Pa cific Company, Issued a statement to day, saying there was no truth in a report that negotiations were In progress between the United States Government and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company for the transfer . V i of the steamships Manchuria, Mongolia, Korea, Siberia and China of the Pacific Mail fleet to trans-Atlantic service, to be operated under Government protec tion to take care of cotton and other exports to Europe and to bring back Americans now stranded there. LINERS GO TO HALIFAX (Continued From Firm Pag-. ) sharply, believed the steamer was turn ing turtle. Full Speed Ahead Ordered. Under the highest pressure of her turbine engines, with all ports blank eted and not a light showing, she sped over the 140 miles that lay between her and safety from German cruisers. Behind her came the Essex, whose searchlights could be seen flashing all night across the horizon as she scanned the waters for the enemy. The Mauretania's passengers were not officially informed of what had oc curred. They had received no intima tion of the declaration of war. The Mauretanla sailed from Liver pool at 4:35 P. M. August 1, amid the utmost excitement. Many would-be passengers were left behind on the piers. From the moment the big liner left British shores the officers were on the alert, and Halifax was held in mind as an alternative port in case of emergency. The Mauretanla s daily runs from noon to noon of each day were: To noon Sunday, 585 miles; Monday, 610 miles; Tuesday, 592; Wednesday, 580, and then the 515 miles to Halifax, a total of 2882 miles. Time Lost in Fog. This distance was lengthened by the steamer having first taken the New York route and having to change her course due north when warned by the Essex. The actual time to Halifax could have been reduced six hours had a direct route been taken. Six hours more were lost In fog and dodging steamers and cruisers, thereby bring ing down to three days and 20 hours the time in which the fleet Cunarder could have covered the distance from Liverpool to Halifax. Had sho con tinued to New York under forced speed she would not have reached there until after midnight Thursday. Under pressure the Mauretanla mad'' a speed of 27 H knots during the early hours of this morning. Her average speed was 26.06 knots. When the pur pose of the change of course was learned there was excitement among the passengers. In the first cabin were 500 travelers, many of them prominent in the business, professional and church life of this Continent. Gnnrire Is Reported. The sensational report went the rounds of the ship that late last nigh; a flash of light was seen over the stern of the cruiser, followed by the report of a gun. It was believed by many that some warship had fired on the liner. None of the officers could substantiate this report as they were on the bridge, but several of them be lieved -It to be true. New York and Ottawa had to be ad vised of the ship's arrival and instruc tions were sought at both the company and Canadian government offices be fore arrangements could be made for the disposition of passengers. Boats were continually passing back and forth between the shore and the ship bearing official messages, letters and telegrams for the passengers. Neither the officers of the ship nor the officers of the company would say what would be done with the Maure tanla, but it was believed by the former she would be taken to New York under escort and thence to Liverpool, where M.rcUndi.0 Girls' New Wash Dresses At Only $3.49 Sell Regularly at $6 and $6.50 of Crepe and Voile This is close to their cost price, but the maker had the crepes and voiles left over, and we have had the demand for just such dresses. -It is pleasant to find anything so f roclcs. They are of plain colored crepes in pink, white, cadet, and of voile, in black and white dots, blue dots, or daintily figured pink and pastel-colored designs, relieved at the throat with cool white rolling collars and vets of white organdie, and with cuffs to match. The skirts show the latest long tunic or tier styles, having belts of silk or jelf material. . This sale of dresses is unsurpassed in quality of materials and in style. It is one of the most important offerings we have made this season for junior girls, in sizes from 14 to 18 years. Models illustrated were sketched from dresses on sale. fourth 1'loor FINAL DISPOSAL OF All Our Linen Suits Selling to $30.00 and Our Regular $25.00 to $40.00 Cloth and Silk Suits At $10.00 In All the A Large Special Purchase From One Maker Makes Possible This Sale of $2 Summer Blouses at $1.18 Not a "job." but carefully selected styles, complete sizes. These blouses are the essence of simplicity, being made in very dainty and refined styles, three of which are illustrated. . Of allover embroidered and striped voile, of striped crepe, and a mercerized crepe in white, showing colored stripes in pink, black, lavender, green and blue. Dainty vest effects and collars of white organdie or of pique. and collars trimmed with lace edgings. Third Floor she would be converted Into a trans port cruiser for service within the lines The waterfront was crowded tonlnht as the statelv Cedrlc steamed up the harbor, followed by the dark gray Essex stripped for battle. There were repeatedly cheers from tho crowd u the Cedrlc dropped anchor and the Essex proceeded to the dockyurd to take on coal. The :edric's decks were thronged with passengers, all happy at having reached port safely. It wan 5-44 P. M., Halifax time, when the Cedrlc dropped anchor. She had been out six days, 10 hours and 52 minutes. British Liner EaoOCted. HALIFAX, N. S., Auk. G. Tho Brit ish cruiser Essex escorted the White Star Line steamer Cedrlc Into the har Sor here late today. Warship and liner anchored -In the inner harbor alonBslde the Cunarder Mauretanla. CHINA NEUTRAL, IS EDICT Germans Continue Fortifying at Tsing-Tati and Gather Stores. nck'iv China. Auir. 6. China pro claimed today her neutrality in con nection with the t-uropean conmci. me work of fortifying the German posses ofo Merit Ony delighttully new ana crisp as tnese Newest Modes Third Floor slon of Tsln-Tau continued and tho authorities there added to their accu mulation of provisions. ForelKn enterprise In China helnW paralyzed, many Chinese have been affected already and are withdrawing their money from the banks controlled by financiers representing lluiwla. France. EiiKlaud. Uciinuny and Japan, which hitherto had commanded every confidence. European and American tourists are having great difficulties, owing to tho closing of the trans-Siberian Railroad and restriction of the Meamshlp serv Ire, for which some of them held tick ets, while some of the banks refuse to recognize certain European letter! of credit. DR. VAN BRAKLE HONORED Oregon tlly Man Madr Trustor of American Osteopathic Body. PHILADELPHIA. Pa., Aug. 6. (Sr. -cial.) Dr. J. A. Van Brakle, of Oregon City, was elected trustee of the An'i lean Osteopathic Association today over A. T. SHU. of the Research Iny tutc, of Chicago. Dr. Roberta W inner I'oid, ..f Seattle, was elected vlce-pruettient.