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m 1 ' nrvT.i i t "x' t "4 riwrimc ri T?r A A' A TTfJTTST IS. 1f14. VOL. LIV.-yO. 16.7.l. rujviJ .,v, , jgggg ' -- E TO FOLLOW LE1PS1G Idzumo Sails North Cleared for Action. YANKEE DESTROYER FOLLOWS Hull's Mission Probably to Protect Neutrality. . PRESIDENT WILSON SILENT Administration Studiously Refrains From Expressing Opinion as to Japan's Ultimatum to Germany. SAN DIEGO, Cal.. Aug. 17.-Under orders to follow the German cruiser Leipsig, the Japanese cruiser Idzumo left the harbor here late today with decks cleared for action. Captain Moriyama, commander of the Japan ese warship, made no secret of his plans. "We are poinsr to San Francisco," declared Captain Moriyama. just be fore his ship.Ieft. "If the Leipsig re mains near San Francisco, we shall remain there, too. If the Leipsig leaves fr Samoa or for the Canadian coast we shall follow wherever she goes. American Torpedo-Boat Follows. "The Japanese Consul-General at San Francisco will keep me informed by wireless as to the German war ship's movements." Captain Moriyama said he firmly believed that the demand sent by the Nipponese government to Germany would result in a declaration of war fcirainst the Fatherland before mid night Sunday. He would not comment on the possible outcome of a clash with the Leipsig, but said in the event of success the Idzumo would steam to the South Pacific to seize the German naval base in those waters. American Destroyer Also Follows. Shortly before the Idzumo sailed the United States torpedo-boat destroyer Hull left the harbor at a 15-knot clip. Off Point Loma, however, the Ameri can warship slowed down and it is be lieved the Hull's commander has or ders to watch the Japanese cruiser in order to protect American neutrality. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 17. "We shall engage the enemy whenever and wherever we meet him. The number or size of our antagonists will make no difference to us. The traditions of the German navy shall be upheld." Time Limit Expire at 1 A. M. Such was the parting speech of Cap tain Haun. of the German cruiser Leipsiz tonight to a group of news paper men aboard the warship, which, with 575 tons of coal in the bunkers, ufficient to carry her to Apia. Samoa, the nearest German port, lies at anchor in this port ready to put to sea before her 24 hours of grace shall have ex pired, an hour after midnight. Today has been a busy one aboard the little sea fighter. Fresh meat, various provisions. 100 tons of fresh water and a quantity of lubricating oil have been taken aboard since she dropped anchor at 1 A. M. The only hitch in the proceedings occurred when Collector of the Port Davis ordered coaling stopped until written applica tion has been made by German Vice consul von Schack. This formality having been accomplished, coaling ship began in earnest. i.olpsl'x Captain Calls on Mayor. Accompanied by Lieutenant Heidler and Vice-Consul von Schack, Captain Haun landed shortly after noon and visited Mayor Rolph at the City Hall. Later in the day the Mayor returned the visit at the German Consulate. In the course of the exchange of courtesies Captain Haun decided to present to the zoo at Golden Gate Park two Japanese bear cubs, mascots aboard the Leipsiz. Mayor Rolph accepted the gift and the cubs were disembarked Just after dusk. Captain Haun expressed himself as strongly desiring an engagement with war vessels of the other belligerent nations and seemed greatly Interested In a rumor that the French cruiser Montcalm is headed up the coast. Re garding Japan's ultimatum to Ger many, he was silent. PRESIDENT IS XOX-COMMHTT.VL a-liington Determined to Maintain Entire Neutrality. WASHINGTON. Aug. 17. Japan's sudden entry into the European war situation ar a factor that might quick ly increase the range of the great conflict to the Far East commanded wide attention today, both among of ficials of the Washington Government and diplomats generally. The attitude of the United States, it became clear, would be one of non interference in the situation between Japan and Germany. This was re Concluded oa I'aa 9 " JAPANES CRUISER BULLETINS LOXDO.V Aug. 18. An Exchange Tel egraph dispatch from Mainz aaya that the tiermnn Kmperor, accompanied by three of bis sons. Including Crown Prince Frederick William, has arrived. LO.YDOX, Aug. IS. Two German aero planes with their crews have been lost, according to Berlin advices. Three mil itary chauffeurs and one officer have been shot by sentries at Munich be cause they failed to stop when chal lenged. LONDON, Ang. 17. The war risks In surance office, effective tomorrow, will reduce the rate on cargo Insurance from 4 to 3 guineas per cent. NEW YORK, Aug. 17. AH Germans resident In Jamaica have been placed under arrest, according to the captain of the Norwegian steamship Obldense, In port today from Jamaican porta. TOKIO, Aug. 17. The Japanese newspapers, commenting today on the ultimatum sent by Japan Saturday to Germany, demanding the withdrawal of German warships from the Orient and the evacuation of Klau-t'hau, say they consider the document to be rea sonable. No anti-Crrman sentiment has been displayed here. LONDON, Aug. 17. A Brussels dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph Com pany says the French casualties in the fighting between Namur and DInant were heavy, as tne uermans were strongly entrenched and their artillery at the outset played great havoc with the French. PARIS, Aug. 1J According to offi cial reports made public today a Ger man aeroplane reciinnoltering over (Jives, in the Department of Namur, Belgium, was met with a hot fire from the Belgians. The machine fell near Hastier. SAILT STE. MARIE, Mich, Aug. 17. Four men, supposed to he foreign era, were discovered early today prowling around the wireless station in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, opposite here. When the sentry on guard or dered the men to stop and they fnlled to comply with the order, he opened fire. The strangers fled Into the near by woods. LONDON, Aug. IS The Paris cor respondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company learns that the Russian Em peror will sign a proclamation at an early date, giving the Jews In his dominions efiual civil and political rights with his other subjects. LONDON, Aug. 17. A Renter dis patch from Berlin says that the Ger man Emperor's departure for the frontier has occasioned patriotic out bursts by the newspapers of all parties. LONDON, Aug. 17 Official dis patches say Greece has received Infor mation that Turkish troops are cross lug Bulgarian territory and marching in the direction of Greece. The Greek government, in consequence of these reports, has notified Turkey that If the news should be confirmed, corre sponding military and naval measures will be taken immediately by Greece. LONDON, Aug. 17. A dispatch from Copenhagen says the Polltiken pub lishes a dispatch from Constantinople, stating thut Russia has demanded from Turkey permission for the unrestricted passage through the Dardanelles of the Russian Black Sea fleet. JAPAN TO PROTECT TRADE Germany to Be "Crushed at One Blow," Says Consul-General. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17. "The Japanese fleet will protect American and Japanese merchantmen in Oriental waters." declared Y. Numana, the Japa nese Consul-General, here today, in dis cussing the possibilities of hostilities between Japan and Germany. "Ameri can trade with the Orient will not be endangered." "Japan is 10 times as strong in the Orient as Germany," continued .he Consul-General, "and if the German Em peror refuses to comply with the terms of the Japanese ultimatum, his forces will be crushed at one blow." ROUGH RIDERS RECRUITING Corps of Crack American Cavalry Is Being Formed In Paris. LONDON, Aug. 18, 2:50 A. M. A dis patch to the Daily Telegraph from Paris says: "The recruiting of a corps of rough riders is proceeding rapidly. Several American cowboys and former Amer ifcan cavalrymen are among its mem bers. Three wealthy Americans have promised to furnish the best mounts money can buy for the entire body. The troop will be self-supporting and is expected to start for the front in ten days." BRITISH CAPTURE PRIZE Santa Catharinu, of Hamburg-American Line, Has Rich Cargo. RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 17. The British cruiser Glasgow has captured the Hamburg - American steamship Santa Catharina, which sailed from New York July 25 for South American ports. The Santa Catharina left New York July 25 with a million-dollar cargo bound for Rio de Janeiro, Santos and other South American ports. She is of 4200 tons gross burden, 350 feet long and was built in Germany in 1907. Japan Buys Oregon Pulp. MARSHFIELD, Or., Aug. 17. (Spe cial.) Haltze Nerdrum, manager of the C. A. Smith pulp mill, today announced the closing of extensive contracts with Japanese firms for the output of the mill. The Japanese manufacturers of paper giv Mr. Nerdrum assurance they will take 10,000 tons of pulp yearly from this mill. The establishment has been closed for several months, but the indications are business will be resumed within the next lew weeks oa double time, BOSNIA IS INVADED BY MONIES Fierce Battle Waged at Tchainitza. AUSTRIANS ATTACK FRONTIER Vessels Aid Action and Shell Position at Lovcen. BLOCK HOUSES CAPTURED Twelve Austrian Officers Are Taken Prisoners in Herzegovina Fight ing Serbs and Russians Report Victories. LONDON, Aug. 17. 7 P. M. In a dis patch from Cettinje. Montenegro, the correspondent of Reuter's News Agency says Montenegrin forces have been engaged for the last two days with a strong detachment of Austrian troops in the neighborhood of Grahavo. The Montenegrin casualties in dead and wounded were 45. The Austrians on August 16 attacked the western frontier of Montenegro from Krivoslje to Grahavo. At the same time Austrian vessels bombarded the Montenegrin position at Lovcen. Bosnian Frontier Crossed. A dispatch from Rome to the Ex change Telegraph Company says the Montenegrin troops have crossed the Bosnian frontier and occupied the town of, Tcheinitza, after a fierce battle. The dispatch adds that the Montene grins have captured eight Austrian blockhouses in Herzegovina, between Bilek and Trebinje. They have also occupied seven villeges near Trebinje and have taken 12 Austrian officers prisoners. A Reuter dispatch from Nlsh says, under date of Saturday: "Our troops at Buyak, near Lyma, successfully repelled the enemy. Near Kunachitza, opposite Losnitza, the enemy has thrown a bridge across the Drina and fortified its position on both banks. The night at Belgrade passed quietly." ST. PETERSBURG (via London, Aug. 17, 12:45 P. M.). On August 14 Aus trian advance guards penetrated a short distance into Russian territory. It is reported that this offensive move ment was checked by the Russian troops. Russian Cavalry Dislodges Austrians. An Austrian attempt to advance from Andrejew toward Kielce failed on Au gust 15, when the Russian troops, by a series of brilliant cavalry attacks, suc ceeded in dislodging the enemy from (Continued on Page 3.) NOW JAPAN mm INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 71 degrees: minimum. 54 degrees. TODAY'S J-Fair and warmer ; northerly winds. War. Japanese cruiser leaves San Diego to follow Leipzig. Page 1. Belgians move capital to Antwerp as Ger mans approach Brussels. Page 1. Censorship causes cable traffic still to be congested. Page 3. Canal bond Issue to meet deficiency im probable. Page 1. French warships sink four Austrians in Adri atic. Page 2. Montenegrins Invade Bosnia and Herzego vina. Page 1. Fog, Ice and German cruiser threaten British ships with 3000 refugees. Page 3. Mexico. Mexico City banks await ruling by Car ranza on what is legal tender. Page o. National. cut .1 ..111 naceaH hS Spnfltf! In fomi it .-UlJ'p.J. Will - leaves House. Page 2. Domestic. No compromise, is Roosevelt's slogan In Boston speech. Page 5. War appears to be factor In politics. Page u. Sports. Fielder Jones promises Beavers Immunity from raids. Page 10. Oakland to open today against Eeavers. Page 10. Pacific Northwest. Governor West may call special session of Legislature. Page 11. Third fire rages in Santlam National forest. Page 11. Joe Knowles paints picture with materials from wilds. Page 11. Addison Bennett writes about Prosser and vicinity. Page 15. Commercial and Marine. Sugar makes further advance of 50 cents, establishing new high record. Page 1j. Chicago grain markets regain losses of Saturday. Page 15. New schedule of sailing time for "Big Three" Is 3 o'clock instead of 4. Page I. Portland and Vicinity. Luxuries and necessities still advancing. price. Page 1. Trend in Eastern Oregon declared favorable to Republican candidates, page 9. Carriage painter after second marriage Is notified that divorce decree la forgery. Page 16. Dr. Hlcen says that Russians are fighting to restore lost prestige. Page 9. Weather report, data and forecast. Page 15. WAR CLOSES SHOE PLANTS International Company's Factories See Loss of Sales in South. ST. LOUIS. Aug. 17. Four of the five International Shoe Company factories did not open today, as an indirect re sult of the European war. Seven of 12 factories operated by the company in other cities did not open. It is thought that all the idle factories will reopen August 31. Officials of the company said the clos ing of the plants was due to the demor alization of the Southern cotton indus try by the war. Shoes which it had been expected to sell largely in the Southern states are not now in demand. MORE VESSELS FOR SALE North German Llojd Line Would Dispose of Craft to Americans. NEW YORK, Aug. 17. Like the Ham ...imcrirati line the North Ger man Lloyd line, a.so u m, announced today that it is willing to sell any of its vessels to Americans if it can get the price it demands for them. In making the announcement of ficials of the company said: "The present situation in Europe has nothing to do with out willingness to sell. We have always been ready to sell." CASTS HIS HONORABLE HAT IN CAPITAL OF BELGIUM Tl German Cavalry Seen Near Brussels. FRENCH PUSH INTO ALSACE Schirmeck, Near Saales, Cap tured in Sharp Fight, FIELD GUNS ARE TAKEN French Line Now Dccliired to Pass Through Abechevlllier, Lorquin, Azondange and MarsaL Muhlbach Is Readied. LONDON. Aug. 17. A Reuter dis patch from Brussels says: , . , , , 'The seat of government has been moved to Antwerp. Measures hav been taken for the defense of Brus sels because of the approach of Ger man cavalry." It is expected that the legations will follow the frovemment to Antwerp but the French Minister will remain here, sending the counsellor to Ant werp to keep in touch with the Bel gian government. The Soir savs that, according t news which arrived Monday and which is confirmed bv the war office the Belgian infantry, in conjunction with the French cavalry, have bnl liantly repulsed a German attack. Th location of the battle is not mentioned PARIS. Aug. 17. The French ad vance Into Alsace continues. French troops have occupied the town SchlrmprV taklnir 12 field guns. 12 caissons and eight rapid-fire guns The French cavalry then pushed to Muhlbach and Lutzelhausen. A 1 sat Inn Heights Captured. An official announcement today by the French War Office says "The advance of the French armies continues. Our troops have taken the heights to the north of the Alsatian frontier in German territory, and the French line now passes through Abrechevillier, Lorquin, Azou- d and Marsai. aa" "In the Donon or Rougemont region we have occupied Schirmeck, eight miles from Saales In Alsace, and we lave captured 12 German field guns, ieht machine guns and 12 gun car riages with ammunition. "Our 'cavalry has penetrated as far (Continued on Page 3.) THE RING MOVED ) ANTWERP Monday's War Moves THAT the Germans are forcing their way through Belgium Is indicated by the Brussels report that German cavalry is approaching the Belgian capital, that measures for the defense of Brussels are being hastened and that the seat of government has been removed to Antwerp. The various le gations are expected to follow the court, except the French Minister, who will remain in Brussels and keep in touch with the court through his coun sellor. Meanwhile extreme secrecy continues to be observed as to the movements of the opposing armies along the Franco German frontier and in Belgium. Such news as there is comes from sources connected with the triple entente. Paris reports minor victories in Alsace. - i no r renvn i " SUPREME COURT AVVJ;, The French war off'"" announces Its e town oC rhut It i n n - BRAR- . Bld6 ieces of artll- Supreii s French troops have taken the heights to the north of the Alsatian frontier, in German territory, and the French line now passes through Abrechevillier, Lorquin, Azoudange and Marsai. On other battlefields some successes by Montenegrins, Servians and Rus sians are reported, but these reports are from the headquarters of the forces laying claim to the victory. Monte negrins are said to have invaded Bos nia and occupied Tcheinitza after a fierce battle. Montenegrins also are said to have captured eight Austrian blockhouses In Herzegovina, to have oc cupied seven villages nnd to have been engaged for two days in fighting a stron detachment of Austrians near Gravaho. Servians, meanwhile, are said to have repulsed Austrians. but the dispatches indicate the .Austrians have made headway at the River Drina, since they fortified both banks and have succeeded in building a bridge, which will open the way for a strong force and its imredlmenta. Russians say they have checked i Austrian advance from Andrejew to ward Kielse. Various other engage ments between Austrians and Russian urn rnnorted from St Petersburg, which ascribes the victory in each ii stance to the Russian arms. vr. a n.ni hnttle In the Adri atic was confirmed, and a Rome dis patch, sent by way of London, says th French fleet sunk the Austrian battle ship Zrinyi and three other battleship whose names are not known. Tw Austrian cruisers, pursued by Brltls! vessels, took refuge under the guns o Pola. It develops that the British nav; has been co-operating vigorously wltl the French in the Mediterranean am that when France desired to transfc tronna from Africa. British warships were assigned to make the voyage i safe oil) for the soldiers. The Goebet .nH Rrpslmi. the cruisers then feared have since appeared in the Dardanelles and been sold to Turkey, it is aaiu. A naval engagement off the Canary Islands between a British and a Ger man war vessel is reported, but names of the veaseU are not given in the fli.iiatphAH The Japanese cruiser Idzumo left San Diego. Cal.. yesterday, her decKfl cieareu for action, and her captain said he In tended to dog the German cruiser Leip sig. Japan's ultimatum to Germany does not expire until next Sunday night, and it is therefore assumed there will bo no engagement prior to that time provided the Japanese vessel suc ceeds in finding the Leipsig. which took coal yesterday at San Francisco and had until 1 o'clock this morning to leave port under tho 24-hour limitation. The Administration at Washington .tri.-t neutrality concerning the Japanese ultimatum, and refused to be committed i an "i""" opinion. The Cerman Kmperor. the Crown Prince and two other Imperial Princes are at the great fortress of Mainz. The departure from Berlin for the front has evoked enthusiasm In the German capital. m . ,, i. , n,it into effect by the i no i British authorities over the movements fithe empire's armed forces, alios i n Belgium, is effective to a remarkable egree. Not one worn 01 nov.. n.,.iit, fnr Reveral days con cerning British military or naval ac- vities. Censored aispaicnen no. russels and Paris have frequently re- i . k nunr of British troops t I I M ,u lliv ' ' arrayed against tho forces of Germany, . i 1 1 .. . ... i t . . ut not one word nan uwwu mivww .i , ,ru fmm nv source to Indl- L UllltS tin cats what the numerical strength of the British field army may De, or wno. . ilts may be locatea. Equal secrecy shrouds the movements the British warsnips oenevea iu lding the German fleet in check in Not one word has come through of e position of any 01 tne .-' ' .-man h.i 1 1 leshios. cruisers or tor pedo-boat in these waters. So far as e general public Is concerned, navai tivlties in European waters are a sealed book- The British War Council has ucciaea 1 . n An,.Aannnrllntl from the IU CH1UUO v w, ivv...... forces, and it is announced that the Ft w wrny nnurtmiiit intends to : 1 1 V. 11 ' I a. . k ,.ma nation .and that nrob- tak l i i uio 1. . . 1 . . . - , ...o noT-rennonilent.S in Belgium will be ordered out of that state. The Brazilian government yesterday utr..nid Ita minister at Berlin to ask r explanations and the punishment of o u!ltv of the alleged attacks by- German soldiers on Bernardino Campos, ex-president of the state or bao I'uuio, and his wife, who are reported to have been beaten and forced across the Swiss frontier. Prisoners lo Be Favored. PARIS, Aug. 17 It was announced officially today that Russia will treat with special consideration any prison ers from the German provinces of Alsace and Lorraine who may be cap tured by her forces. France, on her part, will show equal consideration toward any Polish prisoners she may make. The two confltriea have reached an undcrstand- PRICE FIVE CE'TSL COMMODITY PRICES STILL GO UPWARDS Sugar Reaches Record Mark of $8.05. ADVANCE IN FOODS GENERAL Hens and Eggs Higher, With ' out Reason Being Given. PRINTING COST IS SOARING FTom Breakfast Food to hninpatni Table Supplies, luel.idlitK Neces sities and Luxuries, RIo and Xone Can Predict l!nd. Prices on commodities are still ris ing fast. The war Influence was more than ever apparent In Portland with the opening of the new week yester day. There were two Important advsners In foodstuffs. One was In sugar, which at $8.05 a hundred, a rlso of 50 cents, touched a new high mark, topping bv half a cent a pound tiie previous high figure In the local market, attained In 1911. Dealers say that the three prin cipal factors In this heavy Increase r tho heavy foreign demand, the 7 per cent exacted for war risks and the high cost of exchange In addition to the fact that sugar Is hard to gel at any price. Ontmenl Junipn Again. The other largo advance was In oat meal. It had gone up !i0 cents a barrel last week, but yesterday a further rlss of 26 cents was quoted. Rice and beans are holding steady at an increase of a cent a pound. As the last rice crop was short, dealers say this advance would have come anyway. The same Is asserted of beans, the present crop being short and of poor quality. However, still further advances are highly probable owing to the for eign demand. Cornmeal la up half a rent a pound, and thereby It becomes certain that the man with a sweet breakfast tooth will have to pay dear for his hot-cake syrup this Winter. With two of the principal Inrredlents of syrup, sugar and cornmeal. at their present figures and going higher, syrup seems on Mw way to become a luxury. Chicken Hunted Higher. The best butter was retailing at 3i. cents a pound yesterday. Ranch eggs were selling at 27 cents wholesale. Spring chicken climbed a cent a pound over Sunday, rising from 16 to 17 cents. Hons rose half a cent to 16fcc. Tilla mook cheese also Jumped half a cent A lamentable result of the war was the condition of the garlic market. Two weeks ago the best local garlics could bo had for 8 to 7 cents a pound. When It seemed that the Italian supply would bo cut off, however, garlic connois seurs had a panic. Demands on the market here from New tork, ihirago and other Important garllc-eatlng cen ters have rushed up the local price to 15 cents, with still . further advances probable. Without exception. Imported liquors are soaring In price. Champagne gained another dollar yesterday, and tops the list with a totol advance In two weeks of $7 a case. There r" i- . - M. . quarts In a case, inin "-" champagne wjilch formerly retailea at IT. a ouart wfll now cost $5.00. Pints will cost 12.75 retail Instead of 12.50. "Champagne Is almost certain to g" up to $10, and nobody knows how long It will stay even at that flgurs." said , , - "T"!, rt I r..ti i a leaning nui. - champagne comes from Rhelms, ana it the German armies cross Into Francs, that will be one of the battla centers. Scotch Wtalnky Joins Advsnr. If tho present alarming rlss In Scotch whisky continues, drinks will soon bo selling generally at 13 cents straight, and perhaps even at .u cenv All Scotch has advanced $2 a case, ins only Bavlng feature to tho situation from the standpoint of the consumer Is that domestic whiskies, rys and bour bon, have not gone up, but they will rise also If the liovernmont adds the contemplated additional tax of 50 cents a gallon on liquors for revenue purposes. The amount of this tax would have to come from tha consumer. Liqueurs Moving pwnrdn. All cordials have advanced $3 a case. Hennessy brandy is up t " l ,.i..i. iv-uter is 12 a case higher. French and Italian vermouth Aid gins are up ; itnino wtmmm raised $2.50 a case, and Imported sau- ternes and clarets the same. German beers are going out of sight, with no prospect of replenishing the stocks now on hand In this country wnen ino are exhausted. in fact, dealers In imported liquors 111 quote only prices from day to day. The supply held In this country Is con sidered entirely Inadequate for any long-continued period. Importers are cutting down orders from Jobbers to 25 per cent of the order. Type Metal flnunds I'pwnrd. The wartime high cost of living has affected even tho printing trad. An timony, a metal necessary In the com position of type metals, has gona up 300 per cent In a few days. From ap proximately 7 cents a pound. It has risen to 22 cents. Antimony conye t55EKi no rasa 11.) lLOitmi-UAiu.m-uunf ---A LL.qi-.AU.au.um .xt.-u.uj..i-..u J i I 1 10.2