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VOL. LIV. NO. 16,766. PORTLAND, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1914. PRICE FIVE CENTS. JAPAN WILL L IT FIELD, SAYS "Own Interests" Are Held Paramount POLICY IN CHINA DECLARED Intention Is to Eliminate -German. Influence. THIRD PARTIES REASSURED Premier Tells Japanese Business Men Warlike Operations WW Not Go Beyond Attainment of ' Special Object. TOKIO. Aug. 18. Count Okuma, the Japanese Premier, today, in address ing: a gathering of business men from verious parts of Japan, reiterated the. statements he had made to the mem bers of Parliament, merchants and in dustrial men of Tokia, early in the day: "Japan's warlike operations," he added, "will not extend beyond the limits necessary for the attainment of the object of the defense of her own legitimate interests. "Th6 Imperial government will take no such action as could give to a third party any cause for anxiety or un easiness regarding safety of their ter ritories or possessions." The Premier also said It was the in tention of Japan to eliminate from China the root of German influence. The Foreign Minister, Baron Kato, In a speech today, said that If diplo matic relations between Japan and Germany were broken off, German subjects choosing to reside in Japan would continue to receive protection to their lives and property so long ss they obeyed the law. ULTIMATUM REACHES BERLIN Germany Said to Be Willing to Cede Kiau-Clutu Directly to China. WASHINGTON. Aug. IS. Official in formation came from Berlin today that the Japanese ultimatum had been de livered to the German government and it was intimated In the diplomatic dis patches that war between Japan and Germany was not unlikely. The Japan ese minister at Berlin, apparently fore seeing such an eventuality, asked Am bassador Gerard to be prepared to take over Japanese interests in Germany. The Japanese ultimatum demanding that Germany evacuate Klau-Chau and -withdraw her fleet from the Orient was uppermost in the attention of official Washington. A feeling of relief fol lowed assurances given at London that should Japan take action against Ger many, such activity would be con flnded to the China Seas and German territory in Eastern Asia or not against German Insular possessions in the mid die Pacific, where also the United States has Islands of strategic Importance. Brill. h i onfirm Japan's Stand. Baron Chinda the Japanese Ambassa dor. had a conference with Secretary Bryan, but declined to talk about it. Colville Barclay, charge d'affaires of the British embassy, called immediately afterward and left with the secretary a copy of a note from the British gov ernment announcing that any action taken by Japan would be confined to German territory in Eastern Aeia. The note was similar to that announced by the British information bureau last night Mr. Von Haimhausen. the German charge d'affaires, who also saw Mr. Bryan, said it was greatly to be re gretted that Japan had raised an issue in the Far East, as Germany had been absolutely willing to neutralize that entire section and keep it out of the field of military operations. He ex pressed the view that this would have been the most humane course and would have restricted the area of con flict to the real theater of operations in Europe. Whatever the outcome mislit be as to Kiau-Chau, he felt that it would be a detached incident, which could have no effect on the general Issue of the war in Europe. (iermany Expected to Refuse. There is no information thus far as to what Germany's course will be on the Japanese ultimatum, but the prevailing' view In best informed official and diplomtic quar ters Is that Germany cannot and will not accede to the demand. In that event It is believed the garrison will make a determined resistance, with the prospect of the slaughter of the com paratively small force by the over whelming odds which Japan can bring to bear. The German estimate of the force at Klau-Chau is about 3500 per sons, which Includes the wives and children of the Governor and numerous offlVials stationed there. Although three small cruisers are in the haroor they in no way match the naval force Japan can assemble. Tba greatest danger and suffering, it is said, would be borne by the non-combatants, the women and children, both through exposure in case of a siege, or through coming in contact with native Chinese mobs in the country back of Kiau Chau. It is understood that Germany, fail ing to secure the neutralization of the Far East, would prefer to have Klau Chau pass back directly to China. This OKUMA BULLETINS LONDON Aug. 10. The British of ficial press bureau announces that some desultory fighting occurred Tues day between the British patrolling squadrons and flotillas and German cruisers, which were reconnolterlng. o losses are reported. LONDON, Aug. 18. A Renter dis patch from Brussels says that Germans made another attempt to crons the Mruse today by a bridge not far from Dlnan't, where cannonading wns re sumed.. The French artillery repelled the attack with much loss. PARIS, Aug. 18. A German mono plane which had hoisted the French flag today dropped three bombs on Lunevllle, 16 miles east of Nancy, from a height of 4500 feet, according to an official announcement Issued tonight. The mlsalles exploded In a public gar den. No one was hurt and only slight damage was done to property. LONDON, Aug. 18. Prince Alexander of Teck, brother of Queen Mary, and the future Governor-General of( Can ada, la going on foreign service. LONDON, Aug. 18. The official news bureau announces in reply to "attempts that are being made by the enemy to spread false reports of disasters to our selves and our allies," that "no casual ties have as yet occurred to the British army." WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. White House officials today characterized as "absolutely untrue In every particular" published reports that Emperor Wil liam, through Ambassador Gerard, had complained to President Wilson that Germany was being maligned In the United States and that her motive, were being deliberately misrepresented In a campaign to foster anti-German sentiment. NISH, Servla, Aug. 17, via London, Aug. 18. The Austrlans have been eon- oleielv defeated near Sabac, 27 miles west of Belgrade, according to gov eminent sources. They fled toward Lesnltsa and Losnltsa, pursued by Ser Inn, who cut un three regiments and captured 14 guns. LONDON, Aug. IS. The Servian Le gation has received the following tele gram from the Servian Premier, N. P, Pachltchi "The Austrlans were com pletely routed In the mountains near Sabac and 15.000 annihilated. Fourteen guns were captured. The Austrlnns are fleeing In great disorder to recross the rivers Save and Drina, hotly pursued by our troops. LONDON, Aug. 18. A dispatch to the Central News from Rome says the Austrian torpedoboat No. 10 struck a mine at the entrance of the harbor at Pola, the Austrian naval base In the Adriatic, and went down. Only one member of the crew was saved. PARIS, Aug. 18. The black and gol den engle of the i:i-'d Lower Alsatian Infantry Regiment of the German army captured by the French at Saint Blaise, Alsace, was hung today before the statue of Napoleon In the Court of Honor of the Invalldcs. Many specta tors, as the flag appeared, removed their hats as a salute to the vanquished. LONDON, Aug. 18, llt40 P. M An official statement Issued by the French Embassy In Loilon tonight saysi "The Liege forts are still holding out. Not one of them has been taken." LONDON, A as. 10 An official dis patch to the French Embassy saysi "The Germans have abandoned Saare bourg, where they were strongly es tabllshed with heavy artillery. MONEY MARKET LIGHTER Foreign Exchange More Active and Firmer Than Since War Began. NEW YORK, Aug. 18 More activ ity was noted in foreign exchange to day than at any time since the war began. This was accepted as evidence of fur ther improvement in the general fi nancial situation. Rates were firmer, however, because disposition had been made of a considerable part of the recent accummulations. Domestic monetary operations were also more numerous, many loans be ing placed by New York banks for in terior institutions attracted by pre vailing high rates. Fairly large sums were lent for out-of-town banks at 8 per cent. AUSTRIAN CRUISER SUNK Zenta Officially Declared Lost Naval Battle Sunday. LONDON, Aug. 19. An official mes sage received in Rome from Vienna says that the Austrian cruiser Zenta was sunk in a naval battle off Antl vari last Sunday, according to a dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph Com pany. The cruiser Zenta, which was built at Pola in 1897, was 303 feet in length and displaced 2264 tons. NOBLE PARENTS ANXIOUS Whereabouts of French Children Left With Germans Unknown. PARIS. Aug. 18. The American em bassy is receiving many Inquiries daily from members of tiie French nobility as to the fate of their children, who at the outbreak of the war were domiciled In German homes to learn the lan guage. Up to the present time it has not been possible for the embassy to obtain information in these cases. French families are awaiting advice concerning the disposition of German children in their care for similar edu cational purposes. War Checks Public Work in Panama. rio Porras has ordered the stoppage of all except absolutely necessary public works In the Republic of Panama, owing to the decreasing revenue from Import duties due to the European TURKEY- ITALY AND GREECE NEAR WAR Lineup, of Nations May Be 12 to 3. MINORITY STILL HAS CHANGE Experts Say. Issue Is Yet Undetermined Class. in DARDANELLES RAISE ISSUE Ottomans Not Receptive to Demand That Russian Black Sea Fleet Be Permitted to Pass Six Strife-less Nations Left. BT JOHN CALLAX O'LAUGHLIN. WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. (Special.) Two more nations are about to plunge Into the maelstrom of war. They are Turkey and Greece. Official advices reached Washing ton from the American Embassy In Constantinople and the American Le gation in Athens that mobilization is practically completed in both countries and 'that war soon will be declared. Official advices also confirm the re ports Of protests made by the Triple Entente against the purchase by Tur key of the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau, which fled to the Dar danelles to escape capture from pur suing British men-of-war. Russia's Demand Resented. There is confirmation also of the demand made by Russia on Turkey that her Black Sea fleet be permitted to pass through the Dardenelles. This demand Is not acceptable to the Turks. The result of the latest development will be that Turkey will throw in her fortunes with Germany and Austria. It is the first ally the Austro-German combination has obtained since war began. Certain now to become involved are Roumania and Bulgaria, the two Bal kan states which have refrained from participation up to this time. Servia and Montenegro are now in arms against Austria. It is generally thought Portugal would follow the lead of Eng land if called on. Italy Nearer to War How long Italy can remain aloof is a grave question. She is drawing nearer and nearer the precipice of war. It is certain that if she does start hostilities it will be against Austria and following, as a matter of course, against Germany; with .both these (Continued on Page 3.) 7 rJMW m?m INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. VESTERDATS Maximum temperature, 86 degrees; minimum, 53 degrees. TODAY'S Fair; northfOt winds. War. - A French official report says army is pro gressing Into Alsace. Paeo 8. German cavalry reported near Antwerp Page 8. BritUh army is landed in France. Page 1 President warns public against taking sides in war in discuasiona. Page 2. N'ew York DroDosea municipal - food enter prises in war price emergency. Page 7. German cruiser LelDslK In collision with British bark. Page 1. ' Japan will limit field of operations. Page 1 Turkey, Italy and Greece near war. Page 1 Old Belgium, war field, bloody. Page 2. Germany's Islands In Pacific have 'J6.160- mlle area. Page 2. War expected to prolong Congress session Indefinitely, page p. v Plans to bring home Americans progress Page 7. Canada to hasten action on war measures. Page 7. Foreign. Pope's physician minimizes illness. Page 3. National. Recent possibility of war with Mexico re vealed. Page 5. Domestic. Democrats lay too much to war. Page 3. United States ' Senator Root before New ' York Republican convention describes failure of Democratic Administration. Page S. Sports. Coast League results: Oakland 3, Portland, 0: Venice 9. San Francisco 1; Los An geles-Sacramento gams postponed, non- arrival, page 12. Oulmet and two other amateurs qualify for National golf play. Page 12. Horse races of four days' meet to start to day at Rose City track. Page 13. Hogan likely to have to giye up Klepfer for 84000 due to "Doc" White deal. Page 12. Pacific Northwest. Sunnyside, Wash., cannot be headed off, thinks Addison Bennett. Page It. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Innes charged with murder In connection with mysterious disappearance of two women from At lanta. Innes arrested. Page 1. Knowles Is due to emerge from woods today. Page tt. , Murder trial result at Dallas hinges on bul let. Page 5. Commercial and Marine. War causes extreme shortage of burlap In United States and prices rise. Page 17. Wheat jumps 5 cents at Chicago on better export demand. Page 17. Cargo rates to Far East advance as dis cussed week ago by conference lines. Page 16. Portland and Vicinity. Painless Parker sues State Board of Dental Examiners. Page 18. Dried fruits slump when foreign market Is denied. Page 0. Republicans say Democrats dodge discus sion of their past performances. Page 11. Miss Gladys Hardy, of Spokane, arrives on first stage of trapscontlnental tour. Page 18. WAR IS LECTURE TOPIC Dr. Chapman Addresses California Society and Friends. Before members of the California Society and their friends. Dr. C. H. Chapman delivered an address on the European war situation at Library Hall last night. About 300 persons attend ed the meeting. The society adopted the constitution of the Federation of State Societies. A committee, composed of Mrs. R. F. Feemster, Mrs. L. M. Wyville, Mrs. F. "D. Beals, J. D. McCarthy and A. S. Ashley, was appointed to arrange a picnic, the date of which has not yet been set. LAND IS. INNES HELD FDR OLD CASE Lawyer Prisoner Says Charge Is Murder. COUPLE TAKEN NEAR EUGENE Disappearance of Two Georgia Women Bases Warrant. VICTIMS' BROTHER ACTS Former Portland Attorney Tells John McCourt Over Phone He Is Accused of Murder San An tonio Police Order Seizure. EUGENE, 'Or., Aug. 18. (Special.) Victor E. Innes, ex-deputy United States District Attorney at Reno Nev., sought in connection with the mysterious dis appearance of Mrs. Elols Nelms Dennis and Beatrice Nelms, of Atlanta, Ua. and for whose arrest warrant was Is sued today at San Antonio, Texas, is in the Lane County Jail tonight. He was arrested at his home on the McKenzie River, 20 miles east of Eugene, tonight by J. C. Parker, Lane County Sheriff, on a telegram received from the Sher. iff at San Antonio, Texas, stating that he holds a warrant for Innes and his wife. The specific charge against Mr. and Mrs. Innes was not made public. Mrs. Innes was not placed in custody because the condition of her healtn is such that the Sheriff did not deem it safe to take her over the mountain road tonight. She will be brought here tomorrow, if possible. innes protests nis arreei, staling us.. he is the victim of an outrage and that he will fight the charges. Innes Breaks Watch. "My explanation will be made through my attorney," said Innes as he nervously fingered his watch, which he had dropped and broken while waiting to get in touch with John Mc Court, his attorney in Portland, on the phone. "It's a. dirty outrage, he repeated time and again. He told his attorney that he had been rushed to jail on the strength of Mr. Parker's message from San Antonio, and declared he did not know the erounds on which he had been arrest ed. .He questioned the length of time tnat might be necessary to get the warrant here and asked whether or not he could be taken to Portland from the Eugene jail. Innes and his wife came to Eugene (Continued on Pags 5.) LEIPSIG COLLIDES WITH BRITISH SHIP GERMAN CRUISER HAS MISHAP IX SAN FRANCISCO BAY. Antennae of Wireless Thought to Have Been Carried Away, but May Be Repaired at Sea. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18. While the German cruiser Lelpsig was put ting to sea early today, in charge of an American pilot, she collided with the British steel bark Lord Templetown lying at anchor in the stream off the Vallejo-street wharf. The Briton lost some of his running gear, and was badly enough battered by the glanc ing blow struck him to necessitate a survey by the marine underwriters to- COURT ' BTtAY Court Blog sailing vessel are guprnie.,cu to have carried away the antennae of his wireless apparatus, and he is thought to have injured his. bows. The damage to the wireless probably could be repaired at sea. if not the cruiser would be seriously handicapped. The Matson lkier Wilhelmina, which arrived here toaay from Honolulu, sighed the Lelpsig at 9 A. M . 20 miles south and west of the Farallones and headed west. The Japanese Consul-General here let it be known today that he expected the .cruiser Idzumo to arrive tomor row from San Diego and that she might go into drydock before crossing the Pacific. RUSSIANS ARE MOBILIZED Czar at Moscow and 1 1 Members of Family at Front. LONDON. Aug. IS, 1:55 P. M. The Russian Embassy here is, in receipt of a communication from the general staff at St. Petersburg saying that the Rus sian mobilization Is completed and that 11 members of the Russian imperial family already are at the front. WASHINGTON, Tug. 18. A cable gram received at the State Department today from the embassy in St. Peters burg said the Russian Emperor left the capital August 12 for Moscow to make his headquarters with the army. The message was sent August 12. but de layed in transmission. PAIWS. Aug. 18. The mobilization of the Russian army has been completed In porfect order, according to an of ficial dispatch from the Russian gen eral staff. The telegram adds that up to August 14 the Austrian and German troops had not advanced further than a Una stretching by way of Wloslawsk, Sle radz, Noworadomsk and Andrejew, all In Russian Poland. The rest of the frontier has not "been pierced by in vaders, tin the contrary, pi many lo calities the enemy s territory lias been occupied by Russian troops and all tjie engagements have ended in favor of the Russian army. SWITZERLAND HARD HIT Doctor Sajs Crops Rot, Mobilization Taking All Farmhands. WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. Swiss mills and factories are closed, business Is at a standstill, and enterprises dependent upon manual labor paralyzed, according to Dr. Charles Hubscher, chargo of the Swiss legation here. With the army mobilized. Dr. Hubscher said today. crops are rotting1 in the fields for lack of harvest hands and the country faces starvation unless wheat is received from the United States. Switzerland will remain absolutely neutral," Dr. Hubscher said. "It is her only course for self-protection." Shortage of food supplies has not been felt yet, however, and recent dis patches say American tourists still in Switzerland have experienced the best of treatment. KAISER SURE OF VICTORY Decree Thanks People of Berlin for Iavc and Devotion. BERLIN, Via Copenhagen and Lon don. Aug. 18, 3 P. M. The German Em peror, before his departure from the imperial capital on Sunday received Adolf Wermuth, Lord Mayor of Ber lin, to whom lie handed a decree say ing that .the Emperor, in leaving the capital, wished warmly to thank the population of Berlin for all Its demon strations and proof of love and devo tion which he had received during these sorrowful days. The decree added: "I am firmly confident that with the help of God, the bravery of the German army and navy, and the unquenchable unanimity of the German people during these hours of danger victory will crown our cause.' WILLIAM L R" At the station the Emperor was greeted with much warmth and en thusiasm, which brought a smile of joy to his bronzed face, which hitherto had borne such a serious look. The police found difficulty in holding back the enthusiastic crowd from the Im perial carriage. MAIL IS SENT TO EUROPE Service to All but Germuny and Austria-Hungary Announced. WASHINGTON. Aug. IS. Mall for Europe is being dispatched several times a week now, the Postofflce De partment announced today. Mail for Germany and Austria-Hungary la sent by steamers landing at points in Italy, Norway, Holland and Denmark. The American line steamer Philadel phia, scheduled to sail tomorrow, will take mall for all parts of Europe ex cept Germany and Austria-Hungary. Red Cross Ship BUI Passed. WASHINGTON, Aug. f8. The Joint resolution authorizing the President to admit to American registry foreign built ships for use by the lied Cross was passed unanimously by the House today. The resolution passed the Sen ate yesterday and now goes to the President. , ARMY IS IN PRANCE Pick of King's Troops Join Allies. FRENCH GREETING IS WARM Royal Message and Kitchen er's Advice Given Men. BEWARE WOMEN, WARNING 'Be Courteous but No More and lt -member You Will Be Ftchtinjt in Friendly Country." Field Martial Tells Force. LONDON, Aug. 17. Midnight (De layed by Censor.) The most impor tant revelation of the day has been that of the landing of a British ex peditionary army on the shores of France. Everybody In Kngland has known for two weeks that a large army was crossing the channel. The troops had been assembled at differ ent bases, one of the largest con tingents embarking at Dublin, Ireland. Many otli regiments sailed from LIv. crpool, while still others took ship at Eastbourne. Southampton, and other ports along the coast of the English Channel. Even now the strength of the ex pedition, the names of the regiments composing the contingents and the ports where they landed are not al lowed to be made public. Bent Troops Seal Forward. It Is known, however, that a large proportion of the best troops of the British regular army are now on Con tinental soil. The reception of the British soldiers In France was enthus iastic. The officers and men of the two armies fraternized warmly. Now that the three allied armies are working together on a cohorent cam paign scheme, the policy ot secrecy has been extended to Belgium, and as a fountain of plcturesquajiews that country has suddenly dried up. Every man of the expeditionary force carries in his knapsack u little pam phlet signed by Karl Kitchener, con taining 200 words of sound soldierly advice The field marshal tells them to fear God and honor the King and their country, to remember that they will be fighting on the soil of a friend ly nation, to abstain from liquor and looting and to be courteous to women and no more than courteous. Klag Send. Mlrrlng Message. The official news bureau announce that General Sir Horace Smlth-Dorrlon has been appointed to command one of the army corps of the expeditionary forces in succession to Lieutenant -General Sir James Grlerson, who died yesterday. A stirring message from Kins; George to the expeditionary force was rend out to each regiment as it left its port of departure under sealed orders. It wus as follows: You are leaving home to fight for the safety and honor of my empire. "Belgium, whose country we are pledged to defend, has been attacked and France Is about to be Invaded by the same powerful foe. "I have Implicit cuiitidenc In you, my soldiers. Duty Is your watchword, and I know your duty will be nobly done. I shall follow your every move ment with the deepest interest and shall mirk with eager satisfaction your dally progress. Indeed, your welfare will never be absent from my thoughts. "I pray to God to bless and guard you and to bring you back victorious." London Shows .rr F.nlhuslaaia. Now that the ban of secrecy has been removed from British troop movements and the official press bureau has ad mitted the arrival of British troops In France, great enthusiasm Is exhibited everywhere In London over the safe ar rival of the soldiers on the Continent and over the reports showing they were heartily received by the French. Loud praise Is heard for the orderly mobilization of the army without pub licity, and for the silence of the Brltleti newspapers concerning troop move ments in England and Ireland. Americans returning to England from the Continent say the' French soldiers greeted their English comrades with "Hurrah for the English! Hurrah for King George.'" and tho English soldiers replied with "Hurrah for France!" The troops of the allies fraternized Immediately and tourists say there was every indication that all orders were carried out with expedition and perfec tion of detail as a result of the com plete harmony between the French and British general staffs. At the points of debarkation signs had even been posted saying "teams turn to the right In France," as a guide to the English teamsters and artillerymen. Kitchener Admonishes Men. Field Marshal Earl Kitchener's sol dierly homily to the men of the British expeditionary force, which he directed that i wry soldier should keep in hie active service pay book, was as fol lows: " Von are ordered abroad as a soldier of the King to help our French com rades against the invasion of a common enemy. "You have to perform a task which will need your courage, your energy and your patience. "Remember, that the honor of the (CoucluUtd on I'ii. oV) BRITAIN'S LANDED i Continued on Pas 3.1 waf.