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THE SUNDAY OBEGONIAN, PORTLAND, AUGUST 2, . 1914. TWO BIO HEADS OF THE TRIPLE ENTENTE AND AN AUSTRIAN SEA-FIGHTING MACHINE. ALL EXPORT T E GERMANY TO WIN, SAYS ARMY WOMAN LADIES SUITS To Be Closed Out at Tremendous Sacrifice For a few days only, choose from our entire stocks of Spring and Summer styles at prices less than the manufac turers' cost. RETARDED BY WAR Commerce in Wheat at Dead Halt and Lumber Move ment Also Affected. Fatherland Able to Cope With Whole World, Declares Mrs. Louise Lueblen. AIRSHIP FIGHTS PREDICTED Wife or orflcer Battling for Kaiser Vehement in Assertions That Tcnton Forces and Allies Are Fit for Great Combat. "Germany can hold her own against the world. The great battles of the coming European wars will be fought with land forces or with aeroplanes and dtrlglbles. Germany will use her navy only as a means of protecting her coast." ThUB spoke Mrs. Louise Lueblen, wife of a German-army officer, who is visit ing at the Portland Hotel. Mrs. Lueblen left her native country. Ger many, June 1. and expects to remain In Portland several days. "For 60 years Germany has enjoyed peact." said Mrs. Lueblen. "It Is not the German's wish for war, nor yet the wish of the Kaiser. Russia is to blame, for she has forced this great war by her action in mobilizing. I ielieve that Germany will Immediately muster her land forces at the Russian border, where the first big battles will be fought. Her navy will be stationed along the coast. Italy's land forces probably will be arranged along the Trench border, and the armies of Austria-Hungary will protect Germany against invasion from the south. "While the forces of France are not ...... . r- tin rr naVV Will T ! & V an T.i j r , ... " Important part, and It Is probable France will transport me Ai5i""' soldiers to Europe. Algiers has not forgotten the Germany-France war of 1870. and is eager to fight Germany. A large army could be supplied from Algiers. Lone Training Cited. "Germany is a nation of warriors. Every man is trained, skilled In fight ing and ready to battle for his. country .. .,....., r- notice Everv German aerves from one to three years in the t . 1.1 ...Il.tM.nt army or navy. ahoi ma cm. ........ m...A lu im hA must serve about tt weeks annually until ho reaches th age of 40. "The single men will be called out first, then the married men under 80 years of age, and gradually, aa the forces are needed, the age limit will be extended until every able-bodied citizen is called Into service. France will play nearly as Important a part in this war as England, for Germany nan battle Great Britain with her dirigibles, while France Is equally as strong as Germany In air forces, with her hundreds of aeroplanes and skilled aviators. "France also has her auto guns, which can be rushed as reinforcements with great speed to the scene of bat tle. Past grudges between the Bouth ern European countries will be for gotten, the nations will line up on two great sides. Greece, Turkey and the ether southern nations will not matter much In this war. Greece, however, haa two American warships she purchased recently, and the United States may have the pleasure of watching these being destroyed. (.rout ConQdran Expressed. "Germany will have the advantage Of being on the defensive, but no one can actually see what will be th- result cf this war. I feel certain that Ger many oan hold hor own against the ntlre world U nonessary. Perhaps my confidence U because I am a Gorman, tut 1 havo traveled extensively and "watched the French, English, Russian, Italian, Austrian, American and Ger man war forces. The German forces, cf course, 1 have observed frequently and the more I saw of the Qsronti army and navy, tho more confidence I felt that my country can hold her own. "This war will not extend to the. Far East, or yet to Asia, with the possible exception of Asia Minor. It may extend to Northern Africa, to Algiers and neighboring nations. There will bo no Heed for Japan lending aid to Great Britain against Germany and the triple alliance. Japan now has a heavy war tax and Is not In condition for another battle. During my trip from Kew York to Portland I noticed many Germans preparing to return to their posts In the German army or navy. "Especially was this true at Mil waukee, where 1 passed several days, a- M,kAM in ihin pDuntrv. I think, are the Germans s.o aroused over the war as In Milwaukee. II a general war breaks out Milwaukee will be nearly deserted. When I read the paper this afternoon and learned that war had been declared I was indeed surprised, sut I am confident of Germany's safe future." MANY LINES MAY SUFFER HOLLAND'S COURSE MAY CUT OFF PUBT OF ASTWERP. Patead, Only Other Base of Supply, Is Threatened by Probable Closing v of English Channel. f BY MAURICB QEAHDKAUI-T. BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 1. (Spe cial. ) In case of war Holland, which has lately fortified its stronghold. Flushing, at the mouth fo the River Escautvis, expected to exercise Its overelgnty even toward neutrals. This situation would be disastrous, for Antwerp Is the chief base of supply for Belgium. If Antwerp la blocked, the procuring of supplies would still be possible through Ostend, but Bel gian statesmen are puxsled by the dec laration of Germlna, tho French ad miral, who has said that after war Is declared France and Britain will prohibit the use of the English Chan nel to neutral a Such a measure would be a heavy blow to the ports of Antwerp, Rotter dam and Amsterdam. Belgium would be prevented from communicating with the Kongo colony and Holland from communicating with the East Indies. Great quantities of supplies have been accumulated at Antwerp, which would he the last stronghold of Belgian In dependence. Belgian customs officers and gen darmes at Ardennes, on the northern frontier of France, report Important movements of French troops as taking place at night. U. S. Churches and Saloons. Indianapolis News. The United States supports 221.433 churches; likewise 450,000 saloons more than all the churches, hospitals, colleges and high schools combined. r-notograpns by Underwood & Underwood. ABOVE (RIGHT), KING GEORGE OF ENGLAND AND (LEFT) CZAR NICHOLAS OF RUSSIA. BELOW, AUSTRIAN DREADNOUGHT VERITUS UNITU S. BUILT IN 1013 AT COST OF 12,165, 000. ANXIETY NOW FELT Interest Centers About Port land Persons Abroad. HOME TOURISTS NUMEROUS Crosby N. and K.hvin L. Hhevlln Are Touring Germany Afoot, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Clark and Many Others Now In Europe. Many prominent Portland families expressed anxiety yesterday concern ing the welfare of Portland and Ore gon persons now touring abroad or residing temporarily In European cities. Some, It is thought, may be on their way home and a majority of the others no doubt will leave Immediate ly, providing they can engage satis factory transportation. Mrs. E. C Shevlin is in Paris on an extended visit, while her sons, Crosby H. Shevlin and Edwin L. Shevlin, are touring Germany afoot.' Mr. Shevlin had expected to Join them, but changed his plans recently. Joseph Heller is understood to be In Munich. Miss Minnie Couch, sister of Mrs. R. B. Wilson, Is near Paris. Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wheelwright (Martha Hoyt) have not yet sailed and probably their home-coming will be deferred. Mr. and Mrs. Wlnslow B. Ayer are In Germany. Miss Henrietta E. and Miss May Falling are In Hamburg. Germany. Konrad Delbruck, of Elberfeld, Ger many, Is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koehler. His wife, for merly Elsa Koehler, is here with the Koehlers. Mrs. Harriet MoArthur and Miss Genevieve Thompson were in England when last heard from. Mr., and Mrs. Charles E. Runyon were planning to sail for home soon. They are In England. Miss Margaret Montgomery Is in England. Misses Edith and Lenore Gregory, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Greg ory, are in Berlin, Germany. Captain F. H. Pope, U. S. A, and Mrs. Pope are In Paris. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Clark are on the Continent. Miss Alice Joyce and J. E. Klein, Portland teachers, are In Germany. Mr. and Mrs. William MacMaster and daughters, the Misses Maisle and Allsa MacMaster, are traveling on the Con tinent. Mrs. Richard Nixon (Agnes Dolph) lives in Paris. Mrs. Lewis Thornton (Ruth Dolph) lives In London. Mrs. Isom White Is abroad. Miss Gertrude White is in Marlenbad, Aus tria Miss Maude Ainsworth was recently in Switzerland and is touring the Con tinent. Mrs. Charles Kohn is touring abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hoyt and chil dren are scheduled to be In Italy. Dr. and Mrs. Ray Matson, who have been touring the world, have been in Vienna about two months. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cartwrlght are residing in London. Mrs. Cartwrlght, who was Miss Margaret Malarkey, daughter of Dan J. Malarkey, was a June bride. Word was received recently from Mr. and Mrs. Herman F. Rittman from Stuttgart, Germany. Mr. Rittman Is manager of the Log Cabin Bakery. Among other Portlanders abroad are: Dr. and Mrs. Luther H. Hamilton, Rev. T. F. Burke, Antolne Roge, who Is in Italy; John Matthlesen, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lockman, Miss Ella ilubb, Dr. Noble W. Jones, Joseph Grf, who Is in Germany; J. G. Stutzman, who is also in Germany; Mr. and Mrs. W. M Wright, Dr. and Mrs. Pettit and Con stantine Moffol. TROOPS OFFERED BY CANADA Force of 20,000 Ready Australian Reservists to Be Held. OTTAWA Ont, Aug. 1. A formal offer of military contingents was ca bled to England today by the Canadian government. An emergency meeting of tho cabinet was presided over by Premier Borden, who returned to Ot tawa by special train to meet his as sociates and deal with the situation Canada finds herself In as the result of the European war. Premier Borden informed his asso ciates he had received word that the Duke of Connaught was hurrying back from the West to give his personal attention to the critical affairs which are expected to develop at Ottawa. He is expected to arrive Monday night. The government unanimously de cided to offer men to England. In fantry, cavalry ana artillery win oe included In any force sent forward, and it would number 20,000 men, if trans portation could be obtained speedily for that number. It is estimated that within two weeks it would be possible to dispatch 10,000 efficient soldiers and within three months this number could be increased to 50,000. Offers for foreign service continued to arrive from the commandants of militia corps throughout the Dominion. The war spirit is apparently grow ing in Canada, and it appears that practically every corps will volunteer for foreign service should a call come. It is understood that the government has decided to make an effort to pre vent the departure from Canada of Austrian and Hungarian reservists. There are many thousands of them in the country, to which they have been attracted by railway construction work, which has been carried on dur ing the last few years. Word Is re ceived that they are being organized in bodies for return to Austria to Join their colors and fight the allies of England. It is recognized that there may be some difficulty in stopping them, but those who seek to leave Canada through Canadian ports will be held, it is indicated. Bags First Used for Alms. Indianapolis Star. Bags first originated because wealthy people needed receptacles in which to carry their alms for the poor. PREVIOUS GREAT EUROPEAN WARS Following is a list of the most celebrated of European wars, with the dates and results of each: Trojan, 1193-1184 B. C Greeks capture Troy. Messenian, 743-669 B. C. Sparta conquers Messenia. Persian-Grecian, 604-469 B. C. Greece successfully resists Persia Sacred wars, 595-346 B. C. Internecine Greek; without results. Peloponnesian, 4S1-404 B. C. Lacedaemonians take Athens. Graeco-Fersian, 334-331 B. C Greece conquers Persia Samnite, 348-290 B. C. Romans subjugate the Samnltes. Three Punic wars, 264-146 B. C Romans destroy Carthage Roman-Grecian, 200-146 B. C. Rome subdues Greece. Jugurthine, , 112-106 B. C. Romans cpnquer Numidia. Social, 90-88 B. C. The Socii obtain right of Roman citizenship. Mlthrldatlc. 88-63 B. C. Mithridates defeated. Gladiatorial, 73-71 B. C. Gladiators defeated. Gallic, 58-51 B. C. Gaul conquered. Roman civil war. 60-31 B. C Establishment of Roman empire. Jewish, 70 A D. Jerusalem taken. Dacian. 86-100 Country beyond the Danube conquered. Barbarian, 410-553 Barbarians capture Rome and ravage Italy. Saracen or Moslem, 710-1492 Occupy Spain, but driven from Franca Crusades, 1095-1291 Christians take Jerusalem and occupy ports of Sepia, but are finally driven out by the Moslems. Hundred-years' war (in France). 1337-1437 English lose all their possessions in France but Calais, although France suffers sorely. Austro-Swiss, 1385-1389 Swiss secure their independence. Hussite, 1419-1436 Religious toleration. War of the roses (in England). 1460 House of York supplants House of Lancaster. French civil war, 1562-1593 Edict of Nantes. Spanish - Netherlands, 1667-1609 Netherlands made independent of Spain Thirty years' war, 1618-1648 Freedom of religious faith; peace of Westphalia. Civil war in England, 1642-1660 Establishment of commonwealth. Swedish-Russian, 1700-1709 Defeat of Charles XII. Spanish succession. 1701-1714 Treaty of Utrecht. Austrian succession, 1740-1748 Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle. Seven years' war, 1756-1763 Peace of Paris; Prussia holds part of Silesia French Revolution, 1792-1799 Successful resistance to the reinstate ment of the Bourbons on the French throne. Napoleonic, 1800-1815 Revises Europe and places France In the first position. ' ' Greek war of independence, 1821-1828 Independence of Greece se cured. Crimean, 1854-1856 Boundaries established. Italian, 1859 Peace of Vlllafranoa Seven weeks, 1866 Prussia defeats Austria and becomes supreme in Germany. Franco-Prussian. 1870 Germans defeat French, take Paris and add Alsace and Loralne to Germany. Russo-Turkish, 1877 Peace of San Stefano; treaty of Berlin. Northwest Prunes and Apples Likely to Lack Markets Hops, Meat, Salmon and Wool May Rise, if Conflict Is Long One. Trade in the wheat market, particu larly the export line, was closed down even tighter yesterday than on the pre ceding day. There were no foreign quotations and no way of knowing what Pacific car goes would be worth in Europe, even If they could be sent there. War insur ance rates were not obtainable and there were no quotations on foreign exchange. Shipping men, in the early part of the day, still hoped that a general war would be averted and that the interna tional financial situation would soon clear. They began to lose heart when announcement was made that the Bank of England rate had been raised to 10 per cent. Declaration Halts Trade. When the news came later that Ger many had declared war on Russia, it was plainly seen that all export busi ness for the time being must cease. The impression prevailed that if Eng land could keep out of the conflict mat ters would be simplified to the extent that ocean commerce might be resumed. All the grain exporters are prepared to re-enter the market Just as soon as they know their cargoes will be safe and sales can be negotiated. Trade With Orient Suiters. Not only is export trade with Europe paralyzed, but business with the Orient also suffers. Neither wheat nor flour can be sold there on the basis of the present selling prices. The name transportation problem con fronts the lumber shipping trade, but as there is, fortunately, more American tonnage available for this business, the traffic may not be so seriously inter fered with. Of the 19 foreign-bound lumber vessels now out from Portland, 12 fly the British flag, five are Ameri can, one Is Japanese and one Peruvian. Other 1'roducts May Rise. If the war continues long, particu larly if It reaches the crop devastating stage in Europe, either by the destruc tion or neglect of agriculture, it Is likely to have a material effect on the price of other Oregon commodities than wheat. Hops, for one thing, may be come much dearer. European continental countries, es pecially Germany, export their surplus hops not only to England, where pro duction is always much under consump tion, but also to South America and Asia. About 30,000 bales of German hops go to Argentina, Chile and other South American countries every year, and some 60,000, bales are sent to the Orient annually. Should this German supply not be available, these coun tries would be compelled to come to the United States for their hops. England Might Buy Here. England, if she would be in a posi tion to import hops, would also be drawn to this market. In that case the American supply would not be large enough to go around, aa home require ments must first be filled. 4ust before Austria declared war on Servia negotiations were started at Independence for the purchase of the remaining supply of Polk County hops for shipment to London. About 1400 bales were forwarded by rail via New York, but now all business in this line has been brought to a stop. The apple market in the Northwest undoubtedly will be affected by the war. A good European demand was developing for Oregon and Washing ton fruit, and although no actual sales had been made, it was anticipated that a large business would be booked. It was estimated yesterday by C. A. Mal boeuf, of the Western Oregon Fruit Distributors, that fully 1500 cars of Northwestern apples would have been exported this season had conditions been normal. This business, which is worth $1,500,000, will have to be aban doned, unless the war is of brief du ration. Supply May Be Too Large. The apples, of course, can be sold In this country, but it is a question whether the domestic market will readily absorb the large supply of yellow Newtons, especially, that will be available. The worst feature of the apple situa tion, in the event of a long continued war, would be the depression of the markets In the Eastern states, conse- TO $46 LADIES' SUITS, CHOICE $12 $47.50 to $75 LADIES' SUITS, CHOICE $13 R. M. GRAY FOURTH AND MORRISON quent on the lack of a foreign outlet for the surplus. Prune Market May Suffer. The dried prune market also will be Influenced by the war. With no nossibilltv of exporting either Oregon or California prunes, the outlook for high prices soon is not brignt. Servia and Bosnia are the most Im portant prune-growing countries in Eurooe and ship the bullk ot tneir out put to Germany. The crop In these countries, at last advices, promised to be large, ana Decause inc imu offered at low prices, tho American markets were held down to ratner low export bids. Packers figured, at the time that Austria aeciarea war on Servia. that an opening would be found in Europe for a large quantity ot i-n- clflc Coast prunes, and for a brief time the Coast market was firmer, dui thft inter war developments nave changed the prospect. It is hoped. however, that wnen communicanuua are again oh a normal basis, a large European demana win spring up. Canned Beef Goes Up. Next to grain, the commodity that usually responds most promptly to war preparations is canned beef. Yesterday local wholesale grocers were advised from Chicago that the leuding pack ers had advenced the price of canned corned beer 1" cents a aozen iui uuc pound cans and 20 cents for two-pound cans. The canned salmon market is firmer and tending upward. There has been much buying for speculation of the cheaper grades of fish In the North. Wool dealers are uncertain as to tho effect the war will have on their mar ket. No advices as to wool prices have been received from London, but sheep skins sold lower at the auction there a few days ago, owing to the ab sence of Continental buying. Wool prices at Boston, It Is thought, may advance, owing to the impossibility of importing foreign wool during a gen eral war. RUSSIA IS IN FRENZY WAR SPIRIT GRIPS PEOPLE AND ENTHUSIASM RUXS RIOT. Line of the Equator. London Tit Bits. At Quito, the only city in the world on the line of the equator, the sun sets and rises at 6 o'clock all the year round. Throngs Parade Street. Carrying Pic tures of Emperor and Staging Patriotic Songs. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 1. Ger many's declaration of war against Russia has provokea In the Russian capital a wonderful demonstration of patriotic enthusiasm. The German Ambassador, Count von Pourtales. at 7:30 o'clock In the even ing. In the name of his government, sent to the Russian Minister of For eign Affairs official notification of the declaration of war, and two hours later an announcement to this effect was made to the people. Tonight the capital presents a spec tacle of extraordinary animation. The Nevsky Prospect and all the leading thoroughfares are filled with war frenzied people, marching in proces sions, carrying portraits of the Em peror, with flag waving and torches blaring. From time to time there Is an outburst of cheering and singing. Speakers fired with patriotic fsr vor harangue the crowds. In the front of Kazan Cathedral each procession halts and a sudden hush falls over the processionists; then the strains of the national anthem sung In perfect har mony by a section of the procession rises in the air, the crowds listening silently with bared hssds Then the procession moves forward and tha demonstrations are resumed with re newed ardor French Children Mum Muds. Ixjndon gtar. Elementary Instruction Is compulsory In France for children of both sexes between the ages of ( and IS. In 1918 Bermuds ihlppad mora then . 000 pounds ox onion seed to the United stales. PRE-INVENTORY SALE Final Clean-Up Sale of Summer Goods, commencing MONDAY, AU&PST 3. Nothing reserved, many lines at less than cost to manufacturer. j IS Women's and Misses' Suits, in serges, mixtures and dC A) j checks; suits that sold up to Iia.bu; wnue tney imi 25 Women's and Misses' Suits, the balance of our best suits sell ing up to 135.00. Only one price on the entire lot. d J Q QQ ' Vour choice wav.vrw ALL SPRING COATS AT JUST HALF PRICE. 50 Dresses crepes, serges. Panamas, wool challies, pongees, pop lin, charmeuse and beautiful evening dresses: val- (gift (T) ues up to 25. Your choice lu,uu White Waists One table of Waists selling up to $1.25, while CQC they last All Other Waists at One-Third to One-Half the Regular Price, In cluding Crepe de Chine and All Fancr Waists up to 10.00. NOTHING RESERVED IN SUMMER GOODS EVERY ARTICLE MUST GO AT SOME PRICE. We Also Have a Beautiful Showing of NEW FALL SUITS AND COATS, and, to Stimulate the Business, These New Goods AH Go In at a Reduction of 25 to 33 1-3 Per Cent. This is a money-saving sale to you. Oome early and get the best choice. a v t rai i i v fj We Mean to Be Known by the Value. COAT A SUITS SHOP 888 and 390 Morrison street, Near Grand avenue.