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VOL XXXVII.
ItattiMlfthPd 1878
iih Tho Const Mall.
GERMAN TORPEDO BOATS SINK
FOUR ENGLISH WARSHIPSATHULL
Private Report Received at New York Today Tells of Naval
Battle in English Waters Both Sides Lost
Heavily in Struggle. '
NO NEWS YET FROM GflEAT FLEETS WHICH
WERE EXPECTED TO MEET NEAR GERMANY
German Gunboats, Forced to Leave Italy, Head for Adriatic
After Being Refused Aid by Austrian Squadron
Portugal Aids England.
tBv Associated Press to The Coos Bav Times,)
NEW YORK, Aug. 8. Private cable advices report that a
tilla of German torpedo boats attacked the British warships
in tne numuer, a waterway 10 nun on me easi coasi or cng
lancl, sinking four of them, A number of the attacking German
torpedo boats were lost, The report tallies with yesterday's
declaration by the British Admiralty that the first news of the
war might be unfavorable, The date of the engagement is not
given,
TODAY'S WAR DEVELOPMENTS.
Portugal's decision to support Great Britain in the general
European war was announced today after Germany had de
manded information as to her intentions,
It was officially announced today that English troops un
der French officers are disembarking on French soil, The
point of disembarkation was not revealed,
It is reported that the German cruiser Augsburg, which
bombarded the Russian port of Libau, has beon sunk by a
Russian torpedo boat,
The Italian consulate at Malta lias issued a call for the
reservists of 1889 and 1890 of all classes,
A force of French cavalry arrived to the east of Liege to
day, according to official announcement at Brussels, Tho
French troops were said to be advancing,
An important engagement between the French and the
Germans was reported in Belgian Luxemburg,
AUSTRIA REFUSES TO FIGHT ENGLAND NOW.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 8, A telegram from Rome says that the
semaphores on tho south coast of Italy report that the Geynan
cruisers Goeben and Breslau are making for tho Adriatic, A
request to the Austrian fleet for aid was refused on me ground
that there had been no declaration of war between Austria
Hungary and Great Britain,
AUSTRIANS CROSS INTO RUSSIA.
(By Associated. Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,)
ST, PETERSBURG, Aug, 8, Austrian troops crossed tho
Russian frontier near the- Roumanian border today and burned
some villages,
IS
Evacuate Town and Servians
Immediately Reoccupy
It Today.
(D Aiioclat Frett lo Loo. nt Ttmra,
NISH, Sorvln, Aug. 8. Tho Aim
trlans evacuated Vlslgrado on tho
frontier of Novlpasoar yesterday and
tho Servians Immediately rooccupled
the placo.
EM) MEXICAN TROUBLE.
Illjr Auocltt Prcat to Coo IUjr Tlmn,)
WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 8.
mo united states mado further ef
forts today to avert a clash between
the Constitutionalists and tho Car
bajal government. Telegrams to
American Consul SUllman urgod hi in
to persuade Carranza to entor Into
direct communication with Carbajal.
WAR FATAL TO
Mrs. Jas. T. Macey Commits
Suicide in London as Re
sult of Worry.
IBjr AuociatM PrMi lo Coo Da Timet.)
LONDON, Aug. 8. Mrs. James T.
Macey of Denver committed sulcldo
today as a result of a nervous break
down caused by privations she had
undergone since being ordered out
of a sick bed at Antwerp Monday.
She arrived In London seriously ill.
one left a mother and child In Germany.
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GERMAN JAIL
Archer M. Huntington and Wife
Held as Spies at
.Nuremburg.
(Hr Aaamlatod Preat (0 Coo. Btf Time..)
PARIS, August 8. Archer M.
lluiitington, president of tho Amer
ican Geographical Society, and Ills
wife, wero arrested at Nuremberg,
Bavaria, by tho German police and
nro now hold In prison as spies. It
Is reported that they sufferod ox
tiemo indignities.
SAYS HAD! A" USED.
(Dr AMOcUted rreu 10 Cent Da Timet.
PARIS. Franco. August 8. Mr.
Huntington's chauffeur, who es
caped to Switzerland, telegraphed to
tho American Embassy hero saying
that Mr. and Mrs. Huntington had
been maltreated. Huntington, ho
said, was stripped naked while tho
police searched him, and his wife
was subjected to Insults and Indigni
ties. Ambassador Herrlck telegraph
ed to Washington and It is assured
tho State Department Is taking ac
tion. GERMANS ARE WOUNDED.
Report Ten Injured In Naval Engage
ment Today.
IBr AaaoelateJ rrM to Coo. Uajr Timet,)
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 8. Telegraph
reports tell of the receipt of a wire
less announcement that a Gorman
cruiser Is en routo to Emden bring
ing ten men who wore wounded In
a naval battle.
XO HOLIDAY IN GERMAN V.
Creditors, However, Allowed Three
Month's Grnce.
(Br Ataoclated Prttt lo Coot Ha Timet.
BERLIN, Aug. 8. The Gfcrman
Federal Council decided not to pro
claim a moratorium (holiday) for the
present. Tho courts are empowered
to deal leniently with debtors and
tho term for payment of debts- may
be extended three months.
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OREGON, SATURDAY, AUGUST
HEAVY FIRING IS HEARD OFF
COAST OF CALIFORNIA TODAY
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 8, Heavy firing was reported at
sea today off Salada Beach, about twenty miles to the south
ward, Early reports to this effect were discredited on the
theory that the reports might have been explosions of blasts in
nearby quarry, but the chief operator of the Western
Union at Salada Beach later confirmed the sound of firing,
which he said Was heard an hour before the quarry opened, A
fog masked the sea and nothing could be seen,
Two German cruisers, the Nuremberg and the Leipsic, are
known to have been off the coast of California this week, also
two British sloops-of-war, the Shearwater and the Algerine,
The British cruiser Rainbow left San Francisco, bound south,
early this morning, The German boats are slightly superior to
the British in point of armament and are capable of making
taster time,
ITALY AND
CHINA APPROVE
II. S. PLAN OR MEDIATION
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
ROME, Aug, 8, Offer of mediation byt President Wilson
has produced excellent effect, Italy, while admitting that
there are great obstacles in the way of its success, will warm
ly support the American proposition,
CHINA APPROVES U. S. PLANS OF MEDIATION.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
WASHINGTON, Aug, 8, China, through her legation bore,
has approved President Wilson's action in extending his good
offices to compose the European war through mediation or
arbitration,
EUROPEANS ALLOWED TO LEAVE U S
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
WASHINGTON, Aug, 8, Under new regulations issued
today, European reservists will be allowed to leave tor their
home countries if they are not in uniform, do not carry arms,
and go as individuals,
U, S. NEUTRAL IN AUSTRIAN-RUSSIAN WAR.
WASHINGTON, Aug, 8, President Wilson today issued a
proclamation of neutrality to apply to the state of war between
Austria-Hungary and Russia, It is similar in terms to those
already issued,
AMERICAN AMBULANCE CORPS IN PARIS.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
PARIS, Aug, 8, The American Ambulance Corps In Paris
has taken a large building in Neuilly, which is to be trans
formed into a hospital to accommodate the wounded, Twelve
doctors and twenty-four nurses have volunteered for tho ser
vice and $9000 has been subscribed, Nearly 4000 have sub
ccribed to the Women's Auxiliary of the Ambulance Corps,
PORTUGAL TO
Special Meeting of Parliament
at Lisbon Will Mobilize
Their Army. '
(IT AmmIiioI frett to root Ur Timet,
LONDON, Aug. 8. A dispatch
from Lisbon says that at a special
meeting of parliament today a de
claration was made that Portugal
would placo hersolf unconditionally
on tho slue or ungianu, according 10
tho terms of an ancient treaty. The
declaration was received with en
thusiastic cheors for France and Eng
land. Premier Mnchado, In announc
ing the attitude of the government,
said: "Wo havo duties according to
our alliance which we in no way fall
to realize." It Is reported tho war
offlco has ordered tho mobilization
ot three military divisions,
FRENCH ARE READY.
Complete- Mobilisation of Troops Ih
Relief in Paris.
(Fir AatoclttM rrett to Coot Day Time.
PARIS, Aug. 8. A great improve
ment today In the general train ser
vice In Franco Is taken as an indica
tion that the mobilization of the
French armies is nearly completed.
SHIP STRIKES MINE.
Norwegian Steamer Slightly Damag
ed by Accidental Encounter.
Br AMocUted Freaa ta Coot Ba Timet.)
FLUSHING, Holland, Aug. 8.
The Norwegian steamer Tysla struck
a mlno outside tho Dutch Island of
Wlerlngen today. The explosion
shattered her stern, but the captain
managed to run her on the beach.
FLOUR, l!35 at HAINES'.
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8, 1914. EVENING EDITION.
T
LEAVES PORT
Cruiser Rainbow Sails South
From San Francisco Af
ter Taking Fuel.
(Or AtiocliteJ Preta it root Hat Timet.)
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 8. Fish
ermen who put back to port today
roported having sighted the British
crulsor Rainbow far outsldo tlio
bends, standing off to tho south
ward. Tho Rainbow loft horo early
today after taking on fifty tons of
coal, sufficient to carry horo to hor
nearest home port.
ENGLAND HOLDS SHIPS.
Dr Attoclattd Prete In Coot Bar Timet. J
GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 8.
Trans-Atlantic liners running from
Glasgow suspended their sailings to
day, causing the stranding of many
Americans and Canadians.
MANY ARE SLAIN,
Dead German Soldiers Piled Four
or Five High.
Itlr AttoclateJ Prett to Coot Day Timet.
BRUSSELS, Dolglum, August 8.
bomiers returning horo report
that the trenches around Liege are
literally filled with the bodies of
Germans, In some places the bodies
aro piled four and flvo deep. News
papers are assured from official
sources that no decision has been
reached with regard to tho request
of the Germans for an armistice,
and moreover that tho battle at
Llego is continuing.
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Unexpected Resistance Which German Advance Guard Has
Met in Belgium Has Caused Much Comment '
Greatest Secrecy Prevails Now. '
SCREEN MOVEMENTS OF ARMIES AND
NAVIES OF ALLIED FORCES' TODAY
France and Germany and England Conceal Plans of Campaign
in Great European Struggle Liege '
Merely Opening Struggle.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 8, All eyes are turned toward Belgium,
where the unexpected stand made by the Belgian army against
the German advance guard has earned praise in all quarters.
Authorities here have taken the greatest precautions to
prevent any leakage of information as to military and naval
movements, but indications were seen in the commandeering
of large liners and stoppage of cross-channel passenger Traffic
that the British expeditionary force had landed in France,
President Poincaire also gave out the news in a message to
King Albert of Belgium that the French troops were "shedding
their blood with the Belgians on the battlefield today,"
The fighting at Liege, although regarded as important, is
considered merely the opening movement in the campaign, the
plan of which is well hidden by both Germans and Fronch.
' . ITALY REFUSES TO JOIN IN WAR.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
ROME (via Paris), Aug, 8, The German government -is
using its utmost endeavors to persuade Italy to reconsider her
neutrality declaration and join with Germany and Austria, A
direct appeal was made to King Manuel, It is asserted that
Italy having asserted her neutrality, intends to maintain it,
KAISER'S RELATIVE TAKEN PRISONER AT LIEGE. .
(Bv Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
BRUSSELS, Aug, 8, Le Peupla says that Prince George
who is related to Emperor William and who was in command
of a German cavalry regiment, is among tlio prisoners captured
by the Belgians,
ENGLISH TROOPS RUSH TO AID BELGIANS.
(By Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,) '
PARIS, Aug, 8, It was officially announced this afternoon
that 20,000 English troops have already landed at Ostend,
Calais and Dunkirk, They are now proceeding toward Namur
to the west of Liege, on the main railroad line, to assist tha
Belgians,
FRENCH ENTER ALSACE TODAY.
(By Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times)
PARIS, Aug, 8, French troops today entered Alsace and
captured the village of Altkirch near tho Swiss frontier, seven
teen miles west of Basel,
TELL
BUTTLE
Declare That Liege Heroism Is
But Unique ActDeny
1 Defeat There.
HEIXHANS FORCE WAR.
(11 AuocUteJ I'm. lu Cooa Uajr Timet. 1
PARIS, Aug. 8. According
to rollnblo Information, the Bol
ginu troops hnvo cut tho rail
road between Arlon and Vlreton,
thus stopping all German trans
portation In the direction of
Vlreton. ,
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(B Ataoclated Prrit lo Coot lit Tlmea.J
BERLIN (via London) Aug. 8
Tho official Gormnn account of tho
siege of Llego says: "On Wednesday
tho German advance guards pene
trated tho whole Dolglan frontier.
An attack on tho fortress Itself was
unsuccessful. Our troops aro before
tho fortress In contact with the one
my. A hoatilo foreign press will
characterize this enterprise, which
has not tho slightest effect on tho
larger operations, as dofeat. It Is,
however, but a unlquo net of heroism
In the history of tho war."
Lieutenant General Leman, gover
nor of Llego, has not yet replied to
tho request of the Germans for an
armistice
FRENCH IN RELGIUM.
Legion of Honor for Gallant Defend
on of Liege.
(n AMOtltteJ Prtt lo Coot Ha Timet.)
BRUSSELS, Aug. 8. French
troops havo entered Belgium on an
nppeal from King Albort of Belgium.
Today tlio King thanked President
Polncalro for thq promptness In re
sponding to the appeal. Polncalro,
in recognition of Its gallantry, con
ferred the Cross of tho Legion of
Honor on the city of Llego.
WAR IN AFRICA.
(Dr Attoclat Preu to Coo. ii TIoim.)
LONDON. Aug. 8. A British force
on the Gold Coast, West Africa, has
seized Portlome, German Togoland, j
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PAY TRIBUTE TO
Heads of European Natrons
Pause in War to Send Con
dolence to President.'
(11 Amoi Utftl Preta to Coot Da Timet, J
WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. 8.
TJie nation .represented by commit
tees from the Seunto and the House,
will pay final tribute to Mrs. WlUon,
wife of tho President, at tho privates
services In tho East room of tin
White Houho Monday afternoon. I
mcdlntoly afterward, a special trala
convoying tho body, tho President'
family, sovoral mom bora of tho cab
inet and a few friends and relative,
will leave for Romo, Georgia, whars
Interment will talto placo In tho Myr
tle Hill Cemotery Tuesday aftornooru
The King of Sweden was anions
those who sont sympathy today. Tho
hends of most of tho nntlons of Kur
opo havo paused In their battle plans
to forward cablegrams of condolence.
GERMS QUIT
LIEGE TODAY
Forces Withdraw from City on
Approach of Belgian
Reinforcements.
(11 Ataodated Pirn lo Coot nt Tlmtt.)
PARIS, Aug. 8. It Is officially
nnnounced that the forts at Llese
continue to hold out. Germans who
entered tho city evneuatod Friday
boforo the arrival of a Belgian divi
sion which had come to tho reBCtvr.
Tho evacuation was without military
significance, as tho forts command
tho routes and railroads. The with
drawal of tho Germans, however;
was an unquestioned moral defeat.
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