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f Mi 1? -j'a I Mm'. t IS THE TERRIBLE PRICE PAID POR AMBITION AND PRIDE Oltffls .VOl'llOPTOKTiii -.ar4 FAMILY CIRCiiKS ItKACIIKI) with every copy of this lucdlum. Hnvo your advertisement rend by tho Homo Community rcgulnrly, so thnt they will, know you. Bo In troduced ItV TIIK TIMES. - ; he crcnt piirriia,i, i-""-' to re.ii" miir s no in noi ,h,,vwfi Tn plncinB ywr ndvertls- la Th .CZ IS TIIK TIMKfl. cfisful me" MKMIiEIt OP TIIK ASSOCIATED I'ltlfeS KsfnbllKtrtVl ItSTH as Tho Consd MH. A Consolidation of Times, Const Mull ami Coos liny Advert I wr MAHSHFIELG, OREGON, MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1914. EVENING EDITION. No. 28 tirAVi 'T I ' Sag Stms L.w MiniiiimiwBi mini i ir '""nemJ ""erfectfc, tllO Hi... "v "(SBIfttjI ''"ki fffEDS HID CENSORS TATE S MAY BE COME INVOLVED IN BIG WAR HS OF ARMY ID NAVY lOVEIEDS Lifter Movements of Armed Forces of Warrirftj European Censorship to Be Observed. JAPANESE-GERMAN AFFAIR IS THE ,Jfllv CENTER OF INTEREST AT WASHINGTON Baiikinnfirm of J. P. Morgan & Co Refuses Large Loan to the French Government Because of (Objections of the United States. rrnreliin Ims lioon nut into nffnnt Iwlhn 'British ntithori- nnr the movomonts of the Empire's armed forces, both afloat and in Belgium, , rlSirar.as Hie puuuu is uuuuuineui uiu iiuvui auimues ui uic warring powers in European waters is a sealed book. iM WaSlllllglUll UIU JlJtlllui5i; muiiicuuiu au uuimtuijr u.vui- shadowed all other developments, An outstanding feature was 'neaQieilllinailOll ui uiu unuuu oicut;; nut iu ijuouiiiu iiivuivuu, A French official report asserts that the French armies are continuing their forward movement in Alsace, and the German corps in Belgium have been reinfoiced and have started what appears to be a general advance In an attempt to reach Paris through Liege and Namur, j, .P. Morgan & Co, have abandoned a proposed loan to Franot on account of Washington's -attitude on the subject. LARGE SUM OF MONEY TRANSFERRED. (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) FALMOUTH, England, Aug, 17, The sum oT $415,000 in American government gold was removed from the United Slates criiiser Tennosseo and sent to London today, After the gold had been landed and taken to the railroad station by American sailors, it was placed in a. special steel bullion car and started .to' London, FRENCH VESSELS SINK AUSTRIAN SHIPS. (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) ROME, Aug, 17, Confirmation of a naval fight in the Adriatic Sea is given in a dispatch from Chietti, which says uic uidnmii uuiiiubiiip c-yy ami iiuuss uniui uuuiuouia miuoi: names wore not obtained were sunk by the .French fleet, A great number eft' Trench and English warships aro paitrolling the coast, LONDON, Aug, '1 7, It is reported tfiat the French fleet in the Mediterranean has made a sween of the Adriatic Sea as far as Cattaro, A -small Austrian cruiser was fired on by the French vessels andsurik, SOCIALISTS PROTEST IN GERMANY. (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) ROME, Italy, Aug, 17, Fugitives arriving here from Ber lin declare that Socialists are rising in revolt throughout Ger many, following the execution of their leader, Dr, Liebknecht, ne was shot for himself refusing military service ana counselling all the workers -of Germany to also refuse, GERMAN SHIP BATTERED. kli i By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) AMSTERDAM, Aug, 1 7, Tho captain of the Dutch steam er tpsilon upon arrival at'Ymuiden today reported having' seen jj torman dreadnaught in the harbor at Trondhje which had been put out of action, Her funnels were smashed and on one side she was scarred with holes from shell fire, FRENCH CAPTURE A THOUSAND PRISONERS. . (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) LONDON, Aug, 17, The Official Press Bureau has issued a statement that the French troops, in the course of their rapid advance along the. valley of the Schirmrek had taken a thousand prisoners, The scene of the fighting the last few flays in upper Alsace shows great destructive effects of the allied armies' artillery, trenches abandoned by the Germans telfel'lled.with. .dead and woundecl. NAVAL BATTLE IMMINENT lESBLUTUm III CONGRESS "III UAPANESE SUCTION 0 (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) Washington Aug., 1 1 A resolution directing secretary of the State Bryan to protest against the announced intention of Japan to take cvir the German-leased territory of Kiau Chau was introduced in the House of Representatives today by Re presentative Britton of Illinois. The reso lution stated that the release of the terri tory to Japan would. te inimical to the interest of the United States and China. IBritton declared tne course of Japan ap .pears to be a war-like step to .gain a hold on Chinese territory. The resolution was referred to a committee. S FAIL IN RECENT E ON ANDOE W. D NEAR SAN FRANCISCO HAflBOR Ai.(X Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times) , .SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 17, The German cruiser Leipzig, which crept into port before dawn today.vJater began taking fin fro ...l l . i i I 1.-' l A ...ill, n - WW aim supplies, UOniraciS iaa ueen piaueu wun uyai V PTII1 Wnrr ...!. ' I l!l ! 1,,,!, nut nir finf. -"mim, luwnigaiiu ngnierage uoinpaiiiBb uy mo amus uor i an consul, Permission in writing, however, was not re cuested, and the Collector of the Port stopped the coaling until the formality was complied with, The Leipzig is taking on enouph coal to reach Apia, Samoa, the nearest German port, Lurking outside the Golden Gate is the French cruiser Mont fa mi, much larger than the Leipzig, but it is thought that the i-e pzig will get in touch with the Nurnberg as soon as she gets outside the three-mile limit, v , .. . "Be it resolved," said the resolution, "that the Secretary of State be directed to communicate with Japan that the United States views with concern transfer by force of arms of ciny Chinese territory to Japan or any other foreign nation, or any transfer of territory without 1ho unconditional consent of 4he Chinese government," JAPAN THREATENS GERMANY. (By Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,) TOKIO, Aug, 1 7, Japan has sent an ultimatum to Ger znnny demanding she withdraw her warships and evacuate Kiau Chau, Unless Germany unconditionally accepts by Aug ust 23, Japan will take action, Simultaneously with the announcement of the dispatch of an ultimatum by Japan to Germany, which is expected here to he follwoed with war. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kato con ferred 'with American Ambassador Guthrie and made a broad statement calculated to assure the United States that Ameri can interests in 'the Orient would bo safeguarded and the integrity o'f China 'upheld, WILSON TOUSTS GOOD FAiTH OF JAPAN. (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) WASHJNGTONAug. 1 7, President Wilson asserted today that he had no reason to question the good faith of the declar ation of Japan in promising to observe the integrity of China in connection with tlie Japanese ultimatum to Germany demand ing the surrender of Kiao Chau to Japan, The President made it clear that the United States would not be involved any way in the Japanese-German controversy and spoke of the assur ance of Japan that she would maintain the integrity of China' as having been given to powers generally as well as to the United States, Secretary Bryan was at the White House early today, supposedly in connection with the Japanese ultimatum, UUl up rarusBn in discuss ins visu, BOOSEVELT S IN E DOCTRINE W SAVE US M Makes Statement in a Notable Address at Progressive State Convention in Con necticut. ' (t)7 amocUI.4 Prnt to Com Si; Time.) HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 17. Nearly half of tho political speech Colonel Roosevelt dollvorcd Saturday night before tho Progressive State Convention was dovoted to a dis cussion of "the great cataclysm which has engulfed all Europe In war." If tho Monroe Doctrine had not been steadfastly maintained, he said, the United States in all probability would have been drawn into tho present struggle. "Africa, south of tho equator," he said, "is now being drawn into the fight, although without any Interest In It. We would have been drawn In in the same way If U had not been for the observance of the great principle which the Monroe Doctrine contains, tho principle that this con tinent shall not be treated as a place for territorial aggrandizement by Old World powers. "" 'Wm "The peaco of tho Western Hem isphere, largely depends upon the preservation of this doctrine It Is for this reason I feel that tho arbi tration treaties now pending In tho Senate would, if adopted, be Inimical to tho Interests of tho United States, and of peace, Insofar as they would I have any effect whatovor. I doubt If thoy would have much effect be-' cause In tho event of their at-1 tempted oxecutlon against tho Inter ests of this people I do not believe they would be executed. Rut surely It Is not an honorable thing for this nation to enter Into treaties which either could not or ought not to bo kept. Such action argues badly for our sincerity and good faith. "Under the treaties, If, as a result of this war, Donmnrk or Holland should part with their Islands In the West Indies to some Old World. pow er or If at some future time Mexico should similarly part with Magda lena Bay to some Old War power, wo would be solemnly bound to Join the creation of a commission which would investigate all the matters at hand before we could take any action and tuts commission would ) Reported That Russian Cavalry Administers Severe Defeat to Advance Guards of Austrians and Themselves Invade Distance of Eight Miles into Austria. RUSSIAN FORCES SAID To"be"nEAR THE ENEMY AT EVERY POINT ON BORDER Turkish Troops Crossing Bulgaria and Marching on Greece Greek Government Sends Ultimatum to Turkey and May Declare War Accordingly. (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) ST, PETERSBURG, Aug, 17, The Austrian attempt to advance from Andrejew toward Kielco failed on August 15, when tlie Russian troops, by a series of brilliant cavalry at tacks, succeeded in dis odging tlie enemy from Kielce and also an occupied town in tie Tomaschoff distiict, The Russian cavalry cut up the Austrian advance guards and invaded tlic frontier of Austrian Galacia, penetrating eight miles, Near Tomaschoff, Russian cavalry inflicted serious losses on the Eleventh Austrian Dragoons in a sabre engagement, The Rus sian cavalry is in close contact with the enemy everywhere- ' (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) PARIS, Aug, 17, The first Prussian eagle captured by the French during tlie present war swung today above the entrance to the French War Office in Paris, It was captured by the Tenth Battalion of French Rifles from the First Lower Alsatian Regiment, (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) ' LONDON, Aug, 17, Official dispatches say that Greece lias'received information that Turkish troops are crossing Bul garian territory and marching in the direction of Greece, The Greek government notified Tin key that if the news should be confirmed corresponding military and naval measures would bo taken immediately, (By Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay TimosO , BRUSSELS, Aug, 17, The French casualties in tho fight ing between Namur and Dinant were heavy, as tlie Germans were strongly entrenched and their artillery played great havoc. 1 he French wing at Dinant was badly cut up and nearly routed, when the strains of tho Marsellaise rallied them, With splen did gallantry they charged, holding themselves through the German lines and putting them to flight, (By Associated Press to Tlie Coos Bay Times,) BRUSSELS, Aug, 1 7, Anecdotes and unimportant inci dents were issued by tho Press Bureau of the War Office today to satisfy tlie public demand for news, without betraying troop movements, One story tells of a soldier who took several Ger man prisoners, He is quoted in the War Office statement as saying: "I don't take a rifle with me now, I go out with a slice of bread and butter and they follow me into camp," (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) BRUSSELS, Aug, 17, The standard of the famous Ger man regiment, Death's Head Hussars, which formerly was commanded by Crown Prince Frederick William, was captured by the Belgians in tho Battle of Haelen and is now in the town hall at Diest, GERMANY ACKNOWLEDGES WILSON'S OFFER. (By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,) WASHINGTON, D, C Aug, 1 7,-Germany acknowledged receipt of President Wilson's offer of his good offices for the purpose of arbitration, All the warring countries except Russia navejujwjjspiieu lucludo representatives of outside powors. "Within n fortnight wo huvo had fresh proof of tho utter worthless uess of treaties, of humph signed to pieces of paper, unless backed by forco, If power or Intorost dumnnds this violation. This fact hns been demonstrated again and again within tho last dozon years by almost ov ory one of tho grent nations now engaged In this war, or who stnnd with their armlos partially mobilized and their fleets gathered becauso of tho possibility of being drawn Into Jt. "Theso proposed arbitration troatlea of ours would not bo worth tho paper on which thoy wore written If it born mo to the liitorcst of any great military power to vlolnto thorn and If It thought It could violate them with impunity. Wo would luuo hound ourselves In such cases us I have Illustrated to wait a year or fo while a Joint commission pur sued Its weary courses of Investiga tion and during that tlmo tho Old World military power, If It desired to retain Its new possessions, could make a (ilbraltar of ono of our West Indian Islands, or of Magdalona hay, or nny other point of territory which It acquired, and could tlion defy us to turn it out savo at tho cost of war, which might bo as dreadful as any now raging." m'jaitiA ui:sii:;i:i. inr AMOcUted Prtit to Coo. Ilajr Tlmn, LONDON, Aug. 17. Tha official Dureau stated yesterday that a state of siege had been officially pro claimed In Bulgaria, WAR BENEFIT to coos m t Announcement was made today that tl'o first ordor for 250 tons of pulp haa been placed with tho Coos Hay Pulp Mill and that luqulrlos have been pouring In Thick and fast tha last few days. This Is a direct result of tho Hu ropean war, as much of tho pulp Is produced In Finland, Sweden and other sections of Kuropo und with the present condition of Atlantic shipping H means that tho Americas and Japaneso and Chinese paper mills must seek olsewhero for their pub supply. Just now they aro turning to Coos Hay and It Is not unllkelr that tho big mill will soon be run ning double shift to supply the Jo in and, Al'STWAN Alt.MIKS ADVAXCJC DKRLIN, Aug. 17. Tho north ward advunco of tho Austro-Hungar-Iiin armies continues both along the right and left bunks of tho Itlvrr Vistula, forming the boundary be tween Austrian Galacia and Russian Poland. Don't forget the 85c luncheon A The Chandler. 11:30 to 2 o'clock. itTHL fmt mufftmimw. 1 WW ffWWftWWI'l -rfi..,.