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2 TIIK MAUI NKWS, vSATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1914 Telegraph News of the Week. Foreign News. SHANGHAI, Aug. 13. Because Japanese liner Shitoku Maru disregarded port regulations, even after emphatic warning, British fnrt shelled and disabled her. One killed. LONDON, Aug. 13. Government urges that commerce resumed on Atlantic. Guarantees adequate protection. North Sea still closed because of mines. German oil tankei Led a, valued at J million, caught and taken to Bermuda. 25 of Germany's 29 army corps, have been locatect by observers. Main bulk massed between Liege, and Luxemburg. Kitchener has notified newspapers to suspend any publication of war news except from government press bureau. PARIS, Aug. l:). Official bulletins, war olllce, describes 2 days lighting between French and German forces on Alsace-Loraine border. Battling concentrated at Point A'Moussen, north of Nancy. Jin counter began August 11th. .Superior German force attacked the French battalions. French retreated, but were reinforced overnight gaining so much strength that they Ftopped retreating and assumed offensive. Backed by good support of French artillery, which is claimed to be superior to that of the enemy. Germans retreated pre cipitately, leaving dead and wounded, entire battery of artillery, 3 machine guns, and several wagon loads ammunition on field. Kntire German forces have retired. DOVER, Aug. 13 Heavy gun firing heard here. May mean light in North Sea. BRUSSELS, Aug. 13. First big pitched battle between German and Belgian forces fought yesterday near Diest. German lost about 3000. In space 50 yards square, 200 bodies found. LONDON, Aug. 13. --Much excitement in St. Petersburg over recent conference between Japanese and Russian ministers. Conference had to do with situation in Far East. American Ambassador to Germany left Berlin suddenly for Amstcr dam. LONDON, Aim. 13. Belgians routed Germans last nit'lit. Drove Lack in fierce encounter upon Belgians right wing, by massed German cavalry, infantry and artillery. German staff admits heavy losses along western border. King has announced that Balmoral Hospital is open for reception of British wounded. German spy caught near l'rinee Albert, province Louvain, Belgium. TOKIO, Aug. 13. Negotiations between Japan and U. S. have re sulted in America arriving at complete understanding as to Japan's policy. PARIS, Aug. 13. German army, which had been thrown around Liege ports, started south for invasion of France. Shut off from base of supplies, and is between Belgian army and allied troops of France, Great Britain and Belgium, at Namur. Belgian troops driven out of city reformed on west and resumed de fensive. Have blown up railway bridges across Meuse and destroyed railways, completely cutting of Germans from supplies. BRUSSELS, Aug. 12. German advanced, charged and routed Bel gians at Tirelent. R"giment of German dragoons, in attempting to sur prise Belgian defenders at Aincliffe, lost light. BERLIN, Aug. 13. News of repulse of French invaders Alsace received. Invaders driven back with serious loss. German territory now cleared of French. At Muelhausen Germans captured 10 French officers, 500 men, 10 wagons, and many rifles. At Lagarde, Germans captured 1000 prisoners, LONDON, Aug. 13. According to reports via Rome, Germans lost heavily lighting at Muelhausen. Two regiments infantry annihilated by French advance. COPENHAGEN, Aug. 12. Food prices in Berlin, have reached point where food riots are in progress. PARIS, Aug. 12. German advance guard attempting invasion Muerlha et Moselle, driven back to main body. French advantage fol lowed up, Germans retreating towards Duchy. BERLIN, via COPENHAGEN, Aug. 12 German Emperor today received American Ambassador. Was confident, though in serious mood. Said Germans and Belgians have been numerically equal in lighting at Liege, but that the German bayonets carried everything. Added that Jielgians abandoned great quantity of arms in flight. First list of losses published contains names of Gl Americans. Americans wishing to leave Germany are being enrolled at Ameiican embassy. ROME. Ga.. Aue. 12. Mrs. Wilson buried today. Sad scenes at funeral. Heavy downpour of rain. Temperory shelter built over grave YOKOHAMA, Aug. 1. Steamer Nile, of British register, is held thir- port for fear of capture by German cruiser. Was ready to leave for Kobe, when advices came to hold her, as cruiser was between here and Kobe. Sailing date for Pacific Coast canceled. Reports that American fleet in part will enter I'acific through canal is found correct. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 11. Russians have gained strong foot hold in northern Galicia, after battle, which was an attack on en trenched Austrian?. Resulted in hand-tu-hand conflict. Russian cavalry routed 3 regiments. German prisoners captured at fighting being sent inland. Six carloads from Vilna passed today. LONDON, Aug. 11. Austrians have occupied Miechow, 10 miles inside of Russian Poland, after defeating Russian Cossacks, who lost 400. Austrians, 140. RERUN, Aug. 11. Germany lias met successfully problem of mobilization of people's savings, amounting to $7,000,000. Will be taken before issuance moratorium suspending date of payment of obligations. LONDON, Aug. 11. Permission has been received to ship coal between Norway and Italy. As result of war, King has pardoned all suffragettes in English prisons. British fleet patroling coast. Hamburg-American liner "Ortegal" captured by British Bhips Carried $5,000,000 specie. Prince William, of Lippe and Son, killed in light at Liege. Russians repulsed in attempt to enter Austria. 5000 Montenegrans advanced against Austrian frontier past of Trebinje. Austrians lost 1 officer and 21 soldiers. Montenegrans lost 200. BRUSSELS, Aug. 1 1 . Belgium now covered by network German spies. fiOO arrested, 100 shot today. Some Germans arrested wearing uniforms French gend amies, civic guards, and soldiers, as well as of of ficers Belgian army. War minister today called upon every Gorman and Austrian in country to declare himself. Those who do not will be treated as spies. 40,000 volunteers enrolled as result of call to arms of citizens of Belgium. TOKIO, Aug. 11. --Premier Okuma, addressing newspaper men urged them to refrain from sending sensational reports on European situ ation and conditions in Orient. Wants no intlamatory articles published, as may he calculated to injure Japan's relations with friendly powers. Cited false assertion of America sending fleet to Japan, concluding, said America has made no demand upon Japan, and remains Japan's great friend. SAN LUIZ POTOSI, Aug. 11. General Obregan has made formal demand for surrender City of Mexico. LONDON, Aug. 10. Tokio dispatches to Daily Mail state there has been an all night session of cabinet. This, together with activity in navy department, strengthens popular belief that Japan will take active part in war. Government pronouncement expected hourly. French victorious in Luxumberg, Germans retreating; French in persuit; French, after winning another battle, have occupied capital Upper Alsace. French loss in battle Alsace, reported 15,000. that Kaiser will go to front. German attack on British cruiser squadron, by submarines re suited in loss of one German submarine. Location fleet, not given. SHANGHAI, Aug. 10. Vessels arriving here report having heard cannonading along China coast. British Pacific fleet, accompanied by 2 French cruisers, passed here, proceeding towards Tsing Tau. Be lieved that German war ships are bottled up in Tsing Tau harbor This is strengthened by statement that British merchantmen will re sume travel along seaboard on Tuesday. PEING, Au.?. 10. Question of Japan's particiption in proposed attack on Tsing Tau, reported to be subject of serious discussion between London and Tokio. LONDON, Aug. 10. American tourists have appealed for aid at rooms of relief committee. Most of them passengers from Kronprinzzcn Cccile and Prince Adalbert. Conflicting reports received here regarding fighting at Liege, causing uneasiness. Reports from Paris say Belgians still hold position and fort intact No serious occupation of city says Belgian war minister. German loss 30,000. Belgian loss not stated. 4000 Belgian prisoners enroute to Berlin. 55,000 Belgian prisoners and thousand of citizens dig trenches while German soldier rest.. Six-inch shells, Germans, failed to damage fort. Prince George, prisoner. Will be sent to England. Reports current Reported here that Japan's intention to attack Tsing Tau may nfluence American decision on plans. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10. Union tanker Lansing, reports see ing Uermm cruiser off Cape I lattery. Report that she had been boarded by Germans, is denied. Honolulu News. HONOLULU, Aug. 13. Olaa, 4; McBryde, 5'2; Honokaa, G'6; Kwa, 25; Oahu, 19)4: II. C. &. S 332; Pioneer, 20; Waialua, 100; Onomea, 30. Total shares sold, 4G30. HONOLULU, Aug. 13. New York and London bidding against each other for Cubans. Jack Scully denied special permit to open Waikiki Tnn after hours. " W. II. C. Campbell, appointed member Land Commission. HONOLULU, Aug. 12. Woods leaves today to trail McCandless on Big Island. Desha and Cupid Said to be preaching coloi line. Harbor Commissioners would build wharf at Lahaina. Necessity for better landing fully recognized. Neither Marama nor Niagara have reportsd to Honolulu. George Davis resigned yesterday as U. S. Commissioner on ac count of being candidate for City and County attorney. HONOLULU, Aug. 11. Doyle freed of charge in U. S. District Court. Jury out 40 minutes. Two more charges may be dropped. McVeigh, editor "New Freedom" was denied naturalization by Judge Dole, on account of scurrilous articles appearing in paper against governor. McVeigh said he believed in it, and the truth hurts. Was given until today to get counsel. Believes he will be granted citizenship. Carnival directors yield to popular clamor, and will hold carnival. Thinks they were unjustly criticized. Officers and crew of German tramp steamer "Setos," anxious to take part in war. She is here for indefinite stay. Rumored McCandless will drop from campaign for delegateship Advertiser will issue S:30 night edition newspaper, while demand lasts. HONOLULU, Aug. 10. Japanese Consul here says alarm ove events in Tokio in which Ambassador Guthrie is mentioned, needless. Joseph Ornellas, night engineer, Oahu Plantation, killed when at tempting to board auto truck at Waipahu. Fell under wheels. Carnival directors severely criticized for declaring off carnival next year. Possible that Rainbow and Leipsig, may meet in battle in sight of Honolulu. Anxiety felt for safety of steamer Niagara, enroute to Australia with reservists on board, Nurnberg believed to be watching for Marama and Leipsig for Nia gara. Coast News. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. McCain had long conference with McReynolds. Nothing given out for publication. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. 100,000,000 must be raised to keep government going. War has reduced tariff by suppression of trade, McAdoo and Underwood in conference are considering an advalorem tax on liquor and tobacco to raise amount short. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13. German cruiser Leipsig entered port for coal last night. Will be allowed enough coal to last to next port Must leave by tomorrow night. Sailing of Persia, booked for 21st, cancelled. WASIIINGNON. Aug. 13. Foreign built ships may enter coast wise trade dusyig next two years without restrictions. Will be admittei to American registry. This will apply both to freight and passenger trade. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. Honorary Japanese Consul Manzanil- lo, jailed by Constitutionalists. Fact reported to Bryan, who will im mediately investigate. Senate yesterday passed bill authorizing President to admit to American register foreign built ships less than 5 years old, provided majority of stock is held by Americans. Germany, through U. S., today asked permission from Great Bri tain to send code messages through London. NEW YORK, Aug. 12. Country already beginning to feel effects of war. Trices of food stuffs advancing beyond reason. Congress will investigate. CHICAGO, Aug. 12. Wholesale prices meats advanced 20 per cent. Hour same. Beans, 50 percent. Eggs. 20 percent, Packers put blame on demands of Europe. NEW YORK, Aug. 12. New Haven corporation agrees to plan of unmerging in conformity with terms recently laid down by government. Does not effect criminal prosecution of Mellcn and others. BOSTON-, Aug. 12. Sea fight between British and German cruisers took place 250 miles north San Salvador according to reports brought by fruit steamer Loveland. Battle occurred August G, and Germans fled. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11. Doors and other wreckage found floating off Cliff House, yesterday. First thought evidence of naval engagement. In Naval circles is believed to be woodwork of British cruiser "Rainbow,'' which stripped for action, in preparation possible engagement with Leipsig. Relieved close to port. Police have closed nickelodeon showing pictures Franco-Prussian war. Hotel managers have been requested to have orchestras avoid playing national patriotic airs. Hungarian dance music considered east offensive. WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. Department denies that ambassador Guthrie presented note to Japan dealing with possible developments in China. Department indicated, however, that Guthrie had been in formally enquiring as to Japan's intention in European war. 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