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OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY BRITAIN
SHOWS GERMANS WINNING BELGIUM
Persistent Report Belgian, Capital is Taken
French Reoccupy Mulhausen After Bayonet
Engagement Russians Win a Victory
Associated Press service by federal Wireless,
LONDON, England, August 20. The Exchange Telegraph
gays that the French, British and Belgian allies have defeated
the Germans in battle at Tirlemcnt, 25 mile3 from Brussels to
ward the German border. The Germans are declared to have
lost, heavily and retired. : -.' . .;'
Shiners Cross hot
Sands At Hot Speedy
i Are Given Hot Time
falser Orders Resistance to Japan i
; LONDON, England, August 2D. It is officially understood hero
that . Ka ser Wilhelm has ordered Germany to ' resist to the last
- Japan's demands, issued in the form of an ultimatum, .that Ger
many withdraw her military forces from the Pacific. : v ; :
China Vishes to Avert Attack by Japanese
PEKING, . Chita, August 20. China has inquired through Am
bassador Paul Samuel Beinsch, what would be America's attitude
toward the cession cf Kiaochau, the site of the German colony on
the Chinese coast, by. Germany to the" TJniteu States, with the plan
OX CSXryillg vcrcuga aa iiiuacuiAto . . ( . . , ; , 4
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waa - v : '. ." -;. .;. -; ' .Wi- UiWAILUKU, Maul, -August' 20.
: It,is understccd t!;-t Germany promoted the suggestion. or tmf ; Honolulu shrine to the number
mahod- cf avci-:- Je taclonthe colony and oftetUing of. J
a possible ;c. cf dispute ;Far;;
'ChteXCVJf whether -eitIrrGreat Bntain or. Japan wOl .ap-
f prcye iucha plan.; China herseU is resolved to mainUin absolute y11 up" V T
.r-.jv-v t-'V lever Jan c!oes. - - " ' v v ; ' , i -f The wearers of the scimitar
p-iy.v,,y. lever wan aoea. ; . , ; ; ,. ;;t:,A 4 aiid gtar offended ; the dignity of
AI.IOIICA WILL GO SLOWLY . ,; . 1 th o10111 of law and order of
denartmcnt today that America will not accept the plan for a ces- pending the arrival of brothers
u J ' .A . .' bearing peace offerings.
sicn cf Kiaochau unless both Japan and Great Britain are agree- TJie shriners remained; in Jail
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Occupation of Brussels Plow imminent
LONDON, England, August 20. Advices received here late
today declare that the occupation of Brussels by the German troops
'. :is imminent.;;."' v.;-" - ':;i;r-:;: -'";;' '
Tho burgomaster has ordered the civic guard to disarm in or
der to avert reprisal by the invaders. -
Wire communication with the city was interrupted this after-
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-noon. -. - . ::
The oScial government press bureau admits that the Belgians
and retreating from Brussels before superior numbers. The; in
vaders have reached a point between Dinant and Neuf chateau, 25
miles frcm the historic field of Sedan. The north wing of tbe Ger
man army reaches the river Dyle, midway between Brussels arid
'; Antwerp. " ' .. .. ' . "H-; -f
If the Germans make a raid on Antwerp now, the Belgians iare
"likely to attack the rearguard. , , '
j PAEIS, France, August 20. Explaining the transfer of the
Belgian government from Brussels to Antwerp, the Paris Temps
today says that a member of the Belgian cabinet makes the follow-
ing statement: . ' .'. ; V ' :;..
44 The Belgians had riot sufiicient cavalry to engage the vast
"curtain of German horsemen which covered both banks of the river
Meuse. This army of. German cavalry is now advancing toward
Brussels. The capital was exposed to a sudden raid. Under these
circumstances it was simple prudence to retire." ; .
COPEIHIAGEN, Denmark, August 20. Three thousand Amer
icans are marooned on the Scandinavian peninsula, unable to get
away on account of lack of steamer facilities and being in many
: cases without funds. ; ' : V, '";.- ;
. PARIS, France, August 20. A persistent but unconfirmed re-'
port sayi that Brussels has been captured by the Germans. ." ;
. . ' Cavalry is known to be threatening the city, which is not strong
ly fortified for such an attack as is now being launched against it.
The Belgian burghers are entrenching themselves and barricad
ing the roads against raids but such defenses are useless against
majcr operations of the kind Germany is conducting.
Germany's main temporary objective is now at Antwerp, it is
plain. Antwerp is f onriidably fortified. The capture of Brussels,
while raorally valuable to the German cause,. is; strategically, insig
nificant, according to ' the French military critics. The Belgian
tnry is new retiring on" Antwerp. ';:' -r:'::- ..r-Ur-': ,,
(ASSOCIATED PREsis BY FEDERAL WIRELESS)
WASHINGTON, E). C., August 20.--An official statement from
Great Britain as to the war status in Europe today has been made
public through a statement of the British embassy here summariz
ing the situation as follows; V
V Since the declaration; of vvar the British fleet has been respon
sible for the safety of the expeditionary force to the continent, which
completed its landing on August 18 in perfect order and without a
casualty. ' j f
The German fleet outside the Baltic has beeirconfined to Ger
man harbors. German edmmerjee is paralyzed. British commerce
is almost normal. -
The v German armies now extend from north of Basle on the
Alsatian border of Switzerland, which is east of Antwerp and near
the Dutch frontier. The German forces are gaining ground slowly
ih Belgium. The southern army of Germany has been forced to as
sume the defensive, as the French are aggressively occupying the
majority of Alsace and Lbrrainef ) ;;;-
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FAST FALLING
PREY TO THE ALL
Two Hundred German and Austrian Ships,
Valued at $300,000,000, Said to Have Been.
Taken Hundreds More Liable to Seizure
NATIONS
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Funeral Ceremonies for Pius X jo
to Occupy Nine Days
r Burying Place Uncertain
I Associated Press by. Federal Wireless 1 ;
ROME, Italy, Aug. 20- Pope piua X
died at 1t30 o'clock thl' morning, hit
last word -being the murmured repe
tition of his motto, "Together in one
and all things in Christ .
' The Pope recovered consciousness
just before the end and attempted to
bestow his blessings on those at his
bedside,, but his strength failed and
he was unable to accomplish his pur
pose. ' ".; . :? -'; ':'.'.
The conclave of cardinals to choose
his successor, this being' the formal
election of the new Pope, will prob
ably be held September 3. The fu
neral ceremonies will occupy nine
days. Where he will be buried is un
certain, but it is believed that he
chose St Peter's for his resting place.
(The story of the Pope's life and
the erents surrounding his death are
published on Page 12 today.) -.'
GENERAL OF SOCIETY
: OF JESUS DIES JUST
AS POPE PASSES AWAY
vmrn - lof t in rlht. EmTieror William of Germany. Admiral ; von
Tirpitz, minister of marine, and Admiral von Holtzdorff of the Impe
rial, German navy. .. ;' ' ' .
Associated Press by Federal Wlrelcssl
ROME, Italy, Aug. 20. Father Fran
cis Xavier Wernz, General of the
Society of Jesus and sometimes called
the "Black Pope," died almost simul
taneously with Pope Piu.
MONUMENTS
Granite, : Marble; . Blue Stone
i Coping and; Iron Fence.
HA E. HENDRICK, LTD.
Tel. 2643 , , Merchant and Alatea
Associated Press by Feinrai Wireless J
MEXICO CITY, Mex Aug. 20.
President Carranza, head of the vic
torious Constitutionalists, entered the
capital city today and was given a
great ovation.;
Gen. Pancho Villa says that a peace
ful settlement between nimseif ana
Carranza will soon be effected. No
details are given as to the progress
of the negotiations. '
FAMILY ESCAPES
AS THEIR HOME
BURNS TO GROUND
'. A- dwelling occupied by Fred Cock
ett on Fernandez street near Ita inter
section with Kalihi Road, and not far
from the Kamehameha school, was to
tally destroyed by fire thla morning.
With the exception of a few articles of
household furniture, the contents went
up In flame. The department , had
been summoned but arrived too late
to be of any service.
Mrs. . Crockett and family of four
children escaped Injuries.
SUGAR :
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 Sugar:
96 degrees test, 6.31 cents. Previous
quotation, 6.52 cents. :
LONDON, England, August 20.An announcement from the
government press bureau int'mate3 that the French, Bussian and
British allies on the sea have captured 200 German and Austrian
sh'ps which are held prizes of war, totaling a million of tonnage and
valued at not less than $300,000,000. ' '
Five hundred more sh'ps, valued at $700,000,000, are l'able t0
capture momentarily. ' ;
Germany Helping Americans
V BOTTEBDAM, Netherlands, August 20. Beturning Americans
are emphatic in their declarations that Germany is doing its utmost '
to relieve distressed Americans unable to depart from the king
dom. The previous stories of abuse of Americans are not borne out
by these later statements. , ;": " : ;
Many hotels, it is asserted, are giving credit or accepting per
sonal checks in payment of bills.
.' Some 700 Americans, according to Jate jailmates, ,are .marooned
in German towns where they are unable to obtain, cash or cred't. r
PABIS, France, August 20. The French forces invading Akaca
have i reoccupied Mulhausen, according to reports Jtoday. To drive
out ihe German "soldiers a severe engagement was necessary and the
French captured a suburb, commanding the city,(at the point of the
.teyraetptlie'flghtingiat
character. : "Xv ;- '';';" , '
Germans Gain Ground Steadily
BBUSSELS, Belgium, August 20. According to an. official
statement here, the German invading forces are gaining ground on
both banks of the river Meuse and have renewed hostile contact.
with the armies of the allies. ' - , -,
, Finding the southern route through to France strongly defended,
they have dscovered a northern opening, ; it is said, which may
change the ent're plan of campaign o both sides. A '
- The Belgians, according to this statement, for a fortnight d'd
all that could be expected to retard the enemy. Their forces will,
now be merged with those of the French and British allies, accord,
ing to the general plan of strategy. , : "
PABIS HAS 600,000 IN DISTBESS 1 t
: PABIS, France, August 20. The French government estimates
that 600,000 people in the capital are now unemployed. The gov
eminent is opening vast soup kitchens in order to relieve the grow
ing distress. ; v -
The cause of the unemployment is the paralyzing of the grea$
industries in dressmaking, millinery, lace embroidery and artificial
flower-making and selling. The government is endeavoring to 'eav
ploy the armies of idle people on unfinished buddings and other .
extensive charitable enterprises. ; " , i v
FBANCE PBOBING ALLEGED GEBMAN CBUELTIE3-
PABIS, France, August 20. The French government has insti
tuted an official inquiry into alleged German cruelties to prisoners
who have fallen into their hands in recent battles. Witnesses are
to be heard and testimony taken systematically. ' . ,
AUSTBIANS DEFEAT SLEEPY COSSACKS , '
CBACOW, GaHciaJ Austria-Hungary, August 20. The ccrrc:-'
at chK JiStttatfi0 Bokivn z. 'pondent of the London Exchange Telegram says that the Austria
At Pittsburg Boston 6, Pittsburg 3. 'g' a thousand sleeping Cossacks near the border and kill:.! '
At .St. Louis Philadelphia 1, St.. r , ' . :
LouU o. . - tand wounded 400. The Austnans are reported to nave occr pica
Mlschow;. Their own casualties are given as 140. r - .
GOLD FAMINE TBOUBLING PEBU ' ? 1 ;
LIMA, Peru, August 20. As a result of the European war, geld
circulation in Peru is paralyzed, the banks and other holders d
clining to pay out coin. The Peruvian congress has authorized
the banks to issue $5,000,000 in paper under a 35 per cent geld guar-
antee. ' j'"-:.;; --. . .;.; ' V V' ;;' ; . - ; .v
ST. PETEBSBUBG, Bussia, August 20. The local ccrrccp en
dent of Beuter's Telegram Company says that Grand Duke Ilichcbs
has congratulated Prince Alexander of- Servia on access t cf C:r
via's brilliant victories over the Austrians in their liz crj-
ments. . ; .... . .:,; ; - ..
ST.. PETEBSBUBG, Bussia, August 20. An official stat : : -
given out here today says that the Bussians have cznizl t: :
portant German town of Gumbiszcn, 3 milc3 inrli: thi C
frontier, have captured 12 c--z zr 1 t?.!::n r. 7
TODAY'S MAJOR
LEAGUE RESULTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At Boston Boston 3, Chicago 2.
At Washington Washington 5, SL
Louis 4. ,;
At New York Cleveland 1V New
York 8. : -
At Philadelphia Philadelphia 3, De
troit 1. -
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They
Stand
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Philadelphia
Boston..;.'.
Washington
St Louis ...
Chicago
Detroit ; .
New York ..
Cleveland ..
W.
72
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58
55
58
55
43
36
L. Pet
36 667
43 651
5t 532
52-514
55 605
.55, 495
,61 440
80 . 310
NATIONAL LEAGUE. -
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New York ..............
Boston
St. Louis .
Chicago . , .
Philadelphia ............
Brooklyn .. . .. .... .. . .
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
57
53
59
57
50
49
43
45
Pet.
45 59
47 .552
53 r.527
52 23
55 ,476
56 .467
56 -M2
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