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THE
BIRMINGHAM
AGE-HERALD
VOLUME XXXXIV
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; SATURDAY, AUGUST 8. 1914
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FATE OF LIEGE TREMBLES IN BALANCE
AUSTRIANS CONTINUE THEIR TERRIFIC CANNONADE ON BELGRADE
BELGIAN CITIZENS LEAVE STRICKEN CITY
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AUSTRIANS POUR DEADLY HAIL
OF SHELL INTO SERVIAN CAPITAL
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NO ABATEMENT OF
BOMBARDMENT OF
' BELGRADE BY THE
AUSTRIAN ARMY
Terrific Fire Has Kept Up
Steadily Since the
First Attack on
July 29
GERMANY IS DOING
UTMOST TO CHANGE
ITALY’S ATTITUDE
Personal Appeal to King Victor Em
manuel Is in Vain—Reported
Italy Intends to Maintain
Declared Neutrality
Belgrade, August 7.— (De
la yed in transmission via Lon
don, August 7, 3:40 p. m.)—
The bombardment of Belgrade
by the Austrians, which began
July 29, lias continued almost
steadily since. The capital
was crowded with women and
children when ,Austrian
artillery opened fire, and there
was a rush for the qnuntry, but
the people were oftfiged to re
turn because of the concentra
tion of food supplies here.
In the first few days of the fight
ing the people were terror stricken,
but gradually they became calmer and
the merchants reopened their shops.
The royal palace, the British and
German legations and most of the
larger buildings of the city have been
struck by shells.
The legations and consulates are
filled with frightened nationals.
TRYING TO CHANGE
ITALY’S POSITION
Rome, via Parla, August 7.—The tier
than government I* doing it* ntmo*t to
bring about a change iu Italy** atti
tude In the European *lt nation hut di
rect appeal* to King Victor Kmmnniiel
have been In vain. It I* a**erted that
Italy, having declared ber neutrality*
Intend* to maintain It.
Ita|y*a position, a* a member of the
triple alliance, and therefore Germany**
nlly under certain condition*, hu* been
dl*eu«*cd In every phaae and the oon
■enaua of opinion I* that the Italian
people never would permit an net of
hofetlllty agalnat France and Great
llrltaln.
Because Italy is neutral, all mani
festations for or against the belliger
ents are being repressed. Yet every
where spontaneous outbursts of en
thusiasm for France have occurred, lti
Borne there have been frequent cries
of “Long live France! l^ong live our
Batin brothers!” and the Marseillaise is
being sung in the streets.
The French embassy here and the
French consulate in other cities of Italy
are receiving offers from men who wish
to join the French forces.
PRESSURE BROUGHT
TO BEAR ON ITALY
Rome, via London, August 8.—(1:15 a. m.)
Germany and Austria nave renewed the
strongest pressure on the Italian govern
ment and King Victor Emmanuel for
Italy's help in the war, even to the extent
of promising territorial compensation.
Itay has refused firmly on the ground
that it is impossible to impose on 'the
national will, which, it is pointed out,
never will permit hostilities against Great
Britain and FraiAre.
In spite of severe regulations against
manifestations violating neutrality there
were persistent and universal demonstra
tions by the people In favor of England
1 and France.
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Warburg and Delano Are
Confirmed. By the Senate
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Washington, August 7.—Nominations of Paul M. Warburg
of New York, and Frederick A. Delano of Chicago, as members
of the federal reserve board, were confirmed tonight by the
Senate. ■
I With the oonfimatlon of Mr. Warburg
■nd Mr. Dellano the new banking board
la complete. Other members are W. P.
G. Harding of Birmingham, Adolph C.
of San Pranciseo, Charles 8. Ham
Boston and Secretary* of the
ury McAdoo and Comptroller of
Jhrrency Williams as ex-officio
members.
The conArihation of the New York
and Chicago members came at the close
of a live-hour debate, most of the time
iimi i^nmmil to Stnttor Wrla.
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tow of Kansas, who attacked Mr. War
burg. In the .course of the debate Sen
ator Bristow agd Senator Stone of Mis
souri /became Involved In a heated per
sonal argument which for a time looked
threatening.
Eleven senators voted against Mr.
Warburg, only one of them. I-ane of
Oregon, being a democrat. Senator Bris
tow was the only senator to vote
against Mr. Delano. Senator Bristow
sought in vain to have, the Senate make
public testl vnony taken in the hearing: I
the b*,,ki,,«and
DEFYING THE WORLD |
Emperor William has defied the
world. In an official statement the
Kerman ruler has thrown down the
gauntlet to all opposed to him in the
present conflict. AbdVe he is shown
with his ally, Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria.
FUNERAL SERVICES
BE HELD MONDAY AT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, August 7.—Funeral aer
ilees for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife
>f the President, will he held Monday
iflernoon at 1! o’clock at the White
House in the historic east room, where
i few months ago she witnessed the
marriage of her daughter, Jennie, to
h'randn B. Sayre. Burial will he Tues
Say afteruoon In Myrtle Hill cemetery,
[tome, tin., where Mrs. Wilson spcpt
many of her girlhood daya, and where
ker mother and father are buffed.
Many telegrams were received at the
White House today from girlhood friends
of Mrs. Wilson, expressing their sym
pathy and hoping that she might “be
brought batik home.”
The services at the White House will
be private, but will he attended by mem
bers of the cabinet, a few relatives and
intimate friends, and by committees from
the Senate and House. The Rev. Sylvester
Beach of Princeton, X. J., who married
Mrs. Sayre and Mrs. W. G. McAdoo in
the White House, probably will, officiate,
and it is possible that the Rev. James
H. Taylor, pastor of the Cntral Presby
terian church <tf Washington, will assist.
Pallbearers Not Selected
No formal selection was made today
of the honorary pallbearers, but it prac
tically was decided they will include mem
bers of the cabinet. The cabinet, as a
body, probably will not go to Rome, but
most of the Individual members are ex
pected to go with the President. The trip
south will be made on a speciaJ train,
leaving Washington at 4:30 o’clock Mon
day afternoon and due to arrive at Rome
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THOUSANDS FOREIGN
RESERVISTS AWAIT
PASSAGE, AND 0. S.
FACES BIGPROBLEM
Unless Customs Offic'
, tervene Number T.^yjr
eign Registered els
Will Sail T -V
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INTERPRETA . >N OF
NEUTRALITY LAWS
MUDDLES SITUATION
Redfield Rules Ships Must Not Re
Used for Transportation of Re
servists to Foreign Army.
Battleship Guards Coast
New York, August 7.—With
many thousand foreign re
servists in New York awaiting
transportation to their native
lands, the federal port author
ities here, under instructions to
see that neutrality laws are ob
served, were confronted to
night with a puzzling situation
sreated by the manner in which
some of the reservists planned
to sail.
Unless local customs officials, act
ing under the department of com
merce, step in to prevent, there will
be sailings tomorrow of a number of
foreign-registered vessels, some of
them carrying reservists.
The British liner Olympic of the
White Star fleet was given her clear
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TODAY’S AGE-HERALD
1— Fate of Liege trembles in the balance.
Austrians continue heavy filing upon
Belgrade.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson Mon
day.
Observation of neutrality worries Uni
ted States.
2— New York stock exchange will not re
open soon.
3— Uncle Sam gains in gold despite ship
ments.
4— Editorial comment.
5— Feeling aroused in some counties over
tax question.
liflrge attendance at chamber meeting.
Unit of Bell company improvements
announced.
More messages from tourists heard.
6— Society.
7— Sports.
8— Latest developments from the zone of
war.
9— Leaders realize the necessity of 9
merchants marine.
1— Markets.
2— -Couston to return to writing plays.
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HOW THE KAISER’S TROOPS ADVANCED 1
TO ATTACK BELGIAN STRONGHOLD
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Has He Defeated Germany’s
Great Navy In the North Sea?
SIR JOHN JELLICOE
Commander in chief of the British navy, which is reported to have de
feated the (ierman navy in the North sea
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LATE WAR BULLETINS
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Han Francisco, August 7*—-The 5fw«-i
dish consul here received word today j
that instruction* should he posted noti
fying nil shippers that mines were be
ing placed in Swedish territorial wa
iters and that no vessel should risk
entering h Swedish port without the
services of a Swedish pilot.
Sun Francisco, August 7.—'The Brit
ish cruiser Kalhow, which put In here
early today, received permission late
today from the port authorities to take
on 50 tons of coal, which Is sufficient
to take her to the uearest home port
She must clear before 10 a. m. tomor
row.
1 okohuma, August 7.—'The Canadian
loclflc line steamer Fmpress of Japan,
under charter to the British govern
ment, sailed from Yokohama for Hong
kong, convoyed by a Japanese war
ship.
I'nris, August 7.—An official war of
fice communication Issued at 11 i30 to
day says the resistance offered to the
German belligerents by the 12 forts of
Liege continues, according to the latest
news. The fighting la off the most se
rious te*i
To the present the advantage has lain
with the Belgians. 40,000 of whom are
holding In elieek several German army
corps.
Several thousands of Germans have
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been killed, wounded or talica pti*.
oners.
New York, August "—Heavy firing
of great volume and at1 short Intervals
lasting more than an hour was heard at
S o'clock this forenoon 00 miles south
east of Scotland lightship by officers
and crew of the steamer Scottish
Prince, which reached here this after
noon from Trinidad.
London. August 7.—The Bank of Kng
Innd discount rate. It was announced
today, will be reduced tomorrow from
0 to .% per cent.
Yew York, August 7.—-The White
Star steamer Olympic, due to sail to
morrow. wns given clearance papers
late today by cuatoins officials. Earl
ier It had been announced that she
might not sail Inasmuch as she be
longs to the llrltlsb naval reserve and
the enforcement of the government's
neutrality policy might result In her
detention here.
Vancouver, II. C., August 7.—Informa
ilon was received here today that a
dominion order In coiinrll has been
passed closing nil Oermnn consulate* In
C tin ml ii and giving (>crmnn officers 48
liners to leave the country.
Ottawa. August 7.—Intimation lias
been given by the government to (ipr
iiiiin consuls lu Canada that their pres
ence In the dominion Is not desired und
that they would be expelled should they
not leave nt once. ,
The order applies only to cltixens of
(ronunny anil uot to Canadians who
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LIEGE HOLDS OUT
AND GERMANS ASK
AN ARMISTICE TO
BURY THEIR DEAD
25,000 Germans Killed in Onslaught
on Fortress, According to Brussels
Report—May Take Week to Bury
Dead — Terrific Siege Outstanding
Feature of War Situation
London, August 8, (3:30 a. m.)—A dispatch to the Post from
Brussels says that the Belgians have granted the armistice for
24 hours required by the Germans, and that the latter now are
collecting their wounded and burying their dead. The Germans
have withdrawn to a less exposed position to recuperate.
According to a rumor at h^aestricht, the German crown prince
is at the head of reinforcements advancing from Aix-La-Cha
pelle.
The siege of Liege is the outstanding feature of the Lurop
can war. Latest advices, received by way of London in official
dispatches, say Liege still holds out against the attacks of the
German army of the Meuse.
The Germans have asked for a 24 hour armistice to Imry their
dead, but the governor of Liege, Lieutenant General Leman,
has not acceeded, so far as is known.
On the authority of the Belgian war ministry, the German
casualties in the battle around Liege number 25,000, according
to their own admission. An official statement issued from Ber
lin described the attempt on the Liege fortress as unsuccessful
and the assault of the Germans as a “unique act of heroism,”
and added that it will not have the slightest influence on the
larger operations of tin* German army.
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UNITED STATES
Y’arious Technicalities Arise
Every Movement of For
egn Owned Ships and
Exodus of Reservists
nsblngton. Yugimt T.—Observation
»f strict neutrality l»y the I nltet! States
In the Euroiiean war. especially ns to
the movements of foreign ships In
Ymerlean waters, gave the Washington
government concern today.
The department of commerce issued .spe
cial Instructions which may have an im
portant effect on the movement of reserv
ists from the I’nited States. YVhat
tnrounts to military expedition from
American soil will be prohibited, in ac
cordance with President Wilson's neu
trality proclamation. Stote, treasury and
jommerce department officials tonight
vere absorbed In deciding the numerous
echnicalitles which have arisen in con
lection with foreign owned ships, such
is the Olympic und Vaterland, so tiiat
t may be established definitely whether
they are being "converted for war pur
poses."
Relief measures for Americans In Eu
rope are working smoothly. The stute
iepartment. cabled $100,000 to Paris and
(26,000 to Rome for immediate use of the
American embassies pending the arrival
pf the Tennessee's gold consignment.
Will Admit U. 8. Ships
Assurances that the Tensssee and North
Carolina, as well as vessels to bring
Americans out of Europe, would be ud
nitted to ports of the countries at war,
nought relief to officials. The two war
ihlps are bound, it is understood, for Fal
nouth, England. One of the vessels then
v ill go to northern continental ports,
ind the other to Mediterranean shores.
Diplomatic dispatches contained little in
formation about fighting In Europe be
yond what had been published. T^he
?Yench and Russian governments ac
tnowledged receipt of "the tender of good
offices’* looking toward mediation, but
gave no hint as to their attitude. It is
lot known whether President Wilson's
nessage to Emperor William reached
iim.
Germany's isolation through the break
n tlie cables is considered a serious dif
ficulty in forming a Judgment of what
Is happening in Europe. Not alone is it
virtually impossible to learn Germany’s
version of happening** but the German
government Is unable to communicate to
its distant ships and embassies and is
Inding It hard to obtain Intelligence of
he enemy. Wireless is the only means
>f communication.
The situation in the far east is giving
idmlntstratlon officials some worry. They
lo not expect general hostilities there, but
he problem is preserving the integrity
ind neutrality of China is being care
ully considered. Secretary Bryan is con
ddering a suggestion that the 1’nlted
States use its influence to preserve neu
xallty and to prevent a conflict between
foreign forces In China. The secretary's
Attention has been called to the fact that
ie has precedent for adopting this stag
nation.
A cable received at the state depart
ment today from Argentina announced
(hat a proclamation of neutrality in the
European conflict had been issued.
uiinuai nrruiua
TO WIN ITALY
Berman diplomats have been using
their utmost efforts to win Italy to
the Berman side by negotiations and
a direct appeal to King Victor Em
manuel, but without success. The
Italian ambassador at London, thank
ing a great assembly, including sev
eral peers and members of 1‘arLLa
ment, which gathered in front of fne
embassy, said Italy had declared her
neutrality and would adhere to it.
Winston Spencer Churchill, first
lord of the admiralty, denied there had
been an engagement between Berman
and British fleets in (he North sea.
London, August 7.—(9-..'10 p. m.)
Official dispatches state that Liege
still holds out and that the Bermans
have asked for a 24-hour armistice to
bury their dead.
Brussels, via London, August 7.—
(6:02 p. m.)—The Bermans before
Liege have requested a 24-hour armis
tice, according to announcement made
tonight by the Belgian minister of
war. At the ministry it was staled
the Bermans adm.Ved their casualties
numbered 25,000.
It is assumed the Bermans asked
for an armistice to pick up the dead
and wounded.
London, August 7.—(7 p. m.)—It
was officially stated this evening that
the Bermans had 80,000 men before
Liege on Wednesday, and that in all
probability this number had been con
siderably augmented since the forts
were manned.
SAYS ITALY MAY
REMAIN NEUTRAL
London, August 7.—(6:25 p. in.)—A
remarkable and unusual demonstra
tion of friendliness occurred in front
of the Italian embassy today. Tha
demonstration was organized by mem
bers of the peerage, members of the
< I on 11 nurd on I’age I'.lshli
SUNDAY’S AGE-HERALD
Among the feature articles by women
writer® in tomorrow’s Age-Herald will be
the following:
Dolly Dairy triple: ” ’J Wish I Were at
Home, Quarreling in Peace,’ a>8 the
Summer Widow.”
Flora Milner HaniHon vyriUs of “Tui
caloos&'s Civic Improvement Society.”
Marlon Harland taken an her subject to
morrow, *‘A Start of Christinas Pres
ents.”
Jane Barton tells “How to Make a
Basque Drees. ”
Karl Kaffer writes, ‘•Visiting on Broad
way.”
Bill Vines gives a lively dissertation on
"Being Sent to European War.”
Allen OriiTin Johnson contributes. "Lp
and Down Broadway.”
Frank C». Carpenter writes tomorrow on
“Bolivia's New Railways."
James Morgan in his series, “In the
Path of Napoleon 10U Years After HI®
Downfall,” writes of “The King of Rome
and His Heritage.”
Frances Cowles writes of “A Corner
In Ancestors—The Evans Family.”
The classic In a page will he “Tha
Woman’s Kingdom.” by Dinah Maria
Mulock tMrs. Cralkj.
On the editorial featur® page will be the
following: *
“Did Milton Borrow?” by Dr. B. F.
Riley.
“The itfew Apologetic IV—The Hope of
Heaven,” by Dr. George t£ave®.
“What Is ft All About,” by Harry J.
Burney. \
"Heart to Heart Talka" are by
Charles N. Bqrtle.
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