San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 219, Ed. 1 Friday, August 7, 1914 Page: 5 of 16
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6AI\ ANTONIO EXPRESS: FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 7, 1914.
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MOST STRONGLY FORTIFIED OB-
STACLE TO GERMAN AD-
VANCE THROUGH BELGIUM.
GUY ENCIRCLED BY FORTS
NEW YORK, Aug. 6.—(Department of
the Ourtbe.)
The Congress of Vienna In 1815 decreed
that Liege, with the other provinces of the
Southern Netherlands, should form part of
the new kingdom of the Netherlands under
the rule of William 1 of the House of Or-
ange.
There are many beautiful gardens in
Liege and the rivers are spanned by splen-
did bridges, but the larger portion of the
city has a crowded aspect with narrow,
crooked streets.
Waterloo, the place which everybody
knows ais the scene of the downfall of Na-
poleon at the hands of the allies on .June
IK, 1X15, is not on a direct line from Liege,
but. lies some sixty miles from it in an
airline south of Brussels.
IMPORTANT PRIZE OF WAR.
The strategic importance ofi Liege, the
Belgian city before which the German ad-
vance Is reported to have been checked,
and where, according to European dis-
patches, the first great battle in force of
the war may be fought, is many-sided.
Principally it is the most strongly fortified
obstacle to the supposed plan or the Ger-
mans to cut across the lower half of Bel-
gium into French territory, but in addition
to this the city is of Itself a prize in many
ways. Liege is the Pittsburg of Belgium.
For miles to the southwest, along the River
Mouse, there are scores or blast furnaces,
puddling furnaces, rolling mills and forges.
It Is the site of the famous Cockerill
Works, said to be the largest manufactory
of machinery In the world.
Liege proper, with a population of 168,-
000, lies at the junction or the Meuse and
the Ourtbe in a basin margined by hills.
All around the city is a wealth of coal
and iron ore. The mines extend even un-
der the city and river. These natural riches
In connection with the favorable situation
of the city at the junction of the two nav-
igable rivers, have given rise to the ex-
tensive manufacturing Industry in the city
itself.
The products are varied, but the prln- i
ripal ones, and that which would make |
Liege a valuable prize of war, Is that of i
firearms. More than 20,000 persons are
employed iu the manufacture of guns,
ranging from small arms to the largest of
modern weapons. There is a royal cannon
factory and a small arms factory also in
the suburb of St. Leonard.
CITY WELL DEFENDED.
In wars of the last century Liege has
played only a small part, but today the
citv is well defended with modern fortifi-
cations. Its strength, it is said. Is far
greater than generally has been appreciat-
ed by strategists. In 1S88 the Belgium au-
thorities decided to adequately fortify both
Liege and Namur, the two important points
on the Meuse. At each place a number of
detached forts were constructed along a
perimeter drawn a distance varying from
within four to six miles in the city. At
Liege twelve of these forts were construct-
ed, six on the right bank and six on the
l«-ft side of the river. All of the forts have
been kept fairly well up to date.
The heavy guns in their concrete case-
ments are raised and lowered automatical-
ly. The average distance between them is
four miles, but two which defend the main
line of the railway from Germans are little
over a mile apart.
It has been estimated that 25.000 men
would be necessary for an adequate de-
fense of these fortifications.
The .Itv first appears in history in the
Blxth Century at which time a town grew
up around the original chapel founded
there by St. Monulph, Bishop of Tongres.
In the Tenth Century it became recognized
as an independent principality of the
French empire. Liege was taken by Marl-
borough in 1702, and the fortress was gar-
risoned by the Dutch until 171M. The
French revolutionary armies overrun the
principality in 1792, and from 171>4 to the
fall of Napoleon It was annexed to France
and was known as the Department uf the
Hurt he.
1MERICANS REASSURED
Thousands in Paris Get Certificates of
Citizenship and Recover From
I'anicky Condition.
PARIS, Aug. 6.—Between 5,000 and 6,000
Americans have obtained certificates of
American citizenship In the last three days.
The French government has granted anoth-
er day for foreigners to obtain cards per-
mitting them to stay in Paris. The Amer-
icans nere appear to have lost all their
panicky feeling sim'e they have been reas-
sured there will be no difficulty in getting
sufficient funds.
The French line steamer La Savoie, wbicb
landed passengers yesterday, will not re-
turn to New York. She has been taken
over for military purposes. The liner Chi-
cago, it is expected, will sail from Havre
Saturday and the Frauce will not sail* un-
til further notice.
Ambassador Mvron T. Herrick. in order
to prevent stranded Americans from being
exploited by speculators, today went to |
a hotel and posted a notice saying that the
American embassy had nothing to do xvtth
an enterprise there which was charging $50
for transportation by river steamer from
Paris to Rouen and $100 for the voyage to
an English port.
GOLD UGOBACK 10U.S.
Revenue Cutter Will Bring. Cecelia's
Millions to Consignor in New York.
Passengers I^eave Vessel.
WASHINGTON, p. C., At»«r Arrange
meuts are being made to return the $10.-
fiOO.OOO gold aboard the liner Kron Prinzes-
sin Ceoelie at Bar Harbor to the consignor
in New York by revenue cutters.
The SlO.tXHUmO in gold carried by the
Kron Printessln Cecelia was >ti 11 aboard
the steamer tonight. It was understood
arrangements were being made to have the
revenue cutter Androscoggin take the gold
ba'-k to New York. The Androscoggin was
ordered here from Portland tonight.
All first and second class passengers had
left the ship today. Captain Polack re j
ceived authority from the immigration off!
rials to release the steerage passengers and i
425 were sent away tonight. The other 36R 1
will leave tomorrow.
BAR HARBOR IS GUARDED
Destroyer and Cutter Arrive to En-
force Neutrality.
IIAR HARBOR, Me. Auk. Tlio tor- j
pedo boat destroyer Warrington and the
revenue cutter Androscoggin arrived lien-
today to enforce neutrality regulations and
allow no foreign ship to leave Fn-nchmans •
Buy without clearance pa|»ers. The reve- '
nue cutter is to give whatever assistance i
it «an in landing the Mo.ooo.ouo in gold I
now ob tbe <*erinan liner Kronprlntessin !
Pick II at Pecks I The Crowds Increase Daily As People Find Out j Pick II at Pecks
What Wonderful Values We Are Giving i
Houston and Navarro Streets
SAN ANTONIO
Houston and Navarro Streets
SAN ANTONIO
Take Another Look
THROUGH THESE 6 MAMMOTH FLOORS
W HAVE JUST BROUGHT 50 BIG LOADS OF OUR
SPLENDID NEW FURNITURE FROM OUR WAREHOUSES
To Replace the
NUMBERS Sold COMPLETELY Since this SAtlPLf
FURNITURC SALE STARTED-
THEY'RE BRAND NEW SAMPLES - NEVER BEFORE SHOWN
GET HERE EARLY AND HAVE FIRST PICK
npj\ "Sample Sale Prices
' | II on Everything
r Collapsible
like eut),
and hood
Sale
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<io-C'art (exactly
with rubber tires
all complete—
$3.95
f SOLID OAK
DRESSER
(Similar to Cut)
Sale Price
$6.95
2-INCH CONTINUOUS POST BED
(Exactly like cut)
Chilless white enameled or Vernis Mar*
^ $6.45
Select Your Furniture Today and
Save About ONE-HALF
Full Sized
BRASS BED
(Exactly Like Cut)
Sale Price
$7.95
ARM ROCKER
(Exactly like cut)
Maniple
$1.95
Hale
Trice.
Bed Pillows
Good taking covered
Sale price, OQ„
each O %J C
Fining chairs
(Exactly like cut)
58c
Brown Boston Imther up-
holstered couch (similar
to cut)—
rz. $18.65
Square extension dining table
(similar to cut), all complete
with leave*. Sale #C Q C
price JpOaOO
DININi
(exactly
Price
DINING CHAIRS
(Exactly Like Cut)
Saddle Seat.
$1.45J
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COME JUST
TO LOOK
WRITE AT ONCE FOR OUR NEW FALL CATALOGUE—SAVE V2 AND BUY BY MAIL
No Charge
for Packing
and Shipping
OUT OF TOWN
Orders
L P. PECK'S
SPLENDID
High-Class
STOCK
HOUSTON AND NAVARRO STREETS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
SAN ANTONIO
Mail Orders
Filled
fhe Same
Hour
Received
GOOD LIBERAL CREDIT TERMS—PROVIDED YOU MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL 1st PAYMENT
L. B. CLEGG ALSO IS AUTHORIZED
TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR SUFFERING EUROPE.
The American Ued from Society yester
day telegraphed Mayor Brown and L. B.
Ciegg, president of the Chamber of Com-
merce, an appeal for funds to aid iu the
prosecution of the work "f the society In
the war-torn countries of Europe.
Contributions will 1h- received either by
the Mayor or by Mr. Ch ap for any or all
of the countries involved, and forwarded
to the headquarters of the organization at
Washington.
The society intends to send to each of the
countries at war a hospital ship, bearing
doctors, nurse* and supplies, which ship,
under the Hague and Geneva treaties, may
sail into any port, even a blockaded port,
without molestation.
The telegram to Mayor Brown follows:
"Please use this appeal to raise funds
for the Red Crosv I Miring our war with
Spain thousands «»f dollars were sent by
the FuroiM'nu Red Cross Societies to tbe
American Red Cross to aid in tbe care of
our sick and wounded soldiers. Now, In
the boor of their supreme need. the Ameri-
can Red Cross. b«»tb for the sake of hu
inanity and to express onr gratitude for
their aid to us in tbe time of trouble and
distress, has decided to charter a ship and
send to each country Involved doctors,
nurses and hospital supplies. This ship.
sailing under tbe Ked Cross flag, will be
under the protection of the treaties of
<«eut*V!i and The Hague, and can enter
any harbor for the discharge of Its benefi-
cent duty. In no other way can this train,
ed personnel, so greatly needed, reach the
different countries. Protection Is provided
also for the personnel of the Red Cross So
dety of neutral States that render aid, by
the treaty of (Geneva. The American Red
Cross appeals most earnestly to all of our
people; to the Governors of States, as
presidents of the Ked Cross State Hoard;
to the Red Cross « -haptcra; to Mayors of
cities; to Chambers of Commerce; to
Boards of Trade, and to all associations
and individuals, for contributions to carry
on this work. Contributions may be deslg'
Hated by the donors If they so* desire for
the aid of any special country, and will be
Used for the country designated, but as
slstance will be given to all. In the true
spirit of the Ked Cross represented by Its
motto, 'Neutrality -Humanity.* Grieved
as we may be oyer this terrible war, the
agonizing cry of suffering men cannot ap-
l»cal to use in vain. The American Red
< ross asks for a prompt and generous re
spouse. Contributions may be sent to tbe
American Red Cross at Washington, 1). C.,
or to State and local treasurers of the Red
Croat.
grain exports prohibitive and banks are
unwilling to accept bills and discount them
while there Is dauger of capture.
"The situation as to cargo and of food-
stuffs appareutlj Is not so bad as the
grain export sit nation." Mr. Kemp de
dared.
I'l-AN TO FINANCE WHEAT
Produce Exchange Members Confer
Upon .Shipments.
NEW TURK. Aug. 6.—A commlttPp of
I'pmIuiv Ki. lmnfre inrmlwa wan appoint
<•■1 today to tlevlw mean* of financing
win-jit Fhipiornt* to till- port dnrln* the
paraly*!* of oiport Irn.lt>. A mi-cm <1 mm-
mine.- of lornfgn eiohanire men will work
for an early restoration of export.
William II. Kemp, chairman of the
Proiluee Kirhaiigc committee. wl<l all ef.
forts were belnir directed to relieve the
situation for grain shipper*.
"The bic problem at present," Mr
Kemp said, "relate, to the financing of
shipment, already on the way. Marine
Inufrancc risk* arc to high aa to make
AMERICANS ABROAD1 RELIEVED
Gold on Board Warship Not Needed by
Tourists in Paria.
WA8KINOTON. D. C., Aug. 6.—The
following cablegram to Secretary Bryan
was received from Ambassador Herrick,
dated at I*arls last evening:
"As the financial condition of Americans
here is being rapidly relieved, I suggest
that tbe money on the Tenuessee be utilized
to helo Americans In other countries. Great
relief Is felt at the news of your arranging
plans for transporting Americana to the
United States "
Officials point out there Is reall.v no
ground for apprehension for tbe welfare of
those Americans In Kuro|>e who have any
kind of paper money or credit.
REPORT GERMAN CRUISER SUNK
British Said to Be Towing Captured
Ship to Gibraltar.
MADRID, Aug 0 -A dispatch from the
Canary Islands say* a British squadron
has sunk one «Jerman cruiser, the name of
which is not given
Tbe report ulso «avs the English cap
tured another, which Is lielng convoyed to
Gibraltar.
German Ship Escapes Capture.
KKY WKJTT. Ma . Aug 1—The Standard
Oil steamer Sboix. flying the <}erinan flag,
which left Tamplco July .10, with a cargo
of oil for Kuroj»ean port*. arrived here to
day. Her captain said she had made a
forced run of several hours to escape *
British warship patrolling tbe Gulf of
Mctlct
Letters to Europe Multiplying Rapidly
Since War Clouds Have
Gathered.
Since war clouds gathered over Conti-
nental Europe and Great Britain the
amount of foreign mall being sent from
San Antonio has increased several hun-
dred |»cr cent. This is due to the anxiety
of San Antonlans who have relatives in tbe
countries affected by the war.
Scores of persons Interested In Euro-
pean mall deliveries Inquire every day froin
Post of flee officials as to the chances of
having the foreign mall delivered prompt
ly. They are Informed that this mall leaves
San Antonio for New York on tbe first
outgoing train and that at New York ev
ery effort Is used to Insure prompt for
warding aboard steamships bound for Eu-
ropean ports.
Because of the war troubles Postmaster
Armlstead received a buletln from Wash-
ington yesterday to the effect money orders
for Kuro|»ean countries must be limited to
$100. The maximum amount Is fixed at
this sum in order to prevent speculation. It
being feared that because of the failure of
the iianks to lssu«* checks, unscrupulous
ward money to relatives in Europe. Mr.
Campbell Informed them to follow insfruc
tlons suggested by the State Department,
that Is, send postoffice orders to their rel
atives in care of the State Department,
which In turn will see that It Is promptly
forwarded.
Swiss Bar Code Messages.
NEW YORK, Aug. 6.—All cable mes-
sages to Swltxerland must be written in
French and no code messages will be
transmitted. Announcement to this ef
feet was made by the Western Villon cable
office today.
First to Accept Red Crosn Aid.
WASHINGTON. D. C., Aug fl.-Krom
The Hague has come the first acceptance
of aid from the American Ked Cross. A
message has been received saving hospital
units will be dispatched as quickly as
transportation can be fourwd.
JAPAN SHOWS WAR TEETH
Prepares to Aid British With Warships
and Men at First Clash With
Germans.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6,-^An official at tho
Japanese consulate here said today that
upon receipt of the first official news
of the beginning of the clash of arms
between hngland and <3ermany Japan
would send a fleet with 10,000 men to
attack Tsing Tau and 10.000 more to re-
llove the British garrisons at Tien Tsln
and Peking.
Preparations for such action were now
under way. he said.
persons might obtain orders for large
sums In this way and make a profit. An
other order revived from Washington yes
terday Instructs that n«» parcel post mat
ter be accepted for delivery In Germany or
France. Gr«»at Britain is not Included in
this order, neither Is Russia. Kus<da was
left out because there Is no parcel post
agreement between this country and that
nation.
I>eputv Federal Court Clerk Campbell
has received a number of inquiries the last
few days from persons desiring fee for-
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San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 219, Ed. 1 Friday, August 7, 1914, newspaper, August 7, 1914; San Antonio, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth431995/m1/5/?rotate=0: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.