San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 236, Ed. 1 Monday, August 24, 1914 Page: 1 of 12
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VOLUME XLIX-NO. 236.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST 24, 1914 -TWELVE PAGES.
ESTABLISHED 1865.
RUSSIA REPORTS VICTORY OVER GERMANS
Japan Declares V 1r on Germany; Italy Also to Do So
ISLE OF MALTA IS ADVISEU THAT INTERVENTION IN FA 1/OR OF ALLIES IS IMMINENT
IN AID OF
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Germany's Failure to Reply
to Ultimatum for Surren-
der of Kiao-Chau Brings
Oriental Empire Into Eu-
ropean Conflict.
proclamation Sends a Thrill
Through Country — Entrance
Upon Fulfillment of Japan's
Obligations to Her Ally Meets
Popular Approval — German
Ambassador Is Handed His
Pasaports — Newspapers Sur-
prised at Misgivings in United
States.
TOKIO, Aug. 23.—The Emperor of
Japan today declared war on Germany.
This action was taken at the expiration
of the time limit of Japan's ultimatum
to Germany demanding the surrender
of Kiao-Chau.
The Japanese government has or-
dered the beginning of operations on
land and sea.
The imperial rescript declaring war
on Germany was issued this evening.
Conttaued on Pa*e Two.)
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IS GRAVELY ILL
LONDON IS ADVISED HIS DEATH
MAY BE EXPECTED ANY
MOMENT.
LONDON, Aug. 24 (3:85 a. m.V—A Rome
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Com-
pany reports that Emperor Francis Jo-
seph Is In a grave condition and may die
at any moment.
PARIS. Aug. 23 (10:33 p. m.>—A dispatch
to the Haras Agency from Roni says
the foreign office there denied the report
in circulation that It has received news
of the grave Illness of Emperor Frances
josepb.
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INDEX OF THE NEWS
HOW FRANCE MADE READY FOR WAR WITH GERMANY
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Picture taken in Paris showing agents of the army requisitioning horses for army use when the conditions between
France and Germany had grown so grave as to make mobilization seem probable. When this was made mobilization of the
French army had not begun.
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Monday; Tuesday probably fair.
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PA<»E I-Japfm approves the position of
the United States in regard to restoration
of Kiao-Chau.
Germany's fight is to remain Intact,
Mrs Zadlch says. •
dinners threaten to oppose warehouse
bill.
Four men face arson rharge as result
of fatal fire at Houston.
p%GE 5—Permanent warehouse bill to
come up today is summarised by Cure-
ton.
University of Texas ia best represented
college In President's Cabinet.
PAGE 7 —Grave charge* against State
prison officer made by resigning war-
den.
Governor wires McAdoo outlining plan
for relieving currency situation in South.
PAGE S— I'alias b^ats San Antonio in
eleventh inning. 4 to 3.
Waco wins first of series from Hous-
ton.
Boston Braves are tied with Giants for
first place.
Stowers d*»f»*ats Ahrens & Ott and
Louis beats Dalkowlta in City League.
Local and wire news of sport.
PAGE It—Nation defines neutrality in Eu-
ropean imbroglio.
Medina case hearing today.
Coanell to open paving bids this after-
noon.
Socialists ask lower food prices.
San Antoolan held on fraud charge.
TWO DIE AND SMALL LOSS OF
LIFE IS ATTRIBUTED TO
RESCUERS.
HOUSTON, Tex., Aug. 23.—Growing out
of an investigation of this morning's Main
Street fire, in which two men met death
and nearly a score of others were Injured,
Alexander Chlacos, Andrew Chlacos, James
Cblacos and Michael Mitchell, connected
with the establishment in which the fire
originated, were arrested by the police
late this afternoon on warrants charging
tbem with arson. »
The eomplaiut upon which the warrants
jrere issued were made by Fire Marshal
George Wead in a justice court.
All of the men were removed to the
county Jail later in the evening to await
an examining trial. They were refused
bond.
The dead are:
JOSEPH NADER, steamfltter, St. Louis.
MAYNAR1) UPTON, baseball player, Bo
llvar, Mo.
In the Investigation conducted by Fir**
Marshal Wead an Improved safety ran Of
a capacity of five gallons, half full of
gasoline, a gallon Jar full and jar with
a email amount of gasoline in It were fonnd
in a vacant room above the barber shop
conducted by the men who were arrested.
Part of the room which was on the second
foor of the building was used as a clothes
cleaning establishment. The stairway lead-
ing to the second story had been torn
out some time ago *uid the place was
reached by a ladder.
It Is thought that tt* explosion which
toppled the walls of the building over on
<C*stia«ed mm Pa»« Thmj
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GOVERNOR'S DEFI INTIMATES RE-
TALIATION IF PLAN IS CAR-
RIED. OUT.
BY UNITED STATES
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ASKED
TO CARE FOR MIKADO'S IN-
TERESTS IN GERMANY.
LAWMAKERS REACH AUSTIN
(By a Staff Correspondent.)
AUSTTN, Tex., Aug. 23.—Senators and
representatives are drifting In on every
train for the second called session of the
Legislature. There is llUts doubt of the
presence of a quorum when the 8peaker'>
gavel falls In the House and the president
of the Senate raps for order at 10 o'clock
Monday morning. The majority of the
lawmakers called here to consider leglsla
tlon to meet a crisis In the agricultural
affairs of the State either arrlred ou to-
night's trains or will reach the capital
early tomorrow morning.
Reports reaching Governor Cohuiltt to
the effect that the glnners of the State ar«
opposed to the occupation tax thtough an
organised lobby, have aroused the Chlet
Executive to threatened retaliatory meas-
ures.
The word has gone forth In the nature
of 11 defi to the glnners to the effect thai
If they dare oppose the cotton warehouse
hill by resorting to lobby methods the Gov
ernor will recommend to the special a*»
*ion such legislation as would divorce ob-
w .lately the glnners and the cottonseed
mill men.
I (OWN TO BUSINESS IS PROGRAM.
It Is the tentatltv* program for both
branches to * * "
ai. hour's del
reason of the _
each Is practically complete. Playing th«
game of polities as It Is played Immediate!)
leuiaiiLv* program tor notn
ret down to business without
elay. This is msde possible by
le fact that the organisation of
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ABA TO BE NEUTRAL
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.—Viscount
Chliula. Japanese ambassador here, today
formally notified the United States that
Japan had declared war on Germany. The
American Oovernment was asked to care
for Japan s Interests In Germany.
Viscount Phlnda repeated assurances re-
cently given by the Hrltlsh' government
that Japan's activity would be confined
to the < bt! I "eas aud Eastern Asia.
The |ioKlil"n of tnr United States, set
forth In S- .'-tary Ilryan's note of three
davs ago. h«» met with Japan's approval.
In that communication the United States
noted with satisfaction that Japan prom
lsed to maintain the Integrity of China ant
eventualiv restore Kia Cbnu to China; that
Grand Duke Nicholas States His
Forces Capture Many Guns and!
Enemy Was Forced to Retreat;
Great Battle on Along Frontier
of Luxemburg.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 23.—Grand Duke Nicholas, commander in chief of tha
Russian army, today issued the following statement:
"Battle in Eastern Prussia on August 17, 18, 19 and 20 were fought with the utmost,
desperation. The spirit of the troops is excellent. Our battle front extends for a dis-
tance of about sixty miles. " V|
"The Russian troops occupied Goldapp and Ayres. The retreat on August 20 of the
German army corps near Lyck resembled a rout. The money confiscated in the treasury
amounted to 50,000 marks ($10,000). The enemy's troops are evacuating the frontier
in the vicinity of Willenburg. The German population is abandoning the villages .and
fleeing northward.
Austrian Battalion Evacuates
"On the European frontier to August 20 no serious collision had occurred. Th«
Russians forced an Austrian battalion to evacuate Burgade and Rawaruska.
"On August 20 the Germans near Gumbinnen engaged three army corps and tried
to envelop the Russian right wing, where the fighting was intensely fierce. The Rus:
sians took the offensive in the center and captured many guns. The enemy demanded an
armistice to bury their dead, but this was refused. On August 21 victory crowned the
efforts of the Russian army. The Germans, having suffered enprmous losses, are fall-
;ng back, pursued by the Russians."
Great Battle on From Mons to Luxemburg Frontier;
Paris Asserts French and Allies Take Offensive
PARIS, Aug. 23 (11 p. m.).—The following official announcement was issued tonight:
"A great battle now is in progress along a vast line extending from Mons to the frontier of Luxem-
burg. Our troops, in conjunction with the British, have assumed everywhere the offensive. We are
faced by almost the whole German army, both active and reserve.
"The ground, especially on our right, is thickly wooded and difficult. The battle is likely to last
.everal days.
"The enormous extent of the front and the great number of forces involved make it impossible to
follow step by step the movements of each of our armies. We must await the result of the first phase
of the combat before we can form any conclusion as to the situation. Otherwise we should be giving to
;he press .^divergent and contradictory news, since such a battle naturally is made up of actions and re"
.ctions which follow and connect in a continuous manner. ,
"In Vosges the general situation determined us to withdraw our rtoops from Donon and the Saale
Pass. The points no longer were of any importance since we occupied the fortified line beginning at Gr
Gouronne de Nancy. Luneville is occupied by the Germans, and at Namur the Germans are making
every effort against the forts, which resist energetically.
The torts at Liege still hold. Fort Chaudefon tine has been the scene of an act of heroism, which
firms once more the valor of the Belgian army.
"The fort, which commands th^ railroad to Aix- i-Chappelle by Verviere and the tunnel to Chai de
:ontaine, was subjected to a continual and extremely 1 -mbtirdment. W hen it was reduced to a
--- heip of ruins and Major Nameche, the comm ding officer, judged that further resistance was
voossible, he blocked up the tunnel by running sev r-1 locomotives into each other and set fire to
: 'be mines surrounding the forts. Tj"is mission then accomplished. Major Nameche
determined the German flag should not fly even over the ruins of his fort and blew up the powder maga'
zine and perished." m
Japan sought no additional territory and
had ple.leo! herself to maintain the prin
clple of "open door" In China anil ei|iial
opportunity for the commercial Interests
of nil power-.
President Wilson tomorrow will ifsue a
formal pre ianiatlon of neutralit)
Japan s declaration of war was not nn
expected her- <Jermany's fallnrv to rrpl.v
to the Japanese nltlmstnm also wa« not
surprising, s- it generally *«- understood
Germant would not reply, first lie<aiw oft
the ag?re«»tve Iiaturo of the ultimatum,
secondly because Ormnny preferneiK that
Japan tafco the initiative.
The sole interest of the United States
now In th» Far East situation Is that of a
neutral observer.
Aside from Informal verbal exchanges be-
(Ceetlaei4 N Fat*
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Flashes From the Front
Russia reports victory over Ger-
mans, asserting her army has rout-
ed Kaiser's forces and captured
many guns.
Japan enters formal declaration
of war against Germany. Forces to
move by land and sea.
Unsigned wireless dispatch from
Berlin reports Germans have de-
feated "third French army." Ger-
man experts confident French fron-
Uer forts will speedily auccumh.
Antwerp advises French troops
are engaged with Germans.
Great battle reported in- progress
along frontier of Luxemburg.
Influential Italians believe it is
only question of days until Italy
joins forces of allies.
Austrian Ships reported sunk.
Belgians retain possession of all
forts at Liege.
Genun Zeppelin No. S reported
brought down by French artillery.
Ostend awaits entry of German
army now in outskirts of city.
Significant movement of German
tubpi ia Belgium may indicate in-
vasion of France.
Americans praise treatment ac-
corded them by Germans.
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Third French Army Defeated, an
Unsigned Wireless Dispatch Asserts
NEW YORK, Aug. 23.—The following unsigned dispatch has been re-
ceived by the Associated Press:
"Berlin (no date) (Wireless to Sayville, L. I., Aug. 23)—The Third
French Army has been defeated. This is highly important strategically as
well, because of its moral effect. The campaign seems to be the product
of the much-discussed French policy to anticipate an advance into Belgium
by attempting to crush the center of the German position in Lorraine, which
thev were led to believe was weak.
"As a result of the French failure, it is held probable that they will
renew their defensive positions. German experts are confident the frontier
forts like those at Liege, will speedily succumb to the heavy artillery."
Battles Are Reported Raging at
Luttre and Hinault Province
LONDON, Aug. 23 (5:13 p. m.).—A dispatch to the Havas Agency from
Ostend says bloody fighting is reported to have occurred at Luttre.
An important battle is raging in the province of Hainault.
Austrian Ships Reported Sunk
in Adriatic Naval Engagement
Rome (Via London, August 231.—The Avanti today says that there has
been another naval engagement in the Adriatic in which some Austrian ships
' were sunk.
The same paper says Greece has dispatched troops to aid Servia in her
f'ght against Austria.
LONDON, Aug. 23.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Basel, Switzer-
land, dated August 22. says the Germans for the past three days have been
endeavoring to force the French out of their entrenchments around Maal-
hausen.
The fierce attack of the Germans waa reputed several
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