Winnipeg Free Press

Monday, August 03, 1914

Issue date: Monday, August 3, 1914
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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 3, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba free press Winnipeg monday August 3. If a it n 11 at a to changes made breaking of diplomatic relations with Germany occurred under dramatic circumstances. Germany s declaration of. War has provoked wonderful demonstration of patriotism. War bulletins London aug. Admiralty has issued a notice Ca Jiing into action for actual service Jyh naval Marine officers and men who Are on the pension list. London aug. Government has established a strict censorship Over All news despatches. St. Pc to Rosburg aug. Rupture j of diplomatic relations Between Russia and Germany took place under dra made a Cums Tances. It was Midnight new York aug acting Conui general England today received instructions to Call out the British army and Navy reservists in America. Many reservists Are expected to sail for England on the Lusitania next tuesday. The instructions for the Call Are from the foreign office London France s new War minister London aug. George held privy Council this afternoon. Accord ing to the associated press he signed Friday when count von j a proclamation authorizing the sus Gorman ambassador to Russia visited Specia payments. Foreign a Christer Hazanoff and asked Berlin aug Imperial order n urgent interview. As soon As issued tonight summons the Reich he was received he formally failed up on Russia to Ceast her mobilization in j2 hours. Tho allotted period of time passed without answer. Stag to aug. 4. Harbin Russia aug. Telegram received Here from St. Petersburg announces mobilization of the russian forces in the far East. At 7 o clock sunday evening. Count von Pom talks Ayan called upon j Lazanoff and again asked if Russia London Telegraph would mobilizing her forces. I company s despatch from Paris says to this Trio russian i truck loaded with francs in inasmuch As the russian gov i Gold and francs in Silver be Ern ment has not answered with in the i longing to a German concern in route time you specified Iff shows that rus j to Germany was seized outside Paris Sia Lias declined to agree with your is three times go int von Pourtales repeated the German and each time the russian foreign minister met his statement i tar the same firm negative. Finally count von fou tale s Rose from his chair bowed to the for eign minister and left the room with out Ariot her word. He Ard the Mem Bers of his staff at once de parted from St. Petersburg Way of Finland. According to the vre Mya count von Pouru jes held in his hand the typewritten texts of., two replies j from Germany. One was for presenta Tion in the event of russian accept Ance of the Germain ultimatum the other in of its in his great the German Bassadore presented Alotti replies t o n. Lazanoff at the time. The Protection of russians in coun tries at War has been entrusted to Spain. Great patriotic enthusiasm. St. Petersburg aug. Declaration of War against provoked in the wonderful enthusiasm. The German ambassador. Count von Pourtales at 7.30 o clock last evening in the name of his to the russian minister of foreign affairs official notification of the declaration of War and two hours later an announcement to this effect was. Made to people. Tonight the capital presents Tacile of extraordinary animation. The Nevsky Prospect and All the Trad ing a re filled with War Fren Zied people in processions carrying portraits of the emperor with hags torches blazing. From time to time there is an outburst of cheering followed singing. Today. London aug. British homa Secretary has issued an order prohibiting flights of air Craft Over area of the United kingdom and coast As Well As by those in the naval and military service. London aug. Territorial have been summoned Back from their train ing Camp to Headquarters. Paris aug. German Ambas Sador late this afternoon was still in i Paris Awai Ting instructions from Ber a Western associated press special Cable London aug. Bank of eng land rate was raised on. Saturday to Theophile declasse who has accepted the French ministry of War in time of stress against his old enemy Germany. Demasse is minister of Wab. Of Batum faced to advanced on saturday to 10 per cent., the highest in Force since Indian Mutiny. 10 per cent a higher rate has been in Force since the Indian Mut lev. The rate was raised As a. Furtney. Pre cautionary measure against the r so of the withdrawal of More Gold. A Large was done by the Bank at 10 per cent., while Call Loans were arranged at 10% per cent in the of promoting greater Confidence among the depositors the Bank kept open on saturday Long after its regular closing hour making All the payments hat were demanded. At a meeting Between the joint Stock Banks and the Bank of England governors it Wasj decided to Grant facilities to enable the firms to fill their engagements. The monetary situation was greatly relieved although the suspension Al the Bank act is expected to Ibe announced to Morrow after the government s Sanction obtained application must f to parliament to suspend the of the Bank act requiring Ance of notes on a Gold basis expected to Ibe made on to it has been determined that o Small percentage of withdrawals the Banks shall be paid m end in More than the h when pressed on Friday paid in full but later they paid per cent. There was a continual of vehicles leaving the Bank land on saturday carrying London and provincial tanks. Rifles landed. Dublin aug. Thousand for the Ulster nationalist adm were landed tonight at Bausha and Are being brought to Dublin Lin to leave none having yet reached him. It is understood that i if he does not ask for his passports will be handed to him tonight. There Are Many imitations of this Best of All Fly killers. Ask for Wilson a be sure you get them and avoid disappointment. Gray hairs vanish when Hay s hair health is used ton need not have Grey hair. Just a Little time and attention and the use of Hay s hair health will restore your hair to its former color and natural London aug. Censors to Day took charge of All messages reach Ingi England Over the Atlantic cables. Messages in code May not be transmitted. London aug. British naval reservists were called out at 3 o clock this afternoon. This action is taken As confirming the belief that the govern ment is ready to take its part ire the struggle. Hull England aug. 2, steamers London aug. Paris despatch to the Central news by indirect route reports that Premier Viviani has made changes in the French Cabinet whereby Theophile declasse becomes minister of War and Eugene Georges the very significant Are the changes in the French Cabinet. I Theop Hile declasse French government for nine years he has not held office because of Ger Many s hostility to him. Becoming foreign minister in 189s, he served under four successive pre Miers. In the a4justed with great Britain the african territorial difficulties which bad culminated in Tho Fashoda affair and in 1904 he entered into further agreements with great Britain which settled a group of out standing difficulties and made possible the reconciliation of France and Ger Many. Suspicion of the growing entente be tween France and England soon arose on the. Prtrt Del m. Declasse s policy the i Germany practically demand i de his retirement office As a con the situation became acute if j a and i was. Only solved toy m. Declasse Sig nation of office. A Belca use there upon retired into private j life and j to be a Factor Ere trance in ment arid his French Cabinet is a Plai. Indication i that at this juncture is no i longer concerned about ofte Jiing Ger j ceased to be a Factor in Public affairs. His re Entrance into Public life at i this moment arid his inclusion in i French Cabinet is n Nini i Man sensibilities by the appointment i to office of persons not acce Pat ble to Berlin. M. Celeasse is -62 years of age. His Public career was very distinguished first As and after wards when charged with the respond Casse was put in Germany s Black Sibili ties of the office he is books. Early in 1905, As the result of a noted orator patrol has in Tercel Eyd Kunen on the have been sent out to bring the Brit i russian Border. It advanced to ish fishing Fleet horns from the North sea. Copenhagen Steamer Primula which left saturday night for Helsin fors with fifty passengers aboard was seized by germans. The passengers were allowed to go aboard the Steamer Malmoe which arrived Here tonight. The Hague aug. The official Gazette publishes decrees attaching Prince Henry to the Headquarters staff and prohibiting the Export of horses Coal Coke and similar products. London aug. 2. Some anxiety is Felt Here regarding the dowager pm press of Russia Maria a Feodorova who has been visiting her sister the Queen Mother Alexandra in England. The dowager Empress started for Dieppe Friday night to take a train for Russia by Way of Germany. Since then no news has been received As to her whereabouts. Rome aug. The Pope has ordered catholics throughout the world1 to offer prayers in the churches for peace. Paris aug. The Temps this morning prints a despatch from Mont reports Cannon firing in Medy which the direction of Longway. Aug. Is announced that the Cowes regatta has been abandoned at the request of King George. Belfort France aug. Collision Between French and German Border patrols occurred today near Belfort and at Bench Era to the Southeast. A body of German cavalry advanced to Suarez also Southeast of Belfort and seized which had been requisitioned by the mayor. London aug. Late despatch from Paris says that two officers and 20 men of a German patrol were killed at Lonsway and the German attack was repulsed. London aug. Decisions of How Oana dials militia would be paid in Bilder Witschen near Edy Kunen where destroyed the local Post office. France Ana. Ger mans opened fire on the French posts the fact that the. Militia units in at Peti Croix the in Winnipeg May be called to the front placement Are not known. Were surprised today while cutting the Telegraph line near .-.mer.vil.lars. All were arrested. Berhn via Brussels aug. Russian ambassador at Berlin has been handed his passports. Continued from Pago one the British Cabinet which Are to be announced Fay Premier Asquith today Beauty. 1 of will not look older than Are of a comprehensive character Thev you really Are. Taco. Will look younger. To i Ney your appearance will not be spoiled by t the naval and m i streaks of Grey hair. Tary preparations but with the whole fabric of National credit and food Supply. Cetinje aug. Nicholas has signed a decree for the mobilization of the montenegrin army. It is said that Montenegro has a military agreement Grey Hay s hair health is so easy to use. Just a Little applied every night and in a few Days the change has taken place. Your hair is restored to its natural color. And you Haven t used a hair Dye simply effective hair tonic that tones the Scalp and hair. Hay s hair health is sold by All Good druggists. Tours has it. Get a bottle from him today and restore your hair to its natural color. 50c and a Dot tie. For i trial enough of show you what Hay s hair health will do Send Loc to Philo Hay spec. Co., Newark 3st.j. Sold and recommend so by the Gorf on Mtchell drug co., Winnipeg. Man. With Servia. Declared in the German protectorate of Kiao Chau. All foreigners including britishers have been ordered to leave. Germans re Sidiq in Pekin have left for Tsing Kao. The French Brit Crawford out of the running. The prussian state Railroad at Kochem. Their attempt failed and the men were shot an i killed. Wesel where the aeroplane was shot Down is about 40 uni As from the North Western Frontier of France. While a train was crossing is Bridge at today a passenger tried to. Throw a bomb from window of a. Coach probably with the Hope of destroying the Bridge. He was arrested. Russian invasion of Germany Start Berlin aug. Russia has begun the invasion of Germany territory russian forces having crossed the Ger Frontier at. Schwinden Southeast of Bialla. The russian which crossed the fron tier at Schwinden was accompanied i Jim Artlery two squadrons of russian cossacks Are Riding in the direction of Johannes Burg in East Prussia 15 Miles from the Frontier. russian patrol that entered near Eiche Reid attacked the German guard at the Bridge Oyer the Warthe. The attack was repulsed. Two Ger mans were slightly wounded the above information out by the Imperial staff. Staff at the same said that the i he asian near Schwinden showed that War had Actu ally begun. A wench aviator has bean bombs from an aeroplane in neighbourhood of Nuremburg v Bavaria according to an announcement made toy the military authorities today. In making this announcement the Mili tries added that this action was a crime against the rights of Man As there had been no declaration of War. The emperor came to Berlin this has aroused a great deal1 of interest the pay that those Jjo do go is a matter that is also by vital interest to affected. Below is the list. It Wil l that there is an extra allowance for Active Active service ,.pay. Allowance. Total per Day. Per Day. Pay. Lieut. I major Quali 4.00 1.00 i 5.00 3.00 .75 3.75 2.00 v .60 2.60 lieutenant. 1.50 .60 2.10 rank and file. .75 .10 .85 there of. Other special allowances but the average pay is As above arid covers tie cavalry artillery . And the1 postal corps again in Cabinet u i. Sniper or 10 Vernn tvs Davif Nas been afternoon from Potsdam. He travelled f0h 3 colds Mathieu s Nervine powders for by Aiache and Kcal Ralfina a your cannot Supply you the j t she Brofee. T o. Is of in Here ish and russian merchants continuing business St. Petersburg aug. Duke Nicholas Nic Kolovitch has been appointed commander in chief of the russian army. It was once reported that the emperor would take Mand. Corn spy London. Aug. German caught photog Adhin the Harbor at Portsmouth today was placed under arrest. Two other Anjes were arrested at Southampton. Berlin aug. Telegram received Here from Konigsberg says a in an open automobile and was greeted on the streets of the capital by tumultuous cheering. His majesty was followed. In other Automo Biles by the Crown Prince Henry of Bavaria his brother and other princes. Later in the afternoon or. Ton , the Imperial Chan cellar drove to the Imperial Palace. He was heartily by the populace. J the receipt of was news at the bourse gave occasion for enthusiastic patriotic demonstrate oils. French aviator dropping bombs. Berlin. Aug. 2. A French aviator has been dropping bombs i from an aeroplane neighbourhood of Ivor Emberg Bavaria according to an announcement made by the military authorities today. J in announcing the dispatch the authorities add that this action is a crime against As there has m. Clemenceau former prime minister of France who joins the ministry of the Republic. Georges Clemenceau who has joined the French government is. An sex Premier of France. For forty years he has been an Active figure in French politics. When he was Only Nineteen he was thrown into prison for shout ing Vive la at medical students meeting. He was kept three months in jail for this and the experience left an ineradicable impression. As soon As he was released he tracks for the Larid of the free. He might have spent the rest of his flays there and perhaps by this time have been a United states senator tout for the Franco German War and the break up of the Empire. These events Bock to Paris from Many a Distant Corner of the Earth the men who had fought the Empire in its Days of glory and omnipotence. They caused Clemenceau to pack up his Portman teau and bid a lifelong Farewell to America. For Over 40 years he has been battling in French politics with voice and pen sword and pistol and yet it is the last few years he has Opportunity of Rover in some of his greatest qualities to the world. During his Short and turbulent premiership he was emphatically the Man of the hour and since ire thing from that position he has been a sort of Warwick in French Mato bag and oin making ministries. Buy women s pure silk Hose tuesday at i m it e 0 six Hunt red pairs of women s Pijie silk Hose to Clear tuesday morning it Beautiful Fine Quality with Garter tips and double knit feet. All sizes pegu value to a pair. Robinson s Sale 7c j women s skirts regular up to for made of Superior Quality Serge Ujj Plinette and invisible striped materials ivies a care made in becoming designs with High Girdle effect trimmed with tons Only. These Are and n4vy. Lengths 37 to my Waist to 36. Special bargain tuesday. Women s oversize undershirts regular up to for made of a Jetra Good moire in Navy a Mao pc Only with splendid fitting portion finished with various designs pleated and shirred lengths 38 to 42. Special bargain Price tuesday final clearance of boys and Chi j Dren s Straw hats All our Straw hats must go to make room far fall goods. No phone or , orders. I values up to 75c, values up to c values up to ladies knitted underwear department ladies knitted Lisle tights m White Only in of open and closed styles we by draw tape at Waist Price second Flo or baby s silk Bonnet for s8c. A splendid Opportunity for a really Good ii Aby Bon net. Are in first Quality Cream silk with Satin ties. Some Are daintily trimmed with bows and lace. Other styles More severe. Do riot miss this Chance for a Bonnet for baby. Regular up to ?4.25. Clearing at 98c great bargain of ladies White waists values to for 93c. We have bought a manufacturer s Stock of White waists comprising voiles crepes and lawns newly fashioned. Some hand embroidered others trimmed with Fine . Sizes 34 to 44. Fifty to Clear at this exceptionally Low priced value.__., White Wear department. Splendid assortment of ladies Muslin and Lawn Princess slips daintily trimmed with Val. Lace and embroidery frills aug yokes. Numis Rous styles. Extremely Good fitting. Sizes 34 to 12 busts. Regular up to tuesday s bargain August furniture Sale twelve Den chairs and rockers in Golden Early and fumed Oak also a few in Satin Walnut genuine leather Loose cushions and High backs. August Sale t of six bedroom tables in Empire Oak Early in Elijah finish 22 in. Square top with shelf. August Sale a Brussels Hearth Rug is tuesday each 27x54 assorted Axminster Hearth tuesday each designs. Hit and miss Desigio fifty window shades Green 36 inches Widle special tuesday each 1 2sc Sale of matting covered bedroom boxes. Regular to ?7.5q. Tuesday each 44.75 special Sale of mahogany Chiffon hers four in fir highly polished fitted with four Large and two Small drawers with Glass drawer pulls. Square an d Oval plate mirrors. August Sale big value in bedroom furniture. Twelve dressers and Chiffo Niers in mahogany Satin Walnut Golden and fumed Oak and circassian War nut also a few Princess dressers m Golden Oak. All with Bevel plate mirrors. Regular Valuo up to ?s2.50. August Sale _ Only Empire Oak dressers Golden finish three. Large drawers and Square Bevel Mirror August Sale twelve bedroom Rattan chairs natural sigh Oasis seats. Regular value August Sale one Only fumed Oak Buffet 54 in. Case base is fitted with lined cutlery tray three cupboards and two drawers. Plate rack and Mirror Back. Regular value i4s.oo. August Sale two Only Pullman revolving seat Davenport finished in Golden Oak upholstered in Black pan theote Complete with mattress. August Sale _ the great k. P. Convention starts prepared the greatest Dollar shirt Sale of the year for this starts today. New summer lounge and Negligee shirts in All colors All styles and All qualities. All one Price men s work and o sting shirts 50c. Clearing Ines from a local manufacturer. All colors All sizes and every shirt tvo rth double this Price. Al real work shirt bargain. Boys summer combinations to Clear at c5c. Only about Twenty five dozen in the lot and they will not last Long at this half Price clearance. Mostly porous and wite. A few natural. All sizes in the lot or Sale specials in our Busy men s Corner boys Black Satin and Outing shirts me. Most boys prefer Outing shirt styles for summer Leres a lot we Are Clearing at a very special Price of All colors All sizes and Black sateen. Come boys. Men s summer underwear at 25c. You will not get Many More summer shirts and Tara were at this Low Price. The big Stock from the manufacturer a nearing the end. Act quickly. 25c scotch Gingham for Loc Yards of Anderson s scotch Gingham in neat checks stripes and plaids 28 and 32 in. Wide. All fast colors also a. Twp pieces of Plain color. Regular 20c and 25c. Special c fancy Silks 50c to 75c values tuesday to Clear 29c a Yard. T lots of lengths Here some Short and some Lone foulard towline and taffeta in stripes and spots All Good useful and a few washing Iii although very cheap that is not every Tofas you have the Quality Here As Well which a leis tomorrow an exceptional Day in our silk Section for i Good Blouse or dress. All one l Price per Yard c a sure 25% saved on your glasses when purchased from us. Every article guaranteed. Satisfaction assured. Robinson s optical dept. Second floor Albert Street opposite men s Boot Sale tuesday 60 pairs Only of men s velour calf Blucher jail sizes but stoop Early As Tohe Quantity is two hours should clean this lot up. Is have All sizes but Canna it accept phone orders nor . S. Bright Staple news for linens and bedding we Are going the Pace that pleases Ali these warm Days for the bargain tables very quickly get stripped. Note but a few of tuesday s leaders snaps in Nice Marseilles less than three dozen of these beautifully embossed designs in Fine White English Marseilles bedspreads to go tuesday at the following substantial note sizes and the saving s size 84x 88. Regular spreads Selling for size 72x 92. Regular spreads Selling for size 92. Regular spreads Selling for size 76x 96. Regular spreads Selling for size 80x100. Regular spreads Selling for ?3.65 size s6xlos. Eeg ular ?5.75 spreads Selling for excellent he stitched Linen Huck 48o pair. Webb s Well known Dew bleached Irish All pure Linen Huck towels Choice of hemmed of he stitched. Inches. Standard value 60c. Reduced tuesday c Iper pair c High Grade he stitched Pillow cases chair. A most Beautiful Case for Fine soft finish and splendid Wear in All the Ordinary sizes. Reduced special tuesday per tji Tiv the new fall opening of brassieres Warners nature s rival h. 4 w. The very latest fashions Are dec troed in these lines. The i Pajity of materials is unsurpassed and the values Given exceed1 All former records. Trimmings Aje unique and Beautiful and the variety Ena Bles one to choose. Exactly fancies. As bust sup porters they Are perfect supporting without and giving the latest lines. All prices up from ;