Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 13, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba Fott Fol. 41. Weather forecast. Fine same temperature. Sun rises. . Sets . Moon rises . Sets . Winnipeg thursday August 13, 1914 eighteen pages. No. 34. Guns hurling tons against fortifications belgians retain All forts at Liege and return fire outpost engagements North of Liege and germans Are believed to have Given continue to conceal actions with utmost War office declare fight in Alsace was to destroy secret service and spy of invasion Only a Small one Brussels August bombardment of the Liege forts has recommenced. Big siege guns have been brought up by the germans who Are hurling tons of steel at the fortifications. The belgians Are returning the enemy s fire vigorously. The germans Are planning a crossing of the Meuse before Liege. They have succeeded in throwing a Bridge across the Lithe for the Ransport of troops arid heavy material of War and it is believed a simultaneous crossing by the army Here is contemplated. Convoys were sighted today toward Bengis. Latest news from the front shows that the germans North of Liege Are moving eastward. There have been several outpost engagements during the Day Between belgians and germans. Certain Points occupied by the Vermaas last evening Are reported to have been evacuated. Landen Las been re taken by the belgians who have blown up Many Bridges 11 along the French Frontier. The allies continue to conceal their actions with the utmost care la their movements and the disposition of their troops. There is to believe however that the French cavalry have reached the Var zone with the English Field army. The germans Are entrenching in every direction particularly along the maastricht Liege front. The View of the War office is that he germans Are providing for the eventuality of having to assume he defensive by throwing up earthworks at Many places. Hundreds of peasants Are being employed on the Road leading South through the provinces of Liege and the engagements Between the outposts of the two armies today were in the nature of skirmishes and both sides seemed to be feeling for the weak spot in the formation of the enemy. A regiment of dragoons attempted to Surprise the belgians at Ai Neffe in the province of Liege but met with such stubborn resistance that they were finally repulsed suffering the loss of 153 dead and 102 prisoners taken. A. Fight of importance occurred at Tir Lemont today where a thousand German cavalry with Quick firing guns mounted on horses attacked a regiment of belgian lancers. The belgians were driven Oil with Small losses. First Battle in the open. Brussels via. London August 13 3.40 first Battle in open country is reported in the following official after having passed the right tuesday in the position they had reached after their Retreat of yesterday the germans this morning War summary advanced in Force toward thought was not held. Point in our dispositions which they our staff however was Alert and informed by cavalry recon nuances was Able to give the necessary orders with the result that the enemy found their Advance checked. An engagement took place in which our troops were successful. Ten thousand men took part in the fight. This was the first action of our troops in open country and their conduct is a Good augury for the future. Apart from this the situation to All appearance has undergone no change. As regards our allies the plan undergone beforehand is being allowed out exactly according to London. Aug. Is 3 daily mail says it Loams that on monday after the fruitless assault by the Ger mans on the Liege forts the German government again approached Belgium through Holland pointing out that As intermediary Germany had no a quarrel with Bolg cum and to desire to do at War with her and asked the Bel Gian government to reconsider its refusal allow the German army to traverse Belgium in order to save use less expenditure in blood and treasure. The belgian government according to the newspaper made reply again spread out refusing the German request. Likely to m cruisers in Dardanelles. But Little or nothing has been done around Brussels and it is thought that Brussels is toeing used As a bait to attract the germans on. The belgian people Are anxious re Garding Brussels As the German cavalry Are carrying their raids nearer and nearer to the capital but such considerations Are not Likely to have any effect on the decisions of the general staff. It is certain that vast preparations have been made by the dallies new for Battle and they Are i Likely to move quickly when the hour to strike comes. Tie daily Hail says it understands that Turkey Hys assured the British government that the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau Are now in the Dardanelles will be disarmed but that there is reason to Bel eve Turkey has purchased and intends to put the two cruisers in commission. This in the opinion of the daily mail would a a grave breach of neutrality. If Turkey intends to enter the War 8-s Germany s ally or to pay off her Oid scores against the daily mail continues she must be warned that in either Case retribution will be Swift and certain. It appears that Germany offered to sell the Goeben to Turkey some time ago but that the Deal fell through be cause Turkey stipulated that the vessel should be handed Over with her tour along belgian front. Brussels aug. 12 5 the report that operations on an extensive scale were imminent a by permission of the War control made circuit along Twenty Miles of the belgian front visiting the extreme and dragoons Brussels aug. Driven Back. 112 10.4-0 Vance and talking men. With the officers and the belgians Are on the Alert As important bodies of German cavalry Are making their Way through the country above Liege proceeding in the direction of St. Trond. The impression of the correspondent 3 trial there will be. No heavy fight ing in belgian Lynburg where the Sierra ans have Little or no infantry. Jui Romigh the opposition offered by the belgian troops at Liesje the germans lost precious time which was profit a Oil employed by the French and Bri tin n concentrating masses at convenient Points. Using Brussels As bait. The Allied forces have been so Dis posed As to be supported by a fortified position at Many of the chief Points thought to be murdered. Chicago aug. 12. Edward p. Amory Secretary of the Western Railroad association was found dead in a Pool of blood in his office in a downtown office building late today. There were two deep cuts on his head. The police believe he As murdered. Regiment of dragoons coming from the direction of Liege and who attempted to Surprise the belgians at Ineffie in the province of Liege were driven off leaving 153 dead and 102 prisoners. Uhland have taken upward of from the Bank at Hasselt capital of the province of Limburg. Advancing into Belgium. Brussels aug. 12 5.55 German army has moved North of Liege and is advancing into the heart of Belgium it is difficult to deter mine its objective. There is a stretch of cavalry in extraordinary Force along the whole front of the Allied armies. A new army corps is ing Liege. The French cavalry is actively engaged in Sharp fighting. Both the German and Allied armies Are feel ing their Way. German cavalry retreats. Brussels aug. German Cav Alry which on monday and tuesday spread itself a front extend ing from St. Trond to Han nut at the same time sending detachments in the direction of to Lemont hour Erde and Jodo Igne have fallen Back except at one Point where they Are keeping in Contact with the belgians. A fight of importance occurred to Day near Tir Lemont where Ger Man cavalry with qum flying guns mounted on horses attacked a regi ment of belgian lancers. The latter retired owing to inferiority numerically. The belgians lost two officers and a Small number of men in filled and wounded. The germans Are erecting Fortis la German army at Liege is again bom Barding forts but without Success so far believed first big struggle of wat will be fought North of Metz with approximately one million men on each Side. Winnipeg women have subscribed toward the fund for the hos Pital ship. The Money will be for warded today. The balance of the will be subscribed by the women of Points outside Winnipeg two Hundred French reservists entrained for the East last night. They were warmly greeted they marched to the station. A party of reservists came into Winnipeg from notre Dame Des Lourdes and will leave for the East today. It is possible that the 90th regiment in its entirety May be sent for ser vice abroad. O Grady is delighted. Newly arrived German asserts that the people of that country believe that the Kaiser is mad. The War is in popular with the people and they May show their resentment. Western Canada leads in response to the Call for men to form a Canadian army contingent having offered a larger number of volunteers than any other part of the Dominion. The total number of names sent Iri from All parts is estimated at it is Likely that a second contingent will be formed. Vancouver takes calmly the Pacific coast scare in Eastern Canada. Power Ful guns Are being placed in position to defend approaches to the Harbor. Confidence is Felt that the Cruiser rain Bow is Safe. Canada has effectively guarded her Coal Supply depots having been quietly transformed into forts adequately manned and equipped with powerful guns. The loss in Revenue of the United states As a result of the effect of the War on import Trade is estimated at a conference is being held to discuss the question of off setting this loss. A change in the Revenue tax and an increased Beer tax Are suggested. The German army it advancing into the heart of Belgium. The forces which have been investing Liege have moved to the North and a new army corps has taken their place. Brussels reports that the French and British Allied forces Are concentrated at various important Points in Belgium dowager Empress of Russia ill West leading ii Ansberto therall i offers larger number Volun Teers than any other part of the Winnipeg rallies Well sister of Queen Mother Alexandra. Berne via aug. Dowager Empress Maria Feodorov Hia of a Russia has., arrived Here seriously ill and it is said will a surgical operation. The dowager Empress is. The sister of Queen Mother Alexandra August 3. Stopped in Berlin on her Way to St. Petersburg. Eventually she was permitted to proceed to Stockholm. She has decided to re main in Switzerland during the War. Total enrolment estimated at contingent Likely patriotic attitude of women Ottawa aug. From an one of three out of the nine military divisions of Canada enough men have enrolled for Active service to form the required aggregate of Twenty one thousand men for the Canadian army division which is to be sent abroad on Active service. One of these three is ? and one is Toronto. This wis the announcement made toy Cpl. Hughes minister of militia from in formation received from the com manding officers All Over cans a who have been Busy for the past five Days Alsace my to French War office issues official a Small army of invasion. Paris aug. Campaign in Al Sace which been puzzling to those not familiar with the situation is finally explained by the War office. It is officially announced that the French attack on Altkirch Muhlhausen col mar and was made not 1 officers at Loo oco men have handed in their names Al though the definite figures will not of for two or three Days yet pending the return of the enlist ment Rolls to Headquarters Here. The pay of the Twenty five thousand men who will toe mobilized at dec next week starts from tomorrow at 51 per officers Aru instructed to at once select the Nurrie of men allotted to their units. For Rural regiments men to regiment will be accepted the preference being to those Best fitted from the physical and military standpoint. City contingents bigger. This Rule however is not an arbitrary one and City regimens or in other special cases where it has been deemed desirable to take a larger num Ber of men there will be a larger re presentation. For instance in Toronto Winnipeg and other cities where the regiments Are almost full strength and the numbers volunteering aggregate five or six Hundred 6v Evirt snore per regiment companies May go at Al most full strength As far As possible each company. Will take Wilb it its own tons in the streets of Liege with a View to resisting a attack on the right continued on Page for the Mere glory of taking these towns but to1 destroy the German secret service and spy system which had its Headquarters in it is also officially denied that the French loss was anything men though the figures Are hot Given out. The Best answer to that said the War ministry today is that the total number of Active French troops in. Alsace does not reach that number. A considerable number of French troops Are being sent into up per the importance attached to the Al Sace Campaign however is shown by the fact that general Joffre commander in chief of the Armi iss has been in personal charge there. German officers sulky. Paris aug. Hundred German prisoners passed through the from Western Barada where the conditions of enlistment were to some extent misunderstood up a Day 6r so ago it is now Anno pm aed that there has teen a regular Hooili of applications during the last Twenty four hour s. These men who mainly belong to has not yet received Assy advices at All in this connection. Accident to Deloraine lad. Deloraine Man., aug. 12. A very serious Accident happened this after noon when Thomas the eldest son of Arthur Hainsworth a a prominent Farmer of this District bad the misfortune to get his right leg broken Jusi. At the ankle. While preparing to go town the Young lad endeavoured to Clink his father s motor and in some Unal count Able Way the engine Back fired the Crank striking his leg a heavy blow. The lad was taken to or. Thornton s office where the member was reset. Weather forecast the weather forecast for Tod ii is As follows Fine same temperature. Ocean steamships. Great Britain at War with Austria official statement issued by London foreign office yesterday started at Midnight ambassador and staff to leave Fri Etard of Royal family. Belgian flank. Belgian aviators made flights today As j the German Frontier. Belgian peasants accuse the germans of giving no Quarter. J Baron von Zulene de Ivyel was shot by a sentry today while Ridi sri in an automobile along the Namir Liege Road. New phase of War. Brussels aug. 12 germans appear to be commencing a fresh phase of the War. Their attack through Central Belgium having failed they Are entrenching along their maastricht Liege front and Are employing a Nui Riber of peasants on the roads Tilg provinces of Liege and Luxemburg foreshadowing an attempt to force1 their Way to the continued on Page Assai Lable fortifications along the Franco German Frontier. The. Carman plan is Clear. It is also unalterable. Now m matters have so far advanced that everything is being staked upon the of a movement in enormous strength through Neutral territories. Allies have great advantage definite Assurance of this gives a priceless advantage to the French and their allies. They know where the main strength of the enemy is massed and what is its intention. They even know approximately the numbers and ithe sort of troops that Are being brought up. Could ask More than to enjoy this knowledge which a doubt scientific soldiers Are divided in opinion but there or High the View that a single Battle upon such a scale May practically end the War. The opinion however appears to be against that viewpoint. The world is entirely with out experience in such warfare but it can Only wait and watch a really damaging blow Ter Germany might not be decisive as1, Between Ger Many and her Western adversaries but with. Russia almost to strike a serious defeat in Belgium might Well put an end to German to by or. E. J. Dillon special War correspondent of the London daily Telegraph 1 ".Brussels, .aug., 12. Lit still is impossible to. Throw airy Light upon military operations which May Cul Minate on thursday or Friday in a terrific collision Between the forces of disruption and those iof civilization. Never before not even in the Japan War against Russ isl have move ments any army Seea shrouded Wii the Sud i . nbe1 mystery considering the tie audacity and the ingenuity of Jerrian. Agents Royal taken Over by government. Montreal aug. Ipher Royal Edward of the Canadian Northern steamship line which sailed from Montreal for Bristol yesterday morn ing will be taken Over by government on her arrival she will be in the British service Dur ing the War. Still in Belgium pure cautions be indispensable. Another fact which is beginning to Dawn upon the Public is that the resistance of Thel belgian army was offered hitherto to covering troops Only. Although Ger Man army corps Ilia at thoroughly beaten it is belie Veol inhere that the hostile main armies Lyal be ready any time after Tonto Row night. Yesterday several detachments of the covering sent for Ward to Belgium Edvain Licefi posts As feelers. -the-.-belgians, whisk possible Iti thickets or concealed themselves Montreal London Montreal new York of Alwosh Montreal Ca Lynross Quebec the Soo. I Sault Ste Marie mich., aug. Or. 9 5ugn-na.m--en City Sam Mather Anna Sincli Laup to Assiniboia Cort Thomas. 10 Label a american noon blast Carington school raft Trues Dale a Bope. Eyes Mala 4 Coralia. 6, _ weather report. London aug foreign of fice announces that a state of War exists Between Austria Hungary and Britain As from Midnight and official arrangements have been made for the Austro hungarian ambassador and staff to leave London . The foreign office states that Diplo Matic relations Between France and Austria being broken off the French government has requested his majesty s government to communicate to Tho Austro Hung Arian ambassador at London outlining True Steps which preceded the rupture with France. The foreign office statement continues communicating this accordingly Austro hungarian ambassador his majesty s government have declared to his excellency that the rupture with France having been brought about in this Way they feel themselves obliged to announce that a state of War exists Between great Brit Ain and Austro Hungary As from mid official arrangements have been made with the Austro hungarian ambassador and his personal staff to leave London tomorrow. Count Ameris Dorff Pouilly Dietrich Stein the ambassador has been in England for eighteen years As Secre tary minister ambassador respectively and is one of the most intimate friends of the Royal family. A Paris despatch received at mid night said the United states Ambas Sador or. Herrick has taken Over the austrian embassy. Cruisers to protect Atlantic Trade. London a.ug-. Admiralty has sent out cruisers which Ilythe Atlantic for the purpose of protecting Trade routes. Government has also sent out warships to search for German cruisers known to Bevin the Atlantic. The enemy a says the official admiralty report will be hunted continually and although some time May elapse before they Are run Down they will be kept too Busy to do much mischief. A number of fast merchant vessels fitted and armed at British arsenals also Are patrolling the and keeping them Clear of German com Merce raiders. With every Day that passes British control of Trade routes especially those of the Atlantic be comes stronger. In the North sea where the germans have scattered mines indiscriminately and where the most formidable operations of the Navy Are proceeding the admiralty can Givs no invasion of Bosnia. London aug. 12 8.30 . Tha Exchange Telegraph s Nish Servia correspondent says a combined Servian and montenegrin invasion. Of Bosnia from Brelje Tashijan North West of nov Bazar has begun in three columns. General Putnik chief of the Servian general staff being ill. General Jan Kovitch of the Servian army has taken supreme command of the forces. Austrian ambassador to leave. London aug. Range ments have been made for the departure tomorrow of the Austro hungarian ambassador Gount amens Dorff Pouillet Dietrich Stem who has been in England for 18 Secretary minister and ambassador respectively and who 4s one of tree most intimate friends of the British Royal family. Duchess in charge of work. London aug. 13 3.15 despatch to the daily chronicle from Brussels says the Duchess of Suther land has been placed 4n charge of the reel Cross work in Brussels. Heavy loss on russian Frontier. London aug. Berlin despatch to the Dally Telegraph says the German staff admits heavy losses on the russian Frontier. Austrians receive Check. Paris aug. Despatch from St. Petersburg to the Matin says the austrians have suffered a Check on the Dniester River. Four regiments of austrian infantry and eight regiments of Uhland were routed. The approaching big Battle will probably be a decisive one. S fail to capture Eydt Kueven. St. Petersburg via London aug. 13. Attempt by germans to occupy Baydt Kuenen East Prussia one of the Points to which russian troops were despatched Early in the War has failed. The germans consisting of a detach ment of infantry with artillery were repulsed with loss. On Page nine the weather report from the meteorological Observatory at St. John s College is As temperature at 7 . Yester div 676 maximum for the preceding 12 hours. 75.6 minimum 52. Barometer 29.59 West wind at 3 Miles an hour .38 Canadian Meteorol eclat service observations taken a 7 last in Vennink August 12. Winnipeg time were part Arthu 60 fair win leg 18 fair Minnedosa 66 Clear que Aidelle 60 fair Swift current. 68 Clear Prince Albert. 60 far Battleford 68 fair Medicine eat 72 to nor Calgary 66 Clear Edmonton 66 Clear. Fine Cool weather has prevailed today Tiro shout the Western provinces except in Eastern Manitoba where some local thunderstorms occurred. Minimum and maximum a Wynn. 48-64 Atlin. 36-62 in Natl Rupert 60-11 Victoria 52-78 a Nicou vein 52-86 Kamloops 56-88 Edmonton Battle Calgary 52-68 Medicine hat 54-76 Moose jaw. 46-76 50 70 Vinn Lek. 50-76 port Arthur 50-64 sound. 46-72 London. 48-77 Kingston. 60-74 Ottawa 48-70 Montreal 52-70 Quebec 54-70 sit John Halifax 60-68. 7 . Friday is the closing hour Lor All Dis play and classified advertise ments Tor saturday s Ereo press insertion can., Only be guaranteed if Popy is in. This office by thursday preceding. All cuts or Mats should accompany otherwise free press cannot guarantee their phone main 6340 ;