Allies Are Preparing to Make Great Stand Against Germans at Antwerp HARRISBURG tfSglll TELEGRAPH LXXXIII— No. 198 LEXDIN9 DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER WHS AGIST FUSION Collapse of McCormick and Bull Moose Campaigns Indicated by Philadelphia "Record" "AN UNNATURAL ALLIANCE" Declines to Support Plans Which Would Be Slap at President Wilson Philadelphia. Aug. 21.—Perhaps the most significant development of the present political campaign in Penn sylvania is. the editorial warning to day of the Philadelphia Record against the machinations of Vance C. McCormick and State Chairman Mor ris to bring about a fusion deal with the Washington party in favor of Mc- Cormick for Governor. Inasmuch as the Record is one of the most influen tial Democratic newspapers of the country, this warning has "caused a Bensation and is the only thing talked about in political circles to-day. Among political leaders of experi ence and discernment the Record's protest against fusion is regarded as confirming the opinion of those who have been close to the situation that there is little hope of Democratic vic tory this year. It is believed to mean that the Democratic program will be to save Palmer and let the rest go. Under no circumstances will the Record and that large element of the party which it represents support fu sion. The Record says editorially, under e caption "An Unnatural Alliance": "The proposition of the Washing ton party leaders of Pennsylvania, the political future of Theodore Roosevelt, to make use of the Democrats of this State to save their faces by preventing any show ing of their present strength ought to be well considered by Democrats before they pass upon what appears to be a well-considered effort by Mr. Roosevelt and his chief backers here to check the progress of Democracy In the United States. "The Washington party in Pennsyl vania, in its leadership and in what is left of its membership, is as thorough ly Republican in its opposition to the principles of the Democratic party and in the frequency and violence of its expressionc of contempt for the record of President Wilson as any member of the Penrose branch of the Republican party. "The professed desire of the few men who control the Washington party to drop their candidate for Gov ernor and turn their support to the Democratic candidate for Governor, under the pretense of a desire to de feat Penrose for re-election to the Senate, ought not to be taken seri ously by Democrats. It is a false pre tense, and a move designed to aid the Roosevelt scheme to secure control of the Republican party machinerv in an effort to prevent the re-election of President Wilson, or to defeat who ever may be the Democratic candi date for President in 1910. "The governorship of Pennsylvania is not the political stake in this rear's contest in this State. Under different circumstances Pennsylvanians who call themselves either Progressives or Republicans, as opposed to the poli cies of President Witsbn, would be united in supporting Brumbaugh for the governorship. Those who are di vided on that issue are so situated only because they are chiefly interested, in overthrowing the Democracy and are seeking to control the naming of the candidate for President jr. 1916 to oppose the champion of Deir><qr i n- Relieved of their candidate for Gov ernor, a large majority of those who voted the Washington partv ticket headed by Roosevelt, in 1912. would' vote for Brumbaugh. "The Record has fought the battles of Democracy in Pennsylvania for almost forty years. It is proud of its record of devotion to the chief slogan of Democracy tariff reform during all of these years, and it glories in the chief accomplishments of the Wilson Administration, regarding them as **l°, a '" n K campaign in which it played its humble part to the [Continued on Pape 7] Late News Bulletins SWISS WILL HELP AMERICANS Geneva. Switzerland, via Parts. Aug. 21. 1.25 P. M. American citi zens have sent a message to Arthur Hoffman, the Swiss president, thanking him for the kindness shown Americans during these difficult times. President Hoffman replied thanking them and adding that the Swiss government would do all In its power for the safety and comfort of Americans and in facilitating their return home. GERMAN FORCES CONCENTRATING Paris. Aug. 21, 2.55 P. M.—Official news made public In Paris to day says that the German forces continue to pass the Meuse, In the vicinity of Huy and that an Important concentration i s being carried out in Belgium this (Friday) juoriting. \o French territory is occu pied by the enemy except a piece of enclosed land at Audcn-lc-Rucnen in the Department of Muertlie anil Moselle. WAR RISK BILL PASSED Washington. Aug. 21.—The Senate passed to-day after two hours debate the emergency war risk insurance hill carrying an appropriation of $5,000,000 for the purpose of Insuring American vessels and cargo against the hazards of war. BELGIANS JOIN ALLIES London, Aug. 21, 5.-17 P. M.—According to dispatches received at the Belgian legation here the Belgian army retired on Antwerp in good or der and Is "now ready to co-operate with the allies." NO HALT FOR EXPOSITION Washington, Aug. 21.—Ansvvtring Inquiries received from foreign, ers In European countries, Secretary Bryan lias officially stated that Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, 1915, will lie held as an- MWfd. So far none of the European countries who declared their Intention to exhibit at the fair hate withdrawn. r i "" ibi i 1 iFiiiiif I -\ ! R I ■ ' ■ ■ , t! . (1,,.. (I, ; ■ . ■ capltol and a port of the city surrounding it. ■ , - . TWICE AS All! ARE ASKING CHARITY AID THIS YEAR AS LAST I 7 Official Says Unsatisfactory Indus trial Conditions Are Almost Entirely Responsible J of employment and unsatis ! factory industrial conditions gener ally are considered almost entirely 1 responsible for the extraordinary in j crease in the number ot applications I for help that were made during the iast two months to the Associated | Charities of Harrisburg. ; Nearly double the number of re quests for aid of one kind or another were made during June and July, i 1914. as against the same two months ! of last year. | "The conditions brought about by the lack of employment, the closing i down of the mills, and so on. are re sponsible, we think for the ynusually : big drain upon our resources," said an official of the organization yester ; day. In announcing the report of cases handled during June and July the As sociated Charities also appealed for [Continued on Page 7] Capital at Brussels and View of City Which Germans Have Cap tared GOVERNOR APPEALS TO BASEBALL CLUBS TO AID RED CROSS First Game For Benefit of Euro pean Sufferers May Be Played in Harrisburg As a result of an appeal to Governor Tener by Miss Mabel T. Boardman, head of the Red Cross Society of the United States, it is likely that all the baseball clubs in the country 'will have a benefit for the relief of the unfortu nate ihjured in the war abroad irre spective of their nationality. The Governor has conferred with the management of the Harrisburg club and it is likely this organization will be the first in the United States to give such a benefit. It is probable that Friday of next week will be.the date set. In Miss Boardman's letter to Gov ernor Tener she states: "It would appeal to the general pub lic, irrespective of interest in any country, who sympathize with the thousands of sick and wounded men already in the hospitals and many more who will soon fill them to over flowing. The American Red Cross will send a special Red Cross ship with surgeons, nurses and hospital sup plies. This ship will return for more surgeons, nurses and supplies if funds are provided. It is a great service for humanity, and every dollar given means the mitigating of some poor man's suffering." George W. Reily, treasurer of the Red Cross in this city, said to-day that the local contributions have beer, very small, only S2O since the date of the first appeal. Europe has alwavs responded to calls for aid from this continent and he is very anxious that Pennsylvania and Harrisburg In par ticular shall make a proper return in this time of dire need abroad. Tree Trunks and Broken Branches Destroy Planting Several complaints were heard to day as a result of the careless indif ference of gangs of men employed in removing the debris of last night's storm along the River Front and else where. Tree trunks and large broken limbs were thrown over . the River Bank and In many cases, as hereto fore, the shrubbery was crushed be neath this rubbish. Park Commissioner Taylor will not only be compelled to remove this debris but also restore the damaged planting. Arrests are contemplated. The Stucker Brothers Construction Company also declare they have been put to much trouble, and expense in removing the branches of trees and other rubbish carelessly thrown over the bank. REFl r SRM RESIGNATION By Associated Press L.lma, Peru, Aug. 21. President Benavldes has refused to accept the tendered resignation of the Cabinet. HARRISBURG, PA., FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 21, 1914 JAPAN GOVERNMENT QUIETLY PREPARING FOR EVENTUALITIES Strict Prohibition Has Been Placed on News Concerning Troop and Naval Movements By Associated Press Tokio, Aug. 21.—Japan is quietly preparing for eventualities following the expiration next Sunday of her ultimatus to Germany demanding the withdrawal of German warships from the Orient and the evacuation of Kiao Chow. The strictest prohibition has been placed on the publication of any in formation concerning the movements of Japanese ships and troops. All correspondence is censored and the newspapers are closely watched. The activities at the German em bassy, where personal effects are be ing packed for shipment, are the only indication of what the answer of Ger many will be. Meanwhile notwith standing the most sensat'onal reports of the treatment of Japanese in Ger many, there is no evidence of anti- German feeling here. On the con trary the authorities have given no tice that all Germans remaining in Japan must be treated courteously. May Be Difficult Task The war apd navy departments are preparing for a move on Kiao Chow where, contrary to current reports, the fortifications are really formidable. Since the outbreak of the European war thousands of Chinese have heen employed in straightening these de fenses. It is believed here that the taking of Kiao Chow will not be an easy task. The Japanese newspapers and lead ing Japanese express surprise at the tone of the American press that at tributes sinister motives to Japan in sending an ultimatum to Germany. They state that this action was taken only after weeks of conversations with Great Britain and was at the re quest of and with the approval of Japan's ally. Premier Okuma and Foreign Minis ter Kato have made repeated and categorical denials that Japan has designs on Samoa and the Philippines or any other territory. Man Mysteriously Shot Has No Bullets in Him Walter S. Quigley, who was mys teriously wounded near Fourteenth and Verbeke streets, late Tuesday night, hasn't any bullets in his-legs, the X-ray picture taken at the Harrlsburg Hos pital show- It Is believed by the doc tors that the balls passed through his legs. Qulgley's condition is reported im proved. The police continue to say they will take no action in the case unless a warrant is placed in their hands. BERRIfIIIIL NURSERY BURNS 1 HEAVIEST STORM OF SUMMER Property Loss in Affected Area Runs Into Hundreds of Thousands A storm-swept but refreshed city to-day, while rejoicing in the relief from the pall of murky air that made comfort impossible yesterday, is counting up the damage resulting from what was probably the severest storm to visit this region during the present summer. The severest damage to any one place near Harrlsburg occurred at the Berryhill Nurseries at Paxtonia, where probably $5;000 or more went up in smoke when lightning struck the potting shed. Only efforts of neighbors, about twenty-five of whom flocked to the place, saved the entire plant from golijg up. Save Offices Through the work of the firefighters the new office building and two-thirds of the length of the greenhouses were .saved. The building that was fired by the bolt striking its northeast cor ner was known as the original build ing, and contained a potting plant and also the water and heating plant. The destruction of the two plants will occasion the greatest loss. The storm broke at 5.30, eased away for awhile and then came on [Continued on Page 7] I THE WEATHER) For Ifarrlahurg nnd vicinity* Un aettlcd. proliahly thiinilfrNliourm thin afternoon or to-night: allglit ly cooler to-nlght; Saturday fnlr. For Knntern l*cnn«yl vnnlii: Thun drrNliourrn tlilx afternoon or to night, MonacMhat cooler to-nlghtt Saturday fair; gentle to moderate went to northweirt wlndn. General Condition* The center of the dlMturhnnce from the Went haa moved from \VI*- conftln to the St. I,n« n-nre \ al ley, and warn central near Mon treal thin morning. It canned t hiinderfthovi ern In the ln«t twenty-four hour* In the Ohio Valley and Tennea«ee and from the Lake region enxtward to the Atlantic connt. the lieavleMt re ported occurring In the Sun<|iie hanna Valley. Kcllpftc of the Sun An ecllpae of the nun occurred he ■hveen Tw'.Vl and flt-15 thla morning, rt whm vlftlhle here aa a partial ecllpne. Temperature* fi a. m., 70. Sunt RIMCM, ft till a. m.| aeta, flis4 p. m. River Stagei 1.5 feet above low water mark. Yrntrrday'n Wrathrr HlKknt t»mpfrn«ur», HI, Lonnt tfraprf«<iir«, 67. Mm Irmprraturr, SO. Normal Icntpcrnture, 72. 16 PAGES * POSTSCRIPT. Germans Prepare to Leave Brussels and Seize Antwerp u The Most Formidable Shock in History" Will Soon Occur on Belgian Soil According to French Experts; Entrance of Germans Into Brussels Was Made Without Single Shot Being Fired; Japan Is Making Active Prepa rations I"or Eventualities; Austrian Seaport Bombarded by British and French Warships "The most formidable shock in history" will occur on Belgian soil, according to French military experts, when the great armies of Germans and Austrians on theone side and the allied troops of Belgium, France and Britain 011 the other come into close con tact. ISIO definite information as to the place where the decisive en counter is to occur is permitted to pass the censor, but the general staff of the French army declares itself confident of fighting under the best conditions for its own forces. Not a shot was fired by the Belgians when entry into Brussels was made yesterday by an advance guard of German cavalry. This advance guard, it was reported, was to be followed to-day by a strong column of German troops encamped in the vicinity. After the departure of the Belgian troops from the capital communication was cut off between that city and other parts of Belgium and abroad. The temporary capital of the country, Antwerp, wither the Belgians have retired, is understood to be strongly fortified and military correspondents declare tiie preparations for its defense ex tend over an enormous area while it has been provisioned for a lone siege. British and French warships bombarded and greatly damaged Cattaro, an Austrian seaport, on Wednesday. Libau, the Russian Baltic seaport, w#s badly damaged during its two-hour bombardment by a German fleet, according to the cap tain of a Swedish steamer. Jhe inhabitants were panic stricken. German warships are reported to have destroyed the harbor works at Hango, Finland. Japan is making active preparations in view of the approaching expiry on Sunday of the time limit of her ultimatum to Germany. It is expected she will at once move on Kiao Chow, the German pro tectorate in China. A final call to arms, affecting all able-hodied men from 20 to 42 years of age, has been issued by the Austrian Government. An Anglo-American rough riders corps has been formed in Paris and its services have been accepted by the French ministry of war. Citizens Rush From Town Like Rats When Nest Is Disturbed By Associated Press London, Aug. 21, 4.50 A. M.—The fighting at Tirlemont and Louvatn is described by the O&tend correspon dent of the Express who says he wit nessed it from a church tower at Trilemont first and later proceeded to Lou vain. He says: "Until lunch time on Tuesday | Tirlemont was quiet and normal, : suddenly, about one o'clock, came i the sound of the first German gun. j The artillery had opened fired. "From the church tower It was possible to see distinctly the position | of the German guns and the bursting! of their shells. The Belgians replied from their positions east of Louva'n. It was a striking sight to the ac companiment of the ceaseless thud, thud, of bursting shells with their puffs of cotton-like smoke, tearing up the peaceful wheatfields not far away. "Gradually working nearer, the shells began to strike the houses in I Tirlemont. This was a signal for the populace which heretofore had been confident that the Belgian army would protect them to fly blindly and un reasoningly. All they knew that the Germans were coming. From the tower the scene was like the rushing i ' rats from a disturbed nest. Tho people fled in every direction except one. "I m jved down to Loiivain where everything seemed quiet and peace ful, the people sat in the safes drink ing their • venlng beer and smoking. Meanwhile the Belgian troops worn retiring in good order toward Lou vain. Fight at Bridge "By midnight the town was in the throes of a panic. Long before mid night throngs of refugees had begun to arrive, followed later by soldiers. By eleven • o'clock the Belgian rear guard was engaging the enemy at the railroad bridge at tho entrance to the town. "The firing was heavy. The wound ed began to come In. Riderless horses came along, both German ur.d Belgian. These were caugh' and mounted by civilians glad to have so rapid a mode of escape. "I remember watching a black-ola.d Belgian woman running straight down a middle of a road away from the Germans. Behind her came the retiring Belgian troops, disheartening hut valiant. This woman clad in mourning was tho symbol of the Bel gian populace. "At some of the barricades along the route th<- refugees and soldiers arrived simultaneously making tho defence difficult. All about Tirle mont and Louvain the refugees con tinually interfered with the work of the troops. The road to Brussels always was crowded with refugees. Germans Reported to Have Camped Outside of City During Night By Associated Press London, Aug. 21. 2:54 A. M. A telegram from Ostend, Belgium, to the Dailv Mall, dated last night, said the main body of the German army around P.ruKsels camped for the night just out side the city, which already had been formally occupied by a small advance I guard. The remainder of the troops will enter the Belgian capital to-day. I Correspondent Declares Brussels Was Occupied Without Firing of Shot By Associated Press London, Aug. 21. 2:50 A. M. The Ghant correspondent of the Chronicle telegraphs: "Brussels Is now occupied by the enemy, having been surrendered to the Germans without the firing of a single shot." Belgium Theater of Most Formidable Shock in History of World By Associated Press Paris, Aug. 21. 5:45 A. M. The "Petit rarisien's" review of the war situation to-day says: "A great battle Is preparing. Belgium is to be the theater of the most formid able shock in history, the duration of which escapes prophecy, j "Repulsed In the south at Dlnant by the French, the Germans have been making since Tuesday a vigorous of fensive movement towards the north, which on Wednesday forced the Bel gians, after a tine resistance, to fall back to Antwerp. The Berlin Govern ment will claim a triumph, whereas from the strategical point of view, the movement was of mediocre importance "The French armies also have taken up their respective positions and It Is certain that our general staff Is far from being taken unprepared bv our adversaries tactics. The staff had long foreseen them, and is prepared to deal with them under the best auspices." Germans Not Likely to Rest in Brussels By Associated Press Ghent, Belgium, via Paris. Aug. 2L 3.50 A. M.—German Hussars and Uhlans arrived this morning (prou ably Thursday) on the shooting grounds at the gates of Brussels whither the burgomaster went to parley with them. "In the afternoon German officers occupying an automobile crossed Grand Plac (the market placet, going to the City Hall while de tachments of Germans went through various parts of the city. The telegraph office and railway station were closed for the greater part of tho day. Mirny or the inhabitants of Brus sels are leaving for Ghentiand Ostend. The general opinion Is that the Ger mans will only pass through the city or at the most make a short stay. The only signs of a panic in tho place are caused by the arrival of peasants who are abandoning the sur rounding villages. The German troopers have established themselves on the shooting ground. They are understood to have said that they had been cut off from the rest of the army. Ancient Prison Is Rocked by Earthquake By Associated Press Rome, Aug. 21. A strong earth«- Suake shock was felt at Como yester ay and caused great alarm. Th« peo ple of the city rushed into the streets. The inmates of the San Donnlno prison had a bad scare, as they believed the ancient building might collapse. The {Continued on P*ge 14]
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