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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
6
Report of Japan issuing an ultimatum to German warships to leave Japanese and Chinese waters amid calls to uphold China’s integrity. Ongoing battles cited with heavy casualties. Russia allegedly befriends Turkey. Belgrade subjected to bombardment with extensive fires.
Japanese ultimatum tells Germany to pull all warships from Japanese and Chinese waters. US interests to be protected by Japan. Numerous battles with heavy casualties reported. Liege clashes underway. Russia reportedly allies with Turkey and Black Sea fleet to pass the Dardanelles. Austrian troops sunk near Belgrade. Belgrade bombarded. fires and bombings in Namur.
Japan issues an ultimatum to Germany demanding immediate withdrawal of German warships from Japanese and Chinese waters and the handover of Kian Chau by September 15. If no reply by August 23, Japan will act. U S assurances safeguard American interests and China's integrity in the Orient amidst mounting east Asian tensions.
Trade conditions remain unsettled due to the European war as exports stay suspended and exchange cannot be sold on London. Export leaders expect shipping relief soon and railroads may resume through bills of lading for foreign shipments. Steel buyers slow, projects held up, mills expect to run about 380 days at two thirds capacity.
The article details Germanys colonies in China and the Pacific including Kian Chau in Northeastern China and New Guinea holdings. It cites areas and populations for the Pacific islands totaling about 857800 in 96160 square miles, with Kiau Chau at 200 square miles and a 168900 population with 3896 whites. It notes a 200 square mile bay and a 2500 square mile neutral zone with 1200000 people and a German peace garrison.
Mme Pierre Curie comments on Russia’s promise of Polish autonomy, calling it a potential unifier of Poland and Russia and essential for Polish cultural development. She notes Russia’s role as Slav protector and contrasts Polish sentiment with German influence, arguing lasting peace requires respect for nationality.
The Hamburg-American line considers a $20,000,000 cash offer for fifteen steamers in American waters. The buyer would register the ships in the United States and operate them in trans Atlantic and South American trade under the American flag. Officials confirmed the offer is under consideration.
Germany promises to respect neutrally marked refugee ships and may allow Hamburg American liners to carry American refugees under the American flag. Secretary Bryan and Secretary Garrison support using refugee ships as neutral and expedite repatriation. Berlin hints at routes via French and Italian ports to avoid mines. Britain and France likely not object.
London reports the great war will unfold in three theaters Western Eastern and Southern as France England Belgium Russia and Serbia oppose Germany Austria Hungary with fortifications guarding fronts since 1870. Belgian Liege forts jolted the Kaiser's advance.
In The War Situation From Day to Day Herman Ridder argues Germany's empire was built on military power and commerce and may yet rise again before fading from history. He notes millions flee from factory to battlefield while Liberalist and Socialist dreams loom, and calls sacrifice of life to be avoidable.
London notes unease over possible American acquisition of a large German merchant fleet. A strong American fleet could challenge sea control and aid ally food supplies, potentially provoking criticism that Yankee greed masks a German subterfuge if such a sale proceeds.
Philadelphia hushes as J Armstrong Drexel, heir to the Drexel fortune and grandson of Anthony J Drexel, becomes the first American to be accepted as a volunteer for the French infantry. He inherited a fortune after his grandfather's death and now wields considerable wealth.
Berlin dispatch states reports from the German army show France and Belgium have organized a popular war against Germany with private citizens firing on troops. Germany declares that any Belgian or French private citizen who fires on troops or interferes will be shot.
London report states Lady Cook launches a campaign to raise 150,000 English women trained as soldiers with khaki uniforms and knee length skirts. The plan envisions regiments ready to be armed, drilled and organized into armies within three months.
Chicago railroad officials report San Francisco notices hinting the Panama-Pacific exposition may be postponed for a year due to the European war. Railroads were asked to cooperate in attendance studies as general agents nationwide survey the situation. Results are discouraging.
Cincinnati merchants describe widespread uncertainty as war disrupts cotton supplies and burlap. American mills struggle to process cotton while foreign mills face shortages, pushing finished goods prices up and raw cotton prices down. Burlap costs double as jute imports halt, forcing substitutes like coarse cotton or heavy paper, while paper scarcity abroad strains Cincinnati houses seeking foreign buyers.
London notes an undercurrent of pessimism about England's war chances in a Time military expert piece. It says Lord Kitchener lacks means for a great-scale war and Britain has fallen far behind while France, Russia, and a German peopled nation press.
London reports that English military experts weigh heavily the 80 Zeppelin airships Germany has in reserve. They contend airpower may tilt the decisive battle in the Kaiser's favor, diminishing emphasis on Allied manpower and ground strength in Belgium.
The French liner Le Lorraine arrived at Havre after a perilous crossing from New York. It dodged capture by German cruisers in the Atlantic ship lanes and carried 450 French reservists who received an enthusiastic welcome. The vessel first met the German cruiser Dresden and evaded both Strassburg and Karlsruhe with help from fog.
New York acting for American policy holders embargoed sending money by state agents of foreign fire life and casualty insurers to parent companies abroad during the war. Letters to the department show the measure will be generally complied with and Frank J Hasbrouck says the action reassures policy holders.
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