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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
7
A composite report and commentary cover neutral rights in Civil War era commerce, tracing U S protest against British seizures, diplomatic reactions in London and Washington, and a Flight Commander Francis Hewlett interview about the Cuxhaven raid. The piece threads legal precedent, neutrality, and war-time diplomacy through dated cables and officials.
Iiionesador Dayne, from London, reports the British Foreign Office will require charity ships bound for Rotterdam to carry only food for Belgium. Naval authorities will oversee ship reports to ensure no other cargo is mixed. Ambassador notes that ships must be reported by the commission's New York representative to the British Ambassador in Washington.
The Rockefeller foundation bought 6,000,000 bushels of wheat in the Chicago market over the last month to aid Belgium. A shipment of 473,000 bushels from Portland, Oregon was slated for immediate delivery. The wheat is meant to support Belgian famine relief and provide food and bran to affected stock.
Vienna dispatch reports ongoing battles in the Carpathians and Bukowina with no change in overall situation. German and Austrian forces repulse enemy attacks near Biale and south of Tarnow, suffering heavy losses but capturing 240 prisoners and six machine guns west of the Vistula, as fog slows operations with slight progress noted.
Berlin reports gains in the Argonne with 400 more prisoners and several machine guns, mine throwers, and ammunition. French camp near St Mihiel burned by artillery. Flirey and Sennheim attacks repulsed. Water levels prevent action near Nieuport and St Georges. East Prussia and Poland front unchanged. heavy blot halts operations. Wolff agency cites war booty of 2,950 prisoners, 21 machine guns, 14 mine throwers, and one bronze mortar.
French press discusses the American note to Britain and the allied reaction. It notes no danger of ruptured ties among the United States, Britain, France, and Russia. Public opinion favors conciliatory moves and aims for an amicable adjustment, with calls for clear explanations to the U S government.
Berlin via London reports end of year total POWs in Germany at 586 013 excluding civilians. France provides 8 officers and 7 generals, Russians 2 975 officers and 39 75 generals, Belgians 612 officers including three generals and 36 82 men, British 2 officers and 18 828 men. Headquarters notes misleading claims about Russian prisoners and states likely less than 15 percent are military prisoners.
Lonadon Jan 1 An army order announces a six army structure for the English land forces with each army consisting of three corps. The first army corps will be led by Lieut gen Sir Douglas Water the second by Gen Sir Floce L Smith-Doiren the third by Lieut Gen Sir Archibald Hunter the fourth by Gen Sir Ian Tiaroilton the fifth by Gen Sir Wweshe Rundie and the sixth by Gen Sir Bruce M Hamilton Command of the first second and third corps is assigned to Maj Gen Sir Charles Monro Lieut Gen Charles Fergusson and Lieut Gen Air Hf Plainer The reorganization follows the absorption of Lord Kitchener's army into the regular army.
Report from Washington Rome states Austrian forts at Pola fired on their own anchored warship after gas from the forts damaged the hull during confusion from a French submarine Curie. The fort commander killed himself upon realizing the damage he caused.
A wartime dispatch reports French and Allied artillery limiting German attacks along the Meuse and Moselle sectors from Steinbach to Verdun. It notes repulsed counterattacks near Flirey and near Verdun, aviation raids on Metz rail hubs, and steady progress at Steinbach amid ongoing bombardments December 31.
Russian army Caucasus staff reports dawn December 3 bombardment of Verkhni near Sari Ramysh by Turkish defenders for three days. Volunteers firehouse and Caucasian battalions attacked, two companies bayoneted forward, Turks suffered heavy losses including a general. Over 20 officers and 1,306 soldiers captured. Ardahan conflict continues. Novoec Wremya notes Turkish force entered Russia near Kars Ardahan. Russian artillery disrupted a Turkish plan to develop the Russian tear.
The Review argues two governments with no wish to fight can reconcile their views on sea power and belligerent rights. It notes England’s command of the sea as a decisive factor and contends that it cannot be surrendered even by neutral nations, under international law.
London dispatch reports four Austrian monitors bombarded Belgrade on Thursday, causing slight damage. Sofia reports a border clash between Servian and Bulgarian guards is officially denied, with Servian guards arresting residents seeking to evade military service. No casualties are reported.
Copenhagen authorities seized a large copper cargo said to be shipped to Denmark by a German American to smuggle through using a false bill of lading.
The Lokal Anzeiger reports the eldest son of Dr Von Bethmanna Hollweg, the imperial chancellor, was killed in action in Poland on December 9. It says earlier reports claiming he was wounded and captured were incorrect.
Special to The Washington Post reports a mule in Kearny New Jersey collided with three automobiles on the Belleville turnpike during a civic dinner rush. Thomas Wills and William Green checked on injuries as Jameson brothers arrived, then Frederick W Ebert’s racing car struck the mule. The mule kicked the third car over a wall into Hackensack meadows, ending the incident as the animal appeared unhurt.
The German press reacts with exultation to Wilsons note on contraband. Cologne Gazette and others declare England must face heavy damages and a possible crisis with the United States. Paris hosts New Year reception with Poincare and allied envoys as hopes for peace begin.
Dunkirk on the northern coast was bombarded by four German planes at night. A Zeppelin attempting to reach Nancy was driven off after dropping one bomb at Luneville. French aviators attacked Metz and Arnaville, bombarding railroad stations. Reports say multiple deaths at Dunkirk from an earlier raid. a second air assault occurred the day before with many casualties and damage.
Rome reports the American protest to Britain over interference with merchant ships left a favorable impression. Officials hope the note will help avert similar issues for Italian trade and advance concrete international rules protecting neutral commerce while safeguarding belligerents' rights.
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