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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLVIII, 31 August 1914, Page 5

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SURRENDER OF APIA (Frees Association Extraordinary.) (Copyright). (Received Aug. 3171p.40 a.m.) K i LONDON. Aug. 31. It- is officiallv announced tl:it Apia, m German Samoa, has iurrn.idered to the British. SURRENDER OOATURDAV MORNING IANDIftG OF NEW ZEALAND Fo# NO OPPOSITION. WELLINGTON, This Day. Mr Massey stated that tho Governor had received information this morning that Apia had surrendered to the Royal Navy at 10 o'clock on Saturday morn--1 Tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force had landed unopposed in the afternoon. (Samoa is an archipelago in tho 1 acinc Ocean about 150 miles north of Tonga and 1600 miles from Auckland. I* consists of 14 islands forming a. slightly curved chain, ei«ht of which belong to Germany and the remainder to the United States of America. The principal Of these islands is Savaii (Germany), with an area of 660 square miles and a population of 13,000. The total tho islands is about 39,000, the whitc-H numbering about 500. Apia and Saltiafato are the irost important harbours, belonging to the German island of Upflu.)

RUSSIAN OPERATIONS KONIGSBERG IN ESTED GERMAN TROOPS REINFORCED. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 29. The Russians approaching Konigsberg dislodged the garrison outposts and also occupied Allenstein. An Alsatian army, under the Grand Duke Frederick of Baden, is reinforcing the Germans in East Prussia.

PARIS, Aug. 29, (evening). Official. —Konigsberg is completely invested. A battle is proceeding between Lemberg and the Vistula, over a front of 300 kilometres. Prince Cristoff, Colonel of the Horse Artillery, was decorated for ordering his men to hitch off their own gung and gallop after German guns, several oi which were captured and brought back by Russian teans under a heavy fire. A ZEPPELIN BROUGHT DOWN. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 29. A Russian shot brought down a German Zeppelin which was bombarding the railway station at Calava, on the Polish frontier. It contained eight soldiers,. two quickfirers, and explosives. EAST PRUSSIAN REFUGEES. ARRIVING AT BERLIN. COPENHAGEN, Aug. 28. The arrival of East Prussian refugees at Berlin is causing alarm. The General Staff are assuring the populace that tho position in the east and west' is»4sxcel lent. The Kaiser telegraphed to the Council of Ministers at Berlin: "Immediately organise all possible relief for the population of my beloved province which lias been invaded by the Russians." '_ DISMAY AT BERLIN THOUSANDS OF REFUGEES ARRIVING. (Received Aug. 31, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 30. Thousands of East Prussian refugee., are flocking to Berlin. Their arrival in such numbers has caused dismay. G-NRAL BATTLE IN PROGRESS MAGNIFICENT RUSSIAN BAYONET CHARGE. (Received Aug. 31. 8.40 a.m.) ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30. A general battle is in progress in the southern districts of Lublin and Kholm. A magnificent Russian bayonet charge practieallv annihilated the Eleventh Honour Regiment. ". . . _ ADVANCE CONTINUES 4000 AUSTRIANS CAPTURED. HUNGARIAN REGIMENTS ' SURRENDER. (Received' Aug. 31. 9.50 a.m.) ST? PETERSBURG, Aug. 29. The Russian advance in West Prussia continues. Fighting occurred between the Russians and. the garrisons at Thorn and Graudeny. The Russians took 3000 Austrians prisoners at Ea-=t Lemberg and also a thousand in North Tomaszow. The Fifteenth Hungarian Division was surrounded at East Tomaszow, entire regiments surrendering. WRECK OF THE MAGDEBURG OFFICERS AND SAILORS AT ST. PETERSBURG. ' (Revived Aug. 31, 8.40 a.m.) ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30. Six officers and 60 sailors of the German cruiser Magdeburg (which was wrecked in the Gulf of Finland) have ar lived.

THE SERVIANS FURTHER SUCCESSES. AUSTRIANS MASSACRE PRISONERS. NTSH, Aug. 20. During the Servian advance on Shabatz the Austrians attempted to sortie, but were dispersed after sanguinary j bavoneting encounters. The Servians, passing over cncn'v's dead, seized a position dominating Shabatz. The Austrians evaciiatcd the town, and the Servians, entering, found that all the prisoners had been massacred with incredible savagery. The battlefield "at Jadar -was heaped •with Austrian dead, and 660 -were buried in a common grave. An Austrian detachment invaded Servia towards Priepolie, but out r>f twccompanies only ten men regained Austrian territory.

JAPANESE OPERATIONS SEIGE OF TSING-TAO. WASHINGTON. August 28. Advices from Fekin. indicate that Tsing-tao will be able to stand an eight, months' siege.- • TOKIO, August 29. The second Japanese squadron reports •flint there are no Chinese ships outside Kiau-chau. SEARCHING FOR MINES. (Received Aug. 31, 9.50 a.m.), PEKIN, Aug. 29. The Japanese navy is searching Kiaccluo Bay f 6r mines. KAIBER MHELM DER GROSSE SINKS fHE KAIPARA CREW AT LAS PALMAS. THE HIGHFLYER'S EXPLOIT. LAS PALMAS. August 29. Lieutenant Deane. one of the prisoners from the O-alieiaii, interviewed, said the Kaiser Wilhelm, dor Crosse sighted H.M.S. Highflyer at 1.30 on Wednesday, and the prisoners were ordered to go below for an hour. Then they were told to get on board the collier Arueas. which -was coaling the Kaiser Wilhelm dur Grosfe. The latter's officers said the Highflyer was going to fire, and had giv<M the Kai-er Wi'belm der Grosse an hour to clear the ship. Owing to the officers' delay the prisoners only boarded the collier at the last ninute, and even then some remained. The Highflyer was four mile« away ■when she opened tire, and a shell passed over the Arueas' deck. There was much delav in euttinrr the Arueas' hawser, shells falling alf the time. It was ten minutes before they got out of range. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse kept her officers."gun-crews, and a few engineers, and told the remainder to board the Arueas as best they could. There vas a frantic struggle to get off the doomed ship. t _, A.s the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosfe wa s bow on to the Highflyer, the latter had difficulty in finding the mark, and manoeuvred round to get her broadside on.

The cannonades of both ships lasted for forty minutes. -All the Kaiser Wilhelm dei* Grosse's shots appeared to fa)" short-. She was hit three time 6, and then caught lire. When she was silenced the Highflyer also ceased firing. .The Kaised Wilhelm der Grosse \vastill on fire, and the Highflyer was stand, ing off, when the Arucas got out of sight. It is reported that the captain of the Wilhelm der Grosse gave his sword and a letter to his wife to his secretary, who boarded the Arnicas. He said he intended to blow up the ship before he would surrender.

Reuter's Las Pahras correspondent states that the Kaiser Wilhelm del Grosse was coaling from the Arucas, the Madgeburg, and two other colliers at Rdo de Oro, in Spanish Africa, when the Highflyer was sighted. The "crews of the Kaipara, the Nyanza, and an English fishing boat- were immediately transferred from the Kaisei Wilhelm der Grosse to the Arueas. Meanwhile the Highflyer disabled the Madgeburg. It appears that the English fishing boat was captured and sunk off Iceland 21 days ago. The Kaipara was sunk on August 16th in latitude 25 degrees 10 minutes north ; longtitude 17 degrees 18 minutes west. The Nvanza was sunk shortly after the Arlaiiza and the Galacian were re leased. The "Daily Chronicle" states that the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sank the Kaipara, Tubol Cain, and Nvanza. The crews were landed at Las Palmas. Official.—The whole of the Kaipara': crew are at Las Palmas.

ANGLO-FRENCH FLEET IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. (Rec. Aug. 31, u.15 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 30 (evening). The Press Bureau states that- Admiral Boue de l a Pevre commands the Anglo French Fleet in the Mediterranean. Ad miral Sir Archibald Milne returned ihnme. ' The Admiralty carefully examined and entirely approved of Admiral Milne's measures regarding the Goeben and the Breslau. (HAMBURG TRAtfLE~R BLOWN UP STRIKES A MINE. (Received Aug. 31, 9.40 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, Aug. 29. The trawler Gerda, of Hamburg, was blown up by a mine in Langeland Sea. The crew were saved. Many mines are drifting near Denmark. , (Recivd Aug. 31, 9.20 a.m.) LONDON, August 30. The Press Bureau states that much of the mine-laying in the North Sea was done by German trawlers. SWITZERLAND'S APPEAL FOR NEEDY SWISS. WASHINGTON, Aug. 29. The Swiss Minister to the United States has received from Switzerland an appeal to the Swiss in the _ United States to aid Swiss families impoverished bv the necessity of keeping the Swis* army fully mobilised. Switzerland is feeling her responsibility heavily. VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW MISSION TO U.S. PRESIDENT. OSTEND. August 29. Three Belgian Ministers have gone to the United States on a mission to President Wilson. It is believed that they will urge him to take action in con nection with the violation of interna tional law. attitudToTturkey ACTIVITY IN EGYPT. RUSSIA PERPLEXED. LONDON, Aug. 29. (evening). Reuter reports that Turkish official? in London do riot believe the .statement that German sailors are going to Con stantinople. Turkey has repeatedly given assurances of her* strict neutrality, and they denv that she is moving against Greece or acting under German inspiration. The newspapers refer to Turkish emissaries' activity in Egypt. The Italian newspapers also conrment on Turkey's doubtful attitude. ' ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 29.

The attitude of Turkey is causing perplexity. It is reported that military preparations are being carried on with all speed, and reservists are being drilled. Only German war news is published at Constantinople. ATHENS, Aug. 30. A semi-official report states that 800 German naval officers and sailors, and a quantity of ammunition traversed Bulgaria, on Fridav bv special tram for Constantinople. The total now exceeds 1000. ALBANIA ITALIAN PREPARATIONS. (Received Aug. 31. 8.40 a.m.) ROME, August 3.1. . The Government has arranged for the transportation of 10,000 fugitives desirous of leavintr if Prince William of Wied departs. The Government is also placing a yacht at Prince William's disposal, "as ho may have -to abandon his ihrone at any motnei,t. CAPTURE OfTeRMAN VEBSELS BY THE HAMPSHIRE. (Received Aue. 31. 8.40 a.m.) SHANGHAI, August 30. The cruiser Hampshire has captured some German vessels. IN THE WHITE SEA.

(Received Aug. 31, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, August 30. , Reports from the White Sea state thai all German vessels found there on the outbreak of war were set on fire and „ sunk. The crews were taken prisoners. ' GERMANTRUELTIEg AMBASSADOR DlsnJe6 AL'DEOA';:.' . tions..;- , yr&«v.vs. y COUNTER-CHARGES^A'Gi^b^I^ - - ; ##M#* (Received Aug. '3U 6.W«s^» »**■-■' NEW YORK. .sVf>V.;3o^' «• Count Bernstoff, German .Amrjh>safdfrTj' has issue danother statement .wriertfin, he,! describes as absolutely ..diamcful'lrfe .al L 1 legation that German soldiers are gu.)liy of cruelty. The traditions of the' German army placed it above'Tbis. If, however, the civilian nooulation joined in the fighting, as in Belgium, it . Avas imoossible to avoid killing women and children.- German soldiers had been shot in the back. German wounded had been mutilated, and doctors"\ind nurses s'i- ' ••• Ruta'ruion was therefore unavoidable. ,

GERMANY'S AMBITION MR WINSTON CHURCHILL INTERVIEWED. WHAT IT MEANS FOR DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES. (Received Aug. 31, 10.5 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 30, (morning). Mr Churchill informed an American interviewer that tho war was started by and was being maintained by the Prussian military aristocracy in pursuit of its ambition of world wide predominance. It is the old struggle against Napoleon • and although the grouping of the forces is different the issue is the same. Above all, happily, the man is different. If we succeed in the war we may look forward to Home relaxation and easement in armaments. Gerrrany's triumphs in the past were nothing to what she sought in the future. It wa-s well that the democratic nations of the world should realise what was at stake. French, English, and American system* of government and civilisation were now brought into dii'ect conflict with a highly efficient Prussian bureaucracy and military organisation. If England went under in the present struggle America would be next in line. The Monroe Doctrine would conflict with German South American aspirations. THREAT TO INCITE MOSLEMS INDIGNATION AT GERMAN PRESS. (Rec. Aug. 31, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 30 (evening. Tho British Moslem Association has expressed indignation at tho German oress threatening to incite Moslems in he British Empire to revolt. LONDON INFORMATION MEETINGS TO STIMULATE RECRUITING. 'NOT THE TIME FOR SPORT." LONDON. August 28. A meeting of the Laoour Party in the House of Commons unanimously decided iO support the proposal of joint co-opera-tion of the political parties in holding public (meetings to stin:ailate recruiting. It is understood that the Irish Party will conduct a campaign in Ireland. Details of a general scheme are being worked out. There arc prospects of shipments of Siberian butter to England from Archangel, British warships guaranteeing the safety of tho route. If Russia removes the prohibition of the export of foodstuffs this can be done. ' An Amsterdam telegram says the German Exchequer is tho Japanese balances in German banks. Mr Asqnith has sent a 6tirring letter to the Lord Mayors and Lord Provosts urging them to call great meetings t< unphasise the right and soundness of the British cause. The Premier offers to go to the citie.and address the meetings. Lord Roberts addressed a nc-w bat alion of Fusiliers thirteen hundred strong, con-posed of city men, -which was raised in a week. He said : "Yoi: i.re the pick of the nation, highly edu cated business and professional men. You are doing "what all able bodied mer nf whatever rank should do. How different is your action from that of mer continuing to play cricket and football as if the very existence of the country was not at stake. This is not the time to play games ; we are engaged in a life and ieath struggle." The British Empire Industrial League suggests that the Dominions should help 'o capture the enemy's trade by removing or reducing during the war the or British goods competing with Gerruai. and Austrian manufactures, readjusting '.. he tariff after the war. ENGLISH IN GERMANY. ALLEGATIONS OF ILL-TREAT-MENT. (Received Aug. 31, 10.5 a.m.) LONDON. Aug. 30, (evening). Tho "Daily TelegraphV Rotterdaircorrespondent mvs that Americans report that English who failed to reach Baden within the allowed time were lodged in cells, meagrely fed. and had to sleep on straw. Tt- is believed thai ; many innocent English were shot a.' spies. Dr. Mackintosh was forbidden to continue services in the Black Forest, otherwise the church would be destroyed. Anglican services were permitted af Baden, but sermons were forbidden. Dr. Von Sandt has been appointed Civil Governor of Belgium at Liege. ILLNESS OFTIRGOF ROUMARIA EARLY ABDICATION PROBABLE PARIS, August 29. It is reported that tho King of Ron I mania is abdicating owing to ill-health Tf so, Roumania will probably join the Allies in the hope of realising her as pirations in Transylvania. BOMBARDMENT BY AUSTRIAN!:' CETTINGE, August 28. i Thi'ee Austrian warships shelled Ba | dua without doing damage. They re turned to Cattaro. 1 GOVERNMENT OF SCUTARI. — ROME, August 28. A corrmittee of Six citizens is governing Scutari, the population refusing to recognise tho regular Governor. RUSSIAN STEAMER DESTROYED STRIKES A FLOATING- MINE. ST PETERSBURG, August 29. A local palsenger steamer was destroyed by a mine at Otchakoff. The bulk of those on board were rescued, but 54 passengers were drowned. AMERICAN WAR RISKS. (Received Aug. 31, 9.5 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 31. , A Bill to create a federal bureau for war risks has been passed. CARDIFF COAL FOR ITALY. 3 , i (Rec. Aug. 31, 10.15 a.m.) ;..v' fr. 'MILAN, Aug. 30. great satisfaction in indusItaly! being permitted to importation of -Cardiff coal. LUS RELIEF FUND. i* c *.\-'ifßec/;Au{ri" 51, 10.5 a.m.) ..... CAPETOWN, Aug. 30. \ Zul us are organising a 'C lief- ftijid tu'hclp Britain. GERMAN SOLDIERS IX FOREIGN STATES. ALL It EC-A LLKIJ. (Received Aug. 31. 9.40 a.in.) j PARIS, Aug. 2'J. I I jMI Goriran sokli'T.s in tho t-civice of foreign Slates have be-'.', recalled. j