GREAT WARS’ COST IN LIVES AND MONEY
j Duration Loss of Cost
Wars— in days. lit*. in money.
England-France, 1793-1815.8,168 1,900,000 $6,250,000,000
l Crimean war, 1854-56 . 734 485,000 1,525,000,000
United States civil war, 1801-65. .2,456 656,000 3,700,000,000
Franco-German, 1870-71. 405 290,000 1,580,000,000
Russo-Turkish, 1877-78 . 334 180,000 950,000,000
United States-Spanish war, 1898. . . 101 2,910 *165,000,000
Boer war, 1899-1902 . 962 90,898 1.000.100,000
Russo-Japanese war, 1904-05 . 576 555,900 2,250,000,000
Balkan wars. 302 145,500 200,000,000
♦United States only.
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TOKYO, Aug. 24.—When the Imeprial rescript, declaring
war was issued, there was much cheering and general excite
ment, followed by an immense lantern procession. Passports
were handed the German ambassador, who made arrangements
with American Ambassador Guthrie to represent his country
here.
TOKYO, Aug. 24.—According to an announcement made
this afternoon, and approved by the censor, the bombardment
bf Tsingtau has begun. It is stated that Japan’s hostilities
will not include Austria.
V. SHANGHAI, Aug. 24.—It was reported last evening that
seven Japanese battleships were nearing Kaiochau.
LONDON, Aug. 24.—Pekin dispatches say that the
Japanese are ejecting Germans from Mukden, Dalny and other
places. All Germans east of the Yellow River have been under
surveillance. Since Sunday at noon the Japanese fleet has been
convoying many troops and the transports are nearing
Kia Chow.
PARIS, Aug. 24.—The following official announcement has
been received: “A great battle is now in progress from Mons
to the frontier of Luxemburg. Our troops, in conjunction with
the British, are facing almost the whole German army, both
active and reserve. The battle is likely to last for several days.”
ANTWERP, Aug. 24.—The German and the opposition
allied forces of Belgians and French have been figting since
Saturday morning. According to official sources one line of'
battle has extended from Namur west to Charleroi. Namur has
been invested from thrse sides.
BERLIN, (via Saysville, Long Island) Aug. 24.—It has
been officially announced late this afternoon, that the German
Commander Grand Duke Albrecht has defeated the French i
army at Neufchateau, capturing many guns and prisoners,
including several generals. The location of this battle is in
the province of Luxemburg, south of the province of Liege.
LONDON, Aug. 24.—Dispatches this afternoon to the Mail
tell of a great battle that has raged for six days past in East
Prussia. The Germans had about 100,000 soldiers and the
Russians an equal number, the latter coming out victorious,
capturing the town or Gumbinnen and driving the Germans
back. The number of killed and wounded are not given. The
battle line was for 30 miles and there was much hard fighting
before the Germans finally retreated. Gumbinnen is the chief
town of a government district of the same name in the
^Tussian province of mast Prussia, it is situated on the Pissa, |
an affluent of the Pregel river, and on the Eastern railway. It
is but a few miles from the Russian border.
„„ LONDON, Aug. 22.—The report that the Germans have
‘captured the V)wn of Ostende is believed by the Times, Post
and Express newspapers. In late editions that declare that
telegrams of substantiation have been received. They also
express the fear that it is part of the German program to
attempt an air raid of England by the German Zeppelins. The
correspondent of the Telegraph wires from Givet that “the
Gentians are advancing like a tidal flood,” and adds that a
battle is about to occur, with the line 25 miles long. Givet is
on the Meuse river in the southern part of the Province of
Namur, on the border line of France.
ROME, Aug. 22.—All papers published at Nish have
dispatches this morning of a lengthy battle between the
Austrians and Servians. Over 150,000 on each side have been
^ engaged in battle for 3 days past. Continuous assaults havei
been made at various points along the Drina river, which
separates Bosnia from Servia and along the Slavonia border. It
is reported that the Austrians were severely repulsed and that
'they suffered a decisive defeat at Losnitza.
LONDON, Aug. 20.—Dispatches tonight indicate that the
Germans are making sweeping victories throughout Belgium.
The whole of Germany’s western army is engaged in fighting
from the Alps to the North Sea, with their heaviest columns'
crossing the River Meuse between Liege and Namur. It seems
certain that the Belgians will lose Brussels, Antwerp and
official Belgium. It is probable that the Germans are already
in possession of Brussels as communication was cut from that
city this afternoon. This is taken to mean that the city has
been captured. Proclamations are being issued preparing the
people of Belgium for this result. Numerous towns are being
’bombarded and the people are fleeing. The invaders in great
force have reached a ppint between Dinant, Newfren and
Chatelet, 25 miles from Sedan. It is believed they will soon
push their way over into France.
OTTAWA, Aug. 20.—The mobilization of volunteers for
t^e European war has commenced in earnest. Today 5,000
have assembled at Valcartier, not far distant from this city.
It is expected that many others will join the ranks.
PARIS, Aug. 25.—There is a deep and bitter feeling
throughout Servia because of an order issued to the Austrian
army commanding that they burn the Servian crops and fire
the Servian villages. This afternoon Servia issued a note
announcing that they will wage war with greater force than
ever and will give no quarter to Austria.
PEKIN, Aug. 25.—Information has been received that
the British, French and Russian warships are all taking part
in the blockade of Tingsu, which is the approach to the
German possession of Kiaochau, in the China Sea.
LONDON, Aug. 25.—This evening a cablegram received
from Tokyo states that the German warships Gneisenak and
Scharnhorst attempted to run the blockade from Kiaochau,
and were badly damaged by Japanese and British cruisers.
VIENNA, Aug. 25.—This afternoon the Austrian govern
ment issued a note declaring war on Japan.
TATOOSH, Aug. 25.—Early this afternoon the Japanese
cruiser Idzuma passed into the Straits of Fuca, apparently
bound for Esquimalt, with the intention of assisting in the
protection of the coast of British Columbia.
MALTA, Aug. 24.—Influential Italians here declare that
Italy has good reasons for intervention against Germany. They
say that it is only a question of a few days before Italy will
be in the contest.
OTTAWA, Aug. 22.—At a session of the Senate this
morning a bill was passed voting $50,000,000 for the purposes
of war.
ROME, Aug. 21.—A movement has been started by
Cardinal Agliardi to have the sacred college address emperors,
kings and presidents in the countries now engaged in war, in
the effort to secure a declaration of truce while a new pontiff
is being chosen. The plan contemplated would enlist the
assistance of the United States.
LONDON, Aug. 22*-The Germans are in absolute posses
sion of Brussels and soon expect to capture Antwerp and thus
deprive Belgium of its official capital. Yesterday a war tax of
$50,000,000 was imposed on Brussels by the Germans.
LONDON, Aug 21.—The Times states that the Germans
are planning to use their warships to cover the landing of
troops in the Baltic provinces.
SEATTLE, Aug. 21.—The French cruiser Montcalm
arrived yesterday and proceeded to Victoria, where she will
remain for the present to assist the British cruiser Rainbow
to protect the Canadian coast against any attack by Gennan
cruisers.
VANCOUVER, Aug. 21.—Disptaches from Prince Rupert
state that Minister of Marine Hazen has notified the authorities
here of the near approach of German warships, presumably
for a supply of coal. The authorities there have been directed
not to supply any coal even under threat of bombardment.
PARIS, Aug. 12.—The French government has accepted
the combined American and Rough Rider aviation corps for
service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.—Great Britain lias made a call
for all reserves who may now be in the United States. It is
expected that the number responding will be large.
ROME, Aug. 20.—Pope Pius X died at 1:20 o’clock on
Thursday morning. Before passing away he said, “Now I
begin to think as the end is approaching that Almighty God,
in his inexhaustible goodness, wishes to spare me the horrors
Europe is undergoing. In ancient time the Pope by a word
might have stayed the slaughter, but now he is impotent.”
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.—A conference was held this
arternoon between the ± resident and leaders from both the
House and Senate. It was agreed that the best way to meet
the shipping emergency to transport our food stuffs and
manufacturd articles abroad was for the government to
purchase vessels. They could then be sent abroad as desired.
A bill will be drawn appropriating $25,000,000 for the purpose
of making the purchases.
LONDON, Aug. 19.—The newly landed British expedition
in France numbered 120,000, many of whom had done service
in South Africa. In the course of embarkation General Horace
Smitli-Dorrien, commanding the general garrison, was taken
suddenly ill and died. King George sent a message to the men,
in which he said, “You are leaving home to fight for the safety
and honor of my Emipre. Belgium, whose country we are
pledged to defend, has been attacked and France is about to be
invaded by the same powerful enemy. I pray God to bless and
guard you and bring you back victorious.
LONDON, Aug. 1.9.—Official dispatches to the French
embassy say that the French made a determined onslaught
upon a section of the Alsatian country due east from Nancy j
and half way between that city and Strassburg. As a result
the Germans abandoned the town of Saarburg where they were
strongly established with artillery. They were oevrcome by
superior numbers and the artillery of the French.
ROME, Aug. 19.—Pope Pius X died late this afternoon, at
the age of 79 years.
All day he has been in frail condition, and it is believed
that he died of a broken heart, because of the impending bloody
conflicts as a result of the European war. When hostilities
first broke out and he was made acquainted with the fact he’
swooned away. Ever since he has had the matter on his mind
and has continued to grieve. This morning he issued an
exhortation to the Catholics of the world to pray for peace.
Since then he gradually became weaker and early this after
noon a report was circulated that he had passed away. This,
however, was premature. After that he received the holy
communion and a report was issued that the Pope was liable
to succumb at any moment. He was bom in 1835, and acceded
to his present office in 1903, soon after announcing as his motto,
“To restore all things in Christ.”
LONDON, Aug. 25.—Advices received up to late this
afternoon indicate that the Germans have made sweeping
victories in all sections of Belgium. The efforts of the allied
forces to stop the advance of the enemy have been unavailing,
and one victory after another has been reported for the
Germans. Beside other towns captured it was admitted by the
war office that Namur had fallen this morning into the hands of
the Germans. At the same time a fierce attack was being made
by the German cavalry on the town of Ostende, situated on
the coast, near the Strait of Dover. A wireless sent out this
afternoon from Berlin states that the Germans captured
10,000 French, including several generals, and that the
Germans are in control of most of the Belgian and French
frontiers.
PARIS, Aug. 25.—The war office announced last night
that more casualties had occurred yesterday in the battles
fought in Belgium than on any other day in the world’s
history.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.—A dispatch from Berlin to the
German embassy in this city says that a concerted advance of
all the German armies on Paris is now probable.
PARIS, Aug. 25.—Yesterday more Germans invaded
Belgium. They advanced across the frontier of Lorraine,
pouring through Luxemburg down the valley of Meuse toward
the French city of Lille. The main army of the French and
English allies is farther westward in Belgium. Official
announcement is made that anothe general battle is being
| fought between the Germans and F :ch in the Upper Alsace
country, on to the Vosges mounta* and along the River
Meurthe. The main body of French is under General Pau.
LONDON, Aug. 22.—Dispatches sent to the Mail indicate
that the Germans are over running Northern Belgium and that
by reason of their superior numbers the opposition to their
advance soon fades away. Fifty thousand Germans are now
in Ghent, which is in the northwestern section and near the
sea. They have also occupied Alost, while the eastern division
has advanced on Mechlin, but 14 miles from Antwerp. It is
evident that the Kaiser’s hordes are pressing westward toward
the seas. Every capital in Eurppe is well aware that the great
battle is on, but it is thought that the real invasion of France
will be delayed for some time, although such part of the
German army that is near the French frontier will continue tc
engage in occasional attacks, but they are not yet engaged in
making the real invasion.
LONDON, Aug. 21.—The line of Belgian and French
allies that is now opposing the advance of the Germans reaches
from Sedan to Ostend. The latter city is on the coast of
Belgium, while Sedan is in France near the province of Luxem
burg, Belgium. It is expected that the resistance to the
entrance of the German army in France will prove more
formidable than was the invasion into Belgium, and the
opposing forces are much greater. The flow of blood that will
naturally follow is anticipated as being greater than any yet
shed at the various attacks. It is believed this evening that the
Germans contemplate an early attack along the French line.
LONDON, Aug. 21.—The conflict thus far in Belgium has
resulted in unexpected victory for the Germans. They have
pushed their way into almost all sections of the country and by
superior numbers have mowed down all resistance. Yesterday
they captured Brussels, the Belgians retiring to Antwerp in
much confusion and with heavy losses. It is now admitted by
the Belgian leaders that too much was attempted by a weaker
nation against the superior strength of powerful Germany. A
dispatch from Paris states that up to the present the Belgians
have fought their own battles, thus causing a delay of 15 days
invaluable defense, and that from now on the strategy of the
Belgians will not be separate from that of their allies. The
right wing of the German army has taken the town of Diest,
after three days heavy fighting. It is expected that an
onslaught will now be made against Antwerp.
PARIS, Aug. 21.—Official dispatches from Brussels say,
“The Germans have gained both banks of the River Meuse and
are in contact with the allied armies of the enemy. Finding
the routes to the southward strongly held by the French, an
opening to the north has been discovered and this may change
the strategy on both sides.
PARIS, Aug. 21.—A German force of three army corps,
presenting a front of 30 miles long, and covered by screen
cavalry, is sweeping across Belgium.
LONDON, Aug. 20—The Germans have scored substantial
victories in the country between Liege and Brussels. On
Wednesday afternoon they bombarded the cities of Diest and
Tirlemont, which are well fortified and it was announced today
that the Germans had taken bpth places. Last night they
made an advance close to the position of the Belgians who are
defending Brussels, but were driven back.
LONDON, Aug. 20.—A courier sent out today from the
city of Brussels says that the Germans are closing in on the
city on all sides, while all the hospitals are filled with
wpunded. It is thought that it is only a question of a few
hours until the Germans are in absolute control of the city.
ANTWERP, Aug. 20.—Today the German troops had
advanced around and above Brussels for a distance of 15
miles east and north, into practically the suburbs of Antwerp.
All efforts to stay their progress has been unavailing. While
there have been many conflicts the big battle that must
eventually be fought in Belgium has not yet taken place.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 20.—Dispatches received here
state that the Russian general and his staff have reported that
the Austrians have been defeated and repulsed in their attempt
to invade the southwestern corner of Russia. A prolonged
engagement resulted northeast of Kaminietz and the Austrians
were driven back with heavy losses.