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Show . 9 THE GV LIBERTY DRY SET CAPELLE FORGED E H Fill BY WILSON IN PATRIOTIC PLEA NAMES. OCTOBER 24 A8 LIBERTY DAY. ARMIES OF THE KAISER ARE MARCHING ON PETROGRAD, BURNING A8 THEY GO. RESIGNATION OF GERMAN MINISTER SEQUEL TO REVELATION ON REVOLT IN NAVY. PRESIDENT Germans Occupy Greater Portion of Oeeel Island, the Key to the Entrance of the Gulf of Finland, Through Efforts of Fleet. Official Who Had Repeatedly Mado Optimistic Statements Regarding Progress Is Forced to Quit Office. Executive Declares That Those to the Liberty Loan Arc Performing a Service of Patriotism. London. With the armies In Flanders inactive, except for bombardments, Interest centers on the operations of the Germans In the island of Oesel, situated at the mouth of tbe gulf of Itigu, and the key to the entrance of the gulf of Finland. At last accounts the Germans, who landed under the cover of a great array of naval craft, were steadily pressing back the Russians toward the southeastern part of the island and also putting ashore other forces with the huge armada guarding them against assault by Russian warships. The entire northern and' eastern sections of the island were in German hunds and the Invaders were only a short distance from Arensburg, on the southern shore, which was In flames. Cerel, which lies on. the Zvorb peninsula, the southernmost extremity of the Island, was also on Are. Whether the cunilgration8 were caused by the Geiinun guns or whether they were Btarted by the Russians Is not Amsterdam. Vice Admiral von German minister of marine, has resigned, according to the Frankfurter Zeltung. Vice Admiral Eduard von Capelle was one of the administrative directors in the ministry of marine before known. ' Although the German communication says the Germans suffered no losses during the landing ou Oesel isl- and, the I'etmgrad war office snys that In attempting to raver the landing of the enemy on Ii)go Island, to the north of Oesel, four German torpedo boats are rejmrted to have been sunk, and one cruiser run aground. The small detachment which landed on Dago Island was forced later by the Russians to return to the ships, while the Russian fleet, which at last uccounts had suffered no material damage, was hindering the German war craft in the waters between Dugo and Oesel islands. Rain in Flanders. As yet nothing lias come through to show that the enemy 1ms attempted to attack the mainland of western nor has there been any indication that the Russian front In thlq o ( has been mefvedi 9 ' Sunday again saw a heavy rainfall on the front In Flanders, and there were only reconnoiterlng encounters and artillery activity. To the south, along the Alsne, a lively artillery duel continues between the French and. the Germang On tlie Austro-Italia-n front, especially In the Isouzo region, the reciprocal bombardments continue heavy. One Infantry engagement reported was In the Chiapovano valley, where attempted an attack, but were repulsed by the Italian tire. a, re-l- Austro-Hungaria- OUR FLEET MAY AID ALLIES. Report That Atlantic Fleet May Be 8ent to Europe. Washington. A report Is current In the capital that the Atlantic battleship fleet may be sent to Euroiie to aid the allies. Secretary Daniels refuses to discuss the report Mr. Daniels has received from Admiral Mayo a complete outline of the situation In Europe as it g fleets the shipping problem of the war. He received such information as has readied the British and French admiralties of the situation within Germany, both military and naval, In relation, to a passible naval offensive attempt by the Germans. From unquestioned sources in the navy department the information is obtained that an offensive by the German fleet is by no means a distant possibility. It was Indicated that the report that the Atlantic fleet might go to Europe was due to this report It Is believed autocracy is ubout to make a desperate effort to cut the iron ring which keeps German commerce off the high sens. ' Who-Subscrib- at Washington. President Wilson In .behalf of the Liberty loan, on October 14 Issued a proclamation setting aside October 24 as Liberty day and med the people of the nation to assemble on that day In their respective communities and pledge to one another and to the government that represents them the fullest measure of financial Ca-pell- e, the war and had served as a captain 1916, he succeeded Admiral von Tirpltx as imperial minister of the navy. Several times since then Von Capelle has appeared before the relchstag with optimistic statements regarding the progress of the unrestricted submarine campaign as late as August 20, 1017, defending the policy of his predecessor and himself at a meeting of the relchstag main committee. at sea. In March, ENGLAND TO STAND BY FRANCE TO END at Vice Admiral von Capelle announced in the relchstag last week that a plot had been discovered in the navy to paralyze the efficiency of the fleet and force the government to make peace. He said that the guilty parties had received their just deserts and attempted to link Socialists with the plot The Imperial German chancellor, Dr. Michaells, also spoke of the existence of a conspiracy in the navy and asserted that certain deputies were involved In the revolt The Socialists and their newspapers have attacked both the chancellor and the vice admiral for their statements. A Berlin dispatch, received here says that at the meeting of the relchstag on. October 11, Georg Ledebour, social democratic leader, was culled to order for declaring they all must be convinced Chancellor Michaells was absolutely incapable In his office, both os regards capacity and character. Destruction of Canadian Railroads and German Statement Only Prolongs Uae of in Carrying Struggle, Ceesation of Hostilities Not on Sabotage in Their Own Being Possible Until Concessions Are Made as to Country Was Planned. Irish-America- Alsace-Lorrain- Secretary Lansing Washington. drew upon his collection of secret German diplomatic correspondence again on October 10, to shed further light upon what the German foreign office and general staff were doing In this country while nominally at peace with the United States. He gave to the public, without comment, os usual, three brief cablegrams, disclosing that more thuu a year before submarine, piracy drove America to war the Berlin government was instructing Ambussador von to arrange for destruction of Canadian railrouds and to use In carrying on sabotage In their own country. They showed, too, that Bernstorff on his part was even at the early date seeking authority to support a campaign to1 influence 'congress! The statement follows : The secretary of state publishes the the following two telegrams from German foreign office to Count- von Bernstorff In January, 1916: January 3. Secret General staff desires energetic action in regard to proposed destruction, of Canadian Pacific railway at several points, with a view to complete and protracted interruption of traffic. Captain Boehm, who is known ou your side, and Is shortly returning, has been given instructions. Inform the military attache and provide the necessary funds. ZIMIERMANN. " 'January 26. For military attache. You cun obtain particulars as to persons suitable for carrying on sabotage In the United States and Canada from tlie following persons: 1. Joseph MucGnrrlty, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. John P. Keating, Michigan ave- ' Bern-stor- MORE MEN ARE NEEDED. Labor Shortage in United States Cause of Great Concern. The general shortage Washington. of labor In Industries that must be kept going at top speed If the United States Is to throw1 Its whole strength into the war Is giving concern to officials studying the situation. Conditions In some parts of the country already threaten production of essential materials. Large government orders reaching Into every branch of industry have stimulated business to an extent never before known. Coal mines are overtaxed and railrouds cannot move the countrys freight Shipyards are preparing to turn out as much tonnage next year as was built in the last decade. Munitions factories are searching the country for men. Will Use Seized Steamers. Rio Janeiro. The Brazilian government purposes to utilize seized German steamers for the organization of The international steamship lines. vessels will fly the Brazilian flag and will be used In the Interest of Brazil and the allies. - DR. WILLIAM F. DURAND Utah 8oldier Falls From Train. Los Angeles. Robert E. Knowlden, F battery of tlie 145th regiment artillery (Utah), Is In a serious condition . at the receiving hospital from Injuries received when he fell from n troop train. Knowlden jumped from the train while walking in his sleep, It was learned. ' ff Irlsh-Amer-ica- - London. Premier dressing a delegation of Lloyd-Georg- Alsace-Lorrain- ply. Dr. William F. Durand, noted mechanical engineer, is chairman of the national advisory committee for aeroFor several years he haa nautics; been professor of mechanical engineering at Leland Stanford university In California and before that time wta a member of other university faculties. He is a specialist In marine engineering, and haa written a number of books on the subject. 4 ad- e. For the moment, every claim upon tlie exchequer must be considered in tlie ' light of the terrible possibilities of the war, and when the war was over, in a freer, happier atmosphere the country could bcgld to rebuild, reconstruct and regenerate. Luxburg in Detention Camp. Buenos Aires. Count Karl von Luxburg, the former German minister to Argentina, arrived Friduy at the detention camp on the Island of Martin Garda. Blizzard Hits Cleveland. Cleveland, 0. The first snowfall of the season struck Cleveland October 12, In the form of a small blizzard. Heavy snowfalls are reported from ad- SAGE our enemy as an index of what America Intends to do to bring this war to a victorious conclusion. The president's proclamation follows : By the president of the United States of America, a proclamation: The second Liberty loan gives the people of the United States another opportunity to lend their funds to their their government to sustain ' country at war. The might of the United States Is being mobilized and organized to strike a mortal blow at autocracy In defense of outraged American rights and of thq cause of liberty. Billions of dollars are required to arm, feed and clothe the brave men Who are going forth to fight our countrys battles and to assist the nations with whom we are making common cause against a common foe. To subscribe to tlie Liberty loan is to perform a service of patriotism. To Pledge Help. Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, president of tlie United States of America, do appoint Wednesday, the twenty-fourt- h of October, as Liberty day, and urge and advise the people to assemble In their respective communities and pledge to one another and to the government that represents them tlie fullest measure of financial support. On the afternoon of that day I request that patriotic meetings be held in every city, tojvn and hamlet ' throughout the land, under the general direction of the secretary of and the Immediate direction of the Liberty loan committees which have been organized, by the federal reserve banks. The people responded nobly to the call of the first Liberty loan with ap oversubscription of more than 50 per cent Let the response to the second loan be even greater and let the amount be so large that It will serve os an assurance of unequaled support to hearten the men who are to face the fire of battle for us. Let the result be so impressive and emphatic that It wlU echo throughout the empire of our enemy as an Index of what America Intends to do to bring this war to a victorious conclusion. For the purpose of participating In Liberty day celebration all employees of the federal government throughout the country whose services can be spared, may be excused at 12 oclock, of OcWednesday, the twenty-fourt- h tober. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to, be affixed. Done in the District of Columbia, this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and forty-secon- d. (Signed) WOODROW WILSON. By the president ( (Signed) ROBERT LANSING, Secretary of State. Fire Bugs Destroy Elevator. New York. Reports of Incendiarism in connection with a disastrous water front fire. which destroyed an elevator and nearly 700,000 bushels of grain In . 6 Brooklyn Saturday were revived Sunday when Fire Chief Kenton Issued a statement saying the cause of the blaze would be rigidly Investigated. The property loss was estimated at more than $1,200,000. y ' In spite of the absence of formal comment administration officials did not hesitate to discuss the latest disclosure privately and to describe It as a natural and proper development of the whole tremendous Indictment against Germany as an International criminal and a lawless violator of the most elementary and generally accepted principles of International discourse and comity. e, eign yoke. Similar precautions must be taken in regard to Irish proGerman propaganda. Representative of General Staff. The following telegram from Count von Bernstorff to the foreign office in Berlin was sent In September, 1916 : September 15. With reference to recent A. of May 10, 1916. The embargo conference In regard to Dr. whose earlier fruitful Hale can give information, is just about to enter upon a vigorous campaign to secure a majority In both houses of congress favorable to and requests further support There Is no possibility of our being compromised. Request telegraphic reGer-Inan- e. insurance committees who culled on Thursday to urge a seadjustment of the health Insurance and the establishment of a ministry of health, declared that all the nations thoughts and energies were taken up by the terrible deniuiuls innde In defense of liberty and. freedom. He wished he could see the end, but the task which the .nation bud taken In hnnd must be accomplished. lie could not think of any statement more calculated to prolong the war than the assertion of the German foreign secretary, Von Kuelilinnnn, tliut Germany would never contemplate the making of concessions to France respecting To Stand by France. However .long the war lasted, said tbe premier, England intended to stand by her gallant ally, France, until site redeemed her oppressed children from the degradation of a for- nue, Chicago. counties. 3. Jeremiah O'Leary, 16 Park joining New York. Row, MRS. RUSSELL One and two are absolutely reliable and discreet No. 3 Is reliable, but ngt always discreet These persons were indicated by Sir Roger Casement In the United States sabotage can be carried out on every kind of factory for supplying munitions of war. and bridges Railway embankments must not be touched. Embassy must in no circumstances be compromised. N.-26- Refuses Haywood Bond. Chicago. Federal Judge Landis has refused to approve a bond for the release of William D. Haywood, general secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World, under indictment with numerous other meinbefs of the for conspiracy against the government for the reuson that the property scheduled was not In tills federal court district. WILL AID GALLANT ALLY UNTIL SHE FREES HER CHILDREN FROM FOREIGN YOKE. BY LANSING REVELATIONS THROW NEW LIGHT UPON TEUTON'S DISHONORABLE ACTION. support Let the result be so impressive and emphatic, the president urges, that Jt will echo throughout the empire of Queen Marie Thanks Americans; Jassy, Roumanla. Queen Marie of Roumanla on Saturday asked the press to convey her thanks .to 'the United States for American Red Cross aid and pledged Roumanla to fight to the end. The occasion was the raising of the Stars and Stripes and the American Red Cross flag over the first Yelief hospital established on Roumanian Mrs. Russell Sage recently celebraL ' od her eighty-nint- h birthday in a quiet manner. Advancing age haa greatly enfeebled her, but her health le he good as oould be expected In ene of soiL her age. m |