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Show ALARM IN MARINE CIRCLES Many Ships, Mostly German, Have Not Reported and Their Whereabouts Where-abouts Is Unknown. New York. With war formally declared de-clared between England and Germany, there was keen interest in marine circles regarding the movement of transatlantic steamships, particularly the German liners, which are scurrying scurry-ing to port to avoid possible capture by warships of hostile nations. The arrival of the treasure laden Kronprinzessin Cecllie at Bar Harbor, Me., led to the belief here that another North German Lloyd liner which has been missing, the Kaiser Wilhelm II, may turn up unexpectedly in some ' other American port. "Lost" Since Leaving Cherbourg. The Kaiser Wilhelm II has not been heard from since touching at Cherbourg Cher-bourg on July 29. If it has not been captured, the agents suggested that it may not have defined its position by wireless for fenr it would be taken, as the Cecilie's captain reported the proximity of French warships. The German steamship agents here are taking every precaution to prevent pre-vent any hostile movement being carried car-ried out against their vessels in this port. Three British, two Herman, and two French cruisers are supposed to be near this port and a naval battle near here is regarded as not Impossible. |