Sept. 1-German aeroplane drops bombs on Paris. Sept. 2-Fight between French and German aeroplanes; Zeppelin renews attack on Antwerp. Sept. 3-German aeroplanes drop bombs on British transport on the Seine and on Belfort; German aeroplane over Paris destroyed, aviators killed. Sept. 4-Three German aeroplanes wrecked by French. Sept. 9-Russian and Austrian aviators killed in battle. Sept. 12.-German aviators killed in battle with French near Troyes. Sept. 14-Japanese aeroplanes drops bomb in Kiao-Chau. Sept. 17-Berlin claims that no Zeppelins have been destroyed. Sept. 18-Bomb dropped on Antwerp; Japanese aviator sets fire to ship in KiaoChau Bay. Sept. 20-Vedrines kills German aviator; French aviator Chevilliard captured by Germans. Sept. 21-Japanese aeroplanes wreck two forts at Tsing-tau. Sept. 23-British drop bombs on Zeppelin shed at Düsseldorf; London fears Zeppelin attacks and reduces lights to minimum. Sept. 24-Zeppelin drops three bombs in Belgium; French capture five Taube machines from Germans; destruction of Zeppelin by Russians near Sieradz. Sept. 25-Duel between Belgian and German aviators over Brussels; Zeppelin drops bombs in Ostend; London prepares to repel attacks. Sept. 26-Zeppelin raids Warsaw. Sept. 27-Man killed and child crippled in Paris; three killed in Warsaw. Sept. 29-Zeppelin drops bombs on two Belgian towns. Sept. 30-Japanese aeroplanes attack KiaoChau Harbor. Oct. 1-Zeppelin drops bomb near Antwerp, but is driven off. Oct. 2-Germans report capture of thirty French aeroplanes; it is learned that aviators patrolled the Straits of Dover during passage of British expeditionary force; German aviators drop messages to Russian troops. Oct. 5-Searchlight tests made in London in preparation for Zeppelin raids. Oct. 6-It is announced that German airship aided in sinking British cruisers; commander and crew decorated by Kaiser. Oct. 7-London insures against damage from Zeppelin raids as air fleet is prepared at Wilhelmshaven; French aviators set fire to German aeroplanes. Oct. 8-German aeroplanes drop bombs on Paris and Antwerp. Oct. 9-British air squadron destroys Zeppelin in hangar at Düsseldorf. Oct. 11-Three killed, fourteen injured from bombs dropped on Paris by German avia tors; Zeppelin over Ostend driven away by guns; Japanese drop bombs in Tsingtau. Oct. 12-Six more bombs dropped on Paris. Oct. 13-French rout German aviators near Paris. Oct. 14-French aviator decorated for bringing down German; Cossacks bring down Zeppelin near Warsaw; bombs dropped on Nancy. AMERICAN INTERESTS July 26-Americans are leaving Carlsbad and other resorts. July 29-Tourists in Paris abandon plans to go eastward; many in London take chances and go into Austria. July 31-Exodus from Geneva; war panic among American tourists in Paris; President Wilson directs State Department to ask Ambassador Herrick to remain at his post; many left in London as sailing of the Imperator is canceled. Aug. 1-Many demand passports in France; Americans in London will organize for relief work. Aug. 2-Americans in Paris form committee to aid countrymen; refugees from Continent arrive in London; Ambassador Gerard appeals for funds; State Department has no funds, but will forward deposits for refugees. Aug. 3-Bankers and Treasury Department officials agree on plan for $3,500,000 gold shipment to tourists; hundreds reach Paris after many hardships; fear in Berlin; both houses of Congress pass bill appropriating $250,000 for relief; embassies will distribute funds. Aug. 4-Mrs. O. H. Kahn loses automobiles in France; tourists unable to leave Germany; many destitute in Paris; automobiles requisitioned for war; President Wilson approves plan to send $5,000,000 from bankers and national appropriation of $2,500,000 in gold; cruiser Tennessee will carry it. Aug. 5-Ambassador Herrick issues transports to stranded in Paris; millionaires leave in cattle train for Havre; Ambassador Page praises spirit of refugees; two committees in London to relieve distress; cruiser Tennessee prepares to sail with relief fund; Congress votes $2,500,000 appropriation; cruiser North Carolina will follow with more gold if needed; Mayor Mitchel appoints relief committee. Aug. 6-Americans in London get funds from Transportation Committee; many obtain certificates of American citizenship in Paris; Tennessee leaves with gold; Secretary Garrison will use transports rather than pay exorbitant prices to charter ships; Board of Relief named to supervise distribution of funds appropriated by Congress. Aug. 7-Baroness von Andre and Anne W. N. Davis tell of brutal treatment by German soldiers; Mrs. Philip Lydig tells of kind treatment by French; Mrs. Herrick's American Ambulance Corps organized; $100,000 sent by Treasury to Paris and $25,000 to Italy; many Americans leave via Denmark; French and German railways will be open for departure of Americans after mobilization is completed. Aug. 8-A. M. Huntington and wife reported to be arrested in Bavaria and held as spies; 7,000 Americans leave England; committee of American and English bankers formed to administer $3,000,000 gold shipment; Secretary Garrison confers with Haniel von Heimhausen, German Chargé d'Affaires, who says Americans will be allowed to leave Germany. Aug. 9-One thousand five hundred Americans apply at Paris Embassy for transports, refugees arrive on the New York; mines menace relief cruisers. Aug. 10-Mayor of Berlin and others move to care for refugees in Germany; many stranded in Bermuda. Aug. 11-Cancellation of sailing of Olympic causes rush for steerage on ships leaving London; Mrs. W. H. Page heads committee to look after school teachers; Secretary Bryan orders Ambassador Gerard to make representations regarding Mr. and Mrs. Huntington. Aug. 12-One thousand refugees arrive in New York on S. S. Philadelphia; Embassy in Paris arranges for relief of tourists all over France; Secretary Bryan says Huntingtons are safe; refugees arrive on Holland-America liner Potsdam. Aug. 13-Ambassador Page is seeking ships that may be chartered in London; army officers will aid relief work in Paris; fourteen tourists reached England via Arctic Sea; Secretary Bryan warns all Americans going abroad to get passports; emergency passports to be issued; people in Berlin open homes to Americans; Mininster Whitlock reports Consulate at Liége exposed to fire. Aug. 14-More than 300 Americans arrive in Rotterdam from Berlin. Aug. 15-Seven ships leave England; less need for transport; German Foreign Office says Huntington was not arrested; Ambassador Herrick arranges for sailings of the Espagne and the Rochambeau; refugees in Rotterdam report generous treatment while in Germany; Germany will provide trains to carry Americans to Bremen and will let cruiser Tennessee land there; Gerard says Americans are now free to leave Germany; ships leaving Italian ports. Aug. 16-Cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina arrive at Falmouth with gold. Aug. 17-Eighteen ships that will leave England within a week can accommodate 20,000; London refugees given gold from cruiser Tennessee; 5,000 stranded in Italy; Nieuw Amsterdam and Laconia reach New York. Aug. 18-Refugees from Copenhagen arrive on the United States; tourists flock into Genoa; members of Mayor Mitchel's Committee meet every steamer and are prepared to help the needy. Aug. 19-Relief cruiser North Carolina reaches Cherbourg with Major Hedekin; Miss Mor gan's villa accepted as hospital; the Tennessee held at Falmouth. Aug. 20-Payment on funds sent on Tennessee delayed in London. Aug. 21-American Rhodes scholars help in harvesting in Brittany; missionaries urge sending ship with gold to Turkey; gold from the North Carolina sent to Italy. Aug. 22-Refugees arrive on Campania, Baltic, and St. Louis; Ambassador Gerard denies that Americans have been illtreated in Germany; cruiser Tennessee at Rotterdam. Aug. 23-Refugees in London tell of kindness of Austrians; the Tennessee left too little gold in England and France. Aug. 24-Assistant Secretary Breckinridge reaches Berlin with gold; Ambassador Herrick makes arrangements for Americans in Switzerland. Aug. 26-Art students in Paris in sad plight; few tourists now ask aid in London; students leave German universities; refugees from Italy express satisfaction with arrangements of Government Relief Committee; relief bureau established at The Hague. Aug. 27-Cruiser North Carolina sent to Turkey. Aug. 28-German Government furnishes gold to Ambassador Gerard. Aug. 31-London again crowded with refugees; tourists in Denmark safe. Sept. 3-Turkish Government will not permit the North Carolina to go to Constantinople; Americans in London help Belgian refugees. Sept. 4-Tennessee takes Americans across Channel; British soldiers give up quarters for them at Havre; North Carolina starts for Smyrna. Sept. 9-Refugee aid cost $100,000 in five days in London. Sept. 10-Passports to be required of all in England. Sept. 12-Major Hedekin reports nearly all tourists out of France and Switzerland. Sept. 13-Treasury Department will receive no further deposits; sailors on the Tennessee cheer British transport. Sept. 23-Money from North Carolina reaches Constantinople. Sept. 28-Americans leaving Brussels. Sept. 29-Tennessee ordered to Adriatic. Oct. 10-Consul Deedmeyer says he was forced to leave Chemnitz because of bad treatment from Germans. AUSTRIA-HUNGARY July 24-Minister at Belgrade prepares to leave. July 25-Diplomatic relations severed with ex Russia; newspaper correspondents pelled from Semlin; Emperor cheered in Vienna: men up to 50 years of age called to service; Count Salm-Hoogstraetem says Slavs in Austrian Army will be loyal. July 31-Government assures Italy that there is no desire for more territory. Aug 1-Whole nation wants war; Government was pressed by Germany to discuss matters with Russia and to localize war. Aug. 2-Cadets in military academies made Lieutenants; Countess Széchényi places palace at disposal of army Aug 5-United States represents France at Vienna and Austria at Paris; food prices fixed; Church permits marriages without publication of bans. Aug 6-Russian Ambassador receives passports Aug 7-Pressure brought to bear on Italy to aid. Aug 8-Threat to declare war on Italy; full text published of ultimatum to Servia, of Servia's reply, of circular note to powers, and of notes exchanged with Germany. Aug. 10-Government acknowledges receipt of President Wilson's offer of good offices. Aug. 11-Army corps marches along Swiss border to relieve Germans in Alsace; Italy demands explanation of shelling of Antivari; United States will look after French interests. Aug. 13.-Troops mutiny on southern frontier; United States will look after interests in Aug. 14-Currency question acute; insubordination of troops; Government tells Italy British declaration of war was based upon lies. Aug. 16-Martial law proclaimed on Italian border; Consul arrested in St. Petersburg. Aug. 18-Army mobilization accompanied by disorder and mutiny. Aug. 19-Massacre at Prague after Czech uprising. Aug. 25-Troops massing on Italian frontier; Government will join war with Japan; passports handed to Ambassador. Aug. 27-Fortification of Vienna begun; children of murdered Archduke sent to Switzerland. Aug. 29-Country reported seething with re bellion. Aug. 30-Servians charge atrocities by re treating Austrians. Sept. 3-Troops sent to reinforce German left wing. Sept. 4-Mutiny of Czech soldiers in Vienna, many shot; Gen. Bobrinsky appointed Governor of Galicia. Sept. 5-Reports that Italians in Istria and Goerz have been shot for treason without trial stir Italy; England releases Austrian ships from her ports. Sept. 6-Year's provisions seized at Lemberg; England orders Consular officers out of Egypt. Sept. 7-Vienna makes hasty preparations for defense; possibility of famine. Sept. 8-Government appeals to Jews in Poland to fight against Russia. Sept. 10-Panic in Cracow; Archduke Frederick admits loss of 120,000 men in Galicia. Sept. 11-Berlin paper tells of agreement with Germany before war started not to make peace separately. Sept. 14-Troops admit that there have been no Russian cruelties; Vienna official report claims victories. Sept. 16-Guns taken by Russians bear initials of German Emperor. Sept. 17-Report of preliminary steps for peace with Russia; all available men called to arms. Sept. 18-Police forbid public to spread unfavorable war news. Sept. 21-Field Marshal Vodinowski exe cuted on charge of aiding Russians; Field Marshal Foreich commits suicide after being cashiered for defeat. Sept. 23-Serbs captured at Shabats to be court-martialed for firing at troops. Sept. 24-Italian frontier fortified. soldiers. Oct. 2-Emperor is urged to shift Government from Vienna. Oct. 3-Alarm in Vienna over possibility of Russian invasion. Oct. 8-Panic in Hungary as Russians ad vance. Oct. 9-Much distress in Vienna. Oct. 12-Archbishop accuses Hungarian soldiers of atrocities in Russian Poland. Oct. 13-Report that eight commanders have been dismissed and two have killed themselves. Oct. 14-Austrian guns were used by Germans at Antwerp. BELGIUM July 29-Antwerp's trade paralyzed. July 30-Forts provisioned; export of horses and vehicles prohibited. July 31-State Railway trains into Germany suspended. Aug. 1-Government buys entire wheat supply in Antwerp. Aug. 2-Neutrality an issue with England; German Ambassador said to have promised that there will be no invasion; guards mobilized at Liége and Namur to hold bridges; Civic Guard called out; Parliament summoned. Aug. 3-Antwerp in state of siege; King appeals to King George; England will defend neutrality; frontier being intrenched. Aug. 4-King addresses Parliament; Socialist Leader Vandervelde joins Cabinet. Aug. 5-King Albert takes command of troops. Aug. 7-King issues proclamation to army. Aug. 8-King thanks President Poincaré for aid. Aug. 9-Gratitude to Belgian people expressed by French Academy; English and French stamps sold in Post Offices. Aug. 10-Germans mobbed in Brussels. Aug. 11-Government asks Holland's intentions if neutrality is violated; Germany tries to negotiate for passage of her army. Aug. 13-Tribute to Belgians from Premier Asquith; Government will appeal to neutrals because of alleged German atrocities; German prisoners treated kindly. Aug. 14-American Vice Consul Duras says Germans underrated Belgians; fighting spirit due to inspiration of growing democracy; people of Liége deprived of all means of communication; Government feeds soldiers' children. Aug. 15-Refugees say that Germans executed priest held as hostage. Aug. 22-France pledges aid; report that Minister Whitlock offered to take Brussels under American protection at time of its surrender. Aug. 23-Report persists, but United States denies that he was authorized to offer protection; panic in Ghent and Ostend; German General's proclamation to Brussels; Cologne Gazette defends levy on Brussels; country praised in French army bulletin. Aug. 24-Government rejects another German plea for free passage for troops; Brussels pays first installment of fine; documents sent to London in support of atrocity charges against Germans; Minister at Washington protests to State Department against German statements of Belgium's conduct on battlefield; legation in London issues note protesting against reprisals. Aug. 25-Minister Whitlock reports to Secretary Bryan that he persuaded Brussels authorities not to oppose Germans; statement made by Minister in London charging German atrocities; text published of communications with Germany concerning passage of troops; fugitives rush to Holland. Aug. 26-Refugees flock to Paris; Ministers of foreign powers protest to Berlin against Zeppelin attack on Antwerp; Foreign Minister sends protest to Washington; Baron von der Goltz made military ruler in part occupied by Germans. Aug. 27-Resolution in British Parliament for expression of gratitude to Belgian heroes. Aug. 28-Men in captured towns ordered by Germans to help with harvest; Germans name hostages because of failure of Brussels to pay war levy. Aug. 29-Germany defends destruction of Louvain and other repressive measures; commission to protest against atrocities may not be received by President Wilson. Aug. 30-Gen. Leman's defense of Liége praised by German officer; Antwerp in darkness to guard against Zeppelin attacks; Government's reply to Austria's declaration of war; Gen. von Stein says Germany will grant no concession. Sept. 1-Mrs. H. H. Harjes tells of German cruelties; refugees must leave Antwerp because of scarcity of food; four men guarantee payment of Brussels fine; Dutch artists protest to Kaiser against destruction of Louvain. Sept. 2-English residents ordered out of Brussels. Sept. 4-Namur citizens starving; officials at Brussels warn citizens against giving Germans excuse for reprisals. Sept. 5-Germans change clocks to German time; new official German statement accuses citizens. Sept. 6-American newspaper correspondents say they saw no cruel acts by Germans; names announced of famous paintings ruined in Louvain and of buildings lost and saved; refugees flock to London. Sept. 7-Officers tell of German atrocities; charges that Germans destroyed Dinant and shot many inhabitants. Sept. 8-Survivors tell of attack on Namur; list of fines made public imposed on Belgian cities. Sept. 9-Mayor of Ghent sends appeal to President Wilson concerning German atrocities; council of defense formed. Sept. 10-Stories of German atrocities greatly exaggerated, says Bank Director Helfferich. Sept. 11-Gen. Leman asks King to pardon him for losing Liége; Prince Henry of Reuss charges atrocities; Mrs. N. L. Duryee describes horrors of German invasion; Gen. von Boehn replies to charges of German atrocities in Aerschot; London Daily News says Termonde was burned for lack of ransom; destruction in towns near Namur; lawyers and Judges in Brussels refuse to adopt German customs. Sept. 15-Foreign diplomats inspect conditions in Malines. Sept. 16-Belgian Commission which charges German atrocities received by President Wilson. Sept. 21-German official statement issued on destruction of Louvain. Sept. 22-Only newspapers published in Germany allowed to be sold in Brussels. Sept. 25-Nobleman charges that American and Spanish investigators were deceived by Germans on sacking of Louvain. " Sept. 26-Ostend protests to President Wilson against dropping of bombs by Germans; outrages against Germans charged by Bethmann-Hollweg. Oct. 4-Government issues Gray Paper on negotiations with Germany, showing negotiations with Germany and other powers concerning the war, (printed in full in THE NEW YORK TIMES of Oct. 18.) Oct. 7-Government moved from Antwerp to Ostend; all able-bodied men of Antwerp called out for defense of city. Oct. 8-King and part of army move out of Antwerp; refugees flee in great numbers to Holland and England. July 30-Halifax garrison active. Aug. 1-Cabinet meets, will send to England offer of men. Aug. 2-Ten thousand men volunteer; Royal Naval Reserve called out; fishermen will respond. Aug. 3-Ports of Quebec and Montreal in charge of military authorities; militia called to duty; reserves to sail for England. Aug. 4-Cabinet meeting; mobilization of expeditionary force begins; message of appreciation from King George; British and French reservists sail. Aug. 5-Country-wide response to call for service; Government buys two submarines built for Chilean Navy; Montreal port guarded; German Consulate at Vancouver attacked. German Consulates stoned in Winnipeg; England accepts offer of expeditionary force; Sydney is being fortified. Aug. 6-Austrian and Aug. 7-German Consuls asked to leave country. Aug. 9-Canada's offer of 1,000,000 bags of flour accepted by England. Aug. 10-Cruisers hunt in Atlantic for Ger man ships; ports closed; much grain goes to England. Aug. 14-National Chapter of the Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire will equip hospital ship for Admiralty; married men not accepted for service without . permission of wives; cruiser Good Hope arrives at Halifax; American mass meeting called in Toronto. Aug. 15-Japanese of British Columbia want to form regiment. Aug. 17-Americans of Toronto will raise fund for soldiers' families. Aug. 18-Emergency session of Parliament opened by Duke of Connaught; war vote to be $50,000,000. Aug. 19-Parliament indorses England's participation in war; speeches by Premier Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier; women exercise veto power to prevent husbands from going to war. Aug. 21-Move in Parliament to contribute million bags of flour to Belgium; all war measures passed; Bank of Montreal will contribute $100,000 for patriotic purposes; two cruisers added to naval force at Esquimalt. Aug. 22-War session of Parliament ended; troors on way to Quebec. Aug. 23-Princess Patricia presents flag to Light Infantry. Aug. 25-Second army is being mobilized. Aug. 26-Applications by letter from American citizens for army service refused. Aug. 29-All available troops to be maintained under arms; Princess Patricia Light Infantry sails from Montreal. Aug. 30-Troops delayed at Quebec. Aug. 31-England accepts food offers from Alberta and Quebec; unsuccessful attempt to wreck troop train near Montreal; volunteers will replace Bermuda garrison. Sept. 10-Declared that Department of Militia and Defense kept secret the passage of Indian troops through the Dominion. Sept. 11-Passage of Indian troops denied; officials of White Pass & Yukon Railway warn Germans and Austrians not to try to pass through the Yukon. Sept. 24-Thirty-two thousand troops sail. wants Sept. 28-Laurier French-Canadiar regiment. Sept. 30-Cadets from Royal Military Colleg sail for England. Oct. 5-Col. Hughes, Minister of Militia, says he can raise another large contingent of men; second expeditionary force is to be organized. Oct. 7-New York Staats-Zeitung barred from the mails. Oct. 8-First contingent of troops reaches Southampton. ENGLAND July 24-England will side with Russia in event of hostilities with Austria. July 27-Sir Edward Grey asks France, Italy, and Germany to confer with England to avert general conflict. July 28-Germany refuses to accept Sir Edward Grey's proposal for conference, but sends conciliatory reply; nation averse to war, but will aid Allies; Home Rule strife forgotten. July 29-Report that Grey is forming new peace proposals; London Times pessimistic. |