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BRITAIN ARMS
FOR CONFLICT
COMPLETE MOBILIZATION OF THE
ARMY ORDERED TO PROCEED
WITHOUT DELAY.
GERMAN PLEA IGNORED
YHE BRITISH FLEET WILL GIVE
FRANCE “ALL PROTECTION
IN ITS POWER."
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Monday's War News in Brief.
Announcement of the definite policy
of the British Cabinet, which It was
expected the Prime Minister would
make in Parliament Monday was post
poned.
.John Burns, President of the Local
Government Board, quit the Cabinet,
owing to a disagreement over the war
policy of the British Government, and
a late report said that Viscount Mor
ley, Lord President of the Council, was
- considering his resignation.
Sir Edward Grey in the Commons re
viewed the situation, and. although he
used qualifying phrases, his words
were taken generally to mean that
Great Britain is committed to war.
The German ambassador at Paris was
ordered by the Emperor to demand his
passports—which lines up France with
Russia, Servia and Montenegro, against
Germany arid Austria-Hungary.
The mobilization of most of the
countries of Europe has been virtually
completed.
Holland has been invaded at Limburg
bjr German troops, according to report,
anil the Dutch pcoplo are said to be
flooding the country, to prevent the
passage of soldiers.
Germany has Issued a “white book”
Justifying her action with respect to
Russia, and. at the same time German
diplomats at London are ÜBlng their
utmost efforts to win Great Britain to
a position of neutrality.
Few reports of actual military movo
mnuts are being received, owing to cen
sorship.
London, Aug. 4. —All the great Eu
ropean powers except Italy, and moßt
of the secondary powers, are mobiliz
ing with all tlielr energy. Mobiliza
tion has not, yet reached a stage
where any of the armies have met in
battle. Italy, which declared her neu
trality, will begin to mobilize officially
today, although the process probably is
well under way. Great Britain's mob
ilization is nearly completed but she
has not nnnohneed that she will join
In the general war.
Last night war officially existed be
tween Austria and Germany on one
side and Russia, Servia and Montene
gro on the other. There had been no
official declaration of war between
Germany and France on either side,
but the German ambassador in Paris
received orders to demand his pass-.
portß.
The most Important event in the
past twenty-four hours was Germany's
demand upon Belgium In the form of
a twelve-hour ultimatum that Its troops
be permitted to cross Belgium to the
French frontier, coupled with the
promise that Belgian Integrity should
remain unimpaired at the end of the
wnr and that Belgium should be com
pensated. To this Belgium refused to
accede, on the grounds of her rights
and honor.
Sir Edward Grey, the British Sec
retary for Foreign Affairs, made a
statement In the House of Commons,
indciating that Great Britain's Inter
ests and obligations could not permit
her to submit to the violation of Bel
gian territory. This practically left the
decision as to whether Great Britain
should make war to public opinion.
There Is absolutely no doubt that
British sentiment Is for war. The ap
peals of the pacificists get no hearing.
One man in a hundred in I>ondon,
seemingly, wants the nation to remain
neutral.
Germany, through her diplomats, has
tried to keep Great Britain out, by a
virtual offer to refrain from using her
navy against France as the price of
Great Britain’s neutrality.
Great Britain has mobilized her
forces —and awaits events. She Is not
a belligerent power nor is she a neu
tral one. The government has given
France assurances that the British
fleet will not permit the German fleet
to attack the French coast. It has not
yet pledged itself to contribute an
army to the Continental war.
The British government regards
with the deepest distrust Germany’s
violation of Belgium's neutrality but
makes no declaration as to whether it
considers that measure provocation
for war.
This pronouncement of the govern
ment's policy —the result of two days’
almost continuous deliberations —was
made to the House of Commons by Sir
Edward Grey, secretary of state for
foreign affairs. Therefore the trying
hour of suspense for the British people
Is prolonged Indefinitely.
Meanwhile the German embassy In
London Is exerting every effort of di
plomacy to Induce Great Britain to
bold aloof from the condiet and to
bring public opinion to- Germany's
side.
FRONTIERS OF DISPUTING NATIONS.
WAR! NEWS IN BRIEF
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Austria's War Declaration.
Vienna. July 29.—The declaration
of war by Austria was gazetted
here late Tuesday afternoon. The
text Is as follow's:
“The Royal Government of Servia
not having replied in a satisfactory
manner to the note remitted to it
by the Austro-Hungarian Minister
in Belgrade on -July 23. 1914. the
Imperial and Royal Government
finds itself compelled to safeguard
its rights and interests and to have
recourso for this rurposo to force of
arms. Austria-Hungary considers
itself, therefore, from this moment
in a state of war with Servia
(Signed) “COUNT BERCHTOLD,
"Minister Foreign Affairs of
Austria-Hungary.”
Sunday's War Newt In Brief.
While the eyes of the world were
turned on Berlin and Paris Sunday, ex-
E acting a declaration of war on France
y the Kaiser, Russia unexpectedly
hurried two dotachmonts of troops, one
accompanied by artillery, into German
territory.
Ono of the datachments crossed the
frontier at Schwinden. near Bialla, and
the other entered Germany at Elden
reid, near l’osen.
Russia also captured a German
steamer at Vladivostok.
In spite of the fact that a formal
declaration of war had not been issued.
Germany rushed its forces against
France and is now reported to be as
sembling 100,000 men at Liebe to head
for the French capital. This threw
four great powers into actual war
fare.
The first German invasion of France
took place shortly after midnight, at
Cirey, near titrassburg. and the other
force crossed the border into Luxem
burg, seized that grand duchy which is
neutrh.l territory, and continued on its
way to Paris.
Twenty thousand German troops who
attempted to cross into France near
Cirey later are reported to have been
repulsed by the Poincare soldiers with
heavy loss of life.
The North German Lloyd steamship.
Kronprlnzessln Cecile, with a great
quantity of gold, bound from New York
to Bremen, which was reported in dls-
F latches to have been seized, reported
ts safety later in the day. while skirt
ing the British Isles. It is believed
the Cocile will enter at some German
port other than Bremen.
Austria is believed to have aban
doned its aggressive campaign against
Servia in order to preparo for an ex
pected attack by Russia.
Socialists and other labor parties in
Italy Joined in an urgent appeal to the
King to prevent Italy’s participation
in the European conflict.
President Wilson sent Secretary Me-
Adoo to New York to complete plans
for placing $6d00.000,000.00 at the dis
posal of American banks during the
financial crisis. The action will be
taken under the Vreeland act.
The Japanese Emperor summoned his
Cabinet and instructed the ministers of
finance and war to report at once on
the conditions of the army and the
treasury.
The British Privy Council was called
to discuss the course to be taken. Ef
forts were renewed to prevent* Great
Britain from participation in the con
flict.
Saturday.
Germany declares war on Russia
following Czar’s failure to comply
with 12-nour ultimatunr*
Ambassador von Pourtales and staff
leave St. Petersburg immediately after
declaration of war is announced.
Russian ambassador to France noti
fies Poincare government that declara
tion of war has been received by the
Czar.
France hurries mobilization of army
when fear grows that all-European
conflict is inevitable.
Americans panic-stricken in Euro
pean cities when news of Kaiser’s war
message is received.
Shipping of old world paralyzed and
fear is expressed that great shortage
of food will result.
German ambassador to France re
ported to be making hurried prepara
tions for departure, in view of immi
nent clash between countries.
Poincare calls midnight session of
French ministers and Clemenceau’s re
turn to duty is rumored in capital.
German patrol near Prostgen said to
have been attacked by Russian fron
tiersmen; fire returned, but no casual
ties reported.
Money rates of Europe increase rap
idly and many cities close exchanges.
Chicago Boaid of Trade hears of war
declaration after close; wheat closes
firm after early advances.
Austria reported to have agreed to
cease hostilities against Servia and to
submit questions to international peace
arbitration.
King George sent special envoy to
Czar, just before time set in Kaiser's
ultimatum expired in final effort to
to avert hostile actions.
American diplomats in European
countries called upon to handle affairs
of nations involved in war.
Friday.
Kaiser, in Berlin speech, declares he
is ready to wield sword for honor of
country.
Great Britain and France using ev
ery energy to keep peace among pow
ers.
Russia’s declaration of a state of
siege regarded as first step in mobilis
ation.
London warned that Germany will
demand immediate cessation of mobills-
THE CHEYENNE RECORD.
FOUR BIG NATIONS
GRIPPED IN WAR A3 RUS3IAN3
INVADE GERMANY AND
KAISER MOVEB ON
FRANCE.
LUXEMBURG CAPTURED
TAKEN BY EMPEROR, AND AD
VANCE GUARD HURRIES
ON TO PARIS.
m
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, Aug. 3. —Four great powers
ot Europe—Austria-Hungary, Russia,
France and Germany—are' now en
gaged in actual warfare, but two of
them, Germany and France, nob only
have not declared war against each
other, as far as is known here, but
have not even severed diplomatic re
lations. This in despite the fact that
Germany’s ultimatum to France has
either been ignored or rejected.
The explanation of this would ap
pear to be that Germany and France
are each seeking to throw upon the
other the onus of beginning the war.
In fact, whl|# the nations of Europe
are flying at each other’s throats, they
are vieing with each other in protest
ing thejr desire to -maintain peace, and
they repudiate the .responsibility for
plunging the wbol£_ continent Into
bloodshed.
In this remarkable situation, France,
according to British opinion, has the
strongest Justification. She certainly
was the last to mobilize and seems
to have taken the greatest precau
tions to avoid frontier collisions.
On the other hand, Germany, in ad
dition to invading French territory
without making a formal declaration
of war, has violated the neutrality
laws by the seizure of Luxemburg and
declines to give any pledge to respect
Belgian neutrality.
It is difficult to see how Great Bri
tain can avoid being drawn into the
conflict to protect Belgian and Dutch
neutrality, and on this point Premier
Asquith’s official announcement in
Parliament is awaited with intense
anxiety, t
One German force crossed the
French frontier near the ylllage of
Cirey, between Nancy and Strassburg,
and another German detachment, prob
ably the Twentieth infantry seized the
grand duchy of Luxemburg, neutral
territory between Belgium and Gei*
many, and continued its march on the
French fortified town of Longwy. A
dispatch from Brussels said this force
later in the day entered France and
was hurraing in to Paris.
Many Fights Reported.
Berlin, Via Brussels, Aug. 3. —The
small cruiser Augsburg has sent the
following report to Berlin by wireless:
"Am bombarding the naval harboi
at Llbau and am engaged with the en
emy’s cruiserß. The naval port of Ll
bau is in flames.”
Llbau is one of the principal sea,
ports of Russia and is located on the
Baltic sea, 100 miles or more north
of the German coast. It is fortified
and used as an arsenal by the navy.
Russia Invades Germany.
Russia Sunday began Invasion of
German territory, sending forcel
across the Germany frontier al
Schwinden, southeast of Bialla, while
shortly after midnight a Russian pa
trol entered Germany near Elchenreld,
in Posen. The Russian column whlcb
crossed the frontier at Schwinden wai
accompanied by artillery. The Russian
patrol which entered near Elchenreld
attacked the - German guard at the
railroad bridge over the Warthe, and
was repulsed. Two Germans were
slightly wounded.
$250,000 VOTED
TO AID TOURISTS
PRESIDENT URGED RELIEF FOR
BTRANDED AMERICANS IN
WAR COUNTRIES.
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
HOUSE BILL REMOVES RESTRIC
TIONS ON AMOUNT OF CUR
RENCY THAT MAY BE
IBSUED.
Wsstem Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, ' Aug. 4.—Plans were
practically completed last night tor the
care of Americans In war-torn Europe.
Congress, at the request of Presi
dent Wilson, appropriated $250,000 as
an initial step, and will grant more,
funds If desired. The appropriation
will be used In caring for the Imme
diate needs of Americans, especially
those without means of obtaining any
funds.
Americans who have letters of
credit and travelers' checkß, or other
forms of money credit, will be assist
ed by American embassies In having
them cashed.
Friends and relatives of Americans
abroad can deposit with the State De
partment here any sum they choose
and an embassy check for an equiva
lent amount will be issued in Europe.
The President’s message to Con
gress was as follows:
“The present disturbances in Eu
rope, with the consequent interruption
of transportation facilities, the in
crease of living expenses, couplfd with
the difficulty of obtaining money from
this country, have placed a large num
ber of American citizens temporarily
or permanently resident In Europe in
a serious situation and have made it
necessary for the United States to
provide relief and transportation to
the United States or to places of
safety.
“The situation also has thrown on
our diplomatic and consular officers
an enormous burden In caring for the
interests of Americans in the dis
turbed areas and jnakes it necessary
to provide for greatly increased ex
penses.
“In view of the exigency of the situ
ation as above outlined, I recommend
the Immediate passage by Congress of
an act appropriating $250,000, or as
much thereof as may be necessary, to
be placed at the disposal of the Pres
ident, for the relief, protection and
transportation of American citizens
for personal services and for other ex
penses which may be Incurred in con
nection with or growing out of the
existing disturbance in Europe." .
Use of a United States warship to
carry to Europe $3,500,000 in gold for
the relief of stranded American tour
ists was proposed by New York bank
ers.
Washington.—All restrictions on the
amount of currency which may be is
sued under section five of the bank
law was removed In an amendment by
the House, passed 231 to 0 and hur
ried over to the Senate. The original
law limited the issue to $500,000,000.
New York.—The clearing house
Monday decided to issue clearing
house certificates to meet the cur
rency situation brought about by the
European war crisis.
Washington.—President Wilson ap
pealed to the people of the United
States to remain calm during the war
In Europe.
He declared the United States owes
It to mankind to help the rest of the
world during the present crisis.
The President declared the United
States could gain great and perma
nent glory during the present trouble,
providing no one lost his head. t
There Is sure to be inconvenience
to the financial institutions of the
country, he told callers, but added that
the administration is fully prepared to
help out all difficulties. He urged that
no credence be given to unconfirmed
reports of a sensational nature.
The President declared there was no
cause for any serious alarm in the
United States. A proclamation of neu
trality, he said, will be issued as soon
as it can be completed by the State
Department. He does not believe there
will be any necessity for Congress to
remain in session because of the sit
uation In Europe.
Enemy’s Bullets Kill Three Men.
Springfield, lll.—Frank Walker, his
son James Walker, and James O’Neill,
were shot and killed by Joseph Pence
at Farmersvllle.
Rebels Close In on Capital.
Mexico City.—lt la reported that the
constitutionalists are slowly closing in
on the capital from three points.
Distribute Four Billion Fish 1914-IS.'*
Washington. Secretary of Coni
inerce Redfield has been Informed bjr
the commissioner of fisheries that
advance reports received from the fish,
cultural stations of the Bureau of'
Fisheries In all parts of the country
Indicate that during the fiscal year
which closed June 30, 1914, the num
ber of food and game fishes propa
gated and distributed by the bureau
was considerably In excess of that of
any previous year. - The output waa
approximately fpur billion, of_ which
485,000,000 represented the migratory
food fishes of the Atlantic coast
streams, one billion of commercial
fishes of the Great Lakes., two and
one-fourth billion the important food
fishes of the North Atlantic coast
over 200,000,000 the salmons of tho
Pacific seaboard, and the remainder
the fishes of the minor Inferior wai
ters.
Kimono on Cow Is 0. K.
Chicago.—Humane officers decided
it was none of their business If a
woman wanted to dress her cow in a
yellow kimono to protect her from the
flies. Neighbors had kicked.
Peru Treaty Signed.
Lima, Peru. — The American minis
ter, Benton McMillln, and Foreign
Minister Gazzanl signed an arbitra
tion treaty designe'd to cover all ques
tions which lay between the United
States and Peru.
STATE REVENUE FROM FORESTS.
Nearly $30,000 Will Go to Aid Wyom
ing Schools and Roads.
Denver.—Receipts from the sale of
forest products and from, grazing, wa
ter power, and occupancy permits on
the national forests of Wyoming, dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30,
amounted to $85,583.41. Of this
amount thirty-five per cent, or' $29,-
954.19 reverts to the state for tho ben
efit of the scboOl and road fund.
Twenty-five per cent, or $21,395.85, la
paid into the state treasury to tho
credit of the counties in which the na
tional forests are located for the ben
efit of thq school fund, and the ret
maining ten per cent, or $8,558.34, la
expended by the government on publlo
roads in the forest regions.
According to forestry officials, the
total net receipts from the national
forests undor the Jurisdiction of tho
Denver office amounts to $372,917.57,
an increase of $39,222.25 over those of
the preceding year.
CHEYENNE FRONTIER OFFICIALS.
Wild Western Parades on First and
Third Days of Celebration.
Cheyenne, Wyo.—The Frontier*
committee announced the list of
officials for the eighteenth annual
Frontier Days celebration, August 18,
19. 20 and 21. These officials wero
selected with attention to their quali
fications. The list follows:
Starter—Frank A. Hadsell, Raw
lins, Wyo.
Judges of Professional and Amateur
Rough Riding—William Booker, Glen
rock, Wyo.; 0. F. Howard, Platte villa.
Colo.; J. L. Jordan, Underwood, Wyo.
Judges of Steer Roping—J. J. Robb,
Inspector for the Wyoming Livestock
Association at South Omaha, Neb.; R.
L. Van Houten, Buffalo, Wyo.; Fred
Hlrslg, Cheyenne.
Timers—Dan S. Park and Archie T.
Hale, both of Cheyenne.
Announcer—T. J. Cahill, Cheyenne.
The Frontier committee decided to
hold parades on the first and third
days of the celebration. Prizes for the
most typical cowboy and cowgirl par
ticipating in these parades will be
given. The winners of the first day
parade prizes will be eligible for the
third day prizes. (
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