The evening world. Newspaper, August 4, 1914, Page 2

A ah Rael FEE SVENING “WoRED,. i 4 > in the Department of Meurthe-ct-Moselle, a part of Old Lorraine, near Longwy, and later Cirey-sur-Vezouze in the same Department. The German entry into the Duchy of Luxemburg was headed by thirty-five auto- mobiles filled with officers, these being followed by cavalry in force. 4 Gen. Joseph Joffre, commander-in-chief of the French army, left Paris to-day for the frontier. : The French Minister of War to-day issued the following note: ae ¥ A, » tween. France and Germany have been broken off. War is declared. The first act of the » Germans, according to information from a positive source to the Minister of War, was to = execute M. Samain, former President, of the French War Soctety, who lived in Metz, and ~ to imprison all the members of that Society.” between Maubeuge and Foul and then to push straight across country in a dash on Paris. The French forces are prepared. The mobilization was complete last night and Gen. _ Joffre, Commander-in-Chief, is in personal command. i In the skirmishing to date success has crowned the French effort. Raiding parties of German cavalry anda motorcycle corps that tried to penetrate back of Nancy to cut off ‘communication were ambushed. A dozen were killed and a number—some estimates go as high as 100—captured. The attack on Longwy has been repulsed, as has that on Bel- fort. Germans are said to be present on the frontier near Belfort. The French Government to-day sent a message to Jules Cambon, French Ambas= sador in Berlin, telling him to ask for his passports and to leave the French Embassy and , Consulate in care of the United States. The French Government declares that Baron von Schoen in his note made several incorrect statements, among them the German assertion that French army aviators had ' entered Belgium, had surveyed Nuremberg and had thrown bombs, and, furthermore, ~ that French troops had invaded German territory at several points. a German warships are operating against a number of towns in Algeria. The Foreign Office announced to-night that German cruisers are bombarding Phil- lippeville as well as Bona. No details of the damage have yet been received. German Airship Drops Bombs on French Town German aviators killed fifteen persons and badly damaged the historic town of Lune- ville, in the Department of Meurthe et Moselle, early to-day. The big Zeppelin passed over the Church of St. Jacques and dropped a quantity of high explosives. z It missed the church and fell in the square alongside. One of the side walls of the church was demolished and a patrol of troops stationed there was annihilated. The dirig- ible then proceeded over the fortifications dropping other bombs there and demolishing > - part of the embankment. aM French aviators were despatched trom Nancy to locate the Zeppelin dirigible. There » is intense indignation in official quarters over the action of the Germans in dropping bombs on an unprotected town without warning. ‘ Itis said the bombs dropped atLuneville were made. pof Germany’snew high explosive and were particularly deadly. The fifteen soldiers killed are said to have been blown to pieces. The Germans tried to destroy the historic Palace of Lorraine but their bombs missed the mark. . French and German Ships in Battle LONDON, Aug. 4.—A general assault of the French position near Longwy is reported. » | Serious fighting is in progress at several points along the Franco-German frontier. Riot- ing followed the announcement of the declaration in Paris, crowds attacking the German and Austrian quarters. Patriotic demonstrations eclipsing anything heretofore seen are reported in Berlin and Paris. \ A naval battle is believed in progress off the French coast. Reports received from the life saving and coast guard stations along the Yorkshire coast say that heavy firing ‘was heard there at daybreak to-day. i It is known that a French » under sealed orders. "| Ithas been expected that the Germans would attempt to raid the French coast before ©) the British fleet could act and it is believed by the naval officials here that at least a part |? of the hostile German and French fleets have clashed. % The German cruiser Breslau bombarded the French naval station of Bona, Algeria, =, at 4 o'clock this morning, afterward steaming off at full speed in a westerly direction, ac- cording to a.despatch received at the French Embassy here. Kaiser Declares War on Belgium ae BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 4.—It is reported that after Germany had declared war » on Belgium, to-day German troops crossed the frontier at Gemmenieh, near the junction » of the Dutch, Belgian and German frontiers. A special-train carrying all the securities of the National Bank of Belgium left here Antwerp during the night. 4 The Belgian authorities have selz », School in the Belgian capital. The Burgomeister of Antwerp says German forces have crossed into the province » of Limburg. He has received notification that martial law has been declared in Holland ye and that the government will open the dykes and flood the country should Germany © persist in an invasion. i The Premier announced that a German army of 100,000 men is already crossing ;» Luxemburg, following the railway toward the French border. This army is to reinforce * 7 squadron sailed from Brest within the last few days ones for “ ed the wireless installation set up by the German S ON BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND GERMAN “The German Ambassador has demanded his passports, and diplomatic relations be-|the nation’s neutrality. It is considered certain that the German plan is to attempt to penetrate the defenses|completed. Every able-bodied man has responded to the colors, and every railway bridge Lae ON a ae ileal fi ¥ oe FORCES ON ND SEA tria with the country aflame with most bitter anti-Austrian feeling, would mean anji mediate revolution in which the loyalty of the army would be submitted to an almostim- possible test. \ STOCKHOLM, Aug. 4.—It was stated to-day that both Germany and Russia made inquiries on Sunday as to whether Sweden would remain neutral. Germany’s note 'was brief, merely demanding to know whether Sweden was “for or against us.” The Ministers declined to sa ' y what reply was given but they are preparing to defend The German ultimatum to Belgium created a deep impression here, and it is believed that ifa similar ultimatum were addressed to‘Sweden she would follow the Belgian ex- ample in refusing to aid Germany. ; BERNE, Switzerland, Aug. 4.—The military mobilization of Switzerland has been and mountain pass is occupied. Provisions and all means of locomotion, even bicycles, have been seized. Servians Defeat Austrians in Two Battles. NISH, Aug. 4.—The Austrian forces at Semlin were still held in check to-day and have not been able to cross the Danube. The War Office to-day declared that fighting at Belgrade had continued unabated, but that the Servians put‘up such a stubborn defense that every attempt of the Austrians to cross the river failed. ' Three regiments of Austrian infantry, comprising nearly 10,000 men, supported by heavy artillery, advanced against the Servians. but were repulsed, leaving many of their number dead and wounded on the field. A large force of Austrian troops, aided by a flotilla of monitors composed ot twenty vessels, has been trying for the last six days to cross the river Save into Servian terri= tory, but has not succeeded in landing. ‘ The Austrians have made repeated attempts to repair the Semiin bridge, partially wrecked by dynamite. They have been driven back under a withering rifle fire at every attempt. Kaiser Delivers a War Speech BERLIN, Aug. 4.—In the presence of the entire Royal family, and with every mem- ber present, Kaiser. Wilhelm formally opened the war session of the Reichstag to-day. The Emperor delivered his speech from the throne in the white room of the palace. A body of Russian frontier guards from Krottingen was driven back yesterday by a part of the garrison of the German seaport of Memel, the most northerly town in German territory. , Despatches from Posen tell of the ambushing of a scouting party of Cossacks by German infantry at a point between Borzykowo and the Warta River. The Cossacks had crossed the border and were advancing inland when they were sighted by German frontier patrols. The advance guard of the Cossack column surrendered, but the main body managed to retreat toward the river. Twenty-five Russians were killed and 41 taken prisoners. - German troops are rushing forward into Russian Poland. The objecttive is believed to. be Warsaw. It is said the German army of invasion is less than 100 miles from that city. This force penetrated Russian Poland at Kalisz. It encountered no very serious opposi- tion. A strong Russian army is reported at Warsaw which is highly fortified. A bill was introduced into the German Imperial Parliament to-day providing for the appropriation of $1,250,000,000 to meet the expenses of the war. ; ASQUITH LOUDLY ChEERED WHEN HE TELLS COMMONS OF ULTIMATUM 10 GERMANY LONDON, Aug. 4.—Sneers and Jeers/ with the statement made by Sir*Ed- at Kalser Wilhelm marked the sitting] war Grey, the Forelgn Secretary, in of the House of Commons this after-|the House of Commons yesterday a noon. It was England's answer to/ telegram had been sent early this Germany’s protestations that she had| morning to Sir Edward Goschen, Brit- been forced into war. ish Ambassador in Berltn, to the fol- Premier Asquith’s explanations of} lowing effect: Germany's announced position to-| ‘The King of the Belgians has ap- grant violation of the law of nationa, “His Majesty's government ts bound to protest against this violation of a treaty to which Germany was a party in common with England and must request an assurance that the demand made upon Belgium by Germany be not proceeded with, and that Belgium's neutrality be respectod by Germany, and we have asked for an immediate reply. “We received this morning from our Minister in Brussels the follow- ‘ng telegram: this morning should be given before midnight to-night.” The Premier concluded his grave statement amid a great outburst. of cheering from all parts of the House. The mobilization of the navy, Srit- ain's chief weapon, 1s complete, ‘The army mobilization haa progressed so far that the troops could be put in the field at an bour's notice. Cy ————_—— 1,000 FRENCH RESERVES TO GO ON LA LORRAME Liner Will Sail for Havre Tb-Mor- row, Consul Here An, nounces, The French Consulate anno this afternoon that it nea’ notttive information that La Lorraine, of the French line, will sail for Havre to- “The German Minister has this morning addressed a note to the Bel- gian Minister for Foreign Affairs, stating that, as the Beleian Govern- ment has declined a well-intentioned proposal submitted to it by the Imn- perial German Government, the lat- ter, deeply to its regret, will be com- pelled to carry out, if necessary, by force of arms the measures consid- ered indispensable in view of the wiMir. Anqulth concluded by oa ir. ju! conclu 'y 5 3 Fits We cannot “TL have to add this on behalf oi Majesty's Government: regard this asin any sense a satisfac. tory communication. We have in re- ply repeated the request made last week to the German Government that morrow. A ic Mi ty’a| it should give ua the same assurance os ware Bae ee he Ried" She pee ae Lae ere fogurding ‘Belgian neutrality as was meer, Ke oe 1 Piges aoe re- * given to us by France last week, servists, - The United Kingdom believes that/ tion on behalf of Belgium, The| "We have asked that the German semblage of would-be fighters tis-| warring powers, will sail, ‘ae- of the ‘ongul- General d'Anglade said. * British Government ts also informed C that the German Government has de- livered to the Belgian Government a note proposing friendly neutrality, pending @ free passage of German troops through Belgium and promis- Ing to maintain the independence and integrity of the kingdom and its pos- sessions on the conclusion of peace, threatening in case of resusal to treat Belgium as an enemy.” Sir Edward Grey in the despatch requested an answer within twelve hours, Premier Asquith then read a tele- gram from the German Foreign Min ister which the German Ambassador reply to that request and a ‘. satis. Germany has studiously carried for. factory answer to our telegram of ward a series of insults designed tv provoke England and force her to assume the onus of a war declaration. ‘To keep the record straight Premier Asquith formally demanded that Germany agree by midnight to-night to respect Belgium's neutrality, This ultimatum was useless because, be- fore it could be presented, Germany had answered with a declaration of war against Belgium. ‘That alone, if there were no treaty obligations with Russia and France, would demand that England fight. Her own coast line would be at the mercy of a hostile German fleet at all times should Germany take King Albert's kingdom, Premier Asquith explained that all England had demanded of Germany LISTEN to Dr. Wiley, the National Pure Food Authority. t tee child of two an ip provided, a or over, eourse, Chat the distribution ie ternpered with good ‘common sense.” you are educating many physicians tease °° you, *, Candy in the same Ii Special for Wednesday in London had sent to sir Edward VAN, CHOCOLATE AND Grey to-day, It was as follows: COAN “Please dispel any distrust that may subsist on the part of the British the German column that on Sunday seized the railways of the Grand Duch - trated into France. , 2 . Sarees pee Italian Army Now On War Footing ROME, Aug. 4.—The Italian army is mobilized. Details are suppressed by the censor, but it is certain that both the army and navy are now ona complete war footing. Germany continues her efforts to get the government to reconsider its declaration neutrality, but so far these appeals have been ignored. s Itis admitted that for the government to go to war now to help Germany and Aus= i Government with regard to our In- tentions by repeating most positivel: the formal assurance that, even in case of armed conflict with Belgium, Germany will under no pretension: whatever annex Belgian territory.” reading of this telegra.. way | with derisive laughter by the! was tbat sho give the same assur- ances regarding respecting Belgium's neutrality as France had given, This, | he said, was refused. “We only had promises from Ger- many," the Premier continued, “and these promises were made simultan- | eously with the pressing of demands on Belgium herself by the German) aire PLAN Lets iy Sham pot! ‘The Premier continued: “We understand that Belgium cate sorically refused to assent to a fla Voreign Office. Of course, this was | ———— [not satisfactory. Germany's attitude ; throughout In connection with Bel- eum bas been entirely in opposition te British interests,” Ms. Sequilh oad that ia conformity now & ee 1) P o.€o. ANDRESEN,-—At Brookes, Alberta, on July 28, ELLIOTT DONALD GAMBORG AN- DRESEN. Funeral sarviees at Mt Jenn's Ghersn, ‘Graton Jaane, 87, M. Ang, 6,