THE GERMAN ULTIMATUM

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2220, 5 August 1914, Page 7

THE GERMAN ULTIMATUM

THE DRAMATIC PRESENTATION "YOUR FISTS ON THE ENEMY" ENTHUSIASM IN ENGLAND St. Petersburg, August 2. It. is reported that when Baron de Pourtales (German Ambassador), after presenting the German , Ultimatum, asked, in a voice trembling with emotion, if Russia agreed ,to Germany's demands, M. Sazanoff (Russian Foreign Minister) replied by a, silence which meant refusal. ' ' /Baron de'Pourtales asked a second and a third time, and finaJly departed, crestfallen, leaving the lest of his bal notes overlooked in his hurry. These contained alternative replies, one recording German, satisfaction .at Russia's hypothetical surrender. , ' ' .:•■ •■: ?;.. ■' The Chancellor (Dr. Von Bethmann-' ■Hollweg),. addressing a crowd, reminded them of the advice given by the Brandenburgers : "Let.your hearts beat to God; your fists on tho enemy."..' Officials. stopped the Empress Marie, Dowager-Empress of Russia and- sister of Queen Alexandra, in Berlin, and directed her to return' to London or go to' Copenhagen. ':. " ■■ j ' • London, August 3.. j A very high foreign authority ,✓ hiis made the statement that tactless suspicion of Japan has been expressed in some quarters in Australia, which is embarrassing to Britain. Japan's sincerity is undoubted, and such remarks, if repeated in Tokio, are likely to generate injurious friction. -.'-.. Scenes of enthusiasm were witnessed in West End restaurants. French and Britons toasted each other, and tho revellers eang '(The Marseillaise" and "Rule Britannia." It was noticeable that a number of Italians were enthusiastic participants in. the revels.— "Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. Paris, August-3. France has informed Luxemburg that she .' desired to respect neutrality, but will be compelled henceforth to take measures for her own protection, because of ; the German action. .. The enthusiasm is prevalent. The public are marching along the streets arm-in-arm, and einging- "Tho Marseillaise." '-Men dashed into shops' to secure Union Jacks, and returning placed them beside the tricolour, this evoking thunderous jubilation. • Athens, August 3. Cabinet has decided to intervene in the war if, any, Balkan State se'eks to alter the status quo of the Bucharest treaty. Washington, August 3. The. Senate has passed a vote for the establishment of naval" steamship lines to carry; mails, passengers, an 3 freight to South Amdrica and European ports.. The House is now ready to consider the measure, which is likely to concentrate, in American hands much of the carrying trade that is affected by the war. . : Congress is considering a. _ vote of money to aid distressed Americans unable to return from Europe owing to being unable to cash cheques. President Wilson has issued a warnr ing to the United States not to give way to any war excitement, and to refrain from any actions likely to further embarrass the money market. ' Ho appeals to the Press not to publish senn> , telegrams . of- doubtful origin. The United States is financially sound, and it is hoped that later ho'will bo ablo to mediate amidst the world in arms. .'■".'■ Sydney, August 4. Remarkable silence is being preserved at all. the German Consulates regarding the war. The invariable answer to all inquiries is; "Wo know nothing officially, and have to depend on tho newspaners for our'news." The effects of , tho war aro already being felt at Newcastle. There are many overseas vessels belonging to various nations _ in the harbour nwaitine coal, and it is improbable that thoy will lonve while the trouble lasts. It is anticipated that many miners will bo rendered idle. Brown and Company's engineering works at Hnxham have closed, throwing idle" 2SO men.