AUSTRIA AND SERVIA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 690, 29 July 1914, Page 5

AUSTRIA AND SERVIA.

WAR DECLARED. EUROPE'S PEACE THREATENED. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—CopyTlcHt LONDON, July 26. The " Daily Mail's " Vienna correspondent telegraphed to-day that as a result of Servia's rejection of the ultimatum sent her demanding the punishment of those responsible for the murder of the Archduke and his wife, Austria has declared war on Servia. "Reynolds' Newspaper confirms the declaration. A state of seige, together with martial law, have been proclaimed throughout Austro-Hungary. General Putnik (chief of the Servian staff) and four companions were arrested at Kelenfoeld, near Budapest. The general had just left Gleichenberg, and was on his way to his own country, when he was arrested at the railway station last night. He was greatly surprised, and said that he was not aware that a state of war existed. He stoutly resisted capture, but was eventually overcome and taken to the military headquarters. It is believed that General Putnik's companions were staff officers. His daughter, who was with him, has been provided with accommodation at an hotel. <. At Agram to-night there was a great all-night demonstration, the crowds shouting "Down with Servia!" , Italy has informed Austria that she will adopt a friendly attitude in in accordance with the terms of the Triple Alliance.

WAR FORMALLY DECLARED.

London, Tuesday War has been formally declared GERMANY SUPPORTS AUSTRIA Berlin, Monday. A wave of feeling in sunport of Austria's attitude has swept over Berlin; It is understood Germany will support Austria in the event of any other Power coming to the assistance of Servia. RUSSIA'S ATTITUDE I i IMMEDIATE MOBILISATION DEMANDED St, Petersburg, Monday. Decrees have been proclaimed forbidding the publication of information concerning the movements of the army and navy, and placing St. Petersburg and Moscow under modified martial law. The Zemstchina declares that Russia's intervention will be followed by Grmany, resulting in the biggest upheaval eince the days of Napoljon. The Kurier Bays that the only response worthy of Russia is immediate mobilisation on the Austrian frontier and an epmhatic declaration that Servia will not stand alone.

The Czar has named the Grand Duke Nicholas generali3simo of the forces. Pupils of the military schools who finish their Btudies in 1914 will be made officers of the army forthwith. SERVIA'S LATE ALLIES MONTENEGRO WANTS TO HELP London, Monday. The attitude of Servia's late allies in the first Balkan War is attracting great interest jusc now. The four nations combined against Turkey for the one campaign only, and nothing in the nature of an alliance, either offensive or defensive, is in existence. It is announced from Sofia that both Greece and Bulgaria will remain neutral during the coming war. In Montenegro, on the other hand, public opinion demands joint action with Servia. "DOWN WITH AUSTRIA!" SLAV DEMONSTRATION IN PARIS Paris, Monday. Corwds of Slav students and others made a demonstration before the Austrian legation, shouting "Down with Austria" They attempted to burn the Austrian flag, and several were arrested. M. Viviani is returning to Paris from Rusda and Sweden via Berlin. Advices from Brussels state that all plans have been completed for a general mobilisation. The newspaper Soir declares that Belgium ia watching events and will do her duty.

It i"b officially stated in Vienna that the Austrian military regulations provide for the detention of any officer of a hostile Power in the event of the imminence of war. General Putnik was treated with every courtesy, and the Emperor ordered his immediate liberation. He was sent by special train to Servia. BRITISH NAVAL PREPARATIONS THREE FLEETS MAKING READY London, Tuesday The first fleet ia coaling at Portland. It is believed that it proceeds to the North Sea, and the second fleet could be ready in twenty-our hours, as the so-called balance of crews is already aboard The patrol flotillas have b6en mobilised. The third fleet could be ready in forty-eight hours. The cress know their way about the vessels as they have just had ten days' training CROATIANS EXCITED STREET DEMONSTRATION IN AUCKLAND "DOWN WTTH AUSTRIA!" Great excitement prevailed among the Croatians in Auckland and district yesterday in consequence of the grave news from Europe. Farmers and business Aien from the city and suburbs gathered in the centre of the city to dißcuss in excited litile knots the situation and the position of the Croatians in New Zealand liable to service in the Austrian Army.

About ten o'clock a party of about a dozen made a demonstration outside the Außtriun Consulate in Customs Htreet East, shouting, "Down with Austria!"

Mr Scansie, editor of "Zora," the Croatian newspaper, whose office is nearly opposite that of the Austrian Consul, hurried into the street to an certain the cause of the disturbance. He_was met by the party, who told him that they intended to secure' the Austrian flag and burn it publicly in the street

Mr Scansie pointed out that they would be committing a breach of the law, and ultimately persuaded them to refrain from furtner demonstrations.

Since Monday several telegrams have been received at the "Zora" office from Croatians in the North of Auckland, expressing sympathy with Servians, and emphatically repudiating the attitude of Austria.

TIME FOR RECONSIDERATION. SERVIA APPEALS TO HAGUE TRIBUNAL. London, Monday. No confirmation has yet been received of the declaration of -war. Reuter'a Agency states that Austria's military preparations Will give Servia time to recon ider her reply. Advices from Paris state that Servia's reply accepts several of Austria's demands regarding the dissolution of anti-A"strian societies and the punishment of officials but protests against the proposal for the establishment of Austro-Hungarian police in Servia. Servia finally appeals to the Hague tribunal.