SLAV v. TEUTON.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 81, 27 July 1914, Page 5

SLAV v. TEUTON.

SERVIA REJECTS ULTIMATUM. A LONG-THREATENED STORM. [fc* BIJOTWO IILSOBAPH—OOPYBWHX} [United Pbebs Association.] London, July 26. ■■ There was much excitement in the ■ European capitals throughout the day The Russian Charge d'Affaires called on the Vienna Foreign Office, and asked for an extension of tune for the ultimatum, but he received a negative reply. It then rumored that Servia would accept the ultimatum under protest, but early .in the'evening it was definitely announced,,that the ultimatum had been reieMinisters cancelled their week-end engagements, chiefly owing to the Austro-Servian crisis. • Dr Dillon, the Daily Telegraph s Correspondent at Vienna, says that ■ almost everybody in Austria hoped the long-threatened storm would ' hurst, not because national sentiment has become suddenly bellicose, but because the people are sick of pencdm prises, which paralyse trade and commerce. The dispute does not t*wrn o» i the : assassination; that at tW most is only an occasion. The real crises lie deeper, and AustroSalvian differences are the first symptom of a "gigantic Slav-Teutonic strugLord Haldane, speaking at the Qity Liberal Club, said the situation East was causing every Government anxiety, and he hoped interest would be on : the aide (of peace. The money-markets have closed in \ is* gloomiest, .state,,.,. . Consols ; have t dropped to 73*, owing to the rumor of Bussian mobilisation. There were even heavier falls in Paris and Berlin, and almost a panic at St. Petersburg, particularly in mining and , banking shares. ■i« DOINGS AT BERLIN. < GERMANY'S FLEET GATHERS. SOCIALISTS IGNORED. t.i'zH t' 'it ■ ',■■* l 80ME PRESS OPINIONS. ~■■;,'i..■■■ , i, ■ "■■——'-—-" v . Berlin, July 26. The Kaiser was staying at Bergen, but-immediately went towards Berlin. All divisions of the German fleet have been ordered to concentrate at pre-arranged places on the Norwegian coast. There is great excitement in Berlin, the newspapers being snatched from the- distributors. Tens of thousands were distributed gratis! ; A procession of twenty thousand at s marched, singing the Austrian national anthem and - soldiers' songs, cheering at the Bismarck and Moltke statues, and groaning and hooting outside the Servian and Eussian Embassies. The • .procession was formed chiefly of students, clerks and shop assistants, who .Will have to go to the front if war breaks out. <v Socialists , distributing anti-war i manifestoes were roughly handled, and the manifestoes trampled underM foot. The Socialists are convening many meetings to submit resolutions denouncing war. , ' 'The'kfeujs Zeitung says that the labor troubles in Russia, Humbert's revelations in France, and the Ulster question will deprive Servia, of much hppe of support from Europe. Ger- • many is willing to carry out its duties : tinder the Triple Alliance to. the fullest, f

The Tageblatt says that if any third party attempts to cripple Austria, Germany's power will he thrownin Austria's favor. The Neueste Nachrichten says: "Let it be, known on the Neva that a Russian attack on Austria means war with Germany." RUSSIA'S ATTITUDE. CANNOT BE INDIFFERENT. READY FOR THE WORST. _____ §St. Petersburg, July 25. The ultimatum created a deep img pression. M. Zazanoff had an inter- '■' view with the British, French and German Ambassadors and the Ser- \ nan Minister. The newspapers declare that Russia cannot be indifferent to Servia's fate. At a Cabinet Council, the War Minigt«r announced that Russia was in a jrfcat© of complete military raadi-

Gigantic Race Struggle Begins, .■•■*■ —————— Extraordinary Special. (Received 8.55 a.m.) * ) London, July 26. A special cable from the Daily Mail's Vienna correspondent states that Austria has declared war. Reynold's newspaper confirms the declaration.

ness. The ultimatum was unanimously regarded as a direct challenge to Russia. WHAT AUSTRIA SAYS. TERRITORY NOT DESIRED. DOWN WITH SERVIA.' Vienna, July 26. Austria has given ah assurance that she does not intend any territorial acquisition in Servia. The newspapers containing the result of the ultimatum' were eagerly purchased. Crowds cheered the Emperor and the Kaiser. There was much enthusiasm at Budapest, the capital* of Hungary, when the rupture of relations was announced. Crowds paraded the streets, despite torrents of rain, crying "Down with Servia!" M. Fovanovitsch, the Servian Minister, has left Vienna. Twenty-two Austrian warships have assembled in the Bay of Cattaro. A partial mobilisation has been orderThe Foreign Office has announced that if Servia takes military measures she will have to pay every penny of •the cost of Austria's mobilisation.* ATTITUDE OF FRANCE. ANTI-AUSTRIAN SENTIMENTS. § Paris, July 25. Les Debate-.declares that should Servia be forced into war, she will not appeal vainly for the support of the Powers, who wish to maintain the balance of'power at all costs. Most" newspapers remark that Austria has chosen the moment when M. Poincare and Viviani. are absent, when Russia is involved in industrial turmoil, and Britain is involved in the Ulster struggle.

It is reported that the Government has telegraphed to President Poinsare to abandon his Stockholm visit, and hasten to Paris. IN SERVIA'S CAPITAL. ROYALTY LEAVES THE CITY. DEFENCE NOT INTENDED. Belgrade, July 26. The King and the Government garrison have left Belgrade with the irchives of the Administration, which vill be conducted from Kragujevacs, i strong strategical position. Orders to mobolise troops were issued at ;hree o'clock. The Crown Prince commands the troops at Belgrade, but the city will not be seriously defended.

SERVIAN OFFICERS ARRESTED.

(Received 8.55 a.m.) Budapest, July 26

Putnik, chief of the Servian General staff and four companions while returning to Belgrade, were arrested it Kelenfoeld, near Budapest. AMERICA AFFECTED. A WHOOP IN WHEAT. SOME MAD TRADING. (Received 8.55 a.m.) Chicago, July 26. As a result of the European war there is wild trading in wheat, ind the rush to buy wheat is practically unanimous. It is impossible in the field to stop town orders except at advances ranging up to nearly three on December options, while September delivery options rose one cent and seven-eighths per bushel.