War Declaration Confirmed

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 83, 29 July 1914, Page 5

War Declaration Confirmed

RUSH TO JOIN THE COLOURS All the Powers Deeply Interested Discuss Sir Edward Drey's Idea

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright]

[United Press Association.] would give as good advice at Vienna as France might give, St. Petersburg and Germany are certainly working for peace. GERMANY’S PEACEFUL DESIGNS. St. Petersburg, July 28. The Austrian Ambassador assured M. Sazanoff that the rupture of diplomatic relations did not imply the outbreak of hostilities. He declared that Germany did not desire war on any account, particularly wdth Russia. A TURKISH RALLYING CRY. \ Constantinople, July 28 The Turkish Press urges Bulgaria to attack Roumania the moment hostilities begin, while Turkey compels Greece to revise the treaty. RUSSIAN ARDOUR. St. Petersburg, July 28. Owing to late strikers indulging in decorations being filled with national ardour, the police were compelled to hurriedly commander cabs and carts for protective barriers at the Austrian and Germany Embassies.

PREPARATIONS FOR ACTION.

London, July 28

A telegram received in Paris from Vienna states that very important preparations are being completed with a view to military action this morning. The Berliner Lokal Anzeiger states that the Austrian army invaded Servia at Mitrovitja and that the Servians retreated.

SIR EDWARD GREY’S PROPOSALS

London, July 28

Lord Crewe, in the House of Lords, said the urgency of the situation necessitated Sir Edward Grey taking.an unusual course in making a proposition without finding beforehand whether it would be acceptable to the different Powers. Britain’s view is that Servia’s reply seemed to afford a basis whereon a friendly arid disinterested group of the Powers ought to be able to arrange a generally acceptable settlement.

Berlin, July 28

It is understood in diplomatic circles that Sir Edward Grey does not desire to intervene in the AustroSerb conflict, which is no affair of Britain’s, hut desires to prevent complications likely to cause the conflict to spread. Replying to the representations of the Triple Entente, Germany has hitherto replied that she has no objection to the other Powers attempting to secure concessions, but as Austrians are an ally she cannot interfere with Austria’s freedom of action. THE SERVIAN REPLY. Vienna, July 28. Monday evening’s newspapers state that the Servian reply shows that she is only seeking evasions. It is impossible for Austria to cease action. If the demands are unconditionally, accepted, the mobilisation cost v ill have to be paid to the Government now to make quiet other demands. Telegrams from Nish, the new Servian capital, state that it is generally considered that the, situation ] is less critical than on Sunday. If Austria were assured of being backed by Germany, Austria would already have poured troops across the Danube.

WAR OFFICIALLY DECLARED.

[United Press Association.] (Received 10.45 a.rn.) ' Vienna, July 28. It is officially announced that war has been declared. THE STOCK EXCHANGE. (Received 10.5 a.m.) London, July 28. The money market is unsettled with short loans at 2§. The Stock Exchange is rather less nervy, but all departments aie weak. One unimportant failure is announced. Consols closed at 71J. Debenture stocks are unchanged.

GERMANY’S OBJECTION.

GREY'S PROPOSALS.

RUN ON THE SAVINGS BANK.

(Received 9.50 a.m.) Berlin, July 28

It is stated in official quarters that German}' rejects Sir Edward Grey’s proposal because it does not offer any prospects of success. Austria and Russia could not consent to appear before a European tribunal like the Balkan States. Conversation between the Powers would afford better means of settlement. There was a further run on the savings banks owing to wild war rumors.

u Servia expects that Austria, in order to preserve European peace, will accept arbitration by a conference of ambassadors. Mobilisation of the army is practically completed. Two battalions have been ordered to retire from Belgrade immediately the Austrians arrive.

THE FEELING IN FRANCE.

Paris, July 28.

ENTHUSIASM IN HUNGARY.

The more hopeful feeling is not andorsed in official circles. It is pointed out that a communique issued at Vienna shows that Austria is disinclined to meet Servia with concessions.

“DEEDS, NOT WORDS.”

Budapest, July 28,

Count' Tisza, in the Lower House, said that what was wanted now was deeds, not words. The whole country was enthusiastic and would continue to fight until the honor of the nation was vindicated and future peace assured.

The newspapers say the question of peace or war rests with Germany. If ;he desires peace she can • easily urge Austria to declare herself satisfied since Servia has given way.

There were disorderly scenes on the boulevards. The Socialists and Anarchists organised a demonstration against war, and paraded, shouting “Down with war! Down with the army!”

Append, on behalf of the Opposition, expressed confidence in Austria’s action.

Parliament was prorogued am>d wild enthusiasm,,

Patriots replied with a counter-de-monstration. The police and mounted Republican Guards frequently charged, knocking many down. CALLING UP THE RESERVES.

ITALY’S ADVICE TO GERMANY.

Rome, July 28

A semi-officially Berlin telegram states that Italy strongly urged Germany to accept Sir Edward Grey’s proposals. LEAVING FOR THE WAR. FEVERISH SELLING ON THE MONTREAL STIHTK EXCHANGE.; (Received 12.25 p.m.) Ottawa, July SS. Austrian residents in Canada are leaving in scores to rejoin their regiments. In view of the outbreak of war, numbers of Servians and Greeks are holding themselves in readiness to depart. The Montreal Stock Exchange was compelled to close owing to the tremendous amount of selling. WAR STRENGTH OF THE EUROPEAN NATIONS. The following taken from "Hav,ell’s Annual” gives the extreme war strength (army) of the nations named : No. of men. Austria ... ... 1,820.000 Belgium ... ... 300,000 Bulgaria ... ... 200,000 Denmark ... ... 83,000

Melbourne, July 28

Austrian residents are calling on the Consul and offering their services in the event of hostilities.

THE BRITISH FLEETS.

London, July 28

.The First Fleet is coaling at Portland. It is believed that the fleet proceeds to the North Sea. The Second Fleet could be ready in twenty-four hours, as the so-call-ed balance crows are already aboard, and the patrol flotillas mobilised.

The Third Fleet can be ready in forty-eight hours, a s the crows know their way about the vessels, as they have just had ten day’s training, i __ "NO WAR WITH ENGLAND LEFT OUT." Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, duly 28. Mr Devlin says the situation is regarded with remarkable optimism, for the reason, he supposes, that England ;has made it plain that there can be 'no European war with England left out. While Germany admits that she

MONEY FOR THE WAR. A European war is a very costly affair, and the mere mobilisation of troops, even if there is no actual fighting, will involve the expenditure of many millions sterling. Most of the nations involved will be compelled to rely upon their State banks to finance them, and in view of this it is interesting to know the resources of the European banks. The following figures are taken from the “Economist” (London), and are for a week in July. The figures are as under :

Gold. Silver. Bank of £ £ France ... 152,962,000 25,496,000 Russia ... 159,119,000 7,312,000 Germany 66,269,000 Austria ... 52,345,000 12,187,000 It(ily ... 48,876,000

Furthermore, Russia had foreign credits amounting to £19,299,000, and Germany has a. war reserve estimated at £12,000,000 in her war chest at Spandau.

France ... 4,500,000 Germany .... 4,350,000 Greece ... 110,000 Italy ... 3,220,000 Montenegro ... .V. 50,000 Netherlands ... .... 200,000 Norway 70,000 Roumania 500,000 Russia ... 5,400,000 Servia 270,000 Turkey ... 1,000,000