Situation Easier

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 58, 29 July 1914, Page 5

Situation Easier

Clash of the Powers May be Avoided Britain Proposes Conversations The Idea Favorably Received on the Continent Hy Cai'ie -Press Association—Copyright

SIK E. GREY'S VIEW. 00-Oi'EKATiOX ESSENTIAL, v BERLIN CHEERS FOR ENGLAND. A FALSE IMPRESSION. By Cable—Press Ai- ociatian.—CopyrigUt London, July 27. Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Mr Bonar law, said that if the dispute was conSned to Austria and Servia Britain would not interfere. The moment another power was involved the position would become critical and the question would tie one of the peace of Europe. It appeared to him that Britain, Cer■tany, France and Italy should work together at St. Petersburg and Vienna simultaneously to secure the suspeaMon of operations, pending discussion. The co-operation of the four powers was essential. If their efforts failed, it would lead to the greatest catastrophe which could befall the European concert, ■nd the consequences would be incalculable. Sir Edward Grey added that he had asked France, Germaay and Italy if they were willing that their Ainbaspadora should meet him in coaferemte 'n London. merlin, July 27. The demonstrations were reaewed on the Unter-der-Linden, the procession passing the British embassy with cries •f "Hoch England" (cheers for England). Buns oa feme of the savings banks quickl/"'sub.iided. One <•: t!ie great hanks declined to pay in gcL.l and Bugcetited that ciisUimen should > !ian s t_(heir notes at tli>> Ilcichbank.

Castle, requiring effective measures to suppress gun-running. Earl Grey, in a letter, says the only hope of England's effective mediation lies in unity and solidarity of the United Kingdom. He believes that settlement in Ireland can be reached by a measure giving the Irish powers of selfgovernment similar to those enjoyed by | the provinces in Canada and South Afj rica. No political group iB discoverable in Canada, Australia or the United States which would venture to propose that Quebec, Queensland or California should be endowed with similar Home Rule measures, with separatist constitutional rights, which could not be give* to other States. The Times, in a leader, says the deplorable incidents are an emphatic testimony to the true results of the G*I vernment's policy in Ireland.

DEIIATE IN THE HOUSB OF COMMONS. MR. RBDMOND'S DECLARATION. i; 90LDIBRS DID A OOWARDCY THING." CBARGHS OF DISCRIMINATION. Received 28, 10.46 p.m. London, July 28. In the House of Commons ,Mr. Redmond declared that the Irisk executive at Dublin was in such a state of impotence that a subordinate official was ! able to call out tin- military without even informing the executive. The soldiers did a cowardly tiling in firing on ,i motley crowd of men. women and chiidnn, and they must iie fully punished ; t. they bad committed a erime. He eoucluded by demanding the revocation of the arms proclamation. He wished the House to understand clearly that fourfifths ot the Irishmen would not submit any longer to be bullied, punished, penalised and shot for conduct that wae permitted to go scot free in every Ulater county.

The Kaiser was tumultously wrYo:uel •t Kiel and procvedcu to Berlin. IV High Sea Fleet stopped in the Nort'i Kea for exercises, then returned to Kiel pod Wilhelmahaven. Telegrams from Vienna state that the Servians have blown up a bridge over tlie Danube and opened fire nemr TemlsImben. Vienna. July "!7. A nwni-official communique states that the Servian reply is intended to create ft false impression. While apparently Complying with the demands it contains far-reaching reservations making tiie coniessions insignificant.

Mr. Birivil declared that Harrel took tin- wbolc responribility, but be (Mr. I.iri'i'li) had since communicated wil.'t Sir .1. Ko-.- and asked him whether he i:ad associated himself with the act. (i.o!i<! Oji.i.isition cries of "Shame. 1 ") -Mr. Uirivl! continued that "if this is to be so, it will confirm my original view that both Harrcl and Ross should be suspended."

NO HOPE FOR SERYTA ALONE. RUSSIA QUIETENING DOWN. BRITAIN PROPOSES TO MEDIATE. A FALL IN CONSOLS. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, July 2%. The Times' Military correspondent ■- ftys that Servia alone has not the faintest hope of success. She requires time to organise her new territories, renew trar material and lick her wounds, but the conditions will be altered if she obtains useful allies or if the mighty Russian empire begins to moTC. With the existing group system in Europe this ■leans the Armageddon. St. Petersburg, July 27. The international crisis has a steadying effect on strikers. The city is qu'ct, and military patrols have been reduced. Mills are re-opening. Animated by a general patriotic out- „ burst, all the strikers resumed work. London, Jul» 27.

SOLDIERS' HEAVY CASUALTIES. EVERY MAN INJURED. THE PREMIER'S VIEW OF iHJXRUNNINB. A MINOR OFFENCE. Received 2S, 10.55 p.m. London. July jJS. Mr. Bonar Law eomplimented Mr. Redmond upon his temperate speech. Mr. Birrell's speech he described as amazing. Mr. Bonar Law asked if Mr. Harrcl had been instructed to permit gun-running. Mr. Asqiiith said that of 160 Scottis'i Borderers not a single man or officer escaped some injury. Eighteen soldiers iiad been sent to hospital. When Mr. Harrel took action, the arms proclamation had already ••xbaustcd itself. (Opposition cries: "That's the limit!") Mr. Asquitii, continuing, -aid that Customs officers had a rigia to search in view of prosecution, but iiad not the right to seize. Certainly he was unaware that the police had the right of seizure. Mr. Harrel was taking an entirely new departure when lie requisitioned the milii lary to deprhc person., <>.' a ".'as. Pe"- . sonally, he regarded, the importation of arms as a minor offence.

The Stock Exchange was demoralised ami consols touched 71. a r -ord, on receipt of the sensational Continental telegrams, but recovered and closed at T2'... Colonial Government stocks were nominally unchanged, but business was almost at a standstill. Londuii, duly 27. The Stock Exchange op»ued vctv ■weak, with consols at 'IK. There is a more hopeful feeling in Paris and St. Petersburg, following a long interview between M. Sazanoff and the Austrian Ambassador. Reuter states that Si-.-,i.m troops on a steamer on the Danube exchanged •hots with Austrian troop-, and an important engagement endued. Britain has sugge-tc.l that Germany, France, Britain and Italy should mediate in th<> dispute.

Slit EDWARD GREYS i n-.uTf/RJiS. FAVOUAfiLY RECEIVED AT THE CONFERENCE. AI..VKMIST REPORTS LACK CONFTRMATIOX. Received 28. 11.SO p.m. London. July 28. It is unofficially stated (bat opinion in the European capitals regarding tV crisis : s in.ire hopeful, except in Vienna. Servian new- is belated, comiig via. Ttoumania.

THE MYSTERIOUS YACHT. ANOTHER SELF-GOV KUXMENT SCHEME. THE GLOOMY VIEW i»F THE "TIMES." Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received 28, 5.3-5 p.m. London, July 28. The mystery surrounding the yacht which landed arms at li.wth is unsolved. The police officers maintain that they 4Cted under general orders faom Dublin

Diplomats do not attach importance to the encounters on the Danube, and recall similar encounters during, the Ro.ini.i crisis. It is understood that France has accepted Sir Edward Grey's proposals. A telegram received in Paris from Vicuna 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 hai

retreated. Both these alarmist reports lack continuation. Sale of stocks from the Continent was the iiuiin cause of the Stock Exchange weakness, London dealers being unwilling to take undue risks. CanadianPacifies fell to 176, having declined i'2 points since the making up.

THE SITUATION CALMER. A SETTLEMENT POSSIBLE OF ARRANGEMENT. RUSSIAN BOURSE RECOVERING. Received 28, 11.30 p.m. London, July 28. Lord Crewe, in the House of Lord 3, said the urgency of the situation necessitated Sir Edward Grey taking an unusual course in making a proposition without finding beforehand whether it would he acceptable to the different Powers. Britain's view is that Servia'B reply seemed to afford a basis whereon a friendly and disinterested group of the Per. ■•:■; ought to be able to arrange a gein in ly acceptable settlement. Berlin, July 2S.

It i» understood in diplomatic circles that Sir Edward Grey does not desire to intervene in the Austro-Serb conflict, which is no affair of Britain's, but 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 tht other Powers attempting to secure concessions, but as Austrians are an ally she cannot interfere with Austria's freedom of action. St. Petersburg, July 28. The situation is calmer, and expectations are that the exercise of British and German influence will be successful. Prices on the Bourse have risen. Rome, July 28. It is believed that Sir Edward Grey's proposals will have a radically favorable effect in modifying the general situation.

CKRMANY HOLDS THE KEY. BKRLI.V PRACTICALLY CONTROLS AUSTRIA. DISORDERLY SCENES IX PARIS. Received 29, 1.5 a.m. Paris, July 28. The move hopeful feeling is not endorsed in official circles. It is pdint3d out that a communique issued at Vienna shows that Austria is disinclined to me.;t Servia with concessions. The newspapers say the question of p-ai-e or war rests with Germany. If .-'.(■ desires peace she cn'n 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!" Patriots replied with a counter-de-monstration. The police and mounted Republican Guards frequently charged, knocking many down.

AUSTRIA'S HELLIGERKXCY DOUBTED. NOT ASSURED YET OF GERMANY'S AID. SERVIAN OPINION. Received 29, 1.5 a.m. 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 will have to be paid t> 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 i. . Germany, Aastria would already have [.uiired troops acrosn the Danube. Servia expects thai 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 bem ordered to retire from Belgrade immediately the Anstrians arrive. AUSTRIA - * COLONIAL RESERVES. Received 29, 1.35 a.m. Melbourne, ,lu!y 28. Austrian residents are tailing on the Consul and offering their services in the event, of hostilities.

THE BRITISH FLEET. Received 29, 1.30 a.m. i> London, July 28. The First Fleet is coaling at Portland. It is believed that the fleet proceeds to the North Sea. The S.-eond Fleet could be ready in twenty-four hours, as the so-called balance crews are already aboard, and the patrol flotillas mobilised. The Third Fleet can be ready in fortyeight hours, as the crews know their way about the vessels, as thev have just had ten days' training.

MR. MASSEY ANXIOUS. By Telegraph.—Prc-S9 Association. Wellington, July 28. A passing reference to the situation in the Near East was made liv the Premier in opening the Agricultural Conference to-day. After alluding in general terms to the I.right prospects ahead of New Zealand. Mr. Massey said that as far as he was able to judge there was only one trouble, and it might prove to be a" very serious one. He referred to the war cloud. When a war was started there was no telling where it, would stop. If the great Empire to which we belonc'i! ■happened to become involved lie w-s sure tii" different parts of the Empire would stand together as they had Aomin, past years.