Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06

many and will protect France from the
airy force into Belgium.
German Liner Cecilie arrives in Bar
Harbor. Maine, in flight from British
cruisers
Gar calls his people to arms
sixteen nations under arms. repre-
senting in population over 100000. 900.
of whom but 10000. 5000 are on the
side of the Austro- German forces and
4O.OOO00O of these are Slavs out of
sympathy with Germany.
London, Aug. 5.-Great Brita n
declared war on any last
night.
The momentous decision of the
British government. for which the
whole world had been waiting, came,
before the expiration of the time-limit
set by Great Britain in her ultimatum
to Germany demanding satisfactory
reply on the subject of Belgian neu-
trality. Germany's reply was the
summary rejection Of the request that
Belgian neutrality should be respected
The British ambassador at Berlin
thereupon received his passports, and
the British government notified Ger
many that a state of war existed be-
tween the two countries.
All Europe Is now in arms. On the
one hand, Austria and Germany are
opposed by Russia, France, Great
Britain, Servia and Montenegro.
Italy has declared her neutrality
but is mobilizing.
Belgium, Holland and Switzerland
have modified.
The German demand that the Bel
gian government should permit the
free passage of German troops
through Belgium was answered by
hasty preparations to resist such an
advance across Belgian territory.
Sweden has made no answer to in
quiries from Russia and Germany re-
garding her attitude, but is preparing
to defend her neutrality.
Japan is making ready to live up to
her alliance with Great Britain, in
case of certain eventualities
Spain is reported to be preparing a
proclamation of neutrality.
Austria-Hungary for the moment has
retired from her campaign against
Servia for the purpose of holding back
Russia, and Servia has mobiliZed with
mia.
At London a mob gathered outside
the German embassy in Carlton House
terrace. Demonstrators groaned and
hooted, and finally stones were
thrown. which broke windows.
The German ambassador, Prince
Lichnowsky, with the members of his
staff, was in the garden, but went
quickly into the house.
A force of mounted and foot police
reinforced the regular guard. and
drove off the crowd with difficulty.
Thousands assembled before Buck
ingham palace until the King and
Queen, the Prince of Wales and
Princess Mary appeared on the bal
cony.
The statues of military heroes
throughout the city are being draped
with flags,
Berlin, Aug 5.-Great Britains dec
laration of war late Tuesday afternoon
found Germany ready for the conflict.
1t came after day of intense excite
ment during which many secret con-
ferences were held and Emperor Will
helm addressed the Imperial Parlia-
ment The mobilization here proceed
ed quickly and smoothly. Military
trains are being sent away from the
city only at night.
The university authorities at Leip-
zig, Munich and other cities, have
called their students to the colors.
Emperor William opened the I'M
perial Parliament in person. He de-
livered an important speech from the
throne. which was partly as follows:
"The present situation arose not
from temporary conflicts OF Interests
or diplomatic combinations but Is the
result of ill-will existing for years
against the strength and prosperity of
the German Empire.
I'VE are not pushed on by the desire
of conquest. We are moved by the un-
bending desire to secure for ourselves
and those coming after us the place
on which God has put us.
ITO the peoples and races of the
German Empire, my appeal goes forth
to stand together fraternally with our
allies In defense of that which we have
created in peaceful work.
Following the example Of our fore
fathers, firm and faithful. earnest and
chivalrous, humble before our God and
ready to fight when in the face of the
enemy, let us confide ourselves to
the Everlasting Almighty. who will
strengthen our defense and conduct II
to good endl"
The pressure at the banks by depos
itors seeking money was less than
Monday.