New Britain herald., 1914-07-27

the second Hague convention would be obliged formally to declare war, but as Servia did not sign the con- vention such a declaration might per haps be regarded as unnecessary in this instance.
 Proceeds to POtsdam.
 Berlin, July 27.-Emperor Will liam, who arrived at Kiel today on board the Imperial yacht Hohenzol- Tern, proceeded at once to Potsdam on special train. A large crowd gathered at the Kiel station and as hls majesty departed the people cheered and sang patriotic songs.
 The emperor will go direct to his palace at Potsdam where the em- press arrived this morning.
 The German crown prince will arrive at Potsdam tonight to join the other members of the imperial family.
 Outcome Calmly Awaited.
 The military element in Germany calmly awaits the outcome of the in- ternational crisis. It is stated that no orders have been issued to the army in this connection and that the customary furloughs to a portion of the soldiers in order that they might help in the field work at their homes during the harvest have not been interrupted.
 One of the newspapers issued at midday printed the statement that the German high sea fleet had been or dered to concentrate in home waters, but the German admiralty says no such instructions have been issued and that the ships will remain in Norwegian waters for the present.
 Takes Calmer View.
 The general public in Berlin takes a somewhat calmer view of the sit uation as time passes without the oc- currence of the dreaded catastrophe of armed conflict and on reports of the proposed mediation of the powers between Austria Hungary and Servia.
 The German foreign office, as yet, however. professes to be without any information as to definite steps hav- ing been taken by the mediatory powers either at Vienna or St. Peters burg.
 No Word from St. Petersburg.
 Officials declare that no word has come from St. Petersburg regarding the Russian attitude, but hopes are still expressed that Russia will ab- stain from taking any steps which might precipitate a general conflict in Europe.
 more optimistic view prevailed on the Stock Exchange here today. Many securities, particularly German banks, recovered strongly, Deutsche bank leading with six point rise. The fall continued, however, in other securities, notably Russian four per cents, which were 1 IA lower. Ship ping companies opened from ? to points down, but the panicky feeling or Friday and Saturday was absent
 Market Becomes Unsteady.
 The stock market later became un- steady, Canadian Pacific particularly falling on reports from London.
 Nervous depositors in considera- ble numbers were noticed at many of the savings banks withdrawing their deposits. All were paid with out question, and this had a reassur- ing effect. The leading banks cashed checks in bills instead of gold, refer ring their customers to the imperial bank when they asked for gold.
 Better Feeling Noticeable.
 St. Petersburg, July 27:-In spite of the general unfavorable symptoms in the situation between Austria-Hun- gary and SerVia and of the effect pro- duced by the arrest in Hungary of General Radomir Putnik chief of the Servian general staff, better feeling was noticeable here today as the re- suit of yesterdays diplomatic con- versations. It is understood that the long interview between Sergius Sazonoff, the Russian foreign minis ter, and the Austrian ambassador es- pecially was responsible for this inn provement of sentiment. This meet ing was desired by both sides. M. Sazonoff's telephone message to the Austrian embassy making an appoint ment was followed only a few min- utter later by another from the Aus trian ambassador asking the Russian foreign minister for an interview.
 The fact that Vienna does not re- fuse to discuss the points at issue is interpreted as a happy symptom, al- though Russia's attitude has been very firm since the beginning of the crisis. The Russian government at the same time is anxious to negotiate with Vienna in order by such a dis cussion to delay any act which might prove irreparable.
 It is still hoped here that the voice of Berlin may be heard at the op- perfume moment in the interest of peace.
 The workmen in the Russian capi- tai who had been on strike for week today decided to resume work in or der to emphasize their approval ,l the Russian governments support of Servia. They made patriotic demon- strations in the streets and sang the Russian national anthem
 Feeling Somewhat, Reass,Kred.
 Paris, July 27.-The Bourse opened with a somewhat treasured feeling owing to the fact that hostilities be-