The Alaska citizen., 1914-08-10
Monday GERM ANY

Three German armies Were re ported to be advancing on France, while other troops. the exact num- Der not being stated, start for an in yasion of Russia. The reports stat ed that the German troops starting for Russia net with but little re sistance.
 The battle reported Sunday to be in progress between the German and French troops in the vicinity of the Grand Duchy of LuXemburg was continued, but the reports concern ing it's outcome conflcted, as the one from France was to the effect that the French were winning, while from Germany came the report that the troops of that country were winning A report reaches Berlin. the Ger man capital, that French army corps had crossed the border into Germany in the vicinity of Belfort, and would make an effort to take Alsace
 At the German foreign office came the report from France that the Ger man ambassador had demanded his passports.
 According to late report, the German troops headed for Russia had crossed the line and had cap tured Kalisz. Bendzin and Czesto- chowa The report. however, seem cd quite indefinite
 Germany is reported to have been making an effort to get Belgium's support. and the latter it is said, appealed to England to see that Bel sium's integrity is preserved.
 FRANCE.
 France prepares to declare war against Germany.
 ENGLAND.
 The report reaches London that Francis Joseph, emperor of Austria Hungary, had died but the report is not believed true.
 Official information is received at London that some German war ships were standing eastward from the Baltic in the direction of the French coast.
 The British foreign office informs France that the fleet of the former is held in readiness to aid the French navy when needed
 ITALY
 From Rome came the formal an nouncement that Italy would not enter into the wars between other European powers.
 SWEDEN.
 It is reported at Stockholm that there was a naval engagement be- tween the Russian and German fleets in the Baltic sea, but the report was not authentic.
 NORWAY.
 According to a report received at London, the Norwegian govern ment will remain neutral.
 UNI l. D ; A ES.
 The postoffice department an nounces the suspension of the par eel post service between this coun- try and Germany and France.
 President Wilson informs the press that the trouble in Europe will not materially harm the business condi- tions of the United States. He de- clared that the secretary of the treasury would issue, in accordance with the authority given by con- gress. as much currency as may be needed. He explained further that there is now about $2,OOO, 900, 900 in gold and silver in the treasury of the United States.
 The North German Lloyd steam ship Kronprinz. lying in New York harbor, gets orders to return to Ger many without passengers.
 Word was received at San Fran cisco that the British government had impressed into transport ser vice the steamships Empress of In dia and Empress of Asia, in port at Nagasaki Japan, and Hong Kong, China, respectively. The two steam CTS belong to the Canadian Pacific company.
 The state department sends word to the American ambassadors and ministers in Europe to give financial aid to Americans there that they may be able to return home.
 CANADA.
 The northern channel at Quebec is closed to navigation to admit of it's being mined
 RUSSIA.
 Grand Duke Nicholas is placed in