The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-03

counter or the casualties have been re-
ceived here.
PARIS, Aug. 2.-Reports received here
say that German troops have crossed
the French border at Grey and have
been repulsed.
The Ministerial council was called
into session Immediately after the re-
| ceipt OF news OF the invasion. France
is sstounded that Germany should strike
without formal declaration OF war and
and proclaim such a declaration imme-
diately.
The news Of the invasion has in
creased the enthusiasm OF the French
people and the streets are illed with
crowds cheering for the republic.
France undoubtedly will retaliate for
the invasion.
Reports are current that the War
ONCE despatched a large force Of in
fantry and cavalry with supporting
force OF artillery from Nancy. Dion and
other mobilization points Immediately
upon the receipt of the news that the
Germans had crossed the border. This
cannot he verified because of the ban on
news of army movements,
The War Once has received advices
that a German column has attacked the
French custom house at Dele. near the
Swiss border.
Paris passed a sleepless night Bands
played and crowds sang on the bouls-
| wards but the delirious excitement IS
passing to-day and the reser,1sts arc chat
ting composedly In their temporary bar
racks. wearing their newly issued uni
forms. The mobilization was well toward
completion at shutdown and France 10
ready.
The crowds arc orderly and good
natured but noisy. Whenever they catch
a glimpse OF an officers uniform--which
is continually--they cheer for France and
hiss Germany The taking over OF all
Paris autobuses for military purposes has
made most of Paris walk. but Paris
| doesn't caro-
The Army Aviation Corps was ordered
to-day to assemble at Nancy and Buc
All aeroplane factories have been or
dered to run twenty-four hours a day and
they are turning out machines for the
corps rapidly az possible.
Pegoud. the daring exhibition aviator
who Is one of the privates IN the enlist ed
corps. was in a gay mood to-day in his
new uniform.
There Is no chance OF the German
dirigibles reaching Paris" he said. I'VE
OF France have the asropianes. tho de-
stroyers OF the air"
Rerg. considered next to Peeoud
Frances greatest airrnan, also IL a pri.
vate In this corps.
Premier Vivlani had a heated interview
yesterday with Baron Won Schoen. the
German Ambassador. to whom he plainly
indicated that France was justified in
mobilizing her army To meet tho German
menace.
you are mobilizing and we know IT,
blurted out the French Premier after the
frst few words. Baron Won Schoen made
, no reply.
This attitude on tho part OF your Gov
eminent" continued NJ Viviani has die
tated ours. We are compelled to take
similar precautions TO yours. Our peace
ful intentions remain unchanged We
wish peace and the best proof we can give
you OF our wish is that at the present
moment the French Parliament has no,
: been convoked Under the Constitution W,
should be compelled TO convoke II II oul
intentions wera not peaceful"
But" replied the Ambassador. "in.
cidents on the frontier are unfortunatel,
to he feared"
To this M Vviani retorted
How can you suppose such things sine.
our troops are Ave miles from the frontier
We are in fact exposed 10 a violation OF
our frontier and ! don't think there u