Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24


pose, however. our government failed TO
receive an answer accepting their advice.
II is with profound regret that VIC. in
spite Of our ardent devotion to the cause
OF peace, are thus compelled 10 declare
war. especially at this early period Of our
reign and while we are still in mourning
for our iamented mother.
1T is our earnest Wish that by valor
OF our faithful subjects peace may soon
be restored and the glory Of the empire
be enhanced"
Germany Knows Of situation.
It was said at the embassy that the for
mai declaration OF war probably would
not be delivered to Germany, partly be-
cause Of the difficulties OF communica-
ton and also because It was considered
unnecessary.
Germany. having failed TO return an
answer within the time set by Japan's
ultimatum, It was said, the declaration OF
war was automatic.
Charge Haniel Won Halmausen Of the
German embassy received no formal noti-
fication OF Japan's declaration. although
ne learned Of II unofficlaily. He said he
was entirely without advices from Berlin
Does Not want KinO Chow.
KARUIzAwA KYU, Japan, Aug. "a
G1:3O a. m.)-saburo shimada. a member
Of the opposition in parliament, in an ad-
dress here today before the summer
colony, which includes many Americans.
said that he believed japan had no desire
20 keep Kiao Chow. He asserted that II
was Japans policy 10 prevent a stir-up
in China
THE retaining OF Kiao Chow" he said
would mean the danger OF a revolution
in China and mourning the ili-will OF
America. japan is sppreciative Of Ger
many's contribution 20 Japanese civilian
tion. but 10 resentfui because the kaiser
first raised the cry Of yellow peril and
that Germany desired combination 20
GUST japan from Port Arthur in 1895"
Crowds cheer In Toxic.
TOXIC, Aug 23.-The imperial tran
script declaring war upon Germany was
issued this evening. II officially inaugu-
rates hostiities In the far east as re-
suit Of Germanys failure TO reply TO the
japanese ultimatum.
Cheering crowds assembled today be-
fore the building occupied by the depart
ment OF foreign affairs and the admins
tratlon OF the navy. This evening there
were lantern professions through the
streets The popular Manifestations. how
ever, do not approach the enthusiasm
which preceded the war with Russia.
Given His Passports.
Count Won Rex, the German ambassador
in Toxic. has been handed hts passports.
He probably will leave here for America
either on the Minnesota, sailing August
n. or the Manchurla, which departs on
August e. George w. Guthrie. the Amer
lean ambassador, will represent Germany
The diet has been convoked in special
session for September ..
The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eliza
both. which latteriy was at Using Tau
tho seaport OF Kiao Chow. lie reported to
rave sailed. II perhaps will go 10
Neutral port and disarm IL is believed
This action will keep Austria out OF the
war in the Orient. although unforeseen
may force Japan 10 change
IL policy In tn q regard No action has
yet been tAker tive to Austria, and
the foreign d has explained that
Japan viii rems. ! friendly to Austria,
inless Austria adopts an attitude which
{ regards as offensive.
Give Railroad 10 America.
II Is reported here that Germany has
been trying to transfer the German rail-
'oad In shantung. China. 10 America.
Toxic believes, however. that United
States pursuing the policy OF neutrality
outlined by President Wilson, will not
accept the offer.
President Wilson's announcement OF
American neutrality has greatly pleased
he japanese.