South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-07-31
By HERBERT TEMPLE.
(Saff COrreSDOndent.)

LONDON, July 31.-Russia has
proclaimed a general mobilization OF
army and navy. In consequence mar
tial law has been proclaimed in Ger
many and we understood that general
mobilization in Germany will follow.
This announcement made by Pre-
mier Asquith in the house of commons
this afternoon was taken to mean that
the British government had lost all
faith in the efforts still being made to
prevent a general European conflict.
Comprehensive measures for de-
fense were completed by the govern
ment this afternoon. Troops are now
patrolling all exposed parts OF the
British coast
Grain is rising rapidly in price.
Chartering of vessels has practically
ceased. The freight markets are par
alyzed.
dispatch from Vienna saying,
"the hope of localizing the war be-
tween Austria and Servia is very
dim is interpreted in London as
meaning that mobilization of the
German army has begun. The for
eign offices of Vienna and Berlin
have been in constant cOmmunica-
ton for the AS hours keeping each
other advised of all developments.
Dispatches stating that the Russian
premier had replied to Germany's ul-
timatum with a statement that mobi-
lization of the cars troops could not
be stopped were regarded as the fin
al blow TO the peace efforts.
Sends Brother to Russia.
The Exchange Telegraph Co. states
that Emperor William has sent his
brother. Prince Henry of Prussia, to
St Petersburg He closely followed
Grand Duke Ernest Of Heriz, "A
brother of the Russian empress.
Prince Henry is commander of the
German navy.
In connection with the belief that
Russia has replied in an unsatisfac-
tory manner to the ultimatum sent
by Germany yesterday, one news
agency here says:
"Our representative this morning
visited the German embassy to ascer-
tain if Russia's reply had been re-
ceived The embassy refused any
information but our representative
scribbled on the blotting pad in the
embassy, 'RUssia's reply received
London-mob obilization.'
May Declare War.
A dispatch from Berlin stating that
the rupture of diplomatic relations
between Austria and Russia was
ports that Austria would declare
war against the car today. The fol-
lowing dispatch from St Petersburg
failed to relieve the tension to any
extent:
THE following official statement is
authorized:
Russia desires no war. Our par
tial mobilization is a precautionary
measure to preserve the independ-
ence of Servia-"
Premier Asquith called a meeting
...,-r ct ref
Lord of the Admiralty Winston
Churchill. carried a large package OF
documents to the session. These
were supposed to relate to the war
measures taken by the naval chief
during the last "a hours. The pre-
mier. who is also minister of war,
conferred with several attaches OF
the war office before the cabinet
meeting began.
Negotiations for Peace.
Shortly after the cabinet meeting
official news had reached the diplo-
matte quarters Of the Teopening OF
conversations between Austria and
Russia and that negotiations for a
settlement were being carried on at
st. Petersburg and Vienna
Details of the British preparations
for defense" were kept secret by
the newspapers today The evening
editions patriotically refrained from
publishing details OF the government
operations giving only official an
nOuncements.
DOwager Empress Marie OF Russia,
who has been visiting her sister.
DOwager Queen Alexander. at Sand
ringham, completed her preparations
for departure today. Though she
had expected to spend most OF the
summer in England she will leave
for St. Petersburg tomorrow.
Americans Stranded.
Americans stranded in London by
the announcement that the Ham
burg-American liner, Imperator
would not carry them back 20 Amer
lea scurried around 10 other steam
ship offices 10 make reservations on
other vessels. 1hs