The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1914-07-30
Diplomats EnergeticaIIyLabor
to Settle Differences Of
Austria and Servia.
JOINT MEDIATION PROPOSED
England, France, Germany and Italy
May Cooperate in Effort to Avert
HostiIities, or at Least Local.
ize Conflict.

London, July 2S-No details are
available regarding an engagement be
tween Austrians and Servians report
ed to have occurred on the Danube
and it is not believed to have been OF
Importance. AS far as the censorship
permits to be known, Austria has not
yet opened her military operations.
Meanwhile, diplomacy is proceeding
with energy along two separate lines
to avert the war, if possible, and, if
that is impossible. to cQnfine the con-
f1ict to Austria and Servia. First, Sir
Edward Grey, the British secretary of
state for foreign affairs. has proposed
to the powers plan for Joint media
ton, which, it is stated. France and
Italy already have accepted. Germany
has not yet replied and her acceptance
is regarded doubtful
house of commons his idea that the
four powers, Great Britain France,
Germany and Italy, cooperate in an
endeavor to arrange the dispute be-
tween Austria and Servia on the basis
of Servia's reply to the Austrian ulti
matllm. This reply he regarded as
the Foundation on which friendly and
impartial powers should be able to
arrange an accepted settlement.
The second line of diplomatic en-
deavor from which even more is hoped
is taking place at St. Petersburg be-
tween the Russian minister of foreign
affairs Sergius Sazonoff, and the Aus
TRAN ambassador 1t is understood
that M. Sazonoff is making a strenu-
GUS effort to bring about a direct I'M
derstanding and that solution on
these lines would be more agreeable
to Germany than Great Britain's con-
ference proposal.
The Russian emperor who was re-
ported to have postponed his intend
ed visit to Finland in order to remain
in the capital during the crisis, has
left, according to advices received
here. It is said Russia is urging Ser.
via to give Austria the fullest possible
satisfaction.
An extremely Warlike spirit prevails
in Vienna, where the evening papers
declare the Servians are only making
evasions and that therefore it is i'm
possible for the Austrian government
to retreat. They hint that even should
Servia accept the Austrian ultimatum
Internationally, and offer to pay the
cost of Austria's mobilization, Austria
now would be compelled to ask for
new guarantees.
Paris Riots Against War.
Paris, July 2S.-Violent anti-war
demonstrations occurred on the boule-
wards. accompanied by the singing of
revolutionary songs. Large forces of
police and mounted guards under the
direction OF Project Hennion frequent
ly charged the crowds. Many persons
were knocked down and injured.
Servian Minister Gets Passports.
London, July Efficient develop.
ments appear to furnish new proofs
that Austria is determined to make
war on Servia and the possibilities OF
than ever have confronted the present
generation
The Servian reply to the Austro-
Hungarian ultimattm was an accept
ance of almost ali the imperious de-
mands except that Austrian officials
participate in the investigation and
fix the responsibility for the anti-Aus-
TRAN propaganda. Servia proposed |
an appeal to the powers at The Hague |
for the settlement of that feature Not
withstanding this humiliating surren.
der. which was more than Europe OK.
pected of the proud little nation, the
Austrian government gave the Ser. |
Wan minister his passports. which |
may be construed virtually declara-
ton of war.
Austria committed an act of war by |
arresting the chief of the Servian gen.
eral stafi. General Putnik, near Buda.
pest. but he soon was released by the
emperor's direct command.
= First Clash Reported.
Vienna, July 27.-According to .
0emlin rumor the first encounter be-
tween Austria and Servia has &C.
yurred near Semendria ON the Danube.
twenty-four miles southeast Of Bel
grade. Some vessels conveying Aus
,ssian infantry are said to have been
ffed Oh from the Servian side Of the
Danube and to have returned the IRE.
Auseria Demands Quick Action.
Vienna, July 16.-Baroo Won 0iesl
0s Gieslingsa. the Austro- Hungarian
minister 1t Belgrade, has been In.
stypcted 70 lsave Sefvia With the en-
tho laeatioa staR q The Ssrvian gov
esnnent 49, nj Notify hin that Il
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