Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-08-05

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German government to st. Petersburg
on Thursday gives Russia twenty-four
hours to explain her intention with
regard to mobilization.
In the meantime, all preparatory or
ders for a mobilization of the German
army were issued. All officers were
recalled and no leave is to be grant
ed. Railroad battalions have been CIV
en- special orders.
1t was said the note to Russia asked
three questions-the object of the
mobilization, whether it was directed
against Austria-Hungary, and whether
Russia was willing to order stoppage
of the mobilization.
British Fleet Puts to Sea.
London, July 31-Mobilization of
her fleets and troops in all parts of
the world was begun on Thursday by
Great Britain under pretext of "pre-
cautionary measures"
At the same time the first feet
which left Portland on Wednesday is
reported to be cruising within strik-
ing distance of the German coast. It's
exact position is carefully kept secret.
The navy is prepared for war at
moments notice, and the army js Dull
city and swiftly preparing. The war
office throws cold water on the word
mobilization and has issued another
carefully framed notice to the news
papers that only "the usual precau-
tions" are being taken.
Austrians Called Home.
Washington, July 31.-Oficial notice
to Austro-Hungarians in the United
States subject to military service in
their native country calling them to
the colors was sent throughout the
country yesterday by the Austro-Hun-
garian ambassador. The call gives
notice that the emperor has ordered
"a partial mobilization" and under its
terms, according to the embassy here,
reservists belonging to eight army
corps must Immediately make arrange
ments to go home and take up arms.
Austria Declares War.
Vienna, July 29.-Austria declared
war against Servia. Official notlf1ca-
ton was sent to Belgrade for trans
mission to the Servian government
This action was taken as soon as
the Austro-Hungarian government was
notified that Germany had refused to
become a party to any conference hav-
ing for its aim the mediation OF the
differences between Servia and Aus
tria. The government gave formal no.
tice through the British ambassador
here that it would refuse to halt hos
tilities pending the result OF such
conference and shortly afterward Is
sued the declaration of war.
Text of War Declaration.
The declaration of war was gazetted
here. The text follows: THE royal
government of Servia not having re-
nlied in a satisfactory manner to the
note RENTED to it by the Austro-Hun-
qarian minister in Belgrade on July
% 1914. the imperial and royal gov
arnment finds itself compelled to pro-
coed itself to safeguard its rights ana
interests ana 10 nave lCSOuASS 49,
purpose to force of arms.
Austria Hungary considers ltseI
therefore from this moment in a state
of war with Servia."
count BERCHTOLD,
minister of Foreign Affairs of Aus
ia-Hungary."
Patriotic Outburst Follows Action.
News of the formal declaration OF
bostilities was received with a patrl-
otic outburst throughout the capital.
Men embraced on the street and wept.
Great crowds paraded before the
various ministries singing the national
airs and cheering for the government
mob surrounded the Seryian lega-
tion shouting: xiii the assasslns OF
Arcbdnke Ferdinand" and Burn Bel
grade. the assassins' den."
A formal declaration of war by Aus
tria was not necessary, as Servia was
not a party to the Hague agreement