Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
GIad Britain D6tied
 by Kaiser. KING GEORGE CHEERED Demonstration When Ruler Dr.
 das Mobilization MARTIAL LAW IN ENGLAND

6e~~any's Answer to British Ultins- ts~ Deruanding That She Respect Neutrality In Belgium Is Ursatis- factory, and War Is Immediately De- ola~ed-ksiser Appsals to ltsiy For Ad When England Strikes. - England has declared war on Ger mary. This announcement is made by the Reuters Telegram company in LsadeO. .r.. The warlike attitude taken by Great Britain followed the refusal of the kaiser to yield to the demand that she withdraw her troops from Belgium and respect that country's neutrality.
 The government of England sent her denand in the form of an ultimatum and gave the Germans twelve hours in which to answer. The kaiser sent his reply within that time, but its contents did not please Great Britain and war was immediately declared.
 It is also learned that the Germans are smelling Liege and Namur, two of the most important cities in Belgium. When King George appeared at the London Royal exchange to read his proclamation ordering the mobilization Of the :, British army vast crowd cheered continually. The king plainly showed his appreciation. He impress ed upon the crowd the seriousness of the situation, but urged his people to take the sword and defend their coun- try. E
 Ignoring the British warning, the kaiser appealed to lItaly for aid in the hour when England should strike.
 In preparation for swift and telling blow, martial law was proclaimed throughout all England, and the gov ernment seized the railroads. At the word from parliament England will hurl her troops into Belgium to eject the Germans.
 Declaring war on France. Germany recalled her ambassador from Paris and France also ordered Jules Cambon, her ambassador at Berlin. to demand his passports from Germany. The king of the Belgians has appealed to England for aid against a German threat of war Paris hears that German army of 100000 men, in three columns. is advancing on Paris from Luxemburg.
 "Grass Sword" Cries Kaiser.
 Calling on the leaders of all parties to lay their hands in his 'as q pledge to stand at my side through danger and death." the kaiser told the Ger man parliament: We are not pushed by desire for conquest, but grasp the sword in enforced self defense" Ger many was asked to appropriate $1 ,25O,- 100000 for war expenses. England has war fund of $525, 100000. J Russian frontier guards attacked the German seaport of Nemel and were repulsed after a light fire
 Carrying $5000,00O to $S,OOO,OOO in gold for the relief of Americans in Europe, the armored cruiser Tennessee left New York.
 Germans Win First Sea Fight.
 The Germans have won the first sea fight battle fought between the German and Russian fleets off the Aland islands resulted in the Russians being driven back. The Russian war vessels took refuge in the gulf of Fin land
 The German cruiser Augsburg has reported to Berlin by wireless:
 Am bombarding the naval harbor of Libau and am engaged with the enc my's cruiser. The naval port of Iibau is in fames.''
 Italy formally proclaimed her neu- trality.
 The German emperor sent orders to the German ambassador in Paris to demand his passports. Germany has invaded both France and Russia France is being attacked both by way of Belgium and Luxemburg and directly across the Franco-G German border.
 German troops have taken possession of Arlon, Belgium. The German viola ton of Belgian neutrality will, it is believed in London, force England to war. All communication between Ger. many and Belgium was cut.
 Raid by German Cavalry.
 German cavalry raided the French frontier near the fortress of Belfor1 and attempted to commander horses German patrols also twice attacked Joncherey, near Belfort.
 A late dispatch from Paris says that two officers and twenty men of a Ger.