Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
NEWS IN BRIEF
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Monday,

Monday.
Announcement of the definite policy
of the British Cabinet which it was
expected the Prime Minister would
make in Parliament Monday was post
poned
John Burns. President of the Local
Government Board, quit the Cabinet.
policy of the British Government. and
a late report said that Viscount Nor
ley, Lord President of the Council. was
considering his resignation
Sir Edward Grey in the Commons re-
viewed the situation, and although he
used qualifying phrases. his words
were. taken generally to mean that
Great Britain is committed to war.
The German ambassador at Paris was
ordered by the Emperor to demand his
passports-which lines up France with
Russia. Servia and Montenegro, against
Germany and Austria Hungary.
The mobilization of most of the
countries of Europe has been virtually
completed.
Holland has been invaded at Limburg
by German troops. according to report,
and the Dutch people are said to be
flooding the country. to prevent the
passage of soldiers.
lustifying her action with respect to
Russia. and. at the same time German
diplomats at London are using their
utmost efforts to win Great Britain to
position of neutrality
Few reports of actual military move
ments are being received. owing to CEN
sorship.
Sunday. ,
While the eyes of the world were
turned on Berlin and Paris Sunday, ex-
pecting declaration of war on France
by the Kaiser. Russia unexpectedly
hurried two detachments of troops. one
accompanied by artillery. into German
One of the detachments crossed the
frontier at Schwinden. near Bialla, and
the other entered Germany at Eden
reid. near Posen.
N
steamer. at vladivostok.
In spite Of the fact that formal
Germany rushed its forces against
France and is now reported to be as
ssembling 10000 men at Liebe to head
Tor the French capital. This threw
-FOUR great powers into actual war
fare.
The first German invasion of France
took place shortly after midnight, at
Cirey. near Strassburg. and the other
force crossed the border into Luxem-
burg. seized that grand duchy which is
neutral territory. and continued on it's
way to Paris.
Twenty thousand German troops who
attempted to cross into France near
Grey later are reported to have been
repulsed by the Poincare soldiers with
heavy loss of life.
kronprinzessin Cecile, with great
quantity of gold. bound from New York
to Bremen. which, was reported in dis
ing the British Isles. 1t is believed
the ceeile viii enter at some German
Austria is believed to have aban-
doned its aggressive campaign AGAINST
Servia In order to prepare for an eX-
pected attack by Russia
Socialists and other labor parties In
Itaiy joined In an urgent appeal to the
in the European conflict.
President wilson sent Secretary Nc
Adoo to New York to complete plans
fs,t. ala oil . lie
financial crisis. The action will be
taken under the Vreeland act.
The Japanese Emperor summoned his
Cabinet and Instructed the ministers of
finance and war to report at once on
the conditions of the army and the
The British Privy Council was called
to discuss the course to be taken. Eff
forts were renewed to prevent Great
Britain from participation in the con-
flict.
Saturday.
Germany declares war on Russia
following Cars failure to comply
with 12-hour ultimatum
Ambassador Won Pourtales and staff
leave st; Petersburg. Immediately after
declaration OF war is announced.
Russian ambassador to France noti-
flies Poincare government that declara-
ton of war has been received by the
Car.
France hurries mobilization OF army
when fear grows that all European
conflict is inevitable.
Americans panlc-stricken In Euro
pean cities when news of Kalser's war
message IL received.
Shipping of old world paralyzed and
fear expressed that great shortage
Of food VIII result.
German ambassador to France re-
ported to be making hurried prepara-
tions for departure, in view of immi-
nent clash between countries
Poincare calls midnight session of
French ministers and Clemenceau's re-
turn to duty liz rumored in capital
German patrol near Prostgen said TO
have been attacked by Russian from
tiersincn; fire returned. but no casual
ties reported
Money rates OF Europe incpease ran
idly and many cities close exchanges
Chicago Bonrd of Trade hears OF war
declaration after close: wheat closes
firm after early advances
Austria reported to have agreed to
submit questions to international peace
arbitration.
King George sent special envoy to
Gear, Just before time set in Kaiser's
ultimatum expired in final effort to
to avert hostile actions
American diplomats In European
countries called upon to handle affairs
OF nations involved in war.
Friday.
Kaiser. In Berlin speech, declares he
ls ready to WELD sword for honor OF
country,
Great Britain and France using ey-
cry energy to keep peace among pow
ers.
Russia's declaration of n state of
siege regarded as first step In MOBILIZE
alton.