The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-07-29
EUROPEAN WAR
DOGS LOOSE
Hostile Action Against the Servian
hation-Germany Paves Way
kaiser's Country Stands Pat
BRITISH PEACE PLAN VETOED
All Europe Stirred by Appearance Of
Threatening War CIouds-Much
Interest at st. Petersburg

Threatening War Ciouds-Much
Interest at st. Petersburg
st. Petersburg, July 2S.-The fact
that Austria has declared war became
known only late in the evening.
Thousands of people then gathered.
Cheering wildly, they marched
through the main streets to the Brit
ish and French embassies where there
were scenes of enthusiasm.
Mounted police eventually scatter
ed the crowds without great disorder.
The Russian government tonight
issued the following official commun-
ication:
of the last few days in st. Petersberg
and other cities prove that the firm,
pacific policy of Russia finds SYM
pathetic echo among all classes OF the
population.
'The government hopes, ncverthe-
less that the expression Of feeling
of teh people will not be tinged with
enmity with the powers at Russia's
policy. with whom she wishes to re-
main at peace.
while the government gathers
strength from this wave of popular
feeling and expects its subjects to re-
tain their reticence and tranquility,
it rests confidently on the guardian
ship OF the dignity and the interests
of Russia"
London. July 2S.-The AustroHun-
garian government declared war
against Servia today by manifesto
which is one of the briefest of his
tory's .momentous documents. Ger
many paved the way for this declara-
ton by announcing her rejection of
the British proposal to bring the four
powers together in conference for
mediation.
Germany explained that her ally
could not be expected to submit to her
acts at European council as though
she were one Of the Balkan states.
This announcement preceded the
declaration of war only by two hours
and gave an exhibition of the perfect
ly harmonious working of the partner
ship between the two nations which
stood firmly to gether through the
Bosnian crisis of 1909.
t1f Hope to locaIize it.
The center of interest has shifted
sharply to st. PetCrsberg, which holds
the decision whether European war,
which probably would shift the bal
ance of power, If not rearranse the en-
tire hap OF Europe, is to break out
Negotiations are afOot there between
hn R,yc int
SazanOff and the Austrian ambassa-
dor, which are designed to "localize"
the conflict.
The nature and progress of these
conversations are wrapped in thick
est mystery, but they are the last
plank the neutral powers are clinging
to in the face of storm which may
wash all under.
To Wipe Slate Clean.
There is no doubt in British minds
that Austria had fully resolved to util-
lie the proWocation afforded by the
Sarajevo murders to wipe the slate
clean of all accounts against Servia
and served an ultimatum on her which
was designed to have no result save
war.
The next news expected is the oc-
cupatfon of Belgrade, and that even
now may be an accomplished fact. Re-
ports of small encounters along the
frontier have been permitted to pass
the censor. but military experts be-
lieve mobilization has already been
effected, and that thoroughly plann-
ed campaign is well under way.
There is absolutely no enthusiasm
In England for war-no desire for
this particular war which confronts
Great Britain. Yet there is a gen
eral belief that her obligations to her
partners in the triple entente, as well
as her interests as a great European
power. will force her to support Rus
STA and France in any steps they may
take.
,,a Gloom in England.
The dark Developments of the day
were received without excitement, but
with the deepest gloom.
The immediate effect of the war
cloud is likely to be compromise
on home rule. since all parties feel
that domestic discussions must be
settled at all cost in the face CT peril
from without.
The fierce demands of the conscrv
alive papers for a general election
have been wholly hushed. The foreign
office has become the most important
branch Of the government and no one
wants to risk the possibility of losing
Sir Edward Grey, with his influence
in the councils of Europe.
The government is confronting the
situation with perfect calmness. There
is no sign of unusual events at the
foreign office except that the prime
minister. Mr.. Asquith, who seldom
visits that office, called there this
evening and conferred with Sir Arthur
Nicolson, permanent under secretary.
The Austrian ambassador came to
make formal announcement of the
declaration OF war.
The ships of the British fleet ar
irving are taking on supplies. Soon
after 1t became definitely known that
Austria and Servia were at war, al
the officers and sailors ashore at Port
land and Weymouth were summoned
back to their ships.
One OF the darkest features the sit
uation presents is the probable
alysis of financial enterprises. One
example that may be quoted has to
do with Chinese railroad contract.