Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-08-20

little to say since it reported the cap
ture of the city of Liege. The position
around that fortress is yelled in some
thing of mystery. The Germans have
resumed their attacks on the forts, but
how they are progressing has not been
communicated to the outside world
Brussels had report that the forts
had succeeded in silencing all the big
German guns, but little credence is
placed in this. 1t may be that for the
moment the invaders have stopped
their onslaught, either to rest or to
adopt some new means of gaining
their object.
1900 Are Engaged.
The Germans engaged in the battle
of Haelen, according to late details,
numbered more than 10000, composed
Of cavalry, artillery and a small force
of infantry. The Belgian forces num-
bered about 1000.
Britain and Austria at War.
London, Aug. 14.-Diplomatic rela-
lions between Great Britain and Aus
tria-Hungary were formally broken off
on Thursday, and state of war was
declared to exist beginning at mid
night At the same time, the text of
the declaration of war between France
against Austria, which was transmit
ted on Monday, was made public in
Paris.
The fact that Great Britain deferred
her declaration of war against Aus
tria until now is believed to indicate
that she meant to utilize the delay to
get her Mediterranean fleet ready for
action, and an attack upon the Aus
trian ships as we'll as the Austrian
port of Pola may now be expected any
minute. Reports from Italy indicate
that the combined English ard French
fleets are ready to engage the Aus
trian, who are said to have taken up
position near Pola.
Blame Dual Monarchy.
The declaration of war was followed
by this statement from the British
foreign office:
Diplomatic relations between
France and Austria-Hungary being
DIOhSH OIL, IlIS ISIC1 gov It
quested his majesty's government to
communicate to the Austria-Hungary
ambassador in London the following
declaration:
Having declared war on Servia and
thus taken the initiative in hostilities
in Europe the Austro-Hungarian gov
eminent has placed itself without any
provocation from France in a state of
war with France, and after Germany
had successfully declared war against
Russia and France Austria-Hunga
has interfered in the conflict by de-
claring war on Russia who already
was fighting on the side of France.
According to information worthy of
belief Austria-Hungary has sent
troops over the German Frontier in
such manner as to constitute di-
rect menace against France.
Follow French Policy.
''In face of these facts the French
government finds itself obliged to de-
clare to the Austro-Hungarian govern
ment that it will take all measures
permitted to it to reply to these acts
and menaces. In communicating this
declaration, accordingly, to the Austro-
Hungarian ambassador in London his
Britannia majesty's government has
declared to his excellency that the
rupture with France having been
brought about in this way it feels it.
self obliged to announce that a state
of war exists between Great Britain
and Austro-Hungary as from mid
night"
German Ships Shell Port.
Copenhagen, Aug. 14.-According TO
a report brought here by a Danish
schooner two German cruisers have
bombarded Windau, Russian port on
the Baltic opposite Stockholm Sew
eral buildings were destroyed and har-
Dor ships burned. The Russians have
destroyed all their arsenals and
vharves.
Italy Mobilizes Troops
Rome, Aug. 13.-Italy has modified
100000 troops on the Austrian and
Swiss frontiers and has summoned
home her ambassadors from Paris,
Berlin, st. Petersburg and London for
consultation concerning the war situa-
ton.