Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-03

the same day war was declared by
Germany on Russia.
France was asked what she would
do in case Of war between Germany
and Russia and the German ambas-
sador at Paris began to prepare every
thing for his departure from the
French capital.
July 81, Germany called to the
flag the last five classes Of her reser-
visits This she coulG 40 by means
of the martial law proclaimed by
Germany. which permitted her to keep
this news secret Consequently. on
July 81, mobilization was going on in
Germany
France Observed Treaties.
"In spite of this, France waited un-
Itl August I, at o'clock in the after
noon. to order a general mobilization.
This was done for the purpose OF max
ing il clear that she was not the ag-
gressive power and also that she might
be able to claim British support
General mobilization was ordered
in France, August /, at o'clock in the
afternoon The first day of mobiliz-
alton began August at midnight
The French embassy has received
the following statement from NJ vi
viani. the French prime minister:
Il have Just sent the following tele-
gram to the French minister at Lux
emburg: viii you inform the premier
that in conformity with the treaty in
London of 1867, the government of
the republic intends to respect the
neutrality Of Luxembourg, as has been
shown by her attitude. The violation
of this neutrality by Germany is Of
such nature as TO oblige France to
take into account the care Of her de-
fense and her interests
Neutrals Enter Protest.
'"rhe premier of Luxembourg has
protested to the German government
Niviani's telegram continues, 'and has
informed the German ambassador at
the embassy in Paris that early this
morning the Germans entered Luxem-
burg territory by the Wasserbilling
and Remich bridges and marched to-
wards the southern part of the coun-
try and the capital. They sent ar
mored trains with troops and ann
munition toward this point. The
French commissioner at Petit Croix,
on the Luxemburg frontier dwelve
miles from Belfort) has informed the
government that the Germans opened
fire on the French post there.
Two German cavalry officers have
been killed at Roneerey about six
miles on the French side of the
boundary"
England Fayors War.
London maintained her calm to the
last moment tonight A great crowd
around the government Of
fiees at Whitehall awaiting the de-
eision of the cabinet as to whether
Great Britain would take part in the
war. but when it was found no state
ment was to be made, the crowd melt
ed away. only few groups remaining
to discuss whether the cabinet, as
some put IT. had decided to funk or
fight No statement of the decision
reached by the cabinet Will be made
tonight. Premier Asquith will an
nounee Great Britains position in the
house of commons tomorrow Prior
to this announcement, another cabinet
will be held
The general impression is that the
war party in the cabinet is In the as
tendency, but not word was allowed
to leak out of the cabinet chamber
today's proceedings.
Strong Peace sentiment.
1t is known that the Lancashire lib
erals are putting strong pressure on
the government to keep out of the
conflict at all costs. and It is said that
Premier Asquith is somewhat influ
enced by this. But the average Eng
ishman is saying tonight that the
government has no alternative, after
The neutrality Of Luxembourg has been
iisregarded by Germany and after
iermanys refusal to say what her at
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