Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-08-07
OLD WORLD SCENE
OF GREAT CONFLICT
NO BIG BATTLES REPORTED
ALL NATIONS READY FOR
PREMIER STRUGGLE.
All Europe is now in arms.

On one hand are Austria-Hungary
and Germany; on the other Russia,
France, England, Servia and Monte
negro Italy has declared her neu-
trality hut is mobilizing and latest
reports are that Germany has deIiv-
cred an ultimatum to Italy saying
that unless she abides by the triple
alliance and comes to the aid of Ger
many and Austria, war will be de-
clared on her. There have been ru-
mors that Italy, owing to the strong
antagonism between Austrians and
Italians. was likely to break away
from the triple alliance and declare
herself on the side of England
Belgium, Holland and Switzerland
have also mobolized. Sweden has
made no answer to inquiries sfrnm
Russia and Germany regarding her
attitude, but is preparing to defend
her neutrality. Japan is making
ready to live up to her treaty with
Great Britain, If needed. Spain b (
reported to be preparing proclama-
tion of neutrality. Holland has
threatened to cut the dikes and Hood
her country. to prevent invasion. All
the foreign colonies of the various
countries throughout the world have
rallied to the support Of their rer
spective nations.
Following Germany's declaration
Of war on Russia last Saturday, the
Germans Immediately undertook tho
invasion Of French and Belgian ter-
ritory and their disrespect for tls
treaties guaranteeing the neutrality
Of Belgium finally resulted in q de-
of war Tuesday BY Eng
land.
Germans Reported Repulscd.
Latest reports are that Germany'e
first blows at France, aimed through.
Belgium. have resulted In her army
being repelled by the Belgians. SINH
lar repulses have been reported In
forays along the French border. and,
allowing for the natural bias of ~
ports coming from one side only of
the warning nations of Europe, the
news of the day is general repulse
Of the German forces all along the
frontiers Of France. Belgium and
East Prussia. The French TROOPS
have joined the Belgians in opposing
the progress of Germany through
Belgium and it is reported that p0sai-
bly, Great Britain will send re-in-
Russian patrols have
penetrated 10 miles into Germany.
According to the best news obtain
able, no real battle has been fought
on either land or sea, except the Ger
attack on Liege, in Belgium.
where they are reported to have lost
several thousand dead and wounded.
though there are numerous rumoFB
Of reported battles.
Millions For Stranded Americans.
Measures for the relief of the 10O,-
600 Americans stranded in Europe
were put into practical operation
Wednesday when the president sign
ed the bill passed by congress appro-
priating $2,500,0OO for their finaa-
cial assistance. Negotiations were
begun for Italian steamships which.
with American vessels, will be used
to bring the Americans home.
Prospects for the acceptance Of the
United States offer of mediation are
considered bright at the White
House. Great Britain and her allies.
it is believed. will accept but no a.
surance of any kind has come from
Germany. Should the emperor agree.
it is thought the entire situation
would be settled by pacific means and
a great war averted.