The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-08-27
War Is Declared.
People Are Thrilled.

ana sea.
People Are Thrilled.
The proclamation Of the emperor
sent a thrill through the country. ia
pans entrance upon the fuliillment Of
her obligations to her ally, Great Bri-
tain. responds to the popular will from
m end Of the land to the other.
Cheering crowds assembled before the
buildings occupied by the department
OF foreign affairs and the administra.
ton of the navy. There were lantern
professions through the streets Sum
day night. The popular manifesto
tons, however. do not approach the
enthusiasm which preceded the war
with Russia.
Count Won Reed, the German ambas.
sador, has been handed his passports.
George w. Guthrie. the American
ambassador. will represent Germany.
Diet Is Convoked.
The diet has been convoked in spe-
cial session for Sept. $.
The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eli
zabeth. which l~atterly was at Using
Tau. the seaport of Kiao.Chow, is re-
ported to have sailed.
She perhaps will go to 4 neutral
port and disarm. 1t is believed this
action will keep Austria out Of the
war in the Orient. although unfore-
seer circumstances may force Japan
to change this policy. No action Yet
has been taken relative to Austria.
and the foreign office has explained
that .laran will remain friendly unless
Austria adopts an attitude which it re.
CARDS as offensive.
Wilson'S Course Pleases Jars.
1t is reported here that Germany
has been trying TO transfer the Ger.
man railroad in Shantuns. China. to
America. Toxic believes. however.
that the United States. pursuing the
policy OF neutrality outlined by Presi
dent Wilson. will not accept. Presi
dent Wilson's announcement of neu
trality has greatly pleased the Jap
anese.
The newspapers express surprise al
the extent of American suspicion re
garding Japan's motives in issuing the
%ulti:natum. but leading writer's express
a firm confidence that a better under
standing will he had with the people
of America.
Premier OkUma states that docu
mentary evidence will show that Eng
land not only requested Iapan's assist
ance. but approved Of her entire pro
gram.
China Is Satisfied.
A dispatch from Pekin says thu
German minister and Chinese foreign
Office were about TO sign an asreemen
regarding Tsing-Tau, when Japan's de
cision was announced. w~hereuDon III,
Chinese foreign Office decided not t,
proceed.
Other dispatches say Fresiden
Yuan Sli kai is satisfied with Japan
attitude and pledges.
Speaking at Karuizawa kvu. Saur
Shimada. q member OF the oppositio,
in parliament. said he believed Japa,
had no desire to keep kiao.Chow. II
asserted that it was Japan's policy I
prevent a stir up in China.
THE retaining OF kiao-Chow.' b
said. would mean the danger of
revolution in china and incurying til
ill-will OF America. Japan is apprt
ciative of Germany's contribution I
Japanese civilization. but is %resentfl
because the kaiser first raised the or
OF yellow peril and Germany direc
ed \ combination 10 GUST Japan frol
,'or, Arthur in 1885"
The German emperor sem q me
sage to the governor On Aug. 10. or,
ering him to defend Tsing.Tau to III
utmost.
Kaiser Orders Defense.
Tsing-Tau. China. German prepar
ton on the defense of Tsins-Tau ur
the territory Of kiao-Chow is cor
pletc. News OF German victories
Europe has been circulated and II:
increased the confidence of the d
Tending forces. The governor of kia
Chow. Meyer Walduck, has issued
proclamation. saying:
III the enemy wishes TsiEg-Tuu
must come and take it. He will II,
us at II post. We look contideu,
into the future and are Well prepar,
to receive the enemy