Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-08-08

London. Aug. Events in the
European crisis developed on sat
urday with startling rapidity The
German uItimatum 10 Russia de-
handing that Russia cease the mo-
bilization Of her army, expired at
noon and at 5:15 O'Clock In the after
noon. the German emperor signed a
mobilization order
At 1890 o'clock the German am
bassador at st. Petersburg, Count
Won Pourtales, delivered declara-
. ton OF war in the name OF his gov
eminent to the Russian government
and the entire staff Of the embassy
Immediately left ST. Petersburg.
Declaration Comes Early.
Although after the warlike
speeches delivered by the German
ambassador and the imperial chan
celIor at Berlin on Friday, no other
result could be expected, hopes that
the dread event might be aYerted had
been raised by the Intervention of
King George in St. Petersburg and
the fact that the German reichstag
was not convened until Tuesday.
Hence the actual declaration OF war
had not been expected for another
day or two
Now the die is cast and Europe is
to be plunged into a general war
which has been the apprehension OF
European statesmen for generations.
il is now only a question of how
soon o state of actual war Will exist
between Germany and France.
French Troops Called Out.
Late Saturday night. placards were
posted in Paris calling for general
mobilization of Frances armed
forces,
The German ambassador, although
he had not been handed his pass
ports. was preparing to leave the
French capitol. It is not known at
exactly what hour Germanys ulti-
matum to France. asking that coun-
try to define what attitude she would
assume in ease of a war by Germany
and Austria against Russia. was to
expire, but II is believed it will not
be long before diplomatic relations
will be ruptured or war declared
German Emperor 8lames Gear.
The German emperor and his ad-
visers have maintained to the last
that they made supreme efforts foi
the sake of peace and that the last
OF the series of earnest appeals from
Emperor William to Emperor Nicho
las was a telegram repudiating re
sponsibility for the calamity.
He took the ground that while
Germany was engaged in mediatinl
with Austria-Hungary at Russia's re
quest, Russia, by her general mobili
cation, was threatening Germany''
safety
italy to Remain Neutral.
The only redeeming feature OF tn,
darkest prospect with which Europ,
has been faced for half a century il
that Italy has declared her neutrali
ty But how long that neutrality ear
be maintained is an exceedingly de
batahle question.
Great Britain's position alread
has been defined by Premier Asquitl
in the British parliament. He de
elared that she is under no lorna
obligation TO go 60 the assistance %
France in the event OF an European
war
Great Britain Fully Prepared,
The British government. however
has made fun preparations In hotl
services for whatever may happen
The present p6sition therefore. :
tina; Russia. France and Seryia ar
arrayed on one side against Austria
Hungary and Germany on the other
How long the warfare viii be c0nhu
ed to this plan, It is impossible' q
foretell; nor can il be foretot
whether Belgium and Holland vii
be able 10 maintain their neutralit
against their powerful neighhors, O
whether Great Britain will find her
self compelled TO send an expedition
AIRY force TO attempt TO preserve tina
neutrality.
Another factor, which as yet ha
not been given much consideration
is the attitude OF Turkey. which. ]
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