Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-04

MAY OPEN THE DYKES
Fifteen Frenchmen Killed by Bombs
- Turkey May Aid William -
S2O,OOO,O 900 Gold Captured.

London, August At is othclally
announced at the foreign Office that
Germany has declared war on Bel
gium. This announcement, follow
ing England's declaration that she
would stand by Belgium, to protect
the integrity Of her territory, is ac-
cepted as foreshadowing speedy ac-
tion by England.
The news that Germany had de-
clared war on Belgium was communi-
,cated to the British cabinet immedi-
.ately. 1t is admitted that England
has already demanded what Ger
many's intentions are concerning Bel
GUMS neutrality. While Germany
had been given until midnight to re-
ply, the announcement that she had
already acted against the neutral
kingdom. That England cannot stand
idly by and watch the crushing OF
Belgium is admitted. Germany in
possession of Belgium's seacoast
would be an added menace to Eng
land. and this alone will greatly in
nuence the governments decision.
London. August An an official
statement issued from the French
embassy, it is announced that a
German army, proceeding from Co.
logne, has invaded Belgium at Ver-
viers. The Germans are declared to
have seized the railroad and to BE
advancing in force preceded by ar
morcd trains flanked by motorcycle
corps.
Brussels. August I.--According to
the burgomaster Of Antwerp, Ger
man forces have crossed into the
province of Limburg, the southeast
province of the Netherlands. lie
has received notification that martial
law has been declared in Holland and
that the government will open, the
dykes and flood the country should
Germany persist in an invasion. :
Brussels, August 1.-The war mln-
ister announced in the chamber today
chat Germany has invaded Belgium
The announcement while expected
created a sensation. 1t is expected
that war legislation will be hurriedly
passed.
Brussels, August An seconJ
note served on the foreign Office today
Germany demands that Belgium con,
sent to German forces using the rail
roads to cross to France.
King Albert replied that under
no circumstances will Belgium con-
sent to the. violation of her neutral
itv. and announces that his army vii
oppose Germany's passage. King
Albert has alraedy left the capita
and gone to the front TO assume
command of his army.
|. Paris, August 4.-German avlators
killed fifteen soldiers and badly dan.
aged the historic town of Luinevilic n
the department of Meurthe, ct Mos
ellie early today. In the early hour
of the morning a big Zellepin dirigi
BILE sailed out of the fog, and, drop
ping bombs, demolished part of th'
| enrbankments of the fortification
and killed fifteen soldiers
Nish, August 1.-The Austrian for
ces at Semlin were still held in CHECK
today, and have not been able t
| cross the Danube. The war office de
clared that fighting at Belgrade ha'
continued unabated, but that the Ser
vians put up such stubborn defens
that every attempt of the Austrian
to cross the river failed.
Athens. August At is officiall
stated that the Turkish government
has ordered the mobilization of it
army. The announcement says tina
! the action is tal:en as a precaution
ary movement. Despite this there i
general belief that Turkey has a
arrangement with Germany whereb,
she will assail Servia. thus releasin
most OF the Austrian army to ac
! against Russia. aa...:
Berlin, August 4-German militar
officers at Stuttgart reported to tn
war Office today their seizure of $50
. 100000 in gold, consigned to Russi;
The gold was part of q shipment fo1