New Britain herald., 1914-07-27
" AR BETWEEN ! RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA
 ALMOST INEVITABLE
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 governme ent is favorable to mediation in principle as between Russia and Austria but to our particular propos al to apply that principle by means Of a conference the German govern ment has not yet replied" ....
 Sir Edward, who evidently was deeply impressed with the gravity of the situation, concluded by expressing the opinion that the failure of these efforts to bring about settlement would lead to the greatest catastro- phe which could befall the concert of Europe, and it's consequences would be incalculab ble.'
 Might Avert War. The mere fact that hostilities be- tween Austria Hungary and Servia had not begun gave Europe in general the hope today that war might be averted. There was however little change in the situation and the more optimistic feeling was largely based on the belief that the German en- peror who returned to Potsdam today from his cruise in northern waters, would throw his influence into the
 
 nent of the dispute.
 Anotherfactor in favor of a peaceful arrangement was that the Austrian ambassador to St. Petersburg had shown willingness to discuss matters with the Russian foreign minister. Move Expected Tomorrow It was said this morning that Austria Hungary would not move her. tl~ %o1 until tomorrow, which is confirmation of a statement made by the Austrian ambassador in London yesterday that Austria Hungary desired to give Ser avia further time to consider her reply Ito the ultimatum from Vienna. ssss Outside of Austria Hungary and ..1sermany the reply. sent by Servia is regarded as a very fair one as it grants all the demands which a sovereign state could grant.
 It is pointed out that there is little use in Servia appealing for mediation however, since Austria Hungary has Sdeclared the matter to be between her and Servia and in this she is backed up by Germany and Italy, her part .1icrs in the triple alliance.
 .sgr Preparing for War. s-esIn the meantime all the nations of Europe are making preparations for war as none of them wishes to be caught mapping in case hostilities Should break ont.
 r. Even England, which is credited with the determination to stand aside unless she should be forced into the conflict, is getting her warships ready. The leave which is generally granted to the crews after the annual mobilization of the fleet for exercises has been cancelled and the vessels are to be kept on war footing. They began coaling yesterday with the eX- pssctation that they would be ordered to the North Sea, which would be Englands danger point in the event Of European outbreak
 sf' Austrian View Set Forth.
 Vienna July PA communication Issued, by the AuStro-Hungarian for eign office. today sets forth the Aus trian view of the Servian reply to Austria's note demanding the cessa- tion of the Pan-Servian agitation and the punishment of those concerned in the assassination at Sarayevo of Arch duke Francis Ferdinand and his con- sort The communication also gives the reasons for Austria's dissatisfac- stion with Servia's reply. The com munication follows:
 \. ''The object of the Servian note is to create the false impression that the Servian government is prepared in great measure to comply With 9pur demands
 Spirit of Dishonesty.
 y ..As a matter of fact. however, Ser yia's note is filled with the spirit of dishonesty which clearly lets it be seen that the Servian government Is not seriously determined to put an end to the culpable tolerance it hitherto has extended to intrigues against the -Austro III ungarian monarchy.
 'The Servian note contains such far reaching reservations and limitations not only regarding the general prin- ciples of our action, but also in re- gard to the individual claims we have put forward that the concessions ac- .tually made by Servia become insig- liificant
 AuStria's Demand Rejected. es.,In, particular our demand for the .1articipation of the Austro- Hungarian authorities in investigations to detect accomplices in the conspiracy on Ser syian territory has been rejected while s4,1r request that measures be taken against that section of the Servian E rress hostile to Austria Hungary has haen declined and our wish that the Seryian government take the neces- gary measures to prevent the dissolved Auetronhobe associations continuing +beir activity under another name and ,,nder another form has not even been considered.
 ..Since the claims in the Austro- uunparian note of July 23 regard be- inc had to the attitude hitherto adopted by Servia, represent the min iynum of what is necessary for the es- 4h1ishnnent 4 of permanent peace with