The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01


 oil City, Pa. July 31.-The Seep Pur- chasing agency, the principal buyer of Pennsylvania crude oil, issued an order to its agents today restricting the pur- chase of oil until conditions in Europe become more clearly defined. No more than 100 barrels of crude oil will be purchased from any one producer or firm
 Paris, July 31-The French minister of finance issued the following an nouncement tonight:
 'The rise of the price of wheat in all markets of the world the proba- bility that the harvests of France will be below the average and the prospect of seeing this commodity go into hid ing gold does on the eve of grave eventualities, have caused the govern ment to prohibit the exports of grains and farinaceous foods of all kinds This measure was taken by Belgium and Germany today, and is supplemented by the prohibition of the export of various products. which are considered contra Land of war"
 Washington July 31-Greek colors were hoisted today at Villa Franche on the former American battleship Idaho. which. with the Mississippi re- gently was sold to Greece. The Idaho $ crew was transferred to the battleship Maine.
 Vera Cruz July 31.-The French cruisers Condo and Descares left here today under sealed orders. 1t is be- 1ieved they will remain in Mexican wa ters awaiting developments in Europe With special reference to movements of German merchant vessels plying these waters
 The Spanish cruiser Emperador Car los is the only foreign warship now at Vera Cruz.
 Brussels, July 31.-Cavalry detach- nents have been sent to the eastern and southern frontiers. The national bank has had coined 2o,OoOOO0 francs ir gold.
 St. Petersburg. July 31.-Steamshir communication between St. Petersburg and England has been stopped
 The patriotic demonstrations which have been going on for several days and nights were repeated tonight ir front of the admiralty and before the Q statue of Peter the Great.
 Paris, July S1.TThe Roumanian lega- tion here today received advices that Roumania had ordered all officers il the active army to the colors.
 Montreal, July 31.-The Canadian Pa. cific railway steamer Empress of Asia ore of the fastest steamships crossing the Pacific. was chartered by the Brit 1sh admiralty today for possible servic' in case of a general European war
 London. August 1-The Daily Tele graph understands that the German am ba ssador yesterday made a declara, tor to the French government whicl is interpreted as an announcement O. his early departure from the French capital.
 St. Johns, N F.. July 31.--The Frencl cruiser Friant sailed tonight for France after coaling hurriedly. On the Grant Banks she will pick up 1000 men ol < the French fishing fleet and proceed to Brest, where the fishermen will bt distributed among warships.
 Chang Chun, Manchuria. July 31--Th, reserve cars on the Russian railroad at Chang Chun and other stations have k been sent into European Russia.
 Tokio, July 31-The national defens, counsel met today under the presidency Of Count Okuma, the premier and dis eussed the European situation
 Brussels, July 31.-The internationa bureau of peace today sent an appea J to President Wilson to offer his media JlOI III the tuIOpedIl cOHlntt- the bu reau also asked the German Emperor President Poincare of France, Empero Nicholas of Russia and Pope Plus L use their efforts in the interests O peace.
 London, August 1.-An extraordinar council of ministers held at Peterhoi according to St. Petersburg dispatc to the Times. was confronted last nigh !. with a modified situation, resultin from assurances by the German ambas sador following messages exchange between the Russian Emperor the Ger man Emperor and King George.
 Vienna, August 1.-The Official Gazett announces that Emperor Francis Josep has ordered a general mobilization of tn < army and navy and has called the Lant eturm to the colors, owing to the mobil zation ordered by Russia.
 The Gazette adds that the action take by the Emperor has no aggressive ter dency and is solely in the nature of precautionary measure.
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 London August 1.-The Japanese foreig