Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-07-31

ficials before the declaration of war
was sent to Servia showed that there
was no possible way In which hos
tilities could be averted. They de-
clared that even If Servfa granted
every demand the Austro-Hungarian
army would not be held back. =
1t Is understood that the war dec
laration was held back until the
mobilization of Austria's troops was
complete. II is probable that at the
same time war was declared the Aus
TRAN army was hurled into Servia.
1t was learned that railroad traffic
between Austria and Russia was sus-
pended. All telegraphic communication
between the two. countries was cut off.
No explanation could be secured, gov
eminent officials declining to state
whether Austria or Russia had taken
the step TO prevent any communica-
ton between the countries
Wilson Discusses War Situation.
Washington, July 29.-Pres1dent Will
son and the cabinet discussed the war
in Europe and it's probable effect on
economic conditions in the United
States.
Following the adjournment of the
cabinet the president and Secretary
Bryan conferred for more than an
hour on the various phases of the Eu-
ropean situation.
Would Avert the Worst.
London, July GIVE are hoping
to avert the worst"
This brief statement by an attache
of the foreign office was the only Off
cial comment made on the Austrian
declaration of war against Servia. The
real crisis Of the situation has been
reached. With war On in the Bal
kans, no diplomat will attempt to pre-
dict whether or not bloody conflict
will overwhelm all Europe. 1t is up
to Russia, and the action which that
government takes.
If her support of her Slav protege,
Servia, is confined to diplomatic repre-
sensations. great European warfare
via with her army all Europe will be
plunged into war.
Austrias declaration of war caused
no surprise. 1t was expected as soon
as Germany declined to enter the pro-
posed mediation conference. Sir Ed
ward Grey's plan was regarded as the
final effort to avert war
War Was Inevitable.
Manchester, Mass, July 29-Dr.
Constantin Theodor Dumba,, Austrian
ambassador to the United States, who
is summering at Manchester, said
over the telephone, when told that
Austria had declared war:
1T was inevitable. l am not sur
prised l do not believe the war will
involve Europe. 1t should be short
and should put summary end to the
Balkan problem.
Austria has shown great forbear-
ance in dealing with Servia. 1t is high
time that that hotbed of revolution
and anarchy, the nationalist secret 60
cieties in Belgrade. was purged."
England's Efforts Fall.
London, July 29-England's efforts
to prevent war in the Balkans have
| failed Germany has refused to ac-
eept the proposal that she participate
| In mediation efforts unless Austria re-
quests such action.
This information was conveyed here
today In dispatch from Berlin. Sir
| Edward Grey withheld information as
to the progress of his negotiations, but
| his silence was taken as a sign of fail
ure. There is no hope here that Aus
| tria will request mediation.
Servia's reply TO the Austro-Hun-
gsrian ultimatum suggested arbitra-
ton. The mobilization OF the dual
| monarchy's troops and the rupture of
| diplomatic relations was the only an
swer vouchsafed
The Berlin dispatch states that Ger
many will not bring pressure on Aus
tria. With the most powerful army in
Europe ready to back her own forces
In case of interference by Russia, Aug
tria will proceed win her campaign.
servlan Troops. Seize Railroads
| Salonica, July 2e.--Servian troops
seized ell railroads In the kingdom.
| Traffic was suspended on all lines