The Raymer enterprise., 1914-08-06
Sundays War News In Brief.


While the eyes Of the world were
turned on Berlin and Paris Sunday, ex-
pecting declaration of war on France
by the Kaiser, Russia Unexpectedly
hurried two detachments of troops. one
accompanied by artillery. Into German
territory.
One Of the detachments crossed the
frontier at Schwinden. near Bialla, and
the other entered Germany at Eden
reid. near Posen.
Russia also captured German
steamer at Vladiyostok.
ln spite of the fact that formal
declaration Of war had not been issued.
France and fis now reported to be as
sembling 100000 men at Liebe to head
Tor the French capital This threw
Four great powers into actual war
The first German invasion OF France
took place shortly after midnight, at
Grey. near Strassburg. and the other
force crossed the border into Luxem-
burg. seized that grand duchy which is
neutral territory. and continued on its
Twenty thousand German troops who
attempted to cross into France near
Grey later are reported to have been
repulsed by the Poincare soldiers with
heavy loss of life
The North German Lloyd steamship,
Kronprinzessin Cecile. with great
quantity of gold. bound from New York
TO Bremen, which was reported In dis
patches to have been seized. reported
It's safety later In the day. while skirt
ing the British Isles 1t is believed
the Cecile will enter at some German
port other than Bremen.
Austria Is believed to have aban-
donsd its aggressive campaign against
Servia In order to prepare for an ex-
pected attack by Russia
SArialiqtg md nfhar loh rff
Italy Joined In an urgent appeal to the
King to prevent Italy's participation
in the European conflict
President Wilson sent Secretary Nc
for placing 100000. 10000 at the dis
posal Of American banks during the
financial crisis The action will be
taken under the Vreeland act.
The Japanese Emperor summoned his
Cabinet and instructed the ministers of
finance and war to report at once on
the conditions of the army and the
treasury
The British Privy Council was called
to discuss the course to be taken. Eff
forts were renewed to prevent Great
Britain from participation in the con-
flict.
Saturday.
Germany declares war on Russia
following Cars failure to comply
with 12-hour ultimatum.
Ambassador Won Pourtales and staff
leave st. Petersburg Immediately after
declaration OF war Is announced.
Russian ambassador to France notf-
lies Poincare government that declara-
ton of war has been received by the
Gear.
France hurries mobilization of army
when fear grows that all European
conflict Is inevitable.
Americans panic-stricken in Euro
pean cities when news of Kaiser's war
message is received
Shipping Of old world paralyzed and
Tear Is expressed that great shortage
Of food will result.
German ambassador to France re-
ported to be making hurried prepara-
tions for departure, In view OF immi-
nent clash between countries.
Poincare calls midnight session of
French ministers and Clemeneeau's re-
turn to duty Is rumored in capital.
German patrol near Prostgsn said to
nave been attacked by Russian from
tiersmen; fire returned. but no casual
ties reported
Money rates OF Europe increase rap
IDLY and many cities close exchanges.
Chicago Board of Trade hears Of war
declaration after close; wheat closes
firm after early advances.
Austria reported to have agreed to
cease hQstilities against Seryia and TO
supnit guestions 10 International peace
arbitration.
King George sent special envoy to
car Just before time set In Kaiser's
ultimatum expired In final effort to
to avert hostile actions
American diplomats In European
countries called upon to handle affairs
OF nations involved In war.
Friday.
Kaiser. In Berlin speech. declares he
is ready to WELD sword for honor of
country.
Great Britain and France using ey-
cry energy to keep peace among pow.
ers.
Rusaia's declaration Of a state of
siege regarded as first step in mobiliz-
alton.
London warned that Germany will
demand immediate cessation OF mobilis- 1