Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-04

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 Servia 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. 1t is probable that at the
same time war was declared the Aus
trian 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.-President 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 29.-"We are hoping
to avert the worst"
This brief statement b. an attache
of the foreign Office was the only Off
cial comment made on TIE 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-
diet whether or not a bloody conflict
will overwhelm all Europe. It is up
to Russia, and the action which that
government takes.
If her support of her Slav protege,
Seryia, is confined to diplomatic repre-
sensations, great European warfare
will be averted. If she supports Ser
via with her army all Europe will be
plunged into war
Austria's 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 so
cieties in Belgrade, YVES purged"
EngIand's Efforts Fall.
London, July 29-Englands efforts
to prevent war in the Balkans have
failed Germany has refused to &C
cept the proposal that she participate
In mediation efforts unless Austria re-
quests such action.
This information was conveyed here
today in a dispatch from Berlin. Sir
Edward Grey withheld information as
to the progress of his negotiations, but
his silence was taken as sign Of fall
ure. There is, no hope here that Aus
tria will request mediation.
Servia's reply to the Austro-Hun-
garian ultimatum suggested arbitra-
ton. The mobilization of the dual
monarchy's troops and the rupturesof
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, Aus
tria will proceed with her campaign.
servian Troops Seize Railroads.
Salonica, July 29.-Seryian troops
seized all railroads In the kingdom
Traffic was suspended on all lines
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