The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-05
LEG|ONS
MASSED ON BORDERS
Paris Under Martial laW-Poin-
cares Message Rouses
Deputies to Prompt Action.

PARIS. Aug. 6.-France was today en-
gagged solely in the serious business Of
war The people are forbidden to leave
their homes after 8 o'clock at night. II
was not until today that Paris could
voice It's approval of England's declara.
ton against Germany and 1t was then
with the realization that the greatest
war of all times was beginning.
There were parades through the
streets in which the tr-color and Union
Jack were carried entwined, but the
Wild abandon of the usual Paris crowd
OF celebration was missing. The last
spark OF smouldering hatred for Ger
many was famed into flame by the
message of President Poincare read to
the chamber OF deputies by Premier
Viviani.
Germany tried treacherously to sur
prise US during diplomatic conversations,
but France was watching" the Presi-
dent declared.
Has Moral Right
France has the eternal moral might
of right, is seconded by her ally. Russia,
sustained by the loyal friendship OF
England and already all the civilized
world has expressed It's sympathy and
best wishes"
The message of the President was
greeted with the widest cheering.
Deputies called for the immediate
enactment of war measures and
promptly confirmed all steps taken by
Poincare and his ministers. LeSlsla-
ton for the extension of all credits was
enacted. One measure introduced au-
thorizes the Bank OF France TO increase
its note Issue 20 s., 40. 0o0. ooo.
'Frace has suffered from the brutal.
premeditated aggression of Germany"
President Poincare declared in his mes
sage to the charlber Of deputies. Her
territory has boon violated without a
declaration of war. Until the last mo-
ment France attempted with supreme
effort TO avert war. The overwhelming
responsibility Is Germany's. War was
suddenly declared upon Russia; LuXem-
burg was invaded, and brave Belgium
outrageously insulted. Germany then
tried treacherously to surprise France"
The military is now in complete con-
troll OF Paris. After oclock at night
streets are deserted. Only newspaper
men snd others who may have per-
mits are allowed outside their homes.
Looting broke out during the night.
and 40 apaches were promptly seized
and will he cou!t-martialed.
Warming has been issued that apaches
caught breaking into shops in the flu
turc may be shot down. Military patrols
are constantly on duty in the streets,
and gendarmes stand guard at all
shops and stores. Reports of fighting
at the front are appearing Ia newspa per
extras. and the full meaning OF war Is
being impressed upon the capital.
Six Thousand Refugees.
u was estimated today that there are
500 Americans in Paris. all penniless
and clamoring at the American embassy
for news as TO the action taken by the
United States to rescue them. It will
take 81 100000 to relieve these Amer
leans and transport them to their
homes.
All regular police now on duty in
Paris are over fifty-five years Of age.
All others have Joined the Colnrs Two
years ago France recognized that war
would paralyze her police force. and
formed the veteran police to take the
plare of the younger men. Because
of their age the veteran police are not
eligible for army service.