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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
DECL ARATION OF WAR STIRS
PEOPLE OF RUSSIAN CAPITAL

declaration of war, and two hours later
en- announcement to this effect was
made to the people.
Scenes of wild excitement were wit
messed here this evening when 1T be-
came known that Germany had de-
clared war The people have been at
the top pitch of excitement for days
clamoring for war on Germany, and
when the news spread abroad the
patriotic fever broke all bounds. The
Nevsky Prospekt was filled with a
roaring crowd OF men, women and
children all shouting for war in the
widest eXaltation. There was great
demonstration before the Admiralty
and the War Office and at the statue
Of Peter the Great. The enrolling of
reservists had begun at a. m, and
women and children accompanied hus-
bands and fathers to the enrolling
office.
The government issued a proclama-
tion requesting calmness on the part
of the population, but the hatred
against Austria, even more than Ger
many, was so great that it was impos-
sible for the police to control the
crowds.
In Moscow a great crowd assembled
and speeches were made calling on the
people to uphold the greatness Of Rus
STA and defend their brother Slavs
against the long premeditated attacks
of Austria. The crowd marched and
countermarched admid constant cheers
of Long live the Emperor" Long live
Russial' and "Long live the Russian
army!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
CHANCELLOR TELLS BERLIN
CROWD KAISER WANTS PEACE

your hearts beat to God, your fists on
the enemy
The "Norddeutsche Allgemeine lei
tung." the official organ of the gov
eminent, says that after the Russian
Emperor had given the order for ;ne
mobilization of the entire Russian
army and feet Emperor William sen.
a final telegram to Emperor Nicholas
in which ne made it clear that his re-
sponsibility for the security of the
German Empire compelled him to
adopt defensive measures.
The German Emperor continued that
he had gone to the utmost limits pos
sible in his efforts to preserve tire
worlds peace, and that the RESPONSE
bility for the calamity threatening tne
world did not rest on him. He de-
clared that he had always been faith.
full TO his friendship for the Russian
Emperor and the Russian people and
that the peace OF Europe could still be
maintained if Russia would cease TO
threaten Germany and Austria Hun
gary.
The German Imperial Chancellor to-
day addressed huge procession OF
demonstrators from the window of his
official residence, making a stirring
speech, in which he said:
AT this serious hour, in order to
give expression to your feelings for
YOUR Fatherland, you have come to the
house of Bismarck, who, with Emperor
William the Great and Field Marshal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
LRy cable TO The Tribune. ]

Berlin, Aug 1.--Amid warlike cries
and the singing of patriotic songs a
multitude many thousands strong
gathered about the newspaper Offices
in Inter den Linden at noon to-day
and marched along the Wilhelmstrasse
to the office Of the Imperial Chancellor.
Loud and continuous cheering
brought DR.. Bethmann-Hollweg TO a
window, and finally he delivered a stir
ring address, which awakened tremen-
dous enthusiasm. After referring 10
the welding of the German Empire by
Bismarck, Kaiser Wilhelm | and
Moltke and the development Of forty
four years of peaceful labor the Chan
cellor said the Emperor's whole work
had been devoted to the maintenance
Of peace.
"To the last hour he has worked for
the peace of Europe" said the Chan
cellor. ale is still working for it,.
Should all his efforts prove vain,
should the sword be forced into our
hands, we tale the field with a clear
conscience in the knowledge that we
did not seek war. We shall then wage
war for our existence and our national
honor 20 the last drop of our blood. In
the gravity Of this hour let me remind
you of the words Of Prince Friedrich
Karl to the men Of Brandenburg: Let
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

st. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The German
Ambassador in the name Of his gov
eminent sent to the Russian Minister
of Foreign Affairs at 1880 o'clock a
declaration of war.
The announcement is made by the
st. Petersburg Telegraph Agency,
which is considered the official news
agency Of Russia.
Martial law was declared tonight
in St. Petersburg and the suburbs OF
the capital.
Count Won Pourtales. the German
Ambassador, and the entire stan OF the
German Embassy left st. petersburg
tonight after the declaration OF war
had been delivered.
Enrolmen of the reservists OF the
Russian army started at hundred
centres in the Russian capital at b
a. m, and was accompanied by STIR
ring scenes. Crowds of women and
children accompanied their husbands
and fathers to the assembling stations,
while priests everywhere blessed the
reservists as they marched through
the streets singing hymns.
People of Capital Reused.
The declaration of war against Rus
STA has provoked a wonderful demon
stration Of patriotism here.
The German Ambassador, Count Won
Pourtales, at 1880 o'clock in the even
ing, in the name of his government,
ut TO the Russian Minister Of For
eign Affairs official notification OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

von Moltke, welded the German En-
pire for US.
eve wished to go on living in peace
in the empire which we have developed
in forty-four years of peaceful labor
"The whole work of Emperor William
has been devoted to the maintenance
of peace. To the last hour he has
worked for peace in Europe, and he is
still working for it. Should all his CT
forts prove vain and should the sword
be forced into our hands we will take
the field with a clear conscience, in
the knowledge that we did not seek
var. We shall then wage war for our
existence and for the national honor
to the last drop of our blood.
'ln the gravity of this hour | remind
you of the words of Prince Frederick
Charles to the men of Brandenburg:
Let your hearts beat for God and
your fists on the enemy"
Enthusiastic cheers and the singing
of the national anthem GREETED the close
of the Imperial Chancellor's speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
SCHOOLS MAY WAIT
TEACHERS ABROAD
Delay in Opening Autumn Term
Probable in Pittsburgh-New
York Not Affected.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Pittsburgh, Aug. 1.-One result OF
the war in Europe may be delay in
opening the public schools here be-
cause of the detention in foreign
ports of many teachers who are max
ing a tour Of the countries affected
by the war. The cancellation of sail
ing orders has compelled them to stay
in the seport towns awaiting a chance
to get transportation.
If the teachers re not permitted to
sail soon it will seriously inconven-
fence the school authorities of Pitts
burgh and surrounding school dis
tricts.
1t was said this evening that the
British government had ordered $780,
600 bushels Of coal from the River
Coal Company of this city, the coal
to be shipped by railroad freight to
the nearest seaport
William II. Maxwell, Superintendent
Of Schools, said last night that he did
not expect the fact that several New
York school teachers are in Europe TO
interfere with the opening of the
schools here. Mr. Maxwell said that
he had no idea how many teachers
were spending their vacations in Eu-
rope, but that he did not believe the
number would be large enough TO
cause any great difficulty even if they
were forced to delay their return to
this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
FRANCE ARMS FOR
WAR ON GERMANY
Continued from page 1

been convoked. Under our constitu-
ton we should be compelled to con-
woke it if our intentions were not
peaceful"
Baron Won SchoeIi said: "But front
Ter incidents are unfortunately to be
feared"
Premier Viviani replied: Glow can
you suppose such things? Our troops
are five miles from the frontier. We
arc, in fact, exposed TO the violation
of our frontier, and there is not an
other power in the world which would
have consented to do such thing.
This refers to the withdrawal of the
French troops from the immediate
frontier.)
The Premier proceeded TO point out
that the German troops were ut the
very foot OF the frontier posts, and
said he concluded from this that if in
cidents occurred they could only be
provoked by the German military
forces.
The German reply to Frances state
ment was submitted to the Cabinet
council, which, within few minutes
afterward, ordered a general mobiliza-
ton of the French army.
The date Of the mobilization was set
for tomorrow, but that only means
that the men mist reach their rcgl-
ments by Tomorrow, so that the mobi-
lization begins Immediately. The mer
are called out in classes at intervals u
day according to the year in which
the entered the army.
,ecise instructions are always IN
tn, possession of every man, so that
he may know what to do when n gen
eral mobilization is posted.
The mobilization of tho French army
according to the official decree, is &
be completed at 1850 o'clock Spnda!
night.
The decree of mobilization has no
terminated diplomatic relations be
tween France and Germany. Converse
tions between the powers, notably be
tween Russia and Austria and between
France and Germany. continued thi
evening"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
SERVIANS, NPA&,
FIGHT OFF INVADER
Austrians So Far Unable
to Force Road to Nish
Through Samendria.

London, July ST. A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from
Nish. Servia. via Salonica, says that
up to last night the Austrian invaders
at Semendria had not succeeded In
forcing the pass held by the .SerTian
troops, the possession Of which route
would give them access TO the Moraya
River Valley and thus open up direct
road to Nish.
Another dispatch from Nish says
that desperate fighting continues along
the River Drina. Both Austrians and
Servians have sustained heavy losses.
The Austrian divisions, at,er
lighting fiereely all day, ifIiled to force
the defle leading to Plevlie and Prize
pole.
Athens, Aug. Austrian monitors
on the Danube this morning renewed
the bombardment of Belgrade and It's
surroundings, according 10 telegram
from Nish, Servia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
CANADA READY TO |
FIGHT FOR BRITAIN
Cables Offer of Troops
Can Furnish $4,000
Within 3 Months.

Ottawa, Ont. Aug. Ia formal offer
OF military contingents was cabled 20
England to-day by the Canadian gov
eminent. An emergency meeting Of the
cabinet was presided ever By Premier
Borden, who returned 20 Ottawa bv
special train for the purpose OF meet.
iug with his associates and dealing
with the situation Canada finds herself
in as the result Of the European war.
Premier Borden informed his asso-
ciates ne had received word that the
Duke Of Conraught was hurrying back
from the West TO give his personal
attention 20 The critical affairs which
are expected TO develop at Ottawa. Hc
Is expected 20 arrive Monday night.
The government unanimously deci6-
ed to send TO England an offer Of men.
Infantry, cavalry and artillery will be
included in any force sent forward, and
It would number 10000 men il trans
portation could speedily be obtained
for that number.
Though the population OF Canada Is
small, It is estimated that within two
weeks il would be possible 70 dispatch
10000 efficient soldiers, and within
three months this number could be in
creased 70 $4,000.
Offers for foreign service continued
TO arrive from the commandants o.,
militia corps throughout the Dominion.
The war spirit apparently il growing
in Canada, and Il now appears that
practically every corps will volunteer
FOR foreign service should call come
This will give a force Of more than
$4,000.
It is understood that the government
has decided 70 make an effort 70 pre-
vent the departure from Canada Of
Austrian and Hungarian reservists.
there are many THOUSANDS of them in
the country. 10 which they have been
attracted BY the great amount Of rail-
way construction work which has been
carried on during the last few years.
Word is received that they are being
organized in bodies for return 10 Aus
tris to join their colors and fight the
allies Of England. II is recognized that
there may be some difficulty in stopping
them, but those who seek TO leave Can
ada through Canadian ports will be
held, IL is indicated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
EXPECTS TURKEY TO JOIN.
Ambassador Rustem Bey Pre-
diets Attack on Servia.

Swampscott, Mass, Aug. la. Rus
tenn Bey. the Turkish Ambassador, who
is spending his vacation here, said 70
night that in his opinion Turkey would
soon become involved in war with Scr
via.
lie expressed the opinion that a gen,
eral European war was probable and
that. Notwithstanding the fact. that
Turkey had recently signed treaty
With the Serbs, his country would
again be arrayed in arms against them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

UNITED STATES TAKES
CHARGE OF EMBASSIES

Washington, Aug. l.-Germany,
Great Britain and France have for
mally asked the United States to
take charge of their embassies
throughout the theatre of hostilities
ain case of emergency"
The United States has granted
the request, and American Ambassa-
doris and Ministers abroad are be-
ing instructed accordingly.
Manchester, Mass, Aug. DIR.
Constantin Theodor Dumba, the
Ambassador of Austria Hungary,
sent a telegram to Washington to-
night requesting the State Depart
ment to take charge of his country's
embassies in Russia and France
and the legation in Montenegro in
case Of a severance Of relations
with these countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
GERMANS IN CHINA ACTIVE
Rush Reserves to Using Tau
Gall American Ship Back.

Shanghai, Aug. German reserves
throughout China are rushing TO Tsing-
Tau. the fortified port in the German
territory Of Kieo-Chau.
The American steamship Hansmet
with a cargo of cattle and foodstufs,
which left Tsin-Tau yesterday for Via.
divostok. returned to Tsing-Tau to-day
under orders from the German authori-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
declared her neutrality But how long that neutrality can be
maintained is exceedingly debatabe question
BRITISH POSITION DEFINED.

Great Bans position has already been defined by Premier
Asquh in British Paramentnamey that she is under no
formal obligation go the assistance of France the event
European The British government however has made
full PREPARATIONS services for whatever happen
The position therefore, is that Russia France and
arrayed side against and Ger
MANY How long the warfare will be confined to
this plane impossible oresee can it be foreod whether
Belgium Holland will be able to maintain their neutrality
AGAINST their powerful neghbor whether Great Britain will
compelled send expedtonay force to attempt to
preserve that neutrality.
Another factor which yet has not been given much con
sderaon is the attitude of Turkey which, she has sufficiently
recovered the effects of her late with the Balkan powers
NAV be able to considerable weight into the scale 1t is
generally that Germany effective understanding
with Turkey which may lead to interesting developments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
WAR MAY STOP CUP RACE
Upton Reluctant to Enter
Contest During War.

London, Aug. 1.-Sir Thomas Llpton
is considering whether, in event Great
Britain is involved in the European
war, he will race his yacht shamrock
Nv for the Americas Cup this year.
Sir Thomas inclines TO the OPINION
that there should be no race while MS
country is engaged in war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
KAISER'S SON MARRIED
Prince Oscars Nuptials Yes
terday Instead of September.

Berlin, Aug. Prince Oscar, fifth
son of Emperor William. was married
last night 10 Countess Ina Bassewitz,
daughter of Count Bsssewitz Levet-
zow. The bride assumed the title of
Countess Won Ruppin.
The official celebration Of the mar
riags had been set for September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
COAL EMBARGO IN SPAIN
Government Fears Exporta
ton Would Hurt Industry.
- Cahle to m TrIbune. ]

Madrid, Aug. 1.-The government or
dered the syndicate Of coal operators
in Bilbao to-day to deliver no coal TO
foreign ships. This measure Is IN
tended to prevent coal famine, as
Spanish industry depends to a, certain
extent on the British supply.
A German steamer that took coal in
the last two days at Bilbao was held
to-day upon orders from the German
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
Swiss Plan Self. Protection.

Berne, Aug. 1.-The Swiss Federal
Parliament has been summoned 20 meet
on Monday to consider measures to
safeguard the independence of Switzer-
land and TO appoint commander IN
chief OF the army OF 10000 men called
TO the colors By mobilization order.
The House will also deal with meas
nre for the issue OF five-franc notes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
Australia Plans Defence.

Melbourne, Aug. /. The leave Of
all officers and men attached to the
warships Of the Australian squadron
was stopped to-day and the govern
ment authorities made preparations for
defence. The wheat msrket WAS de-
poralized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
Sweden Declares Neutrality.

Stockholm, Aug. T.. The swedish
government to-day issued an ohcial
notification Of its strict neutrality IN
The European conilleA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
Cleveland Exchange Closes.

Cleveland. Aug. THE Stock En-
change suspended operations today
until further notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

the DUAL DOrsay at IL 40 o'clock this morning
and received the repv that France would such her
interests The details the Russian reply are lacking
but Of mobilization refused and this afternoon the
German Ambassadors in both capitals received their passports
This morning there gmer of hope because England late
night had private telegram to the Gar urging
concessions for peace again this evening there further
hopefuness published here that Germany had eX
tended the umaum fortyght hours 1t is reported
here the German Ambassador is still in Paris this evening
It is not what sudden development inspired the
s;sers declaration Of war against that he had
extended the time limit Paris for the of the Dual Alliance
are positive and well known Berlin that would be IN
evitabe for France join Russia were declared IS
hard to reconcile that the German Anoas
sador still in Paris but it is not would make real
difference situation for France is bound by treaty ana IL
is not doubted Frances declaration will come before
rnidn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
BRITISH REPLY NoN-CoMMITTAL.

well known member Parliament said tonight he ha
lust come Downing Street where he was told Germany ma
asked England what she would do of between Ger
anv and France and that England had given non-commtts
reply to Germany The French Foreign Office at once not
fed 1t was also learned that the War Office Immediately to
lowing the telegram France requsitoned 1000 London tax
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
ROUTINE MATTERS AT
 THE COUNCIL MEETING

All members of the council were present at last nights session but Councilman Geddes, who arrived late.
 The petition for the construction of 400 feet of sidewalk on the west side of Gastineau avenue was referred to the street committee. Petitioners stat ed that S2O.OOO had been expended in new buildings in the section to be served.
 On the request of Gov. J. F. A. Strong the taxes of an Indian chief, levied on property near the city dock, were lowered to one-half the levy made by the assessor.
 A communication was received from the Humboldt Steamship company stating that the company had no de- sire to alter the existing contract be- tween the company and the city in reference to the city dock.
 The council decided to protect its option on the Layton property, adjoin- ing the city dock by driving piles on the tract embracing an area 45 50 feet.
 Residents of the Casey shattuck ad. dition were granted assistance in the matter of getting sidewalks and street lights.
 The assessment on the gas boat "Na. bob" was reduced to $350.
 Current bills were audited and or dered paid.
 L. L. Clay, through his attorney, asked the city council to approve the location in the Forrest building as a place to conduct business on the Ii quor license which he desires to trans fer from the Randle bar. There was some opposition and the matter was laid on the table.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
Huerta TltIea Not Good.

NEW YORK, Aug. s. - A Tampico special says Gen. Carranza will stand by the decree he issued early in the revolution regarding all transactions by the Huerta regime. This was in' dicated when his attention was called to the report that just before resign ing and leaving the country, Huerta had received $5OO.OO0 from the Roth schilds and in return had given a grant of a vast area in lower California at a nominal price of one cent an acre. He declared positively that no such grant of public lands would be recog. nlzed by him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
MRS. WILSON'S FUNERAL
 IN GEORGIA, TUESDAY

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The funer- al of Mrs. Wilson will take place at her childhood home, Rome, Georgia, at 9 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. She will be buried there beside her par ents in the town where she, as Miss Helen Louise Axson, the belle of her day, married the future President of the United States 29 years ago.
 The flags at the capital remain at half.staff as a tribute to the former first lady of the land and as a mark of sympathy for the grief stricken President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
RAINBOW NARROWLY
 MISSED A PRIZE
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 8.

Rainbow sailed for Victoria today.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S.-The ar rival of the British cruiser Rainbow at San Francisco indicates that she slipped down the coast trying to grab the Seattle-bound Kosmos liner Alex andria which was known to have on board valuable cargo.
 The Rainbow had hardly got her an chor down until the Alexandria steam ed into San Francisco harbor with a million-dollar cargo on board. She came from South America, and will re- main in San Francisco harbor until further orders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
ARMS OF GAUT AND TFUT0N CLASH ON BA7TIFFIFLD
URGED
 10 HOLD CROPS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. = The De- partment of Agriculture yesterday is- sued Q bulletin advising producers to withhold cotton from the market; al. so to give attention to warehouse fa- cilitles for grain.
 The demand for American agricul. tural products will become greater, according to the belief of the Agri- cultural Department, as the war in Eu- rope proceeds. and farmers who can do SO should hold their crops and sell them as they are needed for use.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
CITY FURNISHES COAL
 FREE FOR READING ROOM

Mrs. P. J. Malone and Mrs. Willis E. Novel;. of the library committee, were personally present to back up a petition asking that the city furnish coal for the new reading room of the Juneau public library that is being established on Third street near Sew ard. Both ladies addressed the body to such purpose that the petition was immediately granted. Councilman William Britt offering the resolution that the city furnish coal free for this purpose not to exceed two tons per month. It passed unanimously.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
THREATENS
 MEXICO AGAIN

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 8. = The war party has gained control of the pro visional government of Mexico and are preparing for the defense of the cap ital. Provisional President Carbajal is backing their efforts, and unless Gen. Carranza grants the concessions that are asked for he will be compell. ed to fight his way into the city.
 Gen. Medina Barron ahs been ap- pointed commander-in-chief of the Federals.