Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-07-31
WAR DECLARED BY A UsTRIA.


The Austro- Hungarian government has
declared war against Servia.
The terms of the ultimatum by Austria
to Servia, which the latter country was
given till 6 O'Clock last Saturday night TO
accept, and which she refused because of
national honor. and which may result in
an all-European war, are as follows:
Formal assurance from the Servian gov
eminent that it condemns the propaganda
which resulted in the assassination of
Archduke Francis Ferdinand at Sarajevo.
An official apology saying that Servian
officers took part in the Vaccinations
against the dual monarch and repudia-
ton Of their actions.
A promise that Servia will endeavor to
suppress subversive publications and dis
solve Immediately the Pan-Servian Soce-
ty, "Naroda Od-brava, and all other SINH
lar organizations.
Warning to the Servian population that
anti-Austrian plots will be vigorously pun
ished
Removal of all Servian officials guilty of
anti-Austrian propaganda.
Prompt punishment for those officials
who assisted the Sarapavo assassins across
the border
The specific arrest of Major Tankavitch
and Servian state employee named Igano-
witch. compromised by SarajevO inquiry.
Stopping of the Illicit traffic in explosives
across the frontier
Prompt notification to Austria that Ser
via has fulfilled all these demands.
Peace in Europe is a matter of precious
moments, in which rulers, premiers, and
ambassadors are straining every nerve to
find basis for compromise. Armies are
on the move. and chance collision may
force the nations to turn from their diplo-
mats to their generals for safety. The
why's and wherefores of the sudden cause
of war may be forgotten in the EFFICIENCY
Of the resulting explosion. There is an
ominous note in Austria's public state
ments indicating that the dual monarchy
is bent upon war at this time, whether OF
not Servia gives suitable assurances on
pending questions. This temper on the
part Of Austria gives rise to the fear that
a way will be found, not to prevent war
but to make il certain. II it should come
the responsibility will be upon Austria, fol
it is very apparent that Germany and Italy
are not anxious to begin hostilities, not.
withstanding the public demonstrations.
The readiness with which Russia meet;
Austrian threats leaves little assurance
that the war would be confined to ServiaI
territory. While Great Britain is leading
in peace overtures. her great ally is evi
IDENTIFY ready to erapple with Austria Al
for France, the suddenness Of the crisi
has not permitted the world to gather
lear idea of her real attitude. but presum
ably she is intently watching Berlin an,
preparing to shape her policy according t
the decision of Germany. II German
should give evidence Of preparing to ali
Austria, il may be expected that Franc
will seize the opportunity to plunge int
a desperate struggle for the recovery {
Alsace and Lorraine. The French flee
would be active, no doubt, in cooperate
with British dreadnoughts in an effort
demolish the German navy.
The feverish condition Of the Europea
markets is good evidence Of the popul'
conviction that general war is imminen
A demand has gone out for gold. Gil
edged securities are being thrown out, il
Guiding American bonds and stocks, an
prices have dropped in unprecedented fasl
ion. The American market will be e.
pected to absorb these securities to a grei
extent, and no doubt il will do so. None
will flow to Europe in a rapid and increa
ine stream. Investors in this country wi
have been waiting for attractive inves
ments will reap harvest, and their 90
will 90 to strengthen the war chests
Europe.
General war would create an immeni
demand for American supplies Of all kind
The Rold obtained from the sale Of secur
ties would come back here in payment 4
food and material for gigantic armies.