Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-24
Takes Advantage Of Russia's S
Labor Troubles to For
mulate Demand
ALL EUROPE MAY BE
DRAWN INTO WAR
Servia Given Until Saturday
Night to Answer and
Answer Right

Berlin, July 24.-A 'wOrld war
unless Servia complies with the de-
mands Austria has made upon it, was
being predicted today by diplomats and
military men here.
The Austrian ultimatum was sequel
TO the recent assassination of Archduke
Krancis Ferdinand, Emperor Francis
Joseph 8 heir, by Servian student at
Serajevo, Bosnia province.
1t was freely asserted at the time
that the killing was the result of
plot hatched at Belgrade by a Pan
Servian organization with extensive
Tamifications in Austria, which has
large Servian population in its south
eastern provinces.
1t was expected Immediately after
the assassination that Austria would
demand an explanation from the Ser
vian government. 1t delayed so long,
however, that it began to be believed
the emperor was afraid he would preci-
pitate revolt of his own Servian sub
jects if he assumed belligerent tone.
Late Thursday the Vienna foreign
office suddenly spoke. Servia vas
called on, not only to punish those con-
concerned in the assassination plot
against Francis Ferdinand, but to sup
press at once the Pan-Servian move
ment.
An answer was required by 6 p, m.
Saturday.
Assemblies War Vessels.
The nature of the demands made and
the tone of the note caused amaze
ment in official Germany.
1t was believed Servia would shape
its course in accordance with the ad-
vice of its powerful friend, Russia.
Should the czar refuse to aid the
smaller country, it was agreed it would
have to yield. But it was deemed far
from certain that he would refuse.
In the event of Russian interference
between Austria and Servia it was con-
ceded on all hands that Germany would
inevitably be drawn into the affair, as
are allied with Russia and might be
expected to be involved next. Italy,
as the ally of Germany and Austria
presumably would follow.
Austrian monitors were gathering on
the Danube today at Semlin, Hungary,
opposite Belgrade, the Servian capital
1t was reported that Baron Hoetzen-
dOrf, chief of the Austrian army gener-
al staff, had ordered seven corps of
troops held in readiness to invade Ser.
via at moments notice.
A partial censorship had been de-
clared at Vienna.
1t was stated here that the Austrian
government acted independently in
framing it's note to Servia, Germany
not having been consulted. Though ta-
ken by surprise, Germany, however, ap-
proved Austria 8 action.
German officers absent from their
commands were ordered to prepare to
Tejoin them Immediately.
From the foreign office the follow
ing statement was issued:
off war should be declared, Ger
many win do everything possible to
localize the conflict and cOnfine it to
Austria and Servia, Germany keeping
It's hands off, but should another pow
er seek to interfere, Germany will
promptly fulfill its duty as Austria g
ally"
"The Austrian note, - said the Ber-
liner Zeitung, "eomes as startling,
glaring lightning flash through a
breathless, fearful cloud resting over
Europe. Its dazzling sparks spurt from
every side.
"Our hearts are standing still and
a terrible crash which will shake the
world is awaited.
"It was not diplomatic note that
Austria sent. 1t was almost deelara
ton Of war
"Between ths lines of the Austrian
demand spring forth in flaming RED
letters mobilization orders.
"It was the general staff which
spoke.
The LOkal Anzeig-r warned Russia
not to interfere between Austria anC
Servia "The Austrian note" it said
twas harsh but just Servia must com
ply with the demands made or perish.
The market here broke from 3 to
points as result of the war scare
Russian petroleum fell l6 points. Quan
titles of securities were unloaded.
Notifies the World.
Paris. July 24.-Austria notified al