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Great Britain Looks On While German Troops
Inuade Land Of Ally. Is Ready Howeuer to
Break in When Interests are Jeopadized.
Italy Assumes Neutral Stand. Lord Kitch-
ener to Head England's Force. Great
Battle Hourly Expected.

French ambassador last night that
IL the German fleet goes into the
English channel or into the North
sea to attack Frances shipping or
the French coast the British fleet
will give all the protection in its
power"
THAT answer is subject to the ap-
proval OF parliament. 1t Is not u
declaration OF war;"
Towards the close of his speech
Sir Edward Grey said:
I'VE must be prepared and we are
prepared to face the consequences OF
using all strength at any moment.
we know not how soon, in order to
defend ourselves"
Grey. in a second statement IN the
house OF commons after the confer
ence OF ministers in regard to the
German ultimatum to Belgium, said:
""rhe British government is taking
into consideration gravely informa-
tion received and | will make no fur
ther comment.
Il understand that the German
government will bge prepared II we
would pledge ourselves to neutrality
to agree that its fleet would not at
tack the northern coast o. r3sez.S.-
This is far too narrow an engage
ment." Sir Edward Grey then recit-
ed the history of Belgium neutrality,
saying, Our protest is as strang to-
day as 1t was in 1870. We cannot
take less serious view OF our obli-
cation now than did the late Mr..
Gladstone in that year.
when mobilization begin ! tele-
graphed both the French and the
German governments, asking wheth-
er they would respect Belgium neu-
trality. France replied that she was
prepared to do so unless another
power violated that neutrality.
"The German foreign secretary re-
piled that she could not possibly give
response before consulting the I'M
perial consul and the German En-
peror. He intimated that he doubted
whether 1t was possible to give an
answer because that answer would
disclose German plans.
I'VE were questioned last week as
to whether Belgium neutraliay would
pacify us, and we replied that we
replied that we could not barter our
interests or our obligations"
Sir Edward Grey then read tele-
gram from the king of Belgium and
King George making n supreme ap-
peal for diplomatic Intervention to
ContisueA ON oaGe n
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TWO NOTORIOUS
UNION P|CKETS
ARE JUGGEO


Joe Zanatell and James Kelley.
two strikers, were arrested late yes
terday afternoon by Captain Mcclure
of the Eleventh cavalry stationed at
Forbes, and brought to Trinidad this
morning charged with picketing on
the property OF the Rocky Mountain
Fuel company at Forbes.
The two strikers were arraigned
this afternoon before Justice OF the
Peace Bowers and preliminary hear
ing was set for August Z.
1t is said that for several days past
Zanatell and Kelley have been pick
citing at Forbes and have at several
times tried to prevent men from go
ing to work in the mine. Men who
have been working in the mine for
several months have been molested
and it is charged that Zanatell and
Kelley have at various times made
threats to the men who are working
that If they did not quit their jobs
that they would get them.''
Zanatell is well known to the Off
GERS here, as this is not the first time
that he has been brought within the
tolls Of the law. Twice before Zana-
tell has been arrested and lodged in
The county Jail. The first time for
| assault and battery and the second
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KILLED IN
WRECK SANTA
FE TRAIN

Engineer J. Shaw and Express
Messenger T.. A. bartholomew were
instantly killed about $40 O'Clock
yesterday evening when Santa Fe No.
II. fast mail train north bound, ran
into a stretch of washed out track
at Summers, few miles north of
Colorado Springs.
The train was unusually heavy and
was being pulled by two engines.
They were running at high rate
of speed when the stretch OF dam
aged track was seen a short distance
ahead, too late to stop the train. The
place where the washout occurred
has always been known as a safe
piece of track. Previous to this time
the train had been running at a slow
rate of speed on account OF the high
waters which have been prevailing
of late in the Colorado Springs dis
trict.
The front engine ran headlong
into the damaged track and was
crashed tntoIrhy the second engine
The steel framed mail car telescoped
into the baggage car causing the
death OF the express messenger. The
other members of the train crew in
the mali car and the fireman OF the
head engine and the engineer and
fireman of the second engine miracu-
lously escaped with only minor in
juries.
Train service between Denver and
Trinidad has been nearly paralyzed
today as the result of the wreck.
The accident occurred just after
an unusually heavy cloudburst' UP
Monument creek. The wall Of wa
ter came down, washing out the sup
mort for the culvert. The first en-.
CINE had gotten across safely, but the
weakened culvert gave away with
the weight of the second one.
Wrecking crews were at once call
cd from La Junta. Pueblo and Den
yer and were quickly at work clear
ing the track. The engine which II
in the arroyo is half covered will
mud and sanG, and will he taken ou,
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German Troops lnuade Russian Poland and
Cruiser Fires on Russian Ships. French
Auiators Scout in Air for Niew OF German
Movements. First Serious Battle May be
Between German and French Troops. Bel
guim Appeals to England.

German troops today occupied the
town of Kadisso.
The German army violated the neutrality of Belgium, of which
Great Britain protector German troops occupied the Belgian
Arlon.
Belgium had previously refused consider umaum offer
ing cerl agreement with Germany in Belgium agreed
facilitate the movements of the German army.
grave situation regarded that coalition government
Of all parties probably will be formed in the British Isles while
expected that Field Marshall Earl Kitchener
be appoi minister of
Dowaer Empress Maria Russia stopped by the Germans
way Russia and told London
to Denmark
The Russian port of Lau the Baltic bombarded by
German which also engaged in with Russian crui
The German fleet reported sailing into the north where
the sh fleet is said to be concentrated German ambassador
HAS not yet left Paris today.
Fighting between Russian and German cavalry patrols the
frontier resulted in light losses.
French ocer reported to have attempted the
Dutch f.s1tisf1 Germany, but unsucoeszfully.
said to have msde daring flights Ger
man territory
German cavalry reported have crossed the French frontier
tried commander horses Martial law
throughout France where the mobilization and concena
have been carried out satisfactorily
authority accused the French of violating neutral
crossing the frontier before the declaration of
Neutral Luxembourg occupied by 100000 German troops
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The general Austro-Hungary con-
sui At Denver has issued a call
upon all countrymen subject to mill
tary service to hold themselves in
readiness for service in the present
European war in which Austria is
involved. This notice will appeal
to hundreds of natives in the south
ern Colorado strike district, most of
whom have been on strike since last
September. A continuance of the
war VIII probably take the majority
of these men as we'll as natives of the
Balkan countries out of Colorado.
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WILSON URGES SENATE REPUB.
LICANS TO SO.OPERATE

Washington, Aug. 3.-President
Wilson has asked Senators Gamnier.
Stole and Brandegee to meet him at
the Whitehouse tonight to urge that
senate Republicans join in support
ing measures for the relief of the sit
uation in the United States during
the European rtouble.
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COMMISSION BILL
AMENDMENT BEATEN

Washington. Aug. 3.-Senator
Clapp's amendment to the federal
trade commission bill, allowing VIC
Tins of unfair competition three-fold
damages was defeated in the senate
today, 4 | to IS.
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WESTERN ROADS
To AGREE TO
ARBITRATION

Washington. Aug. 3.-Managers
OF the western railways have accept
ed arbitration of the wage dispute
with their enginemen and firemen.
The railroad managers Just before
noon advised the President they
would accept the plan proposed by
the federal board of mediation,
which had already been passed on
favorably by the representatives of
the enginemen and firemen. The plan
provides that the question of wages
shall be arbitrated under the New
lands act and that the rules and
regulations enforced prior to October,
1913. shall be restored.
Immediately after the call OF the
railroad managers the federal board
of mediation was notified of the ia
vorable outcome.
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Washington, Aug. 3.-New York
merchants interested in the millions
OF gold bullion on the liner kron-
brcncezin CeceIie told the state de-
partment today they mad unconfirm-
ed rumors of the ships arrival at
German port. and asked for confirm
alton which the department was un-
able to give.
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AUSTRIAN CONSUL
ASKS SUBJECTS TO
Be READY FOR
war CALL
CALL TO ARMS

At present all subject 10
military service have to hold
themselves ready and have
to advise the Consulate of
Austria Hungary in Denver
Immediately of their address
es.
As to their departure they
must await further instruc-
tion from this Consulate.
Denver, Colorado, August
2nd. 1914.
[SEALl MANGLOVITSz.
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Washington. Aug. 3.-The appli-
cations OF the western railways for
more revenue will be presented as
soon as they can be prepared on the
required form. Managers OF the
western lines, according to this, are
prepared to contend that they need
more revenue to meet the increasing
expenses of operation and to point
out that their lines ARE in even
greater need OF relief than tho east
ern lines because of necessarily long
er hauls and less density OF popula
tion.
No intimation has reached the in
terstate commerce commission OF the
percentage OF increases for which the
western railways propose to ask. The
lines affected extend from the Mis-
sissippi river TO the Rocky mountain
territory.
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New York, Aug. 3.-The captain
of the French line steamer Nlissis-
sippi, which arrived today, received
orders to unload as quickly as posi-
BILE and report to the French consul
general here. The consul general
would not discuss the order. Hun
dreds of French reservists and vol
unteers are being enrolled by the
consul.
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London. Aug. 3.-The house OF
lords passed without discussion the
bill to suspend temporarily the pay
ment of bills OF exchange and giving
the government power to declare n
moratorium.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-03

London, Aug. 3.-Sir Edward Grey
announced in the House of Commons
that telegram from the King of
Belgium made supreme appeal to
Great Britain to safeguard the integ-
rity of Belgium.
A Brussels despatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph says that the Bel
GUM cabinets response to the Ger
man note offering an entente of Bel
gium would facilitate the movement
of German troops has been given ana
in answer formal refusal.
dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
from Paris today says German troops
have taken possession of the Belgian
town of Arlon.
Sir Edward Grey, British foreign
secretary. stated in the House of
Commons today that he was free to
decide what the British attitude in
the present European conflict should
be. Sir Edward added that Great
Britain had not committed herself to
anything but diplomatic support.
Dealing with the question of Great
Britain's obligation Sir Edward said:
up to yesterday we had given no
promise of more than diplomatic sup
port. l was asked at the time of
the Algeciers crisis IL we would give
| armed support and said | could
promise nothin gto any foreign pow
| er unless it received the whole heart
ed support Of public opinion. l gave
no promise, but l told tie French
and German ambassadors that if war
was forced on France, public opinion
in the British Isles would rally tC
France" This speech was received
with loud cheering.
| The foreign secretary stated tina,
the British fleet had been modified
and the mobilization of the British
army was taking place, but that nc
engagement had yet been made by
the British government to send al
expedition abroad. The Frcnct
fleet is in the Mediterranean sea ant
the northern coast of France are de
fenseless If a foreign fleet engaged
in war against France should come
down and battle against those de
fenseless coasts we could not stant
aside"
I'VE felt strongly that France wa
entitled to know at once whether il
the event of an attack on her unpro
tected coast she could rely on ou
support"
! Il gave the information to tn
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Washington, Aug. 3.-The liner
Kronpressesin Cecilie bearing mil
lions OF gold 0ullion, reported in
danger OF capture by British cruis-
er, reached German port today.
Dispatches to the state department
did not name the time OF her ar
rival.
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San Francisco, Aug. 3.-The Ger
man consulate was fairly stormed to-
day by hundreds of Germans respond
ing to the call to arms OF all reserv-
lists. Enlistment at the French con-
sulate was also active.
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Saxony and Wuerttemberg have
placed their armies under the COM
mand OF Emperor William.
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
and the Duke of brunswick are to
take the field.
The families of all soldiers OF re-
serves summoned to the colors are
to be supported by the state.
An official communication pub
lished here today concerning the be-
ginning OF the war says: in conse-
puence of Russian attack on Ger
man territory, Germany is In state
OF war with Russia.
"The Fren.h reply to Germany's
note has been received in the mean
time and is of an unsatisfactory
character. In addition France has
ordered the mobilization c- her ar2ly
so that the outbreak OF war between
France and Germany must be await
ed ct any moment"
Another semi-official communica-
tion issued today says: while no
German soldier has yet set foot on
French soil, official reports from the
frontier state that French troops in
bodies as large as company crossed
| the German frontier at Gottesthal,
NetZerai, Markiirks and the Schluch
Pass before there was any declara-
tiop Of war; A breach of neutrality
also has been committed in view of
the fact that Frances military air.
men in great numbers have flown
over Belgium and Dutch territory on
their way to Germany.
Paris, Aug. 3.-The German am
bassador was still at his post in Pa
ris today and there was no indication
of his intention to leave.
Throughout the night aeroplanes
had flown hither and thither over
the city watching the horizon to-
ward the east, while searchlights
swept the skies and made it almost
impossible for aDv aircraft to ap-
preach. The streets of the French
capitol today present deserted as
pect, all the motors, omnibuses and
most OF the taxicabs had disappeared
having been requistioned by the
army.
Special trains have been reserved
by the authorities for the transpor-
| tation to Paris of food stufts. par
r, ticularly milk. A decree was issued
| threatening with severe measure any
one attempting to raise the price of
| food.
All night at the American embassy
crowds OF Americans gathered seek
ing passports or identification papers.
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New York, Aug 3.-The enormous
outflow of gold from the United
States to Europe. one of the princi-
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London, Aug. 3.-violations of
neutral territory by Germany during
the frontier raids on German, Rus
sian and French troops, clashes be-
tween outposts, the bombardment of
a Russian Baltic port by a German
ship and the seizure of merchant
ships by Russia and Germany con-
stitute the striking feature today of
war in which virtually the whole
continent of Europe has started.
The position to be taken by the
British Empire remained still to be
many's seizure OF Belgian territory
will be n deciding factor which would
lead Great Britain to take the sword
in hand. Under the treaty OF Lon
don, 1899, Great Britain stands
pledged to maintain Belgium's neu-
trality.
Evidences were not lacking of the
grave view of the situation taken by
all classes in the United Kingdom.
The leaders of opposition parties
were called into council by the cab
met and 1t was reported that the
cancellation of Field Marshal Earl
kitchener's return to Egypt was a
certainty. It was inserted In au-
lucrative quarters that due warning
had been given to Germany yester-
day of the intention OF the British
to take immediate action in case
German soldiers should set foot on
Belgium soil.
German forces have penetrated the
little buffer state at two points on
their way to the French frontier.
The British government today de-
cided to extend the bank holiday
over three days bill temporarily
suspending payment of bills of
exchange passed through all its stag
es in few minutes in the House of
Commons. The measure contains
power to declare a moratorium.
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Melbourne, Australia, Aug. s.
The government of the common
wealth of Australia offered in the
event o. war to furnish an expedi-
tionary force of 10000 men to go
to any destination desired by the i'm
perial government at the entire eX-
pense of the commonwealth.
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CARRANzA FORCES
ADVANCING TOWARD
MEXICO CITY

Saltillo. Aug. 2 delayed in trans
mission) An advance on Mexico
City OF more than 20 thousand well
armed and equipped constitutionalist
soldiers was begun today on orders
from General Carranza.
Irapuato, Guanajuato, Aug. 1 (via
Ell Paso. Texas, Aug. 3).-General
| Alvaro Obregon, commander of the
division of the northwest, arrived
here today and his troops are mobil-
izing here for the movement on
Mexico City.
This place les only $50 miles
northwest of Mexico City. Obregon
forces probably will converge with
those of General Jesus Carranza.
Irapuato was taken after heavy
fighting.
After the troops under Colon ell
Miguel Acosta drove back the feder-
al outposts. General Lucio Blanco,
Obregon's cavalry chief. attacked
1rapuato on July 20. After a three
hours fight the federals reattacked
but were defeated. BlancO promptly
followed up his advantages and with
his two cavalry briSades crushed the
1000 federals on July 81, at a ranch
ten miles east of here. During the
fighting the enemy lost about 200
killed and 500 prisoners. Blanco's
losses were similar.
4, Sa.t.iIO, -IeA., Aug. ..-l'i,e order.
for the general advance was given
bv Carranza after a telegraphic con-
ference with General Alvaro Obregon
and General Gonzales. General OBJ
RECON reported that the division OF
the northwest under his command,
and that OF the northeast under Gem
eral Gonzales had formed a junction
at Ciraputo, where 5000 men were
concentrated.
They began today their march to
Pachuaca, the first important point
toward the capitol. General Flores
of the division OF the east and CEN
,, tral, now nolds position In the
| suburbs of Pachuca.
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lie Uau given france lHe aSSuTdHce
that If the German fleet came into
the English Channel or through the
North Sea to undertake hostile opera
tion against the French coast or ship
ping the British fleet would give all
the protection in its power
| London. Aug. st was officially
stated here today that the British
would mobilize tomorrow.
Rome, Italy, Aug. 3.-Italy today
formally proclaimed her neutrality
in the European conflict.
Antwerp. Belgium. Aug. g.
Martial law was proclaimed here to-
day and all business was at once sus-
pended.
Berlin, Aug. 3.-M. S. Zerbiev.
the Russian ambassador, was handed
his passport this morning.
Paris, Aug. 3.-The invasion of
France territory by German troops
is regarded in official circles here
as making war between the two
countries start automatically with
out formal declaration.
Washington, Aug. 3.-This gov
ernment is investigating report
that the steamer kronprinzessin Ce-
celie mas been taken in charge by the
British cruisers. The gold bullion she
carried ts regarded as neutral rn'H
delivered to English and French con-
signees.
Washington. Aug. 3.-The liner
Kronpressesin Cecilie bearing mil
lions of gold bullion, reported in
danger OF capture by a British cruis-
er, reached German port today.
Dispatches to the state department
did not name the time OF her ar
rival.
London. Aug. 3.-The house of
lords passed without discussion the
bill to suspend temporarily the pay
ment of bills OF exchange and giving
the government power to declare n
moratorium.
Washington, Aug. 3.-New York
merchants interested in the millions
OF gold bullion on the liner kron-
brcncezin Cecelie told the state de-
partment today they mad uncontirm-
ed rumors OF the ships arrival at
German port. and asked for confirm
alton which the department was un-
able to give.
New York, Aug. 3.-The captain
Of the French line steamer Missis-
sippi, which arrived today, received
orders to unload as quickly as posi-
BILE and report to the French consul
general here. The consul general
would not discuss the order. Hun
dreds OF French reservists and vol
unteers are being enrolled by the
consul.
Brussels, Aug. 3.-All wire COM
munications between Germany and
Belgium was cut today.
Washington, Aug. 3.-Without
opposition the house marine commit
tee today favorably reported Dill
empowering the president to suspend
certain inhibitions against bringing
foreign ships under American regis
try and thus prevent paralysis OF
transatlantic shipping.
Brussels, Aug. 3-Thc rate of dis
count on the Bank of Belgium was
raised from 6 to Z per cent today.
| Melbourne, Australia, Aug. g.
The government of the common
wealth of Australia offered in the
event o. war to furnish an expedi-
tionary force of 10000 men to go
to any destination desired by the i'm
perial government at the entire eX-
pense of the commonwealth.
San Francisco, Aug. 3.-The Ger
man consulate was fairly stormed to-
day by hundreds of Germans respond
| ing to the call to arms OF all reserv-
lists. Enlistment at the French con-
sulate was also active.
New York, Aug 3.-The enormous
outflow of gold from the United
States to Europe. one of the princi-
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Washington, Aug. 3.-This gov
ernment is investigating n report
that the steamer kronprinzessin Ce-
celie mas been taken in charge by the
British cruisers. The gold bullion she
carried ts regarded Ms neutral rn't!
delivered to English and French con-
signees.
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Washington. Aug. 3.-Withou
opposition the house marine commit
tee today favorably reported Dill
empowering the president to suspend
certain inhibitions against bringing
foreign ships under American regis
try and thus prevent paralysis OF
transatlantic shipping.
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Brussels. Aug. 3.-Thc rate of dis
count on the Bank of Belgium wal
raised from to per cent today.
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Brussels, Aug 3.-All wire com
munications between Germany ant
Belgium was cut today.
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GERMANS CROSS BORDER To CLASH with old ENEMY
WAR BULLETINS

London. Aug. 3.-Sir Edward
Grey told the House of Commons that
he had "given France the assurance
that If the German fleet came into
the English Channel or through the
North Sea to undertake hostile opera
tion against the French coast or ship
ping the British fleet would give all
the protection in its power
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London. Aug. st was officially
stated here today that the British
would mobilize tomorrow.
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Paris, Aug. 3.-The invasion of
France territory by German troops
is regarded in official circles here
as making war between the two
countries start automatically with
out formal declaration.
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Antwerp. Belgium. Aug. g.
Martial law was proclaimed here to
day and all business was at once sus
pended.
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This city's dealers are live and
up-to-date. They can meet the
prices of outsiders. Read the ads
and pick out the bargains.