New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

asked England what would do in of between Ger
many and and that England had given
reply to Germany French Foreign Office at once not
fed It was also that the War Office, Immediately fol
lowing telegram France requsoned 1000 London ta
THE ADRIATIc AS A FACTOR.
is an uncertain question what Italys attitude
will he The latest word here Rome that Italy has de-
caed neutrality This believed to be because OF ly tears
as regards Adac tor and the fact accepted IN all the
chanceeres Europe that despite Austrian protests dca
desire sggrandizemen the attack on Montenegro
showed of the principal objects of the war is to secure
a greater outlet in the Adriatic
Little reliability placed dispatches so tar received
from the AustrSeran military operations but the
outstanding Italy the view OF the foreign Offices OF
all countries report of the Austrian bobadment of Mount
Lovchen which indication that Austria after
the Montenegro coast
This is believed to be the deciding Itays position
She is now apparently waiting whether to throw IN heF
lot with her old allies Germany and Austria, join the Triple
Entente and Ada her Preponderang influence
WAR FEVER IN PARIS.
Paris posting placards announcing the general mobilization
Of the forces land and There were scenes OF
enzed there tonight the grand oouevards ano
M Avenue de POpera being deney thronged with suglng multi
tude singing Marsease cheering the army execratng
Germany and prng Russia while eagerly awaiting the momen
ay expected of declaration OF war against the
ancient enemy.
Alamo with the fervor of impending battle joyous crowds
gathered around Srasboug in the Place de Con-
corde and ubny cheered mpompu speakers prophesyng
the sppantng the mourning reaths which have surrounded
the statue with floral tributes to the glory OF the Army
Of the Republic.
The lights the windows of the government oces on the
a DOrsav and the Ministry Marine in the Rue Royae
showed the waiting patiently outdoors that the authorizes
were working speed preparations tor the greatest coC
France has been engaged since Napoeonc times Throughout
the day military bands heard many parts OF the city, drew
crowds to witness marching through the streets of regiments
enranng German frontier The soldiers happy and sni
ing ovaons of the citizens with every indication OF
superlative Joy.
No voices were raised against though many wept
rs thew behed the preparations Reservs pouring
into capital from every of France and abroad to swell
the regiments and scarcely number hurryng to the prov
nces to augment the ranks of distant army corps.
government expected place the teegraphs and tee
phones under the of the military authorities at any
moment and establish rigid censorship. 1t is impossible
to telephone between England Belgium and Germany
KINGS INTERVENTION FAILED.
Although after the wae speeches delivered by the German
Emperor and Imperial Chancellor Berlin Friday little
could expected hopes that the dread event might
averted had been raised the Intervention OF King George
Petersburg the fact that the German Rechstag not
until Tuesday Hence the actual declaration Of
war had been expected for another day or two
Now and Europe to be plunged into general
the apprehension of European statesmen for
generations past is only question OF how soon state
of actual war will between Germany and France
Emperor and his advisers have maintained to
the they supreme efforts for the sake of
the last of the series of earnest appeals from Emperor
William Emperor Nicholas telegram repudang
sbiy calamity threatening the world the ground that
while Germany engaged in medatng with Austriaungary
at Russas request by her general mobilization threat
ening Gernanys safety
The first shots in the German exchanged
between patrols this Prosken 100 miles the
southeast of Konigsberg.
There was no of diplomatic activity London
throughout the day evening Premier Asquh gave small
dinner party at his residence Downing the guests ncud
inc the Russian Ambassador ST. Edward Grey remained at the
Foreign Office late hour and then went to Buckingham
Palace to consult King George The Japanese Ambassador had
long with Sir Edward Grey during the afternoon
- The Cabinet will again tomorrow to consider Great
ans attitude The government will have to make
It's monenous decision between the schools Of thought which
prevail advocating that England hold aloo and only
seek protect Dutch and Belgian neutrality and the other
arguing that the with France entails Eng going
the of France that country attacked by Germany
Despite the official that there friendly feeling between