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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
ENGLAND'S POSITION
 MADE KNOWN TODAY
Crowds Throng Streets and Are Dis appointed ed-Announcement With
 held Until Monday

London, August 2.-London maintained her calm to the last moment tonight. A great crowd assembled around the gov ernment offices at Whitehall awaiting the decision of the cabinet as to whether
 Great Britain would take part in the
 war. When it was found no statement was to be made, the crowd melted away. l Premier Asquith will announce Great
 Britain's position in the House of Com | mons tomorrow. Prior to this announce | ment another cabinet meeting will be | held.
 1 The general impression is that the wal party in the cabinet is in the ascend ancy, but not a word leaked out of the
 cabinet chamber today. It was said that Viscount Morley, lord president of the
 council, and Viscount Haldane, lord higr
 chancellor. led the peace party, and that
 Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord O the admiralty, threatened to resign i
 the government did not stand by it's un-
 written agreement to support Franc,
 against German attack.
 l It is known that the Lancashire lib
 erals are putting pressure on the govern
 ment to keep out of the conflict and i
 is said Premier Asquith is influenced b,
 this But the average Englishman il | saying tonight that the government ha. no alternative after the neutrality O Luxemburg has been disregarded by Ger many and after Germany's refusal tt
 say what her attitude would be witt | regard to Belgium.
 | At big socialist meeting in Trafalgar l Square tonight, James Keir Hardie, mem
 Der of Parliament. declared that Italy
 although bound by treaty, remained neu | tral and there was no reason why Grea | Britain should not. He announced hi
 intention of calling a national strik, | against the war.
 The railway stations are crowded witt German, French and other reservists re l turning home.
 The board of agriculture states ther, is sufficient wheat in the country to sup ply the whole population for four months irrespective of imports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
FRANCE INDIGNANT AT GERMANY'S METHODS
Declare France and Russia Gave Ger many Credit for Acting in Good
 Faith Until Last Moment

Paris, August 2.-The deep indigna ton caused by Gerlnany's methods in beginning the war is voiced by the Temps which says
 Up to the last moment the French and Russian governments had given Germany credit for acting in good faith There is now no longer doubt that it is an ambush. Russians and English men must stand united against the powers of brigandage, who have just been unmasked
 The British government yesterday informed the German ambassador that
 England could not remain neutral. We aid not desire this war but since ii was forced upon us, with good heart VIC will wage it. For 40 years Germany ing the menace she has taught us our lesson.
 "Germany attacks now at an hour when all our material and moral forces stand in united array against her. The war thrust upon us, is war of pira cy. The lobby of the chamber of deputies
 Was crowded today with members many in uniform, all eagerly discussing the crisis. All agree to vote for the measures the government will ask fol the defense of the country. All museums and galleries in Pari.
 have been closed, the various officers
 having gone to the war. l All possible measures have been taker to ensure that Paris will not lack fol food Special trains have been re- served for the transportation of food stuffs. In the event Of the home suppl, becoming inadequate, a decree suspend l ing the prohibition on the importation
 of foreign fresh meat will appear in the | Official Gazette tomorrow. 1 Severe regulations will be vigorously applied against persons attempting tc profit in the present state of affairs l by increasing the price of the necessi- | ties of life.
 Although the church has no official
 status in France, the applications of q
 number. of priests to act as chaplains with the forces have been granted They are to be attched to the medical
 corps. In addition, the pope has giver
 special authorization to young priests
 serving as soldiers to administer the
 sacraments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
GERMANY TO BLAME
 FOR PRESENT WAR
Paul Cambon Issues Statement Show ing Precautions French Authori-
 ties Took to Avoid Clash

London, August Paul Cambon, French ambassador at London tonight issued an official declaration throwing 2 on Germany sole responsibility for the present war situation and anything which may issue. He says Germany has not declared war and that the German ambassador has not left Paris. yet the German troops are invading France.
 "Our pacific intentions" he adds "may be judged from the fact that all though he knew what was going on, we withdrew the French troops 10 kil- oinetres from the frontier to prevent a conflict
 The ambassador recounts the general facts in the situation and concludes: "It Is we'll that at the beginning the world should know the facts"
 The French embassy today issued this statement:
 German troops have invaded Luxem- burg. Germany has violated the neutral ity of Luxembourg
 This neutrality was established by a treaty signed in London in April. 1867. Notifications of this treaty were ex- changed May 90, 1867. Article II reads:
 sThe grand duchy of Luxemburg will be state perpetually neutral. The pow CTS which sign the present treaty de- clare themselves bound to respect this neutrality and to make it respected by others. This neutrality Is placed under the guarantee of the powers which have signed this treaty.
 Continuing. the statement of the em- bassy says: ''rhe Brtis hamba ssador at Berlin asked the German secretary of foreign affairs whether Germany was prepared to respect the neutrality of Bel giun. He declared he was not able to answer.
 The German ambassador at St Peters burg notified Russia of the declaratio of war by his government when negotia- tions were pending between Austria Hun gary and Russia, and when Austria Hungary had declared she was prepared to consider the matter of the Austro- Serb conflict with Servia or with a neutral power.
 The German ambassador at Paris yes terday morning had an interview wit
 the French prime minister concerning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
Foreign Commerce. Paralyzed

New York, August 1.-The national for eign trade council today announced the appointment of committee to consider ways and means of relieving the con gestion of American foreign commerce to the European war and consequent contraction of shipping facilities James A. Farrell of New York. president of the United States Steel corporation. is chairman.
 Although the United States is politi- cally isolated from the European war said MT Farrell our foreign commerce. is paralyzed at this tuncture through lack of vessels. The congestion of grains. foodstuffs and manufactures at Amer ican seaports, the multiplication of inter- est, storage charges and insurance cre- ates burden which reacts upon all in- dustry particularly the agricultural com lI.unity.
 Among the members Of the committee arc J, J. Hill chairman of the board of the Great NoNhern railway. and J. A. G. Carson, vice president of the Savannah Board of Trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
GERMAN TROOPS CROSS
 INTO FRANCE; REFUSED

the Austro-Serb conflict and especially about the decision reached by Austria Hungary. In spite of .h!s qualification of the same day war was declared by Germany on Russia.
 France was asked to tell what she would do in case of war between Russia and Germany and the German ambassa- dor at Paris began to prepare every thing for his departure.
 July 31 Germany called to the flag the last five classes of here reservsts. Consequently, on July Sl, mobilization was going on in Germany.
 France Orders Mobilization
 "In spite of this France waited until August l. at 5 o'clock in the afternoon to order a general mobilization. The first moboliziation to be on August at mid night. This was done 10 make il clear she was not the aggressive power, and also that she might be able to claim British support.
 The French embassy has received the following statement from Premier Viyi- ami:
 T have sent the following telegram to the French minister at Luxemburg Will you inform the premier that the republic intends to respect the neutral ity of Luxemburg. The violation of this neutrality ,by Germany is of such a na- 'cIe us lo opiike frdHco to take Into ac- count the care of her defense and her interests
 The premier of Luxemhurg has pro- tested to the German government NJ. Vivianfs telegram continues and has informed the German ambassador at the embassy in Paris that early this morn ing the Germans entered Luxemburg ter ritory by the Wasserbiiling and Renich bridges and marched towards the south ern part of the country and the capital. They sent armored trains with troops and ammunition toward this point The French commissioner at Petit Croix on the Luxemburg frontier, Q2 miles from Belforp has informed the government that the Germans opened fire on the French post there
 Two German cavalry officers have been killed at Roncerey, six miles on the French side of the boundary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
tcont,nued from Page One,

(COntinucd from fnge One) It's integrity was guaranteed. Longwy is a fortified town on the Belgium frontier, 40 miles northwest of Metz, in Germany.
 A trainful of German soldiers seized the station at Luxemburg dur ing the night. They also took the bridges on the Treves and Trois Vier- gesline in order to insure the regular passage of military trains across the Grand Duchy.
 GERMAN TROOPS ENTER
 FRANCE'NEAR NANCY According to an evening newspaper at Liege, 10000 German troops crossed the French frontier early to- day near Nancy. They encountered French forces and were repulsed with heavy losses. This news, however lacks confirmation.
 A telephone dispatch from Brussels to day said 1t was reported there that Ger. many had declared war on France ane that the French ambassador, Jules Cam bon had left the German capital. This report could not be confirmed.
 The French embassy today issued the following statement:
 French territory has been invaded al Grey and German troops are marching on the fort at Grey without a declara' ton of war. The German ambassador Is in Paris.' {.
 Germany declared today she was un- able to answer the question put by the British ambassador at Berlin as to wheth- CT she is prepared to respect the neu- trality of Belgium. This statement ap- peared in communication issued by the French embassy.
 The neutrality of Belgium has been guaranteed by Great Britain and she is bound to protect Belgium for her own safety, as Belgium, under German rule would be never-ending menace to Eng land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
Small Vote Likely

Anniston, August 2.--tSpecial.) There has not been very much interest in the election to be held here Monday to select nominees for mayor presi- dent of the council and city aldermen. While the candidates were busy Satur- cay night, the absence of opposition to Mayor Wil<le has robbed the race of much of its. interest. A small vote is lanticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
IudQe Crook Out

Anniston. August 2-tSpecia1 )-John NJ. Crook, for several years chief clerk in the office of the probate court and nominee for probate judge in the forth coming elections. Is able to be on the streets again after an illness of several months with typhoid fever. during which time he has been confined to St. Lukes hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Railroads have been sent orders to stop freight outside of the metropolis as near the point of shipment as possible De- murrage charges, which must be fixed bv the American Railway association are ex- pected to be $2 per day
 Wheat shipments to New York alone will continue undiminished, 1t is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
RUSSIANS PUSHING l. FAST INTO GERMANY
tContinued From Pase One.)


 state of war with Russia. The French reply to the German representation is of an unsatisfactory character.
 Moreover, France has mobilized and an attack of war with France therefore must be reckoned with at any moment
 Another statement declares Russia has invaded Germany, during time of peace, "in fragrant contradiction of Russia's peaceful assurances" GARROS RAMS
 GERMAN IN AIR
 London, August 2.-The Standard publishes report that d French avia tor, Roland Garros, rammed and de- stroyed German airship in midair put Falls to give the source of it's story.
 The Standards correspondent sent a message from Boxtel, the Netherlands that 2,Oo0.O00 men have been called to the colors.
 Each man hastens to the appointed piace, gives his registration number and receives his field outfit with the regu- lstrity of clockwork
 Many railwayslines. says the cores pendent. are reserved for the transpor- tation Of troops, who are being con yeyed Tn open and closed trucks. The inen are Tn excellent spirits. all of then singing. The authorities have takei over the control of all the necessities lcf life, as well as petrol, all motor cars ana most of the horses in the country The proclamation of martial law has crushed the socialist opposition sll light houses have shut off theil lights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

London, August 2.-Tbe ferrftorials training camps to headquarters. The territorisIs are similar in organization fo the national guard in the United States.
 Hull. August z.-steamers have been sent out to bring the British fishing fleet home from the North sea.
 New York, August 2-Arl British army and navy rescrvists in America arc to be called out Instructions to this effect were received here today ing Consul General Noteworthy. Many cf the reserv visits, 1t Is expected will sail for England on the Lusitania next Tuesday.
 Arlon, August 2.--According to ad- vices received here. 100000 German troops are crossing the Gdand Duchy oi IuxcmburE nnd concentrating on the French frontier near Liege.
 Frontier engagements are reported in which Germans are said to have lost
 More than 25,OOO men are engaged in dig ging trenches in front of the Ger mnn and French positions.
 The stragetical line from Malmedy in Rhenish Prussia, to Lfege Is guarded hy military on both the German and Belgian sides.
 Hamilton, Mnss., August 2.-A gen. ernl call to the colOrs was sent toda! to all French reservists in tbe United Stntes by Ambassador j. j. Jusserand who Is at his summer home here. Tn reservists are instructed to report q once to the nearest French consul Meanwhile, arrangements will he mad tfic ambassador said. to transport then to France.
 London. August liking George hell privy council this afternoon. Accord ing to the Pres association he signed proclamation authorizing the suspen sion of specie payments.
 London, August 2.-British censor today took charge of all message reaching England over the Atlanti cables.
 Harbiu, August IA telegram re cciver here from St. Petersburg an nounces the mobilization of the Rus sian forces in. the far east.
 Milan, August 2.-Socialist, republi cans and anarchists of Italy are con ducting a camapign to prevent eve preparations in Italy. meeting of pro test has been convoked for tomorrow i which railway and workmens union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03
GERMAN BULLETS BRING
 DOWN FRENCH AEROPLANE
German Ambassador Still n Paris, Despite InUdsion ot Frdnce-Gredt Britain Is Mobilizng-Calls Terri torias 10 Colors- Germany Refuses to Recog-
 1ize the Neutrality of Luxenlburg

 na
 
  ehtedn uer Lasnita  40 miles o 2The German ambassador late today still Paris awaiting Q doesno sk be handed him tonight
 
  and military service cete 2King Nicholas has signed mobilization narmy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Amsterdam, August 2.-On all sides here there are signs of military preparation.
 The mobilization order by Queen Will helmina was so readily answered that the operation was soon completed. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Kansas City, Mo, August 2-The Rev. Phillip Zerdanovic. pastor of the Servian orthodox church here, said 700 men would answer Servia's call for troops. com pany of 200 Greeks. veterans of the late Balkan war. announced readiness to go to Servia's aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

decree, however. caused a panic among the poor. There was frantic run on savings banks; crowds besieged the shops for food and the excitement increa sed when the postoffice, railways and com mercial houses refused to give coin for notes.
 A bill has been presented to Parliament authorizing mayors to seize supplies and sell them to the public, thus avoiding extortionate prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

London, August 2.--The Daily Chron- 1cle says that the British cabinet has
 definitely decided not to send an expe- ditionary force abroad. but to make every ahonorable effort to prevent Britain from being drawn into the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Rome, August 2.-King Victor Emman- uel returned to Rome today and conferred
 at great length with Premier Salandra. According to the Rome papers the cab inet has decided to prohibit the exporta- : tion of wheat and cattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Berlin, August 2.-Russian ambassa : doi at Berlin has been handed his pass portsJ
 Liege, Belgium, August 2.-The spe- cial corps of the civic guard has been mobilized and is guarding the bridges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Hull. August z.-Stenmers have been sent out to bring the British fishing fleet home from the North sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Picking, August 2.--Martial law has been declared in the German protector ate of Kiao-Chau. All foreigners have teen ordered to leave. Geramans resid : ing in Picking have left for Tsing Tao. the fortified port of Kiao-Chau The French. British and Russian merchants here are continuing business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Vienna. August 2.-AD imperial re- script issued today gives the rank of lieutenant in the army to all cadets in the military academies at Wienernen- stad and Moedling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

London, August 2.--Sir Thomas Lip- ton declared today he had decided. if Great Britain becomes engaged in war, not to race next September for the America s cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Paris, August 2.-Late tonight President Poincare decided to postpone the meet ing of Parliament until Wednesday, ow- ing to the inability of a number of depu- ties to reach Paris by Tuesday. the date originally set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-03

Hankow. August 2.--A number of German reservists bound down the river for TsinR-Tao. the port of the German possessions of Kiao -Chau, on a British steamer today were forced to disem- bark here by British authorities.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-04
johnson Decision Puts Ball War Up
In the Air:

An immediate result of the decision
of Judge Foel in the case of Pitcher
Johnson was seen yesterday when
Manager Herzog of the Reds sus-
pended Outfelder Marsans because
the latter demanded a contract minus
the ten-day clause and calling for
an increased salary.
Pitcher Davenport made similar
demands but withdrew them when
threatened with suspension.
The action against Marsans proves
two things. Herzog is the real boss
of the Reds, and organized ball, using
the Foen decision, the most favorable
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-04

As modern ring purses go Charlie
Whites demand in his proposed
match with Freddie Welsh in Eng
land for the lightweight champion
ship of the tight little isle are reason
able. The Chicagoan asks purse of
$4,000, a fourth of what Richie
wanted, with the privilege of taking
35 per cent of the gate receipts. He
also wants 81 800 for expenses.
Nothing has been heard from the
British promoters, but a fight with
Welsh as one of the principals has
been so persistently boosted in Lon
don that there is a good chance Of
White getting his chance.
On the strength of his recent de-
feat of Richie, White would be as
good drawing card as the cham
pion, even though the latter technic-
ally holds the title. If Welsh should
defeat White he could force Richie
into a fight.
Joe Dawson, injured in the auto
races at indianapolis Decoration Day,
is still in a critical condition. Ply
sicians fear to operate. The speed
demons back and chest are crushed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-04
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL SORTS BoxING
RESULTS YESTERDAY

american League.
Chicago, 2; Cleveland, 6 30 in.).
Detroit, 1; st. Louis, Z.
Boston, Is; Philadelphia, 10-7.
New York, O-3; Washington, 2-5.
National League.
Pittsburgh, 5; Chicago, 6.
Cincinnati, 2; st, Louis, 6.
Brooklyn, 6; Boston, 3.
Philadelphia, 10; New York, 8.
Federal League.
Kansas City, 2; Chicago, 5 (13 in.)
St. Louis, 6; Indianapolis, 9.
Pittsburgh, 5; Buffalo, 8.
Brooklyn, 10; Baltimore, 4.
American Association.
Cleveland, IL; Louisville, II.
Minneapolis, 9; Milwaukee, 4.
Columbus, 2; Indianapolis, 1.
St. Paul, 0; Kansas City, 5.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-10

which will be built in accordance with
Mr.. Burnham's plans.
The sanitary arrangements Of the
city, ~inaugurated by the American
army and completed by the civil gov
eminent, have made Manila one Of the
most healthful cities of the Orient.
Plague. cholera, yellow fever. and 9TH
er epidemics have been stamped out.
The water supply is excellent The
highways and byways are clean and
the noisome smells usually associated
with oriental cities are absent. When
I saw Tsingtao, the German colony in
China, l thought I had seen the max.
imum Of efficiency in civic government
In the Orient, but now that I have
seen Manila / am Of the opinion that
the Germans have been outdone.
The German far eastern feet is in
the harbor of Manila. The officers
and the sailors are seeing the sights
Of the city. They are enthusiastic in
their praises of what the Americans
have done here. How the Germans
would like to have this great city and
these glorious islands, How the Jap
e would like to lord 1t over the
people Of the Philippines even as they
do over the Koreans! The English,
too. would like to make this great en-
pire a sphere Of influence which they
could exploit to the exclusion Of all
corners, including Americans, Just as
they now monopolize the trade of tt
bet, Canton province and Western
Yunnan. The foremost English intel
ligence officer Of the British army is
now in Manila. / have often see him
In Pelin and elsewhere in China hard
at work spying out the land.
All the world Is studying the Philip.
pine problem today. Every European
nation is closely watching the unfold
ing Of u policy with reference. to
these islands. It is not likely that