The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1914-07-30

| EmFEhSH FRANCIS JOSEPH OF
AUSTRIA.
Vienna, Austria. No declara-
tion of was has been issued and
it is believed that none will be, since
Servia 'did not subscribe to The
Hague convention.
The sending Of his passports to the
Servian minister, M. Janovitch, by
the Austrian foreign office, however,
is deemed equivalent to a declaration
Of war.
This action has been taken. NJ
Janovitch will leave Immediately. In
his absence the Russian ambassador
Will take charge Of Servian interests.
According to Semlin rumor, the
first encounter between Austria and
servia has occurred near Semendria.
on the Danube, "a miles southeast Of
Belgrade. Some vessels conveying
Austrian infantry we're said to have
been fred on from the Servian side
OF the Danube and to have returned
the fire.
All Business Houses Close.
After the removal Of the Scrvian
court from Belgrade all business
houses shut down and there was an
exodus Of families In overloaded con-
veyances.
Belgrade presented a picture Of the
greatest confusion. A panic among
inhabitants was caused by rumors Of
the imminent entry Of this Austrians
and the bombardment OF the town.
Toward nightfall the mob from the
outskirts attempted to pillage the
houses. Troops fred a volley, dis.
persing them. Grave excesses also
occurred In the northern quarter Of
the city.
The Belgrade garrison completed
evacuation Of Belgrade. only 4 force
designed to cover it's movements re-
naming behind. The Servian authori-
ties are concentrating large bodies Of
troops in the neighborhood Of Semen
dria.
Montenegro Calls Out Army.
There were patriotic demonstra-
lions through the city, though a
heavy rain was falling. Great crowds
gathered in front Of the war depart
ment and cheered all who appeared.
Professions with flags flying filled the
streets.
A general mobilization in Monte
negro is reported. Italy has inform
ed Austria that in event Of armed con-
fict with Servia she will adopt a
friendly attitude in accordance with
her relations with the triple alliance.
Proclamations have been posted or
dering partial mobilizations.
The imperial decree gives the gov
ernment enormous powers to insure
the secrecy Of its measures. The au-
thorities are entitled to open all let
ters. Only kilograms approved by
the censor can be dispatched to any
point. Newspapers publishing details
OF military preparations or move
ments can be suppressed.
Railroads Arc Guarded.
All railroads are guarded by sem
tries with orders to use their arms on
any person who fails to stop when
commanded.
The prospect Of war Is not regarded
here as child's play The Servians
put 100000 men into the field during
the Balkan wars. Both officers and
men are passionately patriotic.
1t Is expected that Servia will at
tempt to hold the front along the
Danube and the Drina with only a
weak force, while the greater part of
the army will be concentrated in, the
central district probably near Nish or
Kraguyevetz, and another strong force
in the Sanjak of Novipazar, which
will be destined for offensive opera
ticrs against Bosnia.
Gen. Radomiir Putnilr, chief of the
Servian general staff, who was ar
rested at Kelenfoeld, near Budapest,
while on his way to Belgrade, is still
prisoner, He professed great sur
prise at his arrest. pleading ignor-
ance that state of war existed. He
refused to enter motor car, but was
eventually taken to military head
quarters.
STAFF OFFICERS Arrested.
-Four others in civilian clothes, who
are believed to be Seryian staff Off
ieors, were arrested at the same time.
Gen. Putnik's daughter, who accom-
panied him, was sent to hotel.
The Austro-HungariR bank has
raised the bank rate from to per
cent and the committee of the bourse
has decided to close the bouse Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday. The
committee explains that It's action was
gctuatsd In kusrsAA~A Tor the public