The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-30
A MILLION RUSSIANS
WITH CAR AT HEAD
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ioned and held ready to entrain at
moments notice.
Troops guard all tunnels and
bridges on the railways leading to the
frontier and patrol aeroplane fac
tories. Orders have also been issued
prohibiting manufacturers from sup
plying aeroplanes to private firms or
individuals, the republic desiring to
reserve the right to claim the entire
output.
1t is expected that France will call to
the colors the 100000 men who finish
ed their military term service last
year. AS a rule the crowds are or
derby. Last night, however, a small
sized riot developed following an anti
war meeting held despite the police
prohibition against such gatherings.
Hundreds Of workmen stormec cor
dons OF gendarmes who surrounded
the hall with the idea Of preventing
further attendance at the meeting. In
the melee, several men were pummell-
ed seriously and ESQ rioters arrested.
Kaiser will Ask Gar.
by Karl H. Won Wiegand. United
Press Stan Correspondence
BERLIN, July 30-Germany is to-
day prepared to declare war upon
Russia unless the car furnishes
satisfactory explanation OF the mobili-
zation Of his troops along the from
tier.
With the situation now in the hands
OF the general stan, there was an
orlinous silence about the foreign Of
fee today. 1t was evident that Ger
many was preparing for action rather
than further diplomatic negotiations.
1t was learned on reliable authority
TODAY that the kaiser had not yet de-
manded an explanation from Russia.
This demand is withheld. however, at
the request OF the general staff. It
will probably go forward tomorrow.
An unsatisfactory answer Is expected.
Anticipating this, the general stan
desired more time In which to con-
tinue the partial mobilization OF troops
along the border. The belief that the
/ car will not be willing to make any
explanation OF his mobilization orders
was Increased today with reports OF
a battle between the Austr1ans and
Servians at Foca IN which 1000 men
are reported to have been killed ana
| unconfirmed reports OF the occupation
OF Belgrade.
The general staff impressed upon
! the foreign of,lce that with these de-
velopments 1t was of extreme import
ence that demands for explanations
should not be made upon Russia to-
day.
The foreign office was informed that
from a military standpoint, an answer
| was not desired from the car until
Germanys military movements had
progressed further. The firm belief
that Russia's answer to the demand
for an explanation would be unsatis-
factory and the plan to declare war
Immediately after the reply is receiv-
ed. Is therefore responsible for the
delay in demanding statement from
the car.
Gold was at a premium In Berlin
today. Ali banks announced that no
further payments would be made IN
gold
Orders Expected Soon.
BERLIN, July 30.-Genera1 mooilf-
zation orders are expected momentar-
lily today. The kaiser was In confer
encs with officers of the general stan
during the morning. They reported
to him that a partial mobilization was
progressing rapidly in eastern Prussia.
Pessimism prevailed IN official
circles here today. 1t was generally
admitted that future developments
rest more with the officers OF the gen.
eral staff than with the diplomatic
corps. Troops were moving through
Berlin and officers OF the powerful
war balloon feet expected to be order
ed to the frontier at any time.
The foreign Office today declared
Germany could not dictate to Austria
as to her treatment of Servia and that
If the efforts to localize the war fall
ed. responsibility would rest with the
car. Germany has no intention Of IN