Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-24
Austria Strikes As
Soon As Italy Makes
Declaration of War
(CoRtinued from Page One.)

Adriatic. The flagship of the Austrian
squadron saluted the italian fleet com
mander and the salute was returned.
For several hours the Italian squad
ron then followed in the wake of the
Austrians. During the night the Aus
trian ships slipped away and evidently
made for the italian coast. Before
daybreak the two British warships
came up and, joining the italian fleet,
took up the search for the enemy.
The next heard of the Austrians by
the allied squadron was when word
was flashed to the Duke Of Abruzzi
that Ancona had been bombarded.
With the general position of the enemy
known, the battle fleet closed in and
encountered the enemy squadron head
ed back for its base A running bat
tie which lasted for several hours en-
sued in which three small Austrian yes
sells were sent to the bottom and two
others were forced to strike their
colors, dispatches from Adratic coast
towns state.
The Duke Of Abruzzi is noted as a
sportsman and explorer and is well
known in the United States. He was
one of the principals in the information.
al romance some years ago when he
was reported to be engaged to Miss
Katherine Elkins of Virginia, now
Mrs. "Billy' Hit. The Italian naval
officer and explorer has record for
mountain climbing, one of his feats be.
ing the ascent of Mount st. Elias, in
Alaska. in 1896, In 1900 he penetrated
nearer the north pole than any prey
ious explorer up to that time.
The declaration Of war with Austria
issued from the Rome foreign office and
delivered in Vienna yesterday became
effective today.
Following this action the government
today issued drastic decree forbidding
all civic or religious public meetings
throughout the kingdom. The entire
country is virtually placed in the hands
of the military by the decree which sup.
presses the parcels post, and provides
ror rigid censorship of the mails and
telegraph The railroads have been in
the hands Of the military authorities
for more than a week. Severe penalties
are fixed by the decree issued today
for violation of any of tn war regula.
tions.
Baron MOcchio, Austrian ambassador
is now en- ro te to Vienna. He left
Rome early today.
The cabinet was again in session to.
day, drafting new proclamations, and
taking the final steps necessary before
the army is hurled against Austria. At
the war offices there was the greatest
activity, but all orders were being exc
cuted with calm determination.
In contrast to the quiet PREVAILING
about the government offices, cheering
crowds marched through the streets,
waving flags and singing patriotic airs
Guards were placed about all German
shops, but there were no disturbances,
The appeals Of the press that Italy set
an example by refraining from dem.
ohstr0tions against enemy civilians eyi
dcnlly were having good effect.
Dispatches from Geneva stated that
an American hospital unit had arrived
there On route to Budapest, but would
now probably attach itself to the
Italian Red Cross, The first corps Of
the Italian Red Cross will leave for the
frontier tomorrow. These forces are be.
ing ns rapidly mobilized as the army
ana Officers are overwhelmed by WON
en- many of the nobility, offering their
services as volunteer nurses.
Reports that the Austro. German fore.
es are equipped with heavy artillery
ana are preparing to force the passes
into Italy caused little apprehension
here They will encounter great fort.
rcsscs hcwn out of solid rock bristling
with guns. The difficulties encounter.
ed by the Russians in forcing the Car.
| pnthlnn passes cannot be compared TO
the obstacles facing the Austrian and
German invaders Of Italy, it in asserted
No early naval clashes are expected
II is believed the Austrian fleet will re
main behind the mine fields Of Pola and
confine its activity to operations by
submarines and destroyers which will
be sent out to attack Italian transports
TWO German submarines are reported
to have been transported to Pola week,
ago,