VOL. 8, NO. 219
KAISER GIVES CZAR 24 HOURS
WAR BEGINS THAT WILL COVER THE UNIVERSE
AUSTRIANS AND SERVIANS
DIE BY THE HUNDREDS
LONDON, July 30.—(Later)—'The kaiser has given
the czar 21 hours in which to explain the mobilization oi
the Russian troops on the frontier. At the end ol this
time if the mobilization continues the government ot the
kaiser will declare war and the conflict will be on.
This is the latest news conveyed to London this atter
noon by Reuters news agency and it is regarded as the
first step in the opening os general hostilities as Russia
cannot verv well withdraw and Germany must come to
meet her. Needless to say the whole British nation is
worked up to a greater pitch than ever.
CHICAGO. July 30.—1‘Later).—'The wildest scenes
since the Franco-I’russian war took place here today in
the stock exchange. The almost hopeless condition into
which the European nations have fallen caused wheat to
rise again hv leaps and bounds and at the present moment
the price is one dollar a bushel. All this country seems to
have abandoned hope of a peaceful settlement of the trou
ble and the papers and the minds of all are tilled with the
momentous occurrences which are ahead.
LONDON. July 30.—(Later).—The Austrian and Ser
vians in fairly large force met at Focaroute today and a
battle of some consequence was fought in which the Aus
trians gained the advantage. I’he Servian torco "as com
posed of two army corps. Eight hundred of the Servians
were killed and two hundred Austrians.
Along the Moravia river the Servians had all the best
of the fighting. The Austrians attempted to cross into
Servia over that river but they were repulsed at Semen
dria and lost heavily. The Servian veterans of the Turk
ish and Bulgarians wars fought with splendid valor and
some of the reports state that the slaughter of the Aus
trians was frig’itful. The smaller nation is now sure to
make a good accounting.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 30.—(Later).—The Aus
trians and Serbians have come together at Kiuincy and
are now engage:! in a fierce artillery duel. The people ot
St. Petersburg are awaiting the news of the result of the
battle and expect at any moment to hear that the govern
ment has sent out that tatetul order tor the Russian arm}
to move against Austrian territory. The carnage is sup
posed to he severe hut only meager details of that engage
ment have been received.
BERLIN. July 30.—(Later).—The reserve officers of
the German army have been mobilized and are now ready
for action. The movement of troops continues without
cessation throughout the empire and the fever is at its
height. It is generally thought that the crisis will be
reached in the next 21 hours.
VIENNA. July 30— (I.ater).—‘The whole empire
stands wildly enthusiastic at the back of the government.
The news of the fall of Belgrade coming so soon after the
threat of Russia has filled the population with frenzied
joy. The city was given o\cr last night to scenes which
will live forever in the minds of those who witnessed them.
Dense masses of people stood around the palace of the
aged emperor and cheered again and again. Prayers for
victory were offered up by the cardinal archbishop of
Vienna while a huge congregation knelt around with
heads bowed in a silent fervor of patriotism.
The armies are constantly on the move and regiment
after regiment is marching out to the great conflict
amidst the wild farewells of the populace. All the rail
roads of the empire have been taken over for the use of
the troops. The reserves of the lirst rank are all now with
the colors and are on the march to reinforce the regular
troops.
LONDON, July 30.—The whole world may be said this
morning to be aflame, for the great powers are massing
their full forces and will bring the war into each other’s
colonies all over the earth.
Casting defiance in the teeth of Russia, Austria yester
day took Belgrade, the capital of Servia, after a fierce
bombardment from the Danube, and at once the Russian
legions began to mass along the northeast border of the
Austrian empire.
Before this dispatch appears in print, the chances are
that all the great empires of the world will be locked in
the grip of death.
M^tenegro h*>s come gallantly to the aid of Servia,
and the troops of both these countries are now massing
their armies on the Bosnian frontier.
Germany will probably try to crush France by way of
the Rhine, and the movement of her troops now indicates
that this will he the arenr in which the two great foes will
make their Homeric stand.
Great Britain has also decided to enter into the strug
gle and her fleet will be devoted to the work of aiding
France against the powerful ships ol Germany. It is not
unlikely that within 24 hours the fleets of the kaiser and
the king will confront each other for the most awlul com
bat that ever took place on the ocean.
The Austrian fleet has been concentrated on the Adri
atic and from that place will probably swoop down on the
Mediterranean and be ready to meet the fleets ol Britain
in those waters and also to watch Greece and the Dar
danelles lest Russian ships might force them.
The Spanish government has also begun preparations
but its intentions are not yet clear. The fleet ol Spain has
been concentrated at Balearic Island near Gibraltar and
it is thought that during the great combat Spain will once
more make an effort to regain some of her former posscs
S,°The belligerents will almost undoubtedly attempt to
take each other’s colonies and so will bring the war into
all parts of the world. The maneuvering so far seems
clearly to indicate such a policy and the universe from end
to end stands appalled this morning at the awful possibili
ties which are ahead.
Enormous transactions in war insurance are taking
place in this city and financial circles arc simply in a craze.
Insurance rates have quadrupled within the past 24 hours.
Statisticians estimate the war cost at $54,000,000 a day.
Even this tremendous figure is regarded in some quarters
as over conservative.
London and all Britain is given over to the thought ol
war entirely and every other question is lost in considera
tion of what the result will be when the British and Ger
man fleets meet at last for their supreme trial of strength.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 30.—The czar this morning
called out the reserves of 30 whole governmental districts
and of 70 minor districts of 14 other governmental pro
vinces so that the armed force that will be immediately
available will be stupendous.
Huge mobs paraded the streets of the city last night
cheering wildly for war. Great demonstrations took place
in front of the embassies of Servia, Great Britain and
France and at last St. Petersburg was as one man for
fatherland although but a few days ago soldiers were
trampling the people under their horses. It is certain
here that it is war to the death and the last great supreme
struggle for the conquest of Europe and great parts of
the world beyond.
The whole empire has gone equally mad and demon
strations of enthusiasm are being held all over the pro
vinces. A special service and prayers for victory for Rus
sia and her allies were held in Kazan cathedral last even
ing and the immense edifice was crammed to the doors by
the most impressive and thrilled audience that ever en
tered a cathedral.
It is recognized as a combat for supremacy of the Teu
tonic race in Europe and, perhaps, the world. On one side
are Germany and Austria with, possibly, Italy and a few
minor powers. On the other hand are Russia, France,
Great Britain and some of the Balkan states. Spain and
Turkey, Bulgaria and others may also be embroiled but at
present the alignment of those and other countries is
problematical.
CHICAGO, July 30.—For a moment yesterday it was
thought that peace would come. An announcement was
made that friendly negotiations had been opened between
the czar and kaiser and wheat dropped four cents but the
cloud seems again to have descended.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 30.—Dispatches from Bel
grade slate that the Servians have blown up the bridge
over the river Save with dynamite and prevented the
crossing of the Austrian forces in that neighborhood. It
is sure, however, that the Austrian government has re
fused to recognize the warning of Russia not to enter
Servian territory and that war is inevitable.
LONDON, July 30—Official dispatches last night an
nounced that Russia has begun mobilizing on the Austrian
border in preparation for the conflict. The powers seem
to be entirely determined to carry on the war to its bitter
end and no wav is seen out of the difficulty. Austria has
invaded Servian territory and taken the capital city and
Russia must meet Austria or admit that its threats were
BANDITS GET j
LARGE BOOTY
_
TOURISTS MEET UNPLEASANT!
EXPERIENCE NEAR OLI) FAITH- j
FUL GEYSER, MONTANA
GARDINER, Mont., July 30.—
Two masked men held up four coaches
near Old Faithful geyser last night
and got away with $3,000 which the\
secured from tourists. The tourists
numbered 100 people, many of whom
were women who received a severe
fright. After securing all they could
the bandits made a clean getaway b*1'.
the troops in the neighborhood were
notified and soldiers are now scouring
the hills in search of them.
The bandits were evidently old
hands at the game and went about the
work with such consummate coolness
that the easterners in some instances
rather enjoyed the experience.
NO IMPRISONMENT FOR
DESERTING THE NAVY
WASHINGTON, July 30.—Secre
tary Daniels of the navy department
has issued an order abolishing im
prisonment as punishment for deser
tion from the navy in time of peace.
He has substituted for the imprison
ment dishonorable discharge.
He has made another regulation by
which those who are dissatisfied with
the service may receive an honorable
discharge after refunding the enlist
ment allowances.
After recent disclosures concerning
the punishment meted out to men in
the army it is thought likely that neve
regulations will also be made in the
military branch of the service to make
the life of the enlisted men more tol
erable.
Mrs. M. J. Muscott has gone out to
Mile 23 to attend Miss Granahan
whose shoulder bone was broken by
a fall. Miss Granahan is reported to
be progressing as satisfactorily as
possible under the circumstances. ...
First Class Sergeant Zwink, signal
officer in charge of the local office,
was accompanied by Mrs. Zwink when
he arrived to take up his duties here, j
Mr. and Mrs. Zwink came from Val
dez. They look forward with pleas
ure to their period of residence here
and are gradually getting settled in
their new home.
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
NAVIES OF THE GREAT
POWERS OF EC ROPE
Figures Taken From the Almanac
and Encyclopedia for Last Year
In 1913 the navies of the great
powers of Europe were as follows:
Great Britain had 47 modern bat
tleships, 10 cruiser battleships, 15 old
er battleships, 41 firstclass cruisers,
42 second class cruisers, 34 third class
cruisers, 210 destroyers, 58 torpedo
boats and 69 submarines.
Germany had 27 modern battle
ships, 6 cruiser battleships, 10 older
battleships; 9 first class cruisers, 14
second class cruisers, 30 third class
cruisers, 49 gunboats, 94 destroyers,
52 torpedo boats and 11 submarines.
France had 19 modern battleships,
9 older battleships, 15 first class crui
sers, 11 second class cruisers, 10 third
class cruisers, 14 gunboats, 85 de
stroyers, i85 torpedo boats and 8.°
submarines.
Russia had 14 modern battleships, 3
older battleships, 6 first class cruis
ers, 8 second class cruisers, 2 third
class cruisers, 8 gunboats, 103 de
stroyers, 25 torpedo boats and 51 sub
marines.
Italy had 12 first class battleships,
2 older battleships, 7 first class cruis
ers, 3 second class cruisers, 15 third
class cruisers, 13 gunboats, 41 de
stroyers, 78 torpedo boats, 20 sub
marines.
Austria-Hungary had 9 modern
battleships, 3 older battleships, 8 first
class cruisers, 5 second class cruisers,
4 gunboats, 9 destroyers, 18 torpedo
boats.
Brazil, Argentina and Chile are the
only other countries in the world,
with the exception of the United
States and Japan, that had any mocK
ern battleships last year. The Unit
ed States comes next to Germany in
naval strength and Japan came next
to France.
MANY VISITORS AT
ROOSEVELT ROADHOUSE
The following people have stayed
at the Roosevelt roadhouse during the
past week: M. B. Meredith, David
Clark, Grant Carlsen, F. E. Young,
J. R. Hayden, H. E. Revelle, T. W.
Mack, Dr. Clark of Butte, E. R. Wea
ver, Frank Fish, B. F. Cordell, J. L.
Graff, George Cotter, Ben Sweezy, Dr.
Romig and Mrs. Romig and child.
The following arrived there yester
day: T. R. Hayden, T. W. Mack, Wm.
B. West, J. G. Newsom, W. Williams,
Mr. and Mrs. P. Riley who have been
visiting at Mile 23 have returned to
the city.
Finch'* Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch.
empty. This, of course, is impossible and (here appears
on the political horizon not one glimmer ol hope that the
mighty catastrophe can be avoided.
PARIS, July 30.—A strict censorship is being main
tained here regarding the movement of the armies but it
is expected that the great struggle between this country
and Germany will open towards the Rhine.
The long prepared plans of Germany are expected to
be disclosed by the direction in which its troops will first
move although it is also surmised that the kaiser’s troops
may make a feint in the beginning and suddenly be thrown
in from an unexpected quarter altogether.
The British ambassador and the minister for war have
been in close communication and government messengers
are constantly rushing to and fro across the channel. The
general body of the French people believe that the French
and Russian governments have long since planned their
method of attack on the German legions but it cannot be
seen how France can avoid meeting Germany practically
single handed where the two countries touch. The hands
of Russia will probably be tied on the Austrian frontier.
LONDON, July 30.—In addition to the struggle be
tween the powers there is a fear here that while the great
nations are fighting the smaller powers will endeavor to
put into effect some of the plans which stronger arms have
prevented them from accomplishing.
Several British aviators have offered their services to
Russia and France for reconnoitering purposes on land
and at sea. .The war is sure to be accompanied by the fly
ing of literally thousands of airships. According to the
dispatches the great forces of Russia are being chiefly
massed on the northeast of Austria.
PEACE CERTAIN
IN OLD MEXICO
CARRANZA ACCEPTS PEACE
PLANS OF CARBAJAL AND
GRANTS AMNESTY
WASHINGTON, July 30.—The d
partment of state was notified today
that Carranza has accepted the pepce
plans of Carbajal and will grant an
amnesty to Huerta and his friend..
The only difficulty is expected to come
from the refusal of Villa to agree to
the arrangement and it is feared that
he will never consent to allowing
Huerta to return to Mexico. That
Huerta will be included in the amnes
ty is taken for granted as he was p tr
ticularly mentioned by Carbajal when
he made the proposal but if it is the
truth that he sold away lands of th*
republic to great companies and ken*
the money it is doubtful that he wo\ld
elect to return even if he could.
WARBl’RG WILL APPEAR
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
Man Nominated for the Federal Re
serve Board Will Meet (*ross
Examination
WASHINGTON, July 30.—Paul
Warburg who was nominated by the
president to a membership of the new
federal reserve board has agreed to
appear before the congressional bank
ing committee and give testimony re
garding himself and his financial
views. He has notified the president
to this effect and a repetition of the
Jones case is regarded as not unlikely.
The appointment of Warburg has
been held up as was that of Jones.
Jones was withdrawn by the president
after his examination by the commit
tee and on the evidence of Warburg
will depend his own fate.
SO-CALLEI) PROGRESSIVE
DEMOCRATS CONVENE
Only One Man Came From Any
Place Else to Take Part in
Valdez Gathering
VALDEZ, July ^0.—The so-called
progressive democratic convention
organized here this morning. Al
though it is supposed to be the con
vention for all Alaska only one man
showed up in addition to the Valdez
ones. He is Ed Austin of Ketchikan.
The convention will nominate Wicker
sham and will also nominate a full
ticket for the territorial legislature
election. The convention is know n to
all others as the Frame convention.
All but Austin are “Frameites" of
Valdez.
TO KILL COTTON FUTURES
WASHINGTON, July 29.—The
house yesterday passed the bill which
is aimed to kill the cotton futures b>
imposing a prohibitive tax.
ALASKAN SURVEYS MADE
IN HALF TIME ALLOWED
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 16.—
The Alaska railway engineering com
mission is making such rapid progress
on the preliminary surveys for the
government’s railway between Fair
banks and the coast that Thomas K.
Riggs, Jr., a member of the commis
sion, believesreports of the surveys
will be ready when congress convenes
in December. Mr. Riggs said the sur
veyors are doing the work twice as
fast as had been expected.
The survey parties working on
both sides of the Tanana river com
pleted their surveys yesterday be
tween Fairbanks and Nenana, a dis
tance of 46 miles.
Mr. Riggs left today for Broad
Pass to meet Lieut. Frederick Mears,
U. S. A., a member of the commission
who went in with a large party of
surveyors from Seward. They will
return to Fairbanks the first of Au
gust.—Seattle P. I.
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