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1 VOL. LXIV. NO. 18 TCCHON, ARIZONA, WKDNKSDADY MORNING, A ViiVHT 1 City Edition GfifflHANY and declares- wah 1 1 6) CAN HE RESTRAIN HIM? Germany Draws First Blood KAISER REJECTS BRITISH ISH MINE-LAYING SHIP HAS BEEN ET. THE BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT WAS PURSUED BY THE FLEET FOR BELGIUM AND FOLLOWS HAN LB SCMIG TO NEUTRAL PORTS All Europe Now in Arms, With Russia, France, Great Britain, Servia and Montenegro Opposing Germany and Austria; Belgium, Holland and Swtizerland Have Mobilized and Sweden Is Preparing to Defend Her Neutrality; Japan Is -'Making Ready to Fulfill Her Obligations to Great Britain; Italy Has Declarer Neutrality, but Is Mobilizing; Spain Will Declare Her Neutrality; Nicholas Explains His Course to King George of England; Other News of Gigantic Struggle Hymn Before Battle The earth Is full of anger, The teas are dark with wrath, The Nations in their harness Go up against our path: Ere yet we loose the legions Ere yet we draw the blade, Jehovah of the Thunders, Lord God of Battles, aid! ONDON, Aug, 4.

The British foreign office issued the following statement. to the summary rejection by the German govern it i JL7 ment of a request made by His Brittanic Majesty's government that the neutrality of Belgium be respected, His Majesty's am Kaiser's War Machine Is Working Smoothly BERLIN, Aug. 4. Mobilization is; proceeding quietly and smoothly. Military trains are sent from the city onlf at night.

As an indication of the en bassador it received his "passports and the government declared to the German government that a state of war exists betwsen Great Britain and Germany from 11 o'clock, August 4." All Europe Is now in arms. On the one hand Austria-Hungary and Germany are opposed by France, Great Britain, Servia and Montenegro on the other. Italy declared her neutrality but Is mobilizing. Belgium, Holland and Switzerland have mobilized. The German demand that the Belgian government permit free passage of German troops through Belgium was answered by hasty preparations to resist such an advance across "Belgium.

LONDON, AUG, BRIT 8UNK BY THE GERMAN FLE DESTROYER "PATHFINDER" BUT ESCAPED. CHANCELLOR Or. Von Bethman-Holweg Says'! in Speech That to 'Have Waited, Giving France and Russia Opportunity to Strike, Would Have Been Criminal "GERMANS CAN'T SURPRISE FRANCE," SAYS POINCAIRE 'French Deputies Cheer Russiaja and English Ambassadors When Premier Announces Mobilization Those Nations BERLIN, Aug. 4. Dr.

Von the imperial chancellor, in a speech said: "We knew France was Jgady for invasion. France Wag ahle'lo wait; we were not. French aggression into our flank on the lower Rhine would have been disastrous and we therefore were compelled to overrule the legitimate protests of the Luxemburg and Belgian governments. We Bhall repair the wrong we are doing as soon as our military aims have been reached." Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg then outlined the proceedure of Germany In an endeavor to maintain peace, saying: "From the very outbreak of tne Austro-bervian conflict we worked to confine the hostilities to Austria and Servia. All cabinets, particularly that of Great.

Britain, used the same endeavor. Russia alone de clared she must have something to say in the solution of the conflict, and thereby raised the danger of European complications. "As soon as the first definite news was received regarding the Russian military preparations we. directed four conditional hut strong communica tions to St. Petersburg, pointing out that war-like measures against Aus tria-Hungary would find us on the side of our ally; that military preparations against us would force us to corresponding counter measures and that mobilization could not be far removed from war.

The Russian government, which I i knew from repeated representational what mobilization against ub would mean, announced was mobilizing buti would not give any explanation concerning the action. While we, at Russia's request, mediated in Vienna, Russians forces were, raised on our almost open frontier; and France, though she did not mobilize, admits she took, some military measures. Should we have patiently waited longer until the powers between which we are wedged were in a position to choose the time to deliver their blow, would have exposed Germany to a danger (hat would have been criminal." ALLIES' MINISTERS ARE LOUDLY CHEERED PARIS. Aug. 4 President Polncare I in a message to the senate chamber I deolared that Germany could not treacnerously surprise France.

He added: "France is vigilant, as well as peaceful. She is ready and our covering troops allow mobilization to be carried out methodically." Premier Vivianl made a' formal statement in the chamber, amid the deepest enthusiasm. Refernce to the mobilization of Russian and English forces caused the house to rise to its feet and wildly cheer the Russian minister. M. Iswolsky, and Sir Francis Bertie, the British ambassador, who were in the diplomatic gallery attending the session.

SERVIAN ARMY READY LONDON, Aug. 4 Servian mobill zation has been completed, according to a Nish despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company. Nearly ninety- five per cent of those liable for active service responded to tha call. The Servian government has prohibited the sending of press despatches, which is anen as a prelude to the Servian Invasion of Bosnia. BUILDING SITE SELECTED WASHINGTON.

Aug 4. The secretary of the treasury selected a site to erect a public building at Prescott located at the southwest corner of Cotez and Goodwin streets; owner, David H. Betts; Trice, SAYS thusiasm, eighty thousand volunteers have joined the colors In addition to soldiers called out by the military authorities. Military officers placarded prices of flour and salt, so that the consumer will not be charged exorbitant prices by dealers. As companies of recruits pass through the streets they are cheered enthusiastically by the populace, and inacltnowledgemen-t they wave their caps, shout "Hurray," and sing "Die Wacht Am Rhein." The Boy Scouts' Alliance issued a call to the youth of the country, saying they must hasten to aid the Fatherland either in bicycle service or in gathering crops.

University authorities at Leipsic, Munich and other cities called the stu Sweden made no answer to inquiries from Russia and Germany regarding her attitude, but is preparing to defend her neutrality. Japan Is making ready to fulfill her alliance with Great Britain in case of certain eventualities. Spain is reported as preparing a proclamation of neutrality. Austria-Hungary has retired for the moment from the campaign against Servia for the purpose of holding back Russia. Servia has mobilized with the reported Intention of Invading Bosnia.

'j dents to the colors. Pressure at banksby depositors seeking money was less than yeBterday. Gold has entirely disappeared from circulation but the Imperial Bank continues to give gold in exchange for foreign bills. Treasure-Laden 'Kron Prinzes-sin Cecilie Arrives at Maine Port, but No Word From Another German Liner, Hours Overdue at New York Harbor FRENCH WAITERS ON GERMAN LINERS FIRED American Line Officials May Offer to U. S.

Government Its Steamers to Bring Ameri cans Home From Europe NEW YORK, Aug. "4. With -war formally declared between England and Germany there is keen interest in marine circles tonight regarding the movomMiiv-ot' trans-Atlantie stean ships, particularly Gorman liners, which are scurrying to port to avoid possible capture by the warships of hostile nations. The arrival of the treasure-laden Kron Prinzessln Cecllle at Bar Harbor, 'Maine, led to the belief here tonight that another North German Lloyd liner which has been misslug, the Kaiser Wllhelm Second, hours overdue at New York, may turn up unexpectedly at some other American port. This vessel, which ought to have arrived here this morning, should have re-ported her position days ago to thj wireless station at Cape Race.

She has not been heard from since touching at Cherbourg, July 29. If she 1ms not been captured her agents suggested that she may not have defined her position by wireless for fear she would be taken, as the Kron Prinzessln Ce-cilie's captain reported the proximity of a French iwarship. French Waiters Ffred. German steamship agents here are taking every precaution, it was learned tonight, to prevent a hostile movement being carried out against their vessels at this port. The Vaterland of the Hamburg-American line is close ly guarded by city police and private detectives at her Hoboken pier.

It was admitted the company's officials are adopting measures to frustrate ttit-wiuin iu mow up i.ue vessel, r.Jma i vrir directed that all 'French waiters on the Vaterland be discharged, and it is said this order will be extended to other German ships in port. At the Vaterland's plr tonight a powerful searchlight was turned upon every passing vessel in the Hudson, following it until It passed out of the vicinity of the company's docks. The Vaterland is being loaded with coal but it was stated by the company that no move will be made to send the vessel to Germany, nor would the Im-perator, now In Hamburg, leave that, port. MAY OFFER STEAMERS TO BRING REFUGEES NEW YORK, Aug. 4.

An offer to place the American line fleet of four vessels, plying between New York and British ports, at the service of the gov-eminent to bring home American tourists is contemplated by the line, according to an announcement. It was announced that the Vaderland of the Red Star line would sail Saturday for the Olympic and Minnehaha would depart the same day for their right British ports and the French liner Lorraine wll Heave for Havre tomorrow morning. The Anchor line agency received orders from the home office In Glasgow to suspend Indefinitely all Mediterranean service. The (lunar liner Lu-sitanla will sail at midnight for Liverpool. PORTE WON'T FLY NEW YORK.

Aug. 4 John Porte, British navy lieutenant, who was to have piloted the Wanamaker flying boat "America" on the attempted trans Atlantic flight, decided to return to England at once, as he is a reservist. He booked passage on the Lusitania, sailing tonight Glenn H. Curtiss may pilot the America if the attempt is made. STONE RENOMINATED ST.

LOfIS, Aug. 4. The, re-nnm-ination of Senator William j. Stone on the lemocratic ticket by a large majority Is indicated by the early returns in the primacy election- E'en now their vanguard gathers. E'en now we face the fray As Thou didst help our fathers, Help Thou our host todayl Fulfilled of signs and wonders, In life, in death made clear Jehovah of the Thunders, Lord God of Battles.

hear! By Rudyard Kipling. declared war on Germany at 7 o'clck it KING GEORGE V. lead to the breaking off of negotia i mlftcif nf an pmprPPfirVi It 1ft that insurance." i ,11 ENGLAND TAKES OVER VESSEL'S LONDON, Aug. 4. In the event of war Great Britain will take over the warships now building in England for foreign powers.

The British admiralty officially announced the government has taken over two battleships, one completed and the other almost, ordered by Turkey, and two destroyers ordered by Chile. The battleships have been renamed Erin and Agincourt. Work is being rushed on all British vessels in the hands of builders and repairers. i GERMANY THREATENS BELGIUM BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.

Germany, in a note to Belgium, decided that if Belgium adopted an attitude against the German troops and put difficulties in the way of their advance, Germany will be obliged to consider Belgium as an enemy. In that case Germany will not enter into any undertaking with 'Belgium but leave the final relations of th etwo states to a decision of arms." WHEAT PRICES ARESTIILATED British Government Buys Millions of Bushels and Guarantees Against Loss by Capture; Famine in England? CHICAGO. Aug. 4. European buy ing of American wheat In defiance of the mishaps of war beran.

The British government guarantees possible losses by ocean capture of any part of a millions bushels previously under contract for English ports and opened the way additional purchasing, notwithstanding; that guarantees have not been formally extended to transactions made since the war started. The price of wheat jumped 3 1-8 cents a bushel ana closet with a net gain of 2 1-2 to 5-8. All other leading staple8 on the board or trade Joined In ihe advance. Both foreign and domestic investors appeared to believe that the signing of the bill putting under the protection of the American flag all shipping; needed, was but a matter of a few hours, and that the temporary financial strain had been relaxed- Accordin to leadin? exporters all the news of the grain world was good except the inability of foreign exchange bankers to buy foreign bills against food stuffs. At a meptini? vf the board of trade directors steps' cio ittneii io request the chamber of commerce of the United States to petition the secretary of the treasury to buy twenty-five to forty million foreign exchange to be used to facilitate the export of grain.

It was also decided to memorialize the president to use his inflnorw-o 1 with the governments of Germany Croat IJ I- 'tom auu ranee lo nave food stuffs declared not contraband of war. TRADE PROBLEM IS NOT YET SOLVED. NEW YORK, Aug. 4. Although the financial machinery of the country is working smoothly as the result of the emergency measures taken yesterday to meet the present extraordinary situation, little progress was made toward the resumption of the intpr-change of credits and commodities between the old world and the new.

With immediate financial necessities met. Wall Street turned its attention to the general trade problem, which is more intricate than any oth er which has confronted the country or a century. Unless this problem Is solved In part at least, it is that the consequences might be felt seriously throughout the nation. "SITUATION EXCELLENT." Ay 8' SECRETARY1 M'ADOO. WASHINGTON.

Aug .4 After Continued on Page 3. DEMAND LONDON, Aug. 4. Great Britain tonight. The momentous decision of the British government, for which the whole world has been waiting came before the expiration of the time limit set by Great 'Britain in the ultimatum to Germany demanding a satisfactory reply on the subject of Belgian neutrality.

Germany's reply wa3 a sum mary rejection of the request that Bel- vian neutrality be respected. The British ambassador at Berlin thereupon received his passports and the British government notified Germany! that a state of war existed between the two countries. RUSSIAN EMPEROR EXPLAINS ACTIONS TO KING OF ENGLAND LONDON, Aug. 4. King George telegram to the Russian emperor in a final effort to avoid war, and the emperor's reply were made public.

The king, expressing the opinion that there was some misunderstanding to War Bulletins Hons, said: "I make a personal appeal to you to remove the misapprehension and leave grounds open for possl ble peace." The Russian emperor replied that he would have accepted the peace proposals had not Germany declared war. "Germany," said the emperor, "showed no disposition to mediate and her preparations, and those of Austria, made it imperative for Russia to mobilize her troops, but I gave the most categorical assurances to the German emperor that the Russian troops would not move so long as negotiation continued." The reply concluded, "1 trust you and your country ill not fail to support Russia and France. God bless aud protect you." The two Liberal papers, the Chronicle and the Daily Sews, have come into line and are supporting the government. This is believed to have been due to Sir EdwaTd Grey's speech outlining the attitude of the govern LONDON, Aug. 4.

Great Britain declared war on Germany at 7 o'clock tonight. The first announcement that Germany had declared war on Great Britain was due to an error in the admiralty's statement. LONDON. Aug. 4.

A dispatch to the Central News from Amsterdam ays the Germans captured Vise, a Belgium town of three thousand, situated on the river Neuse, eight miles north of Liege. NEW YORK, Aug. 4. A rush order for fifty litres of tetanus serum to be used In gunshot wounds among Austrian soldiers was received by city health authorities from the Vienna serum t'ARIS, Aug. Afxk: dispatch from Algiers says it is reported that French warships have sunk ths German cruiser Panther.

LONDON, Aug. 4. A mob gathered outside the German embasay, Carletjln House Terrace, tonight The demonstrators groaned, hooted and finally threw stones, breaking the windows. A force of mounted police and foot police reinforced the regular guard and drove off the crowd with difficulty. BERLIN, Aug.

4. Shortly before 7 o'clock tonight Sir William Edward Goschen, the British ambassador, went to the foreign office and announced Great Britain had declared war on Germany. Then he demanded his passports. BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.

The chamber passed a bill appropriating $40,000,000 for defense. BRUSSELS, Aug. 4. News reached here that the Germans are shelling Liege ana namur. ment and giving details of the situation in tne nouse oi David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, announced In the cb'ouae of commons his scheme for insuring shipping against war risks.

Be- i aaj! -AMA orhfmo nronarerf in emergency, said inn 1 lor The committee on imperial defense labored on the plan for more tfcanl 1: of war British commerce, will not be interrupted by abllitr to secure war risk and Insure.