AROUND THE DEATH BED

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2218, 3 August 1914, Page 7

AROUND THE DEATH BED

BY-PLAY TO GAIN TIME JAPANESE ALLIANCE. WILL BE RESPECTED.. (Reo. August 2, 5.5 p.m.) . London, August 1. Conversations between Russian and Austrian diplpmatists at Vienna continue, and tnis is now the chief, hope, of averting a European conflict. It is recognised tliat the Kaiser and Sir Edward Grey are working hard to preserve peace, hut pessimists describe all the Conversations iis whisperings around the death bed. ' BY-PLAY TO GAIN TIME. St. Petersburg, July 31. ■ The German Ambassador called on M. Sazanoff (Foreign Minister) on ■ Thursday morning, ajjd the two renewed their discussion in a less minatory, tone. Russian diplomatists complain .that the discussions between Austria and Germany are vitiated by ,tho theory' that, the Austro-Servian conflict is no Oohcertiof Russia, and that tlib unanimity of these bland responses has forced Russia to beljeve tliey are merely byplay to gaiii time. • ■ / ■ " . IN THE ROYAL CASTLE. , . Berlin, August 1. The- Reichstag meets on August 4. All the Princes and Princesses gathered at the Royal Castle on Friday. The Crown Prince and Princess ancl their eldest son received a tremendous ovation in the streets,' - KAISER THE FRIEND OF PEACE. ' ' . Berlin, July 81. The paptr, "Vorwaerts," in a leading artiole, sa^s:—"Though always undisguisod opponents of the principle of monarchy, and though we have frequently waged an embittered fight against the impetuous ivearer of the Crown, we unreservedly admit that the Kaiser of late years has been a firm friend'of peace."

RALLY ROUND (THE RULER-

(Reo. August 2, 5.5 p.m.) m -'Munich, August 1. \ Thousands excitedly demonstrated in ' front of the Royal Palaco. The King of Bavaria said-there was a dark hour ahead, and he was fully convinced that the people would rally round their ruler. * -

CANNOT STAND ALOOF.

BRITAIN MUST BACK. HER ! - FRIENDS. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) * - . London, July 31. ( Tho Times,". in_ a, leader, says: Tho age <if splendid isolation "lias gono. cannot stand alone in a Europe dominated by any siiigle Power or group of rowers. We must make instant preparations to back our friends. Were Wo to show weakness and pusillanimity now none would trust us again." BRITISH LIBERALS' _ „ „ London, August 1. The Daily News" (Liberal) demands that Sir Edward Grey (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) and 'Mr. Asquith (the Premier) shall announce England's, neutrality, and says that their tardiness and hesitation is encouraging Russia to appeal to the sword. , Sir J. J. Thomson, Professor of Physics at the Royal Institution, London,- Sir AV. M. Ramsay, formerly Professor .of -Humanity at Aberdeen, Professor F. C. Burkitt, and other professors, in a letter to the newspapers, say that Germany is leading the way in Arts and Sciences, and a war against her, in the interests of Servia and Russia, would be a sin against civilisation.,: The "Daily Chronicle" (Liberal) says .there is a deep-growing feeling among the Liberals against British participation'in tho war. Mr. Portsonby, Liberal M.P. >for Stirling, is leading a movement lo focus Liberal opinion. Lord Bryceand Lord Courtney ; are associated with him. " \

, AMERICA ASKED TO TAKE CHARGE

.. ... . London, August 1., Reutor's correspondent at Washington 'says that Germany, 13rilain, ;>nd Prance have. Formally aslced America to assume charge of their Embassies in case df emergency, ami America has consulted. MONTENEGRO PRESSED. (Roc. August 2, C>.~> p.in.) Cettinge, August- 1. Every diplomatic and personal prossure is being brought on King Nicholas to prevent Montenegro joining Scrvia. King Nicholas has poatpoucd his de- i •usion for two data* . A

. SIGNIFICANT MESSAGE. Melbourne, August 2. It is understood that the GovernorGeneral, Sir R. Murirc-Fertjussou, has received a significant. cablegram from the Imperial • authorities warning the naraL authorities that was is expected. A. LONG CONSULTATION. • London, 'August 1. His Majesty the' Iviiig was in audience with the Prime Minister, Mr. Asqiiith, at Buckingham Palace until two o clock'on Saurday nioriiing.

JAPAN WILL STAND BY.

, London, Augiist 1. Ihe Japanese Ambassador iii London does not anticipate.trouble in the Far East, where the navies of the Triple Alliance are a negligible quantity. If trouble arises -'Japan will act in the' - spirit of tho Alliance.. RUSSIAN DEMONSTRATIONS. * (Rec. August 2, midnight.) St. Petersburg; August 2. the announcement of war with Geririany provoked great demonstrations everywhere. A huge crowd sang the national anthem in front of tho Kazan Cathedral. , ' : r ' i (Rec; August 2,. midnight.) , • Paris, August 2. . Paris was very quiot on Saturday night, • AMERICA'S GOOD OFFICES. (llec. August 2, midnight.) '

... Washington, August I.' 'a, I ls .V, n ? crsto °d -that . the . United states will be' asked to afford'facilities fw shipping to. register ■ under tho American flag, thus escaping tho risk' of. capture _when carrying contraband or war to Britain and elsewhere . President Wilson- is hoping that the' United States, will bo Able to offer her good ofnees for peaco, but has not takon steps yet in that direction. An amendment to the, Panama Canal Act has been, draftee], allowing, foreign' ships to become American, thus averting the threatened blocado of American crops. An emergency currency is likely to become operative.

ENTHUIASM IN CANADA. " • (Rec. August 2, midnight.) Ottawa, August 2. . Extraordinary war enthusiasm prevails in Canada. Tho Liberals in tho various provinces have passed a resoluj!ou, asking for the complete obliteration of all party lines while the Empire is threatened,, and; offering Mr. Borden full support in his offer of troops to Britain.

GERMANY MUST NOT DOMIN. ATE EUROPE.

AN AUSTRALIAN VIEW. (Rec. August ,2, midnight.) m, Sydney, August 2. Tlio "Daily Telegraph," in a loading - 'I

?mn e 111 .t' l6 special war edition; says: - action of Germany in declaring war on Russia raises .1 principle of vital importance for the existence of the■ existonco of tlie British Empire, winch Britain has often drawn tlie sword to defend, namely, that no single lower or group of Powers can bo permitted to dominato the 'Continent. Because Russia failed to bow her head again at tbo Kaiser's dictation, Germany. lias declared war. For Britain to refuso to stand by her friend when assaulted in this way would bo to recognise Germany as tlio overlord ■of I'.urope. Britain has to fight now to denfeml tie. independence of .Europe, or light later, alone, to' defend her very cxistenco iis a free nation. Wo cannot doubt what Britain's choice will be; neither is any doubt as to Australian action. 'We must sink all party and sectional differences in the coming crisis, which will test the fibre of tlie nation."