RUSSIAN FEELING AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. SERVIA'S REPLY ADEQUATE.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 25, 29 July 1914, Page 7

RUSSIAN FEELING AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. SERVIA'S REPLY ADEQUATE.

(Received July 29, 11 a.m.) ST. PETERSBURG, 28th July. An official communique commends the patriotism displayed by th© Government, and exhorts the people not to display enmity against the Powers with whom Russia wishes to remain at peace. The newspapers regard Servia's reply to Austria as adequate. BEFORE THE DECLARATION AUSTRIA'S DEMANDS. MUST BE UNCONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED. VIENNA, 28th July. On Monday evening the newspapers stated that the Servian reply showed that the Government was only seeking evasions. It was impossible for Austria to cease her action if demands wor© not unconditionally accepted. The mobilication cost had been paid, and the Government must now make quite, other demands. Telegrams* from Nish, tho new Servian capital, state that it is generally considered that the situation is less critical than on Sunday. If Austria had been, assured that she % was being backed by Germany, Austria would already hay» poured her troops across the Danube. Servia expect* that Austria, in order to preserve European peace, will accept arbitration by a conference of Ambassadors. N Mobilisation of the army has been, practically completed. Two battalions have been ordered to retire from Belgrade immediately the Austrians arrive. ENCOUNTERS ON THE DANUBE IMPORTANCE NOT ATTACHED TO THEM. ALARMIST~REPORTS. LONDON, 28th July. Unofficial opinion in the European capitals regarding the crisis is more hopeful except in Vienna, where Servian news is belated, and is coming via Rumania. Diplomats do not attach any importance to the encounters on the Danube, and recall similar encounters during th« Bosnia crisis. It is understood that France accepted Sir Edward Grey's proposals for mediation. <• A telegram received in Paris from Vienna stated that very important preparation . was being completed with a, view to military-faction, tins morning. The Berlin Lokal Anzieger states that an Austrian army invaded Servia at Mitrovitja, and that the Servians retreated. Both alarmist reports a» unconfirmed. REMARKABLE OPTIMISk GERMANY WORKING FOR PEACE. (TIME? AND BTDNBT SUN SERVICES.) x LONDON, 27th July. The situation is regarded -with remarkable optimism, for there is reason to suppose that Britain has made it plain that there will be no European war with Britain left out, while Germany admits she would give as good advice to Vienna as France might give to St. Petersburg. Germany is certainly working for peace. ' (PRESS ASSOCIATION.) GERMANY DOES NOT DESIRE WAR PARTICULARLY WITH RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, 27th July. The Austrian Ambassador has assured M. Sazonoff, Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, that rupture of diplomatic relations did not imply the outbreak of hostilities. He -declared that Germany did not desire war on any account, and particularly with Russia. the proposed conference an unusual course taken, reason~given. LONDON, 28th July. The Marquis of Crewe, Secretary of State for India, speaking in the House of Lords, said the urgency of the situation necessitated Sir Edward Grey taking the unusual course of making a proposition without finding out beforehand whether it would be acceptable to the different Powers. Britain's view was that Servia's reply seemed to afford a basis on which a. friendly and disinterested group of Powers ought to be able to arrange a generally acceptable settlement. BERLIN 28th July. It is understood in diplomatic circles that Sir Edward Grey does not desire to interveno in the Austro-Serb conflict, which is no affair of Britain's, but dosires to prevent complications which are

likely to cause the conflict to spread. Replying to representations of the Triple Entente, Germany has hitherto replied that she had no objection to other Powers attempting to secure concessions, but as Austria was an ally. Germany cannot interfere in Austria s freedom of action. ST. PETERSBURG, 29th July* The situation is calmer, in expectation that tho exercise of British and German influence will be successful, and prices on the Bourse have risen. ROME, 28th July. It is believed Sir Edward Grey's proposals have had a radically favourable effect in modifying the general situation. PESSIMISM IN PARIS QUESTION OF PEACE OR WAR. IT RESTS WITH GERMANY, PARIS, 28th July. The more hopeful feeling is not endorsed in official circles here. It is pointed out that th© communique issued by Vienna shows that Austria is disinclined to meet Servia with concessions. The newspapers say the question of peace or war rests with Germany ; if she desires peace she can easily urge Austria to declare \ herself satisfied since Servia has given way. v DISORDERLY SCENES " DOWN WITH WAR ! DOWN WITH t-THE ARMY!" PARIS, 28th July. Disorderly scenes occurred on th© Boulevards. Socialists and Anarchists organised a demonstration against th© war, and paraded, shouting : " Down with war ! Down with the army !" Patriots replied with a counter-demonstration. The police and mounted Republican Guards frequently charged the crowd, knocking down many. TURKISH PRESS URGES BULGARIA TO ATTACK RUMANIA. (TIHBB AND BTBNBT SUN SBRTICBB.) CONSTANTINOPLE, 27th July. The Turkish press urges Bulgaria, to attack Rumania the moment hostilities begin, while Turkey compels Greece to revise the treaty. TROOPS MOVE GERMAN AND RUSSIAN APPREHENSION HAS INCREASED (PRHSB ASSOCIATION.) (Received July 29, 1 p.m.) BERLIN, 28th July. /The declaration of war lias intensified the apprehension. It has been announced that even a partial mobilisation in Russia would cause immediate mobilisation in Germany, which nothing would hold back. There has been considerable movements of Russian troops on the frontier. Cavalry' pioneers, artillery, and two regiments of infantry have occupied the frontier station of Wirballen. Troops are also occupying the roads. German Uhlans have occupied .the Eydtkuhnen station. MONEY MARKET LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE NERVOUS. (Received July 29, 9.40 a.m.)' LONDON, 28th July. The Stock Exchange opened nervously. Consols are at '£71 15s. (Received July 29, 10 a.m.) LONDON, 28th July. The money market is unsettled. Short loans are at 2£ per cent. ; the discount price for bills is fair. 1 The Stock Exchange is rather less nervy, but all departments are weak. There has been one unimportant failure. Imperial consols closed at £71 15s. Debenture stocks are unchanged. RUN ON BERLIN SAVINGS I BANKS (Received July 29, 9.40 a.m.) BERLIN, 28th July. There has been a further run on the savings banks owing to wild war rumours. CANADIAN STOCKS FALL LONDON, 28th July. Genuine aales of stock from the Continent were the main cause of the Stock Exchange weakness. London dealers were unwilling to take undue risks. Canadian Pacific fell to 176, and declined 22 points since the making-up. EXCHANGE CLOSED. MONTREAL, 28th July. The Stock Exchange has been compelled to close owing to the tremendous selling. ' \ SYDNEY MARKETS ' SYDNEY, 28th 7 July. The stock markets have recovered their firmness. Wheat has an, advancing tendency, J and 4s Id a, bushel is being aaked, with little inclination to sell. SOCIALISTS MEET I PROPOSAL FOR A GENERAL j STRIKE. ITALIANS ORDERED HOME. (TIMES AND SXDNBT SUN SERYICBS.) (Received July 29, 8.30 a.m.) ROME, 28th July. The International Socialists are discussing proposals for organising a, general strike in France and Germany i» the event of these countries fighting. Italians resident in Germany have been ordered to return to Italy. NATIONAL ARDOUR STRIKERS IN RUSSIA DISPLAY PATRIOTISM. BARRICADES AT~ GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN EMBASSIES. (Received July 29, 8.30 a.m.) ST. PETERSBURG, 28th July. . The late strikers axe indulging in, demonstrations with national ardour. ' The police Were compelled hurriedly to commandeer cabs and carts for protective barriers at the Austrian, and German Embassies. NEWCASTLE COAL GERMAN AND RUSSIAN ORDERS. (Received July 29, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, 28th July. Th» Newcastle coll market is rccelv* ius pi'deie for coil fve ffi Ggiffiw. *&£

Russia, who are begging men 'writs to speed up the contracts. TO MAKE BRITISH MEDIATION EFFECTIVE UNITY AND SOLIDARITY NECESSARY. LONDON. 28th July. Earl Grey, late Governor-General of Canada, in a letter, states that the only hope of Britain's effective mediation lies in tho unity and solidarity of the United Kingdom. AUSTRIANS IN CANADA LEAVE TO REJOIN THE ARMY. SERVIANS AND GREEKS IN ■ READINESS. (Received July 29, 2 p.m.) J MONTREAL, 28th July. Austrian residents in Canada are leaving in scores to rejoin their regiments in view of the outbreak of war. Numbers of Servians and Greeks are holding themselves in readiness to depart. OFFERS OF SERVICES MELBOURNE, 28th July. Austrian residents are calling on th« Consul and offering their services is the event of hostilities. 1 NO RESPONSE DEMONSTRATIONS IN AUCKLAND. EXCITEITsLAVS. <1I IELEBRAPH— SPECIAL 10 THK MST,') AUCKLAND, This Day. No response was made yesterday by Austrian subjects resident in Aucklaad to the summons to those liable to service to join the colours. On the contrary, a few excited Slavs made a demonstration in front of Che Austro-Hungarian Consulate, and later in the day a meeting passed resolutions declaring whole-heart-ed sympathy with Servia and determination to ignore the summons. According to a statement made by the chairman of the meeting, nearly all the Austrian subjects in New Zealand, estimated at 2000 or 2600, come from the eastern provinces, and are Slavs by birth. Thintytwo persons attended the meeting, and at the outset it was decided that there should be n6 public demonstration of feelings. A suggestion that the Austrian flag should be burned was strongly condemned. A resolution was' unanimously adopted denouncing the action of Austria in making war upon Servia. Only two of those present were exempt from military service, but it was unanimously decided that the official summons should be ignored, and that if the war should be prolonged, as many as were able should return to Europe and join the Servian forces. A committee was appointed to watch the further developments and to arrange with residents in the country districts for combined action. It was agreed that if active hostilities were commenced a> fund should bo started for the assistance of Servia. The committee was instructed to ask the Mayor of Auckland to act as trustee of the proposed fund, and to forward the subscriptions as soon as" £1000 had been collected. The incident in Customs-street East was caused by about a dozen men who gathered outside the office of the Austrian Consul, Mr. E. Langguth, and shouted "Down with Austria 1" During the day a deputation waited upon Mr. .Langguth and assured Mm of tho loyalty to the Empire of the Austrian subjects whom they represented.