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Last Hope is Fading-War Seems But Question of Hours THE WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. VOLUME XIX, No. 214. Germany Sends Word Simultaneously Both to Russia and France Ultimatum to Czar to Stop Mobilization Within 12 Hours, While France Given 18 Hours to Declare Attitude —Italy to Remain Neutral at First—King George Makes Final Effort By Telegraphing Emperor Nicholas France Reported to Have Ordered Mobilization. Peace Prospect Thought Hopeless—German Am bassador Said to Have Left St. Petersburg. Czar's Representative in Paris to Go Tonight Rome.—The Messagero today says the German am bassador has informed the Italian government that Germany lias sent simultaneous ultimatums to Rus sia and France. The German government in its ultimatum to Russia asked her to suspend her mobilization within twleve hours. The demand sent to France required that the latter inform Germany within 18 hours whether in case of war between Germany and Russia, France would remain neutral. TO LEAVE TONIGHT. London. lnformation reached the French em bassy here today that the German ambassador in Paris, has intimated that he purposes leaving his tonight. ■ URGENT MESSAGE. London.— King George has sent an urgent mes i PUlfge to the Russian emperor in an effort to avert war. King George’s intervention was characterized at the German embassy here “as tending to revive ■ “hope.” NO ACTION BY U. S. Washington. Official advices received at the White House today report the German ambassador leaving St. Petersburg. Ambassador Herrick, at Paris, reported that a proposal to place German in terests in France in his hands was being discussed there. No action has been taken bv this government on the proposal for Ambassador Herrick to represent Germanv in France but officials exnect that such du ties will devolve upon American diplomats general lv in Europe and will be assumed by them. Appeal, King to Czar Eleventh Hour Effort to Avert General Conflict Made By Britain’s Ruler to Emperor Nicholas. London. —Kin* George,' In an eleventh hour effort to prevent a general Eu ropean ear, today sent what wae under stood to be a final appeal to Emperor Nicholas of Kuxta. Hie majesty's ac tion was taken after an audience with I'remler Aeoulth at 2 o'clock this morn ing, when the war clouds were blackest. At the same time came news that Ger man circles showed uneasiness all over the woltfd. German forces In China were Idling concentrated at Tslng-Tau. the German consul genera] left his post st Cspetown and German merchant ships ware ordered to seek neutral porta In Far East. In regard to the Far East the Japa nese ambassador In Ixmdon said today that as long an warships belonging to the nations composing the triple alliance remained at Tslng-Tau, Japan would take no action against them hut should they attack British Interests or sltould Tslng-Tau be attacked a situation would arise which would be dealt with by Ja f Continued on next page). THE AUGUSTA HER ATT) ITALY AT FIRST BE NEUTRAL To Stand Aloof From Hos tilities at Beginning. How Long That Will Last, An other Question. p ome< _’rho German ambwiMulor Italy today also aaktd to be Informed as to Italy's attitude In the event of war between Germany and Austria-Hungary on the one side and Russia and France on the other. The Marnuts dl Han Oulllano, the Ital ian foreign minister, said he would re serve his reply until he had consulted Premier Suiandra. According to the Message™, during the Interview which followed between the Marquis di San Glullano and Premier ! Falandra, the two Italian statesman were 1n complete agreement as to the line of conduct to be pursued by Italy in the present crisis. Not Wsr of Defense. The Messagero declares as It Is not a question of a defensive war on the, part of Germany and Austria-Hungary | the other two members of the triple al- t liance, Italy has decided to confine her »elf to pointing out to her allies that her ! treaty obligations with them do not i oblige her to take up arms In the pres ent crisis and that she will remain neu- * tral. The newspaper adds that It is not certain this neutrality will last until the end of the war but Italy will stand aloof from hostilities as long as she Is convinced that her Interests 4re not be- 1 Ing Infringed. | THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 1, 1914. EMftl APPEAL MADE TO CZM (GERMAN ARTILLERY IN THE FIELD—AII of Germany’s plans for in vading Russia and France, if Russia’s rumored refusal to keep “hands off” is a fact, are ready. Seeing the present crisis afar off. Count von Moltke, the head of the German army, has mapped out a definite campaign which will be put into practice' the instant an adverse reply from Russia is received. If Ger many finds herself involved in the present war she will do her utmost to crush France and England, for she secs as the prize of victory the French colonies in Africa. IP I " 1 • ' Paris Quiet Before Storm Calm Resolution Among All Classes. Many Weddings Before Call to Arms. No Martial Fervor As in 1870 Paris. —Baron Von Schoen, German embassador to France, called at the for eign office just before noon today and Premier Viviant, who was then attending a cabinet council at the Palace of the Ely see, left his colleagues and had half an hour's conference with the German diplomat. It was afterward announced that the ambassador was to return to the French foreign office again in the afternoon. These conversations gave rise to an Impression that hope of peaee must not be considered Irremediably gone but It was admitted that the situation was very gloomy. Behind the Screen. Nothing was known among the general public as to what was going on behind the screen which fell along the German frontier at about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Every one supposed that Ger man mobilization was in progress and that the French government was taking the proper measures to meet the situa tion. Observers were deeply Impressed with the calm resolution of all classes of the French people, who, although they do not want war, appear convinced that It is a question of the national existence. For the Frontier. Many weddings were performed yes terday and today, having' been hastened I owing to the prospect of the bridegrooms [having to leave for the frontier. The churches were full of worshippers, among them many women. | There has been in Paris no scene of martial fervor aa In 1870. The troops have departed quietly Instead of march ing through the streets with flags fly ing and bands playing amid the cheers of the popuktee. 30,000,000 Will Pray For Peace I New York.—-Thirty million mem bers of the World s Sunday School Association scattered throughout the world have been called upon to pray tomorrow for peaee. The rail for peace prayer was Issued by Sir Rob ert Laldlaw, president of the asso ciation. 30 Millions Gold By Parcel Post Philadelphia.—Thirty million dol lars In double eagle gold coins was shipped today by parcel post from the Philadelphia mint to the sub-treasury i In New York, making a total of fifty million forwarded since Thursday. ] It la satd twenty million more will be | sent on Monday. ONLY MOST SLENDER HOPE IN SUGGESTION FROM GERMANY Paris, Aug. I,—The German amhuador to France had packed and was ready to leave at 1 o’clock thin afternoon when a disputed reached him from Berlin making some sort of suggestion which the French government took Into consideration and which it exchanged views wtih London and St. Petersburg. Paris.—lt was stated after the receipt of the German communication that there was only the most slender hope that It would have any result. In some quarters the communication was interpreted as merely a device by Germany to gain time to complete her mobilization as It was accom panied by a condition which was macceptable. Arrangements were made last l.ight hy Myron T. Herrick, the Ameri can ambassador, actnig under instructions from Washington to take over the affairs of the German embassy while Alexander 11. Thackara, the American consul general ia to look after affairs of the German consuiate. Belief That Russia Has Sent Back But One Answer—War London.—The German ultimatum dent to Russia Buid that If Russia did not stop her mobilization by noon today Germany would begin the mobilization of her army.' The censor drew a veil over whai developments might have been the result of the German ultimatums to Rusia and to France, and of King George's Intervention with the emperor of Russia. The latest message to reach here from Merlin was nn official notifi cation that Germany's ultimatum to Russia expired at noon and the gen eral belief was expressed here that Russia could have given only one ans wer unless King George had supplied n formula which would save the faces of the European powers principally concerned. War Bulletins OFFICES CLOSED. Cape Town, Union of South Africa.— The German consul general with hla entire staff left today on the steamer Saxon. The offices of the consulate general have been cloaed. GERMAN RESERVES. Shanghai.—German reserves throughout China are proceeding with all haste to Tslng-Tau, tha fortified port In the German territory of Klao-Chau. CENSORSHIP. London.—Hrltleh telegraph authorities are exercising a renaeesbip over In coming press dispatches from Uie continent. ALL WHEAT BOUGHT. Brussels—The newspaper, Eteris announces that the government has bought the entire wheat supply in Antwerp after announcing to holders that the cereal would be seized if they failed to agree to the government's terms. VOTE $600,000. Moeoow.—The municipal council has voted a million roubles (about $600,- 000) tor the Red Cross service of Russia and friendly powers. STIRRIN G SCENES Si. Petersburg.—Enrollment- of the reservists of the Russian army started at a hundred centers In the Russian capital al « o'clock this morning and was accompanied by stirring scenes. Crowds of women and children accompanied their husbands and fathers to the assembling stations while priests every where blessed the reservists as they marched through the streets singing hymns. HERRICK TO REMAIN. Washington.—Herrick has boon ordered to remain at his post throughout the present serious- International situation and until his suc cessor, William O. Sharp, arrivos and takes up Ills duties, probably the latter part, of this month “NOT ENCOURAGING.” Washington.—Reports received at. the White Mouse from American diplomatic officers Were character l/cd "not encouraging” None receiv ed hv president held out any hope that general European war might be avoided. TELEGRAMS CEASE. London. -T.he usual flood n! t»de grams from the continent to London was suddenly stop ed this afternoon Only a few Isolated messages were dellverel and these were elUiu.r belated or lacking lu Importance. $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. ATLANTIC FLEET IS TIED UP More Vessels of the North German Lloyd Recalled by Wireless. Reservists Halt ed From Sailing by the Instructions. New York.—The Hamburg-Amerioa i lines’ service betwen American port* and the West Indies and Panama has been suspended. Seven vessem are af fected by the order which was issu 'd today. The steamer Allenmnia, whten sailed from here yesterday, has bee i recalled hy wireless. Cancel Sailings. New York.—The Uußßlan-American line announced today that all wallings of its ships betwene America and Rus sia have been cancelled. Two of the ships, the Russian ad the Kursk, the line announced, had been requlsltoincd by the Russian navy. Both vessels are now at Idhau. North German Lloyd. New York. The Nona German Lloyd steamers. Friedrich Der Gross#, which sailed from Baltimore on July 29th and Neekar, which sailed from Galveston the same day were recalled today by wire less. The line also Instructed the steamer Wlllehad to leave Montreal, where she Is now docking, go to Boston and re main there. The steamer Grosser Kurfuerst, which sailed from this port Thursday, again was instructed today hy wireless to re turn to New York. The Friedrich dor Grosse and the Necdcar were given the option of putting In to either New York or Baltimore. To Neutral Port. Officials of the line said the Wlllehnd had been ordered to leave Montreal for Boston because the former Is a British port and In the event of host 111 lies be tween Germany and Ungland It would b# necessary for the vessel to be In a neu (Continued on next page.) Mobilization of French Army PARIS.—An official de cree orders a general mobi lization of the French Army beginning tomorrow. AUGUSTA HERALD JULY CIRCULATION Daily and Sunday Herald. The circulation of the Daily and Sunday Herald for the month of July, 1914, was as fol lows: 1 11,023 16 11,450 2 11,276 17 11,440 3 11,271 18 .12,060 4 11,748 1!) 10,990 , r » 10,871 20 11,666 6 11,218 21 11,700 7 11,181 22 11,770 8 11,122 23 11,735 9 11,182 24 11.477 10 11,219 25 12,042 11 11.762 26 11,405 12 10,915 27 13,300 13 11,270 28 11,505 14 11,424 29 11,524 15.. 11,463 30 11.592 31 11,742 TOTAL JULY 356,343 DAILY AVERAGE 11,494 Th* Augusta Hsrald, Dally and Sunday, has a circulation in Augusta approximately twloa aa larga aa that of ony other Au gusta nawapapar. Advertisers and agsncisa Invited to toot tho oocurooy of those figures in oomparioon with tho claims of any other Augusta nawapapar. HOME EDITION CROWDS AT BANK OF ENGLAND Rate of Discount Raised to 10 Per Cent. Spend Night at Institution’s Doors to Be on Hand at Opening. No Sign of Any Run. London, Aug. I.—The Bunk of Enaf land today raised its discount rate to 10 per cent. In announcing: thoir decision to close the directors pointed out that the se rious financial situation had prevented easy realization on securities This and further difficulty in obtaining gold coinH had made suspension necessary, they said. On Larger Seal#. The scenes witnessed at the Bank of England yesterday during the rush to obtain gold in exchange for bank notes, were repeated this morning, but on a still larger scale. A few people who had been too late to get currencv yesterday afternoon had spent night In the vicinity of the bank. The ma jority, however, came to the city in their usual leisurely manner and went to the hank at the customary opening hour. The crowd soon increased and sin hour after the opening, some 600 per sons were lined up. There was no dis turbance.. It was noticeable today that the Jina was Largely made up of clerks and in cluded many women who had received their wages in notes and wanted to change them into gold ns they realized that with a, continuance of the crisis notes would become unchangeable. No Excitement. The closing of the National Penny**’ Bank caused no excitement. A similar quiet prevailed at other banks and there was not a sign of any run. Throgmorton street, where stock brokers usually assemble was deserted today. Traffic to the holiday resorts was heavier today than it had ever been, many who had intended to take short trips to the continent having de cided to remain in the British isles. The Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchange is to be open on Monday, an unprecedented occurrence on a bank holiday. Berlin, Aug. I.—The bank rate of the Imperial Bank of Germany was raised to 6 per cent today. Brueeels, Aug. I*—The National Bank raised its discount rate from 6 to 6 per cent today. Amsterdam, Aug. I.—The bank rate of the Netherlands has ben increased 4 1-2 to 6 per cent. NEGRO LYNCHED. Eufaula, Okie., Aug I*—Crockett Williams, a negro, charged with the murder of Johnson King, an Indian, was taken from the Jail here by a mob at 2 ojclook this morning and lynched.