Part 88

July 28--Concentration of the first and second naval squadrons ordered at Gaeta; warships on the Clyde ordered home.

July 31--Government assured that Austria is not seeking more territory.

Aug. 1--Government informs Germany of neutrality and says obligations under Triple Alliance apply only to defensive war.

Aug. 2--Cabinet ratifies declaration of neutrality; Government orders all Bourses closed.

Aug. 3--Fleet assembles in Far East; neutrality formally proclaimed, but reserves are called to colors.

Aug. 5--Report of German ultimatum to Italy; war may be declared on Austria.

Aug. 6--Ambassador to London justifies attitude of neutrality.

Aug. 7--Germany and Austria bring strong pressure to bear to obtain aid.

Aug. 8--Germany and Austria threaten war; King said to be indignant at reported offer of colonies in return for aid.

Aug. 13--Alpine passes and northern frontier guarded.

Aug. 14--Government aroused by report that Turkey has purchased two German cruisers.

Aug. 16--Strong feeling in favor of England.

Aug. 19--Refugees from Germany complain, of outrages.

Aug. 21--Prefects vote against joining with Germany.

Aug. 24--German Ambassador's efforts fail to persuade press to advocate intervention; Allies are pressing Italy.

Aug. 31--Romans leave cards at Belgian Legation to show sympathy over Louvain.

Sept. 7--Socialist Reform Party endorses [Transcriber: original 'indorses'] neutrality.

Sept. 13--Populace of Rome cheers for France.

Sept. 14--Radicals favor war; anti-Austrian demonstration in Rome.

Sept. 16--Rioters in large cities demand aid to Allies.

Sept, 20--More than 500,000 men are under arms.

Sept. 21--Damage to Rheims Cathedral arouses sympathy for France; British Embassy in Rome cheered.

Sept. 22--Thousands offer to enlist in British Army.

Sept. 30--Gabriele d'Annunzio urges country to join Allies.

*JAPAN.*

July 30--Alliance with England may involve Government in war in case of attack on British warships.

Aug. 1--Navy prepared.

Aug. 2--Emperor summons Council and asks War Minister to report on condition of army; warships get ready.