."'A' HP t. ^r\ /, W" i. SS^. -3 ^LgaSlNTERNATiOfjiiVL, FALLS, PRESS -"_, «•, (f" neutral Germany declared that the due indemnity would iv^v. -11 'ix.Jtt ,'• a nation. THE NATIONS REASONS-FOB THE WAR be paid at the end of the war This was not satisfactory to Belgium, Three Leaders and she accordingly appealed to England to preserve her neutrality, which France had already agreed to respect. England thereupon This is, indeed, a puzzling problem to the Western World. From demanded Germany to cease its operation on Belgian soil. England had previously advised the concentration of the French ft Seemingly clear and peaceful sky, came this thunderbolt of war ,3 fleet in the Mediterranean, which left the Northern coast of France Which has engulfed and the nations of the Eastern Hemisphere. Explanations GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS with little protection.. It, therefore, ordered the German navy, not have been many and varied, and so confusing are these to direct an attack upon the North French coast. Germany acceded tnany phases of the situation, that it is difficult to grasp the seat of HARPERS WHISKEY to the latter request, provided England would remain neutral, but the trouble which may result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of would give no satisfactory reply concerning Belgium. Thereupon England declared war against Germany and ordered her fleet to give lives. This can best be shown by a general survey of the immediate ROCK SPRING WATER battle to the German fleet concentrated in the North Sea, while at cause for the declaration of war, as follows: the same time, she mobilised her army. THE SPARK THAT KINDLED THE WAR The British position is also based upon reasons other than these. Austria's Reason: Great Britain is the guarantor of Belgian neutrality. The defense UNDERWOOD & HASSELBARTH, Local Austria-Hungary is a Catholic nation, ruled by the Germans and of it has been the governing policy of British statecraft since Waterloo. Hungarians, but the country has millions of people of other races, International Falls, Minnesota Bismarck was made to respect it in 1870, and it was out of the Servians and cousins of Servians. When Austria assumed the protectorate question that Great Britain would permit, unprotected, a violation of Bosnia and Hezegovina in 1878, Servia was extremely at this crisis. disappointed. She had looked longingly "at these two provinces in Great Britain required little cause to strike" at Germany. Great the hopes of annexing them. When in 1908 Bosnia and Herzegovina Britain has always been acknowledged the ruler of the seas. This Were added to the Austria-Hungary Empire, Servia became exceedingly strong position is an absolute necessity to her existence. She has a Border Wholesale Meat* & Grocery Go* bitter, and since that time has lost no opportunity to harass the comparatively small and^ weak army, and must depend upon her dual monarchy on every occasion in her power. Secret emissaries supremacy on the seas. She has eyed with apprehension and distrust, Were sent into Bosnia and Hezegovina to stir strife and dissention, E. A. Yernberg, Manager the preparations of Germany toward naval rule. This preat and for years the Servians have done all they could to create internal Britain has fully recognized as an act of hostility. It has asked that revolution. there be a termination of naval armaments. Mr. Churchill further Wholesale and Retail Meats, On June 28, 1914, Francis Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, proposed a suspension of shipbuilding for,a specified time. Both Groceries, Fruits and Feed and his wife visited Sarajevo. While they were being driven to the were refused by Germany. As England's, navy is England's life, the town hall, a Servian student threw a bomb at the royal carriage, nation which builds against that navy is attacking England's security. Which, however, Francis Ferdinand warded off with his arm. It fell Home-Made Sausage and Germany's right to challenge for supremacy on the seas is unquestioned. Hamburger on the carriage of an aide, who was seriously wounded. The procession It must, however, take the consequences of this act. This proceeded to the town Hall, where Francis Ferdinand addressed war, therefore, offers Great Britain an opportunity she has long the populace. He then returned to determine the extent of injuries Give us a Trial and You Will sought—that of destroying the rapid-increasing navy of the Kaiser. of his aide, and while doing so both he and the Princess were assassinated Stay With Us Belgium's Reason: by a Servian youth, Gavrio Prinzip. Tiny Belgium was aroused to combat upon the invasion of her Austria began an investigation of this outrage, and its trail led to Our Prices are Always Right and Our Stock Always Fresh soil by Germany. She loudly proclaimed her neutrality and demanded the very doors of the royal family of Servia. Servian ministers were that is be respected. Germany, while offering compensation, Second Ave. and Fifth Street International Falls, Minn. found to be implicated in the plot—in fact, the son of King Peter would not consider this, and the Kaiser accordingly declared himself himself had lent aid in the conspiracy. Austria immediately delivered at war with Belgium. While tiny Belgium would be a ridiculous an ultimatum to Servia, demanding that the offenders be brought opponent of mighty Germany, the aid which Belgium can give to the to justice. The reply of Servia was equivocal, and Austria felt that army of France is by no means to be sneered at. Her available any investigation which Servia might make would be one in name military force is estimated at 180,000 men, together with a large reserve. only, since Austria would not be permitted to have any hand in the Northern Minnesota Hospital It should prove no mean addition to the military power of investigation. Thereupon Austria declared war upon Servia, and France. from this petty strife has grown the terrible conflict between the Japan's Reasons: European powers. Japan has prepared her navy for war and thrown her influence of Servians Reason: power to the defense of h'er staunch ally, Great Britain. Japan has Servia is a Greek-Catholic nation, and in its neighboring country, not, itself, any just grievance to avenge, and the opinion is advanced Austria-Hungary, there are millions of its co-religious and racial that she is currying British favor in the hopes that this assistance brethern. Servia has long awaited the day when the Austrian Empire will be rendered her should she need it in future conflicts. would be dissolved by internal dissention. It is ambitious of The Other Powefrs: establishing an empirein-South-eastern Europe, and hopes to annex At the present writing Italy has declared her neutrality, but may a large portion of what is now Austria-Hungary, thus attaining the eventually become involved as an ally of Germany and AustriaHungary. ancient greatness and glory of their race. Servia resented Austria .. demands as her independence and standing, and it is .unbecoming Before cessation of hostilities it is impossible to say how many barely possible that King Peter was, in this instance, a father rather of the world powers will be drawn into the conflict. For this further than an exponent of justice. information the reader is referred to the daily newspapers, which Russia has deemed itself the protector of all Greek-Cathohc races. will keep him fully informed as to arising complications. The bond of brotherhood has given silent sanction to the intrigues May the struggle be short, may the loss of life be small, and may in the Balkan States against Austria-Hungary. Russia would be the march of evolutiori establish light, freedom and independence in secretly pleased at the dissolution of the Austrian empire and the the dark monarchial realms of the world. consequent rise of a new power, the Servian-Balkan Empire in R. H. Monohan, M. D. Elizabeth Monohan, M. D, Southeastern Europe, adjoining Russia. The Western half of Europe Mary C. Ghostley, M. D. from the frozen Arctic to Mediterranean Sea would then the LOUVAIN'S CATHEDRAL IN RUINS Office over International State Bank. International Falls, Min be held by cousins in race, brothers in religion, and brothers in semiciviliaation—the Russians and Servians—both ambitious of eventually conquering the balance of Europe and even the world. Upon the declaration of war by Austria against Servia, mighty Russia stepped in to protect her ally against Austria and immediately ordered the SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PRESS mobilization of her army. Gremany's Reasons: $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Germany is the ally of Austria-Hungary by the Triple Alliance. Its hatred against Russia has been of long standing, and its diplomats have noted Russia's ambition to advance its own interests through Austria-Hungary. Its hatred of France, too, is deep and of long Standing. Accordingly, when war was imminent between Austria Hungary and Russia, Germany's sympathies were with the former. International Palls Abstract Co Czar Nicholas communicated with Kaiser Wilhelm, asking him to use his good offices to establish peace between himself and I BURDICK, KREMER & KING, Proprietors Austria. While messages were being interchanged between Russia and Germany, the startling news reached the Kaiser ears that Abstracts, Real Estate and Insurance Nicholas was mobilizing his vast army of troops. The Collections, Conveying and Loans German ambassador waited upon the Russian Minister of War, demanding the cessation of mobilization. This request was refused. J. E. BURDICK, Manager Three times the German ambassador repeated his request and three International Falls Minnesota times received a positive refusal. Thereupon diplomatic connections Were severed and Russia and Germany were at war. Germany served a similar ultimatum on France,, which France s*6,. Jafr likewise refused, and before the expiration of the ultimatum, Germany rm had already begun her invasion of the French Republic. In this conflict Germany is easily the strongest single nation the International Feed Pore spirit of militarism has been alive for years, and it has been in active preparation for just such a crisis as this. Its army is the best trained &---.T M% in the world, and might be victorious, were it not for the overWhelming odds against it. France's Reason: Carries the Choicest Stock of Hayk France is a member of the Triple Entente between Russia, England Grain, Feed, and Flour. and itseif, as opposed to the Triple Alliance between Germany, s? ... Austria and Italy. In this war she became the natural ally of Russia, but preferred to remain on the defensive rather than the aggressive. GASH 'SALES, SMALL PROFITS. Upon delivery of the ultimatum by Germany, she could not do otherwise liie iuagmiicein cathedral of Louvain, tl|e interior of which was utterly than refuse. Her ancient hatred of Germany, dating back to, .wrecked by the"German tropps,.although the outer walls remain standing. At de the right is the beautiful old hotel ville, or town hall, which almost alpnit %he,( Franco-Prussian war, was probably another reason for this Potatoes in Car Loads, Dug Every of the city's buildings was spared.' decision.! Ten Days. "h\ England's Reason: Hay a Specialty in Car Load Lots. expected to know the names of all YOUR OWN llP-t England finds herself involved in European warfare through her your uncles, aunts and cousins, ^a^ticipritioh in the Triple Entente. construed by English This was- Some people wonder why it is even if he should ^ee them get off Burt Hill, Prop. statesmen to,be a defensive, rather than offensive alliance, and Eng that when they have visitors their or on.jthe train.V Tell lis ..bout land's participation in the conflict was doubtful. Pirn iMg. cr.~ names dp not appear in the local tliem.^ It's news that- makes a RIIM223 Germany's first steps against France, consisted of an invasion of newspaper. Explaining this seem- newspaper, and every ma,n, woman StkAli. & 3rt$t. Belgium, hoping thereby io gain access to an unprotected part of the ing omission the Cass Lake Times, and child can be associate Belgium protested on the grounds that she wasIsays: "An editor should not be v'x VVVVVv French Republic. editors if.|hey only will."