ITALY.
July 24—Country will simply safeguard her interests in the Balkans and on the Adriatic; appeal made to other countries to be conciliatory.
July 25—No disposition to espouse Austria's cause.
July 26—Government looks to England to prevent war.
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 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.