August 25.—Austria declares war on Japan.
August 29.—Austria declares war on Belgium.
August 30.—Paris prepares for a siege.
September 5.—England, France and Russia agree not to treat for peace separately.
October 30.—Russia declares state of war exists with Turkey.
November 5.—Great Britain officially announces state of war with Turkey.
Servia severs diplomatic relations with Turkey.
1915
February 17.—Germans begin submarine campaign by sinking British collier without warning.
February 24.—Britain closes Irish and North channels to all navigation.