Aug. 6—Neutrality in Anglo-German and Belgo-German wars declared.
Aug. 8—Frontier guarded.
Aug. 9—Uhlans captured and disarmed at Maastricht.
Aug. 10—Queen Wilhelmina suggests formation of committee to aid the needy.
Aug. 11—Martial law in several provinces.
Aug. 13—Troops massed on frontier; some districts flooded.
Aug. 15—Queen orders Court festivities canceled.
Aug. 16—Paralysis of trade in Rotterdam will render thousands destitute.
Aug. 18—Everything ready to flood frontier if Germany strikes.
Aug. 20—Food supply causes anxiety; patrols capture German aeroplane.