Oct. 2—Great welcome given to troops at Marseilles.
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.