The war cloud was darkening on a day when Europe is clearly gathering its breath on the precipice before plunging over. Belgrade again came under attack from Austria, Russia’s army mobilisation was greeted with objections from Germany, and the crisis prompted the postponement of the Amending Bill for Irish Home Rule through Parliament, as it was agreed that it was more important for Britain to put on a united front at this time of crisis; indeed Britain’s armed forces were preparing for combat should they be needed. Pages 6, 7, 9 and 10 cover the day’s developments, or comparative lack of them, in great depth. One of the odder seeming ones is two Dutchmen arrested on suspicion of espionage on the Isle of Wight despite their nation declaring its neutrality.