Statement in House of Commons, July 29, by H.H. Asquith, British Prime
Minister.
_Mr. Bonar Law_ (Lancs, Bootle)--May I ask the Prime Minister whether
he has any information to give the House with regard to the European
situation?
_Mr. Asquith_--As the House is aware, a formal declaration of war was
issued yesterday by Austria against Servia. The situation at this moment
is one of extreme gravity and I can only say--usefully say--that his
Majesty's Government are not relaxing their efforts to do everything in
their power to circumscribe the area of possible conflict. ["Hear!
hear!"]
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