COMMAND OF THE HOME FLEETS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2221, 6 August 1914, Page 5

COMMAND OF THE HOME FLEETS

(Rec. August 6, OCIO a.m.) London, August 4. Vice-Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe has assumed command of. the Home Fleet, with .Rear-Admiral Charles E. Madden as Chief of the Staff. j. AMERICAN OPINION SOLIDLY AGAINST GERMANY. (Rcc. August 6, 0.10 a.m.) New York, August 4. i Except in German-American circles, the opinion is solidly against Gerntauy. The "New York Times" describes the Kaiser as a pious humbug. > Forty Australians aud New Zealiinders at Oakland, California, have signified a desire to enrol for duty in Australasia-if needed. . • AMERICAN NEUTRALITY ' A DRASTIC PROPOSAL,. (Rec.'August 6, 1.10 a.m.) , Washington, August 5. ' The United Stated has issued a formal proclamation of neutrality. A Bill to exclude all aliens who leave the United States for any port within tho field of war has been introduced. The President states the' financial situation, is perfectly sound. GOLD FOR AMERICANS. (Reo. August G, 1.50 a.m.) New York, August J.- . The armoured cruiser Tennessee sails immediately with a million sterling in gold to enable Americans in Europe to meet their engagements and return home. AMERICANS ANXIOUS TO RETURN (Rec. August 6, 0.10 a.m.) ' London, August 4. Tho proclamation mobilising the Army was read at the Royal Exchange. There was great enthusiasm in. the streets adjoining. ■ - The Atlantic shipping*offices, at tho West End, ore packed .with Americans, frantically anxious to return. Fabulous .prices are offered for bortlis. THE KRONPRINZESSIN CECILE. (Rec. August 6/ 1.50 aim.). Ne'\i, York, August 4. The Kronprinzessiii Ceeilo has returned to the bar harbour at Maine, the captain fearing capture. She had been disguised as ft British steamer, but a wireless message, informed her that British -warships were waiting for her. and the captain refused to proceed. All her lights were concealed.