THE OVERSEAS EMPIRE

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2234, 21 August 1914, Page 5

THE OVERSEAS EMPIRE

CANADIAN LEADERS' TRIBUTE ALL BRITISH HEARTS UNITED (Bee. August 21, 1.5 a.m.) . Ottawa, August 20. Speaking in Parliament, Sir Wilfrid ITaurier, Leader of tlio Opposition, said that when Britain was at war Canada was at war. Thore could be no other attitude taken up by any party in Canada. *• All party .lines must be totally abolished while the war existed." Even though they might disapprove of what tho Government did in details, yet not one word of criticism would the Liberal Patty offer while the war lasted. Britain presented a eublimo -spectacle to tho world. Immersed in 'conflict, she stood by her treaties and upheld Belgium against all her enemies. England stood prouder than over that she went to war to protect the weaker countries, refusing to nllow tho German' Emperor to. put his booted heel upon' Continental Ei>ope. The voice of faction throughout the Empire was completely silenced. Australia, Now Zealand, ~-.and South Africa were showing a uflidnr of hearts;

that must _ stir, every...patriot. Through, thu painful war • perhaps tho Empire wquld omergo united in a new.bond and continue', a lesson to: all nations.' ' " - ■ -> The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Borden, said he thought there was no doubt Austria had approached Servia with conditions too humiliating for any country to 6ubmit to. Germany had planned the absolute violation or Belgium's neutrality, and it was impossible for Britain to stand idly by while these. outrages wore. proceeding. CANADA. . : WAR VOTE OP TEN MILLIONS.".: m Ottawa, August 19;"" .®io Prune Minister (Sir R.. Borden), on behalf of tho Government, has asked the Houso of Commons to • sanction a war voto of ten million sterling, to be raised by loan. The House is certain to agree to. tho proposal unanimously. DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S SPEECH. Ottawa, August 19. Ihe Governor-General, the Duke of Coti naught, in opening the extraordinary session of Parliament, said that there had been a remarkable outburst of loyalty to the Grown and Empire throughout the Dominion since war had broken out. Every city and every province had vied to do 'its utmost'in response to tho call to duty. Such united action to repel our common foes could not fail to bind His. Majesty's Dcrnin10ns closer in the cnioyment of the blessings of British liberty. SUBMARINES FOR BRITAIN. Ottawa, August 19. Canada placed two recently-purchased submarines at the disposal of the Home Government, and the ' Admiralty's thanks for the offer have received. GIFT OP CANADIAN CHEESE., (Ree. August 21, 0.25 a.m.) . Ottawa, August 20. liio Province of Quebec has given tour million pounds of Canadian cliceso tc tiie Imperial forces. EGYPT. NATIVES VIGILANTLY WATCHED. (Rec. August 20, 10.40 p.m.) Rome, August, 20. _ Advices froni Port Said state that the Egyptian public services aro under military administration., and the natives aro being vigilantly watohed to prevent the possibility of risings. ' SLATIN PASHA RESIGN?}. (Roc. August 20, 10.40 p.m.) London, August 20. - Reuter's Berlin correspondent states that Slatin Pasha,. the British Inspec-tor-General of the Soudan, has resigned in consequence of Britain's declaration of war against Austria, and has returned to .Vienna, and has placed his' Services at the disposal of his country. Rudolf, Carl _ Slatin is J baron of.tha Austrian Empire, and has :bee'n tho British Inspector-General of the Sudan since' 1900., Ho is Hon. Major-General iu the British Army, and Lieut.-Geneval in tho Egyptian Army. Ho was born in Austria in 1857, and left Vienna, fqr the Sudan in 1878. He was appointed by General Gordon Governor of Darfur, and was cap tured by tho Mahdists in 1884.- His as . cape from captivity was effected by the aid of Sir Franois Eeginald Wingafe, Sir. dar of the Egyptian Army. He was giver the M.V.O. in ,1830; C.V.0., -1901; - (2.8., 1895; K.C.M.G., 1898; K.C.VO.,' 1908 ; T and G.C.V.0., 1912.

SOUTH AFRICA;;::;:'IMPRISONED BY •GERMANS. , London, August 19. Renter's correspondent at Cape .Town states that the Germans are alleged to bavo imprisoned Mr. Scotland, manager o'f the South African Territories, for endeavouring to instigate the Hersoba Hottentots to rise against tho Germans.

AUSTRALIA. ■ STATE LEGISLATION. Sydnoy, August 20. • Tlie Legislative Assembly has passoct Bills providing for the amalgamation of the various patriotic funds.' ■ A Bill giving the Government power 'to proclaim a moratorium, also a measure to deal with withdrawals from Savings Banks if,, the- need, arose... we:e • ■ passed. "\'7: r/jr "TV." ~ A Bill pro riding, against the inflation of prices of necessary commodities was passed through committee.. Regarding the moratorium_and„.tha Savings Buiks measures,, the Premier. Mr. Holman, explained that' he hoped! that the legislation would not be required, biit it was better to; be prepared for possible contingencies. •Adelaidfe, August 20. The Afisomblj lias adopted. Bills proclaiming a limited moratorium covering mortgages and purchases of laud, ana providing for tho collection of information on.foodstuffs supplies.-' Perth, August 19. Tho Assembly has passed a. Bill regulating the prices of foodstuffs. THE PATRIOTIC FUND. Sydney, August 20. Tattersall's Club has donated £1000 •to the Patriotic Fund. Molbournß, August 20. The Tramway Company has donated £3000 to ,tbo Lord Mayor's Fund, which now totals £56,000. VICTORIA'S CONTINGENT. Melbourne, August 20. Great and enthusiastio crowds watch'i cd the march of Victoria's contingent ■_> for tho Expeditionary 'Force through " the streets. TELEGRAM RESTRICTIONS. Melbourne, August 20. Tho Government is adopting a modifL-. oation in regard to the restrictions on general telegrams. There will be uo relaxation concerning those conveying! information of tho movements of shipping or military and naval news. BROKEN HILL MINES. Sydney, August 20. Arrangements are being mad© to keeg the Broken Hill mines going on short" ened time in order to relieve distress.