BAD TIDINGS RECEIVED IN BERLIN

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2259, 19 September 1914, Page 7

BAD TIDINGS RECEIVED IN BERLIN

PUBLIC DEEPLY MPSESSED BIG TRAINLOAD OF DEAD ARRIVES IN THE CITY London, September 17. Rome reports that German public opinion is deeply impressed with the news of tho defeat. Tho crowds outside the newspaper offices in Berlin awaiting tidings are such that disorders are feared. 'The.Berlin Bureau is issuing bulletins obviously concocted to prepare the people for bad news, declaring: "Wβ did not expect a promenado for our troops." A speciaHrainof great length entered Berlin filled with dead Germans, the bodies being piled from floors to ceilings. Many- passengers on the platforms fainted at the sight.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) HUMANITARIAN GENERALSHIP. (Bee. September 18, 5.30 p.m.) London, September 18. . It is a curious fact that tho principal French military loaders, Generate Joffre, Gallieni, Pau, and Castellan are- all natives of the south of France. This.is considered proof that tho Latins can play a waiting game as well as one requiring courage and dash. ■ General ,lo(fre and Sir John French are both remarkable for their humanitarianism. Both systematically saved their men and declined battle when victory, could only be purchased by a terrific loss of life._. The good results of this policy are how visible, for General Joffro has now an immense reserve on which to call, and tho resources of France are by no means exhausted.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) Bordeaux, September 13. A Swiss merchant from Munich reports that there k . acute distress in South Germany. ■ THE LATEST GERMAN FICTION. (Roc. September 19, 0.5 a.m.) London September 17, evening. 'Among fictions circulated in Germany is one that the situation , before Paris is. wholly favourable for the German Army.