EUROPE IN WAR TIME

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2260, 21 September 1914, Page 6

EUROPE IN WAR TIME

RUSSIA AND THE ENTENTE NOT FIGHTING FOR TERRITORY Petrograd, September 17. There is widespread satisfaction at the declaration of the Triple Entente to make peace together. Russia is not fighting For territorial aggrandesimont, having already territory enough. Every inch conquered will • bo disposed- of in Btrict compliance with the joint declaration of the Allied Powers. The Moscow paper "ltusskogo Slowo" says: "The terrible.sacrifices are being made with tdio object of emancipating humanity from the burden of growing armamentß. Semi-peace .will only, afford

Germany a breathing spell in which to arm to the teeth with the object of revanche." PROCLAMATION BY NICHOLAS OF MONTENEGRO. Petrograd, September 18. The King of Montenegro, in a proclamation ■ to the people of 'Austria-Hun-gary, states:—"Russia is bringing freedom and the fulfilment of national asspirations. The Austro-Hungarian Government for centuries has sown the seeds of discord, enmity, and force. Only upon your differences could she establish authority. Russia only strives that each of you may. en joy your languago and. faith, and become united with your brethren by blood. Ile-nco you Eliquld regard the Russians as champions of your best ideals. CAOL ANO DEPORTATION. BRANCH SECRETARY OF SAILORS' AND FIREMEN'S UNION. ~ London,. September 17. Reihle, a German, arrested in the central lobby of the House of Commons, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, and thereafter to be deported. Reihle was formerly the branch secretary of the National Sailors' and Firemen's Union. He possessed a knowledge of the inner.workings 'of tho principal seaports and dockyards. Many letters from Hanburg were found in his lodgings. THREE MILLIONS A DAY. WHAT THE WAR IS COSTING GERMANY. Copenhagen, September 18. Tho "Berliner Tageblatt" says that the cost of German military administration is three million pounds daily. Germany's total expenditure on the war to date is 132 millions. "WE WANT PEACE!" DEMONSTRATIONS IN BERLIN. Rotterdam, September 18. . Travellers relate that there have been many peace, demonstrations at Berlin. The walls are placarded with bills reading: "We Want Peace." The German newspapers refrain to mention the recent operations in France, and seek to cloak the.German failures by declaring, that the main object is to fight Russia, \not France." MOB RIOTS IN VIENNA. GREAT UNEASINESS IN AUSTRIA. (Rec. .September 20, 8.45 p.m.) Rome, September 19, evening. Reports received from Vienna state that, rioting mobs smashed the windows of the War Ministry. It is stated that the Russians captured altogether a thousand Austrian guns'. ■ The newspapers are trying to divert attention to tho campaign in Franco. The mass of the people pin their faith to Germany, but anxiety is deepening. Commerce and industry are paralysed throughout the Monarchy, and the unemployed problem is serious. Hundreds are engaged in constructing fortifications at Vienna, whoro there are thousands of Galician refugees. DUCHESS WITH THE RED CROSS NURSES. (Re. September 20, 7.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, September 18.Tho Duchess of Sutherland and eight Red Cross Nurses have arrived en route to England. They-wcre nursing French, Belgians, and Germans at tho Namur Convent, including Germans made prisoners by the Belgians and French, many of whom are unlit to bo removed. , VARIOUS ITEMS. v BRITISH WAR FUND. > (Red. September 20, 3.30 p.m.) Ottawa, September 19: Tho National Fund has reached a ■total of over .four million dollars (£800,000). QUEEN MARY'S FUND. London, Soptember 18. Tho Queen's Fund ior distressed women workers has reached £50,000. BRITISH REFUGEES FROM GERMANY. ■ (Rec. Soptember 19, 8.30 a.ni.) New York, September 17. A Berlin dispatch states that the American Embassy has arranged for special trains to convey British .women and children from Germany on September; 21. RELIGIOUS REVIVAL IN PARIS. ("Times" and Sydney "Run" Servicea.) London, September, 18. Paris appears to be acquiring a new temperament. A religious revival is a striking accompaniment to this change* Thousands daily attend service at Notre Dame. • •