"I MEMORY OF OUR HEROIC DEAD"

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2535, 9 August 1915, Page 6

"I MEMORY OF OUR HEROIC DEAD"

INTERCESSION SERVICES

AN APPEAL TO MANHOOD

NATION'S GREAT TASK

STIRRING SERMONS IN CITY CHURCHES

"ln memory of the heroic dead, who i sleep theiti- last sleep in rough-dug graves in Europe, in Asia, in Africa, in tho waters of the great deep." The words are Dr. Gibb's in part explanation of tho purpose of the service of commemoration aud intercession held in the Town Hall last night. The other part of the object of the servico was 6et forth in a most remarkable address delivered by- Dr. Gibb, an exhortation to the people made with all tho force and fire the preacher could command. Other ministers led tho big congregation in devotional exercises, and tho organist played the "Dead March" in memory of these who have fallen. Tho Prime Minister (tho Rich'Hon. AV. F. Massey) and tho Mayor •.. Wellington (Air. J. P. Luke) were present. AGrave and Solemn Time. "We aro here to-night," said Dr. Gibb, "to commemorate tho anniversary of tho I war, to mourn the heroic dead, to steel our hearts for tho work that yet falls to bo done, to intercedo with God for our I nation and Empire, for our soldiers and sailors, to pray that by tho blessing of tho Most High victory may crown our armies, and peace come swiftly back to the world again. We meet in a grave and solemn time. I think there aro few of us who realise, or at all events who give evidences of realising, how grave, how full of peril is the position in which wo stand this day. Nay, it is not only of tho British.'Empire that one may so speak. Our civilisation, which wo had thought broad based on the Decalogue and tho ethics of the Gospel of .Tesus Christ, is in peril of being overthrown and trampled iti tho dust by an Empire which I think I shall not strain charity if I call it a wild beast Empire, tho Empire of Germany. Who, a year ago, when Britain drew the sword and flung far the scabbard, would liavo dreamed of the position which confronts us at this hour? Germany is master of Belgium, and does not mean to let Belgium go; a large number of the fairest provinces of Franco aro in the possession of tho oppressor; Poland is now beneath tho iron heel, and the Russians are in swift flight, having experienced a defeat for which history presents few parallels in its dramatic intensity and fury. AVe read that even Petrograd is menaced by tho advancing German hosts. And presently these soldiers of the Ivaiscr—and let us do our enemies die credit of admitting that there aro no braver men on tho face of the earth than these soldiers of tho Kaiser—these brave men will bo thrown, tens of thousands of them, by means of those strategic railways 01 which we read, on tho armies ■ of Britain and Prance, and 1 think especially of Britain. Oh, let us pray this day that those gallant hearts, those strong hands that have withstood so well the onslaughts of tho enemy hosts in tho evil day, may still stand. The Dangerous Optimist. "In a recent speech that great man, to my mind, one of the greatest of men— I Lloyd George—told us that he had no I timo for tho optimist who declares that I tho sk.v is all blue, or for the pessimist who asserts that tho sky is all grey. He | said that in his judgment it was neither all blue nor all grey, but mottled. That was a word in season. It is no time for optimism which springs from mero thoughtlessness or braggadocio, or tho selfsatisfaction which is the quality of' tho average Briton, the optimism which refuses to look grim facts in the fact; the optimism of tho man who speculates, as wo have heard him too often, as to what wo shall do with Germany - when tho ivar is over. Tho optimism which liehaves itself in that fashion may boast itself as patriotic, but I hold it traitor to the cause, for it plays into the hands of our foes. It is as bad to my thinking as the pessimism which croaks of yictory, thinks of Great Britain as the fief of Germany, and .sees King Georgo occupying somo subordinate position in a German Federation. "Play the Man." Addressing himself to the question of how wo ought to think and act, Dr. Gibb said: "This is right: To face tho peril, to look facts in the face, to hido nothing, to glozo over nothing, to admit even that we may be beaten, nay, to admit that wo shall bo beaten if we do not play the man to the very uttermost, as wo have not played tho man in this country, or in many other parts of the Empire yet; to admit that and then to determine that wo shall play the man, that wo shall give nil, and do all, and suffer all, and 1 at last, as God shall help us, smash in pieces this monstrous thing, this burden of iniquity, tho militarism, the prido and greed of Germany. That is our goal." Volunteer. Of the watchword of tho Germans, "Deutchland tiber Alles," "Germany over all," wo had heard much, ho said. Our watchword must be, "God over all. Righteousness over all. For Christ ami righteousness, for freedom for humanity. For these things wo will fight." How could wo givo effect to this purpose? "To give effect to this," ho said, "wo should volunteer; every unmarried man should volunteer. Even it is coining to this, that every married man who is physically fit should report himself to the authorities and say, 'When in your judgment the tinio is come, here am I, send me.' That is one thing wo can do. There are other things wo can do. This is a great country for holidays. There will have to bo fewer holidays in future. AVe say it is a good thing to make two blades of grass grow where one grow before. AVe must endeavour to make not two blades of grass, but four blades of grass, grow in future. Aud tho man who drives in one nail will have to drive in four nails. These are some of tho wijys in which wo can givo effect to our inflexible determination to sco this tiling through to the bitter en<l. But abovo all, with aIL tho conviction of my whole spirit, with all tho passion of my heart, I tell you, we must put our trust in God. . . . "Strong Men in Conflict." "If death is before us, then in God's name let us die strong men in conflict. AVe aro ple'dged to this conflict., to see that tho insensato pride, the strong ambition, the merciless cruelty, in one word tho militarism of Germany, shall bo brought reeling and crashing to tho dust. To this task we have put our hand, and wo shall not withdraw our hand until this work is done, or we perish in the endeavour to do it. That is our purpose, so help ns God." Other ministers taking part in the service wero the Rev. Knowlos Smith, tho Rev. A. E. Hunt, tho Rev. AV. Shirer, and the Rev. ,T. Reed Glassou. PRAYER AND THE WAR STRIKING ADDRESS BY BISHOP SPROTT. SOME PLAIN SPEAKING. St. Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral was filled tit the evening service yesterday, when tho Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) preached a great sermon on prayer in relation to tho war. Ho said that after a year of war we felt disappointed because things had not turned out as wo had hoped they would. Some of us had been praying for » year, and yet'tho war vvent on. i\Ya<j prayer, tlwn, any. good?

On AVednesday a great servico of intercession was held in St. Paul's, London, and since then had como tho news of tho fall of AVarsaw. There were certain purely personal blessings which one might expect to receive in answer to individual prayer, but as regards matters which affected the Church or tho nation as a whole one of the conditions of successful prayer seemed to be that many should combine in it. It was not true at present to say that we were a praying nation or a praying Empire. Yet tho people wero not atheists —no ono was an atheist now: it was not common sense. Most people would admit that there was a Governor of the universe; that Ho would probably hear their prayers; and that prayer might be one of tho conditions of Divine help at such a time as the present. Probability was the guide of lite; we were compelled to act on probability, for thero was no certainty. People Who neglected to pray took a tremendous responsibility, for it might be a fact that it was because the majority wero not praying that tho Empire was in the wjsition it was at the present moment. Ihe end of the war seemed to be less neai than a year ago. Some people were disappointed because there had been no signal Divine interposition m the war as tho result of their prayers. Ho believed there had been - ■ sue=h interpositions in the course or human historv He illustrated this point bv reference to three great events m Hebrew history. But it should be remembered he said, that the Hebrews had a special mission in the world and were a small nation quite. incapable of defendin" themselves against the poweiful enemies which threatened their existence. Before a nation had a right to cs jJ special divine help it must stand for some vital principle, and it could not expect such assistance so long as the forces it alreadv possessed wero not being used to tho uttermost. "AVe have wi right, declared tho Bishop,, with great emplas s "to expect God to interpose to onablo us to do what we already have power to do if we. liko to exert ourselves. Have we any right to be disappointed if we possess the resources which, if properly and fully used, would bring this war to a victorious end ? Can we say tlvat tlie Lniipire has up to the present made the utmost use of its resources? AVe know wo cannot." The Bishop went on to ask whether our resources had been completely organised and mobilised. It would, no doubt, be a sdorious thing if we were able to win this war without departing from the voluntary principle. But glorious for whom? For those who stayed at home or for those who went to tho front? Assuredly for those who risked their lives for the Empire. If the whole of tho Empire's power had been thrown into the struggle we would probably liavo been able to relievo the pressure oil Russia, and AVarsaw might have been saved. UoU would not be niocked, and it was no use to expect His special interposition while •\yg wei'O not oxcrtiiis ourselves to tne utmost of our powers. Some might say that the complete organisation and mobilisation of our whole resources would not bo British. Tf our idea of freedom was merely the liberty to do what we liked, there'was nothing more to bo said—save this- That the Empire would perish. He had been referring to Divine interposition outside of ourselves; but usually God bestowed on us the high honour of making us fellow-workers with Himself. The war had shown us some of tho weak snots of our national life. Mr. Lloyd George had drnwn attention to the disastrous 1 effects of drunkenness in connection with the war. Mercenary .sport was another evil. Thousands who were not actually plaving wero kept from enlisting. Tho thiujr went on because there was money in it. "AVhafc a sordid and Miunlid thing it would be," said the Bishop, "if this Empire were to perish becauso we were drunk! AAJiat a spectacle for heaven and earth!" The Bishop also referred to the strikes that had taken place. ITe said we should pray God to give us the spirit to put away these enfeebling things. AVe and our Allies claimed to be tho upholders of truth and right. Oh, that we had an adequate senso of the greatness of such a cause! The address was a very striking one. The Bishop spoke with ereat earnestness and power, and hold tho close attention of the congregation from beginning to end. The whole service vias deeply impressive. ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES "RESORT TO SCIENTIFIC BARBARITY." Special intercessory prayers in connection with tho anniversary of tho commencement of tho war wero offered up in all tho Roman Catholic Churches of tho City yesterday. Special sermons wero also preached, while at tho Basilica, Hill Street, His Grace Archbishop Redwood delivered to a, very large congregation an eloquent and striking sermon on tho war. His Graco prefaced his address by tracing the growth of the great war. How, he said, Germany had been preparing for it for the past 40 years, "to endeavour to bring about the greatest catastrophe that had ever happened in the history of tho world." Tho preacher ascribed tho cause of the war to the <wholo German race, "who for years had schemed at ono of tho maddest dreams—tho conquest of I'rance, Russia, aud England," "To carry out her arrogant designs," said His Grace, "Germany had resorted to scientific barbarity, has slaughtered hundreds of thousands of soldiers, yet they as yet liavo no decided majority." It was tho latter fact, said tho speaker, that had stirred up the hate of tho Germans against England. Germany had bccomo anti-Christian by its singing of tho "Hymn of Hate," which was sung even in tho schools. The Archbishop then spoke proudly of the part little Belgium had taken in tho war. "Thero was not tho slightest doubt," said His Grace, "that but for the heroism of Belgium in resisting the ruthless bully, a terrible blowwould have fallen on the civilisation of the world." "And of tho prospects," said Archbishop Redwood in conclusion, "we feel Germany is doomed to failure, and although battles aro always uncertafn, wo feel morally confident that God will not desert Christianity." Tho duty of all was to pray to God for victory aud tho speedy termination of tho war, so that the world might l» delivered from barbarism, and that there might bo a groat and glorious peace. OTHER SERMONS WAR FROM THE CHRISTIAN STANDPOINT. The Rev. .T. G. Chapman conducted the service in the Taranalci Street Methodist Church, and took for his text, "I came not to send peace on the earth, but a sword." Mr. Chapman said that though it was not recorded that Christ ever sanctioned the use of a sword it was a startling fact that the religion of .leans Christ had deluged the earth with blood. Thero were worse things than war—drunkenness, lust, debauchery, gambling and the lilco wero the real foes of a people. Jius : kin had pointed out that peace may bo a curse rather than a. blessing. AVar had sometimes been God's surgery, His instrument to deliver tho world from something worse. AVar, said Mr, Chapman, is a leni|)orary recrudescence of barbarism. Battlefields settle no disputes nor solvo any problems. Tho victors in war pay more for their victories than their gains amount to, The- victory at Sedan cost Germain - ritrhl hundred millions to protect hre fruitW of irur, That vie-

lory, instead of settling any dispute, simply put the quarrel out at compound interest. Continuing, Mr. Chapman said: —This present war "is a conflict of ideals as well as of armies," says the Editor of Tjie Dominion in Thursday's issue. True. And the cause of most wars is the low ideals of a people. National ideals slia|)e the policy of a people. What hos tliis glorification of war, this ideal of militarism done for Germany? I Imve not the slightest hesitation, in admitting tliat as a people the Germans are intellectually better trained and more efficient than we; their resources better organised and developed; their manhood better disciplined and equipped for the business of life. But look at the temper of life that goes with it—hard, arrogant, domineering, unable to appreciate the rights of others. And what is the result? It lias given Germany the wickedest Government, of modern times, for see, as sure as you get a nation mastered by the monster of militarism, a nation in u;hich everything else in administration is subordinated to militaristic ideals, you get a Government without scruples, without sentiment, without humanity, without respect for the ordinary obligations of truth and honour. Lying becomes a fine art. fraud, and chicanery are almost elevated into virtues, and considerations of ■ right and wrong liave no meaning as applied to tho State. To destroy militarism we must supplant it by something that has the virtues of militarism, but none of its vices. Militarism is the practical realisation of those forces in man that impel him to the development of the 6plendi<l virtues we call, martial. War is the great crystallisation of loyalty, patriotism,' self-sacrifice, duly, fortitude. If war develops these qualities then let us have war, but let it bo directed into other channels. War can ho abolished only by the substitution of something similar, but better. For slaughter let us substitute service. Professor Win. .Tames suggests as a substitute for human war, a war against the hostile forces of nature, and strive to conquer her more and more. We- might fight against social evils, agaiust <liscaso and the numerous forms of evil that afflict the human family. We are not fighting in this present war for revenge nor for national aggrandisement. Wo war to sot mankind free from a bondage under which it' has groaned for generations. Wo are fighting the battle of the German people as well as our own. Wo are fighting tho battle of America as well as of Europe, and America knows it. We are fighting for democratic institutions, for international justice, for the right of the weal: to live in safety alongside the strong. International law has broken down, wo have got to rebuild it. Political and racial idealism has been swept under by' this flood of cultured barbarism. AVe have got to restore it to its proper place."

THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH. Preaching at St. James's Presbyterian Church, Wellington South, on "The Duty of the Church at This Time," the Rev. W. Shirer said:—"Attention was called to the serious situation after a year of war, Belgium was almost completely overrrun by enemies, the most productive part of France was invaded, Russian territory occupied, and Britain's shores bombarded. Germany had lost colonies, but her territory in Europe was untouched. True also, the onset had been stopped. Tho grand fleet and the fleets of the Allies held the seas yet. 'The Allies,' it had been said truly, 'have lost in men, in monoy, they have still everything to do.' Tho Church said '(Face facts,' also 'Remember God.' Private devotion sfliould be ever, specially now, a daily exercise. There was need, also, for deepened interest in public devotional services like the 'simple service' of intercession attended by our King. There should be a fuller public recognition of Him who said, 'Tiion calledst in trouble and I delivered thee.' After speaking of the manifold revelation given to men the speaker said: "Yet it seems as far as public recognition goes it can be 6aid of many 'God is not in oil their thoughts.' The Church also called all to remember their duty. Somo have taken their lives in their hands, others are ready 'to endure hardness.' 'Be with our sons gono forth to fight, and those who keep tho gate.' Somo have gone to comfort and heal. Somo remain at home also at duty's call, to carry on work, to help in supporting others. Such work is needed now and will bo moro needed afterwards. 'The Church honours those who care for our wounded; honour is also given to the many women who quietly remain busy with lifo's work, waiting, anxious, patient, brave. Woman knows what it means to stand besido a cross. Tho Church,, even in. dark days, gives thanks for, a' united Empire, for the unity of the Allies, for the assured hope of victory, to righteousness, and lasting peace with honour." "FIGHTING MILITARY DESPOTISM." At the Courtenay Place Congregational Church yesterday morning the Rev. Archibald E. Hunt took for his text, "Put 011 tho complete armour of God, so as to bo able to stand firm against all the stratagems of the devil. For ours is not a conflict with flesh and blood, but with despotisms." Ephes. VI, 11-12 (Weymouth). Dealing with the causes of the' war, the speaker said that never in. the liistory of tho Empire had Britain entered upon a war with cleaner hands or a holier purpose than the present. We aro not fighting the German people, we are fighting the German spirit. Wo aTO lighting a spirit of military despotism, a spirit that flings honour to tho winds when it stands ill the way of selfish aggrandisement—a spirit that has expressed itself in the Belgian atrocities, the ruthless slaughter of innocent women and children, and the deliberate disregard of even the rules of civilised warfare. We aro fighting to defend the weak against the strong, and a spirit of tyranny awl oppression inimical to the interests of humanity. In our intercession for our bravo men at the front, we aro soliciting the Divine aid. But wo cannot with confidenco ask God to be on our side unless we are equally confident that wo .are on God's side. And we believe wo are. We believo we are fighting for tho things for whioh God and Christianity stand. We aro fighting for truth, for righteousness, for faith, for salvation, and for tlio spirit of God. And so far as wo aro seeking to do this we are clothing ourselves with, the armour of God. And in such a spirit we can fig-Jit in fullest confidence as to the final sisuc; "for right is right, since God is God, and right the day' must win. To doubt would bo disloyalty; to falter would be sin." To ■go forth clothed with God is to be finally crowned with success. "Through . God we shall do valiantly"—and victoriously. "With God on our side we can truly say that "thoso that be for us are more than tliey that can be against us." Our prayers supported by a, Joyal allegianco to Him will be answered, and we shall be able to stand in the day of battle, and, to z-emain victors on the field. A RIGHTEOUS CAUSE. At Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church the pastor (Rev. Dr. Kennedy Elliott) | preached suitably at evening worship. The text selected was Psalm 50, 15, "Call upon Mo in the day of trouble." Tho points emphasised wore the causes and character of our national sorrow, and tho duty and importance of special, uuited, and earnest prayer. War was compared to a desolating storm, which was disastrous in the sweep of its progress, but which might be beneficial in its final results. War evoked patriotism, heroism, sympathy, and other noble qualities, but it was abhorrent to the Christian, and must be regarded even when justifiable as a. tremendous evil. David, although an experienced warrior and familiar with scenes of bloodshed, preferred to fall iu tho hands of God rather than endure the miseries and the degradation consequent on war. A feeling reference was mado to Leslie Gower, a youth of only twenty-one, who had belonged to tho congregation, who had died a noble death in the Dardanelles, The preacher was convinced that tve had come righteously into this national conflict and with clean hands, and must at any sacrifico see it carried to a successful and honourable issue, but we were not to forget that we had national sins which had provoked, the Divine displeasure, and which we ought on that day to publicly acknowledge and abandon. The Germans were being used by tho Supremo Disposer of all event* as a rod with which to scourge us. and if wo were persistent tho rod would bo broken and cast aside. Prayer .moro than, men or munitions would prove tile most effectual utoatis that could be used for the restoration of peace. God claimed for Himself the power to mako war cease to the ends of tho earth. He had defended Hezekiah and miraculously I interposed to destroy the -Assyrian host. Ho had manifested Himself in many a I crisis of our nation's history, and had dp. | mousbvufod that Tie wns not always oil tbe i aidfl_ ii big. battalions, Although at tim«.

in. the vicissitudes of war the outlook may be gloomy the Goil whom wo inyoko ami in whom our fathers trusted will intervene, and the great military despotism that opposes us will be smashed. J.et our daily prayer be that of the Psalmist, "Scatter 'Thou the people that delight in. war," and let us not bo dismayed. The services at hit. Peter's were not marked by any (,'reat cluuigo from the usual Sunday services, the day of commemoration and intercession lor the war being held 011 Wednesday last-. Several intercessory prayers and hymns were introduced, and til ere were large congregations at all sen-ices. , Very largo congregations attended St. John's Church yesterday. In tho morning the service was in memory 01 tne fallen, and in his address Dr. Wbb set forth the great purpose for which bravo men have made tho supreme sacrifice— ( have given their lives. In the evening Dr. Gibb preached a stirring sermon, in which lie sought to show where lies for every Briton the path of duty, a theme similar, although the presentation of it was different, to that of his address ill. tho Town Hall later in the evening. In many of tho Hutt Valley churches throughout yesterday reference was made | to the present war, and tho positions oc- ■ cupied to-day by the various Powers, compared with a. year ago. Prayers fered for an early cessation of the conflict, for the success of the Allies, for comfort to the bereaved relatives of those who fell in action. _ On Saturday morning a special intercessory service was held at the Synagogue. The service was largely attended, and special prayers were ollered up, whilel an address was delivered by the Bcv. H. Staveren. Special ..war anniversary services ivcro conducted yesterday at tho Salvation Army Citadel, Vivian Street, the day being given up to intercessory prayer, btirrin? addresses were given .by Adjutant Bladin at tho morning and evening services, -and by- Bandmaster Coffin in the afternoon. Suitable music was rendered by tho band and tho songsters. All tho services were largely attended. TREASON TRIALS IN SOUTH AFRICA BEYER'S SECRETARY SENTENCED. By Telegraph—Press Association— Oonyright Cape Town, August 7. • Tho Rev. Brocklutizen, who acted as tho late General Beyer's secretary, and who was said to havo exhorted farmers to support Beyers ill the rebellion, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment. DISASTROUS FLOODS "iN CHINA GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, August 7. Chinese files report a disastrous flood In Canton. At the height of the flood a fire broke out and destroyed hundreds of shops. The inhabitants were driven to the t-op stories, and, _ being unable to escape, thousands perished. Teu thousand people are destitute. CLEAN SLATE FOR A WAR HERO HOW AN OFFICER MADE GOOD FOR AN OFFENCE. By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright London, August 6. Captain H. S. Smart, of tho Indian Army, was removed from the servico recently because he failed' to rejoin his regiment on tho expiration of his leave in December. It has since been ascertained that Captain Smart strongly desired to join tlie forces in France and came to Engr land and enlisted as a private, under the nanio of Hardy, 111 the West Surreys. He was killed at Festubert in May, where he displayed such gallantry that 110 would have been granted tlie Distinguished Servico Medal had ho survived. Tho King has approved tho cancellation' of tlie removal order. BIG IRISH WHISKY COMBINE TO SQUARE THE WAR TAX. By Telegraph—l'Mss Assioclation-Copyrtelit London, August 6. Negotiations have been completed for n, big Irish whisky combine, to sccuro economical working. Tho combine was necessitated owing to tho heavy taxation for tho war, the effect 011 consumption, and tho new bonding regulations. Reduce fover by taking Fluenzol.* More business? Yes! But you must qualify for it. By sending your parcels through us, or getting us to pass your entries, jou take a step towards efficiency. Our work is always good. Tho N.Z. Express Co., Ltd., 87-01 Customhouse Quay. —Advt. _______

SEDITION-MONGER SENT TO GAOL TRIES TO POISON THE MINDS OF. THE WOUNDED. By Tekzrapli—Press Association— London, August 6. Samms, a. member of the Sheffield Board of Gnnrdians, has boon sentenced to two months' imprisonment for attempting to spread disaffection amongst wounded soldiers. Samms visited tho Union Hospital and told a Canadian, "I don't think it is a very good job you're oil, hut-; chering people for other people' 3 benefit." Tho Canadian told Samms that if he did not move on lie would move him. Samms told two bed-ridden soldiers tliat England had brought the war on herself. The war was being fought by the workers for the masters and not tor themselves. Ho told another soldier that they would be as well off under Gorman as English rule. Tho soldier replied: "You are a dis« graco to your country." DYNAMITE FOUND ON WHITE' STAR LINER GRIM DISCOVERY BEFORE SAILING. By Telegraph—Press Assooiatlpn—Copyright New York, August 6. Prior to the departure of the White Star liner Arabic, 15,801 tons, bound for Liverpool, a quantity of dynamite, likely to cxplodo at any moment, was discovered. The company refuses to give details ' WEEK'S LOSS IN MERCHANT SHIPPING. ' ' The High Commissioner reports:-— London, August 6, 1.20 a.m. The arrivals and sailings in the' United Kingdom for the week totalled 1453. The vessels sunk or captured were:— 1 . Merchant-, six; fishing, ten. GERMAN SPY-LEADER ARRESTED CAPTURED .BY A BRITISH CRUISER. By Telegraph-Prose Association-Copyright Rome, August 6. The Italian newspapers express satisfaction at the arrest of Baron von Gumpenberg, one of tho leaders of German espionage, who was captured by a British cruiser in the Mediterranean.^ Von Gumpenberg during the Tripoli' campaign was 0110 of tho organisers for running contraband arms and munitions ;o the rebels. FIRE ON A P. & 0. LINER ARRIVES IN LONDON WITH BUNKERS ON FIRE. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright London, August 6. The P. and 0. liner Khyber, 8900 tons, from India with her bunkers on fire, has arrived at Tilbury. BURIED TREASURE IN THE WAR ZONE WEALTH IN QUEER PLACES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. August 3, 3 p.m.) Paris, August 7. A large amount of treasure was hastily buried by tho French people during the invasion in the early days of the war. Tho fugitives are. now informing tho military as to tho location of the treasure, and orders are being issued for search.... Treasure is sometimes recovered accidentally. 0110 French soldier when enlarging his dug-out in a flower-bed on a farm recently discovered a box con-' taming £3000 'iu gold and notes. FRENCH PENNY POSTAGE TO ENGLAND By Telegraph—PrcßS Association-Copyiisfh* (Rec. August 8, 3 p.m.) Paris, August 7. JFhe French Chamber of Deputies' Postal Commission has recommended penny post-ago with England. 'A year's contribution to the Prince of Wales's Fund, including interest, tototal £5,431,671, whereof £2,395,000 haa been distributed. MOTOR LORRIES AND PARCEL OARS. For immediate delivery. 1, 2, and 8ton "British" Motor Wagons, also famous "Wall" ParceL Cars. J. E. FITZGERALD, Motor Importer, Wellington.