THE WAR CLOUD.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1279, 1 August 1914, Page 3

THE WAR CLOUD.

EUROPE IN PERIL

The outlook in Europe is gloomj.

Russia’s mobilisation is stated to be absolute not partial and the end of the present uncertainty is stated to be only a matter of hours. Diplomacy cannot keep pace with the rapid march of events. Britain is still negotiating with Russia and Germany. Germany cannot compel her ally Austria to desist from her campaign against Servla. Germany insists on a decisive answer from Russia in regard to the latter’s war preparations. A great wave of military ardour has swept over the British Empire.

The Dominions overseas are letting the Motherland know that she has their united support in the crisis and expeditionary forces will be at her command at short notice.

Public opinion in Great Britain insists that the nation cannot stand aloot if Russia and France are embroiled. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. DRAMATIC SCENE IN THE HOUSE. There was a dramatic scene in the House last night. Answering a question by Mr G. M. Thomson regarding the European situation, the Prime Minister stated that information so far received indicated that there was no cause for serious alarm, but that it the need shor’d arise the New Zealand Gove r ment would offer England the seivices of a volunteer expeditionary force. Members and spectators rose by one accord, as the Prime Minister concluded his statement, and sang the National Anthem. Sir Joseph Ward, in a brief speech, said that the Opposition would heartily co-operate with the Government in any action that might be necessary.