The War in Europe

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 89, 5 August 1914, Page 5

The War in Europe

Germany Invades Belgium BRITAIN STANDING Btf German Fleet Bottled up in the Baltic. Russian and German Navies in Bitter Conflict

GERMANY AND BELGIUM. BRITAIN'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. GERMAN AGGRESSION. (BT EIBOTBKJ TIMOBAPH—COPYRIGHT? [United Press (Association.! (Received 9.5 a.m.? London, August 4. Germany sent an ultimatum to Belgium demanding the military use ot Belgian territory, and an answer was demanded by 7 o'clock this morning. • The Daily Exchange has stated that. Belgium refused to comply with the demand. The German Embassy in London announced that Germany was prepared to abstain from attacking the northeast coast of France or to use Belgian and Dutch.coasts if Britain would remain neutral for a time, it being argued that thus Britain would render the maximum assistance'to France without going to war. Sir Edward Grey, in the House of Commons, said the Belgian King had telegraphed a supreme appeal to Britain to safeguard her integrity. He said he did not know whether there had been an ultimatum to Belgium. If so-, it was clearly Britain's obligation to do her utmost to prevent it. In consequence the Fleet had been mobilised and the army was mobilising, but the Government had not yet promised to send an expeditionary army abroad. The Daily Telegraph states that Germans occupied Arton on the frontier between Belgium and Luxembourg and the Swiss railway station at Basle. GERMAN TROOPS! ON THE FRONTIER. BELGIUM'S DIGNIFIED ATTITUDE * Brussels, August 3. The German Minister, at sevefi O'clock this evening, delivered an ultimatum stating that large bodies ol French troops were preparing to operate between Givet (a frontier town) and Namur (a Belgian railway town on the Meuse). Germany was consequently obliged to adopt measures ot defence, and begged the Belgian Government to state, before seven o'clock next morning, whether she was prepared to facilitate German, operations. Belgium, replying, stated that France had already given assurances that she would respect Belgium's neutrality, and Belgium had too high a sentiment of her dignity and interests to accede to such a demand. She therefore definitely refused, to facilitate German operations ,protested against any violation of territory, and resolved energetically to defend her neutrality, which the King of Prussia had guaranteed. Germans are operating north' '"of Liege, but have not actually crossed the frontier. Parliament was summoned for Tuesday morning. Le Soleil (a French paper of political importance) announces that another German note has-been received, and negotiations are in progress. CERMAN ZEPPELIN DESTROYED. It is rumored in Paris that Garrows, the well-known airman, destroyed the German Zeppelin airship, but lost bis life in the act. THE FRENCH MAKE A HAUL IN SPECIE. Paris, August •!. A truck laden with £SOO,OOO in gold and a similar amount in silver belonging to a German concern was seized outside Paris while en route to Germany, "FAR TOO NARROW." (Received 9.35 a.m.) London. August 3. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey said that Britain yesterday gave France an assurance to help if £he German navy attacked her in the North Sea or in the Channel. Germany's undertaking not to attack the North coast of Fiance if Britain pledged her neutrality was far too narrow an engagement.

TREMENDOUS CHEERING. MR REDMOND'S OFFER TO PROTECT IRELAND. GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION. (Received 9.35 a.m.) London, August 3. In the House of Commons, Mr Redmond, amid tremendous cheering, said the Government might withdraw the troops from Ireland, which the armies of the Catholics and Ulstermen would protect. The House passed a bill embodying the moratorium a s cabled, and also prolonging the bank holiday to Tuesday and Wednesday, The holiday does not apply to the general industry. Lord Lansdowne and Mr Bonar Law (leader of the Opposition) interviewed Mr Asquith prior to the Cabinet meeting which is now sitting. Belgium refusal of the . German demands has been semi-official]y confirmed. The Evening Standard states that the'Cabinet is being reconstructed, and will include Opposition leaders, but the story is not confirmed. Mr Bonar Law, in the House of Commons, eulogised the action of the Overseas Dominions, and promised che Government the Opposition's unhesitating support. Mr Ramsay MacDonakl said he was convinced Sir Edward Grey was wrong. The country was in no danger. "TO BERLIN!" THE USE OF MELINITE. Paris, August 3. Several thousand demonstrators surrounded the Alsace-Lorraine memorial, singing patriotic songs' and shouting "To Berlin!" Le Matin publishes an interview with Turpin, the inventor of melinite, who declares that the Minister of War has accepted a new invention which will modify military tactics and render all defensive measures, illusory and that enemies' forces will be annihilated by its use. Several thousand young Italians paraded the streets witli the Italian and French flag and cheering the French Army, while crowds gave the Italians an ovation.

AUSTRALIA READY. OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE. FROM ALL QUARTERS. (Received 9.35 a.m.) Sydney, August 5. The authorities are being swamped with volunteers from all classes for the proposed expeditionary force. Numerous airmen are offering their services and their machines. Private persons and firms offer motor vehicles of all classes and motor boats. The Motor Cycle Club report that members are ready to take the iield. The Manufacturers' Association is very enthusiastic. A meeting resolved to assist in every possible manner. The Million Club asked the Lord' Mayor to convene a meeting as a demonstration of loyalty, and as a means of determining the best way of assisting the Defence Department. Other States report a similar wave of loyalty, and a readiness to assist by every possible means. THE PRESSURE OF BUSINESS. ■ (Received 9.50 a.m.) Sydney. August 5. The Eastern Extension Company advises that owing to pressure of Government and other business, the deferred and week-end services will be suspended. The Indo-European route via Teheran is interrupted. . . The heads of banks and other commercial enterprises strongly advise investors to keep cool and hold on to scrip, as the banks and other securities are sound, and they have nothing to fear. THE LAMPS ARE TRIMMED. ARCHBISHOP KELLY FINDS NO EXCUSE FOR THE WAR. (Received 10.25 a.m.) Sydney, August 5. All the State Governments have advised Mr Cook (the Premier) that they are ready and willing to support his offer to the Imperial Government, and in all other ways. Searchlights in the various main harbors are kept going throughout the night. There have been great demonstrations locally in all the theatres also in the reception of the visiting football teams participating in the Olympic, carnival. Archbishop Kelly, in a speech at the laying of a foundation stone, said that if the people who made wars had to fight, it would not matter, but the country's sons were butchered for what politicians had done. If it was a case of defence he would say nothing, but in the present case it seemed to be the hand of God had been laid on the nations who forgot Him. IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS. (Received 10.5 a.m.) Sydney, August 5. The Fedora! Ministers remain in a continuous Cabinet meeting, and are in close touch with the, naval and military heads. Frequent communications have been received from the Imperial authorities, but the contents have not been disclosed. It has been learned that the German vessels which during the past ,few days hurriedly left Australinn ports did so under sealed orders. Tt i.-i rumored that ell are making for a general meeing place, and probably will lie collecting with a German Pacific Squadron in the vicinity of German New Guinea, and will be convoyed to a neutral port of Manila. State officials at .Newcastle have been instructed not to allow the German steamers and three sailers there to depart.- The cutting off of the German trade means a severe blow to Sydney and other ports.

NORTH SEA FIGHTING, RUSSIAN AND GERMAN BATTLESHIPS IN CONFLICT. A RUSSIAN LOSS. (Keceivecl 9.35 a.m.) London, August 3. The Stockholm reports of an engagement between Russian and German warships have been confirmed. One of the largest Russian battleships is ashore and cannot be refloated. A COALITION MINISTRY. NEWSPAPER INDULGES IN HYPOTHESIS. London, Aug'lst 3. The Evening Standard <,%s there i s every probability of a Coalition Go vernment to tide over the cl..ois, and it is expected that such nil include Mr Bonnr Law and Lord Mnsdown^ COURT-MARTIALLED A/lp SHOT. London AAugust 3. The German Embassy tt notified by the Chief of the General Stuff that a French doctor and two assistants who tried to infect the wells near Metz with cholera microbes were all court-martialled and shot. THE ATTITUDE OF JAPAN. London, August 3. Japan's preparedness to fulfil the terms of the Alliance is nnquestioined, but she would remain neutral unless peace is broken in the Far East. The Japanese have sworn a solemn oath that so long as her enemy Russia remains above ground ther* will bt uo peace.

GREY'S VIEWPORT. REMARKABLE SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. BRITAIN UNTRAMMELLED. [By Electric Telegeaph—Copyeighx] [United Pi;ess Association.] London, August 3. There was intense excitement at Westminster, and a dense crowd thronged Parliament Square. Double rows of chairs had been placed on the floor of House of Commons, unthe introduction o! Home Rulewn the eighties. Sir Ed. Grey asked that the House approach the crisis from the viewpoint of British interests, honor and o ifciitions. He could assure the House that until yesterday the Government had not given any country a promisA more than that of diplomatic support* Britain, moreover, did not constnft anything previously done b.\ the otapr Powers as restricting her i reedonl to decide upon her plan of action B the present crisis. France was invMved under a definite alliance with Rumia, hut that obligation did not applymo us, for Great Britain was not a Franco-Russian Alliance. BRITAIN AND FRANCE. DECLARATION OF WAR. London, August '.]. !'i the House of Commons, Sir Ed ward Grey, in a supplementary state ment, said: "The Governme.it, in;.given no undertaking to send mi expedition abroad. My answer to French Ambassador, that the fleet would protect the coast of France, subject to Parliamentary approval, is not a declaration of war." Mr John Burns, President of the. Board of Trade, has resigned, owing to disagreement with tho ' Govern mont's war policy. ENGLAND MOBiLISES. WAVY MOBILISATION ALREADY COMPLETED.

London, August 3. ft is officially stated that the Arm> mobilises at midnight to-morrow. The Admiralty notifies that trie naval mobilisation was completed at four o'clock this morning. THE EFFECT ON AMERICA.' CANADIAN PRECAUTIONS. New York, August 2. The issue of clearing house certi.•ates which have been unused since the panic of 1907 has been authorised here. Although optimistic statements regarding the United. States' financial condition are continually circulated, it is apparent that the country has been seriously hit by the coinplete suspension of European business. All stock and other exchanges will remain closed indefinitely. Congress appropriated fifty thousand sterling for the relief of stranded Americans in Europe. Ottawa. August 3. The Government has announced the issue of the necessary Dominion note.* to such a amount as may be necessary against the securities deposited by the banks. The chartered bank.have been notified that they may issue bank notes instead of Dominion notes or gold, if the conditions warrant it. The object of the action is to conserve a certain supply of gold. The Government has taken over all wireless stations in the Dominion and provided military guards for them. Motor-boat patrols have been organised along the St. Lawrence river and on the Nova Scotia and British Columbia coasts, to keep a sharp look-out cor a number of small German warships believed to be there. Montreal porfc is practically closed Censorship has been established ovei all cables, including those to Australia. r Ottawa, Ai.gust 3. The military authoribi s took chavge : of the port of Quebec, Hosing the St. Lawrence to navigation, extinguishing all lights, and lay' ig mines. Tin" -ailing of steamships nniii Vane.mvoi for the Orient, has been "aueeilod, as I officers on the naval rescue returning to their duty will iewQ them without officers. ' < PARIS IS CALM. EXTRAORDINARY SCENFS BY PASSIONATE FRENCHMEN, (Received 10.JU a.-u ) Paris, August 3. The city is calm. Hundreds of men, women, and children, mostly Germans, at the Gar du NTord, are waiting to leave, but the railway services are being wholly used f ir military purposes. The mobilisation order instantly set •the country in movement. There were ,extraordinary seem';. .Men rushed J about as if demented. Women fed! on j their knees and wept. Motor ears, cycles, horses and everv. ! thing of use in military operations Iwere immediately requisitioned. j Prosidont Poineairo issued a proclaimalion emphasising France's strong efforts to secure peace, and now relies upon the patriotism of Frenchmen '..lei are ready to do their duty. The postponed payment of debts until August 31 applies to the despostt of current accounts. Depositors are permitted a limited amount. I

PRACTBCALLY INVOLVED. NEW SOUTH WALES'S FICHTINC PREMIER. ENTHUSIASTIC LEGISLATORS. Sydney, August I. At a meeting of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Mr Wads stated that the Opposition would cease to be opposition, and would do everything in their power to prevent a panic. Members rose and sang the National Anthem. In view of the gravity of the situation it was impossible to transact business, and the House adjourned. .Mr Holman, the Premier, interviewed, said: "It appeal's to me that tho limited statement made by Sir Edward Grey really amounts to a declaration of war against Germany. The Powers must be either neutrals or belligerents. If England is neutral, she cannot undertake to say how, when 01 where Germany will light her antagonists, if she professes to say that, she becomes an enemy, and the German Government will undoubtedly accept that situation. It appears, therefore, that the Empire is now practically involved. The Orient Co. has been advised that the Orama, en route to Australia, is detained at Colombo, the Osterly at Port Said, and the Otway at Gibraltar, pending further instructions. "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER." Adelaide, August 4. At a meeting of tiie Liberal Union, Mr Pilaum, member for Murray, who is a German, said that in the event of war those Germans who have lived under and enjoyed the privileges of the British flag will go out with their fellow Australians and stand shoulder to shoulder with them to retain this beautiful land as a pearl of the British Crown. Mr Hermann Hamburg, AttorneyGeneral, also a German, endorsed Mr Pflaum's words.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE. GOVERNOR TO READ IT THIS AFTERNOON. NO DECLARATION OF WAR. [Pee Pbebs association.] Wellington, August 5. Mr Massey, in a statement to the press, s;ikl the Governor will read an important message from the King at the steps of the Parliamentary Library Buildings at 3 o'clock to-day. ,It is understood that the message does not involve a declaration of war. ! k | THE GERMAN NOTE. JWILL USE BELGIAN TERRITORY IF NECESSARY. | | [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright l [United Press Association.] (Received 12.50 p.m.) . London, August 3. Renter confirms the news of the German Note to Belgium declaring her in!tc:itiou to use Belgian territory if I necessary. IN THE FIRING LINE. GERMAN ACTIVITY ON SEA AND LAND. (Received 11.35 a.m.) Sydney. August 5. Delayed cables dated London the 3rd inst., report Prussian regiments along the Belgian frontier near Aix la Chapelle are employed in obstructing the roads for vehicles by placing trees across them. The King of Belgium commands the Belgian army. The Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievitch has been appointed Russian com-mander-in-chief. A new German Note has been handed to Belgium, and negotiations thereon are progressing. It is reported in Brussels that the Germans have not yet violated the Belgian territory. The Germans are continuing their raids on the French frontier for the purpose of drawing the enemy out. The French remain outside the fivemile limit. THE GERMAN FLEET.

IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. THE JAPS AND GERMANS. Adeiaide, August 4. There were unprecedented scenes of enthusiasm in the Legislative Assembly, the members standing and singing the National Anthem. The leadei of the Opposition asked permission to withdraw his no-confidence motion The Address-in-Reply debate was curtailed, and the House adjourned. Melbourne, August 4. The Age has reeeived a message that two German cruisers are standing, off the coast of Thursday Island, with Japanese cruisers within easy call. PEACE AND PLENTY. Fremantle, August 4. Sir Oliver Lodge, the scientist, is a passenger by the Orvieto, which arrived at Fremantle to-day. Interviewed, he said that science had flourished because of the long spell of peace. Eebelieved in war if it were especially interested in, but it seemed to him that the whole of the present trouble was caused by a little bother with. Servia. AUSTRALIAN PRESS COMMENT. (Received 9.35 a.m.) Sydney, August 5. The Herald says: The cable news shows that Britain is presenting an ever firmer front to Germany, and the facts cannot much longer be delayed. but which two Powers will declare war a good deal depends upon whether Italy is ready to fight at the call of her ally. Immediately Belgian neutrality is prejudiced, Britain will strike and with all strength. The Daily Telegraph strongly disclaims against the censorship of cable news as a useless object which is aimed at, but at the same time will locadj abide by the decisions of the authorities in the matter. ITALY'S ATTITUDE. AN IMPORTANT FACTOR. Italy's determination to maintain a neutral attitude during the present war is of more importance than her actual fighting strength might suggest, the Dominion remarks. Her absence from hostilities simplifies the position a good deal for France. For some time past the relations between Italy and Austria have been far from cordial owing to a serious conflict of interests in tin? Balkans. Italy is rather suspicions of the Dual Monarchy's aims, and more especially its desire for further territorial expansion. The Italian Government holds that its obligations under the Triple, Alliance.are defensive, not offensive, and as the Austro-Serviau conflict is essentially an offensive war, Italy will take no part in it or in the greater struggle into which it lias now rt«veloped. Some years ago the Italian Government gave assurance- that in no ease would Italy become either the instrument or the auxiliary of aggression against Franco. The neutrality of Italy is undoubtedly an important factor in the situation. If she had thrown in her let with her two allies her army would have threatened the south-eastern frontier of France, while her navy might have been very useful in the Mediterranean.

BOTTLED UP IN THE BALTIC. The Hague, August 3. Reports state that the German Minister has given his assurance that he will respect the neutrality of the Netherlands, and declared he will not present an ultimatum to Holland.. The German cruiser Augsherg aserts that she bombarded Libau in the Baltic and set the port afire, besides laying mines in the harbor. German troops are operating within a few milt's of Liege, German dirigibles and aeroplanes hovering on the frontier. It is understood that the German fleet is practically bottled up in the Baltic and will probably remain in the Kiel Canal. Germany asserts she only ordered the detention at Castro and Hamburg because she wished to have ■the Kiel Canal clear. An Austrian column, while attacking with a view of entering the Sandjak at Ouva'tz was repulsed. POSITION OF INDUSTRIES. INTERESTING ARGUMENT IN THE ARBITRATION COURT. HOW WILL INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE BE EFFECTED? ; Wellington, August 5. Before proceeding with business at the Arbitration Court to-day, the president, Mr Justice Stringer, asked if the representatives both of Labor and the employers had considered what effect the present position in Europe was likely to have on the industries of the country. It appeared likely that England would soon be —if not already—embroiled in a great European war. This country had not bad experience in the past of such a calamatous state of things; but it required no prescience to realise that it would certainly disorganise the commerce and industries of the Dominion. In such circumstances he asked both sides if they had considered whether a fresh award should be made. The Court bad power to refuse to do so if it considered necessary. Mr W. Pryor, representing the employers, said the matter bad not been considered yet by the Employers' Association. Pressure, however, bad been already brought upon the advisory board of the Xew Zealand Em-; ployers' Federation to approach Uio; Court, and 1o ask that something be i 'done to protect industries and com-1 morco in the situation likely to arise. I Even if it went no further, employment would be seriously effected and it might be advisable in the interest of labour also to suspend sittings of; the Court. If the situation became so serious to warrant it. it might be advisable to pass special legislation to give power to suspend or vary previous awards. Mr Noot, the only labor representative, present, said Labor had not considered the matter at all yet. Hewould like the unions to meet and hive all information before any opinion Was expressed or anything done. Mr J. McCullough, Labor representative on the Court, said he realised the seriousness of the situation, but did not think the time had yet rived for suspension of sittings. Ultimately it was decided to adjourn till to-morrow morning to en able the employers' and labor organisation! to get in'touch with the fading in all parts of the country.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE STATEMENTS IN THE HOUSE. XPib Pueeb Abbooiation. j Wellington, August 4. In the House of Representatives to-night, in reply to Mr Reed, the Postmaster-General said he had made arrangements to have telegrams regarding the war posted at the various post-offices in districts where there were no newspapers. Mr Massey said he believed the time had come when the Government should give some information as to the precautionary measures in the country on account of the outbreak of war. Such steps as had been taken were taken either on Imperial instructions or as the result of the Imperial regulations. In the first place, the naval reserves'' had been called out and ordered to join their ships. Some of these men were New Zealanders, and some belonged to the Imperial Navy. The censorship of cable messages inwards and outwards from New Zealand had been established under direct instruction from the Imperial authorities. No vessel would be allowed to enter Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton or Dunedin, unless she was examined. This was only a precautionary measure. The Philomel had been handed back to the Imperial authorities. The Garrison Artillery had also been called out, and the forts had been manned day and night. Many cables had come to hand from the Imperial Government, but most were of a confidential nature. He, however, read the following:— London, August 2. Your telegram of July 31st I have laid before the King, giving your report of the proceedings in the New Zealand Parliament. His Majesty received it with much pleasure, and 1 1 have been commissioned by His Majesty to convey to you his high appreciation of this further manifestation of the staunch loyalty of the Dominion. —JIARCO'URT. London, August 3. ''His Majesty's Government have received with deep gratitude the announcement of the readiness ot your Ministers to call for volunteers and expeditionary force, but no condition has arisen which would make this step necessary at present.—HARCOURT." No step would be taken to call for volunteers, said Mr Massey, until further cables were received. That was all the information he could give at present, but he would just like to express his appreciation of the fact that in New Zealand and all parts of the Empire, Imperial affairs had been placed above and beyond party. When the crisis came it was not what was best for party, but what was best for the Empire as a whole. He expressed the opinion that there was no necessity for anything m the way of panic or jingoism, but he honestly believed the .people, Parliament, 1 and Government of New Zealand would do their duty calmly and quietly, but firmly and determinedly. Sir Joseph Ward, speaking with a full sense of the responsibility that attaches to the holder of the office of Leader of the Opposition, said: "I wish to say that I fully recognise that the position is one of the gravest that has occurred in connection with the history of the world. ■Although Great Britain had not been in any way a party to the rupture that had unhappily occurred between the groat Continental Powers, the fact remains that her position is so great that it seems to me to be next to impossible for her to remain a silent onlooker. Whether mat be so or not, we cannot but fed a sens© of great satisfaction in the knowi ledge that England possesses a statesman full of wisdom and experience, who will be backed by a race whose courage, whenever called upon to face danger and difficulties, has never failed. We have had experience already of the marvellous unity "that arises at a juncture when the position of the Empire is in any way threatened. There is no finer expression of thi s trait in the British character than the rapidity with which the gaping wound that a week ago. presented such an ugly appearance, and which seemed incapable of being healed, has closed up. The dissensions were so wide that it seemed impossible to avoid a rupture between members of our own race, within the British Isles, yet the moment there was a sign of danger on the horizon from beyond the shores of the Motherland, internal troubles almost instantly ceased, and, more than that, the contending factions who had been strengthening themselves to attack each other simultaneously extended the hand of brotherhood to the British Government and each other, both offering to take up arms in unison for the protection of the Empire in the interests common to all. I would like to say that I feel.equally proud of both Ulstermen and Nationalists, who so splendidly sank their Strong differences. Indeed, it is such actions that make for the prestige and power of the British race, and which have helped to make Great Britain and the Empire what they are. Then look afield at the outlying portions of the Empire. Canada has acted magnificently, Australia equally and New Zealand has, through the Prime Minister, already indicated its willingness to assist. In the past New Zealand has ever been ready to make every sacrifice to help to keep the bonds of Empire intact and preserve unsullied the great traditions of the Motherland. The Opposition party, of which I am the leader, will co-operate in every way with the Government of the day in any action which may be necessary ti t-'kr- in preserve the integrity of the Emeire."

"WE'WILL-NOT LAC BEHIND." ■■Wellingcou, August ••.. After the crowd which marched to Parliament' Biuldiugs had been -u!dressed .by : .\lr -Musr.cy, they proceeded to the .Royal Oak Hotel- where Sir Joseph. \Vard is .staying, nnd demanded to he addressed by him. Sir Joseph, u-hoaa appearance was ie::*,rved with. enthusiasm, acquiesced aed spoke upon the need or all par;;•"■> standing together in the present « • i.sis. The Government and Opposition were as one, while at Home the r\rar.io«niists and Ulsterites w?re united to face the common danger. New /Poland would not lag behind when the call came.

'CABLES 3N CODE. THE ARTILLERY CALLED OUT. Wellington, August -1. 'A Gazette . Extraordinary was issued to-day calling out the Garr ion Artillery for active service. Another .forbids the export »f eor.l from New Zealand except for Admiralty purposes. A great deal of excitement pi"va:lrtl in the city this evening, tit* spee'ai news announcements being earger.y .-canned by big crowds. Numbers pcr-:-ded the streets, waring Hays and eiflging patriotic airs. A great deal of ineonvenien-c is being caused by the prohibition of code cables. In the case of the Moy r.iorn .<sawmi]ling; Jirm, employing a hirge number of hands, who are pa/1 ?.y" remittance from England, they i xnnot now obtain money fi" wage?;. :s the banks refuse pfaiiyWr I instructions eoVoring final i'»l nn'rerS. rud therefore thVilrm is iowi eo notify the dismissal >.u'f a hnnJ'-.xt. hands./ Tliia will be" a serovs eu-.t-ijit for the Upper Hu'tt business people, as well as for the actual m'il \ prkers. I It is .understood that inward Press < iblea that have already passed the tensors at the other end will not be. a [fectedj by the censorship in New .aaland. Great delay svas noticei, 'le to-day in the receipts of Press ■ ussages from London. Some, took t i long as eight Iwuirs, whereas ono day last week one came through in ? lew minutes. No doubt this is at- ' iribntablej in part at least,, to the ■<■ vtitution of censorship. Supervision j, also being exercised over ordinary ..' .mestic telegrams in the Dominion. 'l. e greatest hardship will probably j l.h felt from the effect that the aboli-'-iioh of code messages will have on''.j j mey transactions by cable. In- i • ,nces of this have occurred even to-

NO JSRGOISM. THE WAR SPIRIT SfROKO iN VfELLI.NG >Q*i Wellington, AuyMt i Tire war spi it lias tak»n ji m «... tho city, tii • sivci.*-, iiting i'lil of < ~er croyds, inxiousiy a». M* & the r. sipt of the latest n.Ow>. A !■•:>'.', p; cession rjf yprin& ur:u, :;n:-t!y G' - ■H-'r trials, marched to Pan..:', it h iM~ it, 3, where they sum-; the National Alius- 31 and patriotic songs, after which 3,'- Massey addressed 'them. He said 1 ; was glad to avail himself of the, invi'.:;tion to say a few words, though tJ Lj was not the time for tailing, hut \...-j the Ijmo for action, and he felt! confident that }f Now Zoalanders were cled upon to do their share it fry v.iuld do it with honor. A nunor Iv'cl been in circulation-during the afternoon that Britain had declare I v.ir against Germany, but there was l.i official confirmation!'as to a stilt:* <...' war between those countries,, hut i; his opinion we would not have 1 .ng to wait for a declaration of war. J.;.) did not want to indulge iii jin<,;isin, but he had no dbubfc about tho r. loult. He had absolute eoiyftcjence ; F.i the Empire to which wo belong. I;j right be his, duty in a fow. days| v.> i:ik New Zoalanders to go to the fvs'fiS and he felt confident that.the Union Jack would come out on top. He! tracked them for the tmcobrageinent; given to the Government, which, La a* ; ,ued them, would not be forgotten. (o'ieors). i"ie National Anthem was then ?/.:."'.g. after which there were crier; i',).:- Sir Joseph Ward, who was not p--.sc.-nt. ,1*1;' Massey said that in Sir Joseph's iv'.c.'ice they could take the will for t'.! i deed, as lu> was heartily in ncc,.■(] with the Government in all they I v: ,:'o doing to maintain" the safety of ti) Dominion and the integrity ofj th vampire. The declaration was rec:!'/6d with lusty cheers. PLEASED WITH THE NEWS. ■Wairoa, August 5, "Ft.-} news of the British mobdisatiivi ¥.,4 with a great demon-tta-tii'i. The Flag was hoist*..! in tho !•• U, and the audience snng ''RnJe H.itrania" and the National Anth":;i. AUCKLAND AT NIGHT. Auckland, August 5; At midnight tliree companies of tU-i Auckland Garrison Artillery rp:.rc'-?d to the wharf en route to tts f;:"ts, there being about 400 moy'i. Tie : >mainder are expeeted to report to to dr respective companies inimedi:»t- ;>-. T 1: mghoUt the evening largo crowd? gßt'nr *4t] in Queen Street. When an j an~i-i;.'litant expressed an unpatno'tic ■sentiment.- he was effectively sil • •rioed by the crowds singing patriotic so^s.