England at War

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 89, 5 August 1914, Page 6

England at War

The following was issued as an "pxtra" this afternoon. OERMANY INVADES BELGIUM AT VERVIERS

TURKEY MOBILISING " FRENCH TOWN BOMBARDED, BV MWMI ' Viscount Mopley's Resignation from British ' Cabinet

(Press Association Extraordinary.^ (Rec Dived 1.50 p.m.) London, August 4. It is officially stated that Ce?many has invaded Belgium at Verviers. A'German aeroplane bombarded LunevilSe, without bloodshedTurkey is mobilising. Lord Morlsy has.resigned from the Cabinet. I

f Vorviers is just ovef the boundary of Germany, on the mule towards Liege, of winch advance previous messages have spoken. Luueville is situated on 'the Franco-German frontier, slightly south of• Nancy; another part of the German operations. The German operations ns so far disclosed by . the cablegram practically cover the whole of the frontier, extending from ; the point where the frontiers of Germany, Belgium and France practically "join to the point (at Basle) where the German, French and Swiss frontiers join, a distance roughly of three hundred railed. Viscount Morloy. Lord President n; I the Council, was Secretary for India ! from 1905 to l-.IMO, when ho resigned. I He went from the editorial chair of I the "Pall Mall Gazette" into tho Cab- J inefc, with the post of Chief Secretary : for Ireland. He is described ns "the j supreme living example of the sttito.';I man-litterateur. 11

(Per Press Association—Special to the Post.) s Wellington, August 5, At 3. o'clock In the presence of a large gathering of members of, Parliament and the general public, the Governor r&tcj from -the steps of the old Parliament Buifdings a proclamation expressing the thanks of the King for the spontaneous assurances of fullest support In the present crisis. ...Healso announced that WAR HAD BROKEN OUT WITH GERMANY. TJI3 announcement was greeted with cheers, ?.ncl tho big gathering sang a verse of the National Anthem.

FRANCO-GERMAN SPAR. BOTH LOTH TO STRIKE THE FIRST BLOW. (Received 2,85 p.m.) Paris, August 4. Baron von Schoen delivered a let tor declaring that French aviators had flown over Germany and Belgium and owing to these acts of aggression Germany considered herself at war with France. M. Viviani pointed out prior violations by Germany and protested against the" violation of Luxembourg and (.he ultimatum to Belgium. IJ TO AftMSPBELCtUM WILL NEVER SUBMIT!" ; STIRRING SPEECH BY KING OF THE BELGIANS. READY FOR ALL SACRIFICE. ■ (Received 1.-25 p.m.) Brussels, August 4. M. Van dor Yolde, Socialist leader, has been appointed a Minister in order that all parties may he repre sen ted in the Government.' The National'Bank's securities havf been removed to Antwerp, where business is suspended. The King addressed a joint sitting of the Chambers, and said Belgium was ready for all sacrifices am] would resist an invader. All classes were gathered round the Sovereign. A prolonged scene of enthusiasm .followed. M. do' Brnquovillo. Premier, said the Government 'would not sacrifice Belgium'].: honor and would face Cor mnn.v's threat. The word would therefore he: "To arms! Belgium will nevei- submit!"

"WHEW- THE WAR JS O'ER." POSTPONEMENT OF NO-LICENSE CONVENTION. , Wellington, August 5. In view of the national war crisis, the New Zealand Alliance Executive resolved to postpone the Dominion convention to decide on political action to a time to be agreed upon later. AUSTRIA KEEP OUT OF SERVIA. During the >ix days since the wai commenced not a single Austrian ha: entered Servian territory. Austria has diverted her troops from Servia to protect her Russian frontier. The Crown Prince, of Greece. Prince Christian, has departed from London on his way homewards. GERMAN AMBASSADOR HAS LEFT PARIS. (Received 12.50 p.m.) London, August 3. Count von Schoen, the German Ambassador, has quitted Paris. Germany having declared a state of war. IH EARNEST. vessel fails to stop for exAminaVion. shot fired across bows. [Pkh Pukss Association! Christehureh,' August ~>. The Wakatu, when entering Lytt-.-!-ton about live o'clock this morning, failed to stop for examination when signalled and a shot vjtvs fired over her hows from Fort Jervois, It is stated that the commander was unaware of the orders to signal and the ve-.-ej proceeded straight to the wharves. BOOTS' FOR THE TROOPS. EXAMINATION OF SKIPPING. Christchur-U, Av>gu-.t ! Messrs M. O'Brien a id ,'> , Lifted, contractors to tho N'e.v Zchnnd Government, received nisi -.•uetuvt.s this morning to prepare immediately 5000 pairs of regime:uol Lor.is nuA to make the ne:-es~-!.y arrar.i;«mient3 for a further delivery of WOO puirH. In connection with the cxauiinptitn of all vessel-; entering LylTelton harbor, it' has been decidul that ihis •dial! take plnco as f;om p.m. ' ,| - day. The Pen'inßiilar : a ier Cyu'tet ias boeii chosen as the fr.'.imrnA'.ion steamer, and the office 4. who will '•nrftv oil! t\'o duties Mukie l'.-trnc-tions from the Defence Depai tinoct. are the Lyttoltnil Haroor llurd's two pilots, Captain Hunter and Captrin Crawford.

THE DELCIUM NEUTRALITY. GERMANY ASKEfi FOR AN EXPLANATION. ("Received 2,'V, p.m.) Tn the I huso of Commons, Mr Asquith announced that Germany has l iiei'd asked to satisfactorily reply by midnight, respecting her breach of Belgian neutrality. OFFER BY MAORIS. TO FIGHT FOR EMPIRE. fpsit Paw Association! Wairoa, August 5. Natives assembled for the sitting of the Land Court called on Judge Jones to explain the European crisis and thereupon they passed a resolution offering their services to the Government for the defence of the Empire. A great haka and demonstration followed.