Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 94, 11 August 1914, Page 5

Great Britain

[By Eleothio Telegraph—Copyright] JJJjStIXD PK2BB ABiOOUIION.} (Received 9.5 a.m.) London, August 10. The Olympia has been made a- concentration camp, where 300 Germans are interned. Many Germans from the North of England are internet! at York Castle. The police discovered several wireless apparatus in the houses of Germans in the London suburbs. NO WAR PICTURE* BY THE CINEMA. REFERENCES IN THE CHURCHES (Rceived 9.10 a.m.) London, August 10. The Government has notified cinemas that they will not be allowed to show war pictures in any shape or form, otherwise their licenses will be instantly cancelled. Universal reference to the war was made in the churches, which were crowded. The National Anthem was generally sung. The preachers emphasise the justness and righteousness of England's decision. Archbishop Wilberforce, preaching afc Westminster Abbey, said that if ever there was a righteous war this was one.

Archbishop Bourne, at Westminster Cathedral, said there was no question of the .justness of the war. SUSPICIOUS MESSAGES FROM GERMANY. (Received 8.25 a.m.) London, August 10. The Times issues a warning in view of the absence of independent communication between Germany and Britain. Despatches originating in Germany must he regarded with suspicion as being circulated by the German Government to produce in England an impression favorable to Germany. ITALY'S INTERESTS IN THE ADRIATIC. The Times, in a leader, says: "Italy well knows that the success of the Austrian arms will destroy for ever her hopes of maintaining the freedom of the Adriatic. It is the Adriatic wherein her most vital interests lie, and while neither Britain nor France can at tiiis stage of the hostilities guarantee to Italy the acquisition of now territory it may be taken for granted that neither this country nor its Allies would offer any -opposition to such an action as Italy may deem requisite to safeguard her future.

THE DEPARTING RESERVISTS. (Received 8.25 a.m.) London, August 10. Americans wild are anxious to return gladly paid first-class fares for the use of mattresses on board ship. Austrian and German reservists are not allowed to leave while Belgians, French, and Britishers are leaving by overy vessel. REGULATION OF SUPPLY OF FOODSTUFFS. (Received 8.25 a.m.) London, August 10. The House of Commons passed a bill in all its stages authorising the Board of Trade to seize foodstuffs which an? being unreasonably withheld from the markets. COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CENSORSHIP. (Received 8.25 a.m.) London, August 10. Mr T. P. O'Connor drew the attention of the House of Commons to the unreasonable delay in the supply of cable news from abroad, which was due to the inadequate assistance provided for the cable office censors. The Hon. McKenna agreed it was essential there should be some journalistic commonsense in the censorship and that messages should not be stopped simply from ignorance on the part of the censor.

THE SEA FLEET. (Received 9.10 a.m.) London. Augnst-10. The Daily Mail says the British fleet commands the North Sea, and that all approaches to Germany are closed. REPORTED MOVEMENT OF THE KAISER. (Received 9.10 a.m.) London, August 10. It is reported that the Kaiser lias gone-to Aix la Chappelle.