Germany.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 3, 21 August 1914, Page 5

Germany.

THE THEORY OF THE CERMAN

WHITE BOOK.

"SERVIA WAS RUSSIA'S TOOL."

London, August 20,

A German White Book presented to the Reichstag develops the theorj that Servia was Russia's tool in a conspiracy against Austria, Austria was fully conscious that the warlike was bound to defend herself. Germany procedure by Austria against Servia might bring Russia upon the scene, but the moment that Russia protested against the Austrian Note to Servia, she boldly asserted that Russia had no concern with the quarrel. The White Book is entirely silent respecting Sir Edward Grey's warning as to Great Britain's attitude.

GARRISONED BY BOYS.

NO ABLE-BODIED MEN IN BERLIN.

WOMEN CALLED TO ARMS.

London, August 20.

The Times' Rotterdam correspondent states that a party of Chinese medical men, refugees from Berlin, report that the city is in the hands of old men and hoys. There is a complete absence of able-borlied men. Boys aged fourteen guard the bridges with fixed bayonets, and a corps of amazons is being raised, leaflets having been distributed calling the women to arms.

BRESLAU AND GOEBEN REPORTED TO BE DAMAGED.

(Received 8..10 a.m.}

Constantinople, August 20.

Merchantmen report that the Breslau's funnels are severely damaged, and that the Goeben has a considerable list, it being apparent the latter was hit below the water line.