General.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 11, 31 August 1914, Page 8

General.

London, August 30

There are prospects of shipments of Siberian butter reaching England from Archangel. British warships are guaranteeing the safety of the route, if Russia removes the prohibition on the export of foodstuffs. Amsterdam, August 30.

A telegram received here states that the German Exchequer is seizing the Japanese balances in German banks.

GERMAN SQUARE BLOCKS.

BOER METHODS REVIVED.

Loudon, August 28

Sergeant Loftus, in a letter from the front, states that when the British artillery opened, the Germans replied, but seemed to know nothing of the shelter trick the British had learned from the Boors. “The German infantry came along the front in solid square blocks, standing, out against the sky-liue. Our shrapnel could not help hitting them. The Germans rushed like mad at our trenches. Some of the British continued to volley. The crack shots indulged in independent firing—another trick learned from the Boers. Finally wo mowed down the Germans with bullet and bayonet.” GERMANS AFTER THE MONEY EVERY TIME.

Ostend, August 29

Only a million francs of the Brussels’ war levy has been paid. 'lhe Germans now threaten to seize the pictures and works of art in the museum.

The Military Governor has arrested Ernest Solway, described as “The Belgian Carnegie,” upon whom he imposed a tax of 30 million francs, and Baron Lambert Rothschild, on whom was imposed a tax of 10 million francs.

THE POSITION IN OSTEND.

London, August 29

Ostond has been transformed into a military camp. British warships and transports are pouring marines into the town. Some are being housed iu the barracks, and otheis billeted in the villages. FRENCH GENERAL’S SCHEME. General La Croix, summarising the situation, says the Allies must keep the Germans busy to prevent their transferring troops eastward. Therefore, the Allies must not be content to remain on the defensive. Attack must follow retreat, and thus discover when the Germans have withdrawn troops. The Uhlans are threatening that they may sever telegraphic communication.

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