General.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 22, 14 September 1914, Page 5

General.

[By Electric Telegraph—Coj -utrtpn:] [Um'mjj Press Association.] Rome, Sept. iu »oj 12. The newspaper Tribunu, replying to the German official lies, -a\. fch? British have been the be>t soldier, in the war, the most obstante m resistance, and the most for;u;<:U : '>ie in attack, rendering France services of immeasurable value.

London, September i i The Prince of Wales' Fund J eached £2,500,000. New York, September 12

It is reported that the German Government has ordered the big merchantmen held up in American ports to put to sea and take their chances. Most have already coaled, and have their crews aboard and steam up, ready to sail at a few hours' notice. New York, September 12.

American military experts describe the retreat of the Allied forces as probably the most brilliant military achievement in modern history.

London ,September 12

A significant fact in connection with the recruiting is that the War Office has increased the minimum height for the infantry. The Chief of the Royal Medical Corps at the front has declared that the Australian voluntary hospital is splendidly efficient and has been actively employed from the moment of the landing. Two more motor ambulances and more nurses are being despatched.