THE WAR.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 29, 21 September 1914, Page 7

THE WAR.

The following w 7 as issued as an “extra” last evening:-

Just and Righteous Gauss

THE KING’S SPEECH AT THE PRO-

ROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.

"ACTION RATHER THAN WORDS.”

"ENTHUSIASTIC RALLY TO OUR

COMMON FLAG.”

The Prime Minister has received the following from the High Commissioner, dated London, September 18th (2.30 P-m.): —

Parliament ,has been prorogued. The King’s Speech read:—

"I address you in circumstance?

that call for action rather than for

speech. After every endeavor hat)

been mado by my Government tc

preserve the peace of the world, l was compelled in the assertion ol treaty obligations which had been

deliberately set at nought, and for the protection of public law in Eur-

ope and of the vital interests of my Empire, to go to war. My Navy anc Army have with unceasing vigilance, courage, and skill, sustained, in association with the gallant and faithful Allies a just and righteous cause. From every part of my Empire there has been a spontaneous and enthusiastic rally to our common Flag. “Gentlemen of the House of Commons, I thank you for the liberty

with which you have mot a grea

emergency.

“My Lords.—Gentlemen, we are

fighting for a worthy purpose, and

we shall not iay down our arms un-

til that purpose has boon fully

achieved. I rely with confidence up' on the loyal and united efforts of al my subjects, and I pray that Almighty Cod may give us his blessing."

The Sovereign alone has the power of proroguing Parliament. In the absence of the Sovereign the Lord High Chancellor, who is also Speaker of the House of Lords, reads tho King’s Speech. The lit. Hon. Viscount Haldane. is the holder of this distinguished office.

It is interesting to recall the words of the Lord Chancellor last , year on an occasion at -Montreal during the visit of delegates to the International Peace Conference. “The barbarism,” he said, “which once looked to conquest and the waging of successful war as the main object of statesmanship seems as though it were passing away! ”

FIFTY LEADING AUTHORS UPHOLD BRITAIN’S ACTION.

Times and Sydney Sun Services

London, September 19

Fifty lending British autihors, in a letter to the Press, uphold Britain’s action over the war. DRUNK GERMANS WITH POCKETS FULL OF JEWELLERY. When the French entered Chalons, they found many Germans dead drunk with the contents of jeweller shops bulging from their pockets. (Chalons-sur-Marne is 25 miles southeast of Ilheims. It is divided into three parts by the river Marne, which is crossed by several bridges, one of which, erected in 1787, is admired for its boldness and elegance and has an elevation of 270 ft. The public buildings include a handsome municipal chambers, and Gothic Cathedral, built in the 13th century and famous for its splendid grand altar. There is a fine public promenade, occupying 19 acres. Chalons is a military centre, with a population of 26,5000). ANXIETY CONCERNING THE LANDING OF BRITISH TROOPS.

London, September 19

Tt is reported that early in the war 1200 Uhlans were despatched in twos and threes to ascertain whether British troops were being landed, and Ijbat they wore promised if they returned they would he rewarded with an Iron Cross. The report adds significantly : “None will return !”

KAISER’S BROTHER-IN-LAW RE-

PORTED SERIOUSLY WOUNDED

It is reported that Prince Field rich Karl, the Kaiser’s hrothor-iii-law, was seriously wounded.

-“COMPLETE DOWNFALL OF MILI-

TARY MIGHT IN GERMANY.” THE SEVEN ALLIED NATIONS. Tt is anticipated in Petrograd that German diplomacy will await isolated snecossos with a view to making a bargain bearable under peace conditions. These calculations are built upon sand. The seven allied nations, united by the London declaration, will conduct the war conjointly till there is a complete downfall of military might in Germany,