Germany

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 32, 24 September 1914, Page 5

Germany

BRESLAU, THE KEY.

CONCENTRATION OF ARMY CORPS

IN EAST PRUSSIA.

Timics and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London. September 23. The' cause of the concentration of eight German army corps in Eas* Prussia is considered to lie political rather than strategic. It is evident Germany will concentrate most of her troops at Breslau which is the key to the interior lines of communication in Prussia. KAISER BECOMING UNPOPULAR. Times and Sydney- Sun Services. Petrograd, September 22.

An impartial observer writes that the enthusiasm for war in Berlin is still very strong, though an undercurrent of revolt against Prussiauism and indignation against the Kaiser is gradually becoming perceptible in the larger towns. ‘‘OUR CRITICAL DAYS.” NEWSPAPER'S GLOOMY PICTURE AND PEACE PROSPECTS.

Times and Sydney Sun .Services (Received 8 a.m.) London, September 23

The Frankfurter Zeitung, in an aiticle, .says: “These are our critical days. Every competent judge knew that our enemies would not' be easy to overcome, and that we would have to deal with capable and active opponents.” The remainder of the article draws a gloomy picture and discusse peace prospects.

TOLD FROM THE GERMAN SIDE.

Rotterdam, September 23

The Berliner Tageblatt accuses the Belgians of using churches as military works, and declares that the burning was a shame, as the German troops had been ordered to protect when possible beautiful buildings of all descriptions.