Britain Speaks.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 65, 5 August 1914, Page 5

Britain Speaks.

"Hands-off" France's Coast and Shipping. Britain's Land and Sea Forces Mobilised. -Belgium Repels German Advances Germany Active on Frontiers. iy Cable.—Free* AMOMtion.—Copyright

FRANCO-RUSSIAN ALLIANCE. BRITAIN NOT A PARTY. STUX ITUSI TO DECIDE HER OWN ACTIONS. ' BIBNIFIBD UTTERANCE BY TBI fORBIGN SECRETARY. . Received 4, 8.60 p.m. London, August 3. There was intense excitement at We«t----i miaater, ud a dense crowd thronged Parliament Square. Double row» oi chair* bad been placed on the floor of the House «f Commons, unprecedented since the introduction of Home Rule in the eighties. Sir Bdward Grey Saked that the Home | approach the crisis from the viewpoint j of Britiah interests, honor and obligation!. He oould assure the House that until jreaterd&j the Government had n«t given any eountry a promise, more than that of diplomats support. Britain, moreover, did not construe anything previously done by the other Powers as restricting her freedom to decide upon ] | her plan of action in the present crisis, j Franco was involved under a definite j j alliance with Russia, but that obligation did not apply to us, for Great Britain j was not a party to the Franco-Russian Alliance. ( t t EMPIRE PRACTICALLY IN- \ VOLVED. j PREMIER 110!. MAN OX SIR EDWARD i GRIST. "j HE WARNING AMOUNTS TO j BELLIGERENCY. ! iie.elved 4. 11.20 p.m. Sydney, August 4. At s meeting of the New South Legislative Assembly, Mr. Wade ttatcd that tin- Opposition would cease to be opposition, and would do everything in their power to prevent a panic. Mem bera rose and sang the National An- I | them. In view of the gravity of the situatio* it. was impossible to transact business, end the Houae adjourned. Mr. dolman, the Premier, interviewed, said: '"lt appears to me that the limited statement made by Edward Grey really amounts to a declaration of war against Germany. Tin- Powers must !v either neutrals or belligerents. If Ka>rlainl is neutral, she cannot undertake to say how, when or where Germany w;'! liyitt lior antagonists. It «hc profcose; ti say that, she becomes an enemy, arid j the German Government will undoubtedly a'Vept that situation. It appears, then fo:e. that tlie Empire is now practically involved. Tin- Orient Co. has been advised t«ut the Orama. en rente to Australia, is detained fit Colombo, the Osterley at Port Said, and the Otwav at Gibraltar, pending further instructions. Fremantle, August 4. •Sir Oliver Lodge, the, scientist, is j | jvissenger by the Orvicto. which arrtvej at Fremantle to-day. Interview. ] V said that science had nourished because 0' the lonj? spell of price. lie belie. . in v,-ar if it were fought ov.-r some- , thin? the countries weiv i -peeiallc interested in. but it seemed to liiw iliat the who]" of the present trouble wj = , caused be a littl" liother with , ANOTHER AMERICAN ALARM > SINKn-T. MOTIVES ATTRII'L i'li!) TO GERMAN LINER Received 1.5 a.m. New York. All2u-1 :']. 'f'iie Oeriimn liner Kronpiin.-: "Wiihehu. empty o: . argo and passengers. left 1 po't. ost,i|,;tile bound for Brem.-:;. but r '■ believ. d sin- is carrying .iutis. in.l - speculation is rife as to whether intend- to attack the grain routes. Theni, are many grain cargoes en route t-» t Fngftnd. e\ Canada.

SIS EDWARD. GREY EXPLAINS. WARNING TO GERMANY. BRITISH FLEET WILL ATTACK. IF GERMAN" FLEET THREATENS FRENCH COAST. London, August 3. In tbe House of Commons, Sir E Grey said tlat the French fleet concentrated in the Mediteuaneau. On account of the Anglo-French friendship Britain could not stand aside and leave the French coasts unprotected. He had informed the French Amtaaaodor yesterday that he was author l ified to gave on assurance that if tVGerman Heat came into the Channel ■or North Sea Britain would undertake liostile operations. He added, "We wilt fiive France all' the a--istano- in our power." NOT A DECLARATION OF WAR. BUT BRITAIN' WILL I'KOTKv T FRENCH ( OAST. Received 3. 1.15 a.m. London, Aiiyu-t .1. j In the Hou-e of Commons, Sir Ed- j (vard Grey, in a supplementary state- I •lent, said: "The Government has give* ' BO undertaking to send an cxpeditiea , fcbroad. My answer to the French Am- * fcassador, that the fleet would protect , (fee coast of France, subject to Parlia- ; ■lentary approval, is not a declaratiom \ •f war." 1 Mr. John Burn-. I'rr-ident of the j Board of Trade, has re.-igiud, owing to ■isaprctnu nt with the Government's w.r policy. i ACTIVITY IN BRITAIN. { .MOBILISATION < >F AKMV AND XAYV Press Association.--Extraordinary. Received !. li.4'> p.m. London. August 3. It is officially itated tlut the Ar.ey ■Mobilises at midnight to-morrow. ; Received 4, 7.25 p.m. Tiie Admiralty untitle- that the nave.l mobilisation was completed at four •fc'cloek this morning. WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF PARIS. BELGIUM I'PIII>U)S HER DIGNITY. GERMAN TKiHH'S OX THE FRONTIER. Received 4, 8.10 p.m. Brussels, August S. The German Mini-ter. at seven o'clock this evening, delivered an ultimatum I ■tating that large todies of French troops were preparing to operate between Givet a fmntiei- town) and Natrnir la Belgian raiiway town on the Meuse). Germany was consequently obliged to adopt me,?-ure* () f defence, and begged the Belgian Government to state, before seven o'clock next morning, whether she was prepared to facilitate Geraian operations. Belgium, replying, stated that France had already given assurance, that ibe would respect Belgium's neutrality, and Belgium had too high a sentiment of her dignity and intcre.-ts to accede to •uch a demand. ,Slie therefore definitely refused to facilitate German operations. protested against any violation 0* territory, and resolved energetically to defend her neutrality, which the King of Prussia had guaranteed. Germans are operating north of Liege, but have not actually ero--ed the frontier. Parliament was -ummoned for Tipsday morning. Le Soleil fa French paper of political importance) announces that another German note has 1),.< n rceeiv..!. an-1 negotiations are in progress. [Liege is an important Flemi-h town of some 200.00 inhabitant-. -Heated at the confluence of a -mall tributary with the river Meu-e. The Gov. rum.•nt have a cannon foundry and -mall arm- factory. The railway pa-sing through the town is »► direct communication with Paris. Nam nr. a city in the south of Belgium, with a population of irtO.OOO, possesses few point- of general interest. The old fortifications, dating from the later IBth century, have given place to a cordon of seven forts.]

DECLARATION OF WAR. AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT. Press Association. —Extraordinary, Sydney, August 4. All Independent Cable Service report ii published here, stating that the 0 American Press lias published a statement, which came by way oi New York, tliat England has declared war against f Germany. ! BRITISH POOD SUPPLIES. 1 Mli. LLOYD GEORGE'S ASSURANCE. Received 4, 10.55 p.m. 1 London, August 3. Replying to a question, Mr. Lloyd George stated that the Government was carefully considering the food supply, and had arrived at a decision with regard to war risks for the protection of cargoes and ships, lie promised details to-morrow, when 'lie would also deal I with currency circulation and notes. BRITAIN'S POSITION. BRITISH COALITION MINISTRY SUGGESTED. Recevied 4, 10,55 p.m. London, August 3. 'Die Evening Standard says there 13 every probability of a Coalition Government to tide over the crisis, and it is expected that such will include Air. Bonar Law and Lord Lansdownc. ' ADDED HORROR OF WAR. MISAPPLIED SCIENCE. Received 4, 10.55 p.m. : London, July 3. The German Embassy is notified by the Chief of the General Staff that a French doctor and two assistants who tried to infect the wells near Mctz with cholera microbes were all eonrt-niartial-led and shot. VARIOUS ITEMS. TERRITORIAL CAM'PS CLOSED. HOW BRITAIN CAN BEST HELP 1 ' FRANCE. ' A GERMAN'S OPINION. ' Receired 4, 5.50 p.m. ' London. August :i. ' The Liverpool Cotton Exchange has 1 suspended all trading in futures. The South Wales Miners' Council decided that the miners will not work until Thursday. The Territorial camps have closed, and men have returned to the headquarters , of eat J b. Several newspapers assert that Germany commenced mobilising on Wednes- , day. h At the request of the naval and iniii- f tary authorities, the newspapers have J not published the movements of troops 8 or ships under Government control. 8 A private wireless message states that liai'ou Kiehlmann, a Councillyr at the German Embassy, discussing Germany's cll'cr and Britisli neutrality, asserted tmit since a few British divisions were insuflicient to alter the balance of power, Great Britain's armed neutrality was diplomatically a greater asset to Franco than Great Britain's joining in war. J Times and Sydney Sun Services. ? Receired 4, 5.10 p.m. j: London, August 3. 1 Owing to the strike of engineers, a J comparatively small i.umbcr of British vessels are in Continental ports in tiie danger zone. There are only a couple ? of dozen steamers discharging in Ger- ' man ports. . Louden, August 3. It is reported that the Government intends to take nfrr Llovds on Monday an>' guarantee Britisli ships at a lower rale. As a result of the conference between the Minister and financier, on • possibility „f tlie Hank Act being • -sii-|,eii.]e„. a (.rwlimutimi h:is ben £ | sued extending the currency of hill* of I evc'i;i:i.L'c oilier than .-h..,,1,.~, un ,|; ; bills, b. a month. , 'Mail - German ami Fren !i re, '.-i.Js s .11" rehmiing to their homes. Great crowds V.atcl'ei! their departure Tin. , Frond sang the British and French ] national anthems. Steaieeis iron, [•'lushing brought many Dutch and German women and : (hi dp.n seeking >afety. The l-.'nglMi churches if all denmii.ln- ' .'lions crowded enngi'eg.!tioa- pr.i v- • n,g for pi ace. The Ce.ves Regatta lias been ilnndotr (d. at tie King'* request. Ihe rimes predicts 1 that the tirii'e o! ] i 1 •• quarlern loaf on \!<,tnl.i\- «ill he in , ireused <ne penny, and that of -nrrar Vi a ton. The \\ e!sh collier.e-. where a strike (\isted. ,':l'e o[».|)il!..' "II Tuesdav. It is ixpecl'.; that WOsi mineis vcill „ir C r ' | : "' 1 ' rvice« in swurir." sunp'iis for ti'e na\ . Atantic steamer- "lilin'! from Soi thampton were crowded with outgoing pa^engers.

AMERICA HARD HIT. AID FOR STRANDED AMERICANS. Received 4. 11 ,r,r. p.m. New York, August i. The issue of eli-uring bouse c-crtifi-j rates wliicli liavc bei'ii unused since the panic of ISO 7 has been authorised here. Although optimistie statements regarding the United States' financial condition are continually circulated, it is apparent that the country has been seriously hit by the complete suspension of European business. All stock and other exchanges will remain closed indefinitely. Congress appropriated fifty thousand 6terling for the relief of stranded Americans in Europe. ON CANADA'S COAST. MOTOR-BOAT PATROLS. LOOKING FOR GERMAN' VYAR- " SHIPS. Received i. 11.35 p.m. Ottawa, August 3. The Government lias announced the issue of the necessary Dominion notes to such an amount as may bo necessary against the securities deposited by the banks. The chartered banks 'have been notified that tliey may issue bank notes ■ instead of Dominion notes or gold, if the conditions warrant it. The object of the action is to conserve a certain gold supply. The Government lias taken over all \ wireless stations in the. Dominion and provided military guards for them. Motor-boat patrols have been organised along the St. Lawrence river and on the Nova Scotia and British Columbia I coasts, to keep a sharp look-out for a | number of small German warships be- [ tiered to be there. Montreal port is practically closed. Censorship lias been established over all | cables, including those to Australia. I CANADA EXPECTANT AND PREPARED. RAINBOW LOOKING FOR GERMAN SHIP. Ottawa, August 3. A hundred naval reservists from the United States and Canada are returning immediately to England. The Montreal Press publishes a .statement that war has been dec ared by Britain against Germany. The cruiser s Rainbow is looking for a German warship which was reported at Los Angeles ( to be coining north, with the intention o ; threatening the British Columbia ' ci-a te. An unprecedented enlistment oi i volunteers is going on, Frem-li-Canadians, leading. Tho Cabinet is again in session awaiting momentarily the news of a hostile > German move which is likely to pre- e cimtato war with Germain*, which is hero regarded <l3 inevitable. [The Rainbow is one of the two Canadian ships of 3,Pr00 tens buiit in IS'.®. 1 and has a speed of HJ% knots. She f gurries 2 tiin. puns and ti 4.7 in. guns. As a comparison it may be noted that the Philomel i« of 'Zo7S tons, bad S 4.7i1l guns and a speed of Hi kinds. | ( QUIBHO CLOSED TO NAVIGATION,', t AN APPEAL TO AMERICAN'S. < TO KEHP DOWN EXCITEMENT. , Received <i, 5.5 p.m. Ottawa, August 3. The military authorities took charge 01 the port of Quebec, closing the St. , Ijiwreiiee to navigation, extinguishing , all lßthts, and laying mines. The sailing of Ktciinifrtiips from Vancouver for the Orient has been cancelled, as ollicei's 011 , the naval reserve returning to their duty will leave them without ollicei's. Washington, August 3. President Wilson has issued a warning t>o the United States not to give way to any war excitement, and to refrain from any actions that will further embarrass the money market. He appeals to the Press not to publish scare telegrams of doubtful origin. The United States, he says, is timmeially sound. He hoped that later she would be able to media.' in the uiiilsi. of a world in arms. New York. August 3. A vvirelo-, message has been sent ti: the Sennan steamer Kronprinzcssiu <'ceilie. ordering her to deliver her out-ward-bound gold shipment to German warships rather than take the risk of seizure by the British fleet. She has two million sterling aboard. West Indian steamers have refrained from sailing. SYDNEY WHEAT BOOM ENDED. HAXKS -SI SI'KXI) PAYMENTS IX GOLD. Received 4, 0.20 p.m. Sydney, August Two meetings of the Stock Exchange committee 6ave been held, but arrived at no decision regarding suspension, and the matter is adjourned until to-mor-row. The committee urged the Melbourne and Adelaide exchanges to reopen. but the latter refused to accede I 1 the request. Pile banks have stopped payments ill gold, and paper money is freely distributed. The gold reserve has been transferred inland. Xo increase in the bank rate is notified. Tn spite of the assurances that there i« nothing to fear, the rush on the Government Savings Bank eontinu-d. The bank was able to meet all demands. 1 he boom in wheat values is practically ended. I'here is strong pressure to --e.l locally, as holder* are afraid of the .jiuineial position, an.l prices dropped to 4(1. and for forward deliveries, December to February, 3. u,/^ Wholesale merchants are advocating a state proclamation. the exportation 0; wheat and flour during the crisis to avoid the possibility of a Women as a rule are the most eon sistenl ten drinkers, an;! the multiplication of „ tea-rooms and tea kiosk? throughout the Dominion affords striking evidence of the increasing popular Ity of tea. The women of New Zealand may be classed as tea connoisseurs, for the.v show a decided preference for Crescent Tea, which is rich and strong, of delicious flavor, *nd sold at a/1, 1/10 and

V A FORECAST OF OPERATIONS, HOLLAND'S WATERY DEFENCES. London. August IS. The Times' military eoiTc-p--anient predicts that tlii> first decisive opera tious will probably be en the FrancoOeruiaii frontier. Tt is reported that there is a possibility of Holland openii.g the sluice gates and inundatinn- the (ountry to prevent an invasion. WORK OF THE DEVIL. AX ARCTIBTSHOV'S SERMON. London. August 3. Tile Tillies qays thftt every p ( w in Westminster Abbey on Sunday was oe- ' c red I 1 Mi" before the comnnen.'cnient of the service. The Archbishop of C.lll- - litter a prayer for peace, eoin"en -ed lis sermon. Suffragettes then rose up ill various parts and shouted. V r ,-J.>r- ejected them. One was found fi t-'iied to a chair. Tn the course of his sermon the Arch-b'-bop declared (bat the events ill Europe were not the work of Cod. but of lbe devil, and were due to the stubb 'nines, of man thwarting Cod's handiwork. He praved God to grant that the storm cloud would roll bv without loakin;. lie urged that for their common good the people should rihow steadiness, self control and self discipline.

AUSTRALIAN PROBLEM. NO- FEDERAL PARLIAMENT TO AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE, Ki.'euived 5, J 2.30 a.lll. Melbourne, August t. The output of the State coal mine ai j. Wonthaggi lias been placed at the disposal of "the Imperial and Federal Go- . vernnients. Mr. Peacock said that two course? were open regarding the Federal election. Either the Government could take the responsibility of all expenditures, trusting to a later ratification )>y Parliament, or she eould ask, the Imi perial Parliament to pass an Act re- , voking the dissolution by proclamation. Adelaide, August -J. At a meeting of the Liberal Union. 'Mr. Pflaitm, iiu-mber for Murray, who is a German, said that in the event of war those Germans who have lived under and enjoyed the privileges of the British Hag will go out with their fellow Australians and stand shoulder to shoulder with them to retain this -beautiful land as a pearl of the British Crown. Mr. Hermann Hamburg, Attorney-Gen-eral, also a German, endorsed Mr. Pllaum's words. ENTHUSIASM AT ADELAIDE. GERM AX CRUISERS AT THURSDAY ISLAND. WATCHED BY JAPANESE. Received 5, 1.15 a.m. Adelaide, August 1. There were unprecedented scenes of enthusiasm in the Legislative Assembly, the members standing and singing the National Anthem. Tile leader of the Opposition asked permisison to withdraw his no-conlidence motion. The Address-in-Reply debate was curtailed, and the House adjourned. Melbourne, August 4. The Age has received a message that two German cruisers are standing off the coast of Thursday Island, with Japanese cruisers within easy call. A Federal proclamation lias been issued, owing to the existence of the danger of war, calling out such portions of 'the citizen forces are ari> necessary to fulfil the. precautionary measures laid down in the defence scheme.

ATTITUDE OF JAPAN. SWORN ENEMY OF RUSSIA. Received 4, 5.10 p.m. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, August 3. Japan's preparedness to fulfil tlie terms of the Alliance is unquestioned, but she would remain neutral unless peace is broken in the Far East. The Japanese have sworn a solemn oath that so long as liar enemy Russia remains above ground there will be no peace. KING GEORGE AT WORK; CONFERENCES NIGHT AND DAY. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received 4, *5.10 p.m. London, August :i. The King keeps in the closest touch with the Cabinet. Special telephones have been installed between Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, and tape machines from every news agoncv have been fixed at Buckingham . Palace. The King confers with the naval and war authorities day and night, snatching his sleep at brief intervals. TUB CONTINENTAL EXODI'S. FLEET LEAVES MALTA. London, Align-1 3. Reutei'V ifelta correspondent telegraphed on Sunday that the Mediterranean licet had cleared for action and flip destroyers left at full speed, it ibelieved to join the French fleet. OUverij ore leivuig, which the indexible, Wey mouth, I/üblin and two divisions of destroyers are remaining with steam, up. Mr. T. Mackenzie's son and two (laughters, who were reluming from I eipsie. held terrible experiences. Tliev were separated), Miss Helen rtadicil i ondon alter going without s'eep for 4K hour.-. She lost her luggage. Mr. line :• Mackenzie managed t»> reach r.ott.erdani, but his sister Mary's whereabouts are unknown, Mr. 11. I), Macintosh has cabled to Vr. Cook. Premier of the Common wealth, offering to raise a cn-ps. of molor-cvciists to act in conjunction with the Aii-tralian eoutjngeiii.

NKinU.ALITV OF LUXEMIII'IIC. Paris. Align-1 .'l. Franc has .informed Luxemburg that -he desiied to respect, her neutrality, but would be compelled ihenccforUi to lake incisures for her own protection, because ol German action. RUSSIAN EMI'RESS DELAYED. Berlin, August 3. A French party tried to blow up the tunnel at Coehem-Sur-Moselle. All were shot. Officials stopped the Empress Marie at Berlin, and directed her to go to London or Copenhagen. SWEDISH MOBILISATION. TO PROTECT THE COASTS. Stockholm. August 3. Swedes is mobilising the first territorial reserve on the coasts, also the Gothland troops and tho garrisons of fortresses. Next month's, conscripts have been called up. RESTRICTIONS AT CAPETOWN Capetown, August 3. Severe restrictions have been phvvd on shipping in Table Bay. Permits wo now required by incoming vessel-. KIDNEY DISEASE, and all allied complaints have their rompt and effectual remedy in Dr Sheldon s (iin Pills, which act in a wonderfully speedy manner, (live them a trial. Price Is (Id and Gd. Obtainable ever v where.

THE WAR FRENZY. INCREASING EXUITKIIEXT ON Tlltf CONTINENT. London, August It is odicially inioimr-cd that there is sufli< ient wheat at present in the I'nited Kingdom to supply this population for four 'mouths. Tlio Home Secretary hn-s forbidden aircraft to lly over the I'nited Kingdom except within three miles of recognised aerodromes. Rumors are current that one member of the Cabinet is likely resign. The moratorium applies to bills of exchange and extends payment for a month after the date of original maturity. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, August 3. There were scenes of enthusiasm in West End restaurants, where Frenchmen and Britishers were toasted. The revellers sang the Marseillaise and llule Britannia. A notable number of Italians were enthusiastic participants in the party. A very ihigh foreign authority has made a statement that a tactless suspicion of Japan is expressed in some quarters in Australia, thus embarassing Britain. Japan's sincerity was undoubted, and such remarks repeated in Tokio would be likely to generate injurious friction. ft is reported from Rhodesia that defensive precautions have been commenced owing to the eon tiguity of German

possessions. It is calculated that the daily cost of maintaining the mobilised armies of the Entente and Alliance is £11,437,000. Continental enquiries for meat arc increasing. Several large Continental buyers have arrived in London, but are not operating. Possibly existing supplies »"■; reserved for Britain. France and Germany are withdrawing the restrictions against the importation of meat. Paris, August 3. Great enthusiasm is prevalent. People are marching through the streets arm in arm singing the Marseillaise. Men dashed into shops to secure Union Jacks, and, .returning, placed them heside the Tricolor, evoking "thunderous jubilation.

Tho money stringency lias been relieved by the issue of twenty-franc notes. Thousands assembled outside the Bank of France withdrawing money. Several other banks* were compelled to close their doors. Berlin, August 3. The Chancellor, addressing the crowd, reminded them of the adviic, given to the Brandenbnrgers: "Let your hearts heat to (Jod and your fists on your enemy!" . AUSTRIA STAYS HER HAND. SERYIA A SECONDARY MATTER NOW. A REPORTED BATTLE. Belgrade, August 'i. In view of the possibility of a Russian attack, Austria has temporarily ceased hostilities against Servia. Austrian troops at Seinlin have been recalled and the bombardment of Belgrade discontinued, but sniping continues. Many public buildings were wrecked as a result of the bombardment. Vienna, August 3. The Militarische Ruudschat' states that there has been a severe battle ou the Drina, the Austriiuis resisting <i Servian attempt to cross. FRENCH PRECAUTIONS. GETTING IN FOOD SUPPLIES. Paris, August 3. Special precautions have been taken for victualling the city. The prohibition on the importation of meat lias been suspended. Severe measures aiu threatened cm anyone raising the prices of necessaries. Searchlights played throughout the night to prevent an aeroplane attack. The. railway stations are crowded with reservists. The. streets are almost deserted, except for the military. Tho Cabinet lias amnestied political prisoners, and v.''l «uspond the decrees relating to the closing and dissolution of religious congregations. A THREAT KltOM GlifiKCIC. Athens, August 3. The Cabinet will intervene in the war if any State seeks to alter the status quo of the Bucharest Treaty. Tn its general lines the Bucharest Treaty gives the following territories: Serviii, the east 'half of Novibazar, Kossovo anil Central Macedonia. Bulgaria, the upper Struma and the Mesta Yallevs, and part of Western Thrace.

Montenegro. the west Isalf •of Xo'-'i-bazar and Djakova. Greece, -Spirits, Southern Macedonia, Salonika, and a strip of the sea-board in Western Thrace, extending to Kavak. Albania, the Adriatic coast,, from Scutari to Clmiiari. ami the .hinterland thereof to the valley of the. Tilack Drin. Turkey retains practically all Thrac.. east of tlie Maritza and a semi-circle of territory west of it as a ''glacis" for Adrianople fortress. Koumania takes from Bulgaria a further strip of territory between the Danube and the Black Sea. TITE SOCIALIST FA.YACEA. Home, August 3. Socialists threaten a national strike in the event of warlike preparations. ALWAYS GIVES RFXII2F. "Even since my son Reggie was twelvi months old I 'have given him Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup." says Mr •100 Stephens, Warren, N.S.W. "No matter how bad the attack may be. alter a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy he has always been relieved. I have recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to dozens of peoph as I consider it the best remedy for croup and colds, and would not be with out ji bottle in the house," All ehein--lists and stores. On ■ spoonful r>: "Camp" Coffee -toil'n? water, milk and sugar to taste, and you've a cup of rich, fragrant, dellcio is coffee, (it for a king. " 49

AUSTRALIA PREPARES FOR WAR. OX ;:KA and land. '■ Sydney. August 4. . Tin: of' tho warships on a war footing i<> being pushed ou with feverish haste. Tin- Admiral's order eulogises the men in all departments for their excellent work. The! State Cabinet; lias ult'ered the iSlate's unreserved co-operation with ti';e Commonwealth in its efforts for national safety. There is great activity in military cireles. The forts are manned and other precautions are being taken to guard. vulnemblo points and services. The various unit commanders throughout the Commonwealth have, been advised to be prepared to act under secret instructions. Ex-soldiers, sailors, nurses and others are. freely volunteering for service. Tlie Glebe Council has offered all parts of the building "under its control for military purposes. The Victorian Motor Cyclists' dub lias oflerod to form a corps to serve as scouts and despatch riders, BUSINESS IN SYDNEY. AFFECTED BY THE WAR. m , . Sydney,, August J. The- effects of flus war and the uncertainty of Britain's attitude are seriously .affecting trade. All buying frum Britain and the Continent bas stopped. • and with the position of stocks jmcerlain prices are anyhow. Most houses

have withdrawn "quotations and are quoting only from day to day, subject to the stock in hand. Consignments of wool aboard some steamers 'have been unshipped and retcrnod to the store.-:. The German and French Conshls have issued p, notification calling all' their countrymen liable to service to the colors. The 'Mayor of Brisbane has called a meeting of all soldiers. and sailors win) have seen active yeryiee. so that in the event of their services being required they will be available at the shortest notice. The depreciation in the price of metals has led to the closing of the Whim' Creek copper mine and the distha-ge of 200 hands. , The Mount Morgan mine has discharged a similar number and a large shortening is anticipated at Broken Hill, •unless the position improves. Mr Cook's attention has been ealled to Canada's action in detaining foreigners and ships of possible hostile nations, but lie has declined to commit himself regarding the possible action of tlie Commonwealth. Special war editions of the newspapers have bad an enormous sale, and are adding (largely to the already simmering excitement. The cable censorship is causing delay in tlie receipt of news. The Telegraph says that the, Oomanonwea'Jth's offer of her ileet and 20,000 men is an answer to duty's call which will be heartily endowed by the patriotic sentiment of Australia." The Government is making an inventory of available private motor veil-ides. It i&i anticipated tlie expeditionary force will' be a mixed division, though the Government is prepared to supply whatever is required, Guillaux, Lebbeaus, Hordern and ' other airmen have volunteered their services and machines as a nucleus' of a Commonwealth aviation com®. The Unemployed Laborers' Association in Sydney i;as asked to be provided with employment on defence work. Unless peuiie is reached speedi.jy there is a probability that the Australian spring wool, sales, commencing in Sydney on September 7, w!ll be postponed. The prices of sheep at Ilomebusli fell Is (id, as the outcome of the decline in woolt

CENSORSHIP IN SYDNEY. . Sydney, August 4. Strict military censorship has been established far all cables, and 'exacts that messages;, including those for tile press, must tear full signatures. The Government Saving.; Bank wis extremely busy this morning, the business amounting to almost a mild rush. As a set off, however, the inward payments have been unusually heavy. COAL TRADE AFFECTED. NEWCASTLE FEELS TIIE 'PINCH. Sydney, August 4. Remarkable silence is preserved at all the German Consulates regarding the -war. The invariable answer to all inquiries is that they know nothing officially end have to depend upon the newspapers for news. The effects of the war are already be ing felt at Newcastle. Many overseas vessels of various nations are in the harbor awaiting coal, but it is improvable they will leave, while, the troub'e lasts. It is anticipated that many miners will be rendered idle. Brown and Co.'s engineering works at Hexham have been closed rendering 250 men idle. Tho German steamer Westfalen has departed, coal laden. Presumably, she intends to make a neutral port. , AMERICA'S CHANCE. Washing-ton, August 3. The Senate voted for the establishment of naval steamship lines to carry mails, passengers, and freight to South America and European ports. The House is now ready to consider tho measure which is likely to concentrate in American hands much of the carrying trade affected by the war. Congress is considering a vote of money to aid distressed Americans unable to retun, from Europe owing to being unable to cash cheques.

NEW ZEALAND'S POSITION. ' EX'l'liDlT lON All V TROOPS \OT •- REQUIRED VET. " - PR EOAU'i'IOXARY M EASCRES. '"- 'M STATEMENTS IN THE HOUSE. ' 2 |„'l I, 'Last Night. 1 ' ) ' ,nl w *'t Representatives to-nUrhlf ( y - i°i 1^ Ul " Ui!l! Posl-™a-Bter-lual said lie had .-mule arrangements . msw e »t f l r ,,iw '- r^ardin * • th °■ postal at the various post-offices- iu districts where there were no nemi-^ ]): JK'IV. ■ ■ i;.;:;:!; Mr. Massey said he believed i < ' l>,no w l len the (Government should ■* give some information a* to •tioiiary measure* in the eoiuitrv on ac- * count of tin: outbreak of war. Such steps as had been taken were taken eit'litor on Imperial instructions oras ,;i----tiie result of tlie Imperiai regulation'!!,' : S ? l in the first place, the naval reserves liad ; »l;: been called out and ordered to jointheir ships, Some of these men were Jvuw /eaj-andors, and some belonged Mie I.ni.porin:. Na.vy. The ?en*oi-»hip cf cable messages inwards and outwards from New Zealand had been established lln . <lln *t instruction from the Imperial authorities No vessel! would 1 ibe " "j?'" 1 t0 "iter Auckland, Wellington, * ■jJ ttelton or Dnnedin, um'e-s she was examined. This was only a precautionaiy measure. The Philomel had 'been th.H Tl n • tUe Im P el ' ial autlmritus. The Garrison Artilferv flifcul also out > ™d the fort:, had been manned day .and night. Many cab™ hat, come to hand from the Imperial Government, but most were of a confiHC ' IK,WCVeI '- «*<» the

i v . . London, August 2. Your telegram of July 31*t 1- have ' U r I{ f' fil y illK i'°' lr lu P orf: . of tlic proceedings in the New Zealand > I '. lrll4lm,>nt - His Majesty received it . with much pleasure, and I have been commissioned by His Majesty to convey to you iliis high appreciation of this further manifestation of the sfaunrh royalty of the Dominion.—HAROOURT. . London, August 3. . ijl!i Majesty's Government lave received with deep gTatitude the announcement of the readiness of youi - •Miiii<ti'vs to cai'l for volunteers and expeditionary force, but no condition has arisen "which would make this step necessary at present,,—HARCOORT" : No step would 'be taken to call foi volunteers, said Mr. Massey, until further cables were received. Thai was all the information he could give at present, but lue would just/like to express his appreciation of the fact that in New ZeaJand .and all pats of the Em. p;re, Imperial affairs had been placed above and beyond party. When the crisis camie it was not "what was host for party, but what was best for the Empire as a whole. ,'Ho expressed tlhc opinion that there was no necessity foa anything in the-way of panic or jingoism, but 'hp honesty believed the people, - I'arliamcnt and Government of New - . Zealand would do their duty calmly and quietly, ibut firmjSy and determinedly. Sir Joseph Ward, speaking'with a full sense of tfote responsibility tliat attaches to the 'holder of the office of Leader of the Opposition, said: "I wish to that I fuly. recognise that the position ■ ' is one of the gravest that has occurred in connection witflil the history of the ■ world. Although Great Britain had not been in any way a party to the rapture i-' that had unhappily occurred between the great Continental Powers, the fact remains that tfi'cr position is so great it seeims to me to be next to impossible for her to remain a sifent onlooker. Whether thsit be so icr hot, ,wV - , u cannot but feel a sense of great satisfaction in the knowledge* that England possesses a statesman full of wisdom . : and experience, who will be backed by ;t race whose courage, whenever called upon to face dangier and difficulties,'lias never failed. We have had experience

riready of tile marvellous unity thatarises at a juncture when the position of the Empire is in any way threatened. There is no finer expression of this trait Jn the Britisihl character than the rapidity with which the gaping wound that a week ago presented such an ugly appearance, and which seemed incapable o* -being liealod, h#u closed up. Thte dimensions were so wide that it seemed impossible to avoid a rupture between , members of our own ra.ee within the BritiA Isles, yet the moment there was 0 sign of danger on tllfe horizon from beyond the chores of the Motherland, interna! troubles almost instantly ceas>d. 'uul, more than that; the Contending factions who had been strengthening * themselves to attack earth l <other siimultnitivmsly extended the band of brotherhood to the British Government and other, both offering to take lip aims in unison for the protection of tlte j Empire in the interests ccnmion to nil, ii: 1 1 would Pike, to sav' that I feel equally l-voiid of both IHst.nneu and Natinnaii ts. who so sp'endidly sank their strong differences. Tndoed, it is such actions ; I bat make for ftie prestijre and power of the Britls":! rm'e, and which have to make Great Britain and the Empire '* what; they nre. Tbcnjook afield at the■ outlying portions of the Empire. .Canada tins acted magnificently, Australia equal'v so, and New Zealand hws, through the Prime 'Minister, already indicated its willingness to assist . Tn the past Xew Zealand ha< ever been ready to make every sacrifice to help to keep the bonds of Empire intact and preserve unsullied the great traditioj 5 of tH Motherland, 'The Opposition party, o? which T am the leader, wi'l -o-operate in every way with the Government of the day in any action which mnv be neee--Bnrv to t;ike to ptv-scrv > the integrity of the Empire.' 1 __

WHEN THE CALL COMES. ■ ' NEW ZEA LANDERS WILL N'OT LAG ■ BEHTND. Wellington,-Last Night. After the crowd winch marched to Parliament Buildings hail been addressed bu Mr. Massey, they proceeded to the Royal Oak Hotel, where Sir Joseph Ward is staying, and demanded to be addressed by him, Sir Joseph, whose appearance was received with enthusiasm, acquiesced and spoke upon the need of all parties standing together in the present crisis. The Government and Opposition were as one, while at Howe the Nationalists and Ulster-ites were united to face the common danger, New Zealand would not lag behind when the call came.