European War.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 65, 5 August 1914, Page 8

European War.

Continued I'l'iini page 5 KEEN FOE, CONFLICT. THE LEMON OF FONT IKRSMEW Auckland, Last Night. In response, to its offer to mobilise immediately it is required, the Legion of l'i'oiitiei>ii!eii has received the lolloping telegram from the Prime .Minister:--"Many thanks fur your olt'er. I will communicate with you at once in the event of your services being required." There are eight squadrons of the Legion in the Xorth Island, being about til!!) strong. These are divided into, two classes--those available for service abroad, and those available for New Zealand defence oniy. The members, of ti:e Legion are seasoned men. familiar with frontier work, and, according to rules of their order, they provide their own uniforms, arms and equipment. The total strength throughout the Empire is now just IO.IHHh The terms of the Legion arrangement with the War Ollice provide that in the event of war the Legion passes into the control of the War Office if required, and consequently a War Ollice mobilisation order would mean that New Zealand members on the "service abroad'' list would be called to the colors, irrespective of expeditionary forces organised by the defence authorities of the oversea dominions. A very large proportion of the lcgional'ief; are men who have experienced sendee campaigns. The Legion's stali' oflieer for New Zealand states that telegrams from all over New Zealand are con'tinu- j ally arriving at Auckland from members j anxious to get to the. front, and men are coming into the city from outlying districts to offer their services. Telegrams have come from Wcsland, Central Otngo, Marlborough and Nelson in the South Island, and from all sorts of remote places in the Xorth Island. In the Xorth Island men are offering their services in whole squadrons. This afteriiuon a large number gathered in Auckland, eagerly seeking a chance to get away to the scene of action. Cablegrams Were despatched to the Co',ll- - of the Legion. Lieut. - Colonel Driseoll, D.5.0.. in London, stating that the men here are ready for the call, anil praying for a chance to go to the front should war bu declared. The Waitemata troop volunteered in a body, not one mail being willing to stay behind. Yesterday the Poverty Bay squadron of about TO men, the most powerful and best equipped of the established squadrons, telegraphed to the liovernnient, oll'ering to emhark Inlly armed for service within 24 hours. The organisation work only comlucnced to make headway in Xew Zealand soiiie IS months ago, and it savs a good deal for the spirit of Xew Zealanders that there should be so iininv recruits. The ureat difficulty has be™ tins obtaining o; rilles, as tii'.: Government had none for sale, and the men have been obliged to get them in England at a cost of .Co each. It is hoped the Government will aid tile Legion to the extent of a few rilles if the services of tile men are accepted. The Legion is part of the na fional defence reserve, and therefore ex I'ects. if not called by the War Ollice, to have the opportunity of sending at least, two squadrons with the New Zealand expeditionary force. The men will find their own horses and uniforms and many of them their own rilles. Immediate] y word is received mobilisation will he oidered, officers commanding squadrons, troops and sub-units, and the organisers in charge of districts beinp commuiii '.ited with by urgent telegrams'. I I'KI.l-j;i!.\I'll ( KN'SUKSIIIP.

Wellington, August 4. II"- Delcucc Department has issued nii-ih-r iHt-.miti.rn r.the | trie"; f.lhi:---and wireless are accepted at ( If' scml-r's ri-k subject to (lie ceit-or-s .I 1, aml "O claim for reimbursement oi lot will !,:• :-imsii|>-.'i>i|. Scnilei'#' names must be »iy, nat the en,l. Cod. anil cypher me.-.,a ires are tin biihK'li. and r. i'ei! abbreviate! addresses wM net lie a-ceepted. Tile menu,. *ays : "It is realise,! these aiianiienients may cause inconvenience 01.<1 even expense to (he public, but they llave been considered necessary after "U'eli thought and deliberation' l>v tile '"'l""al (.'owin.aient. The reflations have been nut as carefully as pi s,,bb> b 'loreliand. It nn;,t be'reaped that no changes are possible now without tin- ri-k of thr<,\vin<r t|„, „ or ] ; of tile wb'.je scheme into ciuifn.sion, J )k.' .cttcr of the must 1k» adhered to now. Xew Zealand is playing her part in the interests of the Empire. In regard to inward press milages by tile odiumry cable rout,', it IS understood there may be some little delay for a day or two until the cen-oi's have become thoroughly conversant v illi their work." It is understood tlmt press messages a.'readv marked as centered by the Imperial authorities will not be -übjeeted to delay. AN OFEEU ACCEPTED. KRO.U TARANAKf MOTORISTS, The following is the text of a telegram received by the -ecrctal'v of the Taranaki Aulotiiohile .Association yes-terday:--"On behalf of the fiovernmiMit, I desire to thank the members of your Association very heartily for their offer to place motor-cars at the disposal of. the Oovcrnment in ease of emergency 'hiring, the present crisis, and to say that their patriotic action is highly appreciated. Should the necessity arise, you will be communicated with by the defence authorities.—'W. F. Massev."

WOT LONG TO WAIT. WELLINGTON' EXCITED. I'HOCKSSIdV TO PARLIAMENT II Of:.Sl'!. REMARKS liY Till? PREMIER. .Wellington, Last Night The Will' spirit lias taken possession of tins city, tlie streets being full of eager crowds, anxiously awaiting till' receipt of the latest news. A long procession of young men. mostly Territorials, marched to 'Parliament Buildings. where tlicy sang the National Anthem and patriotic songs, after which Mr. Miissev addressed them. 'He said he was glad to avail himself of the invitation to say a few words, though this was not the time for talking, hut was a time for action, and he felt confident ;liat if New Zealandirs were culled ii|ion to do their share they would 910 it with honor. A rumor 'had hen in circulation during the afternoon that Britain had declared war igainst Germany, .hut there was no official confirmation of that rumor. He had no information as to a state of war between these countries, but in his opinion we would not have long to wait for a declaration of war. He did not, want to indulge in jingoism, but he had no doubt about the result. He had absolute confidence in the Empire to which wo belong'. !t might he his lutv in a few days to ask New Zealandcrs 10 go to the front, and he felt confident that he would not ask in vain. Equally confident was, he that the Union Jack would come out on top. He thanked them {or the encouragement given to the Government, which, he assured thesa, would not be forgotten. (Cheers). The National Anthem was then sung, after which there were trie's for Sir Jose ih Ward, who was not present. Mr. Massey said that in Sir Joseph's absence they could take tlio will for the deed, as lie was heartily in accord with the Government in all they were doing to maintain the safety of the Dominion and the integrity of the Empire. The declaration was received with lusti cheers. A MINISTER'S EXPLANATION. Wellington, August ■(. Lite report of the lion. 31 v. Eraser's sjiec.'h ;,t Takanau suited that he nid lie, coi Id nut send men !o the front I'.'H but Mr. l''ra-or explains t:':.<cit this was; not said without 171mlific.'!t 'i'n' Wi.at hj.» did s.iv was that it wmiltl I) ii" to send men to Enroll:* he ii would be impractical!:' e »w : n" 1.!; Ihe di-tam-o. It would lie quite pa—sible, h",v. evert for an expedition Ir\ fr.'.'ce fri.ir, New Zca'and to he nVt? niewheri- ill the Pacific or in this 1 eniis i'ii for Imperial purposes. Jlr rPH.-e:' added that the New ZeaUiu, Pcvenriunt would lie quit,'.! prepared to do wluitiver the Home Oovenmen. •ni'ihi ad, them to do for the advantage of the Ihnpire. As soon as I!k' order for nival v.,--ervist . to report themselves was i, si;<-d last night, a d<"zen urtimcn and '.tl'icer; f-.eni the variou- in -pert M'spunded. and mam- fro • 'her pa,t.-; viportrd for service by tea'. ram. THE ARTILLERY CALLED OUT. IXt'OX VEX I I'!X,CE OE CODE CAULK PROHIBITION. Wellington, Last Night. A Gazette Extraordinary was issued to-day calling out the Garrison Artillery for active service. Another forbids the. export of coal from New Zealand except for Admiralty purposes. A great deal of excitement prevailed in the city this evening, the special news announcements being eagerly scanned by big crowds. Numbers paraded the streets, waving flags and singing .patriotic airs, °

A great deal of inconvenience is being caused by the prohibition of code cables. In the case of th(> May Morn sawmilling (irm. employing a large number of hands, who ai'e paid by remittance from England, they cannot now obtain money for wages, as the banks refuse • plain-won! instructions covering financial matters, and therefore the firm i.s- forced to notify tlie dismissal of a hundred hands. This will be a serious matter for the Upper llutt business people, as widl as for the actual mill workers. ENTHUSIASM AT WANGANCI. Wanganui, List Night. Large. crowds filled the principal streets to-night. The playing of "God Wave t'he King," "Rule Britannia'' and the. "Marseillaise" by the band created .scenes of enthusiasm. Cheers were given at frequent intervals for the King and for France. Crowds surrounded the newspaper- ofiiccs to-night, eager to learn the latest developments.

BOOTS FOR DOMINION TROOPS. Chris tchurch, Last Night. , Messrs M. O'Brien and Co., Limited, contractors to the New Zealand Government, received instructions this morning to prepare immediately 5000 pairs of regimental boots, and to make the necessary arrangements for a further delivery of 51)0!) pairs. In connection with the examination of all vessels entering Lvttelton 'harbor, it has been decided that this shall take place as from 8 p.m. to-day. The Peninsula trader Cygnet has been c'hosen as the exa.mina.tion steamer, and the officers, who will carry, out the duties under instructions from the Defence Department, are the Lvttelton Harbor Board's two pilots, Captain Hunter and Captain Crawford. LE(.I !0N OF FRONTIERSMEN'. Gisborne, August I. The loeil legion of frontiersmen hi's, telegraphed efferiug immediate service stating'that it would be able to embark a squadron fully armed for setvic" within '2-1 Jfotti's. There" Isive been a number of inquiries at file Defence Office a, : . to the possibilities of dispatching an expeditionary force, and aiready name, are being registered.

EMERGENCY FINANCE. KXI'OUT OF COLD FORBIDDEN. I'i r Pre--, Association. VMlmjstou. Night. Mr. Allen. MinNler of Finance, moved 111 the House of •Representatives tonight. as ft matter of urgency, that the House proceed with the Banking Hill immediately. Tile Hoiisc went into committee on tin) ('ill .ami the I Jill passed with maehinerv amendments, A new clause was added, on the motion of the Minister, prohibiting the exportation of gold during the course of the proclamation except with the consent, of the Minister. On the third reading, Sir .Joseph Ward said lie entirely atrreed with the provisions of the Bill, ' It was a good measure in normal times, and even more so in times of panic. He paid a tribute to the strength of tile banks doing business in New Zealand, but expressed the hope, that those responsible for the management would not do anything in the present situation to unduly force up the rates of interest. Mr. Allen, in n ply, said Jie quite agreed with what Sir Joseph Ward had said. He had seen the bank, managers, and felt sure that there would lie. no atteinpt to inllate the rate of interest. lie had assured 'himself that the banks were stronger to-day than theyTiad ever been, if England became involved in a European war, it might be that we would be asked to make sacrifices, but in that event he felt sure we would all make those sacrifices to assist the Empire to which we. belong. The Bill was read a third time, and passed. TIAWivjS'S RAY EXPORTS ' STOWED. Napier, August -4. Owing to the outbreak of wur the llawke s Bay meat exporting companies l.ave practically decided not to ship any frozen produce tor the pre>ent, consequently die Star of India,, which arrived in the roadstead' yesterday after discharging lier inward cargo, will proceed to Wellington without taking any moat. NAVUA NOT TO SAIL. Auck.and, August 4. The departure of the steamer Navtifi foi .Samoa. Fiji and Tonga, announced lor to-morrow, is indefinitely postponed. The was partly loaded, bn^ stepped taking cargo. The Union Company decline .to give any reason for. the vetser.-! detention, but no doubt it is due to the war situation. SPICOIALi DAY OF PRAYICR. Dunedin, August 4. Tile I'resbytery to-day resolved to keep Sunday next as speckil day fif prayer and waiting on God in connection with - the pre-ent critical state of huropcHn <1 Hail's and also agreed u co-operate villi other bodies in t'liis matter.

RITKRVJKIOX OF MESRAOHS T!V - WIRE. Wellington, I.ast Night. It is understood that inward 'Press cables that 'have already passed the censors at the other end will nut be affected l>y the censorship in New Zealand. ■ (irent delay was-noticeable to-day in the receipt of Press messages from London. Some took as long as eight hours, whereas one day last week one came through in a few minutes. No doubt this is attributable, in part at least, to the institution o2 wiisorship. Supervision is also being exercised over ordinary domestic telegrams in the Dominion. The greatest hardship will probably be felt front the effect that the abolition uf code messages will have on money transactions by cable. instances of this have occurred even today.