Britain Involved

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 66, 6 August 1914, Page 4

Britain Involved

War against Germany. I,w I r'l i i A VERITABLE ARMAGEDDON Germans Enter Belgium -J ' Li ■- * French and Russia Attacking Hard ■ I L_t Trim 1 Reported Naval Fights N.Z. Forces Partially Mobilising By Cable.—(Press Association.—Copyright

A STATE OF WAR.

Received 6, 12.35 a.m. Loudon, August 4. A state of war exists between Great Britain and Germany,

BELGIUM IN SORE STRAITS.

BRITAIN'S ACTION. London, August i. Mr. Asquith read a telegram sent to the British Ambassador in Berlin early this morning, when the King of the Belgians appealed to King Goorge for diplomatic intervention on behalf of Belgium, who had categorically refused Germany's request for free passage of troops as a flagrant violation of the law of nations. F'- v aiesty's Government was bound, said Mr. Asquith, to protest against this violation of the treaty, and must request that Belgium's neutrality will be respected. Mr. Asquith also read a telegram from the British Minister at Brussels; quoting the German note to Belgium, that as she had declined the well-intentioned proposal submitted by the Imperial Government the latter deeply regretted that she would be compelled to carry out, if necessary by force of arms, measures considered indispensable i* view of the French menace. A FORMAL ASSURANCB. BRITAIN REFUSES TO ACCEPT ~ BELGIUM ACTIVELY DEFENDING.

London, August 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith read a telegram from Herr von Jagow, German Secretary for Foreign Affairs, repeating his formal assurance that Germany would not annex Belgian territory. (Derisive laughter). Germany had unimpeacable information that France intended to attack her across Belgium, hence her disregard of neutrality. Mr. Asquith added: "This explanation is unsatisfactory." Brussels, April 4. One hundred and fifty thousand have been mobilised to defend neutrality. A strategical line from Mabneny to Liege is guarded on both the German and Beland twenty-six thousand are engaged in digging trenches between the forts.

A BAIT TO BRITAIN.

BUT GERMANY'S -GAME FAILS. "TOO NARROW AN ENGAGEMENT." London, August 4. The German Embassy in London has announced that Germany is prepared to abstain from attacking the north-east coast of France or the use otthe Belgian and Dutch coasts if Britain will remain neutral for the time being. It is argued that thus Britain would render the maximum assistance to France without going to war.

In tho House of Commons .Sir E. Grey naid that Britain yesterday gave France an assurance of help if the Gorman navy attacked in tho North Sea or in the Channel. Germany'*! undertaking not to attack the north coast of Prance if Britain pledged her neutrality was far too narrow an engagement.

GERMAN'S THIN\STORY. '

WHY WAR WAS DECLARED \AGAINST FRANCE. x _____ .„ Paris, August 4. Baron von Schoon, German Ambassador, delivered a letter declaring that French aviators had flown over- Germany and Belgium. . Owing to these [acts of aggression Germany considered herself at war with France. ■M. Viviani, the Premier, pointed out prior violations of the peace by Germany and protested against the violation of Luxemburg and the ultimatum to Belgium.

HUNDRED MILLION IN TEN MINUTES.

BRITISH PARLIAMENT VOTES SUPPLIES. London, August 4. The Bank Holiday will be prolonged over Thursday. v The House of Commons, passed all the outstanding votes of supply, amounting to a hundred millions, in >cn minutes. It is rv ' that Mr. Masterman has resigned his seat in the Cabinet. Eighty-five per cent, is being paid at Lloyd's to insure against war between Britain and Germany for three months. A supposed spy at Grimsby fcaa been released.

" WE ARE PREPARED."

GREAT SPEECH BY THE FOREIGN SECRETARY. WHAT BRITAIN CAN AND CANNOT ' TOLERATE. " BECAUSE OF HONOR."

Received 5, 6.20 p.m. London, August 3. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey spoke for ninety minutes. He declared that when he was asked if armed support could be given he replied that he could promise nothing unless he received the whole-hearted support of public opinion, but he told the French and German Ambassadors that if war were forced on Fiance publio opinion would rally towards France. "My own opinion," he said, "is that if a foreign fleet came and battered the undefended coasts of France, we could not stand by, with arms folded, dispassionately doing nothing." After detailing the negotiations with Germany, he added: "I have said enough to slrow that we must be prepared, and we are prepared." (Cheers, lasting for over a minute).

; ."Messrs Asquith and Winston Churchill gave no doubt of the readiness and efficiency of the forces. There was only one. way in which Britain can make certain of keeping outside war, and that would Le the issue immediately of a proclamation of unconditional neutrality. ;We cannot do that, rf we stand aside we sacrifice our rospeet and good name throughout the world. We arc going to sulfer terribly by this war. Our foreign trade is going to stop, not be-. | cause the routes are closed, but be- ' cause there will he no trade." He concluded by saying that if the situation developed as seemed probable, Britain would face it. He believed that when the country realised what was at stake, it would support the Government's determination, resolution and endurance. (Loud cheers). I Mr. Redmond said that in times past, : when the Empire was engaged in ter- , rible enterprises, the sympathy of the Nationalists in Ireland had been estranged. But recent years had altered the situation, and a wider knowledge of the \ real Irish history had altered the view of the British democracy towards Ireland. He honestly believed that the i Irish democracy would turn with the ! utmost anxiety and sympathy to Britain [in every trial and danger. Possibly the I history of 1778 would be repeated, when a hundred thousand volunteers sprang into existence to defend Ireland against invasion. He would gainsay Mr. Ramisay Mac Donald, wTien he said that if the Government confined the question te that of Belgian neutrality, the Labor I arty would support them. "We -were brought into the Crimean War because of honor; rushed into the South African war because of honor; and Sir Edward (■ivy has appealed to tis to-day because ot honor.!' CALM. m.T DETERMINED. THE STAW OK LONDON'S PEOPLE.

Times and Sydney Ru„ Services. Received 4, 5.45 p.m. London, August t. a meeting of American visitors stranded in London appointed committees to render assistance. The Bank of England printers are working twelve hours „ rf av , producing vast quantities of five-pound notes, as w,T m P ° mid " otl ' s "' «_•«**> as impracticable. The populace is wonderfully oalm and Belf-restramcd, but there is a spirit at " resolute determination among all classes. The cancellation of Bank Holiday excursions caused huge crowds in the* streets, ana the war specials were eagerly devoured. ' w„"t S '! be ? ame man 'fe3t that England " was entangled, patriotic fervor deepened, concourses singing patriotic songs. -

i THB BELGIAN SITUATION.

-MHMAN OCCUPATION CONFIRMED. BOW THE ESTRANGEMENT CAME ABOUT. GERMANY DECLINES TO RESPECT NEUTRALITY. Received 6, 12.10 a.m. London, August 5. Mr. Asquith, continuing, said: "Simull&neously we received a telegram from Ke Belgian Foreign Minister, announc- ; that the Belgian territory had" be»n ■folated at Cemmench. near Aix-!a-Oiapelle, and had penetrated Btill fur]Mier ensewhere." Mr. Asquith read Herr von Jagow's jelegram: "We will not annex Belgian jhrritory, which is borne out bv the fcet that we have solemnly piedged pu word to Holland t orespect strictly •heir neutrality. It is obvious that w'c ftould not profitably annex Belgian territory without making territorial acquisitions at Holland's expense," Mr. AsqnitE said: -'We repeated our wquest, made last week, that Germany fire ns the same assurance in regaTd to Belgium's neutrality as was given ua gtai Belgium by France."

THE BRITISH FLEET.

AMERICAN RUSH FOR HOME. Received (I, 12.2,5 a.m. London, August 4. Vice-Ailn. ; ral Sir J. R. Jellicoe. Seconf -Sea Lord, lias assumed command of the Home a.:et:., with Rear-Admiral C. E. Madden as Cltiei of Staff. The proclamation mobilising the army V*4 read at the Koya:' Exchange (midst great enthusiasm. The ttnets adjoining the Atlantic Shipping offices in the West End are jacked w'th Americans, frantically anxkus to ielurn. Fabulous price- are offered for r>ths.

BRITISH CRUISER CHASED

SHOWS A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS. Received 6, 2.5 a.m. London, August 4. German sAips chased the .raiser Pathfinder, which eluded her pursuers. The Government has taken over control of the raiways to ensure aiovetientg of troops, stores and food. The Admiraitv fcas Liken ovpr two battleAlps ordered foT Turkey and .two deAtroyers ordered for Chili. The former ■»ve been renamed Agineourt and ■ Ibin.

Lad? Dudley has started an Austral itn voluntary fie>l hospital. Some Australians have promised liberal help. An ar.onymous donor ha* given £2500.

X v AMERICA DECLARES I HEUTBALITY.

\ > iJE -KBPKZ PfIINZESSIN CECIL! fi Ji. _. . SAEE. Received 6. 1.10 aja. / Wa«hingtr;i, Aupu-' ."> •m. ' The united State* i..is p formal pr»'an:.it'on of neiilnililv. A Bill to CM-Itiiie all aliens who '.■■;■.-,: the l"ni„?d States at any nort w (lie field of wai ha= been introduced. The President slate- that the financial situation is juricctly sound. | New York. August 4. 5 The Kron Prinzessin Cecili? has re- • turned to Bar I!::rlv>r, Maine, the captain feirir.g capture. The steamer had beer, disgirsed as a British -f earner but 1 a, wire!--* n;-*-.!'_•.■ ii.fi.n.:! her that British v.;r,l,ip- v.:---e nailing. The Ctptain thrnup'-tn r-fn-el to proceed. 'All !i?ht. we!.- .-mi, eale-l.

HELP FOIMJERMANY.

SMALL KINGDOMS OFFER TROOPS. Received 6. 2.5 a.m. JJerlin, August 4. Army chaplains held an open-air service for the soldiers in their marching kit around the Bi>marck monument. tVre was a' iinge attendance of the JoWie. all joining in the Ljrd's Prayer. The Kings of Havana. Saxony "and Sfurtcmberg have placee' their armies Wider the Emperor as Supreme War fcord.

The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg and |he Duke of Brunswick are taking the (eld.

UNEASINESS IN JAPAN. i

Received tl. 2.15 a.m. Tokio. Augii-t ."». Tiierc is much unr*~ine-s. in -'span.

f 0 THE LAST DROP OF BLOOD

CANADA'S PATRIOTISM. WILL MAKE TIIK DREADNOUGHT G T rT. Received "-, 1.50 am. Ottawa. August t. Cabinet is cunt n,plating the purchase Of three Dreadnoughts now being completed in Englanil for foreign 'oimtries •fld presenting th.-m to Britain. Mr. Hughes, Militia Minister, announced at Vancouver th't the Niagara is Betained, and will n..t sail for Auckland. Received 5. 2.15 a.m. Ottawa, August 1. Parliament has been summoned -in cxtr.ior.linari .-.--io;i to \oir war -unadies.

It is practically certain that Canada rill purchase the Dreadnoughts. A wave of patriotic enthusiasm is •weeping over Canada, unapproached at My time in the country's history. Bonarea were lighted in prairi- towns when the announcement of war was made. Thousands of volunteers ar- ofTerin" their services daily. Patriotic asso'-ia° tioiio are meeting and pa=sing resolutions promising the Government every support in any action it mav take to hssist the Mother country. Crowds of French-Canadians are parading Quebec and Montreal with Union .Licks"and Tricolors. cheering alt-rnat-lv the Kingune H. Pomcare.

The Canadian Club's annual Cam-la Convention at Vancouver sent a m-s----■age to the King assuring- M m 0 f f an . »da's loyalty to the last Irop of h.-r blood. HOLLAND MOBILISES. AND IS PRKPAKKD TO FL<>OB THE COUNTRY. Received .*>, 11 p. m . Amsterdam. Augu-t 3. Mobilisation is progressing smoothly. The authorities are prepared to ope"n th"« sluices and niibmerge the country west to Rotterdam and south to Utrecht Md ffleh.

CZAR'S MANIFESTO.

GERMANY'S INSOLE N'T TACTICS. WILL 11 UNANIMOUSLY REPULSED. St. Petersburg, August 4. Tratps tearing lor the front were drawn up all day outside the churches and received the blessings of the, clergy. The Oar, in a manifesto, saya: "Russia is related by faith and by blood to the SI it people, mid has never regarded tteir tat' with indifference, but fraternal ncnuuient was awakened with extTaordiaary force wlien Austria addressed Serria with claims which could not be accepted by an independent State. Whea we took the necessary measures im precaution, Germany demanded immediate cessation, and on being rebuffed, suddenly declared war. We believe that a!', faithful subjects will rise with unanimity to repulse the insolent attack." THB RUSSIAN" INVASION". FRONTIER CROSSED AT VARIOUS POINTS. Received 6, 11.5 p.m. Sydney, August 5. ▲warding to a delayed cable from Berlin, dated August 3, there are authentic reports that Russians crossed the border at varioua points. 1 The Roaiaa Ambasador received his passport*.

PRAYERS FOR THE ARMY.

Tffß CHURCHES CROWDED. NATIONAL ENTHUSIASM AND LOYALTY. Received 5, 11.5 p.m. St. Petersburg. August 3. Tie •burchea are packed with people prayiag for the success of the army. , Schooftoyi are offering for service as trenok-diggen and for similar work, devotiag their wages to the support of tie reaervists' families. A prominent Liberal organ voluntarily ceased publication, on the ground of the aeeeasity for a united Russia. A thousand women are replacing the men called to arms as factory workers . aid tramway conductors. Tfce Grand Duke Nicholas' appointment i« welcomed. He contributed mud to tiie recent military revival. He is a raaa of iron constitution and will, and a bent cavalry leader. BPTOCH BY THE CZAR. " rTTLL NEVER .MAKE PEACE." TILL TrTK KNEMY'S LAST SOLDIER HAS LEFT. I Received 6, 12.30 a.m. St. Petersburg. August 5. . The <>.ar, addressing a crowd before tie P|<are, said: "We will never make peace until the enemy's laßt soldier has left Riuman territory." 1 TJougands demonstrated outside the British Embassy. ~ v . - Sir O. W. Buchanan, the British Ambassador, was frantically cheered on his declaring that England is in perfect sympathy with Rjtssia. A RUSSIAN DENIAL. OBUfSKR WAS X«vT BEACHED. Received S. 12.30 a.m. St. Petcr,l„n--. Anuu-t .'.. Ru»*i4 officially contradicts the report of the lestruetion of the cruiser Lilian. Only a few shots were fired, and no casualty wore reported.

GERMAN ADVANCE ON RUSSIA.

INVASION OP POLAND. Losdon, August 4. A battalion of German infantry with maciirvguns has occunied Kolasz, in RuiwUs Poland.

{HOSTILITIES ON RUSSIAN FRONTIER.

ATTSVfPT TO SEIZE TIIK RAILWAYS

London, August 4. fa caTglrj skirmishes on Germaav's eastern frontier, twenty Russians were killed.

The Russians attacked Johannisberg. on the eastern side of Hungary, at ?fx o'eloefc. also the railway between Johannisberg and Lvck, near Gutten and the railway to Dlottowen,

ON SERVIA'S FRONTIER.

RRPOPTBD REPULSE of A! t STP;a\S London, August I. An Austrian column attempting to enter the Sandjak at Ouvatz was repulsed. During the -ix davs since the war eommenc.'d not a single Austrian has entered Seniau territorv. .Austria has diverted her troops from Pervu to nn-.t'ct. her Russian frontier. SERVIA LET ALONE. PICK'S-INC- MATTERS NEARER HOME London, lAugust 4. Ic is believed that Austnfcias aban-don-d her active eampaigiiTn S.ivi.i. att-ti >:n<r to prcv-iug matter- in G.-i|i,:.i

ENGAGEMENT IN SERVIA.

A"«TRIAN.S ACROSS THE FROXTIK:!. M')N"! - K\r:i;!:rxs attack Austria. Umpired 5. ]].s p.m. (Delayed cable . IVrb i. August '). A-i engagement is rcjjuii. I at'Vhlji-to fifty miles south of Belgrade Ft \i reported that the .\i,.;i(..ncgvi,,s are bombMrding Cattaro. a seapoit torn of An-tria. mi tin; narrow neck of !'•»] '.''■ng off Montenegro from the pea.

MONTENEGRO MOBILISES.

Cetinje. Aumist 5. Mobili-ati.m lias been ordered. A blo-kido at Tivari is expected.

WAR FEELING IN BULGARIA

London, August 4. The warlike feeling is spreading in Bulgaria, but it is unlikely that she will arwrndon her neutrality at present.

"TO ARMS!"

BELGIUM APPEALS TO BRITAIN. FOR PROTECTION AGAINST GER MANY. ENGLAND CANNOT REFUSE. MUST DO HER UTMOST. London, August 4. Germany lias sent an ultimatum to Belgium demanding the military use of Belgium territory. An answer is demanded by seven o'clock this morning. The Daily Exchange states that Belgium has refused. Sir Edward Grey, in the House of Commons, said that the Belgian King had telegraphed a supreme appeal to Britain to safeguard her integrity. He did not know whether there had been an ultimatum to Belgium. If so, it was' clearly Britain's obligation to do- her utmost to prevent the consequences. The fleet had been mobilised, and the army w*s being mobilised, but the Government had not promised to send the expeditionary army abroad. The Daily Telegraph states that the Gci mi 's occupied Arlon, in Belgium, and the Swiss military station at Basle. It is rumored in Paris that Garros, the well-known aviator, destroyed a German Zeppelin airship, but lost his life in the act.

The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was wirelessly signalled from Malin Head (Donegal) yesterday. Her position is not stated. (It looks as if the vessel were trying to get round by the north of Scotland.) BELGIUM WILL NEVER SUBMIT. WILL FACE GERMANY'S THREAT. Brussels. August 4. M. Vandervclde, the Socialist leader. has been apointcd a Minister, in order that all parties may be represented in the GoveitMient. The National Bank's securities have been removed to Antwerp, wnere business is suspended. Tli'o King addressed a joint -sitting of the Obamlers. He said that Belgium was ready for all sacrifices and would resist the invader. All were gathered round the Sovereign. A prolonged scene of enthusiasm iellowed, M. de Broquevillc, the Premier, said the Goverrment would not sacrifice Belgium's honor and would face Germany's t' Teat. The word therefore was: ''To anins; Be'gium will never submil." Paris, August 4.

A lew German note has been handed to Bel.jiuro and negotiations thereon are progre.-sing. It is reported in Brussels tint tho. Germans have not yet violated Belgian territory.

BELGIUM INVADED.

GKRMAtV TROOPM CROSS THE FRONTIER. London. August 4. It ! s c-fiiually r-tated that 'Cermany Jiiis _Ven ieiv'. Germ-in aiToplanes hom/ttJ'ileu LiiiicvilKl, of the Lorraine border, wiU'Otifc bloodshed. Ta'rltvy U> mobilising her t'orers. Lord \k 1-lc.Y ha., resigned fn ~, the British (Vbiic'tLondon, August 4. Messages state that tin: Belgian Cabinet hai formally refused Germany's note offering an entente with Belgium if she would facilitate tho transportation of German troops through Belgian territory. Another message, via Paris, says the. Germans have invaded Belgium and occupied Arlon. The newspaper Etoilo Beige reports that German troops are posted twelve miles north-east of Liege. Renter confirms the German note to Belgium dcelaring her intention of using Belgian territory if necessary.

Thi' liclgiun army is an almost negligible quantity, consisting, on a war footing, of n Held army of 100.01*0 men and garrisons of 80,000 men. According to a lav. passed last year these numbers were to be increased to hJO.IiOU for field army. (10.000 for auxiliary services, and 130,000 for garrisons, but these inerca: - ,"S cannot lave taken effect yet.

BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

PROTEST All A INST WAR. DEMAND FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS. , GREAT SATISFACTION IX lIOI'SB OF LORDS. Received 4, 7.;i.j } :\ London, Atie.ii-.t 4. When the House resumed. Sir Edward Grey anuouneed that th» terms of Germany's ultimatum to Belgium praised the maintenance and independence of the Kingdom on the conclusion of peare, hut threatening, in ease of refusal, to treat Belgium as au enemy. Sir Edward Grey added: "I can only fay that the Government has taken this information into grave consideration." Mr. P. '.Worrell (Labor), speaking amid interruption, said Sir Edward Grey had not given niillii-ient reasons why Britain phonld intervene in the war.

Mr. C. Wedgwood ILabor) slid Si ; - Edward Grey had ltiii'lc a wonderful jingo speech. (Loud rln'civ ami dissent). Mr. Harvey (Labori appealed to ilie to i-*Te liif terrible wre-Lage of iiiun in life. Mr. Ki ' i IT.i >■(! ir- an id the ITo.i ~ • bud Hhii '-n -rd a Hi]] to relieve tli" Stole Kvctiai:*. •. but notl»injr could r> 'i■ ><■ their it: 1 "-1 ; ,;b]e destitution. >' 'oe I abnr )> :<-;111 ><-1 '.,'oild do a!! they i-ould to rou.-e ilh- \\o '.ilig elasses i; Oppo-itioll to the CoVI illlH'llt'n propos.! Jir. A. I'oiirionliv w.A Sir Albert. Sj.i' (Liberal) and Mr. S. Rowntree mad Mi'iilar appenl> for further negotiation with Onnany. l.onl Lansib h'tu:. in tiie House of lxirils, expressed great witisfaetioti wi! j Sir Kdwntd Grey's statement, imo" wlnHi an imilco front might ■ '1 biW-d. i{ wat. a nt«atenient of ii •cimrajti-. and shown that, in this e. ■ not. fear tliat any -eetion t'"' (iovernnient i* likely to jeopardise tbe country's teeiiritv and protection.

NAVAL BATTLE.

IN THE NORTH SEA. OFF BRITAIN'S COAST. London, August 4. Ships arriving on the Tyne declare that a battle is proceeding off Flamhorough Heads, between the French and German fleets.

RUSSIA REPULSED.

IN A NAVAL ENGAGEMENT IN TIIK BALTIC. London, Am- :st 4. News from Stockholm says that there was an er.gagemeut between Russian and German warships off Aland Island. The Russians- were driven back and tcok refuge in the Gulf of Finland. The Germans seized tJhe wliole of the islands 1 bringing to Finland in the Baitic Sea. The engagement between Russian and German warships is confirmed. One of largest Russian battleships is ashore a lid cannot be refloated. London,, August 4. The German cruiser Augsberg is asserted to have bombarded Libau, a seapi.rt and 'watering place of Courland, Russia, on the Baltic, and set the port on fire, besides laying mines in the harbor.

Germin troops are operating within a few miles of Liege, and German dirig'bles ;ind aeroplanes' arc hovering on the frontier. The Gcimans are continuing raids on the French frontier, for the purpose of drawing thr enemy out. Thle French. however, nmain within the five-mils limit.

THE GERMAN FLEET.

BOTTLED UP IN THE BALTIC. VARIOUS ITEMS. London, August 4. It is understood that the, German fleet is practically bottled up in the Baltic and will probably remain in the Kiel Canal.

The Hague reports that the German Minister has assured the Government that Germany will respect the neutrality of the Netherlands and has declared that he will not present an ultimatum to Holland. Germany has detained the British steamers Saxon and Castro at Cuxhaven and Hamburg. Germany asserts that she only ordered the detention of the British vessel Castro at Hamburg because she wished to have the Kiel Canal clear. The Grecian Crown Prince and Prince Christian have departed from London homewards. The order for the mobilisation of the British Army has been issued and the regiments start to various centres tomorrow. A truck laden with £BOO,OOO in gold and a similar amount of silver, belonging to a German concern, has been seized outside Paris, en route for Germany. CFiiMAN FLEET PASSES 'lilßOl'O/I KIEL CANAL.

'Received 5, iiS p.S I -J Sydney, August "a!"*'" A London dciuj.-.1 cablegram says that aieordijig t • a diplomatic authority the (Herman high sea fleet passed through the Kiel Canal, and is steaming westward. GERMAN WARSHIPS IN ATLANTIC. , REPORT CAUSES EXCITEMENT. London, August 4. There was excitement in London when it was rumored that German cruisers had been seen in the Atlantic, If this is true, these will be the Goeben (of 2-2.000 tons) and the Brezla. 'The Admiralty urges that British ships bound for Continental ports north of Calais should be diverted to United Kingdom ports., Details of the military and naval operations are meagre and misleading, owing to censorship. Private telegrams from Stockholm treat the Aland island battle as a canard.

GERMAN BOMBARDMENT REPORTED.

London. August 4. The French Embassy states that the llieslau bombarded Bona, in Algeria, at four o'clock this morning, and afterwards sleanud westward at full speed.

GERMANY TO BORROW 250 MILLIONS.

ITALY STILL NEUTRAL. ! ' ! Berlin, August i. A Bill has been introduced in the Reichstag, voting an extraordinary credit of 250 millions sterling. Rome, August 4. The Giornale dTtalia savs that Germany has called the attention of Italy to France's so-called hostile nets, anil declared that these constitute a claim under the Triple Alliance. The paper adds that tlie Italian Government does not eon-ider that the claim is established, and will adhere to her neutrality. Stockholm, August 1. Sweden will remain neutral. Paris, August 4. The Government is introducing Bills extending the moratorium to house rents and doubling the Bank of France's note issue. Lc Matin says that flic Austrian* attacked the Servians at Semeiidria. and | were ,-epuKrd with heavy losses. ' The j Au-;'iaiis for si x days vainly endeavored 1 .oss the river Save. j AMERICAN FEELING. '. VTACQNISTIC TO GERMANY. Received 0, 12.30 a.m. New York," August a. Fxcept in German-American circles, ■ ''.eion is solidly against Germany. i lie Times describes ;| u . Kaiser a - a pious humbug. Forty Austral;.in., and New Zealanders at Oa' land, Califorv.V. signified their desire to enrol for <h[ i" Australasia if needed.

FRANCE IN STATE OF SIEGE.

ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS.RESTAURANTS WRECKED. Paris, August 4. | The Commander-in-Chief of the French Forces has left for the frontier. It is reported that-a, German force is near Mars and Latour. Numerous foreigners are asking permission to form a volunteer corps, including Polish miners. j Tn the northern districts mobs at night wrecked shops and restaurants of which Germans were supposed to bo the owners. One hundred and fifty were arrested. There were further raids in the morning, despite threats of martial law. and all cafes and drink shops closed at nine o'clock. "TO BERLIN-" FRANCE ON THE MOVE. APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. A NEW EXPLOSIVE MAY BE USED. \ Paris, August />. The city is calm. There arc hundreds of men, y-omen and children, moMlv Germa.is, at the flare du NoixL wa.itin'g to l«i.ve, but the railway services arc wholly used for military purposes. The mobilisation order instantly set the country in movement, and 'there were extraordinary scenes. Men rushed about as if demented'; women fell on their knees and wept. , Motor cars, cycles, horses, and everything of use in military operations were immediately requisitioned.

M. Poinesrc Has issued a proctomal ion | emphasising France's strong efforts to J secure peace Now lie relies on the | patriotism .of Frenchmen who are ready to do their duty. I Tiie postponed payment of debts until August 3.1 applies to deposit end current accounts. Depositors are permitted limited' accounts. I Several thousand demonstrators snr [ rounded thr Alsace-Lorraine memorial in Paris, singing patriotic songs and shouting, "To"'Berlin 1" The Matin lias had an. interview with M. Turpin, the inventor of meknite, who declare!-. tlhat the Minister of War has accepted a new invention which' will modify military tactics and render all defensive measures illusory. The enemy's forces would he annihilnted by its use. Several thousand yoßing Kalian* paiaced the streets with the Kalian ;iml French flap-, cheering the French Army. Crowds gave an ovation to the Italians. GERMAN AMBASSADOR APPLIES TOR HIS PASSPORTS. Received 4, 5.5 p.m.

I Paris, August 4. j It has been officially announced that j the Germans entered France near Eperry. The Cabinet Council is sitting at the Elysee. M. Toincare has signed a decree de(.:hi':i!g France and Algeria to be in a state of siege. This position will be maintained throughout the war. The German Ambassador at Paris has •l 5 «*U, instructed to demand hit passpbrtß*Tftj»^J l rance. Similar instructions nave M. Cambon at Berlin. ~""" '--„,„ The male population of the ages of twenty and forty-fivo'"f*» rapidly disappearing. Many shops and business houses are closed. * FIGHT FOR CARPENTIER. Received '5, 11.5 p.m. Paris, August 5. Carpentier'a boxing engagements are likely to be cancelled, as he is required to serve in the army.

ON THE FRENCH FRONTIER.

PRUSSIAN RECIMFNTS AT WORK. Paris, August ;i. Delayed cables, dated London, August 3, report that Prussian regiments along the Belgian frontier near Aix la Chapelle are employed in obstructing the roads with vehicles and trees. The King of Belgium is in command of the Belgian army. The Grand Duke' Nicholas Nicolaivevitch has been appointed Russian Com-mander-in-Chief. FRENCH MINISTERIAL CHANG US. Paris, August -1. The .following changes have been made in the Ministry:—M. Auganeur -becomes Minister of Marine; M. Bamint, Minister of Instruction; M. Doumergue, Minister of Foreign All'airs, leaving M. Ym'aiii, the Premier, to direct the Gon, anient without portfolio. PARIS LESS ANXIOUS. SATISFIED WITH IiRHTSH ASSURANCES. Paris, August 0. Britain's firm words with rei-ard to protection in the North Sea and English Channel have largely removed general anxiety. Two hours before the German Ambassador's departure, the American Consul took possession of the German Embassy, which remains under American protection in the event of hostilities.

FRENCH TROOPS LYING BACK.

i>.v Tin; gfkmax fhoxtiek. London, August 4. French troops are keeping we'll off the frontier line, and are not plaviu.* Germany's game by exciting tl'icnfsclve.s. The German raiding parties are on'.v siunll.

TWO ARMIES ON THE MARCH

TO INVadh GERMANY. I Paris, August 4. France lias despatched two army ■•i'l'ps, each fifty thousand strong and heavy artillery to invade Germany near 1.-acliwicht. MVISS GUARDS RETIHiX HOME. SOUTH AMERICAN NEWS. Received 0, 12.35 a.m. Rome. August 5. , The Pope has sanctioned the return ! of the Swiss Guards to Switzerland. Monte, Video, August !>. The Bourse and banks are closed until August 8, and a moratorium decreed. Rio de Janeiro, August o. i The Ministry "has decreed a business : holiday till the 16th, and will ask Parliament- to vote a moratorium.

THE KING AND QUEEN,

RECEIVE AN OVATION AT THE PALACE. "SEE TJIE OLD COUNTRY THROUGH.* AN ADJURATION TO LABOR. HOW THE DOMINIONS MAY HELP. Received G, 2.20 a.m. London, August 4. Thousands joined in a demonstration at Buckingham Palace. The King, Queen and 'Princess Mary appeared on the balcony, and were given an ovation. Cabinet, held a prolonged meeting this morning, and re-assembled during the dinner adjournment of the House. The joint board of the Labor Party lias summoned a conference for Wednesday to consider the formation of a National Labor Peace Emergency Committee, with the object of advocating peaee, to assist those suffering through lack of food, and raise the necessary funds. A group of Liberal members met in the House of Commons after hearing Sir Edward Grey, and carried a, resolution that insufficient reason exists at present for intervention, and strongly urging him to continue negotiations with Germany, with a view to maintaining Britain's neutrality, Mr. Will Crook's, speaking -at Woolwich, -urged the meeting to support the Government, and at all costs to see the Old Country through.

Received G, 2.30 a.m. Since Mr. Redmond's declaration there has been a significant fraternising of Nationalist and English Unionist members. Lord 'Morley, Mr. Harcourt and Sir A. •I. Simon have been reluctantly impelled to the view that the Government is forced to abandon its policy of non-in-tervention. It is generally believed that there is less danger of dearth of food suplies in Britain than of artificial inflation of prices through the public's unreasonable buying and the middleman's rrreed Mr. H. Page Croft, M.P., in a letter to the Morning Post, suggests that the overseas dominions could save millions from distress by prohibiting the exportation of foodstuffs outside the Empire, and the supply of their British kinsmen at a good but not excessive profit. Such helpful arrangements would be worth many divisions of troops.

THE HOME CABINET.

MR. BURNS RECONSIDERS HIS RESIGNATION. Received 0, 2.55 a.m. London, August 5. The Daily Mail says Mr. John Burns is reconsidering his resignation. It is understood that Earl Beauehamp and Lord Morley were also considering their position in the Ministry, but Germany's action in Belgium had u tremendous effect on the Cabinet and Parliament, and pointed the way to decisive action.

IREIXiiDS loyalty

MIL REDMOND'S ASSURANCE TO CABINET. . WITHDRAW THE BRITISH TROOPS. London, August 4. , lS .In the House, of' Commons, Air Redmriw.'svmid tremendous cheering, said the Governm'i:T t ...might withdraw -the troops from sh ; e armies of Catholics and Ulstermun"~tfou"iii protect. The H'Hisi. passed the Bill embodying the moratorius, also prolonging the bank holiday over Tuesday and Wednesday. The holiday does not apply to general industry. •

Lord Lausdowne and Mr Bonar Law interviewed Mr Asquith prior to the meeting of Cabinet, wllieli is miw sitting. Belgium's refusal of the German do mands is scmi-ollieially conlinuwl. Mr Bonar Law, in the House of Commons, eulogised tins action of the overseas dominions and promised the Goveru'ment this Opposition's unhesitating support. The Evening Standard slates that the Cabinet is being re-constructed and will inelude tin- Opposition leaders, but the story is not confirmed. Mr .Ramsay Mac Donald said he was convinced that Sir K. Grey Mas wrong and that the country was in no danger.

PRICE OP FOODSTUFFS.

AMPLE SUPPLIES—SO NEED FOR PAXJC PRICES. Received 6, 1.10 a.m. London, August 4. Air. Lloyd Gi announced in the House of Commons that the Government had adopted the war risk scheme of the suli-committcf! of Imperial 'Defence to encourage ships to keep at sea and the food supple. If operates from to-morrow. Tin' Council of Incorporated Associations of London and Irish Millers 'has endorsed the Government statement I hat there are ample supplies of grain, there will be no occasion to pay panic prices in the immediate future. Sir Edward Carson has advised all Ulster volunteers who are liable to bo called out to respond immediately, ai their first duty is to the King. Several steam yaents have been offered to the Government for Use as hospital ships.

COMPLETE DEFENCE.

FIGHTING EXPECTED OX CANADIAN 1 COAST. Received fl, 1.10 a.m. New York. August G. The armored cruiser Tennessee sails immediately with' a million sterling in gold to enable the Americans in Europe to meet their engagements and return. Canada is in a state of complete doI'Miiv. JinU.'iios have been manned l , ui.! the rivers mined. The cruiser Rainbow in !">ady for action. Crews are being .-(■ cured for the cruiser Xiobe at San Diego. The British warship .Shearwater lias cleared for action. Fighting is reported to be imminent. Montreal, August a. The steamer Victorian has sailed for Britain, laden with reservists. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has agreed to the abolition of all party lines in Canada to assist Mr. Borden to help the Mother Gountry with everv cent, of Canada's treasury. The American batleship California reports that the German cruiser Xurnberg left Hnn.-duhi, supposedly for Samoa 01 the Southern Seas.

AUSTRALIA DRAWS BLOOD;

GERMAN STEAMER FIRED ON. ESCAPES FROM PORT PHI MR PARKAM'A'JTA MAKES A CAPTURE, Received 5, 8.35 p.m. Melbourne, August o. The North-German Lloyd steamer Pfalz escaped from Port Phillip to-day. Upon arrival at the Heads, the vessel ignored the examination signals and a eliot was tired across her bows. This was likewise disregarded, and the vessel went full speed ahead and left the port without her clearance papers. A later message stated that the Pfalz was returning. The Pfalz returned to port The company states that the vessel had her clearance papers. The first intimation of war received was a. shot across u'er bows. The captain put tack to port immediately he realised the situation. Excited crowds paraded the main streets until an early hour this morning.

A mob of three hundred then attacked Deutsche Turn Nerien, on Victoria Parade, and smashed the windows. Thoy lit a piece of rag to represent the German flag, and stamped on the ashes. A force of police used their batons freely, and drove off the mob. A crowd of three thousand gathered in Collins street and sang patriotic song's. The mounted police were called out to Maintain order. Further attempts to attack the German Club and the Viennese Cafe were frustrated by strong police guards.

Received, 6, 2.55 a.m. Sydney, August 6. Special editions report thst the. Australian cn.iwi Paramatta captured tliVi iSeydlits. a German liner, which sailed from Sydney on Monday. The report k -uncoaf.rnied.

WHEAT, MARKET PALLING.

NO BUYERS IN SYDNEY. GERMAN VESSELS DETAINED. STATE ASSISTANCE FOR MINERS. Received 5, 11.5 p.m. Sydney, August 5. Since the official declaration of war the wheat market has been excited, with a strong disposition to realise at substantial concessions. The prices for old grain fell to 4s iy 2 d and for new to 3s Md. Nearly 45,000 bags were offered, but 'there wore, no purchasers. The German vessels now in port and prevented from leaving comprise the Sumatra, Osnabrack, Germania, Tiberius and Athene.

Hobart, August 5. The war crisis is seriously affecting ! the Zeehan mining operations. Owing to the closing of the metal markets several mines have closed. » A deputation asked for Government 1 assistance, by the purchase of ore for : cash or bonds. The Premier strongly ' urged the men to continue work. Ho could not promise money for banquets, ' but would promise bread and butter, j | Fifty per cent, of the assay value of tlie ■> ore would be advanced.

PREPARING- FOR SLACK TIMES.

WACEK AWARDS SUSPENDED. [ i Received 5, 8.50 p.m. Sydney, August 5. ,t The meeting of the Stock Exchange s ooi">J»ittee adjourned without deciding | to close?"'- „_ Mr. Hotman s&tes that probably he will authorise the GfdtCTraupnt to sus- I pond by proclamation the Wages JKcmrd'tj _[

awards, and also relieve parties to industrial agreements from some of the obligations entailed. The suspensions will not nullify, the genera! principles of arbitration, but will permit of their modified application to suit the circumstances of the times.

A meeting of the Boilermakers' Society unanimously decided to suspend the overtime clauses in the various awards governing the industry, and the men will do everything in their power to assist the naval and military authorities in the. present crisis^ Melbourne, August 5.

The Premier states that under no circumstances will the Wages Boards' rates be reduced. He suggests that, if the necessity arises, he will reduce the number of working days.

NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA.

A WAVE OF LOYALTY.- ] Sydney, August 5. The Sydney Morning Herald says that the cable news shows that Britain is presenting an ever firmer front to Germany, and the formal declaration of war on tlie facts cannot much longer be delayed, but it is uncertain Which of the two Powers will declare war. A good deal depends on whether Italy is ready to light at the call of her ally .Immediately Belgian neutrality is prejudiced Britain will strike, and with all its strength. Tlie Daily Telegraph strongly protests against the censorship, of cable news, ft is useless for the object aimed at, but at the same time the paper will loyally abide by the decisions of the authorities in*the matter.

The authorities are swamped with volunteers of all classes for the proposed expeditionary force. Numerous airmen are offering their services and machines. Private -persons and firms with motor vehicles of all classes, motor boats and motor cycle clubs report that they are ready to take the field. The Manufacturers' Association enthusiastically resolved to assist in every possible manner. The Million Club asked the Lord Mayor to convene a meeting as a demonstration of loyalty and a means of determining the best way of assisting the Defence Department. Other States report a similar wave of loyalty and readiness to assist by every possible means.

The Eastern Extension Company advise that owing to the pressure of Government and other business the deferred and week-end services are suspended. The Indo-European route, via Teheran, is interrupted. The heads of banks and other commercial enterprises strongly advise investors to keep cool and to hold on to their scrip. Banks and other securities are sound, and there is nothing to fear. ■" All the State Governments have advised 'Mr. Cook that thev are ready and willing to support his offer to the Imperial Government and in all other ways. Searchlights at the various main harbors are kept going throughout the night. There were great demonstrations in the locality of all the theatres and also ■-.i the reception of the visiting football teams which are participating in the Olympic Carnival.

IN OUR OWN LAND.

NOTES LEGAL TENDER. A PROCLAMATION. The Prime Minister wired to us last night the text of a proclamation issued yes erday to the effect that bank notes • of all the banks doing business in he Don-.non are " a good and , , tend <> Money to the amount therein expresswtV paj ■ i,s :fron ' tO - da y < Au eGKRMAWS IN THE DOMINION. LOYAL TO THEIR ADOPTED COUNTRY. Pahiatua, Last Night. Referring to the war, tferr Carl Sauer, ot Wellington (the musical adjudicator \ at the local competitions), stated in an interview to-day that he had lived tor twelvo years in various British countries, being a naturalised British subject. He felt that all Germans who have lived under the British flag and • enjoyed its privileges in English territory, Australia or New Zealand, would hght side by side with their fellow men to protect the honor and uphold the ' maintenance of these two countries, winch, he said, wore the two most precious gems ,n the Crown dominions of all the British Empire. HAMILTONMOTOR CORPS. Hamilton, Last Night. mtLa T et "-*V 0f the Waikato Auto- - mobile Association this afternoon it w«.decided to form a motor earp° and TRADE DISPUTES. >-" A TRUCE SUGGESTED. Ti„f„,. Wellington, August 5, •Be oie proceeding with the business ' !.of the Arbitration Court to-day Ike ' peMdeut, Mr. Justice Stringer, asked .if the representatives of both labor and the employers had considered what ellect <he present position in Europe was likely to have on the industries of Uic.country. It appeared likely that England wou.ti soon be, if she wis not already ombroEed.fa, a'great *ar. This, country had not had Pcxperience m the past of such a calamitous stfte of things, but it reqimed no pre-'' science ; > n ; «|!iie it would certainly disorganise the commerce and industries or the Dominion. In such circnmstaic.es he askjd both sides if they had cona:dered whether a fresh award should be made. lh e Court had power to retime to do so if it considered it necessary.

Mr. A. I'ryor, representing the employers, sua the matter had' not been "' considered yet by the Employers? A* ■ sociation. Pressure, however, had been already b. ought upon the advisory ;'\, board if the New Zealand Employers' :! federation to approach the court and ■-;; tiik tint something be done to protect " ■' ldunstriis and commerce in the situa- : '■■■ turn luij.y to arise. Even if it went no : ■■■-■. tatuer employment would be serf-, ously affected and! it might he in the interest of labor also to suspend'"""" industries and commerce in the situa- iS tion became so s«rious as to warrant s; " it. _ It might be advisable to use special v; ■ :: '-' : legisilatun to give power to suspend or vary any previous awards. V ~ Mr. Noot, the only tabor representa- :'; 1 tivo present, said that labor had not """» considered the matter at all yet. He' i''« would liio thermions to.meet and have ..:':.■" :\: all .mfornJiition before anv opiuion was ■« express ;d o ■ anything done. Mr. J. McCullough, labor representa- . :; ,tive of the Court, said he realised tte"; : " seriousness of the situation,, but did not think the time had yet arrived for the ' suspension of sittings. Ultimately it was decided to adjourn ".'. : "' till to-morrow morning to enable emT |.lo;rers and labor organisations to get ■'' ■''; ■in tquiib, with feeling in all parts of thie* :£ "' country. MANNING AUCKLAND lORTS. . .*'i Auckland, August &,Mfllfi< At niidinylit..three companies PiimMBBB Auckland VUtr93|HH| were about four hundred remainder are expected to Heir vespeetive companies Throughout tlie evening large crowds in Queen Street, and.- TOMImK an auti'ir.ilitant -expressed nilCIvS RISING. ,:;,;;; I Wellington, Last Night. A cable "-from tlie High Commissioner, ; :7 dated Augus'Kisavs:— Grain prices are s;.:';i| still rising. TKe'T3overaiuen't is.buy- : :,.;: : J:i ing oats. ■ Cartons arc worth 30&~Aui?S*fi§ tralian flour is 40s per sack. Wheat, "iS i.ss. _ : ,: " =l|l| WELLINGTON FORTS -MANNED. ' Jill Wellington, August s,'' ~-y7kM All tlie forts in Wellington -are"now \ ""■"« fully manned by the Garrison Artillery, '/-:f § wbo were mobilised this morning. *!! PATRIOTS AT WAIROA. i ™ Wairoa, August 5. V ;.;;i News of the British mobilisation was : S received with a great The flag was hoisted in the hall and- ■'"■?s the audience sang "Rule Britannia" and tho National Anthem. '"' -i

MOTOR-CARS OFFERED. Auckland, August 5. The Automobile Asociation has wired J" the Premier placing at the disposal of the Governmei. 250 cars in the event of emergency aiding. DEMONSTRATIVE MAOV.IS!. Wairoa, \• ■ -_• 1 t 3. The natives assembled at tUc Land Court called on Judge Jones to explain the European crisis. Thnvi.enn they passed a resolution offering -h -\r services to the Government for >!■■!". ■iu-e of the Empire. A great haka demonstration followed. f:v : ~ VOLUNTEERS FOR SERVICE. . Wellington. Last Night. To-day a hundred ex-membens of the ", old Naval Corps in Wellington voton- ' '■■ tiered! for duty to man the flirts and relieve <ho forces alreadv on duty if nefiessary. Wellington yachtsmen Imi r nl-o offered to forii a corps of competent yachtsmen and boatmen to serve ai a harbor patrol, ArrangeiMnts are being m ade for numbers of rifle etobs to be f..rmed into '.-, .reserre for tflie fifth repinicnt.