The European War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 70, 12 August 1914, Page 3

The European War

CRIM EARNESTXMSS OF WAR. i GERMANS DETAINED AT WELLING- i TON. i By Telegraph—Press Association i Wellington, Last Night, i The grim earnestness of war was brought home to the small group of ! jpeople who watched the arrival of the i Auckland troop train this morning, ( when it was seen that three of the car- j | riages contained German prisoners who j had been arrested in the North. Op ' ,the platforms "of the carriages were ' guards with fixed bayonets to see that no attempt was made by the captives to regain their liberty. Altogether .there were 32 of them, and as they put their heads out of the windows it was 'observed that mostly they were young men who would be liable to serve in 'the army of the Fatherland. Double lines from the ranks of the Railway ' Corps were drawn up on the platform with fixed bayonets, and under a strong escort the Germans were taken to the Alexandra Barracks, via Jervois Quay. The scene as they were marched through the streets was an impressive one, and the spectators realised that it was no superficial formality, but the stem custom of war that was being complied with. Accompanying the escort were a couple of officers with drawn swords, while at the rear rod.' mounted police constables.. The men i will in all probability be interned at j Somes bland. Yesterday the local police arrestel two Germans as prisoners of war, and to-day it was estimated that 20 more , would be taken into custody. Naturalised British subjects were not being detained. < PAHIATUA PATRIOTISM. Pahiatua, Last Night. At an enthusiastic meeting to-day, Mayor Crewe presiding, a considerable .sum. was donated and many horses of- . fered. A committee was appointed to act with the Woodlands' Hunt in their canvass for remounts. Settlers at Aki- . tio and Pongaroa subscribed £SOO. Thirty-two volunteers were enrolled, .and 25 horses have been presented, by the business men. Pongaroa is also donating garments. | A MARTOX GIFT. | Marton. Lnst Night. The Marton Jockey Club has donated £IOO to the war fund, and, if necessity arises, will make a' further donation later. NEW ZEALAND DEPARTURE. Wellington. August 11. Mr. Massey made a statement this morning, in consequence of rumors {Rat the first secion of the expeditionary fortv would leave to-day. He will give as much notice as possible when the date of departure is fixed. Lisbon, August 10. Thirty German merchantmen aTe taking refuge in the Tagus. A DANNEVIRKE RESOLUTION. Dannevirke, Tuesday. The Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution appreciating the action of the Government regarding tiie dispatch of the expeditionary force. The Wairarapa Licensed Victualler*' Association ha* donated' fIOO to the citizens' war fund. MEDICAL STUDENTS OFFERING. Dunedin. Tuesday. Fifty or sixty Otago medical student' arc prepared to, volunteer for active service. A difficulty exists as to their course of study, but it is hoped negotiations with the Senate will smooth the way. MORE HAWKE'S BAY OFFERS. Hastings, Tuesday. Messrs Nelson Bros., Tomoana. havrf telegraphed to the QuartermasterGeneral of the New Zealand forces offering ">OO carcases of mutton, or if the department prefers it £SOO. A station owner who does not want his name mentioned sent the Mayor of Hastings a cheque for £260.

ACTION IN WOODVILLE. 1 Woodville. Tuesday. A meeting convened by the Mayor last night was moat enthusiastic. The hail was crowded. Patriotic speeches were made by the Mayor and Messrs Burnett. R. B. Ross, and Crawford, and Lieut.-Colonel Stevenson. "God Save the King" and "Rule Britannia" were sun;: over and over a/Klin. V resolution was unanimously carried' pledging the. district to support the Empi'e in every possible way, and a large committee was appointed to canvass the district. Over £2OO was subscribed in the. hall. Six horses, a spring drav, and one hundred hams from the Woodville Bacon Company have also been received. Another meeting was held : fterwards, when sixty ex-Toluntecrs and contingenters stepped forward as one .man and offered their services to the Defence Department in any capacity. A meeting of ladies to form committees is being held this afternoon. Mr T. F. Fountaine, of Kumeroa. this morning donated £IOO. and the Woo<lville District High School will supply a hcrse. UNION COMPANY'S DONATION. Dunedin, Tuesday. The directors of the Union Steamship C-ompanv hare voted £/iOOO to the Government's patriotic fund. They also slate that they will give every assistance in regard to the di>pate'iing of the expeditionary force. AUSTRIAN'S OFFER -SERVICE'S. W'eliingtoi). Tuesday. A telegram was received to-d'av by Mr Coate«. M.P.. from 300 Dalmatianand Croliaiw in the Northern Wairoa district, stating that they are all of Slavonic nationality and .the niajorit\ of them British subjects. They sav have a I read v renounced (ill political and hereditarv rights in Austria bv -refu*ing to join the Austrian colors. They offer to join the British colors arid "Fi-'hl a common foe," and they ex|ir,.ss the hope that the Government will not look upon them as Austrian'.