THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1914
BY TELEGRAPH.
GREAT
BRITAIN AND
GERMANY AT WAR,
THE DECLARATION OF WAR.
(From Our Own Correspondani.)
Lowpon, Aug. 5. Our Correspondent in London telegraphs us to the affect that Great Britain declared war on Germany at 11 punt yesterday,
[ding to the present censorship on ali telegrams, especially those from Ume, war Core-pondent in London has only now heen able to telegraph to us The news givra above.-Ede
(Reuters Service to the China 3ail.)
THE BRITISH NAVY
ADMIRAL JELLICOE IN SUPREME COMMAND.
Edward Madden, U.V.0., is Chief of Staff.
BRITAIN'S INSPECTOR GENERAL
SIR JOHN FRENCH APPOINTED.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BY TELEGRAPH.
AIRCRAFT IN ACTION.
From Luneville it is reported that a German aviator dropped three buinbe into the town, but no casualties resulted. “
A CANADIAN MILLIONAIRE'S GENEROSITY.,
A Montreal messngo reports that Mr. Gault, a millionaire, is tequipping a reginient.
GENERAL JOFFRE PROCEEDS TO THE FRONT.
It is reported from Paris that (Fenemal Jofte, chief of the French. General Staff, and Generalissimo of the French Army, has left for the frontier.
TURKEY MOBILISING HER ARMY.
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LONDON, Aug. 8. Gloucestershire beat Somerset-nt Bristol by one wicket.
Esss beat Derbyshire at Derby by an innings and 131 runs.
SCOTTISH LETTER.
(From Our Own Worrespondent-)
EETEBUED, July 14,
AT OLLES AND PRESBYTERIANIMAL As stated in another letter which "deala specially with the Royal visit to Scotland, Thoir Majesties the King and Qurea Giles fathedral, worshipped in So
Lat Sunday and it was in Edinburgh, Lat
The very significant news has been received that Turkey has accord with the spirit which has inspi ad omirced a genert mobilisation.
IMPORTANT STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
WHY "GERMANY INVADED BELGICE
(Complete Report.)
Losnos, August 4.
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the proceedings of the Royal Wosk that the erries shuald be of the ordinary charactar. It would have been an easy matter to crowd St Giles with represent Intivos of the grant the learned, thủ poble,
but the conurerstin was the one that worships within the 'church form week, and although the Municipality and the Lords of Session were presadi, it was only because St. Giles is their own_official church. Until the reign of Queer Victoria, the Church of Scotland was not in marked favour with our Royal Court, and it was [lug-ly because" she" worshipped with her people in Umthis Church when at Balmoral that she gained, as no Soverign before bad done, the lags of the Scottie's commonality. shes in Scotland, and the Sunday sorricu
In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, in the course of an It is gazettest that Vice-Admiral Sir John Jeille, K.C.B.. is into Germany against the violation of Belrin neutrality and requested an4 new or has since dawged for the Chur-
important statement, said that Great Britain last night protested suprem enmanand of the British Firt, and that Rear-Admiral Charles Assurance that the demand Germany had made upon Belgium should
not be provided-with, and that her neutrality should be respected. in St. Giles will be memorable for the feat "Mr." Asquith said with emphusis "We asked for an immediate reply. that it was representative not of the Church |(Loud cheers). Mr. Asquith read a telegram from the British Minister of Scotland sinne but of the United Fren
a Brussels as follows:-
Charon a leading clergyman of the later danomination taking part. The German Minister to-day addressed a Note to the Belgian Foreign Minister stating that as the Belgian Government declined the well-intentioned proposals submitted to them by the Imperial Government the latter deeply regret that they will be compelled to carry out, if necessary, by force of arms, the mensures con- sidered indispensable, in view of the French merace." Simultaneously. Mr. Asquith proceeded, we received from the Belgian Legution, the following telegni from the Belgian Foreign Minister King James loved to do so. To hit it was
The General Staf announce that Belging territory has been viointed at Gummenicò near Aix-la-Chapelle,"
LONDON, Aug. 6. Field-Marsbul! Sir John French has been gazetted Inspector-General of the Foreek."
EARL - KITCHENER.
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Barl Kitchener, it is stated, is staring in London, in connection Subsequent information tends to show that a German force has
with the Administrative work at the War Office.
ADDITIONS TO BRITAIN'S NAVY,
it is officially stated that the Admiralty has taken over two battle- ships, one completed and the other being completed in England, which had originally been ordered by Turkey; also two destroyers that had been ordered by Chile.
The battleships will be called the "Agincourt" and "Erin "; and the destroyers Faulkner" and "Broke"; atter two famous Naval
A STATE OF WAR.
Reuter telegraphs that from 11 o'clock on Wednesday evening a state of war existed between England and Germany."
The British Government declares that a state of war has existed between Great Britain and Germany siruce Tuesday evening.
A BONAPARTE OFFERS TO FIGHT.
Gles appeals to the historic imagination. The presence of Their kfajastion at St.. a far cry to the closing years of the sixteenth century when King James VI. and this Queen worshipped within its walls. It is not in our day conceivable that King George should arise in his pow congregation in St Giles' and addres
the "Scotsman." Yet his ancestor delight to made a spus after her
KAYS
brought his Queur to St When he
was the first time the King and Queen wor-
curvnation on the 24th day of May 1890, it
penetrated still further into Belgian-territory.... We also received this shipped together there since the Refor morning from the German Ambassador a telegem sent him from the nation. Mr. Patrick Galloway made a Gorman Foreign Minister in these words: --
ermonu," says Calderwood, and desired the King to
to confirm his promises m-dø. "Planse dispel any distrust that may exist on the part of the "before."
Klog James gladly seized the British Government regarding our intention by repeating in the opportunity, and praised to as loving, faithfull, and thaakefull King." He cou most positive manner our formal assurance that even in the case fessed many things had been not of order, of an armed conflict with Belgium, Germany will not on any ore- bet now “* *baing maried be would be more tenco whatsoever unniex Belgian territory. (Tronical laughter.) The stayed." Two years before King James sincerity, of this declamtion is borns out by the fact that we have requested the ministers to pay for his solemnly pledged our word to Holland strictly to respect their death, but they refused. The King, how. mother, Queen Mary, then in danger of neutrality. It is obvious that we could not possibly anner Bel-ever, appointed Bishop Adamson of Eb. man territory without making territorial acquisition at the expense Andrews to officiale in St. Giles' sad of Holland. Please impress on Sir Edward Grry that the German pray for Queen Mary.
When they came Army, could not he exposed to the French attack across Belgium to the church they found that Cowper. the ordinary minister, and takon the which was planned, according to absolutely unimpeachable informs-pulpit Thereupon the King ordered tion Germany has, as a consequence, disregarded Belgian neu-Cosper to come down.
Mt. John trality as as to prevent what means to her a question of life or said he, "that place was to-day destin Ith French dvance through Belgium.
ed for snother." After an altercation Mr. John came down and the Bishop of St. Andrews sot up, and began to beck
particularie to then, after sermon
Mr. Asquith then said: I have to add this on behalf of His Majesty's Government: We cannot regard this as. in any sense, a satisfactory in a law courtesie to the King, whereas communication) " (Cheers.) We have in reply repeated the request the custome of this kirk,” says Row, wws, first to." salute od... and Prince Roland Bonaparte, a crandson of Napoleon I.. has bur-made last week to the German Government that they give us the same assurance regarding Belginn neutrality as has been given to us
maka curtosio the King."
Kiss Thereupon s and Belgium by France. And we have asked that a reply to that one of wild confusion ensued. All sho request and a satisfactory answer to our telegmm should be given people in the great “kirk gave a showt and before midnight. (Loud and prolonged cheers.)
lowd y
and all almoNG FRO out of the kick, expeciallia the women. This "cariage of the people made
ried to Prince and offered to serve.
GERMANY, REJECTS BRITAIN'S REQUEST...
After Germany's summary rejection of the request that she should respect the neutrality of Belgium, the British Ambassador at Berlin" received his passport.
THE BELGIAN MINISTRY,
LATER.
is
In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith gave details of the Message the King rise up and cry out. What sent by Sir Edward Gray, in conformity with yesterday night's state-dirill sills the people that they 'ment, to Germany, and read a communication from the German Govem
net tario to horo ment received -day (Tuesday) seeking to reassure Great Britain plainness of speech the ministers, on their prench 7 I King James used great regarding Belgium.
noad still greater plainness, and
M. Vandervelder, the Socialist leader, has joined the Belgian this as in any sense a satisfactory communication, and we have re-
Mr. Asquith then said: I have this to add that we cannot regard their inaguage addressing bim showed
peated our request that Germany should give theme ansurance regarding Belgien neutrality as has been given to Belgium and us, by France. We have asked that a reply be given before midnight.
ENTHUSIASM IN LONDON.
Crowds formied processions in the west-end of London. sang the National Anthem, "Rule Britannia," the Marseillaise" and waved jaga.
Their Majesties and the Prince of Wales appeared on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace and acknowledged the ovations.
MOYEMENTS OF GERMAN TROOPS..
A telegu from Brussels states that the Sixth German Corps ad- vanced on Monday night, massin, between Moresnet and Eupen.
Cannon has been heard at Acwaille in Thutch Limberg..
H.M. THE KING AND THE DOMINIONS.
pire will stand united and "enlm, trusting in God.
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MARTIÄL. LAW IN BRUSSELS.
LOCAL İYEMSKA
Thus Mr. John Davidsone declared in the | neither courtesy dor Christian humility. palpit that the King received infection od it be vomited it not cut be would rink escape ** severe judgement.". Tâm was the manner of their speech in the far oda
If there has been revolution in courtesy end manners' since the days when King James and the ministers barangued, each
It was rureoured to-day that the Germans who left Hongkong on that there has been also revolu Tuesday by the "Chiyo Maru were intercepted by a French warahiption in the worship and the outlook after the declaration of war. If the statement is correct, they will not. of Presbyterianism. We can remember of course, be allowed to proceed to Tsingtau, probably being landed at when St. Giles was deformed and dis Sulnglu
The report is being persistently circulated in the Colony that there has been a naval engagement in the North Sea between British and German vessels. So far, Reuter's Agency has not made. any reference to it. The rumour is to the effect that two British warship while reconnoitering were surrounded by four German cruisers. Conflict ensued and the four erasers were destroyed. One of the British vessels sunk the other being damaged.
figured, when two congregations worship pad when its divided walle. It was in that exulam in condit on which made Andrew Fairacrvos Rob Boy"-Naething will put it onto my head thet moof dog easel in England is better than a hoose "God in Scotland." Scotland owe it to Dr. Lee and Mr. William Chambers that
8 Giles, restored to its pristine H.M. the King, in a message, to the Dominions, expressct his
glory, and that 'within ita appreciation and pride at their spontaneous assurance of generous sup port and snorifice. His Majesty states that he is confident that the Em-nad Kowloon were enrolled as special constables by order of HE the Scotland was & sanger to hyma and This afternoon many of the British make residents in Hongkong there is now reverent and beautiful worship. -Haifa century ago Presbyterian Governor. Mr. Wood, Mr. Melbourne and Mr. Woodcock, Chief Clerk, organs; they sat to sing and rose to pray But at the Magistracy for the purpose. The total number of persons and neither by creed nor prayer were they who signed forms numberal pearly 200. Afterwards, they uttealled at anited in worship with the universs, the Central Police Station, where they obtained a nimber and ticket Church, all that has changed. Uglinesst campaigasigned by Captain Superintendent of Police, Mr Messer Selections wins of true gndliness in the mattoon! dirt, and slovaninem are no longer the were made to augment the police force in the various districts, about Church. Within the walls of St. Gilen', i dozen or 18 being appointed to each locality. Each man was handed stately order of worship has been s revolver, seven rounds of ammunition, a truncheon, belt and police developed. Were Jenny Geddes to come whistle and ordered to report to-night. Where possible, the special day horl her stool it the officiating minister, back to St. Giler, she would doubtless tas constables were given appointments in their own districts. In the case shouting she did in 1837 Dell colic of those engaged at the Peak and Kowloon carbines, instead of revolvers the wame othee; out, then faise thief have been handed out.
Dost thou say “mass at my log ?" --
The
Martin law has been proclaimed in Brussels. started by the removal of the shield at German Consulate.
TURKEY'S MOBILISATION.
Turkay's mobilisation is purely a precautionary measure.
ROYAL TELEGRAMS.
The telegrams that passed between King George and the Taar have been published. King George expressed the opinion that as some misunderstanding had produced a deadlock, he suggested a re-opening of the convoraations.
The Thor replied that he would gladly have accepted the proposals had not Germany declared war.
NEUTRAL COUNTRIES.
The United States, Sweden and Turkey have declared, neutrality.
THE BELGIANS " ARMED AND READY."!
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS MARSHALLED.
ADDRESSED BY H.E. THE GOVERNOR,
FAR ZÁRTÉRY "HAZE 'WAL,
There is every likelihood of an end of the rate war in the "Far Eastern "trade which was begùn laat Jencary by a GermED Company according to the "Dundes Advertiser.” Dimensions in the manage- maat reapooting ita fa are policy, and the threat of strong opposition by the other lines concerned, are tending towards settlement. Meanwhile: ne
reprciations are proceeding with a view to the renewal of the Far Eastern Conference for a period of yrare. If this is brought about, the Cou
H.E. the Governor, Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G., this morning ad- dressed the Hongkong Volunteer Corps who were commanded by unratal concezus will not call to land or Proclamation yesterday to parade to assist in the defence and protec-discharge at ports in the Called Kingdom, tion of the Colony,
which are to be-reserved for the British and Japanes miopanion. Bat all of them
which is regarded as neutral territory.
His Excellency, having inspected the front lines, told the men that will be allowed to make use of Antwerp,
be and the Colony were sure they could rely on their whole hearted efforts to do the duties which would be assigned to them. The war, which had been so long anticipated, had come at last. He mentioned
The King of the Belginus, addressing the Chamber of Deputies at Brussels said: If we have to resist the invasion of our soil we are armed and ready to make the greatest acrifices. The one duty imposed upon us in stubborn resistance with courage and union to guard the supreme that there were in the Colony residents of the country with which welfare of our country.
GERMAN INVASION OF BELGIUM.
they were unfortunately at war and be appealed to them to treat those residents with the respect that bene Englishmen.
The vanous officers of the respective detachruents received type-
It is officially announced that the Germans have invaded Belgium, written orders go to the duties to ba pertorined by the soctio
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