INDIA AND ÷THE WAR*
Loyalty Demonstrated Everywhere.
The following items are from the Advocate of India:-
Anglo-Indian Nurses.
Allahabad, August 8. A register is being opened for Apglo-ladian women willing to go out as purses during the war. Indian Loyalty. Ladia is ready and prepared to play the part that may be assign- ed to her with loyalty and devo
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time to entrench properly, but the troops were magnificent against terrible fire. It was apparent at 3.30 in the afternoon that retire- ment was essential to avoid serious loss. The retreat was effected with the greatest intrepidity. The enemy suffered too heavily to pursue energetically.
The Field Marshal pays a special tribute to General Sir. HL. Smith-Dorrion for saving the Left Wing of the Army on the 26:b August,
'Loyal Gurkhas.
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More War News Promised,
Sept. 9, 9.45 p.m. Lord Crewe, Secretary of State for ludis, has announced that tion, and she truara that the the Gurkhas will participate in the campaign. events of the next few months will bring her and England much
"Sept. 9, 9.45 p.m. oloser than hitherto England's In the House of Commons, Mr. R. McKenoa, Home Secretary, enemy is India's enemy, and announced that at the Cabinet's request he will assume respon- England's cause is India's. Lodia sibility for the Official Press Barena. Additional officers will be will spare no sacrifice in support appointed to Field Marshal Sir John French's staff to obtain full of the glorious British arms, to and prompt accounts of the operations. which we wish added honours, Justre and triumphs.-The Parsco. Cotton Association Rooms Closed.
The Directors resolved that the rooms of the Bombay Cotton Trade Association, Ltd., should be closed from September 8, and that no trading shall take place.
The shore resolution to hold good until Monday, 17th inst, or until such time as Liverpool or any of the American cotton markete re-open."
Bombay's Cotton Trade. A meeting of cotton merchants, muccidams and brokers was held at Bombay on the 8th inst. in the hall of the Cotton Exchange at Colaba when Mr. Purahotumdos Thekurdas presided. The chair- - man drew the attention of those present to the resolution passed ot a previous meeting, of keeping the business closed till the 17th instant and exhorted those presont to abide by that resolution.
Austrian Retreat.
Sept. 10, 10.30 p.m. A Russian communique says:-We attacked the Austrian Army at Tomaszovo from three directions, The Austrians retreated in disorder, pursued by the Russisos.
Austrias and German troops were dislodged from fortified positions near Lublin, and retired southward.
Japanese War Budget.
Sept. 0, 9.45 p.m. The Japanese House of Peers unanimously passed the War
Budget.
Armed British Merchantman Wrecked.
Sept. 10, 12.40 a.m.
The Admiralty announces that the armed merchant "cruiser Oceanic was wrecked off the North Coast of Scotland, and is a total lose. All the officers and crew were enved.
[The Oceanic was a White Star liner. Built in 1890, her gross tonnage was 17,274, and her speed 21 kuote.]
The Defence of Maubeuge. The following official telegram to II. Efthe Governor has been courteously supplied to as for publication-
London, Sopt 8th,. The following bas been issued by the French War Offic
Sept. 7th.
The leit wing of the Allied Armies has progressed practically without any opposition. On our centre in the neighbourhood of The meeting unanimously re-Verdun the Allied troops have met with partial accesses. Round solved that all those present agree Paris advanced defence forces bave been engaged in the district of to do no forward business till the the Ourcq, the result of which has been favourable. 17th instant or till the Liverpool and American markets resume business,
Germans in Bombay. The request made by some of this Germans in Bombay, through Mr. Henry D. Biker, Consul for Anierica, who is looking after German interests at Bombay,. asking permission of Government that they may be allowed to leave Bombay by the P. and O.maila eteamer for Germany, has been refused. All the German reservists "who are in Bombay will have to report to the Officer Commanding, Bombay Brigade, and give their parole.
Mr. Baker has requested all Americans in Bombay, who have not da yet registered at the Con- sulate to do so immediately and hae warned thom of their neutrality and the penalty of sending any military or naval information out of India,
Bombay Millowners' Association.
A special general mealing "of the Bombay Millowners Associa tion was held on the 7th inst."
The chairman,, Mr. Narotam Morarji Gocaldass, in opening the proceedings said:
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Before we begin the proceed-
The Minister of War has addressed the following telegram to the Governor of Maubeuge ;—
In the name of the Government of the Republic and the whole country I send to the heroio, defenders of Maubeuge and to its valiant population an expression of my profound admiration. I know that you will not shrink from offering a prolonged resistance until the hour arrives that I am able to proclaim your deliverance. The Commander-in-Chief bas mentioned the Governor of Maubeuge in his despatches for his brilliant defence.
The Anglo-French forces have taken many prisoners, including battalion of infantry, a mitrailleuss company and many caissons.
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Indian peoples and there, is not the faintest shailow of doubt that in circumstances of this kind India is in a position to offer service to the King-Emperor that It is a proud is second to none. position to be in, a position that justifies the claim that has been made for her as the brightest jewel in the Imperial Crown.
The Indian Patriot says The people of India will be pre- parad to bear any responsibility and any burden, which may be needed, to enable Great Britain to maintain he prestige and meet her obligations in her groat undertaking, and the princes of India, every one of them, with out hesitation, will place all the resources they can command at the disposal of the Imperial Government.
Proposal to Raise an Armenian Company.
Calcutta, August 11.
A meeting of Anglo-Indiane of Calcutta was held last eveuing for the purpose of forming an Anglo-Indian volunteer regiment for active service, meeting was over, one hundred and twenty-five enrolled.
played amidst rounds of cheering while fireworks were "let off. From this place the procession: turned its steps to the British Consulate where the popular. Consul appearing on the balcony was given a hearty ovation.
In response to this Mr. A. H. Deane, speaking in French, said how deeply touched he was by this publis manifestation of friendliness and unity between the two great nations. He added that he was happy and proud to be able to say that Great Britain had joined France in the saored cause of justice and liberty, not forgetting, of course Russia, who had united her arme with the former, in order to urush their common foo. Having wished success to the arms of the Triple Entente, he called for three cheers which were Instily given.
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more the national, anthems were played and the procession having proceeded through the main streets of the town returned, to the statue of Dupleix where it broke up
After the amidst cheers,
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It is proposed to form an Armenian volunteer company in Calcutta to be attached to one of
the volunteer corps. Moslems Loyal to British Crown.
Caloutta, August 11. An emergency meeting of the Bengal Presidency Moslem League was held on Sunday. It was resolved at the meeting that the following telegram be sent to tbe movements, the Governor-General the Private Secretary to proposes promulgate the Viceroy and the Governor :- ordinance prohibiting the publi- Bengal Presidency Moelem cation of news relating to the League beg to assure the Govern movements and dispositions of ment of the steadfast and devoted Bis Majesty's forces, or to works loyalty of Mahommedans to the undertaken for the defence of the British Crown, and of their British Empire, save where such readiness to place their services information has been supplied at the disposal of the Government. [Router's Service To "The Telegraph." for publication by Government, or has been approved by a Gov.
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Ang ocntraventions of the pro-
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Parsees at Prayer,
The Parsee community of Bombay assembled in large numbers in the Wadisji's Fire
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inga of the meeting, allow me to with a Suspensory Bill postpon only be allowed upon complainte Samab-ul-Ulma Dastur Darab con- steamer's arrival here, after
say that in common with our fellow subjects in all parts of theing their operation.
country we deeply deplore the state of hostility into which our gracious and beloved Majesty,
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any prayers for the success of the mattera so published will be British arma. The gathering liable to confiscation. Prosecu- was as large as it was representa tions under the ordinance will tivo, and included many ladies. made, or under authority from ducted the prayer in Avests, the the Governor-General in Council, whole assembly standing up and a local Government or an officer joining in. The Dastur then ex- empowered in this behalf by the norted the community to show Governor-General-in Council, and loyalty at this juncture. will be triable only by district, Samah-ul-Ulms Dr. Jivanji enb-divisional,
or presidency Mody read the following message magistratos,
to be sent to the Viceroy through a His Excellency the Governor on behalf of the community, which
sary.
Prayers for Success of the British Arms:
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The ordinance is designed as guarantee which has been so long and of their unflinching loyalty measure of precaution in excep ratified by treaty. In this and devotion."
tional circumstances of great was approved: 'Lucknow, August 7.
Sir Jamshedji Jijibhoy, Baro gle in which England, in spite of Talukdare of: Oudh have tele- gravity. It is hoped that local
co-operation of the prone, upon net, will convey to His Excellency all persuasive diplomacy, has graphed to the Viceroy placing which the Government of India the Governor of Bombay an been involved, we fervently pray their entire resources at is confidently rely, will render any expression of the deep devotion that by the mercy of Providence Majesty's disposal and praying resort to its provisions unneces and loyalty of the Parsee com- there may be vouchsafed complete for the crushing defeat of his
manity to the Throne of England victory to her arme, leading to
as desired by the Farsees of French India Mobilisos. tranquillity at an early date.
Bombay, at the Wadiaji's Fire- Pondicherry, August 7;" Meanwhile it is the duty of us all!
Madras, Aug. 7.temple assembled, to say prayers to declare that we are all more A proclamation has been issned
The Sheriff of Madras has tele-] for victory of the British arma.. thanever attached to the British ordering mobilisation throughout graphed to the Private Secretary
Pondicherry Enthusiasts. French India with effect from the to the Viceroy the following 'Throne and give expression to
On Thursday at Pondicherry, our whole-hearted devotion and 2nd August. At present some 15
Pray convey to H. H. the after the band, on the Place unswerving allegiance to our Im- or 20 Europeans in Pondicherry Viceroy on behalf of the citizens Dapleix was over, a large gather perial Majesty the King Emperor, are affected, and are expected to of Madras the profound loyalty ing assembled in front of the In connection with the form of leave by the next boat for Saigon of all classes and creeds to the statue of Dapleix. The flage of country piece. goods contract and thence to France. A large Government of all. Hie Imperial France, England and Russia were which was adopted at a meeting number of priests from the French Majesty. They are offering their unfurled while the band played on the 31st March last, it was re- Mission have also been asked to devout prayers to the Almighty the national anthems of the three TURE, etc.
діво solved, that in view of the action be in readiness to proceed so for the success of the British nations. Vigorous cheers weru which the Association proposed France at an early date.
orms, and are ready for any given, and the band having. A few pieces of Cunton Black- to take in reference to the form Warning to Publishers,
sacrifice for the sake of King and struck up a stirring maroh, a wood ware. of contract in future, the resolu-
procession was formed, which On view from Thursday the tion of the 31st March should be the recent declaration of war with
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