LATE WAR NEWS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 70, 19 September 1914, Page 8

LATE WAR NEWS

«* PROCLAMATION FROM KING OF MONTENEGRO RUSSIANS AS CHAMPIONS. (By Telegraph.— Press Association.— Copyright.) (Received September 19, 2.30 p.m.) PETROGRAD, 18th September. The King of Montenegro, in a proclamation to the people of Austria-Hungary, states : — "Russia is bringing freedom and the fulfilment of national aspirations. The Austro-Hungarian Government for centuries has sown the seeds of discord, enmity, and force. Only upon your differences could she establish authority. Russia only strives that each of you may enjoy your language and faith, and become united with your brethren by blood. Hence you should regard the Russians as champions of your best ideals." SCHOOLBOY SOLDIERS IN GERMAN REGIMENTS. (Received September 19, 2.30 p.m.) PARIS, 18th September. A German prisoner, aged 15i years, has declared that all his schoolfellows over the age of fifteen have been mobilised and placed in regiments. AUCKLAND SECTION INSPECTED BY MINISTER OF DEFENCE GOVERNMENT HAS MORE THAN FULFILLED ITS BARGAIN. (IT TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.) AUCKLAND, This Day. The Hon. James Allen (Minister of Defence) inspected the Auckland section of the Expeditionary Force at camp this morning. The weather was beautifully fine. The Minister inspected every arm of the Force thoroughly, after which the troops marched past. They then formed a hollow square, and were addressed by thf Minister. Mr. Allen said he had now seen practically the whole of the troops which were going away, and was highly gratified at the status they 'had attained. They were going to fight for the Motherland and her glorious traditions, and for their own country. He hoped they would win honour and glory for the future generations of New Zealanders to read of what the Dominion had done in this time of trial and our Empire's need. The Government had more than fulfilled its bargain with the Mother Coupntry. Realising it was ite> duty, it was sending the forces away more fully equipped than was anticipated. It had doubled tlie eighteen-pounders, and was sending a brigade of artillery, fully equipped and well manned, as well as Maxims. Furthermore, they were sending the best of their officers, because it was fully assured that it should not entrust the lives of men to any but those most capable to lead them.