NEW ZEALAND AND THE WAR

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 17 August 1914, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND AND THE WAR

OFFICIAL INfOBHWIOH ! (Extraordinary.) WELLINGTON, Aug. '6. Tho following • items have- been received by the Government:— Russia has nrobilised 2,000,000 troope on the German frontier, the same number on the Austrian frontier. 500,000 on the Turkish frontier, and 500,000 on the Roumanian frontier. All are ready to act. Tho enemy's offensive has been momentarily arrested in Alsace. Lord Kitchener plans that the Territorials who volunteer and' tho Dominions contingents shall be used abroad if they are needed, and tho other Territorials, for home defence.

The feare entertained as to confusion in tho French concentration have been definitely dispelled. WELLINGTON. Aag. 16. The following -war telegrams were received,' by the Premier yesterday : LONDON, Aug. 15, 1 a.m. (Official.) Rumours of returned, wounded and o/ British disabled ships are baseless. To-day French troops surprised Ger mans 10 miles north of Nanrur, and captured a cannon and machine guns. The Liege forts are holding out. LONDON, Aug. 15, 1.20 p.m. ' (Official.) There are indications of French progress in the Vosges Valley. They have entered Saales, driving out the Germans and collecting their abandoned kit. ! LONDON, Aug. 15, 7.30 p.m. (Official.) The Turkish Government is placing Turkish officers and crews on the German warships Goeben and Breslau. The Germans are endeavouring to envelop- thai extreme left of the allied forces. , The insurance rates for cargoes ten the Atlantic and Far East are lower. (Reliable.) One hundred thousand of the army now being recruited are for home defence. A second and a third,army will be formed if necessary. LONDON, Aug. 15, 0.10 p.m. (Official.) The surprise attack originally content plated in the direction of Nancv has^ Swing to the strength of the i rench advance, been abandoned by the Germ The resistance of French forts resulted in the detention •of the Germans for ei-ht davs on the line of tho Mcuso. Consequently the French were able to mobilise and concentrate without hindrance.

SHOTS IN AUCKLAND' HARBOUR. • AUCKLAND, This Day. Two scows which failed to observe the war regulations of the port. were tired at from the forts. The Herald sot a shot close to her stern, and anot almost touching her bows before she put about. Before 8 thi 6 morjnng three warning shots had to be fired.

H.M.S. NEW. ZEALAND. MESSAGE FROM C APT AIX HALSET. WELLIXGTOX. Aug. 16. The -Premier has received the following mess-age .from Captain Halscy : "Please convey the following message to Now -Zealand : 'All on • board H.AI.S. -New Zealand will endeavour to uphold the honour of the .Dominion." "' ( United Puess -Association.) WELLIXGTOX. Aug. 16. The Government has received the following from the High -Commissioner, fluted London. August 15th. 2.30 p.m. : "'At a- splendid and enthusiastic gathering for raising funds, a New Zealand War, Contingent .Association was formed. The hall was packed, and everything went vifl" with great spirit. X\ \v Zealand may well be proud of its citizens, both here and in the Dominion." The Prime Minister has received the following wire from the Prime Minister of the dated .Melbourne. August 15th : "Tu reply to your cable of the 13th inst., arrangements will, if desired, tie made for the discharge ami forwarding of all goods consigned to New Zealand which . are in German ships detained by the Commonwealth Government. Particulars of cost with regard to each consignment could be supplied to one carrying company, with a view to collection from consignees before delivery in New Zealand. 1 presume von will undertake responsibility of charges incurred at this end.—(Signed). Joseph Cook." A supplementary "Gazette" issued yesterday contained -Orders in Council dealing with the state, of war between Britain and Austria, and the prohibition covering shipping and trading with Austria or contributing to that country's .funds. Under the Soccer code. a. football tournament in aid of the war fund was held on the Basin Reserve yesterday. Members of theatrical companies now in Wellington canvassed the town yesterday morning, and: in the afternoon' gave a matinee performance at the Opera House, the total receipts being about £350, which will be devoted to the Empire Defence Fund. AUCKLAND, Aug. 15. The Auckland Teachers' Institute resolved to contribute to the war fund on a basis of 3-£ per cent, of their salaries. Half of the contribution will be for Imperial and half for local needs. WANGANUI. Aug. 16. In less than a • week Wanganui has raised £4OOO in cash for the war fund, while £IOOO has been given in kind. NAPIER, Aug. 16. As a result of a street collection yesterday. £350 was realised ' for the patriotic fund, which is now close on £7OOO. -'■.•• ■ TIMARU, Aug; 16. A meeting of Geraldine farmers agreed that nxire wheat should bo put in. Merchants' representatives -agreed to supply seed wheat and manures practically at cost price. . . HOKITIKA, Aug. 15. * At a meeting of members of the Westland District" Teachers' Institute, held to-dav, it was unanimously decided that the Westland teachers-should contribute one dav's pay per month to the war fund din-inn- the course of the war. GORE, Aug. 16. The, Gore Trotting Club /. has voted £125. half 'for the Expeditionary Force and half for the local defence committee. . -, , - .v ... • At a meeting of German, residents m Gore and the surrounding districts yesterday it was unanimously agreed that in sincerity and lovaitv to their adopted country they would stand shoulder to shoulder against any invader : also that they were prepared to assist m meeti)•!■=>•' anv distress which might arise out 'of° the".present crisis as far as lay in their power.

NEW ZEALANDERS ON THE * , .WATER. (TJMixaD Pbbss Associatioh.) - WELI-JNGTOX, This Day. . Speaking .at the" Natives' patriotic-'concert last night the Hon F. ZVL B. Fisher said it' was probable that •■before the end of the month the Dominion, would have SCCO men on the water on the wav to help the Mother Countrv, It was probable that within three months another 2500 men would be required to act as reinforcements. APPEAL TO FISHERMEN. WELLINGTON, This Day. An appeal is being- made to the fishermen, throughout, the Dominion' for gifts of smoked or fresh fish to. supply the troopships taking the Expeditionary Force. The proposal is being warmly taken up. „„ m , '. WESTPORT, This Day. A unit of twenty men left for Christ church this morning. They wore accorded an enthusiastic send off by two. thousand- citizens. . ' ■ WELLINGTON /This Day. Mr Massey has notified the Commonwealth Government, that the New Zealand Government will assume- responsibility for the payment- of charges on goods from German ships to bo ro-consigne<L to New Zealand. This is only a formalj guarantee; as the charges wilT fall on the merchants and shippers. FINANCIAL SITUATION MUCH I EASIER, j MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY OF STATE. WELLINGTON, This Day. The Governor has received the following cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies: —"London, lo.—Owing to the vigorous action taken here to deal with the financial situation, particularly in regard to bills c-f exchange, the conditions have become much easier, and credits have generally improved. There is every hope that trade, home and foreign, will rapidly; resume its normal j course. I will be glad if your Minister;? will make th:- 5 uublio. —(Signed) Har- j court." ' SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION BY | DAIRY .MEN. WELLINGTON, This Day. A suggestion has been made to the National Dairy Association that a j Dominion-wide movement be instituted , amongst dairymen to assist the Empire; in the present <-r*sis by a contribution ; from all suppliers; of frcm one eighth- to j a halfpenny per pound on all butter fat j for the month. Merchants, and shipping and insurance companies are also j invited to co-onerato. J

NIAGARA AND MARAMA

TO REMAIN AT HONOLULU. HONOLULU. Auir. 14. (evening). The Mara.ma arrived with her lights out. The port's lights tiro shrouded. The vessel made a long detour -with the n'bicct of avoiding- hostile vessels. The Niagara and the Mararra will remain here indefinitely. It is understood that, the Admiralty has communicat-ed with them regarding the jnaclvisability of their proceeding. VANCOUVER. Aug. 15. The "Niagara and. the- Marama are hold at Honolulu owing to the proximity of the German cruiser Leipzig to the British Columbia, coasts.