GERMANS ENTER BELGIUM.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12306, 5 August 1914, Page 4

GERMANS ENTER BELGIUM.

SWISS. STATION SEIZED. Received August 5, at 9:5 a.m. : London, August 4. The Daily Telegraph states that German troops "have occupied Arlon in-Bel-gium and the Swiss railway station at Basle. Received August 5, at 1.50 p.m. London, August 4. Germany has invaded Belgium atVerviers. A German aeroplane bombarded Luneville, without damage. Turkey is mobilising. LortJ Morley has resigned from the British Cabinet. . German troops are operating within ■a few miles of liiege, and German dirigibles and aeroplanes are lioveriiig on the frouti-T. [Libau is a Russian naval station in the Baltic.] Received August 5, at 11.35. a.m. Sydney. August.^. Delayed cables, dated London 3/ report that Prussian regiments were along the Belgian frontier near Aix-la-Chapelle. employed in obstructing roads with vehicles and trees. : Received August 5, at 1.25 p.m. Brussels, August .4. Herr Vandervelde, the Socialist leader, has been appointed a Minister, iu order that all parties may be represented in the Government. The National Bank's securities have been removed to Antwerp, where busit nes is suspended. 'lbe Kjmg addressed a joint sitting of the Chamber. Ho said: "Belgium was ready for all sacrifices and would resist the invader. All classes were gathered round the sovereign. A prolonged scene of enthusiasm followed. : M. de Broqueviile. the Premier, said the Government would not sacrifice Belgmim'.'i honor," aud would face Gerthreat. The word therefore is "To arms. Belgium will, never submit."