“Times” Authorities

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 100, 18 August 1914, Page 5

“Times” Authorities

THE SEAS ARE FREE TO BRITISH MERCHANTMEN. j; i' (Received 9.45 a.m.)

London, August 17. The “Times” naval correspondent writes:—

The seas are free to British merchantmen and the commercial flag of Germany is no longer afloat. It is well that the nation should realise the tremendous significance of these facts. Meanwhile the fleet exercises pressure upon the vitals of the enemy without fighting. Germany is deprived not, only of food products but a hundred other requirements. If it becomes necessary to feed an army at the expense of tli© civil, population, history teaches us that the results will be disastrous.

BRITISH MAINTAIN A CLOSE WATCH ON THE ENEMY.

The “Times” military correspondent says

The' public ought not to expect news of the impending battle for a week or- even longer. The first heavy fighting may he expected at Ramillies, 'and between Uharleroi and Gembloux. A decisive moment is approaching in the eastern theatre of war, where the Russian southern armies have entered Galicia, converging upon Lemburg along three railways, easterly by Brady, and northerly by Sokal, thus hindering the Austrian attack on Warsaw from Cracow. The Austrian fleet has retired to headquarters at Pol a and secured itself behind mine fields and the destroyer flotilla. The FrancoBritish fleet will probably he content to maintain a close watch on the enemy.

WAR RISKS ON SHIPPING.

GERMAN ARRESTED AT THE DOCKS AT BELFAST.

INCREASING THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS.

(Received 9.45 a.m.) London, August 17

The Government is insuring vessels on war risk for a period of ninety-one days at 2.1 per cent. If at sen at tire expiration of the policy an additional thirty days will he given pro rata. Hochmann,. a German ox-employee of Vickers and Harlaud and Wolffs, was arrested at Belfast docks.

Territorials and Boy Scouts are protecting the railways, telegraphs and waterworks. Largely increased police have been ordered to enforce the registration of Germans.