THE TURBULENT POLES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 177, 1 September 1914, Page 5

THE TURBULENT POLES.

DISLOYALTY AND EXPLOSIVES. RUSSIAN COMMANDER'S ORDER. (Received September 1, 8 a.m.) LONDON, August 31. Prince Nicholas of Russia, owing to the Polish Sokpls' disloyalty, has ordered them to be treated as criminals under the Military Law. IN THE COMMONWEALTH/ N.S.W. FIRST CONTINGENT READY THOUSANDS IDLE THROUGH THE WAR. (Received September 1, 9.45 a.m.) SYDNEY, September 1. The Hon. Mr Cann estimates that there are 13,000 men rendered idle in New South Wales owing to the war, besides many working half time. He is arranging to absorb them .in public, works. Recruiting proceeds unabated, and the New South Wales First Contingent is practically complete. Amongst a host of gifts accepted by,, the Expeditionary ' Force are many chargers, drafts of sheep, and an aeroplane. (Received September 1, 8.45 a.m.) MELBOURNE, September 1. The Victoria Racing Club has obtained authority to increase the admission charges to the Spring Meeting, in order to aid the patriotic Fund - , which it is anticipated will benefit to the extent of over -fiyOOO. IN THE FAR EAST. BLOCKADE OF KIAO-CHAU. * TOKIO, August 31. Vice-Admiral Kato announces a state of blockade at Kaio-chau..