ACTIVITY IN JAVA.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 204, 2 October 1914, Page 7

ACTIVITY IN JAVA.

DUTCH TROOPS AND WARSHIPS , READY. GERMAN VESSELS SHELTER AT BATAVIA. From....those aboard the steamer Tasmaii, \t is learned that the Dutch in Java vliave made preparation to maintain neutrality. Troops have been mobilised and several warships placed in readiness. Ten big German steamers are sheltering at ißata via. ''PAY IF YOU CAN," PROCLAMATION IN ENGLAND. AUSTRQ-GERMAN SUGAR BARRED. (Received October 2, 8.45 a.m.) LONDON, October 1. A proclamation has been issued that it is desirable in the best interests of the realm at the present juncture that

all persons who can discharge their liabilities should do so without delay. The proclamation announces the extension of a partial moratorium regarding bills, giving fourteen days or a month's grace. •A decree has been gazetted, prohibiting the importation of sugar from Germany or Austria. Sir William Plender, in reporting on) German and Austrian banks in London, states that the assets, if collected, would probably recompense the collectors in full, but he specially states that holders of cheques issued by customers of the banks are not regarded as creditors.