SEIZURE OF ANTWERP.
ITS VALUE TO GERMANS. FOR DEFENSIVE CAMPAIGN. (Koceived Octobor 13, 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, October 12. The "Times," in a leading articlo, says:— "The seizure of Antwerp can only become of appreciable value to the enemy if they make Belgium the thoa- j tre of a defensive campaign in the west. Should they be driven out of France. Antwerp will considerably strengthen their chance of fighting in Belgium, rather than in their own country. By holding Belgium they compel the Allies to fight ou a long front, extending from Antwerp to Belfort but the chief scene of operations would still bo Bellgium." The "Times" naval correspondent states: — "While Germany respects neutral rights and international law, Antwerp cannot bo used as *the base of naval operations against ourselves. On the other hand, should the Germans violate the neutrality of Holland our hands will be untied. There is nothing whatever in the changed situation from the naval aspect to' cause apprehension."
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11207, 13 October 1914, Page 6
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