INDIAN TROOPS EMBARK.

Waipa Post, Volume VIII, Issue 345, 1 September 1914, Page 5

INDIAN TROOPS EMBARK.

RUSSIA'S ONWARD MOVE.

German Troops Leave Belgium.

The cables announce that New Zealand’s Expeditionary Force has landed at Samoa.

Apia surrendered to the Kuyal Navy at II a.m. on Saturday (western time), and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force landed unopposed in the afternoon.

The first naval battle of the war was fought on Friday, and although it was by no means a big affair, being confined chiefly to smaller craft, there was no doubt about the issue. Five German vessels are known to have been sunk. The British vessels in action came through with.minor injuries. The H.M.S. New Zealand was engaged in the fighting. The armed German cruiser Kaiser William Grosse has been sunk off the west coast of Africa.

In the engagement on Sunday, the cables advise that the British troops bore the brunt of six distinct attacks by a powerful force of Germans.

Two divisions of cavalry and other troops are being sent from India. The first division is already

on its way.

The Germans drove 45,000 inhabitants from Louvaine and then burnt the city, which is now a heap of ashes.

General French estimates that after four days heavy fighting at and near Mons, the British losses totalled 6,000.

Latest advice from the High Commissioner states that reports justify neither pessimism nor over confidence as to the position of the Allies.

(The following are the reports from the High Commissioner for New Zealand received at Te Awamutu since Friday last) : —

one of the crew of the Highflyer was killed and five wounded.

Received August 28th, 7.22 p.m TRAWLERS BLOWN UP.

Received 11.45 a.m., August 28th

THE ALLIES IN BELGIUM

Five ships, including Danish, Norwegian, and two British trawlers, came into contact with mines laid by the Germans five miles from the coast. Five British sailors were killed. ON THE MAINLAND. The Anglo-French lines are slightly withdrawn from the frontier. Germany<s further advance is staunchly resisted. Fierce engagements on the Cam-brae-Cutean frontier are proceeding, and the general impression is favourable to the allies. Admiral Jellicoe has congratulated British troops on behalf of the navy for their magnificent stand. The French operations of war now extend over 250 miles and this has necessitated a changing of positions. The British troops now occupy a strong position supported by the French. The morale of both armies is good. TRADE TO BRITAIN. As a result of the Navy clearing the trade routes, Siberian butter, eggs, and timber, which usually goes to Germany, are coming to England. RUSSIA ADVANCES. The Russians are converging on East Prussia, and the forces are making rapicl, advance on Galacia, The Austrians have been driven beyonffLypa. \ FIERCE FIGHT|NG AT MALINES| The Belgians engaged German troops at Malines, and %rce fighting resulted. Fresh trobpscop*' ing up from the East were repulsed by the defenders on the Southern side of the canal. The German losses in the engagement totalled 2,000. The Belgians also suffered severely.

Details of the recent battle in Belgium show the deadly accuracy of the British artillery. The general situation of the allies is excellent.

General French reports that Britain’s forces proved superior on the Continent. The troops fought splendidly. He considers the general position of the allies for the impending battle verysatisfactory. Charleroi was taken by the Germans and re-taken by the French. The Germans suffered heavy losses. Three French armies are massed between Charleroi and Longwy, a distance of 86 miles. The fall of Namur is denied in Paris. Antwerp is now free of Germans.

The British army in the field is V to be steadily increased. The Germans attacked the French north of Nancy, but were repulsed with heavy loss. RUSSIANS ADVANCE. The Russians have occupied Angerburg, 30 miles south of Konigsburg. They have also enveloped the German left flank-at Frankenau. The Germans fled abandoning cannon and quickfirers. NAVAL BASE BATTERED. It is reported that the Allied fleet and, Montenegrians have destroyed fortifications at Austrian naval base, Cattaro. Received August 28th, T. 5 p.m. I ARMED GERMAN LINER Lz- , SUNK. German liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 14,349 tons, which was converted into an auxiliary cruiser, has been sunk by the British cruiser Highflyer off the west coast of Africa. During an exchange of shots

NAMUR. DEFEND ED. The majority of the forts at Namur are untaken. The French command Ardennes forest outlets, and are making a vigorous offensive movement towards Hilton, io miles north-west of Longwy. A GERMAN RAID. German cavalry raided French territory towards Conde, 16 miles west of Mons. French artillery intercepted and practically annihilated them. Received Saturday, August 29th, 3.38 p.m. BRITISH TROOPS’ GALLANTRY.

Mr Asquith, in the House of Commons, reported that in the fighting on Wednesday between Cambrae and La Chateau forces of about 30,000 Germans attacked the British. The German lines included five army corps, two cavalry divisions, the reserve corps guard cavalry and second cavalry division. The British second army corps attacked on the right and inflicted tremendous loss on the enemy. British casualties were heavy, but number unknown. The behaviour of the men was splendid. General Joffre (commander of French army) has congratulated the British troops for the protection given to the French flank.

TROOPS FROM INDIA. Lord Kitchener has announced to the House of Lords that two divisions of cavalry and other troops are being sent from India to France. The first division is already on its way. Earl Crewe has explained the desire of the Indian soldiers to proceed to the front, and insisted that native troops be included in the expeditionary forces. GERMAN AUTROCITY. Th,e Belgian Foreign Minister has reported that on Tuesday the invading Germans, as an act of revenge, drove 45,000 inhabitants from Louvain and then fired the town, which is now a' heap of ashes. Received Monday, August 31st, 9.30 a.m. GERMANY SLACKENS MARCH.

Paris officially reports that the situation of the allies front along the Somme River and Vosges Ranges is unchanged. Germany seems to be slackening her march and seems exhausted as result of continuous fighting. HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. Both sides have sustained heavy losses, and in one instance only sixty Germans survive a force of 6,000. It is estimated that Germany’s loss totals 200,000. GERMAN RUSH TO EAST. A report from Amsterdam states that 160 troop trains conveying Germans have passed northward through Belgium to strengthen the force against the Russians. NO BRITISH MINES' It is officially stated that the British have not laid mines. The report that the Allies have abandoned Boulogne is unconfirmed. Received Monday, August 31st, 1.5 p.m.