DECLARATION DAY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4001, 6 August 1915, Page 5

DECLARATION DAY.

ENGLAND AND THE WAR ANNIVERSARY. DEMONSTRATIONS ' THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE. GREAT PATRIOTIC MEETING. - DOMINIONS’ SHARE IN THE CONFLICT. WARM TRIBUTE BY MR BONAR .LA W. (Receiverl Aug. 5. 8.25 p.m.) L'JN DUN, Aug. '5. Patriotic demonstrations were held throughout' the Kingdom yesterday. Dover initiated a self-denial day and hundreds of. people went to the ’Town Hall and gave iheir jewels for the Red,Cross funds. A Crimean veteran gave iiis war medal.

A thousand troops paraded in Victoria Square, Birmingham, the Bishop conducting.a drum-head service.

'(’here were recruiting parados at Glasgow. Chatham, and elsewhere. A hundred thousand people attended a meeting in ihe Town Hall Square. Portsmouth, and carried a resolution to fight to victory.

Lord Crewe presided over a great gathering at, the Opera House, Kingsway. The Primate ami many peers, members of the House of Commons, and diplomats were present. Hon. T. Mackenzie was also present

Mr A. J. Balfour (First Lord of tlm Admiralty) said the resolve of tho nation to pursue this great controversy to the end was stronger (ham ever, and our confidence in the. ultimate issue was even surer than in the, earlier days of the war. Despite all Germany's painstaking ability, there were no miscalculations which the enemy had not made, except regarding the value of ammunition and greatguns, in this particular matter the Germans were more right than their opponents, but their diplomacy was wrong and their calculations ot the forces opposed to them was wrong. Everything was based on a first knock-out blow which was prepared for, but, relatively, we were ant so well equipped and prepared as <• r enemies. The Germans wore completely wrong in believing the elan ol the .French soldiery was dimmed by the memory of the 1870 defeat. An enemy which has miscalculated lor ■< year may miscalculate until the - 1 d of the war.’’ Ho said'there was no spectacle more, moving to generous spectators than that presented by llui contest between men and munitions now going on m He.' east of Europe. Was i lie re c: or greater heroism shown or powers ot resistance; more splendidly exhibited? We could look forward with, supreme confidence to the time when the artificial and mechanical inequalities between Russia and Austro-Germany would be swept ;iuay and the moment of final triumph reached. “Regarding Britain’s part.’/ he added. “I look back to a- few hours before tho declaration of war, when it bung in the balance as to whether Britain would join those to whom she was bound, not bv treaty, but by friendship, in supporting the common rights of humanity. The world watched in doubtful fear, but the nrU decision was made. You will search the records of history in vain to find a, more critical decision regarding the future, of humanity. _ I believe lb" decision of t-lic British Govern men isaved civilisation. Without Ihe British navy, I do not believe the struggle would have been possible xor our Allies.”

Britain never professed to have a great standing Army, ho continued, and the Allies- gladly accepted the help of 100,000 men. Yet our casualties in gallant men were already thrice the original force, and what wo had' done was only part of what wo were going to do. We had not yet shot our bolt or put forth our full strength. We, who were the immemorial champions of freedom, knew ourselves engaged in a sacred cause. Ho moved tho resolution—- “ That the people of London record their inflexible determination to continue the struggle to a victorious end.” Sir R. L. Borden (Canadian Premier), in seconding the motion, said: tho Empire was better worth dying for than a year ago. Lord Crowe was applauded on detailing the services of the Canadians in Flanders and tho Australians and Now Zealanders at the Dardanelles. Mr Bon nr Law (Colonial Secretary) addressing a great meeting at Folkestone said: “My hope and prayer is that the result of the war will make it impossible for one man or group of nmu t,<> ever again plunge ihe world into war.”

[ The Archbishop of Canterbury took ! as liis tost the lGth chapter, of Corinthians and the 13th verse: “Watch ye, stand fast in tin; faith, quit you like men, be strong.” Ho said: —“To the men and women of the Empire has conic the trust of hearing part in a conflict on an absolutely gigantic scale. Every month adds proof that we judged right a year ago, when, alter exhausting every effort- we could honorably make to avert the conflict, wo unsheathed the sword, which wo can with a. cieai conscience commend to Clod. Jt remains for us to ’Hit into furtherance of right every ounce of strength and wlmt harder' perseverance that we •can muster to sustain the right. the world’s well-being in centuries yet unborn may turn upon our right use m this momentous and decisive hour. ’ He exhorted the nation to realise what manhood stands for. ’the women of the Empire were contributing service which manhood could rival. X\ e acclaimed with grateful confidence and high hope the buoyant gallantry oi tlio-so whom we should have ca.leu quite ordinary r:on ? wJ jo passed straight- from ' the prosaic paths' ot common life to man with dauntless courage the Aegean precipice or shellswept trench, offering their lives with simplicity, even gladness, lor the country’s cause. "•Greater love hath no- man than this, to lay down his lile his friends.’ . * . , •• V year has gone since wo set- iiamiv to this fearful ‘ task,” he proceeded. "We have learned much am! given o»r ; very best and bravest, and before God ; we' believe it has been worth while. ; We now realise better_ than we aid last August our country’s claim on us all. please God, no man or woman here is going to leave it unanswered or unfulfilled. ' Enormous crowds gave an ovation to the King and lto.vah.ies on leaving ; the Cathedral, and cheered, the wound-| cd men in motors, especially the Aus- j tralians. New Z< ab-imlers, and ( an- j adians. SERVICES THROUGHOUT INF.UA. All! OK T[lK > G!JI>,S INVOKED'. SEMI,A. Aug. E nimjvim-s*.*.ry ■» spryu'es , were hold throughout India, invoking: the aid of the gods to pm,pm' the efforts of our forces. Many meetings , organised by Indian-, ic ordcd the inflexible resolve of tb“ people to con- j till lie the struggle: to a > • rurmus end. j SOUTH AFRICAN CEMON- j ST RAT lONS. HAN 1> FACTOR lES FOR MUNITIONS. (Received Aug. 6, 12.0 a.m.) CAPETOWN. Aug. 0. Til ore wore crowded war anniv* r- ■ sarv demonstrations. Mr. Smart-t suggested! that the Imperial Government- should organise the mechanical and engineering resources of tlie Kami and the great explosive factories and railway shops in the Union for the purpose of providing for war equipment. THE ENTENTE CORSE ALE. ANN [ V Ell NAP, V ('F. DEL! RATION'S. (Received Aug. o. 5.2 d p.in.) BONBON. Aug. “The Times” Paiis correspondent says 'Franco has taken practical steps for (.he celebration of the anniversary of the founding of Iho Entente Cordialo.

AfLor |laying a. glowing tribute to the Australians and New Zealanders, ho void Lb.at when the time came tor peace negotiations, Lho Dominion Governments would have a say in tho negotiations. Ido believed that, as tiros nit of the war, the time would come, and come soon, .when the whole of the self-governing Dominions, m proportion to their population and resources, would take a part in the duties and honor of governing the British Empire. Mr. Bonar Law added that d was unfair to suggest that Britain was playing at war. If he. could only stale i-he number of men in training, tlio figure would delight our friends atuli surprise our enemies. , King George and President Boiueairo exchanged _ messages a dinning the Allies’ solidarity-and determination to continue the war until victory. SERVICE AT ST. PAUL’S. '•QUIT you like men, be STRONG ! ” STIRRING SERMON BY ‘TDK ARC! IRISH OIL LONDON, Aug. 4. Services were held at hundreds of places of worship. There was a continuous timetable ol prayers in many of the churches the entire day. Pub no meetings wore held throughout tho afternoon and evening. The Koval drive to St. Paul s was without pageantry. Enormous crowds Idled the streets. Many wounded soldiers and sailors were present at the King’s request. ... The keynote of tlie patriotic service at St, Paul’s was its simplicity. There was no procession. His Majesty the King walked from the north door between the Bishop and Dean to tv seat in the centre transept. Queens Mary and Alexandra and the princesses followed, then the rest of the clergy. The congregation included the Grand Du Ice Michael, the Duchesses ot Fife and Albany, Earl Kitchener, and numerous generals and officers i» kluiki. Ministers of the Crown High Commissioners, Agents-Goneral, and Sir 11, L. Borden, Premier of Canada. Most of the ladies wore dark dresses. It was a touching sight to see the ■ numerous wounded men, some in blue hospital suits, others m kliaki, .mostly with heads or bandaged. Numerous nurs.es were in attendance, Thousands: •of people were turned away. Queues - wore formed early in tne morning.

A committee, with M. Boutreux as prosiden t and many distinguished members has issued a manitesto outlining its intention, to collaborate to supplement the Franeo-British materia! and moral devc-lopmeut. “The Times” cor respondent at Petrograd ,'ays the Duma debates show that Elio output- or arm*-and ammunition is now. rapidly rising. When home supplies and the Allied industries give the army all that is required. then Russia, will give decisive battle to the invader.

BRITAIN'S BLOCKADE. AMERICAN Bid ELY UPLNIONYNK\Y YORK, Aug. J. Idle new.spa pea* "World, while conceding the admirable tone and temper of tho British Note, insists tnc blockade is not- impartial because it is not enforced in the Baltic. AMERICA~AXD THE COTTON QUESTION. (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) (Received Aug. 5. 5.25 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. o. American opinion expects that Britain’s forthcoming Notes will uphold the British maritime policy. . There will be considerable disappointment in consequence and also dismay u cotton is declared contraband. Americans feeling that Britain is mistaken in pursuing her justifiable ends illegally when they are reachable legally. DACIA CASE AGAIN. (Received Aug. 5, 10.50 p.m..)_ PARIS, Aug. •). The Prize Court has confirmed the validity of the -seizure of the Dacia. The * American Government is preparing a protest in the Dacia ease a* a- test ease. ... • ~ United Stales officials unofficially admit that the British answers to the American protests regarding tne interference with, Urn ncutrai trade ot Gonnanv have now reached the of academic discussion. luirtnn Notes are pending,, hut :>« agreement is likely to he rendu f -[-nitration. CREW OF THE AE2. BETTER FROM THE COMMANDER WARM TRIBUTE TO .MEN’S STEADY COOLNESS.

(Received Aug. 5. 8.10 p.m.) _ MELBOURNE, Aug. p. Rear-Admiral Crosswell has received a letter from the commander ol submarine AE2, which was sunk m the Sea of Marmora, ..stat ing that the crew are imprisoned iti the centie. ot Am. Minor, and all are well and taking their imprisonment cheerfully, white t he treatment, is as good as is poss- )li to expert. None of the crew were lose when- the vessel was sunk. The commander adds: ' AY hen 1 am able to pend a report on tho manner in Which all hands performed them <lntv it will speak volumes tor tho future of tho Australian Navy. On many occasions only a matter ol seconds'separated; us from certain death, hut all hands, down to the youngest, did their work with a steady coolness beyond all praise.” $

AUSTRALIAN STEMS. THE CASUALTY TOTALS. (Received Aug. 5, 10.10 p.m.)_ SYDNEY, Aug. o. Raymond Evans was to-day fined .£SO for having possession m an apparatus capable of tapping w ire css messages. , . . The Australian casualties now total 12 095 The number o! dead is lob officers and 2331 men. The wounded total 366 officers and Sffim men, and the missing 23 officers and 90/ men.