put on their boots, and give the Government all the moral backing they possibly can. They may be reminded that the soldier whom the Government have sent to the Near Eastern...

we desire to make quite clear our own position as regards the war in Gallipoli and the Salonika expedition. It would be futile in a high degree for any newspaper to attempt to...

keep to their essential object of controlling the railway communications through Bulgaria to Turkey, and when that is accomplished make no further advance into Serbia. What...

point of view of the Allies, is anything but most grave. At the same time, it would be foolish to shut our eyes to the fact that the Germans are engaged in a terrific gamble. In...

This the public must recognize, but must recognize it not for the purpose of filling the air with foolish lamentations or scolding the Government for not having done better....

A S we write on Thursday it is difficult to give any very clear or coherent account of the military situation in Serbia. It would seem, however, that the Serbians are still...

may be tempted to hold on too long on their main front instead of following what we may call the Russian policy of falling back till they reach positions in the mountains, in...

to yield, just as they yielded when the Hungarians made a similar demand, and instead of forcing the pace in the West, which is always the essential German objective, invaded...

on Friday afternoon, and is on sale at all Messrs. Smith and Son's London Bookstalls and all London. Newsagents. All country readers can now obtain the paper on Saturday...

case.

that our allies have been even more successful in repelling German attacks. On Tuesday the enemy made a most determined assault on the French positions east of Reims in great...

during the week as the result of gastric catarrh. His indis- position, however, is in no way serious, and it is fully expected that he will be well enough on Tuesday next to...

since we last wrote, but what change there is has been dis- tinctly for the better. One important event of the week took place in our portion of the line. On Tuesday the enemy...

raid was published by the Home Office in the papers of Monday. It is pointed out that the Zeppelins flew extremely high in order to avoid the anti-aircraft guns, and as a result...

hang in the balance. The Germans during the week have advanced rapidly in the direction of Riga, and are now fighting in the environs of Olai, which is only some fourteen miles...

but we must say here that the cold-blooded brutality shown has never been surpassed even in the actions of Germany. There was no accusation of spying, and no one can pretend...

casualties from the Zeppelin raid of the previous Wednesday. In the London area thirty-two civilians were killed and ninety-five injured. Outside the London area the civilians...

made a statement as to the reasons which impelled him to resign office. After declaring that there never has been, either in the Cabinet or in the House or in the country, any...

by Lord Desert in regard to the execution of Miss Edith Cavell, Lord Lansdowne said, and wo endorse his words to the full, that the incident has moved public opinion in this...

Carson's high character and sincerity. Since he came to the conclusion that a wrong turn was being taken, no one can deny him the right of resignation. Having resolved to...

th operative part of his speech. In effect, he told the House that in his opinion what was wanted in regard to the situation in Gallipoli and the Balkans was a clearly defined...

of Parliament as to whether we do or do not bold Hill 70, near Loos, as the result of the recent British advance. In the Commons Mr. Tennant explained that Sir John French's...

made on the new Balkan situation. Mr. Asquith refused to give any opportunity for a debate on the subject on the ground that discussion would be opposed to the public interest....

in some places seem to have produced paralysis among shipping, At least one German destroyer has been sunk, but most of the German losses are among transports and merchant ships...

Mr. Aehmead-Bartlett describing the new types of " torpedo-proof " vessels which are being used at the Dardanelles. When the seas became too unsafe for our ordinary ships of war...

Viviani had said on the same subject—in friendly relations with Roumania, who had "shown a readiness to promote their policy." Since Bulgaria had joined the Central Powers the...

on the Gallipoli campaign, and he will be succeeded in the com- mand by General Sir C. Monro. Until Sir C. Monro arrives the troops will be commanded by Sir W. R. Birdwood. Sir...

Sir Edward Grey's summary. Lord Morley warned the Government against the danger of dispersing the strength of the Allies, and expressed his regret that the Government bad...

from the Morning Post about its attitude towards recruiting, made what it called a " fair offer." It promised that if the Morning Post and its friends would do all in their...

8th, 1914.

THE CABINET AND THE WAR. W E hold it to be the duty of every good and patriotic citizen at the present moment to support the Government, and to check to the very best of his...

HEN we compare the names and the arguments of those who have publicly deprecated reprisals against Germany with the names and arguments of those who at meetings and in the...

O NTuesday, at a meeting of Mayors, Chairmen of Urban District Councils, political agents, and others who will work the new recruiting system, Lord Derby expounded his scheme....

absorbed so much public attention during the past week or two that comparatively little thought has been given to financial problems. This is most regrettable, for experi- ence...

I T is satisfactory news that the American Ambassador in Berlin has made inquiries and written a report shoat the execution of Miss Cavell, the English nurse whose story has...

W HY is it that the occupation of shopkeeping always seems to be held in such low esteem P The term "only a shopkeeper" is often used as one of reproach, and those who contemn...

A RMA virumque cane." The song of Italy is to-day • ...01s. the tramp of armed men, and her singer is among them. But D'Annunzio's clarion note of war echoes "from the abode...

GERMANIA MENDAX. [To 'rss EDITOR OF TEX ”SPICTATOTI."] SIR, - 111 his notice of Mr. Bland's translation of the French Minister's Report on German atrocities, Lord Cromer...

Cromer, in his interesting and suggestive review of Germany's Violations of the Laws of War in your issue of October 9th, remarks that "no amended edition" of the German Army...

[To TRH EDITOR OP TDB " SPECTATOR.n Sint, -- It is unfortunate in this time of national stress that your article, " The Civil Service and the Army," should libel the Post...

[To THE EDITOR OF Tilt "SPECTATOR. "' Sin s —Could you draw your readers' attention to the very important fact that Germany before the war produced more than twice the iron and...

[To THE EDITOIL OP THE " SPECTATOR..." Sin,—A great foreign writer—I rather think de Tocqueville- has said that, if the nations of Europe were Federal Republics of the American...

SIR, — Your correspondent " Senex," writing on "The Civil Service and the Army," does not appear to understand the position when he attacks heads of publio offices for " pre-...

SPECTATOR."1 SIR, —In your article on "Lord Derby and the Volunteers" you suggest one method in which the needs of the moment may be met. But to the ordinary person there are so...

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. "' SIR,—Those of your readers who are in sympathy with the letter of Mr. Dennis in your issue of October 2nd may be in- terested to read the...

[To THE EDITOR Or TUN " SPACTATOR."i SIR, —Perhaps one would not naturally refer to Vergil for advice on problems of the moment. Yet, in this modern war of giants, where could...

STE,—With reference to the interesting articles in your issue of October 16th on the present and future status of the Volunteers, I should like to draw attention to the position...

SIR,—In your issue of October 9th your correspondent "Homo" inquires as to some satisfactory method by which coal-dust can be used on the domestic hearth. A. thoroughly...

OF TRY " SPECTATOR. " ' Sin,—I notice that the Executive of the Good Templars Order have passed a resolution against the State purchase of the liquor trade. As a total abstainer...

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."' you allow me to bring before your readers the claims of the Imperial work of the Girls' Friendly Society ? This Society has spread far...

TIM "SPECTATOR. "] EfrE, — Re British prisoners of war in Germany, may I suggest that a plan for helping to send them supplies, which I started here with the aid of a few other...

[To Tar EDITOR or 7'IIN " SPESTAT011.") Sin,—Your correspondent "Homo" (Spectator, October 9th) has evidently not realized that the main difficulty in this country is to get...

[TO THE EDITOR or TUB "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—As I was the means of bringing the saying of the patriotic collier's wife to your notice, I should like to point out to your indignant...

rm THE EDITOR OP TRU "SPECTATOR...1 reference to an article in the Spectator of October 9th, it may interest your readers to know that our local greengrocer is fond of telling...

your article on the "Humours of War" in the issue of October 9th about the leg which was bitten off is a very old "chestnut." How old probably no one knows. But you will find it...

pr. TUN EDITOR OP TUE "ErECTATOR."1 SIR, —Your correspondent "A Surrey Landowner " has pointed out the unfairness of the Income Tax as at present raised from the point of view...

I draw the attention of your readers to a reprint from the Spectator of September 18th of Lord Cromer's article on " Portuguese Contract Labour P This important statement has,...

am not one who rushes blindly into print, but the sweeping assertion by the editor that "all bachelors should pay Super Tax whatever their incomes " is more than I, and surely...

[To rue EDITOR 01 TUN " SPROTATOE."] SIR,—As you have so courteously admitted to your columns notioes in connexion with " Le Beroeau," may I ask you to add to your kindness by...

to the specimens of war phraseology quoted in your article on " Humours of War Relief " P As Secretary to a Territorial Force Association somewbere iii Scotland, I have received...

fib TEE EDITOR OP TEl "SPECTATOR."] Sin,—If I took in the Spectator for no other reason, the delightful article in your issue of October 9th on " Flowers in Flanders" would be...

THE SUICIDE OF THE TURK.* SOME hundred and fifty years ago, Horace Walpole thought that the Turk was politically moribund. In 1797, Napoleon wrote to the Directory that "the...

Pansinsmr ; LORD DESDOROUGH. Hole, SECRETARY: PERCY A. HARRIS, Esq. HEAR °molest Judges' Quadrangle, Royal Courts of Justice (Carey Street entrance). The aims and objects of...

or iltifials, or with a pseudonym, or are marked "Communicated," the Editor must not necessarily be held to be in agreement with the views therein expressed or with the mode of...

EDITH CAVELL. [An English nurse charged with harbouring fugitive English and Trench soldiers, and executed by order of the German authorities in Brussels.] WHAT shall we say...

[TO THE EDITOR Or THE "SPECTATOR."' SIR, — I sincerely appreciate your kindness in allowing me to lay before your readers a brief explanation of the above, which was launched...

THE " srzci , ATou."1 Sia,—May I be allowed to appeal to your readers on behalf of - what is essentially and pro-eminently "a war charity "—the L. and S. W. Railway Servants'...

SUCH a series of discoveries as have revolutionized medical science during the past twenty years is in process of being made in relation to the cultivation of the soil....

minds in this generation seems to supply a surer foundation for religious truth than the historical evidences which satisfied our fathers, has naturally brought with it a...

the post of Instructor in Statistics in the University of Wisconsin, recently wrote a paper on the "National Dividend" of the United States, which Professor R. T. Ely, of the...

perennial interest for English- men. The two nations are so unlike, and yet so like, that each fresh contribution to our knowledge is sure of a welcome. A writer who is...

THE interesting and thoughtful shilling volume which Sir Oliver Lodge has just published under the title of The War and After is described by its distinguished author as a...

MRS. EUSTACE MILES is indignant with the folly which sup- poses that "to give up meat means to eat more vegetables instead." " I want to make it clear," she says, " that to have...

ELTHAM HOUSE.* Mae. WA.R.D'ES new book deals with divorce. It is the story of the "discomfiture at the bands of circumstance" of an essentially good woman who has been led by a...

of Jerome Bonaparte, Xing of Westphalia, and her youth was spent in those stormy days when the Bonaparte family were welcome guests in no country in Europe, when polities were...

G. Harrap and Co., 3e. 6d. net) are-almost incredible, and all are gently sentimental. But they are pleasantly written, and the illustrations, by Mr. Patten Wilson, are spirited...

Co. 6s.)—A romance of the eighteenth century. Miss Piathall writes well, with a pleasant fancy.—The Bronze Eagle. By Baroness Orczy. (Hodder and Stoughton. 6s.)—The hero was an...

of two ways—either it forms an introductory chapter to a general history of architecture, or it is scattered, in a dis- connected fashion, throughout a book on Egyptian art. Mr....

it journeyed from publisher to publisher, until "the very appearance of the manuscript . . . growing torn and dilapidated, was enough to condemn it" ; at last Mr. Fisher Unwin...

it is true that all historical novels should be written from the point of view of the characters concerned, it is especially true of novels which deal with the mid-Victorian...

Henri Fabre. His life was spent in industry and determination, his work was the very last word in specialism, his reward was that of completion and acknowledged authority....

[Not i ce In this column (loss 'sot I3ocossos.4 preclude subtle von! revisu.] Sir Gaston Maspero's collection of Popular Stories of Ancient Egypt has been through four editions...