12 SEPTEMBER 1914, page 2

Before We Leave Mr. Asquith's Speech We Want To Say

a word as to an omission from it. Though he referred to the National Reserve, be did not tell us how many men that body has given to the Army. No doubt the difficulty about a......

The Papers Of Monday Published The Welcome News That...

France, and Russia have agreed "not to conclude peace separately during the present war." Of course, it was quite unthinkable that Britain, France, or Russia should be so base......

On Wednesday Evening A Telegram From The Viceroy Of India

to the Secretary of State was read in both Houses of Parliament. The telegram contains a summary of offers of services and money made in India to the Viceroy. The rulers of the......

We Are Glad To Notice That Mr. Asquith Has Adopted

a recom- mendation originally made in these columns, though one, of course, for which we claim no patent—that where there is congestion men after enlistment should go back to......

Mr. Churchill Has Formed Two Naval Brigades And A Marine

Brigade out of the Reserves for whom there is at present no opportunity for service afloat. The Crystal Palace, it is said, will be used as headquarters. The Brigades will not......

Mr. Asquith Also Promised Improvements In Paying The...

It is really preposterous that the wives should be kept a whole month without their money. They no doubt get it fully in the end, but since weekly payments are a universal habit......

In Spite Of The Great Pressure On Our Space, We

must make some reference to Mr. Asquith's speech at the Guildhall on September 4th. A more dignified or more worthy call to arms to a free people was never made. What Mr.......

After Praise Of The Way In Which The War Office

had dealt with the situation, which praise, we agree, is thoroughly well merited, and which we should like, as occasional critics of that institution, to endorse, Mr. Asquith......

Then Come Offers Of Vast Sums Of Money And Thousands

of horses and camels " with their drivers." The Maharaja of Rewa, besides his troops and his money, has offered his private jewellery for the service of the King-Emperor. Even......

On Wednesday In The Commons It Was Announced That The

Government would make themselves responsible for the care of the Belgian refugees. During the week there has been a steady flow of refugees from both Belgium and France. Most of......