South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-09-18
BRITONS PRIDE RISES
OVER REPORT ON ARMY
Account of English Activities on
Firing Line Strengthens Con-
fidenCe in Ultimate Success
of the Allies.
BY HERBERT TEMPLE.


LONDON, Sept. 1S.-'EWe are fight
ing for a worthy purpose and we will
not lay down our arms until this pur-
pose is achieved
These ringing words were sounded
by King George in the house of com
mons today in his speech prorOguing
parliament.
The speech Of the king was devoted
solely to the war and to the part
which England is playing in the IT,
Ianic struggle against Germany and
Austria. Every endeavOr was exert
cd by the English government to
maintain the peace OF Europe declared
King George, and England went to
war for the protection of public law
and because treaties had been set at
nought."
Cheers Greet Speech.
The royal speech was greeted with
thunderouS cheers from members of
all parties. especially when an appeal
was made TO the patriotism of the ma
tion.
After every endeavOr of my gov
ernment TO preserve the peace Of the
world" declared King George, Il was
compelled in the assertion OF treaty
obligations which had been deliberate
ly set at nOught and for the protection
Of public law in Europe TO go TO wal" +"
pose and we viii not lay down our
arms until that purpose is achieved.
Il rely in confidence upon my sub
jects efforts upon which we pray for
the blessing OF God"
The house OF commons was crowd
ed; the galleries were filled. The
royal speech had been generally
awaited, knowing that il would be de-
voted to England's part in the great
war. The people were anxious TO
hear the appeal from the throne.
Demonstration for Fighters.
When the kings speech made ref
erence to the navy and army this was
the signal for a demonstration.
'The vital interests of my empire
compelled us 10 go TO war" declared
the king toward the end of his speech,
which was short. My navy and army
have sustained their association with
the faithful allies with unceasing
vigilance, courage and skill in this
Just and righteous cause.
From every part OF the empire
there has been an enthusiastic 10 the
flag. I thank YOU literally for the
manner in which YOU met the emer-
genCy."
Parliament was prorogued until
oct. %.
Raises British Pride.
The official account of the opera
tions of the British army in France.
written by a member Of the staff OF
Field Marshal Sir John French, and
issued through the government press
bureau. has greatly strengthened the
confidence of the British public. also
heightened the pride of the English
IN their soldiers across the channel for
IL shows that they have been held UP
ON the battle line az the critical point.
where fighting qualities We're at a
premium.
According 20 the narrative all three
British corps were maSsed against the
German right wing and the western
part OF the German center. COur-
ageOus veterans were needed there for
they were opposed 10 the legiOns OF
the redoubtable Gen. Won kluk, that
had pressed southwark with crushing
force around the eastern side Of Paris
British Sent To- Front.
When the time came 20 take the Of
fensive against the victorious German
right the British were sent forward
To- lead the action. Although strong
ly supported by French cavalry and
artillery. the English forces were
massed at the point where the Ger
mans seemed t. be most dangerous.
When the Germans made their stand
east OF the Oise and along the Aisne
the three British corps were concen-
trated against the German right
The third army corps took up it's
position near scissors east OF IL the
second British corps was stationed
and on its eastern flank lies the frst
corps.
Real Defenders OF Paris.
The position OF these troops makes
them the real defenders OF Paris for
the French army OF Paris, which was
sent out under Gen. D'Amade at the
time the offensive campaign was be-
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