New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-05

"with the most absolute confidence 10
guard our shores against the prooaOli-
ity of invasion and to seal up the gil
gantic battleships of the enemy IN the
inplorious seclusion of their own ports
when from time to time they turtiVely
steal forth to sow the sea with muir.
derous snares which are more full or
menace to neutral shipping than to the
British fleet; and while the British
navy does all this it is thirsty for
trial of strength in a fair and open
fight which the foe has so far prudently
denied it,"
Referring to the Indian troops, Pre-
mier Asquith said that two divisions OIL
that magnificent army were already on
their way. Their association with the
home and the Dominion troops, he de-
clared, would maintain the flag when
symbolizes unity and which no arms
could discover or dishonor.
Speaking of affairs at home the Pre-
mier appealed to employers TO assure
their men reinstatement in their posi-
tionS on their return from the war.
War Yet Only in Its Early Stages.
As to the progress of the war the
Premier declared that in his judgment,
in whatever direction he looked, there
were abundant grounds for pride and
comfort 81 will not say MORE" he
said. because | think we should bear
in mind that we are at the present
time watching the fluctuations OF for
tune in the early stages of what Is go
ing to be a protracted struggle. We
must cultivate patience, endurance and
steadfastness, and every one must do
his or her appropriate part III me
common cause.
"Our aclf-goycrning domlnIons
throughout the empire, without any
solicitation on our part, demonstrated
with Il spontaneousness and unanimlty
UNPARALLELED in history their determi-
nation to affirm their brotherhood with
US ana to make our EauSe their own.
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South
Africa and Newfoundland, children OF
the empire, assert, not as an obligation,
but as privilege, their right and their
willingness to contribute money and
material and, what is better than all,
their strength, their sinews, their fort
unes and the lives of their best men.
India, too, with no less alacrlty
claimed her part.
Let US keep in mind our patient and
indomitable seamPn, never relaxing
for moment their stern vigil on the
lonely seas Let US keep in mind our
gallant troops. who to-day, after fort
nights continuous fighting under con-
ditiOns which try the mettle of the best
army that ever took the field, main
tain not only an undefeatcd but an
unbroKcn front. Finally, let us recall
the memories of the great men and the
great deeds of the past. Let Us not for
get the dying message of the younger
Pitt in his last public utterance in this
Guildhall itself: England has saved
herself by her exertions, and will, as
| trust, save Europe by her example,
The England Of those days gave a no
bic answer to his appeal and did not
sheathe the sword until, after nearly
twenty years lighting the freedom OF
Europe was secured. Let US 80 and do
likewise
Kaiser to Blame.
Andrew Bonar Law, leader of the
UniOnist party in the House Of Com
mons, following Mr.. Asquith, declared
that the key to peace or war had been
in Berlin for nearly a generation. The
head of the German government had
merely to whisper the word peace"
and there would have been no war.
he ala not Spedh IldL "OLu, VA =
Law continued, "but drew the sword,
and may the accursed system Tor
which he stood perish by it,"
The meeting refused to dispense an
til Winston Spencer Churchill had been
heard from. The First Lord Of the
Admiralty spoke briefly.
"You may rely With good confidence
upon the strength and efficiency of our
naval forces" he said. "That defence
will enable you to live and work and
draw the means of life and power
from the uttermost ends of the earth.
at will give you time and it will
give you the means to create the pow
erful military force which this coun-
try must WELD before the struggle is
brought to its conclusion. Sure | am
of this-that you have only to endure
to conquer. You have only to perse-
we're to save yourselves and to save
all those who rely on you. You have
only to go right on, and, at the end of
the road, be it short or long, victory
and honor will be found"
Toward the end of his speech Mr..
Churchills voice rang out, and cheers
jOyously answered his prediction of
victory. The meeting sang the ma
tional anthem and cheered the volun-
teers as they thronged to the recruit
ing room eXtemporized out of one of
the Guildhall parlors.