Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-25
Time With the Allies.

SidA IHliltdrlSm IS rooted out OIL ELu-
| rope.
| Time With the Allies.
Time fights on the side of the allies.
With the Germans it is neck or moth
! ing, but the French and the English
have everything to gain by waging a
delaying war. While the issue remains
uncertain, we may still maintain the
stoutest hopes. Should it go against
us, we may remember that the allies
have not. like. Germany. staked all
upon their first venture Our ultimate
success is certain and we will never
sheathe our sword until Germany has
been finally beaten to her knees"
Commenting on the loss of the Bel
adding that if the allies losses have
been heavy. I'VE may yet see before
long the Germans march in earnest
upon Paris" Namur is fortress OF
could possibly hold several months. We
do not imagine that it was taken by a
rush. More probably breach made else
where in the line of the allies imposed
on them the alternative of leaving a
large force to be invested in Namur
or withdrawing from it altogether.
Power of German Attack.
"The blunt fact remains that in a
really f1rst-c class battle the French
troops, occupying a secluded position OF
singular strength, were driven out by
the Germans after not more than two
days fighting. This speaks volumes
for the power of the German attack.
England and Russia must stubbornly
resolve that come what may to France
they will never surrender to Germany.
but will stick to her as they stuck 10
Napoleon, until they pull her down.
AS long as we hold the sea we cannot
ourselves be vitality struck
Nation Deeply Moved.
The last few days of fighting has
brought home the realities of war to
the British people. Not before has the
whole nation been so deeply moved.
Englishmen know that most of the
best regiments of their army are fight
ing battle on which the future of the
empire may depend. Many thousands
have relatives and friends in the
army; they know the death roll prob
ably will be longer than in the case Of
any British force since the Crimean
war.
The only information the country has
had regarding the great battle now raging
is contained in brief official bulletins, OF
been cheering Throughout London the
people are in much more serious mood
than at any time since they faced the
war. There are no scenes of gayety In
the theaters and restaurants tonight and
the crowded streets are very quiet.
This does not mean that there is any
less determination on the part of Britons
only that the people are beginning to
realize what this war may cost them.
On every side are heard declarations that
the country must be prepared for a long
and exhausting struggle.
While not many reproaches come
from supporters of Lord Roberts cru
SADIE for compulsory military service,
not few admit they never realized
how small a part the British army
Feels War Less Than Others.
Thus far England has felt the war
far less than any European nation en-
gagged. probably less than Holland and
Switzerland, but now, waiting for the
issue of the battle and for the lists of
killed and wounded. the English people
understand all that 1t means.
Every boat from Belgium comes crowd
ed with impoverished refugees. who have
ganization is being formed to care for
these people. and part of the Prince OF
Wales relief fund. which amounts to
more than $7,5OO.00O, will be sent to
Antwerp for sufferers who have taken
refuge there. Thousands Of Belgians
asylum, and a committee will arrange
for their relief.
England and France apparently pro-
pose to care for their smaller ally. who
thus far has borne the brunt of the
hardships which the war entails.