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x- g g .3. l, l , .risw “ 1... ammmexns‘emw Fromm wu srssm Canadian Parliament Meets in Circumstances That Will be Ottawa, Aug. 18.â€"-\Vhat will be recalled as the “War Parliament” was opened this afternoon by his Royal Highness the Duke of Con- naught. The opening ceremony was divested of all the social functions which have characterized past occa- sions, and in their stead was the silent evidence of a deep appreciaâ€" tion of the grave issues with which the Parliament of Canada has been called upon to deal. The arrival of the Duke of Conâ€" naught on Parliament Hill was .w1t- nessed by thousands of Ottawa peo- ple, who were not deterred .by threatening skies from viewrng what will go down, as a hlstoric scene in the annals of the Canadian Parliament. His Royal Highness was accompanied by the usual esâ€" cort of 'd-r-agoons and received by the customary guard of honor from the Governor - General’s Foo‘tl Guards. " ‘Speech From Throne. I “Honorable Gentlemen of the Sen- ate, Gentlemen of the House of' Commons: . “Very grave events vitally affect- ing the interests of all his Maj esty’s I dominion-s have tran'fspired since: prorogation. break of war mad-e it immediately imperative fer my Ministers to take extraordinary measures for the ‘de- fence of the honor and integrity of our Empire. “With respect to such of these ‘measures as may require the sancâ€" tion and approval of Parliament, ll. Sazonoll, Russian Minister of Foreign ~ Affairs. l I i Historic the necessary legislative proposals will be submitted for your consider: ation. Other bills authorizing adâ€" ditional measures which are essenâ€" tial for the public safety will also be presented to you without delay. “Gentlemen of the House of Comâ€" mon-s,-â€"Est-imates will be laid be- fore you to provide for expenditure which has been, or may be, caused by the outbreak of hostilities. “Hon. Gentlemen of the Senate, Gentlemen of the House of Com- mons,â€"The critical period into which we have just entered has aroused to the full the patriotism and loyalty Which have always actu- ated the Canadian people. “From every province, and, in- deed, from every community, the response to the call of duty has been all that could be desired. The spirit which thus animates Canada inspires also his Majesty’s domin- ions throughout the world; and we may be assured that united action to repel the common danger will not fail to strengthen the ties that bind together those vast dominions in the possession and enjoyment of the blessings of. British liberty. “As representatives of his Majes- ty the King, I must add my expres- The unfortunate out- sion of thanks and admiration for the splendid spirit of patriotism and generosity that have been dis- played throughout the length‘ and breadth of the Dominion.’ ’. Notices of Motion. Two not-ices of motion have been given as the basis of Government legislation. The first, in’the name of the Prime Minister, provides “that it is expedient to provide that a sum not exceeding $50,000,, 000 be granted to his Majesty toâ€" wards defrayi-ng any expenses that may be» incurred by or under the authority of the G0verno~r-in-Coun- cil during the year ending March 31, 1915, for the defence and secur- ity of Canada, the conduct of naval or military operations in or beyond Canada, promoting the continuance of trade, communications whether by means of insurance and indemnity against war risk or otherwise, and the carrying out of any measure deemed necessary or advisable by the Governor-in-Council in conse- quence of 'the existence of a state of war. ' “It is further resolved that the 'Governorâ€"in-Council be empowered to raise by way of loan, temporary or otherwise, such sums of money as are required for the purpose of making any payment authorized by any Act founded on these resolu- tions.” _ ' The second resolution, wh1ch apâ€" Servians to the Number Austriansâ€"Losses on A despaIt-ch from Rome- sa-ys: The newspapers print the following desâ€" patch, dated Nish, Servia, Aug. 21:â€" ' dimes that or "was of i50,000 Defeat [50,000 Both Sides Enormous four-days’ battle near Losnitza. Austrians to the number of 150,000' fought on equal number of Serbs. The losses on both sides were enor- mous. The victors captured great “The general staff announces the booty and several thousand prison- c-omplete victory of the Serbs in a ers.” - GREATEST nun llFll Allied Forces of France and Britain I-IoldI _.._..â€"- Back Whole German Army .._â€"-â€"â€"â€"-â€"- A despatc-h from London says: Ofiicial} statements regarding the great battle between the allied armies‘and the Germans in Bel- gium, are to the effect that the French‘ have assumed the aggres- sive and are threatening the Ger- man lines of communication be- tween Oharleroi and Liege. The attack of the allies is being pushed against the main German positions on the Me'usle and the advance of the invaders toward the French frontier, threatening Lille, has been checked. All information points to the be- lief that the movements of theGer- mans‘ towards Ghent? and Ostend was a faint to screen the movement southward, the objective of which is believed to be the French fronâ€" tier between Monsnnd- Lille. Ap- parently the Germans line extends from a. point sough of Ghent to Hal, south-east of Chanleroi, and thence southward to W-alcourt-. A Rotterdam dzespa-tch quotes Kobendaal despa-tches as saying 2 thatsoon after l-eav-ing'B-russels and making a f-eint toward Ghent the Germans suddenly turned toward the southwest against Lille. Ac- cording to the correspondent, the German strategists regard this move, together with the march on Valenciennes, as a surprise for the allies, and believe th-ait‘it will oblige them to change their front. industry . and business . RUSSIA J NS . A des-pa‘tch from London says: A despatch to the Daily Mail from St. Petersburg says that the first great battle in the East Prussian theatre of war operations has been fought and won by the Russians, who gained a, complete victory after six days of desperate fighting. The battle front extended nearly thinty miles on both sides of the main railway line running from Eydzt-kuhnren, “a 'town on the Rus- sian border westward. The fighting began when the Russians attackéd the German First Division, which had delivered several unsuccessful assaults on Eydtkuhnen. The forces on both sides wens gradually in- creased, the Germans finaly having three army corps engaged. One army corps had been hurriedly callâ€" ed.~ from Lyck. Fierce fighting took place at Gum- binnen, when the Germans- attempt- ed to turn the Russian right flank. Though the attack here was con- ducted with the utmost vigor, the attempt was frustrated by the bravery and stubbornness of the Russian troops on this wing. The Russians took the opportunity offered by the concentration of the Germans to the northward to direct a vigorous assault on their centre, GENERAL HOETZENDORF, the chief of staff of the Austrian army, Who is said to be leading the Austrian soldiers in the field.“ pears in the name of the Minister of Finance, is to empower the Gov- ernment to make advances to banks, to authorize the banks to make payments in notes, and to is- sue excess circulation, to authorize the suspension of the redemption of Dominion notes and gold and give the .Governor-in-Council authority to establish a moratorium. Excise Taxes Increased. The following special war tax on coffeefsugar, liquors and tobacco, etc., was announced by Hon. W. T. White, Minister of Finance, in pre- senting his budget to the House of Commons: Lime and Fruit Juices. Lime and fruit juices having not more than 25 per cent. of proof spi- rits are placed under a duty of 75c instead of 600 per gallon. If the proof spirit is more than 25 per cent. the Specific duty is raised from $2.40 to $3.00 per gal- lon, the ad valorem duty remaining unchanged at 30 per cent. , Lime juice and fruit juice, n.o.p., are increased from 22 to 22% per cent. under the general tariff and from 15 to 17% per cent. under the British preference. Alcohol is increased from $2.40 to $3.00 per gallon. . 9 _ On alcoholic ,perfumes in- small bottles the duty is raised from 50 to 60‘ per cent; in larger bottles the specific duty is raised from $2.40 to $3.00. The ad valorcm duty to remain unchanged. . ' , ” On spirits of nitre the duty is also i'aised from $2.40 to $3.00 per gal- on. On medicated wine the increase is from. 50 to 60 per cent. On malt flour a special war tax of 30 .per pound is imposed in addition to the existing 'ad' valbrem duty of 35 per cent. _ Chemical preparations, including Ii despatch from Tokio says: Ja- pan began war on Germany with an order to the Japanese army and navy to capture Kiau-Chau, Ger'y many’s Chinese possession, imme- diately. ‘ Official news of the situation of the, Japanese fleet and transports, was kept secret, but because of pre- parations which have been in pro- tum to the Kaiser’s Government, it is believed that everything was ready for the attack on K‘iau-Chau when the time limit of the ultima- tum expired. It is reported that Count Okuma will make public the correspondence which passed between Japan and patent medicines, when dry, remain unchanged ; but on all others the duty is raised from 50 to 60 per cent. If they contain more than 40 per cent. of proof spirits the speci- fic duty is increased from $2.40 to $3.00 per gallon. Paints and colors, ground in spi- rits, are increased from $1.00 to $1.25 per gallon. The Excise Increases. The following are the increases in the excise duties :â€"- ’ Spirits from $1.90 ao $2.40 per gallon. Malt liquors fro-m 10 to 150 per gallon. - Malt from 1%0 to Sc per pound; crushed malt from 2%0 to 50. Manufactured tobacco from 5c to 100 per pound; cut tobacco and twist from 50 to 10c per pound. ' Snuff and snuff flour from 50 to 10c .per pound. Cigars from $2.00 to $3.00 per thousand; if in small packages $3.00 to $4.00 per thousand. Cigarettes, weighing not more than, three pounds per thousand, from 552-;40 to $3.00 per thousand; sued the following statement: Quecn Wilhelmina. Who so far has refrained from tak- tion; lug any steps against Germany, but who may be compelled by antiâ€"Ger- ultimatum to the Kaiser inquiring routes. what are his intentions. â€"â€"_â€".â€"â€"â€"'â€"-â€"_ Six Days Desperate Fighting Followed by ’ Rout of Germans ‘ be official. 'view to avoiding weighing more than three pounds A despartch from London says: the Hague conventions. The official British news bureau is- The Germans are continuing their touching [individual . , _ _ practice of scattering mines indis- ships or merchant vessels. man feeling 1n Holland to send an criminately upon the ordinary tradle BIG .VICTU' whereby they daptured many guns. The Russia-11 left wing pressed on- ward, and toward evening drove the enemy out of their positions: The Germans then asked for an armistice that they might carry‘ away their dead and wounded. This was refused. Battle Is Decided. The Germans hastily retreated, pursued by the Russians. The. enemy’s losses were very heavy.i The Russians captured Airas'and Golda‘p. Reports that the Russians have occupied Inste'rbwrg seem-site This means that Tile-it, a town- on the left bank of the Nie- mvan, sixty-miles north of Konigs- berg, has been cut off from com.-3 mun-ication with other par-ts ‘of’ Prussia. ' In the fighting eight German rcgiâ€"j ments of the field army and six- Landwehr regiments, totalling about 70,000 men, with 200 guns, took part, and the number was re- inforced to 100,000 men. The Ger- m-anlforces available in EastFnruss- sia, besides the independent caval-; ry division, are five army corps of the field army, totalling 210,000, men, with 540 field guns and 180‘: howitzers, besides a considerable number of siege guns. JAPAN IS NOW AT WAR, Bombardment of Kaiser's Possession in Far East Now in Progress Great Britain regarding Japan’s position in the European war, and; that this will show that Great" Britain asked Japan’s aid in» the Far East and approvedher action against Germany. ' .7 The Japanese expeditionary; forces sent to Kiau-Clhau are under the command of .ViceaAd'miral Ka-mi-mura. The J a‘panese rescript issued gross since Japan sent her ultimaâ€" says: “We command our army and navy to carry on hostilities with alll their strength, and we command our competent authorities to put forth every effort in pursuance of their duties to obtain the national aim within the limits of the law of natidns.” ”MMâ€"TM” per thousand from $7.00 to per thousand. » In order to meet the action of distillers and brewers who have ex-warehouscd their goods with a expect-ed war taxes all the excise duties are made retroactive to August’l'th, and the same date applies to the impor“ duties on liquors. ' {4 nrnRo-annormnn FLIGHTS. $8.00 __.â€"- Will Be Given at Canadian Nation- al Exhibition this Year. Visitors to the Canadian Nation- al Exhibition at Toronto this year will have the opportunity of wit- nessing hydro-aeroplane flights. Arrangements have been made whereby W. A. Dean ’will fly his machine daily, starting from the lake and circling over the Exhibi- tion Grounds. These flights will be given at variOus intervals during the afternoon, but one will be held. at the fixed hour of six o’clock every day. A sufficient height will be maintained over the grounds that in case of accident there will be time‘ and room to glide out over the water before descending. liermanslhnihuctoSatellites They do not become harmless after a certain number of hours, and they are not, aid in connection with any definite The Admiralty wishes to draw atâ€" military soheme, such as the closing tention to the previous warnings to of. a military port or as a distinct neutrals of the dangers to naviga- operation against an invading fleet, but are scattered on the chance of In consequence, neutral ships, no These min-es do not con- matter what their destination, art form to the conditions laid down by exposed to the greatest danger. ~' wws‘wamr;yu-o b w a are: 5mm mm- a. .mme X ‘ "‘wav-r’mrvvâ€" . e . a.‘_,_. British war~ -