Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1914 — BRITISH SEE WAR COST [ARTICLE]

BRITISH SEE WAR COST

No Gayety in London As All Say “We Face Long Fight.” Lord Kitchener Will Enlist Two Million Soldiers in Struggle Against Germany. London, Aug. 25. —This day of waiting 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 fighting a battle on which the future of the empire may depend. Many thousands have relatives and friends in the army; they know the death roll probably will be longer than in the case of any British force since the Crimean war. The only information the country lias had regarding the battle is contained in brief official bulletins, of a vague character, and these have not 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 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 heginning to realize what this war may cost them. On every side are heard declarations that the country must be prepared for a long and axhausting struggle. Washington, Aug. 25. —That Great Britain realizes the magnitude of the struggle in which it is engaged is shown by information brought here by a prominent personage. According to this man, who had access in London to secrets of the British government and war office, Lord Kitchener, the actual minister for war, is preparing to place 2,000,000 British soldiers in the field. This enormous number of men will be obtained largely in England, Scotland and Ireland, but the overseas colonies will be expected to contribute their quota: i , According to the information brought here by the personage mentioned, it is the purpose of Lord Kitchener to act promptly. He desires to place 500,000 men on tfye continent every three months. From this it is apparent that he expects the conflict to last longer than one year.