An order for the construction of eleven steamers, with a total £2,000,000, has been placed by the Turkish Government with the British firm of Swan, Hunter, Wigham Richardson of Wallsend on the Tyne, An agreement in principle hasbeen reached betw the two entering the war, Our policy prevents the extension of hostilities, and we are determined 10 pursue this policy while we will at the same time Increase the strength of our Army ati our country,"—Havas, While there was only local_ action fof contact elements on the Franco-German land frontier yesterday, the alr forcea were "fairly active" and one hi-motored German craft was brought down behind French lines by antly aircraft guns, the General Staff communique announced last night 'A German reconnaissance plane, the communique added, was brought Gown. over French territory the previous day—Havas.
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