The war stampede.

• Author: Evans, Elizabeth Glendower
• Position: 1914 - Brief article

In the two swift days before Europe was wrapped in the sudden flames of war, in every one of the countries since involved, large sections of the people were in vehement protest.

Said the manifesto of the Austrian Socialists: "We are united with the organized working class of the whole world."

Said the manifesto of German Socialists: "Everywhere must sound in the ears of those in power, 'Down with war! Long live International Brotherhood of the People!'"

Whilst the manifesto of the British Independent Labour Party proclaims: "Out of the darkness and the depths we hail our working class comrades of every land. Across...