August 10

Canada offers 20,000 men and 98,000,000 lbs of flour. The photograph above shows Sir Henry Pellatt, Commanding Officer of the Queen's Own Rifles, Toronto, at the head of his regiment.

France and Britain declare war on Austria-Hungary.

The French fall back from Mulhouse, but occupy passes in the Vosges.

In London 30,000 special constables are enrolled, and the Official Press Bureau opens.

Men of the Ontario Royal Grenadiers, leaving their camp at Valcartier