Canadian Sounds War Note.

New York Times 100 years ago today, August 31, 1912:
Manitoba M. P. Declares Germany and England Virtually in Conflict.
    LONDON, Aug. 30.— "Germany and England are now in a state of war," according to J. A. M. Aikins, a member of Parliament from Brandon, Manitoba, who has returned from a Continental trip. In an interview to-day he said:
    "From my investigations on the Continent and here I am convinced Germany and England are now in a state of war. The overt blow has not yet been struck, but when it is, all may be over in three months or three days. When Canada understands this situation I believe the Dominion's hearty help will be forthcoming."
    Robert L. Borden and Louis P. Pelletier left London by train to-day for Liverpool to embark for Montreal. The Dominion Premier and Postmaster General were cheered on their way by a large group of Canadians who had gathered with the Canadian High Commissioner, Lord Strathcona, to wish them farewell.
    The conservative newspapers to-day express high hopes of the result of Mr. Borden's mission in enlisting Canadian cooperation for imperial defense.