They were trying to interfer with Tinkers freedom of speech or religion
France entered World War I on August 3, 1914, when Germany declared war. France played only a small part in the diplomatic crisis of July 1914–its top leaders were out of the country from July 15 to July 29, when most of the critical decisions were taken. Germany entered into World War I on August 1, 1914, when it declared war on Russia. In accordance with its war plan, it ignored Russia and moved first against France–declaring war on August 3 and sending its main armies through Belgium to attack Paris from the north.
To add to their income, farmers in India may "sell land to other farmers" since this can be a very profitable exercise that doesn't do much to decrease productivity of the primary farm.