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AUGUST 15.

1917.

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REUTER'S TĖLEGRAMS.

THE COLONIES AND THE WAR.

Mr. Walter Long's Reference to Hongkong.

London, August 14.

Os the introduction of the Colonial Office 'Vots, Mr. Walter

THE POPE AGAIN APPEALS FOR PEACE.

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

London, August 14. The Press Burean ears the Grand Committee has made

| schemes of Government of the Domimon type.

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THE SILVER market.

London, August I The silver market is firm, and

MR. HENDERSON'S' RESIGNATION..

House of Commons Debate.

Loudon, August 13.

In his speech in the House of Commons, Mr. Henderson raid that after bis return frum Paris Mr. Lloyd George ask- ed him to attend a special Cabinet meeting but when he arrived he was told to wait. He waited an bour and then Mr. Barnes was sent out with a message to him. He in- sisted on his right to address the Cabinet and was then invited in.. Mr. Lloyd George explained that he asked him to wait outside out of regard for his feelings. He protested and the Cabinet then discussed bis visit to Pazia.

Fighting Planes v. Infantry,

London, August 14.

Lordon, Ja's 14. Beater's correspondent at the French Headquarters saya :--Å

Reuter's correspondent st Rame says His Holiness the Pope remarkable instance of the facility with which the French fighting Long said the fine part which the Dominions and Crown Oslonies has addressed a Note to the belligerents and neatrals, again planes transform themselves into wespons of sasmalt against had played in the war required description. The part the Dominion appealing for peace, and inviting the belligerents to etate concrete there are boyera. infantry is furnished by the thirty-six hours' battle on August 10 troops had taken was well known to the world, and specially to poce terms in order to facilitate a preliminary understanding. and 11 and in the trenches north-west of St. Quentin. A night car enemies. They had made their mark, whether they come from attack by the sturmtruppen east of the village of Faye enabled the Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Newfoundland or South Africa, shem in captures front line on a width of six hundred yards and had shown themselves worthy of the beat traditions of the Counter-attacks finally expelled them on the evening of the 11th. British Army. Greater praise than that could not be bestowed on During this fighting, the French fighting aeroplanes continually any soldier. The Dominions had made great sacrifices in other swept over the ground, flying very low and pouring a constant hail directions. Many Dominione had suffered severely owing to the counter-attacks, powerfal squadrons of seroplanes engaged the many people failed to realise the greatness of the sacrifices imposed of bullets on the trendbed. An Army Order says:- Daring our limitation of imports from the United Kingdom. He thought that rangements for the Irish Ucnvention on the 21st insist to discus enemy, seconding the infantry with a courage which everybody on the Dominions in that respect. They were bearing very heavy admitted. The planes came back from the battle riddled with war expenditure and simultaneously were called upon to bear a bullets. Since the battle, some of the aeroplanea have been engagvery heavy burden owing to the interference with their trade. He ing the enemy in on-operation with our infantry. This is no new paid a tribute to the magnificent patience and goodwill with which thing, bat probably they have never been engaged in land fighting the Dominions had made this sacrifice. There was no foundation in sack numbers and in such a systematic manner on each a narrow for any criticism that sny part of the Empire had not done its full front. Moreover, while 6ghting the Germans in the trenches, the share in the war. Ha pointed out the great difficulties of the more aviators brilliantly discharged their ordinary duty, keeping the remote parts, where frequently the natives were not fit for even the French Command informed of the progress of the battle,”

labour battaliona. He was constantly receiving proofs of_the admiration of the native races for Britain, their loyalty to the King and their devotion to British interests. He read, in connection with that, messages from British East Afrios and the Indian Association et Zanzibar. Referring to gifts in kind, be said that although many were small, it was not the amount but shaspirit of the gift that mattered. Mr. Long emphasised that that loyalty and trast in Britain should be encouraged and justified by our fatare treatment of nativer and our conduct of affairs affecting them closely—(Chsers), Be mentioned that Conscription had been inforced in British East Africa, Uganda. Ceylon, the Straits Settlements and the Malay States, | and was" being considered elsewhere. Hongkong found it an necessary, because every white man was already a Volunteer. The Crown Colonies had fally done their daty, and the speaker wormly paid a tribute to the patienne, resignation sod goodwill with which they had also borne the hardships of the impart restrictions.

German Body Armour.

London, August 14. Heater's correspondent at the British Headquarters mentions that during a recent sisek our men collected a considerable quantity of German body armour. Prisoners explain that owing to the heaviness of the armcar and the swampinom of the ground, the men usually discard the armour. There have been case where armoured Germans have disappeared in the und.

The satisfactory featurs of the recent fighting in Flanders is Our counter-battery work. Owing to transport difficulties, the Germans collect large quantities of shells round batteries and car gunners constantly hir these dumpa. Enemy gunner prisoners complain of the great increase of prematares and barsta in bore batteries, and say that many of the guns are the worse for wear. The correspondent adds that although this has not yet assumed ❤grest proportions, it is a vital matter and is not the least significant of the many signs that the Germans are beginning to show under the tramandons tax on their resources."

German Lines Penetrated.

London, August 14.

A French communique states:-Both artillery forces are active a Belgiam. Reconnaissance parties penetrated the German lines at different points to the north-weet of Rheims.

Mutual Raids.

London, August 14.

| Field Marshal Sir Douglas Huig reporte:We raided to the north-east of Gous ancourt and east of Vermelles, and repalsed a raid to the north of Reus. The enemy's artillery is more active at Ypres and Lombartzy de.

BRITISH DESTROYER MINED.

London, August 11

Regarding German Eu Africa, Mr. Long said it was SOIUS- times suggested that the campaign ought to be brought more rapidly to a conclusion. He had never realised until he had the assistanos of thoms just returned from Est Africs how étapendons were the physical difficulties, and in our pre-decapation on the stern Frcat we sometimes failed to give full credit to the galant men in East Africa, whether commanders, soldiers or nalives. The last-named had performed most invaluable work as carriera. Mr. Long paid a tribute to those civil servacta overaasa who bad refused commissions and who were carrying on quietly what were often dail and dreary tasks. Mr. Long regretted that Australis was out represented at the Imperial Conference. He rejoiced that a great step was taken by the direct representation of India. The oversea representatives, frequently expressed to him the hope that the resolutions they had passed would not be pigeon-holed. He assured them that he would do his best to ensure that" off of was given to the resolutions as early as possible. Referring to Imperial Preference, he said the question was not rendered lees difficult by the war, for obviously any policy of Preference must be so framed

The Admirsity announces that a British destroyer was mined as to meet the views of their Allies. The subjeet demanded sad sunk in the North Sea. The Captain, two officers and forty-continued consideration. Tae Prime Minister had appointed s

three man were esved.

THE LABOUR CONTROVERSY.

London, August 14.

Committee of Ministers and representatives of all departments "con- cerned, with himself as President, with the object of reporting on the best methods and the machinery by which effect could be given to the body of the resolutions, The task was not easy,hat it ought to be undertaken and he was directed to say that the establishment of this committee in any case evidenced the Government's intention to take all stops they could to give effect to the resolutions of the Conference,

Mr. Henderson's Unconvincing Explanation. The general feeling is that Hr. Henderson's speech was involved "and unconvincing, although no eler is cast upon his motives. A Radical Lobby correspondeat asya that the majority of the membere

Mr. Walter Long concluded by saying :-I believe that the of the House of Commons considers that be desli too much with the points in detail. The opinion of the House is andcabtedly in result of the Conference will strengthen our prosecution of the war favour of Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. Henderson's statement that he and help us to take some steps after the war to reap the fall advan- did not receive M. Kerensky'a telegram until after the Conference tage of the lessons we have learned to make the Empire stronger is somewhat obscure, as other psesages clearly shows that he knew and more powerful than before the war. The discussions at the of the change of attitude of the Raisa Government. However, Conference were carried on in a spirit of toleration. Every overacas this point is regarded as a misunderstanding and as in no wise Minister showed high patriotism and an unselfish desire to promote changing the main contections. Mr. Will Thorne, M.P., in an the interests of the Empire. For example, regarding the falsada of interview with the Daily Chronide expresses the opinion that Mr. the Pac fi and the Africa Colonies, nothing struck me so much sa Henderson's explanation is weaker than most people expected.

The Daily Mail, like other papere, la convinced that British Leboarites are not affected by the passing personal controversies bat will continue to devote their whole power to the single end of victory.

Will Labour Reverse its Decision ?

Londoo, August 14.

the determination of the representatives not to dogmatias or tat. teapt to lay down the law by saying that this or that must be done. What they really desired was that we should realise here how strongly their feeling is, but that it did not originate in a desire for increased territory or any question of that kind. Their desire was that after the war there should be a permanent peace for the world sad security for the Empire. The knowledge we have of the The Executive of the Labour Party met in the House of past efforts of the Dominions and Crown Colonies together with Commona last night, the attendance inciqding Mr. Henderson. It be experience we have gained at the Imperial War Conference, was agreed to meet again this morning to consider the circumstances all show that in the supreme moment of our national history the of the resignation. This was followed by a joint meeting of the whole Empire is one sad is prepared to use its resources to make Executive of Labour. It is reported that some Trade Unions area combined firt to secure foal and complete vistory, Chere). considering moving amendments at the Conference to be held.oa In the House of Commons, after Mr. Walter Long's speech, August 21, saggering a reversal of leat Friday's decision. It is Lord Henry Bantinok advocated the appointment of p. Bayal Com noteworthy, in this connection, that the 8:cretary of the Braseworkers mission to enquire into the resources of the Crane Colonies. Somisty has made the following statement: We acted on Mr. Sir George Toulim considered that their development was more Henderson's advice, because we considered that he had fall important than Preference.-Mr. MsoMaster declared that there was information regarding Russia, O.herwise, the decision would have strong opposition throughout the Empire against the retrocasion been entirely different.”

of the German African colonies and the Pacific Islands...

CHEERING MESSAGE FROM RUSSIA.

London, August 14.

Mr. Steel Maitland, replying to the debate, said that money, and not knowledge of resources, was what was required for the develop meat of the Crown Colonies. He referred to the difficulty at the present t me of obtaining expert members of the proposed Imperial Develop Renter's correspondent at Petrogred ways that M. Korensky, ment Board, and dwelt on the extraordinary way in which the re- replying to King George's message, has telegraphed :-"On behalf sources of the Empire had been organised for war services. Hence of the Provisional Government and the Rasatan people I express to forth it would be possible to develop the resource enormously your Majesty their gratitude for your message of goodwill on the either for peace or war. threshold of the fourth year of war. I am certain that the Russian people will find the necessary strength to surmount the grave trisle öf the present time and will conduct the war to ma end worthy of the terrible sacrifices made by every nation struggling for right against might.”

CHINA DECLARES WAR,

London, August 14 China has declared war against Austria and Germany.

The Colonial Office vote was ačoɔte).

BRITAIN'S "GROWING TRADE.

London, August 14.

The trade returns for the past month show that the inapease, in exporte totals £3,510,578 compared with Jaly is year, while the 'imports have increased by £13,449,987,

RAID ON LONDON PREVENTED.

Lendon. Aug. H. Reports received from pilots show conclusively that the raiders on Sunday were making. for London, but on sighting. the large number of our aeroplanes which were sent up against them, the Germans turned abruptly and made the Best of their way out to sea again, dropping herabs on -Southend and unloading the rest when at sea. The action of the anti-aircraft guns greatly assisted the Eghting squadrons.

The total deaths at Southend were 32, these including 13 women and children. Forty-three were injured, includ ing 13 women and 12 children.

REVOLUTIONARY OUTBREAK IN SPAIN.

Madrid, Aug. 13.

Martial Law has been declared throughout Spain. The Military authorities in the provinces have been ordered to assume complete cugirol. It is stated that the major portion of the labouring classes are anxious to continue work. The only Madrid newspapers appearing are those ew- ploying non-union labour to whom the Government has promised protection.

The strike has assumed the character of a general more-- ment with a revolutionary, tendency. The calling up of reserves has been authorised to prepare for emergencies Dis-> turbances are reported at different points but all is quiet in the Capital.

A message despatched from Madrid in the evening saya: The strike continues peaceful. The bakere, gas workers and tram workers are still working in Madrid. There were feeble attempts to hold up the trams at Barcelona and Saragossa but they were easily suppressed.

RUSSO RUMANIAN OFFENSIVE.

London Aug. 14. A wireless Russian official message says: We, supporting Ae Humanians, drove back the enemy in the Ocnagrotechti region and captured a series of heights. Continuing our cliensive we repulsed counter-attacks 1 Stoniku Valley taking prisoner six hundred. The Kuwamians are obstinately attacking in the direction of Focsani. We held the portions westward of the Focsani-Ajud rulway, A counter-attack yielded five hundred prisoners.

A wireless German official message states: We repulsed attacks between Buzeu and the Danube. Our adversaries lost in July 34 ballovus and 213 aeroplanes. We lost 60 aeroplanes.

A GERMAN SUMMARY,

London, Aug. 14.

A wireless German official message states: We repulsed stroug French attacks northward of Laon Soissons Road and southward of Ailles. Our aviators attacking England, bowbed with good results military works at "Southend and Margate. One aeroplane is missing. We extended our gains southward of Trothal Valley and captured Pauciu, overcom ing a desperate defence.

AMERICAN TANKER SUNK.

Washington, Aug. 14

The American tanker Campana was sunk on 6th August off ledere. Forty-seven survivors have landed. It is be- Heved the Captain and four of the Campana's armed guard were taken prisoners by a submarine.

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A COASTING STEAMER MISSING.

Melbourne, Aug. Ik

The coasting steamer Malungs, bound from Brishane to Rabaul, bas been missing for ten days and searches bave been fruities.

The Malunga carried a crew of forty and several pas- sengers.

AMERICA PROHIBITS AIRCRAFT EXPORT. Washington, Aug. 14. Seutrals are showering in orders for aeroplanes at such

a rave that in order to conserve the supply to itself and the, Allies the Government has prohibited the export of aircraft.

AN ITALIAN MILITARY ORDER.

Rome, Aug. 14.

An order has been issued for the re-examination of all classes from 1874 to 1593.

MR. BARNES APPOINTED TO WAR CABINET,

London, Aug. 13. Prior to the announcement of Mr. Barnes's appointment to the War Cabinet it was unofficially stated that the Labour members of the Government unanimously approved of his acceptance us Labour representative.

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Dealing with the charge of preach of faith in not quoting the communi- cation from the Russian Govern ment at the Labour Conference Mr. Henderson. pointed out that be at- tended the Conference as Secretary of the Labour Party and it would not be right for him, when spaaking in that-capacity, to quote a Govern- ment telegram.

Mr. Henderson emphasised that he informed the Labour Conference that the position of the Russian Government had been modifed. He never intended to withhold from the Conference any information he was legally entitled to use. After re- emphasising that it was not in the national interest to tell the full story of Stockholm at present Mr. Henderson concluded by deprecat- ing the discussion at present in view of the sig af aarest in the country and the difficulties he believed the Government must face before the Stockholm question could be finally disposed of. He appealed for unity" in order to bring the war to a suc- cessful conclusion,

Mr. Henderson also stated that he never received a. telegram from 31. Kerensky dissociating himself from the Stockholm Conference. The telegram was received through the French Embassy after the La- bour Conference had closed."

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the Allied Cuantries had definitely concluded that peace terms must be discussed by representatives of the whole nation. He was the last man to disparage the power of labour but labour was not the whole community. Peace must be made by the whole nation. It had be come clear that the Russian Covera meat was not responsible for the. Stockholm Conference and we should not be doing our duty to Al- lies, least of all towards Russia, if we countenanced such a project (Loud cheers.}

Mr. Asquith described Mr. Hen derson's position as a member of the War Cabinet and Secretary of the Labour Party as impossible and de- clared that Mr. Lloyd George's statement that peace must be ap proved by all peoples of all coun- tries concerned would be echoed through all the Allies.

He em- phasised that the Labourites did not wish to go to Stockholm in order to prepare a precarious peace.

The Labour Party's declaration, cabled on Aug. 10, showed that Brit- ish Labour was determines to.com. tinue the fight until our great objects had been achieved. (Cheers.)" The subject then dropped.

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