THE PLOT AGAINST ULSTER

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2132, 25 April 1914, Page 5

THE PLOT AGAINST ULSTER

MR. ASQUITH'S EXPLANATION

THE WHITE PAPER

REPLIES TO QUESTIONS

By. Taleirrapii—Press Arsociation-^Copyrielit London, April 23. The Prime Minister (Air. Asquith), replying to questions after t3io Whit© Paper dealing with tho Government's preparations to maintain order in Ulster was tabled in the House of Commons, said that no member of the Cabinet had promised the Navy's help in tho recent crisis. Tho movemont of the Third Battle Squadron from Arosa Bay to Lamlash was never intended to be part of the precautionary measures for tho safeguard of Ulster depots. _Ho had suggested to Mr. Churchill (First Lord of tho Admiralty) that, in view of the excitement in England, and the fact that precautionary measures had been carried out, the movement of the ships should bo delayed. Mr. Eugene Wason (Liberal) asked whether tho Government would afford an opportunity to discuss a motion calling on. Mr. Bonar Law to substantiate or withdraw liis charges'. Mr. Asquith replied that he was not certain what tho charges were. If they were formulated ho would give the opportunity suggested.^ Mr. Bonar Law said he had.mado his charges in the plainest terms, but would repeat them next week on a motion calling for an impartial inquiry.

TROOPS IN STRIKE TIME. COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY. London, April 23. Mr. Asquith, in tlio House of Commons, promised Mr. Ramsay Macdonald (Labour Leader) a committee to inquiro regarding tho uso of troops in trade disputes and other civil disturbances.