SIR IAN HAMILTON

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2600, 23 October 1915, Page 5

SIR IAN HAMILTON

VISITS ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, October 21. ike Central News Agency states that General Sir lan Hamilton has arrived at Rome. Ho visited Baron Sonnino (the Italian Foreign Minister). (Rec. October 22, 8.15 p.m!)

Paris, October 21. Sir lan Hamilton and his staff have reached Marseilles on board the cruiser Chatham. SIR EDWARD CARSON'S RESIGNATION RESTRAINED ANP MODEST EXPLANATION London, October 21. The newspapers pay a tribute to the restraint and modesty of Sir Edward Carson's explanation. They declare ho is the most powerful political personality outside the Government, and the country will follow his next move with the deepest interest.

A "FREAKISH SUGGESTION" THAT THE KING ASSUME THE ' COMMAND IN THE FIELD. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) London, Ootober 21. At a meeting hold in the Strand the Hon. S. Beresford moved that King George be asked to dissolve Parliament and tako personal command of the armies in the field. The motion was carried with cheers. The suggestion is regarded as merely, freakish.

AMERICAN PRESS NERVES "JAGGY" HYSTERICAL COMMENTS ON OUR "SHAKY POSITION." New York, October 21. The newspapers hysterically comment on the ' shakiness of Britain's position, and the peril threatening in the Balkans. They suggest that Britain should muzzle the croakers and political schemers, to prevent stories being circulated which, when they roach here, are converted into flaming headlines. The American nerves are "jaggy." Some hysterical people apprehend a German invasion of South America, and Mexico, and the bombardment of New York.

FOREIGN STOCKHOLDERS IN GERMANY

AGITATION TO MAKE THEM DISGORGE. By Telegraph—Press Association—OopyrigW Amsterdam, October 21. The Dutch newspaper "Telegrqaf" states thaii German newspapers are recommending a special tax on possessors of foreign stocks, in order to force tho holders to send tho stock to neutral banks as security for credits, tlius relieving tho exchange. It is estimated that tho foreign stocks held in Germany amount to between twelve hundred and fifty and fifteen hundred millions sterling.

TRAFALGAR DAY AND THE RED CROSS

GREAT APPEAL IN LONDON. By Telegraph—Press Association—OopyrigM : London, October 21. There was a great Red Cross appeal in London on the occasion of the anniversary of tho Battle of Trafalgar. Many thousands of lady collectors participated, though the weather wits showery. Trafalgar Square was a memorablo scone. The Nelson Column was hung with enormous green festoons, and the base was smothered with wreaths." From the pedestal, between tho lions, the voices of recruiters floated over the dense crowds. At intervals the people were thrilled by tho clear notes of a trumpeter playing "The Death of Nelson." The scrvico at St. Martm's-in-the-Fields was improssivo in its solemnity and simplicity. Tho Bishop's impassoned appeal in denunciation of Nurso Cavell's murderers deeply stirred the congregation. Many Red Cross collectors were on duty at the early markets at 3.30 a.m. Tho collections mado by Australians in the' Strand, and tho proceeds from tho saJo of flags and kangaroo souvenirs, will bo devoted to tho Dardanelles cases. ' Among the collectors were Lady M'Bride, Lady Robinson, Lady Newton Mooro, and Miss Ada Crossley. A TRIBUTE TO OUR NAVY. BUST OF NELSON SENT TO SIR JOHN JELLICOE. London, October 21. Tho British Foreign Sailors' Society has sent Admiral Jellicoe a bust of Lord Nelson mounted on oak from H.M.S. Victory. Sir George Roid comments: "This is a tribute to our invincible Navy. The Empire cannot forget that the Navy stnnds between tho Motherland and invasion, and tho Merchant Service between our families and starvation."

STEEL HELMETS FOR THE BRITISH

THOUSANDS ISSUED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyrlnirt London, October 21. The Under-Secretary for War (Mr. H. J. Tennant), in reply to Mr. J. A. Bryco, M.P., said that some thousands of stool helmets had been issued to tho troops. It is expected that all that «aro aaked for would soon bo supplied.