A YOUTHFUL PATRIOT

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3002, 13 February 1917, Page 5

A YOUTHFUL PATRIOT

FINED FOR ENLISTING UNDER AGE. (Rcc. February 13,\0-10 a,m.y Sydney, February 12* 'A. boy has been fined for enlistmg) under the age of 18 years. He ex-* pressed strong determination to get! to tbe front. The police receivedoveß £200 from anonymous admirers of tns youthful patriot, and as the boy tara his own fine they are in a quandry. being unable to return the money to. jmej donors.—Press Association.

EXTENDING IMPERIAL COTTON GROWING

QUEENSLAND AND SOUTH AFRICJB SUGGESTED. .

London, February 11. A deputation from the cotton trade waited on Mr. G. H. Roberts, UnderSecretary, to the Board of Trade, W urge the development of cotton growing in suitable parts of the Empire, and the appointment of a Departmental Committee to consider the proposal. Mr. Tom Garnat emphasised the cot-ton-growing .possibilities of Queensland and South Africa. • , , .. Mr. Roberts, in reply, said the tune» was opportune-for a careful survey of the question. An apportunity would possibly be afforded at tho cojning Imperial Conference to discuss the mat-ter.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter.!

MONEY FOR THE WAR LOAN GREAT CAMPAIGiTrN ENGLAND. , London, February 11. The war loan campaign throughout the country is being conducted vigorously. Enthusiastic masses from tho poorest are responding splendidly. In* dustrial firms are subscribing largely, and helping the workers in every con-; ceivable way to subscribe moieties oftheir wages. - There are many references from the pulpit to-day urging the people to subt scribe to the war loan.—Aas.-A.Zw Cable As_sn. • * AUSTRIA'S 18-YEAR OLDS CALLED UP Zurich, February 11. All Austro-Hungarians born in 1899 " have been called up for medical examination . and classification.—Aus.-N.Z«. Cable Assn. ' BIG MUNITION WORKS DESTROYED SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION THEORY. ••■■-■• New York, February 11'. 'A machine shopjat the Union Swjtcß, Signal Company-Works, which has tba largest plant for manufacturing switch signals in the United States, and recently engaged on European munition, orders, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £800,000. It is believed the fire was caused by ; spontaneous combustion. Frozen pipes \ prevented any water supply for hair an hour. Two thousand shells were destroyed.—Renter. FEDERAL POLITICS THE FUSION GOVERNMENT. Hobart, February 12 ; The Labour Council passed a motion calling on the Senate to refuse to permit tho Hugb.es Government to conduct the business of the Commonwealth unless steps axe taken to relievo unemployment.—Press Association. AUSTRALIA'S NORTHERN PROBLEM GILRUTH ADMINISTRATION ATTACKED. Port Darwin, February 12. 'S. meeting of citizens bitterly criticised Dr. Gilrutb's administration. The meeting described the Administrator as a despot, one speaker asserting that the failure of the demonstration farms, with the loss of £100,000, was connived at by officialdom to bring about tho downfall of tho "White Australia ideal. A motion was carried asking for a' Royal Commission to inquire uito the administration. —Press Association. (Rcc. February 13, 0.10 a.m.)' Melbourne, February 12. Though both parties meet to-morrowi it is unlikely that any decision regarding the National Ministry will bereaohed before Wednesday. There is ,«i growing opinion that Mr. Cook will accompany Mr. Hughes to London, and that Sir John Forrest will lead ihei House during their absence. NEW LAWS AGAINST.SEX OFFENCES

'AND VEILED DISEASES.London, February 11. The Government is introducing on Monday a Bill to amend the criminal lan-. It increases the punishment for, sexual offences, prohibits indecent advertisements, and makes knowingljj communicating venereal diseases Q criminal offence.—The "Times."DAYLIGHT SAVING (Ecc February 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, February 11. Daylight saving will be resumed 06 Easter Snnday..'-A.UB.iN.Z. Cable Abbs*