BEGINNING OF THE END

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3125, 2 July 1917, Page 5

BEGINNING OF THE END

GERMAN ARMY DRIVEN UNDERGROUND BRITISH RESERVE OP MUNITIONS (Rec. July.l, 5.5 p.m.) London, June .10. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Dundee, said: "We possess such a- reserve of munitions that whatever the German submarine campaign does'; cannot deprive us of Hie necessary stocks to successfullv prosecute the war. Wo have driven Germany's great army underground, which is tho beginning of the end, for it means that we are pounding a sense of inferiority into every pore of the German military mind. Can you imagine the Kaiser before tho war in a swagger' speech to the Prussian Guard saying: My gallant warriors, descendants of the men of Frederick, when the time comes to again meet the foes of the Fatherland I will see that deep caverns are made to uido you from your enemies, especially from tho contemptible British Army, which is seeking your lives. I will' do more. If by some diabolical machinery he destroys thoso shelters, you shall behind have other shelters, to .which you cannot take your guns, but just leave them behind.' These are rabbit tactics, but it is good for war as well as after war, that tho virtue of humility is being taught the Prussians with a fierce, relentless lash."

llie Premier emphasised the need of unity at home, which will bear any sacrifices to assist tho gallant fighters. "Wo ought willingly to. suffer limitations and restrictions. Take horse-racing. It is ontircly a matter of the extent to which it interferes with war activities, and if this principle is applied to drink, you find it will work all right." Referring to profiteering, he said it was unfair in peace time and an outrage in war time—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Beuter.

(Tho cable nows in this isfiuc accredited to the London "Times" haß appearod in tnat Journal, but. only .whore expressly Bt , a #mJ ß J noh newa the editorial opinion or 'The Times.")