PLEA FOR ONLY SHORT RECESS OF HOME PARLIAMENT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3983, 16 July 1915, Page 5

PLEA FOR ONLY SHORT RECESS OF HOME PARLIAMENT.

Britain Mm her re- j SOU HOES. j FURTHER VOTE OF CREDIT ! NECESSARY.. MUNITIONS TO BE COT FROM THE COLONIES. MR ASQUITH AND- THE HATTER i OF PEACE. LONDON; July 14. in the House of Commons Mr A-<- | quith said the tlouse would shortly_ he j asked to pass another vote of credit. Mr Addison, interrogated in the House of Commons, stated that the Minister of Munitions was communicating with the Viceroy respecttiig -manufacture in India. Arrangements were also being made in other parts of the Empire, but it was undesirable to make a further statement on the subject. Mr David Mason asked what terms • of peace the enemy were prepared vo j entertain. Mr Asquith replied that he had no, information on the subject. MEW AMO STRIKING - DEPARTURE. *i C ANADIAN PREMIER AT BRITISH CABINET MEETING. LONDON, July 14. Sir R, L. Borden, Premier of Canada, attended to-day’s Cabinet meeting. A STERN LESSON OF THE WAR. POLITICAL FEDERATION OF THE EMPIRE COMING. (Received July 15. 11.35 p.m.) LONDON, July 15The “Daily Mail” says that Mr Borden’s attendance at the Cabinet ' meeting on Mr Asquith’s invitation creates a precedent of the greatest importance. The objections of theorists have been overcome bv the stern lessons of the war. _ The Avent brings the political federation of the Empire a step nearer. The military few** . tion has already been accomplished on the battlefield. The “Standard, ’ discussing the future of the Pacific, says that Aus-

HOUSE SHOULD REGAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH CABINET. GERMANS EXPRESS GREATEST CONFIDENCE. (Times and. Sydney Sun Services) (United Press Association—Copyright.) (Received July 15, 8 p.m.)LONDON, July 15. ‘‘Tlie Times,” in a leader, says tliat as far as money can go to win the war the patriotic wealth of Britain has relieved the Government of all present anxiety. There was room for the most sanguine forecasts as to the result. The new war loan that had "Been realised will confound our enemies and inspirit our friends and allies. _ There is a growing feeling among Commoners that the adjournment of Parliament should he for a strictly limited period. It is considered that the next hundred days will he the most critical, of the war. Thus it is felt that Parliament should he in close touch with Ministers at this solemn time. Mr Bonar Law, speaking at the Borden luncheon, said there was a time when in England there was widespread feeling that the Overseas Dominion could add nothing to the strength of Britain. We know better now. The help that we have already received from overseas has been invaluable and may prove decisive.

German newspapers ars displaying greater confidence and satisfaction than since the outbreak of the war, and represent the military situation on all fronts as extremely favorable, the Diplomatic outlook especially in the United States and the Balkan is stated to be hopeful. They maintain that Britain, owing to military disappointments and lack of preparation is involved in irremediable difficulties, destroying all hope of victory. “WILL SURPRISE THE WORLD P 5 GENERAL VON HINDENBERG NOT IN DISGRACE. PREPARING A BIG OFFENSIVE. AMSTERDAM. July 14 The :; Tycl” states that well-informed German sources deny tS- t General Yon Hindenburg is in disgrace. On the contrary h is busily engaged in preparations to surprise the world and p chaps bring the war to a conclusion. GETTING INTO SUFFER GRIPS. HEAVY CANNONADING AT ARRAS. . . ALLIES ( DUN TEE -ATTACK ON MILITARY JUNCTION. (Received July 15. 10.30 turn) PARIS, Jilly 15. Official: :Tlie enemy bombarded Furnes, east of Dunkirk. We fired by way of reprisal- on German cantonments at Middle Kirk. The Germans twice vainly attempted to leave the trenches near Sonchez. The cannonade at Arras is continuous and the Cathedral quarter particularly suffered and three civilians were killed. We attacked and gained a footing in German trenches in the West Forest. In the Argonne we crossed the Servan road and secured a little wood called Beaurin Wood, between Marietberest and Hautechvauches. Our flying corps effected great destruction at Lihercourt station, the military junction between Donai and Lille. Twenty aeroplanes dropped forty shells on the buildings and lines, (fun aeroplanes accompanying the squadron bombarded a stationary train between the two station and compelled a German albatross to descend. ENGLAND’S SALVATION WILL COfV3E THROUGH THE AIR. GIGANTIC AERIAL SCHEME FORESHADOWED. ONE THOUSAND AEROPLANES REQUIRED. (Received July 16. 1.30 a.mb) LONDON. July 15. A number of aeronautical men have launched a movement for the creation of a Ministry of Aviation for building a fleet of ten thousand aeroplanes to deluge with bombs German ammunition works and supply routes. M. Desbelds, Lecturer in Aernoautics at the Woolwich Academy, is the leader of the campaign, which is supported by many experts. The plan is to organise public sentiment that England’s salvation will come through tlie air. It is proposed to batter down the Rhine bridge and make daily air. raids in connection with the trench warfare. M. Desbelds says they could send a thousand aeroplanes, each carrying five bombs, over Krupps’ mention works at Essen, that would paralyse the German armies. They could also destroy the nine bridges over the River Meuse by which the supplies are transported. If we can smash Krupps’ works, says M. Desbelds, we can hamstring Germany. We want aeroplanes going and coming to Germany like ants. We want a daily service to bring destruction to Germany.

tralia and New Zealand desire to see tno British flag the symbol of freedom and justice prevail in the Pacific. They are anxious to he the representatives of the British powers in that ocean. They reserve a place in their scheme for Canada. Likely this is one of the questions Mr Borden will now discuss with the Imperial authorities. Mr Ronald McNeil has given notice to ask the Government why the news that the Germans had recaptured Hill BO on May 5 was officially concealed for two months.

Lord Weardale, in the Lords, complaining of the delay in the publication of official despatches of the Egyptian campaign, declared that the Bri‘isii people are being treated as if they were a nation of hysterical children. Lord Newton explained that the official despatches were written primarily for the Government’s information rather than to satisfy a portion of the press which consider that one of the objects of the-war is to increase their circulation. THE COLLIERY TROUBLE. SOCIALISTS AT BOTTOM OF THE DIFFICULTY. LONDON, July 14. The executive of the. South Wales miners v.;ere a whole day in conference and have not yet announced their de- : vision regarding the strike. The -desire to strike is confined to ; Socialists, who arc influential, but re- | present a small minority of the mem i Some collieries threaten to strike ! whatever the leaders decide. ! Mr Clem Edwards has made an urg--1 out appeal to the miners not to strike i He • said that coal was the very life ! blood of the fleet. He believes the I men have a legitimate grievance. 1 Many coal owners are unreasonable, | but South Wales’ sacrifice of material interests is nothing compared with the sacrifice made by the soldiers, who bavo Riven their lives and limbs. It j the miners do not stop the coal supply i many of us are prepared to help re- ! modv their grievances, even to the i extent of urging the Government to take over the.mines. '