LLOYD GEORGE’S SPEECH.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1917, Page 2

LLOYD GEORGE’S SPEECH.

Press comment.

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association)

(Received Feb 26, at 9.30 a.m ) London, Feb 25 The Daily Chronicle, comments on Hon Lloyd George’s speech as a wise, bold, statesmanlike appeal.

The Marking Post soys the speech j was ore of the most momentous of the war period. Government shows its candour and determination. The country will solidly support them. The Daily Telegraph says the speech ia a fall frank acceptance of the war situation. The nation is eow out to win. The financial miiadeof the war loan showed the universal readiness and utmost effort of the nation. The { answer to Hon Lloyd George's scheme will be a unanimous “ e«rry on.” The Daily Chronicle tays many breweries and hotels will be compelled to close. The liquor trade considers it ought to be compensated.

Congratulated

[LONDON TIMES SEE VICE.—COPYRIGHT.]

Loedon, Feb 25

The Times congiatulates Hon Lloyd George on his frankness and courage in confiding in the nation. Ifc hopes that Goveriimeat will rigidly adhere to the restrictions. Five more arrests have been made at Dublin.

Rebellion Claims,-

JoifANNESBEJRG, Feb 2$ The Rebellion Commission investigates 6471 compensation claims for £410,000 sterling and granted £70,374 sterling. It emphasises the gross exaggeration of most of the claims, which were attempts to take a wicked advantage of the A number of rebels actually claims.

A Statement

Madrid, Feb 25

An arreßted self-styled American now admits that Germany’s police are anticipating the xootiDgout of the whole gang.

A German Move.

Amsterdam, Feb 25 A Dutch trawler in the North Sea noticed a supposed German waterplane, which proved to be a sham» with a dummy aviator aboard. It is presumably a new trick to attraot; vessels, aa a. German submarine lurking in the vicinity.

Food Strikes

Amsterdam, Feb 25 The Maestrioht Nouvre says therfr*" were forty thousand strikers at Krnpps. Food was the main, grief*; ance.

Food riots occurred at Aix La

Cbappelle.

The Germans have ordered the evacuation of the population of several places behind the firing line, particularly iu the regions of homines, Labasse, Felingseen and Loos..

Archduke In Trouble. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association)

Rome, Feb 25,

It is reported that the Archduke Frederick is imprisoned at the Palace at Vienna, a secret Military Court finding he was responsible for the, Army's lack of organisation.

A German Fable-

' Copenhagen, Feb 25 Tbe Cologne Gazette declares Britain is attempting to persuade neutral captains to carry, poisonous - food for the purpose of poisoning

submarine crews, seizing it from torpedoed vessele, It contends that Ger-

many was entitled to use sharper means than submarines against

Britain,

Closing Schools

Amsterdam, Feb 25 Germans have closed all Belgians' schools,'alleging the shortage of fcoaL

Food Supply.

(Australian it Cable Association!.

London, Feb 25 Mr Arthur Lee, Director General of food production, interviewed, said agriculture was the most vital important of our national now for the fight. It was time it was officially recognised that once th» nation puts its hand to the plough she can never turn baob. Broken Loose. London. Feb 25 The Observer’s Rio de Janiero cor-‘ respondent states an armed band of Germans, apparently sailors, whowere interned in Argentine have l crossed the Brazilian Frontier towards l the state of Santa Batarina.

Brigadier’s Letter.

(Received Feb 20, at 12 a.rn.) Sydney, Feb 2 6 In a letter, Brigadier General Patton refers to the disappointment of all ranks at the defeat of the referendum.. He states tbe ranks are sorely depleted and if there are not reinforcements they will have to cut up one division to fill the others. Mr Hughes is summoning a round table oonference of all political organisations supporting Government to secure united action.

Effect of Restrictions. [REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.] New York, Feb 25 It is officially estimated that the new British import restrictions will cost United States twenty million sterling this y.yar and idle hundreds of workers. Food Riotors (Received Feb 25, at 1145 a m.) New Yoke, Feb 25 A thousand food riote r s stormed Waldoif acd Astoria Hotels, Fifty persons were trampled on or injured. German propagandists are fl>oding the mails with bitter attacks on the American Government and alto denouncing the Entente. Similar litters were smt to Congressmen. The authorities are endeavoring to find the authorship. American Feeling . Washington, Feb 25 There are many signs of uaeaiiae93 at Mr Wilsou’s inaction. There was a hot debate in the Senate where the Democrats assailed the Republic ins in an endeavor to force action. Senator Fall introduced a Bill ' authorising the President to use force 1 to protect American commerce, arm merchantmen and empower merchantmen to defend themselves from capture by attacking"' submarines. The debate was postponed.

Official Reports

(Australian &N.Z. Cable Association

and Reuter).

London, Feb 25

A French communique states two successful raids were made on enemy posts in the forest of Apremont and north of Bidouvillers. An Italian communique says we repulsed attacks at Assogo Plateau and Palgcanda and JoDtebbana Valley. ■

German official —We repulsed several local British attacks southward of Ypres, between Armentieras

Estimated Savings

(Received Feb 20, at 10,20 a m.) London, Feb 25

Hon Lloyd George’s restrictions of imports are estimated to eave five million to i,s, whereby 125 more vessels of 5000 tons each are available to transit necessaries on a basis of eight voyßges a year. Sinkings(Received Beb 26, at 10.80 a,m ) London Feb 25

The following sinkings are reported—The Biicish steamers Long: hirst of 3053 tons and Beneficient of 1963 tons.

The'Captain and six of the crew of the toipedoed Grenadier were killed.

Washington,' Fab 25

Consuls have reported the sinking of two more vessels, the Norwegians Skrim and Blenheim. Americans were aboard bat the crews were warned and saved.

Dublin Arrests.

London, Fab 25

Two of those arrested were courtmartialled at Dublin and sentenced to twenty eight days for singing seditious songs, and George Lyons to 42 days for aiding aud abetting as stage manager.

Saving Light.

Amsterdam, Feb 25

The German Governor of Belgium, besides closing the schools, has ordered all shops to close at six and has restricted the lightirg of hotels, theatres and restaurants,

Greek Promise

Athens, Feb 25

Government in reply to tbe Entente promises tbe appointment of a Committee of two Ententeists, two Greeks :«nd one neutral concerning indemnities •to Venezelistg.

Belgium’s Needs

New York, Feb 25

Mr Hoover announced that Britain and Germany have agreed that Belgian relief ships from America to Rotterdam shall pass through the safety line. Sixteen vessels are now loading in America aud 23 others have been chartered.

Heroically Ruthless

New York, Feb 25

The geaeral editorial opinion is that Hon Lloyd George has taken time by tbe forelock. His measures are heroically ruthless-

Washington, Feb 25

The Administration, without recommendation, submitted to Congress the Army General Staff’s Universal Training Bill.

A New Canal.

Hague, Feb 25 The Bavarian Diet adopted a proposal for a canal from Astrbofl’enburg .to Passan, linking the main Danube -and able of accommodating 12,000 tons ships. Its length is to be 735 kilometre?, It will cost (550 million marks, and its construction will occupy . eight years.

German Tactics

Hague, Feb 25 A Headquarters correspondent, referring to raidings, says the auomy ia not using h'B storming troops tor raiding, and suggests that ha ia no longer able to coant. on the regular rank and file going over the parapet. The storming troopr consist of picked man, specially trained, who according tc the Army regulations, are only employable for important offensive tactics.