THE WAR.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 March 1917, Page 2

THE WAR.

(Ter United Press Association] Electoral Reforms. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association) London, March 28 Hon Lloyd George dealing with the Speakers Conference, added that the report was one of the m *»t remarkable concordats of nur polit cal history. It would be criminal folly to throw away this opportunity of settling the vexed question, v?b ch must be faced before peace. A parliomenlory agreement was only possible if they acted on lines i f the Commission’s proposals, which nc tably simplified registration, one day c’ections and redistribution with proportional representation. Regarding women’s suffrage he confessed that his views had changed daring the war. He was previously opposed cn the grounds of public expediency and had thought women ouaffit to work out their own salvation. They have worked that out duriag the war and he asked, could wo have c'-rrmd on without them ?

Need of Unity

London, March 28

In the Omnmoas H.a L oyd George em pbaeised the need of a National Parliament representative of the country in settling the problems wherein our intentions were vitally interested.

Hon Walter Long advocated the acceptance of the entire proposals with a view to national unity in the bitter struggle with the enemy, after the war. Seizing Food Stocks. (Received March 30, at 8.45 a.m.) New York, March 29

Reports from Holland state that M Battocki informed the Reichstag Committee that it was necessary to seize all the food stocks in Germany. The Government had a conference with the Labor leaders with the object of mobilising labour which went to the war. The Fedeiation of Libor pledged its fullest support.

American Information.

New York, March 29

The Times’ London correspondent says Britain is supplying the American Embassy with all details of her war measures including the raising of the Army, orgauisieg munitions, finance control and conscription. All information giving United States the advantage of Britain’s experience, is being forwarded to America.

A Gorman Efiovo.

New York, March 29

The Providence Journal throws an interesting light on pro-German activities. Ic says the peace demonstration was planned in Washington ou Feb 4-th. It was really a pro-German movement, in the guie.o of pacificism. It was arranged and financed by German American propagandists, with the object of lobbying and delaying action, leading to war.

Secret meetings were held iu New York whereat repiesentatives of proGerman newspapers promised press support.

More Kultur New York, March 29 Albert Stanb, a Red Cross director, says spies placed poisonous chemicals and ground glass in Red Cross bandages. Submarines New York, March 29 The Herald states two German submarines were seen a fow miles off Long Island. The report is unconfirmed. Relief Workers Detained New York, March 29 The State Department is investigating an unofficial report that Germany detained relief workers in Belgium and also Whitlock, for about a month in order to prevent the disclosure of military secrets. The officials say it is the grossest violation of Germany’s promises,..

For German Harems. New York, March 29 The Herald’s Paris correspondent saya 500 of the prettiest girls in Roseil were dragged from their homes on March 16th and eeut to Maub6nge as “ orderlies and lady companions to the German staff.” Reported Move. New York, March 29 There are persistent rumours that Berlin intends another spectacular move prior to April 2nd, in the hope of thwarting Mr Wilson’s plans. The Tribune’s Washington correspondent states Germany’s attempt at a peace drive is expected within 24 hours, possibly when Count Hollweg addresses the Reichstag. Mr Wilson is determined to proceed with his programme, despite the pacifists' move.