IN THE COMMONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1917, Page 2

IN THE COMMONS.

' . - :' AN URGENT WHIP. - (Per Press Association— Copyright) • ’ TAUSTRALIAN & N.E. CABLE ASSOCIATTOH] XusjS LONDON, July S 3. An urgent Government Whip h° B been issued regarding Mr Wardle’a amendment. „ . -jVi The Government regard ■ the 25s :. ; | minimum wage for agriculturalist* as t fundamental. The pro4Govemmen|t I newspapers warn opponents nett w j create a crisis resulting in an appeal _ to the country. BIOL MUST STAND. . LONDON, July 23. In th« House of Commons, Mr *R. - E. Pro there said that the- Government ’ foould not accept Mr Wardle’s amendment, and if ha pressed for a division it must stand or fall by the result. The >-.'T Bill was essential for our existence and safety- The minimum wage web > reducible but the Wages Board could - increase it- If the preposed increased wage were imposed it would mean . the payment of an additonal £40,000,- : 000 by the farmers. ; ..t, • The late Government had misealeu- ~ . Jated the submarine menace and th» changes and shortages in the .world’s supply of grain. Wo could not afford a third miscalculation. amendment defeated. fP LONDON, July 23. In the House of Commons Mr Wardle’a amendment was defeated t>y 301 votes *o 102. NEW CREDIT VOTE. LONDON, Jhly £3. The new Credit vote is for £650,000,NEW MINISTER APPOINTED LONDON, -July 23. The Government is introducing^* Bill creating a Minister of PoetWar Reoanatruction *t a salary of • ’ ■-1 £2OOO. ' \ THE ALLIES’ WAR AIMS. TO BE STATED ON AUGUST ( n wH7f!ArrV«' TelfAmWi) i (Received. This Dev *t 8.50. a-».) - JONDON, July **• . -Hon.Uoyd George will abate.; the Allies war aims at the third annivers- -\ j| ary at » meeting in London on the,-4th . August. Numerous Government eup- V porters are forming an Allies Wpr.ASma.’ ;.. - CJommrtttoe. pledged to carry on Sth«-; * war till victory is obtained.