A Worker’s Federation.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 81, 26 March 1914, Page 5

A Worker’s Federation.

AUSTRALIANS MOVING.

FOLLOWING NEW ZEALAND, [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.; (Received 11.55 a.m. ) Melbourne, March 26. The Butchers’ Union has decided to become a branch of the Workers’ Union. It is believed that other unions will join in one great organisation on the lines of the New Zealand Federation of Labor.

and had been secretly drilling for months.

SEELY’S OPTIMISM.

(Received 8.0 a.m.) London, March 25

Mr Amery (Unionist member for Birmingham), in the House of Commons, raised the question of the Army crisis. He said tnat Colonel Seely, with characteristic optimism, assured the Government they might always reckon on the Army as a blind tool for any crime which they meant to perpetrate.

GENERAL COUCH’S POSITION.

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London, March 25

Soldiers loudly cheered General Gough and Major Mac Ewan on arriving at the, camp. Speaking to the officers and soldiers gathered at the gates of his home, General Gough said that the officers would all be reinstated and would not be called on to force Ulster. If they went for other duty lie. had a guarantee that they would not bo asked to bear arms against the Ulstermen. There was great cheering. General Gough informed the Daily Telegraph: “I have a signed guarantee that under no circumstances will I he used to force Home Rule upon Ulster. I am willing to undertake ordinary duty, such as the protection of life arid property and the preservation of order, but if it came to civil war I would rather fight for Ulster than against.” The Union Defence League collected £54,029 in five days to assist the Ulster fund. The list commenced by Mr Herbert Gibbs offering £IOOO as a protest against Mr Winston Churchill’s speeches.

NEWSPAPER COMMENT.

London, March 25

The Daily Citizen accuses the King if interfering, and adds that the Premier and the Libpral Government come badly out of the business. • Lord Esher, in a letter to the newspapers, says it is widely believed chat a movement of Aldershot'troops to Ireland is contemplated, involving the calling up of the, reserves. Ho is convinced that the first detachment sent to Ireland will result in the resignation of fifty per cent, of the officers and men of the London (Territorial force. The Daily News says the countrywants to know why Earl Roberts on Saturday was moving between Buckingham Palace and the War Office, and what the Archbishop of Canterbury is doing in this affair.

THE UNIONIST LEADER.

FURTHER PRESS OPINIONS.

(Received 9.15 a.m.) London, March 25

Major-General Sir C. Macready, whom the War Office sent to Belfast to confer with Count Gleichen, visited Sir Edward Carson at Craigavon in uniform, intimating that he wished to pay respects to the Unionists’ leader. General Richardson was present. The Manchester Guardian states that the War Office staff with two exceptions intended resigning hut for Mr Asquith’s statement declaring there had been a misunderstanding. The Westminster Gazette said it would rather it should go on record that the Army won the victory than the Government. The Gazette continues : Wo would cheerfully see the Government out of office and the Liberal party in the wilderness. What Messrs Ward and Thomas said yesterday, the whole working class is thinking to-day. GETTING THE FULL FACTC. (Received 9.15 a.m.) London, March 25. In the House of Commons Mr Greenwood said there was not a Colonial in tiio Empire who was not shocked by the events of the Inst few days.

Colonel. Seely’s suggestion/the discussion will be continued, and the full facts given to-day. RESIGNATION OF SEELY. (Received 9.20 a.m.) London, March 25. Colonel Seely has resigned. MORE LIGHT WANTED. A “HELLISH INSINUATION.’’ MR CHURCHILL REBUKED. (Received 9.55 a.m.) London, March 25. Mr Bonar Law said there were many gaps in the White Paper which required filling in before adequate discussion was possible. Colonel Seely had said ho would conceal nothing, and that the White Paper would include all instructions given to General

Paget, but there were oral instructions respecting the movements of troops and also numerous consultations, of which no memoranda were kept.

Mr Amery asked: “Will Mr Churchill state whether he hoped purely precautionary measures would lead to fighting and bloodshed?” Mr Churchill repudiated the “hellish insinuation,” and there was uproar.

The Speaker ordered Mr Churchill to withdraw the epithet. Mr Churchill reluctantly withdrew.

Colonel Seely added that Colonel Paget’s officers honestly believed a plan existed to overwhelm Ulster by a surprise attack. They were unaware that they were only being asked to support civil power. PAGET’S EXPLANATION. General Paget lias denied the accuracy of the letter purporting to give his phrase “country in a blaze.” Ho said he meant blaze in the press. THE CABINET MISLEAD. Colonel Seely accepted the responsibility for granting conditions to General Gough. He admitted he had mislead the Cabinet inadvertently. Ho was honest in his intent, and therefor© he tendered his resignation. He suggested that the King took any initiative was absolutely unfounded.

IMPERIALS IN NEW ZEALAND.

[Per Press Association.] Wellington, March 25

Reports that Imperial Army officers in New Zealand are handing in their resignations is not taken seriously here, and there is no official confirmation of the statement. It is pointed out that if the officers were ordered Home they would have plenty of opportunity of taking any action they thought necessary before they became involved in Ulster complications. TIIE CHARM OF MUSIC. Kings of old have been soothed with music; tired nerves have been relaxed under its benign influence; and old ago lias quickened and pulsated like fiery spirits of youth! There is nothing like music. To be able to produce harmonies—delightful sounds that rest and soothe—surely this is a- thing to be desired. Have you a piano in your home P If not, think what you are missing. Piano warehouses, now-a-days, are almost philanthropic in the way in which they give opportunities for everyone to have music. For a trifling sum down, and small instalments monthly, the Dresden. Piano Company, Limited, Wellington. will make you the possessor of a superb instrument. You will never miss the payments—they are so microscopic—and in a short time the piano will be your very own. North Island manager—Mr M. .1. Brookes. Local representative, G. W. Mills. 7