Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 65, 12 November 1914, Page 5

Great Britain

THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT^ KING'S SPEECH WHOLLY DEVOT- # j ED TO THE WAR. ■ . ... ■ ‘ ■ jar t f f-C'inrrm —■> United Press Association. (Received 8.45 „a.m.)'. • • S (j r ■ -j. November. 11. Mapy-of-the usual features were a.bsent -,ajb the-opening of Parliament, Khaki-clad troops, including Territorials, Colonials and Indians, lined the route. The State coach was not used. The King’s Speech was derated exclusively to the War, particularly to Turkey’s participation. The Speech stated that Britain strove, to preserve, a friendly neutrality despite Turkey’s repeated provocations, but the bad counsels of alien influences had driven Turkey jipto a,policy, of wanton agr Speech,: which paid, a tribute I; tp ;the Army f apd :Nayy, and also to jjhe,,loyalty of the Mussulman subjects, asfollows“The whole. Empire l is determined to secure at the triumph for our ftJ?ns and the vindication of our cause,” n -; r . v; .---, <4 g.l ; DOWN TO BUSINESS IN THE r. HOUSE OF COMMONS. ■ (Received 32.30 p.m.) “* ■ London, November 11. In the House of Mr Bonar Law said we had reason to be proud of our financial position. Economic pressure had already affected Germany, and inconceivable pressure wouldi be experienced when the Germans realised they must be beaten. Some explanation was necessary why Mr Churchill and not Lord Kitchener went to Antwerp in connection with what was a military. operation; also, as to how the Germans were able to concentrate a superior force in the Pacific. He thought the Press was muzzled more than was necessary. He suggested a small committee to consider a new scheme for soldiers’ pensions. Mr -Asquith,, in. reply, said that the responsibility for the Antwerp expedition lay with the Government as a whole. They had witnessed tho solidarity of all parties in tho kingdom and had received sympathy and support unparalleled in history from all quarters of the globe. Our troops, in conjunction with the gallant Allies, frustrated and defeated Germany's first design. The Government intended ; to ask for a considerable vote, also a vote for more men. The war might last a long time, but he doubted whether it would last as long as people originally predicted. The longer the war lasted, the more the, Empire’s great reserves of strength show themselves and maintain their position until complete victory was achieved. In regard to the censorship, they must act in conjunction lith the Allies subject to tho one matter of military consideration. A MESSAGE FROM THE KING TO HIS ARMY. (Received 8.30 a.m.) London, November H. The King, in a message to Sir John French, Comraander-in-Chief of the British Forces, says*— “The splendid pluck and spirit of endurance of the troops shown in the desperate fight for so many days against vastly superior forces fills me with admiration, and I am confident of the final results of their noble efforts under your able command,"

Sir John French replied that tho message had been received by the Army with' feelings of the deepest gratitude and pride.

NEWSPAPER PABULUM FOR THE GERMAN PEOPLE. (Received 8:45 a.m.) London, November 11. German newspapers continue to publish picturesque r-eports of .alleged damage by aeroplane bombs at Dover and London, and sensational accounts Of the bombardment of the Yarmouth forts, at which England'js represented as< shivering in her shoes. •' ‘ ; V il— i •’ ■ ‘ •Ml FINANCING THE WAR. id;?-. _ jj Vi ' 1 '• TWO HUNDRED MILLION LOAN IN SIGHT, (Received 8.30 a.m.) London, November 11. Th'e .sum of five hundred million as war credit, which was voted early in August, is almost spent, and there are indications that the Government will resort to a two hundred million, loan to cover the operations until the end of. the financial year.

THE “MORE MEN” PROBLEM.

(Received 8.30 a.m.) y London, November 11

Premier Asquith, Mr Bonar Law (Leader of the Opposition), and Mr A. Henderson (Labor) , have signed a letter suggesting a form of household census for those between 19 and 38 who are willing to enlist, 1 THE CALL TO ARMS! TWO MILLION TRAINED MEN FOR THE FRONT. (Received 9 a.m.) London, November 11. Mr Lloyd George has announced another call for a further large contingent for abroad. He makes a point of the fact that two million men in the field will alone he a big element towards the final settlement. INTERNATIONAL PEACE. Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, November 11. The Pope has expressed his intention of participating in the peace conference at the conclusion of the war, with the view to a transformation of the law in the direction of guarantees in an international agreement binding all the great Powers. THE MIGHT OF THE EMPIRE. Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, November 11. The Times, in a leader, says; “We are only getting our side of the position. Before tho war is done, our enemies will learn how inexhaustablo is the might of the Empire and her daughters.”

MAKING HISTORY. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, November 11. Mr T. P. O’Connor, in a speech at Glasgow, said he was gratified to hear 5000 Irish Nationalists in Glasgow •singing the National Anthem. It was tho first time in history, and a manifestation of the unity of tho Empire. Every Canadian, Australasian, South African would die to the last man rather than exchange tho Free Flag of England for a military enslavement bv Prussia.

THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO WOMEN

(Received 8.0 a.m.) Loudon, November 11. The Rt. Hou. Mr McKenna (Home Secretary) promised a deputation to consider the prohibition of the sale of liquor to women before midday. He said that since the war there had been a reduction of drinking throughout Britain, but an increase among women. OFFICIAL. The High Commissioner reports under date London, November 10th, 5.30 a.m. : Official.—Fierce fighting continues between the sea and Armentieres, both sides being on the offensive. The enemy was repulsed and progress was made near Bixichoote and Ypres. The British repulsed the enemy along their front. Advance was also made in the region of Loivre. Fresh attacks in the Vosges were repulsed. A movement of German artillery is in progress through Liege and Antwerp.