Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 50, 2 March 1915, Page 6

Great Britain

the allies turning on the screw.

USE OF ECONOMIC PRESSURE.

(Received 2.25 p.m.) Loudon, March 1

Mr Asquith, in his speech in the House of Commons, said, further* that the Government proposed to prevent all commodities reaching or leaving GevnSfttty- The Allies now considered themselves entitled to resort to any form of economic pressure.

Regarding the Dardanelles, there had been no denudation of the forces aljfevtdiefe, and no weakening the grand fleet.

“THE FIRST DIITY OF ALL.” an Appeal to the race. ■ d mi on: ’ ■ (Received 2 p.m.) Mr Asquith, continuing, said that the demand for war materials had cast a heavy Burden on the shoulders 6f the manufacturers, and the Workers’ differences, which iUight ordinarily* justify a cessation of work, should no longer be allowed to do so. The first duty of all was to continue producing with might aild main what the safety of the State demands. The Government would insure a prompt and equitable settlement of All disputes, and give all aid in its power to the sailors, soldiers, employers, and wbrkers.

Ail, he .said, are partners in one great 'dliterprise, and all are rendering vital service. There is an appeal to the ancient jn-bred qualities of our race fails in times of stress—an appeal to self-sacrifice, patience, tenacity, sense 6f common duty, unfailing faith, and inflexible.