Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 19, 22 May 1915, Page 5

Great Britain

KITCHENER’S PREFERENCE

SHRAPNEL V. EXPLOSIVE SHELLS

United Prkii Association. (Received 8.50 a.m.) London, May 21. The Manchester Guardian and other papers complain that Lord Kitchener is refusing to advise the supply of explosive shells, as he prefers shrapnel as the result of hi.s Boer experience. LABOUR MEMBER’S POSITION. (Received 9 a.m.) London, May 21. Mr. Henderson has accepted a seat on the Local Government Board. LORD KITCHENER. THE GOVERNMENT CRITICISED. (Received 10.15 a.m.) London, May 21. The Manchester Guardian states: “The Liberals began the war well, but there has since been weakness and vacillation, particularly in handling the liquor question. The Gov-u-nment is blame worthy, because it ■ lid not use the manufacturing resources to the full. The leading businessmen ought to have been organised long ago. Lord Kitchener must remain in the Cabinet, and there must be a re-organisation, which will result in an increase of military energy.” Other critics of Lord Ktichener urge his remaining in office, but that be relieved of the work of attending to the production of munitions. There is a consensus of opinion, further, that Lord Kitchener must remain a member of the Admiralty. The Stock Exchange passed a resolution expressing entire confidence in Lord Kitchener. QUEENSLANDER PROMOTED CARE OF THE SERVIAN WOUNDED. (Received 9 a.m.) London, May 21. Colonel Ahearne, a Queenslander, has been appointed to take charge of the wounded at the Allies’ relief committee’s hospital at Krajujevac, in Servia. “COD SAVE THE KING!” (Received 9 a.m.) London, May 15. The King visited Barrow-in-Furness. MRS PANKHURST IN A NEW ROLE (Received 9 a.m.) London, May 21.

Mrs Pankhurst, at a recruiting meeting at Hull, said she hoped the Government would declare martial law, and mobilise the men and women in the country’s service. DEATH TO THE SUBMARINE SUBSTANTIAL REWARD OFFERED (Received 9 a.m.) Athens, May 21. The newspapers announce that the British reward for information leading to the destruction of German submarines has been raised to £2OOO. NEW ZEALAND NURSES ENTERTAINED. (Received 12.15 p.m.) London, May 21. There are nine hundred Australian wounded in England. The Hon. Thomas Mackenzie (High Commissioner) entertained the New Zealand nurses at tea, and expressed himself gratified at their self-denying services in coming a long distance to nurse the brave New Zealand wounded.