GENERAL NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 65, 16 July 1915, Page 5

GENERAL NEWS.

United Press Association. London, duly 15

Mr Ronald McNeil has given notice to ask the Government why the news that the Germans had recaptured Hill GO on May oth was officially concealed for two months. Baron Weardale, in the House of Lords, complaining of the delay in publication of official despatches of the Egyptian campaign, declared that the British people were being treated as if they were a nation of hysterical children. Baron Newton explained that the official despatches were written primarily for the Government’s information, rather than for satisfying that portion of the press which considers one of the objects of the war is to increase their circulation.

In the House of Lords the Marquess of Lansdowne stated that there are between twenty-two and twentythree British divisions in France and Belgium.

London, July 1-1

Mr Bonar Law. speaking at the luncheon to Sir R. Borden, said there was a time when in England there was a widespread feeling that the Dominions overseas could add nothing to the strength of Britain. Me know better now. The help wo have already received from overseas has been invaluable, and may prove decisive. German newspapers are now displaying greater confidence and satisfaction than since the outbreak of the war. They represent the military situation at all fronts as extremely favorable, and the diplomatic outlook, especially towards the United States and the 1 Balkans, as most hopeful. They mainjtcin that Britain .owing to military [disappointments and lack of preparation, is involved in irremediable difficulties. destroying all hope of victory.