Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 37, 13 October 1915, Page 6

Great Britain

IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. .i. . . half-penny postage remains. CONSTITUTION OF THE WAR COMMITTEE. United Press Association. 1 Received I.Jo p.m.) London, October 12. The House of Commons was crowded after the fortnight’s adjournment: Members in the lobby warmly discussed the grave situation in the Balkans. They are disappointed that they must wait till Thursday for Sir Edward Grey’s statement especially as M. Vivian! ( the .French Premier) made a full announcement in the Erench Chamber. Mr Samuel (Pbst-Master General) wag cheered on announcing that the Government had decided not to ahoNish the half-penny postage on the ground that it would disturb business.

The Hon. Mr Asquith, in a voice broken with emotion, paid a tribute to tiie four members ol the House of Co hi mdns who were reocnly killed. He said they were all young men of high promise, and had set as a splendid example to their fellow countrymen. Mr Asquith promised Sir E. A. Cdrliwell consideration of the question)of issuing weekly or byweekly Cabinet statements regarding the progress of the war. He added that the War Committee of the Cabinet consisted of twelve members who were giving careful' and continuous consideration to the conduct of the war. 'Hie subject was the ultimate responsibility of the whole Cabinet. ■ -