Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 17, 23 December 1915, Page 5

Great Britain

BRITISH RED CROSS. Unitkd Press Association. (Received 9.35 a.m.) London, December 22. The British lied Cross Budget shows that the expenditure amounts to £1,642,000, including £146,000 for the purchase of motors and £21,000 for the Australian forces in Egypt. IN THE COMMONS. (Received 8.15 a.m.) London December 22. ' In the House, of Commons Mr Tennant deplored Sir Edward Carson's accusation of dilly-dallying. General Tan Hamilton's despatch reached the War Office on Monday. General Hamilton had to write with distinction, and he had taken his time to publish details of his periods. | Mr Tennanfc also stated that in order to fulfil the Premier's pledge to the marrieds, the Government might have to take further powers, but he believed that in so doing they would have the majority of the House and the support of the people. Mr Runciman said the Government sought to adjust the scheme to' national service. The needs of the army and navy in munitions production and the importing industries would receive consideration. {Tnless they kept up the export trade they might damage, the Allies' cause as much as if they failed to put another million in the field. Britain at all costs must continue as a going concern. (Received 8.30 a.m.) London, December 22. In the House of Commons, members maintained an earnest and silent attitude. Lord Fisher and Derby and prominent peers were in the gallery. Mr Asquith dealt with most of the questions in terse, shafp sentences, but the speech was interspersed with passages of deep feeling when he referred to the gallantry of the Australians and New Zealanders and to the' Inecessity of a vigorous prosecution of the war.' i I .< wm

SIR GEORGE REID. (Received 12.10 a.m.) London, December 22. llt is unlikely that Sir George Reid will return permanently to Australia, as he does not intend to resume practice. Important circles predict that when he has relinquished the High Commissionership he will emerge from Ids neutral position and become an active Imperialist. He recently commented on the double income tax, and therefore it is expected that Sir George will figure prominently in serious postwar problems, and will probably later enter active politics in England, where his intimate association with higher circles will make his services of peculiar value. .