Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 56, 11 February 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

restriction nr imports. I:r-*i;» i• I’m*.’-** ' wruTr'iM London, February Id. The Business Committee or (lie Unionist Party in the House of Commons privately discussed -Mr Rnucimari’s problems a riving Irom the restrictions on imports. -Mr Uuncimi’.i indicated that the War Office’s and Admiralty’s demands for shipping were so great that restriction was imperative. The deputation drew particular attention to he claims of the Dominions. PREFERENCE FOR DOMINIONS. London, February 10. A Unionist deputation urged Mr Rnneiman to see if he could accomplish his aim by taxing imports and giving the Dominions preference. It was argued that the present scheme would raise prices without giving revenue. LAND FOR SOLDIERS. London, February 9. The Times, in a leading article, says that Sir H. Hitler Haggard’s j mission connected with the settlement of soldiers on the land bristles with difficulties. It is an Imperial problem, and any investigations should bo a matter of co-operation between the Imperial and Doninions Governments, as other measures might only be palliatives and might easily do more harm than good. “We are inclined to he sceptical as to the value of Sir H. Hitler Haggard’s mission, as there is a danger that the Empire, Governments may bo encouraged to leave all the work to self-sacrificing and eager enthusiasts of his type, who should be getting to grips' with the whole subject themselves.”

WAR AND TRADE.

London, February 9

A French wireless message says that Sweden permits the export of .five thousand tons of wood pulp to the Allies.

The Anglo-Italian freight question has been settled by a lowering of rates to enable Italy to obtain coal at a reasonable price.

APPEAL FOR FUNDS.

London, February 10

The Lord Mayor opened a fund to assist recruiting and equipment. He iff; appealing to cities oversea^ 1 bankers and merchants M, ' K.I-<"!?-.

OVERSEA BATTALIONS,

London, February 10

Tlie War Office has sanctioned the raising of two overseas battalions of the London Regiment to consist of men from the Dominions, now in Britain.

RECRUITING CAMPAIGN RE-

DOUBLED.

London, February 9

The Government i s making an effort to reduce the number of men who will not be shamed into enlisting. The recruiting campaign has been redoubled. Big red posters are appearing on the hoardings: “Single men! Will you march too, or wait till March 2?” FIGHTING WITH GRENADES. GIVE-AND-TAKE WORK. FRENCH CAPTURE OF MEN AND GUNS. The High Commissioner reports:— London, February 10 (4.30 p.m.) Lighting with grenades, the French were enabled to drive out the enemy from some of the trenches they occupied west of La Folie. The Germans during the night attacked the positions on tlie road from Neuville to La Folie, out the attacks were repulsed the enemy only taking foot in one crater previously lost. South of the Somme, in the course of minor actions oil

Tuesday and Wednesday, the French captured fifty prisoners, two mitrailleuses t and a larger piece.

LORD FISHER AND THE ADMIRALTY.

AGITATION FOR HIS RECALL. PAPER RESENTS THE PROPOSAL Unjtku PbKHH ' MMOOUTUJN (Received B.IQ a.in.) London, February 10. The agitation in favor of Lord Fisher’s recall to the Admiralty continues. Tlie Morning Post hotly attacks the proposal, and asserts that Lord Fisher’s methods acre siiown to he valueless and that his scheme for the education of officers has been practically abolished. Lord 1 isiier was responsible for the abolition of light cruisers and small craft, which in the war have been shown to be greatly needed. His share in the Dardanelles episode shuts out definitely all further higher commands. The Post adds that an attempt to boom Lord Fisher deserves to be punished.

SETTLEMENT OF THE LAND.

THE CLAIMS OF DOMINION IMMI- - C RATION, j • i ENGLAND’S OPPORTUNITIES. ChNfrifO I’ltLsS A.-IdUCJ AV.ON. (Received 8.10 a.in.) London, February 10. The report of the committee of the Board of Agriculture comments on the i cminion scheme ol immigution. The report says: For years many of the Dominions employed immigration agents in Britain, and painted in glowing colors attractive pictures of the advantages their Governments offered. We,take no exception to this action, and recognise gratefully the welcome the Dominions extended to the immigrants, but wo cannot look with equmity on the prospect of losing the flower of our agricultural population even to the Dominions, if our proposals for the settlement of England is adopted, we believe it will give exsoldiers at least as good prospects as the Dominions.” The report recommended the Board of Agriculture to institute a propagandist campaign in the army and fleet to induce discharged men to take ■ advantage of England’s opportunities. THE SUGAR TRADE. RISE IN THE PRICE OF BEER. SPANISH ORANGE TRADE. Unttiid Pkvhh Association. (Received 8.10 a.in.) London, February ,10. The Government announcement of the restriction on sugar has had the reverse effect to that desired, as there annuity' on the prospect of losing the sale and retail buying. The price of beer, which was formerly two-pence per glass, has been raised to 2kl.

Newspapers forewarn the public of the possibility of an increase to threepence owing to the possible restriction on the importation of barley. Spaniards threaten to stop the shipment of ore pyrites to Britain if the orange trade is stopped.