Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 33, 13 May 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

;MINERS OPPOSE CONSCRIPTION. i ; ; , V PROTEST AGAINST ENLISTMENT of ladsofls. i j. i . United Peeks Association, i| "Ski ■.(Recejypjd; ,9-50 ; aixp.)f ...... • Lbirdmi• '• May 12. ‘ The Miners’ Federation, by a card vote of 583.000 to, 135,000, opposed Conscription, and imam iq on sly protested against the autiiuhtic enlistment of dads of eighteen years‘of age. ! , ■: ' . tV?< \ : _ir f i iff; : EMPIRE DAY CE LEG RATIONS'. (Received 9.50 a.in.) London, May 12. In the House of Commons, Mr Asquith said the Government was causing the Union Jack to be flown on public buildings throughout Empire Day, and* lie hoped the example would bo followed. MILITARY EiLL PASSED COMMIT' | TEE STAGES. ~ i,; ,< ;k: (!(Received %50 a.m.) London May' 12. The Military Bill lias passed the committee stage. WAR DEATH CLAIMS. (Received 9.50 a.m.) Loudon, May 12. 1 It is estimated that British, Colonial 'and American life companies have paid seven millions in respect of war death claims. THE FREEDOM OF DIHSTOL. AUSTRALASIANS HONORED. (Received 11.10 a.m.) London, May 12. Mr W. M. Hughes and Sir Thomas Mackenzie will receive the Freedom of Bristol on May 20.