Second Edition Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 61, 16 June 1916, Page 6

Second Edition Great Britain

AN EMPIRE SPEECH. [United Psess Association.] (Received 1.55 p.m.) Loudon, Jun,e 15. Speaking at a luncheon given to Mr Ryan by Mr Fisher, Mr A. Henderson (Labor) said it was almost impossible to find language for expressing gratitude for the Overseas’ assistance in tho war, after which responsible statesmen must see that the Empire is shaped in a sane and permanent mould. We,-,wanted the Empire to be one not merely in name, but an Empire in fact to enable the Colonies to express their views on a great national policy. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. London, June 14. The War Savings Committee urgently appeals to women to limit the purchase of dress material, and the labor of making-up to the narrowest possible limits. It advises them to alter and adapt existing' hidthes, and purchase cottpns instead of woollens. The girls employed in dressmaking are required to replace men, and the committee advises the utmost restriction in purchases of footwear and leather. The Evening Standard States that notwithstanding the restrictions of the liquor traffic the sale of spirits, compared with the year preceding the war, shows an increase of over three million gallons. -