Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 91, 19 July 1916, Page 6

Great Britain

LABOR SUPPORTS THE WAR. BRITISH WORKINGMAN IN HIS TRUE LtCHT. Press Assoeianoiir-Cropyriglit. Rettter ? s: Telegrams: (Received 12.3(Kp.n},} < London, Jttly 18. The National Trade Union (Jongress at Caxton Hall discussed General Haig*s appeal to the munition workr ers to support the army, and decided to postpone the holidays till the end of the war, and send a message assuring General Haig that the munitions would not '■ only;be maintained, hvii increased as far as possible. The message also sent the Allies' commanders proof of the spiritof the British workmen. ;

DARDANELLES-MESOPOTAMIA . OPERATIONS. I NAD VIS A BIL IT Y 0 F PV BLIC ATtON OF REPORTS. Press Asfibeiation—Copyright, ' Eeuter's Telegrams (Received 12.30 p.m.); London, July 18. In the-House of Commons, Mr Asquiih said the Dardanelles papers could not be published at present except in an ihconiplete 'form. The WatCouncil was unanimously of opinion that their publication would assist the enemy.

Every step in Mesopotamia had been taken on the advice of the military authorities as regards the conduct of .the campaign. Undoubtedly there were incidents, which aroused anxiety and doubt as to whether the best means were adopted to secure the end in view. The Commission of Enquiry as to the medical arrangements in Mesopotamia reported that when they left, everything possible was being done. The Government was satisfied the imperfections on the transports were being remedied. The Army Council strongly opposed the publication of the Mesopotamia papers, as they would furnish the enemy with most valuable information. The General Staff was of the opinion that the publication would " prejudice the success of the operations. i

Replying to the suggestion that the reports on Dardanelles and Mesopotamia should be discussed at 'a secret session, Mr Asquith said: "We had one such experiment, and it was no great success. ' !

RENEWAL OF SUBMARINE WAR-

FARE ADVOCATED.

Press Association—Copyright, Austra- ' lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11. 25 a.m.) London, July 18. The Berlin Lokal Angergen advocates the renewal of submarine war, owing to England's abolition of the: Declaration of London, which was forcing Neutral States actively and passively to assume in attitude contrary to Germany. It was indifferent whether Neutrals would follow Britain's decision for fear or sympathy-. The reasons wherefor we stopped submarine war have been alieied. If w<B are forced to begin reckless submarine war, it will be in our favor. THE COMMONWEALTH SHIPPING Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 130 p.m.) London, July 18. Mr Fellows Brown, formerly manager of the Blue'Star line, has been! appointed assistant manager of the' Commonwealth Shipping. It is hoped shortly to remove the shipping offices to the Commonwealth buildings in the Strand, and Which are' expected to be ready for complete ot- 1 cupation in-December.

It is understood that the Ccmmonwealth's steamers will bo placed in the loading berth here as if chartered by the Shipping,Conference in the ordinary way. This arrangement will be satisfactory to shippers; some of whom feared the possibility of trouble with the conference if they used the Commonwealth's steamers.