Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 4, 3 August 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL PROPOSED.

Press Association—Copyright, Austra linn and N.Z. Cable Association. London, August 2

Mr. Lloyd George has introduced a Bill to create a special court-martial, whereon civilians may sit to try high officials of the War Office. It is believed that the Bill has a connection with the granting of a commissions, and it is causing a stir in political and military circles. RUMORED CABINET CHANCES. London, August 2 The Daily Chronicle hints that ibero will lie Cabinet reconstruction in die autumn, when Mr. Winston Churchill and Sir E. Carson are likely to receive portfolios. In reply to a question about the procedure for next session, the Premier, said : I, don' know who will be responsible for. the conduct of the busi-ness-noxt session I haven't the faintest idea."

ALL-NIGHT SITTING OF COMMONS.

MEMBERS iN ANGRY MOOD.

Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N:Z. Cable Association. . , (Received 11.10 a.m.)

London, August 2. The House of Commons held an allnight sitting. It wafs evident Mr Iledmond had given Irishmen their heads, as there was much angry discussion on the continuance of martial law, demanding General Maxwell's recall. Mr Billing and others sharply criticised the air defences. Reports 'reaching the House suggest that the air craft defence has not reached expectations, causing angry feelings that seven Zepplins wore able to tour seven counties anil return safely to Germany on the eve of the second anniversary of the war.

Major Baird, on behalf of the Government, indicated that unpleasant, surprises were in store for German raiders which it is impossible to disclose at present. Lord Robert Cecil, said the Government asked the United States to ascertain the constitution of the late Captain Fryatt's court-martial and also demand repatriation of five stewardesses from the Brussels. DISMISSED FROM THE ARMY. Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Coble Association. London, August 1.

Mr Chamberlain announced that the Indian Government had dismissed Brigatlier Howe, Acting-Quartermaster General the General Commanding, and the Assistant Medical Director at Karachi, for their responsibility m entraining soldiers at Peshawar across the sand desert. The carriages were little hotter than cattle trucks. Nineteen died of heatstroke and 13 were affected.