Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 6, 5 August 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

THE WOOL MARKET. SUGGESTED GOVERNMENT INTENTIONS. Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 12.30 p.m.) London, August 4. Persistent rumours are revived in Bradford that the Government will establish some sort of control over colonial wools in the near future. Some reports state that all wool imported after the end of September will be commandeered, but nothing authentic has been ascertained.

TRAITOR CASEMENT’S END

AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

Press Association—Copyright, Austra lian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, August 3.

The Press Bureau publishes a statement that the Government, before deciding not to interfere with Casement’s sentence, carefully and repeatedly considered all the circumstances. Casement was convicted of treachery oi

the worst kind to the Empire, anil as a willing agent of Germany. Ihe Irish rebellion had resulted in much loss ol life of soldiers and civilians. Casement had* invoked and organised, with German assistance, the insurrection. Although for years a British official, Casement had entered into an explicit agreement with Germany that his Irish Brigade would be employed in Egypt, against the British. These prisoners, resisting'Casement’s solicitations to disloyalty, were subjected to exceptionally cruel treatment by the Germans. Some, since exchanged as invalids, had died in Britain. Regarding Case ment leaving Germany for the propose of stopping the Irish rising, that was not raised at the trial, but it was

THIS FARMER'S WORRIES. Many fanners are growing prematurely old, not through worrying over the low prices of stock (for prices were never better!, but through struggling and wrestling with'those . . . returns connected with the Income Tax. Hut relief has come (Oh! lucky farmer!) in the shape of “The “Egmont” Far!nier’s Cash Book and hedger.” This j is the result of the combined brains of la practical farmer and a local accountant. We don’t know who supplied most of the ideas. The farmer, we imagine, because the book is very simple, and yet the accountant is in evidence, because the bonk contains all that is required to make up returns foi the Income Tax. We imagine the far'mer had a big say in arranging the price of this useful book, which is only Ms (id; postage ml. Procurable from If. I. Jones and. Son, Ltd., Wanganui, and Stratford stationers. x

conclusively disproved not only by facts disclosed at the trial, but by further evidence since available. An-

other suggestion that Casement was insane was equally without foundation. Counsel did not raise the plea, and Casement’s demeanour since his arrest, throughout the trial and since,

gave no ground for any such deienee. •Indeed, there was sufficient to dis-

prove it

AFT£R TWO YEARS’ WAR. EMPIRE WILL SEE IT THROUGH. i Throughout the Empire yesterday, the following resolution was moved in all centres: —

“That, on this, the second anniversary of the declaration of a righteous war, this meeting of the citizens records its inflexible determination to continue to a victorious end the struggle in maintenance oi those ideals of liberty and justice which are the common and sacred cause of the Allies.” SYDNEY PROCEEDINGS. Press Associ at ion—Co py right. Sydney, • August 4. The war anniversary was marked by a few minutes’ cessation from activity at noon, shipping blowing sirens. Optimistic notes wore characteristic of

the speeches at the various meetings, each recording inflexible determination to carrv the war to a victorious end.

PREMIER’S MESSAGE TO CUILD-

HALL MEETING.

Peb Pbrrr Association

Wellington, August 3

The following cable' was sent to London to-day a s a message for the meeting to be held in the Guildhall, London, on August 4, from the Prime Minister of New Zealand:—

“The foul atrocities perpetrated by duration of war reveals to the world the British Empire welded together more firmly than ever by the tremendous effort which she and her gallant Allies are putting forth for liberty and freedom. We shall unswervingly pursue this great struggle to a victorious end, confident in the justice and righteousness of the cause for which wo have taken up arms. “The four atrocities perjetrated by the Germans against humanity and the law of nations, as disclosed by the report of the Belgian Commission, and especially by the recent events, brand for all time the German nation with shame and dishonor. Those responsible for such crimes cannot be allowed to go unpunished. “The sky is now becoming clearer, and final victory is assured, but great sacrifices have yet to be made. New

Zealand affirms, with redoubled determination, her steadfast resolve that the lives of her sons, laid down in defence of our national heritage, shall npt have been sacrificed in vain. We are at one with the whole Empire in our inflexible purpose to crush for ever the menace of despotic militarism which is threatening the very basis, and ideals of civilisation.—(Signed) W. F. Massey.”

PROCEEDINGS AT WELLINGTON.

Per Press Association.

Wellington, October 4

A largo gathering at the Town Hall to-night adopted a resolution affirming the determination of New Zealand to see the war through to victory, and efface Prussianism for ever. Stirring addresses were given by Mr Massey, Sir Joseph Ward, Sir Robert Stout, and the Mayor. The audience warmly applauded a reference to the necessity for post-war measures to ensure the elimination of Germanic trade within British and Allied countries.

A similar resolution was adopted at suburban meetings, and the united intorcessary service at St. John’s Church was largely attended. STRATFORD. At the meeting at the Town Hall, last night, there was a poor attendance, probably not more than sixty people being present. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. W. Boon) presided, aiub was accompanied on the platform by Mr W. Hathaway (chairman of the County Council). Jhe proceedings opened with music, members of the Anzae Minstrels giving their opening choVuses, commencing with the National Anthems of Britain, France, and Russia.

I The M aver in moving the resolution, touched on the outstanding features of the war and emphasised the necessity of an inflexible determination in seeing the arch Hun, Germany, and her allies completely heat-

l Mr Hathaway spoke his mind t.n tht> meagre attendance of citizens oi such a centre of Stratford, remarking that he had come from Midhirst for the purpose of second.ug the motion, and intended going hack af'lei the meeting. (Applause.) Mr “Hatha wav grew emphatic on the need lor

unity in the great struggle, aim struck a fine note of loyalty in his remarks, lor which he was loudly applauded at the close. All present stood to signilv their support of the motion. Mr 0. T. Walters then sang in spirited manner the song “Heroes oi the Dardanelles,” and the gathering disposed after the singing of the National Anthem.